Beer Is A Boozy Mac And Cheese Booster — Here's The Easy Way To Add It In
Adding a splash of beer to mac and cheese can deepen the sauce’s flavor without making the dish taste like beer. Food creator Jamie Milne advises swapping a quarter‑cup of milk for an equal amount of beer while making the roux, then completing the cheese sauce as usual. Light lagers such as Labatt Blue or Blue Moon provide mild malt and subtle bitterness, while stronger IPAs risk overwhelming the cheese. Because some alcohol remains after cooking, non‑alcoholic beer is an alternative for those who prefer zero‑proof options.
This Show Paints a Then-and-Now Portrait of Black Life in the US
The Center for Art and Advocacy is hosting “A Language We Share: Beverly Price and Gordon Parks,” a dual exhibition that juxtaposes Price’s contemporary portraits of Black Washington, D.C., with Gordon Parks’ historic photographs. The show presents a visual dialogue...
Listen: Gregg Allman Band Live Album ‘Great As Ever’ Previewed by First Single “Don’t Want You No More”
Gregg Allman's posthumous label Sawrite Records will issue *Great As Ever: Live In Philadelphia ’86* on April 10, featuring a previously unreleased 13‑track concert recorded January 11, 1986. The first single, a live rendition of “Don’t Want You No More,”...
Shangri-La Frontier Season 3 Finally Gets a Release Date... In 2027
The fantasy anime *Shangri‑La Frontier* has announced that its third season will debut in January 2027, extending the gap since the season‑2 finale in March 2025. The official site also revealed a new character visual to tide over fans during the wait....
Roger Ebert Gave This Devastating 2006 Ryan Gosling Drama A Perfect Score
Roger Ebert awarded a perfect four‑star rating to Ryan Fleck’s 2006 drama Half Nelson, praising its raw portrayal of a troubled teacher and his unlikely friendship with a student. The film propelled a 26‑year‑old Ryan Gosling to an Academy Award...
Can An Electric Snowmobile Become The Tesla Of Winter Tourism?
Taiga Motors, a Canadian firm, has launched three electric snowmobile models aimed at European ski resorts seeking to cut greenhouse‑gas emissions. To date, the company has shipped roughly 2,000 units across France, Norway and other Alpine markets. While the upfront...
They’ll Be Cool Soon (and That’s A Tragedy)
The Daily Dad essay reminds parents that children’s carefree exuberance fades quickly as social norms and self‑consciousness take hold. It urges adults to savor spontaneous moments—singing, dancing, bold dress—while they still occur. To reinforce this message, the author offers a...
Ministers Confirm Heat Pump Targets as Climate Plan Unveiled
Scotland’s new 15‑year climate change plan sets a 10‑year horizon before a major heat‑pump rollout, aiming to replace gas and oil boilers by 2045. The plan projects roughly $54 billion in financial benefits and cost savings through 2040, but campaigners argue...
The Coolest Way to Stay in Wine Country? Checking Into One of These Wineries with Lodging
Wine tourism is evolving as several Napa and Sonoma wineries now offer on‑site lodging, allowing guests to sleep among the vines. Properties such as Limerick Lane Cellars, Bricoleur Vineyards, Sttupa Estate and Jordan Vineyard provide private suites, villas, and club‑member...
Marina Raphael On Designing With Intention and Why Sustainability Is the Future of Fashion
Marina Raphael sat down with Marie Claire UK to explain how her eponymous label is embedding intentional design into every collection. She detailed a shift toward zero‑waste pattern cutting, the use of certified recycled fibers, and a roadmap to make 50% of...
Meet an Olympian & See the Flaming Lips: Jackson Hole's Rendezvous Fest Guide
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Rendezvous Music Festival returns March 27‑28, 2026, celebrating the ski area’s 60th anniversary with a revamped format. The weekend opens with a free Souls of Mischief concert, followed by a gold‑gondola unveiling honoring Olympic gold‑medalist Breezy...
A Look at the New Metolius Climber’s Edge Hangboard
Metolius has launched the Climber’s Edge Training Board, a complete redesign of its Wood Grips line that shifts emphasis from pockets to a comprehensive edge suite. The 23.6‑inch wide, 6.3‑inch tall board features six edge widths (7.5 mm‑20 mm), a 40 mm round...
Oteil & Friends Expand Tour, Add New Appearances Slated for August
Oteil & Friends announced six additional concert dates for early August, extending their summer tour from Asheville, N.C. to Canandaigua, N.Y. The new stops include venues in Nantucket, South Deerfield, Nashua, Jay (Vermont) and Lincoln Hill Farms. The expanded itinerary...
Samsung SmartThings Car-to-Home Service Is Finally Here
Samsung and Hyundai Motor Group have rolled out the SmartThings Car‑to‑Home service, enabling drivers of eligible Hyundai and Kia vehicles to control select Samsung home appliances from the car’s infotainment screen. The feature, which complements the Home‑to‑Car functionality launched last...
Science Says: These Foods Steal Your Deep Sleep (M)
Recent research highlights that everyday foods such as caffeine, alcohol, sugary snacks, and heavy meals can significantly impair deep, restorative sleep. Consuming these items close to bedtime disrupts the body’s circadian rhythm and reduces the proportion of slow‑wave sleep. The...
Tucked Between Kansas City And Wichita Is An Artificial Lake Known For Fishing And Camping
John Redmond Reservoir, an artificial lake built in the 1950s on Kansas' Flint Hills, has become a popular weekend getaway for fishing, birdwatching and camping. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the site, offering low‑cost day‑use and campground fees....
Dodge Durango Brings Back the 6.4-Liter Hemi With R/T 392 Launch Edition
Dodge revives the 6.4‑liter Hemi V‑8 in the 2026 Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition, positioning it between the standard 5.7‑liter Hemi and the supercharged 6.2‑liter Hellcat. The model starts at $51,990 plus a $1,995 destination fee, offering 475 hp, 470 lb‑ft of torque,...
Mary in the Junkyard Unveil Details of Debut Album ‘Role Model Hermit’
London experimental art‑rock trio mary in the junkyard announced their debut album Role Model Hermit, slated for release on July 3, 2026 via AMF Records. The band unveiled the lead single “Crash Landing,” accompanied by a video directed by Maisy Banks and...
A24 Readies Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ 4K UHD Blu-Ray Disc Release
A24 announced that pre‑orders are open for Spike Lee’s 2025 crime drama Highest 2 Lowest on 4K UHD Blu‑ray, with shipments slated for April 2026. The film earned roughly $1.5 million in a limited North American theatrical run. The disc will feature a making‑of...
Concussions Predict Depression, Anxiety in Athletes
A Neurology study of 3,910 former college athletes found that those with three or more lifetime concussions exhibited significantly higher anxiety, depression, and related symptom scores five years after graduation. About 36% of participants reported at least one concussion, and...
CSA Announces $3.6M Opportunity for Life Sciences Research on the ISS
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has launched a $3.6 million CAD (≈ $2.6 million USD) Announcement of Opportunity to fund health and life‑sciences research on the International Space Station. Up to $900,000 CAD (≈ $660,000 USD) per project will be awarded to Canadian teams...
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,...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Antibiotics Selectively Supercharged Against MRSA
Yale and Cornell chemists have devised a metal‑free aminoxyl catalyst that oxidizes a single secondary alcohol in the macrolide antibiotic erythromycin A. The catalyst, paired with mCPBA, proved highly selective, but analogous macrolides clarithromycin and azithromycin required different reagents to achieve...
2026 Carnegie Medals Shortlists
On March 10, 2026, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals announced the shortlists for the 2026 Carnegie Medal for Writing and Illustration, honoring outstanding UK children’s and young‑adult books. The writing list features titles such as Katya Balen’s...
Russia Launches the First 16 Satellites in Its Own Internet Satellite Constellation
Russia quietly placed the first 16 satellites of its Rassvet broadband constellation into a polar orbit using a Soyuz‑2 launch from the Plesetsk spaceport. The satellites, built by the state‑linked Bureau‑1440, are the initial step toward a planned 700‑plus satellite...
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What's the Psychology Behind Mommy Issues?
The term “mommy issues” describes lingering relational challenges rooted in a child’s early bond with their mother, even though it is not a clinical diagnosis. Psychological frameworks such as Freud’s Oedipus/Electra complexes and Bowlby’s attachment theory link these patterns to...
Ocugen Heads to Phase 3 with Gene Therapy for Geographic Atrophy
Ocugen announced that its investigational gene therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of vision loss in age‑related macular degeneration, will move into a Phase 3 clinical trial. The company reported mixed Phase 2 results, showing a favorable safety profile but inconsistent...