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How to Stay Cool Without Air-Conditioning

Whether you’re sweltering outdoors or in, we’ve got tips on what to wear, how to hydrate, and the best portable cooling gadgets.
My Mother Is Gone. But Her Digital Voice Helps Keep Me Well

I made the audio recording shortly before she passed. I didn’t know that it would become a powerful tool to keep me motivated.
“There is a Strength in Asian Culture”: A Conversation with Lucasfilm Legend Doug Chiang

Doug Chiang is a name familiar to fans of the Star Wars galaxy. Personally selected by George Lucas, his influence as the head of the Lucasfilm art department during the production of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Attack of the Clones is legendary. Now as vice president and executive creative director at […]
The Best Chef’s Knives to Sharpen Your Home Cooking Skills

It’s the indispensable multi-tool of the kitchen. We sliced and diced our way through meats and veggies to find today’s best blades.
Want to Grow Your Own Food? Try a Hydroponic Garden

Today’s home kits are stylish, smart, and easier to use than ever. Here’s how to get started.
Bad Batch Declassified: 5 Highlights from “Aftermath”

Star Wars: The Bad Batch is here, chronicling the adventures of the elite squad Clone Force 99 following the end of the Clone War. In Bad Batch Declassified, we’ll explore our favorite moments from each episode of the series, available only on Disney+. Armor up and join us for the ride. Spoiler warning: This article discusses […]
Here Are Over 40 Starships You’ll Encounter at Disney Cruise Line’s Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge – Exclusive

Disney Parks // MAY 6, 2021 You won’t just be enjoying a space cocktail in the Disney Wish’s Star Wars bar. This is going to be a Star Wars journey you won’t forget. As shared last week on StarWars.com, Disney Cruise Line’s Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge will bring Canto Bight-like flair and fancy galactic beverages […]
“You Are Truly On Board a Ship”: Inside Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

For Ann Morrow Johnson, an architect and artist currently making the impossible real at Disney Parks, there’s a lot to love about Star Wars. “As an Imagineer, I’m definitely the type of person who enjoys walking around the Parks, and I love that the trash cans are themed to the same environment that you see […]
“It’s a Dream Come True”: Brad Rau’s Road to Star Wars: The Bad Batch

It began with a stop at Burger King. In 1980, Brad Rau was five years old and his mother decided to take him and his brother to see Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Brad had never seen Star Wars, but that didn’t seem to matter. Like most kids, he loved movies, and a trip to […]