Supportive Colleges Lower LGBTQ+ Suicide Risk
The Trevor Project’s 2025 national survey of 16,000 LGBTQ+ youth ages 13‑24 found that 36% seriously considered suicide and 10% attempted it in the past year, with rates driven by stigma, discrimination and anti‑LGBTQ legislation. Anxiety affected 62% of respondents, while 44% of those seeking mental‑health care were unable to access services. Trans and nonbinary youth reported lower suicide attempts when their pronouns were respected and gender‑neutral bathrooms were available. The data underscore that supportive schools and communities can dramatically reduce risk, cutting attempts from 18% in hostile environments to 6% in affirming ones.
Johns Hopkins Business School Receives $50M Gift
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School announced a historic $50 million donation from the W.P. Carey Foundation. The gift will fund start‑up capital for full‑time MBA students focused on entrepreneurship, support new faculty professorships, and deepen industry partnerships. It also aims to elevate...
Xi Home Dumplings and Shogun Sakes Debut Sake-Forward Cocktail Pairing Menu in Spitalfields
Xi Home Dumplings Bay in Spitalfields has teamed with Peckham‑based Shogun Sakes to launch London’s first sake‑forward cocktail pairing menu. Five bespoke drinks, built around Shogun’s additive‑free Pure English Sake, debut on May 1 and are matched to specific Northern Chinese...
Ciao UFO (2025) by Patrick Leung Pak-Kin Film Review
Patrick Leung Pak‑kin’s sci‑fi drama "Ciao UFO" swept the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards, taking Best Film, Director, Screenplay, Supporting Actress and Original Song. After premiering at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival in 2019, the film finally opened theatrically...
How I Use AI to Think Better
The author argues that AI tools, while accelerating content creation, erase the productive discomfort of the blank page that fuels original thinking. Citing William James, he explains that thinking emerges from the friction of trying to express ideas, not beforehand....
Kagyu Samye Dzong London and Tibet Film Festival London Announce Tibetan Film Season
The Tibet Film Festival London is teaming up with Kagyu Samye Dzong London for a six‑week Tibetan Film Season from May 21 to June 11 in Bermondsey. Each weekly screening is themed and paired with guest speakers, Q&As and meditation...
Schneider Shorts 8.05.2026 – Incredible Future Is Now Becoming Reality
The biotech sector faced a series of high‑profile setbacks in early May 2026. Amgen was forced to withdraw its drug avacopan after the FDA uncovered fabricated trial data, a scandal tied to a $4 billion acquisition of ChemoCentryx. Russia announced a...
PATREON EXCLUSIVE UNTIL 5/14 Pulse (2001)
Alternate Ending has released a Patreon‑exclusive review of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 2001 horror‑thriller Pulse, accessible only to members contributing $5 or more. The post lists the film’s cast, release date, genre and country, and includes high‑resolution images from the movie. By...
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie Gilmore
Laurie Gilmore’s sixth Dream Harbor novel, *The Daisy Chain Flower Shop*, follows florist Daisy, whose “cursed” reputation after three weddings end in divorce, as she navigates a fake relationship with architect Elliot. The story leans heavily on small‑town charm, highlighted...
Luis Nacht & Camila Nebbia - Noche Y Niebla (Ears&eyes Records, 2026)
Argentine‑born saxophonist Camila Nebbia teams with Berlin‑based Luis Nacht for the new album "Noche y Niebla," released on ears&eyes Records in 2026. The record features Nacht on tenor and soprano sax, Nebbia on tenor, and a rhythm section of double...
New Research Highlights Male and Female Differences in Cardiometabolic Drivers of Liver Fibrosis
A JAMA Network Open study of 5,981 U.S. adults found that cardiometabolic risk factors drive liver fibrosis differently in men and women. While men show a higher overall prevalence (10.7% vs 6.9%), women experience a steeper risk increase when central...
When Rest Fails - Part 2
The second installment of “When Rest Fails” introduces a practical framework for professionals stuck in chronic exhaustion despite conventional burnout remedies. It highlights the concept of “stacking micro‑wins” and offers a downloadable workbook to implement the method immediately. The post...
Hantavirus Panic in the Skies? Experts Advise On Your In-Flight Risk
Health experts say the risk of contracting hantavirus on a commercial flight is extremely low, even after an Andes‑strain case was identified on a KLM flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. The virus primarily spreads through rodent droppings, and person‑to‑person transmission...
The Balloonists (2025)
The Balloonists, a 2025 documentary directed by John Dower, chronicles the 1999 race to circumnavigate the globe by balloon, focusing on Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard, British adventurer Brian Jones, and entrepreneur Richard Branson. The film juxtaposes Piccard and Jones’s methodical perseverance with Branson’s...
Tuesday Night Curry Club – “Good For You”
UK indie outfit Tuesday Night Curry Club has issued a new single titled “Good For You,” a pop‑rock track that critics liken to a blend of Phoenix and early Arctic Monkeys. The song’s lyrics riff on the awkward pride of...
YaYa Whatever – “Kickback”
Los Angeles‑based alt‑pop artist YaYa Whatever has dropped the single “Kickback,” a synth‑guitar‑driven track that blends anthemic vocals with a carpe‑diem chorus. The song reflects her Chicago upbringing, citing the city’s public‑transport soundscape and a nomadic social life as creative...
Memoryy – “Finally Found The Pieces”
Memoryy, the project of songwriter Shaun Hettinger, released the single “Finally Found The Pieces” on May 7, 2026 as a preview of his upcoming album *Exit Interview*. The track blends Sade‑style melancholy with Washed Out‑like chillwave production, featuring twangy guitars and nocturnal...
I Give My Friends Flowers – “EVERY MOMENT SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL DIES”
i give my friends flowers released the single “EVERY MOMENT SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL DIES,” a synth‑driven pop track that blends nocturnal ambience with heartfelt lyrics. The song was written amid personal loss, Hurricane Helene’s aftermath, and the extinction of the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō...
When the Adrenaline Fades
The author reflects on the challenge of maintaining high performance once the initial adrenaline of a book tour and high‑profile engagements fades. Drawing on experiences in the White House, the piece contrasts the glamour of high‑pressure moments with the quieter...
The Everything Technology and Longevity Thread
Samsung unveiled a smartphone display that can measure blood pressure with a single touch, expanding consumer health monitoring. Atlas emerged from stealth with $14 million funding to launch a behind‑the‑ear brain‑sensing wearable that provides real‑time mental acuity feedback. Google announced the...
Uncertain Updates: May 2026
Eliezer Yudkowsky announced that his new book *Fundamental Uncertainty* will be available in print and ebook on May 15, with pre‑orders already open. The release features a freshly designed cover, replacing the earlier AI‑generated version. An audiobook is in production...
From A Hardcore Distance
The post spotlights three fresh releases from independent artists: RIP Magic’s experimental track “Screwdark,” April + Vista’s genre‑bending single “Very Bad News,” and Chenayder’s nostalgic‑infused song “Wonder.” Each piece blends disparate influences—glitch‑heavy beats, Radiohead‑style orchestration, and classic pop motifs—while keeping...
Prime Video Integrates Amazon MX Player to Create India’s Largest Streaming Destination with Free and Paid Content
Prime Video has fully integrated Amazon’s MX Player into its Indian streaming platform, merging free, ad‑supported content with its paid, ad‑free library. The move follows Amazon’s 2022 acquisition of MX Player assets and the launch of Amazon miniTV. Existing MX...
One Hundred Summers
Gurney’s Montauk celebrated its 100‑year anniversary, marking a century of seaside hospitality since its 1926 opening. The resort continues to offer iconic ocean views, salty breezes, and the feeling of being at the far end of a long road. While...
GDT Podcast / Season 9 / Episode 4
The Givers, Doers, & Thinkers podcast’s ninth season features an interview with Destiny Rojo of the PY Foundation. The conversation spotlights place‑based giving in Artesia, New Mexico, where the foundation backs education, public art, economic development and nonprofit capacity. Rojo explains how...
Phantom Days (2026), by Angela O’Keeffe
Angela O’Keeffe’s latest novella, *Phantom Days* (UQP, 2026), extends her celebrated series of works narrated by non‑human voices. The 168‑page paperback is told through the perspectives of a stray book and the ashes of a mother, weaving art, pandemic anxiety,...
Why Not Do Random Testing in Randomized Trials Designed to Measure Risk of Infection?
The post argues that randomized trials measuring infection risk, such as the recent Moderna flu study, rely on symptom‑driven testing rather than random testing of all participants. This selective approach inflates reported efficacy by omitting mild or asymptomatic cases and...
“Messi: The Forgotten Tape” Coming Soon To ESPN & Disney+
Disney announced a new documentary short, “Messi: The Forgotten Tape / Messi: La Cinta Olvidada,” set to debut on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. ET. The film revisits a little‑known 2004 episode when a VHS highlight reel was shipped to...
Anastasia Kristensen ~ Bestarium Sombre
Anastasia Kristensen’s debut album *Bestarium Sombre* reimagines the classic bestiary format by pairing each track with a real or fictional creature. The record opens with a magpie‑inspired piece, then moves through endangered species like the black‑footed ferret and secretary bird,...
The Invisible Strength of Performance: Strength Training Applied to Football
The article explains why traditional gym strength rarely translates to football performance and outlines a systematic approach to make strength training sport‑specific. It distinguishes six muscle‑contraction types, describes hierarchical strength qualities, and matches each to appropriate training methods such as...
An Hollywood Hills Mid‑Century Retreat
The post spotlights a 1955 mid‑century modern home perched on the Hollywood Hills, emphasizing its original open‑plan design that blurs indoor and outdoor spaces. Floor‑to‑ceiling glazing and sliding panels channel light and hillside views, creating a fluid living environment. Recent...
Who’s Afraid of____? At Turquoise
Turquoise, a New York contemporary‑art space, is mounting the group show “Who’s Afraid of____?” from March 27 through May 10, 2026. The exhibition brings together a diverse roster—including Anna‑Sophie Berger, K.P. Brehmer, David Diao, Gaylen Gerber, Joseph Grigely, John Heartfield, Nandi Loaf and Alicia Riccio—to examine themes of fear, identity and political...
Cognitive Counterintelligence
Cognitive counterintelligence reframes the mind as the most vulnerable perimeter, arguing that adversaries first attack perception, reasoning, and emotion before any physical barrier. The post outlines how heuristics such as confirmation bias, anchoring, and sunk‑cost fallacy can be weaponized through...
Best Biohacking Wearables (2026): 12 Devices That Actively Optimize You
The 2026 roundup identifies the top biohacking wearables that go beyond passive tracking to deliver real‑time physiological stimuli. Interventional devices such as Apollo Neuro, VeRelief, TitanBody EMS, and KAATSU BFR show measurable gains in HRV, muscle activation, and strength with...
The Kyle Kingsbury Podcast Podcast - Episode 1 - Alex Dripchak
Kyle Kingsbury, known for his guest appearances, has launched his own podcast series, debuting with Episode 1 featuring Alex Dripchak. Dripchak, a sales director and productivity expert, joins to discuss his new book *Maximize* and share time‑management habits. The episode blends casual...
“REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES”
Netflix is set to stream "Remarkably Bright Creatures," a film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s 2022 bestseller. The movie stars Sally Field as widowed Tova and features Alfred Molina voicing a wise octopus, Marcellus, with VFX that make the creature appear...
Nude Meditation Sessions Continue This Spring
The Nude Meditation Series, founded by Richard Dewey and sponsored by Planet Nude, is rolling out a new spring schedule of live, clothing‑optional Zoom classes. The program offers three tiers—Fundamentals 1, Fundamentals 2, and Opening the Mind—each lasting two hours...
Bottled Water Nanoplastics Are Not Simple Bottle Fragments
A new study in Advanced Science uses mid‑infrared photothermal microscopy to examine nanoplastics in bottled water one particle at a time. Researchers found 9.9 × 10⁴ particles per litre, with nanoplastics making up 64 % of the load, and identified PET as the...
SpaceX V3 Booster Has a Full Static Fire And Is On Track for a May 15 Launch
SpaceX conducted a full‑duration, full‑thrust static fire of its Super Heavy V3 booster, firing all 33 engines simultaneously. The test confirmed that the upgraded deluge water suppression system functioned as intended. Launch trackers now list a net launch window of...
Clara Sadomba Trailblazing Zimbabwe’s Mining Industry and Empowering the Next Generation of Women
Clara Sadomba, board chair of Zimbabwe's Mining Industry Pension Fund (MIPF), outlines her top priorities: ensuring financial sustainability through diversified investments, robust risk management, and member education. She emphasizes transparency, regular reporting, and independent oversight to build confidence among miners....
Researchers Steer Electron Spin Ballistically in Graphene
Researchers at the University of Manchester have demonstrated that electrons in ultra‑clean graphene can be steered ballistically while preserving their spin orientation. Using transverse magnetic focusing, they created lens‑like trajectories that carry a clear spin signature, observable over micrometre distances....
What Ancient Egypt Still Teaches Today’s Leaders
After a vacation among the pyramids, the author reflects on how ancient Egypt’s leadership principles still resonate for today’s CEOs. The Egyptian concept of *ma’at*—truth, balance and order—illustrates that a leader’s duty is to create stability, fairness and lasting value,...
CERN: Smarter Decisions at the Speed of Collisions
CERN’s ATLAS and CMS experiments are embedding machine‑learning models directly into their Level‑1 trigger hardware to cope with the High‑Luminosity LHC’s unprecedented data flow. By converting AI algorithms into FPGA firmware, the detectors can evaluate up to 40 million collisions per...
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal to Reunite for ‘Hold On To Your Angels’ From Benh Zeitlin
Oscars‑winner Jessie Buckley and Oscar‑nominee Paul Mescal will team up again for Benh Zeitlin’s upcoming film Hold On To Your Angels. The love‑drama, set against a crumbling bayou in South Louisiana, is being produced by Plan B Entertainment and Alex Coco’s Rapt...
18 Brutal Habits To Level Up Fast
The Substack post outlines 18 brutally practical habits designed to accelerate personal growth, from mimicking successful role models to daily physical activity. It stresses rapid execution—like the 48‑hour rule—and the power of incremental improvement, such as the 1% daily compound...
The GOOD TIMES CRUISE 🛳️✨
Black Cruise Week announced two high‑profile themed sailings for 2027. The MTV 1980s Music Cruise will charter a Royal Caribbean vessel for seven nights of nonstop 80s concerts and parties, sailing from Port Canaveral in the February‑March window. The 25th Annual...
TUBEFREEKS PUSH THROUGH WITH LATEST SINGLE “RISE”
Hard‑rock outfit TubeFreeks released the single “Rise,” co‑written with Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery, who also provides a vocal cameo. The track builds on the momentum of their previous Lowery‑co‑written single “Flower,” opening with a synth‑driven intro before launching into a...
Loneliness After Separation Is Normal — Here’s How to Handle It
Separation triggers a sharp rise in loneliness for many fathers as familiar routines and daily interactions vanish. The article stresses that feeling isolated is a normal psychological response, not a sign of weakness. It outlines practical steps—re‑building routines, reconnecting with...
The Destroyer of Worlds by Jennie Kermode
"Our Planet, The People, My Blood" is a low‑budget documentary that chronicles the enduring human toll of nuclear weapons testing. Director Daniel Everitt‑Lock and activist Alan Owen trace survivor stories across six global communities, from US atomic veterans to Marshallese...
Rogue One: The Andor Cut
David Kaylor is releasing a fan‑edited version of Rogue One titled “The Andor Cut” on May 25, available in 4K with 5.1 surround sound. The edit reframes the story through Cassian Andor’s perspective, aligning the film’s tone with the darker, slower‑burn...