Mt. Everest isn't the most dangerous mountain in the world, but its place as the highest peak and the thousands of people, from professionals to amateurs, who have tried to climb it make it one of the most fascinating. Everest has become so popular that climbing it has become an efficient business, with guides and sherpas making year-round livings taking people to the summit. But like any business, climbing Mt. Everest requires a supply chain — one of the most dangerous logistics cases ever.
Buckle your safety belts, make sure your tray is in the upright and locked position, and the emergency exits are here, here, and here — The Grand Tour is gearing up for its third season on Amazon Prime. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May return to gallivant around the world, make fun of each other, and on occasion, drive the best cars the world has to offer. The Grand Tour returns January 18, 2019.
NASA's InSight touched down on the Red Planet on November 26 with a plethora of instruments that will exponentially increase our understanding of Mars. InSight is the first lander that takes its instruments from itself and places them on the surface — described as the most high-tech version of the arcade claw game you could imagine. NASA streamed the whole event live, along with the first communications from InSight.
For those who take late-night calls that turn into early flights, the Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase is the only plus-one you need. Crafted from black canvas and leather with a silhouette as sharp as your pitch deck, it carries the precision of a briefcase and the utility of an overnight bag. Inside, there's a place for everything — laptop, documents, business cards, a change of clothes—because chaos isn't part of your carry-on. Finished with a leather strap, suitcase clip, and clean lines, it's built for long days and global nights.
Selling an e-bike usually means dealing with flaky buyers, lowball offers, and awkward meetups. Upway replaces that entire process with a streamlined online alternative built specifically for pre-owned electric bikes. Sellers fill out a quick two-minute form, receive a guaranteed offer within 48 hours, then ship the bike using a box and prepaid label provided by Upway or schedule a home pickup. Once the bike arrives at the company's refurbishment hub, payment is issued via bank transfer, Venmo, or PayPal. The result is a faster, more predictable way to sell your ride while giving the bike a second life through professional refurbishment.
Wonder Woman duo Patty Jenkins and Chris Pine team back up for a small screen project. The six-episode series follows the story of Fauna Hodel, a young woman given away as a baby. Fauna's search for her birth parents leads her to Hollywood gynecologist and Black Dahlia suspect Dr. George Hill Hodel. I Am the Night will premiere on TNT January 28, 2019.
Charles and Ray Eames have designed a number of iconic pieces of furniture and one of them is their Molded Fiberglass Chair. First produced in 1950, the chair was designed for Herman Miller and is still being produced today. While methods may have changed a bit, this short film The Fiberglass Chairs: Something of How They Get the Way They Are takes a look back at how the legendary seat was made.
In the latest episode of Patriot Act, Hasan Minhaj dives into the subculture of streetwear focusing on brand Supreme. Rather than highlighting the diehards who spend hours waiting in in line for their latest drop, he takes aim at their lesser hyped attributes like ripping off artist Barbara Kruger and their connection to the Carlyle Group.
Nissan celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Skyline GT-R with a one-off, heavily customized creation by Italdesign. In a turn from today's mass-produced cars, Italdesign designed and built the extensive body and interior modifications completely by hand. Watch the process as it goes from clay mockup to finished product by the hands of these Italian craftsmen.
Vita Coco is turning up the sweet-and-tart with its newest Frosted Lemonade Treats, the latest addition to its popular coconut water-inspired lineup. Following hits like Strawberries & Creme and Orange & Creme, this flavor pairs zesty lemon with a coconutty finish for a refreshingly indulgent twist. Designed as a small moment of escape, Frosted Lemonade Treats transform a hectic commute or cluttered desk into a sunnier state of mind, delivering the functional benefits of coconut water with bold, pronounceable ingredients. Available nationwide in stores and online, it's the ultimate pick-me-up for anyone who wants a mindful, mood-boosting treat that feels like summer in a bottle.
Ranked the best fitness app for 2026 by CNN Underscored, BODi is a comprehensive training platform built around consistency and scale. The program delivers professional workout plans accessible online and through the app, structured to support regular training at home or on the move. A digital membership offers access to more than 140 trainers and a selection of efficient 10-minute workouts designed for busy schedules. For a deeper commitment, members can tap into BODi's full library of over 8,000 workouts spanning beginner to advanced levels. For a limited time, subscriptions start at $99 for the first /year or grab , with a 10-minute workout plan available for $10/month.
Trash isn't just a problem on the surface of Earth — it also poses a danger for the communications and scientific infrastructure that we rely on in space. 60 years of launching things into orbit have created a huge amount of space junk that can destroy satellites, even at sizes as small as a pea. With the problem of space junk growing exponentially, some novel solutions have been proposed, from nets and harpoons to repelling magnets and lasers.
Due to some recent breakthroughs, Elon Musk has upped the probability that he'll be on a rocket to Mars. The SpaceX CEO told Axios on HBO that there's now a 70% chance he'll reside on the Red Planet one day. He followed it up by shooting down the notion that a move to Mars is just an escape hatch for rich people by revealing the harsh realities that would come with the new zip code.
