News•Feb 26, 2026
Coaching Molly Seidel: Translating Marathon Fitness to Ultramarathon
CTS coach Cliff Pittman guided Olympic marathoner Molly Seidel through her first 100 km at Black Canyon using a Minimum Effective Change model. Rather than adding mileage, the plan kept total volume steady while increasing run density and emphasizing back‑to‑back long runs. The program focused on preserving her elite marathon aerobic engine and dramatically improving fueling tolerance, which proved decisive on race day. The approach earned Seidel a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 mi, illustrating a disciplined, data‑driven transition from road to trail ultrarunning.
By UltraRunning Magazine
News•Feb 26, 2026
Be Your Own Gondolier in Venice with This Female-Run Rowing Organization
Row Venice, a female‑run nonprofit founded by veteran rower Jane Caporal, teaches tourists the traditional stand‑up rowing technique known as voga alla Veneta using historic batele boats. The organization preserves a dwindling craft—only ten batele survive, with four operated by...
By Adventure.com
News•Feb 25, 2026
The 2026 Dynafit Mezzalama: Reviewed
Dynafit’s 2026 Mezzalama boot returns as a lightweight speed‑touring and ski‑mountaineering option, featuring a roomier fit, thicker heat‑moldable liner, and a refined cuff‑lock system. The boot combines a Grilamid‑nylon shell reinforced with carbon fibers, a lever that switches forward lean...
By Backcountry Magazine
News•Feb 25, 2026
Can Baking Soda Fight the Effects of Altitude?
The article discusses a recent study testing Maurten’s hydrogel‑encapsulated sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) on trained cyclists performing a 40‑kilometre time trial at simulated 1,850 m altitude. Results showed an average 1.2 % faster finish (63:29 vs 64:15) with baking soda, and the...
By Outside (Health)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Popular Tile Options and the Spaces They Suit Best
The article breaks down popular tile materials—marble, granite, ceramic, porcelain, and glass—and matches them to ideal residential applications. It also explains how tile sizes, from mosaics to large‑format panels, affect grout lines, maintenance, and visual impact. Industry experts from Cortina...
By Family Handyman
News•Feb 25, 2026
The 4-Stage Integration Gap Holding Food Manufacturers Back in 2026
Food manufacturers are largely stuck in a hybrid, partially connected integration state, where systems like ERP and MES exchange data inconsistently. A 2025 survey shows nearly 70% of firms cite cost as the primary obstacle to deeper digital transformation, yet...
By Food Industry Executive
News•Feb 25, 2026
8 Questions to Keep Your Teenager Talking
Parents often lose regular conversation with teens as they seek independence. The article offers eight targeted questions—from daily highs and lows to future travel wishes—that help re‑ignite dialogue and reveal underlying concerns. By framing queries around phones, food, and trusted...
By All Pro Dad
News•Feb 25, 2026
How Readers Actually Search for Books (And Why Authors Sometimes Miss the Mark)
Authors often assume readers discover books through friends or shelves, but most start with online searches on Google, Amazon, or AI tools. Readers scan titles, descriptions, keywords, and categories before opening a book, making metadata the first point of contact....
By IngramSpark – Blog
News•Feb 25, 2026
Prudence Flint’s Paintings Capture Moments of Repose that Are Ripe for Interruption
Prudence Flint, a former fashion‑illustrator turned oil painter, creates intimate domestic scenes that capture women in moments of quiet contemplation. She draws on cinema’s Kuleshov effect and deliberately distorts proportions to evoke internal emotional states rather than visual realism. Flint’s...
By Hi‑Fructose
News•Feb 25, 2026
This Novel About Family Drama Is so Good You May Want to Re-Read It Immediately
Allegra Goodman’s latest novel, *This Is Not About Us*, returns to the multi‑generational family saga format she first explored in *The Family Markowitz*. The book is structured as 17 linked stories that trace three generations of a Jewish family, using...
By NPR – Books
News•Feb 25, 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Sports Nutrition
Artificial intelligence has become embedded in daily sports nutrition workflows, from wearable readiness scores to automated meal‑plan generators. The technology excels when problems are well‑defined, data are accurate, and outcomes are objective—exemplified by AI‑driven endurance nutrition planning and real‑time analysis...
By MySportScience
News•Feb 25, 2026
SOUNDIT Festival Shares the Full Line-Up for Its Second Edition
SOUNDIT Festival returns for its second edition on July 17‑18, 2026 in Barcelona’s Parc Nou, featuring 55 acts across four purpose‑built stages. Headliners include Blawan, gyrofield, Laurel Halo and a TraTraTrax takeover, with b2b sets from Kode9, Tim Reaper, Martyn and Om Unit. The...
By Crack Magazine
News•Feb 25, 2026
5 Things That Have Helped Me Handle My Overly Emotional Child
Parenting an overly emotional child can feel volatile, but the author shares five practical tactics that shift conflict into connection. By pausing, digging for underlying issues, feeling alongside the child, discussing emotions, and anticipating future triggers, parents can defuse meltdowns...
By All Pro Dad
News•Feb 25, 2026
Germany’s Legendary Club Boothaus Finally Gets Its Own Imprint
Germany’s iconic Bootshaus club in Cologne has launched its own imprint, Bootshaus Music, debuting with OGUZ and Jay Toledo’s track “Euphoria.” The release delivers uncompromising, high‑energy techno that mirrors the venue’s reputation for relentless, bass‑driven nights. Unlike many fledgling labels,...
By Dancing Astronaut
News•Feb 25, 2026
What Atlanta’s Young Black Fathers Say When We Finally Listen
The Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy partnered with Fathers Incorporated to study 13 young Black fathers in Atlanta’s NPU‑V, using virtual focus groups and phenomenological analysis. The research uncovered three core challenges: pervasive fear about parenting, systemic stigma...
By Dads Pad Blog
News•Feb 25, 2026
Chefs in the Schools: Equitable Meals Across New York City
Chefs in the Schools (CITS) completed a three‑year pilot that delivered scratch‑made, plant‑based meals to nearly one million New York City public‑school children daily. The program developed 44 culturally inclusive recipes, trained cooks in over 1,000 schools, and engaged more...
By Food Tank
News•Feb 25, 2026
New Meat in a Clean Room Edited by Ira Rat
*New Meat in a Clean Room* is a tightly curated horror anthology edited by Ira Rat, featuring six stories that fuse post‑punk alienation, splatterpunk violence, and hauntological motifs. The collection’s aesthetic—sterile clean rooms turned filthy—serves as a metaphor for bodily...
By Strange Horizons
News•Feb 25, 2026
Read to Respond: Critical Perspectives on AI in the Humanities
Duke University Press’s “Read to Respond” program has launched a new “Critical Perspectives on AI in the Humanities” reading list. The list aggregates recent peer‑reviewed articles, journal issues, and scholarly books that interrogate AI’s cultural, ethical, political, and labor implications...
By Duke University Press – Blog
News•Feb 25, 2026
Higher Learning: Kayak Fishing For College
Major tournament organizers such as Bassmaster have added a dedicated college kayak‑fishing series, prompting universities to create varsity‑level teams. The low‑cost, portable nature of kayaks makes the sport accessible, allowing schools to fund travel, lodging and entry fees for multi‑day...
By Kayak Angler
News•Feb 25, 2026
No Longer, Not Yet—Paintings on Paper: Jonathan Wateridge @ GRIMM, Amsterdam
GRIMM gallery in Amsterdam presents Jonathan Wateridge’s second solo exhibition, titled No Longer, Not Yet – Paintings on Paper, running through March 28, 2026. The show highlights Wateridge’s paper works that capture erased moments from larger canvases, serving as studies for past...
By Juxtapoz
News•Feb 25, 2026
Health Benefits of Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are low‑calorie, nutrient‑dense vegetables that provide high levels of vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, and antioxidants. Research links compounds such as beta‑cryptoxanthin and anthocyanins to reduced cancer risk, improved brain health, and better digestion. Nutrient content varies by color, with...
By Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials
News•Feb 25, 2026
Recipe: Sauerkraut and Pancetta Soup for Bad Weather
The Financial Times published a recipe for a sauerkraut and pancetta soup designed as a hearty option for cold, rainy days. The dish combines tangy fermented cabbage with salty pork belly, creating a rich broth that promises both comfort and...
By Financial Times – Food & Drink
News•Feb 25, 2026
PAGING DR. FEELGOOD via Perrotin, Los Angeles by Piper Olivas
PAGING DR. FEELGOOD, a pop‑up group show presented by Perrotin, opened in Los Angeles during LA Art Week, occupying the former Spago venue. The exhibition stages four thematic sections that blend bar culture, hyperreal landscapes, gender‑bending portraits, and a shrine‑like finale...
By Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art
News•Feb 25, 2026
Digital Painting in LA and Beyond, the Set List
The Los Angeles event, co‑hosted by LACMA Digital Leaders and Ark/8, assembled a curated selection of works that the organizer classifies as digital painting, ranging from early Photoshop pieces to recent code‑generated art. Speakers and artists—including Bee Beep, Parker Ito, and Casey Reas—demonstrated how...
By Rhizome (Editorial)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Civilization Is A Sculpture: The Art of Dustin Yellin
Brooklyn‑based artist Dustin Yellin blends painting, sculpture and collage into massive glass installations that explore civilization, migration and climate change. His twelve‑ton work “The Triptych” and the multi‑panel “Migration in Four Parts” use found objects to create hyper‑detailed, narrative‑driven scenes....
By Hi‑Fructose
News•Feb 24, 2026
Board Updates for Rhizome’s Fourth Decade
Rhizome announced the election of artist‑designer Katherine Frazer and investor Jeannie Vu to its Board of Directors as the nonprofit enters its fourth decade. Frazer, an Apple product designer with a multidisciplinary art practice, brings expertise in user‑centered design and...
By Rhizome (Editorial)
News•Feb 24, 2026
2025 Booooooom Illustration Awards Winner: Andrea Cheung
Andrea Cheung won the Editorial category of the 2025 Booooooom Illustration Awards for her piece in Our State magazine. The award, backed by Format, highlights top talent across editorial, advertising, product and student categories. Cheung’s winning illustration blends painterly realism...
By Booooooom
News•Feb 24, 2026
Years Ago, Novelist Tayari Jones Snuck Into a Writing Class. It Changed Her Life
Novelist Tayari Jones recounts how sneaking into a first‑year creative‑writing class at Spelman College launched her writing career. Guided by instructor Pearl Cleage, she gained her first audience and the confidence to call herself a writer. Jones later achieved national fame...
By NPR – Books
News•Feb 24, 2026
What Is “House Burping” — And Why Is Everyone Suddenly Talking About It?
House burping, derived from the German Lüften practice, involves opening windows fully for short periods to exchange indoor air with fresh outdoor air. The technique has gained popularity in the U.S. as homeowners seek low‑cost ways to improve indoor air...
By Family Handyman
News•Feb 24, 2026
What to Know About the ‘Anti-Aging’ Peptide Shots Flooding Social Media
A wave of unapproved anti‑aging peptide injections is sweeping social media, driven by influencers and celebrities. Most products are sold on the gray market, often from China, and lack FDA approval or robust clinical data. Experts warn of safety risks,...
By TIME – Health
News•Feb 24, 2026
Learn at Your Pace
Breathworks is launching a blended‑learning version of its eight‑week Mindfulness for Health programme, combining self‑study modules with five optional live Zoom meet‑ups and a private discussion forum. The course costs £200, with a concessionary rate of £160 and limited bursaries...
By Breathworks (Mindfulness)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Farewell to Vicente Rafael
Vicente Rafael, a leading historian of the Philippines, died on February 21, 2026 at age 70. He authored five influential books with Duke University Press, including *The Sovereign Trickster* (2022) and earlier studies on translation, colonialism, and nationalism. Rafael held...
By Duke University Press – Blog
News•Feb 24, 2026
Hen Ogledd Makes Us Feel Off-Kilter With ‘Discombobulated’
Hen Ogledd, the fluid folk‑experimental supergroup founded by Richard Dawson and Rhodri Davies, has released its new album *Discombobulated* on Domino Recording Company. Recorded in northern England and Wales, the record blends shambolic folk, gentle jazz, and extended improvisations, reflecting...
By SPIN (New Music)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Fredi Nwaka: Owning His Story and Building a Legacy
Award‑winning British filmmaker, actor and motivational speaker Fredi Nwaka has released *Boy*, the first volume of a planned memoir trilogy that chronicles his South‑London upbringing, trauma, and rise in the film industry. He frames the book as a legacy tool,...
By IngramSpark – Blog
News•Feb 24, 2026
Book Excerpt | Meat: How the Next Agricultural Revolution Will Transform Humanity’s Favorite Food―And Our Future
Bruce Friedrich’s new book argues that plant‑based and cultivated meat are essential to curb animal‑agriculture harms. It reveals that creating convincing plant‑based meat is a complex scientific problem, requiring teams of biologists, chemists, and engineers rather than simple culinary tricks....
By Food Tank
News•Feb 24, 2026
A Sushi Master Is Hiding Above Eleven Madison Park
Japanese sushi master Eiji Ichimura has launched an open‑ended residency at the Studio, a nine‑seat counter perched above Eleven Madison Park in New York. The omakase menu, priced at $325 per guest, focuses on edomae‑style sushi with rare items like...
By Grub Street (New York Magazine)
News•Feb 24, 2026
No Time to Heal: The Psychological Rehabilitation of a Ukrainian Soldier After Russian Captivity
The Guardian profiles Ukraine’s first psychological trauma centre, Forest Glade, where soldiers like 25‑year‑old Kyrylo Chuvak undergo intensive three‑week rehabilitation after years of Russian captivity. The programme blends conventional therapy with unconventional activities such as tango, archery and guided breathing to...
By The Guardian – Psychology
News•Feb 24, 2026
A Winter Storm Equals Flooding and Disaster for Three L.A. Restaurants
Presidents Day flash‑flood warnings inundated three Los Angeles eateries, forcing Gritz N’ Wafflez, Sala Coffee & Wine Bar, and Valley Grounds Coffee to halt service. Gritz alone anticipates $25‑30 k in repair costs and a similar amount in lost revenue, while...
By Los Angeles Times – Food
News•Feb 24, 2026
Diana Martha Louis on Colored Insane
Diana Martha Louis’s new book *Colored Insane* uncovers how nineteenth‑century American asylums labeled Black patients as the “colored insane” and used psychiatric theory to reinforce racial and gender hierarchies. Drawing on scarce archival records from the Georgia Lunatic Asylum, she foregrounds the...
By Columbia University Press – Blog
News•Feb 24, 2026
Istanbul, a City Powered by Soup: Here’s Where to Refuel, Around the Clock
Istanbul’s culinary scene is anchored by an extensive network of soup kitchens and 24‑hour eateries that keep the city humming after dark. The FT guide maps out the most iconic broth‑centric spots, from historic çorbacı houses in Beyoğlu to modern...
By Financial Times – Food & Drink
News•Feb 24, 2026
GPs to Get £3,000 Bonus to Maximise Weight Loss Drug Prescriptions
The UK government will add a £3,000 average annual bonus to GP contracts for prescribing the weight‑loss drug Mounjaro, plus a £1,000 incentive for referrals to weight‑loss programmes, starting in April 2026. The scheme targets patients who meet current NHS...
By BBC News – Health
News•Feb 23, 2026
How to Ensure Georgia’s “Responsible Fathers Act” Helps Dads Without Creating Unintended Harm
Georgia’s Responsible Fathers Act (HB 1343) proposes an administrative route for unmarried fathers to obtain legal legitimation, while SB 404 aims to establish a presumption of joint custody. The article applauds the intent but warns that the bill’s narrow timeframes, limited due‑process,...
By Dads Pad Blog
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News•Feb 23, 2026
[EBook] Winning the Shelf Playbook
Tastewise’s new eBook, “Winning the Shelf Playbook,” argues that point‑of‑sale data alone can no longer secure shelf space in 2026. Brands must leverage real‑time consumer signals—claims, usage occasions, prep contexts, and basket behavior—to craft SKU stories that resonate with empowered...
By Food Industry Executive
News•Feb 23, 2026
Chef Joseph 'Joe' Randall, Trailblazing 'Dean of Southern Cuisine,' Dies at 79
Chef Joseph "Joe" Randall, celebrated as the “Dean of Southern Cooking,” died on Feb. 14 at age 79. Over a five‑decade career he championed Black chefs, founded the African American Chefs Hall of Fame in 1993, and opened culinary schools in...
By Los Angeles Times – Food
News•Feb 23, 2026
'It Was Like Buying Groceries' - Woman Calls for Tighter Weight-Loss Jabs Checks
Emma Dyer bought weight‑loss injections online for £115, bypassing any medical assessment, and suffered a severe health collapse within days. Her experience reflects a wider surge, with an estimated 1.6 million UK adults using GLP‑1 drugs such as Mounjaro and Wegovy,...
By BBC News – Health
News•Feb 22, 2026
History of Mixed-Race Children Orphaned in Germany After WWII Inspires New Novel by Sadeqa Johnson
Sadeqa Johnson’s debut novel, *The Keeper of Lost Children*, dramatizes the largely unknown saga of mixed‑race children left in German orphanages after World War II. The story emerged from Johnson’s deep dive into archival records and survivor interviews that reveal thousands...
By NPR – Books
News•Feb 22, 2026
Body Diversity Returns to London Fashion Week as Wider Industry Heads Ultra-Thin
London Fashion Week has once again placed body diversity at the forefront of its runway programming, with emerging talents such as Karoline Vitto, Phoebe English and Sinead Gorey presenting collections that featured models ranging from UK size 10‑16 to curve...
By The Guardian – Fashion
News•Feb 22, 2026
Sông Quê Phở Bar, London E1: ‘The Best Phở in Town’ – Restaurant Review | Grace Dent on Restaurants
London’s long‑standing Vietnamese eatery Sông Quê has launched a dedicated phở bar on Commercial Street, expanding its 25‑year legacy. The compact venue offers a focused menu of beef, chicken, prawn and tofu phở alongside a handful of small plates such...
By The Guardian – Food
News•Feb 21, 2026
Meet Cute: Collaboratove Duo DABSMYLA Communicates Through Color, Pop Culture & The Power of Piles of Cute
Australian pop‑art duo DABSMYLA, formed by Darren Mate and Emmelene Victoria, have turned a college romance into an internationally recognized brand. Their collaborative process hinges on spoken dialogue and shared sketches, producing work that feels created by a single hand....
By Hi‑Fructose
News•Feb 20, 2026
7 Romance Sub-Genres Driving Reader Demand
Romance remains the commercial engine of modern publishing, consistently outpacing fantasy, sci‑fi, thrillers and literary fiction combined. Seven sub‑genres—contemporary, romantasy, billionaire, romantic suspense, historical, paranormal and LGBTQ+—are currently delivering the strongest sales velocity, social buzz and indie market share. The...
By IngramSpark – Blog