Hacksaw Ridge tells the story of Desmond Thomas Doss, a soldier drafted into the US Army in 1942. A Seventh Day Adventist, Doss refused to carry a weapon or kill during his service. Despite this, Doss received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Pacific Theater in 1945. In theaters November 2016.
In his first English-language film, House of Flying Daggers director Zhang Yimou takes you back to the Northern Song Dynasty and the origins of The Great Wall of China. The ensemble cast includes Matt Damon, Andy Lau, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe, and Jing Tian, fighting mysterious creatures on the wall. Set to be the biggest film ever shot in China, it's scheduled for release February 17, 2017.
A growing body of research points to LSD and shrooms as effective treatments for some of the hardest to treat mental disorders — anxiety, addiction, and depression. Vox talks to patients who have undergone psychedelic treatment and looks at the science behind it.
Sperry Coldbay 3‑Eye Duck Shoes delivers classic duck-boot functionality in a polished, low-profile package built for wet weather and cold seasons. A waterproof rubber shell and premium leather upper keep your feet dry while the thermal lining stamps out chill, and the molded Wave-Siping outsole delivers stable traction whether you're walking in rain, snow, or muddy conditions. The three-eye lace-up construction and higher-cut silhouette give it a rugged-meets-refined feel, making it easy to pair with jeans, flannel, or workwear for everyday winter wear. It's a practical, weather-ready boot that skips the fuss while delivering comfort and utility.
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Out in the Nevada desert, Elon Musk is constructing what will be the largest building in the world in terms of footprint. The Gigafactory will produce the batteries that power Tesla's electric cars at an affordable price. Although it's still under construction, Wired takes a tour of the massive site where production is already underway.
Cara Delevingne proves she is now a triple threat, adding rapper to her resume. The Suicide Squad star faced off against Dave Franco and James Corden and crushed them both.
If you don't have a childhood picture of yourself with an embarrassing haircut, you probably weren't a kid. Domic recalls his journey from the bowl cut, through the discovery of anime and hair gel, to the first attempts and cutting his own hair, and finally finding his own maximum style.
Instead of running away from severe weather conditions, Tony Laubach seeks them out. Ride along as he travels the highways of Kansas to chase down mother nature's most devastation works.
When mornings stay cold and days draw in, warmth becomes a form of sophistication. Luca Faloni's Winter 2025 Collection turns seasonal layering into an art form, where Italian craftsmanship meets timeless luxury. This season, give the gift of warmth to those who embody effortless elegance wherever they go. For day-to-night refinement, a cable-knit zip-up layered over a cashmere-cotton shirt offers understated polish, while wool trousers deliver tailored comfort with ease. As the temperatures dip, sport a denim shirt and cashmere overshirt pairing offers a refined defense against the chill. Whether going out or staying in, Luca Faloni ensures every moment is wrapped in the finest materials and quiet confidence.
FlavCity builds clean nutrition around real ingredients and bold flavor, offering protein powders, electrolytes, lattes, and supplements made without seed oils, refined sugar, or artificial additives. The lineup focuses on simple, recognizable formulas that make healthy choices easy to enjoy, delivering convenience without cutting corners on quality. For anyone tired of overprocessed wellness products, FlavCity offers a straightforward way to upgrade daily nutrition with taste and transparency.
What would a LEGO MiniFig look like in real life? Very, very, creepy. Frank Ippolito and Tested unveil his LEGO MiniFig costume for Comic-Con, and you'll never see MiniFigs in the same wholesome way ever again.
There might be a lot of doors between here and where you want to be, but keep knocking. Astrophysicist France A. Córdova describes what moved her to study science and how persistence opened doors for her along the way.