MacBook Neo Review: Is Apple’s $599 Mac Finally the Budget Laptop to Beat?
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo brings macOS, an A18 Pro chip and a 13-inch Liquid Retina display to a new price tier. Here’s where…
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Pulp Documentary ‘What Do You Do for an Encore?’ Arrives on MUBI
Garth Jennings’ new documentary on Pulp combines 2025 concert footage with four decades of archive material and arrives on MUBI on September 25.
Lucas Museum Opens in Los Angeles After Years of Building a New Home for Narrative Art
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public in Los Angeles, bringing more than 30 galleries, film archives and a 13-acre…
Streaming Is Becoming Cable Again: What It Costs to Subscribe to the Major Services in 2026
A no-ads streaming stack can now approach $100 a month even when you use a major bundle. Here’s what Netflix, Apple TV, Peacock,…
iPhone 18 Pro Max Review: Pros, Cons and Whether Apple’s $1,299 Flagship Is Worth It
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max brings a variable-aperture camera, A20 Pro performance and stronger battery life — but the higher price changes the…
Why More People Are Rethinking the “Buy a House as Soon as Possible” Rule
Homeownership can still be a powerful long-term goal, but high borrowing costs and a wide rent-versus-buy gap are making the old timeline less…
What Is a “No-Buy Month” — and Does It Actually Save You Money?
A no-buy month sounds extreme, but the real idea is simpler: pause nonessential spending long enough to see which habits are costing you…
Weekend Getaways in the U.S. That Don’t Require a Big Travel Budget
A memorable weekend away does not have to mean a four-figure travel bill. These U.S. destinations make a short, affordable escape surprisingly realistic.
10 Things Worth Buying Before You Move Into Your First Apartment
Your first apartment does not need everything at once. These 10 purchases solve the problems that actually show up during the first weeks.
Gaza-shot drama brings everyday adolescence to TIFF
A Palestinian film shot entirely in Gaza is screening at TIFF, using a coming-of-age story to portray daily life and adolescence amid conflict.
Pop artist Peter Max, a defining visual voice of the 1960s, dies at 88
Peter Max, whose psychedelic posters and vivid color palette became closely associated with 1960s American pop culture, has died at age 88.
Ireland confirms it will sit out Eurovision 2027
Irish broadcaster RTÉ says Ireland will not participate in Eurovision 2027, extending a boycott that began over Israel’s participation in the contest.