Empathy Holdings CEO Angel Maldonado - the only Tech Backer of the Molly Russell Documentary
Angel Maldonado, founder and CEO of Empathy Holdings, provided both technical insight and financial backing for the documentary "Molly Vs The Machines," which examines how social‑media platforms and emerging AI contributed to the 2026 suicide of 14‑year‑old Molly Russell. The film highlights the unchecked ambition of big‑tech algorithms, the prevalence of self‑harm content, and the lack of effective moderation, especially after policy shifts following the rise of generative AI. Empathy Holdings, a 16‑year‑old ethical‑tech firm serving retailers such as Kroger and Inditex, uses private, self‑managed AI to give clients full data ownership. The documentary aims to spark a broader industry shift toward responsible AI governance and child safety.
Destructive Thoughts: Envy, Resentment, Revenge, and Self‑pity.
“Envy, resentment, revenge, and self-pity are disastrous modes of thought.” — Charlie Munger #charliemunger #success #motivation
Partaking in Ananas Ananas’ Site-Specific Food Installation for Casa Laveni
Mexico‑ and Los Angeles‑based food‑art studio Ananas Ananas staged a site‑specific installation for the opening of Milan’s new boutique hotel Casa Laveni. The studio presented marzipan pieces shaped like cherries and plums alongside fresh strawberries on stainless‑steel experimental tableware. The edible display...
A Violinist in Search of Her Friend
The Violinist, an animated feature from Singapore, will debut on the European film‑festival circuit in May 2026. Set against the backdrop of colonial Singapore, the Japanese occupation, and post‑war years, it follows Peranakan prodigy Fei as she matures into a...
Endangered Antelopes Flown to Kenya From Czech Zoo in 'Historic Homecoming'
Four male mountain bongos were flown from Prague Zoo to Nairobi, marking a historic homecoming for the critically endangered antelope. The animals were transferred to the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, where they will join a captive‑breeding program aimed at expanding...
Glasgow’s DOSS Share New Single ‘BIGFELLAFUNK’
Glasgow‑based duo DOSS has dropped their new single “BIGFELLAFUNK,” the lead track from an upcoming self‑titled EP. The song fuses DIY funk, saxophone riffs, and hardcore screamo with a horror‑movie aesthetic, delivering a scathing “eat the rich” narrative. Described as...
Is There A ‘Best’ Time For Women To Build Muscle? What A New Study Reveals
New research examined whether aligning strength training with menstrual phases influences muscle protein synthesis. Twelve healthy women completed follicular and luteal phase testing, with muscle biopsies measuring protein synthesis and breakdown. The study found no significant differences, indicating that hormonal...
This Cotswolds Village Just Named World’s Most Beautiful Is Perfect for Kids This Bank Holiday
Travel outlet Forbes has crowned Bibury in the Cotswolds the world’s most beautiful village for 2025, sparking a wave of interest from tourists and social‑media influencers. The village’s hallmark, Arlington Row, and attractions such as the historic Bibury Trout Farm...
Con Lehane On Writing a Red Scare Noir Against a Backdrop of Rising Oppression
Con Lehane’s debut novel *The Red Scare Murders* places private‑eye Mick Mulligan in 1950s anti‑Communist hysteria, where he must prove the innocence of a Black union organizer on death row. The plot weaves Lehane’s own cab‑driver strike experience and a...
These 2 Brain-Supporting Nutrients May Help Slow Cognitive Decline As You Age
Researchers tracking 6,610 middle‑aged adults with metabolic syndrome found that higher dietary intakes of choline and its metabolite betaine were linked to modest but statistically significant preservation of attention, language, and executive function over a two‑year period. Average choline consumption...
What Matters Most for Children in Their Family Relationships?
Developmental psychologists emphasize three evidence‑based pillars for children’s thriving within families. First, the quality of parent‑child and sibling relationships matters far more than the family’s legal or biological structure. Second, maintaining a strong emotional connection enables children to develop autonomy...
Contextual Determinants of the Implementation of a Mental Health Diversion Policy in California
In 2018 California enacted Assembly Bill 1810, establishing a pre‑trial diversion pathway for defendants with mental health disorders. Implementation is delegated to counties, which have discretion over infrastructure, oversight, and procedural details. A RAND‑sponsored qualitative study interviewed 29 partners across...
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I Found Breezy Linen Pants to Replace My Stiff Jeans This Summer—And They're All Under $40
Amazon offers a selection of lightweight linen pants under $40, positioning them as a breezy alternative to denim for spring and summer. The roundup highlights six styles, including palazzo, wide‑leg, drawstring, and dressier options, with prices ranging from $27 to...
If AI Can Model Cells, Science Can Deliver Cures
The Biohub Institute announced the Virtual Biology Initiative, a $100 million pledge to generate open‑source cellular data for AI training. Partnering with the Allen Institute, Broad Institute, NVIDIA, Wellcome Sanger and others, the effort aims to build massive, public datasets that...
East Africa Meets Western Europe as Michael Armitage Takes on Venice's Palazzo Grassi
British-Kenyan painter Michael Armitage opens his first solo exhibition at Venice’s Palazzo Grassi, showcasing 46 large paintings and nearly 100 sketches that span a decade of work. The show, titled “The Promise of Change,” positions the artist alongside Pinault‑owned masters...
The Machine Ethics Podcast: Organoid Computing with Dr Ewelina Kurtys
In this episode, host discusses organoid-based biocomputing with neuroscientist‑turned‑entrepreneur Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, who advises the Swiss startup Final Spark. They explain how cultured cortical organoids of ~10,000 neurons are wired to electrodes to send and read electrical signals, highlighting the...
Metallica Announce Remastered Reissue of 1997 Album Reload, Featuring Never-Before-Heard Demos, Live Recordings and More
Metallica announced a remastered reissue of their 1997 quadruple‑Platinum album Reload, slated for June 26 via Blackened Recordings. The deluxe box set will bundle 15 CDs, four DVDs, double‑LPs, a seven‑inch single and a triple‑vinyl live album, featuring never‑released demos, rough...
These Photos Capture the Halcyon Days of 1970s Ibiza
German photographer Walter Rudolph’s newly published book showcases 16 striking images of Ibiza taken in the mid‑1970s, a period before the island’s tourism boom. The photos capture pristine beaches, modest villages, and a laid‑back lifestyle that contrasts sharply with today’s...
Why Most People Don’t Think — and What to Do About It, with Scott Burgmeyer
Scott Burgmeyer, founder and CEO of Become More Group, discusses his new book Think: The Road Less Traveled, which argues that most professionals operate on autopilot, trapped by cognitive biases he personifies as characters. He introduces the ROAD thinking methodology—Reflect, Options,...
Q1 Lyst Index: Blazy, Demna and Anderson Drive Chanel, Gucci, and Dior Higher
Lyst unveiled its evolved Q1 Index, built on the Desire, Demand and Discovery framework that incorporates AI‑driven search and creator ecosystems. Chanel surged to the top spot and entered the Top 20 for the first time, while Saint Laurent, Dior and Miu Miu...
Famed String Quartet Bows Out After 44 Years
Mexico’s Cuarteto Latinoamericano, a 44‑year‑old string quartet, will close its storied run with a farewell concert on May 9 at Mexico City’s Palacio de Bellas Artes. Since its 1982 founding, the ensemble has championed Latin American composers such as Villa‑Lobos, Revueltas,...
CNN FlashDoc "Behind the Bob: Vogue's Anna Wintour" Now Streaming on CNN App
CNN announced the launch of its latest FlashDoc, "Behind the Bob: Vogue’s Anna Wintour," now streaming on CNN.com/Watch and the CNN app. The hour‑long documentary will also air live on CNN Sunday, May 3 at 8 p.m. ET, strategically timed a day...
America’s R&D Decline Cedes Science Lead to China
1/2 China didn't take America's crown in science and soft power. America handed it over. China just crossed $1 trillion in R&D — now outspending the US. Meanwhile Gen Z Americans are "Chinamaxxing" on TikTok, romanticizing hot water and high-speed...
Focus on Priorities, or Lose Effectiveness and Mojo
“If you squander your time and brain horsepower foolishly, rather than focusing on the important things that will move you toward your career aspirations, you’re damaging your personal effectiveness and negating your mojo.” — #CareerDreamstoSuccess #careeradvice #careergrowth https://t.co/T4ocGEqBFg
Sara Shamma on Representing Syria at the 61st Venice Biennale
Syrian artist Sara Shamma will represent her country at the 61st Venice Biennale with a 15‑metre‑high immersive installation called “The Tower Tomb of Palmyra.” The work fuses painting, architecture, light, sound and scent to evoke the ancient funerary towers destroyed...
Skyrover S1 Mini Offers DJI‑Level Value at Low Price
The Skyrover S1 Mini is going cheap right now at Amazon - this lesser-known DJI alternative could beat its rival for sheer value. https://t.co/vM0EgGYUJU
Aileen Murphy Sleeps on the Ceiling
Aileen Murphy’s third solo exhibition at Deborah Schamoni in Munich uses a deceptively simple table motif to anchor a series of five new paintings dominated by pink and rosé hues. The works blend meticulous animal figuration with abstract gestures, introducing...
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Cast on the Sequel
The Devil Wears Prada returns for a sequel on May 1, 2026, reuniting original director David Frankel with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. The film revisits the iconic fashion magazine Runway, now confronting tech‑driven market upheaval and a fragmented...
‘Departures’ Review: Finding Levity Amid the Pain
British tragicomedy "Departures" follows Benji’s chaotic post‑breakup spiral, blending alcohol‑fueled rebound, BDSM encounters, and flashbacks to childhood violence and an AIDS warning. The film juxtaposes trauma with moments of queer pleasure, culminating in a tense encounter with Jake, a dominant...
26 New Books to Read in May: Matt Haig, Carley Fortune, David Sedaris and More
May’s publishing calendar unveils 26 new titles, featuring novels from Matt Haig, Carley Fortune, and David Sedaris, alongside two high‑profile releases: Kathryn Stockett’s historical saga "The Calamity Club" and Douglas Stuart’s "John of John." Both books arrive on May 5, expanding...
The Rushford Times - A Weekly Newsletter From Jodi Taylor
Jodi Taylor’s "The Rushford Times" newsletter continues its weekly cadence, delivering content to paid subscribers on Wednesdays and to free readers on Fridays. This edition features Taylor’s current reading list, a Q&A about the original inspiration for her "Chronicles of...
F1 Is One of the Loudest Sports on Earth. Here's How to Protect Your Hearing at the Miami Grand Prix
Formula One cars generate up to 140 dB of noise, a level that can cause permanent hearing loss within seconds. While drivers and pit crews are required to wear custom‑molded in‑ear monitors, thousands of fans at the Miami Grand Prix often attend...
Book Review: “Japanese Gothic,” By Kylie Lee Baker
“Japanese Gothic” by Kylie Lee Baker intertwines a modern American fugitive, Lee Turner, who flees to a centuries‑old Kagoshima house, with Sen, a samurai trainee trapped in 1877 after the Satsuma Rebellion. A mysterious closet door that opens only at...
Muscle Damage Happens After, Not During Workouts
The fitness industry persists in claming that muscle damage is caused by "tearing forces" in a workout when it is obvious from the literature that muscle damage is created in the post-workout period. Also, the greater the damage, the longer...
The Productive Writing Routines of Haruki Murakami, Stephen King, and Virginia Woolf, Explained
Haruki Murakami’s sixteenth novel, *The Tale of KAHO*, will debut this summer, underscoring the 77‑year‑old author’s relentless output. Murakami’s regimen—four‑hour writing blocks beginning at 4 a.m. followed by a 10 km run—mirrors the disciplined habits of Stephen King and Virginia Woolf, who...
New Workgroup to Tackle Singapore’s Falling Fertility Rate to Release Full Report in Early 2027
Singapore’s total fertility rate dropped to a record low of 0.87, prompting the government to form the Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup. Chaired by Minister Indranee Rajah, the group will study marriage, childcare costs, housing, preschool and workplace support, and will...
Small Steps, Leading with Heart: How Transformation Sustains with Richard Koch
In a recent conversation, Richard Koch stresses that sustainable transformation hinges on nurturing the inner system—mindset, relationships, and human connection—rather than solely driving outer processes and metrics. He warns that improvement teams often over‑step, taking ownership of work and limiting...
RFK Jr. Talked About 'Reparenting' Kids on Wellness Farms. We Visit One that Inspired Him
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is promoting a national network of “wellness farms” that would “reparent” children, especially Black youth, by modeling Italy’s San Patrignano community. He cited the Italian abstinence‑based program as a template during his 2024 presidential campaign and reiterated...
Natasha Tontey to Unveil Major New Immersive Installation Exploring Indigenous Resistance During Venice Biennale
Artist Natasha Tontey will debut her immersive installation "The Phantom Combatants and the Metabolism of Disobedient Organs" at the Venice Biennale’s Ateneo Veneto. Jointly commissioned by Berlin’s LAS Art Foundation and Helsinki’s Amos Rex, the work reimagines Len Karamoy, a...
10 Daily Habits To Slow Down Your Brain
Amid a culture of constant speed, a new guide outlines ten everyday habits designed to slow the brain and cultivate stillness. The practices range from pausing in the car after work to eating a screen‑free meal and allowing moments of...
Introducing Knitwear Brand Alpaca Apparel, Drapers’ One to Watch
Alpaca Apparel, a UK women’s knitwear label, was named Drapers' One to Watch at the Conscious Fashion Awards. Founder Claire Turner said the accolade validates the brand’s sustainable, low‑volume approach. She called for more UK fibre‑processing incentives to support ethical...
A Theatre Group of Exiled Belarusian Artists Arrive in Venice, With an Exhibition That Shows What Repression Feels Like
The Belarus Free Theatre, an underground group exiled since 2020, will present its first unofficial collateral exhibition at the 61st Venice Biennale. Titled “Official. Unofficial. Belarus.”, the show uses site‑specific paintings, sound, and large‑scale sculptures to make visitors physically experience...
How to Layer Knits Like a Pro: The Secret to Staying Warm without the Bulk
Fashion writer Damien Woolnough explains how to layer knitwear for warmth without bulk, using the Duchess of Sussex’s recent Melbourne outfit as a case study. He highlights sleeveless merino and cashmere vests as versatile base layers that keep the core...
Bayonne – Oxygen
Bayonne released the single "Oxygen" in 2026, delivering a breezy blend of tropical synths and indie‑electronic pop. Critics praised its vibrant production and sing‑along vocal hooks, noting a clear summer‑ready vibe. The track adds to Bayonne's growing catalog and positions...
NOAA Defends Cuts to Research and Climate Monitoring at Budget Hearing
During a House Science subcommittee hearing, a Republican lawmaker joined Democrats in opposing the Trump administration’s FY2027 budget request that would cut NOAA’s research and climate monitoring by 26%, eliminating 35 projects and over $1 billion in funding. The proposal would...
Arvo Pärt Gets a Goethe
Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, now 90, has been awarded the 2026 Goethe Medal. The German cultural honor, traditionally given to literary and artistic figures, recognized Pärt’s decades‑long connection to Berlin after he sought refuge there in 1981. Award officials highlighted the...
How Kate Middleton’s Wedding Hairstyle Broke Royal Protocol
Kate Middleton’s 2011 wedding introduced a demi‑chignon half‑up, half‑down hairstyle that broke the long‑standing royal rule of a full up‑do. Styled by James Pryce and Richard Ward, the look combined sleek front pins with loose, glossy curls cascading down her...
The Sentimental History Behind Kate Middleton’s Engagement Ring
Princess Kate Middleton’s iconic sapphire‑and‑diamond engagement ring traces its lineage to a mid‑19th‑century commission by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria. The 12‑carat blue sapphire piece, set in 18‑karat white gold, has been worn by Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana before...
ONC Secures $20M for Huahi's Hexavalent Trispecific
If you're wondering what $ONC got for its $20 m, here's the #AACR25 detail on Huahi's HH160, a symmetrical hexavalent trispecific anti PD-1 x CTLA-4 x VEGF-A MAb https://t.co/Y0jVjTuMMo
Rare Today, Relevant Tomorrow: Lessons From an Old Barley Experiment
The Composite Cross II (CCII) barley experiment, started in 1929 at UC Davis, has been sown and harvested for 58 generations, creating a century‑scale evolutionary breeding dataset. Recent genomic analysis shows natural selection quickly narrowed genetic diversity, especially in flowering‑time...