Before Casinos, Before Ancient Rome: Ice Age Americans Were Rolling the Dice
Colorado State University archaeologist Robert Madden has documented native‑American dice dating back 12,800‑12,200 years, predating any known Old World examples. The artifacts are two‑sided bone pieces, called binary lots, that produce a random heads‑or‑tails outcome when tossed in groups. By applying a new attribute‑based morphological test to 293 historic dice sets, Madden identified over 600 diagnostic and probable dice across 57 sites in a 12‑state region. The study, published in American Antiquity, reframes the timeline of probabilistic tools and highlights their social role among Ice Age hunter‑gatherers.
Scientists Achieve Major Breakthrough in Safe, Reversible Male Contraception
A multinational research team announced a breakthrough in male contraception: a non‑hormonal, reversible pill that achieved 95% efficacy in Phase‑III trials. The compound, which temporarily blocks sperm maturation, proved safe across a diverse cohort with no reported hormonal side effects....
11 Trendy Pedicure Colors to Complete Your Prom 2026 Look, According to Experts
Teen Vogue consulted top nail artists to identify the most on‑trend pedicure colors for prom 2026, highlighting 11 options from classic French tips to bold teal and unexpected combos. The experts stress a thorough at‑home prep routine—exfoliation, moisturising, and a...
4 Bookshelf Styling Trends to Level Up Your Personal Library
Design experts highlight four bookshelf‑styling trends reshaping home libraries: intentional minimalism that values negative space, moody warm materials like rift‑sawn oak, integrated built‑in units that blend seating and storage, and mixed‑material finishes that add depth. These approaches emphasize curation over...
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Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed deep‑space flight since Apollo, will loop around the Moon and return to Earth about ten days after launch. The mission is a test flight, not a landing, mirroring Apollo 8 and 10’s approach before Apollo 11’s historic touchdown. It...
The Format Announce Fall 2026 North American Tour with The Get Up Kids
The Format has unveiled a fall 2026 North American tour, kicking off on September 19 in Minneapolis and concluding on October 7 in Pittsburgh, with indie rock veterans The Get Up Kids as special guests. Tickets go on sale April 10 at noon via Ticketmaster, following...
The Winner of the First James Patterson & Bookshop.org Prize Is One of Last Year’s Buzziest Titles
Bookshop.org and bestselling author James Patterson launched their inaugural prize for debut novels published in the United States within the past year. Virginia Evans’ epistolary work, The Correspondent, was named the winner, with Milo Todd’s The Lilac People as runner‑up....
Sustainability of Maize-Soybean Farming Systems Compared
A new comparative study evaluates the sustainability of maize‑soybean farming systems across the U.S. Midwest, measuring water use, greenhouse‑gas emissions, soil health and economic returns. The analysis shows that a rotational system of maize and soybean reduces nitrogen fertilizer by...
Mother Mary Is Inspired by Taylor Swift in 15 Years
Director David Lowery says Taylor Swift’s 2018 Reputation tour served as the blueprint for the concert‑style sequences in his upcoming art‑house drama Mother Mary, starring Anne Hathaway. The filmmaking team broke down three Reputation songs shot‑by‑shot to estimate visual‑effects costs and translate...
Jacquard Fabrics Journey From Silk Road
Jacquard fabrics trace their lineage to ancient Silk Road trade routes, where woven textiles spread across cultures. The 19th‑century Jacquard loom revolutionized production by automating intricate patterns, boosting speed and consistency. Today, digital weaving and custom jacquard services let brands...
New 50 Cent Docuseries Heads To Hulu
Hulu has ordered a new docuseries that chronicles 50 Cent’s journey from the streets of Queens to global cultural dominance, with veteran documentarian Mandon Lovett directing. The series will spotlight the rapper’s recent $500,000 charitable contributions to Shreveport nonprofits, funded by...
The 8 Best Cantilever Umbrellas for Shading Your Patio
Popular Mechanics and Real Simple reviewers evaluated eight cantilever umbrellas, highlighting a range of sizes, UV‑protective canopies, and functional features. The top picks include a 10 × 13‑foot rectangular model with UPF 50 and 360‑degree rotation, a budget‑friendly 10 × 13‑foot option at roughly half...
Devil Wears Prada Star Mocks Sequel Absence as "Iconic" Final Trailer Lands
An official trailer for *The Devil Wears Prada 2* has been released, confirming the return of Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep alongside Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and a host of new talent. The sequel is slated for a worldwide theatrical debut...
The Body and BIG|BRAVE Announce Summer 2026 North American Tour
Experimental‑metal acts The Body and BIG|BRAVE will co‑headline a month‑long North American tour from July 8 to August 8, 2026, covering more than 30 venues from Cambridge to Brooklyn. Ticket sales begin Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster and individual venue sites....
In “Discipline,” Larissa Pham Explores Predatory Art-World Mentorship
Larissa Pham’s debut novel *Discipline* (Random House, 2026) uses autofiction to dramatize a former painter’s entanglement with a predatory professor‑mentor. Drawing on Pham’s own experiences of sexual assault by powerful art figures, the book places that trauma at the core...
The Costs of Feeling Lonely in a Crowd
Researchers at Cornell examined "social asymmetry"—the gap between perceived loneliness and objective social isolation—using data from nearly 8,000 English adults tracked for 13 years. They discovered that people who felt lonely despite being socially connected faced higher risks of heart...
Olivia Dean Is the First Woman Since Adele to Top Pop and R&B Radio Charts
British singer‑songwriter Olivia Dean’s single “Man I Need” ascended to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart for the week of April 11, marking the first time a woman has topped Pop, Adult Pop and Adult R&B radio charts since Adele’s...
First Climbers Arrive at Everest, While One Man Cycles There on a Vintage Bike
The 2026 Everest season has seen 73 international permits issued, with the first wave of climbers now reaching Base Camp despite high‑altitude jet‑stream winds delaying Icefall Doctor work. Two American climbers, Ryan Mitchell and guide Justin Sackett, are preparing a...
Squamish’s Stawamus Chief Backside Trail Reopens Following Rock Slide
BC Parks has reopened the Stawamus Chief backside trail after completing rock scaling and reclamation work that began in late February. The trail, the most popular descent for routes like the Buttress, Butt Light, and Angel’s Crest, was closed in...
Here Are the Dates of the 2027 & 2028 Oscar Telecasts – the Last Ones Before the Show Moves to YouTube
The Academy and ABC have confirmed that the 99th Oscars will air on March 14, 2027, and the centennial 100th ceremony will be held on March 5, 2028, both from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. These dates follow the traditional...
The Oscars Are Sticking with March — and That Won’t Change for Years
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed that the 99th Oscars will air on March 14, 2027, and the 100th on March 5, 2028, keeping the ceremony in March for the next two years. Both events will be...
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Oscars Announce Final 2 Ceremony Dates on ABC Before Moving Broadcast to YouTube
The Academy announced that the 99th Oscars will air on ABC on March 14, 2027 and the 100th on March 5, 2028, marking the final two ceremonies on network television. Starting with the 101st ceremony in 2029, the Oscars will...
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25 Serial Killer Documentaries that Stay with You Long After Watching
Entertainment Weekly compiled a list of the 25 most compelling serial‑killer documentaries and docuseries, ranging from classic cases like H.H. Holmes to modern investigations such as the Golden State Killer. The collection highlights how DNA breakthroughs have turned cold cases...
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8 Best U.S. Lake Towns to Live in Year-Round, According to Real Estate Experts
Real estate experts have identified eight U.S. lake towns that offer strong year‑round appeal, from Green Lake, Wisconsin to Sandpoint, Idaho. These communities combine outdoor recreation, cultural events, and proximity to larger metros while providing diverse housing options, with waterfront...
Long-Term Cardiac Amyloidosis Survival Benefits Seen in Extension Acoramidis Trial
The open‑label extension of the ATTRibute‑CM trial demonstrated that the transthyretin stabilizer acoramidis (Attruby) delivers sustained survival benefits out to 54 months in patients with cardiac amyloidosis. Participants who began acoramidis early and remained on therapy showed markedly lower all‑cause...
Ye’s ‘BULLY’ Debuts at No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart
Ye’s surprise album *BULLY* entered Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip‑Hop Albums chart at No. 1 with 152,000 equivalent album units for the March 27‑April 2 tracking week. The release also topped the Top Rap Albums chart and landed at No. 2 on the all‑genre Billboard 200, underscoring...
Bad Luck Isn't Random—The Universe’s Hidden Rules May Be Controlling Your Reality, Oxford Physicist Claims
Oxford physicist Timothy Palmer challenges the core quantum claim that outcomes are fundamentally random, arguing that the mathematical continuum used in the theory includes states that never exist in nature. He proposes that a hidden deterministic framework underlies apparent randomness,...
From the Archive: Bridal Bliss
Women’s Wear Daily highlighted Eleanor Randolph Wilson’s 1914 wedding, showcasing a Kurzman Fifth Avenue dress and an elaborate trousseau. The trousseau, a collection of luxury items from lingerie to travel wear, signaled the bride’s social standing. Over the ensuing century...
The Drama Criticised over 'Misleading' Marketing Campaign: "We Expect Better"
A24’s new thriller *The Drama*, starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, has drawn fire from gun‑violence‑prevention group March for Our Lives for its trailer’s handling of a teen‑planned school shooting. The organization argues the marketing downplays the seriousness of gun violence...
Is Vitamin D Associated with Lower Levels of Alzheimer’s Biomarkers?
A longitudinal study of 793 adults tracked vitamin D levels at an average age of 39 and brain‑scan biomarkers 16 years later. Participants with serum vitamin D above 30 ng/mL showed significantly lower tau protein accumulation, a key Alzheimer’s marker, while no link...
Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Can Double From Irregular Bedtimes, Sleeping Less than 8 Hours
A Finnish cohort study of 3,231 middle‑aged adults found that people who keep irregular bedtimes and sleep fewer than eight hours a night face nearly double the risk of major cardiovascular events over the next decade. Researchers used a week...
Twisted Sister with Sebastian Bach Announce First Shows Together
Twisted Sister announced four live shows featuring new frontman Sebastian Bach, marking the band’s first performances since Dee Snider stepped down for health reasons. The dates run from September 4 to October 10, 2026, covering venues in Alaska, Oklahoma, and...
BNY Preps New Version of Dreyfus Charitable Fund: ‘Clients Can Do Well and Do Good’
BNY Mellon is preparing a retail version of its SPARK charitable share class, dubbed SPARK Future, slated for launch around its June Insight Conference. The new share class will let individual investors direct 10% of the fund’s net revenue to...
Amazon Is Selling a $325 Seiko Automatic Luxury Watch with 100 Meters of Water Resistance for $270
Amazon is offering the Seiko 5 Sports Automatic Blue Dial watch for $270, down from its regular $325 price, representing a 17 percent discount. The 42 mm timepiece features a 316L stainless‑steel case, 100 metre water resistance, a blue sunburst dial, luminescent indices,...
Nordstrom Local Expands in California
Nordstrom is adding two new Nordstrom Local service hubs in San Diego and Danville, raising the total number of Locals to nine. The 1,190‑sq ft San Diego site opens June 4 and the 1,214‑sq ft Danville location opens June 18, offering order pickup, returns, alterations and...
Hints of a Mortality Benefit With TTVR at 2 Years TRISCEND II
The TRISCEND II trial shows transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) remains safe and improves quality of life at two years. A post‑hoc crossover analysis suggests a mortality advantage for patients receiving the Edwards Evoque device versus those who never received TTVR. While...
Talking Link Could Ruin the 'Zelda Magic' For Live-Action Movie, Says Majora's Mask Creator
Veteran Nintendo art director Takaya Imamura, famed for crafting Majora’s Mask, warned that giving Link a voice could erode the franchise’s mystique. He acknowledged Link will likely speak, but emphasized a taciturn portrayal to preserve the character’s iconic silence. The upcoming...
How Leadership Changes Impact Radiologist Well-Being
A recent Academic Radiology report shows that changing divisional leadership can swiftly improve radiologist well‑being. Survey data from a large academic institution revealed the Physician Well‑Being Index fell from 1.83 in 2023 to 0.89 in 2024, with the steepest gains...
CDC Finds Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Get Recommended Amount of Physical Activity
The CDC’s April 7 data brief reports that 47.2% of U.S. adults met the federal aerobic‑activity guideline in 2024, up from previous years. Men (52.3%) were more likely than women (42.4%) to achieve the target. Compliance rose with higher education,...
Hyatt’s Luxury Edge Over Hilton Is Paying Off
Hyatt’s portfolio contains a far higher share of luxury rooms than Hilton’s, with 22% of its inventory classified as luxury versus Hilton’s 2.4%. This luxury concentration has drawn strong analyst endorsement, positioning Hyatt as a top‑pick stock for 2025. The...
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The Real Difference Between Lemons and Limes—And Which One Packs More Nutrients
The article breaks down the nutritional nuances between lemons and limes, highlighting that lemons contain slightly more vitamin C, folate, potassium and vitamin B6, while limes offer higher citric acid, vitamin A and flavonoids. It links these differences to specific health benefits such...
Lifestyle Interventions as a Pillar of Breast Cancer Risk Reduction With Douglas Marks, MD
In a Managed Care Cast interview, NYU oncologist Douglas Marks highlighted how diet, regular exercise, and reduced alcohol intake can substantially lower a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. He cited robust epidemiologic data linking these lifestyle changes to measurable...
JOOR Integrates Proprietary AI Tool Into Shoppable Fall ’26 Women’s Trend Report
JOOR, the leading B2B fashion wholesale platform, has embedded its proprietary artificial intelligence tool into the newly released Fall 2026 Women’s Trend Report, making the report shoppable. The AI augments human curators by analyzing runway data and buyer behavior to surface...
Bob Dylan Adds New Summer US Tour Dates
Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has expanded his 2026 tour with additional shows across the Southwest and Midwest, adding nine dates in June and July. The new stops include Tucson, Albuquerque, Austin, Chicago, Kansas City (July 4), New Braunfels, Rogers, and Shakopee....
Stilettos Are Making A Comeback, According To TikTok
TikTok is sparking a resurgence of stilettos as Gen Z embraces the heel as a confidence‑boosting power move rather than a male‑gaze accessory. Influencers post videos flaunting height and empowerment, prompting a buzz that reaches both luxury houses and affordable mall...
AlpE Combo: New Tuberculosis Treatment Breakthrough
An international research team has introduced AlpE, a novel combination of Alpibectir and ethionamide, that dramatically shortens tuberculosis therapy and boosts efficacy against drug‑resistant strains. Alpibectir, a new class of mycobacterial enzyme inhibitor, works synergistically with ethionamide to disrupt cell‑wall...
How Stem Cell Descendants Preserve Flexibility While Maintaining Distinct Identities
Stem cells act as the body’s shape‑shifters, simultaneously preserving their own numbers while spawning specialized cells. Recent research highlights that early progeny can revert to a stem‑cell state through dedifferentiation, a process that restores the stem‑cell pool when it is...
Why Smart Leaders Do Less
Smart leaders are increasingly embracing a "do less" mindset, recognizing that constant decision‑making drains mental energy and degrades judgment. Research shows that repeated choices impair the prefrontal cortex, leading to poorer self‑control and lower decision quality. By standardizing routines, delegating...
Jay Peak Eclipses 400 Inches of Snow: Here Are 10 Western Ski Resorts With Less
Jay Peak in Vermont recorded a seasonal total of 400 inches of snow as of April 7, 2026, surpassing its 372‑inch average and outpacing most western ski areas. The resort’s early‑season storms and late‑season snowfall have created a deep base...
Ritz-Carlton Las Colinas Debuts New Terrace Venues
The Ritz‑Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas is completing a $4 million terrace redevelopment, the final phase of its $65 million resort transformation finished in 2024. The project adds more than 4,000 square feet of event space across four venues, including the 2,972‑square‑foot Terrace...