Stop Paying for Books: These 5 NYT Bestsellers Are Free with Amazon Prime Right Now
Amazon Prime members can borrow five current New York Times best‑sellers at no extra cost through Prime Reading. The list includes Jasmine Mas’s mythic fantasy Blood of Hercules, Noelle W. Ihli’s thriller Ask for Andrea, Chloe Walsh’s sports romance Binding 13, Meghan Quinn’s rom‑com ’Till Summer Do Us Part, and Shanora Williams’s mystery The Wife Before. Prime Reading updates its catalog monthly, offering a rotating selection of titles across genres. The service requires only a standard Prime subscription, not a separate Kindle Unlimited plan.
From CLE to LHR: Marathon Journey Begins
A few photos of last night's journey from CLE to EWR to LHR for the @londonmarathon.
Researchers Use Statistics and Math to Understand How the Brain Works
Researchers at Georgia Tech's Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society are applying mathematics, statistics, and AI to decode brain function. Projects include topographic AI models that mirror brain organization, AI‑driven analysis of spinal cord activity for motor control, and precise...
6 No-Skip Hip-Hop and R&B Albums That Are Turning 10 Years Old This Year
Six seminal hip‑hop and R&B albums released in 2016 are marking their ten‑year anniversary, as highlighted by Vice’s Noisey. The list includes ScHoolboy Q’s cinematic *Blank Face LP*, Frank Ocean’s minimalist masterpiece *Blonde*, YG’s G‑Funk‑laden *Still Brazy*, Solange’s socially conscious...
New York City African Queens: Carol Beckwith &Angela Fisher by David Jager
British photographers Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher, who have spent 47 years documenting African tribal rituals, have had their extensive photographic archive acquired by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art. Their work spans 150 cultures across all 54 African...
AST Spacemobile BB7 Is Not Recoverable Per ASTS
AST SpaceMobile’s eighth satellite, BlueBird 7, was injected into a lower‑than‑planned orbit during the New Glenn 3 launch, leaving it below the perigee needed for recovery. The onboard ion propulsion can deliver only about 51 m/s of delta‑v, far short of the ~88 m/s required...
Travel Like a Pro: SOPs, Budget Buffers, Themed Adventures
Some unconventional ways I travel: DO: - I use an SOP (standard operating procedure) document, which includes my airline/seat preferences, what time I prefer to fly/land, when to economize and when to splurge, and more - I add 50% to any hotel sticker...
‘Nine Inch Noize’ Is Trent Reznor’s EDM Victory Dance
Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails have teamed with German‑Iraqi producer Boys Noize to release the EDM‑focused album “Nine Inch Noize.” The record grew out of their Coachella Sahara Tent set, where live synth‑driven remixes of classic NIN tracks thrilled festival crowds. Recorded in studios,...
Blue Origin's Rocket Reuse Achievement Marred by Upper Stage Failure
Blue Origin achieved its first successful reflight of the New Glenn orbital booster, landing the first stage on a drone ship in the Atlantic. However, the rocket's upper stage failed to insert AST SpaceMobile’s broadband satellite into the planned 285‑mile orbit, leaving...
You’re Not Busy, You’re Afraid to Stop
The post argues that rest is a theological mandate, not a reward earned after work. It explains that the Sabbath command calls for ceasing on the seventh day, independent of productivity, and frames rest as an identity statement rather than...
GUS G Wasn't Bothered By The Fact That He Wasn't Invited To Perform At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'I Realized...
Greek guitarist Gus G, who spent seven years with Ozzy Osbourne, confirmed he was not invited to the July 5, 2025 "Back To The Beginning" charity concert that marked Ozzy’s final solo show. He said the omission didn’t bother him, noting he was about...
Stop Caring About Others' Imagined Judgments; You Aren't Central
Harsh truth: No one on earth is thinking about you anywhere near as much as you think they are. Despite what you believed growing up, you are not the center of the universe. The people you think are judging you...
With Three Young Kids, Days Fly Like Years
People always say "the days are long but the years are short." Honestly, I find the days fly by too. With three kids there is so much happening at any given moment that by the time I look up it...
Did Disney Drop The Ball At CinemaCon? | What’s On Disney Plus Q&A
Disney’s recent CinemaCon panel sparked mixed reactions, with executives unveiling the new "Infinity Vision" streaming format and outlining content strategies for Disney+. While the company highlighted upcoming blockbuster franchises and cross‑platform integration, critics noted the absence of original preschool programming...
Can a Common Parasite Medication Calm the Brain’s Stress Circuitry During Alcohol Withdrawal?
Researchers at UC San Diego discovered that rodents with high P2rx4 gene expression exhibit markedly increased alcohol consumption during withdrawal. Administering the antiparasitic drug ivermectin produced a dose‑dependent reduction in lever‑pressing for alcohol, especially in animals that responded behaviorally. Electrophysiological...
AI‑Designed 3D‑Printed Targets Stabilize Fusion Shockwaves
AI-optimized 3D-printed targets with engineered voids can disrupt shockwave patterns, reducing Richtmyer-Meshkov instability and enhancing stability in fusion experiments and other high-impact material applications. materialsengineering
Lung‑resident Memory B Cells Drive Lasting Flu Protection
Long-term flu protection may depend on lung-resident memory B cells, whose persistence is shaped by the strength of B cell receptor signaling, offering new directions for vaccines targeting immune defenses within lung tissue. immunology
A Rare I.M. Pei-Designed Private Home Hits the Market
I.M. Pei’s 1969 Fort Worth private residence has hit the market with a $22 million price tag. The 19,000‑square‑foot home, built for an oil‑and‑banking heiress, features seven bedrooms, three kitchens, an art gallery, wine cellars and a garden atrium. It is...
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Why Promposals Can Be So Stressful for Teens—And How Parents Can Help
Promposals have become elaborate, social‑media‑driven events that many teens feel pressured to match. The performances often trigger performance anxiety, comparison stress, and costly expenses for families. Experts advise parents to normalize these feelings, let teens set their own level of...
All The Science Fiction And Fantasy Novels Reimagining China’s Past May Be Doing Weird Political Things Today
Chinese science‑fiction and fantasy novels are increasingly set in reimagined historical China, inserting modern technology and contemporary ideology into ancient backdrops. A growing body of scholarship argues these stories do more than entertain—they subtly reinforce the legitimacy of the current...
What Made The World's Most Expensive Pizza Worth $10,000
Chef Renato Viola’s Louis XIII pizza, crafted in Salerno, Italy, commanded a $10,000 price tag. The eight‑inch pie combined exotic toppings such as cognac‑flamed Norwegian lobster, three varieties of champagne‑marinated caviar, premium cheeses and a dusting of edible gold. Preparation involved...
Your Future Self Is Built on Daily Choices
The person you will be in 5 years depends on: • books or articles you read • how much more you write • money you save and invest • who you work with • friends you spend time with • new skills you develop • the...
You Know Hermanos Gutiérrez. But This Version...
Songletter highlighted a new remix of Hermanos Gutiérrez’s live KCRW performance of “El Desierto.” The track has been slightly slowed and drenched in reverb, extending its atmospheric qualities. The post notes the original’s beauty and how the altered version lets...
Giveaway – Win $900+ Worth of Bags & Clothing From Bleu De Chauffe
Bleu de Chauffe, a French bagmaker, is running a summer giveaway worth over $900 that includes three of its signature bags, a sweatshirt and a t‑shirt. The prize pack is being promoted through partner sites Valet Mag, InsideHook, Stridewise, The Bengal Stripe, Denimhunters and...
This Forgotten Kids' Toy Hiding in Your Loft Could Be the Clever Shoe Rack Your Cramped Hallway Desperately Needs
A TikTok creator shows how an old doll bed can be transformed into a compact shoe rack, turning a nostalgic kids' toy into functional hallway furniture. Vintage doll beds on Etsy fetch around $115, while modern equivalents work equally well....
BookCon 2026: Authors Rachel Reid, Stephanie Archer Talk Hockey Romance and How It Could Change the Sport for the Better
At BookCon 2026, a panel of romance authors—including Rachel Reid and Stephanie Archer—explored the booming subgenre of hockey romance. They highlighted the sport’s cultural mystique, the genre’s reliance on white‑centric tropes, and a growing push for BIPOC and queer representation....
Adidas’ On-Trend Tokyo Sneaker Is Going All-In on Animal Prints With New Releases
Adidas is expanding its animal‑print sneaker line with two new Tokyo colorways—an orange‑tiger stripe and a green‑leopard finish—available at select retailers and online. The designs feature pony‑hair uppers, metallic accents, and the brand’s signature three‑stripes branding, continuing a trend sparked...
Nrf2 Activation Offers Therapeutic Promise, Yet Requires Caution
Nrf2 Activation in Inflammatory Diseases: A Review of Natural and Synthetic Modulators 🔑 Mechanistic insights and preclinical and clinical evidence on the role of Nrf2 in inflammatory diseases and evaluates the therapeutic potential of its key activators. “ The nuclear factor...
NEKROGOBLIKON Drop New EP, Reveal NSFW Music Video For "Dead-Ish"
American goblin‑metal band Nekrogoblikon released its new EP, The Boiling Sea, on Friday, anchored by the single “Dead‑ish.” The track is accompanied by a NSFW animated music video directed and animated by Kris Baldwin, featuring explicit humor. The EP marks...
Seeking Safe Marathon Training Tips After Injury
I’m thinking about re-attempting a marathon. The last time I did a lot of training for it I ended up getting injured and not making it. For those of you who do a lot of long distance running, do you have...
Declutter Your Kitchen Tools With This Cheap Storage Find
Pegboards offer a cheap, versatile way to declutter kitchen tools by using vertical wall space. Home cooks can attach hooks, baskets, or magnetic strips to store spatulas, tongs, measuring cups, and smaller accessories without sacrificing counter or drawer space. The...
Sci‑Fi Books Thrive More at Comic‑Con Than BookCon
I mean it's true that if something is called BookCon I'd imagine it would have many genres (I've not attended ever just by the sound of it), but at the same time if you're big on science fiction this has...
Bloodbather Announce Farewell Album, Share Two New Music Videos
Bloodbather, the deathcore outfit that announced a 2024 split, has resurfaced with two new music videos and a farewell record titled *ANAYNGSTTA*, slated for release on April 24. The videos accompany the tracks “Dog 2 God” and the tongue‑in‑cheek “Lying...
The Unusual Cast Iron Cleaning Method Alton Brown Swears By
Celebrity chef Alton Brown promotes an unconventional cast‑iron cleaning hack that involves sprinkling salt and oil onto a piping‑hot skillet, wiping it, then dousing it with boiling water. The Instagram‑shared technique promises instant removal of stuck‑on food but carries a...
Perfect Words Won’t Make Narcissistic Parents See You
For those of us who experienced a 'heads you win/tails I lose' dynamic in childhood, I wonder if the appeal of parenting scripts is that we've always been looking for the perfect words to explain ourselves? The perfect words to...
How To Visit The Filming Locations Behind Prime Video’s ‘Deadloch’
Prime Video’s dark comedy "Deadloch" was filmed entirely in Tasmania, using Hobart as a production hub and stitching together real towns such as Cygnet, Richmond, Kingston Beach, Dunalley and New Norfolk to create the fictional setting. The series’ atmospheric backdrops...
Break the Stress Spiral: Proven Strategies for High‑Achieving Women
Are you stuck in the stress spiral? Every day is like Groundhog Day… and it’s starting to effect everything… your performance, your energy, your relationships, your health. You don’t know how much longer you can handle this… or how to stop it. Come...
Compassion for Rachel Goldberg-Polin Amid Harsh Review
Even the pain of reading the book review is unbearable. All love and compassion to the brave Rachel Goldberg-Polin.
Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES's May 2026 Tour Was Canceled Due To 'A Minor Prostate Issue'
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has cancelled his May 2026 tour of the United Kingdom and Scandinavia after a minor prostate issue required immediate treatment. The announcement came from his wife and manager, Catherine Holmes, who emphasized the health matter was...
Graphene Oxide Nanofluids Cool Solar Modules Efficiently
Cooling solar modules with nanofluids based on graphene oxide, Mxene #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/KiDtc1yi4D
Stubborn Consistency Beats Motivation and Hype
I’ve always found stubborn consistency is what actually carries you through the dark, not motivation, not hype. https://t.co/RJQWJ3bA4V
Ella Langley's Dad Inspired Her Song 'Bottom of Your Boots'
Ella Langley’s single “Bottom of Your Boots,” a standout from her Dandelion album, was sparked by a quirky pep‑talk her dad gave her. In a Billboard interview tied to her Women in Music Powerhouse Award, she revealed the phrase “from...
Carnivore Advocates Cite Feelings, Ignore Placebo Irony
The irony of you pointing out the placebo effect but the entire carnivore community’s only evidence of effectiveness is “I feel better on carnivore.”
Happiness Requires Letting Go of Past and Future
“To be happy you must eliminate two things. The fear of a bad future and the memory of a bad past.”
Resilience Means Embracing Failure and Learning Cycles
RT Resilience is not about avoiding failure, but really looking at how you can survive learning cycles and challenges. #Startup #Entrepreneur @Star_CIO https://t.co/eL5eGE172N
Exercise Dramatically Rewires and Boosts Your Brain
“Exercise is the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today." https://t.co/6PNf6DNBXa
Still the Gold Standard Debut, yet We’re Disappointed
The perfect rap album. Still the benchmark for debut albums (and why we're so disappointed 😭)
2020s Fifth-Weekend Box Office: Top 10 Earners
Top 10 Biggest FIFTH wknds of 2020s: $32.8M Avatar 2 (MLK) $29.6M Top Gun: Maverick $21M Barbie $20.5M Project Hail Mary $20.1M Spider-Man NWH (MLK) $20M Inside Out 2 $19.9M Zootopia 2 (post-Christmas) $18.9M Moana 2 (post-Christmas) $18.6M Super Mario Bros. $18.3M Deadpool & Wolverine #boxoffice #ProjectHailMary
Emily Saliers Opens Up About Vocal‑Impacting Conditions, Fans Rally
Indigo Girls Receive Outpouring of Love After Emily Saliers Tearfully Acknowledges Two Incurable Conditions That Will Affect Vocals on Tour https://t.co/8ERhmlfLcb via @variety
Unlock Untaught Principles for Strategic Execution Success
What are we reading? Title: “The Zen of Strategic Execution - The Principles of Execution you Were Never Taught” Author: Tim Ohai @tim_ohai #Books #Leadership #Sales #Marketing #SocialSelling https://t.co/lfsTfH6D8m https://t.co/IvfEP5qaL7