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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
Lifestyle
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
By Brandon Withrow
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable 2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable
Lifestyle
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable

The Outer Banks brings commuting comfort to Ford’s off-road icon without sanding away its personality.

By Amos Kwon
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Lifestyle
A Better Way to Bring the Shade

Shibumi Reinvented Beach Shade. Now It’s Coming for the Pop-Up Tent.

By Cool Material
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Lifestyle
Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in September 2026.

By Cool Material
Entertainment
‘The Countdown’ Is Amazon’s Latest Dad-Core Crowd Pleaser

The constant threat of nuclear apocalypse is enough to keep you hitting that “next episode” button.

By Jake Kleinman
Countdown Amazon
Drinks
Add These Under-$30 Tequilas to Your Home Bar ASAP

There's a lot of swill out there, and we've separated the best from the rest.

By Christopher Osburn
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Entertainment
’28 Years Later’ Launches a New Zombie Trilogy—And I’m Locked In

The lo-fi zombie sequel is far more than just more fodder for the franchise machine.

By Jake Kleinman
28 Years Later
Food
Here’s Exactly What I Use to Make Perfect Steaks at Home

Having the right tools for the job is half the battle.

By Johnny Motley
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Home
There’s a Bong in This Photo. Can You Spot It?

It's tough to spot. And that's the point.

By Lanny Fuller
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