Larry Clark and James Gilroy’s Advice for Young Artists
Larry Clark and James Gilroy have released "Bedtime Stories for Bad Boys and Girls," a new book and accompanying exhibition that delves into unsettling childhood vignettes through stark photography. The project, rooted in their 1970s New York partnership, mixes themes of abuse, mortality, and rebellion. In the accompanying interview, the duo offers candid advice to emerging artists about authenticity, risk‑taking, and resisting market pressures. The work reinforces their reputation for confronting taboo subjects while mentoring the next generation of visual storytellers.
WHO Recommends New Diagnostic Tools to Help End TB
On World TB Day, the World Health Organization issued new guidelines urging countries to adopt point‑of‑care tuberculosis diagnostic tools and tongue‑swab sampling. The portable tests cost less than half of existing molecular platforms and deliver results in under an hour,...
Luxury Group by Marriott International Unveils “Art of Arrival,”
Marriott International’s Luxury Group has launched “Art of Arrival,” an artist‑residency program featuring emerging Chinese creator Chen Zuo. The inaugural residency at The Ritz‑Carlton Suzhou produced a new commission that will debut during Hong Kong Art Month, then travel to Art Basel...
Watch Flea Cover Frank Ocean’s ‘Thinkin Bout You’ on ‘Fallon’
Flea appeared on The Tonight Show to perform a jazz‑infused cover of Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You,” showcasing both bass and trumpet alongside a live orchestra. The performance promotes his debut solo album Honora, slated for release on March 27, which...
Differentially Private Lasso: An ISTA Framework with Finite-Iteration Guarantees
The paper introduces an Iterative Shrinkage‑Thresholding Algorithm (ISTA) framework for differentially private (DP) Lasso regression in high‑dimensional sparse settings. It delivers finite‑iteration, high‑probability ℓ₂ error bounds that separate a non‑private baseline, a privacy‑induced noise term, and a vanishing optimization residual....
Taiwan Mandopop Star Jay Chou Returns with Ambitious New Album
Taiwanese Mandopop icon Jay Chou is set to release his first album in nearly four years, Children of the Sun, his 16th studio record featuring 13 tracks. The digital launch arrives on Wednesday, with a physical edition slated for April,...
Hybe India Announces Nationwide Search for ‘The Next Generation of Artists’
Hybe India announced its first nationwide audition program, seeking vocal, rap and dance talent through online submissions and in‑person events across ten major cities. The initiative follows the launch of Hybe India in Mumbai in September 2025 and the recent...
Dietary Fructo-Oligosaccharides Dose-Dependently Modulate the Microbiome and Suppress Type 2 Lung Inflammation in a Murine Model of House Dust Mite-Induced...
Researchers fed BALB/c mice diets containing 1 %, 2.5 %, 5 %, or 10 % fructo‑oligosaccharides (FOS) before and during house‑dust‑mite sensitisation. While overall eosinophil recruitment to the lungs was unchanged, FOS dose‑dependently lowered lung Th2 cell frequencies and reduced key type 2 cytokines such...
Intestinal Mucosal Barrier Injury: Insights From Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Therapeutic Approaches
A new review in Frontiers in Nutrition (published March 24 2026) synthesizes interdisciplinary research on intestinal mucosal barrier injury, integrating perspectives from Traditional Chinese Medicine, nutrition, environmental science, psychology, genetics and food science. It maps the barrier’s mechanical, chemical, biological and immune...
Divergent Pathways of Mango Fractions in Promoting Metabolic Health: From Gut Microbiota Remodeling to Direct Systemic Regulation
The study compared mango pulp, peel, and kernel in mice using 16S rRNA sequencing and fecal metabolomics. Pulp and peel primarily reshaped gut microbiota—pulp enriched Bilophila, peel enriched Staphylococcus—altering fecal peptide and lipid metabolism. Kernel acted largely independent of the...
Comparative Associations of Three Nutritional Indices with Hematoma Expansion After Intracerebral Hemorrhage
A retrospective cohort of 349 intracerebral hemorrhage patients examined three admission‑based nutritional indices—Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI), Triglycerides × Total Cholesterol × Body Weight Index (TCBI), and Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score—to assess their relationship with hematoma expansion (HE). Twelve percent of patients experienced HE,...
Discovery of Anti-Inflammatory Agents From Oreorchis Patens, a Medicinal and Edible Plant: Mechanistic Insights and Potential Therapeutic Applications
Researchers identified six phenanthrene derivatives from the edible pseudobulbs of Oreorchis patens, a traditional food‑and‑medicine plant. Among them, phenanthrene dimer 3 showed strong anti‑inflammatory activity in LPS‑stimulated macrophages by directly binding to the allosteric ADaM site of AMPK and preventing...
Association of Lipid Parameters with the Development of Disease Complications in Patients with Limited Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis: A Prospective Exploratory...
A prospective cohort of 38 limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc) patients and matched controls revealed a modestly pro‑atherogenic lipid profile in lcSSc, characterized by lower HDL levels and particles, higher triglycerides, and elevated triglycerides/HDL ratio and atherogenic index. NMR‑based analysis...
Alterations in Whole-Brain White Matter Structural Network Among Females with Abdominal Obesity by Appetite Subtypes
Researchers used diffusion tensor imaging to map whole‑brain white‑matter networks in 60 women with abdominal obesity, dividing them into strong‑appetite (SA) and moderate‑appetite (MA) subgroups and comparing them with 30 healthy controls. Both patient groups retained small‑world network organization, but...
Burden of Colon and Rectum Cancer Attributable to a Diet High in Red Meat in the United States, 1990–2021
A new analysis of Global Burden of Disease 2021 data estimates that 12,053 colorectal cancer deaths in the United States in 2021 were attributable to a diet high in red meat. Age‑standardized mortality and DALY rates have declined modestly since...
In an Ohio Apple Grove, Researchers Race to Save Rare Varieties
In 2004‑05 Diane Miller collected wild apple seeds from Kyrgyzstan and planted them at Ohio’s Dawes Arboretum, creating a 15‑acre, 800‑tree repository of thousands of genetic lines. The collection offers disease‑resistant traits that could reduce pesticide use and broaden flavor...
XRISM Solves Famous Star’s 50-Year Mystery
XRISM’s Resolve spectrometer finally solved the 50‑year mystery of γ Cas by detecting X‑ray plasma moving with an unseen companion. The observations identified a white dwarf accreting material from the massive Be star, confirming the accretion‑driven origin of the system’s unusually...
Got Moss on Your Roof? Experts Reveal Why It Could a Bigger Problem than It Looks
Moss on a roof does more than look unsightly; it acts like a sponge, retaining water that weakens tiles, compromises thermal integrity, and raises heating costs. While minor growth on newer roofs can be tackled with a soft brush and...
An Ancient Shockwave
Astronomers have imaged supernova remnant SNR G206.9+2.3, the leftover of a star that exploded in the Monoceros constellation about 7,000 light‑years from Earth. The nebula stretches roughly 50 arcminutes—larger than the full Moon—and displays delicate, nested shells created by the blast wave...
Extreme Blast of Arctic Air From Polar Vortex Paints a Picturesque Plume Off Florida Coast — Earth From Space
A February 3, 2026 Terra satellite image revealed a 150‑mile‑long plume of calcium‑carbonate‑rich mud off Florida’s West Shelf, stirred up by an extreme Arctic blast that pushed a polar vortex southward. The frigid air generated strong winds and dense, cold...
Il Salviatino Appoints New General Manager, Joao Mendes De Almeida
Il Salviatino has appointed João Mendes de Almeida as General Manager and Stephanie Loison as Director of Operations, bringing luxury hotel expertise from Four Seasons and other high‑end properties. The duo will lead the historic Florentine villa as it expands...
From Workplace Violence-Related Trauma to Quiet Quitting: Occupational Stress and Burnout as Serial Mediators Among Prehospital Emergency Healthcare Workers
A recent Turkish study surveyed 305 prehospital emergency professionals who experienced workplace violence, examining how post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) relates to "quiet quitting." The analysis revealed that PTSD does not directly drive withdrawal; instead, it operates through a cascade of...
"He Bought a Retired Police Sniffer Dog because He Kept Forgetting Where He'd Hidden Hisdrugs." Quireboys Frontman Spike Is Currently...
Quireboys frontman Spike is touring the UK with an unplugged, acoustic show that mixes classic covers, original material and off‑the‑cuff storytelling. He rarely follows a setlist, letting audience shouts dictate the next song, and often invites guest guitarist Del Bromham...
Partial Guns N' Roses Reunion Highlights Troubadour Show: Video
A partial Guns N' Roses reunion took place on March 23 at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, organized by early manager Vicky Hamilton to honor late promoter Jennifer Perry. The sold‑out "Rock for Jennifer" show featured Slash, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler and Gilby Clarke alongside supporting...
A Lot of Opportunities: Pet Shop Boys’ Please Revisited
Pet Shop Boys’ 1986 debut album Please sold roughly three million copies worldwide and delivered hit singles like “West End Girls” and “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)”. Produced by Stephen Hague, the record blended hi‑NRG dance beats with witty lyrics,...
5 ‘Overambitious’ Things You Probably Shouldn’t Plan Into Your Garden If You’re a Bit of a Beginner
Beginner gardeners are urged to skip five ambitious projects that can quickly become overwhelming. Experts recommend focusing on perennials instead of annuals, small water features rather than large ponds, native or low‑maintenance plants over tender exotics, simple vines like clematis...
New Light Trap Design Supercharges Atom-Thin Semiconductors
Researchers have introduced an inverted‑confinement design that places a monolayer of tungsten disulfide (WS₂) on nanoscale air cavities—Mie voids—etched into high‑index bismuth telluride. The air‑filled resonators concentrate optical fields at the surface, boosting WS₂ photoluminescence by roughly 20 times and second‑harmonic...
Melco Restaurants Earn Six Diamonds in Black Pearl Guide
Melco Resorts & Entertainment secured six Black Pearl Restaurant Guide diamonds in 2026, reinforcing its fine‑dining leadership in Macau. Jade Dragon earned the coveted three‑diamond rating for the seventh straight year and captured the Annual Dish Award for its steamed...
Danielle Orchard "Borrowed Chord" @ Perrotin, Paris
Danielle Orchard’s second Paris show, "Borrowed Chord," opens at Perrotin and runs through April 18 2026. The exhibition presents new paintings that revisit modernist fragmentation, classical composition, and the reclining female figure while shifting their emotional tone. Orchard uses a restrained, luminous...
Say Hello to 10 A.m. Starts. Mark Cuban Says AI Will Cut Your Workday by an Hour—And You’ll Still Get...
Mark Cuban predicts artificial‑intelligence tools will let employees finish work an hour earlier while keeping the same salary. He argues that forward‑thinking firms will formalize a one‑hour‑earlier start, effectively shortening the traditional 9‑to‑5 day. Cuban’s claim builds on his history...
Tudor Turns 100 in 2026: Here’s How They Might Celebrate
Tudor will mark its 100‑year anniversary in 2026, emphasizing future growth rather than nostalgia. The brand highlights the 1926 collection, the Black Bay 58, and a potential expansion of METAS certification as centennial pillars. By tying the milestone to new...
Why Choose a Curved Vanity for Your Bathroom
Curved bathroom vanities are gaining popularity as a design focal point, blending modern aesthetics with practical features such as soft‑closing hardware, water‑resistant surfaces, and flexible storage. Options range from wall‑hung models that free floor space to freestanding units that serve...
Tango Therapy: How the Dance of Passion Is Helping Parkinson’s Patients
Tango therapy at Ramos Mejía Hospital in Buenos Aires uses weekly dance sessions to help Parkinson's patients improve balance, stiffness, and coordination. Neurologists Dr. Nélida Garretto and Dr. Tomoko Arakaki designed the program around the slow, short steps and pauses...
The News From Dublin by Colm Tóibín Review – Subtle Short Stories About Being Far From Home
Irish author Colm Tóibín’s new short‑story collection, *The News from Dublin*, delves into themes of displacement and liminality. Set across locations from early‑20th‑century Europe to contemporary Argentina, the stories present grief and moral ambiguity through a cool, abstract prose style....
The Venice Art Biennale Is Nearly upon Us. Here Are Eight Things We Are Looking Forward to so Far
The 61st Venice Biennale runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026, featuring a newly restored central pavilion and the curatorial theme “In Minor Keys,” which spotlights subtle undercurrents shaping daily life and the planet. A diverse slate of exhibitions spans the Giardini,...
Watch Jennie Perform Tame Impala’s ‘Dracula’ in Hong Kong
Jennie took the stage at Hong Kong’s Complex Live festival to perform her first live rendition of the Tame Impala remix “Dracula.” The solo set highlighted tracks from her debut album Ruby, released in March through Odd Atelier and Columbia Records....
Optism Launches Asia S First Autism Expert Hub on Anniversary
Optism, Hong Kong's first bilingual autism support platform, marked its second anniversary by launching Expert Hub, Asia's inaugural AI‑powered triage system for autism families. The hub connects caregivers to a curated panel of 25 multidisciplinary experts covering assessment, therapy, education,...
"There's No Reason Why You Can't Get Better as You Get Older." Nine Thunder Albums to Listen to and One...
British hard‑rock outfit Thunder, formed in 1989, has released 14 studio albums and built a reputation for powerful live shows. Their first three EMI releases – *Back Street Symphony*, *Laughing On Judgement Day* and *Behind Closed Doors* – remain commercial...
What Sets Human Consciousness Apart From AI? – Podcast
Award‑winning journalist Michael Pollan’s new book *A World Appears* tackles the enduring mystery of human consciousness, probing how physical processes give rise to subjective experience. In a recent Guardian podcast, Pollan discusses how thoughts and feelings shape our conscious life...
The Traveller’s Bucket List For Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Ras Al Khaimah is emerging as the UAE’s most versatile tourism hub, blending high‑octane adventure with rich cultural heritage and upscale beachfront leisure. The emirate’s crown jewel, Jebel Jais, boasts the world’s longest 2.83 km zipline and an alpine‑slide adventure park that...
NASA Plans to Send a Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft to Mars in 2028
NASA announced plans to launch the Space Reactor‑1 (SR‑1) Freedom, a nuclear‑powered spacecraft, to Mars in December 2028. The 20‑kilowatt fission reactor, originally built for the Lunar Gateway, will generate electricity for propulsion and will carry three small helicopters that will...
“Marrying the Idea of Death to an Upbeat, Singalong Chorus Has Always Been Interesting”: This Band Love Sneaking Prog Into...
The Decemberists released their 2024 album As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again, featuring the 19‑minute epic “Joan In The Garden” that occupies an entire side of the double‑vinyl. The record blends upbeat choruses with lyrical meditations on...
This Contemporary-Looking 'Click-Clack' Chaise Moonlights as a Stylish Single Bed (and It's Currently 30% Off)
The Sawyer Chenille Modular Click Clack Sofabed Chaise Unit from La Redoute combines a sleek, armless chaise with a click‑clack backrest that transforms it into a single sofa bed in seconds. Upholstered in soft chenille, it features solid‑wood conical legs and fits...
The Leaf Library – After the Rain, Strange Seeds
London‑based Leaf Library releases its fourth album, *After the Rain, Strange Seeds*, a nine‑track record that marries spooky pastoral motifs with their signature indie pop sensibility. The album unfolds slowly, layering 1990s‑style mumblecore vocals, krautrock‑inspired drums, and wall‑of‑noise guitars into...
IHG Brings InterContinental Brand Back to Manila After 15 Years
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a partnership to open a 212‑room InterContinental hotel in Manila’s Bonifacio Global City, slated for 2032. The development marks the brand’s return to the Philippine capital after a 15‑year absence. The property will feature multiple...
How Hope McGarry’s People-First Leadership Is Powering Ingram Micro’s Growth Engine
Hope McGarry, Ingram Micro Australia’s vice‑president and country chief executive, is cementing a people‑first strategy that underpins the firm’s growth engine. She has launched a year‑long leadership capability program and a structured Sales Academy to accelerate internal talent development and...
Mercedes-AMG Confirms New GT3 and GT Black Series
Mercedes‑AMG announced a new GT3 customer racer and an even more extreme GT Black Series, both built on the Concept AMG GT Track Sport platform. The road‑legal Black Series will serve as the homologation model for the upcoming GT3, ensuring compliance with FIA regulations....
Luna Laure Joins Clockwork Films National Roster
Clockwork Films announced that Australian director Luna Laure has joined its national roster, bolstering the company’s creative talent pool. Laure, an award‑winning documentary maker known for the 2022 ABC film *Walking Man*, brings a strong visual identity forged in music‑video work with...