Prince St. Pizza Partners with Dave’s Hot Chicken Franchisee for National Expansion
Prince St. Pizza has teamed up with Lawrence Kourie, the founder and largest franchisee of Dave’s Hot Chicken, to launch a national expansion of its Sicilian‑style square pies. Kourie will use his multi‑state operations and disciplined franchising approach to open new locations while preserving the brand’s New York identity. The partnership aims to scale the cult‑favorite pizza concept across multiple states, leveraging existing supply chains and real‑estate pipelines. This move positions Prince St. Pizza to tap into the broader U.S. pizza market beyond its current regional footprint.
Uri Tupka and the Gods: Another Story From Lands Unknown
Mike Mignola’s latest graphic novel, *Uri Tupka and the Gods*, debuted on March 31, 2026 as a 104‑page hardcover priced at $24.99. The story follows scholar Uri Tupka, who flees imperial wrath after a prophetic cat dream and encounters giant elephants, devils,...
Unlocking Designer Roots for Future Cereal Crops
Researchers at the University of Queensland and Australian National University identified the CEPR1 signaling gene as a conserved regulator of root architecture across barley, rice, maize and Arabidopsis. Knocking out CEPR1 creates steeper, narrower roots that improve water and nutrient...
Oops! NASA Once Lost a $125 Million Spacecraft Because Engineers Forgot to Convert to Metric
The Mars Climate Orbiter, a $125 million NASA mission launched in 1998, was lost in September 1999 when it descended far too low over Mars. The failure was traced to a simple unit‑conversion mistake: Lockheed Martin’s navigation software used Imperial units instead of...
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6 Ways You're Wasting Space in Your Home Without Realizing It, According to Designers
Interior designers highlight six common ways homeowners waste space, from sofa placement to under‑stair areas. Pulling a sofa away from the wall and extending cabinets to the ceiling can instantly open rooms. Eliminating unnecessary features like double kitchen sinks frees...
She Thought She Needed Hours in the Gym to Get Strong. Then At-Home Workouts Changed Everything.
Former collegiate runner Ashley Tysiac recounts shifting from hour‑long gym sessions to 30‑minute at‑home strength workouts after entering the workforce. She highlights how the Race‑Ready Strength program provides step‑by‑step, three‑times‑weekly routines that complement running without sacrificing time. The guide includes...
REVIEW: Voile's Newest Ski Completes Telemark's Modern Touring Paradigm
Voile’s Vector ACE ski, part of the brand’s ACE series, launches as a mid‑fat, 1.4 kg per ski (2.8 kg pair) touring model that can accommodate telemark bindings. The ski features a hybrid sidewall construction, a paulownia core with maple and carbon...
Light Bends Perovskite Crystal Lattice, Opening Way to New Devices
Researchers at UC Davis have demonstrated that halide perovskite crystals undergo rapid, reversible lattice distortions when illuminated, a phenomenon termed photostriction. Using laser excitation and X‑ray probing, they showed the effect can be tuned by adjusting the crystal composition, light wavelength,...
Ajay Devgn Announces Gen AI-Film Happy Birthday Joshi; to Release on His 57th Birthday
Ajay Devgn unveiled the first look of "Happy Birthday Joshi," a mystery thriller billed as a “Gen‑AI film.” The story, inspired by a true event, blends vintage computing symbols with a modern investigation. Produced by Lens Vault Studios, the project...
Turn Yellow Mustard Into Your Own DIY Dijon With A Few Pantry Ingredients
The article shows how to transform ordinary yellow mustard into a close DIY replica of Dijon by adding white wine vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and optional heat agents like horseradish or wasabi. It outlines the historical roots of authentic Dijon,...
Star Wars Weddings in Las Vegas Go Into Hyperspace for May the Fourth
Las Vegas is capitalizing on the "May the Fourth" pop‑culture holiday by offering Star Wars‑themed wedding packages that attract fans from across the country. Venues such as The Collective Las Vegas, Cactus Collective Weddings, Little Vegas Chapel and Viva Las Vegas...
Freshwater vs Saltwater Fishing: Key Differences Explained
Freshwater and saltwater fishing differ in environment, target species, gear, and techniques. Inland lakes, rivers and ponds offer calmer, more accessible settings, while oceans present tides, waves, and larger, stronger fish. Equipment for freshwater is lighter and cheaper, whereas saltwater...
THROUGH THE LENS: Big Ears 2026 Was a Homecoming
The 2026 edition of the Big Ears music festival returned to its Knoxville roots, emphasizing a home‑grown, intimate atmosphere. Curated by longtime organizers, the lineup blended avant‑garde performers with folk and blues acts, spotlighting local talent alongside established names. Attendance...
‘The Midnight: Shadows’ Renders Nostalgia’s Dangers in Neon
Dark Horse Comics releases *The Midnight: Shadows*, a 2024 graphic novel that extends synthwave duo The Midnight’s nostalgic brand into a cyber‑punk narrative. The story follows Jason, a 1999‑era father who escapes his stressful reality through a malfunctioning childhood game...
Mirza International Acquires Solethreads to Enter Semi-Premium Footwear Segment
Mirza International has acquired 100% of Gurugram‑based casual‑footwear startup Solethreads, marking its entry into India’s fast‑growing semi‑premium footwear segment. Solethreads, founded in 2020, has raised over $7 million and achieved a monthly run rate of about $638,000, with presence in 600...
‘It Was an Exorcism’: How Heartbreak, Queer Rebirth and Finding Love over Only Connect Shaped Wendy Eisenberg’s Stunning New Album
Wendy Eisenberg, a Brooklyn‑based indie musician, has released a self‑titled album that marks a stylistic shift toward 70s folk‑rock melodies. The record emerged after a “creative exorcism” triggered by a painful breakup, during which Eisenberg wrote most songs in a...
FRESH TRACK: Son Little - “Be Better”
Son Little, the West Coast‑born, Northeast‑raised multi‑instrumentalist, has launched his new album CITYFOLK, a project inspired by a deep dive into his Southern ancestry. The record, released on March 31, 2026, blends blues, soul, and folk to articulate the search...
6 Books Named Finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize
The International Booker Prize has announced its six 2026 finalists, a roster of translated works originally written in languages ranging from Persian to Bulgarian. The shortlist includes titles set against the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Nazi‑era Germany, Japanese‑occupied...
Shawn Colvin’s ‘Whole New You’ Is a Revelation at 25
Shawn Colvin’s fifth studio album *Whole New You* turned 25, marking a quiet but pivotal moment in her catalog. Released in 1999, the record arrived five years after the Grammy‑winning *A Few Small Repairs* and followed her first pregnancy, resulting in minimal label support and modest...
‘Cape Fear’ Trailer: Javier Bardem Terrorizes Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson in Apple Series Inspired by Martin Scorsese’s Remake
Apple TV is debuting a ten‑episode limited series titled “Cape Fear,” set for a June 5, 2026 launch. Created by Nick Antosca, the thriller reimagines Martin Scorsese’s 1991 remake of the 1962 classic, with Javier Bardem starring as the vengeful Max Cady...
Chile Becomes an Associate Member State of CERN
Effective 2 April 2026, Chile became an Associate Member State of CERN, following ratification of the 2025 Associate Member Agreement and accession to CERN’s privileges and immunities protocol. The new status grants Chile representation on the CERN Council, Finance Committee and Scientific...
Crystal Lake Have Parted Ways With Vocalist John Robert Centorrino
Japanese metalcore outfit Crystal Lake announced the mutual departure of vocalist John Robert Centorrino, who joined in 2023 after an open audition. The split follows the release of their February 2026 album ‘The Weight Of Sound’ on Century Media Records...
Ron Perlman Is Seeking Vengeance in Thriller 'The Gentleman' Trailer
Capelight Pictures released the trailer for *The Gentleman*, a Mexico‑Spain co‑production directed by Gabriel Beristain and starring Ron Perlman as a retired mercenary seeking vengeance after his friend’s murder. The film adapts Carlos Augusto Casas’s novel *Ya No Quedan Junglas* and debuted at the...
Michael Fullerton: The Politics of Portraiture
Glasgow painter Michael Fullerton’s new exhibition at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre juxtaposes eighteenth‑century portraiture with contemporary political subjects, including eleven oil portraits of male asylum seekers from the Hilltop Hotel in Carlisle. The works blend warm, meticulous rendering with muted,...
Sandwiched Between Fort Wayne And Akron Is An Ohio City With Small-Town Charm, Tasty Eats, And Lake Fun
Willard, Ohio, a small‑town getaway nestled between Fort Wayne and Akron, blends historic charm with easy access to major cities. Founded as Chicago Junction in 1874 and incorporated in 1960, the city offers mid‑century homes, farmland views, and a relaxed suburban...
The Black Crowes Albums Ranked Worst to Best
The Black Crowes’ discography has been re‑ranked from worst to best, placing their 1992 masterpiece *The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion* at the summit and the 2001 *Lions* near the bottom. The list spans their debut *Shake Your Money Maker*...
ASCEND 2026 Assembles Space Industry’s Most Influential Voices in Washington, D.C.
AIAA’s ASCEND 2026 will convene May 19‑21 at the Washington Hilton, drawing roughly 2,000 space professionals to the nation’s capital. The three‑day event features more than 200 speakers from NASA, the FAA, Lockheed Martin, Blue Origin, academia and government, highlighting...
11 Most-Visited Pennsylvania State Parks, Ranked
A new ranking based on 2024 visitor data identifies the 11 most‑visited Pennsylvania state parks, with Pymatuning State Park leading at over 3.8 million guests and Presque Isle close behind at 3.5 million. The list spans a variety of amenities—from expansive lakes...
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Don’t Toss the Liquid in Canned Beans — Here Are 6 Ways Chefs Use It
Chefs are championing the liquid left in canned beans—known as aquafaba—as a versatile, low‑cost ingredient. They use it to replace eggs in vegan mayonnaise and aioli, thicken soups and sauces, create foamy cocktails, smooth hummus, and flavor rice. The practice...
2026 AIAA Von Kármán Lecture in Astronautics on Learning and Controlling Autonomous Space Systems to Be Presented by Maruthi Akella...
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has selected UT Austin professor Maruthi Akella to deliver the 2026 von Kármán Lecture in Astronautics. His talk, “Opinion Dynamics, Learning, Trust, and Control of Autonomous Space Systems,” will be held on May 20 during...
From the Phone to the Plex: Why TV Shows Are Turning Into Movies
In its first three days on Netflix, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" logged over 25 million views, while Netflix’s earlier theatrical run of "K‑Pop Demon Hunters" generated about $24 million at the box office and won two Oscars. These successes illustrate a growing trend of...
Longer-Term Real-World Data Needed to Compare Leqembi and Kisunla Opposing Treatment Strategies for Alzheimer’s
Eisai/Biogen’s Leqembi and Eli Lilly’s Kisunla are the only FDA‑approved disease‑modifying Alzheimer’s therapies, but they follow opposite treatment models—continuous dosing versus a finite course after amyloid clearance. Four‑year data presented at AD/PD 2026 showed Leqembi delayed disease progression by roughly 9.8 months, with...
Jon Hamm, Elle Fanning and Keanu Reeves Star In Apple TV's Biggest Titles of April 2026
Apple TV’s April slate features a wave of original titles anchored by high‑profile talent, including Jon Hamm’s return in "Your Friends & Neighbors" Season 2, Elle Fanning headlining the drama "Margo’s Got Money Troubles," and Keanu Reeves starring in Jonah Hill’s directorial debut...
Q&A With Lunar Base Manager Carlos Garcia-Galan
NASA has appointed Carlos Garcia‑Galan as the program executive overseeing its accelerated plan to build a lunar surface base. He outlined a shift in the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program toward tighter NASA‑commercial collaboration and a two‑phase Lunar Terrain...
‘Death Hunted Him Since He Was a Kid’: How Lamar Odom Survived to Become a Villain in His Own Tale
Netflix’s Untold series releases *The Death & Life of Lamar Odom*, a 90‑minute documentary that revisits the former NBA champion’s 2015 overdose at a Nevada brothel and his subsequent medical coma. The film features Odom’s unvarnished reflections on addiction, family...
Jason Statham's "Wonderful" Heist Thriller with Daniel Mays Is Now Streaming for Free
The 2008 British heist thriller *The Bank Job*, starring Jason Statham and Daniel Mays, has been added to ITVX’s free streaming catalogue. Inspired by the real‑life 1971 Lloyds Bank burglary, the film follows a crew of East End thieves tasked with...
Celebrating Trans Visibility Day
On March 31, Duke University Press highlighted International Transgender Day of Visibility by showcasing a slate of new books and journals that center trans and queer scholarship. The open‑access journal QTR concluded its second volume, while titles such as *Abolitionist Intimacies*,...
Should All Middle-Aged Triathletes Get Advanced Lipid Testing? A Doctor Weighs In.
A recent case study of a 55‑year‑old Ironman who suffered cardiac arrest revealed that his standard cholesterol test missed dangerously high levels of small dense LDL particles. The authors argue that advanced lipid testing could uncover hidden atherosclerotic risk in...
Paul Mpagi Sepuya: Focus & Desire
Fotomuseum Winterthur is presenting Paul Mpagi Sepuya’s first major solo exhibition in Switzerland, "Focus & Desire," which runs through 14 June. The show assembles early and recent photographs alongside archival ephemera, revealing Sepuya’s signature practice of exposing the act of image‑making....
Astronomers Determine the Fate of a Double White Dwarf Binary
Chinese astronomers used the MESA stellar‑evolution code to model ATLAS J1138‑5139, an ultra‑compact double white dwarf 1,800 light‑years away with a 27.86‑minute orbit. Their calculations show the low‑mass helium companion will transfer mass, evolve into an AM CVn system within roughly 6.3 million...
Phone Habits, Not Screen Time, Define Kids' Digital Wellbeing
A new Aura Digital Wellbeing Index reveals that children’s wellbeing is tied more to how often they pick up their phones than to total screen‑time minutes. The study found kids with low digital wellbeing check their devices roughly seven times...
A Hidden Layer in Your DNA Is Running Your Body
Researchers at Kyoto University and RIKEN discovered that the RNA‑binding protein DHX29 monitors synonymous codon usage, flagging mRNAs rich in non‑optimal codons for suppression. Using CRISPR screens and cryo‑electron microscopy, they showed DHX29 binds 80S ribosomes and recruits the GIGYF2·4EHP...
Legendary Lola T70 Reborn as 500bhp V8 Supercar for the Road
British specialist Lola has unveiled the T70S, a modern reinterpretation of its 1960s Mk3B endurance racer, offered as a 500‑bhp road‑legal supercar and a more powerful 530‑bhp track‑only version. The road model pairs a 6.2‑litre Chevrolet V8 with a six‑speed...
Reversing Extinction
Historian Sadiah Qureshi’s Aeon essay examines the rise of de‑extinction technologies, from cloning the last Pyrenean ibex to gene‑editing wolves to resemble extinct dire wolves. She argues that preserving genetic material in labs creates a liminal state where species are...
Comfort Stretch, Authentic Textures and Sustainable Innovations Driving R&D in Denim
Denim mills are steering Fall/Winter 2027‑28 collections toward low‑impact dyes, softer fabrics, and slub‑character textures. Comfort‑stretch continues to dominate, with buyers demanding fabrics that retain shape, resist bagging, and mimic traditional rigid denim. Manufacturers such as AGI, Cone, Soorty and Advance...
Merck Strikes Deal with Antibody Discovery Startup
Merck has signed a research collaboration with AI‑driven antibody startup Infinimmune, potentially providing up to $838 million in payments tied to clinical milestones. Infinimmune’s platform scans human immune cells to uncover novel targets such as IL‑22 and IL‑13 for autoimmune indications....
How to Measure the Impact of Executive Coaching: Set Defined Goals
Executive coaching delivers high returns only when engagements begin with clearly defined, business‑aligned goals. Studies show a Fortune 500 firm realized a 529% ROI, rising to 788% when retention gains are included, but such outcomes require structured, goal‑driven measurement. Effective...
JELLA HAASE
German actress Jella Haase reflects on a tumultuous 2025, marked by high‑profile projects and a partnership with Armani Beauty. She emphasizes her commitment to both arthouse and commercial cinema, rejecting typecasting after her breakout ‘Fack ju Göhte’ role. Haase announces...
MRNA Is Poised to Rise Beyond Infectious Diseases, if It’s Not Derailed by R&D Cuts
mRNA technology, once celebrated for COVID‑19 vaccines, now faces heightened political and regulatory scrutiny, including the cancellation of roughly $500 million in BARDA contracts. A new JAMA Network Open study shows NIH has invested $1.65 billion in 178 mRNA grants since 1997,...
Why The Toer De Geuze Might Be The Ultimate Beer Geek Experience
The Toer de Geuze 2026, scheduled for May 9‑10, will be the largest edition yet, inviting beer lovers to tour all fourteen HORAL member breweries in Belgium’s Zenne Valley and Pajottenland. The event highlights lambic’s unique spontaneously fermented style, which enjoys...