By Tobias Carroll Over the weekend, Cameron Smith won the British Open with an impressive run of form. It was Smith’s first major championship and further evidence that he’s having a tremendous year. (He’s currently ranked second in the world.) A day a…
High-Profile Petition Seeks to Get Duke Ellington the Pulitzer He Should Have Received in 1965
By Tobias Carroll Had he only been a composer, musician or bandleader, Duke Ellington would still occupy a rarefied place in the annals of 20th century music. The fact that he was all three, however, makes him that much more of a musical icon. But whil…
Three Different Ways to Wear Linen This Summer
By Paolo Sandoval Linen is a classically divisive fabric. Yes, it may be the unofficially official fabric of vacations everywhere, and there’s no denying its myriad benefits in scorching weather, but the texture and care required can give crisp traditi…
Report: Brits Are Going Back to the Pub But Not Necessarily Drinking
By Kirk Miller “Going to the pub” doesn’t offer up the same boozy connotation as it used to, as new research by the hospitality research group KAM highlights. Per The Times, a new study shows that 29 percent of visits to British pubs are now “dry” visi…
Roger Waters Says He’s “Far, Far, Far More Important” Than Drake and The Weeknd
By Bonnie Stiernberg It’s always encouraging when our aging classic rock heroes go out of their way to keep up with the times and sing the praises of contemporary artists, whether it’s Paul McCartney shouting out St. Vincent and Khruangbin or even Mick…
The Everlane Summer Sale Is a Basics Bonanza
By Paolo Sandoval Sweating through all your shirts? Realizing that those lightweight pants aren’t actually that lightweight? Sounds like you could use a little do-over on your warm-weather wardrobe. After all, we’ve still got 65 days of summer left — a…
Sergio Garcia Doesn’t “Feel Loved” After Defection to LIV Golf Series
By Evan Bleier After tying for 68th place at the 150th Open at St Andrews in Scotland, former Masters champion Sergio Garcia indicated that he’d be crossing a number of other European golf events off his list — permanently. One of the more prominent na…
Inside the Effort to Save Death Valley’s Bristlecone Pines
By Tobias Carroll There aren’t many living things on the planet that one could describe as being as old as the pyramids. When it comes to the bristlecone pines that are found in just three states, however, that’s exactly the kind of longevity you’re lo…
Luxury Pizza Sparks Controversy in Italy
By Tobias Carroll Pizza is among the most versatile foods out there. Looking for a carefully-made pie with high-end ingredients? That’s absolutely possible. Looking for a dollar slice when you’re in the need for something cheap and filling? That, too, …
Crypto Mining Could Be Raising Your Electric Bill
By Tobias Carroll It is no secret that cryptocurrency mining uses a copious amount of energy — an amount that, in some cases, exceeds the power required by entire nations. When that aspect of crypto comes up, it’s generally spoken about in terms of its…