Two Launches Since Yesterday, by Russia and China
Russia and China each conducted orbital launches on April 17. Russia’s Soyuz‑2 lifted from Plesetsk carrying a classified military payload involving multiple spacecraft, with its boosters and core stage landing in the Arctic ocean. China’s Long March 4C launched from Jiuquan a high‑precision greenhouse‑gas detection satellite, using hypergolic fuels whose spent stages fell within Chinese territory. The launch tally for 2026 shows SpaceX still far ahead, with 46 missions versus China’s 21 and Russia’s five.
Tremoring Mirrors Survival-Loaded Fascial Chain Sequence
By now you've seen the clip of the polar bear tremoring You've read that "animals shake off trauma, but humans forgot" a hundred times. But the mechanics are more specific than that. The tremoring follows the fascial chain in the exact order the...
Nutrients Behind Common Ailments Doctors Overlook
WHAT DOCTORS DON'T TELL YOU • Chapped lips: B2, B3, B6 and iron • Dandruff: Zinc, B6 and omega-3 • Headaches: Magnesium and B2 • Constant fatigue: B12, D and iron • Weakness: B1, D and magnesium • Hair loss: Biotin (B7), A and E • Brittle...
Thrown Release New Single “Split”
Swedish hardcore/metalcore band Thrown released a new standalone single titled “split,” featuring chunky, bass‑heavy riffs and a hint of nu‑metal. The track drops without an album announcement, suggesting a larger release may be on the horizon. It is immediately available...
PHIL CAMPBELL's Sons To Honor Late MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist At This Year's HELLA ROCK FESTIVAL
Phil Campbell's sons and his band, PHIL CAMPBELL'S BASTARD SONS, will headline the Hella Rock Festival on September 5 at Coventry’s HMV Empire, delivering a tribute performance after the guitarist’s March passing. The festival adds a second acoustic stage and partners...
Designer Travel
Designer Travel, a multi‑award‑winning luxury travel network, supports over 190 self‑employed Professional Travel Experts across the UK from a Lancashire head office. Agents receive a personalised website, marketing tools and a flexible home‑working package that includes a £50 (≈$62) monthly...
Age Shapes Melanoma Progression and Immune Response
Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center presented evidence that melanoma metastasis follows a non‑linear age curve in mice: low in young animals, peaking in middle‑aged subjects, and declining in very old mice. The pattern correlates with the abundance of protective...
Celine Dion Releases New French Single ‘Dansons’ Ahead Of Return To Stage
Celine Dion has dropped a new French single, “Dansons,” written with longtime partner Jean‑Jacques Goldman, just two weeks after announcing a 16‑date Paris residency. The track marks her first original release since the 2023 Love Again soundtrack and follows her 2019 Courage album. Tickets...
‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Final Trailer Debuts at CinemaCon
Lucasfilm premiered the final trailer for “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, sparking immediate excitement among fans. The film is set in the aftermath of the Empire’s collapse, following the battle‑scarred Mandalorian Din Djarin and...
A Conversation with Tia Levings
In this Substack Live interview, host Zach talks with author and survivor Tia Levings about her bestselling memoir *A Well‑Trained Wife* and her upcoming book *I Belong to Me*. Levings explains how she disentangled her faith from abusive, patriarchal Christian...
Self-Reclaimed: Crystal Murray Interviewed
Paris‑born singer‑songwriter Crystal Murray has issued her first independent EP, "Anatomy Of A Cry," after a cathartic two‑hour sob at a Stockholm Philharmonic concert. The six‑track record, co‑written with French guitarist Adrian Edeline, fuses raw R&B vocals, shoegaze guitars and...
WB Horror Slumps; “The Mummy” Faces Modest Opening
Horror definitely not working as well for WB as it did last year at US #BoxOffice, as R-rated horror #LeeCroninsTheMummy might debut in #3 place after grossing 1.5M on THU Previews (vs #TheyWillKillYou’s 1M, #TheBride’s 1M, #ReadyOrNot2’s 1.2M, #Primate 1.4M,...
How to Disciple Your Kids Through Every Stage of Parenting
Rich Griffith, a single father of three adopted teens and associate professor of Youth and Multi‑generational Ministry, joins Focus on the Family to discuss how parents can intentionally disciple children at every developmental stage. He argues that many families defer...
The Crazy Story Behind Kenny Rogers' Signature Hit, 'The Gambler'
“The Gambler,” written by Don Schlitz in 1976 while working nights as a computer operator, struggled to find a home in Nashville due to its unconventional structure. Bobby Bare cut the first version in April 1978, but it was Kenny Rogers’...
This 61-Year-Old Pace Group Leader Has Run More Than 70 Marathons. He Says This Is the Best Race-Day Strategy for...
Dave Masterson, a 61‑year‑old pace‑group leader with more than 70 marathons, champions an even‑split pacing strategy for runners of all abilities. He advises athletes to base their effort on perceived exertion and elapsed time at each mile marker rather than...
How Accelerating Evolution Could Help Corals Survive Future Heatwaves – New Study
A new eight‑year study of captive‑bred corals in Palau shows that assisted evolution—specifically selective breeding—can markedly increase heat‑wave tolerance without compromising growth, energy reserves, or reproduction. Quantitative‑genetics tools revealed strong genetic merit for heat tolerance and no detectable negative genetic...
Garcelle Beauvais Sets New Memoir ‘Protecting My Peace… at All Costs’ at Audible (EXCLUSIVE)
Actress and author Garcelle Beauvais will release her second memoir, “Protecting My Peace…at All Costs,” as an Audible Original on May 7. The 2024‑2025 release, written and narrated by Beauvais, delves into her decision to leave “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”...
Joy Rides: One Bike, Any Position
Wove founder Nick built a custom road‑gravel bike that pushes geometry limits, featuring a 1,143 mm wheelbase, 75° seat‑tube angle, and on‑the‑fly saddle‑angle adjustability. The bike pairs a suspension‑corrected fork with HED Vanquish Pro V62 wheels for road and HED Stillwater...
Boston Concertmaster: Why Andris Nelsons Is a Great Conductor
Boston Symphony concertmaster Nathan Cole lauds Andris Nelsons as a transformative conductor, noting that the 2026‑27 season will be Nelsons' last with the orchestra. He argues that while the BSO could technically play familiar works like Dvořák’s New World Symphony...
AI Wristband Reads Muscles, Directs Robots Like Hands
MIT engineers built an AI wristband that controls robots by reading your hand muscles. It works by using an ultrasound to capture images of the muscles and tendons in your wrist. An AI algorithm then translates those images into the exact position...
Key Gene Variants Tied to Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip and Osteoarthritis
A multinational GWAS involving 350,000 European samples identified three genetic loci—COL11A2, CALN1, and TRPM7—shared between developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and hip osteoarthritis (OA). Led by Dr. Ryosuke Yamaguchi and Dr. Chikashi Terao, the study also uncovered nine loci...
Tedeschi Trucks Band Detail ‘The Garden Party’ Movie Screening and Director-Included Q&A in Boston
The Tedeschi Trucks Band will host a one‑off screening of the concert film *The Garden Party* in Boston on May 1 at the Regent Theatre. The film captures the band’s sold‑out Madison Square Garden debut on September 29, 2023, their first headlining...
Art Dealers Try Their Hand as Artists in This Unusual Exhibition
White Columns, New York’s oldest alternative nonprofit art space, launched the second "Art (by) Dealers" exhibition, inviting over 90 galleries and dealers to create original works for a benefit sale. Each piece is a uniform 12‑by‑9‑inch artwork priced at $500...
The Nashville List
Nashville’s population has surged over the past decade, outpacing most U.S. cities, while its cost of living remains below coastal averages. The influx of designers, chefs, musicians and makers has turned the city into a vibrant creative hub, highlighted by...
Barn Jackets
Barn jackets, originally rugged workwear for farmhands, have been reimagined as a versatile fashion staple. The Yolo Journal highlights twelve contemporary versions—from Italian suede to Carhartt’s work‑grade denim—showcasing deep pockets, longer hems, and a relaxed cut that suits both rural...
Foundation Set to Make £13m Available Across Five Funding Pots
The Foundation announced it will make approximately £13 million (about $16.5 million) available across five dedicated funding pots. The pots target climate action, digital inclusion, youth development, health and wellbeing, and arts and culture. Applications are set to open in the third...
Exit 8 Is Cinema for the Livestreaming Era
Exit 8, a cult indie game, has been turned into a film that mirrors the game’s endless subway loop through long tracking shots, immersing viewers as if they were watching a livestreamed playthrough. Director Genki Kawamura—renowned for anime hits like *Your...
PlanetiQ Secures $15m US Air Force STRATFI Contract
PlanetiQ has secured a $15 million US Air Force STRATFI contract to develop and launch a new satellite fleet over the next 48 months. The program will equip the spacecraft with GNSS radio occultation, polarimetric occultation and reflectometry sensors, delivering higher‑resolution...
Terror’s Scott Vogel Tells Us About His Favorite Buffalo & Current Hardcore Bands
Terror is set to release its new album *Still Suffer* on April 24 through Flatspot, featuring guest spots from Mindforce’s Jay Peta, God’s Hate’s Brody King, King Nine’s Dan Seely, and Hot Water Music’s Chuck Ragan. The record will be...
Fluidic‐Enabled Formation of EGaIn Capsules and Droplets With Tunable Surface Chemistry and Electromechanics
Researchers have developed a microfluidic platform that produces eutectic gallium‑indium (EGaIn) droplets and capsules with programmable size, shape, and surface chemistry. By adjusting the acidity of the ethanol suspending fluid, the process yields either oxide‑stabilized capsules or non‑oxidized liquid droplets,...
Prioritize Healthspan over Chasing Immortality
As a longevity scientist, I’m not interested in helping people live forever. I’m interested in helping people avoid the long period of decline and chronic disease that has become normal in the final 10–20 years of life. Extend healthspan - and a...
AMCApes Leader Backs Warner‑Paramount Merger, Sparks Theater Feud
The king of the #AMCApes has started a brawl with fellow movie theater owners by backing David Ellison’s plan to combine Warner Bros. and Paramount. They had it out in person yesterday in Las Vegas. Details ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/6DmAIbWKUA
“The Ladies All Loved It” – The Making of “Light My Fire”, By the Doors
“Light My Fire,” written by guitarist Robby Krieger over a weekend, became The Doors’ breakout hit thanks to Jim Morrison’s vocals, Ray Manzarek’s organ intro, and producer Paul Rothchild’s decisive edits. The original seven‑minute album version was trimmed to a...
Inside Moderna's Vision: Trust, Safety, and mRNA Future
Awesome to see @WSITYpod interview @moderna_tx president Stephen Hoge A great and wide reaching interview about trust, mRNA vaccines, spike protein, adverse events and what the future of mRNA technology is A candidate interview worth listening too.
Obsessive
That kind of person who goes to the prime meridian to stand in the corrected spot https://t.co/qBvBpAj29Q
DEVILDRIVER, FROZEN SOUL, GENGHIS TRON & More Added To Metal Injection's Top Tracks Of The Week
Metal Injection released its weekly "Top Tracks" playlist, spotlighting a mix of veteran and emerging metal acts. The list opens with DevilDriver’s comeback single “Dig Your Own Grave” and includes Frozen Soul’s new banger “DEATHWEAVER.” Listeners can stream the full...
AP-1 Activation Emerges as New Cancer Resistance Target
The knowledge of the many mechanisms by which cancer proves resistant to treatments keeps expanding. This week @Nature highlights activation of the AP-1 transcription factors, representing a new target https://t.co/UWSYDFM0IK https://t.co/6l4TISQonQ
Farmer Journalist Challenges Doctor's Vaccine Expertise
How ironic because this journalist small farm owner had to correct your doctor scientist, chemist, healthcare, professional you mention by name. So who knows more about vaccines when you compare this Dr versus me? https://t.co/RGyfJt7ZG3
B, N, and O Co‐Doped Nanoporous Activated Carbon With High Surface Area and Hierarchical Porous Structure for Enhanced Li‐Ion Battery...
Researchers introduced a solid‑state co‑activation method that blends boric acid, sucrose and aminoguanidine with potassium citrate to produce boron‑, nitrogen‑ and oxygen‑doped nanoporous activated carbon. The resulting material exhibits a high surface area and hierarchical pore network, enabling a symmetric...
Human-Centered Leadership: 3 Steps to Stop Failure
Leadership Without Humanity Is Failing — Here’s How to Fix It in 3 Steps - https://t.co/7AhCcW3WT4 - https://t.co/VUA6vOtz0B by Brad Rencher
Distractions Test Focus, Build Character
Try doing focused work while someone is yelling your name from another room… character building.
How Long Does It Take to Increase Bone Density?
Bone density peaks before age 30 and begins a gradual decline after 40, but targeted strength training, weight‑bearing exercise, and adequate calcium‑vitamin D intake can preserve or modestly increase bone mass. Experts advise at least 150 minutes of moderate‑intensity activity each week...
Anemia May Heighten Alzheimer’s Risk Alongside P‑tau217
In evaluating p-tau217 and other biomarkers for risk of Alzheimer's disease, keep an eye on anemia, which may add to the risk, as seen in this new report https://t.co/ezbcLr4HIf https://t.co/TOKLRVBM4f
Crew Clothing to Open First Store in County Durham, Adds to Successful Superluxe Line
Crew Clothing announced the opening of its first northern store in Barnard Castle, County Durham, a 750 sq ft space that will create six jobs. The launch coincides with the second drop of its premium Superluxe activewear line, adding new pieces such as...
Low Thursday Volume Signals Weekend Struggle for The Mummy
Just $1.5M THU night for #LeeCroninsTheMummy as this is going to STRUGGLE over the weekend I took it at $14M last night on #MMT🌕 but that might be too high https://t.co/YJYOlUkICD
The People Who Overprepare for Everything Aren’t Anxious. They Learned Somewhere that Being Caught Unready Was a Kind of Humiliation...
Over‑preparation is presented as a policy response to a formative humiliation rather than a symptom of generalized anxiety. The article explains how a single public failure during a critical developmental window creates a lasting “humiliation ledger” that drives domain‑specific, exhaustive...
Discover Malta with On the Beach – From Cuisine and Culture to Year-Round Sunshine
On the Beach has teamed up with the Malta Tourism Authority to market the island as a premier 2026 Mediterranean getaway. The partnership highlights Malta’s unusually long summer season, which stays warm into autumn, and promotes its blend of historic...
Experts Needed To Confirm/Affirm NASA Goddard Expertise
The National Academies have launched a congressionally mandated study to evaluate the technical and scientific capabilities at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The effort will assemble a committee of roughly ten volunteer experts to assess advanced technologies, testing, systems development,...
Exploring Gaga’s ‘Jewels N’ Drugs’
I wrote about Lady Gaga's "Jewels N' Drugs" for @Spin's Deep Cut Friday column this week: https://t.co/hKH7A1c33R
Charities Risk Losing Credibility Amid Changing Political Environment, Event Told
At the Good Agency’s inaugural summit, senior charity CEOs warned that the sector’s credibility is at risk if it fails to ground community engagement in lived experience amid rising political polarization. Enver Solomon of Nacro highlighted how debates over trans...