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Predictive Value of T-Eat-10 and Nuffe-Tr for Aspiration Pneumonia in Nursing Home Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study
NewsApr 17, 2026

Predictive Value of T-Eat-10 and Nuffe-Tr for Aspiration Pneumonia in Nursing Home Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study

A cross‑sectional study of 415 Turkish nursing‑home residents found that the Turkish Eating Assessment Tool (T‑EAT‑10) reliably predicts aspiration pneumonia. Residents with the condition scored markedly higher on both T‑EAT‑10 and the NUFFE‑TR malnutrition questionnaire. Multivariate analysis identified T‑EAT‑10 as...

By Research Square – News/Updates
From Glamping To Gaming, Hotels Lean Into Experiential Concepts
NewsApr 17, 2026

From Glamping To Gaming, Hotels Lean Into Experiential Concepts

Hotels are increasingly betting on experiential concepts to capture niche travelers, with Best Western’s WorldHotels brand rolling out glamping‑style properties in Honduras, Utah and North Carolina. Marriott has teamed with wellness brand Lefay to launch luxury wellness resorts in Italy’s Lago di Garda and...

By Bisnow
David Lee Roth Kicks Off 2026 Tour with Van Halen Classics: Video + Setlist
NewsApr 17, 2026

David Lee Roth Kicks Off 2026 Tour with Van Halen Classics: Video + Setlist

David Lee Roth launched his 2026 North American solo tour in Spokane, delivering a setlist dominated by Van Hallen hits. Of the 17 songs performed, 15 are classic Van Hallen numbers, complemented by an acoustic blues piece and a Billy Joel cover....

By Consequence
Surf Videographer Peter King Drops New Pipeline Doc
NewsApr 17, 2026

Surf Videographer Peter King Drops New Pipeline Doc

Veteran surf videographer Peter King has released *Pipeline: A Peter King Film*, a documentary shot throughout the 2024‑25 North Shore winter season. The film features a star‑studded lineup including Kelly Slater, John John Florence and rising local talent, while also...

By The Inertia
A Photovoltaic Power Forecasting Method Integrating Physical Mechanisms and Deep Learning
NewsApr 17, 2026

A Photovoltaic Power Forecasting Method Integrating Physical Mechanisms and Deep Learning

Researchers have introduced a hybrid photovoltaic power forecasting method that merges physical modeling with deep learning. The approach uses a non‑uniform error compensation strategy, a 37‑dimensional feature system, and a dynamic weighted fusion based on four confidence factors. Validation on...

By Research Square – News/Updates
For What’s Next: Preparing Today’s Lab or Tomorrow’s Discoveries
NewsApr 17, 2026

For What’s Next: Preparing Today’s Lab or Tomorrow’s Discoveries

The new GEN eBook outlines how modern biology’s growing complexity is driving labs toward automated, AI‑enabled workflows. It highlights challenges such as manual variability, scaling across sites, and data‑pipeline bottlenecks, and presents solutions ranging from colony‑picking robots to AI‑powered high‑content...

By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
Scientists Find Unexpected Immune Pathways for mRNA Cancer Vaccines
NewsApr 17, 2026

Scientists Find Unexpected Immune Pathways for mRNA Cancer Vaccines

Scientists at Washington University demonstrated that mRNA cancer vaccines can elicit potent anti‑tumor T‑cell responses even when the classic cDC1 dendritic cell subset is absent. Using mouse models lacking cDC1, cDC2, or both, they showed that cDC2 cells also prime...

By News-Medical.Net
The 5-Minute Reset a PT Recommends for Every New Mom’s Wrecked Back–And How to Protect Yourself Long Term
NewsApr 17, 2026

The 5-Minute Reset a PT Recommends for Every New Mom’s Wrecked Back–And How to Protect Yourself Long Term

Physical therapist Trudy Messer explains how everyday parenting tasks—feeding, carrying, and repetitive slouching—gradually reshape a new mother’s posture and breathing mechanics, often leading to chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain. She identifies forward‑head posture, the “parent hunch,” and one‑hip carrying...

By Motherly
S.G. Goodman Puts Her Western Kentucky Spin On Butthole Surfers’ ‘Pepper’
NewsApr 17, 2026

S.G. Goodman Puts Her Western Kentucky Spin On Butthole Surfers’ ‘Pepper’

S.G. Goodman released a studio version of the Butthole Surfers’ 1996 song “Pepper,” infusing it with her Western Kentucky folk‑rock sensibility. The cover, praised for its hypnotic groove and barn‑burning progression, has become a live staple since its debut last...

By JamBase
Dominic Fike Announces Intimate ‘Comedy Tragedy Parody’ North America Tour Dates Alongside Tame Impala Support
NewsApr 17, 2026

Dominic Fike Announces Intimate ‘Comedy Tragedy Parody’ North America Tour Dates Alongside Tame Impala Support

Dominic Fike unveiled an intimate North American "Comedy Tragedy Parody" tour that kicks off on August 15 in Asheville and concludes September 30 at Los Angeles' Wiltern. The run aligns with his support dates on Tame Impala's arena tour, creating...

By Pollstar News
4 Great New Fantasy Books to Transport You to Bold New Worlds
NewsApr 17, 2026

4 Great New Fantasy Books to Transport You to Bold New Worlds

The New York Times Book Review spotlights Heba Al‑Wasity’s debut fantasy, Weavingshaw, published by Del Rey. The 452‑page novel follows Leena, a refugee who can see ghosts, as she bargains with a supernatural mafioso to save her brother. Set in the gothic...

By The New York Times – Books
Six Years Ago, Fiona Apple Released DIY Grammy-Winning Album Featuring a Dead Dog’s Bones As an Instrument
NewsApr 17, 2026

Six Years Ago, Fiona Apple Released DIY Grammy-Winning Album Featuring a Dead Dog’s Bones As an Instrument

Fiona Apple returned in 2020 with *Fetch the Bolt Cutters*, her first album since 2012. Recorded largely at home with a tight circle of collaborators, Apple built the record using unconventional DIY instruments, including oil cans, baked seed pods, and...

By VICE (Music)
Sir Anthony Hopkins Turns Town Into 'Hollywood Scene' For New Film
NewsApr 17, 2026

Sir Anthony Hopkins Turns Town Into 'Hollywood Scene' For New Film

Oscar‑winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins arrived in the north‑Wales town of Dolgellau to shoot his upcoming film A Visit To Grandpa’s, a adaptation of a Dylan Thomas short story. Over three days, roughly 200 residents and tourists gathered to watch the...

By BBC – Entertainment & Arts
Amazon Provides a Rare Update on the Search for the Next James Bond
NewsApr 17, 2026

Amazon Provides a Rare Update on the Search for the Next James Bond

Amazon MGM Studios, which took over the James Bond franchise in February, gave a rare update at CinemaCon confirming that Denis Villeneuve will direct, with Amy Pascal, David Heyman and Steven Knight attached as producers and writer. Courtenay Valenti emphasized...

By Town & Country
Weak Regional Governance Threatening Marine Biodiversity, Fisheries in Southwest Atlantic Amid Climate Shifts
NewsApr 17, 2026

Weak Regional Governance Threatening Marine Biodiversity, Fisheries in Southwest Atlantic Amid Climate Shifts

A new study in Discover Oceans warns that the Southwest Atlantic—home to 900,000 fishery jobs, 32,000 vessels and a $5 billion annual economy—lacks a dedicated regional governance body, creating data gaps and fueling illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Climate change...

By SeafoodSource
Phish Begin Second Sphere Residency
NewsApr 17, 2026

Phish Begin Second Sphere Residency

Phish kicked off a second residency at the Las Vegas Sphere on April 16, 2026, extending their presence to nine shows across three consecutive weekends. The band opened with the title track “Evolve” while the venue’s panoramic screens displayed a moving truck...

By Relix
Last-Minute Cancellation? Why Unexpected Free Time Feels So Liberating (M)
NewsApr 17, 2026

Last-Minute Cancellation? Why Unexpected Free Time Feels So Liberating (M)

When a scheduled event is cancelled, the brain interprets the gap as an abundance of time, triggering a sense of liberation. Psychologist Dr. Jeremy Dean explains that this shift stems from reduced perceived scarcity and a temporary pause in decision‑making...

By PsyBlog
Stop Pressing, Start Pulling: 5 Counter-Intuitive Lessons From Dave Tate’s Bench Press Master Class
NewsApr 17, 2026

Stop Pressing, Start Pulling: 5 Counter-Intuitive Lessons From Dave Tate’s Bench Press Master Class

Dave Tate’s recent Train Your Ass Off master class dismantles common bench‑press myths, presenting five counter‑intuitive cues that treat the lift as a full‑body engineering problem. He urges lifters to pull the bar out of the rack, apply the “Knee‑Hip”...

By EliteFTS – Education
Jennifer Gilbert Consigns Blue-Chip Works to Sotheby’s to Fund Detroit Arts Space
NewsApr 17, 2026

Jennifer Gilbert Consigns Blue-Chip Works to Sotheby’s to Fund Detroit Arts Space

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Jennifer Gilbert is consigning a select group of high‑value post‑war American works to Sotheby’s, with the May contemporary and June design auctions featuring Joan Mitchell’s *Loom II* ($5‑7 million estimate) and Kenneth Noland’s *Circle* ($4‑6 million estimate). The proceeds are...

By Art in America
Landman Star Jacob Lofland Headlined A Post-Apocalyptic Drama With A White Lotus Star
NewsApr 17, 2026

Landman Star Jacob Lofland Headlined A Post-Apocalyptic Drama With A White Lotus Star

Jacob Lofland, known for his role in the oil drama *Landman*, headlined the 2017 post‑apocalyptic film *Go North* alongside Patrick Schwarzenegger. The movie, shot in Detroit, follows two teens navigating a world where adults have vanished, drawing thematic cues from...

By /Film (Slashfilm)
Is Your Proteinmaxxing Hurting Your Gut?
NewsApr 17, 2026

Is Your Proteinmaxxing Hurting Your Gut?

Protein is a cornerstone of muscle maintenance and satiety, but for the roughly three million Americans living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the equation is more nuanced. Chronic inflammation and malabsorption can raise protein requirements, yet excessive or poorly digested protein...

By GQ
How the ‘Blue Heron’ Editor Turned the Director’s Childhood Into One of 2026’s Best Films
NewsApr 17, 2026

How the ‘Blue Heron’ Editor Turned the Director’s Childhood Into One of 2026’s Best Films

Canadian director Sophy Romvari’s debut “Blue Heron,” a semi‑autobiographical family drama set on Vancouver Island, has emerged as one of 2026’s most acclaimed films. Editor Kurt Walker, who transitioned from on‑set DIT to post‑production editor, crafted a complex temporal structure...

By IndieWire
Artemis II Pilot Talks About What It Was Really Like to Fly and Land in Orion
NewsApr 17, 2026

Artemis II Pilot Talks About What It Was Really Like to Fly and Land in Orion

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, pilot of Artemis II’s Orion spacecraft, detailed his experience flying the lunar‑orbit mission. He praised Orion’s translational hand controller and noted the real vehicle’s thrusters felt more like a “rumble” than the simulated whine, delivering smoother handling...

By Ars Technica – Security
Annette Dolphin Obituary
NewsApr 17, 2026

Annette Dolphin Obituary

Annette Dolphin, a 74‑year‑old professor of pharmacology at University College London, died after a battle with duodenal cancer linked to Lynch syndrome. She was a global leader in neuronal voltage‑gated calcium channel research, publishing more than 250 papers and earning...

By The Guardian – Neuroscience
Failure Finds New, Fertile Ground On ‘Location Lost’
NewsApr 17, 2026

Failure Finds New, Fertile Ground On ‘Location Lost’

American alt‑rock trio Failure has dropped their long‑awaited seventh studio album, “Location Lost,” marking a fresh creative surge after a decade of touring and side projects. The record opens with the IDM‑infused “Crash Test Delayed” and quickly pivots to the...

By SPIN (New Music)
Rituals Steps up Expansion in Spain with New Store Openings in Almería and Lanzarote
NewsApr 17, 2026

Rituals Steps up Expansion in Spain with New Store Openings in Almería and Lanzarote

Dutch wellness brand Rituals is opening two new stores in Spain—one in Almería’s Gran Plaza and another in the Lanzarote Open Mall. The Almería boutique spans 129 sqm (82 sqm sales floor) and the Lanzarote location 123 sqm (83 sqm sales floor). The openings...

By FashionNetwork (Worldwide)
The 7 Best Dress Shoes for Men With Plantar Fasciitis
NewsApr 17, 2026

The 7 Best Dress Shoes for Men With Plantar Fasciitis

Dress shoes typically lack the support needed for plantar fasciitis, but several brands now offer stylish options that mitigate foot pain. The article highlights seven models—including Vionic Lombard Oxford, Mephisto Marlin 2 Derby, and Cole Haan Foster Grand Oxfords—that combine arch support,...

By Esquire – Men’s Fashion
How Baby Keem Got His Big Break Through a Family Tragedy, Thanks to His Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cousin
NewsApr 17, 2026

How Baby Keem Got His Big Break Through a Family Tragedy, Thanks to His Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cousin

Baby Keem’s rapid ascent in hip‑hop is tied to a personal tragedy that connected him with his cousin, Pulitzer‑winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. After Keem’s uncle Gerrell—known as Khaotic Lyricist—was killed in a casino accident in 2015, Keem delivered a moving...

By VICE (Music)
Celine Dion Drops New Song Dansons Ahead of Paris Residency
NewsApr 17, 2026

Celine Dion Drops New Song Dansons Ahead of Paris Residency

Canadian singer Celine Dion released a new French‑language ballad, “Dansons,” on Friday, her first French single in over a decade. The track, written by longtime collaborator Jean‑Jacques Goldman, is accompanied by a Paris‑set music video. Dion announced a 16‑show residency at...

By CBC
New Glenn Booster Completes Hot Fire as Blue Origin Eyes Sunday Launch
NewsApr 17, 2026

New Glenn Booster Completes Hot Fire as Blue Origin Eyes Sunday Launch

Blue Origin successfully performed a hot‑fire test of New Glenn’s first stage on Thursday, igniting all seven BE‑4 engines for roughly 20 seconds. The test used a previously flown booster, marking the first such demonstration for the vehicle. Data review...

By AIAA – Industry News (Aerospace)
Inside The Kennedy Center Dumpster Fire (OMG!)
NewsApr 17, 2026

Inside The Kennedy Center Dumpster Fire (OMG!)

The Kennedy Center announced a two‑year shutdown starting July 4, 2026, after President Trump took control in early 2025. In the months leading up to the closure, dozens of staff—including the curator of visual arts—were laid off, and the new president, Richard Grenell, ordered...

By ArtsJournal
These Eight Design History Books Will Teach You All You Need to Know About Modernism and Beyond
NewsApr 17, 2026

These Eight Design History Books Will Teach You All You Need to Know About Modernism and Beyond

Wallpaper curates eight essential design‑history books that span from the 17th century to contemporary modernism. The list includes titles highlighting women designers, mid‑century modern pioneers, colour theory, and comprehensive A‑Z surveys of 1,000 classics and five‑century design objects. Each volume...

By Wallpaper*
If You Can’t Wait for Rivals Season 2, You Need to Watch These 5 Addictive TV Shows
NewsApr 17, 2026

If You Can’t Wait for Rivals Season 2, You Need to Watch These 5 Addictive TV Shows

Disney+ is expanding its prestige drama slate with *Rivals* season 2, a twelve‑episode continuation of the Jilly Cooper adaptation that earned a 93 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating. The first three episodes drop on May 15, 2026, after the original eight‑part series premiered in...

By The Independent – Books
The Game of Thrones Movie Now Has a Working Title: Aegon’s Conquest
NewsApr 17, 2026

The Game of Thrones Movie Now Has a Working Title: Aegon’s Conquest

Warner Bros. announced a new cinematic project set in Westeros, listed under the working title *Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest* in its 2027‑and‑beyond slate. The film will dramatize Aegon I Targaryen’s two‑year campaign to unite the Seven Kingdoms, drawing directly...

By Town & Country
Why a Trailblazing Cheese Store Is Closing in Downtown L.A.
NewsApr 17, 2026

Why a Trailblazing Cheese Store Is Closing in Downtown L.A.

DTLA Cheese Superette, a specialty cheese shop and café founded in 2013, is closing its doors after more than 12 years in downtown Los Angeles. Owners Lydia Clarke and Reed Herrick cite soaring food‑costs, utility bills, and a broader downtown slowdown...

By Los Angeles Times – Food
Solar Storm Watch: Northern Lights Might Be Visible Across US Tonight
NewsApr 17, 2026

Solar Storm Watch: Northern Lights Might Be Visible Across US Tonight

A fast‑moving solar wind stream hitting Earth at up to 700 km/s has prompted NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center to issue a moderate G2 geomagnetic storm watch for the night of April 17‑18. UK forecasters warn conditions could intensify to a G3...

By Orbital Today
Daisy Grenade Announce New EP So Much To Say
NewsApr 17, 2026

Daisy Grenade Announce New EP So Much To Say

Daisy Grenade announced their new EP *So Much To Say*, arriving on May 15 through DCD2/Fueled By Ramen. The record was produced by Jake Sinclair—known for work with Weezer and Fall Out Boy—and recorded live to tape inside a New...

By Alternative Press
TRIP VILLAIN Drops New Banger "Cyan Spirits"
NewsApr 17, 2026

TRIP VILLAIN Drops New Banger "Cyan Spirits"

Brooklyn electronic‑metal collective Trip Villain has unveiled the single “Cyan Spirits,” a preview of their forthcoming second album Dose. The track fuses Roland 303‑driven acid techno with abrasive noise‑rock textures and is accompanied by a self‑directed visual from frontman Josh Musto....

By Metal Injection
You Don't Have to Care About Clothes to Love Arpenteur (EXCLUSIVE)
NewsApr 17, 2026

You Don't Have to Care About Clothes to Love Arpenteur (EXCLUSIVE)

Arpenteur, the Lyon‑based menswear label founded by cousins Marc Asseily and Laurent Bourven, marks its 15th anniversary with a Fall/Winter 2026 collection that expands into soft lambskin outerwear and a uniquely rigid linen fabric. The brand continues its commitment to...

By Highsnobiety
This Artful, Maximalist Furniture Trend Is Having a Moment Right Now
NewsApr 17, 2026

This Artful, Maximalist Furniture Trend Is Having a Moment Right Now

A new maximalist furniture trend, highlighted at Art Basel Miami, emphasizes soft, sculptural pieces with curvy lines. Designers like Rachel Brown say consumers are moving away from sharp, gallery‑like interiors toward comfortable, rounded sofas and chairs. The trend is reflected...

By Sunset
Sheridan Smith & Michael Socha in UK Crime Series 'The Cage' Trailer
NewsApr 17, 2026

Sheridan Smith & Michael Socha in UK Crime Series 'The Cage' Trailer

BBC has released the trailer for "The Cage," a new British crime‑thriller set to debut on iPlayer on April 26, 2026. The plot follows Liverpool casino workers Leanne (Sheridan Smith) and Matty (Michael Socha) as they each plot to steal...

By FirstShowing.net
I Set up This Alexa Automation so My Lights Turn on Before I Walk Through the Door
NewsApr 17, 2026

I Set up This Alexa Automation so My Lights Turn on Before I Walk Through the Door

A homeowner details how they used Amazon Alexa’s location‑based routines to automatically turn on a smart bulb in the entryway when they arrive home. The setup involves enabling precise location in the Alexa app, creating a routine triggered by arrival,...

By MakeUseOf – Productivity
Dolly Parton’s Reading Initiative Hits Snag in California
NewsApr 17, 2026

Dolly Parton’s Reading Initiative Hits Snag in California

The California State Library allocated $70 million in 2022 to boost childhood literacy, channeling part of the funding through a newly created nonprofit, Strong Reader Partnership, to work with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The partnership spent over $1 million of taxpayer money...

By The 74
Cult Spanish Comic ‘Solo’ Comes To Brutal Life In Hampa Studio’s Proof-of-Concept Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
NewsApr 17, 2026

Cult Spanish Comic ‘Solo’ Comes To Brutal Life In Hampa Studio’s Proof-of-Concept Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Spanish studio Hampa has unveiled a proof‑of‑concept trailer for a feature film adaptation of the cult comic *Solo*. The three‑year effort, led by director Toni Mortero, uses 3D tools to mimic the comic’s 2D aesthetic while working hand‑in‑hand with creator...

By Cartoon Brew
Interpol Debuts New Song ‘Wings On Fire’ In Albuquerque
NewsApr 17, 2026

Interpol Debuts New Song ‘Wings On Fire’ In Albuquerque

Interpol introduced a new song, “Wings On Fire,” during their April 16 show at Revel Entertainment Center in Albuquerque. The track joins another fresh cut, “See Out Loud,” which the band first performed in March, signaling a forthcoming record after...

By JamBase
As Salone Raritas Prepares to Make Its Debut, We Reflect on the Momentous Rise of the Collectible Design Fair
NewsApr 17, 2026

As Salone Raritas Prepares to Make Its Debut, We Reflect on the Momentous Rise of the Collectible Design Fair

Salone Raritas debuts at Milan’s Fiera Milano, occupying pavilions 9‑11 and showcasing 25 international exhibitors in a lantern‑like space designed by Formafantasma. The launch marks a strategic pivot for Salone del Mobile as industrial‑focused fairs like IMM Cologne cancel while collectible‑design events gain traction worldwide....

By Wallpaper*
Paul McCartney Reunites with Ringo Starr for Collaboration on His New Solo Album
NewsApr 17, 2026

Paul McCartney Reunites with Ringo Starr for Collaboration on His New Solo Album

Paul McCartney announced that Ringo Starr will appear on his forthcoming solo album, *The Boys of Dungeon Lane*, contributing drums and vocals to the track “Home to Us.” The collaboration was unveiled at a listening session in Los Angeles on April 16 and also...

By Consequence
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Reports €356.6m Gross
NewsApr 17, 2026

Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Reports €356.6m Gross

Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball tour earned $419.5 million (≈€356.6 million), placing it among the ten highest‑grossing tours ever by a female artist. The tour’s total pushes Gaga’s career earnings past $1 billion, making her the sixth woman to reach that milestone. The 86‑date...

By IQ Magazine
The Tool Olympic Gold Medalist Cole Hocker Uses to Add More Zone 2 Workouts to His Schedule
NewsApr 17, 2026

The Tool Olympic Gold Medalist Cole Hocker Uses to Add More Zone 2 Workouts to His Schedule

Olympic 1500 m champion Cole Hocker has turned cycling into a core cross‑training tool to boost his weekly volume without adding injury‑causing impact. After a 2022 foot stress reaction forced him off the roads, he began two‑hour, 40‑mile zone 2 rides on...

By Runners World