Electrofuels Are Slipping Through The Trump Chopper
Electrofuels are emerging as a viable alternative to conventional jet fuel, and Boston‑based startup Sora Fuel announced a $14.6 million financing round to accelerate its low‑cost direct‑air‑capture (DAC) technology. The company claims it can capture CO₂ for under $50 a ton—about one‑tenth the price of existing DAC solutions—and produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at less than $5 per gallon. A pilot plant is slated for construction within the next 18‑24 months, positioning Sora to scale from gallons to barrels quickly. The development arrives as U.S. energy policy under the Trump administration trims many renewable programs, yet electrofuel projects continue to attract investment.
K-POP, FUNGI, AND TERRACE RAVES: Art Basel Hong Kong 2026
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 unfolded amid geopolitical tension and market uncertainty, yet the week featured a surge of new venues and alternative fairs. New spaces like GOLD and Antenna Space HK opened, while three debut fairs—Art House Tai Hang, Checkin...
Cannes Is Coming, With or Without Hollywood
The Cannes International Film Festival announced a lineup that is strikingly light on Hollywood studio productions, with only one American filmmaker, Ira Sachs, competing with his queer musical "The Man I Love." Blockbuster projects such as Tom Cruise’s "Digger" and Disney’s...
Revolutionary Silicon Anode Battery Technology for Drones & Robotics
Silicon‑nanotech firm Sila Nanotechnologies has joined Unmanned Systems Technology’s supplier ecosystem as a Platinum Partner, offering its Titan Silicon anode for lithium‑ion batteries. The anode delivers up to five times the gravimetric energy and twice the volumetric capacity of conventional...
Sandeep Reddy Vanga Slams Those Calling Dhurandhar 2 Propaganda, Warns Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh Against ‘Kaala Drishti’
Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga took to X to defend the recent blockbuster Dhurandhar 2, dismissing critics who label it propaganda. He warned director Aditya Dhar and star Ranveer Singh against the "kaala drishti" (evil eye), using vivid cultural metaphors. Dhar responded...
Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson & Chris Stapleton Lead ACM Awards Nominations
The Academy of Country Music announced the nominees for its 61st ceremony, set to stream live on Prime Video and Amazon Music platforms on May 17. Female artists dominate the field, with Megan Moroney leading at nine nominations and Miranda Lambert...
KENNY HICKEY Can See TYPE O NEGATIVE Doing "Maybe A Dozen Tribute Shows Or Something"
Former Type O Negative guitarist Kenny Hickey said he and drummer Johnny Kelly are willing to stage a tribute concert series for late frontman Peter Steele, potentially a dozen shows with guest singers. Keyboardist Josh Silver remains reluctant, citing personal commitments...
7 Knee-Strengthening Exercises That Prevent Pesky Knee Pain
Although cycling is low‑impact, knee pain affects a sizable share of riders. A study of 116 professional cyclists found 23 percent experience knee discomfort, and the rate is likely higher among amateurs. Experts explain that prolonged sitting and weak core, glute,...
Anker Solix Launches 7 kWh Plug-In Battery Targeting Rooftop Solar Retrofits
Anker Solix introduced the Solarbank Max AC, a 7 kWh plug‑in home battery with a 3.5 kW bidirectional inverter that can be expanded to 42 kWh. Priced from €2,229 ($2,657) in Germany, it targets retrofitting existing rooftop PV systems without replacing the whole...
Gruene Hall Unveils Loaded Lineup for New “Still Rammin’ Fest”
Gruene Hall announced the Still Ramblin’ Fest, a one‑day country and roots music showcase set for May 17, with proceeds benefiting Austin’s SIMS Foundation. The lineup includes ten emerging Texas artists, from Vincent Neil Emerson to Shelby Stone, performing in the...
5 Photographers Redefining Womanhood in the Middle East
The Middle East Archive, founded by curator Romaisa Baddar, has issued its eighth publication, shifting from domestic interiors to a deep dive on women’s evolving definitions of femininity. Titled “Al Nisa,” the book spotlights five photographers—Myriam Boulos, Rania Matar, Farah Al Qasimi,...
Casual Cosplay Made Easy: BoxLunch Exclusive Character Jerseys
BoxLunch has introduced an exclusive line of character‑themed baseball jerseys aimed at convention‑goers seeking comfortable, casual cosplay. Priced around $49, the breathable tops feature detailed patches and year‑specific numbers that echo each franchise. The brand provides styling suggestions—from vintage‑inspired skirts...
The Best Bars In Sicily For The Perfect Blend Of Relaxed Evenings And Timeless Italian Charm
Sicily’s bar scene mixes historic charm with modern mixology, offering everything from upscale rooftop terraces to gritty craft‑beer pubs. Highlights include Palermo’s Igiea Terrazza Bar with sea‑view cocktails, Taormina’s Bar Timeo where drinks cost €27 (≈$30), and Bam Bar’s granita‑and‑brioche...
Long-Term Bimekizumab Data Confirm Sustained Efficacy, Consistent Safety in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Steven Daveluy, MD
Long‑term data from the BE HEARD 1 and BE HEARD 2 trials show that 86.1% of hidradenitis suppurativa patients treated with bimekizumab remained flare‑free over a three‑year period. The biologic’s safety profile stayed consistent from week 16 through year 3, with no new signals detected. Early...
Jack White Announces North American Tour (Show W/ Angine De Poitrine Included)
Jack White announced an extensive North American tour that kicks off with two intimate shows at Brooklyn's Paramount Theatre on July 11‑12 and runs through November, hitting major markets from Washington, D.C., to Miami. The dates follow the release of...
Bhooth Bangla: Akshay Kumar Gets Injured While Performing Daredevil Stunt; BTS Video Goes Viral
Akshay Kumar suffered a fall while executing a mid‑air kick stunt for the upcoming horror‑comedy *Bhooth Bangla*, and the behind‑the‑scenes footage quickly went viral. The incident highlights Kumar’s commitment to performing his own stunts, a stance he has repeatedly voiced...
In Pictures: Selfridges Unveils New Members’ Club in Loyalty Push
Selfridges has opened 40 Duke, a members‑only club that blends personal shopping, hospitality and cultural programming for its Unlocked loyalty members. The venue features 24 private suites, a club lounge, a private dining room, a terrace restaurant and flexible exhibition spaces,...
High-Waisted Bottoms Are Hot Right Now. But Should You Be Running in Them?
Runner’s World highlights growing high‑rise tights trend but warns they can act like a tourniquet on the pelvic floor. Physical therapist Dr. Amaya Liles explains that excessive waistband pressure hampers core engagement and may trigger bladder leakage, hip ache, constipation,...
Brown Horse’s Total Dive Reviewed: A Bleak, Blazing Ride Through Doom and Distortion
Brown Horse’s third album, Total Dive, delivers a bleak, distortion‑laden journey through doom‑filled lyrics and aggressive guitar work. The record abandons the brighter folk‑rock of their debut Reservoir for a heavier, post‑Americana sound that aligns with the emerging "independent country"...
Orion Heat Shield Faces Critical Test as Artemis II Nears Reentry
NASA’s Orion crew capsule is set to splash down tomorrow, marking the final re‑entry phase of the Artemis II mission. Engineers have been monitoring the vehicle’s ablative heat shield since pre‑launch, when experts warned that the shield’s performance could be a...
You Can Become an Artwork at This New York Museum—Thanks to Piero Manzoni
Magazzino Italian Art in Cold Spring, NY, will reactivate Piero Manzoni’s 1961 conceptual piece “Magical Base” as part of its “Piero Manzoni: Total Space” exhibition. On April 10‑11 visitors can stand on a wooden pedestal, be photographed, and receive a participation...
ENTHEOS & CRYSTAL LAKE Announce Shows Around JINJER North American Tour
Progressive metal band Entheos has been confirmed as a support act for Ukrainian metal group Jinjer’s North American tour. The tour kicks off on June 5 in Ottawa and runs through July 24 in Las Vegas, hitting more than 30 venues across the...
CSU Forecasts “Somewhat Below-Normal” 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Colorado State University’s tropical meteorology team issued its April 2026 Atlantic hurricane outlook, calling the season "somewhat below-normal" due to an anticipated robust El Niño. The forecast projects 13 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes, with an ACE index...
Louis Vuitton Announces London Hotel Pop-Up Experience
Louis Vuitton is launching a two‑month pop‑up hotel in London’s Mayfair, opening on April 24. Housed in a historic townhouse, the experience dedicates each room to an iconic bag—Speedy, Keepall, Alma, Neverfull, and the Pharrell‑designed Speedy P9. Guests can stay,...
LIDO Festival Has Rescheduled Their Maribou State Show to August, and Cancelled CMAT and Bombay Bicycle Club's Dates
LIDO Festival has moved the only remaining show – Maribou State and its support bill – to 31 August, while cancelling the June 12 and June 14 dates that were to feature CMAT, Father John Misty, Sharon Van Etten, Bombay Bicycle...
The Most Underrated Food City On The East Coast, According To Andrew Zimmern
Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern named Raleigh‑Durham the East Coast’s most underrated food city, highlighting its vibrant, chef‑driven scene. The twin‑city metro boasts 13 award‑winning or James Beard semifinalist restaurants despite a population under 824,000. Zimmern singled out self‑taught chef Ashley...
‘The Christophers’ Lets Two Great British Actors Cook
Steven Soderbergh’s new film “The Christophers” pairs veteran Ian McKellen with rising star Michaela Coel in a sharp art‑world drama. The plot follows reclusive painter Julian Sklar and a talented art restorer who infiltrates his household to locate hidden canvases. Soderbergh blends...
7 Marathon Training Mistakes Coaches See Athletes Make
Coaches warn that marathon trainees often sabotage progress by running easy days too fast, ignoring life stress, and over‑loading workouts. They stress the value of heart‑rate monitoring, balanced weekly volume, and realistic pacing. Missed runs should be replaced, not stacked,...
Julia Sand & The Art of Inspiration
Anthony Guerra argues that inspiration, more than strategy or coaching, is the key driver of high‑functioning teams. He illustrates this with the historical case of President Chester A. Arthur, whose unexpected moral shift followed a series of letters from Julia Sand urging him...
The Human Face of Arctic Research
Jackie Dawson, a Canada Research Chair at the University of Ottawa, leads interdisciplinary, solutions‑based Arctic research that partners directly with Inuit communities. Her Arctic Corridors Northern Voices project mapped culturally important marine zones, prompting the Canadian Hydrographic Service to adjust...
Scientists Just Found a Hidden “Drain” Inside the Human Brain
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina used real‑time MRI, originally developed with NASA, to observe slow‑moving fluid along the middle meningeal artery in five healthy volunteers. The flow pattern behaved like lymphatic drainage rather than blood, providing the...
Dragonflies Can See a Color Humans Can’t and It Could Change Medicine
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University identified a dragonfly opsin that detects light around 720 nm, extending into deep red beyond human vision. The protein’s red‑sensing mechanism is virtually identical to that of mammalian red opsins, indicating a striking case of parallel...
Rockgeist Big Dumpling Review: If This Bag Could Talk
Rockgeist’s Big Dumpling, a 6 L waterproof hip pack originally launched by Porcelain Rocket in 2019, has become the go‑to camera carrier for bike‑packing photographer Miles Arbour. After seven years and tens of thousands of kilometres of use, the bag’s RF‑welded...
We Talked to a Writer Accused of Publishing An AI-Generated Essay in The New York Times
Writer Kate Gilgan faced a literary scandal after a New York Times "Modern Love" essay was accused of being AI‑generated. Gilgan admits she used ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and Perplexity for conceptualizing and editing, but denies copying any AI‑written text. The...
TuneCore Partners with RoyFi to Offer Royalty Advances to Indie Artists
TuneCore, the Believe‑owned digital distributor, has launched TuneCore Direct Advance in partnership with fintech firm RoyFi, allowing independent artists to obtain cash advances against future streaming royalties. The program offers a flat‑fee financing model with repayment drawn automatically from royalty...
How to Increase Your Squat
Strength coach Sam Shethar outlines a systematic approach to increasing squat performance, emphasizing precise technique, progressive programming, and supportive lifestyle habits. He advises lifters to master a consistent squat form, select a squat variation that matches their biomechanics, and rotate...
Four in 10 UK Parents Struggle to Afford Essentials for Newborns, Study Says
A Barnardo’s survey of 2,000 UK parents with children under five found that 40% struggle to afford essential newborn items, and 49% say financial pressure hampers their child’s development. In Scotland, a universal baby‑box programme has distributed over 360,000 kits...
QCDs and DAFs: A Practical Guide for Donors and Advisors
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) let donors 70½ or older move up to $111,000 annually from IRAs directly to public charities, counting toward required minimum distributions while staying out of taxable income. For 2026 the limit doubles to $222,000 for married...
Billionaire Mark Cuban Says When He Got Rich, First Splurge Was A $125K American Airlines Lifetime Pass —'I Don't Care...
When Mark Cuban sold MicroSolutions for about $6 million in 1990, he bypassed the typical luxury upgrades and purchased a $125,000 American Airlines lifetime pass that grants unlimited first‑class travel and a companion. The AAirpass reduced his travel cost to roughly...
ALBUM REVIEW: Retro Folk Rock Purrs From Fantastic Cat
Fantastic Cat, a New York‑based super‑group of four seasoned singer‑songwriters, released a retro‑70s folk‑rock album that leans heavily on nostalgic soundscapes. The record, titled “Cat Out Of Hell,” showcases the band’s penchant for cat‑mask imagery and self‑deprecating humor about their limited...
Novartis Expands Community Health Programs to Close Gaps in Heart Disease and Cancer Care, Targeting 30+ Countries by 2030
Novartis announced a major expansion of its community health initiatives, aiming to operate in more than 30 countries by 2030. The rollout includes Inclusive Health Accelerators in five U.S. cities for breast and prostate cancer, Community Health Initiatives in at...
8 MLB Teams Release Bold, New Nike City Connect Uniforms
Nike and its licensing partner Fanatics rolled out the 2026 City Connect uniform line for eight Major League Baseball clubs—Atlanta, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, San Diego, and Texas. Each jersey incorporates local landmarks, cultural motifs and historic color...
CNBC Cures: A Father and a Doctor on How Raising a Child with Angelman Syndrome Changed Him
Dr. Joseph D’Orazio, an emergency physician, recounts how his son Gabe’s 2018 Angelman syndrome diagnosis transformed his family’s daily life and his own practice. The rare genetic disorder forced the family to restructure work schedules, manage relentless sleep disruption, and...
Steven Gardiner Receives Early Career Award to Advance Low-Energy Neutrino Research at DUNE
Steven Gardiner, a Fermilab physicist with a background in neutron simulations, has been awarded a 2025 Department of Energy Early Career Award to explore low‑energy neutrino research at the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). While DUNE was originally designed for...
Axalp Technologies Advances iSurface Composites Impact Monitoring Technology
Axalp Technologies has finished the main R&D phase of its iSurface composite health‑monitoring project, collaborating with Munro Technology, Z Prime and FHNW. The iSurface system embeds a conductive fiber interleaf and AI‑driven analytics to spot barely visible impact damage (BVID) in...
Animal Farm Trailer: Seth Rogen, Slapstick Jokes, and a Communist Dream Corrupted By Totalitarianism
The upcoming Animal Farm film, directed by Andy Serkis and produced by Angel Studios, drops a star‑studded trailer featuring Seth Rogen as Napoleon, Gaten Matarazzo as Lucky, and Woody Harrelson as Boxer. The teaser leans heavily on jazzy music, slapstick...
The 8 Best Luxury Resorts in the Catskills
The Catskills have transformed from a faded Borscht Belt into a luxury hotspot, attracting major hotel groups such as Auberge, Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, and the soon‑to‑open Soho House. Eight resorts—including Inness, Wildflower Farms, The DeBruce, and Chatwal Lodge—offer high‑end amenities...
Glen Powell Shares His Best Design Advice
Actor Glen Powell is overseeing the design of a new Austin home that prioritizes social spaces and wellness. Drawing on a family background in architecture, he favors mid‑century aesthetics while avoiding museum‑like rigidity. The house will feature a 10‑person sauna...
Angine De Poitrine Albums Now Available on Vinyl
French‑Canadian microtonal math‑rock duo Angine de Poitrine released their second album, Vol. 2, last week and announced a joint US vinyl and CD launch for both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 on June 12 via ATO Records. Their self‑released debut sold out five Canadian...
Libas’ Next Big Thing After Hitting The ₹600 Cr Revenue Mark
Libas, the Indian ethnic‑wear brand founded in 2014, has surpassed the ₹1,000 Cr (~$120 M) annual revenue run‑rate after a decade of bootstrapped growth. The company began by targeting affordable workwear for women online, later pivoting to a fast‑fashion model that slashed...