This Popular Airline Is Now Allowing Travelers to Ship Wine for Free. Here’s How.
Southwest Airlines is debuting a "Sip and Ship" program that lets passengers check one case of wine—up to 12 bottles—free of charge on eligible flights from select California wine‑country airports. The service launches alongside Southwest’s new routes to Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, connecting Sonoma to cities such as San Diego, Las Vegas, Denver and Burbank. To qualify, wine must be unopened, packed in a proper box, under 50 lb, and travelers must be 21 or older. The move contrasts sharply with the broader airline trend of adding fees for baggage and amenities.
Caitlin Clark X Nike Kobe 5 Protro PE “Rookie of the Year” April 2026 Release Date & Info
Nike is set to launch the Caitlin Clark × Nike Kobe 5 Protro PE “Rookie of the Year” sneaker on April 15, 2026. The limited‑edition shoe will retail for $190 and will be available through the SNKRS app and select retailers. It features a...
Dunelm Shoppers 'Keep Walking Back Just to Stare' At This Wool Rug – Now Almost £200 Off in Spring Sale
Dunelm’s Posie wool rug is now on deep discount in its Spring Event, with the 200 cm × 290 cm model slashed from £399 to £199.90 (about $256) and the larger 240 cm × 340 cm version falling to £274.50 (≈$352). The rug is 100% wool with a...
Psychology Says People Who Never Answer Their Phone but Reply to Texts Within Seconds Aren’t Being Rude – They Grew...
Recent psychology research explains that people who let calls go unanswered but reply to texts within seconds are not being impolite; they are managing attention based on learned norms. The behavior reflects a reaction to unannounced demands, which are perceived...
Wisdom for Caregivers
The author recounts becoming the primary caregiver for her husband after multiple foot surgeries, drawing on her own experience caring for her mother decades earlier. She applies Shin Buddhist teachings—such as the poisoned‑arrow parable, the harp analogy, and the Four...
European Union to Restructure Its Space Bureaucracy
The European Commission announced that the European Union Agency for the Space Programme will be renamed the European Union Space Services Agency (EUSPA). The rebranded agency will take charge of operating Galileo, upcoming communications constellations, and security‑focused satellite projects from...
New Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Trailer Released with Ed Boon Cameo
Warner Bros. released the second trailer for the long‑awaited Mortal Kombat 2 film, showcasing extended fight sequences and a cameo by series co‑creator Ed Boon as a bartender. The teaser highlights Martyn Ford’s Shao Kahn, Damon Herriman’s Quan Chi, and a prolonged Scorpion‑Noob Saibot showdown, while keeping...
This Physical Barrier Finally Helped Me Limit My Screen Time
Lifehacker author tried software tricks to curb phone use, but habit persisted until a physical blocker called Brick was introduced. Brick is a small NFC fob paired with an app that locks selected apps or the entire phone when tapped,...
I Have Started Paying Attention to How I Feel the Morning After I Spend Time with Someone — Not During,...
The author realized that the feeling they wake up with after a social encounter serves as a reliable barometer of that relationship’s true energy cost. By logging morning energy levels, they identified friendships that drain them despite appearing pleasant and...
Based on a True Story by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan releases her sixth novel, *Based on a True Story*, continuing her streak of psychological thrillers that explore power, privilege, and family dynamics. The plot follows Dame Eleanor Kingman, a celebrated children’s author, whose 70th‑birthday celebration unravels when a...
The California Honeydrops Map 2026 Fall Tour Dates
The California Honeydrops announced their Sweet Like That Fall Tour, covering 12 shows from September 25 to October 11, 2026, across the Southwest, Midwest and Southeast. The tour follows the 2025 release of their album Redwood Highway and two 2026 singles, "365 Flavors"...
Curated Finds for Hilde | Livingroom Seating
Design Lab’s Livingetc service presented a curated seating plan for Hilde, aiming to balance the striking Little Petra sculpture with complementary furniture. The proposal recommends a small two‑seater Covent sofa or a second armchair to anchor the space, alongside a...
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Hannah Einbinder Leans Into This "Royal" Color Trend in Daring Gown With a Plunging Neckline and Sheer Panels
Hannah Einbinder stepped onto the season 5 *Hacks* premiere in Los Angeles wearing a royal‑purple gown from Valentino’s pre‑fall 2026 collection. The floor‑length satin dress combined a fitted bodice with wide shoulder straps, tiny bow accents, and a dramatic sheer central panel embroidered...
DAVE MUSTAINE's Advice To Young Musicians: 'If You Have A Band, You've Gotta Look At The Performers In The Band'
Dave Mustaine told Brazil’s 92.5 Kiss FM that emerging bands should surround themselves with skilled musicians, not friends, and build a professional support team that includes a manager, attorney, and accountant. He also stresses the importance of staying in school...
Gov’t Mule Resuscitate a Blues Standard in Nashville
Gov’t Mule delivered a two‑set performance at Nashville’s Brown County Music Center, introducing 11 songs that had never been played live on the 2026 Spring Tour. The setlist featured fan favorites and a rare cover of Leroy Carr’s “Blues Before...
VOIVOD's MICHEL "AWAY" LANGEVIN Has A Theory About Why Thrash Metal Popularity Keeps Growing
Voivod drummer Michel "Away" Langevin says thrash metal’s surge stems from enduring global crises, not a cultural renaissance. The band now attracts larger, younger crowds at festivals alongside peers like Testament and Exodus, especially in South America. Their lyrics, rooted...
Expanding the Fight Against Heart Disease
The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and partner societies released updated lipid‑management guidelines that shift heart‑disease prevention toward earlier, more aggressive screening. New tools such as coronary artery calcium scoring, polygenic risk scores, Lp(a) and apolipoprotein B are now...
These 3 Quick Winter Jobs Now Will Make Japanese Acers ‘Explode’ Into Leaf in Your Garden This Spring
Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) often emerge thin in spring because their shallow roots and delicate foliage suffer winter stress. Gardener experts recommend three quick winter tasks—light pruning, targeted fertilising, and fresh mulching with proper watering—to boost vigor. Pruning while dormant...
Slow Morning Yoga to Start Your Day Calm and Energized
The article outlines a 28‑pose slow‑morning yoga sequence designed for calm, energized starts to the day. It begins with reclined stretches and progresses through foundational poses, standing postures, and finishes with Savasana, offering variations for all flexibility levels. The routine...
New Stellantis Design Boss Vows "No Clones" In Effort to Separate Brands
Stellantis has appointed French designer Gilles Vidal as its European design chief, tasking him with ending the “clone” syndrome across its 12‑brand portfolio. Vidal, who returned from a five‑year spell at Renault, wants each marque to develop a distinct visual...
Sundance Film Festival: CDMX 2026 by Cinépolis Unveils Official Program for Its Third Edition
Cinépolís, in partnership with the Sundance Institute, announced the official program for the third edition of Sundance Film Festival: CDMX 2026. The lineup includes 15 feature films—seven fiction and eight documentaries—that premiered at Sundance 2026, plus six short films. The...
Psychology Says People Who Never Post on Social Media but Check It Every Day Aren’t Passive — They Opted Out...
Psychology researchers argue that users who check social media daily but never post are not passive lurkers but active selectors who avoid the performance demands of the platform. These “silent scrollers” deliberately consume content while opting out of creating posts,...
For 40 Minutes, the Greatest Solitude Humans Have Known
During Artemis II’s lunar flyby, the four‑person crew spent 40 minutes behind the Moon, completely out of radio contact with Earth. Commander Reid Wiseman and his teammates watched the far side with the naked eye, a first for humans, while sharing...
Most of Damson Madder’s Anthropologie Home Collection Is Over Half Off
British brand Damson Madder’s vibrant homeware line, launched with Anthropologie in January, is now up to 60% off in the retailer’s extra‑50‑percent‑off home sale. The collection features hand‑painted stoneware, bright textiles and whimsical kitchen pieces, with the Berry Basket priced at...
Households with Daffodils in Their Garden Urged to Do This April Job – or Risk Ruining Next Spring's Blooms
British gardeners are being urged to deadhead their daffodils this April to ensure a strong bloom display next spring. The Royal Horticultural Society advises removing faded flowers while leaving the foliage intact, allowing the bulb to store energy. Proper deadheading...
Do This Tiny 13cm Job at the Edge of Your Garden This Month – or Hungry Hedgehogs Could Give Your...
British gardeners are urged to cut a 13 cm square opening in fence bases this month so hedgehogs emerging from winter can access gardens for food, water and shelter. The European hedgehog, a valuable nocturnal predator of slugs and insects, has...
It Would Be Crazy If Your Brain Doctor Wrote The Housemaid
USA Today disclosed that the author behind the thriller *The Housemaid* is actually Dr. Sara Cohen, a practicing neurologist who writes under the pseudonym Freida McFadden. Cohen kept her literary identity secret while maintaining a part‑time medical practice, stepping away from...
Skaņu Mežs Adds Smerz and More to 2026 Lineup
Skaņu Mežs announced a second wave of performers for its 2026 edition, adding Norwegian duo Smerz, Ship Sket, Lithuanian sound artist Augustė Vickunaitė, and free‑jazz veteran Joe McPhee with his trio. The festival returns to Riga’s Hanzas Perons venue for a...
Invasive Plant Drives Ecological Change in America’s Gigantic Selway–Bitterroot Wilderness (Commentary)
Spotted knapweed, an invasive lavender‑flowered plant, is rapidly colonizing the Selway‑Bitterroot Wilderness, transforming meadows, ridgelines, and forest understories. Its deep taproot and early, climate‑driven blooming let it outcompete native forbs, suppress pollinator resources, and alter soil moisture and nutrient cycles....
The Genesis Revitalizing U.S. Scientific Research
The Department of Energy unveiled the Genesis Mission, a sweeping program to democratize access to advanced high‑performance computing for U.S. scientific research. Announced one day after NASA’s Artemis 2 lunar launch, Genesis aims to create a nationwide cloud‑based HPC platform open...
Emperor Penguins Are Marching Toward Extinction. Antarctica Fur Seals Too
On April 9, 2026 the IUCN upgraded the emperor penguin from threatened to endangered, citing rapid sea‑ice loss that jeopardizes breeding. Satellite imagery in 2022 revealed the collapse of five colonies, killing roughly 10,000 chicks, and the overall adult population has...
The Punisher: One Last Kill Trailer Shows Frank Castle Having a Pretty Bad Time
Marvel released the first trailer for its upcoming Disney+ special *The Punisher: One Last Kill*, confirming a May 12, 2026 debut. The teaser shows Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle haunted by visions, confronting a flammable pool, and reluctantly stepping into a father‑figure role....
Advanced Solar Power Systems for Satellites in 2026
In January 2026 NASA’s Gateway Power and Propulsion Element successfully started a roll‑out solar array capable of 60 kW, underscoring the shift from traditional rigid wings to high‑power, low‑mass deployable systems. Multi‑junction III‑V cells remain the efficiency benchmark, delivering over 32 % conversion...
The Fight To Keep A Collection Of Landmark Art From Leaving Mexico And Going To Spain
A collection of 20th‑century Mexican masterpieces, featuring works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, is slated for export to Spain under an agreement with Banco Santander. Mexican cultural leaders argue the pieces should remain in the country, fearing a permanent...
Cory Wong and Devon Gilfillian Appear on New Episode of ‘Live From Relix’
Cory Wong appeared on the rebooted Live from Relix series, performing songs from his new album Lost In The Wonder and a Bill Withers cover. He was joined by Devon Gilfillian, a collaborator on the album who is set to...
Confused About the New Cholesterol Guidelines? Here’s What to Know.
New cholesterol guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and partner societies lower the age for proactive management, recommending testing starting at age 19 and a one‑time Lp(a) screen for all adults. Adults should undergo a lipid panel at least every...
How the Los Angeles Festival of Movies Became a ‘Unique and Personal’ Home for Indie Film
The Los Angeles Festival of Movies (LAFM) returns for its third edition, running April 9‑12, to showcase 11 feature films, shorts, and conversations aimed at indie‑film fans. Founded by Micah Gottlieb and Sarah Winshall, the fest fills the void left...
Whole Lotta Love for Led Zeppelin Star Given Plaque
Robert Plant, the legendary frontman of Led Zeppelin, visited Spillers Records in Cardiff on Record Store Day 2026 and was honored with a “record store legend” plaque. The 77‑year‑old described the world’s oldest record shop as “hallowed territory” and reflected...
How Couples Can Actively Amplify Their Happiness (M)
Dr. Jeremy Dean outlines evidence‑based practices couples can use daily to boost relationship satisfaction. He highlights the power of shared positive moments, intentional gratitude, and constructive conflict resolution. The article cites recent studies showing that couples who regularly celebrate small...
The Maine Break Down Every Album in Their Catalog
The Maine partnered with AltPress for an exhaustive album‑by‑album interview, spanning their debut *Can’t Stop Won’t Stop* (2008) through the forthcoming *Joy Next Door* (2026). Band members recount early studio constraints, label‑driven shifts on *Black & White*, and a return...
The Tomato Swap That Makes BLTs Taste Like $20 Cafe Sandwiches
A tomato jam made from simmered tomatoes, honey, and spices offers a sweet‑spicy spread that keeps BLTs moist without sogginess. The jam can be stored for up to two weeks, letting home cooks replace out‑of‑season fresh tomatoes. Adding the jam—alone...
Brunello Cucinelli's First-Quarter Revenue Rises 8.1%, Driven by the Americas and Asia
Brunello Cucinelli reported first‑quarter revenue up 8.1% to €369 million (about $406 million), driven by strong constant‑currency growth in the Americas (+20.3%) and Asia (+17.8%). Retail accounted for 64.5% of sales, helped by new flagship stores in London, Paris, Florida and Wuhan....
KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD Announces Field Of Vision 2026 Feat. JELLO BIAFRA, BLOOD INCANTATION & More
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announced the third annual Field Of Vision festival, scheduled for August 14‑16, 2026 at Meadow Creek in Buena Vista, Colorado. The Australian psych‑rock collective will headline each day, anchoring a diverse bill that spans metal, experimental, and...
ASOS Launches Biggest Adidas Originals Collab, Adds Aussie Brand Bronze Snake to Digital Line-Up
ASOS has launched its biggest Adidas Originals collaboration yet, a third womenswear collection that re‑imagines classic silhouettes with feminine cuts, bold patterns and new fabrics. For the first time the line will be sold both online and in Adidas’s flagship...
Wildfires Race Across US as Drought Spans Half the Nation
An unusually hot, snow‑free winter has accelerated the 2026 U.S. fire season, with nearly 19,000 wildfires ignited since Jan. 1—about 6,900 more than the ten‑year average. By April 1, over 1.6 million acres have burned, double the typical seasonal total, stretching firefighting assets...
What The Ambitious New LACMA Building Is Trying To Do
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is preparing to open its new David Geffen Galleries, a 347,500‑square‑foot, $724 million project designed by Peter Zumthor after two decades of planning. The curvilinear structure stretches across Wilshire Boulevard and will anchor a new subway...
How Gordon Ramsay's Love For In-N-Out Shaped His Vegas Burger Joint
Gordon Ramsay credits California’s In‑N‑Out Burger for inspiring his Las Vegas‑based Gordon Ramsay Burger. After nine months of experimenting with chuck‑rib blends, he introduced a Devonshire butter‑basting technique to elevate flavor. The chef says the goal was to capture the addictive...
KLOF No. 80 (Folk, Ambient, Experimental, Alternative)
KLOF No. 80, a Mixcloud mixtape curated by Folk Radio UK, blends fresh releases with deep‑cut archival tracks. It introduces new songs from Juni Habel’s album Evergreen In Your Mind, Goblin Band, and Natalie Wildgoose’s upcoming EP Rural Hours, while also revisiting...
Companies with Net-Zero and Near-Term Climate Goals up 61% in 2025: SBTi
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) reported a 61% year‑over‑year rise in companies holding both near‑term climate goals and net‑zero targets in 2025, pushing the total of validated or committed firms past 12,000. Validated targets grew 40% YoY, while the...
What Roger Federer Can Teach CEOs About Staying In The Moment
Roger Federer’s legendary tennis career is rooted in his ability to stay fully present on the court, a habit that translates into powerful leadership lessons for CEOs. The article highlights Federer’s disciplined routines, mental rehearsal, and acceptance of setbacks as...