Puma Taps Ex-Adidas VP as New Creative Lead as Competition Heats Up
Puma has appointed former Adidas executive James Carnes as Senior Vice President of Creative Direction, a newly created role that will steer the brand’s design, innovation and product excellence. Reporting to Chief Brand Officer Maria Valdes, Carnes will align creative output with Puma’s ambition to break into the top three global sports brands. The move follows heightened competition, with Adidas and Nike launching high‑profile collaborations, and comes after Frasers Group acquired a 5.77% stake in Puma. Puma is also recovering from a record €645 million (≈$710 million) net loss in 2025 and a 13% sales decline.
Book Review: ‘Korean Messiah,’ by Jonathan Cheng
Jonathan Cheng’s new book *Korean Messiah* argues that the North Korean personality cult draws heavily on early Protestant missionary influence. The work, praised by historian Bruce Cumings, details Kim Il‑sung’s upbringing in a devout Christian family and the symbolic use...
Book Review: ‘Where the Music Had to Go,’ by Jim Windolf
Jim Windolf’s *Where the Music Had to Go* is a dual biography that charts the intertwined careers of Bob Dylan and the Beatles, highlighting how each artist’s evolution sparked the other’s creative breakthroughs. The book leans on newly released outtakes,...
Sofia Isella’s Dark Pop Is Poetic, Feminist and Right on Time
Sofia Isella, a 21‑year‑old singer‑songwriter, is releasing her debut album “Something Is a Shell” on Friday, 2026. The record fuses gothic‑pop production with stark feminist lyrics that confront online misogyny, religious hypocrisy, and gender‑based violence. Isella has built a sizable...
How to Treat and Prevent Calluses on the Feet
The article explains that calluses form from friction and pressure on the feet, especially during warmer months or with ill‑fitting shoes. Podiatrists and dermatologists describe calluses as a protective skin response but warn they can become painful or infected if...
Donations to Colleges Hold Steady Amid Higher Ed Disruption
U.S. colleges reported $78.8 billion in gifts for fiscal 2025, a modest 4% rise that merely kept pace with inflation. Alumni donor numbers declined, yet total alumni giving jumped 10.9%, reflecting larger gifts from fewer donors. Individual contributions grew 12% to...
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Quince Quietly Dropped a Vacation Shop With Travel-Ready Styles—Here Are the 10 Spring Pieces I'm Eyeing, From $20
Quince has quietly launched a dedicated vacation shop featuring ten travel‑ready pieces, with prices ranging from $20 to $102. The collection includes a European linen maxi skirt, a water‑repellent windbreaker, polarized sunglasses, Italian leather fisherman sandals, and a designer‑look crossbody...
This Study Challenges The #1 Advice For Preventing Kidney Stones
A large two‑year study of more than 1,600 kidney‑stone patients compared standard care with a structured hydration program that set personalized fluid targets, used smart bottles, text reminders and financial incentives to reach at least 2.5 L of urine output per...
Inertia Moves to Commercialize One of the World’s Most Elaborate Science Experiments
Inertia Enterprises, a fusion‑power startup that raised a $450 million Series A, announced three new agreements with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The deals include two strategic partnership projects, a cooperative R&D agreement, and a license for roughly 200 LLNL patents. Together they...
How to Improve Remote Engagement in Hybrid Work
Remote engagement problems stem from underlying structural and cultural gaps rather than remote work itself. Dr. Kinga Mnich outlines a practical framework that uses six levers—belonging, operating system, autonomy, equity, growth, and well‑being—to diagnose and fix disengagement in hybrid teams....
This AI Prediction Model Could Help Shield Future Lunar Habitats Against Micrometeorites
NASA’s Artemis II crew observed six micrometeorite impact flashes during a 30‑minute window of its lunar flyby, indicating a higher‑than‑expected particle flux. In response, researchers from UT San Antonio and Purdue have created a deep‑learning artificial neural network that predicts penetration depths...
UK Government Report Shows Mixed Outlook for Ocean Ecosystem, Health of Commercial Fisheries
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs released the first phase of its Marine Strategy, revealing that only two of fifteen environmental metrics meet Good Environmental Status (GES). While commercial fisheries and some species show modest gains—42% of...
Remembering Asha Bhosle’s Legacy Through 20 Years of Conversations
Rolling Stone India reflects on two decades of interviews with Asha Bhosle, charting her evolution from a 1950s playback singer to a cross‑generational icon. The piece highlights her 1998 MTV award, Grammy‑nominated "Legacy" album, and recent collaborations with Gorillaz and...
People Are Using AI Tools to Self-Diagnose, but Research Shows They Are Very Likely to Be Getting Bad Advice
New AXA Health polling of 2,000 UK adults reveals that large‑language‑model symptom checkers are reshaping care pathways. While 78% say AI helps them understand medical language, 59% report delaying professional help after reassurance and the same share seek unnecessary appointments....
Mercedes-Benz Lays Claim to Longest Range EV with Upgraded EQS and Vehicle to Grid
Mercedes‑Benz unveiled an upgraded EQS that now claims a WLTP‑tested range of 925 km, the longest for any production EV. The boost comes from a larger 122 kWh battery pack using silicon‑oxide‑graphite anodes, delivering 19.5–16.2 kWh per 100 km. The model supports...
Opinion: My Brother Can’t Access a Just-Approved Breakthrough Drug for His Rare Disease
A newly FDA‑approved breakthrough drug promises to address the neurological degeneration that has long plagued patients with Hunter syndrome, a rare lysosomal disorder. While the approval marks a scientific milestone, patients like the author’s 28‑year‑old twin brother still face barriers...
For Ben Sasse, Revolution Medicines’ Pancreatic Cancer Trial Felt Like His Best, only Option
Former U.S. senator Ben Sasse was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in December and promptly enrolled in an early‑phase trial of Revolution Medicines' targeted drug daraxonrasib. The therapy, positioned as a first‑line option, aims to extend both the quantity and...
Google.org and the Johnson & Johnson Foundation Are Launching a $10 Million Initiative to Train Rural U.S. Healthcare Workers in...
Google.org and the Johnson & Johnson Foundation have teamed up to launch a $10 million philanthropic initiative aimed at boosting AI literacy among rural U.S. healthcare workers. Each organization is contributing $5 million to fund training that focuses on foundational AI knowledge,...
Supporting New Research on the Impacts of AI
Google.org announced an additional $15 million for its Digital Futures Fund, expanding support for independent AI research. The new 2026 cohort will examine AI's impact on labor markets, infrastructure demands, and security governance. Since its 2023 launch, the fund has grown...
Weekly Genetics Review: The C Word We Shouldn’t Avoid
Australian beef producers are urged to embed consistency in both management and genetics to ensure superior cattle appear each generation. The article stresses defining measurable breeding objectives—pregnancy within four months, a calf per cow annually, and average weaner weight—as the...
Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture: A Classic Example
Frederique Constant’s Classic Worldtimer Manufacture receives its 2026 refresh, introducing the FC‑719 calibre with a 72‑hour power reserve, a slimmer 40 mm case, and a cleaner dial that omits the date window. The watch retains its hallmark single‑crown adjustment, making world‑time...
Radical Traditional: Folk Music for Spring, by Patrick Clarke
Patrick Clarke’s spring "Radical Traditional" column reviews the inaugural Folk Album of the Year Award and highlights ten boundary‑pushing releases. The award, organized by Sound Roots and the Folk On Foot podcast, honored Barry Kerr’s gritty Irish‑trad record "Curlew’s Cry"...
Insidious: Out of the Further Trailer Contains a Truly Horrific Dentist Visit
The new trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" showcases a graphic dentist scene that has prompted cautionary notes for viewers, especially parents. The sixth entry in the Leigh Whannell‑James Wan horror franchise follows single mother Gemma, played by Amelia Eve,...
AndBeyond Launches Two New Under Canvas Camps in Botswana
South African luxury travel operator andBeyond has opened two new Under Canvas camps—Sandibe and Nxabega—in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The camps, each with three upscale tents for up to six guests, complete a seven‑night circuit that also includes the refurbished Chobe...
Canada's National Orchestra to Honour Indigenous Music During Nova Scotia Shows
Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra is marking its 100th tour with a series of Nova Scotia concerts that spotlight Indigenous music. Mi’kmaq singer‑songwriter Emma Stevens, who first volunteered with the orchestra in Eskasoni as a teen, will perform her viral...
All Them Dogs by Djamel White Review – Murderous Desires in the Badlands of Dublin
All Them Dogs, the debut novel by Djamel White, is a neo‑noir crime thriller set in west Dublin that intertwines violent underworld action with a fraught homoerotic bond between two enforcers. The narrative moves at breakneck speed, using street slang...
On Memoir by Blake Morrison Review – Lessons in Life Writing From a Master
Blake Morrison’s new book *On Memoir* is an alphabetically organized handbook that demystifies the art of life writing. Drawing on his decades of teaching at Goldsmiths and his own memoir about his father, Morrison blends practical tips—like avoiding name repetition...
The Sky Today on Tuesday, April 14: An Io Transit
On the night of April 14‑15, Io and its shadow transit Jupiter’s disk, moving from east to west across the planet’s face. The transit begins at 11:25 PM EDT and lasts about an hour, with the shadow appearing shortly after midnight and...
20 Small Things That Will Make Your Home Feel More Designer-Y, Instantly
The article outlines how swapping everyday household items for designer‑scale pieces instantly upgrades a home’s aesthetic. It lists 20 specific accessories—from Arcs salt grinders to Alessi corkscrews—that add shape, colour, and presence to kitchens, living rooms, and tables. The author...
Forget the Fifth Wheel: How Satellites Changed Road Testing for Good
Modern road‑testing has shifted from cumbersome mechanical rigs to lightweight satellite telemetry, allowing testers to capture 0‑60 mph times to two‑decimal precision for a few hundred pounds (£≈$380). Multi‑GNSS kits like VBox Touch combine GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou, delivering real‑time...
Shane and Sheena Lynch on the 'Nepo Baby' Debate, Parenting Teens and How They Worked to Save Their Marriage
Shane and Sheena Lynch opened up on The Netmums Podcast about raising teenage daughters in the public eye, the "nepo baby" debate, and their own marital challenges. They described Sheena’s constant worry versus Shane’s relaxed demeanor, and how their girls...
Bremont Is Sending a Watch to the Moon’s Surface
British watchmaker Bremont will place its Supernova Chronograph on Astrolab’s FLIP lunar rover, slated to land at the Moon’s south pole later this year as part of Astrobotic’s Griffin‑1 mission. The 41‑mm, 904L stainless‑steel watch will be glued into the...
The New Tudor Monarch Brings a Whole New Facet to the Brand’s Range
Tudor marks its centennial with the Monarch, the first wholly new design in the brand’s history. The 39 mm faceted stainless‑steel case pairs with an integrated two‑link bracelet and a dark‑champagne brushed dial. Powering the watch is the MT5662‑2U automatic movement,...
‘Suddenly, Boom, It’s Completely Warm’: Summers Are Getting Longer – Especially in Sydney, Study Finds
A new study in Environmental Research Letters shows summer periods are lengthening worldwide, adding an average of six days per decade. The expansion is most pronounced in Sydney, where summers are growing by about 15 days each decade—roughly two‑and‑a‑half times...
Download SJ Denim’s Spring 2026 Issue
The denim industry is undergoing a pivotal shift as trade tensions push sourcing closer to home, while new technologies and luxury fiber blends reshape manufacturing. 2026 marks the United States' 250th anniversary, prompting domestic brands to balance patriotic storytelling with...
TellTale Opera Theatre to Present Double Bill Workshop of Two New Operas
TellTale Opera Theatre, a new nonprofit focused on contemporary opera‑theatre, will debut with a double‑bill workshop of two original works, “Rabbit Season” and “Take Me Down,” on May 2 2026 at Baltimore’s 2640 Space. The operas, composed by local artists Meg Huskin...
Cheeky Caterpillars Trick Ants Into Treating Them as Queens
Researchers have shown that certain butterfly caterpillars can fool ant colonies by mimicking both the queen ant’s chemical scent and her precise vibrational rhythm. The study recorded vibro‑acoustic signals from nine butterfly species and found that only highly myrmecophilous caterpillars...
Research Bits: Apr. 14
Researchers from Hong Kong, Tsinghua and Southern University of Science and Technology unveiled CLAP, a memristor‑based platform that fuses physically unclonable function authentication with compute‑in‑memory, achieving 99.46% AUC on ECG data while shrinking area and power use. A separate team...
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Renovating a Period Property
Renovating period properties demands a different approach than modern builds because the original fabrics are breathable and lack vapor barriers. Introducing impermeable materials can disrupt the building’s natural moisture equilibrium, leading to costly damage. Owners must understand heritage constraints, select...
This Clever 'Shape-Shifting' Outdoor Sofa Set Is Essentially Three for the Price of One — Make It Into Sun Loungers,...
Habitat’s Multi‑Way Garden Modular 4‑Seater Sofa Set lets owners reconfigure the piece into a straight sofa, two loungers, or an L‑shaped corner for roughly $560 (£450) plus a modest $12 delivery fee. The gray set includes removable cushions, eucalyptus side...
This Week’s Top Tours: Rüfüs Du Sol Jumps To No. 1 On LIVE75 With South American Ticket Sales
Australian EDM trio Rüfüs Du Sol vaulted to the No. 1 spot on Pollstar’s LIVE75 chart after a blockbuster South American leg of their Inhale / Exhale World Tour. The three most recent shows in Argentina, Chile and Brazil sold 50,043 tickets, averaging 16,681...
Epigenetic Constraints and Enhancer Innovation Link Neuronal Plasticity to Evolutionary Adaptation
Researchers used Caenorhabditis nematodes to show that epigenetic silencing of the serotonin‑reuptake gene *mod‑5* keeps VC4/VC5 neurons non‑serotonergic in *C. elegans*. In the *Angaria* clade, a newly evolved enhancer rewires this locus, producing a permanent serotonergic phenotype that alters egg‑laying...
The Ibis Oso eMTB Gets a Makeover - One Frame, Three Travel Options
Ibis has completely redesigned its Oso eMTB, replacing the controversial girder swingarm with a conventional rear‑triangle carbon frame. The bike now ships in three travel configurations—130 mm, 150 mm and 165 mm—using modular drop‑outs that accommodate both MX and 29″ wheels and adjustable...
Mini Lake Meets Snowy Rim of Canada's Oldest Ice Mass — Earth From Space
A 2010 NASA EO‑1 satellite image captures Gee Lake, a 3.2 km wide water body, bisecting the snowy rim of the Barnes Ice Cap on Baffin Island. The glacier, up to 500 m thick, preserves ice dating back 20,000 years, making it Canada’s oldest...
The Most WIRED Watches at Watches and Wonders 2026
Watches and Wonders 2026, the biggest Geneva gathering yet, unfolded against a lingering Swiss‑watch downturn and tepid Chinese demand. The show highlighted major anniversaries—Rolex’s 100‑year Oyster case and Patek Philippe’s Nautilus 50th—while unveiling cutting‑edge pieces such as IWC’s space‑ready Pilot Venturer...
These Are the Unexpected Color Pairings Everyone Chic Is Already Wearing This Spring
Spring 2026 sees fashion insiders swapping safe neutrals for off‑beat color pairings that feel both experimental and polished. Combinations like ice blue with neutrals, pink with olive green, and baby blue with mustard yellow are already dominating street style and...
A Plasma-Based DNA Test for Quantification of Disease Burden in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation
Researchers at Johns Hopkins introduced a plasma‑based DNA assay, v96, that monitors up to 96 AML‑specific mutations in patients undergoing allogeneic bone‑marrow transplantation. In a cohort of 30 AML patients, the test detected molecular evidence of residual leukemia in 100%...
House in a Garden / Edition Office
House in a Garden, designed by Aaron Roberts, is a family residence perched above the Birrarung floodplain. The timber‑walled home splits into two contrasting wings—one open and fluid, the other private and retreat‑oriented—while every view is framed by surrounding foliage....
Recruit for Attitude, Train for Skill: Are We Ready to Take This Seriously?
The article argues that rapid AI‑driven change makes traditional, experience‑focused hiring obsolete. Companies should prioritize attitude traits—curiosity, adaptability, resilience—and learning agility over static technical skills. This shift requires recruiters to redesign interview questions and managers to adopt coaching‑style leadership. Without...
Desperate, Scared, But Social at UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art
The Orange County Museum of Art’s 2025 California Biennial, titled *Desperate, Scared, But Social*, draws its name from Emily’s Sassy Lime’s debut album and uses teenage anxiety and social connection as its core theme. Curated by Courtenay Finn, Christopher Y....