Sports
March 2, 2026

Ice Skating Cameraman Uses Former Figure Skating Experience To Capture the Sport Like No Other

The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics figure skating competition left us some memorable moments, such as Alysa Liu’s now-iconic performance that won her the gold medal. But it was the keen eye of on-ice cameraman Jordan Cowan who captured some of these scenes. A former figure skater, he has uniquely insightful shots of the competitors’ most vulnerable moments. While he is not on the ice during routines, Cowan gets close to the competitors once they are finished.

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Drawing
March 2, 2026

Expressive Cat Drawings Capture Feline Personalities in Just a Few Gestural Lines

Cats are complex little beings, capable of going from calm and composed to full-blown chaos without warning. Artist ShouXin brilliantly captures these kooky characters in his energetic pencil drawings. ShouXin uses simple graphite marks on paper to create expressive, gestural drawings that capture a range of feline poses, facial expressions, and behaviors. Carefully rendered eyes, noses, and mouths contrast with the loose, free-flowing lines of their bodies, channeling movement and mischief.

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Health
February 27, 2026

Blue LED “Suicide Prevention Lights” at Japanese Train Stations Led to 84% Decrease in Suicides

At select train stations across Japan, commuters encounter a cool blue glow near the platform’s edge. The light feels soft but unmistakable. Officials installed these blue LED lamps, often at platform ends, to create a calmer atmosphere and with the hope of preventing suicide. The idea comes from color psychology. Researchers have linked blue tones to reduced agitation and increased feelings of calm.

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Style
February 27, 2026

2026 Met Gala’s Dress Code Has Officially Been Announced

The Met Gala is undoubtedly one of spring’s most highly anticipated events. Perhaps even more anticipated, though, is the gala’s dress code, which not only sets the tone of its red carpet, but that of the Costume Institute’s accompanying exhibition. Ahead of the celebrations on May 4, 2026, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Costume Institute have announced this year’s theme: “fashion is art.

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