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In recent months, wildfires have been ravaging many parts of Australia, forcing hordes of people to evacuate—damaging property, destroying homes, and killing countless animals and several people. The wreckage doesn’t seem to be slowing either, reports CNN. However, on Saturday, the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House were beautifully illuminated with moving images of the brave firefighters risking their lives to contain the devastating bushfires across the country. Australia’s Coastlines Are Engulfed in Flames...

Is Sylvester Stallone ready to step back into the ring as Rocky Balboa? Based on a new interview with the iconic actor, the answer appears to be yes. Speaking with Variety about his long career and the Rocky films in general, Stallone revealed that there are multiple Rocky-related projects in development. How Sylvester Stallone Got in Fighting Shape and Fit for ‘Creed II’ Read article After debuting in 1976 with Rocky and winning the Oscar for Best Picture, the character of Rocky Balboa and the Rocky series has earned over $1....

Consistent and vigorous exercise is well-known to help with reducing the risk of developing a bunch of diseases, plus keep your body and bones strong and healthy into old age while also making sure your brain stays sharp and nimble throughout your life. But it’s sometimes too much for a lot of us to regularly make the commitment to engage in physical activity. Recent research has shown, however, that just making a plan to get up and walk around your office every day can lower levels of fat in your blood....

The long-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck has officially been unveiled, and it’s unlike anything you’ve probably ever seen before. The new EV truck looks like something out of a sci-fi film with its hard-edged triangular styling and staunch stance. And if it really is as capable of an off-road vehicle as the brand claims, the new offering might just be the adventuremobile of our dreams. During the unveiling at the Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, California on Thursday, Elon Musk demonstrated the truck’s grit with a sledgehammer, slamming the truck several times on the driver’s side door panel....

Everyone knows that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson virtually never misses a workout, and it’s a safe bet that no one knows better than the casts he’s worked with on the big-budget films he’s starred in over the last year. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson To Play Hawaiian King in Epic, ‘Braveheart’-Like Film Read article The Rock‘s gym posts typically feature him flying solo during his workouts. But in a recent Instagram video, he took to his on-set gym, aka the Iron Paradise, for a seemingly fun-filled sweat session with Jungle Cruise co-stars Emily Blunt and Jack Whitehall....

Ticks. The mere mention of them can make a jogger or hiker uncomfortable. They’re tiny, can burrow into your skin, and can carry a number of devastating diseases, particularly Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. However, if you find a tick on you, don’t freak out. The American Academy of Dermatology recently released a simple four-step process to remove a tick, courtesy of dermatologist Linsay Strowd: Remove the tick with tweezers....

SUP silly season is getting started early this year. With the biggest race of the year set to kick off in only a few days, one of the sport’s fastest women is switching teams. France’s Olivia Piana will officially be joining Team Rogue/Boardworks. The surprise announcement comes after Piana spent the last few years rising through the SUP world rankings and claiming several big wins while paddling for Starboard. Nevertheless, Piana will be going for the biggest win of her career this weekend at #PPG2018 with a new team and fresh outlook....

Zane Schweitzer might spend more time on water than land. Born and raised on Maui, Schweitzer grew up surfing, standup paddling, windsurfing, and kitesurfing at home. At just 25 years old, Schweitzer’s athletic resume is pretty stacked. Between windsurfing and standup paddling, Schweitzer has already collected 15 world championship event wins as well as an ISA gold in SUP surfing. He holds four Master of the Ocean titles, and is a two-time champ of the Ultimate Waterman challenge, a rigorous competition where the world’s best compete in eight different ocean sports over a span of ten days....

If you’re the outdoorsy type, and you constantly find yourself gravitating toward the road less traveled, then you’re probably familiar with the Narrows in Zion National Park. But if you’ve never had the chance to visit the Narrows yourself, we’ve got some great news for you. On Tuesday, the Salt Lake Tribune reported that a $1.5 million deal has just ensured Zion National Park will be open to the public permanently....

Some guys love power tools. Other guys plunk down cash for the latest and greatest tech, or maybe some slick new adventure gear. But James McAvoy is all about the classics. We chatted with the February Men’s Journal cover star about his favorite gear behind the scenes at our cover shoot, and he picked out two all-time favorites: a vintage watch and a Vespa. James McAvoy on Accents, and Why ‘Voice’ Is More Important for Good Acting...

As far as popular destinations go, Amsterdam is up there with Paris, Rome, and London. If you didn’t visit on your first trek overseas, then you’ll certainly pass through it on the next. After all, it’s a few hours from both Paris and London on the train, making it a convenient second or third leg for your escape. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies And just because it’s the smallest of the three—and most manageable on foot, bike, or transit—don’t relegate it to the backseat....

Over the course of his military service with the Special Air Service, his record-setting expeditions, and his television career, it’s fair to say Bear Grylls has seen more of the world than most. So it only feels natural to ask him where someone should go these days for a proper adventure. But according to the British explorer, you don’t need to fly across the globe to have an eye-opening experience....

Getting tired of your usual watch? Now you can trade it in for a brand-new Breitling. The esteemed Swiss watchmaker has partnered with Crown & Caliber, the online retailer which lets you buy and sell pre-owned luxury watches, to launch an online platform where you can trade in your luxury watch and receive credit towards the purchase of a Breitling timepiece. That makes Breitling the first major Swiss watchmaker to accept pre-owned watches for a new model....

Your fitness goals are a personal, unique thing. Your protein powder should be, too. No matter what your fitness goals are, or what dietary restrictions you adhere to, there’s a protein powder that’s perfect for you. Now, you could spend hundreds of dollars trying to find that ideal protein powder, one that’s just right for your body and your lifestyle. Or, you can just go to Gainful, and get a custom-made protein powder that’s as unique as you are....

Some researchers in Germany have made one of the most obvious scientific discoveries of the century: Beer makes you happy. The Daily Mail reports the scientists studied the properties of 13,000 food molecules and located one in malted barley (a key ingredient in beer) that gets the dopamine receptors in the brain going and in turn makes people feel good. The molecule, called Hordenine, affects decision making, and points to why some drinkers can’t shut it down after just one beverage....

Whether or not you’re typically a Canadian whisky lover, there are two names you should keep in your whiskey mind this month: Gooderham and Worts. The good news is, both names will lead you to the same new, delicious bottle. The 50 Best Whiskeys in the World Read article Gooderham & Worts Four Grain Canadian Whisky is arriving in the U.S. this month, already heavy with medals and accolades. It was awarded 94 points by Jim Murray in 2018; it took a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and two best of categories from other competitions in 2017....

The twin goals of building muscle and burning fat are usually tied to workout routines. After all, what you do in the gym or outdoors goes a long way toward transforming your body into a lean, fat-burning machine. But training regimens usually account for two hours or less of your 24-hour day. What you do during the other 22-plus hours has as much if not more impact. Here are seven ways to build muscle and burn fat—inside and outside the gym....

We checked in with Mike Wunsch, certified personal trainer and Director of Training and Large Group Programming at Results Fitness, for his workout-building tips. Q: How can I get the best mix of cardio and lifting to burn fat? A: Looking to work off those holiday pounds? Consider cardio secondary. For a well-rounded, fat-busting workout routine, your best bet is to swap the treadmill for resistance training. Strength training moves like dead lifts, squats, pullups, pushups, and lunges should form the basis of your workout....

A lamp doesn’t need to be expensive, nor does it need to be some big lug of an item. You can grab a small one that just blends into the background when it isn’t on and doesn’t overpower the sense when it is. Whatever reason you need a lamp, the Aukey Table Lamp is going to be a smart purchase. It is nice and compact, so it can fit anywhere. Place it on a bedside table to make reading in bed a lot easier, or place it on your desk so you can get some work done without hurting your eyes....

We don’t know about you, but we’re getting tired of making the same old/same old in our kitchen. This lockdown has really put a crimp in our ability to try new foods and meals. But we found something that can help. This Crux Air Fryer is on sale now, marked down an astonishing 65 percent off at Macy’s. Normally $115, right now it’s just forty bucks! That’s right. This revolutionary air fryer, that cooks chicken wings, french fries, and so much more the healthy way, is on its Last Act at Macy’s....