Morad Montazami Named Artistic Director of 16th Dak’Art Biennial
Morad Montazami has been appointed artistic director of the 16th Dak’Art Biennial, scheduled for November 19–December 19, 2026. The edition, titled “(Anti)Fragility: Arts of Repair and Counter‑Shock Strategies,” will explore how fragility can be transformed into artistic strength through community co‑creation. Montazami, founder of Zamân Books & Curating and former Tate Modern curator, brings expertise in global modernism and postcolonial art to the African showcase. The Biennial follows a 2024 postponement caused by political unrest in Senegal.
Swap Skinny Goals for Fit Looks, Transform Habits
Everything changes when you stop trying to get skinny and you start trying to look fit in any outfit that you wear. When your goal goes from “losing weight” to “building a physique,” your approach changes, your standards change, and...
The Lie We Were Sold About “Making It” & Why I Chose A Different Life
The post argues that the conventional promise of "making it" in corporate America is a myth for Black women, especially as remote work erodes visibility and recent layoffs target them disproportionately. It highlights that DEI initiatives are being dismantled, leaving...
AMC Monthly Movies Price Hike: Here's How Your Plan Is Changing
AMC Theaters announced price increases for several Stubs A‑List subscription tiers effective July 15, 2026. The nationwide A‑List will rise from $28 to $30 per month, while the out‑of‑state version climbs $2 to $28. The 24‑state plan that allows four...
Kim Gordon at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London: Live Review
Kim Gordon delivered a 20‑song performance at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire, centering on her newly released solo album Play Me. The set blended trap‑infused beats, menacing synths, and distorted guitar tunings, highlighting tracks like “Dirty Tech,” “Not Today,” and a co‑written...
Highlander Returns to Theaters This May
The 1986 cult classic *Highlander* is getting a 4K restoration that will play in a limited theatrical run this May, marking the film’s 40th anniversary. A new poster and a collector’s‑edition UHD/Blu‑Ray set are scheduled for release on June 16. The...
8 Simple Ways to Amplify This Climate Book
Want to help this climate solutions book find the humans who need it? Want to help it make all the good ripples it can make? Swipe for 8 ways you can help this book flourish. 💫
Graveripper Unleash the “Hounds From Hell” With New Video, Announce West Coast Tour
Graveripper unveiled a high‑octane video for "Hounds From Hell," the flagship single from their 2025 album *From Welkin to Tundra*. The track, described by the band as a relentless thrasher, showcases blistering riffs and battlefield‑style vocals. Alongside the video, the...
People Are Angry (Again) About Colleges' Donors. Will Anything Really Change?
MIT and Harvard have overhauled donor‑review policies after the Jeffrey Epstein revelations, creating written guidelines and standing committees to flag reputational risk. MIT’s Gift Policy Guide mandates central review of gifts over $50,000 and can decline donations that could harm...
All You Need to Know About Dermizax, Waterproofing Made for High-Output Adventures
Dermizax, a Japanese waterproof membrane, is marketed as a 2.75‑layer fabric that blends the lightness of 2.5‑layer shells with the comfort of true 3‑layer constructions. The material delivers industry‑leading 20k/20k waterproof and breathability ratings, thanks to its non‑porous, hydrophilic polymer...
Where To Honeymoon Based On Your Personality And Travel Style
Travel Noire outlines how couples can match honeymoon destinations to their personality and travel style, emphasizing personalization over generic resort choices. The guide categorizes options for food lovers, adventure seekers, and wellness enthusiasts, highlighting locales such as Ethiopia, New Orleans,...
This Mystery-Shrouded Sandal Collab May Be This Year’s Most Fun 4/20 Release
Bedrock Sandals and High Wizard are launching a limited-edition Mountain Clog capsule on April 20, featuring black and blue suede versions with wizard graphics and a yin‑yang badge. The collaboration adds a mysterious, mailer‑only product that can only be accessed...
For Regrowing Human Limbs, This Salamander Gene Could Hold the Key
Scientists identified SP6 and SP8 as conserved genes that drive limb regeneration in axolotls, zebrafish and mice, and demonstrated that a viral gene‑therapy delivering FGF8 can partially rescue digit regrowth in mice lacking these genes. The work, published in PNAS,...
Helen DeWitt Declined A Prestigious $175,000 Prize. Is She Principled Or Crazy?
Helen DeWitt turned down the $175,000 (≈£129,000) Windham‑Campbell prize because she could not meet the six‑to‑eight hours of mandatory filming and promotional work. The prize, awarded to eight writers for lifetime achievement, is meant to free authors from financial pressure,...
Brain Circuits Underlying Placebo Pain Relief Identified in Mice
Scientists led by UC San Diego identified a cortical‑brainstem‑spinal circuit in mice that underlies placebo‑induced pain relief, pinpointing opioid peptide activity in the ventrolateral periaqueductal gray (vlPAG). By adapting a human placebo protocol, they showed that training mice with one...
Paramount Chief David Ellison Makes His Promise to CinemaCon and Delivers Johnny Depp and Billie Eilish
Paramount Pictures used its first post‑merger CinemaCon to unveil an aggressive new slate, promising at least 30 films a year after combining with Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. The studio announced a third Top Gun film, Johnny Depp’s Dickens adaptation "Ebenezer" for...
Clinical Trial of a Prion Disease Drug Candidate Begins Enrolling Participants
Broad Institute and UMass Chan have launched the first human trial of a prion disease therapy, a divalent small interfering RNA designed to silence the prion protein gene. The phase 1 PRiSM study will enroll 15 symptomatic patients to assess...
Seeking Bookstore & Event Spaces for Summer Tour
My publisher and I have started mapping out my summer book tour and I would love to connect with you if you manage a bookstore, yoga studio or other event space. I'm also open to a beautiful park, botanical garden...
Everyone Who Grew Up in the South Remembers These Famous Grocery Chain Cookies
Harris Teeter reintroduced its iconic free sugar cookies in January 2024 after a pandemic‑induced pause. The treats, once handed out by a “Harry the Happy Dragon” display, have been a nostalgic staple in the chain’s 256 stores across eight southeastern states. Their...
In Search of Novel Means to Provoke Mild Mitochondrial Stress to Slow Aging
Researchers screened 770 FDA‑approved drugs to find compounds that safely trigger a mild mitochondrial stress response, a process known as mitohormesis that can improve cellular resilience. The screen highlighted terbinafine and miglustat, which extended lifespan and healthspan in C. elegans...
As K-Pop Concert Revenues Rise, HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP, and YG Plot Music Festival Joint Venture
South Korea’s four K‑pop powerhouses—HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment—have filed a joint‑venture proposal with the Fair Trade Commission to launch a global music festival dubbed Fanomenon. The venture, which will be equally owned by the four firms,...
From Legacy Processes to AI-Native Work
The article argues that AI adoption in knowledge work is hindered more by organizational design than by technology itself. Companies must replace legacy processes with AI‑native orchestration models that blend human roles and intelligent agents. A key obstacle is the...
Does Lee Cronin's The Mummy Have A Post-Credits Scene? A Spoiler-Free Guide
Lee Cronin’s reimagined *The Mummy* hits theaters on April 17, 2026, and the film concludes without a post‑credits scene. While a short epilogue follows the credits, there’s nothing essential for viewers to stay for. The horror‑driven take follows Cronin’s recent success with...
Orbiting Needs Speed, Not Height: Artemis II Curve Explained
Why does the @nasa Artemis II curve so much on launch? Getting into orbit is more about going fast than going up. For low Earth orbit, it's over 80 percent kinetic energy. https://www.instagram.com/p/DXMmMxrAOtJ/?img_index=1
Doing “Gluten-Free” Right
The surge of gluten‑free products offers essential options for people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities, but the label alone does not guarantee nutritional quality. Many processed gluten‑free items are high in refined starches, sugars, and unhealthy fats, while lacking...
RSV Vaccines Work to Prevent Hospitalization
Recent clinical data show that newly approved respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines dramatically cut hospital admissions. In infants, the vaccine lowered hospitalization risk by roughly 70%, while older adults experienced a 50% reduction in severe cases. The FDA has accelerated...
Arterial Plaque Impacts Women Differently From Men
A new analysis of the PROMISE trial shows that while women develop coronary plaque less frequently than men, they experience serious cardiac events with a lower plaque burden. The study compared imaging data from thousands of chest‑pain patients and found...
Healthy Microwave Cooking
Microwave ovens, a staple in most kitchens, can do more than reheat leftovers. Recent insights show they efficiently cook whole foods while preserving nutrients, cutting prep time dramatically. The technology also offers energy savings and minimal cleanup, making it a...
Aerobic Activity Is Best for Knee Osteoarthritis
X‑rays reveal that roughly 30% of adults over age 45 show signs of knee osteoarthritis, and half of those individuals already experience pain. Recent research highlighted in Tufts Health & Nutrition indicates aerobic activity, such as brisk walking or cycling,...
Nitrates in Veggies Vs. Processed Meats
Nitrates found naturally in vegetables such as beets, spinach, and lettuce are converted by the body into nitric oxide, a molecule that supports blood vessel dilation and cardiovascular health. In contrast, nitrates added to processed meats like bacon and hot...
Microwave Apple Crisp
Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter released a microwave apple crisp recipe, targeting readers who want a quick, low‑effort dessert. The article is gated behind a subscription, with a promotional rate of $18 for a year, a 36% discount off the...
The Grandmothers That Reclaimed Argentina’s Stolen Grandchildren
Journalist Haley Cohen Gilliland’s new book, *A Flower Traveled in My Blood*, chronicles the decades‑long quest of Argentina’s Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo to locate and identify babies stolen from political prisoners during the 1976‑83 military dictatorship. The Grandmothers...
Ben Lerner, Helen DeWitt, and More
The latest cultural roundup spotlights a candid interview with novelist Ben Lerner, who muses that heart surgery will strip him of his “young novelist” status. It also features a thought‑provoking essay linking language to humanity’s capacity to build pyramids, spaceships...
Discipline Improves When You Stop Questioning Your Will
You know what fixed my discipline? Not giving myself a second to think about whether I WANT to do it or not.
Validate Feelings, Then Encourage Moving Forward
Your child needs to hear, "You don't have to be happy about this but it's time to do it. Your feelings make sense *and* we're still moving forward."
Why So Normal, Normal?
Bob Odenkirk headlines the new action sequel "Normal," picking up where 2021’s modest hit "Nobody" left off. He plays Ulysses, a substitute sheriff in the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota, who becomes embroiled in a brutal conflict that begins with...
UNM Astronomers Reveal Always-Changing Multi-Planet System
University of New Mexico astronomers have announced the discovery of a tightly packed, five‑planet system that defies conventional stability expectations. Using transit‑timing variations captured by the TESS mission, the team observed rapid orbital shifts that indicate strong gravitational interactions among...
Believe in Untapped Potential: Coaching Unlocks Hidden Ability
One of my favorite passages from one of my favorite books, Coaching for Performance by Sir John Whitmore: “Unless you believe that people possess more ability than they are currently expressing, you will not be able to help them express it.” This...
From Freedom Seeker to Self‑Imposed Taskmaster
I started this for freedom… now I need permission from my own to-do list to relax. 😂 Somehow, I became the strictest boss I’ve ever had.
Los Alamos Leads Research in Versatile Quantum Computing
Los Alamos scientists have demonstrated that existing analog quantum computers, specifically D‑Wave quantum annealers, can be repurposed as experimental platforms for fundamental physics research. By performing the first hysteresis experiments on quantum hardware, they showed that magnetic memory effects can...
Silent K Surname Saves Marriage, Keeps Family United
Gonna go break it to my kid that we all have to use my last name—yes, the one with the silent K—so his dad and I don't split up
World's Biggest Impact: Nurturing Calm, Stress‑free Mothers
Want to (actually) change the world: put all of society's focus on energy in creating calm, unstressed mothers.
I Had to Disappear So I Could Come Back to Myself
The author recounts a two‑year spiral of chronic back pain, health anxiety, and emotional collapse triggered by personal upheavals and perfectionist pressure. Ignoring bodily warnings led to panic attacks and a deep sense of shame, but a deliberate process of...
Strength at 44: 705×2 Deadlift Drug-Free
705 x 2 deadlift at 44 years old & drug free You can build muscle and strength at any age. All it takes is consistency and the right programming 💪 https://t.co/KkA9hXCPy3
High‑Resolution TORC2 Structure Opens Path to Age‑Related Therapies
Activating TORC2 holds potential in medicine for treating age-related memory & hearing loss. New study out today @MolecularCell reveals the structure of TORC2 in highest-ever resolution - which is good news for drug developers & all of us who age...
Drug Discovery Expands Beyond AI to New Frontiers
The marked expansion of paths and methods for new drug development including and beyond AI @Joseph_C_Wu @james_y_zou @WuXuekun @ScienceMagazine https://t.co/hTJ4Rt181n https://t.co/H3U5BNR1ER
True Strength: Forgetting Both Victories and Defeats
One of the greatest talents psychologically is the power to forget both your wins and your losses.
Independent Bookstores Surge 70% Since 2020
Amazing News: The number of independent bookstores in the U.S. has grown by 70% since 2020. In 2025 alone, 422 new bookstores opened, according to the American Booksellers Association. The world is healing. https://t.co/i86javiKVk
Make Chores Audible: Let Your Spouse Hear Effort
Doing things a little more loudly than they need to be done so your spouse can hear that you're doing things
Starship V3 Set for First Test Flight Soon
Starship V3 booster & ship will be ready for their first test flight in a few weeks