‘Air Bud Returns’ Is an Indie Movie Now — and Also Hopefully a Box Office Hit
The long‑running Air Bud franchise, now 30 years old, is being rebooted as an independent film titled “Air Bud Returns,” slated for a theatrical release on January 22, 2027. After decades under Disney, the series has moved to Cineverse, the horror‑focused studio branching into family entertainment. Director‑producer Robert Vince frames the movie as a nostalgic re‑imagining for parents who grew up with the original, aiming to capture both legacy fans and a new generation. The production secured its canine leads from over 5,000 audition videos, signaling strong grassroots interest.
Optimism Is Your Greatest Asset — Until It Starts Working Against You. Here’s What I Wish I’d Known Sooner.
Entrepreneurial optimism fuels growth but can become a liability when leaders repeatedly excuse poor performance based on perceived potential. The author recounts a costly hiring error where a high‑potential employee’s behavior deteriorated after promotion, leading to team frustration and turnover...
Edvard Munch’s Paintings for a Chocolate Factory Get a Rare Museum Outing
Edvard Munch’s twelve‑panel Freia Frieze, commissioned in 1922 for the women’s canteen of Oslo’s Freia chocolate factory, is leaving the factory for the first time. The monumental works have spent a century exposed to cacao dust and cigarette smoke before...
30% of People Think Reading Regularly Makes Them Better Than Others
An informal roundup from Today in Books highlights several cultural trends. A Headway app survey finds 30% of respondents believe regular reading makes them superior, with 24% refusing to date non‑readers and 82% seeing non‑readers as intellectually lacking. The 2026...
California Marks Biggest State Park Expansion in Decades with 3 New Parks
California announced the State Parks Forward initiative to add three new state parks—Feather River, San Joaquin River Parkway, and Dust Bowl Camp—primarily serving underserved Central Valley communities. The parks would raise the state system to 283 sites, the most of...
Creating Baby Geniuses to Thwart the AI Threat? (Yes, Really.)
A cluster of Silicon Valley billionaires—including Peter Thiel, Sam Altman, Marc Andreessen and Vitalik Buterin—are financing embryo‑editing startups that aim to prevent disease and, for some, create children capable of outthinking advanced AI. The firms, such as Nucleus, are leveraging CRISPR...
Ahluwalia’s Newest Puma Collection Is a ‘Love Letter’ to African Football Ahead of World Cup
Puma has unveiled its second collaboration with London‑based designer Priya Ahluwalia, a collection built around the V‑S1 sneaker released in vibrant pan‑African hues and a muted gray‑black version. The line extends beyond footwear to include a track top, pants, a...
Barbara Chase-Riboud Speaks Out on Declining US Pavilion Spot
American sculptor Barbara Chase‑Riboud announced she will not participate in the United States Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale, citing the current climate of global conflicts. She joins photographer William Eggleston, who also declined the invitation, leaving the pavilion to...
Artemis III Rocket Core and Mobile Launcher Progress Toward 2027 Test Flight
NASA rolled the 212‑foot Space Launch System core stage from New Orleans to Kennedy Space Center on April 20, positioning it for Artemis III assembly. The mobile launcher that lifted Artemis II has returned to the Vehicle Assembly Building for inspections and repairs after...
Everything We Know About Alex Garland’s Elden Ring Movie, Including The Latest Leaks From Its Set
A24, Bandai Namco, and DNA Films have officially announced Alex Garland’s live‑action *Elden Ring* movie, slated for a March 3, 2028 theatrical release. The film’s cast includes Kit Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Ben Whishaw and eight additional actors, with production set designs leaking from London locations that mimic...
Studio Ghibli's Next Film Arrives in July, as a Ghibli Park Exclusive
Studio Ghibli will debut a new short film, "Night in the Valley of Witches," on July 8, 2026, screening exclusively at Japan's Ghibli Park. The 12‑minute piece, directed by Akihiko Yamashita and Goro Miyazaki, showcases more than 800 original background art panels....
The Trend I’ll Be Wearing All Spring Long
Bianca Nieves highlights the headscarf as this spring’s must‑have accessory, noting its resurgence on celebrity street style and its practicality for everyday wear. She reviews seven options ranging from a $10 Urban Outfitters camo bandana to a $60 Damson Madder...
Classical Physics Can Explain Quantum Weirdness, Study Shows
MIT researchers have demonstrated that the classical principle of least action, when extended with a density term, can reproduce exact quantum‑mechanical results. By reformulating the Hamilton‑Jacobi equation, they derived wavefunctions identical to those from the Schrödinger equation for scenarios such...
Major Livestock and Animal Agriculture Companies Are Making Climate Promises They Aren’t Keeping
A new PLOS Climate study reviewed over 1,200 climate claims from the world’s largest meat and dairy firms and found 98% to be greenwashing. The research highlighted that livestock accounts for at least 16.5% of global greenhouse‑gas emissions, yet most...
Extinction A.D. Drop New Single “Truth or Consequences” Feat. Incendiary’s Brian Audley
Long Island crossover metal act Extinction A.D. released the ferocious single “Truth or Consequences,” clocking just under two‑and‑a‑half minutes. The track features Incendiary guitarist Brian Audley, a former bandmate of vocalist‑guitarist Rick Jimenez, adding extra aggression. Jimenez said Audley’s contribution...
Making the Shift From Individual Contributor to Leader
Harvard Business Review’s Alison Beard hosts a discussion with leadership coaches Amy Su and Muriel Wilkins on how professionals shift from individual contributors to recognized leaders. The conversation highlights the internal mindset change, the need to practice leadership behaviors before a title...
The Month’s Best New Mystery Novels
Jordan Harper’s debut noir, “A Violent Masterpiece,” (Mulholland, 372 pp., $29) plunges readers into L.A.’s underbelly, pairing livestream‑culture with a serial‑killer narrative that mirrors the public’s obsession with the Epstein saga. The novel follows ex‑journalist Jake Deal, concierge Kara Delgado, and...
STAT+: At AACR, Talk of Chinese Biotech, Oncology’s Comms Issue, and More
Revolution Medicines highlighted two key updates at the AACR meeting: promising frontline pancreatic cancer data for its RAS inhibitor daraxonrasib and the introduction of a novel compound, RM-055. RM-055 is described as a catalytic inhibitor that can strip a phosphate...
Bob Dylan Extends ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour,’ Adds 12 Shows
Bob Dylan has expanded his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" tour with 12 additional shows in the Northeast and Southeast, running from July 10 to August 1. The added dates hit major venues in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, New Hampshire, Connecticut,...
The Neighbourhood Finalizes The Wourld Tour 2026 With More U.S. Arena Dates
The Neighbourhood has added extra arena dates to its Wourld Tour 2026, scheduling second shows in Los Angeles and Brooklyn after strong ticket demand. The tour, which kicked off on March 28 in Austin, will now conclude on December 5 at the Kia Forum...
Create The Cutest Herb Garden With This Charming Aldi Find
Aldi is rolling out budget‑friendly Belavi metal hanging planters— a powder‑blue 2‑pack and a larger yellow trough—each priced at $5.99. The retailer also offers Gardenline gloves and potting mix for $4.99 and a 1‑gallon herb/vegetable assortment for $3.99, all seasonal...
Old Crow Medicine Show Extends 2026 Union Made Tour
Old Crow Medicine Show announced an extension of its 2026 Union Made Tour, adding five Northeast dates in September. The new shows run from September 15 in Red Bank, NJ, through September 20 in Morgantown, WV, with special guest Palmyra...
Star Wars Day Imax Event Gets Exciting Details, New Mandalorian and Grogu Look
Lucasfilm announced free, fan‑only IMAX events worldwide on May 4 for its upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie. Attendees will see more than 25 minutes of never‑released footage, receive an exclusive poster and other giveaways, and enjoy surprise elements during the screening....
When Bioprosthetic Mitral Valves Fail: Redo Surgery Bests Transcatheter Treatment After 5 Years
New research published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery compares redo surgical mitral valve replacement (SMVR) with transcatheter mitral valve‑in‑valve (mViV) in patients whose bioprosthetic mitral valves have failed. Over a 5‑year follow‑up, SMVR patients experienced an all‑cause mortality of...
Matt Segal Climbs 385-Metre 5.14 in Mexico in a Day
Matt Segal and Emily Harrington tackled La Sombra del Chamán, a 385‑metre, 5.14a multi‑pitch route in Mexico, achieving the first one‑day ascent and the second free ascent. Segal linked the original 14 pitches into nine, while Harrington switched to a...
HYROX Women’s World Record Holder Is a Sub-3 Marathoner
Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk shattered her own HYROX women’s world record in Warsaw, finishing the eight‑kilometre run and eight high‑intensity stations in 54:25, well under the elite benchmark of 75 minutes. The 22‑year‑old also became a sub‑3‑hour marathoner, posting a...
Mortal Kombat II North America Box Office Projection: Set For Explosive Start, Aiming Franchise-Best Opening Weekend
Mortal Kombat II, the fourth live‑action entry in the video‑game franchise, opens in U.S. theaters on May 8. Early tracking from Deadline projects a $40‑$50 million opening weekend, roughly double the $23.3 million debut of the 2021 reboot and the 1995 original. The film...
Leadership Is Hard (Part I): When Alignment Stops Being Automatic
Founders often assume that alignment will follow a clear vision, confusing it with genuine leadership. When they bring in experienced hires, the implicit agreement dissolves into interpretation gaps, leading to friction and mis‑aligned expectations. The core issue is that leaders...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Worldwide Box Office: Edges Closer To Beating Wicked’s $755M+ Global Haul
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has amassed $752.7 million worldwide after 20 days, edging toward the $758.8 million global total set by the musical film Wicked. Domestic receipts stand at $358.8 million while international markets contribute $393.9 million. The film earned $2 million on its...
Blade: Why Delayed MCU Movie Might Finally Have Some New Hope
Marvel’s long‑awaited Blade film, announced in 2019 with Mahershala Ali, remains without a release date despite the character’s cameo appearances in the MCU. Recent speculation suggests the stalled project could be revived as part of a Midnight Suns ensemble, pairing Ali’s...
Everybody Wants to Go on Zara Larsson’s Girls Trip
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson is set to release her remix album *Girls Trip* on May 1, featuring a star‑studded roster that includes Shakira, Robyn, Kehlani, PinkPantheress and others. The project builds on the success of her *Midnight Sun* era, where tracks like “Stateside”...
Joe DeFranco Shares a Brutal Grip Test That Builds Real Strength in Under a Minute
Joe DeFranco, the renowned strength coach behind DeFranco’s Gym, posted a one‑minute upper‑back and grip challenge on Instagram. The test combines a smith‑machine bar, a bench, and a yoga block, requiring athletes to hold the bar while keeping the block...
Cellular Mechanisms Behind Diabetes-Derived Vascular Disease Unveiled
A study led by Zhen Chen at City of Hope uncovered that the receptor TREM2 is markedly up‑regulated in macrophages and endothelial cells of arteries from type‑2 diabetes patients, disrupting vascular repair. Using single‑cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and a...
The Best Dries Van Noten Summer Fragrances 2026: Refillable, Hand-Painted Bottles
Belgian designer Dries van Noten, who exited the runway in 2024, is expanding his luxury fragrance line launched in 2022. The collection is distinguished by hand‑painted, refillable apothecary bottles and formulas that contain at least 85 % plant‑derived ingredients. Six scents—Santal Greenery, Fleur...
Steve Winwood Shares Statement on Traffic Bandmate Dave Mason’s Passing
Dave Mason, co‑founder of the 1960s rock band Traffic, passed away earlier this week, prompting a heartfelt Instagram tribute from longtime collaborator Steve Winwood. Mason’s early work on Traffic’s debut album “Dear Mr. Fantasy” and the follow‑up “Last Exit” helped...
The Mall Raised Us. I Wish My Kids Had The Same Rite Of Passage.
The author reflects on how malls served as a rite of passage, teaching independence, budgeting, and social navigation to a generation of pre‑teens. She contrasts that tactile, sensory experience with today’s e‑commerce dominance, noting both nostalgia and practical value for...
American Express Platinum: Valuable Benefits and an Offer as High as 175,000 Bonus Points
American Express’s flagship Platinum Card continues to lead the premium travel‑rewards segment, charging a $895 annual fee but offering a suite of high‑value perks. New applicants can receive a personalized welcome bonus of up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points after...
Striking Photo Essay Examines Deadly Spread of Dengue Fever in Nepal
Photographer Yuri Segalerba’s essay documents Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes discovered at 2,438 m in Chandannath, marking the highest altitude recorded for dengue vectors in Nepal. Climate change and increased travel have pushed dengue into 76 of the country’s 77...
Why Does Life Prefer One 'Hand' Over the Other? New Study Points to Electron Spin
A team led by Yossi Paltiel and Ron Naaman discovered that electron spin can differentiate mirror‑image molecules during dynamic processes, challenging the assumption that enantiomers behave identically. Their experiments and calculations, published in Science Advances, show spin‑dependent polarization varies between...
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The 12 Best Action Movies on Netflix
Entertainment Weekly has compiled a list of the 12 best action movies currently streaming on Netflix, ranging from classic blockbusters to recent award‑winning titles. The selection includes the 2006 Bond reboot “Casino Royale,” Spike Lee’s Vietnam‑war drama “Da 5 Bloods,” the Oscar‑winning...
Can You Slow Ageing with Your Diet? A New Book Gives It a Go
Freelance health journalist David Cox discovered his biological age was older than his chronological age and turned that shock into a mission to reverse it. In his new book, *The Age Code*, he chronicles how specific dietary changes can lower...
New York City, New Orleans at Greatest Risk of Extreme Damage From Floods, New Analysis Reveals
A new study in Science Advances finds that 4.7 million New York City residents are exposed to flooding, with 4.4 million facing extreme damage, while more than 98 percent of New Orleans’ population is at extreme risk. The analysis, using storm data from 2012‑2017, shows...
An Experimental New Drug for Stiff Person Syndrome Restores Mobility
Researchers at Kyverna Therapeutics reported that a single infusion of their experimental CAR‑T cell therapy, miv‑cel, dramatically improved mobility in patients with stiff person syndrome (SPS). In a Phase II trial of 26 participants, walking speed increased and eight of twelve...
These New Watches From Eberhard & Co Are Vintage Perfection
Swiss watchmaker Eberhard & Co unveiled two vintage‑inspired collections at Geneva’s Watches and Wonders 2026. The Scafograf 200 MCMLIX is a 39 mm dive watch with 200 m water resistance, a Milanese mesh bracelet and classic 1950s styling. The Tazio Nuvolari chronograph revives the brand’s first racer‑named...
This Mesmerising Cornish Time-Travel Film Is Not to Be Missed
Mark Jenkin’s new film “Rose of Nevada” opens in UK cinemas and will debut in the United States on June 19, 2026. The plot follows a Cornish fishing village haunted by the disappearance of the boat Rose of Nevada thirty...
Cannes Adds 16 New Films to This Year’s Lineup, Including ‘Victorian Psycho’ and More
The Cannes Film Festival announced 16 additional titles, broadening its Competition, Un Certain Regard, Cannes Premiere, Special Screenings, and Family sections. James Gray’s thriller “Paper Tiger” secured a coveted competition slot alongside a Neon distribution deal, while Zachary Wigon’s gothic‑horror “Victorian Psycho”...
NASA Targets Early September for Roman Space Telescope Launch
NASA announced that the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be delivered to Kennedy Space Center in June and could launch as early as September 2026, well before the agency’s May 2027 deadline. The observatory will ride a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Launch...
Taking Back Sunday to Play Louder Now in Full at Red Rocks
Taking Back Sunday announced a one‑off show on Oct 14, 2026 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre where they will perform their 2006 album *Louder Now* in its entirety. The concert also marks the return of former guitarist Fred Mascherino, who will join...
NIST Researchers Develop Photonic Chip Packaging
Researchers at NIST have introduced a new packaging method for photonic integrated circuits that uses hydroxide catalysis bonding, an inorganic glass‑like technique originally developed by NASA. The HCB process creates a molecular‑level bond between optical fibers and chips, allowing the...
NRD Releases Solid-State Nuclear Battery Power Cell
NRD unveiled its NBV series, a solid‑state betavoltaic nuclear battery powered by nickel‑63. The cell delivers 5 nW to 500 nW of power, with voltages ranging from 1 V to 20 V, in a compact 20 mm × 20 mm × 12 mm package. Designed for ultra‑low‑power electronics, it promises maintenance‑free...