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Lifestyle

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

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Lifestyle
How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party
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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
Lifestyle
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital

From dilapidated hospitals to disapproving librarians in a bar, I took a haunted Eastern Washington road trip.

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
Drinks
Add to Bar Cart: FEW Spirits Smashing Pumpkins Bourbon

FEW Spirits collaborated with Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and his tea shop for a unique spirit.

By Nickolaus Hines
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Entertainment
The 10 Best Disaster Movies for Everyone Who Loved ‘Twisters’

With the Glen Powell–starring 'Twisters' currently showing in theaters, it's a great time to revisit some of the best disaster movies ever.

By Alex Borkowski
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Drinks
The Best Single-Malt Scotch Whiskies to Drink on a Hot Summer Night

Single-malt Scotch is famous for big, smoky flavors that go well with cold nights. These summer single malts prove the spirits category is just as good in warmer weather.

By Christopher Osburn
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Drinks
8 Lesser-Known Classic Cocktails to Add to Your Rotation

Sure, you may know how to make more classic cocktails than you can count on two hands. But what about these more obscure (but no less worthy) drinks?

By Christopher Osburn
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Partner
Experience the Thrill of LiveWire’s Powerful Electric Motorcycles

LiveWire is giving away a chance to win a 30-day demo for one of their impressive and exhilarating S2 electric motorcycles.

By Cool Material
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