California's Largest Mall Is An Upscale Destination Filled With Boutique Shops And Award-Winning Restaurants
South Coast Plaza, located in Costa Mesa, has grown from a former lima‑bean farm into California’s largest mall, featuring more than 275 boutique shops and a roster of luxury brands. The mall blends high‑end flagship stores such as Dior, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton with mainstream anchors like Macy’s and Nordstrom, and offers a complimentary personal‑styling service. Its dining portfolio includes Michelin‑starred Knife Pleat and other award‑winning restaurants, while cultural events like the Spring Garden Show add to its appeal. The destination positions the mall as a premier luxury and lifestyle hub on the West Coast.
Ways to Keep Talking — and Maybe Find Way Forward — Amid Riven Times
Julia Minson’s new book *How to Disagree Better* introduces the H.E.A.R. framework—Hedging, Emphasizing agreement, Acknowledging perspectives, and Reframing positively—to boost conversational receptiveness. The model is built on experiments showing that trained speakers are judged more trustworthy, objective, and collaborative even...
Violinist Plays As TSA Lines Stretch For Hours In Atlanta…While ICE Agents Stand Idle
Travelers at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport endured up to five‑hour TSA security lines as a partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown left officers without pay, prompting mass absenteeism. In response, ICE agents were dispatched to the airport, but their role...
DG Signs New Orchestra … in Asia
Deutsche Grammophon has signed the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra for its debut album, a condensed rendition of Wagner’s Ring titled The Ring – An Orchestral Adventure. Conducted by designated music director Tarmo Peltokoski and arranged by Dutch composer Henk de Vlieger, the project was recorded in June 2025 at the Hong...
Loss of Aspirational Luxury Consumers Disproportionately Impacting Mono-Brand Stores – Placer.ai Blog
Luxury department stores are outpacing mono‑brand boutiques as foot traffic declines more sharply at the latter. Mono‑brand stores depend heavily on aspirational shoppers—households earning under $100,000—making them vulnerable in a tightening discretionary‑spending environment. Department stores benefit from broader assortments, multiple...
$70M ‘Largest Wave Pool in Europe’ To Supercharge Surf in Madrid by 2027
Wavegarden, the Basque‑based surf‑park technology leader, is supplying its wave‑generation system for the Gemswell Surf Madrid project, slated to open in spring 2027. Backed by Stoneweg, Teras Capital and Atlético de Madrid, the €60 million (≈$70 million) investment will create a 23,000 m²...
Miss Netflix’s DVD by Mail? DVD Inbox Is the New DVD by Mail Service You’ve Been Looking For
Netflix ended its DVD‑by‑mail service on September 29, 2023, leaving millions of U.S. movie fans without a physical‑media option. DVD Inbox launched to fill that void, offering a subscription model that mirrors Netflix’s former system, including the ability to import...
How Houseplants In Your Kitchen Can Help With Cabin Fever
Houseplants placed in kitchens can alleviate cabin fever by lowering cortisol and boosting serotonin, which improves mood, sleep, and digestion. Studies show that interacting with indoor greenery reduces stress hormones, offering a low‑cost mental‑health boost. Low‑maintenance options like snake plants,...
Poland Surges 7% in Tourist Arrivals, Positions Itself as 2026’s Safe‑Travel Hotspot
Poland recorded a 7% rise in tourist arrivals year‑over‑year and a record 58.9 million overnight stays in 2025, signaling its emergence as a top 2026 destination for safety‑seeking, culturally curious travelers. The growth is driven by strong inbound demand from Germany,...
Deepika Chopra Launches $22 Science‑based Guide to Optimism
Psychologist Dr Deepika Chopra unveiled her latest book, The Power of Real Optimism, priced at £16.99 (about $22). The work blends neuroscience and psychology to present optimism as a measurable skill, aiming to boost resilience and longevity in a turbulent...
Safety Similar Across Advanced Crohn’s Disease Therapies
Researchers analyzed real‑world claims data from 12,245 Crohn’s disease patients treated between 2016 and 2022 to compare safety outcomes across five advanced therapies, including TNF antagonists, vedolizumab, ustekinumab, risankizumab, and upadacitinib. Incidence rates for serious infections, major adverse cardiovascular events,...
Study Finds High Vitamin B Intake Lowers Stroke Risk by 20%
Researchers analyzing data from the Women’s Health Initiative and the All of Us Research Program reported that participants with the highest intake of key B vitamins experienced up to a 20% lower risk of stroke. The finding, based on more...
Apidura Unveils Redesigned Expedition Series Bikepacking Bags
Apidura announced a full redesign of its flagship Expedition Series bikepacking bag system, introducing lighter fabrics, waterproof zippers and a modular attachment scheme. The overhaul marks the first major update since the line debuted, aiming to meet the evolving demands...
James Trees Brings the Independent Restaurant Spirit to Hotel Dining
James Trees, a celebrated independent restaurateur, launched High Steaks atop the Rio Las Vegas Hotel’s Masquerade Tower, marking his first major hotel partnership. Backed by Rio CEO Patrick Miller, Trees secured autonomy over suppliers and staffing, allowing him to iterate...
Leeds Midwives Launch Weekly Drop‑In Support Group for New and Expectant Mothers
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has opened a free, midwife‑led drop‑in workshop called Meet the Midwives, running every Monday at the Leeds Baby Bank Hub. The service provides practical advice on housing, benefits, infant care and mental‑health support for pregnant...
Rolls‑Royce Launches Invitation‑Only Coachbuild Collection with First Electric Model
Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars announced an invitation‑only Coachbuild Collection, debuting its first fully electric model and a series of private client events. The programme, described as the “absolute pinnacle of our craft,” targets ultra‑high‑net‑worth owners and will roll out details in...
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Would You Let Your 16-Year-Old Go on Spring Break Without You? This Mom Said No
A mother posted on Reddit that she would not allow her 16‑year‑old daughter to travel on a spring‑break trip without adult supervision, despite the teen’s request to join three older friends. The proposed journey involved a 12‑hour drive and no...
FKA Twigs Sues Indie Band The Twigs Over Seven‑Figure Trademark Claim
British singer‑songwriter FKA twigs has filed a lawsuit against indie duo The Twigs, seeking a jury trial after the band sent cease‑and‑desist letters demanding a seven‑figure settlement. The case revives a decade‑old dispute over the use of the “Twigs” name and pits...
Williams Sonoma Launches ‘Kitchen of the Future’ with Smart Design and Monogram Appliances
Williams Sonoma unveiled its flagship “Kitchen of the Future” this week, a test‑kitchen remodel created with designer Christopher Peacock and appliance maker Monogram. The space blends commercial‑grade durability with residential ergonomics, setting a new benchmark for premium kitchen design.
Seattle's Hip Warehouse Arts District Is Like New York's SoHo In The '70s
Seattle’s South of Downtown (SODO) district has evolved from a gritty industrial zone into a vibrant arts hub, echoing New York’s 1970s SoHo transformation. Empty warehouses such as the Bemis Building and the former immigration station now host live‑work studios...
Forest Bathing Draws Crowds to Raleigh Arboretum as Stress Relief Trend Grows
Certified forest therapy guide Shawn Ramsey led a two‑hour forest bathing session for about a dozen participants at Raleigh’s J.C. Raulston Arboretum, illustrating the rapid uptake of the nature‑based mindfulness practice. Organizers say the activity’s stress‑relief benefits are resonating with...
Sea.Hear.Now Topped By Mumford & Sons, The Strokes Sept. 19-20 In Asbury Park
Sea.Hear.Now, C3 Presents’ boutique music festival, will take place September 19‑20 on Asbury Park’s North Beach and Bradley Park. The two‑day lineup is anchored by Mumford & Sons and The Strokes, with more than 25 acts including The Offspring, Goo...
Delmonico’s Hospitality Group Secures Midtown Flagship and Hires Chef Adam Plitt
Delmonico’s Hospitality Group announced a new 11,735‑square‑foot Midtown Manhattan location slated for 2027 and the appointment of Adam Plitt, a former Le Bernardin chef, as executive chef. The expansion aims to capture Midtown’s corporate clientele while preserving the brand’s 200‑year legacy.
Lindsey Vonn Completes Six Pull‑Ups One Month After Olympic Crash
Olympic downhill champion Lindsey Vonn posted a video showing six unassisted pull‑ups just 30 days after a catastrophic crash at the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Games. The milestone underscores a swift rehabilitation trajectory amid multiple fractures and a six‑hour surgery, offering a...
AI Guidance for Authors Meets Reader Rejection of AI‑Written Novel
A comprehensive FAQ on AI‑assisted publishing released by legal analyst Jane Friedman outlines U.S. copyright rules, while Hachette withdraws the AI‑generated novel Shy Girl after readers denounce it. The twin developments underscore a clash between legal certainty and market acceptance.
The Best Portable Red Light Therapy Devices (2026 Review)
The 2026 review pinpoints the leading at‑home red light therapy devices, from full‑body panels like TotalSpectrum Elite 7‑Band and PlatinumLED BioMax 900 to portable units such as FlexBeam and Rouge Nano. The market is booming, with 2.5 million monthly searches and a projected valuation...
Quantum Networks Demonstrate Losses Exceeding 100 Percent Through Spatial-Mode Mixing
Researchers at the University of Hamburg have identified a new phenomenon called hyperloss, where coherent spatial‑mode mixing in quantum‑correlated networks can produce apparent losses exceeding 100 % of the original squeezing. An 8 % mode mismatch was enough to turn a 5.8 dB...
Pinot Noir’s Popularity Has Medieval Roots
Scientists analyzing DNA from nearly 50 ancient grape seeds across France have uncovered evidence that winemakers began cloning vines as early as 500 BCE, shifting from wild domestication to deliberate propagation. A medieval seed, dated to the 15th century, was genetically identical...
Self‑Awareness: The Executive’s Most Powerful Leadership Muscle
To be the best leader you can possibly be, you need a certain level of self-awareness. You need to know when you're thrashing, when you're spending a lot of energy doing a whole lot of nothing, or wasting energy over...
MIT Finds Space Beats Time in Computing Power
The MIT paper that showed space can be more powerful than time in computers. Full video: https://t.co/I9Qly22GGe https://t.co/9FP23XXkpp
Warner’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Due via Premium Digital March 31, on Disc May 5
Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights will hit premium‑digital rental and purchase platforms on March 31, followed by DVD, Blu‑ray and 4K Ultra HD disc releases on May 5 through Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film has already amassed $234.4 million worldwide at the box...
England's Drought Risk Drops After Months of Rain
England sees drought risk dwindle after months of heavy rain https://t.co/KjFZB8L3gf via @joewertz @OliviaRudgard https://t.co/9KiYOslG6x
Springsteen Shares How He Battles Depression and Darkness
Bruce Springsteen on surviving depression and his strategy for living through the visitations of the darkness https://t.co/NzkiZ9XQDF
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Where Do Hostas Grow Best? Gardening Experts Share the Sweet Spot
Gardening experts Maksim Kazakou and Gail Pabst outline the optimal conditions for growing hostas, emphasizing partial shade with morning sun for vivid foliage. They advise full shade in hot southern regions to avoid leaf scorch, and identify sun‑tolerant cultivars that...
Why Knowing Trump’s Mind Is Essential for Investors
No matter what you think of him, understanding President Trump and how he operates, negotiates and views the world - is among the most critical factors for investors and business executives right now. @JeffSonnenfeld, with his expertise in leadership, has...
Chemist Turns Film Into Quest for Cosmic Answers
I’ve spent my career studying chemistry, and the deeper you go, the more questions you find. Being part of this film was an opportunity to explore those questions in a bigger way. Excited for you all to see it. The Story of Everything....
HBO Max Inks Content Deal With Former Movistar+ Executive Domingo Corral
HBO Max has signed a first‑look content agreement with former Movistar+ chief Domingo Corral to produce original Spanish series, beginning with the in‑production drama “El Nani.” The partnership is part of HBO Max’s accelerated push into Europe, following recent launches...
Explosive Trailer Reveals 'The Furious' Martial Arts Mayhem
Must Watch Trailer for 'The Furious' Badass Martial Arts Action Movie https://t.co/Y72C02iewg #TheFurious #XieMiao #JoeTaslim #BrianLe #actionmovie https://t.co/8VN4WzL6gr
Playing Call of Duty Before Bed Doesn’t Ruin Sleep, and It Might Even Boost Your Memory
A University of Campania study examined eighteen non‑gamers who played Call of Duty for one hour before bed over three nights. Objective sleep measures—including latency, deep‑sleep duration, and awakenings—remained unchanged, while sleep efficiency was slightly better than after watching an...
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Can Beer Really Upgrade Your Lawn? Natural Light Is Betting on It
Natural Light, an Anheuser‑Busch beer brand, launched Lawn Brew—a fertilizer made from spent brewing grains. The 64‑ounce bag, priced at $14.99 with free shipping, claims to boost nitrogen, phosphorus and organic matter in soil. Research cited by the company shows...
The Shocking Fossils that Show T. Rex Wasn't the King of the Dinosaurs
Recent analysis of newly discovered tyrannosaur fossils shows that T. rex shared its habitat with at least two other large tyrannosaurids, overturning its long‑standing status as the sole apex predator of the Late Cretaceous. The study, led by a team of...
VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) on Demand This Week
This week’s VOD lineup spans Italian drama, Serbian horror, and a Japanese‑inspired MMA story, with most titles earning middling grades. Brian Austin Green’s counterfeit‑currency thriller "Golden" and Billy Zane’s meta‑horror "Int. Hallway / Night" both receive C‑range scores for weak...
Digital Leviathan
Jacob Siegel’s new book *The Information State* argues that the United States has evolved into a “digital leviathan” that governs by controlling the codes, algorithms, and attention of the public. Drawing on intellectual history from Bacon to modern technocrats, Siegel...
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What Travelers Need to Know About Tipping in Europe—From Restaurants to Hotels and Taxis Across 10 Countries
Travelers to Europe face a patchwork of tipping customs, with many restaurants already adding a service charge and a modest extra gratuity of 10‑15% considered courteous. Hotel housekeeping typically receives €1‑2 per night (about $1‑$2), while taxi drivers are usually...
Prioritizing Life over Work as New Parent
Work to live, don’t live to work Biggest change for me as I get older and enter early parenthood
New French Rom-Com ‘Promets-Moi’ In Production at Netflix: Everything We Know
Netflix France has begun filming the romantic comedy "Promets‑Moi" in Lyon, with principal photography starting March 3. The story follows Nina, a piano prodigy battling an autoimmune disease, who finds hope through Gabriel, a medical intern. Directed by Nicolas Cuche, known...
Run Stronger, Hurt Less With the Hyperice X2: The Best Knee Sleeve for Before and After Your Run
Hyperice’s X2 Knee Therapy Sleeve is a premium, electronic contrast‑therapy device that delivers heat up to 121 °F, cold down to 40 °F, and compression up to 160 mmHg. Priced at $449, it consolidates an ice pack, heating pad, and compression wrap into...
Harriet Tubman & Georgia Anne Muldrow Grow Radical Gardens on “Electrical Field of Love”
Harriet Tubman, the New York‑based trio of Melvin Gibbs, Brandon Ross and JT Lewis, teams with Grammy‑winner Georgia Anne Muldrow for their sixth album, Electrical Field of Love, out March 27 on Pi Recordings. The record was captured in a multi‑day,...
How to Build Confidence, According to Neuroscience
Recent neuroscience research reframes confidence as a dynamic, brain‑driven process rather than a static trait. The brain continuously evaluates internal cues, past outcomes, and social feedback to generate a metacognitive judgment of certainty. Deliberate practice, action‑oriented learning, and shifting validation...