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 new media. Vu adds deep finance, real‑estate, and blockchain experience, having held senior roles at JRK Property Holdings and Colony Capital. Founder Mark Tribe will serve as interim Board Chair after longtime chair Lindsay Howard steps down, ensuring leadership continuity during a period of rapid digital‑art growth.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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[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...
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...
'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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
How Metadata Can Support the Discoverability of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Books
In recent TechForum sessions, industry experts from EDItEUR, BookNet Canada, and the Société de Gestion BTLF presented new ONIX and Thema guidelines aimed at improving metadata for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis titles. The best‑practice notes detail how to tag...
Flip It and Reverse It: What JFK Jr’s Backwards Cap Signals Today
The article explores how John F Kennedy Jr.'s signature backwards cap has become a cultural touchstone, tracing its origins from 19th‑century baseball catchers to 1990s hip‑hop and TV icons. Kennedy Jr. used the flip‑and‑reverse style to blend high‑end tailoring with street‑level cool, creating a...
Strong for Life Part 1: Understanding Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is a progressive loss of muscle mass and strength that begins around age 50, declining roughly 1‑2% per year. The condition is often under‑diagnosed despite clear links to falls, fractures, frailty, and higher mortality. Risk factors include sedentary behavior,...