Silicon Valley taught startups to move fast and break things. But as AI moves deeper into healthcare, tech companies are facing a different set of expectations. Governments and clinicians are asking tougher questions about privacy, reliability, and safety, and increasingly want proof that the tools they are adopting can be trusted when real people are…
Paul McCartney shows no sign of slowing down in his early 80s with a new album out – The Boys of Dungeon Lane – of “memory songs” that reflect on his childhood in Liverpool, birdwatching on the banks of the Mersey and knocking about with his Beatles bandmates John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison….
There have been persistent rumors that industry insiders are bracing for a widespread shortage of motor oil. Are these rumors accurate? I decided that I was going to investigate this and discover the truth. Unfortunately, I have very bad news. Multiple sources within the industry are confirming that we are facing much higher prices and…
Terrorists want people to die and lots of people to watch. Videos of Islamist attacks are disseminated in the West for training and recruitment by jihadist organizations. The May 2026 vehicle-ramming attack in Modena, Italy, carried out by Salim El Koudri, a 31-year-old Italian citizen of Moroccan origin, and the March 2026 attack in which…
Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, and Dave Matthews Band are headlining an explicitly political music festival organized by Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, openly promoted as a left-wing protest event timed just weeks before the November 2026 midterm elections. The “Power to the People Festival” is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, at the Merriweather…
by Kira M. Newman: If we want a healthy, happy mind, we need to move our body more, a new book explains. Movement and exercise feel good, as you know if you’ve ever experienced a runner’s high, the restorative power of a pandemic afternoon walk, or a heart-pumping Zumba class. But what accounts for these…
Did you know that T-shirts have a military history? First introduced as an undergarment for the US Navy in the 1910s, they eventually became civilian outerwear when movie stars like Marlon Brando popularized them in the 1950s. “It’s less about ‘bulletproof’ as a function or feature, and more about an infrastructure layer for clothing to…
How GLP-1 Affects Metabolic Health A growing body of research suggests the human body can produce its own glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) without relying on synthetic medications, according to microbiologist and biochemist Colleen Cutcliffe. [1] Speaking on a wellness podcast, Cutliffe explained that GLP-1 is a natural hormone released after eating that signals fullness to the brain…
Donna Quesada: Hi! First of all, how do I address you? Is it just Lama Palden? Lama Palden: Yes. DONNA: Well, it’s so nice to meet you and on behalf of our Awaken listeners, I am just so excited to introduce you to everybody. I’ve been loving your book and our founder, David, has been…
The stride of determination! How cute is this baby Barn owl? This young Barn owl was caught on camera walking around in a field in the Netherlands. Before they develop their wings and learn how to fly, young Barn owls walk and run around to strengthen their muscles. As explained by the photographer, Hannie Heere,…
