Yosemite National Park's El Capitan has an elevation of 7,569 feet. As if ascending it's 3,000-foot wall wasn't challenging enough, profession rock climber Alex Honnold added another level of difficulty by making the climb solo without the safety of a rope. Not to anyone's surprise, he is the first person mad enough take this on and Jimmy Chin was there to capture it all.
For all of you out there who are still riding the gluten-free train — and the normal human beings who are simply out of flour — there's finally a fried chicken for you. Without using a batter or buttermilk, Chef Matty Matheson shares his secret to making a crispy pan-fried chicken that everyone can enjoy. He tops it off with a dusting of spice and serves it with a homemade coleslaw and corn on the cob.
Sometimes it takes a while to find the words. Bob Dylan always finds the words. A year after receiving the Nobel Prize for literature, the American legend finally found the words to articulate what winning the Nobel meant to him — and it's poetry as only Bob Dylan could do it.
Luca Faloni's Classic Denim Shirt gives a refined Italian treatment to one of menswear's most dependable staples. Made in Northern Italy from robust 100% Italian cotton denim, the shirt pairs a clean button-up silhouette with a signature Paramontura one-piece collar, Australian mother-of-pearl buttons, and a rounded hem. It's pre-washed to prevent future shrinkage and available in slim or regular fits, making it equally suited to wearing on its own or layered through the seasons. Available in six colors, the Classic Denim Shirt brings Luca Faloni's understated approach to a piece that needs little embellishment to work almost anywhere.
Adobe Acrobat is making it easier to turn dense PDFs into polished, professional work without the need for design skills. New AI-powered features like Stylize and Generate Report help business professionals transform documents into more engaging formats, from interactive visual reports to podcasts that surface key insights faster. AI Assistant can also help refine and edit content, giving users a faster way to understand, improve, and share the information inside their PDFs. With free access, Acrobat makes it easier to do more with the documents already driving your workday.
Japan has an aging problem. With an average age of 46, the population is not only among the oldest in the world, but it's also declining. This means Japan has a massive shortage of unskilled labor — and vending machines have stepped in to fill the gap.
This might be the biggest collaboration in music — 150 songs from 100 artists, all masterfully edited together to make one track following the last 40 years of hip hop. It isn't strictly chronological, but every song and beat intersect, with one rhyme seamlessly flowing into the next.
The morning after a massive thunderstorm, a thick, unnatural mist settles over the town of Bridgton, Maine. Hidden within the mist are creatures, unlike anything ever seen on Earth. Cut off from the outside world, the townsfolk struggle to keep from breaking down, making themselves an enemy as lethal as the things in the mist outside. Based on a novella by Stephen King, The Mist premieres on Spike TV June 22, 2017.
It isn't exactly Litchfield Penitentiary, but it's pretty close. Piper Snackman has a mission when she comes to Litchfield Academy: Getting the students to snack a little healthier. Sesame Street puts their own slightly softer take on Netflix's hit series in this parody of Orange is the New Black.
The Nike x Hyperice Hyperboot brings recovery technology into a wearable format designed to keep athletes moving. Combining Hyperice's HyperHeat technology with Normatec dynamic air compression, the high-top boot delivers targeted warmth and rhythmic compression to the feet, ankles, and Achilles, helping prepare muscles for activity and support post-workout recovery. Three heat levels and three compression settings allow for a customized experience, with controls built into the boots or accessible through the Hyperice app via Bluetooth. Designed to be worn while sitting, standing, or walking, the battery-powered system makes it possible to warm up on the go, whether heading to the gym, preparing for competition, or recovering between sessions. With USB-C charging and a TSA-friendly design, the Hyperboot brings a new level of mobility to the warm-up routine.
RTA's latest men's collection doubles down on the Los Angeles label's mix of bold design, premium materials, and rebellious streetwear attitude. The new arrivals span denim, outerwear, tees, knits, shorts, and accessories, with standout pieces like the brand's signature denim and statement jackets bringing a sharper edge to everyday dressing. Relaxed silhouettes and distinctive details keep the lineup unmistakably RTA, while versatile layers make the collection easy to work into an existing wardrobe. It's a fresh selection for those who prefer their staples with a little more attitude.
With sci-fi films like District 9 and Chappie on his resume, Neill Blomkamp is more than qualified to deliver a worthy alien film. But instead of just one feature, the director is releasing a series of short films entitled Oats Studios. The project is highlighted in this full-length trailer revealing a dystopian Paris, alien creatures, and genre alums Dakota Fanning and Sigourney Weaver. Volume 1 will be available for streaming on YouTube and Steam.
The bugs are back — and they're everywhere. The all-new computer animated sequel to 1997's Starship Troopers has Rico battling the arachnids again, this time on Mars. Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer voice Johnny Rico and Dizzy Flores in Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars, screening one night only in select theaters August 21, 2017.