Never Stop Driving #192: When Will We Have Our Own Goodwood Hill Climb? — This past weekend, some 200,000 folks attended the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS) in the U.K. There they watched—and heard—hundreds of cars race up the hill-climb course that cuts, for just over…
Current Obsessions: June Hues — <p>Ahead this weekend: Scandi itineraries, newly opened gardens, and strawberry season in sight. Read on: Oooh, new antiques just landed at our favorite new online shop for unique outdoor furniture and accessories, Gallerie Green. (Read Margot̵
Mary Todd Lincoln Has Long Been Derided. Is Her Reputation Salvageable? — History knows the First Lady as a hysterical widow and a lavish spender. Her most recent biographer chooses to highlight her mental fortitude and political prowess.
How $51 and a Hammer Saved My Corvette Road Trip — Few things get me as excited as a road trip. It is one of the only experiences in life that I actually prepare for; everything else is a feat of just-in-time execution that usually—usually—comes together. A few weeks ago, ahead…
Days of Thunder Sequel Gets Green Light — Tom Cruise will soon be back on track as Cole Trickle, as the much-anticipated Days of Thunder 2 has been given the go-ahead by Paramount Pictures. The Hollywood Reporter claims that Jonathan Levine will direct the sequel to the 1990…
Current Obsessions: The Maker Report - Gardenista — Long live the human-made: This weekend we're noting not one but two ceramics pop-ups, a flower arranging workshop, a cohort of great makers, and more. Read
Bayern Munich interested in Liverpool winger Ngumoha — Bayern Munich are interested in signing Liverpool's 17-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha.
Inside the ‘unacceptable’ UK fair selling property in Israeli settlements — Activists say there was no mention of Palestinians, but participants said the war on Gaza could mean property discounts.
Ask the Experts: How to Protect Yourself Against Ticks In the Garden — <p>Gardeners have learned to put on a brave face when it comes to ticks: If you want to spend your days outside, you’re likely to encounter some. But there is much you can do to protect yourself from these pes
Outbuilding Visit: The Architects’ Studio on Cape Cod — <p>The Wellfleet home of Boston-based architects Rodolfo Machado and Jorge Silvetti features a tree-covered promontory surrounded by salt grass and slow tides. The couple liked the spot so much they built a tiny…
Creative hub built in unused car park among projects from Birmingham City University — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a community makers hub providing opportunities for creative workshops, built in an unused car park, is among the projects from Birmingham City University. Also featured
This Le Mans-Veteran 1965 Ford GT40 Mk I Could Be Yours — From the first batch of prototypes up through the Mk IV “J-Cars,” Ford screwed together 105 original GT40s. That’s a fairly large production run for such a specialized racer, but given the famous Ford’s rich hi
Garden Visit: Jefferson Market Garden in Greenwich Village - Gardenista — Nestled at the foot of a Victorian-Gothic confection designed by Frederick Clarke Withers and enclosed by an ornate wrought iron fence dedicated by Brooke
Shopper’s Diary: ORCA Has Opened a Bay Area Showroom — <p>If you’ve been to San Francisco lately, you know it can feel a bit like you’ve stepped into the future. Self-driving Waymo taxis crowd the streets. Every billboard advertises some kind of artificial intelligence. In some…
NFL: Aaron Rodgers to retire at end of season after signing one-year Pittsburg Steelers deal — Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he will retire at the end of the 2026 NFL season after signing a new one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NYT Connections hints and answers for August 17. Tips to solve 'Connections' #1163. — Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #1163.
Hyundai Recalls 421K Vehicles for Potential Unexpected Braking — Hyundai is recalling 421,078 vehicles for a software issue that may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and hit the brakes when you aren’t expecting it. The recall covers 2025–
2026 Chelsea Flower Show: The Beauty of Imperfection in the Children's Society Garden — The garden for The Children's Society, by Patrick Clarke, takes a refreshingly grown-up approach to the kind of outdoor space for nurturing young people.
The Garden Decoder: What Is ‘Live Willow Weaving’? — <p>When we caught a glimpse of the garden for sculptor David Harber at the Chelsea Flower Show, we instantly wanted to know more. The camera panned past what appeared to be a living fence. We weren’t the only ones…
watched a mechanic spend 3 hours finding a rattle that turned out to be a single bolt loose in the door panel. made me wonder how many car problems are just things vibrating free?
Brewers' Misiorowski throws 103.7 mph pitch to set starter record — Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski fired a 103.7 mph pitch during Saturday's game against the Rockies, the fastest by a starter since tracking began in 2008.
Required Reading: 'The Gravel Garden' Demystifies Dry Gardening - Gardenista — Most seasoned gardeners have heard about gravel gardening (or dry gardening), but chances are they haven’t tried it yet. A gorgeous new book, The Gravel Ga
UK-registered firms linked to payments for small-boat crossings, BBC finds — Smugglers are directing migrants to pay using a network of British businesses, secret filming reveals.
A Steep San Francisco Woodland Garden Reimagined by Talc Studio — Talc Studio transforms a steep, overgrown site beneath a mature redwood into a layered woodland garden shaped by dry shade and reclaimed redwood.
You Are Here: Majamaja, an Off-Grid Retreat in the Finnish Archipelago — <p>You’d be forgiven for thinking this off-grid, on-the-water retreat is in some far-flung spot in Finland. But no: It’s just a hop, skip, and a jump—or car, bicycle, public transport, or boat ja
Meanwhile, on Remodelista: The Summer Cotttage — <p>A wealth of sweet summer cottages over on Remodelista as of late. We’re taking note of their light palettes, easy-going charm, and painted floors (best experienced barefoot). Herewith…</p>
Audi has a new Q9 flagship coming soon: Here's its interior — Audi made sure to consult American tastes for its first full-size SUV.
Scud Mountain Boys’ Bruce K. Tull Dead At 71 — Bruce K. Tull, the musician best known as lead guitarist and pedal steel player for the Northampton alt-country band Scud Mountain Boys, has died. Tull passed away June 22 at home in Tulsa after a brief illness, according to a…
An Anglia Restoration Inspired by Harry Potter — I have been an avid Harry Potter fan for quite some time, and when the opportunity presented itself to create a replica from the second movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, I knew I had to make this a…
The Editors’ Cut: The Art of Outdoor Entertaining — <p>Welcome to The Editors’ Cut, our monthly column dedicated to beautiful and useful finds for all over the house. In this installment: We’re taking our meals outdoors this summer. On the menu: light fare (a hearty…
The Scott Flying Squirrel Is an Obscure British Throwback — It fires up with a defiant snarl: a loud, aggressive, high-pitched, cackling two-stroke cacophony that has more in common with a Grand Prix race bike from the ’90s than with a roadster built shortly after the end of Worl
Wisteria in Manhattan peaks in mid-April and can be enjoyed from the street — Wisteria vines bloom in late April and early May in New York City and several can be enjoyed in a single day's walking tour. Here is a guide to the best.
Digne completes move to PSG from Aston Villa — France international Lucas Digne has completed his move from Aston Villa to European champions Paris St-Germain.
Deadheading Basics: How to Keep the Flowers Coming — <p>If you want your borders or pots abundant with blooms for as long as possible, then there is one thing you cannot avoid: deadheading. Snipping off spent blooms is how you keep roses blooming right into winter (in my…
Planted seeds in February because the packet said to. Nothing happened until May, then everything came at once, the tomatoes have opinions now 🌱
At Under $11K, a TVR S3 Is Fast, Frugal Fun — These days, the average price of a new car in the United States is nearly $50,000. The absolute cheapest new vehicle right now is the 2026 Hyundai Venue, which starts at a little over 20 grand. Gas is over $4.50 a gallon (6 bucks, if