Giada De Laurentiis Gives Her Pesto A Creamy Twist With 2 Tasty Swaps
Giada De Laurentiis unveiled a creamy white pesto that swaps basil and pine nuts for ricotta and toasted walnuts. The sauce blends ricotta, walnuts, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, salt and lemon zest, delivering an Alfredo‑like richness. She advises using whole‑milk ricotta and toasted walnuts, then finishing the dish with a splash of pasta water for a silky texture. The recipe, posted on her Instagram and Giadzy site, encourages home cooks to reimagine classic Italian sauces.
‘This Is the Place of Dreams’: Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo’s Venetian Island Venue Opens to Public
Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo inaugurated San Giacomo, a reclaimed Venetian lagoon island, as a new venue for contemporary art during the 2024 Venice Biennale. The island hosts Matt Copson’s solo exhibition in a former munitions storehouse alongside selections from the...
Why Your Baked Potatoes Always Explode In The Oven
Baked potatoes can explode because their 80% water content turns to steam, building pressure against a thick, non‑porous skin. The risk exists in ovens and especially microwaves, where heat is applied rapidly. Simple prep steps—piercing the tuber with a fork...
Marker of Biological Aging Tied to some Depression Symptoms
A new study links the biological age of monocytes, a type of white blood cell, to specific non‑somatic depression symptoms such as anhedonia and hopelessness. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 440 women, half of whom were living with HIV, using...
A New Hantavirus Vaccine Is in the Works
Moderna announced that it is co‑developing an mRNA‑based hantavirus vaccine with Korea University’s Vaccine Innovation Center, a partnership that began in 2023. The effort follows a deadly outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship that killed three passengers and highlighted the...
As Coal Rebounds, More Toxic Mercury Is in the Air
Coal‑fired power plants in the United States saw a 9% rise in mercury emissions in 2025, topping 4,800 pounds and ending a multi‑year decline. The increase coincides with a surge in electricity demand and a suite of Trump administration actions that...
Counterpublic Comes to New York Ahead of Its Next Triennial, Coyote Time
Counterpublic, the St. Louis nonprofit known for large‑scale public art, is gearing up for its third triennial, Coyote Time, running September 12 through December 12, 2026. Ahead of the exhibition, the organization will launch a New York Art Week party in partnership with Frieze...
Five Questions to Ask Before Buying a Fixer-Upper
Buying a fixer‑upper can quickly turn a modest £40,000 (≈$51,000) budget into a £90,000 (≈$114,000) project if hidden defects are missed. The article outlines five critical questions—survey depth, insurance coverage, planning constraints, realistic budgeting, and contractor selection—to protect buyers from...
Why Some People Thrive Despite Harsh Childhoods (M)
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) raise the likelihood of mental‑health challenges, yet a sizable minority of individuals not only survive but thrive. Recent research shows that protective factors—such as stable adult relationships, strong emotional‑regulation skills, and a sense of purpose—can counteract...
Don’t Sleep on Aerie Activewear
Aerie’s new Offline activewear line offers loungewear‑inspired pieces at prices far below premium competitors like Lululemon and Alo. The collection includes high‑waisted leggings, longline sports bras, wide‑leg trousers, and playful tops, all priced between $15 and $56. Designed for low‑impact...
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How To Set Healthy Screen Limits for Your Family (Starting With Yourself)
Experts stress that parents must model healthy screen habits before imposing limits on kids. Research shows excessive use—over seven hours daily—can trigger digital eye strain and mental fatigue, while the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than one hour...
Mercedes Recalls 144,000 Cars For Blank Screens
Mercedes‑Benz announced a safety recall of 144,000 vehicles spanning the 2024‑2026 AMG GT, C‑Class, E‑Class, SL‑Class, CLE‑Class and GLC‑Class models due to infotainment displays that can reset and go blank. The issue may obscure critical driving information, though no injuries have...
What Kellie Gerardi’s Health Scare Reveals About Postpartum Hemorrhage—And Why Self Advocacy Matters.
Research astronaut Kellie Gerardi disclosed a postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) that caused her to lose over a liter of blood after her second birth, highlighting the condition’s severity. PPH affects 3‑5% of deliveries and is the leading cause of maternal death...
Vintage '80s Camping Gear That Needs To Make A Comeback
The article spotlights forgotten 1980s outdoor equipment—Moss tents, Eddie Bauer’s goose‑down face mask, Dana Design backpacks, Nike Lava Dome boots, and even print magazines—arguing they deserve a modern comeback. It notes that vintage Moss tents now sell for hundreds on eBay and a...
Julia Child's Pantyhose Method For Storing Onions Honestly Makes So Much Sense
Julia Child’s quirky pantyhose hack offers a low‑cost way to keep onions fresh for weeks. By threading individual onions through a leg of hosiery and tying knots between them, the mesh promotes airflow while preventing the bulbs from touching. The...
Creotech Plans $118 Million Capital Raise, Investment in New Satellite Factory
Polish space‑tech firm Creotech Instruments announced a $118 million capital raise to fund a new satellite factory slated for completion by 2029. The investment will enable the company to quadruple its output to roughly 40 satellites a year, addressing a current...
SOSV Deep Tech Live – The Atomic Architect: Rick Gottscho on Plasma’s Role in Semiconductor Fabrication & Physical AI Infrastructure
The SOSV Deep Tech Live event on June 2 will feature Rick Gottscho, former CTO of Lam Research, discussing how plasma technology is reshaping semiconductor fabrication as Moore's Law stalls. Gottscho will explore the physics behind plasma processing, its impact on...
Walking and Strength Training Are Must-Do Workouts for Longevity. Here’s How to Build Your Routine.
The piece underscores that walking and strength training are complementary pillars for longevity. Walking delivers low‑impact cardiovascular, brain and bone benefits, while strength training excels at preserving muscle mass, bone density and metabolic health. Experts from Strong with Sarah, ACSM‑EP...
Yosemite Speed Record, a Big Wall Link-Up and a Rescue
In early May, Yosemite saw two notable climbing achievements and a rescue. Taylor Martin and Oliver Tippet set a new speed record on El Capitan’s Lost in America route, completing the 16‑pitch climb in 16 hours 58 minutes, beating the 2004 mark. The following...
John Prine 80th Birthday Tribute Concert Announced
A tribute concert titled "Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine" will be held on October 8 at Chicago’s historic Chicago Theatre to mark what would have been John Prine’s 80th birthday. The event assembles a star‑studded lineup—including John C. Reilly, Margo...
The Henry Ford Brings Farm to School Film to New York City
On May 13, 2026, The Henry Ford will screen its new documentary “Farm To School Lunch Across America” at the Tribeca Film Center, followed by a reception. The event features a panel with nutritionist Marion Nestle, chef Michel Nischan, former USDA Midwest...
Ebbb, Bricknasty, Max Baby & More Join Bill for Poland’s BitterSweet Festival
Poland’s BitterSweet Festival has expanded its roster, adding ten new acts including Ebbb, Bricknasty and Max Baby to the newly created Next Stage. The three‑day event, set for August 13‑15 in Poznań’s Cytadela Park, will also feature headliners Robbie Williams, Gorillaz and...
‘Media Created This’: Rakul Preet Singh, Sara Ali Khan Deny Sidelining Wamiqa Gabbi
The Hindi comedy‑drama *Pati Patni Aur Woh Do* is set for a May 15 release, but a promotional photo of Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh hugging while co‑star Wamiqa Gabbi stood slightly apart went viral. Social media users quickly framed the...
These Solar Modules Mimic Tile, Other Building Material
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems has unveiled a light‑sensitive film that can be laser‑etched onto photovoltaic modules, allowing them to mimic tiles, masonry or other building materials. The photonic film creates angle‑stable colors through micro‑structures, similar to Morpho butterfly...
Brad Paisley Releases New Tour Dates And Music
Grammy‑winner Brad Paisley launched the first installment of his "Tacklebox" project, debuting the new single “Fallin.’” and promising weekly releases drawn from a vault of unreleased 1990s‑era songs and fresh tracks inspired by legends like Alan Jackson and George Strait....
Here's What Happens To Cole Young In Mortal Kombat 2
Cole Young, the original human protagonist introduced in the 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot, is killed in Mortal Kombat 2 during a brutal showdown with Shao Kahn. The death occurs later in the film than early test‑screening rumors suggested, and his skull is...
Nestled On Florida's Coast Is A Scenic Miami Beach Resort With Serene Pools And World-Class Dining
The Setai Miami Beach blends a restored 1930s Art Deco building with a 40‑story glass tower, earning a decade‑long Forbes Five‑Star rating. Guests choose from historic Art Deco suites, modern Ocean suites, or a 10,000‑square‑foot penthouse that crowns the tower....
Art Installation Featuring Trump Iran War Video Game Appears on National Mall
The anonymous collective Secret Handshake installed an arcade‑style video game titled *Operation Epic Furious: Strait To Hell* on the National Mall’s War Memorial. The satirical game lampoons the Trump administration’s rhetoric about an Iran conflict, featuring pixelated portraits of Trump,...
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This High Schooler Developed an A.I. Tool to Diagnose Autism and ADHD Using the Retina
Seventeen‑year‑old Edward Kang won second place at the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search with RetinaMind, an AI system that analyzes retinal images to diagnose autism spectrum disorder and ADHD with about 89% accuracy. The tool uses ensemble learning and Grad‑CAM...
Cineplex Shrinks First Quarter Loss on Higher Theatre Attendance, Box Office Revenue
Cineplex cut its first‑quarter loss 36% to CAN$22.4 million (US$16.3 million) as theatre attendance rose 17% to 9.84 million patrons. Total revenue climbed 15.6% to CAN$291 million (US$213.6 million) and box‑office earnings jumped 25% to CAN$127.4 million (US$93.2 million). International titles accounted for 13% of ticket receipts,...
$750 Billion Desert ‘Giga’ Waterpark Unleashes World-Class Wave Pool in Saudi Arabia (Video)
Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya City has unveiled Aquarabia, the Middle East’s largest waterpark, featuring a world‑class wave pool powered by Endless Surf. The $750 billion destination project includes 22 rides across a 250,000 sqm footprint, with the wave pool positioned as a central...
Podiatric Surgeon Marion Parke Winds Down Namesake Shoe Brand
Marion Parke, a podiatric surgeon turned footwear designer, is closing her ten‑year‑old luxury shoe brand. The label, known for medically‑grade comfort and Italian craftsmanship, saw a 40% sales jump in 2025 and an 80% year‑to‑date increase in 2026. Despite this...
The Mortal Kombat 2 Film Has Nearly Returned Its Production Costs in Just Three Days at the Box Office
Warner Bros. released Mortal Kombat 2 with an $80 million production budget. In just three days, the sequel has generated roughly $63 million worldwide—$40 million domestically and $23 million overseas—almost recouping its costs. The film holds a 65% critic score but a strong 90% audience...
Phoebe Bridgers Debuts New Music at First Solo Concert in Three Years
Phoebe Bridgers returned to the stage for her first solo concert in three years on May 8 in Roswell, New Mexico, where she performed a mix of classics and three brand‑new songs. The intimate show required attendees to lock away their...
My Favorite Airbnb: A Country Home in the Scottish Highlands
Condé Nast Traveller highlights Home Farm, a restored 1600s country house in the Scottish Highlands now listed on Airbnb. The property spans six acres, features deer‑filled woodlands, an owl‑cam, and a blend of historic details with modern amenities such as a...
Beta Mums: They’re Messy, Chaotic and Nowhere Near Instagram
The article introduces the "Beta Mum" archetype, a parenting style that rejects helicopter‑parenting in favor of a relaxed, low‑maintenance approach. Beta Mums let children manage homework, leisure and mistakes while keeping households intentionally messy. The shift is linked to a...
Where Did the Laws of Physics Come From? I Think I've Found the Answer
Cosmologist João Magueijo has unveiled a bold new framework that argues the laws of physics were not fixed at the universe’s birth but fluctuated wildly during its earliest moments before stabilizing into the constants we observe today. The proposal challenges...
Track Premiere: Godless – ‘Numenlagneia’
Chilean death‑metal veterans Godless have unveiled the new track “Numenlagneia” as a preview for their upcoming album *Adversus Parousia*, slated for release on June 6 via Nuclear Winter Records. The song channels a dark, aggressive sound reminiscent of Incantation, Immolation and...
The Testosterone Myth? Large Analysis Finds No Link Between the “Macho” Hormone and Risk-Taking
A meta‑analysis of 52 studies involving 17,340 participants found virtually no overall link between testosterone levels and risk‑taking. The only exception was a modest positive association in studies that used lottery‑based economic tasks; all other behavioral measures showed no effect....
The Psychology of Attention Residue and How I Have Started Minimizing It
The article explains "attention residue," a cognitive leak that occurs when workers switch tasks, leaving part of their focus on the previous activity. Research by UC‑Irvine professor Gloria Mark shows each interruption costs an average of 23 minutes and two...
Pets Slow Age-Related Cognitive Decline – May Reduce Dementia Risk
A new study of nearly 1,400 older adults found that pet owners retain cognitive abilities better than non‑owners, with the advantage growing the longer the animal is kept. About half of the participants owned a pet, and one‑third had owned...
Angelina Jolie Lists Her Los Angeles Estate for $29.85 Million
Actress Angelina Jolie has listed her historic Los Angeles “DeMille Estate” for $29.85 million. The 2.1‑acre, gated property in Laughlin Park includes an 11,000‑sq‑ft Beaux‑Arts mansion, guesthouse, wine cellar and multiple amenities. Jolie bought the estate for about $24.5 million in 2017...
‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Trailer: Matthew McConaughey (and a Whole Bunch of Bees) Star in Buzzy Crowdpleaser
Andrew Patterson’s sophomore film, “The Rivals of Amziah King,” starring Matthew McConaughey as a beekeeper‑musician, debuted at SXSW 2025 and blends blue‑grass musical numbers with western‑style drama. The trailer highlights vivid Oklahoma landscapes, a Choctaw cultural thread, and a star‑studded cast...
Rachel Mason Helps Solve Cold Case Murder Through New Documentary My Brother’s Killer
Emmy‑nominated director Rachel Mason’s documentary *My Brother’s Killer* revisits the 1986 murder of gay adult‑film maker William “Billy London” Arnold Newton in West Hollywood. By pairing archival research with interviews, the film spurred the Los Angeles Police Department to reopen...
Viral Rainbow Clouds Stun Indonesia: Here’s What They Really Are
A series of vivid, rainbow‑colored clouds captured over Jonggol, Indonesia, went viral after viewers assumed the footage was AI‑generated. Scientists identified the spectacle as cloud iridescence, a diffraction effect that occurs when sunlight passes through thin, uniform droplets in high‑altitude...
Must Read: Marion Parke Is Shutting Down, Nike Sued in Class Action Over Tariff Refunds
Fashion headlines this week include the closure of footwear label Marion Parke after a decade, a consumer class‑action lawsuit against Nike over tariff‑related price increases, and strategic moves by luxury houses. Tiffany & CFDA announced a $25,000 scholarship and internship for emerging...
Olivia Rodrigo’s Babydoll Dress Is Causing a Stir
Olivia Rodrigo headlined a Spotify concert in Barcelona, celebrating nine of her songs that have each surpassed one billion streams. During the performance she wore a Génération 78 babydoll dress with barely visible lace bloomers, prompting a wave of online criticism...
GE HealthCare Showcases AI-Powered MRI Technologies
At the ISMRM 2026 meeting, GE HealthCare announced a suite of AI‑powered MRI innovations designed to speed scans, improve image quality and support collaborative research. The rollout includes the SIGNA One workflow platform, Sonic DL deep‑learning acceleration pending FDA clearance,...
Every 2026 Eurovision Entry, Ranked
Eurovision 2026 in Vienna faces unprecedented controversy as Israel's continued participation triggers the largest boycott since 1970, with five countries pulling out. Despite the withdrawals, 35 nations—including returning entries from Moldova, Bulgaria, and Romania—will perform across two semi‑finals and a...