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In the Golden State, pumping gas could soon be a thing of the past. Democratic California Assembly member Phil Ting is going to introduce a bill that would make the state only recognize “clean” cars by 2040, according to Bloomberg. Vehicles in the state would have to emit no carbon dioxide, meaning drivers would have to switch to cars that are powered by electric batteries or hydrogen fuel cells. “Until you set a deadline, nothing gets done,” Ting said in an interview....

Normally when watches crack the million-dollar mark at auction, it’s because they’re super rare and in the kind of pristine condition that can make casual observers think they’ve never been put on a wrist. So how did the sublimely scratched timepiece above, a Rolex Submariner from 1956 that’s missing both its original bracelet and the model’s signature bezel, rake in $1,068,500 at Christie’s sale, An Evening of Exceptional Watches, on Wednesday night?...

Comedian H. Jon Benjamin—the voice behind Archer and Bob’s Burgers and author of the new book Failure Is An Option: An Attempted Memoir—discusses the merits of totally screwing up. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Based on your book, you seem to have a gift for shrugging off failure. I’ve learned to cope with the idea that failure is a constant in most people’s lives. Like once, as I describe in the book, I bought a dirt bike on eBay and wanted the immediate gratification of riding it around New York City....

Puffy eyes and eye wrinkles aren’t inevitable. They are not a sad fact of life. Sure, they happen to all of us, but that doesn’t mean you have to just accept them. You can fight puffy eyes and wrinkles—in just one minute per day. It’s true. Make LaRoche-Posay Redermic R Anti-Aging Retinol Serum part of your daily grooming regimen. You’ll watch your eye wrinkles disappear in a matter of months, and see your puffy eyes tighten up and go away in minutes....

Advocates for the use of medical marijuana in professional sports just got a big ally: former NBA commissioner David Stern. It’s “probably” the right time for the league to allow players to use medical marijuana for treating injuries, Stern said in an interview with former NBA player Al Harrington for a documentary on LeBron James’ Uninterrupted media platform. “I’m now at the point where, personally, I think it probably should be removed from the banned list,” Stern said....

Tepui Tents are known for their rooftop car tents that set up easily and give a new perspective on car camping. But what about when you don’t want to camp with a car? Well, Tepui heard that concern and recently deployed their SkyCamp collection which is essentially rooftop camping without the need for a car roof — or even a treeless treehouse if you will. The SkyCamp Kukenam 4. Photo: Courtesy of Tepui Tents...

No matter what time of the year it is, trying to lose weight can be an almost insurmountable task. People are creatures of habit and it is hard to break free of those habits, even if those habits are unhealthy. Almost especially if they are unhealthy. Those habits get their hooks into people with greater strength than good habits. It is almost a little miracle when someone can finally break those chains and start ahead on a life of healthier living....

“I’m bored with the plank. What are some ways to make it more difficult to bring out my abs more?”—Terry B., Colts Neck, NJ The plank—where you get into a pushup position, rest on your forearms, and hold for time—is a fantastic core exercise. But as you seem to have found out, it doesn’t take long to max out the benefits. If you can hold a plank for two minutes or more, you need to up the intensity....

When it comes to summer activities, quality pool time with the family is usually at the top of the list. That’s why it’s always essential to make sure yours is as safe as possible. Recently, a video of a toddler climbing a locked pool ladder made its way around the Internet. It’s terrifying, because even a non-parent can see how quickly the situation could have turned fatal had the child’s father not been carefully watching....

Trying to get into shape and lose weight is a commendable goal and one everyone should always have. But the sad truth is that not everyone has the lifestyle to make these goals come to fruition easily. There are many men in the world that have to travel a lot for their work. Traveling does not make it easy to get a workout in. Going out on the road does not guarantee easy access to the kinds of food that keep weight down and keep men on point with their diets....

Staying safe while you’re on the water is the name of the game. But things can go wrong and situations can turn dangerous in a moment’s notice. That’s why we always suggest being prepared for the worst case scenario. In this tutorial video from Rob Casey at the Professional Standup Up Paddle Association, we learn six different techniques for rescuing a standup paddler in distress. Safety Techniques Covered Flip Rescue – For quickly pulling an injured, cold or fatigued paddler out of the water and onto their or your board....

Scott Glenn is cooler than you’ll ever be. The 76-year-old free-diving, spearfishing, knife-yielding gladiator plays a blind martial arts master in The Defenders, (premieres August 18), and has enough spiritual wisdom to last three lifetimes. Revel in all of Glenn’s ageless glory. See what advice he has to bestow upon Men’s Fitness. Men’s Fitness: How does one play a blind knife fighter? Glenn: One way to play blind is to look at someone’s mouth instead of their eyes—but that won’t help with stunts....

Sunday is the final day at Roland Garros, a.k.a. the French Open, with Rafael Nadal—having won handily in his semifinal match against Juan Martín Del Potro—meeting Dominic Thiem in center court. (Head’s up: The women’s final between Simona Halep and Sloane Stephens, which goes down on Saturday, could end up being a more exciting match.) Rafael Nadal Talks Training, Staying Fit, and Winning Grand Slam Titles Read article Lacking any huge surprises, we’ve been paying more attention to the style we’ve seen on the clay....

Let’s face it, our sock and underwear drawer suffers a lot of abuse. Stuffed with … stuff, it gets jerked and slammed, stuck and shaken. The worst part is, most of those items were probably purchased when Barack Obama was a junior senator from Illinois. The same issues plagued Michael and Laura Dweck when they got married and settled into a Manhattan apartment. When her new husband’s sock and underwear drawer wouldn’t close anymore due to being overstuffed, Laura insisted he get rid of anything that he hadn’t worn in more than a year....

There’s nothing worse than realizing too late you’re out of coffee. We always stand there sleepy-headed, spoon in one hand and empty coffee container in the other. How can we have forgotten to buy coffee? And why on earth do we waste so much coffee by making a full pot every morning? Never again. The Cuisinart SS-15 Combo Coffee Maker is a versatile workhorse, an amazing appliance that makes sure we’ll never waste a precious cup of coffee again....

Picking a quality protein powder is crucial when whirling a breakfast or post-workout smoothie together. “A great vegan blend could be an organic plant protein; or for those who don’t have issues with lactose, grass-fed whey is my go-to,” says Kelly LeVeque holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, and celebrity health coach. “For those who don’t want to add protein powder, a good replacement is 3-5 tablespoons of hemp hearts. They’re a great protein source that also adds a little fat....

Sometimes you just need to satisfy that craving with a little bit of cheese—if it’s baked on this cod and not deep-fried, there’s no harm in it. This recipe doesn’t take a lot, but it packs enough flavor (without wrecking your diet) to warrant your time. Just pop it in the oven and watch that cheese melt. Recipe and photo courtesy Kim Lee at Kim’s Cravings. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

In a lot of ways, the best grooming products are the ones you’re actually going to use, and after years of sampling the various different lip balm options on the market, I’ve settled on the one I’ll be turning to this winter to combat dry, cracked lips. Recipe for Men’s Super Smooth Lip Balm lives up to its name: it is super smooth. It comes in one of those tubes that you have to squeeze so a little bit of the balm oozes onto a plastic applicator....

Standup paddling is all fun and games, until it’s not. The water-whether ocean, river, lake or pond-can be a dangerous place and always deserves respect. That’s why SUP magazine has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard to bring you “Safe SUP Choices,” an ongoing series of safe-paddling reminders. Of course, we need your full attention and dull safety tutorials don’t always do the trick. Instead, we’ve had a bit of fun with making some very important points....

Puerto Escondido–aka the Mexican Pipeline–is home to one of the gnarliest barrels you can find. Some days you may nab the tube of a lifetime, while others you may wind up with a broken sternum–as was the case recently for big-wave surfer and paddler Jamie Mitchell. Suffice it to say, Puerto is not a spot for the average SUP surfer. Fortunately, 19-year-old Sebastian Gomez is far from your average paddler. This teenager is fearless on a board and has the skills to back it up....