Lupe Fiasco to Headline Friday Night Concert at Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach
Lupe Fiasco will headline the Friday Night Concert at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 17, offering a free performance for race ticket holders. The event serves as a warm‑up for his Food & Liquor 20th‑anniversary tour launching in May. General‑admission day passes for the Grand Prix start at $58, with children under 12 admitted free with an adult. The weekend also features NTT INDYCAR SERIES and IMSA WeatherTech races, creating a multi‑entertainment experience for attendees.
Who Is Reid Wiseman, Commander of the Artemis II Moon Mission?
Reid Wiseman, a 50‑year‑old former naval fighter pilot, will command NASA’s Artemis II mission, the agency’s first crewed flight to the Moon since 1972. Selected as an astronaut in 2009, Wiseman has logged extensive flight time, combat deployments, and two spacewalks...
NASA Artemis II Moon Mission Live Launch Broadcast
NASA launched Artemis II, its first crewed flight under the Artemis program, from Kennedy Space Center at 1 p.m. today. The four‑person crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen—will spend roughly ten days circling the Moon. The mission’s...
Great Explorers: Antonio De Abreu
Antonio de Abreu, a Madeiran noble born in 1480, led Portugal’s first European expedition to Timor and the Banda Islands, securing the coveted spice cargo that fueled the empire’s wealth. He served as a trusted naval officer under Afonso de Albuquerque, helping...
A Place To Bury Strangers – Rare And Deadly
A Place To Bury Neighbours has issued Rare And Deadly, a 12‑track compilation of B‑sides, unfinished experiments and tape‑room outtakes drawn from Oliver Ackerman’s personal archive. The collection functions as their first full‑length release since 2024’s Synthesizer, delivering raw noise‑rock...
Sturgill Simpson Announces 2026 Tour as Johnny Blue Skies
Sturgill Simpson will tour North America in 2026 under the Johnny Blue Skies moniker, supporting his new album *Mutiny After Midnight*. The 29‑date “Mutity for the Masses Tour” runs from September 4 to October 30, hitting major markets from Austin to New York. Tickets go...
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Bánh Xèo (Sizzling Pancakes)
Vietnamese chef Binh Duong’s bánh xèo, a crispy rice‑flour crêpe filled with pork, shrimp, mushrooms and bean sprouts, was highlighted by Food & Wine as one of its 40 best‑ever recipes in 2018. Duong, a James Beard Award nominee and author of...
What If Young People Helped Shape Your Grantmaking?
Lean funders are urged to add youth philanthropy to their portfolios as a strategic investment in community resilience. Programs like the Doll Family Foundation’s initiatives and the Community Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy engage hundreds of students in real...
Researchers Unlock the Key to Axon Regeneration
Researchers at Icahn School of Medicine discovered that the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) acts as a molecular brake preventing axon regeneration after nerve injury. Genetic deletion or pharmacological inhibition of AHR in mouse models redirected neurons from a stress‑survival mode...
Why A 45-Minute Nap Can Reset Your Brain’s Learning Power (M)
A recent study shows that a 45‑minute afternoon nap can fully restore the brain’s capacity to learn new information. The nap length allows participants to cycle through both slow‑wave and REM sleep, which together reactivate hippocampal networks and clear metabolic...
‘The Invite,’ ‘Late Fame,’ and Many More Movies Lead SFFILM Festival Lineup
The 69th San Francisco International Film Festival runs April 24 – May 4, showcasing 79 programs from 40 countries. Opening night features a double bill of Kent Jones’ Late Fame and Olivia Wilde’s The Invite, while the centerpiece screens Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters. The festival returns to the historic Castro Theatre and celebrates Grand...
A First Look at the $720 Million Overhaul of Lacma, L.A.’s Buzziest Museum
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) reopened on April 19, 2026 after a six‑year, $720 million renovation that added the 110,000‑square‑foot David Geffen Galleries designed by Peter Zumthor. The new glass‑and‑concrete complex houses roughly 2,500 works, ranging from ancient artifacts to modern...
SLAC-Led SuperCDMS Experiment Reaches Operational Temperature
The Super Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (SuperCDMS) experiment, led by SLAC, has successfully cooled its detector array to its target operational temperature of roughly 15 milliKelvin. This milestone enables the cryogenic germanium detectors to function at the sensitivity required for low‑mass...
Cameron Diaz Adds a Pop of Red With Jude Pumps on ‘The Tonight Show’
Cameron Diaz appeared on The Tonight Show wearing a striking pair of red Jude Haze pumps, paired with an all‑cream tailored suit. The three‑inch almond‑toe heels retail for $590 and are crafted in Portugal. The appearance underscores Jude’s growing cachet...
Launching an Alert System for the Changing Sky
Stanford’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has unveiled a new real‑time alert system that monitors rapid changes in the upper atmosphere and space‑weather conditions. The platform integrates data from ground‑based telescopes, satellite sensors, and machine‑learning models to issue warnings within seconds...
A Meditation to Allow Genuine Happiness, Even In Hard Times
Wellness educator Wendy O’Leary introduces a guided meditation designed to help individuals access genuine happiness even during hardship. The practice combines body‑scan techniques with vivid recollection of joyful moments, encouraging participants to acknowledge difficult emotions while expanding the felt sense...
Rubin Observatory Has Started Paging Astronomers 800,000 Times a Night
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) has begun issuing roughly 800,000 alerts each night to astronomers worldwide. An automated paging system routes these alerts in real time, flagging transient phenomena such as supernovae, asteroid...
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in April
Netflix’s April 2026 lineup adds three high‑profile titles: the second season of the social satire ‘Beef’ arrives on April 16, David Attenborough‑narrated nature documentary ‘A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough’ debuts on April 17, and the animated spin‑off ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’ launches...
The Rolling Stones Seem To Be Teasing Intimate Live Shows
The Rolling Stones are teasing a series of intimate live performances under their 1977 alias “The Cockroaches”. Mysterious posters featuring a QR code direct fans to a website that displays a countdown to an April 11, 2026 announcement. The site...
How to Buy a Birkin Bag Online (at Verified Retailers Where You Won’t Get Scammed)
The Hermès Birkin remains a coveted status symbol, but buying new requires navigating a restrictive boutique system and hefty pre‑spend requirements that can exceed the bag’s price. In 2026, shoppers increasingly turn to verified online resale platforms such as Revolve,...
Giant X-Rays Deliver the Sharpest View Yet of Fusion Plasma Gone Haywire
Researchers at SLAC’s Linac Coherent Light Source used ultra‑bright X‑ray pulses to capture the sharpest images yet of a laser‑driven fusion plasma that went unstable. The snapshots, taken with sub‑micron spatial resolution and 10‑femtosecond timing, revealed filamentary structures and turbulence...
The Hat Trick: Aligning Your School’s Three Revenue Teams
Private and independent schools rely on net tuition revenue for 70‑80% of income, yet most charge less than the true cost of education, creating a funding gap. Development teams must close this gap through strategic fundraising, while admissions expand enrollment...
King & Prince’s ‘Waltz for Lily’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Japan Hot 100
Japanese boy band King & Prince secured the top spot on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with their single “Waltz for Lily,” which opened with 284,138 physical copies sold. The track also led the download chart, placed third in radio airplay,...
Illuminating the Invisible
The Linac Coherent Light Source II (LCLS‑II) at SLAC has begun delivering femtosecond X‑ray pulses that enable scientists to film atomic‑scale motions in real time. Using a newly installed high‑speed detector array, researchers captured molecular vibrations and electron dynamics previously...
12 Food Documentaries On Netflix, Ranked From Worst To Best
Netflix’s latest roundup ranks twelve food documentaries from worst to best, highlighting the platform’s deep investment in culinary storytelling. The list crowns David Chang’s *Ugly Delicious* at number one, thanks to a flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating, while his earlier *Breakfast, Lunch...
My Son Was Denied Access at School—Now the System that Protects Him Is Being Gutted
A mother discovered her autistic third‑grader was barred from a school swim lesson after a teacher mislabeled his self‑regulating stims as a safety risk. The principal intervened, citing the child’s Individualized Education Plan and guaranteeing his participation. The incident highlights...
Sara Bareilles Signs With CAA
Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Sara Bareilles has signed with talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). The deal adds a multi‑award‑nominated composer, performer and producer whose catalog includes over three million albums, 15 million singles and 3.5 billion global streams. Bareilles is currently developing a musical adaptation...
Where Was ‘The Truman Show’ Filmed? Discover Quaint Seaside, Florida
The 1998 cult classic The Truman Show was filmed in Seaside, Florida, a master‑planned New Urbanist community that doubles as the fictional Seahaven Island. Its pastel cottages, brick streets and walkable layout provided the perfect "too‑perfect" backdrop for the film’s commentary on...
Havells mYOUsic Aims to Be a Talent Hunt with a Difference
Havells mYOUsic is an Indian talent hunt that welcomes singers, music producers, lyricists and instrumentalists to submit original work. Shortlisted participants attend a three‑day bootcamp featuring masterclasses on creative and business aspects of the music industry. The final cohort will...
Colectivo Los Ingrávidos Wins Schering Stiftung Award
Colectivo Los Ingrávidos, a Tehuacán‑based film collective, has been named the 2026 winner of the Schering Stiftung Award for Artistic Research. The prize includes €15,000 (approximately $16,500) and a solo exhibition at Berlin’s KW Institute of Contemporary Art, featuring a...
Fight Club Finally Gets 4K Ultra HD Release, One-Night Return to Movie Theaters
David Fincher’s cult classic *Fight Club* is getting a one‑night theatrical re‑release on April 22, followed by a 4K Ultra HD Steelbook launch on May 12. The new edition promises to showcase the film’s iconic cinematography and sound design in unprecedented...
Wellness Tourism and Skincare Rituals Are Redefining Modern Travel Experiences
Wellness tourism is evolving to embed skincare rituals as core travel experiences. Travelers increasingly seek coastal and humid destinations that naturally support skin hydration while reducing stress. Brands like Plu Laboratories offer science‑backed botanical products that enable consistent routines on...
Met Museum’s First-Ever Native American Curator Resigns
Patricia Marroquin Norby, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's first Native American art curator, left the institution in December 2025, officially citing health issues. Her departure follows years of contested claims about her Indigenous ancestry, which tribal groups and the Tribal...
Documentary Series Charting 100 Years of Japan's Listening Bar Culture Premieres in London
"A Century In Sound," a three‑part documentary tracing a hundred years of Japan’s listening‑bar culture, opened at London’s Barbican Centre with screenings on March 22, April 2 and April 18, 2026. The series, first shown at Sheffield Doc Fest in May 2025, follows New Zealand directors...
Listen to Frankie Knuckles’ Last-Ever Recorded Mix
To commemorate the 12th anniversary of Frankie Knuckles' death, Mixmag has resurfaced his final recorded set from March 22, 2014 at Miami’s Winter Music Conference. The hour‑long house mix, released as the magazine’s Christmas Eve 2015 “In Session,” blends original...
Chaehyun Seo Fractures Skull, Wins National Championships Two Weeks Later
On March 5, elite climber Chaehyun Seo suffered a fractured skull and concussion during training. Remarkably, she returned to competition just over two weeks later at the South Korean National Championships (March 20‑22) and captured gold medals in both Lead and Boulder....
Metric’s ‘Crush Forever’ Is An Ode To Femme Energy
Canadian indie-rock band Metric has released the electro‑infused single “Crush Forever,” the latest preview from their forthcoming album Romanticize The Dive. Frontwoman Emily Haines describes the track as a love letter to strong women, pairing crisp guitar with seismic vocals....
My Favorite Airbnb: A Family-Friendly Villa in Sicily
A family of eight discovered Villa Arcile, a seven‑bedroom, six‑bath villa in Brucoli, Sicily, ideal for multigenerational vacations. The property features a 26‑foot pool, lemon groves, and an outdoor kitchen, while communal areas lack air‑conditioning, prompting guests to stay outdoors....
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Vincent D'Onofrio on His Matthew Lillard Reunion in “Daredevil: Born Again” And 'the Most Human You've Ever Seen Fisk'
Vincent D'Onofrio says season 2 of Disney+’s *Daredevil: Born Again* presents the Kingpin as the most human version of the character yet. He describes intense physical prep, including building upper‑body mass for a boxing scene, and highlights the emotional stakes that...
Four Nonprofit Leaders on a Year of Extraordinary ChallengeCEP Staff
Four nonprofit leaders reflect on a turbulent year marked by shifting funding dynamics and heightened governance challenges. Bill Gates announced his foundation will spend its $200 billion endowment by 2045, reigniting the spend‑down versus perpetuity debate. The Center for Effective Philanthropy’s...
Ultrafast Quantum Light Pulses Measured for the First Time
Researchers at Technion have, for the first time, directly measured the temporal length of individual bright squeezed vacuum (BSV) pulses, a quantum light state with zero average electric field but massive fluctuations. Using a novel interferometric method, they reconstructed each...
Steve Zahn and Audrey Zahn on She Dances, Family Filmmaking, and Small Town Life: Podcast
Steve Zahn and his daughter Audrey Zahn have co‑written and produced the indie drama “She Dances,” drawing on Audrey’s upbringing in competitive dance and the family’s Kentucky hometown. The film explores the high‑stakes dance subculture while weaving a grief narrative...
Forget Wellbeing Programmes, Get Staff Volunteering Instead
British firms are leaving roughly 140 million paid volunteering hours unused each year, according to the Royal Voluntary Service. While about 60% of employers already allocate two days of paid volunteering per employee, take‑up remains low. RVS chief Catherine Johnstone highlighted...
A New Reptile Is Discovered, and Ten Poachers Book Flights To. . . Craig Stanford
A tiny mud turtle, now named the Vallarta mud turtle, was formally described in 2018 and is estimated to number only a few hundred individuals in the swamps of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Within days of the scientific announcement, poachers descended...
Joyce Manor Join the Latest Episode of AltPress: In Session
Alternative Press has partnered with Joyce Manor to issue a limited‑edition vinyl of their latest album, I Used to Go to This Bar, capped at 500 copies. The record, produced by Bad Religion’s Brett Gurewitz, showcases the band’s matured punk...
Oceans Are Darkening All over the Planet – What’s Going On?
Marine scientists have identified that roughly one‑fifth of the world’s oceans are becoming increasingly opaque, a trend dubbed "ocean darkening." Analysis of two decades of satellite imagery revealed large, contiguous regions where surface waters let in less sunlight. The phenomenon...
Wu Lyf Share “Simple, Sweet Love Song” With ‘The Fool’ – While Trolling Spotify with Homer Simpson Version
Manchester indie band Wu Lyf has released the stripped‑back love single “The Fool,” the lead track from their long‑awaited second album “A Wave That Will Never Break,” due April 10. The band also uploaded a meme‑style AI‑generated Homer Simpson version to...
Why Hotel Montalembert Is the Best Place to Stay During Paris Fashion Week
Hotel Montalembert, a historic boutique property in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, is touted as the premier lodging choice for Paris Fashion Week. Its Art Deco façade sits just an eight‑minute walk from the Musée d’Orsay and the main runway venues, placing guests...
Text Mining Culture Conditions and Glycosylation Relationships
Researchers at the University of Delaware and Waters have created an automated text‑mining pipeline that extracts relationships between cell‑culture conditions and protein glycosylation with 88% accuracy. The extracted data are normalized and stored in a Bioprocess Knowledge Graph, enabling a...
Heinrich Continues to Expand Their Radiance Line with the “Wave”
Heinrich has launched the Guilloche Wave, the latest addition to its Radiance dress‑watch collection. The 38.5 mm stainless‑steel case features a wave‑pattern guilloche dial, Art Deco‑inspired hour markers, and a manually wound ETA 7001 movement housed in an 8 mm thin profile. Priced...