"How to describe Annie Ernaux? Novelist, diarist, feminist. Excruciating canvasser of a life riddled with shame. Master of 'autofiction,' minus the laziness. Nothing is superfluous in her writing; everything feels essential." Kaya Genç on Annie Ernaux. loom.ly/No3PDWg

Michael Jackson - Heal The World (1992) 🌎❤️‍🩹 #MichaelJackson #healtheworld #90smusic #90s

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults in the U.S. Researchers are looking for ways to delay its progression. Learn how to protect your eye health as you age. bit.ly/4dTVbTr

6 rules of listening from the uncommonly insightful Erich Fromm themarginalian.org/2017/04/05/eri…

'The Seventh Seal' (1957) Ingmar Bergman.

"i think our society is run by insane people for insane objectives" — john lennon for the bbc-tv; (june 6, 1968)

SCIENCE: Research published in PLOS Medicine finds that loneliness is a stronger risk factor for death than physical inactivity and obesity and is equivalent in its effect to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

HEALTH: Privatization of hospitals generally corresponded with worse quality of care, fewer cleaning staff per patient, higher infections and higher rates of avoidable deaths, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health.

Renowned Lebanese composer, playwright, and musician Ziad al-Rahbani has passed away at the age of 69. Ziad carved his legacy through decades of groundbreaking music, bold social justice discourse and political critique, and unforgettable theatrical works.

The Final Curtain for Ziad Rahbani #ZiadRahbani, the rebellious son of Lebanon's musical dynasty, has died at the age of 69. He leaves behind a legacy of fearless art, political satire and cultural revolution.

Ziad Rahbani, who charted his own path in Lebanese music and theatre, is mourned across the Arab world. thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/m…

"Ziad Rahbani lived his life and made music in unwavering alignment with his vision and ideals - always raw and uncompromising" ✍️ Opinion by Ernesto Chahoud and Natalie Shooter pulse.ly/xysjeovyik

📈 As the US population ages, the incidence of #stroke, #heartfailure, #dementia, and other age-related health issues is expected to increase. Learn more about geroscience interventions designed to slow #aging and improve health outcomes in this Review. ja.ma/45pTObg

🚨 Breakthrough in HIV Vaccine Research 🚨 A new mRNA-based HIV vaccine has cleared a major milestone — over 80% of participants in a phase 1 trial developed tier 2 neutralizing antibodies, a key benchmark in the decades-long search for an HIV cure. Modeled after COVID-19 mRNA

Your body needs omega-3 fatty acids, sometimes called “omega-3s,” to stay healthy. They help to build brain cells and keep your heart and other organs in good working order. Learn more about adding omega-3s to your diet. bit.ly/4fK33Ic

U.S. adults are experiencing this at historic levels — do you know what it is? Take the latest #newsquiz from The Nation's Health: thenationshealth.org/page/quiz

MEDICINE: There is an association between autism diagnosis in boys and daily consumption of diet soda or comparable amounts of aspartame by their mothers during pregnancy or breastfeeding, according to a study at the 🇺🇸 University of Texas at San Antonio.

"The The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025 is awarded to the Hungarian author Lázló Krasznahorkai for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art," said Mats Malm, Permanent Secretary at the Swedish Academy.