Where the Amazon river meets the sea, the incoming tide creates a phenomenon known by the native peoples as "pororoca", which translates to "big roar". The wave can be as high as 14 feet and extremely powerful, with everything from debris to snakes. Serginho Laus has mastered the art of surfing the pororoca and shares what he's learned in this video.
Quentin Tarantino and one of the most star-studded casts in history take on the Manson Family murders for the director's ninth film. Following actor Rick Dalton and his stunt double Cliff Booth, the film takes place in 1969 Los Angeles during a series of gruesome murders orchestrated by Charles Manson, which included the death of actress Sharon Tate. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Al Pacino, Emile Hirsch, Dakota Fanning, Lena Dunham, and Luke Perry and is slated for release July 26, 2019.
Archrivals Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw are forced to team up for the Fast & Furious franchise's first spin-off. The former foes are partnered together after an evil genius turns himself into an indestructible superhuman. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, and Idris Elba, the film is slated for release August 2, 2019.
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Lace up for long-distance performance with the Nike Alphafly 3. Built for marathon pacing, it combines two Air Zoom units with a carbon fiber plate to store and return energy with every stride. Paired with a ZoomX foam midsole, the shoe keeps you feeling fresh mile after mile, while its lightweight construction and notched laces make it the most responsive Alphafly yet. Designed to support speed and endurance, the Alphafly 3 delivers performance that makes long runs feel effortless and leaves personal bests in the dust.
Iceland is home to 269 named glaciers of almost every type cataloged by science, making up 11% of the island's surface. Videographer Allan Su captured the otherworldly beauty of these glaciers from the air via these breathtaking aerial shots.
Amazon Prime's behind-the-scenes NFL series is returning. For eight episodes, the show will follow Cam Newton and his Carolina Panthers during their disappointing 2018 season. All or Nothing will premiere July 19, 2019.
Bona fide pop superstar Ed Sheeran's upcoming album — No.6 Collaborations Project — is a genre-bending record full of collaborations with other pop stars. Sheeran teams up with Chance the Rapper and Philly crooner PnB Rock on the track "Cross Me" in which all three nice guys defend an unnamed lady's honor from an unnamed transgression. The best part though is CGI Sheeran pulling off motion-captured dance moves and raining colored balls everywhere.
Jackson Pollock's abstract masterpieces were revolutionary, but like all artists, Pollock owed a debt to those that had come before. From the Impressionists to Picasso, artists were rejecting the photo-like realism that had defined painting up until the mid-19th century. Nerdwriter looks at how Pollock was an evolution of art and more than just a revolution.
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.
The Alpha Lion Superhuman Burn blends pre-workout energy and fat-burning ambition into a single formula built to fire up sweat and intensity in one go. It mixes a tri-source caffeine system for sustained energy and focus with thermogenic ingredients like MitoBurn and CaloriBurn GP that aim to boost metabolism, stimulate fat oxidation, and maximize calorie burn during workouts and beyond. Add in support for nitric oxide production and endurance, and Superhuman Burn shows up as a one-and-done solution for anyone chasing both performance and fat-loss goals.
It was a rivalry for the ages that would change the fundamental nature of human existence — Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse's race to dominate the electric world to come. Benedict Cumberbatch plays the ruthless Edison, with Michael Shannon as Westinghouse, Nicholas Hoult as Tesla, and Tom Holland as Samuel Insull. After years of delays, The Current War will come to theaters October 4, 2019.
Aside from its redemption in Back to the Future, the DeLorean became a symbol of '80s excess and the hubris of its founder, John DeLorean. Nothing represents this better than the three DMC-12s that were plated in 24-karat gold. Two more were done by customers, but the three remaining originals are a perfect metaphor for one of the most infamous collapses in automotive history.