Prism Shores
Montreal indie outfit Prism Shores released their sophomore album Softest Attack, a twelve‑track record that fuses 90s shoegaze fuzz with classic power‑pop melodies. The band draws on influences ranging from Teenage Fanclub to The Clean, delivering jangly guitars, feedback‑laden hooks, and lyrical themes of self‑doubt and youthful ennui. Critics note the album’s dynamic shifts between bright jangle and murky distortion, creating a push‑pull listening experience. Softest Attack is available on Bandcamp and streaming platforms, inviting both longtime fans and new listeners to explore the band’s evolving sound.
She Gave Her Second Tiny Home a Wee Upgrade
Stephanie Arado, a violinist and university instructor, is upgrading her second Alchemy Architects weeHouse with full plumbing, a step up from her 2003 off‑grid 336‑sq‑ft cabin built on a $130,000, 38‑acre Wisconsin parcel. The original home cost $50,000 and lacked...
‘Office Romance’ Trailer: Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein Fall in Love at Work
Netflix is set to launch "Office Romance," a romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez as a powerful CEO and Brett Goldstein as an airline lawyer, directed by Ol Parker. The film, co‑written by Goldstein and Joe Kelly, features a supporting cast...
Vemberlain Drop New 7″
Hidden Bay Records, an Austin‑based micro‑label, has issued a new 7‑inch vinyl from French indie band Vemberlain. The record features an A‑side that channels a pop‑infused Guided by Voices sound and a B‑side with an upbeat indie‑pop bounce. Critics compare Vemberlain’s jangly...
Track Premiere: Maneating Orchid Pummel and Puzzle with “Void Engine”
Indian progressive metal outfit Maneating Orchid announced the June 5 release of their third album, Cold Logic, and dropped the lead single “Void Engine.” The track blends manic punk aggression with dense, technical riffing before ending in a massive, space‑themed outro....
Will AI Help You Live 50 More Years? Immunologist Derya Unutmaz Weighs In
In this episode, NIH‑funded immunologist Derya Unutmaz discusses his bold predictions that AI will usher in a "biosingularity"—a convergence of artificial intelligence and biotechnology that could extend human lifespan by decades and automate half of white‑collar work within the next...
Hokum’s Damian McCarthy Explains the Rabbits of It All
Writer‑director Damian McCarthy’s new horror film *Hokum* follows novelist Ohm Bauman, played by Adam Scott, as he confronts supernatural rabbit‑themed terrors in an isolated Irish inn. The film’s visual language leans heavily on rabbit imagery drawn from childhood favorites like *Watership...
The Design Of Bold Joy With Alyssa Low
Chicago artist Alyssa Low began documenting pandemic feelings in a sketch diary, which evolved into a series of high‑visibility murals and brand collaborations. Her work now appears on Wayfair products, Chicago Bulls courts, Soho House interiors, and even on 10,000...
Vivienne Westwood and CLO Launch Competition Straddling Fashion and Virtual Design
Vivienne Westwood has partnered with CLO Virtual Fashion to launch the “Cut, Slash and Corset” global 3D design competition, hosted on Connect and powered by Epic Games’ Unreal Engine. Participants must create a digital outfit using CLO or Marvelous Designer,...
A Short Perspective Shift
The post argues that shifting one’s mental perspective can dramatically alter emotional weight and behavior. It explains that unchallenged narratives become perceived truth, while a broader lens reduces stress and improves decision‑making. The author promotes the "Discipline: 14 Days to...
Eliminate PKM Friction with Capture, Obsidian’s Fastest Feed
Friction is the enemy of a good PKM system. Every extra tap, every context switch, every "I'll save this later" — that's where ideas go to die. So I built Capture ⚡ - the fastest way I've found to feed my Obsidian...
Ultra‑rich Double Down on Luxury Real‑estate and Assets
Tomorrow's newsletter is a look at the growth of the ultra wealthy and what they are doing with their wealth Trophy homes Marquee residential developments Collectibles Vineyards Tomorrow: The World's Rich Got Richer, and They're Piling Into Property It's a fun one https://t.co/1IMOCahPRX
Advocates Try to Save Brutalist Fountain in San Francisco, José Aparicio Painting Returns to Prado Museum: Morning Links for April...
Advocates known as Friends of the Plaza have filed an appeal to block the planned dismantling of San Francisco’s iconic Vaillancourt Fountain, a Brutalist landmark that has sparked preservation debates. In Madrid, the Prado Museum has welcomed the return of...
Year Two Funding Crisis: Grants Dry, Competition Rises
With federal research funding cuts, the first year of Trump 2.0 was tough. Year 2 is in some ways grimmer, a @statnews survey shows. Bridge funding is drying up, existing grants are ending & competition for fewer new grants is...
Better Prediction of Type 1 Diabetes Boosts Prevention Prospects
A jump in our ability to predict Type 1 autoimmune diabetes should help future preventive strategies @NatureGenet https://t.co/ako2Ic46QW https://t.co/XbW26qu5LE
Premiere: Stream DETACH THE ISLANDS New EP A Day Early Here
Detach The Islands is premiering their new EP "Concrete Jungle" a day early on Bandcamp, following a feature on Metal Injection. The six‑track release includes two covers and four original songs that blend mathcore, hardcore, powerviolence, and screamo. It marks...
Akeso’s ASCO Plenary Raises Questions on Lung Cancer Data
This week's Biotech Scorecard: An #ASCO26 mystery: What does Akeso’s primo plenary spot say about its ivonescimab lung cancer survival data? $SMMT If the news was good, we'd have heard by now, right? Or, is Akeso just being ultra conservative?...
15 Timeless Tracks From 1968
The article spotlights 15 iconic songs released in 1968, a year marked by political upheaval and cultural change. It details how tracks like Otis Redding’s posthumous hit “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” Jimi Hendrix’s transformative cover of “All...
Animated Hit ‘GOAT’ Gets Netflix Streaming Premiere Date
Sony Pictures Animation's basketball comedy GOAT, produced by NBA star Stephen Curry, has become the highest‑grossing basketball film ever, pulling $190.4 million worldwide on an $80 million budget. After a strong theatrical run that began in February, the movie will debut on...
Shreveport Launches First Black Men’s Health Weekend to Address Mental‑Health Gaps
Community organizers Kevin Washington and Derrick L. Henderson kicked off Shreveport’s inaugural Black Men’s Health Weekend, a three‑day forum featuring a livestreamed mental‑health panel, fitness bootcamps and cultural conversations. The event seeks to create safe spaces for Black men and...
Patagonia’s Glacier Tourism Hits Record Visitor Numbers as Peso Weakens
Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park reported its highest ever visitor count, with international travelers flocking to the Perito Moreno Glacier. A weak Argentine peso and expanded low‑cost airline routes have made the region an affordable adventure destination, prompting a surge...
Musculoskeletal Disorders Are Draining Employer Health Budgets — The Workplace Itself May Be the Cause
Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders now represent one of the largest cost drivers for employers, affecting roughly half of workers with company‑provided health plans. Up to $90 billion in avoidable expenses stem from surgeries—many of which are unnecessary—and recurring pain after treatment. The...
India's Curriculum Debate Heats Up Over Embedding Ancient Knowledge Systems
India's education ministry is reviewing a proposal to embed Indian Knowledge Systems into the national curriculum, prompting a fierce debate among scholars, policymakers and scientists. Proponents argue for cultural preservation, while critics warn it could undermine scientific rigor. The outcome...
Tel Aviv University AI System Maps Ocean Currents Directly From Satellite Images
Researchers at Tel Aviv University unveiled GOFLOW, an artificial‑intelligence system that, for the first time, maps ocean currents directly from high‑resolution satellite imagery. The breakthrough, published in Nature Geosciences, could sharpen climate models and improve storm forecasting.
Study Finds AI Reliance for Personal Support Fuels Workplace Loneliness
Harvard Business Review researchers surveyed 1,545 U.S. knowledge workers and discovered that more than half of those who rely on AI for personal support feel lonely at work. The findings warn that growing AI anthropomorphism could erode coworker connections and...
Mango Announces New Collection with Eckhaus Latta
Mango is launching a new collection with avant‑garde label Eckhaus Latta on 4 June, available online and in select stores. The partnership, part of Mango Collective, highlights the designers’ experimental fabrics and print development. The launch aligns with Mango’s 2024‑26 plan to...
Wearable Sweat Patch Detects Six Vitamins in Real Time, Hits 0.33 nM Sensitivity
Researchers have unveiled a flexible skin patch that measures six essential vitamins in sweat, achieving detection limits as low as 0.33 nanomolar for folic acid. Published in Nature Communications, the study demonstrates real‑time, non‑invasive micronutrient monitoring that could reshape personalized nutrition.
Olivia Wilde, Jason Sudeikis Spotlight Co‑Parenting Benefits in New Research
Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis were photographed together this week with their children, Otis (12) and Daisy (9), drawing attention to recent research that shows high‑quality co‑parenting improves child well‑being. The sighting fuels a broader conversation about how separated parents...
Utah Starts $45 Million Trail Network Build to Link Thousands of Miles of Outdoor Corridors
The Utah Department of Transportation broke ground on Highway 128 near Moab, kicking off a 20‑year, $45 million statewide trail network that will eventually let users travel from southeastern Utah to the Idaho border without sharing narrow roads with traffic.
Colorado Summer Childcare Funding Cuts Endanger 27,000 Kids
Colorado officials warned that a funding shortfall will begin on June 30, 2026, jeopardizing summer childcare for more than 27,000 children. Providers say enrollment is already falling, and single parents face $2,000‑plus monthly gaps, threatening families’ ability to work.
Are Audiobooks the Future of Publishing?
Audiobook sales have outpaced digital e‑books since 2024 and are projected to become a $13 billion industry with over a billion users by 2030, according to the Audio Publishers Association. Print still commands roughly 70% of total book revenue, but the...
St. Regis Launches Its First Hungarian Hotel in the Restored Klotild Palace
St. Regis Hotels and Resorts has opened The St. Regis Budapest, its inaugural Hungarian property, inside the restored Belle Époque Klotild Palace. The 63‑room, 39‑suite hotel brings the brand’s Butler Service and signature rituals to a UNESCO‑listed landmark, expanding St. Regis’ footprint in Central...
Billie Eilish and James Cameron Debut 3D Manchester Concert Film
Billie Eilish teamed with legendary filmmaker James Cameron to premiere a 3D concert film in London, capturing four nights at Manchester’s Co‑op Live. The project, born from a personal email from Cameron, showcases new camera tech and positions Manchester as...
Ilkeston Father‑Daughter Duo Clinch UK Calisthenics Titles, Eye World Championship
James, 38, and his nine‑year‑old daughter Thea of Ilkeston, Derbyshire, each won their UK national calisthenics titles this week. The pair are now preparing for the postponed World Street Workout and Calisthenics Federation championship, hoping to become world‑class champions together.
'Dhurandhar 2' Crosses ₹1,780 Crore ($215 M) Worldwide in 41 Days, Cementing Blockbuster Status
Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller 'Dhurandhar 2' has amassed a worldwide gross of ₹1,780 crore (≈ $215 million) in its 41st day, putting it within striking distance of the long‑standing 'Baahubali 2' record. The film’s sustained earnings underscore a new era of high‑budget, globally‑oriented Indian...
Calgary Council Approves Water Efficiency Plan Aiming 20% Cut by 2040
Calgary City Council voted to adopt an updated Water Efficiency Plan that sets a city‑wide goal of cutting water use 20% by 2040 and introduces a year‑round lawn and landscape watering schedule. The plan invests in leak detection, modern metering...
Study Reframes ADHD as Energy Regulation Disorder, Shifting Motivation Strategies
Neurobiologist Mohammad Dawood Rahimi introduced the Energy Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (EDHD) model, arguing ADHD reflects unstable neural energy rather than a pure attention deficit. The theory, published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, could redirect treatment toward metabolic health and reshape...
Zach Cregger Unveils Creepy Resident Evil Teaser, Drops Sep 18
Creepy new teaser for new vision for #ResidentEvil from Zach Cregger (Weapons). Opens SEP 18. https://t.co/XPhYgxCjcx
The Independent Outlines Five Longevity Secrets Ahead of Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday
The Independent published a feature that lists five longevity secrets in honor of Sir David Attenborough's upcoming 100th birthday. The piece draws on insights from GP Dr Mohammed Enayat of the HUM2N clinic, framing the advice as a roadmap for...
Ayush Conclave Pushes Meditation and Yoga Into Mainstream Indian Healthcare
The Ayush Conclave in New Delhi brought together Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav, senior AYUSH officials, and industry CEOs to map how meditation, yoga and other traditional practices can be woven into contemporary healthcare. Participants stressed evidence, quality control and regulatory...
New to Netflix - HYPNOTIC
Netflix’s newest release, *Hypnotic*, is a $70 million original starring Ben Affleck and directed by Robert Rodriguez. Despite the sizable budget and Rodriguez’s hands‑on involvement across writing, directing, editing and cinematography, the film feels cheap and reminiscent of low‑budget 1990s fare....
Hed 11 Expands to New York with $126 Thai Sharing Tasting Menu
Owner Billie Wannajaro is opening Hed NYC in West Chelsea on May 23, bringing her Michelin‑recognized Thai fine‑dining concept to New York with a five‑course, $126 sharing tasting menu. The expansion marks the first East Coast outpost for the San Francisco‑based...
Matt Batchelor Sets Guinness Record for Fastest Costumed London Marathon
Matt Batchelor, a 40‑year‑old runner from Milton Keynes, completed the London Marathon in 4:19:23 while dressed as the Transformer Optimus Prime, shattering the previous Guinness World Record by more than half an hour. The feat raised awareness for Thrombosis UK...
Olivia Rodrigo Announces 2026-2027 Tour with Die Spitz, The Last Dinner Party, Grace Ives, Wolf Alice, More
Olivia Rodrigo has unveiled a massive arena tour running from September 2026 through May 2027, spanning North America and Europe. The schedule includes multiple shows in several cities, notably four nights at New York’s Barclays Center. Supporting acts rotate among...
Clinical Trial Finds Rapamycin Undermines Exercise Gains in Older Adults
Researchers led by Brad Stanfield reported that a 13‑week, randomized trial of 40 sedentary older adults in New Zealand found rapamycin blunted the physical benefits of a modest home‑exercise program. Participants taking the drug showed weaker strength, more fatigue and...
Amouage’s Renaud Salmon Launches Independent Design Atelier in Paris
Amouage’s creative director Renaud Salmon has teamed up with French designer Dimitry Hlinka to launch Atelier d’Ingénierie Fades (AIF), an independent design practice that will debut a public space in Paris this summer. The venture aims to translate the fleeting...
São Paulo Bienal 37 Names Amanda Carneiro and Raphael Fonseca as Chief Curators
The Fundação Bienal de São Paulo announced on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 that Amanda Carneiro and Raphael Fonseca will serve as co‑chief curators of the 37th Bienal, slated for the second half of 2027. Their joint appointment marks the first time two Brazilian curators...
Emirates Literature Foundation Wins Sheikh Zayed Book Award, Boosting Youth Literacy
The Emirates Literature Foundation received the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for its role in developing the UAE’s literary ecosystem. The honor arrives as the foundation intensifies programs for young readers and expands support for Emirati writers, marking a milestone after...
Carlotta Celebrates Third Anniversary with Speakeasy-Style Italo-American Jazz Night in Marylebone
Carlotta, the Big Mamma Group’s Marylebone restaurant, is marking its third anniversary on 12 May with a one‑night‑only Italo‑American jazz event. The top‑floor dining room will be turned into a speakeasy‑style venue where guests can enjoy a four‑course set menu priced...
Bentley Residences to Debut World's First Sky Garage in Miami
Dezer Development announced the 61‑story Bentley Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, a Bentley‑branded tower that will house the world’s first sky‑garage automobile elevators. The Dezervator system can lift vehicles up to 10,000 pounds and park three to seven cars per unit,...