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The final week of May turned out to be more intense than expected. The world seems to be reacting to the sudden rise in temperatures with an increasingly palpable sense of nervousness. Opening this twenty-third week of the year were the discussions surrounding AI, as Pope Leo XIV, on the occasion of his first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, is set to discuss in Rome with atheist and Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah the development of technologies capable of serving the common good. Setting moral questions aside for a moment, Jeremy Scott instead delivered a speech at the Kansas City Art Institute on the importance of creativity and the infinite possibilities of the human mind, impossible for a computer to replicate.
While waiting for further developments, all that remains is to deal with the seasonal wardrobe transition, perhaps leaving sneakers behind for a while, since the loafer now seems to be establishing itself as the ultimate shoe. And if you still don’t own a pair, you can always join the livestreams organised by Farfetch, which resemble cable TV shopping channels more than a new way of purchasing luxury goods. And should you feel guilty about a new purchase, don’t worry: there are countries where citizens spend over 730 dollars a year between boutiques and online platforms. After all, one must be prepared for the scorching temperatures awaiting us.
Tassoni offers a reflection on its signature product: Cedrata Tassoni, whose “Giallo Napoletano” tells not only the story of a drink that accompanies everyday life, but also the culture of a city: Naples.
Summer 2026 is shaping up to be magical, suspended between pop romanticism and fairytale creatures. Here’s how to dress and do your makeup to live through a true fairy summer.
A major update to Google’s iconic search bar is on the way. How will browsing and online searches change?
Remaining in the realm of fantasy, on the occasion of her new album we spoke with Francesca Michielin about her camp aesthetic and her references, from Game of Thrones to witches.
In Italy, pizza has always been a serious matter. Here’s how Italian pizza makers became stars.
June is almost here, and it’s best not to be caught unprepared. To find out what awaits you, you can check the horoscope sign by sign.
While waiting for “Backrooms”, we revisit the urban legend on the big screen. A journey through the backrooms of cinema, from David Lynch to Kane Parsons.
Have you ever wanted to smell like pizza or gasoline? Some perfumes are not made to please.
How is Gen Z using TikTok and Instagram as LinkedIn? The Guardian explains it.
The Atlantic tells us how the “Injection Age”, shaped by fillers and aesthetic treatments, is becoming an integral part of American identity and its citizens’ sense of self.
Social media has once again become central to British political debate. The BBC reports Keir Starmer’s intention to introduce stricter measures to protect minors online.
What happens when New York mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives on Twitch? Vulture explores how political dialogue can be reimagined for Gen Z.