If you’re looking for a TV that maximizes picture performance with a minimal hit to your budget, you may want to keep the lucky number 7 in mind. For the past few years, Hisense’s U7 series TVs have offered some of the best performance you can get for the money, …

There was no made-for-television moment last spring as the Big Ten’s television draft unfolded. With a flurry of emails between CBS, NBC and Fox executives — plus a few follow-up phone calls to the conference to ensure contractual agreements were being met — each network consulted with its big board …

Wine isn’t just for the well-to-do, despite its haughty reputation. Even great wine can be had for approachable prices, but being able to sort through the endless options to find great-budget wine is an acquired skill.  To help you sharpen your eye for great wine without the bloated cost, I …

A new generation of floral designers are incorporating fresh styles into their creations. Source link

Nuclear energy stocks have become a favorite of Wall Street this year as the artificial intelligence boom spreads and Big Tech searches for ways to meet its growing power demand. They helped power the S&P 500’s Utilities index (XLU) to all-time highs — the index is on track to outperform …

The victory of the four-term Republican, who has resisted his party’s veer to the right, dashed Democratic hopes of flipping a critical district. Source link

Finding the best water bottle is a matter of personal taste, and everyone at WIRED has a strong opinion on what rules supreme. Reviewer Louryn Strampe is devoted to her sparkly hot-pink Owala FreeSip, but ask our tech director Martin Cizmar, and he’ll probably call it an “adult sippy cup.” …

It feels like we’ve seen more of Steph Houghton since she’s retired. Not literally — although maybe her burgeoning media career means she is more visible to rival fans who would only glimpse her twice a season — but in a deeper, more human sense. Houghton’s interactions with the media …

When we cook, grease often accumulates from the fats and oils in the ingredients we heat up. This happens when we cook with oil, butter or fatty foods such as ground beef or bacon. This grease in the bottom of the pan may leave you wondering what you should do …

Tong Yang-Tze is reviving an ancient but disappearing practice and making it contemporary — writ large. Source link