BRET MICHAELS: 'I Hope To God' POISON Can Embark On The 'Most Incredible' Tour 'In The Next Year Or Two'
Bret Michaels told New York radio Q104.3 that Poison is eyeing a 2027 reunion tour to mark the 41st anniversary of their 1986 debut, *Look What the Cat Dragged In*. The band’s 2026 tour was shelved amid reports that Michaels demanded a six‑to‑one revenue split, a claim he disputes. While negotiations remain informal, Michaels emphasized that all four founding members are still on speaking terms. In the meantime, his solo "Live & Amplified" tour continues to draw crowds across the U.S.
Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani, a New Sort of Street Artist, Rises From Art History’s Margins
Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikatani, a Japanese‑American collagist who spent decades on the margins of art history, is now the focus of a solo exhibition at the Spencer Museum of Art in Kansas City through June. Curators Maki Kaneko and Kris Imants...
24 Low-Impact Cardio Workouts That Still Burn Major Calories
Women’s Health outlines 24 low‑impact cardio workouts that still torch calories, ranging from stationary bike sessions that can burn 498‑738 calories per hour to strength‑based moves like battle ropes and mountain climbers. The list mixes equipment‑heavy options such as rowing...
Salt-and-Pepper Fried Green Tomatoes
Saveur’s Spring/Summer 2026 issue features a salt‑and‑pepper fried green tomato recipe that ties the dish to the 1991 film “Fried Green Tomatoes.” The recipe emphasizes a coarse cornmeal coating that creates a popcorn‑like crunch and recommends shallow‑frying for optimal texture. It serves...
Fossil-Fuel Funded GOP Leaders Claim a Renowned Scientific Institution Has ‘Potential Conflicts of Interest’
Republican leaders of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, who have collectively received about $550,000 in oil‑and‑gas donations, have sent letters to the National Academy of Sciences demanding donor records and alleging conflicts of interest in a fast‑tracked climate‑harm...
One of the Heaviest Rings yet Joins the Ranks of Aromatic Molecules
Researchers at the University of Manchester have isolated a triangular bismuth ring sandwiched between uranium (or thorium) atoms, creating one of the heaviest all‑metal aromatic systems reported. X‑ray diffraction confirmed a near‑perfect triangular geometry, while magnetic calculations demonstrated a continuous...
4 Hip-Hop Artists From the 90s Who Sound Just As Good Today As They Did In Their Prime
VICE’s Noisey column spotlights four 1990s rappers—Guru, Suga Free, The Pharcyde and Big Moe—who could still sound fresh in today’s hip‑hop landscape. The piece avoids obvious legends like Tupac and Biggie, instead focusing on artists whose styles aren’t tied to...
No-Option CLTI Patients Report Better QoL After Blood Flow Diversion Therapy: PROMISE III
The PROMISE III trial shows that transcatheter arterialization of the deep veins (TADV) using the LimFlow device markedly improves quality of life for no‑option chronic limb‑threatening ischemia (CLTI) patients. At six months, 80% of participants had healed or healing foot wounds...
Jan Staller Photographs the Nuts and Bolts of Manhattan's Urban Symphony
Veteran photographer Jan Staller releases *Manhattan Project*, a new monograph that isolates construction components—pipes, rebar, cranes—against stark white skies. The book marks a technical pivot from his signature night‑time, color‑saturated cityscapes to high‑contrast, single‑object studies. Accompanied by a foreword from...
30 Years Ago, a Grammy-Winning Grunge Band Quit Touring at the Height of Their Fame Due to Singer’s Ongoing Struggles
In April 1996 Stone Temple Pilots abruptly canceled their 1996‑97 tour after frontman Scott Weiland entered a medical facility for drug‑related treatment. Weiland’s ongoing heroin, alcohol and cocaine addiction led to multiple relapses, forcing the band to drop additional dates despite...
One Biosciences Chooses Albany, NY, as Its U.S. Location
Paris‑based One Biosciences, backed by Institut Curie, announced its first U.S. hub in Albany, New York, where it will build a high‑complexity laboratory and computational analytics operation. The state’s Empire State Development agency will provide up to $525,000 in performance‑based...
When Grit Becomes the Enemy
Swede Burns attempted a 525‑lb deadlift at a Philadelphia meet while fighting a severe viral infection that had stripped him of 15 lb. The compromised nervous system caused him to lose control, shattering two vertebrae and a disc, which required emergency...
Recently Published Book Spotlight: Why Plato Matters Now
Angie Hobbs, Professor Emerita of the Public Understanding of Philosophy at Sheffield, has released *Why Plato Matters Now* (Bloomsbury, 2025). The book examines each of Plato’s core dialogues through the lens of pressing modern issues such as democracy, flourishing, education,...
Movies You Won’t Want to Miss: Hear From John Early and IndieWire Staffers About CinemaCon, ‘The Mummy,’ and ‘Maddie’s Secret’
IndieWire’s Screen Talk podcast recapped the 2026 CinemaCon, highlighting studio strategies such as Paramount‑Skydance’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and Warner’s new Clockwork label debuting Sean Baker’s “Ti Amo.” The episode also reviewed the box‑office performance of Lee Cronin’s “The Mummy,” which...
8 Gemini Tips for Organizing Your Space (and Life)
Google’s Gemini AI is being positioned as a multi‑purpose organizer for spring cleaning and everyday life. The assistant can generate custom checklists, analyze photos of clutter, suggest recipes from fridge leftovers, and guide DIY repairs. Integrated tools like Ask Maps...
O16 House / Studiokian
The O16 House, a 580 m² private residence slated for 2025, reimagines tropical living within an urban gated complex. Designed by Kalvin Widjaja and Dian Indah, the home positions its main living spaces on the second floor to capture uninterrupted views...
Billie Eilish Releases ‘INTRO (HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR)’ Ahead Of Early Global Fan Screening Events
Billie Eilish has released an intro track for her upcoming 3‑D concert film, "INTRO (HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR)." Early global screenings begin on April 29, offering Dolby 3D and RealD 3D experiences ahead of the May 8 worldwide release. The...
Why Does Your Shoulder Hurt?
Shoulder pain, the most common musculoskeletal complaint, stems from age‑related wear, overuse, and acute trauma. Orthopedic specialist Ilya Voloshin outlines the primary injuries—rotator cuff disease, frozen shoulder, impingement, and tendonitis—and stresses that movement, physical therapy, and anti‑inflammatory medication are the...
Michael Harrison, 67, Dies; Inventive Composer Who Played With Tuning
Michael Harrison, the avant‑garde composer and pianist who reinvented piano tuning through just intonation and Indian raga, died at 67 from pancreatic cancer. His career spanned collaborations with La Monte Young on the legendary "The Well‑Tuned Piano" and the creation of...
“It’s Historically Important for Music Lovers of that Genre”: The Legal Dispute over Black Sabbath’s Earliest Recordings Has Been Settled...
The long‑running legal battle between Sharon Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s original manager Jim Simpson over the band’s 1969 Earth demo tapes has been settled. The original members now own the eight‑track collection, which includes unreleased songs such as “Evenin’” and...
NIST Is Giving Fingerprint Examiners Better Tools for a Messy Job
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has unveiled two new resources for forensic fingerprint work: an fully annotated version of its Special Database 302, containing roughly 10,000 realistic latent prints, and OpenLQM, open‑source software that rates print quality...
Semaglutide NAION Risk Higher than Risk with SGLT2 Inhibitors
A VA‑based study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that patients with type 2 diabetes taking semaglutide experienced more than double the risk of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) compared with those on SGLT2 inhibitors. The analysis covered 102,361 veterans, with...
To My Friends Who Didn’t Have to Die
The essay recounts a first‑person journey through teenage drug and alcohol use, revealing how early trauma and a relentless inner critic drove the author toward self‑medication. It illustrates the cyclical nature of addiction, where substances temporarily silence pain but ultimately...
How to Keep Your Brain Sharp: A Practical Playbook Beyond the Basics
Dr. Tommy Wood outlines a practical playbook for preventing cognitive decline, emphasizing the synergistic effect of B‑vitamin and Omega‑3 supplementation, environmental toxin mitigation, oral health, and evidence‑based cognitive training. He cites the Lancet Commission’s estimate that up to 45% of...
STAT+: FDA to Speed up Review of Three Psychedelics as Mental Health Treatments
The FDA announced it will grant priority‑review vouchers to accelerate the evaluation of three psychedelic therapies—Compass Pathways’ psilocybin for treatment‑resistant depression, Usona Institute’s psilocybin for major depressive disorder, and Transcend Therapeutics’ MDMA‑like compound for PTSD. The move is part of...
New Orleans Magic: Ivan Neville Joins Greensky Bluegrass At Tipitina’s
Greensky Bluegrass opened their New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kickoff at Tipitina’s with a surprise guest appearance by hometown legend Ivan Neville. Neville joined the jam‑grass band for two songs, adding keyboards to a new version of “Lose My Way”...
Were Neanderthals Able to Hunt Elephants? The Proof Is in an Ancient Bone
A 125,000‑year‑old elephant skeleton from Germany, long dismissed as a geological curiosity, has been re‑examined and found to bear unmistakable wooden‑spear cut marks. The study, published in *Nature*, argues the animal was deliberately killed by Neanderthals using coordinated teamwork. The...
Long-Hidden Keith Haring Artworks Come to Auction
Sotheby’s is showcasing a private trove of Keith Haring works gifted to longtime friend Kermit Oswald, including wood carvings, a painted crib, a dresser and a rare self‑portrait. The centerpiece, a 1985 self‑portrait on canvas, is expected to fetch $3 million‑$5 million,...
When “Extinct” Volcanoes Reawaken
New research challenges the conventional definition of extinct volcanoes by showing that Methane volcano in Greece experienced a 100,000‑year quiet interval while magma accumulated underground. The study, based on a 700,000‑year eruption record and 1,250 zircon crystal analyses, reveals water‑rich...
Michelle Randolph’s Plunging Neckline Lingerie Dress Goes Harder Than Expected
Michelle Randolph, star of the TV series "Landman," posted a striking Instagram photo wearing a black satin lingerie‑inspired dress with a plunging neckline, sheer lace hem and frilly detailing. The look, styled with soft curls and minimal makeup, quickly amassed...
Responding to Our Changing World
A family in rural Ohio has lived off‑grid for nearly a decade, powering their home with solar panels, storing rainwater, and growing most of their food. They chose this lifestyle to align with sustainability values and to build personal resilience....
Our Favorite Boutique Hotels in New York City
New York City’s boutique hotel scene offers 17 curated properties across all five boroughs, each with fewer than 115 rooms and a focus on design, service and local character. From historic Art Deco landmarks on the Upper East Side to industrial‑chic lofts...
NIRVANA: 'The Complete Scores' Deluxe Hardcover Collector's Edition Available From HAL LEONARD
Hal Leonard announced the deluxe hardcover "Nirvana – The Complete Scores," a collector’s edition that transcribes every note from the band’s three studio albums—Bleach, Nevermind, In Utero—and the MTV Unplugged performance. The 51‑song volume offers guitar, bass, drum, vocal, and...
$450 Million Worth of Newhouse Trophies Come to Christie’s
Christie’s will host an evening auction on May 18 featuring 16 works from the late S.I. Newhouse Jr.’s museum‑quality collection, including a Jackson Pollock drip painting and a Constantin Brâncuși bronze head. The sale is projected to generate more than $450 million in...
Genomic Tool Untangles How Microbes Spread—Even when They Look Almost Identical
Researchers unveiled TRACS, a new genomic algorithm that pinpoints how microbes spread by detecting minute genetic differences. Published in Nature Microbiology, the tool successfully mapped transmission of SARS‑CoV‑2, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Plasmodium falciparum across diverse cohorts. By distinguishing recent direct...
16 Characteristics Of Highly Toxic Parents
The article outlines sixteen common traits of highly toxic parents, ranging from demanding absolute agreement to withholding love as punishment. It emphasizes how these behaviors erode children’s sense of autonomy, self‑worth, and mental health, often persisting into adulthood. The piece...
Fake Gears, Real Fun: A Pro Driver Makes the Case for EV Gimmicks
Pro driver Nik Romano and The Drive editor Kyle Cheromcha examined how synthetic engine sounds and simulated gear shifts affect the driving experience of electric performance cars. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N uses digital audio cues and paddle‑mounted gear paddles, which the testers...
This One-Woman Brand Is Making Backpacks Coveted by Global Mountain Pros
Slovenian alpinist Neza Peterca has turned her sewing expertise into What Happened, a one‑woman brand that hand‑crafts custom technical backpacks for elite mountaineers. The bags are tailored to each client’s torso and built for ultralight durability, commanding prices similar to...
Jamie Bristow – The Work That Reconnects
The Mind & Life podcast’s April 24 episode features Jamie Bristow alongside Shayontoni Ghosh, Chris Johnstone, Stephanie Kaza and Phoebe Tickell to discuss Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects, a contemplative framework that moves participants from gratitude and grief to courage...
Shiso Fine Cocktail
Saveur’s Spring/Summer 2026 issue spotlights a new Shiso Fine Cocktail crafted by Smoke Door Lake Tahoe Saryo’s beverage director Ria Kim. The drink blends peach‑infused vodka, a bright shiso‑lime syrup, passion‑fruit juice, and creamy Nigori sake, delivering a peppery‑herbal twist...
August Burns Red Release New Single “Sonic Salvation”
August Burns Red has released the new single “Sonic Salvation,” featuring Polaris front‑man Jamie Halls. Guitarist JB Brubaker says it was the first track written for the band’s forthcoming album *Season of Surrender*. The song’s lyrics focus on finding strength...
Moynat Opens at 3 Via Monte Napoleone, Milan
Moynat, the historic Parisian trunk maker founded in 1849, opened its first directly‑operated boutique in Italy at 3 Via Monte Napoleone, Milan. The store debuted during Milano Design Week with installations by Hall Haus, Marianna Ladreyt and Michael Samuels that reinterpret the brand’s iconic...
How Will El Niño Affect Hurricane Season This Year?
El Niño, a warming of the equatorial Pacific, is projected to develop with an 80% probability by fall, and a 25% chance of becoming strong. Strong El Niño typically raises upper‑level wind shear over the Atlantic, which can tear apart developing tropical...
Gravity's Strength Measured More Reliably than Ever Before
Physicists at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology have released the most precise measurement of the gravitational constant, known as big G, using an advanced torsion‑balance apparatus. The new experiment reports an uncertainty of just 0.01%, narrowing the long‑standing...
YouTube Theater Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With Mural Titled ‘From Hollywood Park, With Love’
YouTube Theater marked its fifth anniversary by unveiling the mural “From Hollywood Park, With Love,” painted by husband‑and‑wife duo Carlo and Ethel Zafranco alongside mentees from their Astral Project nonprofit. The artwork, commissioned with Ticketmaster, celebrates Inglewood’s cultural heritage and...
Hawke’s Bay Hospital ED to Get Peer Mental Health Support Workers
New Zealand’s Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced a $61.6 million (≈ US$37 million) investment to place peer mental‑health support workers in emergency departments, starting with Hawke’s Bay, Whangārei and Hutt Valley. The program expands a model already operating in eight hospitals to...
‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ Teaser: Zoey Deutch Is on a Mission to Sleep with Jon Hamm
David Wain’s new comedy ‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ stars Zoey Deutch as a small‑town hairdresser who vows to cross Jon Hamm off her own celebrity‑sex‑pass list after her fiancé’s infidelity. The teaser, released after the film’s Sundance debut, showcases...
Hyundai Is Already Testing Its Next High-Performance Engine
Hyundai will publicly test its next‑generation high‑performance N engine at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, fitting two Elantra N race cars with the prototype. The automaker says the new powertrain offers improved power, response and emissions compliance. The current 2.0‑liter turbo...
Building a Massive Dam Between Alaska and Russia Could Prevent AMOC Collapse, Scientists Say
Scientists modeled a three‑dam system spanning the 51‑mile Bering Strait, proposing that sealing the passage could bolster the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) under low‑emission futures. Their simulations also warn that if the AMOC is already weakened, the same closure...
Barbara Corcoran Shares the Number One Reason She Fires People
Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran says she fires employees with a bad attitude immediately, often on Fridays. She believes skills can be taught, but a negative mindset contaminates team culture. Corcoran’s brief firing script focuses on fit, not detailed critique,...