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January 14, 2026
Airstream’s Ultralight New Model Is a Minimalist Masterpiece
The act of hitting the open road can be intoxicating, whether you live for it already or you’re still manifesting a life of adventure, self-discovery and escape from routine. Airstream has long been synonymous with freedom and connection through travel, but its trailers haven’t always been accessible from a size or price standpoint....
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January 12, 2026
J.Crew Debuts Collection with U.S. Ski & Snowboard After Three-Year Partnership Deal
J.Crew has launched its first collection with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, kicking off a three year partnershipthat positions the iconic American brand as the official lifestyle apparel partner for the national governing body’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes and their fans. The collaboration fuses alpine performance and après-ski polish through a...
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January 11, 2026
NPS Powerless As Drugs And Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found In Top National Park’s Water
Federally protected lands are supposed to be largely safe from human-caused pollution, but Grand Canyon National Park is at great risk of contamination, as scientists have found carcinogenic "forever chemicals" and pharmaceutical drugs. While it's fixable, the National Park Service might have a hard time amid budget and staffing cuts....
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January 9, 2026
Colorado Town Takes Major Step in Purchase of Ski Resort
Nederland, Colo., may soon be the proud owner of a ski resort. For the past year and a half, the small town of 1,500 has been in the process of planning and negotiating a deal to purchase nearby Eldora Mountain Resort from the Utah-based company POWDR. As Colorado Public Radio reports, on Tuesday night, the...
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January 9, 2026
Strength Training Boosts Brain Health, According to New Study
We know that strength training is beneficial for the body in many ways. It protects joints and bones, improves metabolism, balance, and endurance. But if lifting helps the body this much, what is it doing for the brain? A recent meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience offers a layered answer. The study’s researchers...
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January 9, 2026
Strava files for IPO as fitness apps chase subscription growth
Strava has filed confidential paperwork for a US IPO, and it’s doing it with some momentum. Subscriptions are up, revenue’s growing and the company looks ready to play on a bigger stage. Multiple reports, including The Information, say the company has submitted a draft registration statement to the US Securities...
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January 9, 2026
Telluride Ski Patrol Strike Ends With New Contract, Resort to Re-Open This Weekend
Tense negotiations between Telluride owners and workers have finally come to a resolution, at least for now. This week, Telluride Ski Resort and the Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association (TPSPA) came to an agreement, ending the patrollers’ strike in time for the resort to re-open this weekend. Negotiations between the...
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January 8, 2026
Helen of Troy Reports Sales Decline in Home and Outdoor Sector
Helen of Troy cited continued competition, lower replenishment orders from retailers due to softer demand, and a decrease in club channel sales in insulated beverageware after reporting a 6.7% dip in net sales in the third quarter ended Nov. 30 within its home and outdoor segment, which includes brands Hydro Flask...
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January 8, 2026
Scientists find exercise rivals therapy for depression
A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, though the evidence was less certain. Researchers found that light to moderate activity over multiple sessions worked best, with few side effects. While it’s not a...
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January 7, 2026
CES 2026: FDA eases rules for wearables that avoid medical claims
Fitness trackers, sleep monitors and AI health tools just got a clearer runway in the US. The FDA has introduced new guidance that officially keeps most wellness wearables out of medical device regulation, as long as they steer clear of clinical claims. The announcement came on January 6 during a keynote by FDA Commissioner...
