Geese Are Going on Tour and ‘Getting Killed’ Again This Fall
Rock band Geese announced a North American "Getting Killed Again" tour that kicks off on September 29, 2026, at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and concludes on November 10 in Boston. The itinerary spans 20 dates across the United States and includes a stop in Mexico City, while the group also heads to major U.S. festivals such as Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Outside Lands. The tour follows the strong performance of their third album *Getting Killed* and Cameron Winter’s 2024 solo debut. Pre‑sale tickets open April 29, with public sales on May 1.
7 Names to Know From 080 Barcelona Fashion Week
The 37th edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion Week shifted from the historic Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau to a new waterfront venue at Port Vell, spanning a pier between Rambla del Rompeolas and Marina Vela. The show highlighted seven emerging...
James Webb Space Telescope Peers Into a Dying Star Surrounded by Mysterious Buckyballs: 'The Structures We're Seeing Now Are Breathtaking'
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first high‑resolution infrared view of planetary nebula Tc 1, a dying star 10,000 light‑years from Earth, revealing the distribution of buckminsterfullerene (buckyballs) around its central white dwarf. The MIRI image shows an upside‑down...
Geese Set 2026 North American Tour Dates
American indie rock outfit Geese announced an extensive 2026 "Getting Killed Again" tour, covering major North American cities, a European festival circuit, and a stop in Mexico City. The itinerary features headline slots at high‑profile festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza,...
Lake Bell Signs With Gersh
Actress‑writer‑director Lake Bell has signed a multi‑platform representation deal with Gersh, the agency known for high‑profile film and TV talent. Bell’s recent credits include HBO’s The Chair Company, which earned two 2026 WGA nominations, and a supporting role in Black...
‘Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul,’ Documentary On Rock Music Legend, Lands June Theatrical Release
The documentary *Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul* opens nationwide on June 17, debuting with one‑week engagements in Los Angeles and New York and one‑night screenings across the U.S. Directed by James Keach, the film weaves archival footage, interviews and live...
Fitbit's Personal Health Coach Is Now Even More Personalized.
Fitbit announced a major upgrade to its Personal Health Coach, rolling out via the latest app update and a public preview over the coming weeks. Premium subscribers will receive personalized weekly fitness plans with adjustable targets and tailored workouts, while...
Clouds of Water Ice Thread Stellar Nurseries in the Milky Way
Astronomers using NASA’s SPHEREx infrared telescope have produced the most extensive map yet of interstellar water ice, revealing vast icy filaments that stretch hundreds of light‑years across the Cygnus X and North American Nebula star‑forming regions. The ice aligns with dense...
Regeneron Approves Free Gene Therapy, Sparks Industry Precedent Worries
$REGN wins FDA approval for its gene therapy to treat a very rare genetic form of hearing loss. The company is giving away the therapy for free. OTOF-related hearing loss affects approx. 50 newborns per year, so really rare, but......
Why You Need “White Space” (And 5 Prompts to Find It)
The post argues that entrepreneurs must carve out "white space"—unused time for strategic thinking—rather than packing every calendar slot. It illustrates the concept with Victoria, a solo aviation charter broker who, amid a fuel crisis, used an AI‑driven audit to...
Want Free E-Books? Stuff Your Kindle Day Has 150+ Titles Discounted - Today Only
Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on April 23, offering more than 150 cozy‑mystery e‑books at a temporary $0 price. Hosted by the Cozy Mystery Book Club, the promotion spans the Kindle Store as well as Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and...
Tirzepatide Significantly Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in High-Risk Patients
Two recent real‑world studies demonstrate that tirzepatide, a dual GIP/GLP‑1 receptor agonist, markedly lowers cardiovascular risk in high‑risk patients. In a propensity‑matched cohort of 1,281 type‑2 diabetics undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, tirzepatide reduced mortality by 62% and cut major adverse...
Win Airfare, VIP Tickets & More To Fire In The Mountains 2026 Feat. NEUROSIS, SIXTEEN HORSEPOWER & More
Fire in the Mountains 2026 returns to the Rocky Mountains with an all‑metal lineup anchored by Neurosis, now fronted by Aaron Turner. The festival also features a Sixteen Horsepower reunion, a U.S. debut for Gallowbraid, and exclusive appearances by Borknagar, The Ruins of Beverast, and...
What Is the UK Biobank Project and What Are the Privacy Concerns Around It?
The UK Biobank, launched in 2003, has amassed genetic, clinical and lifestyle data from 500,000 volunteers, fueling thousands of research papers and AI tools that predict disease risk. In April 2026, de‑identified health records from the biobank were listed for...
US Space Command: Russia Is Now Operationalizing Co-Orbital ASAT Weapons
U.S. Space Command announced that Russia’s Nivelir co‑orbital anti‑satellite system is now operational, targeting high‑value U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) satellites in low‑Earth orbit. The nesting‑doll architecture releases smaller craft capable of high‑velocity impacts, a capability first tested in 2020...
Quantum Networking Breakthrough Points to Key Security Gains
Researchers from New York University, in partnership with Qunnect and Cisco, have successfully demonstrated entanglement swapping across three city‑scale nodes using existing fiber in New York City. The experiment linked sites in Brooklyn and Manhattan, showing that quantum signals can...
Within-Week Variation of Training Load in Turkish Elite Soccer Players by Players Positions Running Title: Positional Training Load Variations in...
A recent study of 19 Turkish First League players across 86 training sessions used GPS data to examine within‑week load variations by position. Defenders and midfielders showed significant fluctuations in acceleration and deceleration per minute across micro‑cycles, while forwards’ metrics...
Comparison of Cow Productivity Indicators in Brahman and Bos Taurus &Times; Bos Indicus Cows Under Tropical Conditions
Researchers evaluated 194 cows—46 Brahman and 148 Bos taurus × Bos indicus crossbreds—under tropical conditions to compare productivity indicators that incorporate both calf output and cow size. Crossbred animals, especially Angus × Zebu and Charolais × Zebu, consistently outperformed pure Brahman in weaning weight, kilograms of...
Up to $5,000 Grant For Newark Artists and Creatives (Deadline: May 1, 2026)
Newark, New Jersey is offering a grant of up to $5,000 to support artists and creatives shaping the city’s cultural scene. Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2026, with funding available for a range of visual, performing, and digital...
Labels, Language and Other Strategies to Improve Communication About Lower Grade Ductal Carcinoma in Situ: Integration of Findings From Theoretical...
A mixed‑methods study combined a theoretical review with patient interviews to pinpoint language that best supports women diagnosed with low‑grade ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Using Communication Accommodation Theory, researchers mapped clinician‑patient interactions across five communication domains and uncovered a...
The Wisdom Letter #406
Philosophors' latest post, The Wisdom Letter #406, presents three thought‑provoking quotes from Helen Keller, Frank Lloyd Wright, and William Blackstone, each paired with a reflective question. The piece invites readers to contemplate courage amid unavoidable risk, the role of poetry versus science...
Your Calendar Is Leaking—Fix It With 4 Blocks
Calendar.com proposes a "4‑block day" to stop calendar leaks and protect maker time. The schedule splits the workday into deep‑work (8 a.m.–noon), a 90‑minute meeting window (noon–1:30 p.m.), an admin block (1:30–3:30 p.m.) and a learning/reflective slot (3:30–5 p.m.). By assigning each activity its...
A Comb-Shaped, Silicone-Scaffolded Hydrogel Electrode for Stable Overnight EEG Acquisition in Assistive BCI Applications
Researchers unveiled a comb‑shaped, silicone‑scaffolded hydrogel electrode designed for stable overnight EEG acquisition in assistive brain‑computer interface (BCI) applications. The device maintains low scalp impedance for eight continuous hours, works on both hairless and hair‑bearing scalp, and delivers 100% triple‑blink...
Tim McGraw Scored a Career-Altering Hit With an Unlikely Anthem
Tim McGraw’s 2016 single “Humble and Kind,” written by Nashville songwriter Lori McKenna, became a career‑defining hit. The song topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, and its simple, universal message resonated with a broad audience. A striking video...
Artists First Signs ‘Crackhead’ Creator/Star Holly Shervey
Artists First has signed New Zealand actor‑writer Holly Shervey to its management roster. Shervey is the creator and star of the dark comedy series "Crackhead," which debuted in March on HBO Max Australia and Channel Three in New Zealand. She brings a prolific track record,...
12 Books That Will Make You Dangerously Well-Read
The post curates twelve books that promise to make readers “dangerously well‑read,” spanning psychology, philosophy, history, and literature. It highlights Daniel Kahneman’s work on cognitive bias, Jonathan Haidt’s moral psychology, and C.L.R. James’s account of the Haitian Revolution, among others....
Quantum Chips Could Scale Faster with New Spin-Qubit Readout that Reduces Sensors and Wiring
Researchers at Quantum Motion and UCL unveiled a radio‑frequency electron‑cascade readout that amplifies spin‑qubit signals, boosting signal‑to‑noise ratio by over 35 dB. The technique reads two‑electron spin states in roughly 7.6 µs, a hundred‑fold speed gain versus prior dispersive methods. By eliminating...
Mechanization Enhances Wheat Yield and Technical Efficiency: Evidence From Smallholder Farmers in the Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
A new study of 409 wheat‑growing smallholders in Ethiopia’s Arsi Zone finds that mechanization markedly improves technical efficiency and yields. Farmers using both tractors and combine harvesters achieve the highest efficiency score of 0.95, while fertilizer applications of DAP and...
Russia Launches the Smallest Version of Its Angara Rocket
Russia successfully launched the Angara‑1.2, the smallest member of its modular Angara family, from the Plesetsk spaceport in the north‑east. The mission placed several classified payloads into orbit, underscoring its military relevance. Russian officials released scant details, citing the secretive...
Artist Spotlight: My New Band Believe
Cameron Picton, a founding member of black midi, launched My New Band Believe, a fluid studio project that blends avant‑folk and experimental rock. The self‑titled album features collaborators from caroline, Black Country, New Road and shame, while Picton handled most...
19 Ways to Infuse FUN Into Your Writing Process (and Have Fun Consistently)
Alex Mathers shares 19 practical tactics to make daily writing enjoyable, from treating the process as a game to writing fast and editing later. He draws on his experience of nearly 100,000 tweets over 12 years, emphasizing obsession, mindfulness, and...
Relaxed Affair
Bar Betsy, the new casual offshoot of chef Tyler Wells' popular Betsy, opened two doors down on Mariposa Street in Altadena. The all‑day, walk‑in‑only spot blends a bright, farmhouse aesthetic with a relaxed vibe, serving breakfast‑style dishes, seasonal sandwiches, and...
Premiere: Lunar Bird Shares New Single “The Things We Used To”
Italian‑Welsh indie pop duo Lunar Bird has unveiled a new single, “The Things We Used To,” ahead of their forthcoming EP slated for May 29, 2026. The track, described as feather‑light with airy vocals and twinkling synth hooks, follows the earlier...
Collaborative Funds’ Potential as a New Philanthropic Asset Class
Collaborative funds are emerging as a distinct philanthropic asset class that mirrors diversified investment funds, allowing donors to pool resources, share risk, and access specialized expertise. Over the past decade their share of charitable portfolios remains modest, but they promise...
Fintech Book Library: Curated Reads Shaping Finance's Future
Today we're launching our Fintech Book Library, a curated discovery hub for the books shaping the future of finance. 👉 Explore the library: https://t.co/FfXpCy9BJQ From AI in banking to digital assets, embedded finance to wealth management, every book we've discussed at...
Differential Responses of Soil Bacterial Community and Respiration to Plastic Film and Straw Mulching in a Maize Field
A three‑year maize field trial compared no mulching, plastic film mulching (PM) and straw mulching (SM). PM raised bacterial alpha diversity early in the season but suppressed it later, while SM consistently increased diversity. PM shifted the community toward oligotrophs...
Lucki Refuses To Delay His Album Despite Sharing Same Release Day As Drake’s “ICEMAN”
Chicago rapper Lucki announced his new mixtape *Drugs R Bad* will drop on May 15, the same day Drake releases his highly anticipated album *ICEMAN*. Lucki revealed the date on March 18 via Instagram, emphasizing confidence in his project despite...
25% of Chronic Pain Patients Show ADHD Traits
A University of Tokyo study of 958 Japanese adults with chronic pain found that roughly 25% exhibited significant ADHD traits, a rate 2.4 times higher than in the general population. The research shows that ADHD does not directly cause pain...
Half Man Doesn’t Age Well
Half Man, HBO’s six‑episode miniseries, follows brothers Ruben and Niall from a volatile 1980s adolescence into tangled adulthood. Created by Richard Gadd, who previously earned six Emmys for Baby Reindeer, the show blends dark comedy with a raw look at...
Late‑age Pregnancy Can Be Smooth and Healthy
Got pregnant at 40, old and fat. Pregnancy was shockingly fun and easy, childbirth wasn’t exactly either but I was lucky to have no complications. Baby was perfect when she came out, & remains so 3.5 yrs later.
Top Sales Leaders Coach, Not Spreadsheet‑Obsessed
Great sales leaders don’t manage spreadsheets. They coach people. That’s where real performance comes from. #SalesLeadership https://t.co/h06RdSRHSy
China Picks Two Pakistanis to Train for a Future Tiangong-3 Mission
China announced that two Pakistani citizens, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud, will train as reserve astronauts for a future short‑duration mission to the Tiangong‑3 space station. After completing training, one will fly as a payload specialist, becoming the first...
Harvard Study Shows Dogs Significantly Lower Stress
Harvard report: Dogs reduce stress Please take a listen to this video on the benefits of dogs at Harvard College. I was honored to be interviewed for this video. @Harvard @harvardmed #dogs #health #mentalhealth #college #MedEd https://t.co/IKYugDmHBr via @YouTube https://t.co/pmxAoNAYF3
Nutrition and Consistency Fuel Elite Softball Performance
Perform as an elite softball athlete 🥎Breakfast daily 🥎Sleep 7-9 hours nightly 🥎Pre + post-training meal 🥎Hydrate 20 oz every 2 hours 🥎Protein + carbs at every meal 🥎Stay consistent with meals + snacks 🍉Nutrition is your secret weapon. Good or great it’s your choice‼️ https://t.co/ThbbzJYxsg
66% of Women Experience Stress at Least Weekly - 7 Ways to Deal with Stress by Dr Radha Modgil
Dr Radha Modgil reports that 66% of women will experience stress at least weekly in 2026, a rise that underscores the gender gap in mental‑health pressures. She explains how chronic stress triggers sustained cortisol and adrenaline, leading to anxiety, hypertension, and burnout....
Aging Accelerates Damage Accumulation, Driving Senescence
Evolution of Senescence by Damage Accumulation That Accelerates With Age Throughout an Organism's Lifespan https://t.co/FAjw5M2mge https://t.co/pc3XZn5s1t
Embrace Courage to Unfold Your True Self
Assurance for the courage of becoming, the courage of being your unfolding self, in this #birddivination that was among the last I made before the deck of 100 (which you can find, along with the story and process, at https://t.co/xpo04XE701)...
Korn Return with Pounding Single Reward The Scars, in Collaboration with New Diablo IV Expansion Lord Of Hatred
Korn released the single "Reward The Scars" on April 23, marking their first new music since the 2022 album Requiem and the first recording without founding bassist Fieldy. The track is a cross‑media collaboration with Blizzard’s Diablo IV expansion "Lord Of Hatred,"...
New ADC Yields Encouraging Clinical Benefit in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
In a Phase I trial presented at AACR 2026, the investigational antibody‑drug conjugate QLS5132 demonstrated notable antitumor activity in patients with advanced platinum‑resistant ovarian cancer. Among 28 heavily pretreated participants, the overall objective response rate was 50% and disease control...
How Third Eye Blind Ended up at Stagecoach
Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind negotiated a specific 6 p.m. slot at Stagecoach, insisting the sunset hour creates the band’s optimal energy. The band’s 90s hits continue to thrive on TikTok and Spotify, with four tracks surpassing 100 million streams each....