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A newly published biography of Whitney Houston makes the case that the singer should be regarded as a genius, prompting fresh discussion of her artistry and legacy. The claim, featured in The New York Times, invites readers to reassess Houston's influence on pop and soul music more than a decade after her death in 2012.

A psychiatric hospital in Paris is drawing attention for its art collection, which is being used to challenge the long-standing stereotype linking mental illness and creative genius. The collection highlights patients as artists in their own right, prompting renewed discussion in France about how psychiatry, stigma and creativity are portrayed in public culture.

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine report promising results for ketogenic diet therapy as a treatment for mental illness, with findings aimed at helping health care professionals apply the approach in clinical practice. The research adds to growing interest in metabolic interventions for psychiatric conditions, though wider adoption would require further study.

A new review of 'Godzilla Minus Zero', the follow-up to Takashi Yamazaki's acclaimed 'Godzilla Minus One', praises the film as a crackling kaiju epic said to be every bit as exciting as its predecessor. The Hollywood Reporter's write-up highlights Yamazaki's return as director and frames the sequel as another high point for the franchise, drawing attention from film fans worldwide.

German director Tom Tykwer is being praised for his 1998 film 'Lola rennt' (Run Lola Run), with fresh commentary calling him the greatest genius on the planet when he delivered the film at the end of the last millennium. Commentators argue Tykwer will be measured against that landmark work for the rest of his life, more than 25 years after its release.

A Dutch farmer, backed by Wageningen University, is experimenting with growing rice in the Netherlands. He argues rice offers the region a way to adapt to climate change while also mitigating it, since cultivating it in wet fields stops peat soils from degrading and releasing carbon. The project is drawing attention as an unusual crop choice for a North Sea country.

Italian singer-songwriter Eugenio Finardi is taking part in the Rai show 'Ballando con le Stelle' and has revealed how he manages to keep his routines in mind. Speaking to RaiNews, he said he turns the choreography into a song, using music as a mnemonic device to remember the steps. His remark is drawing attention as viewers follow his progress on the dance competition.

Fans are revisiting the Space: 1999 first-season episode 'Earthbound', in which Christopher Lee played an alien in a memorable performance. Commenters note that the series' special effects were striking for their time and helped make the 1970s science fiction show stand out, praising Lee's versatility as an actor.

A popular gardening creator has shared a new episode focused on planting a fresh load of perennials, including bergenia and delphiniums, while also putting the last of the season's pumpkins to use. The update has drawn well over 180,000 likes, with viewers responding to the mix of autumn tidying and new planting as the growing season winds down.

Musician El_Has announced that his Genius account is now verified, meaning the lyrics published for his songs are officially confirmed as accurate. The announcement highlights the lyrics for the ElHas 10th anniversary version of his track 'Faker', which he is promoting to listeners. Verified-artist accounts let musicians directly confirm their own lyric transcriptions.

The New York Times has published a new instalment of its Overlooked No More series on Eugenia Errázuriz, the Chilean heiress and tastemaker who supported and promoted Pablo Picasso when he was still struggling for recognition. The piece revisits her influence on 20th-century art circles and her role in opening doors for the Spanish painter, drawing attention to a long-neglected figure in art history.

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced its 2026 class of MacArthur Fellows, the so-called genius grants. The fellowships award unrestricted stipends, typically several hundred thousand dollars, to individuals working across arts, sciences, journalism and other fields, based on exceptional creativity and promise for future work. Winners usually learn of the award only days before the public announcement, and the annual reveal draws wide attention to the honorees' work.

A roundup of innovative gadgets described as must-see inventions is drawing large audiences online. The collection highlights clever tools and devices pitched as useful or surprising innovations. Viewers are engaging heavily with the content, with engagement nearing 180,000, suggesting strong current interest in new consumer gadgets and tech inventions.

UCLA artist Rodney McMillian has been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, often called the 'genius grant'. The honor recognizes his influential work in contemporary art, which spans painting, sculpture, video and performance. The announcement brings attention to his exploration of race, politics and American history, and adds to UCLA's record of faculty recognized among the year's MacArthur Fellows.

The Atlanta Art Fair, now growing and maturing, is turning attention to the city's local artists, under the theme 'The struggle creates genius'. The fair highlights Atlanta's working artists and their creative output as the event establishes itself on the national art calendar, drawing interest in the city's art scene.

A student-built electric vehicle has been fitted with electrostatic technology designed to capture the tire dust it sheds while driving. The system aims to address particulate pollution from tire wear, an increasingly scrutinized source of microplastic emissions as electric vehicles grow more common. The project has drawn attention for its inventive approach to a problem rarely tackled by mainstream automakers.

Chip Thomas is being profiled as a singular creative figure. The piece frames his work and approach as 'genius', presenting him as someone whose contributions stand out in his field. Beyond the headline's framing, the specific details of what prompted the feature are limited, and the claim rests on the profile's own characterization of him.

Travelers are recommending a $22 backpack sold on Amazon, calling it a genius travel solution because it can hold enough for trips of up to two months. The bag is being promoted as an affordable alternative to larger luggage for budget-conscious travelers, and the endorsement comes from Travel + Leisure's coverage of popular travel gear.

Two Illinois-based researchers — a University of Chicago physicist and a University of Illinois environmental scientist — have been named among this year's MacArthur Fellows, receiving the foundation's prestigious 'genius grants'. The awards, which come with a substantial no-strings-attached stipend, recognize exceptional creativity and promise across science, the arts and public life.

Mug stackers are being promoted as a simple kitchen organizer that lets mugs be stacked securely, roughly doubling cabinet space and ending precarious 'mug Jenga' towers. Home and lifestyle coverage highlights them as an affordable gadget for small kitchens, and the quirky framing has helped the product catch attention online.

A scientist who studies sea ice and its role in the climate system has been named a MacArthur Fellow, the fellowship often called the 'genius grant.' The story, covered by the New York Times, highlights the researcher's work in climate science and oceanography, examining how shrinking polar ice affects oceans and global warming. It is drawing attention amid ongoing concern over Arctic ice loss.

An environmental scientist based in Illinois has been named a winner of a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, often called a 'genius grant.' The award recognizes outstandingly creative work and comes with a substantial no-strings-attached fellowship. The news was reported by WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times, drawing attention to the scientist's contributions to environmental research.

Fabrice Bellard, the French programmer behind projects like QEMU, FFmpeg and TinyCC, is being profiled as one of the quiet architects of modern computing infrastructure. The piece highlights how his software underpins virtualisation, multimedia processing and development toolchains used across the internet, despite his low public profile. Readers are sharing renewed appreciation for his contributions, including his record-setting calculations of pi and the Bellard formula.