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Cannes Bans AI Competition as Studios Back Alternative Movement
SocialApr 27, 2026

Cannes Bans AI Competition as Studios Back Alternative Movement

AI is entering cinema, but not without resistance. While the Cannes Film Festival is keeping AI out of its top competition, a parallel movement is gaining momentum, investment and attention from studios. The tension is clear. AI can imitate, but the debate...

By Spiros Margaris
Food Vibes Clash, Not Human Rights Debates
SocialApr 27, 2026

Food Vibes Clash, Not Human Rights Debates

I will passionately fight you on whether Mexico beats Italy as a food destination. I will not entertain you on human rights. One is a vibe. The other is your character.

By Dr. Nore Salman
Stay Fresh, Optimistic, Creative to Guard Mental Hygiene
SocialApr 27, 2026

Stay Fresh, Optimistic, Creative to Guard Mental Hygiene

This why part of maintaining good mental hygiene is staying fresh, optimistic and creative. They want you tired and demoralised.

By William Wayland
St. Marks Refuge: America’s Untouched Coastal Sanctuary
SocialApr 27, 2026

St. Marks Refuge: America’s Untouched Coastal Sanctuary

I'll have a little 600-word piece on the St Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Travel & Leisure this summer, as part of their 250 years of the US issue.

By Jeff VanderMeer
A Decade to Financial Freedom Through Consistent Novels
SocialApr 27, 2026

A Decade to Financial Freedom Through Consistent Novels

2010 was the year I could live entirely off income from books, that income being advances and royalties. That was 10 years after my first book came out and 5 years after my first novel. Prior to that freelancing and...

By John Scalzi
Swedish Clinic Finds Limited Eligibility for New Alzheimer Drugs
SocialApr 27, 2026

Swedish Clinic Finds Limited Eligibility for New Alzheimer Drugs

Preparing for the implementation of anti-amyloid therapies in Europe: Assessing real-world eligibility for lecanemab and donanemab in a Swedish memory clinic https://t.co/H3TgYvgVSk

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Solitude Reveals That We Are All Reflections
SocialApr 27, 2026

Solitude Reveals That We Are All Reflections

"Here lies the paradox of solitude. Look long and hard enough at yourself in isolation and suddenly you will see the rest of humanity staring back." Wonderful read: https://t.co/HJVAZE3XjC

By Maria Popova
Observe Past Pain Calmly, Let It Dissolve
SocialApr 27, 2026

Observe Past Pain Calmly, Let It Dissolve

The phantom of past pain eventually evaporates when you calmly observe it with the light of awareness.

By Diego Perez (yung pueblo)
AI Robot Personal Trainer Revolutionizes Fitness
SocialApr 27, 2026

AI Robot Personal Trainer Revolutionizes Fitness

✨🇨🇳Robotic fitness trainer?😂 https://t.co/ot7OhICk7m #Fitness #Wellness #robot #robotics #AI #PhysicalAI #Trainers @AlbertoEMachado @Eli_Krumova @postoff25 @Khulood_Almani @anand_narang @NutritiousMind @baski_LA @TanyaSinha_ @devaang @AlAmadi1 @jeancayeux @enilev @efipm @mvollmer1 @Nicochan33 @RagusoSergio @FrRonconi @Shi4Tech @sallyeaves @LaurentAlaus @Fabriziobustama @smaksked @MargaretSiegien @PawlowskiMario @gvalan @Ym78200 @mikeflache @EduardoValenteI @ipfconline1 @kalydeoo...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
MrBeast's Book Film Rights Hit Market, Echoes Squid Game
SocialApr 27, 2026

MrBeast's Book Film Rights Hit Market, Echoes Squid Game

New: MrBeast's reps are shopping the film rights to his forthcoming book with @JP_Books. (The manuscript is done.) The book is a lot like MrBeast's reality show, which is itself a lot like Squid Game. So, if you want to make MrBeast's...

By Lucas Shaw
Peacock's $11 B Loss Threatens Comcast's Profitability Hopes
SocialApr 27, 2026

Peacock's $11 B Loss Threatens Comcast's Profitability Hopes

Peacock has lost more than $11 billion since it debuted in 2020. Comcast says it is "approaching" profitability. But co-CEO Brian Roberts knows he still has a problem. https://t.co/AeeSfuit0V

By Lucas Shaw
Choose Possibility over Familiarity for a Better Life
SocialApr 27, 2026

Choose Possibility over Familiarity for a Better Life

The gag is… you actually could live better than this. You just keep choosing what’s familiar over what’s possible.

By Kendra Nicole
Animated Films Became My Unexpected Depression Lifeline
SocialApr 27, 2026

Animated Films Became My Unexpected Depression Lifeline

Fun fact: I love cartoons and animated movies. So when I was dealing with deep depression some years ago, the one thing that I did that helped me numb the pain was watching animated films. It was always the same...

By Julia Rock
Speed Comes From Volume, Volume From Slowing Down
SocialApr 27, 2026

Speed Comes From Volume, Volume From Slowing Down

The way to run fast is to run more. The way to run more is to run slow.

By Alan Couzens
FIRE Community’s Savings Obsession Mirrors Hoarding Disorder
SocialApr 27, 2026

FIRE Community’s Savings Obsession Mirrors Hoarding Disorder

I’m convinced that a bunch of people in the Financially Independent, Retire Early (FIRE) community suffer from a mental illness similar to hoarders. A rational behavior dialed up just a smidge too high that it’s now irrational and damaging to...

By Dare Obasanjo
Identify Your Phase, Then Build Systems for Progress
SocialApr 27, 2026

Identify Your Phase, Then Build Systems for Progress

Phase 0: You’ve determined the goal. Phase 1: You’re working towards the goal. Phase 2: You’re measuring progress towards the goal. Phase 3: You’ve built systems consistently making progress towards the goal. Which phase are you on? How will you get to the next...

By Jason Cohen
CinemaCon 2026: Ridiculous Star-Studded Sequel Rumors Flood
SocialApr 27, 2026

CinemaCon 2026: Ridiculous Star-Studded Sequel Rumors Flood

We did get Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya and Jason Momoa for Dunest (aka Dune 3). There was Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart along with Jack Black for Jumanji 3. DeNiro and Stiller for Fockers 4. Bullock & Kidman for Practical...

By David Poland
MicrobiomDigest’s Eagle Eye Catches Transposed
SocialApr 27, 2026

MicrobiomDigest’s Eagle Eye Catches Transposed

Such blatant chutzpah; reminds me of the transposed western blots and path slides @MicrobiomDigest is such an eagle eye at spotting...

By Sally Church
Discover Doolittle's Tale of Unrepeatable Luck
SocialApr 27, 2026

Discover Doolittle's Tale of Unrepeatable Luck

next read, “i could never be so lucky again” by gen. james h. “jimmy” doolittle https://t.co/OTIohRZzmA

By Andrew Arruda
Streamline Travel: Uber Ride and Meals Pre‑ordered
SocialApr 27, 2026

Streamline Travel: Uber Ride and Meals Pre‑ordered

Pro traveling: - land at airport - order your uber - order your Uber Eats so it’s at your door when you get home

By Jack Appleby
Decode Resistance: Start Even when Unsure Where to Begin
SocialApr 27, 2026

Decode Resistance: Start Even when Unsure Where to Begin

Avoiding responsibility is sometimes: “I don’t know where to start, so I’m not starting at all.” Always decode the resistance.

By Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart
Calorie Estimates Aren’t Exact—Tailor Weight Loss Individually
SocialApr 27, 2026

Calorie Estimates Aren’t Exact—Tailor Weight Loss Individually

As an RD who works with clients on weight loss goals, I think it’s important to point out that dietitians often use calorie needs calculations as estimates that are meant to be adjusted based on how the client responds. I...

By Allison Knott, MS, RDN, CSSD
Know When Not to Answer: Essential in Crisis
SocialApr 27, 2026

Know When Not to Answer: Essential in Crisis

“To learn which questions are unanswerable, and not to answer them: this skill is most needful in times of stress and darkness.”​ — Ursula K. Le Guin

By Tim Ferriss
Air Pollution Fuels Sarcopenic Obesity via Inflammation
SocialApr 27, 2026

Air Pollution Fuels Sarcopenic Obesity via Inflammation

Air pollution and muscle-fat imbalance: How PM2.5 components and ozone drive sarcopenic obesity through inflammation "This study provides novel insights into environmental triggers of SO, highlighting the need for integrated air quality policies targeting specific PM2.5 components and personalized prevention strategies...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Ringo Starr Embraces Country Voice on New Album
SocialApr 27, 2026

Ringo Starr Embraces Country Voice on New Album

My talk with Ringo about his very enjoyable "Long Long Road" album, which came out Friday, and a few other fun topics we got onto, like the origins of his name... Ringo Starr on Making a Second Album With T...

By Chris Willman
Forgiveness Training May Boost Public Health, Reduce Stress
SocialApr 27, 2026

Forgiveness Training May Boost Public Health, Reduce Stress

"Some scientists say training people to practice #forgiveness could be a powerful public health too." @wapo "Unforegiveness"is not only a mental state. It can become a physical one, associated with anxiety, depression, and sustained #stress responses.

By Deborah Fox
Father Watches Son Meet His Hero at Men's Forge
SocialApr 27, 2026

Father Watches Son Meet His Hero at Men's Forge

There were too many amazing moments at THE MENS FORGE to even count. But seeing my oldest son Ethan ethanhagner__thedadegde meet one of his heroes - Dewayne Noel dewaynenoeldcws - that for me was so incredible for me to witness.

By Larry Hagner (The Dad Edge)
Cherry Blossoms Bloom 12 Days Earlier, Linked to Fossil Fuels
SocialApr 27, 2026

Cherry Blossoms Bloom 12 Days Earlier, Linked to Fossil Fuels

Japan: Diarists have chronicled the comings and goings of cherry blossoms each year since AD 812 Kyoto cherry trees' peak bloom dates tumbled 12 days since the 19th century to dates unseen in at least 1,200 years - in perfect correlation...

By Assaad Razzouk
Mapping Genomic Landscape of Multiple Myeloma Precursors
SocialApr 27, 2026

Mapping Genomic Landscape of Multiple Myeloma Precursors

Genomic landscape of multiple myeloma and its precursor conditions [May 21, 2025] Jean-Baptiste Alberge et al. @IrenemGhobrial @NatureGenet https://t.co/DDWGRrpI4Y #mmsm #PrecisionMedicine #cagenome https://t.co/X0OPLHNkdG

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
Multiple Myeloma Evades GPRC5D T‑Cell Engagers via Multim
SocialApr 27, 2026

Multiple Myeloma Evades GPRC5D T‑Cell Engagers via Multim

Multimodal antigenic escape to GPRC5D-targeted T cell engagers in multiple myeloma [Jan 15, 2026] @hollyleeYJ et al. @NBahlis @NatureMedicine https://t.co/mz393mPMAq #mmsm #PrecisionMedicine #tcellrx THREAD: https://t.co/lNX9b7LsnR HT @AuclairDan https://t.co/d0JNE6pb5x

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
Dream Summer Collab: Beyoncé, Cardi, Megan, Rihanna Unite
SocialApr 27, 2026

Dream Summer Collab: Beyoncé, Cardi, Megan, Rihanna Unite

What if Beyoncé drops Act III, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion make another summer banger AND Rihanna gives us a lil feature before Labor Day 🔥 Hottest Hot Girl Summer since 2016. We need to keep collectively using our...

By loveleighlove
Stop Letting Politics Dictate Your Life; Focus on Self-Improvement
SocialApr 27, 2026

Stop Letting Politics Dictate Your Life; Focus on Self-Improvement

Obsessively focusing on politics is signal you want *someone else* to make *your* life better… Social media amplifies this, making people think politics are more important & their own lives are worse. Imagine if people put same focus into simply improving their...

By Nate Geraci
Courage Is the Foundation of All Virtues
SocialApr 27, 2026

Courage Is the Foundation of All Virtues

"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest." Maya Angelou💙 #ThinkBigSundayWithMarsha #courage #character #mindset #quote https://t.co/2OCo2xRxj7

By Beth Frates, MD
True Fitness Includes Rest, Not Nonstop Running
SocialApr 26, 2026

True Fitness Includes Rest, Not Nonstop Running

Seeing a lot of runner post-race not take time off from exercise because “this is what works for me.” A healthy relationship with running includes rest days, off-seasons and the ability to not run without spiraling. If your version of...

By Amanda Katz | Strength + Run Coach
Engineering Immortality: AI Challenges Death as System Failure
SocialApr 26, 2026

Engineering Immortality: AI Challenges Death as System Failure

The New York Times says wanting to live is pathological. What do you think? Two thirds of the human population believes in some form of life after death. Ancient Egyptians built pyramids for it and Gilgamesh searched deserts for it. 1.9 billion...

By Bryan Johnson
Simplify Life: Release Mental Clutter and Find Joy
SocialApr 26, 2026

Simplify Life: Release Mental Clutter and Find Joy

We need to simplify life … too many of you in “your head” when it can be simple out here .. take the pressure off .. look for joy … simplify pls ❤️ https://t.co/Ej6QRri9qt

By GaryVee
Both Poor and Great Sleep Scores Skew Performance—Prioritize Quality Rest
SocialApr 26, 2026

Both Poor and Great Sleep Scores Skew Performance—Prioritize Quality Rest

Yes a poor sleep score can bias your performance as can a great one (discussed in detail w/@AliaCrum @Stanford expert on science of belief & mindsets on the HLP (link below) but there are obvious limits on this. Tracked or...

By Andrew Huberman – Huberman Lab
Q-Day Could Arrive Within 3‑7 Years, Not Decades
SocialApr 26, 2026

Q-Day Could Arrive Within 3‑7 Years, Not Decades

Everyone's asking when Q-Day is. That's not the right question. Everyone wants the Q-Day date so they can plan backwards. But can change your cryptography at all, and fast? Some data from a recent Project Eleven (@projecteleven, @apruden08) presentation on Q-Day modeling: -...

By Anastasia Marchenkova
Ageing Is a Multilevel Network; Target Central Hubs
SocialApr 26, 2026

Ageing Is a Multilevel Network; Target Central Hubs

Ageing was never a singular problem in biology: implications for mechanisms, measurements and interventions 👉 “Because molecular, cellular, tissue and organismal levels retain partial autonomy, human ageing can be viewed as a multilevel phenomenon. 🔬Geroscience may therefore advance by mapping this network...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Act Now—Later Steals Opportunities and Time
SocialApr 26, 2026

Act Now—Later Steals Opportunities and Time

“Don’t leave nothing for later. Later, the coffee gets cold. Later, you lose interest. Later, the day turns into night. Later, open doors close. Later, people grow up. Later, people grow old. Later, life goes by. Later, you regret not doing something. And you had the chance.”

By Vala Afshar
Iterate Fast, Cut Losses, Then Compound on Winners
SocialApr 26, 2026

Iterate Fast, Cut Losses, Then Compound on Winners

“As long as you are learning and you keep iterating fast and cutting your losses quickly, then when you find the right thing — you have to be optimistic and compound into it.” — Naval Ravikant

By Ravi Shah
Spontaneous Mezzanine Pop‑Up Performance Rocks The Cuban Club
SocialApr 26, 2026

Spontaneous Mezzanine Pop‑Up Performance Rocks The Cuban Club

I don’t know who this guy is, but he basically did his own unofficial pop up show on the 2nd floor mezzanine of The Cuban Club last night in Tampa. He was awesome. https://t.co/fqGOGUmK8J

By David Lowery
Dads, Step Up: Connect With Your Daughter Today
SocialApr 26, 2026

Dads, Step Up: Connect With Your Daughter Today

Are you the dad she needs RIGHT NOW? Join the conversation that’s helping #dads show up and connect with their daughters: https://t.co/LwahS0TIt5

By Chris Lewis
SF Shines with Asian, New American Fare, Not Italian
SocialApr 26, 2026

SF Shines with Asian, New American Fare, Not Italian

SF is great for Vietnamese, Japanese, Nepalese, Thai, and "New American" food. It is NOT great for Italian or Chinese food, which it's traditionally famous for. This is one reason SF gets unfairly maligned as a food city.

By Noah Smith
Hard Work Alone Won’t Fill Life’s Meaning Gap
SocialApr 26, 2026

Hard Work Alone Won’t Fill Life’s Meaning Gap

Most people know how to work hard and achieve their goals, but that doesn’t always answer the deeper question of whether their life feels meaningful. You can keep moving forward and doing all the right things and still feel a...

By Arthur C. Brooks
Hermann Hesse: Education Should Ignite Wonder and Life
SocialApr 26, 2026

Hermann Hesse: Education Should Ignite Wonder and Life

How to be more alive – Hermann Hesse on wonder and the proper aim of education https://t.co/riNSgGVd5p

By Maria Popova
Epigenetic Clocks Predict Lung Cancer Risk Beyond Self‑reports
SocialApr 26, 2026

Epigenetic Clocks Predict Lung Cancer Risk Beyond Self‑reports

New paper: Epigenetic age clocks help predict lung cancer risk & mortality by estimating smoke exposure. Is independent of self-reported smoking history, so people probably lie about it. Clocks could help doctors predict lung cancer risk & decide on...

By David Sinclair, PhD
Iconic Icons Grace Jones, D'Angelo Open Armani Exhibit
SocialApr 26, 2026

Iconic Icons Grace Jones, D'Angelo Open Armani Exhibit

Grace Jones & D'Angelo at the opening of the Giorgio Armani Exhibit in New York (2000) https://t.co/Fq01PUZezn

By Jeff Weiss
Quitting Threads, Yet Still Posting About It
SocialApr 26, 2026

Quitting Threads, Yet Still Posting About It

Me: I'm quitting Threads and saving hours every week. My wife: Wait are you posting that to Threads right now? Me: ... ...

By Sean D. Mack