News•Feb 24, 2026
Years Ago, Novelist Tayari Jones Snuck Into a Writing Class. It Changed Her Life
Novelist Tayari Jones recounts how sneaking into a first‑year creative‑writing class at Spelman College launched her writing career. Guided by instructor Pearl Cleage, she gained her first audience and the confidence to call herself a writer. Jones later achieved national fame with *An American Marriage* and her newest novel *Kin*, both Oprah Book Club selections. The interview reveals how personal grief, Black women’s linguistic innovation, and a civil‑rights family background shape her storytelling.
By NPR – Books
News•Feb 24, 2026
What Is “House Burping” — And Why Is Everyone Suddenly Talking About It?
House burping, derived from the German Lüften practice, involves opening windows fully for short periods to exchange indoor air with fresh outdoor air. The technique has gained popularity in the U.S. as homeowners seek low‑cost ways to improve indoor air...
By Family Handyman
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Simple Mind Shifts Transform Emotional Eating Patterns
For all the heavy, emotional eating and psychology topics I talk about, sometimes it really can be this simple. Not in a "get on with it, stupid" kind of way. More in a "I'm ready to train my mind to see things...
By Paul Dermody
News•Feb 24, 2026
What to Know About the ‘Anti-Aging’ Peptide Shots Flooding Social Media
A wave of unapproved anti‑aging peptide injections is sweeping social media, driven by influencers and celebrities. Most products are sold on the gray market, often from China, and lack FDA approval or robust clinical data. Experts warn of safety risks,...
By TIME – Health
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Turner and Constable (2026)
The new documentary "Turner and Constable" (2026) commemorates the 250th birthdays of J.M.W. Turner and John Constable, pairing their rival yet complementary landscapes with the current Tate Gallery exhibition. Director David Bickerstaff eschews a conventional narrative, using curators, sketchbooks and...
By Filmuforia
News•Feb 24, 2026
Learn at Your Pace
Breathworks is launching a blended‑learning version of its eight‑week Mindfulness for Health programme, combining self‑study modules with five optional live Zoom meet‑ups and a private discussion forum. The course costs £200, with a concessionary rate of £160 and limited bursaries...
By Breathworks (Mindfulness)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Farewell to Vicente Rafael
Vicente Rafael, a leading historian of the Philippines, died on February 21, 2026 at age 70. He authored five influential books with Duke University Press, including *The Sovereign Trickster* (2022) and earlier studies on translation, colonialism, and nationalism. Rafael held...
By Duke University Press – Blog
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Leeds’ Bathing Suits Share New Single ‘Empathy’ via Underplay
Leeds‑based duo Bathing Suits has dropped their new seven‑minute single “Empathy” via independent label Underplay. The track layers drum‑machine beats, synth pulses and jarring guitar riffs, delivering a loud, dance‑floor‑ready sound. Vocalist Freyja Blevins describes the song as a cold,...
By So Young Magazine
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Rethinking Schizophrenia
The article argues that schizophrenia’s manifestation and treatment must account for cultural context. A case study of an Indian woman shows that a culturally‑informed interview combined religious practices with psychotherapy, leading to functional recovery. Systematic reviews confirm that symptom content,...
By Knowing Neurons
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Classic Authors Unlock Male Readers' Interest in Fiction
Another good piece here from my editor (and not just because my novel is mentioned :P). Writers like Shirley Jackson and Kurt Vonnegut were my own portal into literature as a teen. https://dearheadofmine.substack.com/p/bulletproof-fiction-to-get-men-reading
By Lincoln Michel
News•Feb 24, 2026
Hen Ogledd Makes Us Feel Off-Kilter With ‘Discombobulated’
Hen Ogledd, the fluid folk‑experimental supergroup founded by Richard Dawson and Rhodri Davies, has released its new album *Discombobulated* on Domino Recording Company. Recorded in northern England and Wales, the record blends shambolic folk, gentle jazz, and extended improvisations, reflecting...
By SPIN (New Music)
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
David Hartt
Galerie Thomas Schulte’s "Naturphilosophie" showcases David Hartt’s new series of photogravures and tapestries that depict plants photographed across historic university towns in northern Europe. The works reference 18th‑century naturalists, especially Carl Linnaeus, and use scientific naming to foreground botanical subjects....
By i like this art
News•Feb 24, 2026
Fredi Nwaka: Owning His Story and Building a Legacy
Award‑winning British filmmaker, actor and motivational speaker Fredi Nwaka has released *Boy*, the first volume of a planned memoir trilogy that chronicles his South‑London upbringing, trauma, and rise in the film industry. He frames the book as a legacy tool,...
By IngramSpark – Blog
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Friendship Endures as Childhood Friends Diverge in New Novel
The author of ‘An American Marriage’ returns with a novel about two girlhood friends who set off in different directions. https://roncharles.substack.com/p/in-tayari-joness-kin-friendship-persists?r=atlgd
By Ron Charles
Social•Feb 24, 2026
ChatGPT‑Designed Bedroom Upgrade: IKEA PAX & TV Bed
Part 120 of renovating my house using a ChatGPT design 🤖 | Measured up and finally ordered the IKEA PAX wardrobes ✅ Cut out the skirting boards and ripped the carpet back ready to build the frame 🔨 Our new TV bed from...
By Grant Taylor (The Dodgy Gardener)
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
In Tayari Jones’s ‘Kin,’ Friendship Persists as Lives Diverge
Tayari Jones’s 2026 novel *Kin* follows best friends Vernice and Annie through alternating chapters that chart their diverging lives in the Jim Crow South. Vernice earns a scholarship to Spelman College, entering a world of Black refinement, while Annie embarks on...
By Ron Charles (books newsletter)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Book Excerpt | Meat: How the Next Agricultural Revolution Will Transform Humanity’s Favorite Food―And Our Future
Bruce Friedrich’s new book argues that plant‑based and cultivated meat are essential to curb animal‑agriculture harms. It reveals that creating convincing plant‑based meat is a complex scientific problem, requiring teams of biologists, chemists, and engineers rather than simple culinary tricks....
By Food Tank
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
YouTube: How to Sprout Seed Potatoes
Gardenerd’s latest YouTube tutorial walks viewers through the step‑by‑step process of sprouting seed potatoes before planting. The video demonstrates optimal temperature, light, and moisture conditions, showing sprouts reaching half an inch in a few weeks. Christy also links to a...
By Gardenerd Blog
Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•0 min
Tariffs Are Down, But Uncertainty Is Back
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump lacked authority to impose the emergency “Liberation Day” fashion tariffs, reducing the import levy to a baseline 10 percent with a possible rise to 15 percent. While the headline cut offers short‑term...
By The Business of Fashion Podcast (Spotify landing)
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
UES’ Indigo-Dyed Hoodie Is For The Cozy Faders
The United States of Europe (UES) has launched its Indigo‑Dyed Hoodie, a heavyweight, tube‑knit sweatshirt priced at $254 and sold through Redcast Heritage. The garment combines American and Mexican cotton, circular knitting, and a garment‑dye plus bio‑wash treatment to create...
By Heddels
News•Feb 24, 2026
A Sushi Master Is Hiding Above Eleven Madison Park
Japanese sushi master Eiji Ichimura has launched an open‑ended residency at the Studio, a nine‑seat counter perched above Eleven Madison Park in New York. The omakase menu, priced at $325 per guest, focuses on edomae‑style sushi with rare items like...
By Grub Street (New York Magazine)
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Cola – Hedgesitting
Cola, the post‑punk outfit formed by ex‑Ought members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy, is set to release their quasi‑self‑titled album *Cost of Living Adjustment* on May 8, 2024 via Fire Talk Records. The record follows 2022’s *Deep in View* and 2024’s...
By Various Small Flames
News•Feb 24, 2026
No Time to Heal: The Psychological Rehabilitation of a Ukrainian Soldier After Russian Captivity
The Guardian profiles Ukraine’s first psychological trauma centre, Forest Glade, where soldiers like 25‑year‑old Kyrylo Chuvak undergo intensive three‑week rehabilitation after years of Russian captivity. The programme blends conventional therapy with unconventional activities such as tango, archery and guided breathing to...
By The Guardian – Psychology
Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•0 min
Michael Pollan on A WORLD APPEARS
Michael Pollan’s new book *A World Appears* delves into consciousness, weaving together plant biology, human cognition, and philosophical inquiry. In a recent interview with Chris Gillespie, he expands on sentience, theory of mind, and the parallels between AI and the...
By Poured Over (Barnes & Noble)
News•Feb 24, 2026
A Winter Storm Equals Flooding and Disaster for Three L.A. Restaurants
Presidents Day flash‑flood warnings inundated three Los Angeles eateries, forcing Gritz N’ Wafflez, Sala Coffee & Wine Bar, and Valley Grounds Coffee to halt service. Gritz alone anticipates $25‑30 k in repair costs and a similar amount in lost revenue, while...
By Los Angeles Times – Food
Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•53 min
Why Am I Always Hungy? | Jason Fung MD
In this episode, Dr. Jason Fung, a nephrologist and author of *The Obesity Code* and the upcoming *The Hunger Code*, explains why the simplistic "calories in vs. calories out" model fails to address weight gain. He introduces the body‑fat thermostat...
By Health Longevity Secrets
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
5 Questions to Camila Agosto (Composer, Interdisciplinary Artist)
Camila Agosto, a composer‑interdisciplinary artist and Columbia doctoral candidate, will premiere her new work *The Shape of Forgetting* with the International Contemporary Ensemble at Roulette Intermedium on March 11. The piece, part of ICE’s “Call For ___” commissioning initiative, explores identity, memory, and healing...
By I CARE IF YOU LISTEN
Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•0 min
1023. Emily Nemens
Emily Nemens, author of the Tin House novel Clutch, gained early acclaim with her debut The Cactus League, which was a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice and featured on NPR and Lit Hub’s 2020 favorites lists. Her short fiction...
By Otherppl with Brad Listi
News•Feb 24, 2026
Diana Martha Louis on Colored Insane
Diana Martha Louis’s new book *Colored Insane* uncovers how nineteenth‑century American asylums labeled Black patients as the “colored insane” and used psychiatric theory to reinforce racial and gender hierarchies. Drawing on scarce archival records from the Georgia Lunatic Asylum, she foregrounds the...
By Columbia University Press – Blog
Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•0 min
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument, was built in the 12th‑century Khmer Empire under King Suryavarman II. Construction employed roughly 300,000 laborers over three decades, creating a temple complex that symbolizes Mount Meru and honors Vishnu. Its intricate bas‑reliefs and engineering...
By Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
RHR: The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Affects Your Mental Health
Emerging research redefines depression as an inflammatory disorder linked to gut health. Cytokine‑driven inflammation often originates from increased intestinal permeability, allowing endotoxins to reach the brain. Short‑chain fatty acid butyrate and specific probiotic strains, notably Bacillus coagulans, have shown promise...
By Chris Kresser — Blog
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Spring Seed Review Sparks Joyful Garden Planning
When March draws closer I tend to review my seed collection and plan for the spring sowing. One of my favourite things about meeting people and discussing their gardens is finding out what they’re going to be sowing and growing...
By Steven J. Howard | Garden Designer
Social•Feb 24, 2026
From Mismatch to Masterpiece: My Front Border Blossoms
The evolution of the front border 💕 From a mismatch of plants 🪴 to now my Annabelle hedge 🪴 I really couldn’t be happier on how it’s evolved and looks now 💕 Under planted with tulips, forget me nots and salvias this...
By Luke Newnes | The Pink Gardener
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Interview: Rhys Edwards of Ulrika Spacek
Ulrika Spacek’s fourth album EXPO arrives as a richly layered, analog‑driven record recorded at London’s cooperative Total Refreshment Centre. The band embraced a collective production model, using drum‑loop foundations and a shared sample bank to spark new ideas. Frontman Rhys...
By The Alternative (Get Alternative)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Istanbul, a City Powered by Soup: Here’s Where to Refuel, Around the Clock
Istanbul’s culinary scene is anchored by an extensive network of soup kitchens and 24‑hour eateries that keep the city humming after dark. The FT guide maps out the most iconic broth‑centric spots, from historic çorbacı houses in Beyoğlu to modern...
By Financial Times – Food & Drink
News•Feb 24, 2026
GPs to Get £3,000 Bonus to Maximise Weight Loss Drug Prescriptions
The UK government will add a £3,000 average annual bonus to GP contracts for prescribing the weight‑loss drug Mounjaro, plus a £1,000 incentive for referrals to weight‑loss programmes, starting in April 2026. The scheme targets patients who meet current NHS...
By BBC News – Health
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Frieze Week Los Angeles 2026: A City as Gathering Point
Frieze Week Los Angeles returns from 26 February to 1 March 2026, anchoring the city’s art calendar at Santa Monica Airport. The seventh edition hosts nearly 100 galleries from 22 countries, blending international visibility with a strong local presence. Expanded programming includes a...
By Art Rabbit Journal
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Ray Rogers on Gesture, Gravity, and the Ongoing Present
Ray Rogers, a six‑decade veteran of abstract painting, continues to work from his upstate studio, emphasizing poured acrylic gestures that respond to gravity and line. He describes his canvases as visual dialogues, where each gesture interacts with others in real...
By Art Rabbit Journal
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Lighthouse Photo Contest Update: Decisions Coming Soon
Thanks for your patience about the lighthouse photo contest for the Southern Reach book. My novel getting longer has meant we're just now slowly wading through the photos. Very soon there will be some decisions.
By Jeff VanderMeer
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Find Olympic‑Level Joy and Intensity in Your Life
If you are inspired by the 2026 Winter Olympics and want to find that sense of joy, aliveness, and intensity in your own life, have I got a book for you. I gave this project my all. The early feedback...
By Brad Stulberg
News•Feb 23, 2026
How to Ensure Georgia’s “Responsible Fathers Act” Helps Dads Without Creating Unintended Harm
Georgia’s Responsible Fathers Act (HB 1343) proposes an administrative route for unmarried fathers to obtain legal legitimation, while SB 404 aims to establish a presumption of joint custody. The article applauds the intent but warns that the bill’s narrow timeframes, limited due‑process,...
By Dads Pad Blog
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Bee Obsessed? Give Them a Gentle High‑Five
Please tell me I’m not the only one that does this? ❤️ 🐝 A little high five with a bee 🐝 I’m low key obsessed with bees I could stand and stare at them all day long 🥹 SAVE 💾 this post...
By Luke Newnes | The Pink Gardener
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
What Happens to Book Publicity Now?
The author of Publishing Confidential announces that the newsletter will become 80% paid, offering a $6/month subscription with group discounts and free options for those in need. The piece then examines the evolving landscape of book publicity, noting the decline...
By Publishing Confidential
Podcast•Feb 23, 2026•28 min
Baz Luhrmann Found Lost Elvis Footage and Turned It Into a Dreamscape
In this episode, Jim Hempill interviews director Baz Luhrmann about his new Elvis project, Epic Elvis Presley in Concert, which stitches together rare, unseen concert and behind‑the‑scenes footage into a dream‑like narrative told from Elvis’s own voice. Luhrmann explains how the lost...
By Filmmaker Toolkit (IndieWire)
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News•Feb 23, 2026
[EBook] Winning the Shelf Playbook
Tastewise’s new eBook, “Winning the Shelf Playbook,” argues that point‑of‑sale data alone can no longer secure shelf space in 2026. Brands must leverage real‑time consumer signals—claims, usage occasions, prep contexts, and basket behavior—to craft SKU stories that resonate with empowered...
By Food Industry Executive
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Simeon Halligan’s ‘Past Life’ Gets a Limited Theatrical Release
British psychological thriller “Past Life”, directed by Simeon Halligan, opens a limited theatrical run on 20 March 2026 before a digital release on 6 April via Miracle Media. The film features an ensemble cast including Aneurin Barnard, Jeremy Piven, Pixie...
By Blazing Minds
News•Feb 23, 2026
Chef Joseph 'Joe' Randall, Trailblazing 'Dean of Southern Cuisine,' Dies at 79
Chef Joseph "Joe" Randall, celebrated as the “Dean of Southern Cooking,” died on Feb. 14 at age 79. Over a five‑decade career he championed Black chefs, founded the African American Chefs Hall of Fame in 1993, and opened culinary schools in...
By Los Angeles Times – Food
Podcast•Feb 23, 2026•0 min
Claude Monet | Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)
The episode spotlights Claude Monet’s "Stacks of Wheat" series, created around 1890 as a hallmark of Impressionist experimentation with light and color. Monet painted the same agricultural structures repeatedly, capturing subtle shifts in weather and time of day. He worked...
By Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages
Podcast•Feb 23, 2026•0 min
Post-Traumatic Growth, Creative Marketing, And Dealing With Change with Jack Williamson
Jack Williamson, a psychotherapist and former music‑industry executive, discusses how personal trauma can become a catalyst for creative growth and how indie authors can apply lessons from the music sector’s disruptive evolution. He outlines post‑traumatic growth strategies, warns against shiny‑object...
By The Creative Penn Podcast
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Consistency and Fundamentals Drive Running Success
Coach reads the papers. You focus on the running. Strength matters. Structure matters. Distribution matters. Mechanics matter. The science is clear. Consistency wins. 1609.
By Lewis Horenko | 1609 Coaching