#SHOWBIZ: Nora Ariffin Back in Her 20s Attire After Successful Weight Loss
Datuk Nora Ariffin, a 52‑year‑old Malaysian singer, shed 18 kg within two months after undergoing bariatric surgery. The rapid loss brought her BMI close to a healthy range and dramatically improved cholesterol and fatty‑liver markers. While she still aims for a 55 kg target, she is pleased to fit into outfits from her twenties. Her experience follows years of unsuccessful dieting, injections and a doctor’s warning against the weight‑loss drug Mounjaro.
Unpacking Saks Global’s Post-Bankruptcy Plan
Saks Global secured $500 million in post‑bankruptcy financing and aims to emerge from Chapter 11 by summer, backed by a total of $1.75 billion in court‑approved funding to stabilize vendor relationships. The luxury group’s leaner store footprint signals a shift toward a more...
BOM: April to June 2026 Rainfall Outlook
The Bureau of Meteorology’s April‑to‑June 2026 outlook predicts below‑average rainfall for most of Australia, with a 60 %‑80 % chance of drier conditions. Far northern Queensland is an exception, showing a 60 %‑80 % likelihood of above‑average precipitation, while parts of Western Australia and...
‘V’ for Veronica: Ines Di Santo’s Daughter Launches Bridal Diffusion Line
Veronica Di Santo, daughter of bridal powerhouse Ines Di Santo, has launched V, a new diffusion line aimed at modern brides for the Spring 2027 season. The line will debut alongside Ines Di Santo's main collection at New York Bridal...
Building a Global Movement: How Food Is Medicine Is Transforming Healthcare Worldwide
Researchers, clinicians, and funders from 12 countries gathered at the Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Center in September 2025 to launch a global Food is Medicine (FIM) movement. The convening produced eight consensus principles that define how nutrition‑based interventions should be integrated,...
Bridal Manufacturers Face Tariffs and Rising Prices Amid Strong Appetite for Wedding Gowns
U.S. bridal manufacturers are grappling with rising fabric costs and 15‑20% tariff‑driven price hikes, yet designers like Sareh Nouri maintain stable pricing by emphasizing American‑made quality. The wedding market remains robust, projected to exceed $100 billion in 2025, with average dress...
Nardos Celebrates 10 Years
Luxury bridal designer Nardos Imam commemorated a decade in business with a high‑profile event at New York’s Rainbow Room, featuring a retrospective of her most iconic gowns and the debut of the spring 2027 collection. The showcase highlighted her signature fluid draping,...
Bridal Brands Katherine Tash, Ofrenda Studio Team Up
Los Angeles‑based bridal designer Katherine Tash is broadening her label with the Spring 2027 “Chrysalis” collection, adding ballgowns, A‑lines and luxe fabrics such as beaded lace, silk organza and jacquard. The debut includes a first‑ever partnership with Mexico City veil house...
Pratt Institute to Honor Designer Korina Emmerich With the 2026 Pratt Fashion Visionary Award
Pratt Institute will honor Indigenous designer Korina Emmerich with the 2026 Pratt Fashion Visionary Award, recognizing her work that fuses cultural heritage with climate‑justice design. Emmerich, founder of Emme Studio, has led initiatives such as Indigenous New York Fashion Week and held leadership...
‘The Brain, In Theory,’ an Excerpt
The excerpt argues that the brain cannot be considered a programmable computer because neither evolution nor synaptic plasticity provides arbitrary, user‑directed modifications of neural parameters. Evolution shapes brain structure indirectly through genetic constraints, not by encoding specific synaptic weights. Likewise,...
Single-Gene Systems-Level Effects, and More
A new preprint shows that SYNGAP1 haploinsufficiency in whole‑cortex mice creates two opposing cortical activity patterns, while disruption limited to excitatory neurons yields a single change. This dual effect points to systems‑level circuit maturation disruptions as a source of SYNGAP1‑related...
Inside Rue Madame’s Measured Expansion in China’s More Selective Consumer Era
Rue Madame has opened its third mainland China boutique in Nanjing’s Deji Plaza, joining stores in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. The concept blends luxury and fast‑fashion sensibilities, offering a curated mix of over 80 contemporary brands and weekly new arrivals. Founder...
Stop, Reduce or Stay on Antipsychotics After First-Episode Psychosis?
A recent pragmatic RCT followed 347 first‑episode psychosis patients to compare continued antipsychotic maintenance with gradual dose reduction or discontinuation. In the first year, the reduction group faced a higher relapse rate, lower quality of life, and increased mortality. By...
Regent Bali Canggu Brings Coastal Luxury to the Island’s Trendiest Beach Enclave
Regent Bali Canggu, the latest five‑star addition by IHG’s Regent brand, opened in Bali’s now‑trendiest beach enclave, Canggu. The resort features 150 suites and villas, nine pools, a beachfront restaurant called Beach House, and private‑pool penthouses, while maintaining a sense...
Computational Neuroscientist Keith Hengen Explains His Work Through Illustrations
Computational neuroscientist Keith Hengen, an associate professor at Washington University in St. Louis, has turned to hand‑crafted illustrations to make his research on neuronal networks more accessible. Using Adobe Illustrator and AI‑generated textures, he creates comic‑style visuals that precede the...
GMO Pictures May Reinforce Existing Views, Deepening the Divide of Attitudes Towards Them
A new study in the Journal of Science Communication examined how different images affect U.S. public attitudes toward genetically modified organisms. Researchers presented participants with either no image, a plain apple, or an apple paired with a syringe to suggest...
Major Grantmaker Restructures Staff to Better Deliver Upcoming Strategy
A leading charitable foundation announced a comprehensive staff restructuring to align its workforce with a forthcoming multi‑year strategic plan. The reorganization consolidates program teams, creates a new impact‑measurement unit, and adds senior roles focused on partnership development. Executives say the...
Elisabeth Waldo Dies at 107; Fused Indigenous and Western Music
Elisabeth Waldo, a classically trained violinist who studied under Jascha Heifetz and Efrem Zimbalist, died at 107 on March 16, 2026. After extensive travel in Latin America during the 1940s, she abandoned a purely Western repertoire and began fusing pre‑Columbian...
"My Role in Life Was to Be a Proud, Bold Lion, to Tell the Truth, and Stick up for What's...
Dave Mustaine announced that Megadeth’s self‑titled seventeenth album, released in January 2026, will be the band’s final record and tour. The album debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200, marking the group’s highest chart achievement. Mustaine cited persistent hand...
Conrad and Grace Sewell Perform Exclusive Acoustic Version of ‘Firestone’
Conrad Sewell teamed with his Grammy‑nominated sister Grace for an exclusive acoustic rendition of his 2014 hit “Firestone,” filmed for Rolling Stone AU/NZ. The stripped‑back performance arrives as Sewell prepares to launch his “Bloodline Tour” across Australia this June. “Firestone,”...
The House of Time / Natura Futura
The House of Time, designed by Natura Futura in Babahoyo, Ecuador, reimagines domestic living as a rhythm synchronized with the river, climate, and local craftsmanship. Spanning 180 m² on a 23 × 13 m plot, the building uses interior courtyards, water features, and wooden...
Nurturing Wise Attention
In today’s always‑on environment, relentless notifications and algorithm‑driven feeds hijack our attention, flooding dopamine pathways much like slot machines. Stanford researchers show these reward loops can mirror the impact of alcohol or stronger substances, while minor algorithm tweaks can shift...
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Why So Many Kids Get Bored at School—And Ways Parents Can Help
School boredom affects many children, stemming from insufficient academic challenge, lack of relevance, mental‑health struggles, or weak social connections. Experts like Dr. Natalie Gwyn and social worker Tameko Hairston‑Piggee note that unaddressed disengagement can lead to apathy, frustration, and even...
Renesas Rad-Hard ICs Aboard NASA’s Artemis II
Renesas Electronics’ radiation‑hardened integrated circuits are aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission, which launched on April 1 from Kennedy Space Center. The Intersil‑branded rad‑hard ICs are embedded in Orion’s avionics and the Space Launch System, managing power distribution, signal integrity and onboard computing...
Want to Write Better? 3 Books to Improve Writing Skills
The article highlights three essential books—Stephen King’s *On Writing*, Strunk & White’s *The Elements of Style*, and Anne Lamott’s *Bird by Bird*—as practical guides for anyone looking to sharpen their writing. It argues that writing is a skill that can be taught...
The Brick House / Studio VDGA
The Brick House, a 4,500‑sq‑ft private residence in Pune, tackles tight urban site constraints by stacking living spaces across four levels and inserting micro‑courtyards that act as light wells and ventilation shafts. Brick jali screens envelope the façade, filtering solar...
Couture Cuisine: Why Fashion Brands Are Pivoting to In-Store Dining
Luxury fashion houses are expanding into in‑store dining as millennials and Gen Z prioritize experiences over possessions, with 78% of the former preferring events to products. The trend follows a slowdown in traditional growth markets like China, prompting brands to create...
Griefdogg Review: Michael Winkler Pulls Australian Fiction in Brave New Directions
Australian author Michael Winkler’s second novel, Griefdogg, follows the surreal transformation of hydrologist Jeffrey into a self‑designated family pet after inheriting a seven‑figure sum (approximately $1‑$9 million). The book employs a non‑chronological, stream‑of‑consciousness narrative peppered with Australian colloquialisms, scientific digressions and...
Lady Gaga Cancels Final Montreal Show Due To Respiratory Infection: “Absolutely Heartbroken And So Sorry”
Lady Gaga canceled her final Montreal concert at the Bell Centre after her doctor warned against performing due to a worsening respiratory infection. She announced the cancellation on Instagram just hours before the show was set to begin. The tour will...
Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Launches Staycation With Retail Benefits
Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre has unveiled a staycation package that includes a AED 100 (≈$27) shopping voucher for the adjacent City Centre Deira mall, plus unrestricted use of its fitness centre, spa, rooftop pool and padel court. Accor Live Limitless...
Is the Galápagos Damselfish Extinct?
The Galápagos damselfish (Azurina eupalama) has not been recorded since 1983, leading researchers to deem it likely extinct. A study by Jack Stein Grove and Benjamin Victor compiled historical records and decades of failed surveys, linking the disappearance to the...
£10.4m UK Project Will Grow Next-Gen Materials
The UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has awarded £10.4 million to a five‑year EXPRESS programme led by the Universities of Warwick and Southampton. The project will develop electrochemical electrodeposition techniques, guided by bespoke precursor chemistry, to grow high‑quality transition...
Unlocking 29.76% Efficiency for Perovskite Tandems
A Chinese research team introduced a colloidal chemistry approach that synchronises the crystallisation of wide‑bandgap and narrow‑bandgap subcells in all‑perovskite tandem solar cells, achieving a record 29.76% power conversion efficiency (PCE). The strategy employs graded carboxylate modulators—tartrate for the WBG...
Tiny Laser Array Could Offer Faster, Greener Indoor Wireless
British researchers have built a sub‑millimetre chip that integrates a 5 × 5 infrared VCSEL array with custom beam‑shaping optics, creating a compact optical wireless transmitter. Individual lasers deliver 13‑19 Gbps, and together they achieve a record‑breaking 362.7 Gbps over a two‑metre free‑space link....
Emotional Artemis II Crew Names Moon Crater 'Carroll' After Nasa Commander's Late Wife - Video
NASA’s Artemis II crew, on the brink of a historic lunar flyby, asked mission control to name an unnamed lunar crater after commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife, Carroll. Mission specialist Jeremy Hansen relayed the request, describing the feature as a bright...
Chris Stussy Releases Debut Album, Lost, Found & Forgotten
Dutch producer Chris Stussy released his debut album *Lost, Found & Forgotten…* on April 6, 2026 via his own Up The Stuss label. The 19‑track LP is divided into three conceptual sections—Lost, Found and Forgotten—using a kite metaphor to guide...
Mike Mignola Reveals New Graphic Novel 'Uri Tupka and the Devils'
Mike Mignola’s new graphic novel "Uri Tupka and the Devils" arrives on November 16, 2026, published by Dark Horse Comics. The 104‑page hardcover continues the "Lands Unknown" anthology, following Uri Tupka’s quest for pre‑creation secrets after the events of "Uri...
‘INTROS’ Season 5: Georgia Lines Meets Geneva AM
Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s music web series INTROS returns for its fifth season, hosted by rising Kiwi pop star Georgia Lines. The latest episode pairs Lines with Auckland‑based artist Geneva AM, whose debut album Pikipiki placed in the top three of Rolling...
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Experience Total Solar Eclipse From Space
NASA’s Artemis II crew experienced a total solar eclipse from orbit around the Moon, with the Orion capsule witnessing 57 minutes of totality—the longest ever recorded from a spacecraft. The event unfolded after six hours of lunar observations and included views...
China Taps Rocket, Satellite Startups to Catch up to SpaceX
China is mobilizing private rocket and satellite startups to accelerate its space ambitions and challenge SpaceX’s dominance. State‑owned China Satellite Communications Group plans a 50,000‑satellite low‑Earth‑orbit constellation, while a new $2.9 billion government fund supports over 600 domestic space firms. The...
6 Key Signs of an Emotionally Unavailable Partner, According to Therapists
Therapists explain that emotional availability is the willingness to share and respond to feelings, not a clinical diagnosis. They outline six common signs of an emotionally unavailable partner, including persistent loneliness, fear of sharing, avoidance of deep conversations, lack of...
CEA-Leti and Fraunhofer IPMS Validate Wafer Exchange for Ferroelectric Memory Materials
CEA‑Leti and Fraunhofer IPMS have successfully demonstrated a wafer‑exchange pilot line for hafnium‑zirconium‑oxide ferroelectric stacks, proving that complex material stacks can be processed across multiple advanced fabs without contamination. The program used 300 mm CMOS cleanrooms, standardized VPD‑ICP‑MS and TXRF checks,...
Towards Scalable Biomarker Discovery in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Triangulating Genomic and Phenotypic Evidence From a Health System Biobank
Researchers leveraged a large health‑system biobank to combine genomic polygenic risk scores with electronic health‑record phenotypes, creating a scalable pipeline for PTSD biomarker discovery. The analysis identified immune‑related and metabolic signatures that correlate with PTSD risk, and highlighted sex‑specific genetic...
Vitamin C Slows Primate Aging by Targeting Iron-Driven Lipid Peroxidation
Researchers led by Liu et al. identified a conserved iron‑driven lipid peroxidation pathway that accelerates aging in primates, mediated by the enzyme ACSL4. The study demonstrates that vitamin C directly binds and inhibits ACSL4, curbing ferroptotic damage and extending healthspan...
Characterization of the Chromosome 7 Locus Associated with Suicidal Behavior
Researchers have pinpointed a chromosome 7 locus that shows a genome‑wide significant association with suicidal behavior. The discovery stems from a large meta‑analysis of suicide‑attempt GWAS, combined with expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) mapping and single‑cell transcriptomic profiling of brain...
Fat Bursts T Cells to Drive Joint Inflammation
Researchers led by Weyand et al. discovered that the fatty‑acid‑rich synovial environment of rheumatoid arthritis drives CD4⁺ T cells to store lipid droplets, which precipitate gasdermin‑D‑mediated pyroptosis. The exhausted T cells undergo mitochondrial and ER stress, migrate lipid droplets to...
Curly Cube / People's Architecture Office
Curly Cube, unveiled in 2023 along Shanghai’s Huangpu River, is a modular public‑art installation that blends architecture with interactive sculpture. Designed by He Zhe, James Shen, and Zang Feng, its curvilinear form draws on the Gyroid minimal surface and uses...
Uzbeks and Kazakhs Among Most Charitably Inclined Peoples Globally – Report
The 2025 World Happiness Report places Uzbekistan 25th and Kazakhstan 29th out of 136 nations for charitable giving, with 54 % of Uzbeks and 50 % of Kazakhs reporting donations of money, time or goods in the past month. Both countries have...
Netflix Show Highlights Taiwanese Religious Traditions with a Modern Flair
Netflix’s new eight‑part series “Agent from Above” spotlights Taiwan’s temple culture by following Han Chieh, a mortal vessel for the deity Nezha. The production team filmed at active and abandoned shrines, creating sets that blend traditional Taiwanese religious architecture with modern...
Less Salt, Same Saltiness: Inside Landa Labs’ Novel Approach to Sodium Reduction
Landa Labs’ LOT technology reshapes ordinary salt into ultra‑thin, high‑aspect‑ratio flakes that dissolve instantly, delivering the same salty perception with less sodium. The approach targets dry applications such as savory snacks, where rapid dissolution drives flavor, allowing manufacturers to cut...