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Ikea’s $4 Accessory Is Still the Quiet King of Budget Summer Travel Gear

By Gear Patrol | Ben Bowers | 6/17/2026 5:40 PM

It keeps wet swimsuits, sunscreen and small electronics safely contained — and it costs less than a gas station coffee. ... Read full Story

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The Funkiest Tacomas You’ve Never Heard of Look Nothing Like the Toyotas You Know

By Gear Patrol | gvandyke | 6/17/2026 5:37 PM

If you're craving something that's guaranteed to turn heads, one of these retro-styled pickup redesigns might be just what you need. ... Read full Story

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A Revitalized Brand’s Coolest Moto Finally Reaches Our Shores

By Gear Patrol | Steve Mazzucchi | 6/17/2026 4:36 PM

The powerful new adventure bike beautifully blends Italian design, versatile capability and rider-friendly tech. ... Read full Story

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Gap Quietly Revisits Its Long-Lost, Hidden-Gem Athletic Lifestyle Brand

By Gear Patrol | Brad Lanphear | 6/17/2026 4:24 PM

Hill City was a beloved athletic brand that Gap discontinued in 2020, but a limited relaunch is available online and is currently 50% off. ... Read full Story

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Apple Quietly Started Selling Some Affordable Gadgets for Your iPhone

By Gear Patrol | tbowe | 6/17/2026 3:38 PM

From new docking stations to charging cables, AirTag cases and portable power banks. ... Read full Story

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G-Shock’s Striking New Watches Are Steeped in Japanese Tradition

By Gear Patrol | Ethan Brehm | 6/17/2026 3:33 PM

The Casio sub-brand takes its inspiration to polarizing extremes with this streetwear capsule. ... Read full Story

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Volkswagen Proves Yet Again How Its Vans Set the Standard

By Gear Patrol | Chris Chin | 6/17/2026 3:11 PM

Meanwhile, America is still stuck with the ID Buzz. ... Read full Story

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These Might Be The North Face’s Most Versatile EDC and Travel Bags Ever

By Gear Patrol | Sean Tirman | 6/17/2026 2:27 PM

With durable weatherproof exteriors and modularity at their core, these rugged packs have all the bases covered. ... Read full Story

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The Defender’s Spiritual Successor Just Made Its Most Tactical Move Yet

By Gear Patrol | gvandyke | 6/17/2026 2:23 PM

Ineos has unveiled a new Grenadier that promises to make it more like its Land Rover inspiration than ever. ... Read full Story

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This Award-Winning, Cult-Favorite EDC Brand Finally Has a Truly Affordable Pocket Knife

By Gear Patrol | Sean Tirman | 6/17/2026 1:47 PM

The up-and-coming Vero Engineering has a growing catalog of excellent blades, but this is its most budget-friendly yet. ... Read full Story

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Are These Audiophile Loudspeakers the New Pinnacle of Modern Hi-Fi?

By Gear Patrol | tbowe | 6/17/2026 1:38 PM

The French company claims the system "redefines what you can expect from an all-in-one hi-fi speaker." ... Read full Story

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An Iconic American Beer Brand Just Made Your Next Favorite Whiskey

By Gear Patrol | Ethan Brehm | 6/17/2026 12:54 PM

This is the brand's most premium offering in a successful line of spirit releases. ... Read full Story

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BMW’s Hottest Wagon Just Got a Handsome Makeover That We Didn’t Know It Needed

By Gear Patrol | Chris Chin | 6/17/2026 12:31 PM

The M5 Touring gets a handsome touchup by the former Alpina masterminds. ... Read full Story

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The Entry-Level Version of This Iconic Watch Just Got a Whole Lot Better

By Gear Patrol | Johnny Brayson | 6/17/2026 11:53 AM

Practically perfect in every way. ... Read full Story

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Buck’s Striking New Heirloom Knife Will Be Music to Collectors’ Ears

By Gear Patrol | Steve Mazzucchi | 6/17/2026 11:41 AM

The latest Buck of the month is here, and this particular little folder is worth fretting over, so to speak. ... Read full Story

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This Clever Travel Charger Is at Least Twice as Cool as the Competition

By Gear Patrol | gvandyke | 6/17/2026 10:38 AM

Nimble unleashes a new power bank game-changer. ... Read full Story

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This Fan-Favorite Affordable Dive Watch Somehow Gets Even Better

By Gear Patrol | Brad Lanphear | 6/16/2026 8:39 PM

Tissot's most capable dive watch, the Seastar 2000, has been updated with a more comfortable case and offers five new color schemes. ... Read full Story

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Audi Once Again Reminds the World How Cool Wagons Can Be

By Gear Patrol | Chris Chin | 6/16/2026 5:31 PM

Subaru Outback fans once again have something to aspire graduating to. ... Read full Story

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Jeep’s Most Trail-Hungry Grand Cherokee Returns from Its Hiatus

By Gear Patrol | gvandyke | 6/16/2026 4:38 PM

The seven-slot grille is bringing the Trailhawk back, and its return comes with a considerable change. ... Read full Story

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Two Japanese Hi-Fi Icons Just Introduced a Stunning Pair of Audiophile Headphones

By Gear Patrol | tbowe | 6/16/2026 4:16 PM

The brands say the headphones will "captivate guitar enthusiasts and enjoyers of high-quality, portable audio." ... Read full Story

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art

‘State Fairs: Growing American Craft’ Surveys Agriculture, Ingenuity, and Community

by Colossal | Jun 17 2026

auto

Ford Custom Garage Builds A Super Duty For The Extremely Patriotic

by carbuzz.com | Jun 17 2026

basketball

Why James Dolan's second apron comments raise big questions about Knicks' ability to keep championship roster

by CBS Interactive Inc | Jun 17 2026

fashion

Lethal injection: Inside the cosmetic filler complication that killed Estée Lauder VP

by NY Post | Jun 17 2026

FFNEWS

BNSF wins local approval for new $4B California rail intermodal project

by FreightWaves | Jun 17 2026

football

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

health

Setting a Goal Weight May Lead to Greater Success With GLP-1s Like Zepbound

by Healthline.com | Jun 17 2026

how_to

Experts Reveal How to Prep Your Home Tech for a Hurricane

by CNET | Jun 17 2026

long_island

Inside the massive operation feeding thousands at the U.S. Open

by greaterlongisland.com | Jun 17 2026

metro

LaGuardia shuts down runway for second time in weeks after pavement issue resurfaces

by New York Post | Jun 18 2026

music

Marcello Hernandez Confesses to Rosalía at Madison Square Garden: ‘I Committed a Crime for This Lady’

by Billboard | Jun 18 2026

nation

Senate committee advances bill to repeal Assad-era sanctions on Syria

by upi.com | Jun 18 2026

nutrition

She Lost 60 Pounds on the Mayo Clinic Diet—Here’s How It Worked

by thehealthy.com | Apr 30 2026

science

'This was a pioneering achievement': Stone Age people put up posts to observe the solstices near Stonehenge long before the stones of sacred site were placed

by LIVE SCIENCE | Jun 17 2026

world

Israel-Hezbollah continue strikes against each other

by United Press International, Inc. | Jun 17 2026

Word of the Day

acquiesce

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 18, 2026 is:

acquiesce • \ak-wee-ESS\ • verb

To acquiesce to something is to accept it, agree with it, or allow it to happen by staying silent or by not arguing. Acquiesce is somewhat formal, and is often used with in or to.

// Eventually, the professor acquiesced to the students’ request to have the seminar’s final class be a potluck lunch.

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Examples:

“It may be just the right time for a chicken burger to become a significant stop on the American burger’s continual evolution—but whether beef-clinging purists will acquiesce to a poultry spin, or cry fowl, remains to be seen.” — Talib Visram, Slate, 6 Apr. 2026

Did you know?

If you’re looking to give your speech a gentle, formal flair, don’t give acquiesce the silent treatment. Essentially meaning “to comply quietly,” acquiesce has as its ultimate source the Latin verb quiēscere, “to be quiet.” (Quiet itself is also a close relation.) Quiēscere can also mean “to repose,” “to fall asleep,” or “to rest,” and when acquiesce arrived in English via French in the early 1600s, it did so with two senses: the familiar “to agree or comply” and the now-obsolete “to rest satisfied.” Herman Melville employed the former in Moby-Dick, when Ahab orders the “confounded” crew to change the Pequod’s course after a storm damages the compasses: “Meanwhile, whatever were his own secret thoughts, Starbuck said nothing, but quietly he issued all requisite orders; while Stubb and Flask—who in some small degree seemed then to be sharing his feelings—likewise unmurmuringly acquiesced.”

Ikea’s $4 Accessory Is Still the Quiet King of Budget Summer Travel Gear

The Funkiest Tacomas You’ve Never Heard of Look Nothing Like the Toyotas You Know

A Revitalized Brand’s Coolest Moto Finally Reaches Our Shores

Gap Quietly Revisits Its Long-Lost, Hidden-Gem Athletic Lifestyle Brand

Apple Quietly Started Selling Some Affordable Gadgets for Your iPhone

G-Shock’s Striking New Watches Are Steeped in Japanese Tradition

Volkswagen Proves Yet Again How Its Vans Set the Standard

These Might Be The North Face’s Most Versatile EDC and Travel Bags Ever

The Defender’s Spiritual Successor Just Made Its Most Tactical Move Yet

This Award-Winning, Cult-Favorite EDC Brand Finally Has a Truly Affordable Pocket Knife

Are These Audiophile Loudspeakers the New Pinnacle of Modern Hi-Fi?

An Iconic American Beer Brand Just Made Your Next Favorite Whiskey

BMW’s Hottest Wagon Just Got a Handsome Makeover That We Didn’t Know It Needed

The Entry-Level Version of This Iconic Watch Just Got a Whole Lot Better

Buck’s Striking New Heirloom Knife Will Be Music to Collectors’ Ears

This Clever Travel Charger Is at Least Twice as Cool as the Competition

This Fan-Favorite Affordable Dive Watch Somehow Gets Even Better

Audi Once Again Reminds the World How Cool Wagons Can Be

Jeep’s Most Trail-Hungry Grand Cherokee Returns from Its Hiatus

Two Japanese Hi-Fi Icons Just Introduced a Stunning Pair of Audiophile Headphones

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Walmart

‘State Fairs: Growing American Craft’ Surveys Agriculture, Ingenuity, and Community

Ford Custom Garage Builds A Super Duty For The Extremely Patriotic

Why James Dolan's second apron comments raise big questions about Knicks' ability to keep championship roster

Lethal injection: Inside the cosmetic filler complication that killed Estée Lauder VP

BNSF wins local approval for new $4B California rail intermodal project

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

Setting a Goal Weight May Lead to Greater Success With GLP-1s Like Zepbound

Experts Reveal How to Prep Your Home Tech for a Hurricane

Inside the massive operation feeding thousands at the U.S. Open

LaGuardia shuts down runway for second time in weeks after pavement issue resurfaces

Marcello Hernandez Confesses to Rosalía at Madison Square Garden: ‘I Committed a Crime for This Lady’

Senate committee advances bill to repeal Assad-era sanctions on Syria

She Lost 60 Pounds on the Mayo Clinic Diet—Here’s How It Worked

'This was a pioneering achievement': Stone Age people put up posts to observe the solstices near Stonehenge long before the stones of sacred site were placed

Israel-Hezbollah continue strikes against each other

Word of the Day

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