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Win‑at‑all‑costs Culture Harms Athletes, Read Cain’s Warning
SocialApr 29, 2026

Win‑at‑all‑costs Culture Harms Athletes, Read Cain’s Warning

Mary Cain's new book "This is Not About Running," should be required reading for high school and college coaches and athletes. It's what happens when we allow the win at all costs mindset to take over, with no checks in place,...

By Steve Magness
Keith Urban Is Getting Into Yacht Rock
NewsApr 29, 2026

Keith Urban Is Getting Into Yacht Rock

Country star Keith Urban is releasing a new album, *Flow State*, composed entirely of yacht‑rock covers. The ten‑track collection drops on June 12, 2024, marking his first major project since his divorce from Nicole Kidman. Urban sparked the idea after buying...

By The Cut (NYMag)
Our Culture of Mommification
NewsApr 29, 2026

Our Culture of Mommification

The article introduces “mommification,” a term coined by psychologist Lauren Mizock to describe how motherhood can erase women’s personal, professional, and sexual identities within a misogynistic culture. It highlights maternal guilt, intensive mothering norms, and the motherhood wage penalty as...

By Psychology Today (site-wide)
Why Builders and Designers Prefer Oak for Premium Projects
BlogApr 29, 2026

Why Builders and Designers Prefer Oak for Premium Projects

Oak remains the material of choice for premium construction due to its proven strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal. High‑end builders favor well‑sourced European and English oak for consistent performance and refined finishes. Its workability allows custom designs while maintaining structural...

By Fresh Design Blog
Craig Finn and Patterson Hood Announce Summer 2026 Co-Headlining Tour
NewsApr 29, 2026

Craig Finn and Patterson Hood Announce Summer 2026 Co-Headlining Tour

Craig Finn of The Hold Steady and Patterson Hood of Drive‑By Truckers will co‑head the "Devils in the Details" summer tour, running from July 9 to July 21, 2026. The 10‑date trek kicks off in St. Paul, Minnesota and moves across the...

By Consequence
Paul McCartney Was the Only One Who Thought This Track Should Be a Wings Single—Unsurprisingly, He Was Right
NewsApr 29, 2026

Paul McCartney Was the Only One Who Thought This Track Should Be a Wings Single—Unsurprisingly, He Was Right

Paul McCartney insisted that Wings release a reworked version of the nursery rhyme “Mary Had A Little Lamb” as a single, despite initial skepticism. The track gained unexpected momentum when live audiences began chanting the chorus during concerts, convincing McCartney...

By American Songwriter
Between Chicago And Aurora Is A Charming Illinois Suburb Full Of Artsy Finds, Local Shops, And Trails
NewsApr 29, 2026

Between Chicago And Aurora Is A Charming Illinois Suburb Full Of Artsy Finds, Local Shops, And Trails

Oakbrook Terrace, a suburb of just under 3,000 residents located midway between Chicago and Aurora, blends arts, shopping, and outdoor recreation. It is home to the Oakbrook Terrace Tower—the tallest skyscraper outside Chicago’s city limits—and the Drury Lane Theatre, which...

By Islands
Mother’s Day and Anxiety: When the Celebration Feels Heavy
BlogApr 29, 2026

Mother’s Day and Anxiety: When the Celebration Feels Heavy

Mother’s Day, often portrayed as a joyful celebration, can trigger intense anxiety for many mothers. The article explains how societal expectations, social‑media perfection, and disrupted routines amplify stress, leading to irritability, guilt, and a need for control. It advises mothers...

By Center for Mindfulness & CBT – Blog
Van Cleef & Arpels Brings a Spring Garden to Rockefeller Center
NewsApr 29, 2026

Van Cleef & Arpels Brings a Spring Garden to Rockefeller Center

Van Cleef & Arpels has returned to Rockefeller Center for a second year with its "Spring is Blooming" installation, a garden‑inspired tableau that transforms the plaza into a seasonal showcase. The display was created in partnership with French artist Charlotte Gastaut and features...

By ELLE Decor
Efficacy of Magnesium Sulfate as an Adjuvant to Local Anesthetic in Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Modified...
NewsApr 29, 2026

Efficacy of Magnesium Sulfate as an Adjuvant to Local Anesthetic in Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Modified...

Adding 200 mg magnesium sulfate to levobupivacaine in an erector spinae plane block significantly improved postoperative pain control for women undergoing modified radical mastectomy. In a randomized trial of 60 patients, morphine consumption fell by 33% and the interval to the...

By Research Square – News/Updates
ISS Module Cracking Still Unresolved Despite Stopping Air Leaks
NewsApr 29, 2026

ISS Module Cracking Still Unresolved Despite Stopping Air Leaks

Engineers have sealed the long‑standing air leaks in the PrK vestibule of the Russian Zvezda module, but the underlying cracks remain unexplained. NASA and Roscosmos have identified two possible causes—high‑cycle fatigue from pump vibrations or environmentally assisted cracking—but have not...

By SpaceNews
Success Starts With Knowing Your Audience, Purpose, Message
SocialApr 29, 2026

Success Starts With Knowing Your Audience, Purpose, Message

A rule that will 10x your success: know exactly who you are building for, what you stand for, and how to say it Every founder I admire started in the same place. With nothing. They just figured out their foundation first

By Matt Gray
New Tauck Journeys Explore Yellowstone and Canyon Country
NewsApr 29, 2026

New Tauck Journeys Explore Yellowstone and Canyon Country

Tauck opened bookings for its 2027 North America portfolio, adding two new small‑group national‑park itineraries: Yellowstone Awakens (a 6‑day spring/fall tour) and Bryce & Zion (a 7‑day southern Utah adventure). The Yellowstone trip limits groups to about 24 guests, includes...

By Recommend
Scott Kirby Says United Is Premium — Then A Passenger Gets Soaked By Cabin Condensation [Roundup]
BlogApr 29, 2026

Scott Kirby Says United Is Premium — Then A Passenger Gets Soaked By Cabin Condensation [Roundup]

United Airlines chief Scott Kirby declared United a "premium" carrier, only rivaled by Delta, even as a passenger reported repeated soaking from cabin‑collected condensation on an April 26 flight. Southwest introduced a paid‑for window‑seat option, signaling a shift toward ancillary...

By View from the Wing
New Rap Life Review Debuts, Discusses MJ Biopic
SocialApr 29, 2026

New Rap Life Review Debuts, Discusses MJ Biopic

What’d ya’ll think of the MJ biopic? New Rap Life Review out now on Apple Music’s YouTube ….

By Ebro Darden
On-Demand Car Podcasts Make Kids Learning Fun
SocialApr 29, 2026

On-Demand Car Podcasts Make Kids Learning Fun

Lessin Boys' Podcast -- i now just make these for my kids on-demand when they want to learn about something in the car, and they are REALLY fun.

By Sam Lessin
Spike in Brain Attacking Autoantibodies Linked to Early COVID-19 Pandemic
NewsApr 29, 2026

Spike in Brain Attacking Autoantibodies Linked to Early COVID-19 Pandemic

Researchers at Singapore's National Neuroscience Institute documented a sharp rise in brain‑targeting autoantibodies during 2020, the first year of the COVID‑19 pandemic, with incidence climbing from 2.44 to 4.92 cases per million person‑years. The spike was driven primarily by NMDA‑receptor...

By PsyPost
Veteran Consultant Reveals Blueprint for Nonprofit Growth
SocialApr 29, 2026

Veteran Consultant Reveals Blueprint for Nonprofit Growth

Following the Skoll World Forum last week, the veteran fundraising consultant shared more about her approach to helping nonprofits expand. Wendy Paris Reports: https://tinyurl.com/4zknwh5r Related IP Resources: Skoll Foundation -https://tinyurl.com/mtkah795 Major Donors: A Guide to Securing Major Gifts -https://tinyurl.com/49w7jx3e What Is Capacity-Building Support for Nonprofits?...

By Inside Philanthropy
Run Faster Now with Super Shoes and New Rules
SocialApr 29, 2026

Run Faster Now with Super Shoes and New Rules

With super shoes, sodium bicarb, new fueling rules, and some downright stubborn belief.... you should absolutely be challenging yourself to run faster than ever. The moment is now.

By Jason Fitzgerald (Strength Running)
A Flower-Like Pattern Exposes Chiral Superconductivity's Long-Sought Fingerprint
NewsApr 29, 2026

A Flower-Like Pattern Exposes Chiral Superconductivity's Long-Sought Fingerprint

University of Tennessee physicists have demonstrated the first clear fingerprint of chiral superconductivity by depositing a one‑third monolayer of tin atoms on silicon and imaging the resulting quasiparticle interference. The experiment produced a distinctive flower‑like pattern with a central atomic‑scale...

By Phys.org (Quantum Physics News)
Hospitals Must Serve Real Food or Lose Funding
SocialApr 29, 2026

Hospitals Must Serve Real Food or Lose Funding

This is one of the biggest MAHA wins to date and it deserves a moment of attention, because hospitals are finally being told to align their patient meals with actual dietary guidelines or risk losing Medicare and Medicaid funding. That...

By Dave Asprey
Turn Kombu Scraps Into Umami Powerhouse
SocialApr 29, 2026

Turn Kombu Scraps Into Umami Powerhouse

Waste is usually a failure of imagination. Kombu tsukudani is what you make with the kombu left after a batch of dashi. Most people toss it. That’s a mistake. Cook it down until glossy, sticky, sweet-salty, and loaded with umami. Not a...

By Andrew Zimmern
Dark Matter May Have Jump-Started Universe’s First Giant Black Holes
NewsApr 29, 2026

Dark Matter May Have Jump-Started Universe’s First Giant Black Holes

Astronomers from UC Riverside, Sam Houston State and the University of Oklahoma propose that decaying dark matter could have supplied a tiny energy injection to pristine hydrogen clouds in the early universe, prompting them to collapse directly into massive black...

By Sci‑News
Consistency Is the Key to Winning Everything Else
SocialApr 29, 2026

Consistency Is the Key to Winning Everything Else

Winning at consistency is showing up, getting started, playing the game in front of you, giving what you’ve got to give, coming back tomorrow, and doing this over and over again. And when you win at consistency you give yourself...

By Brad Stulberg
On This Day in 1961, We Said Goodbye to Woody Guthrie’s Right-Hand Man, Who Bob Dylan Called “One of the...
NewsApr 29, 2026

On This Day in 1961, We Said Goodbye to Woody Guthrie’s Right-Hand Man, Who Bob Dylan Called “One of the...

Cisco Houston, Woody Guthrie’s longtime traveling companion, died of stomach cancer at age 42 on April 29, 1961. A former cowboy, lumberjack and merchant‑mariner, he helped popularize Depression‑era folk songs across union halls and rallies. He recorded his final album,...

By American Songwriter
Inside New York’s Biggest Design Auction of All Time
NewsApr 29, 2026

Inside New York’s Biggest Design Auction of All Time

Sotheby’s auction of the Jean and Terry de Gunzburg collection set a world record when Claude Lalanne’s suite of 15 mirrors sold for $28.5 million, $33.5 million including fees. The sale, part of a $96 million auction of 107 design objects, also produced record...

By ELLE Decor
Recreate Your Favorite Moments From ‘You, Me And Tuscany’ At These Filming Locations
NewsApr 29, 2026

Recreate Your Favorite Moments From ‘You, Me And Tuscany’ At These Filming Locations

"You, Me and Tuscany" starring Regé‑Jean Page and Halle Bailey has become a breakout romance, praised for its dreamy European backdrop. While the story opens in New York, the bulk of production took place in Italy, with the historic town...

By Travel Noire
Lauder Considers Bid for Puig at 18 Euros to 19 Euros Per Share, Report Says
NewsApr 29, 2026

Lauder Considers Bid for Puig at 18 Euros to 19 Euros Per Share, Report Says

Estée Lauder is weighing a tender offer for all of Puig’s class B shares at €18‑€19 per share, roughly $20‑$21. The French‑based beauty group has hired J.P. Morgan to arrange a financing package of about €5 billion (≈$5.5 billion) to fund the mixed cash‑and‑share bid....

By WWD (Women’s Wear Daily) – Fashion
Help! My Low Libido Is Ruining My Relationship
NewsApr 29, 2026

Help! My Low Libido Is Ruining My Relationship

Low libido in women, often linked to stress, relationship dynamics, and certain medications, can strain intimate partnerships and overall wellbeing. The condition, medically termed hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), requires six months of distress to meet DSM‑5‑TR criteria. Treatment pathways...

By Verywell Mind
High-Tech Birkenstocks Are a Wake-Up Call to Touch Grass
NewsApr 29, 2026

High-Tech Birkenstocks Are a Wake-Up Call to Touch Grass

Birkenstock has introduced the Mogami Terra Tec, a waterproof trek sandal that upgrades the previous Terra model with a backstrap for a more adjustable fit. The shoe uses the brand’s synthetic Birko‑Flor upper and a polyurethane sole, marrying classic three‑strap...

By Highsnobiety
First Look at Bill Nighy's "Deeply Human" Liverpool-Set Drama as It Gets Exciting Update
NewsApr 29, 2026

First Look at Bill Nighy's "Deeply Human" Liverpool-Set Drama as It Gets Exciting Update

British actor Bill Nighy returns to the screen in the upcoming drama *A Town in Nova Scotia*. He plays Leon, a newly‑widowed London resident who chooses to fight for safety in his aging building rather than join his daughter in...

By Digital Spy (Movies)
Iron-Rich Slag Enables Efficient Carbon Sequestration
NewsApr 29, 2026

Iron-Rich Slag Enables Efficient Carbon Sequestration

A recent Chemical Engineering Journal study demonstrates that iron‑rich slag can capture up to 99.5% of carbon dioxide through direct mineral carbonation, converting mining waste into stable carbonates. Two Quebec‑sourced samples were tested; the coarser S2 achieved 99.5% CO₂ removal...

By AZoMining
Why Tolkien Still Matters When Everything Feels Lost, with Professor Michael D.C. Drout.
PodcastApr 29, 20260 min

Why Tolkien Still Matters When Everything Feels Lost, with Professor Michael D.C. Drout.

In this episode, host Frank Schaefer talks with Professor Michael D.C. Drout, a medieval literature scholar and author of *The Tower and the Ruin: Tolkien’s Creation*. They explore why Tolkien’s work endures, focusing on themes like the cost of heroism,...

By It Has to Be Said.
7 Foods With More Fiber Than Prunes to Support Gut Health
NewsApr 29, 2026

7 Foods With More Fiber Than Prunes to Support Gut Health

A recent editorial highlights that 90‑95% of Americans fall short of the recommended 25‑30 g of daily fiber, relying heavily on low‑fiber animal products and processed foods. Registered dietitians Whitney Linsenmeyer and Lauren Manaker identify seven foods—chia seeds, lentils, raspberries, artichokes,...

By The Kitchn
Lainey Wilson Gets Standing Ovation After Joining Members of the Nashville Symphony to Perform Her Songs in an All-New Way
NewsApr 29, 2026

Lainey Wilson Gets Standing Ovation After Joining Members of the Nashville Symphony to Perform Her Songs in an All-New Way

Country star Lainey Wilson joined members of the Nashville Symphony for a three‑song set at the orchestra’s annual fashion‑fundraiser, held at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The event sold more than 740 tickets, a record for the gala, and generated over $1 million...

By American Songwriter
Preview: Miles Kane Returns to NYC
BlogApr 29, 2026

Preview: Miles Kane Returns to NYC

Miles Kane, long‑time collaborator with The Last Shadow Puppets, is set to make his first solo U.S. appearances as the opening act for The Black Keys. The shows will take place at Brooklyn’s Paramount on May 11‑12 and at the Capitol...

By We All Want Someone To Shout For
Fatherhood's Pressure Trains You to Show up Imperfectly
SocialApr 29, 2026

Fatherhood's Pressure Trains You to Show up Imperfectly

Nobody told me becoming a dad would make me worse at everything... at first. Less sleep. Less time. Less margin for error. But here's what they really don't tell you: That pressure is the training. Your kid doesn't need a version of you that...

By Rod Richard II (4FitFatherhood)
Redefine Success: Balance Work Wins with Home Wins
SocialApr 29, 2026

Redefine Success: Balance Work Wins with Home Wins

Do you measure your success at work but neglect your wins at home? Rethink your “dad scorecard” with insights from @MiteshKhatri: https://t.co/SyKAeVcsTF

By Chris Lewis
Jujutsu Kaisen: Gege Akutami Officially Confirms Yuji Itadori's Sorcerer Grade In Modulo Volume 3
NewsApr 29, 2026

Jujutsu Kaisen: Gege Akutami Officially Confirms Yuji Itadori's Sorcerer Grade In Modulo Volume 3

Gege Akutami confirmed in Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Volume 3, released May 1 2026, that Yuji Itadori has ascended to Special Grade status, becoming the series’ fifth official Special Grade sorcerer. The author also labels Itadori the "Strongest" after Gojo’s death, capable of toppling an entire...

By Game Rant
Duffy Vows to Make Most of Final DOT Role
SocialApr 29, 2026

Duffy Vows to Make Most of Final DOT Role

Very interesting from Duffy at @USDOT: "This is my last government job and so I am going to maximize every moment I have"

By David Shepardson
Data Centers May Cost Over $25 B in External Damages
SocialApr 29, 2026

Data Centers May Cost Over $25 B in External Damages

A new paper theorizes that the cost of gross external damages generated by data centers could exceed $25 billion. https://t.co/v2z6UlsW5L

By TechRadar
Anna Zemánková Estate Joins Gladstone Gallery, Sandra Vásquez De La Horra Joins Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, and More: Industry Moves for...
NewsApr 29, 2026

Anna Zemánková Estate Joins Gladstone Gallery, Sandra Vásquez De La Horra Joins Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, and More: Industry Moves for...

Gladstone Gallery has taken on the estate of Czech artist Anna Zemánková and will showcase a solo booth at TEFAF New York. Sandra Vásquez de la Horra, fresh from a Venice Biennale appearance, joins Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, bolstering its Latin...

By Art in America
Growth Requires Curiosity, Observation, and Empowering Writing
SocialApr 29, 2026

Growth Requires Curiosity, Observation, and Empowering Writing

Reading, listening, observing, and questioning are critical for growth on many levels. Moreover, writing to empower readers is a successful ingredient. https://t.co/U5EnuAzsLU

By Elinor Stutz
Adopt Entrepreneurial Mindset: Spot Opportunities Everywhere
SocialApr 29, 2026

Adopt Entrepreneurial Mindset: Spot Opportunities Everywhere

If you think like an entrepreneur, it means you are always thinking about opportunities, how other businesses operate, and what you can learn from the people/companies that you interact with every day. https://t.co/3j6JFthbDg

By Nick Huber (Sweaty Startup)
Queen Camilla Keeps Footwear Formal for New York Visit
NewsApr 29, 2026

Queen Camilla Keeps Footwear Formal for New York Visit

Queen Camilla accompanied King Charles III on a state visit to New York, making several public appearances. At the New York Public Library she wore a navy‑blue silk crepe dress by Fiona Clare paired with classic black leather pumps featuring a...

By WWD (Women’s Wear Daily) – Fashion
2C‑B Shows Dose‑Dependent Effects Similar to MDMA and Psilocybin
SocialApr 29, 2026

2C‑B Shows Dose‑Dependent Effects Similar to MDMA and Psilocybin

Acute dose-dependent effects of 4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine (2C-B) compared with 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and psilocybin in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study in healthy participants https://t.co/OEJPk0XTqg

By Julie Holland
Finding Miracles in Everyday Warbler Wonder
SocialApr 29, 2026

Finding Miracles in Everyday Warbler Wonder

Warblers, wonder, and how to contact the miraculous in the mundane – gorgeous read from one of my all-time favorite writers https://t.co/vaf6g6v4Aj

By Maria Popova
U2 Drops 12 New Songs via Surprise EPs, Goes Unnoticed
SocialApr 29, 2026

U2 Drops 12 New Songs via Surprise EPs, Goes Unnoticed

it's funny that U2 released 12 new songs this year and nobody knows because they were on two surprise EPs instead of an album, like why would you do that

By Al Shipley
AI-Generated Album Impresses: Music Has Evolved
SocialApr 29, 2026

AI-Generated Album Impresses: Music Has Evolved

Haven't checked it out in a while but pretty amazed by where we are at with AI music. This is a pretty good album top to bottom https://t.co/dKg5ZGHBrf

By Taylor Pearson