Simone Ashley Wears Draped Chain-Link Stella McCartney Gown to Her Third Met Gala
Simone Ashley attended the Met Gala for the third time, wearing a Stella McCartney draped chain‑link gown made from 70 % repurposed Falabella chains. She completed the look with De Beers diamond earrings, diamond bracelets, and silver platform heels. The outfit highlights luxury fashion’s shift toward sustainable materials while underscoring Ashley’s growing influence on the red‑carpet. Previously she debuted in Moschino (2022) and wore Prabal Gurung for the 2024 “Garden of Time” theme.
Sabrina Carpenter Wears ‘Sabrina’ Film Dress to the Met Gala
Sabrina Carpenter turned heads at the May 4, 2026 Met Gala by wearing a dress literally made from the celluloid film of the classic movie “Sabrina.” The look directly referenced the event’s “Fashion Is Art” theme, blurring the line between cinema and...
Air Canada's 4 Secret Suites Are Quietly Replacing First Class On The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
Air Canada unveiled the Signature Plus Suite on its new Boeing 787‑10 Dreamliners, creating a four‑seat premium sub‑cabin that effectively replaces a traditional first‑class product. The suites feature full‑height sliding privacy doors, quartzite‑topped tables, companion seating and retractable panels that can form...
Is This The Most Budget-Friendly Underrated City For A Mediterranean Vacation In 2026?
Korce, a historic inland city in Albania, is emerging as a budget‑friendly Mediterranean‑style destination for 2026. Travelers can experience Ottoman‑era architecture, vibrant bazaars and free cultural sites while spending roughly $50 per day, well below the $85 daily average for...
Mark Zuckerberg Quietly Attends His First Met Gala
Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg made his first appearance at the Met Gala on May 4, 2026, arriving in a Prada tuxedo while wife Priscilla Chan wore a red Alaïa gown. The couple skipped the traditional photo ops on the museum steps and...
The Hardest Stage of Affair Recovery
Michele Weiner‑Davis explains that the toughest phase of affair recovery is the relentless cycle of triggers that pull betrayed spouses back into pain. She argues that accepting triggers as inevitable, avoiding self‑criticism, and using mental‑reset strategies can break the spiral....
Screens Hijack ADHD Brains—Quick Reset Strategies
A child psychologist trick: what screens do to an ADHD child’s brain and how to reset it fast
Elizabeth Debicki Wore a Historic Tiara to the Met Gala
Actress Elizabeth Debicki returned to the 2026 Met Gala in a Vera Wang gown inspired by Greek mythology. The cream, drapey dress featured a black‑accented hip train and flat sandals, and was complemented by a one‑of‑a‑kind Verdura tiara dating to...
Bad Bunny Ages Himself ’53 Years’ for Senior Citizen Met Gala Look
Bad Bunny shocked the 2026 Met Gala by aging himself 53 years, appearing with white hair, wrinkles and a cane in an all‑black suit. The senior‑citizen look complemented the gala’s “Fashion Is Art” theme centered on the Costume Art exhibit....
New Music on Our Radar This Week: Miss Bashful, Brutalismus 3000, Nia Archives
Mixmag’s weekly round‑up spotlights a wave of new electronic releases, from Saidah’s debut EP “takeme2” (28 May) to Brutalismus 3000’s genre‑bending album “Harmony” (26 June). The list also includes Baauer’s third album “U”, Nia Archives’ sophomore effort “Emotional Junglist”, and SPFDJ’s global compilation “Nailbiters Volume 1”. Several...
Researchers Reveal Why Muskies Are So Hard to Catch
University of Illinois researchers micro‑chipped 68 hatchery muskies, measured activity, aggression, boldness and exploration, then fished them for 35 days in a controlled pond, catching only seven. The captured fish were larger, less exploratory and less aggressive, indicating personality drives...
Madonna Brought the Drama at the Met Gala
Madonna turned heads at the 2026 Met Gala in a dramatic Saint Laurent black V‑cut gown, complete with opera‑length gloves, a brass horn and a ship‑shaped hat carried by attendants. The event’s “Fashion is Art” theme aligns with the Costume Institute’s...
SZA’s Dazzling Met Gala Dress Is Made of Pieces Bought Off eBay: ‘This Is How I See Myself’
SZA turned heads at the 2026 Met Gala in a vibrant yellow gown crafted from re‑worked pieces bought on eBay. Designed with Emily Adams Bode Aujla of Bode, the dress incorporates vintage saris, cowrie shells, real flowers and crystal accents...
Study Maps Suicide Ideation as Core Trauma Symptom in Palestinian Refugees in Egypt
A team led by Noha Fadl of Alexandria University surveyed 558 Palestinian refugees in Egypt and found suicidal ideation to be the most central symptom in gender‑specific trauma networks. The findings, published in Psychiatry Research, call for targeted mental‑health interventions...
Medellín Touts Culture, Wellness and Low‑Crowd Appeal as 2026’s Hottest Travel Spot
Medellín is emerging as a premier 2026 travel destination, capitalising on the surge of ‘set‑jetting’—more than half of tourists now choose places featured in TV and film—while offering authentic culture, innovative cuisine and wellness‑focused nature escapes. The city’s push for...
Israeli Team Uses JWST to Spot Cosmic Rays Inside Barnard 68, Revealing Star‑Birth Mechanics
A Technion‑Israel Institute of Technology team led by Prof. Shmuel Bialy used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to directly detect cosmic‑ray particles inside the Barnard 68 nebula, 400 light‑years away. The breakthrough, published in Nature Astronomy, offers the first concrete...
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Raise Protein Targets as Consumer Demand Hits Record High
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released revised Dietary Guidelines that increase recommended protein intake to 1.2‑1.6 g per kilogram of body weight. The change aligns with a cultural boom in protein consumption, where 70% of Americans say protein...
Touratech Unveils Updated Aventuro Helmet Line for 2026 Adventure Riders
Touratech announced three refreshed Aventuro helmets for the 2026 season, including a new Graphite‑finish Travel Carbon, the Matrix PRO entry model and the upgraded PRO Carbon+. The lineup adds integrated sun visors, modular construction and safety upgrades, with prices ranging...
Boy's Mother Speaks Publicly as Ontario Foster‑care Murder Trial Nears Verdict
The mother of a 12‑year‑old Indigenous boy who died while in the care of a Burlington couple spoke to CBC Hamilton for the first time, urging the public to see her family beyond the headlines. The trial of Becky Hamber...
Rolls‑Royce Unveils Ultra‑Limited $3.5 Million Electric Convertible, Production Capped at 100
Rolls‑Royce announced an ultra‑luxury electric convertible limited to 100 hand‑crafted units, with deliveries set for 2028. The model, priced at several million pounds (about $3.5 million), will be allocated by invitation only, underscoring the brand’s push toward electrified exclusivity.
Charli XCX Teases 'Rock Music' Track, Rules Out Full Rock Album
Pop star Charli XCX posted an Instagram reel on May 1 showing a snippet of a new song titled “Rock Music,” while explicitly stating the track does not signal a shift to a rock album. The teaser, filmed in a...
DSDS Winner Menowín Fröhlich Announces Expecting Tenth Child in Expansive German Patchwork Family
German singer‑songwriter Menowín Fröhlich, the 2022 DSDS champion, announced that his ninth child is on the way, raising his total to ten children in a sprawling patchwork household. The revelation spotlights the logistical, financial and social pressures of raising a...
‘Desert Warrior’ Starring Anthony Mackie Earns Sub‑$600K U.S. Opening, Marking Major Box‑Office Flop
Anthony Mackie's action epic Desert Warrior opened on 1,010 U.S. screens and earned only $596,000 in its first weekend, a stark underperformance for a film backed by Saudi media giant MBC Group and acquired by Vertical. The flop highlights the difficulty...
Mumbai’s ‘Old Woman’s Shoe’ at Hanging Gardens to Be Restored for ₹7.29 Lakh (~$9k)
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) approved a ₹7.29 Lakh (about $9,000) restoration of the 70‑year‑old Old Woman’s Shoe structure at Hanging Gardens. The project, slated for a 45‑day window, will rust‑proof the landmark and add ornamental features, reviving a beloved public‑space...
NextLabers Adds Mindful Walking and Visualization Tools to Boost Focus
NextLabers rolled out two new mindfulness modules—mindful walking and visualization—to help users improve focus and creative flow. The features, published on May 4, 2026, aim to embed proven concentration techniques into the platform’s productivity suite. The move reflects growing demand...
Paula Gutiérrez Wins Chef of the Year at Alimentaria Barcelona, Elevating Spain's Peruvian Cuisine
Paula Gutiérrez, 26, was crowned Chef of the Year after winning the prestigious competition at Alimentaria Barcelona. The award spotlights her leadership at Tayta, a six‑table Peruvian restaurant in Salamanca now expanded to ten staff, and underscores the growing influence...
Justin Verlander Ready to Move to Next Phase of Pitching Rehab
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander announced he feels ready to progress to the next stage of his shoulder rehabilitation, signaling a potential return to the mound. The update offers insight into elite athlete recovery methods and the timing of MLB...
MCRI Launches World‑first Trial Giving Obese Parents GLP‑1 Drugs to Curb Child Obesity
The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) announced a world‑first clinical trial that will provide GLP‑1 weight‑loss medication to obese parents enrolled in its Generation Victoria cohort, testing whether parental weight loss can shift household food environments and reduce childhood obesity...
Met Gala 2026 Unveils 'Costume Art' Theme and Body‑Positive Exhibition
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute announced a 'Costume Art' theme for the 2026 Met Gala, with Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams as co‑chairs. The gala will launch a new eight‑month exhibition that foregrounds diverse body types, while the...
Met Museum Launches ‘Costume Art’ at Gala, Reclaiming Overlooked Body Types
The Metropolitan Museum of Art unveiled its latest Costume Institute show, “Costume Art,” during Monday’s Met Gala, featuring mannequins that represent corpulent, disabled, pregnant, aging and other historically ignored bodies. Housed in the newly created Conde M. Nast Galleries, the exhibition will...
Patricia Cornwell’s ‘True Crime’ Memoir Arrives May 5, 2026, Riding Prime Video Scarpetta Wave
Patricia Cornwell, the bestselling author of the Scarpetta crime series, announced that her first memoir, *True Crime: A Memoir*, will be published on May 5, 2026. The release is strategically timed with the Prime Video adaptation of her Scarpetta novels,...
Relying Solely on Personal Experience Breeds Misery
"My second prescription for misery is to learn everything you possibly can from your own experience, minimizing what you learn vicariously from the good and bad experience of others, living and dead. This prescription is a sureshot producer of misery...
Gartner Warns CHROs: Managers Spend 20% of Time on Personal Issues, ROI Declines
Gartner told chief human‑resources officers to reset manager expectations after its latest study found managers spend more than one‑quarter of their week on employee personal issues and 47% are working harder without a proportional return. The findings signal a shift...
FDA Launches Real‑Time Clinical Trial Initiative, AstraZeneca and Amgen Lead First Pilots
On April 28, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled a two‑step plan to roll out real‑time clinical trials, launching two proof‑of‑concept studies and issuing a Request for Information on a summer pilot. AstraZeneca and Amgen are already running...
Explore the Diverse Types of Cosmic Black Holes
Do you know your black holes? Watch to find out what different types of black holes there are, and we think there are, in the universe. How many did you know?
Kennedy Launches Initiative to Reduce Antidepressant Use
Bad timing, guy. You are one reason among many why the nation is so depressed. Kennedy Starts a Push to Help Americans Quit Antidepressants https://t.co/nSnwWeUqcW
5 Powerful Ways to Reset Your Mindset when You’re Stuck
Andrew Horsfield outlines five practical ways to reset a stuck mindset: reframe experiences, ask powerful questions, embrace curiosity, live by core values, and lean on trusted relationships. He frames mental flexibility as essential for leaders navigating personal or professional dilemmas....
All‑Season Bike Tires Adapt to Any Terrain
#WhatsNext? Complete tire systems for bikes that allows you to adapt to different seasons or terrains. (GiGadgets) #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/t8qExWmi75
Netflix's Lord of the Flies Surprisingly Captures Dark Childhood Horror
LORD OF THE FLIES (Netflix): I had my doubts, but it's remarkable. Captures all the horror and mystery of lost children descending into...well, you decide.
Hailey Bieber’s Met Gala Look Was Inspired By Claude Lalanne
Hailey Bieber arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Saint Laurent ensemble that directly references the house’s fall/winter 1969 haute couture collection, a collaboration with sculptor Claude Lalanne. The look features a gold breastplate molded to her body and a...
New Method Dramatically Cuts Inter‑animal Variability
"Second, and relatedly, this method dramatically attenuates inter-animal variability." Good time to resurface an old figure: https://t.co/VgRlZrurPE
New Trial Compares Dara‑Bor‑Dex vs Cy‑Bor‑Dex in MM with LCCN
EAA241 - Ph 2 RCT Dara-Bor-Dex vs Cy-Bor-Dex in the treatment of Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma with Light Chain Cast Nephropathy (LCCN) [Study activated 8/11/25] @keruakous https://t.co/1NgvVZ3fTA #NCT07085728 #mmsm @eaonc https://t.co/Jrh4teOxUK
Dwayne Johnson Made His Met Gala Debut in a Thom Browne Skirt
Dwayne Johnson made his first Met Gala appearance, stepping onto the red carpet in a custom Thom Browne ensemble that included a dramatic black mohair tailcoat and a pleated skirt. The outfit, featuring over 350 meters of hand‑pleated silk ribbons, took 50...
Daratumumab Boosts Revlimid Efficacy in Smoldering Myeloma
#EAonc EAA173 - Daratumumab to Enhance Therapeutic Effectiveness of Revlimid in Smoldering Myeloma (DETER-SMM) - PI: @nsc_natalie https://t.co/VtBMJUjI5X Activated: Apr 30, 2019 #mmsm @eaonc #NCT03937635 @VincentRK @mweissmdphd https://t.co/oQzEYsPoU4
Phase 3 Trial
.@SWOG S2213 Ph3 RCT Dara-VC Induction Followed by ASCT or Dara-VCD Consolidation & Daratumumab Maintenance in Pts w/ Newly Diagnosed AL Amyloidosis [Activated: 12/1/23] https://t.co/OizUfJCc2c #mmsm #bmtsm https://t.co/zWMK1RfCFW
Growling in a Corner: Samuel Johnson’s Lost Years
The piece delves into Samuel Johnson’s little‑known “lost years” from 1760 to 1763, a lull that followed the triumph of his Dictionary. During this interval Johnson’s prolific output stalled as he wrestled with depression, erratic habits, and chronic financial strain....
Sunlight Boosts Heart Health Beyond Vitamin D
Sunlight: Time for a Rethink? 🤔 “Growing evidence shows that sunlight has health benefits through vitamin D–independent pathways, such as photomobilization of nitric oxide from cutaneous stores with reduction in cardiovascular morbidity. Sunlight has important systemic health benefit as well as...
Sabrina Carpenter’s Met Gala Dress Is Made of Film Reels From One of Her ‘Favorite’ Movies
Sabrina Carpenter dazzled the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Dior gown crafted entirely from 35 mm film strips taken from the 1954 classic *Sabrina*. Designed by Dior’s Jonathan Anderson, the dress merges Hollywood nostalgia with avant‑garde couture, reflecting the event’s...
Bristol Myers Squibb Posts $11.5B Q1 Revenue, Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance
Bristol Myers Squibb announced first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $11.5 billion, up 1% year‑over‑year, and reaffirmed its full‑year guidance. The company highlighted a 9% growth in its oncology portfolio, a 280‑basis‑point dip in gross margin, and several late‑2026 regulatory milestones.
New Climate Dashboard Offers Daily Probabilistic ENSO Forecast
I've updated my Climate Dashboard to provide a daily updating probabilistic ENSO forecast similar to NOAA's, using 637 ensemble members across 13 different models (weighted by unique model). Here are the current results using the Oceanic Nino Index (ONI) https://t.co/MnveT7pFLN