Billie Eilish Releases ‘INTRO (HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR)’ Ahead Of Early Global Fan Screening Events
Billie Eilish has released an intro track for her upcoming 3‑D concert film, "INTRO (HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR)." Early global screenings begin on April 29, offering Dolby 3D and RealD 3D experiences ahead of the May 8 worldwide release. The film, co‑directed by James Cameron and Eilish, extends the "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour, which averaged 16,821 tickets per night and $2.5 million gross per show. Tickets are sold at standard movie‑ticket prices, creating a new revenue layer for the artist.
Grateful for 11 Years of Culver Academy’s Impact
What a great day to be a @CulverAcademies Eagle. It’s bittersweet on this final Parents Weekend. Our twins are the last of 4 to graduate soon. After 11 years, all I can say is thank you for doing so much...
Why Does Your Shoulder Hurt?
Shoulder pain, the most common musculoskeletal complaint, stems from age‑related wear, overuse, and acute trauma. Orthopedic specialist Ilya Voloshin outlines the primary injuries—rotator cuff disease, frozen shoulder, impingement, and tendonitis—and stresses that movement, physical therapy, and anti‑inflammatory medication are the...
Hire Senior Leaders Who Prioritize Goals Over Tasks
Give me someone who can be responsible for an entire area--someone who can design, hire, and sort to achieve the goal--and I can be comfortable things will go well. These are the most important people to choose and manage well....
Michael Harrison, 67, Dies; Inventive Composer Who Played With Tuning
Michael Harrison, the avant‑garde composer and pianist who reinvented piano tuning through just intonation and Indian raga, died at 67 from pancreatic cancer. His career spanned collaborations with La Monte Young on the legendary "The Well‑Tuned Piano" and the creation of...
“It’s Historically Important for Music Lovers of that Genre”: The Legal Dispute over Black Sabbath’s Earliest Recordings Has Been Settled...
The long‑running legal battle between Sharon Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s original manager Jim Simpson over the band’s 1969 Earth demo tapes has been settled. The original members now own the eight‑track collection, which includes unreleased songs such as “Evenin’” and...
NIST Is Giving Fingerprint Examiners Better Tools for a Messy Job
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has unveiled two new resources for forensic fingerprint work: an fully annotated version of its Special Database 302, containing roughly 10,000 realistic latent prints, and OpenLQM, open‑source software that rates print quality...
Scaling Cheap In‑Vivo Causal Testing for Age‑Related Diseases
AI has made hypothesis generation in bio cheap. Anyone can get an answer to ‘could this play a role in my disease’, but how do we go from ‘could’ to ‘does’? The scarce resource now is causal evidence to test hypotheses...
Semaglutide NAION Risk Higher than Risk with SGLT2 Inhibitors
A VA‑based study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that patients with type 2 diabetes taking semaglutide experienced more than double the risk of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) compared with those on SGLT2 inhibitors. The analysis covered 102,361 veterans, with...
Neglected Coordination Increases Injuries; Targeted Work Cuts Risk 72%
Balance & Coordination Limitations → Injury Amplification in Compensation Loops This loop/trap — is built through years of reinforced poor movement. This was the big thing I saw with endurance athletes 20yrs ago. Neuromuscular injury prevention demonstrates that high adherence to...
To My Friends Who Didn’t Have to Die
The essay recounts a first‑person journey through teenage drug and alcohol use, revealing how early trauma and a relentless inner critic drove the author toward self‑medication. It illustrates the cyclical nature of addiction, where substances temporarily silence pain but ultimately...
How to Keep Your Brain Sharp: A Practical Playbook Beyond the Basics
Dr. Tommy Wood outlines a practical playbook for preventing cognitive decline, emphasizing the synergistic effect of B‑vitamin and Omega‑3 supplementation, environmental toxin mitigation, oral health, and evidence‑based cognitive training. He cites the Lancet Commission’s estimate that up to 45% of...
STAT+: FDA to Speed up Review of Three Psychedelics as Mental Health Treatments
The FDA announced it will grant priority‑review vouchers to accelerate the evaluation of three psychedelic therapies—Compass Pathways’ psilocybin for treatment‑resistant depression, Usona Institute’s psilocybin for major depressive disorder, and Transcend Therapeutics’ MDMA‑like compound for PTSD. The move is part of...
New Orleans Magic: Ivan Neville Joins Greensky Bluegrass At Tipitina’s
Greensky Bluegrass opened their New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kickoff at Tipitina’s with a surprise guest appearance by hometown legend Ivan Neville. Neville joined the jam‑grass band for two songs, adding keyboards to a new version of “Lose My Way”...
Were Neanderthals Able to Hunt Elephants? The Proof Is in an Ancient Bone
A 125,000‑year‑old elephant skeleton from Germany, long dismissed as a geological curiosity, has been re‑examined and found to bear unmistakable wooden‑spear cut marks. The study, published in *Nature*, argues the animal was deliberately killed by Neanderthals using coordinated teamwork. The...
New to MUBI/VOD - SOUND OF FALLING
Mascha Schilinski’s new film *Sound of Falling* debuts on MUBI, weaving four interlaced timelines set on an East‑German farm to explore how historic trauma reverberates through generations of girls. Each era—from World I to the present—features a young female protagonist whose...
Long-Hidden Keith Haring Artworks Come to Auction
Sotheby’s is showcasing a private trove of Keith Haring works gifted to longtime friend Kermit Oswald, including wood carvings, a painted crib, a dresser and a rare self‑portrait. The centerpiece, a 1985 self‑portrait on canvas, is expected to fetch $3 million‑$5 million,...
When “Extinct” Volcanoes Reawaken
New research challenges the conventional definition of extinct volcanoes by showing that Methane volcano in Greece experienced a 100,000‑year quiet interval while magma accumulated underground. The study, based on a 700,000‑year eruption record and 1,250 zircon crystal analyses, reveals water‑rich...
Michelle Randolph’s Plunging Neckline Lingerie Dress Goes Harder Than Expected
Michelle Randolph, star of the TV series "Landman," posted a striking Instagram photo wearing a black satin lingerie‑inspired dress with a plunging neckline, sheer lace hem and frilly detailing. The look, styled with soft curls and minimal makeup, quickly amassed...
5 'Polite' Habits That May Harm Your Relationships
The article argues that many well‑intentioned "polite" habits—such as avoiding uncomfortable feedback, never correcting mispronounced names, or ignoring obvious appearance issues—actually sabotage personal and professional relationships. It draws on Brené Brown’s principle that "clear is kind, unclear is unkind" to...
Carefully Guided FGF8 Expression via Gene Therapy Enhances Digit Tip Regrowth in Mice
Researchers used a zebrafish-derived tissue‑regeneration enhancer to deliver fibroblast growth factor 8 (FGF8) via adeno‑associated virus, achieving focused up‑regulation of the gene in mouse digit tips. The therapy partially rescued regeneration in mice lacking SP6/SP8 transcription factors and accelerated tip...
Responding to Our Changing World
A family in rural Ohio has lived off‑grid for nearly a decade, powering their home with solar panels, storing rainwater, and growing most of their food. They chose this lifestyle to align with sustainability values and to build personal resilience....
Takeaways From EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: April 2026
The April 2026 episode of EXTEMP with Amy & Mike turned the post‑test‑prep lull into a strategic planning sprint, mapping summer class schedules and conference marketing. Amy highlighted an AI‑driven itinerary for a multi‑generational Grand Canyon trip, while both hosts shared...
Our Favorite Boutique Hotels in New York City
New York City’s boutique hotel scene offers 17 curated properties across all five boroughs, each with fewer than 115 rooms and a focus on design, service and local character. From historic Art Deco landmarks on the Upper East Side to industrial‑chic lofts...
NIRVANA: 'The Complete Scores' Deluxe Hardcover Collector's Edition Available From HAL LEONARD
Hal Leonard announced the deluxe hardcover "Nirvana – The Complete Scores," a collector’s edition that transcribes every note from the band’s three studio albums—Bleach, Nevermind, In Utero—and the MTV Unplugged performance. The 51‑song volume offers guitar, bass, drum, vocal, and...
Favourite Naval Tweets:
Naval Ravikant’s curated tweets distill his philosophy on wealth creation, emphasizing the power of specific knowledge, leverage, and relentless learning. He argues that true riches arise from delivering what society needs at scale, using leverage as a force multiplier for...
$450 Million Worth of Newhouse Trophies Come to Christie’s
Christie’s will host an evening auction on May 18 featuring 16 works from the late S.I. Newhouse Jr.’s museum‑quality collection, including a Jackson Pollock drip painting and a Constantin Brâncuși bronze head. The sale is projected to generate more than $450 million in...
Genomic Tool Untangles How Microbes Spread—Even when They Look Almost Identical
Researchers unveiled TRACS, a new genomic algorithm that pinpoints how microbes spread by detecting minute genetic differences. Published in Nature Microbiology, the tool successfully mapped transmission of SARS‑CoV‑2, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Plasmodium falciparum across diverse cohorts. By distinguishing recent direct...
16 Characteristics Of Highly Toxic Parents
The article outlines sixteen common traits of highly toxic parents, ranging from demanding absolute agreement to withholding love as punishment. It emphasizes how these behaviors erode children’s sense of autonomy, self‑worth, and mental health, often persisting into adulthood. The piece...
Fake Gears, Real Fun: A Pro Driver Makes the Case for EV Gimmicks
Pro driver Nik Romano and The Drive editor Kyle Cheromcha examined how synthetic engine sounds and simulated gear shifts affect the driving experience of electric performance cars. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N uses digital audio cues and paddle‑mounted gear paddles, which the testers...
The Wound That Became the Ministry
The author reflects on how profound loneliness, depression, and adolescent atheism forged an interior depth that later became the foundation of a therapeutic ministry. This “intelligent isolation” created hyper‑vigilant monitoring, which was later reframed as professional attunement and empathy. The...
Embrace Scary Opportunities to Avoid Future Regret
Every founder needs to learn how to say yes to the opportunities that scare them the most. Mine came when I was sitting around the dining room table with mum and dad. They told me, “We don't think you're in...
This One-Woman Brand Is Making Backpacks Coveted by Global Mountain Pros
Slovenian alpinist Neza Peterca has turned her sewing expertise into What Happened, a one‑woman brand that hand‑crafts custom technical backpacks for elite mountaineers. The bags are tailored to each client’s torso and built for ultralight durability, commanding prices similar to...
Jamie Bristow – The Work That Reconnects
The Mind & Life podcast’s April 24 episode features Jamie Bristow alongside Shayontoni Ghosh, Chris Johnstone, Stephanie Kaza and Phoebe Tickell to discuss Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects, a contemplative framework that moves participants from gratitude and grief to courage...
Shiso Fine Cocktail
Saveur’s Spring/Summer 2026 issue spotlights a new Shiso Fine Cocktail crafted by Smoke Door Lake Tahoe Saryo’s beverage director Ria Kim. The drink blends peach‑infused vodka, a bright shiso‑lime syrup, passion‑fruit juice, and creamy Nigori sake, delivering a peppery‑herbal twist...
August Burns Red Release New Single “Sonic Salvation”
August Burns Red has released the new single “Sonic Salvation,” featuring Polaris front‑man Jamie Halls. Guitarist JB Brubaker says it was the first track written for the band’s forthcoming album *Season of Surrender*. The song’s lyrics focus on finding strength...
Moynat Opens at 3 Via Monte Napoleone, Milan
Moynat, the historic Parisian trunk maker founded in 1849, opened its first directly‑operated boutique in Italy at 3 Via Monte Napoleone, Milan. The store debuted during Milano Design Week with installations by Hall Haus, Marianna Ladreyt and Michael Samuels that reinterpret the brand’s iconic...
The Way to Go Guide to NYC with Kids
Jeralyn’s blog offers practical, day‑long itineraries for families exploring Manhattan with children aged 5‑10. Each route blends cultural stops—like the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and the American Museum of Natural History—with kid‑friendly food options and flexible park play. The guide...
Postpartum Weight Loss Depends on Prolactin, Not Stress
With my first, I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight within 2 weeks. With my second, I held onto about 10 pounds for months and then it fell off almost overnight around 6 months. My daughter had started solids at...
Choosing Principle Over
Someone just asked me why Snowball isn't on the approved books list for the Berkshire Annual Meeting. Schroeder: "I knew that it would be lonely, that I might lose friends over it, that I might never talk to him again."...
How Will El Niño Affect Hurricane Season This Year?
El Niño, a warming of the equatorial Pacific, is projected to develop with an 80% probability by fall, and a 25% chance of becoming strong. Strong El Niño typically raises upper‑level wind shear over the Atlantic, which can tear apart developing tropical...
Male Cannabis Use Lowers Fertility, Raises Miscarriage Risk
A week ago, I featured a guest who described studies and clinical data, revealing that cannabis use by men can reduce fertility and increase miscarriage. Strong reactions on both sides about that. Note: spermatogenesis follows about a 90 day cycle...
Wuthering Heights Streams on HBO Max After 77‑day Window
Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of #WutheringHeights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi will begin #streaming on #HBOMax on Friday, May 1. Its linear television premiere will be the following day on #HBO. That’s a 77-day window between US-wide theatrical release and SVOD....
Reinvent Leadership for the AI-Powered Disruption Era
To survive disruption, organizations need disruptive leaders. So they hire them. And then they fire them. So how do we reinvent leadership in an AI-powered economy? https://t.co/EW9phKw1Bw
Mastering Cape Town’s Sunset Spots, One Day at a Time
Another day. Another sunset. Perfecting my "I know a spot" role in Cape Town. https://t.co/4MzR1csOkn
Tony Leung’s Career Retrospective Trailer Premieres in NYC
NYC's 'The Grandmaster: Tony Leung' A Career Retrospective Trailer https://t.co/Et87KaddRn #NYC #FilmLinc #TonyLeungChiuwai #SilentFriend #cinema https://t.co/OeLZydl4Mn
Bare Knuckles Launches First NYC Pop‑up Shop
One of my favorite independent brands, Bare Knuckles, just opened its first ever popup shop in NYC It’s open all weekend so I went by to check it out Stop by to support the homies https://t.co/MdYvwOtIkY
Continuous Glucose Monitors Aid Weight Loss in Non‑Diabetics
The effects of wearing a continuous glucose monitor are generally studied in participants with diabetes, but this new study on non-diabetics shows great promise for CGM’s when it comes to successful weight loss: https://t.co/cvlYi7bdo5 https://t.co/1LLnf2FAWp
Toxic Bosses Drain Teams, Burden the Most Accommodating
The wrong boss can drain an entire team. Not every difficult boss is just “high standards.” Sometimes the team is carrying stress that doesn’t belong to them. And the most accommodating employees feel it the most. https://t.co/dUYyqaICL2
Breathing Exercises Significantly Lower Perceived Stress
Want to learn the science and art of healthy living? Check out the Lifestyle Medicine Pocket Guide and find facts like this: "In a randomized control trial, healthy volunteer males randomized to a breathing exercise program had significantly decreased scores...