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Mistake Fares Aren’t Just for Air Travel
If you spend enough time looking up flight deals, you’ll likely hear about an absurd bargain that falls under the heading of a mistake fare. The explanation for these is simple: every once in a while, an error in flight pricing will lead to an absurd bargain. (I once saw a New York-to-New Zealand flight for under $300 round trip; the error was corrected before I could actually complete the purchase.) There are two big questions lurking when one sees a mistake fare: can I make this purchase in time, and will the company honor it?
The Upcoming NBA Broadcast Deal Could Tip Things Further Towards Streaming
How do you prefer to watch televised sports? The answer to that is increasing “on streaming,” depending on the sport and league in question. Amazon now has the rights to one NFL playoff game; Apple TV+ airs Major League Soccer and may soon have the rights to the Club World Cup.
Products of the Week: TAG Heuer Watches, Gin and Zegna Trousers
Please note: If you buy through the links in this article, we may earn a small share of the profits. Each week, our inbox runneth over with news of gear, apparel and tech releases from around the world. In this feature, we’ll parse through the best of it. Today: A new spirit from freshly acquired Silent Pool Gin drops, TAG Heuer and Kith release a new Formula 1 watch and perfectly tailored Zegna trousers go live on Mr Porter.
Our Favorite Gym Bag, Plus 7 Essentials We Keep Inside
There was a time, just a few years ago, that purchasing a gym bag would’ve seemed like a waste of money. The WFH era led to other kinds of wellness investments, like connected fitness machines and mobile training subscriptions. We learned to exercise on our own. But gym attendance has rebounded since the pandemic. Strength training is more popular than ever, and surveys indicate Americans would rather exercise outside of the house, many yearning for the added burst of community.
Roger Daltrey Revisited the Making of “Who’s Next” on “Real Time”
“You look smart. I look like a bag of laundry.” That was how Roger Daltrey compared Bill Maher’s sartorial instincts to his own as he took to the Real Time stage. The Who’s vocalist is touring the U.S. in June, and joined Maher for a candid look back at his own career — including the very distinctive cover of 1971’s Who’s Next.
Airbnb’s “Icons” Destinations Include the Ferrari Museum and Musée d’Orsay
What prompts a traveler to book a night or two using Airbnb or Vrbo rather than in a hotel? Location or space each play a large role, but so does the aspect of being able to stay somewhere singular rather than the more uniform space featured in most hotels. The latest offering from Airbnb — dubbed “Icons” — effectively doubles down on this, offering travelers a way to get even more experiential with their vacations.
Phil Mickelson Admits His Career Is on the Back 9
When Phil Mickelson turned pro in 1992, Tom Brady hadn’t even played a down of high school football. Much has changed since then, including Mickelson, who has gone from a PGA Tour fan favorite (“Let’s go, Phil!”) with thousands of on-course followers to a LIV Golf pariah who now has difficulty attracting a traveling gallery at August National during the Masters, a tournament he’s won three times.
Closet Constructor: Serving Country Club
Welcome to Closet Constructor, a weekly series where I (a style editor) help you (a well-meaning person who likes clothes) discover new, interesting, and affordable ways to really start dressin’. Challengers did not disappoint. I left the downtown Brooklyn location of Alamo Drafthouse absolutely buzzing last Saturday after a...
Gaggy Bruins Face Pukey Leafs in Game 7 Choke-Off
On Cinco De Mayo Eve following the running of the 150th Kentucky Derby, the Maple Leafs and Bruins are going to play Game 7 of their first-round playoff series at TD Garden on a night that is nearly guaranteed to end in a Boston Massacre. What’s still very much in doubt is which team is going to be on the receiving end.
Here’s How to Bet the 150th Kentucky Derby
With your first dry-aged steaks of the season ready to grill, your ultra-rare bottle of bourbon cracked and your Mint Julep ingredients on-hand, the most important part of Kentucky Derby prep can go down: placing your bets. With wagering on the 150th Derby opening this morning on-site at Churchill Downs and remotely via FanDuel in the increasingly growing number of states that allow legalized betting on horse racing, the odds on Saturday’s Run for the Roses are crystalizing but will continue to fluctuate until race time. So, while the odds on the 20 contenders were estimated earlier this week when their post positions were drawn, they won’t necessarily hold until post time on Saturday evening (6:57 p.m. EDT).
Do You Need Artisanal Toothpaste in Your Life? We Think You Do.
I understand the skepticism — why would anyone consider another toothpaste besides the reliable Colgate or Crest, which have graced countless sinks since the advent of modern toothbrushing? Yet, whenever someone enters my bathroom, their eyes are drawn to the Marvis toothpaste. It sparks conversation, and for good reason. A brand like Marvis has long been an insider favorite, blending heritage, effective ingredients, aesthetics and, well, toothpaste.
A Tale of Two Corporate Cities in India and California
When international companies grow in size and coalesce their power, they can sometimes require more physical space to organize and operate than their host municipalities can offer. Rather than wait for cities to make real estate and resources available, some of these powerful corporations build their own cities: complete, self-contained and company-sustained communities.
Cubs Rookie Shota Imanaga May Be Baseball’s Best Bargain
Following a stellar performance against the Mets at Citi Field in Queens in a 1-0 win for Chicago on Wednesday night, where he surrendered three hits and walked one while striking out seven over seven innings of work to lower his league-leading ERA to 0.78, Cubs left-handed rookie Shota Imanaga was asked how it felt to be pitching under the bright lights of New York City for the first time.
These Are the Best Tech Gadgets on Sale at Amazon
Please note: If you buy through the links in this article, we may earn a small share of the profits. Consider the Amazon deals page like an online thrift store. It can look overwhelming in appearance and play host to brands you’ve never heard of — but if you do a bit of digging you’ll find some pretty good deals. Right now, the star of the show is the tech section on the drop-shipping giant’s deal page, with a plethora of electronic gadgets marked down to reasonable prices. From Bose over-the-ear headphones to JBL clip speakers there are plenty of quality items we think you should take a look at.
Maverick Carter Links LeBron James With Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter
Though it appears Shohei Ohtani will not be facing any discipline from Major League Baseball or law enforcement for his connection to an investigation into illegal gambling involving multiple alleged bookies and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, more details about the alleged operation continue to emerge thanks to ESPN. One...
The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This May
Welcome back to our monthly guide to all things whisk(e)y. Please check out our more in-depth looks at new releases here. An exclusive to the U.S., this new limited-edition expression from Hatozaki — which makes an incredible Small Batch — marries a rye whiskey with Japanese oak. The rye begins in new charred oak before finishing in Mizunara casks; coming in at 42% ABV, this Omakase release features notes of sandalwood, orange peel, coconut, mint, yeasty rye bread and oak.
The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This May
Why do we read? For some, it’s for the gripping elements of a good story; for others, it might be about getting a brand-new perspective on an issue or changing the way they think. Our May book recommendations cover a little bit of each. We have some deep dives into history focusing on wars, politics and technology. We also have some fiction and memoirs, telling deeply considered stories that illuminate questions you may find yourself asking on a regular basis. Read on for our May reading recommendations.
Race to Make This Grits Recipe From the Kentucky Derby
A Southern staple many who reside north of the Mason-Dixon line are as uninformed about as NASCAR, boiled peanuts and what “Bless your heart” really means, grits may have a special place in history. There are some who believe the cookable particles of ground corn begging for flavoring were offered to the Jamestown settlers by Native Americans in 1607, according to The New York Times.
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