You probably know the exact region or even vineyard your wine comes from. But what about that cork in the bottle? Although they seem menial, that plug is just as vital to your glass of Cab as the grapes inside and the method used to harvest the cork to make them is equally as strenuous. The delicate process begins in Portugal with a group of harvesters that have been keeping the tradition alive for generations.
Old of age and reaching the end of his reign, King Lear calls his family together to make a striking announcement — he will divide his kingdom between his three daughters. Each one makes a pleasant statement to their father, with the exception of the youngest, whose piece of the kingdom is split between the two elder siblings. She's then left to fend for herself until the death of her father, while the two older sisters begin a war to oust Lear before his reign has ended. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emile Watson, and Florence Pugh, King Lear comes to Amazon Prime August 20, 2018.
The Queen of Soul wasn't just a soul singer; she embodied soul itself. Franklin had 112 singles hit the charts, won 18 Grammys, and brought her gospel background to the forefront of music. Vox looks at Franklin's roots in the church and how that laid the groundwork for her amazing career as one of the greatest singers of all time.
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Flashark approaches exhaust design with the mindset of a builder, not a marketer. Its stainless steel systems focus on the balance that matters most—sound, flow, and functional performance—without visual excess. Each exhaust maintains a consistent diameter from headers to tip to promote efficient airflow, while precision-cut flanges and clean welds ensure proper fitment and sealing. The result is an exhaust designed to deliver measurable gains and a composed tone, whether the car is destined for the track or daily use. It's a considered upgrade built for enthusiasts who value execution as much as output.
James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal return to the 70s for another round of The Deuce. The second season picks up five years later and everything has changed as the New York porn scene enters its Golden years. The show returns to HBO September 9, 2018.
Tinker Hatfield is a legend in the sneaker world. The architect turned Nike shoe designer made a name for himself designing icons like the Air Max 1, Nike MAGs, and his collaborations with Michael Jordan. While at his Portland warehouse, Hatfield reminisces about some of his big career moments as well as the inspirations that fuel his creative process.
The next animated adventure in the Star Wars is a tale about becoming a pilot for Resistance. Set before the events of The Force Awakens, the first episode follows Xiono as he leads a mission to spy on a First Order planet. With a few familiar faces like BB-8, Star Wars Resistance premieres October 7, 2018, on the Disney Channel.
Lulu Danger has a life-changing event when she sees a late night commercial for an Evening with Beverly Luff Linn. A mysterious man from her past and his business partner are in town for the event — and then things get really strange. Starring Aubrey Plaza, Craig Robinson, Matt Berry, and Jemaine Clement, An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn premieres October 19, 2018.
Levi's leans back into its workwear roots with a collection built for everyday movement rather than nostalgia. The Long-Sleeve Worker Shirt anchors the lineup in classic denim and twill, cut relaxed with a familiar button-up front that works as easily on its own as it does layered. Loose Overalls modernize a timeless staple with an extra-roomy fit, adjustable straps, and durable non-stretch denim—designed for comfort without losing structure, and finished using Levi's Hold the H2O process to reduce water impact. Rounding out the collection, the Berkley Canvas Chore Coat delivers a utilitarian silhouette with added pockets and a relaxed cut that's ready for real use. It's honest workwear, refined for life beyond the job site.
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.
NASA turns the Moon's sunrises and sunsets into a masterful, theater-worthy performance. The visuals were created using a digital 3D model built from images taken from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and actual Sun angles from 2018. The lunar day was then set to Claude Debussy's fitting "Clair de Lune" — which means "moonlight" in French — for a performance at the Kennedy Center to celebrate NASA's 60th anniversary.
The universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old. In all that time, one would think that at some point there has to have been at least one alien civilization in all that time. But astronomer Stephen Webb thinks we're all alone. In this TED talk, Webb explains his theory that there's nothing out there in the vast ocean of the universe.