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Birria Earns Its Fame with Deep, Layered Flavor
SocialMay 1, 2026

Birria Earns Its Fame with Deep, Layered Flavor

Some dishes deserve every bit of their reputation. Birria is one of them. Goat, beef, or lamb slow-cooked in a rich, complex, deeply-spiced chile broth until it collapses under its own weight. And when I’m building layers of flavor, I reach for...

By Andrew Zimmern
Hydroponics Drives Sustainable Future for Livestock Feed
SocialMay 1, 2026

Hydroponics Drives Sustainable Future for Livestock Feed

Hydroponics Powers the Future of Sustainable Livestock Feed by @gigadgets_ #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/ynwcYywavg

By Ron van Loon
Surviving Childhood: Lessons From a Hippy Farm Boarding School
SocialMay 1, 2026

Surviving Childhood: Lessons From a Hippy Farm Boarding School

CHAPTER 13 OF MY MEMOIR, "FROM THERE TO HERE: A STORY OF SURVIVAL" IS UP! I am publishing my memoir in serial installments, chapter at a time, and it is completely free, you don't have to pay a dime, there is...

By Anne P. Mitchell, Esq.
Netflix Gives Narnia Film 49-Day Exclusive Theatrical Run
SocialMay 1, 2026

Netflix Gives Narnia Film 49-Day Exclusive Theatrical Run

Netflix is releasing Greta Gerwig's adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia exclusively in theaters for 49 days. Netflix says this is not a change in strategy, but this is the first time the company has ever put a movie in...

By Lucas Shaw
Lactate Tests Reveal True Mitochondrial Gains Beyond VO₂max
SocialMay 1, 2026

Lactate Tests Reveal True Mitochondrial Gains Beyond VO₂max

VO₂max can improve with exercise training in metabolically unhealthy individuals. But VO₂max can improve through mechanisms that have limited relationship to the core cellular dysfunction driving disease. For example, cardiac output can increase while mitochondrial function and cellular bioenergetics remain...

By Iñigo San‑Millán, PhD
Art Sales Grow When Buyers Can Follow Your Journey
SocialMay 1, 2026

Art Sales Grow When Buyers Can Follow Your Journey

People don't just discover and instantly buy your art. They often start slow, search you online, maybe follow you (whether you know it or not), and otherwise get a better sense of your work. They take time to decide. Could...

By Alan Bamberger
Exposing Influencer Greenwashing: Sustainability Meets Affiliate Profit
SocialMay 1, 2026

Exposing Influencer Greenwashing: Sustainability Meets Affiliate Profit

I still think Sarah Manavis did the lord's work with this piece. Very few are willing to call out the hypocrisy of folks who preach sustainability while dropping tons of affiliate links: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/11/sustainability-fast-fashion-greenwashing-influencer-trend-

By Aja Barber
Join Us Live or Zoom for Incorruptible Talk
SocialMay 1, 2026

Join Us Live or Zoom for Incorruptible Talk

Can't wait ! Bob Sutton @work_matters and I are at Manny's SF on Thurs May 7 at 6pm chatting about my new book Incorruptible. Bring friends and teammates, Manny's is a cool experience. Can't come in person? Zoom is an option,...

By Eric Ries
Traditional Publishing Delays: Over Six Months Post‑manuscript
SocialMay 1, 2026

Traditional Publishing Delays: Over Six Months Post‑manuscript

Next one is a more trad book. Takes >6months even after the manuscript is done?

By Richard Baldwin
AI Won’t Cure Cancer; Funding Misplaces Priorities
SocialMay 1, 2026

AI Won’t Cure Cancer; Funding Misplaces Priorities

"AI will cure cancer" is one of the most potent, seductive arguments in the race to superintelligence. I lost my mother to cancer in 2018. When someone tells me a technology might have saved her — might save someone else's...

By Tristan Harris
Diego Luna Cast in Live‑Action Tangled; Netflix Spy Comedy Announced
SocialMay 1, 2026

Diego Luna Cast in Live‑Action Tangled; Netflix Spy Comedy Announced

...scoops via @HeatVisionBlog newsletter: ANDOR's Diego Luna joins the live-action TANGLED remake...Kevin Hart & McG Team for a spy action comedy at Netflix. Plus: the secret screening of the 2.5-hour(!) GREMLINS Assembly Cut https://t.co/3xZ0763QIU

By Borys Kit
Second Leon‑Thomas/Chris Brown Track Sparks Fan Back
SocialMay 1, 2026

Second Leon‑Thomas/Chris Brown Track Sparks Fan Back

a leon thomas/chris brown collab has been on the radio nonstop for a year but apparently people didn't want to get mad at leon until there was a second one, the first was a mulligan

By Al Shipley
Speak These Words, Brighten Someone’s Day
SocialMay 1, 2026

Speak These Words, Brighten Someone’s Day

Tell someone: I love you I appreciate you You matter to me I miss you I trust you I forgive you You inspire me I believe in you I support you You are doing great I will do better I value your opinion I am proud of you Someone in your life will be...

By Vala Afshar
Netflix Launches Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Worldwide with 49‑day Theatrical Window
SocialMay 1, 2026

Netflix Launches Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Worldwide with 49‑day Theatrical Window

It is a massive development that Netflix has authorized the wide release on February 12, 2027 in movie theatres globally — so very importantly with a traditional 49-day exclusive theatrical window — of acclaimed director Greta Gerwig’s newest film...

By Adam Aron
Disney CEO Targets Unified Super App Across All Platforms
SocialMay 1, 2026

Disney CEO Targets Unified Super App Across All Platforms

New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro wants the company to create a super app, uniting its films, TV shows, parks passes, games and merchandise within Disney+. His predecessor talked about this for years. Can D'Amaro finally get it done? New with @tgbuckley https://t.co/e60a05d9li

By Lucas Shaw
Act on Feelings: Apologize, Connect, Ask, Forgive, Love
SocialMay 1, 2026

Act on Feelings: Apologize, Connect, Ask, Forgive, Love

If you made a mistake, apologize. If you miss someone, reach out to them. If you are confused, ask more questions. If you appreciate someone, show them. If you want to feel lighter, forgive first. If you are stuck, ask others for help. If you love...

By Vala Afshar
Why Outkast’s ‘Red Velvet’ Remains a Timeless Deep Cut
SocialMay 1, 2026

Why Outkast’s ‘Red Velvet’ Remains a Timeless Deep Cut

I wrote about one of my favorite Outkast songs, "Red Velvet," for @Spin’s Deep Cut Friday column this week: https://t.co/JA9A2akS7S

By Al Shipley
Rejected Today,
SocialMay 1, 2026

Rejected Today,

In 2009, he was rejected by both Twitter and Facebook. He positively tweeted about being rejected. In 2014, he sold his company WhatsApp to Facebook for $19 billion. You will be rejected. Winning is all about maintaining a positive attitude, Be...

By Vala Afshar
Positivity, Trust, and Kindness Attract Good Things and People
SocialMay 1, 2026

Positivity, Trust, and Kindness Attract Good Things and People

If you stay positive, trustworthy and kind, good things and good people will be drawn to you.

By Vala Afshar
Meditation Grounds You in the Present Moment
SocialMay 1, 2026

Meditation Grounds You in the Present Moment

Grounded, rooted in the present, relaxed and receptive to what this moment has to offer. This is #meditation https://t.co/ZG86yXJIki

By Moksha Meditate
First Half Marathon Too Close to Marathon Goal
SocialMay 1, 2026

First Half Marathon Too Close to Marathon Goal

I’ve been thinking about this for a while, and I think it’s my real take now: The BoA 13.1 and the Chicago marathon are too close together. They are 18 weeks apart. If truly racing both, you have 17wks to train...

By rebuiltpt
Children’s Freedom Shrinks: From 8 Miles to 300 Yards
SocialMay 1, 2026

Children’s Freedom Shrinks: From 8 Miles to 300 Yards

How far an 8 year old is allowed to walk alone unsupervised, across 4 generations 1919: 8 miles (to the lake) 1950: 1 miles (to the woods) 1979: 1/2 mile (to the public pool) 2007: 300 yards (to end the street) Shifting baseline syndrome...

By Conor White-Sullivan
DAF Donations Yield No Personal Gain; Fidelity, Vanguard Funded OpenAI
SocialMay 1, 2026

DAF Donations Yield No Personal Gain; Fidelity, Vanguard Funded OpenAI

This - you are not allowed to derive any tangible benefit (other than a nice thank-you note) from monies donated by a DAF at your direction. Elon himself never gave money to Open AI. The actual donors were Fidelity...

By Peter Suzman
Paul Klee Inspires New Documentary “Angel Applicant” Trailer
SocialMay 1, 2026

Paul Klee Inspires New Documentary “Angel Applicant” Trailer

Connecting with Artist Paul Klee in Doc 'Angel Applicant' Official Trailer https://t.co/K8kc0LyCSb #docs #PaulKlee #AngelApplicant #autoimmune #cinema https://t.co/2QNThdKRao

By Alex Billington
Auctions Favor Famous, High‑Demand Art—Rarely the Unknown
SocialMay 1, 2026

Auctions Favor Famous, High‑Demand Art—Rarely the Unknown

How do auctions pick the art they sell? They want artists with name recognition, in-demand art, good visibility, and strong sales. Including at auctions. And for sales results to reflect favorably on both the artists and auctions that sell it....

By Alan Bamberger
Jane Fonda Playfully Praises Robert Redford’s Irresistibility
SocialMay 1, 2026

Jane Fonda Playfully Praises Robert Redford’s Irresistibility

Opening night of @tcmfilmfest with Fonda was good fun... Jane Fonda Testifies to Robert Redford’s Irresistibility at TCM Film Festival — ‘I Asked Him, “Do You Ever Have Affairs?”‘ — and Says She Was Kidding About Wanting Streisand’s Oscars Slot...

By Chris Willman
Start Strength Training in Your 30s to Preserve Muscle Quality
SocialMay 1, 2026

Start Strength Training in Your 30s to Preserve Muscle Quality

Muscle loss can begin as early as your 30s, with measurable declines in muscle mass and function occurring well before old age. The study also found that women may lose strength and fitness faster than muscle mass itself, highlighting the...

By Liz Parrish
Leaders Must Daily Ensure Clear Purpose and Support
SocialMay 1, 2026

Leaders Must Daily Ensure Clear Purpose and Support

🟦 “Am I expending sufficient time and energy in providing clarity of purpose, direction, guidance, and support for my people?” One of the cardinal questions every manager/leader must ask themselves every day. —https://t.co/NGK6CN9XDu #leadership #management #employeeengagement https://t.co/nLL3Gq8DGc

By Sigi Osagie
Energy Balance Isn't Simple: CICO Overlooks Metabolic Variability
SocialMay 1, 2026

Energy Balance Isn't Simple: CICO Overlooks Metabolic Variability

Energy Uptake In Athletes Decades ago, Andrew Coggan berated me for making a point that energy eaten via sugar wasn't the same as energy eaten via real food. CICO makes sense, but we are not a closed system. ✅There are heat and...

By Gordo Byrn
Discover Asparagus Delight and Its 18th‑Century Pea Disguise
SocialMay 1, 2026

Discover Asparagus Delight and Its 18th‑Century Pea Disguise

My latest newsletter (Substack) includes my new favourite recipe for asparagus. Also a historical mystery: why did French cooks in the eighteenth century make a dish called ‘asparagus disguised as peas?’ 🫛🫛🫛

By Bee Wilson
Schiphol’s Live Clock: Cleaner Paints Hands Every Minute
SocialMay 1, 2026

Schiphol’s Live Clock: Cleaner Paints Hands Every Minute

Schiphol Airport has one of the coolest art pieces I’ve seen: a giant clock where a cleaner manually paints the hands every single minute. It’s called 'The Real Time Clock' by Maarten Baas. You can watch the guy in his work...

By Fahad Naim
Film Delayed to Early 2027, Missing Holiday Window
SocialMay 1, 2026

Film Delayed to Early 2027, Missing Holiday Window

Pushed back a few months... Originally set to open at Thanksgiving in theaters / Christmas on Netflix. Now moved back 2 months into early 2027. 👀👀

By Alex Billington
Choose Action Over Scrolling: Do, Don’t Just Consume
SocialMay 1, 2026

Choose Action Over Scrolling: Do, Don’t Just Consume

In an age of slop AI content everywhere, doing >> consuming: "Remind yourself entertainment is not learning. Instead of scroll, like, scroll: read long books, try to replicate that tutorial you bookmarked, or maybe spend some time in the docs. Push...

By Gergely Orosz
Son Thrilled by Orange Book Boxes, Turns Them Into Art
SocialMay 1, 2026

Son Thrilled by Orange Book Boxes, Turns Them Into Art

My son was STOKED to see so many books (to be signed) come through the door today. (Probably more because of the hand truck than the books, but I’ll take what I can get.) He was just born when Range...

By David Epstein
Two $50M+ Films Weekend: Rare 2026 Milestone
SocialMay 1, 2026

Two $50M+ Films Weekend: Rare 2026 Milestone

Having TWO films gross $50M+ on the same wknd is rare. Happened only twice last year - on Memorial Day and Thanksgiving holiday wknds. We just may be looking at the FIRST one yet for 2026!

By Gitesh Pandya
It’s Never Too Late to Learn, Love, and Explore
SocialMay 1, 2026

It’s Never Too Late to Learn, Love, and Explore

You are not too old to change your mind, learn something new, travel far, make new friends, surf with dolphins and fall in love again. https://t.co/GKvm4QKSXK

By Vala Afshar
Nattokinase Lacks Evidence; Choose Omega‑3 or Berberine
SocialMay 1, 2026

Nattokinase Lacks Evidence; Choose Omega‑3 or Berberine

Nattokinase isn’t high on my list for cardiovascular prevention. I don’t see convincing evidence that it should be a primary strategy for cardiovascular disease or stroke risk reduction. If the goal is cardiovascular prevention, there are options with much stronger support. Omega-3...

By Rhonda Patrick, PhD
20 Minutes of Daily Stillness Boosts Longevity
SocialMay 1, 2026

20 Minutes of Daily Stillness Boosts Longevity

As a longevity scientist, I’m giving you permission to do absolutely nothing for 20 minutes a day. No phone. No guided meditation. Just sit and let your mind wander. We’re more overstimulated than we realise, and it may be that...

By Ollie Whitby | Health Scientist
Supplements Fail Without Solid Sleep, Diet, Exercise Foundations
SocialMay 1, 2026

Supplements Fail Without Solid Sleep, Diet, Exercise Foundations

Controversial opinion: the supplement industry is largely built on people’s reluctance to do the unglamorous basics. For most people, supplements have limited impact if sleep, diet, exercise, and lifestyle foundations aren’t nailed down. Sort the foundations first.

By Ollie Whitby | Health Scientist
Japanese Team Hits 30.2% Efficiency with All-Perovskite Tandem
SocialMay 1, 2026

Japanese Team Hits 30.2% Efficiency with All-Perovskite Tandem

Japanese scientists build all-perovskite tandem solar cell with 30.2% efficiency #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/b2uWJrAfXm https://t.co/g06VirbJTt

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI Bots Mock New Oscar AI Rules
SocialMay 1, 2026

AI Bots Mock New Oscar AI Rules

It's kinda hilarious (and ironic) that AI bot accounts are weighing in on the new Oscar rules regarding AI.

By Clayton Davis
Constraints Unlock Creativity: Inside the Box Insight
SocialMay 1, 2026

Constraints Unlock Creativity: Inside the Box Insight

The first excerpt of my new book, INSIDE THE BOX: How Constraints Make Us Better

By David Epstein
Starship Funding Nears Apollo-Level Investment, Space Routine
SocialMay 1, 2026

Starship Funding Nears Apollo-Level Investment, Space Routine

.@elonmusk disclosed $15 billion spent in developing Starship (in IPO filing). The entire Apollo program cost ~$25 billion (1973 dollars). One private company is approaching Moon-program levels of investment to make space routine. Thank you. Humanity is grateful.

By Peter H. Diamandis
Skip Dynamic Currency Conversion, Save on Every Purchase
SocialMay 1, 2026

Skip Dynamic Currency Conversion, Save on Every Purchase

Europe’s most expensive button 👆 It’s called Dynamic Currency Conversion, and pressing USD costs you way more. ❌ A worse exchange rate ❌ A ~3% markup fee The fix: ✅ Pay in local currency abroad ✅ Use a card with no foreign transaction fees Save this for...

By Zach Griff
Fortnite Leader Launches Stealth EdTech to Empower Millions
SocialMay 1, 2026

Fortnite Leader Launches Stealth EdTech to Empower Millions

“You can’t leisure yourself to meaning.” — LucasArts & Epic Games President Paul Meegan, reflecting on six months of attempted retirement before reenlisting the core Fortnite team...

By Steve Jurvetson
Founders' Mental Health Crisis: 72% Affected, 81% Silent
SocialMay 1, 2026

Founders' Mental Health Crisis: 72% Affected, 81% Silent

72% of founders say startup life has hurt their mental health. 81% never talk about it. I'm matching donations to the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund up to $25K through May. Free Chapter 4 download (my mental health story). https://t.co/0pB7XWRv4w

By Brad Feld
Devil Wears Prada 2 Finally Hits AMC Theaters
SocialMay 1, 2026

Devil Wears Prada 2 Finally Hits AMC Theaters

Finally. Today. In AMC’s movie theatres. A long awaited date two decades in the making. The Devil Wears Prada 2 https://t.co/oWMCWCX2AJ

By Adam Aron
Clive Davis Reveals How He Revives Legends
SocialMay 1, 2026

Clive Davis Reveals How He Revives Legends

Aretha Franklin. Santana. Dionne Warwick. Those are just a few of the legendary careers that Clive Davis helped revive. Here Clive explains his approach.

By Dan Runcie
Explore the Museum of the Human Web in SF
SocialMay 1, 2026

Explore the Museum of the Human Web in SF

It was fun to work on this with @p0 Parallel - please visit the Museum of the Human Web online or in person next week in San Francisco https://t.co/w7gOJylLKH

By Chris Fralic