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Snow at high altitude? How to monitor hiking conditions in the early season

Even though the heat has hit the low-lying areas, isolated snowfall continues in the mountains. Here’s how to evaluate your favorite route and prepare for an early season hike. listen to this articleHear (Photo: Connor Boschert) Published June 17, 2026 11:29 am Trail conditions change rapidly this time of year. Even when the skies are

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Books

Book Review: ‘Presence: A Hidden History of the Female Body’, by Erin Magalek

Writing in line with Cixous’s demands, Magalleque also uses these revelations to help understand her life, deftly moving the reader between her distant past and her present, personal encounters with desire, miscarriage, birth, ambition. She describes her grandmother’s cooking and self-deception, reconstructing the violence of her own labor and delivery. Much of the world his

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Podcasts

Total podcast consumption time has increased 386% since 2016

This post is from Edison’s Weekly Insights email. If you would like to subscribe please click here. Regular readers of this newsletter will not be surprised to hear that total podcast consumption time has increased significantly over the past ten years. But, how much has the total podcast consumption time increased? Edison Research’s Share of

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Fitness

Celebrate America’s 250th with these 10 special-edition bottles of whiskey and wine. Hurry up, they won’t last long

The United States’ 250th birthday isn’t just a national milestone — it’s a reminder that our country’s story has always included alcohol to some degree. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States is leaning toward that history with its new soul forward campaign, which explores the role played by spirits in American culture, hospitality,

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Cars

Compression Testing vs. Leak-Down Testing: What’s the Difference?

Alexander Kondratov/Getty Images A healthy engine is a precision piece of machinery. When its tolerances are within specific limits, seals are tight, spark is adequate, and components are well oiled, it is reliable and operates with utmost efficiency. Sealing is especially important, and taking care of it

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Trucks

UAE takes steps to reduce dependence on Strait of Hormuz to ‘zero’

Commercial and residential buildings on the beach in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Vidya Chandramohan/Bloomberg) June 17, 2026 1:21 pm, EDT key takeaways: The UAE unveiled plans to eliminate dependence on the Strait of Hormuz by expanding eastern ports, pipelines and transportation links as shipping has been disrupted by regional tensions. The effort reflects the

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Motorcycles

The Polini minibike 910 RS gets a new look while retaining its racing DNA

Pollini has updated its minibike 910 RS for 2027 with a new, more modern and sporty livery, while preserving the character that has made it one of the most recognizable entry-level racing machines. Made entirely in Italy, the compact minibike focuses on introducing young riders to track riding, helping them develop skill, confidence and control

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Outdoors

XS Sights Releases Tritium Front Sight for the Ruger SP101 and LCR

xs sights Fixed Rear for Ruger SP101 and Tritium Standard Dot Front Sight in .38/.357 for Ruger LCR, and the main feature is that it comes pre-drilled. No mill work, no drill press, no gunsmith needed. The pinhole is already in place, and the kit comes with everything you need to make the swap yourself:

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Podcasts

Our review of Tribeca Festival Audio 2026

“When I saw the podcast on the menu on Netflix, I knew it was over.” Veteran podcaster and comedian Marc Maron said this during a live taping with kara swisher Monday night, part of Tribeca Festival: Opening Day of the Podcast Stage. Maron reflects the mood surrounding the industry’s undeniable pivot to video, which has

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Fitness

The Best Men’s Apparel on Amazon 2026: 78 Quick-Shipping Upgrades Approved by GQ Editors

gh bass Larsen Weijns Loafers gitman vintage spring oxford shirt How to Shop for Men’s Clothing on Amazon If you’re reading this, you’re probably well aware of Amazon’s reputation—as a harbinger of doom for those brick-and-mortar stores we love, and also as a wasteland of dubiously named third-party brands. We are not here to set

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