3 Ways a Board Member Can Help Raise More Money (Without Making the Ask Yourself)
The article shows nonprofit board members how to boost fundraising without making direct asks. It outlines three low‑pressure actions: introducing interested contacts to the organization’s work, connecting prospects with the executive director or development team, and making three thank‑you calls each month. These tactics leverage board members’ networks and credibility to increase donor engagement and retention. By focusing on relationship‑building rather than sales, boards can add measurable value to the fundraising pipeline.
T-Pain Nearly Left the Music Industry in the 2010s After a String of Bad Breaks: ‘You Were Wrong This Time’
Hip‑hop and R&B star T‑Pain nearly walked away from music after a series of label conflicts and commercial disappointments between 2010 and 2013. He described a deep depression triggered by the flop of “Take Your Shirt Off,” which led the...
Kith Debuts Its First Pet Line, Featuring Shoes, Dog Bowls and More
Kith is entering the pet market with its first collection, created in partnership with New York‑based Wagwear. The line features reflective dog harnesses, rope leashes, ventilated WagWellies Mojave boots, a monogrammed tote carrier, chew bones and stainless‑steel bowls. All items carry...
The Red Clay Strays Announce 2026 ‘Grateful’ North American Tour
The Red Clay Strays announced a North American tour supporting their new album *Grateful*, which debuted with the single “Demons In Your Choir.” The 45‑date trek begins on August 5 in Laval, Quebec, and concludes on November 13 at Atlanta’s State Farm...
'Aquila Booster' Challenges Theoretical Limits of Particle Acceleration in Pulsar Wind Nebulae
The Large High‑Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) has detected PeV‑scale gamma‑ray emission from the pulsar wind nebula (PWN) powered by PSR J1849‑0001, dubbing it the “Aquila Booster.” Spectral analysis shows the nebula accelerates particles with an efficiency of at least 27%...
Summer Suits, High-End Coffee Machines, and All the New Launches Esquire’s Editors Loved This Week
Esquire’s style editors highlighted a wave of high‑profile collaborations this week, ranging from Brooks Brothers teaming with streetwear label Brain Dead to Persol joining Italian furniture maker Cassina. The roundup also featured premium coffee hardware, including De’Longhi’s new PrimaDonna automatic...
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10 Tips for Leading Like a Boss
The article outlines ten practical steps for adopting a transformational leadership style, emphasizing enthusiasm, creativity, and recognition. It advises leaders to assess their current style, serve as role models, and communicate a clear vision. The guide also stresses the importance...
Modified Boeing 777 Set to Replace DC-8 as NASA’s Premier Research Aircraft
NASA has received a heavily modified Boeing 777-200ER, previously operated by Japan Air Lines, to serve as its new flagship airborne science laboratory. The aircraft arrived at Langley Research Center after a check flight from Waco, Texas, where L3Harris completed...
Dries Van Noten’s Fondazione in Venice Opens with a Show on Craftsmanship
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten inaugurated the Fondazione Dries Van Noten in Venice’s 15th‑century Palazzo Pisani Moretta, transforming the former warehouse into a cultural hub. The opening featured a runway show that foregrounded handcrafted garments, underscoring a shift from traditional craft to a dialogue...
Amaia Performs with a Chair Flute in New Tiny Desk Concert: Watch
Spanish singer‑songwriter Amaia performed her inaugural Tiny Desk Concert at NPR’s office, delivering six songs from her catalog. Mid‑set she introduced a makeshift flute crafted from a plastic folding chair, using it for a striking solo between “C’est La Vie”...
43 Years Ago Today, LA Punks Were Bused Into the Middle of the Desert for a Festival Blueprint of Burning...
In April 1983 the Desolation Center launched the first of three DIY desert concerts, ferrying Los Angeles punks on school buses into the Mojave for a three‑hour, no‑cops show. The lineup—Savage Republic, The Minutemen and later acts like Einstürzende Neubauten and...
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What Is Mysophobia?
Mysophobia, also known as germophobia, is an intense, irrational fear of germs and contamination that can disrupt daily routines and social interactions. Approximately 12.5% of U.S. adults experience a specific phobia at some point, and many of those exhibit mysophobic...
Alien Comet Reveals Our Solar System Is the Oddball
Astronomers using ALMA and the James Webb Space Telescope have measured an unusually high heavy‑water (deuterium‑rich) content in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, finding a D/H ratio about 30 times greater than that of typical solar‑system comets. The study, published in Nature...
Are You an Escapist Leader Ignoring What Your Team Needs Most?
The article contrasts escapist leadership—where managers avoid uncomfortable issues—with empathetic leadership that prioritizes listening and psychological safety. Citing a Conference Board survey showing record job‑search anxiety and long unemployment spells, it argues that today’s workforce seeks purpose, not just a...
5 Ways to Make Yoga Easier on Your Wrists, According to This Podcast
Yoga teacher Monica Bright explains that wrist pain is a leading complaint in vinyasa classes, often driving students away. In a recent podcast she outlines five practical adjustments—rolling a mat or towel, using blocks, making fists, lowering knees, or switching...
Ballet Continues to Thrive Thanks to Saul Nash’s Designs
London fashion designer Saul Nash has unveiled a new costume line for The Royal Ballet, collaborating with choreographer Wayne McGregor. The collection merges streetwear sensibilities with classical ballet silhouettes, sparking renewed cultural interest after Timothée Chalamet’s controversial remarks about the...
Kacey Musgraves Covers SZA’s “Kill Bill” On BBC 1 Live Lounge: Watch
Kacey Musgraves visited BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge to promote her forthcoming album *Middle of Nowhere*. She performed the lead single “Dry Spell” and delivered a country‑pop rendition of SZA’s chart‑topping “Kill Bill”. The cover reimagines the R&B revenge anthem as a sweet‑sour murder...
Independent Sector to Host Expert Panel on Charitable Sector Advocacy
Independent Sector announced a new Principles Panel on Advocacy, convening 25 leading experts to craft practical guidance for nonprofit leaders. The panel will meet starting April 24, 2026 and aims to publish its recommendations by fall 2026. It builds on...
The Next Nissan GT-R Is Being Held Up by America’s Politics
Nissan’s next‑generation GT‑R is delayed as U.S. emissions regulations remain uncertain under shifting political leadership. Senior Vice President Ponz Pandikuthira said the current model failed to meet standards, prompting a hybrid redesign that will retain the VR38 engine block. The...
LAMOST Maps Open Cluster NGC 1647, Linking Broad Main Sequence to Differential Reddening
Astronomers used the Large Sky Area Multi‑Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST) to obtain medium‑resolution spectra for 347 stars in the young open cluster NGC 1647, the largest spectroscopic sample for this object to date. The analysis of 158 unique members revealed...
How Darkness Might Save Migratory Birds
Millions of migratory birds travel north at night each spring, relying on moonlight and Earth’s magnetic field for navigation. Artificial lighting from windows and streetlights disrupts this sense, leading to an estimated one billion fatal collisions annually across North America....
AIs Hunt for Signs of Intelligent Life
Physicists are harnessing Nvidia GPUs and transformer‑based AI to sift through the massive data stream from telescopes like James Webb, rapidly uncovering faint, early‑universe galaxies that human analysts cannot process in time. UC Santa Cruz researchers adapted large‑language‑model architectures to enhance image reconstruction,...
NASA’s TESS Spacecraft Identifies Rare and Unprecedented Planetary System
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) teamed with the Antarctic Search for Transiting ExoPlanets (ASTEP) to uncover a planetary system unlike any seen before. The system hosts multiple planets ranging from Earth‑size to Neptune‑class, some on ultra‑short orbital periods under...
Kino Lorber Issuing 1991 Sean Young Thriller ‘A Kiss Before Dying’ on Blu-Ray May 12
Kino Lorber announced a Blu‑ray release of the 1991 romance thriller *A Kiss Before Dying* slated for May 12, 2026. The film, adapted from Ira Levin’s novel and directed by James Dearden, stars Sean Young, Matt Dillon and Max von Sydow. The edition...
How Over Your Dead Body Reinvented the Action-Comedy (Again)
Jorma Taccone’s latest film, Over Your Dead Body, blends Hong‑Kong‑inspired action with his signature millennial comedy, turning a home‑invasion thriller into a blood‑soaked laugh‑fest. Co‑produced by 87North, the stunt‑heavy outfit behind John Wick, the movie debuted at SXSW and is now...
WHO Prequalifies First-Ever Malaria Treatment for Newborns and Infants, Adds New Diagnostic Tests
The World Health Organization has prequalified the first antimalarial drug formulated specifically for newborns and infants weighing 2‑5 kg—artemether‑lumefantrine—enabling public‑sector procurement for an estimated 30 million babies born each year in malaria‑endemic Africa. The agency also prequalified three rapid diagnostic tests that...
New Balance Launches London Run House for TCS London Marathon
New Balance, the official apparel and footwear partner of the TCS London Marathon, is debuting a pop‑up called London Run House inside Somerset House’s Embankment Galleries. The three‑day space, open from April 24‑26, celebrates the city’s diverse running culture with...
Kobe Bryant’s Latest ‘Mambacita’ Tribute Sneakers Will Be Released Soon
Nike will launch the Kobe 3 Low Protro Mambacita edition on May 1, coinciding with Gianna “Gigi” Bryant’s birthday. The sneaker showcases a black‑white base, metallic‑gold accents, glossy patent leather details, and a heart‑shaped gold key‑chain. Under the 2022 agreement, 100%...
Smart Ways to Save Water During a Drought Warning
Rising water bills—up 24% since 2019—and drought restrictions have pushed homeowners to seek easy conservation methods. Experts highlight that simple habits like turning off the tap while brushing or timing showers, combined with quick fixes such as repairing leaks (often...
What Happens When You Schedule Around Energy Instead of Time
Energy‑based scheduling flips traditional time‑boxing by aligning work with personal energy cycles. The article guides readers to track their energy over a week, reserve peak periods for deep, solo work, and use secondary peaks for collaborative activities while relegating low‑energy...
Bill Callahan: My Days of 58
Bill Callahan has released his ninth solo album, "My Days of 58," marking his 20th record when the Smog catalog is included. The double‑album is billed as his most personal work, with diaristic lyrics that explore family, loneliness, and his...
Reprogrammed Cardiomyocytes Soften the Blow in Heart Attack
A recent study published in the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology demonstrates that partial reprogramming of mouse cardiomyocytes with three Yamanaka factors (OCT4, SOX2, KLF4 – OSK) enables the cells to complete cytokinesis after a heart attack. By dismantling...
25 Years of the International Space Station: Legacy, Science, and the Road Ahead
The International Space Station celebrated 25 years of uninterrupted crewed operations, highlighting its unprecedented engineering feats and multinational partnership among 15 governments. Experts at the AIAA SciTech Forum emphasized the station’s role as a microgravity test kitchen that has accelerated...
Annalisa Stroppa to Celebrate 50th Performance ‘Carmen’ in Ravenna
Mezzo‑soprano Annalisa Stroppa will celebrate her 50th performance as Carmen at Ravenna’s Teatro Alighieri on April 24 and 26. The milestone caps a decade‑long association with the iconic role, which she has sung at Italy’s leading houses including La Fenice,...
AI in Oncology Takes Off, Tackling HIV and Liver Disease, Pharma’s Recent Gains
At AACR 2026 in San Diego, AI-powered platforms took center stage, signaling a rapid shift toward data‑driven oncology. Parallel research revealed CRISPR screens that mapped CD4+ T‑cell genes that either promote or block HIV infection, while synthetic‑biology engineers demonstrated implantable...
Matthew Rhys Teases Unique Tone of Apple TV’s ‘Widow’s Bay’: “I’ve Never Read Anything Like This”
Apple TV+ unveiled the horror‑comedy series "Widow’s Bay," starring Matthew Rhys, who also executive‑produces. Created by Katie Dippold and directed by Emmy‑winner Hiro Murai, the show blends genuine scares with hard‑edged comedy, a tone both leads described as unlike anything...
For Decades, Surfers Have Traveled for the Perfect Wave. But How Has Surf Tourism Changed and What’s the Impact on...
Surf tourism has transformed from romantic, low‑tech voyages into a multi‑billion‑dollar industry powered by cheap flights, charter boats, and digital surf‑spot scouting. Iconic breaks such as South Africa’s Jeffreys Bay and Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands attract thousands of riders, but rapid...
NOAA Fisheries Determines some Tope Sharks Should Be Listed Under the ESA
NOAA Fisheries announced that two of the six distinct population segments (DPSs) of tope sharks – the Southern Africa and Southwest Atlantic groups – will be listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The agency found the remaining four...
Friday Five 608
The latest Friday Five roundup highlights a Vanderbilt study that links chronic loneliness to a heightened risk of suicide, underscoring growing mental‑health concerns. The Heritage Foundation is hosting a virtual‑in‑person event titled “Saving America by Saving the Family,” focusing on...
The Tabloids Are Fouling Mayor Mamdani Over His Knicks Art. Here’s the Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani invited artist Tom Sanford to display his hand‑painted Knicks Cutout paintings at New York City Hall, celebrating the Knicks' playoff run and local culture. Sanford, a gallery‑showing painter, created the wooden cutouts originally for a Brooklyn Bowl...
Sleeping With Sirens Announce New LP An Ending in Itself, Produced by Will Yip
American post‑hardcore outfit Sleeping With Sirens announced their eighth studio album, An Ending in Itself, slated for release on June 12 via Rise Records. The record, produced by acclaimed rock producer Will Yip, follows the title‑track single with a second...
AAN 2026: Head-to-Head Trial Shows Superiority of Qulipta for Migraine Prevention
AbbVie presented Phase IIIb TEMPLE trial data at AAN 2026, showing its oral gepant Qulipta outperforms topiramate in migraine prevention. Over 24 weeks, Qulipta had a 12.1% discontinuation rate versus 29.6% for topiramate and achieved a 73.7% responder rate (>50% reduction in...
BLOOD INCANTATION Announce Release Of All Gates Open Documentary & Soundtrack
Denver death‑metal outfit Blood Incantation announced a standalone release titled All Gates Open (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), slated for June 5, 2026 on Century Media Records. The package pairs a 73‑minute documentary chronicling the creation of their 2024 album Absolute Elsewhere with...
In Pictures: The Intimate Artefacts Left Behind in Cruising Spots
SMUT Press has published "Cruising Archaeology II: Eurotrash," a visual archive that catalogues intimate artefacts left behind in European cruising spots. The book compiles 23 photographs of objects ranging from discarded condoms to handwritten notes, offering a rare glimpse into...
NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Milk Bar: The Lone Bellow
The Lone Bellow performed a No Depression Session at Milk Bar’s flagship bakery in Manhattan, delivering a pop‑up show for a mix of fans and surprised customers. The set featured the new track “Honeysuckle” and a cover of “Islands in...
Mercedes-Benz India Targets Sub-35 Age Group Buyers with New CLA BEV; Orders Sold Out Through August 2026
Mercedes‑Benz India launched the all‑electric CLA BEV this week, pricing it between ₹55 lakh and ₹64 lakh (approximately $66,000‑$77,000) and positioning it for first‑time luxury buyers under 35. The brand reported more than 400 confirmed pre‑bookings and says the model is sold out...
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Butterflies Are in Dramatic Decline Across North America. A Close Look at the Western Monarch Shows Why
Butterfly populations across North America are collapsing, with western monarchs facing a 99% chance of extinction by 2080 and the broader butterfly community down 22% since 2000. Pesticide contamination, habitat loss and climate‑driven stressors are identified as the primary drivers,...
Suki Waterhouse's "Tiny Raisin" & 9 Other Tracks Out This Week
Nylon’s weekly Soundcheck roundup spotlights ten fresh releases, from Suki Waterhouse’s grungy “Tiny Raisin” to Kehlani’s duet with Brandy on “I Need You.” The list also features Lucy Dacus’s introspective “Planting Tomatoes,” Kim Petras’s hyperpop anthem “Need For Speed,” and genre‑bending...
Thríhnúkagígur: The only Volcano on Earth Where You Can Descend Into a Magma Chamber
Thríhnúkagígur, a dormant volcano near Reykjavík, hosts the world’s only accessible magma chamber. Visitors descend 210 m via a cable elevator into a 3,120 m² cavern decorated with vivid microbial and sulfur‑derived colors. The empty chamber resulted from a 4,500‑year‑old eruption that...
Lucy Dacus Reflects On Loss & Growing Older In New Song ‘Planting Tomatoes’
Lucy Dacus has released “Planting Tomatoes,” a song that debuted as a Record Store Day exclusive and is now available on all major streaming platforms. The track is her first new material since the 2025 album Forever Is A Feeling and...