Bertel King adds a Samsung Smart Monitor M8 to his SmartThings ecosystem, turning a 32‑inch 4K display into a multifunctional hub. The monitor runs One UI on Tizen, offering TV‑style streaming, Samsung DeX desktop, and built‑in light, motion and sound sensors. Through the SmartThings app, he controls the monitor and dozens of Matter‑compatible devices, bypassing the clunky dual‑remote setup. The M8 also hosts Bixby and Alexa, making it a voice‑enabled gateway for his home automation.

The article reviews après‑ski footwear that bridges mountain performance and casual comfort. It highlights the Stio Colter Boot as the best overall option, the Columbia Venturetrot Boot as the top value pick for muddy conditions, and The North Face Thermoball...
Heat exposure through sauna bathing is associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality. JAMA Internal Medicine, 2015. Laukkanen et al. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2130724
Kid Cudi has announced a collaboration with Off‑White on the brand’s “Out of Office” sneaker, originally designed by his late friend Virgil Abloh. The new Kid Cudi × Off‑White version swaps the classic arrow motif for an oversized panel with detachable arm‑like extensions,...

Mumsnet’s 2026 roundup identifies the top carpet cleaners for UK households, highlighting Vax Platinum SmartWash as the overall winner and Russell Hobbs as the most affordable option. The guide ranks models for specific needs—tough stains, pets, spot cleaning, upholstery, and...

The article curates 25 spoon rests, highlighting price, material, design, and brand options. It emphasizes that spoon rests can be both functional and decorative, offering choices from budget‑friendly Etsy finds to premium brass sets. Notable brands such as Le Creuset, Anthropologie,...
New writers should be aware that the time expenditure of writing and publishing a book is around 10% writing, 20% editing, 30% either querying/submitting to agents/publishers *or* formatting and uploading to self-pub platforms, and 5000% marketing.
Viola Davis dazzled on The Tonight Show wearing a Sandro rhinestone‑trimmed cropped top and high‑waisted sequined pants, complete with a removable pearl collar and pointed‑toe heels. The French luxury ready‑to‑wear label used the high‑visibility appearance to showcase its versatile, upscale...

New York’s street style is swapping black boots for light‑brown versions as spring arrives. Chloe Sevigny highlighted the shift by pairing brown heeled boots with a navy coat at the Miu Miu Paris show. The hue offers a softer, neutral contrast that...
Michael Connelly has written 40+ novels, sold ~100 million books, and is the man behind TV series like Bosch and The Lincoln Lawyer. That makes him one of the most popular crime fiction writers in the world. He says: "Every...

Supermodel Bella Hadid fronted Revolve’s latest campaign, showcasing a sleek black bodysuit paired with sheer stockings and a leather coat. The look reinterprets classic power dressing with a Gen‑Z‑friendly edge, featuring minimalist accessories and bold makeup. The viral imagery has...

Swiss brand Freitag has reissued its 2003 F171 Laura shoulder bag after a fifteen‑year gap, aligning the launch with the current Y2K fashion wave. The revived model retains the original silhouette while adding a longer, sturdier strap for cross‑body wear....

Runners often neglect the lower‑leg complex, yet calves, shins, ankles and feet absorb each footstrike and can become tight after mileage. Incorporating a short yoga routine—reclined foot stretch, toe squat, garland pose with heel lift, and half hero pose—restores mobility,...

The Pas Normal Mechanism Shell Jacket emerges as a top‑tier waterproof cycling shell, featuring a 20,000 mm waterproof rating and 20,000 g/m²/24 h breathability thanks to a Polartec Power Shield Pro membrane. Its roomy, slightly stretchy cut accommodates substantial mid‑layers, while a durable...

Two 18th‑century gold snuffboxes stolen from the Musée Cognacq‑Jay in November 2024 have been recovered and will debut in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s newly opened Gilbert Galleries. The robbery, which claimed seven precious objects, triggered a multi‑national police investigation...

The Strategist’s latest guide ranks the 12 best carry‑on backpacks, spotlighting the Cotopaxi Allpa 50 L system as the overall winner and the Peak Design Travel Backpack as the top choice for business travelers. The list covers a range of capacities from...
In episode 930 of Bad at Sports, artist Antonio Darden discusses his recent installation *Last One Left*, featuring a grey alien on an autopsy table as a surrogate for personal grief after losing his mother, brother, and father. He explains...

Hilary Duff appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon wearing a sleek black Helmut Lang midi dress, notable for its minimalist silhouette held up by just two thin strings. The glossy, calf‑length garment highlighted her figure and was paired with...
Warner Bros. Discovery is promoting two Oscar frontrunners, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.” The former swept the BAFTAs and won DGA and PGA awards, while the latter set a record with 16 nominations and...

The Strategist’s deep‑dive into Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s wardrobe has become a cultural touchstone, especially after Ryan Murphy’s series “Love Story” revived interest in her 1990s looks. The article catalogs everything from her favorite Petit Bateau tees and Levi’s 517 jeans...
Scotland keeps pulling us back and Skye is a big reason why. We put together an Isle of Skye Mini Guide with everything you need to know before you go, go give it a save. https://www.instagram.com/p/DVv5-6GlSCR/?img_index=1
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The Grand Canyon Railway, operating since 1901, celebrates its 125th anniversary by expanding steam‑locomotive service. From March through October, the vintage steam train runs the first Saturday of each month plus an extra special day, offering a 65‑mile round‑trip from...

Sydney Sweeney posted an Instagram Reel showing how she layers Syrn’s black micro shorts with a crop‑top bralette, calling the combination “extra support.” The styling tip highlights a blend of comfort and runway‑ready flair, positioning the pieces as versatile everyday...
Marks & Spencer has launched a dedicated clothing resale platform by partnering with eBay and technology provider Reskinned. The initiative, part of M&S’s “Another Life” circularity program, allows customers to sell pre‑owned garments on eBay while the brand focuses on...
Nour Hammour, the Paris‑based shearling and leather label, opened a salon‑style showroom in the Triangle d’Or during Paris Fashion Week, capitalising on unusually mild weather that boosted outerwear demand. The brand’s best‑selling Sima coat has become a staple from Vail...
Bulova is offering its Caravelle Sea Hunter automatic dive watch at a 25% discount, reducing the price to $281.25 from $375. The 39mm, 14.1mm‑thick timepiece features a Miyota automatic movement, quick‑release spring bars, and interchangeable bracelet or NATO straps. Marketed...

British artist David Hockney opens his first solo show at London’s Serpentine North, running from 12 March to 23 August 2026. The exhibition pairs a new body of ten paintings—five still lifes and five portraits framed by a gingham tablecloth—with the artist’s 90‑metre...
Goodland partnered with sculptor Trent Hutton to embed its wood‑fired hot tub inside a concrete rock sculpture on Bowen Island. Hutton used his signature landscape‑inspired concrete technique, leaving a hollow core for the tub with only minor adjustments to the...

The Museum of Craft and Design in San Francisco is hosting "Video Craft," an exhibition that runs through August 16, 2026, exploring the overlap between video, film, and early moving‑image technologies and traditional craft media such as ceramics, textiles, and...

The Cycplus AS2 Ultra is a pocket‑sized electric tire inflator that weighs just 107 g and measures 2.5 × 1.75 × 1 in. In lab tests it inflated a 28 mm road tire to 65 psi in 42 seconds and a 2.3″ mountain‑bike tire to 20 psi in 45 seconds, while...
Teen psychologist Dr. Carolyne Keenan explains that having few or no friends can be a normal part of adolescent development, especially when teens favor one‑on‑one connections or online communities. She highlights that social anxiety, confidence issues, or a preference for...
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Queen Camilla broke a long‑standing royal dress code at the Commonwealth Day service by pairing opaque black tights with her red coat‑dress, a stark contrast to Queen Elizabeth II’s preference for nude or brown hosiery. The outfit also featured a...

Stinner Frameworks unveiled the design evolution of the Romero enduro bike in Episode 1 of its build series. The rear triangle has been reengineered from a machined billet to a tubular welded aluminum structure, boosting stiffness while keeping production domestic and...
"The comment section in Huffington Post is notoriously harsh, and conventional wisdom says to avoid reading it. I write to understand, but I publish to be part of a larger conversation. Therefore, I want to listen—mostly—to what readers say. And,...
Paris Fashion Week closed with two contrasting yet complementary showcases. In Pierre Cardin’s historic Rue du Faubourg boutique, nephew Rodrigo Basilicati‑Cardin staged an AI‑enhanced runway that reimagined Venice through futuristic doge hats, technicolour gondolas and reinterpretations of the founder’s avant‑garde...

For runners aged 50 and older, incorporating cross‑training is essential to sustain performance and prevent injuries. Experts advise at least two low‑impact or strength‑training sessions each week, such as cycling, swimming, yoga, or Pilates. These activities engage complementary muscle groups,...
Biologists in northern Yellowstone reported the park’s first grizzly bear of 2026 on March 9, observing the male scavenging a bull bison carcass. The sighting aligns with the typical early‑March emergence of male grizzlies from winter torpor, while females with cubs...
I dropped my son off at therapy & was driving home to get my work day started. His therapist called & said they had to end the session 15 minutes in because he has bad diarrhea & then fell asleep....

Pop star Dua Lipa posted an Instagram beach photo wearing a $500 Oséree Lumière appliquéd polka‑dot Lurex bikini top held together by ultra‑thin string ties. The shimmering gold‑toned top features tiny black polka dots and red floral appliqués, paired with...
Nonprofit entrepreneur Greg Nance joins host Heather Anderson to discuss his global Fastest Known Time (FKT) projects. He recounts pioneering runs in Cuba, Grenada, and Colombia and becoming the first to run from Puget Sound to Mount Rainier’s summit. Nance...
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Honopu Beach on Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast has been crowned the best U.S. beach by The World’s 50 Best Beaches, thanks to its dramatic 1,200‑foot cliffs, a waterfall, and two secluded coves. The site is a sacred Hawaiian burial ground and remains inaccessible by...

Corporate lawyer and style influencer Mariko Kuo explains how to incorporate bold prints into professional attire without compromising authority. She outlines a three‑step approach—tonal layering, tailored polish, and neutral anchoring—to make patterned pieces office‑appropriate. By pairing a printed blouse with...

California framebuilder Neuhaus Metalworks has introduced the Nova32, a rigid mountain bike built around oversized 32‑inch wheels. The bike features a steel Hummingbird‑derived tubeset and a carbon fork, targeting long‑distance cross‑country riders seeking higher speeds on rough terrain. Neuhaus will...

The article curates a list of the best knee‑high boots for 2026, spanning budget options at $66 to luxury pairs near $1,000. Recommendations come from stylists, founders, and fashion writers, highlighting comfort features such as memory‑foam soles, slip‑resistant insoles, and...

London’s Sadie Coles HQ is hosting the eleventh edition of Seth Price’s long‑running multimedia project, Redistribution 2026‑2007. First presented as a slide lecture at the Guggenheim in 2007, the work now appears as a standalone single‑channel video installation, constantly revised with new footage,...
Parents: What’s the oddly specific food your kid loved last week and now refuses to touch?
My Art of Nonfiction interview w/the great Sarah Schulman is in this issue of @parisreview. We talked for four years (surely a record?) about her nonfiction + novels + organizing, about real solidarity vs. fake loyalty, and the necessity of...

Tyla, the Grammy‑winning singer, closed Paris Fashion Week by wearing a temporary body‑tattoo top designed by Simon Carle. The brown snakeskin‑inspired tattoo featured pockets and left her back largely exposed, creating a second‑skin effect. She paired the avant‑garde piece with low‑rise...

If you can change your mind, you can change your life. Nir Eyal spent 5+ years studying the neuroscience of beliefs and how to turn limiting beliefs into liberating beliefs. Here are 10 key lessons from @nireyal's new book "Beyond Belief": https://t.co/uMe2tBIn6q
Campaigners, backed by reality stars, urged primary schools to teach healthy relationships after 75 women were killed in domestic homicides in the year ending March 2025. They highlighted the need for early consent education and increased funding for refuges, noting...