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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.

Vilnius University and CERN are deepening their cooperation, covering joint research and the development of scientific talent. The strengthened ties are expected to give Lithuanian physicists and students closer access to CERN's facilities and collaborative projects, positioning the university as a growing node in European fundamental physics research.

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.

Saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins, named a MacArthur Fellow — often called a 'genius grant' winner — explains how he weaves Black history into his music. In an interview with NPR, Wilkins discusses the influences and ideas behind his work, which draws on African American experience and memory, and what the prestigious fellowship means for his creative path.

Conservation scientist Zuzana Buřivalová has been named a winner of the Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award, a prize recognizing early-career researchers tackling environmental challenges. Buřivalová's work focuses on tropical biodiversity and reducing the impact of deforestation and agriculture on wildlife. The honor brings her research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to wider public attention.

A retired physician from the Navajo Nation has been named a MacArthur Fellow, receiving the so-called 'genius grant' for work in public art. The MacArthur Foundation awards the unrestricted fellowship annually to individuals showing exceptional creativity. Coverage highlights the unusual path from medicine to art, and the recognition of community-centered public art rooted in Indigenous experience.

A compilation showcasing so-called genius gadgets is attracting a large global audience, drawing hundreds of thousands of engagements. The roundup highlights unusual and inventive consumer products, a format that routinely goes viral by promising viewers the latest clever inventions. There is no indication yet of which specific devices are featured or whether any have broader news significance.

A traveller continuing a series on Lithuania's capital describes larger-than-life sights, including a depiction of Atlas carrying the Earth complete with its own moon, alongside smaller details such as social commentary posted on a clock that keeps the wrong time. The account also notes the city's many churches, including one that has been repurposed for another use.

Golden Diner, the New York diner known for its inventive cooking, has drawn attention for its signature dessert: a take on the Latin American classic tres leches cake in which the milks are infused with Thai tea powder. The dish, praised in coverage of the restaurant's menu, blends two dessert traditions and has been described as a stroke of genius, adding to the diner's reputation for creative comfort food.

A retired doctor from the Navajo Nation has been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, the so-called 'genius' grant, in recognition of work in public art. The award highlights how her medical career and community-focused art practice intersected, tying creative work to health and community wellbeing on the Navajo Nation, and drawing fresh attention to Indigenous artists in this year's fellowship class.

Oprah Daily has published a roundup of 29 tech gift ideas for men, positioning them as foolproof picks that will impress recipients. The list covers a range of gadgets and devices aimed at holiday or occasion gifting, part of the seasonal wave of gift guides from lifestyle publications as shoppers look for reliable, crowd-pleasing presents.

Travel writing on Vilnius is drawing attention to Užupis, the neighbourhood partially enclosed by the Vilnia River. Once shabby in the Soviet era, it is now considered bohemian, and in 1997 residents jokingly declared the Republic of Užupis, complete with its own constitution celebrating its free spirit.

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.

Phoebe Bridgers brought her boygenius bandmates back together as part of the Sound Check series at New York's Cherry Lane Theatre. The indie supergroup, made up of Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus, reunited on stage for the event, and footage of the performance has been shared online. Fans of the trio are celebrating the rare joint appearance.

A large compilation showcasing 407 inventive gadgets is circulating widely, drawing more than 100,000 likes from viewers. The collection highlights unusual tools and clever inventions across everyday categories, and audiences are reacting to the sheer scale of the list, with many sharing which items they would actually buy.

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.

Phoebe Bridgers has reunited with Boygenius, performing the songs "Haunted" and "Lost Boys" together for a sound-related project. The joint performances mark a fresh collaboration between the trio after their work as a band. Fans of the indie artists are discussing the reunion and what it might signal for future music from the group.

Zuzana Buřivalová has been named a recipient of UCLA's Environmental Genius Award. The recognition highlights her contributions to environmental research and sustainability work. Further details about the award ceremony, the prize, and the specific achievements cited by UCLA were not immediately available.

A DIY clip showing an inventive engineer's unusual contraption is drawing amused reactions online, with viewers praising the strange, reality-bending creativity on display while admitting they are not entirely sure what the device actually does. The post has found an audience among DIY and gadget enthusiasts who enjoy unexplained, homemade engineering oddities.

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.

Upworthy has published a roundup in which 22 teachers describe the exact moments they realized a student in their classroom was exceptionally gifted. The stories range from unusually advanced reading to off-the-charts problem-solving, and they are being shared as feel-good education content. Readers online are passing the collection around as a warm, human-interest take on spotting talent in schools.