August 2026

• The world’s 50 “smartest” cities list has dropped, and only four U.S. spots made the ranking
• A free four-day festival is coming to this Smithsonian Museum to celebrate its big 10th anniversary
• You'll have to pay more for Apple TV—yes, the streamer has raised its prices again
• There's a ‘Fresh Prince’ spinoff in the works, this time set in New York
• ‘The Sandlot’ cast is reuniting for a new baseball comedy series on YouTube
• Michelin just added its first-ever Southwest restaurant selection to the guide
• This Southern state has claimed the title of loudest in all of America
• United Airlines just expanded non-stop flights to these 10 bucket-list international destinations, including a Spanish party-town favorite
• The 13 best Airbnbs in the Great Smoky Mountains
• Nope, this “14th-century castle” isn’t in Europe: It’s in Napa Valley, and you need to visit.
• ‘Only Murders in Building’ is changing location for season 6, which will premiere this December
• I had zero interest in visiting Arkansas, then Bentonville completely surprised me
• Here’s a first look at Apple TV’s ‘12 12 12’ heist drama, starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan
• This new manga platform has 300 titles translated into English for the first time
• Where to see Yayoi Kusama art installations in the U.S.
• This Western airport is the best for domestic flight deals, and it’s not the one you think
• How to watch 'The End of Oak Street' with Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor
• ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ has just scored a spot on the Criterion Collection
• You can stream ‘Toy Story 5’ at home starting in September
• 10 historic hotels in the U.S. with fascinating former lives
• The 10 best places to celebrate Diwali in the U.S.
• Starbucks’ new fall 2026 menu includes banana bread lattes, bacon protein pockets and plenty of Pumpkin Spice
• Amtrak is pausing train service for 9 full days out of this major U.S. station—here’s what riders need to know
• Where will the blood moon lunar eclipse be visible in the U.S.?
• 12 Tim Curry movies and TV shows to watch in honor of the late star
• Visit the tragic ruins of author Jack London’s mansion in the middle of the California woods
• The best farmers' markets in America
• A24's unsettling film ‘Backrooms’ is coming to HBO Max on September 25
• 'The Gilded Age' season 4 trailer and premiere date just dropped
• 8 Dolly Parton movies to watch in honor of the late country icon
• Watch: The trailer for ‘Brothers,’ starring best friends Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson
• 'The Pitt' season 3 trailer is here—and reveals Dr. Robby's fate
• Why Levitation in Austin is one of America’s best music festivals
• 'The Gentlemen’ season 2 trailer sees Eddie become a crime kingpin
• The best state fairs across the U.S.
• Here's how to watch Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' at home
• One of America’s best summer music festivals is canceling its 2027 edition, and it’s all due to climate change
• The 8 best Airbnbs in Big Sky, Montana this year
• Sarah J. Maas just unveiled the covers of ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ books 6 and 7
• 'Free Blockbusters' are popping up all over America to fuel your '90s nostalgia
• For the fourth time in four years, Peacock is raising its prices for all members
• Watch: The teaser trailer for 'The Terminal List' season 2 starring Chris Pratt is here
• Roku just launched a channel devoted entirely to AI-generated content
• I dined at the No. 8 hotel restaurant in the U.S., and it was supreme
• Netflix is planning an ‘Outer Banks’ prequel about how the island split between Pogues and Kooks
• You can watch Tony-winning musical ‘Hadestown’ from home beginning next week—here’s how
• Watch: The trailer for 'Slow Horses' season 6 has galloped in
• A swanky new cocktail bar pulled into DC’s Union Station to class up your commute with lobster rolls and live music
• A massive U.S. pancake festival returns this fall with a stacked flapjack lineup and a cameo from pro-eater Joey Chestnut
• New England could have an extra-long fall foliage season this year, says Yankee Magazine’s 2026 forecast
• These are the most social media-addicted states in the U.S., and we’re not surprised at all by number one
• All the U.S. cinemas where you can watch ‘Dune: Part Three’ in 70mm IMAX
• These are officially the top fall weekend destinations in the U.S., according to Airbnb
• The 11 best Airbnbs near Jackson Hole for year-round nature escapes
• The best farm stays in the USA
• Where to watch Hayden Panettiere's films and TV shows in honor of the late star
• This landmark luxury destination was just named the best historic hotel in the U.S. for the sixth year in a row
• Can't make it to the US Open? Here’s how to stream it
• The incredible “Treasures of the Pharaohs” show is only visiting two U.S. cities—and you can see it in San Francisco right now
• Netflix is livestreaming an 'Outer Banks' Season 5 watch party
• The country's most famous city skylines will be going dark this summer, and for good reason
• This new "Books by the Sea" literary retreat in Cape Cod lets you hang out and read alongside best-selling authors
• You can now watch these classic movies on Apple TV at no extra cost
• Want to take a “racquetcation”? These U.S. hotels are ready for you.
• You can now stream 10,000+ free movies and shows on Google TV Freeplay
• America’s favorite airline for 2026 has been revealed — here’s which flyer held onto the top spot
• Australia's Olympics breakdancing fiasco is getting the Netflix sports-doc treatment
• The 11 best Airbnbs near Yosemite National Park for 2026
• Watch: The trailer for ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ just dropped
• Kit Harrington is starring in an adaptation of one of Charles Dickens’ most famous works
• Taco Bell’s new Tajín menu is here—and it might beat the original Gordita
• How to watch Olivia Wilde's sex-comedy 'The Invite' with Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton
• Former President and avid reader Barack Obama is launching a new literary podcast
• 'Star Wars' and Marvel will finally crossover in a new five-part limited comic book series
• Disney will stream a special 9/11 commemoration for the 25th anniversary
• The HUMP! Film Festival is bringing its biggest, sauciest lineup of erotic shorts to 55 cities this fall
• This U.S. city was ranked the noisiest in America, in a surprise to absolutely no one
• The 20 best Airbnbs in New England for 2026: treehouses, cabins and coast
• The D.C. airport will temporarily ground-stop all flights to make way for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix
• Nicolas Cage will star as legendary NFL coach John Madden in this new Prime Video film
• The Jonas Brothers podcast is coming to Disney+ and Hulu
• The best places in the U.S. to watch this month's stunning lunar eclipse
• 24 major book releases in August 2026 you should know about
• This immersive seafood adventure is a deep-dive into Maine oyster culture and so much more
• The best restaurants in Santa Barbara
• America’s most beautiful airport has a cozy new terrace-like lounge
• All the U.S. cinemas where you can watch ‘The Odyssey’ in 70mm IMAX
• This desert city is the happiest travel destination in America, says new ranking
• A horse named Oliver planned my weekend in Lexington, Kentucky—and it was surprisingly perfect
• ‘There’s a lot of melancholy but there’s also hope’
• These are the 10 best Labor Day Weekend getaways of 2026, according to Lonely Planet
• ICEE is giving out free frozen drinks at more than 1,800 locations to celebrate its first-ever National ICEE Day
• These are America’s top state fairs for delicious festival food—and, unsurprisingly, the Midwest dominates
• This Floridian destination was just named one of the most beautiful towns in the world, and it’s not the one you think
• I flew over five glaciers for one of the most memorable meals I've had in Alaska
• I’m a travel writer who’s visited dozens of small towns across America—this is the one I recommend most (and now is the perfect time to go)
• Looking for Widow’s Bay on the West Coast? Try these cozy coastal towns.
• JetBlue Mint unveils new Michelin-inspired in-flight menu—and I tried it first
• This is the most stressful U.S. city to drive in, according to a new study—and it’s not L.A. or New York
• This stunning U.S. wildlife refuge was just named a new UNESCO World Heritage Site