A 22k gold “Conundrum” egg created for Cadbury’s Creme Egg treasure hunt in the 1980s has sold for £123,500 (AU$235,800), setting a world auction record for a bejeweled egg of its type. Created by Garrard & Co. in 1983, the egg sold for nearly six times its pre-sale estimate at Batemans Auctioneers & Valuers in […]
Apple TV built its most beloved comedy on the strength of one idea: belief. Three years after the last installment, the show moves Coach Lasso from the men’s Premier League pitch to a second-division women’s football club. When Apple announced in January that Season 4 of Ted Lasso would center on Ted coaching Richmond’s newly launched women’s […]
Browse any website listing superyachts for sale, and you’ll notice that a significant proportion of them have a “GT” of 499 or thereabouts. And that number’s seen as a good thing. So, what’s the significance of this vital statistic, and is it actually a standout feature? What GT Is Gran Turismo? No. Gross tonnage. But, […]
As the world’s fastest cars increasingly lean on complex hybrid systems, dual‑clutch automatics, all‑wheel drive and multiple layers of synthetic software—placing more distance between the operator and the act of driving—Hennessey Special Vehicles is making an unapologetically old-school bet. John Hennessey’s all‑new Blackbird is a touring hypercar built around a naturally aspirated V8, rear‑wheel drive, […]
Dubbed Popolare, BOBO’s collaboration with the ‘World’s No. 1 Bar’ gives home mixologists a quartet of glassware that mixes industry-grade quality with vintage Italianate design. Fresh from its recognition as the “Best Bar in Hong Kong”, at the annual ‘Asia’s 50 Best’ sweepstakes, Bar Leone has announced it will be releasing a new capsule of […]
Well-timed to capitalise on summer in the northern hemisphere, and an explosion of interest in Odyssey-inspired destination travel, Four Seasons has just unveiled its sophomore property in Greece — on the island of Mykonos. The property, masterminded by Greek modernist Nikos Valsamakis, sits high above the hillsides of Kalo Livadi bay, unfurling across 15 acres […]
I can say from experience that nothing combines relentless pace, intense pressure, stimulation overload, and the ultra-glamorous, circus-like-atmosphere quite like Formula 1. But I’m only just talking about attending Formula 1 races in Monaco and other glamorous oceanfront locations. Not actually competing in them. In fact, even after talking to a few Formula 1 drivers […]
A review of more than 350 scientific studies published Friday found booming protein food options at grocery stores may be harming many Americans who lead sedentary lifestyles and do not need the extra intake. Key Facts The Trump Administration Backs Increased Protein Intake U.S. dietary guidelines under Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recommend […]
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” grossed an estimated $355 million at the domestic box office over its opening weekend—only about $2 million short of the all-time box office opening weekend record set by “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019. Key Facts ‘Spider-Man’ Already Breaking Records “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” already shattered the record for biggest opening day in […]
For 27-year-old Dubai mogul Abbas Sajwani, his 348-foot pleasure vessel isn’t just a floating trophy—complete with a gold elevator—it’s a palatial office from which he runs his empire. It’s two days before the Monaco Grand Prix in early June, and Abbas Sajwani emerges from a golden elevator onto the main deck of his 348-foot superyacht, […]