The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “I Swear” Star Robert Aramayo
"I Swear" is a 2025 British biographical drama directed by Kirk Jones that chronicles the life of John Davidson, a Scottish man with severe Tourette syndrome featured in the 1989 documentary “John’s Not Mad.” The film debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival to universal acclaim, earning five BAFTA nominations and winning Best Actor for Robert Aramayo and Best Casting. Aramayo discusses his performance and the film’s creation on the Next Best Picture podcast. Sony Pictures Classics will launch the movie in U.S. theaters on April 24, 2026.
Seeking Cookbooks Rich in History and Storytelling
Doing a little research for a new project… friends, what are some of your favorite cookbooks that are heavy on the history and storytelling? IE: The Mosquito Supper Club or California Soul.
US National Gallery of Art Gifted More than 1,200 Mitch Epstein Photographs
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. has received a gift of 1,261 photographs by acclaimed American photographer Mitch Epstein, creating the museum’s largest institutional collection of his work. The donation, made by Epstein and his wife Susan Bell, spans his...
Dead Bugs Boost Bracing, Breathing, and Rotary Stability
This is one of the best posts ever posted. 😂 Dead bug and dead bug variations are money for learning to brace and breathe correctly. 👌 Keep your rotary stability on point by adding dead bugs to your warm up!
17 New Songs Out Today
BrooklynVegan’s daily roundup spotlights 17 freshly released songs spanning indie rock, metal, and experimental pop. Highlights include Pulp’s long‑awaited instrumental “Open Strings,” Show Me The Body’s socially‑charged single “Dance in the USA,” and Modest Mouse’s first new album track since...
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American Airlines Served Broken Glass In First Class — That’s Worth A $100 Voucher [Roundup]
American Airlines faced a public relations setback when a business‑class passenger received a meal on a broken plate that contained shards of glass. The airline responded by offering a $100 voucher, valid for one year, as compensation. The incident underscores...
Two Parents, Double the Love After Divorce
I sat down with my dad a few years ago and he shared something similar. He said it was part of the reason he wanted to get remarried so soon after. "If I couldn't give you 1 then we could...
We FINALLY Got Someone in Prada
Simone Ashley, playing Miranda Priestley’s new assistant Emily in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” becomes the first cast member to wear Prada on screen. The sequel’s premiere featured a star‑studded lineup including Lady Gaga, Ciara, Kenneth Branagh, Justin Theroux and Broadway talent Helen J. Shen....
Team‑Focused Model Drives Cancer Breakthroughs, Inspires Broader Biomedical Solutions
For the last five years, Break Through Cancer has been getting results with a deliberate, team-oriented approach. It’s a model that might help tackle other biomedical challenges. Paul Karon Reports: https://tinyurl.com/vf3mwzr5 Related IP Resources: Grants for Science Research -https://tinyurl.com/mpdstvy2 Diseases Funders -https://tinyurl.com/akr4pv9h Report: Giving for...
Luke Barr on Training with Coley Stickels: “It Is so Different From What I’ve Been Used To”
Luke Barr, a former Indiana University swimmer, relocated to Dallas last fall to train under Coley Stickels at Texas Ford Aquatics while maintaining a full‑time day job. After eight months of Stickels' sprint‑centric regimen, Barr delivered three personal bests at...
Inflammation, Not Cholesterol, Drives Heart Disease
I've been saying this since 2011. Inflammation drives heart disease. Cholesterol is a passenger. Under 1 = good. Over 3 = something is on fire. Order the test online for $30. Don't wait for your doctor to catch up. Better yet, join @unlimited.life for...
Urolithin A From Pomegranate Stabilizes Plaques Independently of Cholesterol
Gut-derived metabolites from pomegranate polyphenols, particularly urolithin A, have been shown to stabilize atherosclerotic plaques by reducing inflammation and altering immune cell activity, independent of cholesterol levels. cardiovascularhealth
Scientists Take a Step Toward a Quantum Internet Using New York City's Fiber
A collaborative team from New York University, quantum‑startup Qunnect, and Cisco has demonstrated entanglement swapping across a three‑node network using existing telecom fiber in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The proof‑of‑concept linked two outer nodes to a central hub equipped with cryogenic...
Distribution Shortages Undermine Indie Authors' Earnings
No. It's happening again. The Bewitching is out in paperback today in the USA & my friend went to a large bookstore and they didn't have it in stock because they only ordered two copies and they're gone. This stocking/distribution...
The Mystery of the Giant Blobs at the Center of the Earth
Scientists have identified two massive low‑shear velocity provinces (LLSVPs) in the Earth’s lower mantle—one beneath Africa and another under the Pacific. These continent‑sized blobs slow seismic shear waves but do not diminish their amplitude, a puzzling characteristic revealed by modern...
The Weeknd Fuels New Music Rumors Amid Drake’s “ICEMAN” Rollout
Drake’s ninth studio album ICEMAN is slated for a May 15 release after a blue bag was discovered inside an ice sculpture in Toronto. On the same day, The Weeknd posted cryptic Instagram photos that have fans speculating he may...
Can Festivals Save Time-Based Art? On Mexico City’s TONO
The TONO festival in Mexico City’s March edition highlighted a hybrid curatorial model that merges museum rigor with festival accessibility, presenting a dozen time‑based works ranging from Tino Sehgal’s Mexican premiere of *This Joy* to Rafael Lozano‑Hemmer’s interactive *Pulse Garden*. Led...
Purposeful Training Beats Constant Racing for Marathon Success
A few observations regarding yesterday’s Boston Marathon: The athletes who had massive PRs and strong performances tend to have the following things in common: they train with purpose, and don’t constantly race. They play the long game, and don’t force their...
Social Media Usage Can Impact Kids’ Reading Skills
A six‑year longitudinal study of over 10,000 children aged 10‑16, published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence, links frequent social‑media use to slower gains in reading comprehension and vocabulary. While platforms such as TikTok and Instagram boost data‑processing speed,...
Kent's Art Forces Me Into New Emotional Territory
Kent has yet to stop amazing me. From breathtaking views, to tear jerking sunsets, to deeply contemplative pieces of art. I've felt the gamut. I've gone from "wife, I have trouble with my emotions" to "I need to get off...
Deep‑rooted Grasses Lock More Carbon than Crops
Deep-rooted grasses store substantially more carbon in their root systems than shallow-rooted crops, enhancing soil health without depleting existing organic material. This approach offers a sustainable strategy for carbon sequestration. soilscience
One of UK's Rarest Flies Returns to Cairngorms Thanks to Jam Jars
The pine hoverfly, one of the UK’s rarest insects, has rebounded from an estimated 50 individuals in 2018 to about 30,000 released into the Cairngorms National Park. A captive‑breeding programme run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland uses jam...
Admiration Beats Extra Zeros In Your Bank Account
Admiration is a lot more exciting than a couple extra 0s in your bank account.
Dads Must Evolve: Balancing Guidance with Daughter’s Independence
Struggling to balance guidance and giving your daughter independence? Hear how #dads can evolve as their daughters do: https://t.co/LwahS0TaDx
This Growing Climate Threat Could Be Increasing Your Blood Pressure
New research shows that salt contamination of freshwater supplies is raising blood pressure among coastal populations. A meta‑analysis of 27 studies found an average 3.22 mmHg increase in systolic pressure and a 26 % higher risk of hypertension for those drinking saltier...
The Great Ozempic Experiment
GLP‑1 medications such as Ozempic and Zepbound have moved beyond weight‑loss to treat a spectrum of conditions, from traumatic brain injury to long Covid and addiction. An interactive New York Times report highlights that roughly one in eight Americans have tried these...
Chemical Engineer Ive Hermans Joins Johns Hopkins Faculty
Ive Hermans, a leading chemical engineer known for breakthrough catalytic systems, has joined Johns Hopkins University as the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Chemical Transformations. His research, which includes replacing toxic tin with bismuth in polyester production, aims to make...
Rethinking Itinerary for End of Japan Trip, Looking for Input on 2 Nights
The travelers are finalizing a 23‑night Japan itinerary that starts in Osaka, moves through Kyoto and Kyushu, and ends in Tokyo. They originally planned a two‑night stay in Hakone or Kawaguchiko after Tokyo, but are reconsidering to place those nights...
What Stood Out at Salone
At Milan Design Week, curator Martina Mondadori highlighted the most compelling installations, including Dimorestudio’s adaptable retail space, Osanna Visconti’s striking bronze sculptures, and Laila Gohar’s whimsical merry‑go‑round created for Arket. The selections underscored a shift toward experiential, tactile environments that...
Photonic Chip Generates Milliwatt-Level UV Light, 100 Times Brighter than Before
Researchers at the University of Twente and Harvard have demonstrated a photonic chip that generates several milliwatts of ultraviolet (UV) light, a power level roughly 100 times higher than prior on‑chip attempts. The breakthrough relies on converting two red photons...
Mapping the Hidden Structure of the Universe
University of Virginia assistant professor Satya Gontcho A Gontcho is part of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) team that has produced the largest 3‑dimensional map of the cosmos, charting 46 million galaxies and quasars alongside 19 million stars. The eight‑year survey, involving roughly...
TriCoast's Nick Risher On Why Owning The Content Changes The Math
TriCoast Media, a film distributor with a 5,000‑title library and four FAST channels, has evolved into a supply‑side platform (SSP). By offering its content to publishers at a reduced revenue‑share rate, it can secure cheaper CPMs for backfill inventory. This...
Obsession Director, Curry Barker, to Chew on A24's Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reboot
A24, which secured the Texas Chainsaw Massacre rights in February 2025, is launching a new film and television reboot of the iconic horror franchise. Director Curry Barker, known for his low‑budget YouTube hit "Milk & Serial," has been appointed to...
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Is Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Benzodiazepines, widely prescribed for anxiety and insomnia, act as whole‑body drugs that target mitochondrial receptors, not just brain GABA pathways. Both chronic use and abrupt cessation can trigger mitochondrial dysfunction, linking the drugs to a roughly 60% increase in mortality...
Sightings of Meteors Surge, and Scientists Aren’t Sure Why
In March 2026, fireballs streaked across North America and Europe at twice the usual rate for the first quarter. The American Meteor Society logged a sharp spike in public reports, while NASA’s Meteoroid Environments Office confirmed an unprecedented influx of...
The Very Best Outdoor Tableware
Emma Wartzman’s updated Strategist guide ranks the most durable and stylish tableware for outdoor entertaining, covering plates, bowls, drinkware, trays and accessories. The list features enamel, melamine, bamboo, acrylic and stainless‑steel options priced from $8 to $144, with expert endorsements...
Poetry Shows How Books Rescue Troubled Children
"(You never know what troubled little girl needs a book)" Nikki Giovanni's wonderful poems celebrating libraries and librarians https://t.co/p2NFx6czcd
Florida's Wild Pursuit of Invasive Burmese Pythons
Florida People Gone Wild in 'The Python Hunt' Doc Film Official Trailer https://t.co/4FcbLIjzJR #docs #ThePythonHunt #snakes #Flordia #Burmesepython https://t.co/lJU2bggb0n
Zymeworks Presents New Phase 1 Data for ZW191, a Folate Receptor Alpha-Targeting ADC at AACR Annual Meeting 2026
Zymeworks unveiled Phase 1 data for ZW191, a folate‑receptor‑α‑targeting antibody‑drug conjugate, at the AACR 2026 meeting. In platinum‑resistant ovarian cancer the drug showed a confirmed objective response rate of 61% at 6.4‑9.6 mg/kg, with a median progression‑free survival of 7.6 months and responses...
Astronomers Precisely Date Rare Brown Dwarf Companion, Offering New Test for How These Objects Cool
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi used the Keck Planet Finder to determine that the sun‑like star HR 7672 is about 2.3 billion years old, which in turn fixes the age of its brown dwarf companion HR 7672B. The precise age measurement, derived...
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My Mom, 66, and I, 27, Are Loungewear Snobs—But Even We're Sold on These Cozy Sets From Amazon
The article spotlights a curated list of Amazon loungewear sets that blend comfort, style, and affordability, ranging from a $20 ribbed set to a $150 Oprah‑endorsed Softies ensemble. Highlights include a Martha Stewart‑inspired $39 Tanming two‑piece, a Skims‑like $40 Trendy...
ARVN KRAS G12D Preclinical Shows Weak Tumor Inhibition
In the battle of the inhibitors vs glues vs degraders, this one (KRAS G12D preclinical) from ARVN doesn't look too encouraging with little TGI #aacr26 https://t.co/Ng9UWTQcsv
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Genetic and Environmental Influences on Intelligence
The article reviews the long‑standing nature‑versus‑nurture debate by summarizing modern twin studies and genetic research that suggest genetics explain a substantial share of IQ variance, often cited between 50% and 80%. It also highlights how identical twins raised apart display...
The Story So Far Announce Fall Tour with The Starting Line & Ultra Q
The Story So Far announced a U.S. fall tour supporting their first album in six years, 2024’s “I Want to Disappear.” The pop‑punk outfit will be joined by The Starting Line and Ultra Q for a 18‑date run that kicks off...
Shakey Graves Adds Summer 2026 Tour Dates With Dope Lemon
Shakey Graves has expanded his 2026 summer tour, adding a series of July dates that feature Australian act Dope Lemon and Nashville duo Texino. The new leg kicks off on July 20 in Des Moines and runs through July 26, ending...
Independent Sector and Do Good Institute Release New Value of Volunteer Time of $36.14 Per Hour
Independent Sector and the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute announced that the national value of a volunteer hour has risen to $36.14, a 3.9% increase over 2024. The estimate, based on 2025 BLS wage data, applies to all 50...
AI Integrates Omics and Lifestyle to Forecast Health Outcomes
A multimodal AI agentic model that integrates electronic medical records, lifestyle, layers of biologic omics data to predict health outcomes and, with perturbations, "what if" scenarios a person improved lifestyle or took a medication @Cell_Metabolism https://t.co/qgVomjkipS https://t.co/JDaeYv0JGu
Why 'Optimizing' Motherhood Is Destroying Your Mental Health
The article argues that the modern push to “optimize” motherhood—driven by social media, workplace demands, and post‑COVID expectations—creates chronic stress and harms maternal mental health. It cites research linking perfectionism to elevated stress hormones, chronic illness, and a surge in...
Survivors: Portraits of Resilience Personal Accounts of the AIDS Crisis
The Fitzrovia Chapel in London will host "Survivors," a short‑run exhibition from 9 to 12 June 2026 that pairs 16 chiaroscuro portraits by Dutch photographer Danielle van Zedelhoff with excerpts from the National HIV Story Trust’s interview archive. The chapel, the last remnant...
“There Is No Tribute to Women in Country That Could Ever Top This” Carrie Underwood Medley at the Grand Ole...
Carrie Underwood headlined the 2020 ACM tribute to the Grand Ole Opry, delivering a medley that honored six legendary female country artists—Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Barbara Mandrell, and Loretta Lynn. She seamlessly transitioned between classics like...