Sentinel Lifestyle
AI might be watching you, but here are some ways you can watch AI — in movies and on TV
As AI takes over the world in the metaphorical sense — for now, at least — it’s the perfect time to turn to the movies and TV shows that have shown AI actually taking over the world, and more. From “Avengers: Age of Ultron” to “Westworld” to various iterations of “Star Trek,” AI has shown […]
In a German forest, 2 brothers keep the ancient tradition of charcoal burning alive
HASSELFELDE, Germany | Immo Feldmer carefully tipped smoldering charcoal into a tall mound of earth to kick off the ancient tradition of coal burning. The inside of the mound was tightly stacked with beech wood which smolders for weeks until it’s been turned into charcoal — a craft that’s been practiced in the Harz mountain […]
New shows and festivities on tap across the weekend at 120th annual Arapahoe County Fair
AURORA | The 120th annual Arapahoe County Fair is on today and through the weekend, highlighting the county’s agricultural heritage while marking a trio of milestone anniversaries and offering a fairground full of fun family activites. The four-day event at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Park celebrates the fair’s 120th anniversary alongside Colorado’s 150th anniversary […]
Hawaii raises truck bed-riding age to 16 as roads get faster, testing a cherished island tradition
KAILUA, Hawaii | It’s common to see people riding in the beds of pickups in Hawaii, often along country highways sandwiched between towering verdant mountains and the glassy blue expanse of the Pacific. “It’s a cultural thing, especially in a small, agricultural community,” said Kimeona Kane, who would jump into the bed of a pickup […]
A decade in, Studio Ghibli Fest keeps growing as new generations flock to ‘Totoro,’ ‘Ponyo’ and more
NEW YORK | Whenever the calendar comes out, Amanda Mendoza VanCleave circles the dates. Studio Ghibli Fest, the long-running theatrical revivals of Ghibli movies, has taken on a special meaning for her, her 3-year-old daughter and her mother, Araceli. Every year, they go to see each Ghibli rerelease in theaters. “Right when she sees the […]
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
LONDON | Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it’s no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick. “The same way that you want to season a steak or a pork chop, you want to add multiple layers. And I think spice […]
Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive
NEW YORK | When 72-year-old Michael Roper rides his bicycle to and from the pub he owns in Chicago, he can’t imagine a better way to commute. He’s getting exercise, drifting through fresh air and catching glimpses of neighborhood life — a recently opened coffee shop or a diving owl at night —that he’s convinced […]
Comic-Con 2026: Marvel returns to Hall H and ‘Spaceballs’ sequel hype begins
SAN DIEGO | The Avengers appear set to return to Hall H as Marvel Studios uses Comic-Con International to build hype for the December release of “Avengers: Doomsday” — and chart a path forward as audience interest in superhero films has waned. That panel on Saturday is the most-anticipated hour of the nation’s biggest pop […]
Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that U.S. players already play for — with the same minuscule odds. The expansion, first announced in April through an agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association in the U.S. and Allwyn UK, […]
A gardener’s guide to 5 orchids that mimic animals, insects and even a naked man
Like most gardeners, I occasionally stumble upon fruits and flowers that resemble something else. But a naked man was not on my botanical bingo card. Sure, tomatoes can be mischievous, taking on the shape of horned animals, Russian dolls, large-nosed characters and even unmentionables when exposed to extreme temperatures and vivid imaginations. But I thought […]