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03/26/2023

Wilson's Prototype 3D Printed Airless Basketball Keeps Science and Sport Working Hand-In-Hand

Basketball was invented in 1891, and aside from switching to the now-iconic orange ball around the 1950s (and ditching an OG version with laces, akin to a football), not a whole lot has changed about the ball in the past several decades.

At least, not until now.

The debut of Wilson's airless basketball prototype during NBA All-Star Weekend represents a scientific advancement that could make the game more accessible and prove the staying power of 3D printing in sports.

03/26/2023

The 20 Best Acts We Saw at SXSW 2023

Here, in alphabetical order, are our favorite acts from SXSW 2023.

SXSW will always be our favorite music festival since it's all about discovery.

03/26/2023

The Problem with Plant-Based Meat

Are plant-based meats really as sustainable as they sound? Or do they fall into the same inescapable traps of capitalism that prevent us from building a truly more sustainable way of meeting our daily protein needs?

Are plant-based burgers really our most sustainable protein option?

03/26/2023

Succession Remains a Claustrophobic Masterpiece in Its Fourth and Final Season

Succession Season 4 premieres Sunday, March 26th on HBO (streaming on HBO Max).

Yes, it's red-hot, the comedy as cutting and hysterical as ever, the drama as compelling; go forth in good faith. But it's just the start.

03/25/2023

The 20 Best Keanu Reeves Movies

For many who would criticize Keanu Reeves, the key to appreciating and understanding the actor’s strengths lies not in his various franchise-leading action roles, but in his Shakespearean performances.

Keanu Reeves made his name as a divisive, action-adjacent heartthrob. As he's matured, so have his performances. Here are his best movies:

03/25/2023

The Great Arkane Immersive Sim Off: Ranking Arkane's Best Immersive Sims

Arkane’s latest game, Redfall, comes out on May 2, and in advance we’re looking back on the five games they’ve developed under Bethesda.

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03/25/2023

Drinking Tequila at the Source: A Visit to Tequila Ocho’s New Distillery

“I’m an agronomist,” he says, “and tequila is the consequence, but it starts with the fields.

We toured the new Tequila Ocho distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, where agave is king.

03/25/2023

Jordan, Jesse, Go!: The Long-Running Podcast Turns Ridiculous Ideas into a Good Time

Jordan, Jesse, Go! is a comedy podcast hosted by writer/comedian Jordan Morris and Jesse Thorn of NPR’s Bullseye, featuring casual conversations between the hosts and a guest from the worlds of comedy, entertainment, or culture.

Jordan, Jesse, Go! mimics the feeling of hanging out and goofing off with your best friends.

03/25/2023

Dana Schwartz Initially Didn’t Mean to Write Sequel Immortality: A Love Story

Dana Schwartz does it all. Or, at least, it often seems like she does.

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03/25/2023

The Long-Lasting Produce You Should Have in Your Kitchen

If you find your produce going bad before you can enjoy it or just want something you know will last until you're ready to eat it, this list is for you.

When you're shopping for produce, choosing options with a long shelf-life can reduce food waste and save you money.

03/25/2023

My 5-Year-Old Daughter Filled Out a March Madness Bracket

It turns out that asking a 5-year-old to make 63 game picks gets pretttty tedious after about the fifth pick, but she rallied again and again and somehow soldiered on to the end.

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03/25/2023

Love and Panic Dance Hand in Hand on Nickel Creek’s Celebrants

With the line “My god, it’s good to see you,” Nickel Creek welcomes you back after nine years with Celebrants, their first original album since 2014’s A Dotted Line, and quickly acknowledges that we have work to do.

Nickel Creek quickly weaves together and apart on their first album in nine years, from the tearing pace of Thile’s mandolin or Sara Watkins’s fiddle to the quick wit of their lyrics.

03/25/2023

Nicholas Braun on Cousin Greg, Succession Season 4, & His Unparalleled Relationship with Matthew Macfadyen

What no one expected was the heart of Succession to arise through an unlikely partnership: Cousin Greg (Nicholas Braun) and Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen.)

Succession star Nicholas Braun discusses Cousin Greg, his relationship with co-star Matthew Macfadyen, and the show's final chapter.

03/24/2023

My 5-Year-Old Daughter Filled Out a March Madness Bracket

Is the next great March Madness handicapper a 5-year-old from North Carolina? Let's find out.

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03/24/2023

FX’s Great Expectations Is a Dreary and Hollow Adaptation That Favors Edge Over Faithfulness

Our expectations for yet another Great Expectations adaptation were low, but geez, FX.

Despite stand-out performances and stellar costume design, FX and BBC's Great Expectations falls short in capturing the magic of Dickens.

03/24/2023

Waffles, Beer, Chocolate, and Frites: How to Do 3 Belgian Cities in 3 Delicious Days

Belgium might be the tastiest country in Europe.

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03/23/2023

Just Add Water: German Brewery Touts its New Invention, "Powdered Beer"

A giant pitcher of beer should burst through the wall whenever you drink one of these powdered beers.

Powdered beer? The German brewery behind it claims it could cut down massively on the beer industry's carbon footprint.

03/23/2023

Nicholas Braun on Cousin Greg, Succession Season 4, & His Unparalleled Relationship with Matthew Macfadyen

For the best insight on Succession's final season, we go to the best possible source: Cousin Greg.

Succession star Nicholas Braun discusses Cousin Greg, his relationship with co-star Matthew Macfadyen, and the show's final chapter.

03/23/2023

Kate Davis Is Done Looking Back

Kate Davis talks with us about ditching jazz, finding love through label support and her new album Fish Bowl.

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03/15/2023

It’s on! High Noon at High Noon, the Paste Showcase in Austin presented by Ilegal Mezcal starts now.

03/13/2023

3 Tips for Getting Unstuck in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

It’s easy to understand the concept of getting better through failure, but accepting it doesn’t come easy.

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03/13/2023

Great Men, Greater Gags: Talking with the Team and Cast of History of the World, Part II

Mel Brooks may not have been Hollywood’s public historian for two thousand years, but it’s safe to call him a kind of vaudevillian elder statesman.

Paste speaks with Ike Barinholtz, Wanda Sykes, Zazie Beetz, Pamela Adlon, Jay Ellis, and other stars from History of the World, Part II.

03/13/2023

45 Years Later, A Little Night Music Highlights the Struggle to Adapt Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim’s most emotionally ambitious musical, Sunday in the Park with George, follows the obsessive painter George Seurat as he works on his masterpiece, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.

A Little Night Music embodies the difficulty of adapting Stephen Sondheim’s distinctly un-cinematic work to the big screen.

03/13/2023

The Savory Cakes of Gujarat

Worldwide, Indian food evokes thoughts of scooping up spicy kadhai paneer with a wedge of garlic naan deftly curved to hold as much gravy as possible. Yet, this is only representative of one Indian state out of many.

Khaman, dhokla and handvo, savory cakes that hail from the Indian state of Gujarat, are classic snacks that complete a meal.

03/13/2023

Samantha Shannon On the Unexpectedly Timely Themes of A Day of Fallen Night and How History Often Alters Women’s Stories

Samantha Shannon’s Roots of Chaos series is the epitome of everything that’s right about the fantasy genre right now.

Samantha Shannon on building the sweeping world of her Roots of Chaos series and how her latest novel "A Day of Fallen Night" explores the safe ways history is most comfortable remembering women.

03/12/2023

Universal's Mario Kart Ride Isn't as Size-Restrictive as Reported, but Universal Still Has a Size Problem

Last month, shortly before the opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, a rash of articles claiming that people with a waistline bigger than 40 inches might not fit on the land’s Mario Kart ride spread across the internet.

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03/12/2023

Jenna Ortega Leaves Wednesday Behind on a Funny, Confident Saturday Night Live

The star of Wednesday was a little shaky in her monologue, but overall she hosted a surprisingly charming and entertaining episode of SNL.

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03/12/2023

In Season 3, a Compelling Ted Lasso Returns with a New Mission—And a New Rival

It’s been more than a year since Season 2 ended, and the gang at AFC Richmond is finally back for another season!

We love these characters, we love this team, and that hasn’t changed.

03/12/2023

COVER STORY | Lonnie Holley: A Cruel Childhood, An Artful Life

Renowned painter draws from a deep well of trauma and observation in his music.

The renowned painter draws from a deep well of trauma and observation on his latest album, 'Oh Me Oh My.'

03/12/2023

A Doctor Meets Her Potential New Rival In This Excerpt From Yours Truly

Bestselling author Abby Jimenez is best known for her charming and equally poignant contemporary romances, which feature both swoon-worthy love stories and relatable explorations of real-world problems.

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03/12/2023

The 25 Best Anime Series on Netflix

Our top picks for anime on Netflix!

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03/12/2023

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Returns in May

TV’s back, baby.

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03/12/2023

2023 Oscar Preview: Who Will Win and Who Should Win

Can you believe that this time last year, the biggest complaint we had about the Oscars was that they gave another one to Anthony Hopkins?

We went through every single Oscar category and broke down our predictions, noting both who will win the award and who's most deserving.

03/12/2023

Best New Albums: This Week's Records to Stream

Featuring Lonnie Holley, Manchester Orchestra, Fever Ray and more!

New Albums to Listen to Today: Lonnie Holley, Manchester Orchestra, Fever Ray and more

03/12/2023

Grey’s Anatomy Is Living Its Own Reboot

Why is March 27, 2005 so significant? I’m so glad you asked. That’s the day ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy premiered almost 18 years ago.

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03/12/2023

Manchester Orchestra Realize Their Vision

The Atlanta alt-rockers discuss their latest album, The Valley of Vision, and its VR film counterpart.

03/12/2023

Destiny 2: Lightfall Falls Short: On Destiny's Disappointing New Direction

Much has been made of this moment in Destiny 2‘s history, and that makes sense.

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03/12/2023

Smart Speakers Buyers Guide: 5 Great Options To Find Your Acoustic Fit

Sure, plenty of us love vinyl and that nice analog vibe around here, but there’s something to be said for ease of use when it comes to streaming and smart speakers.

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03/12/2023

Whiskeys Revisited #3: Makers Mark BRT, Booker's, GlenDronach and More

With the worst facets of the pandemic now hopefully in the rearview mirror, things have gotten at least nominally “back to business” in the spirits world.

Our latest trip to the back of the liquor cabinet is rich in bourbon and scotch whisky revisits.

03/11/2023

With a Movie Industry in Need of Fixing, the Oscars Seem Even Sillier than Usual

Seriously, why are the Oscars still happening?

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