Damon Albarn Confirms He’s Scoring Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Movie Artificial
Damon Albarn confirmed he is scoring Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film Artificial, a dramatization of OpenAI’s 2023 leadership crisis. In a Needle Drop interview Albarn argued that AI cannot replicate the soulful intuition behind artistic creation. The movie stars Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman and Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk, marking Albarn’s first collaboration with Guadagnino after Trent Reznor’s tenure. Albarn made the announcement while promoting Gorillaz’s new album The Mountain.
No Right Angles: The Polemical Architecture of Claude Parent
Claude Parent, once a disciple of Le Corbusier, forged a radical architectural language centered on the “Fonction Oblique,” which replaces orthogonal stability with inclined planes that demand bodily engagement. In the 1960s he co‑founded the avant‑garde group Architecture Principe with Paul Virilio, publishing manifestos...
Bedwetting & ADHD: What Parents Should Know About The Connection
Recent research highlights a strong link between ADHD and persistent bedwetting, with roughly 16% of children with ADHD experiencing nighttime enuresis beyond age six, compared to 4‑9% of the general pediatric population. The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that ADHD‑related...
60-Foot Nazaré Monster ‘Absolutely Obliterates’ Alberto Truncer Before Rockside Rescue (Video)
Spanish surfer Alberto Truncer was towed into a 60‑foot wave at Nazaré, Portugal, and suffered a dramatic wipeout that left him underwater and near the dangerous rocks. He surfaced and was rescued by jet‑ski operator Dino Carmo while his brother...
2025 USTR Notorious Markets List Issued
The U.S. Trade Representative released its 2025 Notorious Markets List, spotlighting online and physical venues that facilitate large‑scale piracy and counterfeiting. The Association of American Publishers praised the report, emphasizing its role in protecting authors and publishers. The list again...
Rice Cheese May Be the Next Big Thing
University of Arkansas researchers have demonstrated that rice proteins can be extracted and incorporated into vegan cheese formulations, achieving roughly 12% protein content and closing a key nutritional gap in plant‑based cheeses. The study identified four protein fractions—albumin, globulin, glutelin...
Alessandro Cavagnola’s Core Workout: Smith Machine Leg Raises for Stronger Abs
Alessandro Cavagnola, a top‑ranked Men’s Physique competitor, is spotlighting the Smith‑machine incline leg raise to sharpen his core ahead of the 2026 Arnold Classic. He explains that the movement targets the transverse abdominis, obliques, rectus abdominis, multifidus, diaphragm and pelvic...
Alan Ritchson’s Brutal Real Ranger-Style Workouts Behind Netflix’s ‘War Machine’
Alan Ritchson immersed himself in authentic Ranger‑style training for Netflix’s upcoming sci‑fi action film *War Machine*. The production, shot in Victoria, Australia and New Zealand, required the actor to perform grueling pull‑ups, tire drags, mudslides and grade‑five rapids without CGI assistance....
Mundane, Magic, Maybe Both — a New Book Explores 'The Writer's Room'
Katie da Cunha Lewin’s new book, *The Writer’s Room*, investigates the fascination with writers’ personal spaces, from Lucille Clifton’s Baltimore home to Virginia Woolf’s Monk’s House. By touring preserved rooms and interviewing authors, Lewin reveals that the allure often masks a myth:...
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Rooted in the American West: Food, History and Culture
The special report series "Rooted in the American West" examines how the region’s landscapes, adventure culture, and historic legacies shape its identity. It highlights Yellowstone’s iconic vistas, record‑setting speed trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats, and the Rocky Mountains’ photographic...
How an Ottawa Run Club Became a Meeting Place for Diplomats
An informal running club for diplomats emerged in Ottawa after Polish embassy staff member Magdalena Pajewska connected with Lithuanian ambassador Darius Skusevicius. Their email invitation sparked over 20 participants at the first winter run, quickly expanding to about 60 members...
The Surprising Power Of Doubting Your Doubts For Boosting Confidence (M)
The article explores how deliberately questioning one’s own doubts can paradoxically boost confidence. By turning self‑skepticism into a reflective tool, readers learn to engage more deeply with personal goals. The technique leverages cognitive reappraisal to transform uncertainty into motivation, offering...
A Vital Neighborhood Coffee Pop-Up Opens a Bricks-and-Mortar in Altadena
Bevel Coffee, a former pop‑up, opened its first permanent 600‑sq‑ft storefront on Allen Avenue in Altadena. Owner Kevin Mejia serves a Honduran‑Ethiopian espresso blend roasted in his garage, alongside matcha lattes, loose‑leaf teas, and pastries from Bakers Kneaded. The opening...
Pedernales Falls Is a Force of Nature
Pedernales Falls State Park, a 5,212‑acre preserve opened in 1971, has been a family recreation hub for the author since moving to Dripping Springs. The park sits amid the rapidly expanding Texas Hill Country, where only 5% of land is...
Complex and Disney’s BLACKPINK Capsule Collection Designed by Bobby Kim: How To Buy
Complex, Disney, and K‑pop powerhouse BLACKPINK have launched a limited‑edition capsule collection designed by Disney’s Global Creative Director Bobby Kim. The drop, featuring punk‑inspired tees, sweatshirts, accessories and exclusive member photocards, goes live on March 5 at 9 a.m. PST exclusively on Complex.com....
REEB Launches Two New Steel Hardtails for 2026
REEB Cycles marks its 15th anniversary by unveiling two new steel hardtail frames for the 2026 model year: the American‑made Re:Dikyelous and the Taiwan‑built Hall Pass. Both bikes share aggressive trail geometry, a 130 mm fork, 65.5° head angle and innovative...
If We Want a Fairer Creative Industry, We Need to Redesign the Doorway
Junior creative Lola Delafuente highlights the stark gap between university training and the realities of agency work, noting that academic portfolios lack commercial context. She argues that unpaid placements and low entry‑level pay filter out diverse talent, especially women, and...
Serpentine’s Kostas Stasinopoulos to Helm Greece’s Forthcoming Kyklos
London’s Serpentine curator Kostas Stasinopoulos has been named director of exhibitions and programs for Kyklos, a new art and culture centre slated to open in Piraeus in 2028. Kyklos, funded by the Dinos and Lia Martinos Foundation, will be Greece’s...
2026 Must Read Books Award Winners
The 2026 Must Read Books Award, formerly the Dell Magazines Award, recognized Sophia Aki Kawamura’s short story “From Upstream” as the winner, granting her a $500 prize, a plaque, and publication in Asimov’s. Runner‑up honors went to Emma Kerkman, Jadyn...
Transition Spur V2: Built for Race Day—And Every Other Day
Transition has launched the Spur V2, a cross‑country bike that blends race‑day speed with down‑country capability. The new model adds 130 mm front travel via a Fox 34 Float SL fork and retains 120 mm rear travel with a geo‑adjustable shock for fine‑tuned...
Ask an Expert: Garden Design Q&A with Susan Calhoun
FineGardening.com is hosting a one‑hour live webinar on March 27 at noon EST featuring award‑winning landscape designer Susan Calhoun. With 25 years of experience, Calhoun will walk participants through tackling design challenges, achieving visual balance, and planning gardens for year‑round...
Gut Bacteria Rewire Fat Tissue to Burn More Energy
Researchers from Keio University, the Broad Institute and City of Hope reported that a low‑protein diet combined with four specific gut bacterial strains converts white adipocytes into energy‑burning beige fat in mice. The microbiota‑driven transformation boosted beige fat levels, improved...
LATAM Airlines Soars with Costa Brazil Amenity Kits, Facilitated by WESSCO
In December 2025 LATAM Airlines introduced the Altitude Collection, a series of six collectible amenity kits created with Brazilian brand Costa Brazil and executed by WESSCO International. The kits draw on South America’s diverse landscapes, using vegan, Amazon‑sourced ingredients and...
What Is Active Insulation? Revisiting the Forgotten & Much Improved Jacket Category
Patagonia’s Nano‑Air Ultralight Freeride Midlayer showcases the matured concept of active insulation, a decade‑old approach that blends stretchable, breathable fabrics with stable, migration‑resistant fill. The design relies on a stretchy shell and liner that let controlled air flow while retaining...
Jetboil TrailCook Review: A Mini Stove for Big Upgrades in the Backcountry Kitchen
Jetboil’s new TrailCook stove adds precision fuel control and a stable, fold‑into‑pot design, delivering a two‑minute boil while handling fresh ingredients. Tested on a canoe trip in Maine and at a backyard campsite, the 1.2‑liter model proved stable on uneven...
ALBUM REVIEW: Chemistry, Storytelling Propel Sons of Town Hall’s ‘Of Ghosts and Gods’
Transatlantic folk duo Sons of Town Hall release their sophomore album, Of Ghosts and Gods, a concept‑driven collection of twelve tracks that weave narrative storytelling with expansive orchestration. The record opens with the introspective “Gods,” followed by the cinematic “How...
Anxiety as an Obstacle in Meditation Practice
Anxiety often blocks meditation, emerging as everyday worry, entrenched habit, or existential fear triggered by deep insights. The article illustrates how insights can challenge self‑identity, creating resistance to practice. It outlines a two‑step approach: first, dissect anxiety into thoughts, sensations,...
ALBUM REVIEW: Brit Taylor's ‘Land of the Forgotten’ Is One Banger After Another
Brit Taylor’s new album *Land of the Forgotten* delivers eleven tightly crafted songs that honor her East Kentucky upbringing while sounding fresh for today’s country‑rock audience. The record weaves fiddle, mandolin, brass and a drawl‑filled vocal style into cinematic narratives...
US Set to Exit UN Climate Convention in February 2027
The United States will formally exit the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change on February 27, 2027, a year after the required notification period. The withdrawal follows the 2026 departure from the Paris Agreement, making the U.S. the first nation...
America’s Wake-Up Call: What 172 Fathers Just Told Us About Solving the Family Stability Crisis
Fathers Incorporated’s Gentle Warriors Academy surveyed 172 fathers and uncovered three primary barriers—unstable employment, housing insecurity, and unreliable transportation—that prevent consistent program participation. The study also highlighted legal obstacles such as legitimation, child-support navigation, and custody complexities that further marginalize...
Can’t Stop Overthinking?
Overthinking, though mentally passive, can exhaust the brain as much as physical exertion. The Washington Post article highlights psychologist Ethan Kross’s view that inner dialogue is a useful tool when directed, but unchecked rumination leads to stress and reduced productivity....
Amazon’s Disruption of Walmart Is a Slow Work in Progress
Amazon is rolling out a new supercenter model that doubles as a fulfillment hub, with the first site slated for Orland Park, Illinois in 2027. The hybrid design dedicates roughly half the space to warehousing and the rest to a traditional...
We Must Close the 'Shocking' Knowledge Gap in Women's Health
Anita Zaidi calls for urgent research to close the knowledge gap in women’s health, highlighting the deadly impact of pregnancy complications like pre‑eclampsia. More than 700 women and 6,500 newborns die daily from these conditions, with the highest toll in...
Ruth Knafo Setton: Five Things I Learned Writing Zigzag Girl
Ruth Knafo Setton reflects on five pivotal lessons learned while writing her thriller Zigzag Girl, from a harrowing real‑life straitjacket escape to the unique flavor of Atlantic City’s historic underbelly. She describes how the city’s layered past fuels the novel’s...
Farm Bill Markup Sparks Debate over Nutrition and Rural Policy
The 2026 Farm Bill preserves existing nutrition programs such as SNAP, TEFAP and the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, extending them through FY2031 without additional funding. Democrats and health‑focused NGOs argue the bill fails to address hunger, restore cuts, or...
A Quick Hack for Looking A Bit Dressed Up? Just Add a Dash of Shine | Jess Cartner-Morley
Fashion columnist Jess Cartner‑Morley argues that a dash of shine—through earrings, metallic shoes, belts or silk fabrics—offers a quick, low‑effort way to look dressed up without a full‑on red‑carpet ensemble. She highlights specific affordable pieces from retailers like M&S, Oliver Bonas...
SXSW Vice President of Film & TV Claudette Godfrey Talks 2026 Festival Line-Up
SXSW 2026 will run film, TV, music and comedy programming concurrently for the first time, thanks to expanded hotel capacity in Austin. Vice‑President Claudette Godfrey explains the tighter ten‑day schedule forced a more deliberate curation process, emphasizing discovery and diverse...
1 Effective Step We All Take Way Too Late in Life
The article argues that lasting progress comes from tiny, consistent actions rather than occasional grand gestures. It highlights the Stoic principle of focusing on what we can control and letting the rest unfold. Using a one‑degree navigation analogy, it shows...
Save on New Titles in Literature and Literary Studies
Duke University Press is promoting its literature and literary studies titles at the AWP 2026 conference in Baltimore. Attendees can use coupon code AWP26 for a 40% discount on all books and journal issues purchased online through February 29, 2026....
New Audible Feature Supports the Immersion Reading Trend
Audible introduced the Read & Listen feature, letting users see synchronized text while listening to audiobooks within the Audible app. The tool differs from Whispersync by keeping both formats in a single interface, though users must purchase both the ebook and audiobook....
Mike Myers, Hazel Mae Among Recipients of Special 2026 Canadian Screen Awards Honours
The Canadian Academy announced special honours for Canadian Screen Week, which runs May 27‑31 in Toronto. Mike Myers will receive the Academy Icon Award, sportscaster Hazel Mae the Gordon Sinclair Award, and Canadian Film Centre director Maxine Bailey the Changemaker Award. Chandler Levack’s film...
North America’s First Road Cycling World Championships in a Decade Will Be Brutal
The 2026 UCI Road World Championships return to North America after a ten‑year gap, with Montreal hosting the elite races from September 20‑27. Organizers unveiled a classic‑style circuit centered on Mont Royal, featuring repeated 8% climbs and a total vertical...
Why Kayak Fishing Is Good For Your Brain
Kayak fishing merges paddling, angling, and hands‑on customization, turning each outing into a continuous learning experience. Enthusiasts routinely modify their vessels with accessories like anchor pulleys, rod holders, and electronics, fostering a DIY mindset. The sport’s demand for new techniques—such...
Why Most Longevity Advice Gets Weight and Exercise Wrong
In a recent episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander interviews Dr. David Allison, director of the USDA Children’s Nutrition Research Center, to dissect common misconceptions in weight, exercise, and nutrition science. Allison emphasizes that reproducibility and transparent methodology...
Golden Steer’s Mob Mentality
Golden Steer, a storied Las Vegas steakhouse operating for 68 years, has opened a flagship location in Manhattan. The restaurant recreates its neon‑lit, mob‑era ambience with slot‑machine décor, a “Mob Room,” and the city’s “largest baked potato.” Its menu sticks to classic...
The Daily Heller: Indulging in Maira Kalman’s Capacity for Producing Calm
Print Magazine’s Daily Heller highlights Maira Kalman’s soothing artistic voice, featuring a portrait of Paper co‑founder Kim Hastreiter and a new video promoting Kalman’s 2018 illustrated book *Cake*. The video, directed by Alex Kalman, underscores her talent for delivering calm...
New York’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel Will Stage a Private Broadway Show in Your Suite
The Ritz‑Carlton New York, Central Park has launched a "Curtain Call" package that brings a private 60‑minute Broadway performance directly into guest suites. Guests can select songs from top shows like Wicked, Hamilton, and The Lion King, enjoy light refreshments, and meet...
To Boost Family Formation, Increase Stability for Men and Flexibility for Mothers
The article argues that declining family formation in the U.S. stems less from cultural rejection and more from shrinking economic stability for men and limited workplace flexibility for mothers. Data show that stable, predictable jobs now dominate the prerequisites for...
Choose A Popular Novel Per Decade And We'll Guess Your Best Personality Trait
BuzzFeed has launched a new interactive quiz titled “Choose A Popular Novel Per Decade And We’ll Guess Your Best Personality Trait.” The quiz asks users to select a well‑known book from each decade, then matches those choices to a personality...
The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts by Robert Thorogood
Robert Thorogood’s fifth Marlow Murder Club novel, *The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts*, opens moments after *Murder on the Marlow Belle* and pits the elderly sleuth Judith against accusations of a decades‑old murder in Cyprus. A new celebrity killing—footballer Gary...