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South London post‑punk band Dry Cleaning has dropped a non‑album single titled “Sliced by a Fingernail,” following their January release of the album Secret Love on 4AD. The track, inspired by themes of anonymity and a picture‑book illustration, was accompanied by a visualizer and announced alongside an extensive European‑North American tour. Production credits include Cate Le Bon, who also produced Secret Love, and recording sessions spanned studios in Chicago, Dublin, and France. The band’s touring schedule covers major venues across Europe, North America, and Australasia through July.
In spring 2009, Georgia‑born sludge metal band Kylesa released their fourth LP, Static Tensions. The record built on the band’s earlier dual‑drummer experiment by adding a third percussionist, Eric Hernandez, and brought in bassist Javier Villegas from the NYC punk...
Illumination's most visually spectacular animated feature yet is a parade of in-game references and large-scale action scenes, but again, it seems content to exist sans much character of its own.
In episode 4 of the m25 Global Producers Series, Prodigious Bangkok Managing Director Jeffrey Chow outlines his non‑linear journey from motion‑control cameraman to chief growth officer and now producer leader. He argues that modern producers must translate ambition into executable, scalable...
Blowing grass clippings onto streets can clog storm drains, pollute waterways with excess nitrogen, and create slippery surfaces that endanger pedestrians and cyclists. Many municipalities classify the practice as illegal and impose hefty fines on violators. The lost clippings also...
If you want to build health products or content that: - create real behavior change - reduce friction instead of demanding more discipline - get attention without fear-mongering - are designed for real humans, not ideal users - help neurodivergent (ADHD, AuDHD) people too - make...
This is not good. “Everywhere chemicals” leaching from plastics may have contributed to 1.97 million preterm births and 74,000 newborn deaths worldwide in one year (2018), with an estimated 6.69 million years of life lost. Born at 28 weeks. The...
Stockholm‑based electronic duo Painting Paradise released “Alchemist,” their first track featuring Swedish singer LauraAlison. The song merges indie house beats with vibrant instrumentation and soulful vocals, aiming for a relaxed yet dance‑ready vibe. Positioned for coffee‑shop and beach‑side playlists, the...
I think it will actually launch this time for the simple reason that NASA events and holidays (however small) just like to go together.
The next generation has so much to offer, but they need direction—mentors who channel their energy and challenge them.
A late‑spring frost has blackened buds on many shrubs, prompting homeowners to consider pruning. Experts advise waiting until new growth appears before trimming, to avoid cutting healthy tissue. Normal watering and moderate fertilization are recommended, as over‑watering can invite disease....
Canadian musicians, take your music on the rails. VIA Rail’s Artists on Board program is now accepting applications for summer 2026. Perform onboard, travel across Canada, and connect with new audiences. Details here: https://t.co/foIOLwhpNT
If Billy Joel's song "We Didn't Start the Fire" was made today with references from the last 30 years, what are some of the moments or people that would be in the song?
Eldest Brack daughter Clara releases memoir "The Secret Landscapes," exposing hidden family truths. The book reveals that John Brack, famed for "Collins St. 5 p.m.," stopped painting in 1994 because dementia from alcoholism impaired his abilities. Brack died in 1999 at 78,...
"I think the filmmakers were intent - as many sequel directors are - on squeezing in everything they imagined but couldn’t include the first time. As a result, the film has too much action, not enough story or character." THB #819:...
Bruce Springsteen opened tour blasting the Trump administration for incompetence, corruption, and racism, and asking the audience to choose “resistance over complacency… and peace over…” Then blasted into “War,” straight into “Born in the U.S.A.” https://t.co/Khxt9Hntqi
April 2026 promises a robust slate of Australian titles, with fifteen new books slated for release. Among them is Debra Adelaide’s memoir "When I Am Sixty‑Four," published by University of Queensland Press at $34.99. The list underscores a vibrant publishing...
Christopher North, founding keyboardist of Ambrosia and one of rock's most ferocious Hammond B3 players, has died at 75. "Biggest Part of Me," "How Much I Feel," and a legacy that defined a generation. Read more: https://t.co/beusxRQhbM
This is all true. But, the blood panel (and doing that yearly) and tracking to my health metrics, and a possible nutrition data set, both things that need to adapt as you age could be a sustainable value proposition.
Jimini Health announced a $17 million seed round to accelerate its AI‑driven mental‑health chatbot, Sage. Backed by investors such as M13 and Town Hall Ventures, the funding will help the startup embed clinician‑supervised AI into large behavioral‑health systems, signaling a new...
Walt Maddox, leader of The Marcels and the voice behind one of doo-wop's greatest moments, has died at 88. He kept "Blue Moon" alive for six decades. Read more: https://t.co/IyqvZi5c6Y
Kind of a perfect Holy Week read so far (especially in These Times ™️) https://t.co/FbjX30pJqj
Travel specialist Lauren Taylor unveiled a curated list of the seven hottest destinations for 2026, highlighting Mallorca, Colombia, South Korea, Georgia and the United States. The rankings reflect growing demand for sustainable luxury, cultural immersion and niche experiences as travelers...
The man who built the guitars that built the Grateful Dead's sound is gone. Doug Irwin, 76, died March 27. He never played a note on a stage, but without him, those legendary Dead performances sound different — maybe don't...
Rabbanit Leah Sarna and therapist Dashti are championing a new practice that frames Passover’s physical cleaning as a mental detox, calling it “internal chametz.” The movement links ancient ritual to modern self‑care, encouraging Jews to identify and release ego, guilt...
Researchers at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School published a study in the Journal of Vocational Behavior that overturns the belief that introverts are naturally better listeners. Across four experiments, extroverts were found to have a modest perceived advantage, prompting...
A Lancet Global Health study led by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) reports that current large‑scale food fortification prevents nearly 7 billion micronutrient gaps each year at a cost of $0.18 per person. Researchers say expanding programs could triple...
Early education minister Olivia Bailey has announced amendments to the EYFS statutory framework that embed stricter safer‑sleep requirements, a move prompted by the 2022 death of nine‑month‑old Genevieve Meehan. The changes, slated for September, shift guidance from NHS references into...
The scientific consensus is that surface warming is linear in cumulative carbon emissions--there is no evidence of any "tipping point" behavior in global surface temperature (though some climate subsystems e.g. ice sheets may exhibit threshold behavior): https://t.co/9SZ2bigjAM
King Charles III officially inaugurated the King Charles III England Coast Path on 19 March 2026 at Seven Sisters, Sussex. The new 2,800‑km trail, the longest managed coastal walking route in the world, promises unprecedented long‑distance access for the 10 million people living in England’s...
A new analysis of more than 1.7 million live births in New South Wales reveals that 20% of maternal deaths occurring within five years of childbirth could have been avoided. The study, led by Dr Louise Makarious, points to suicide, accidental poisoning...
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band launched the “Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour” with a show at Minneapolis’ Target Center, debuting the protest anthem “Streets of Minneapolis.” The tour, billed as political and topical, will travel to...
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha called on the Indian government to enact a statutory right to paid paternity leave during a Rajya Sabha session, noting that only central government employees currently receive 15 days. The proposal targets the 90%...
BoySetsFire's tribute to founding drummer Matt Krupanski is one of the most honest pieces of grief you'll read. No PR language. Just memories of basements and beaches and Madden games and a brother they lost. https://t.co/ojEiBvHAiH
The Royal Horticultural Society announced an emergency water‑conservation program that will add rain gardens and rain‑water storage across its five flagship gardens. The plan, prompted by the driest spring in a century, aims to cut garden water use and guide...
Shigeru Miyamoto told Polygon that Nintendo has no plans for a Super Smash Bros. movie, effectively shutting down speculation about a Nintendo Cinematic Universe. Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri echoed the sentiment, saying the studio’s film process focuses on fun moments...
Former European jiu‑jitsu champion Bea Fernandes stepped onto the mat just four months after delivering her daughter, aiming to silence skeptics who doubted a post‑pregnancy comeback. Running Roots Gym with partner Ben Wyard, she balances motherhood, coaching and elite competition,...
Hugh, thanks for sending me Brad's new book. It's a great coaching tool that I'll cite in Early Looks "Remember, excellence is not a destination; it's a process of becoming." @BStulberg
Il Volo, the Italian opera‑pop trio, has launched the North American leg of its world tour, beginning in Denver on April 15. The group, which boasts nearly a million Instagram followers and millions of YouTube and TikTok fans, will blend classic...
Olympic freestyle skiing star Eileen Gu, one of the world’s highest‑paid female athletes with $23.1 million in 2025 earnings, advised women at the Shift gala to “create your own pond” rather than fitting into existing molds. Her message blends sport, education...
Researchers at Texas A&M University identified a direct neural link between the brain's stress centers and habit‑forming regions, showing alcohol blocks this communication. The finding clarifies why stress can trigger addictive behavior and raises the prospect of meditation‑based stress management...
Chef Andre Chiang has opened 1887, a French‑rooted fine‑dining venue inside Singapore’s historic Raffles Hotel. The 42‑seat restaurant revives Victorian-era dishes, offers up to 60 courses and showcases original silverware, signaling a bold return for the Michelin‑starred chef to the...
Julia Kent has released her memoir *Shopping for a Highlander's Baby* at a special launch price of $3.99. The book, available on Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play and in print, recounts her unexpected early childbirth during a live sportscasting...
Josh Liendo, Rex Maurer and Josh Bey each broke a major record at the 2026 NCAA Championships in Atlanta, highlighting a surge in performance standards across sprint, medley and breaststroke events. Their achievements underscore shifting training philosophies and the growing...
Aubrey de Grey, founder and CSO of the Longevity Escape Velocity Foundation, told listeners of Longevity Technology Unlocked that emerging therapies could rejuvenate people in their 60s back to a biological age of 40, buying roughly 20 years for further...
Feng Chen Wang was named Visionary of the Year at the inaugural New Wave Fashion Awards during Shanghai Fashion Week, a prize backed by luxury houses Dior and Moncler. The win highlights the growing influence of Chinese designers and signals...
Gabrielle Goliath will show her ongoing 'Elegy' project at the Chiesa di Sant’Antonin in Venice from May 5 to July 31, after South Africa’s government pulled the official pavilion from the 2026 Biennale. Backed by the Bertha Foundation and Ibraaz,...
John Green, the bestselling author of YA hits like "The Fault in Our Stars," announced his first adult novel, scheduled for publication in 2027. The move marks a notable expansion of his literary portfolio and could influence trends in crossover...
Agios Pharmaceuticals announced it will seek accelerated U.S. approval for its oral drug mitapivat to treat sickle‑cell disease, prompting a 21.7% rise in its shares. The company has already filed a confirmatory trial proposal with the FDA and is preparing...
The National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center and Berkeley Lab will host the 2026 Deep Learning for Science (DL4SCI) Summer School from July 20‑24. The five‑day intensive program emphasizes foundation models, reasoning‑centric workflows, and agentic AI for scientific discovery. Researchers...
