Premiere: John R. Miller Shares New Single “Tollbooth”
John R. Miller has premiered his new single “Tollbooth,” the lead track from his upcoming album The Great Unknowing. The album will be released on CD and vinyl on June 5, with a digital launch on July 17 through Rounder Records. Recorded at Leon Russell’s historic Church Studio in Tulsa with Grammy‑nominated John Fullbright, the song explores themes of American decay and restless travel. Miller will support the release with a U.S. and European tour that emphasizes independent record‑store sales.
Pfizer Presents Auristatin S ADC for GPNMB Tumors
Pfizer has unveiled PF-08046033, an antibody‑drug conjugate that links the potent cytotoxic agent auristatin S to an antibody targeting the transmembrane glycoprotein NMB (GPNMB). The ADC is designed to deliver the payload directly into GPNMB‑expressing tumors, potentially widening the therapeutic...
Premiere: Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol Serve Up a Fuzzy New Jam in “Peaches”
Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol, the “doom wop” trio, premiered their new single “Peaches” ahead of the upcoming album CA$H GRAB. The track is a fuzzy, hook‑laden tune that the band says could make Green Album‑era Weezer jealous. The release coincides...
Sumos Share Honesty Single
Manchester‑based indie pop band Sumos is set to release their new Luck EP on May 8 through Meritorio Records. The four‑member group, known for sparse but high‑quality output, blends classic indie rock sensibilities with jangling guitar textures and urgent vocal delivery....
Cotic Escapade 6 Announced
Cotic has unveiled the Escapade 6, a ground‑up redesign of its flagship gravel bike built around 700×50 mm tires and the brand’s Sureshot geometry. The new frame features Reynolds 853 tubing, 3D‑printed dropouts, a custom steel fork and extensive mounting options, while reducing...
‘We Need to Change the Conversation’: Tips for Assessing CV Risk in South Asian Adults
South Asian adults experience higher and earlier cardiovascular risk than other groups, prompting calls for earlier screening. Endocrinologist Rachna Relwani recommends coronary calcium scans beginning at age 40‑45 regardless of BMI, and adding Lp‑a, ApoB and CRP to standard labs....
3 Subtle Signs You’ve Got a Toxic Mum Friend, and when It’s Time to Walk Away
Netmums relationship expert Loraine Thrower outlines three subtle signs that a mum‑friend has become toxic, such as chronic dread before school runs, passive‑aggressive comments, and a pattern of draining interactions. She explains how these behaviours erode mental health, increase anxiety,...
Something’s In The Water At “Widow’s Bay,” And It’s Worth A Sip
Apple TV+ has launched "Widow’s Bay," a supernatural thriller set on a cursed New England island where mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) battles local superstition while trying to revive tourism. The series blends 70s‑80s horror aesthetics with modern storytelling, delivering...
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 24, 2026)
Adrian Gonzalez recounts a six‑day technology detox in Spain, emphasizing the mental‑health benefits of unplugging while traveling through Madrid and Seville. He returns to work with a new habit of keeping email off for most of the day and his...
How to Overcome Ultra-Independence and Receive Love and Support
The article explains ultra‑independence as a trauma‑driven coping mechanism that forces people to handle everything alone, often at the cost of loneliness and mental‑health struggles. It illustrates how early experiences of rejection and conditional love can cement this pattern, leading...
Lifelong Cognitive Enrichment Slows Brain Aging
A new Neurology study just gave us one of the cleanest lifestyle signals for brain aging we have ever seen. As a medical school professor, I teach that the brain follows the same rule as every other organ: use it or...
3 Generations of Kyogen Masters Present 3/11 Tribute Work in Kaohsiung
Three generations of the Nomura family, Japan’s preeminent Kyogen troupe, will perform four shows at Kaohsiung’s National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts. The program, staged by Mansaku‑no‑Kai Kyogen Co., includes 95‑year‑old Living National Treasure Mansaku Nomura, his son Mansai, and...
Festival News: Rock en Seine Locks in Lineup
Rock en Seine has unveiled its full 2026 roster, featuring headliners Tyler, The Creator, Lorde, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Deftones and The Cure for the August 26‑30 run at Domaine National de Saint‑Cloud. Supporting acts include The Black...
Lucy Dacus Shares Lyric Video for Record Store Day Single "Planting Tomatoes"
Lucy Dacus has moved her Record Store Day single "Planting Tomatoes" from an exclusive 7" vinyl to all major streaming platforms, accompanied by a self‑produced lyric video filmed in Japan. The song, written in Berlin’s green room, explores themes of...
Jenna Sutela on Representing Finland at the 61st Venice Biennale
Finnish artist Jenna Sutela will represent Finland at the 61st Venice Biennale with her sound‑sculpture installation “Aeolian Suite,” a wind‑driven composition that mixes meteorological data, recorder ensembles and site‑specific elements. The work, staged in Alvar Aalto’s 1956 pavilion in the...
An Artist's Guide to ChatGPT and Claude Recommendation
Carlo Kiksen’s guide shows musicians how to boost their chances of appearing in AI‑driven music recommendations on ChatGPT Search and Claude. By treating AI assistants like search engines, artists should polish metadata on music databases, keep streaming‑service profiles current, and...
Five Good Things: Industry Goodwill Shines Through Driver Support, Education Funding, and Volunteer Efforts
Kenworth launched a limited‑edition TourAmerica paint scheme and donated a T680 sleeper truck to the Freedom 250 mobile museum tour. The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund raised more than $10,000 at the 2026 Mid‑America Trucking Show, while the Truckload Carriers Association...
Boundary Rooftop Reopens for Summer with Mediterranean Menu and Analog Culture Arts Programme
Boundary Rooftop & Bar, perched atop the Boundary Shoreditch hotel, is reopening for the 2026 summer season with a Mediterranean‑focused menu that emphasizes charcoal‑grilled small plates and a 35‑day salt‑aged T‑bone steak for sharing. The venue retains its 360‑degree views...
One-Way Phonon Synchronization Could Survive Noise and Defects, Theoretical Physicists Suggest
A team of RIKEN theorists has unveiled a novel scheme for one‑way quantum synchronization of phonons that tolerates fabrication defects and environmental noise. Their approach, detailed in a Nature Communications paper, leverages a synergistic combination of light‑induced and magnetic‑field effects...
Redesign Your Business for Joy, Then Scale
Been working with a client in my high proximity Leap Year Mastermind for 7 months now. She came to me wanting to scale… but she secretly hated the business she had built. She was forcing it into what she thought...
Boardriders' Multi-Brand Concept Arrives at Citadium Caumartin as a Pop-Up
Boardriders launched a pop‑up multi‑brand concept inside Citadium Caumartin in Paris, marking the latest step in its French expansion after openings in Saint‑Malo, Angers, Valence, Nice and Bordeaux. The temporary space blends the group’s core board‑sports labels with urban fashion,...
Elias Kovanko – Move On
Elias Kovanko’s new single “Move On” debuted in 2026 and is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming platforms. The track has been highlighted for its lush orchestration, jangle‑pop guitar work, and an evocative vocal delivery that...
An Adorable Baby
A 250‑million‑year‑old Lystrosaurus embryo fossil has been imaged in unprecedented detail, providing the first direct evidence that early mammal ancestors – therapsids – laid eggs. The specimen’s unfused lower jaw confirms it died inside the egg, while larger individuals show...
The 5 Best Tracks From April 2026
Dazed’s April 2026 roundup spotlights five standout tracks from emerging and established artists, ranging from H.LLS’s alt‑dance RnB single “GUERILLAZ FEAT. LUCY PARK” to Loukeman’s lo‑fi‑laden “TO THE SKY.” The list features fresh voices like Swedish pop‑EDM hybrid Jalda, Canadian dream‑pop singer Sophia Stel’s A24‑label debut, and...
EU Cuts Funding For Venice Biennale Because Of Russia’s Participation
The European Union is withdrawing a €2 million (about $2.3 million) grant from the Venice Biennale after the art festival allowed Russia to reopen its pavilion for the 61st edition. The EU gave the Biennale foundation 30 days to justify the decision, citing...
Symptoms of Early Dementia Reversed by Bespoke Treatment Plans
A new personalized approach that targets nutritional gaps, infections, and environmental toxins has shown measurable improvements in memory and daily functioning for people with mild cognitive decline or early‑stage dementia. The bespoke treatment plans combine medical interventions with lifestyle changes...
Friday Hope: Zinc: Improves Intestinal and Lung Epithelial Integrity, Mitigates Oxidative Stress and Counters NF-kB Signaling
Zinc is essential for DNA synthesis, immune function and maintaining epithelial barriers. Recent studies show COVID‑19 patients with zinc deficiency face a 5.5‑fold higher risk of complications, longer hospital stays and increased mortality. Supplementation restores tight‑junction proteins, reduces oxidative stress...
Excited for Devil Wears Prada 2 and Godzilla Showdown
Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially happening and I need to talk about it. The original is one of my all time favorites. In high school I did a drama class project based on the transition scene with all her outfits...
Taiwan Groups Donate 68 Emergency Vehicles to Ukraine
Taiwanese private groups and fire agencies have delivered 68 refurbished ambulances and fire trucks to Ukraine, bolstering frontline rescue operations in war‑torn regions. The vehicles will be deployed primarily in Kharkiv, Lviv and Kupyansk, with 26 earmarked for Kharkiv’s heavily...
Adventure Motorcycle Rider Henriette Thiim on Lessons Learned From 200,000 Kilometers of International Travel
Adventure motorcyclist Henriette Thiim, who has ridden over 200,000 kilometers across 72 countries, discusses her latest North African trek through Algeria, Mauritania and Morocco on Overland Journal Podcast Episode #291. She shares logistical insights for crossing remote borders, equipment choices,...
Listen In: Earth and Life
Princeton University Press has launched an audiobook version of *Earth and Life*, narrated by actor Christopher Ragland. The work is authored by Harvard’s Andrew H. Knoll, a Nobel‑level geologist and biologist who explains how geological and biological forces shaped our...
Roland Betancourt on Disneyland and the Rise of Automation
Roland Betancourt’s new book, *Disneyland and the Rise of Automation*, argues that the 1955 theme park served as a cultural laboratory that familiarized Americans with industrial automation. Drawing on patents, corporate archives and declassified military documents, he shows how rides...
corto.alto on Touring, Jazzy Hip-Hop Arranging, & Live Fan Connection
Glasgow‑based project corto.alto, led by multi‑instrumentalist Liam Shortall, is on an intensive 2026 world tour, hitting Europe and the U.S. The group recently dropped the Mick Jenkins collaboration “WHODIS,” a remote‑produced track that blends breakbeat‑driven jazz with hip‑hop flow. Shortall...
Adversity Delivers Insight—Turn Setbacks Into Growth
While presenting to 120 executives recently, I shared a powerful universal truth: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. When you face setbacks or unexpected challenges, it’s easy to fall into the trap of commiserating. However, successful leaders know that these moments are filled...
Sankofa Village Wellness Center Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Brandon Johnson and local officials cut the ribbon on the new Sankofa Village Wellness Center in West Garfield Park. The three‑story, 60,000‑square‑foot hub will deliver primary medical, dental, behavioral, reproductive, substance‑abuse and HIV‑prevention services to roughly 6,000 patients each...
King No-One’s The Burden of Empathy: A Long-Awaited Debut
King No-One releases debut album The Burden of Empathy after more than a decade of touring and EP releases. The record builds on the momentum of their breakout single “Alcatraz,” delivering industrial‑laden soundscapes, art‑pop lyricism, and Van Halen‑style guitar work....
Amateur Armed with ChatGPT 'Vibe-Maths' A 60-Year-Old Problem
Amateur mathematician Liam Price, a 23‑year‑old with no advanced training, used ChatGPT Pro to solve a 60‑year‑old Erdős problem concerning primitive sets and their Erdős sum. By prompting GPT‑5.4 Pro, he received a novel proof that bypassed the traditional approach and suggested...
Epigenetic Reset: Once Mocked,
From 2008-2024 I was accused of hyping (a common slur) for suggesting that changes to the epigenome might cause aging and that therapeutics could "allow us to reset the epigenome to a more youthful state." - Oberdoerffer & Sinclair...
Negotiate with Self‑doubt Instead of Fighting It
We all have doubts, a voice in our head pushing us to quit. It's normal. The key is learning how to deal with it, not by trying to push it away, but by negotiating with it. The best learn to live...
Vivo, Andaz Delhi Explore Screen-Free Dining Moments
Vivo has teamed with Andaz Delhi by Hyatt to launch “Switch Off,” a screen‑free dining concept at the hotel’s Soul Pantry restaurant. The program, which began on April 16, 2026, asks diners to place their phones in a locked box...
Recommend The Fountainhead, Not Atlas Shrugged, to Win Fans
Hot take but I actually think more people would warm up to the ideals of Objectivism if Rand fans recommended The Fountainhead instead of Atlas Shrugged
Hit Breakpoint Volume? Train Less or Recover Better
As volume ⬆️... fitness (pace for a given HR) should ⬆️ When this stops being the case, you've hit breakpoint volume. You have 2 options at that point: 1/ Train less. 2/ Recover better.
You Can’t Trust Climate Scientists As Far As You Can Spit Into a Hurricane Wind
The post argues that climate‑science models are unreliable because they omit or mis‑represent key variables, and that social‑media amplification creates a feedback loop of fear. It highlights economic consequences such as California’s residential electricity rates nearly doubling the national average,...
Confidence Drives Revenue: Believe Your $100k Goal
Your business won't hit $100k until you believe it will Not "maybe it will." • Believe it will • See that it will • Dream that it will It has to have no doubt of happening in the mind Before it will happen in real life Confidence...
Stewart Brand Shares Life's Core Principle with Ezra Klein
Ever since I bought The Whole Earth Catalogue as a teenager, and again when I read his "ecopragmatist manifesto" and then got to know the man, I've admired Stewart Brand. Here he is in conversation with Ezra Klein: "Silicon...
The Viral Balloon Museum Is Opening in Wynwood Next Month
The Balloon Museum’s “Pop Air” exhibition will open at Mana Wynwood in Miami on May 16, offering an immersive inflatable art experience. The show, which has traveled to Rome, Paris, New York and Los Angeles, features large‑scale installations by artists such as Hyperstudio...
Speculating on the Glow Pathway: Caffeic Acid?
Gee, I wonder which pathway they chose for the glow. Could it be the caffeic acid one? Lol 🙃
Nandani Creation Partners with Reliance Fashion Factory to Expand Retail Presence
Nandani Creation Ltd has struck a strategic partnership with Reliance Fashion Factory to broaden the retail reach of its women’s ethnic‑wear label Jaipur Kurti. The deal will place the brand in more than 25 Reliance Fashion Factory stores, adding a structured...
Superdry Opens First Dedicated Sport Store in India
British fashion label Superdry launched its first dedicated Superdry Sport store in Mumbai, marking the brand’s entry into India’s premium activewear segment. The outlet showcases two lines—high‑performance training apparel and athleisure‑focused “Street ’N Style” pieces—catering to consumers who blend fitness...
Study Finds Children in the US Die at Higher Rates than Peers in Other High-Income Nations
A new study by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reveals that U.S. children die at higher rates than peers in 18 other high‑income nations across every age group. The mortality gap first appeared in the early 1950s and has persisted, with...