Have We Been Reading Toni Morrison All Wrong?
Harvard professor Namwali Serpell’s new book *On Morrison* offers a systematic reading of Toni Morrison’s entire oeuvre, spanning all eleven novels, criticism, plays and poetry. Serpell argues that the surge of reverence for Morrison after her 2019 death has eclipsed close analysis of her craft, reducing her work to a symbol of Black excellence and “difficulty.” She highlights how Morrison’s engagement with African literature liberated her narrative voice, and how her use of naming, humor and signifying reshapes conventional literary expectations. The conversation also exposes how persistent racist caricatures have distorted public perception of Morrison’s personality and output.
'Speakeasies to Symphonies' And 'Cosmic Music' Chronicle 2 Jazz Greats
Two new biographies shine a light on under‑appreciated jazz innovators. Scott Brown’s *Speakeasies To Symphonies* chronicles pianist‑composer James P. Johnson, the stride pioneer whose influence on Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk was eclipsed by his reluctance to record....
Lev3ls Launches London Showcase Series for International Acts
London grassroots promoter Lev3ls is launching the ‘Further’ showcase series, a six‑show program that brings emerging international artists to intimate London venues while pairing them with elite backing musicians. The inaugural event on July 21 features Rae Khalil, signed to Anderson .Paak’s Apeshit...
I’m a Travel Writer and These Are the European Walking Holidays I’d Recommend This Year
Travel writer Lauren Taylor spotlights five European walking holidays poised for 2026, ranging from Italy’s Dolomites to Ireland’s Connemara. Demand for active vacations is soaring, with Explore reporting a 52% rise in walking trips since the pre‑COVID era. Prices vary,...
I Turned an IKEA Computer Monitor Stand Into the Cutest Kitchen Countertop Organizer
Rachel Simon repurposed an IKEA ELLOVEN monitor stand into a countertop silverware organizer. The 4‑inch, black or white stand, priced at $29.99, features a 17.75‑inch drawer and side compartments that hold utensils, chopsticks, and small kitchen items. Its sturdy top...
Willy Chavarria Gives the Adidas Superstar’s Signature Shell Toe Its Flowers With New Rose Detail
Adidas Originals teams with designer Willy Chavarria for the “Love Prevails” capsule, updating the iconic Superstar’s shell toe with a molded rose motif. The release features two black‑and‑white colorways priced at $160 and drops on April 18 via the Confirmed app, Adidas.com...
Alia Bhatt Says Daughter Raha Fears Failure at 3; Sadhguru Quips, ‘What if Parents Aren’t Good?’
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt opened up about motherhood on Sadhguru’s YouTube channel, revealing that her three‑and‑a‑half‑year‑old daughter Raha already fears failure. The conversation blended humor with philosophical parenting advice, as Sadhguru challenged conventional teaching roles and urged parents to observe...
This Ultra-Luxe Adidas Samba Subtly Struck Gold
Adidas has refreshed its iconic Samba OG with a new "Cloud White/Wonder Gold" colorway, blending crisp white leather, textured grey suede toe, and champagne‑gold Three Stripes. The design adds a subtle luxury feel while retaining the shoe’s low‑profile gum sole...
Annapurna Summit Push, Eight Without O2
A group of 27 foreign climbers is preparing a summit push on Annapurna, an 8,091‑meter peak, with eight climbers planning to go without supplemental oxygen. The expedition will depart Base Camp on April 14, advance one camp per day, and...
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The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2023
Travel+Leisure’s 2023 list of the 50 best destinations marks the first year the magazine groups its picks into themed categories, ranging from cultural riches to beach vibes. The guide highlights major new attractions such as Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum, luxury...
Whoop 5.0 Review: A Fitness Tracker Focused on Performance and Longevity
Whoop’s fifth‑generation band adds a two‑week battery, faster processor and a new Healthspan suite that estimates biological age. The device remains screenless, streaming all data to a subscription‑based app with three membership tiers—One, Peak and Life—priced from $199 to $359...
The Moon Just Got a New Scar
In late spring 2024 a meteoroid struck the Moon, creating a 225‑meter‑wide, 43‑meter‑deep crater—the largest impact captured by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) to date. Researchers compared meter‑scale images taken before and after the event, revealing bright ejecta rays, a...
Nike SB’s Retooled Air Force 1 Will Get Its First Wide Release Next Week
Nike SB is launching a wide release of its retooled Air Force 1 Low in the Light Orewood Brown colorway. The sneaker swaps the traditional leather upper for full‑grain suede, adds a thinner midsole, new grip tread, and a metal lace dubrae marked “SB‑1.”...
New Simulations Reveal the Cold, Dusty Reality of Galaxy Formation
A new suite of cosmological simulations demonstrates that galaxies grow primarily through cold, dust‑laden gas inflows rather than the traditionally assumed hot halo accretion. The models, run at sub‑kiloparsec resolution across a 100‑megaparsec volume, incorporate detailed dust physics and radiative...
2024 Annual Report Highlights Notable Explosions In Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone’s 2024 annual report highlights two unprecedented hydrothermal explosions—an unwitnessed event at Norris Geyser Basin in April and a well‑documented blast at Black Diamond Pool in Biscuit Basin in July. The July explosion hurled mud and rock up to 180 m,...
Allogene’s First Cut of Data on ‘Off-the-Shelf’ CAR-T Shows Promise
Allogene Therapeutics reported that its off‑the‑shelf CAR‑T candidate cleared all detectable lymphoma cells in just over half of trial participants. The interim analysis stems from the pivotal ALLO‑501/ALLO‑501A study in relapsed or refractory B‑cell lymphoma. Researchers highlighted a complete molecular...
Subaru Telescope Sheds Light on the "Color Mystery" Of Jupiter Trojan Asteroids
The Subaru Telescope’s Hyper Suprime‑Cam surveyed over 500 Jupiter Trojan asteroids, revealing a bimodal color distribution that resolves a long‑standing “color mystery.” The study shows that the red and less‑red groups correspond to distinct surface compositions and likely different formation...
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Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) is brightening dramatically as it nears the Sun on April 19, 2026, and will make its closest approach to Earth on April 25. The comet now displays a tail extending more than 10 degrees across the sky, captured from Switzerland....
5 Books That Will Help You Navigate Change and Stay Resilient at Work
Amid a shifting labor market, five newly released books offer leaders actionable frameworks for building resilient, future‑ready teams. The titles cover leveraging older workers, redefining success through the Significance Pyramid, and applying the CARE leadership habits of Clarity, Autonomy, Relationships,...
Zwitterions Are The Key To New Solid-State Batteries
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have engineered a polymer electrolyte infused with zwitterions that enables ion transport up to 10 billion times faster than conventional solid matrices. By fine‑tuning the zwitterion content to an optimal 80 % blend, the material forms self‑assembled...
‘Moon Joy’ and the Overview Effect—How Views From Space Change Us
Astronaut Christina Koch reported that the Moon seen from Artemis II looked dramatically different from the familiar Earth‑bound view. Social psychologist Michelle Shiota explained that this stark perspective, known as the overview effect, makes individuals feel small and puts everyday concerns...
Richard Branson Says Everyone Should Read This Cult-Classic Novel—It Changed How He Made Decisions
Richard Branson credits the 1971 cult novel *The Dice Man* with shaping his early decision‑making as he launched Virgin Records in 1972. He literally rolled dice to choose which artists to sign, using the book’s chance‑based philosophy to break routine...
Inside Maison Margiela’s Fence-Swinging Chinese Spectacle
Maison Margiela staged its first runway outside Paris on April 1, commandeering a bustling Shanghai shipyard for the finale of Shanghai Fashion Week. The show launched a four‑city "Maison Margiela Folders" exhibition series across Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu and Shenzhen, showcasing 58 iconic Artisanal looks...
Nicole Kidman Revives Y2K Hairstyle With a Modern Twist at ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Premiere
Nicole Kidman debuted a Y2K‑inspired high ponytail at the premiere of her new Apple TV comedy series “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.” The multicolored, loosely twisted look was crafted by hairstylist Adir Abergel, who used Virtue Labs products he represents as creative director....
Envy Is Information. Most People Flinch Before They Read It.
The article reframes envy from a moral flaw to a precise emotional signal that reveals what we truly want and where we feel deficient. Psychological research distinguishes benign envy, which fuels aspiration, from malicious envy, which breeds resentment, and both...
Jude Law Is Vladimir Putin in The Wizard of the Kremlin Trailer: Watch
Jude Law stars as Vladimir Putin in the upcoming political thriller *The Wizard of the Kremlin*, directed by Olivier Assayas. The trailer reveals a post‑Soviet power struggle alongside Paul Dano as the scheming Vadim Baranov. Based on Giuliano da Empoli’s fictionalized...
Indian Spacetech Startups Shift Gears From R&D to Scalable Manufacturing
Indian spacetech startups are moving from pure research to large‑scale manufacturing as demand for low‑Earth‑orbit constellations accelerates. Bellatrix Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos and Red Balloon Aerospace have each built regulated, additive‑manufacturing and assembly‑line processes to shrink build cycles from months to...
Thanks to A24, Movies Are Brands Now
A24 has turned its film releases into brand experiences by launching limited‑edition merchandise with indie designers, most recently a sold‑out vintage tee capsule for "The Drama" and the viral "Marty Supreme" windbreaker. Over eight years the distributor has partnered on...
FKA Twigs Makes Up for Missing Last Year’s Coachella with One of 2026’s Most Powerful Sets
FKA twigs finally took the Coachella stage in 2026 after visa issues forced the cancellation of her 2025 appearance. Her Body High Tour set, performed in the Mojave Tent, combined avant‑pop music with kinetic choreography, aerial pole work, and multiple costume...
GSK Reports Strong Results for B7-H4 ADC in Gynecological Cancers
GSK’s investigational antibody‑drug conjugate mocertatug rezetecan (Mo‑Rez) demonstrated robust activity in its Phase 1 BEHOLD‑1 trial, achieving a 62% objective response rate in platinum‑resistant ovarian cancer and 67% in recurrent or advanced endometrial cancer. The drug targets the B7‑H4 immune checkpoint,...
Cate Blanchett Gives Red Carpet Cutouts The Cold Shoulder
Cate Blanchett attended the 2026 Olivier Awards in a striking Lanvin gown that revived the cold‑shoulder cutout aesthetic. The floor‑length dress featured diamond‑shaped lattice cutouts, crystal detailing, and a sleek silhouette from Lanvin's Fall 2026 collection under creative director Peter...
Between Eternal Night and Day, the Faces of Two Cousins of Earth
An international team using the James Webb Space Telescope has produced the first climate maps of two Earth‑sized exoplanets, TRAPPIST‑1b and TRAPPIST‑1c. Thermal phase‑curve data reveal day‑night temperature differences exceeding 500 °C, indicating the planets lack substantial atmospheres. The study, published...
Largest Neutrino Experiment in the US Wins Project of the Year Award
The Long‑Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (LBNF/DUNE) at the Sanford Underground Research Facility earned the 2026 Underground Construction Association Project of the Year award in the $100‑$500 million category. The project completed three cavernous underground halls—each 65 ft wide, 92 ft tall...
Werner Herzog’s 3D Masterpiece Gets an IMAX Comeback
Werner Herzog’s 2010 documentary *Cave of Forgotten Dreams* is returning to theaters in a new IMAX release after a five‑year, 6K restoration. The upgrade enhances brightness, color, and 3D depth while adding an Atmos sound mix, aiming to showcase the...
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“Ice Cream Man” Sends Kids Into a Killing Frenzy in First Trailer for Eli Roth's 'Most Terrifying' Movie yet (Exclusive)
Eli Roth’s new horror film Ice Cream Man drops its first trailer, showing an idyllic summer town where children erupt into violent frenzy after encountering a sinister ice‑cream truck. The trailer stars Ari Millen as the unsettling driver and features a soundtrack by...
White Cat at the Gates of Death: Garth Nix’s Sabriel
Garth Nix’s 1995 fantasy novel Sabriel introduces Mogget, a white‑eyed cat bound by a red bell collar to the Abhorsen lineage. Though he appears as a talkative feline, Mogget is a centuries‑old Free Magic entity whose true form is a...
Preview Riley Green’s New Song ‘My Way’ Before He Performs It on ‘Marshals’: Exclusive
Country star Riley Green is releasing his new single “My Way” on April 17, produced by veteran Dann Huff and distributed through Nashville Harbor Records. The tender, strings‑laden ballad will debut on CBS’s “Marshals,” where Green makes his acting debut...
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This 5,600-Mile Road Trip Covers 11 States and 12 of America's Best National Parks
In 1920 a group of 12 adventurers launched a 5,600‑mile road trip that linked 12 national parks across 11 states, aiming to showcase public lands and spur the creation of drivable highways. A century later the same loop—often called the...
Put the Golden Isles of Georgia on Your Must-Visit List
The Golden Isles of Georgia, a cluster of four barrier islands plus the port city of Brunswick, offer postcard‑perfect beaches, historic charm, and a range of upscale accommodations. Visitors can choose from luxury resorts such as Sea Island and The...
Leading At Race Speed: Lessons From A F1 Team Principal
The article distills leadership principles from a Formula 1 team principal, emphasizing rapid decision‑making, data‑driven tactics, and relentless focus on execution. It highlights how the high‑pressure pit lane environment forces leaders to prioritize clarity, empower specialists, and iterate instantly. The piece...
The AI Revolution in Math Has Arrived
In July 2025 AI models cracked five of six International Mathematical Olympiad problems, prompting mathematicians to experiment with the technology beyond puzzles. By early 2026, AI‑driven systems such as AlphaEvolve and the First Proof challenge were solving research‑level questions, often...
Billie Eilish Shares Creative Vision Behind Her James Cameron-Directed Concert Film in New Trailer
Billie Eilish and James Cameron co‑directed the 3D concert film "Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)" for a May 8 theatrical release. The trailer showcases inventive 3D rigs, including a glowing‑box camera, and reveals a...
Alice Cooper Performs Surprise Cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”: Watch
Veteran rocker Alice Cooper surprised fans at his 28th‑annual Coopstock festival by performing a faithful rendition of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” The set introduced his new touring guitarist, Anna Cara, who is filling in for Nita Strauss while she is on...
Sotheby’s Tries Again to Sell $40 M. Picasso Painting That Didn’t Make It to Auction in 2008
Sotheby’s will auction Pablo Picasso’s 1909 Cubist work *Arlequin (Buste)* in New York on May 19, estimating it around $40 million. The painting, bought for roughly $12,000 in the 1940s, has surged in value and now carries a seller’s guarantee and an irrevocable...
Mumtaz Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Asha Bhosle with Nostalgic Video; Calls Her “the Soul Behind My Cherished On-Screen Moments”
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who died at 92 on April 12, 2026, received an emotional tribute from veteran actress Mumtaz. Mumtaz shared an Instagram reel featuring a light‑hearted jugalbandi where she danced to Bhosle’s classic song “Koi Sehri Babu.”...
Hunger Games Prequel Trailer Features Ralph Fiennes as Another YA Novel Villain
Ralph Fiennes is set to portray President Coriolanus Snow in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, slated for a November 20, 2026 theatrical release. The trailer showcases a cast of younger actors stepping into...
Tucker Carlson Launches Book Imprint With Skyhorse
Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host and podcaster, has launched a new book imprint called Tucker Carlson Books in partnership with Skyhorse Publishing. Skyhorse, which has issued memoirs by Woody Allen and Melania Trump, will handle distribution and editorial support....
Young Thug Protects North West & Teyana Taylor From The Coachella Mosh Pits
Young Thug delivered a high‑energy set at Coachella, marking his biggest post‑jail performance to date. He highlighted his catalog with the hit “Hot,” while keeping an eye on the crowd. Notably, he stepped in to shield celebrity attendees North West...
Allogene Stock Sails After CAR T Clears Residual Lymphoma in Early Data Cut
Allogene Therapeutics reported interim results from its Phase 2 ALPHA3 trial showing its off‑the‑shelf CAR‑T product cema‑cel cleared measurable residual disease in 58.3% of patients versus 16.7% in the observation arm. The therapy also achieved a 97.7% drop in circulating tumor...
EasyJet Holidays Adds More than 140 New Hotels and Resorts
EasyJet Holidays has expanded its portfolio by adding more than 140 new hotels and resorts across European beach destinations, North Africa and major city centres. The rollout includes 5‑star properties such as Royal Hideaway Corales Villas in Tenerife and Kasbah...