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Lifestyle

Inspiration for elevated living: the best in food, drinks, home, travel, health, entertainment & more.

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Lifestyle
The Coolest Places to Watch the World Cup Around the Globe
By Lanny Fuller
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Lifestyle
On Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, 20 Years Later

And how horror went from critically hated to the latest Cannes "it" genre.

By Andy Crump
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Lifestyle
The Rise of Prediction Culture

From sports to pop culture, Polymarket is changing how we engage with what happens next.

By Cool Material
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Lifestyle
Italy From Home

How to stock your pantry, fridge, and bar cart like an Italian.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
Drinks
How Filmland Spirits Uses B-Movies to Add Whimsy to American Whiskey

Filmland Spirits brings a bit of fun to the mostly staid world of American whiskey with ryes and bourbons modeled after pulpy movies.

By Nickolaus Hines
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Lifestyle
Work, Play, Repeat: Win a Trip to the City That Has It All

Enter for your chance to win a 2-night stay at the St. Regis Toronto, a flight to/from Toronto on Air Canada, a gift certificate valued at $1,000 from Carl Friedrik, and $500 cash to spend during your time in the city. Terms and conditions apply.

By Cool Material
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Drinks
The Best Smoky Mezcals Under $100 That Belong in Your Home Bar

Not all mezcals are smoky, but there are some great affordable options if you're looking for an agave spirit with a hint of campfire.

By Christopher Osburn
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Transportation
Tested: The 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X AEV Brings More Power and Size Than You’ll Likely Ever Need

Powerful and with enough control to take you anywhere, and spacious enough for a family of five.

By Amos Kwon
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Drinks
The Canned Coffee That Gets Me Through Each Afternoon

In my house, there are two distinct coffee moments each day: the 7 a.m. brew and the 3 p.m. treat. The former is a slow, deliberate, and tactile experience with tools I love getting my hands on—grinding beans in a Fellow Ode Brew and filling up a Moccamaster. I stand…

By Cooper Fleishman
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