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From the moment I stepped through the chocolate-brown exterior of the Hôtel Massé in the 9th arrondissement of Paris back in October, a deep feeling of ease descended. Perhaps it was the entrance, scented with a clean, woody fragrance, or perhaps it was the people in excellent outfits sitting and reading under warm lighting in the minimal yet cozy lobby. It can be disarming when a space feels “designed for you,” as so many millennial-aimed businesses and restaurants are—devoid of personality, but spot on for your personal algorithm. But the Massé is not that. You can immediately sense that someone…

On an iPhone: Tap and hold on the home screen until the icons wiggle, then drag them around to rearrange or tap the X to uninstall them.Add Shortcuts for Useful Tasks or AppsOne of the best things you can do is place shortcuts on the home screen to make it easier for them to call or message their closest contacts with a single tap.On an Android phone: Tap and hold on the home screen and select Widgets, choose the Browse tab, then scroll down to Contacts, choose Direct dial, and select a contact. You can place the shortcut anywhere on…

Lakers’ Austin Reaves facing tenuous contract situation originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is having a breakout season so far, averaging a career-high 26.6 points per game.AdvertisementBut his contract situation is looming over the Lakers, who are under pressure to make big moves ahead of February’s trade deadline.Clutch Points NBA reporter Brett Siegel discussed Reaves’ situation Tuesday on the “Clutch Scoops” podcast. He said rival teams are beginning to wonder about Reaves if he hits the open market.“Reaves is just a very interesting scenario…

As the birthplace of prestige TV shows like The Sopranos and The Wire, HBO—and, by extension, HBO Max—is best known for its impressive lineup of original series. The network has also been upping the ante with feature-length content that is the stuff of Oscar dreams.Below is a list of some of our favorite films streaming on HBO Max—from thought-provoking documentaries to recent box-office smash hits. If you decide you’re in more of a TV mood, head over to our picks for the best shows on HBO Max. If you’re looking for even more recommendations, check out our lists of the best movies on Netflix, the best…

Karl Bushby has been walking around the world over the last 27 years. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesKarl Bushby was 29 when he left his home city of Hull, England and took off for the adventure of a lifetime. With $500 in his pocket and some survival gear, he went on a mission that no one else in history had ever completed: walking an unbroken path around the world.Bushby’s journey, called the “Goliath Expedition,” began in 1998 in Punta Arenas, Chile, a city near the southern tip of South America. It’s brought him across continents including the Americas, Asia and…

I can’t grow anything. Multiple attempts to create a cottage garden, first in Idaho and now in South Carolina, have brought disappointment. Both are challenging climates, but where others have succeeded, I’ve been left with little more than a pile of cherry tomatoes for my vast efforts (those things are bulletproof).I’d all but given up on the idea of ever successfully growing my own food — I can’t even keep those pots of herbs you buy at the grocery store alive for more than a week — until I met the Gardyn Studio 2.A smart indoor garden, the Gardyn Studio…

The 23rd-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes will take on Diego Pavia and the 14th-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores in the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl on Wednesday afternoon. Iowa closed out the regular season with a 40-16 win at Nebraska on Nov. 28, while Vanderbilt rolled to a 45-24 win over Tennessee on Nov. 29. The Hawkeyes (8-4), who finished sixth in the Big Ten, are 0-4 against ranked opponents this season. The Commodores (10-2), who tied for fifth in the SEC, are 4-2 against ranked foes in 2025. The Hawkeyes are expected to have virtually their full roster available. Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers, the Mackey…

LG just revealed several new speakers in the xboom line . These speakers are part of with will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas, who is on board as the “experimental architect” involved with “development, design and brand marketing.”These speakers are fairly different from one another, but they all have AI in common. Each speaker includes an algorithm that automatically adjusts the EQ after analyzing the audio content and the listening space. Many also feature an AI algorithm for ambient lighting, which will adjust the lights to match the song being played.The xboom Stage 501 is intended for parties and karaoke sessions.…

Is it even possible to narrow down the best beauty launches of 2025? With an endless stream of beauty and wellness goodies arriving on the market by the day, trying everything is hardly feasible —though Vogue beauty editors come impressively close. The steady flow of packages into our New York and London beauty closets alone could create a cardboard box fort or two. Between swatching makeup, sampling fragrances, and testing hair formulas, a select few picks inevitably rise above the rest, earning permanent spots in our daily routines—oftentimes beating out some of our long-held favorites. Whether they’re buzzy makeup products,…

TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the U.S. for four years now due to concerns about user data potentially being accessed by the Chinese government. As a result, U.S. users have often found themselves caught in the middle of this tension. Earlier this year, the app experienced a temporary outage in the U.S. that left millions of users in suspense before it was quickly restored. TikTok returned to the App Store and Google Play Store in February.  A number of investors competed to purchase the app, and after Trump extended the…