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Bangkok Post Life8/28/2026

The need for speed

Revisiting the Speedmaster 38, Omega gravitated towards the legendary Moonwatch for the aesthetics of a new collection, released on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post Life8/28/2026

New Iconsiam boutique offers holistic experience

Omega's new boutique recently opened its doors at Iconsiam, a landmark on the Thon Buri side of the Chao Phraya River.

Bangkok Post Life8/28/2026

In modern action cinema, Jason Statham has become one of the most recogniseable faces of the genre. Unlike many other actors, he seems willing to take on just about any kind of action production, whether it is big or small-budget, successful or not.

Upworthy8/27/2026

Held back twice due to dyslexia, he overcame it to become one of TV’s most prolific writers

Stephen J. Cannell struggled to read. He ended up writing hit after hit after hit. The post Held back twice due to dyslexia, he overcame it to become one of TV’s most prolific writers appeared first on Upworthy.

Upworthy8/27/2026

Only 12 people decide what goes on a U.S. postage stamp. An insider shared how they do it.

Could a Dolly Parton stamp be coming soon? The post Only 12 people decide what goes on a U.S. postage stamp. An insider shared how they do it. appeared first on Upworthy.

Matador Network8/27/2026

Las Vegas Has Michelin Stars Again for the First Time in 17 Years

It's a diverse group of high-end staples and local joints.

Upworthy8/27/2026

Why didn’t people smile in old-timey photographs? Smiling meant something different back then.

Our perceptions of smiling have changed dramatically since the 1800s. The post Why didn’t people smile in old-timey photographs? Smiling meant something different back then. appeared first on Upworthy.

Outside Online8/27/2026

Australia Banned Climbing Uluru. Now a New 40-Mile Trail Offers a Better Way Around It.

For decades, over a million visitors climbed Uluru, one of the world's largest monoliths, against the wishes of its Traditional Owners. A new 40-mile trek asks what happens when you walk alongside it instead. The post Australia Banned Climbing Uluru. Now a New 40-Mile Trail Offers a Better Way Around It. appeared first on Outside Online.

Colossal8/27/2026

Pattern and Bold, Saturated Color Commingle in Ben Sledsens’ Rhythmic Paintings

While bold in color, Ben Sledsens' oil-and-acrylic paintings are quiet and intimate. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Pattern and Bold, Saturated Color Commingle in Ben Sledsens’ Rhythmic Paintings appeared first on Colossal.

Walla! Culture8/27/2026

Galaxy S26 FE revealed: Samsung puts AI at the center

Samsung expands the Galaxy S26 series with the new FE model, which gets One UI 9 before the rest of the family. Inside: a 120 Hz display, 4,900 mAh battery, 45 W charging, and a long list of AI tools for photography and everyday tasks.

Hyperallergic8/27/2026

Hyperallergic Fall 2026 New York Art Guide

From Brancusi’s modernism to Krasner and Pollock’s midcentury stylings to Arthur Jafa’s contemporary lens, there’s something for everyone this season.

Smithsonian Magazine8/27/2026

Snails Can Make Their Slime Sticky, Slippery, Foamy or Hard Depending on Their Needs. Here's How They Tweak Their Multipurpose Mucus

The critters can alter the proportions of calcium and collagen in the versatile substance, which changes the protein structure. The different textures can help snails glide, climb or protect themselves

Outside Online8/27/2026

Why Humidity Makes Running So Much Harder—and What to Do About It

Despite cooler temperatures, running can feel hard when humidity levels are high. Experts share tips for running better in humidity. The post Why Humidity Makes Running So Much Harder—and What to Do About It appeared first on Outside Online.

Outside Online8/27/2026

Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Roots: How the Legend Transformed Her Tennessee Home

Remembering the music icon’s legacy across Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Great Smoky Mountains National Park The post Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Roots: How the Legend Transformed Her Tennessee Home appeared first on Outside Online.

NYT Dining8/27/2026

Check These Dishes Off Your Summer Bucket List Before It’s Too Late

Jerk chicken in the heart of Flatbush, an actually affordable lobster roll and all the soft shell crab you can eat.

Smithsonian Magazine8/27/2026

1,800 Volunteers Pull a 400-Ton Japanese Castle Keep Back Toward Its Original Location After a Decade of Restoration Work

The chance to help move the castle keep drew thousands of applications from Japan and abroad. Groups of lottery winners took turns tugging on thick ropes attached to the massive structure

Hyperallergic8/27/2026

Major Queer Art Auction Features Peaches, Chappell Roan, and Chani Nicholas

Dozens of donated artworks, archival media, experiences, and collectibles that embody the queer canon are available through the second annual Queer | Art x Doll Invasion fundraiser exhibition.

Smithsonian Magazine8/27/2026

What Are Mel Brooks’ Favorite Movies? To Celebrate His 100th Birthday, the Comedy Legend Picks 20 Films to Screen Across Los Angeles

The eclectic program spans decades and genres, offering glimpses into Brooks’ comedic influences, personal history and enduring love of film

Matador Network8/27/2026

This Surf Hotel Puts You Right in the Middle of Costa Rica’s Blue Zone

Surf's up (and so is the lifespan).

NYT Dining8/27/2026

Sunny With a Chance of Chicken-Zucchini Meatballs

Ali Slagle’s clever meatballs are half meat, half vegetable, all delicious.