Watch Adam Bennetts Foil Surfing Through a Dreamscape
Australian waterman Adam Bennetts has turned his YouTube channel into a showcase for foil surfing, posting a serene video of himself gliding on a foil board near shore. After abandoning traditional surfboards six years ago, Bennetts now rides foils exclusively, describing the experience as "surfing on steroids." The clip highlights the sport’s appeal in calm conditions and hints at its growing popularity among elite surfers. His transition reflects a broader shift toward high‑performance, low‑drag watercraft in the surf industry.
Altın Gün Confirm First North American Tour Since 2023
Altın Gün announced a 15‑date North American tour running from September 6 to 26, marking the band’s first U.S. and Canadian shows since 2023. The itinerary spans major markets on the West Coast, Midwest, Northeast and Canada, with Alex Maas of...
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Before You Post That April Fools’ Day Pregnancy Prank, Read This
The article warns against using a fake pregnancy announcement as an April Fools’ joke, highlighting the deep emotional pain it can cause for those who have experienced miscarriage or infertility. It explains how such pranks, often intended as harmless humor, can...
Minwax Reveals 2026 Color of the Year
Minwax has named Special Walnut its 2026 Color of the Year, an earth‑toned wood stain that quickly gained popularity among DIYers and professionals. The shade reflects a broader shift toward darker, more dimensional wood finishes in interior design, moving away...
Italy's Repossi Opens Harrods London Boutique
Italian jewellery house Repossi opened a boutique inside Harrods in London on March 24, 2026, showcasing its Antifer, Serti sur Vide and Berbere collections. The launch features a Harrods‑exclusive Berbere Chromatic ring crafted in yellow gold with green lacquer. Creative direction by...
Sandwiched Between Detroit And Chicago Is A Michigan River City With Camping, Historic Charm, And Tasty Eats
Jonesville, Michigan, a historic river town of about 2,300 residents, sits roughly 100 miles from Detroit and three hours northeast of Chicago along U.S. Route 12. The village offers secluded camping at Way Back In Campground, boutique lodging at Munro House...
Boron Arsenide Semiconductor Sets Record in Quantum Vibrations
Researchers at Rice University and collaborators have demonstrated unprecedented optical phonon coherence in cubic boron arsenide semiconductor. Using isotopically enriched B-11 crystals, they observed phonon vibrations persisting for nearly a thousand cycles at low temperatures, far exceeding typical materials. The...
Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne Celebrates Renovation With Beachside Event
Miami’s iconic Ritz‑Carlton Key Biscayne has reopened after a $100 million, 25‑year‑overdue renovation. The beachside celebration, hosted by developer Gencom, showcased a redesigned resort featuring open‑air architecture, expanded dining venues, a 30,000‑sq‑ft spa, and new family‑focused amenities such as a Ritz...
True Origins of King Tut ‘Curse’ Emerge in Newly Sold Letter
A three‑page letter written by Howard Carter in 1934 reveals that he blamed journalist Arthur Weigall for inventing the infamous “Curse of the Pharaohs” surrounding Tutankhamun’s tomb. Carter argued the curse story was a retaliatory spin by Weigall after being...
Rocco DiSpirito’s Italian-American Brasserie, Bar Rocco, Is Now Open in New York City
Bar Rocco, a 108‑seat Italian‑American brasserie helmed by celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, opened this month in the Kimpton Era Midtown hotel adjacent to Rockefeller Center. The venue offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring steaks, pastas, seafood, and inventive cocktails. It...
Haas F1 Is Running a Godzilla-Themed Car in the Japanese Grand Prix
Haas F1 unveiled a Godzilla‑themed livery for the Japanese Grand Prix, partnering with Toho to promote the upcoming film Godzilla Minus Zero. The collaboration will extend to the United States Grand Prix in October, aligning the team with a major...
MIFF 2026: Early Bird Applications Open for 37°South Market
Early‑bird applications for the Melbourne International Film Festival’s 37°South Market are now open until 13 April, with discounted rates for producers seeking financing. The four‑day market will take place in August in Melbourne, offering one‑on‑one meetings, pitch sessions, and roundtables that...
Comedian Matt Lyons Hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. Not Every Moment Was Hilarious.
Comedian Matt Lyons turned his 2021‑2022 southbound Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) attempt into the documentary *SOBO*, which premiered in New England theaters and will stream on Outside TV. The 2,600‑mile trek forced Lyons to battle injuries, isolation, and a mid‑trail...
The Homecoming Scenes of History-Making Grandmaster Mayank Chakraborty Say so Much About the Pursuit of Success
Sixteen‑year‑old Mayank Chakraborty became India’s 94th grandmaster and the first from Northeast India, sparking a viral homecoming at Guwahati airport. His mother, a former government gynecologist, left her career to act as his full‑time chaperone, financing travel through modest tournament...
How to Fartlek (if You Never Have)
Fartlek, Swedish for “speed play,” is a flexible running workout that mixes faster efforts into a steady jog based on feel rather than strict intervals. The method can be applied on flat routes, hills, or between landmarks, with typical sessions...
Inside The Making of Aditya Rikhari, Kutle Khan and Ravator’s ‘Ae Ajnabee’
Coke Studio Bharat’s Season 4 launches with “Ae Ajnabee,” a collaboration between pop hitmaker Aditya Rikhari, Rajasthani folk‑fusion vocalist Kutle Khan, and producer Ravator. The track merges Marwari folk vocals, classical sargam, and rock‑energy, backed by sarangi virtuoso Vanraj Shastri, drummer...
Earth May Have Formed From Two Separate Rings Around the Sun
New computer simulations suggest Earth and its neighboring rocky planets formed from two separate rings of material around the young Sun, rather than a single disc. The dual‑ring model better reproduces Earth’s mixed rock composition, corrects size discrepancies for Mercury...
Must Read: Courrèges' Artistic Director Exits, Advent International Acquires Salt & Stone
Nicolas Di Felice is departing Courrèges after five years as artistic director, with a successor to be named next week. Advent International has acquired a majority stake in body‑care brand Salt & Stone, aiming to accelerate retail and DTC growth. The Estée Lauder Companies and...
Cystitis or Tooth Decay Could Trigger Dementia Just a Few Years Later
Researchers in Finland analyzed health records of over 375,000 older adults and found that severe infections such as cystitis, pneumonia, and tooth decay significantly raise the risk of developing dementia within six years. The study identified 29 conditions linked to...
A Surprising Nutritional Fix For Teen Irritability (M)
Researchers have identified a nutritional intervention that markedly reduces irritability in teenagers. In a double‑blind, eight‑week trial involving 200 adolescents, a daily 300 mg magnesium supplement lowered irritability scores by roughly 30% compared with placebo. The study also noted that participants...
Beer Is A Boozy Mac And Cheese Booster — Here's The Easy Way To Add It In
Adding a splash of beer to mac and cheese can deepen the sauce’s flavor without making the dish taste like beer. Food creator Jamie Milne advises swapping a quarter‑cup of milk for an equal amount of beer while making the...
Why Vivid Dreams Make for Better Sleep
A new study published in PLOS Biology reveals that vivid, immersive REM dreams make sleepers feel deeper rest, even when objective sleep metrics remain unchanged. Researchers at Italy’s IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca monitored 44 adults with high‑density EEG,...
MoMI’s First Look Festival Sets ‘Silent Friend,’ ‘Carousel,’ and Isabel Sandoval’s New Film ‘Moonglow’
The Museum of the Moving Image’s First Look Festival returns for its 15th edition, running April 23 through May 3, 2026 in Queens. The program features 21 feature films and experimental shorts, opening with James N. Kienitz Wilkins’s “The Misconceived” and closing with Isabel Sandoval’s...
A Charming Illinois Village Near Rockford Is A Historic Gem With A Walkable Downtown, Shops, And Nature Preserves
Rockton, Illinois, a village of under 8,000 residents, offers a walkable historic downtown filled with mid‑19th‑century limestone buildings and boutique shops. The town hosts a series of seasonal festivals, from the whimsical Mae Day Faerie Festival to the pelican‑celebrating Rockton...
This Show Paints a Then-and-Now Portrait of Black Life in the US
The Center for Art and Advocacy is hosting “A Language We Share: Beverly Price and Gordon Parks,” a dual exhibition that juxtaposes Price’s contemporary portraits of Black Washington, D.C., with Gordon Parks’ historic photographs. The show presents a visual dialogue...
Listen: Gregg Allman Band Live Album ‘Great As Ever’ Previewed by First Single “Don’t Want You No More”
Gregg Allman's posthumous label Sawrite Records will issue *Great As Ever: Live In Philadelphia ’86* on April 10, featuring a previously unreleased 13‑track concert recorded January 11, 1986. The first single, a live rendition of “Don’t Want You No More,”...
Shangri-La Frontier Season 3 Finally Gets a Release Date... In 2027
The fantasy anime *Shangri‑La Frontier* has announced that its third season will debut in January 2027, extending the gap since the season‑2 finale in March 2025. The official site also revealed a new character visual to tide over fans during the wait....
Roger Ebert Gave This Devastating 2006 Ryan Gosling Drama A Perfect Score
Roger Ebert awarded a perfect four‑star rating to Ryan Fleck’s 2006 drama Half Nelson, praising its raw portrayal of a troubled teacher and his unlikely friendship with a student. The film propelled a 26‑year‑old Ryan Gosling to an Academy Award...
Can An Electric Snowmobile Become The Tesla Of Winter Tourism?
Taiga Motors, a Canadian firm, has launched three electric snowmobile models aimed at European ski resorts seeking to cut greenhouse‑gas emissions. To date, the company has shipped roughly 2,000 units across France, Norway and other Alpine markets. While the upfront...
They’ll Be Cool Soon (and That’s A Tragedy)
The Daily Dad essay reminds parents that children’s carefree exuberance fades quickly as social norms and self‑consciousness take hold. It urges adults to savor spontaneous moments—singing, dancing, bold dress—while they still occur. To reinforce this message, the author offers a...
Ministers Confirm Heat Pump Targets as Climate Plan Unveiled
Scotland’s new 15‑year climate change plan sets a 10‑year horizon before a major heat‑pump rollout, aiming to replace gas and oil boilers by 2045. The plan projects roughly $54 billion in financial benefits and cost savings through 2040, but campaigners argue...
The Coolest Way to Stay in Wine Country? Checking Into One of These Wineries with Lodging
Wine tourism is evolving as several Napa and Sonoma wineries now offer on‑site lodging, allowing guests to sleep among the vines. Properties such as Limerick Lane Cellars, Bricoleur Vineyards, Sttupa Estate and Jordan Vineyard provide private suites, villas, and club‑member...
Marina Raphael On Designing With Intention and Why Sustainability Is the Future of Fashion
Marina Raphael sat down with Marie Claire UK to explain how her eponymous label is embedding intentional design into every collection. She detailed a shift toward zero‑waste pattern cutting, the use of certified recycled fibers, and a roadmap to make 50% of...
Meet an Olympian & See the Flaming Lips: Jackson Hole's Rendezvous Fest Guide
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Rendezvous Music Festival returns March 27‑28, 2026, celebrating the ski area’s 60th anniversary with a revamped format. The weekend opens with a free Souls of Mischief concert, followed by a gold‑gondola unveiling honoring Olympic gold‑medalist Breezy...
A Look at the New Metolius Climber’s Edge Hangboard
Metolius has launched the Climber’s Edge Training Board, a complete redesign of its Wood Grips line that shifts emphasis from pockets to a comprehensive edge suite. The 23.6‑inch wide, 6.3‑inch tall board features six edge widths (7.5 mm‑20 mm), a 40 mm round...
Oteil & Friends Expand Tour, Add New Appearances Slated for August
Oteil & Friends announced six additional concert dates for early August, extending their summer tour from Asheville, N.C. to Canandaigua, N.Y. The new stops include venues in Nantucket, South Deerfield, Nashua, Jay (Vermont) and Lincoln Hill Farms. The expanded itinerary...
Samsung SmartThings Car-to-Home Service Is Finally Here
Samsung and Hyundai Motor Group have rolled out the SmartThings Car‑to‑Home service, enabling drivers of eligible Hyundai and Kia vehicles to control select Samsung home appliances from the car’s infotainment screen. The feature, which complements the Home‑to‑Car functionality launched last...
Science Says: These Foods Steal Your Deep Sleep (M)
Recent research highlights that everyday foods such as caffeine, alcohol, sugary snacks, and heavy meals can significantly impair deep, restorative sleep. Consuming these items close to bedtime disrupts the body’s circadian rhythm and reduces the proportion of slow‑wave sleep. The...
Tucked Between Kansas City And Wichita Is An Artificial Lake Known For Fishing And Camping
John Redmond Reservoir, an artificial lake built in the 1950s on Kansas' Flint Hills, has become a popular weekend getaway for fishing, birdwatching and camping. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the site, offering low‑cost day‑use and campground fees....
Dodge Durango Brings Back the 6.4-Liter Hemi With R/T 392 Launch Edition
Dodge revives the 6.4‑liter Hemi V‑8 in the 2026 Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition, positioning it between the standard 5.7‑liter Hemi and the supercharged 6.2‑liter Hellcat. The model starts at $51,990 plus a $1,995 destination fee, offering 475 hp, 470 lb‑ft of torque,...
Mary in the Junkyard Unveil Details of Debut Album ‘Role Model Hermit’
London experimental art‑rock trio mary in the junkyard announced their debut album Role Model Hermit, slated for release on July 3, 2026 via AMF Records. The band unveiled the lead single “Crash Landing,” accompanied by a video directed by Maisy Banks and...
A24 Readies Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ 4K UHD Blu-Ray Disc Release
A24 announced that pre‑orders are open for Spike Lee’s 2025 crime drama Highest 2 Lowest on 4K UHD Blu‑ray, with shipments slated for April 2026. The film earned roughly $1.5 million in a limited North American theatrical run. The disc will feature a making‑of...
Concussions Predict Depression, Anxiety in Athletes
A Neurology study of 3,910 former college athletes found that those with three or more lifetime concussions exhibited significantly higher anxiety, depression, and related symptom scores five years after graduation. About 36% of participants reported at least one concussion, and...
CSA Announces $3.6M Opportunity for Life Sciences Research on the ISS
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has launched a $3.6 million CAD (≈ $2.6 million USD) Announcement of Opportunity to fund health and life‑sciences research on the International Space Station. Up to $900,000 CAD (≈ $660,000 USD) per project will be awarded to Canadian teams...
California's Largest Mall Is An Upscale Destination Filled With Boutique Shops And Award-Winning Restaurants
South Coast Plaza, located in Costa Mesa, has grown from a former lima‑bean farm into California’s largest mall, featuring more than 275 boutique shops and a roster of luxury brands. The mall blends high‑end flagship stores such as Dior, Gucci,...
Ways to Keep Talking — and Maybe Find Way Forward — Amid Riven Times
Julia Minson’s new book *How to Disagree Better* introduces the H.E.A.R. framework—Hedging, Emphasizing agreement, Acknowledging perspectives, and Reframing positively—to boost conversational receptiveness. The model is built on experiments showing that trained speakers are judged more trustworthy, objective, and collaborative even...
Violinist Plays As TSA Lines Stretch For Hours In Atlanta…While ICE Agents Stand Idle
Travelers at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport endured up to five‑hour TSA security lines as a partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown left officers without pay, prompting mass absenteeism. In response, ICE agents were dispatched to the airport, but their role...
Loss of Aspirational Luxury Consumers Disproportionately Impacting Mono-Brand Stores – Placer.ai Blog
Luxury department stores are outpacing mono‑brand boutiques as foot traffic declines more sharply at the latter. Mono‑brand stores depend heavily on aspirational shoppers—households earning under $100,000—making them vulnerable in a tightening discretionary‑spending environment. Department stores benefit from broader assortments, multiple...
$70M ‘Largest Wave Pool in Europe’ To Supercharge Surf in Madrid by 2027
Wavegarden, the Basque‑based surf‑park technology leader, is supplying its wave‑generation system for the Gemswell Surf Madrid project, slated to open in spring 2027. Backed by Stoneweg, Teras Capital and Atlético de Madrid, the €60 million (≈$70 million) investment will create a 23,000 m²...