Little Feat Goes Unplugged With Trey Hensley In Knoxville
Little Feat’s ongoing "Last Farewell Tour" paused its electric set on April 13, 2026 in Knoxville to deliver a five‑song acoustic segment featuring Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Trey Hensley. The collaboration covered classics like “Cajun Girl,” Allen Toussaint’s “Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky,” and Muddy Waters’ “Long Distance Call,” before the band returned to electric mode for a set spanning the 1970s‑1990s catalog. Hensley rejoined for the encore, adding acoustic guitar to the rousing “Feats Don’t Fail Me Now.” The performance was captured on video and shared by archivist Chris Cafiero.
JOHN BUSH Says He 'Would Like To' Play Special Shows With ANTHRAX Featuring Him, JOEY BELLADONNA And NEIL TURBIN
John Bush, former Anthrax vocalist and current Armored Saint frontman, staged three "Celebrating The Songs Of Anthrax" concerts in December 2025, performing material from his four Anthrax albums with his Category 7 band as backing musicians. The shows sold out, with...
Decoding the HRD Puzzle: Enhancing Precision Oncology Through Expanded Genomic Profiling-April 2, 2026
Labcorp announced an upgrade to its OmniSeq INSIGHT test, now incorporating an integrated homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) assessment powered by Illumina’s TSO500 workflow. The webinar detailed how genomic scar metrics—loss of heterozygosity, telomeric allelic imbalance, and large‑scale state transitions—correlate with response...
A Surprising and Versatile Pineapple Tart
Michelle Huneven recounts discovering a tart à l’ananas at the Louvre café, noting its delicate buttery crust and caramelized pineapple slices that deliver a bright, tangy burst. She describes the dessert as unforgettable and provides a detailed, adaptable recipe that...
Curried Chicken Skewers With Raita
MyFitnessPal’s latest blog post showcases a quick‑prep Curried Chicken Skewers with Raita, a protein‑rich appetizer that blends Indian spices with a Greek‑yogurt dip. The recipe calls for 12 oz of chicken breast, curry powder, lemon juice, avocado oil, cherry tomatoes, and...
Lower Back Pain After Riding? Try These 7 Fixes
Cyclists frequently experience lower‑back pain, often traced to bike fit, weak core muscles, and hip imbalances, according to Dr. Matthew Silvis of Penn State Hershey Medical Group. Adjusting stem length, saddle position, and handlebar height can eliminate excessive stretch and...
Should You Cap Your Long Run at 3 Hours? Top Run Coaches Break Down the Trade-Offs.
Marathon coaches debate capping long runs at three hours. Brian Rosetti cites Daniels' Running Formula, saying longer runs yield diminishing returns and higher injury risk, especially for recreational runners. Greg McMillan counters that newer runners may need four‑to‑five‑hour long runs...
Primitive Star Offers Rare Window Into the Dawn of Our Universe
Astronomers have identified SDSS J0715‑7334, the most metal‑poor star ever found, containing less than 0.005% of the Sun’s metal content. Located about 80,000 light‑years from Earth near the Large Magellanic Cloud, the star’s composition mirrors the material left by the first...
'Bathtub Ring' Hints at Ancient Martian Ocean
Caltech researchers Abdallah Zaki and Michael Lamb have identified a broad, flat band encircling Mars’ northern highlands that resembles Earth’s continental shelf. The feature—dubbed a “bathtub ring”—implies a stable ocean once covered roughly one‑third of the planet’s surface. Supporting evidence...
I Want to Take a Swim in Burberry
Burberry’s latest High Summer campaign swaps its iconic trench coats and scarves for a line of swimwear, featuring tiny bikinis, trunks and bucket hats in the brand’s signature check. The collection is fronted by actors Simone Ashley and Tom Blyth alongside models...
Pig Stunning Options Raise Welfare and Processing Tradeoffs
The EU‑funded PigStun project compared carbon dioxide, argon and helium for stunning pigs at commercial speeds. While all gases caused aversion, CO₂ produced the quickest loss of posture, whereas argon and helium extended both loss‑posture and excitation times. Argon and...
Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa – Album by Sexyy Red
Sexyy Red, the breakout female MC who surged onto the scene in 2023 with *Hood Hottest Princess*, released her new 18‑track album *Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa* on April 15, 2026. The project drops the same day she celebrates her...
Newport Folk Festival Adds Dawes Duo, Punch Brothers, Courtney Barnett, Cat Power, Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project and More
The Newport Folk Festival’s 2026 lineup has been bolstered with high‑profile additions, including Dawes performing as an intimate brother duo, indie rock stalwart Courtney Barnett, and the return of Cat Power after an 18‑year hiatus. Bluegrass heavyweights Punch Brothers will appear for...
On the Charts 54 Years Ago, Roberta Flack Kicked Off the Year’s Longest Run at No. 1 (Thanks to Clint...
Roberta Flack’s 1972 rendition of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks, the longest No. 1 run of any song released that year. The track, originally recorded in 1969, only gained traction after...
Video/Track Premiere: Iatt – “Walk Amongst”
Philadelphia‑based progressive black metal outfit Iatt has dropped the video for “Walk Amongst,” the sixth chapter of a seven‑part film that accompanies their forthcoming album *Etheric Realms of the Night*. The full film will premiere on July 24, while the...
What Do We Really Know About “Obesity”?
The article argues that pervasive anti‑fat bias—rooted in historical prejudice—distorts obesity research, clinical practice, and public policy. It highlights how the CDC’s 2005 study, which showed overweight individuals had lower mortality than normal‑weight peers, faced intense backlash despite robust methodology....
Everything but The…
Art Newsletter No. 42 reviews the illustrations featured in the New York Review’s April 9 and April 26 issues, highlighting the cover painting “Orange Squeeze” by Rachel Domm and a series of bespoke artworks commissioned for individual essays. The newsletter explains the editorial choice...
FN House / Anonym
FN House, a 650 m² residence completed in 2024 on Bangkok’s Prachauthit Road, was designed by lead architect Phongphat Ueasangkhomset. The narrow 500 m² site prompted an elevated floor plan 1.2 m above ground, creating visual separation and capitalising on a neighbour’s garden...
Study Suggests Olfactory System Linked to Autism
Taiwanese researchers used a seven‑year AI‑driven brain‑mapping system to scan whole mouse brains and discovered that autism‑model mice exhibit a marked loss of projection neurons in the olfactory cortex. The deficit impairs odor discrimination and weakens connectivity to other regions,...
NASA Wants to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon
NASA, together with the Departments of Defense and Energy, announced a plan to deploy nuclear reactors in orbit by 2028 and on the Moon’s surface by 2030. The reactors will initially deliver at least 20 kW of electricity for three years...
Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City Unveils Renovated Rooms and Suites
Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City has launched the first phase of a comprehensive redesign, unveiling renovated rooms and suites to mark its 32nd anniversary. The overhaul, directed by Mexican designer Bibiana Huber, refreshes all 240 accommodations—including 200 rooms, 40 suites...
Vivienne Westwood Brings Back the Classic George Cox Brothel Creeper
Vivienne Westwood has partnered with British shoemaker George Cox to launch a limited‑edition, unisex footwear line celebrating the 75th anniversary of the iconic “brothel” creeper. The collection offers three updated silhouettes—derby, monk, and pointy‑monk—featuring thick crepe soles, snakeskin or two‑tone leather...
Monty Python’s Life of Brian Gets 4K Ultra HD Release Through The Criterion Collection
The Criterion Collection has issued a 4K Ultra HD version of Monty Python’s *Life of Brian*, restored under the supervision of co‑director Terry Gilliam and presented in Dolby Vision HDR. The set bundles new audio commentaries from Gilliam, John Cleese, Eric Idle,...
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane Announces May 2026 Launch of Refurbished Suites
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane will unveil 14 newly refurbished suites on May 1 2026. The collection includes Deluxe, Park, Grand, Royal Terrace, Presidential and Garden suites, designed in partnership with London studio Interiors with Art. Rates start at £4,700...
Vulcan Woes Will "Absolutely" Be a Factor in Pentagon's Next Rocket Competition
The U.S. Space Force is grappling with two solid‑rocket booster nozzle failures on United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket, prompting a reassessment of its launch‑service procurement. With roughly half of the next four years’ missions slated for Vulcan, the Pentagon’s upcoming...
Eggy Unearth Steve Miller Band’s “The Stake” For the First Time Since 2018
Eggy stopped in Salt Lake City between a West Coast co‑headlining tour and upcoming Phish aftershows, delivering two sets that mixed new material from their 2024 album Waiting Game with classic covers. The band opened with the fan‑favorite “Wayless” and...
Most Founders Are Managing Stress. Here’s How to Actually Resolve It.
Entrepreneur contributors highlight bilateral stimulation—a natural left‑right brain rhythm—as a rapid method for founders to resolve, not just manage, stress. The technique, demonstrated by a founder tapping alternating arms, lowered heart rate and eased tension within seconds, contrasting with traditional...
A Review of India’s Government Space Program Suggests It Is Behind Schedule
India’s human‑spaceflight effort, Gaganyaan, is stalled after two PSLV launch failures triggered a prolonged investigation. The probe has delayed the first unmanned orbital test, originally set for March, pushing the crewed launch beyond the early‑2027 target. ISRO’s 2026 launch manifest,...
What Hailey Bieber, Becky G, and Katseye Wore This Week
Coachella’s desert stage turned into a runway as brands like Dior, Revolve and Caravana staged high‑profile activations. Hailey Bieber arrived in a vintage 1998 Dior slip dress for the Rhode pop‑up, while Becky G highlighted Caravana’s 15‑year anniversary with a relaxed...
Even Carhartt WIP Is Making Vintage Carhartt (EXCLUSIVE)
Carhartt’s workwear brand Carhartt WIP unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026 collection featuring garments intentionally distressed to mimic vintage Carhartt patina. The line includes a washed‑out black hoodie with faux label wear, paint splatters, and similarly aged denim, tote bags, and bucket...
Ekko Astral Announce New Live Album Fuck This Band: Live at the Chapel
Washington, D.C. punk band Ekko Astral, after being dropped by Topshelf Records, recorded a live album at San Francisco’s The Chapel. The album, titled “Fuck This Band: Live at the Chapel,” will drop on Bandcamp on April 22, the original release...
Enkei’s New Papaya RPF1 Wheels Let You Put a Little McLaren in Your Civic
Enkei has teamed with the McLaren Formula 1 team to release a limited‑edition Papaya RPF1 wheel series, offered in vivid papaya orange and understated black. The wheels come in three sizes—15×8, 17×9 and 18×8.5—with prices ranging from $333 to $463 per...
The Shared Motherhood Experience Of Looking Like A Hot Mess At School Drop-Off
A Reddit post on /r/Mommit sparked a candid discussion about the chaotic reality of school‑drop‑off mornings, where mothers often appear disheveled while their children look polished. The thread garnered a mix of solidarity and admiration, highlighting the pressure to balance...
3 Musicians Who Had to Change the Way They Played After Serious Accidents
The article profiles three iconic musicians—Tony Iommi, Liam Gallagher and Jack White—who were forced to reinvent their technique after life‑changing injuries. Iommi fashioned makeshift prosthetic fingertips after losing skin on two fingers, Gallagher discovered a passion for singing after a...
The Best Trail Shoes for Spring and Summer Running (2026)
After testing more than 60 new trail shoes across diverse terrains, Saucony’s Peregrine 16 earned the top spot as the best all‑around trail running shoe for spring‑summer 2026, praised for its lightweight agility and responsive cushioning. The $150 Brooks Ghost Trail...
Neurosis’ Steve Von Till on How the Band Reunited: “Our Desire Is Still There”
Neurosis announced a surprise reunion and dropped a new album, *An Undying Love For A Burning World*, in September 2025. Frontman Steve Von Till explained that the band regrouped after a 2019 hiatus caused by co‑founder Scott Kelly’s misconduct, finding...
RZA Wants Barack Obama to Induct Wu-Tang Clan Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Wu‑Tang Clan has been announced as part of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class, a milestone the group says feels almost surreal. RZA revealed he would love former President Barack Obama to induct the legendary hip‑hop collective,...
Monkeys Walk Around a Virtual World Using only Their Thoughts
Researchers at KU Leuven implanted three rhesus macaques with 288 micro‑electrodes across primary motor, dorsal premotor and ventral premotor cortices. An AI model decoded the neural activity, allowing the monkeys to steer avatars through a series of 3D virtual environments...
What to Read This Week: Emma Chapman's Mind-Expanding Radio Universe
Emma Chapman’s new book, *Radio Universe* (U.S. title *The Echoing Universe*), arrives on 19 May 2026. It explains how radio waves act as a cosmic messenger, allowing scientists to map galaxies, study black holes and hunt for alien technosignatures without leaving Earth....
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Shows Shifting Chemistry After Perihelion
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, discovered by the ATLAS survey in July 2025, was observed with the Subaru Telescope on Jan. 7, 2026, more than two months after its perihelion on Oct. 30, 2025. The data revealed a markedly lower carbon‑dioxide‑to‑water (CO₂/H₂O) ratio than earlier measurements...
New Scientist Recommends Jamie Bartlett's Insightful How to Talk to AI
New Scientist’s weekly staff picks spotlight Jamie Bartlett’s new book, *How to Talk to AI*. The guide argues that most users lack formal training in prompting chatbots, leading to misinformation and emotional reliance. Bartlett emphasizes self‑awareness of one’s biases and...
Critical Atlantic Current Significantly More Likely to Collapse than Thought
New research published in *Science Advances* shows the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is far more likely to collapse than earlier estimates suggested. By applying ridge‑regression to align climate models with real‑world ocean data, scientists narrowed projected slowdown to 42‑58%...
Moog Space SVP Mark Covelli Details Meteor Satellite Bus at Space Symposium
Moog’s Space division, led by senior vice president Mark Covelli, highlighted its role in NASA’s Artemis II mission, providing environmental control and life support systems for both the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion crew capsule. Covelli also detailed the...
On The Up: Napier Hairstyling Workshop Aiming to Bond Dads and Daughters
EIT hairdressing tutor Courtney Cook is launching a Daddy‑Daughter Hairstyling workshop in Napier on 26 April. The two‑and‑a‑half‑hour session costs $40 NZD (about $24 USD) and will accommodate eight dads with daughters aged 4‑10. Participants will learn three hairstyles—ponytails, braids and buns—while receiving...
The Secret Techniques of a 150-Year-Old Soy Sauce Maker
Yasuo Yamamoto runs the Yamaroku Soy Sauce brewery on Shodoshima Island, preserving a 150‑year‑old family tradition of fermenting soy sauce in wooden barrels. His signature blend ages for four years, allowing native microorganisms to develop a deep umami profile rather...
Not All Naked Mole-Rat Queens Go Out in a Blaze of Bloody Violence
A six‑year study of a laboratory naked‑mole‑rat colony revealed that queen succession can occur without violence when the colony faces stressors such as overcrowding and relocation. Researchers observed a dominant queen lose fertility, after which a subordinate female gradually assumed...
When a Naked Mole Rat Queen Dies, that Usually Means War—But Not for This Colony
Researchers at the Salk Institute documented a naked mole‑rat queen voluntarily relinquishing her reproductive role to a daughter, avoiding the usual violent succession wars. The experiment involved relocating a family colony, which caused the queen to cease breeding for nearly...
How to Wear Long Shorts (Without Looking Frumpy)
The Wall Street Journal’s fashion team highlights long shorts as a newly polished, versatile wardrobe staple, especially when crafted from quality fabrics, pleated, and tailored to a precise knee length. By pairing them with cropped jackets, the article shows how...
Masters of the Universe Hopes to Follow Barbie’s Lead and Question Gender Roles
The 2026 “Masters of the Universe” film, directed by Travis Knight, aims to revisit the 1980s He‑Man mythos while probing modern ideas of masculinity. Screenwriter Chris Butler says the movie will “lean into what it means to be a man...
Senators Seek Increased Funding for NASA Mars Missions
Senators are urging the Senate Appropriations Committee to allocate at least $400 million to NASA’s Mars Future Missions account for FY 2027, warning that the $110 million provided in FY 2026 is insufficient and could cause irreversible damage to U.S. Mars capabilities. NASA’s own...