Ben Lerner’s Transcription and the Literary Readymade
Ben Lerner’s fourth novel, Transcription, arrives as a slim, tripartite work that interrogates the boundaries between autofiction, artifice, and the digital age. Structured around interviews with an elderly poet‑translator and his son, the narrative weaves failed iPhone recordings, deepfake transcripts, and reflections on glass‑flower readymades to explore presence without devices. Lerner’s prose fuses literary theory with personal crisis, positioning the novel as a meditation on mechanical reproduction and the porous nature of memory. Critics note its experimental form signals a new direction for contemporary American literature.
Artemis 2 Flight Day 6: Lunar Flyby Coverage Begins as Orion Prepares for the Far Side
Flight Day 6 of NASA’s Artemis 2 mission featured a live lunar‑flyby broadcast as the Orion crew, including CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen, approached the Moon’s near side. At 1:57 p.m. EDT the crew set a new human‑distance record, surpassing Apollo 13’s 400,171 km (248,655 mi) mark. Real‑time...
Weekly Bestsellers, 6 April 2026
Danielle L. Jensen’s sequel "The Traitor Queen" entered the bestseller arena this week, reaching as high as #6 on Publishers Weekly and appearing on three major lists. Matt Dinniman continues to dominate, with six hardcover titles and one paperback charting,...
Under-the-Skin Tepezza Comparable to Infused Version in Key Study, Amgen Says
Amgen announced that its subcutaneous on‑body injector version of Tepezza, called Tepezza OBI, met both primary and key secondary endpoints in a late‑stage trial, showing 77% of patients achieved a meaningful reduction in eye bulging. The efficacy was comparable to...
For Frode Bolhuis, The Figure Contains Life’s Mysteries and Its Multitudes
Dutch sculptor Frode Bolhuis transitioned from large‑scale bronze monuments to intimate polymer‑clay figures, embracing vivid pastel colors. The new medium lets him experiment quickly, turning each figurative piece into a technicolor expression of emotion. He builds sculptures intuitively, using a...
Q&A: U.S. House Space Subcommittee Chair on Extending ISS, Fostering Commercial LEO Market
U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos, chair of the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, discussed extending the International Space Station (ISS) beyond 2030 and fostering a commercial low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) market. NASA’s budget can only fund one private LEO station, raising concerns about...
Alanis Morissette To Headline Wells Fargo Autograph Card Exclusives Concert
Alanis Morissette will headline an exclusive Wells Fargo Autograph Card concert on May 29, 2025 at Houston’s 1,100‑seat White Oak Music Hall. Tickets are reserved for Autograph cardholders, with a sale opening at 10 a.m. CT on April 9. The Autograph Card Exclusives series, launched...
Dispelling Fantasies: Authors of Color Reimagine a Genre by Joy Sanchez-Taylor
Joy Sanchez‑Taylor’s *Dispelling Fantasies* critiques the Eurocentric, patriarchal foundations of mainstream fantasy and highlights a decade‑plus surge of speculative works by authors of color. By foregrounding characters who are non‑white, gender‑nonconforming, or asexual, the book argues for a reimagined genre...
Is the World’s Most Outrageous David Bowie Experience Found in This Tiny Town in Outback Australia?
Carinda, a remote New South Wales town of 165 residents, hosts the two‑day Let’s Dance Carinda festival each October, celebrating David Bowie’s 1983 visit and the iconic music video filmed at the local hotel. The event draws about 500 fans...
BTS’ ‘Swim’ Spends Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard Global Charts
BTS's single "Swim" secured a second consecutive week at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, marking the group's eighth chart‑topping entry on each list. The track logged 106.3 million streams worldwide (down 3%) and 114 thousand...
The Moon Astronauts Just Broke the Record for the Farthest Any Human Has Ever Traveled From Earth
Five days after launch from Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s Artemis 2 crew broke the record for the farthest distance any human has traveled from Earth, reaching 252,752 miles. The record surpasses Apollo 13’s 248,655‑mile apex set in 1970. During the lunar flyby...
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Kim Kardashian Celebrates Easter in a $9,500 Vintage Dress First Worn by Cindy Crawford 24 Years Ago
Kim Kardashian marked Easter with a $9,500 vintage Roberto Cavalli gown that debuted on Cindy Crawford in 2002. The cream dress, detailed with jewel embroidery and paired with a fuchsia fur stole, was highlighted in a multi‑photo Instagram carousel that...
Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz Sell Brooklyn Townhouse for $12M
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz have sold their Cobble Hill townhouse at 22 Strong Place for $11.8 million, more than doubling the $6.75 million they paid in 2017. The four‑story, 6,600‑square‑foot brownstone, which was repaired after a 2022 fire, was listed quietly...
‘Peacemaker’s Sol Rodriguez Signs With Strand Entertainment
Actress Sol Rodriguez, best known for her role as Sasha Bordeaux on HBO Max’s DC series *Peacemaker* and as the female lead in Netflix’s *Holiday in the Vineyards*, has signed a management deal with Strand Entertainment. The agreement adds Rodriguez...
Trammell Crow JV To Bring Luxury Apartment Project To Richardson: The DFW Deal Sheet
A joint venture between High Street Residential and Tokyu Land Corp., backed by a Trammell Crow Co. subsidiary, broke ground on a 281‑unit luxury apartment community at 110 E. Polk St. in Richardson. The four‑story development, slated for completion in the fourth quarter...
Fair Warning Expands With Saara Pritchard, Doubling Down on ‘Conviction’ in a Crowded Art Market
Fair Warning, the boutique online auction app founded by former Christie’s chairman Loïc Gouzer, has generated roughly $81.9 million in sales by offering only a handful of meticulously curated works at a time. Recent headline‑making results include a $16.7 million Warhol portrait...
Expanded MAGIC Toolkit Makes Genome-Wide Single-Cell Mosaic Analysis Possible in Drosophila
Cornell researchers have expanded the MAGIC (Mosaic Analysis by gRNA‑Induced Crossing‑over) toolkit to provide genome‑wide coverage across all Drosophila chromosomes, including the historically recalcitrant fourth chromosome. The new kit accelerates single‑cell mutant generation, cutting analysis time from months to weeks,...
Can Medicinal Cannabis Help Kids’ Autism, ADHD or Tourette’s? Here’s What We Know so Far
Interest in medicinal cannabis for children with autism, ADHD and Tourette's has grown, prompting the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration to confirm that doctors are prescribing it for these conditions. While parents hope it could reduce reliance on stimulants, antidepressants and...
NASA's Moon Ship and Rocket Seem to Be Working Well, so What About the Landers?
NASA’s Artemis program is accelerating its Human Landing System development by removing the near‑rectilinear halo orbit requirement, which reduces the delta‑V and propellant needed for lunar landers. SpaceX and Blue Origin have submitted revised proposals—Starship will dock with Orion in...
Noble 33 to Launch Japanese Steakhouse and Izakaya at Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills in 2027
Noble 33 will open a Japanese steakhouse and an izakaya at Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills in 2027, occupying nearly 12,000 sq ft on the ground floor. The concepts mark the group’s first foray into Japanese‑inspired dining, joining its existing portfolio of Toca Madera, Medüza Mediterranea,...
10 Years After Merle Haggard’s Death, His Legacy Looms Large … Yet Elusive
Ten years after Merle Haggard’s 2016 death, his music still dominates country playlists and inspires tributes from artists like Cody Johnson and Jamey Johnson. Haggard reportedly left 300‑400 unreleased songs in a personal archive, yet none have surfaced despite growing...
Marvin Gaye's 1971 Masterpiece Is Now Called the Greatest Song Ever — but It Wasn't His Biggest Hit
Marvin Gaye’s 1971 single “What’s Going On” emerged from a politically charged origin, inspired by the 1969 People’s Park clashes in Berkeley. Although Motown executives feared its message, Gaye recorded the track, infusing personal grief and social conscience. The song...
Chris Messina, Michael Peña & Esai Morales Join Sam Rockwell And Maisy Stella In Psychological Thriller ‘Tumor’
Psychological thriller "Tumor" has completed filming in Los Angeles, adding Chris Messina, Michael Peña, Esai Morales and Gigi Zumbado to a cast led by Sam Rockwell and Maisy Stella. The film, written and directed by Will Bridges, follows a low‑level...
When You Use Store-Bought BBQ Sauce, Add This Juice First
Renowned pitmaster Michelle Wallace recommends adding pickle juice to store‑bought barbecue sauce to balance its typical sweetness and add complexity. She suggests 1–2 tablespoons of pickle brine per 18 ounces of sauce, preferably after gently warming the sauce for better integration....
Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Announce First-Ever STANLEY SIMMONS Live Shows
Sons of KISS Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, have announced the first‑ever STANLEY SIMMONS live dates, a four‑show California mini‑tour in early May 2025. The duo recently released a Mitchell Richmond‑directed video for their second...
Global Cohort Data Bolster Confidence in Dolutegravir for Pediatric HIV Care
A new analysis presented at CROI 2026 used International Epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) data from Africa, Asia‑Pacific, and Latin America, covering over 90% of the world’s children with HIV. The study found that dolutegravir initiates modest early weight gain...
Andy Serkis' Animal Farm Just Got a New Trailer, but You Shouldn't Watch It
Andy Serkis’ new animated adaptation of George Orwell’s *Animal Farm* released a fresh trailer that swaps the novel’s grim allegory for a kid‑friendly, fast‑paced comedy. The latest teaser showcases familiar plot beats but adds modern pop culture humor, while an...
Bad Bunny’s Spotify’s Billions Club Concert Film Is Coming Sooner Than You Think: Watch the Teaser
Spotify announced that Bad Bunny’s Tokyo concert film, "Billions Club Live With Bad Bunny," will debut on April 8. The one‑night event captures the Puerto Rican star performing 17 hits, a salsa remix of “MIA,” and surprise guest appearances at...
Celebrate National Fresh Tomato Day with These 5 Recipes
National Fresh Tomato Day on April 6 sparks a celebration of peak‑season tomatoes, highlighted by Salon’s curated list of five versatile recipes—from classic fried green tomatoes to a boozy fish stew. The piece reminds readers that tomatoes are botanically fruits and...
The Proper Order For Cooking Ingredients In A Hot Pot
The article outlines the optimal sequence for adding ingredients to a hot pot, starting with long‑cooking items like root vegetables and ending with quick‑cooking noodles. It details typical cooking times for each category, from 30‑second greens to 10‑minute shellfish, and...
Asics Is Releasing a New Sequel to One of Its Most Technical Lifestyle Sneakers
Asics is set to launch the Gel‑Kinetic 2.0, a technical lifestyle sneaker priced at $250, on Friday. The new model repositions the Scutoid Gel pods directly underfoot, pairs them with FF Blast Plus foam, and adds a TPU Trusstic cage for...
NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Break Apollo’s Distance Record
NASA’s Artemis II mission has sent four astronauts farther from Earth than any human before, reaching 248,655 miles (400,171 km). The record eclipses Apollo 13’s 1970 distance of about 205,000 miles, which was an accidental by‑product of an emergency lunar flyby. The crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor...
R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Rjtheweirdo, Sekou, Lazer Dim 700, Marlon Craft & More
The week’s hip‑hop headlines were dominated by legal drama and high‑profile releases. Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty was arrested on kidnapping and robbery charges tied to a dispute with Gucci Mane’s label. Kanye West’s new album *Bully* opened at No. 2 on the Billboard 200...
New Form of Matter May Lurk Deep Inside Uranus and Neptune
New quantum simulations reveal that carbon‑hydrogen compounds inside Uranus and Neptune can form a quasi‑one‑dimensional superionic state under extreme pressures of 500‑3,000 GPa and temperatures of 4,000‑6,000 K. In this phase, carbon atoms create an ordered hexagonal framework while hydrogen ions travel...
Chart Rewind: In 1996, Wynonna Judd Notched Another ‘Be Loved’ No. 1
In April 1996 Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart crowned Wynonna Judd’s “To Be Loved by You” as its number‑one single, marking a pivotal moment in her transition from the iconic duo The Judds to a solo artist. The track entered...
Anna Netrebko & Luca Salsi to Perform Recital at Teatro Verdi in Busseto
On May 1, Teatro Verdi in Busseto will host a recital starring soprano Anna Netrebko and baritone Luca Salsi, accompanied by pianist Nelson Calzi. The concert commemorates the 125th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi’s death and will be Netrebko’s first recital devoted entirely to Verdian repertoire....
Doechii & Lady Gaga Link Up For New ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Track
Florida‑born rapper Doechii teams up with pop icon Lady Gaga for “Runway,” the lead single from the *Devil Wears Prada* sequel soundtrack. The track, described as a Madonna‑style dance anthem, debuted in the film’s trailer released on April 6. The sequel...
New Technique Identifies Proteins that Trigger Immune Responses in Transplants and Implants
Mayo Clinic researchers introduced a new method called the Ratio of Immunogenicity (ROI) to identify proteins that provoke strong immune responses. By measuring protein abundance and immune activation, the ROI ranks proteins from most to least immunogenic, revealing that mitochondrial...
Young Miko Announces Her First Arena Trek: Here Are the Dates for the 2026 Late Checkout Tour
Puerto Rican singer Young Miko announced her first arena trek, the 2026 Late Checkout Tour, featuring 31 dates in 11 countries. The tour supports her sophomore album Do Not Disturb and kicks off July 3 at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival before...
Runners: Are You Overstriding?
Overstriding happens when a runner’s foot lands too far ahead of the body, creating a braking effect that wastes energy and stresses the joints. This habit often goes unnoticed until runners feel heavier easy runs or develop knee and shin...
When Does The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Come to Streaming, Blu-Ray and DVD?
Nintendo and Illumination’s *Super Mario Galaxy* movie is set for a theatrical run similar to its 2023 predecessor, with home‑video windows still unannounced. Based on the prior film, a digital purchase could appear about 41 days after release, followed by...
Beyond Yoga Workout Top Review: A ‘Women’s Health’ Editor's Honest Thoughts
Beyond Yoga’s Spacedye Slim Racerback Cropped Tank has become a go‑to piece for Women’s Health editors, praised for its buttery‑soft Spacedye fabric and light compression. The built‑in bra offers adequate support for low‑impact workouts but may require layering for higher‑intensity...
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Rules Billboard Hot 100 for Fifth Week
Ella Langley’s single “Choosin’ Texas” marked its fifth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while also leading the Hot Country Songs chart for a 19th week. The song’s official video, co‑directed by Langley and shot in Fort Worth,...
Holland Foundation Looks to Expand Vision-Saving Transplants
The Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration is scaling its Cincinnati Protocol for ocular surface stem‑cell transplantation by establishing “centers of excellence” and expanding surgeon education. To date, five centers—from Cincinnati to UC Irvine, Virginia Eye Consultants, and Massachusetts Eye and...
Inside the 4 Walls: The Importance of Being Standardized
The article emphasizes that standardizing warehouse processes transforms chaotic daily tasks into predictable, measurable operations. It outlines benefits such as higher quality, productivity, cost control, safety, and improved customer satisfaction. Implementation requires phased rollouts, strong change‑management communication, and ergonomic alignment...
AED Algorithm Could Improve Location of Lifesaving Devices
Cedars‑Sinai researchers have created a geospatial algorithm that identifies clusters of sudden cardiac arrests and recommends optimal public AED locations within 200 meters of those hotspots. The model analyzed incidents from 2012‑2023 in Ventura County, California, and Multnomah County, Oregon,...
Unspoken Etiquette Rules At Fancy Restaurants, Explained
Etiquette specialist Nikesha Tannehill Tyson explains the subtle rules that govern fine‑dining venues, from palate‑cleansing sorbet to finger‑cleaning water bowls. She highlights practical details such as handbag stools designed to keep purses off the floor and away from chairs. These unspoken...
Las Vegas' Ski Area To Expand With New Chairlift and Trails Next Season
Lee Canyon ski area near Las Vegas will open a new four‑person chairlift called “Chair 8” next winter. The lift spans 2,200 ft, rises 650 ft and can move up to 1,800 skiers per hour, feeding five new mixed‑difficulty trails in the West...
Shannon Crowley Joins Fletcher Artist Management
Shannon Crowley has joined Fletcher Artist Management, adding a promising soprano to the firm’s roster. The Pittsburgh Opera resident recently reached the Grand Finals of the 2026 Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition and will finish her current season as Nannetta in...
About 80% of Breast Cancer Biopsies Turn Out Benign. New Imaging Tool Promises Clearer Diagnoses and Fewer Biopsies
About 80% of breast biopsies in the United States turn out benign, prompting calls for less invasive diagnostics. Researchers have developed a hand‑held device that merges traditional ultrasound with diffuse optical tomography (DOT), which maps blood hemoglobin and oxygen levels...