Space Force Switches From ULA to SpaceX Rocket for Upcoming GPS Launch
The U.S. Space Force has shifted an upcoming GPS III satellite launch from United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 after a February anomaly halted Vulcan’s military flights. The GPS payload, originally slated for this month, will now launch no earlier than late April, preserving the constellation’s modernization schedule. The decision underscores the service’s emphasis on rapid delivery and flexibility while ULA investigates the performance issue. The swap also reassigns Vulcan to a later 2028 mission, highlighting ongoing launch provider dynamics.
Lights, Drones, Purple Pizza: BTS-Mania Takes Over Seoul
Seoul lit up with a massive drone show as BTS returned with their tenth studio album, “Arirang,” ending a three‑year hiatus. The group’s comeback sparked citywide celebrations, from illuminated landmarks to purple‑themed pastries, ice cream, and pizza. A concert at...
Study: Antibiotics Can Disrupt Gut Microbiome for Years
A large Swedish cohort study published in Nature Medicine shows that antibiotics can disturb the gut microbiome for up to eight years, with the most pronounced changes occurring within the first year. The research, which analyzed fecal metagenomes of 14,979...
Luxury Outdoor Living: Spear’s Landscape’s Milestone Year
Spear’s Landscape, a premier high‑end landscaping firm, celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2026. Over the quarter‑century the company has specialized in luxury hardscaping, softscaping, custom patios, pools and fire‑pit areas for residential estates and upscale resorts. Recent focus on tourism‑driven...
Keith Urban Surprised With St. Jude's Angels Among Us Award
Keith Urban was surprised onstage at the Country Radio Seminar when Randy Owen presented him with the St. Jude Angels Among Us Award. The honor recognizes Urban’s long‑standing support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, including a recent visit to...
Keith Urban Surprised With St. Jude's Angels Among Us Award
Country radio icon Keith Urban was surprised onstage at the Nashville Country Radio Seminar with the Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award, recognizing his contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The award, presented by fellow musician Randy Owen, highlighted...
Hollywood Studios Back GOP Effort to Dismantle Canada’s Online Streaming Act
Hollywood studios have thrown their weight behind a Republican‑sponsored bill aimed at overturning Canada’s Online Streaming Act, which obligates U.S. platforms to financially support Canadian film, TV and music production. The Protecting American Streaming and Innovation Act, introduced by Rep....
Mohammed Wazir Appointed General Manager of Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar, Driving Their Growth in the GCC Luxury Hospitality Sector
Corinthia Hotels has named Mohammed Wazir general manager of its upcoming Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar resort, the brand’s first GCC property. Wazir will steer the pre‑opening and launch of the luxury hotel, aligning with Corinthia’s asset‑light expansion strategy. The resort...
DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO Release Covers Of ELVIS PRESLEY And FEAR Classics
David Ellefson and Jeff Scott Soto’s joint project Ellefson‑Soto has dropped two surprise cover tracks—Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock” and Fear’s “I Don’t Care.” Both songs were recorded live at Rogue Recording in London’s Battery Studios during July 2025 sessions. The releases are timed ahead...
Experience the Future of Travel: AIDA Announces Evolution Upgrades for Four Ships
AIDA Cruises announced that four of its vessels will undergo Evolution upgrades over the next year, targeting both guest experience and environmental performance. The program introduces energy‑efficient propulsion, advanced waste‑management systems, and carbon‑reduction technologies alongside revamped cabins, expanded dining venues,...
Female Reproductive Cancers Are Narrowing the Sex Gap in Life Expectancy
New research analyzing 264 million deaths in 20 high‑income countries finds that women aged 35‑60 experience higher mortality from breast and other reproductive cancers than men, eroding their overall longevity advantage. The authors introduced the Truncated Cross‑Sectional Average Length of Life...
Sea Creatures Reveal the Physics Behind Animal Body Shape Diversity
A cross‑disciplinary study from EMBL and the University of Geneva demonstrates that variation in tissue mechanical properties—coined “mechanotypes”—drives the striking body‑shape diversity of cnidarians. By integrating active‑surface theory with experiments on six species, the team identified three mechanical modules that...
Uber Launches Chauffeur Service ‘Uber Elite’
Uber announced the launch of Uber Elite, a premium chauffeur‑service offering pre‑screened drivers and higher‑end vehicles. The service targets business travelers and high‑spending consumers in major metropolitan markets. Uber Elite will be priced above standard UberX rides and will initially...
Why Seasonal Depression Can Linger Into Spring
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts roughly 5% of people in the northern United States, with twice as many experiencing milder subsyndromal symptoms. While symptoms typically peak in January and February, volatile March weather often prolongs low mood into spring. Dr....
Alex Spitz on the Care Gap, the Power of Community, and Finding Joy in New Motherhood
Alex Spitz, founder and CEO of New Mom School, turned her own postpartum struggle into a nationwide franchise that offers research‑backed, in‑person support for new mothers. Launched in 2012 in Orange County, the program now spans 37 locations across the...
Film Masters Presents ‘Monster Mayhem Collection’ on Blu-Ray Disc April 7
Film Masters will launch the Monster Mayhem Collection on April 7, a two‑disc Blu‑ray set featuring four 1950s cult sci‑fi/horror titles. Each film has been newly scanned in 4K from original 35 mm prints and presented in its authentic 1.85:1 aspect...
Do Backbends Make You Nervous? Here’s 5 Things You Should Know.
Backbends often cause anxiety for yoga practitioners due to perceived risk and unfamiliar movement patterns. Denver Clark of Embodied Yoga Institute outlines five practical strategies: building back strength with gentle poses, balancing front‑body engagement, using props to manage gravity, customizing...
Gustavo Dudamel’s Portrait Emerges From a Season of Introductions
Gustavo Dudamel will assume the role of music and artistic director of the New York Philharmonic in the fall, after a season of high‑profile introductions. He has staged radical concerts, pop‑infused events with Bernadette Peters and Lin‑Manuel Miranda, and world...
David’s Bridal Expands Into Indian Bridal and Occasion Wear Segment with Kynah
David’s Bridal announced a partnership with Indian label Kynah, launching 25 curated desi bridal and occasion pieces on a dedicated digital gallery. Prices start at $500, offering a mix of embroidered lehengas, gowns, and ready‑to‑ship ensembles. The move aligns with...
Everything I Wish I Knew Before Skiing Grand Targhee for the First Time
Grand Targhee Resort in the Tetons receives about 500 inches of snowfall annually and offers 95 runs across six lifts, positioning it as a powder‑rich alternative to Jackson Hole. The mountain is part of the Mountain Collective pass and charges...
The Choreography of Power: Why a Decade of Ballroom Dancing Is the Ultimate Strongman Secret
Polish athlete Adam Roszkowski turned a decade of elite ballroom dancing into a competitive edge for strongman events. The dance training gave him deep‑muscle connectivity, superior footwork, and injury resilience, allowing a 260‑lb body to sprint 40 yards in 4.7...
Rab's New Mythic Ultra Is an Ultralight Sleeping Bag That Weighs Like a Quilt
Rab has introduced the Mythic Ultra sleeping‑bag line, an ultralight mummy bag that rivals quilts in weight. The range uses 900‑fill hydrophobic goose down, a titanium‑coated Thermo Ionic Lining (TILT) to reflect body heat, and a new L.O.F.T 3D baffle system....
Technical, Economic and Perception-Based Assessment of Plastic Paver Blocks as an Alternative to Concrete Pavers
A recent study from Nepal examined paver blocks made from 40 % waste plastic and 60 % sand as an alternative to conventional concrete pavers. The plastic blocks achieved a compressive strength of 40.40 N/mm² (meeting M40 grade), lower water absorption (0.21 %) and...
MUNA's "So What" & 9 Other Tracks Out This Week
Nylon’s Soundcheck highlights ten new tracks, ranging from MUNA’s introspective "So What" to FLO’s dance‑ready "Leak It." The roundup showcases genre‑blending releases by emerging and established acts such as Coco Jones, Kelsey Lu, Grace Ives, and Girl Scout. Each song...
On Stage 36 Years Ago, Eric Clapton Appears on ‘SNL’ to Perform a Song About His and George Harrison’s Ex-Wife
In March 1990, Eric Clapton appeared on Saturday Night Live and performed three songs, including the ballad “Wonderful Tonight,” which he originally wrote for Pattie Boyd, the former wife of George Harrison. The SNL slot was part of a hectic...
Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Project Hail Mary’ Connects With Record $12 Million Preview Screening Revenue
Amazon MGM Studios’ sci‑fi adventure *Project Hail Mary* generated a record‑breaking $12 million from preview screenings on March 19, the highest for any 2026 theatrical release. The film adapts Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, leveraging a built‑in fan base and strong critical reception....
A Trove of Vivian Maier’s Photographs Could Rewrite Her Market
Artnet’s Important Photographs auction features a single lot of 206 sold‑out prints from Vivian Maier’s estate. The lot is estimated to fetch between $1 million and $1.5 million, marking the largest single‑lot offering of her work to date. Maier’s secondary market has surged,...
ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ's BLUE MEDUSA Releases New Single 'Checkmate'
Former Arch Enemy frontwoman Alissa White‑Gluz has launched her new band Blue Medusa with the release of the single “Checkmate.” The track blends heavy riffs with melodic hooks and is accompanied by a chess‑themed video co‑directed by White‑Gluz and Vicente...
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How to Cope With Sibling Grief
Losing a brother or sister triggers a uniquely intense form of grief that is often overlooked by mental‑health services and cultural norms. Research gaps have left sibling bereavement under‑studied, even as the DSM‑5‑TR now recognizes prolonged grief disorder. The loss...
AC Schnitzer Is Closing Up Shop Amid Hard Times
Longtime BMW aftermarket tuner AC Schnitzer announced it will cease operations after 39 years, citing soaring development costs, a protracted German type‑approval process, U.S. tariff pressures, and an inability to attract younger buyers. The company, part of the KOHL Group, will liquidate existing...
In Pictures: Tess Daly’s Naia Beach Launches Men’s Swimwear
Tess Daly’s Naïa Beach has launched a men’s swimwear collection, offering five designs in solid and printed styles. Each pair includes functional details such as a zip‑back pocket, velcro side pockets, a back hook and drawstring closure. Prices are positioned...
Maribou State Bid Farewell To Corsica Studios With A Back-To-Foundations Rave
Maribou State returned to London’s Corsica Studios for a War Child fundraiser, marking a nostalgic homecoming after years of larger‑scale gigs. The duo emphasized the unique energy of intimate venues, reshaping tracks like “Blackoak” and “Midas” to suit the cramped,...
Ralph Stanley / The Stanley Brothers Named New Hall of Fame Inductees
The Stanley Brothers have been announced as the 2025 Veteran’s Era inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame, joining Paul Overstreet and Tim McGraw in the 2026 class. The ceremony, held in Nashville’s Hall of Fame rotunda, featured Marty Stuart’s...
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Opioid Addictions Share Genetic Roots
A multivariate genome‑wide analysis of over 2.2 million individuals identified two genetic pathways underlying substance‑use disorders. The primary “externalizing” pathway, linked to reward processing and behavioral disinhibition, accounts for shared risk across alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and opioid addictions. A secondary, substance‑specific...
Renée Fleming & Béla Fleck Announce Joint Album & Share Single Featuring Dolly Parton
Renée Fleming and banjo legend Béla Fleck are set to release a cross‑genre album, *The Fiddle And The Drum*, on May 29 through Thirty Tigers. The record’s lead single, “In The Pines,” features country icon Dolly Parton, adding star power to the...
Sex-Based Disparities in Interval Time to Receipt of Surgical Treatment of Invasive Lung Cancer in Tennessee
The study of 12,113 invasive lung cancer patients in Tennessee found significant sex‑based differences in the time from diagnosis to surgery. Men waited longer than women, while older women showed a reduced risk of delay. Black patients were less likely...
RADIOPUSHERS Launches the TWITCH Livestream Music Discovery Platform Powered by Indie Artists
RADIOPUSHERS launched a Twitch‑based Music Discovery Mix that lets independent artists co‑host live sessions, showcase visuals, and receive real‑time critique from panels and audiences. The stream is simultaneously rebroadcast on LOOKHU TV, reaching connected‑TV devices such as Amazon Fire, Roku, Samsung...
AnOther Loves: An Exaggerated Baroque Jewel
Yves Saint‑Laurent’s Spring/Summer 2026 runway, under creative director Anthony Vaccarello, celebrates the house’s 50th anniversary of the opulent Ballets Russes collection with a dramatic revival of baroque jewellery. The collection showcases oversized, fist‑sized earrings, resin‑filled crystal cross necklaces, and industrial‑chain‑suspended breastplate‑scale pieces...
Understanding Community and Health System Acceptability, Readiness and Perspectives on the Introduction of New Vector Control Approaches for Malaria Control...
Malaria remains a leading health threat in Papua New Guinea, prompting the NATNAT project to evaluate supplementary vector control tools such as residual indoor spraying, spatial emanators, and larval source management. A qualitative study across four Madang Province villages used...
C.Y. Fest 2026 Canceled Amidst Allegations & Loads Of Artists Leaving
C.Y. Fest 2026 has been cancelled after founder Ignacio “Nacho Corrupted” Rodriguera was accused of sexual assault and misconduct. The allegations triggered a wave of artist boycotts, with Subhumans, Ghoul, Dropdead and others withdrawing. Promoter Scotty Heath briefly took over...
Mathilda Homer’s ‘Pretty In Blue’ Is A Note Of Empathy
Mathilda Homer returns with the single “Pretty In Blue,” a melodic track that blends honeyed tones with a sharp critique of patriarchal beauty standards. Written for a friend battling self‑esteem issues, the song expands into a universal anthem about feminine...
An Artificial Generation Approach for Spatially Variable Seismic Ground Motions Compatible with Algerian Design Response Spectra Using Real Records: The...
The study introduces a novel algorithm that generates artificial, spatially variable, non‑stationary seismic accelerograms. An iterative adjustment loop aligns these synthetic records with target design response spectra, specifically the Algerian code spectra. The method overcomes the scarcity of nearby recorded...
Expo West Panel Calls for Prevention-Led, Female-Focused Shift in Cognitive Health Category
At Expo West, a MakeTime Wellness panel highlighted the gender gap in Alzheimer’s risk, noting that one in five women will develop the disease compared to one in ten men. The discussion urged a shift toward prevention‑oriented, female‑focused cognitive health...
Five Action Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times highlights five action movies now streaming, featuring Rainn Wilson’s gritty paramedic drama “Code 3” on Hulu and Gabriele Mainetti’s cross‑cultural revenge thriller “The Forbidden City.” Both films blend high‑octane set pieces with deeper social commentary, from healthcare...
Mosquitoes Get the ‘I’m Full’ Signal From Their Butts, Not Their Brains
Researchers have identified specialized cells in the rectum of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that signal fullness and halt blood‑feeding. The cells express the neuropeptide‑Y‑like receptor 7, which responds to the gut‑released peptide RYamide after a blood meal. This gut‑based satiety mechanism contrasts...
Agnes Pockels’ Pioneering Work Was Unfairly Dismissed by Tropes About Women’s Domestic Roles
Agnes Pockels, a self‑taught 19th‑century German physicist, created the Pockels trough—a simple yet precise instrument for measuring surface tension. Her design became the foundation for the Langmuir‑Blodgett trough, enabling breakthroughs by Irving Langmuir and Katharine Blodgett that underpin modern electronics...
A Gene Carried by 99% of Humanity Raises Alzheimer's Risk Dramatically. Could Gene Therapy Correct It?
A new Nature study of 450,000 people finds that the APOE gene, particularly the APOE3 and APOE4 variants, accounts for 72‑93% of Alzheimer’s disease cases, and that 99% of the population carries at least one risk‑increasing allele. Lexeo Therapeutics is...
What to Watch This Week
The Economist’s weekly "What to watch" column recommends three otherworldly titles: a pirate who can stretch his body like rubber, an alien that resembles a rock, and spirits trapped in jars that predict the future. It also warns readers to...
Filth Is Eternal Tap Fall Out Boy’s Joe Trohman for “So Below”
Filth is Eternal has unveiled their new album Impossible World, featuring a guest guitar solo from Fall Out Boy’s Joe Trohman on the track “So Below.” The record channels the band’s response to rapid gentrification, unchecked technological expansion, and rising authoritarianism, while also showcasing...
Jordan Wolfson’s Newest Provocation Is a Creepy Prada Ad Campaign
Prada’s Spring/Summer 2026 campaign is directed by controversial artist Jordan Wolfson, known for unsettling VR installations and violent imagery. The ad features high‑profile models such as Carey Mulligan and Nicholas Hoult alongside oversized, computer‑generated birds that create a disquieting atmosphere. Titled “I, I,...