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High-end Noma L.A. pop-up will still open despite restaurant abuse controversy

High-end Noma L.A. pop-up will still open despite restaurant abuse controversy

Resurfaced allegations of abuse and an expected protest won’t stop Noma’s sold-out Los Angeles pop-up, which is set to begin on Wednesday evening. A spokesperson for the world-famous Copenhagen restaurant told The Times on Monday that plans for Noma’s 16-week appearance in Silver Lake, with seats priced at $1,500 per guest, will continue as scheduled. The pop-up, the allegations and a public apology by the restaurant’s celebrity chef and co-founder René Redzepi are dividing the restaurant industry and renewing discussions of systemic imbalance and fair compensation. A former Noma employee has for weeks posted a series of anonymous messages to Instagram from other workers and interns recounting physical, verbal and emotional abuse sustained in years prior. These accounts were compiled and posted by Jason Ignacio White, who previously helmed Noma’s fermentation lab. White also posts about his own mental health struggles during his years at the Copenhagen restaurant. A New York Times article on Saturday reported accounts of abuse compiled from interviews with 35 former Noma staff, including instances of humiliation, physical violence and intimidation. …

High-End Construction Really Does Help Everyone

High-End Construction Really Does Help Everyone

One well-worn refrain of progressive urban politics is that new, “luxury” housing will not help solve the housing shortage. A 2024 study of U.S. voters found that 30 to 40 percent believed more housing would, instead, increase prices, and another 30 percent believed it would have no effect. But research generally points in the other direction: More housing supply of all kinds leads to lower prices in general terms. A new study lays out exactly how a brand-new building can open up more housing in other, lower-income areas, creating the conditions that enable prices to fall. In the paper, three researchers looked in extraordinary detail at the effects of a new 43-story condo project in Honolulu. The building, called the Central, sits right behind the giant Ala Moana shopping center, halfway between downtown and the beachfront hotels of Waikiki. It comprises both subsidized and market-rate units, priced at around $780,000 for the former, and $1.25 million for the latter. What the researchers found was that the new housing freed up older, cheaper apartments, which, in …

OnePlus 15 vs. OnePlus 15R: High-End Refinement or Lower-Priced Power

OnePlus 15 vs. OnePlus 15R: High-End Refinement or Lower-Priced Power

Continuing the same strategy OnePlus has followed the past few years, the company released two flagship phones at the end of 2025, the top-tier $900 OnePlus 15 and the mid-range $700 OnePlus 15R. This is the third year that OnePlus has used this phone strategy, which began with the then-$500 OnePlus 12R. At the time, I said OnePlus had killed its own flagship.  The $800 OnePlus 12 was the true flagship that year with the latest Snapdragon chip, tons of RAM and storage, a fantastic display and smooth software. Yet the 12R delivered almost 90% of the power and performance of the 12, but at several hundred dollars less. Much the same is true this time with the 15 series. OnePlus made a few small changes to the 15R that don’t really lessen the overall experience of using the phone, while still delivering a flagship-level phone. It has a fast new processor, a giant battery with fast charging, an expansive screen and the same software as the more expensive OnePlus phone. As such, it’s worthwhile to …

REI is clearing out high-end Arc’teryx winter coats, jackets, hoodies, and more during this end-of-season sale

REI is clearing out high-end Arc’teryx winter coats, jackets, hoodies, and more during this end-of-season sale

Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. REI is clearing out a surprisingly deep selection of Arc’teryx gear right now. The deals include everything from everyday insulated hoodies to technical shells, plus pants, base layers, and trail shoes. A lot of these are REI Outlet closeouts, so sizes and colors tend to disappear fast. Even on sale, Arc’teryx gear isn’t cheap, but you have to look at it as an investment. This is serious gear that’s meant to last a lifetime if you care for it properly. Quick tip: many of the Outlet listings are showing an extra promo code at checkout. If you’re an REI Co-op member, look for code OUTJAN26 (good through January 12, 2026) and stack it where it applies. Editor’s note: I’ve added some great REI deals from Patagonia and The North Face to the end of the post, so keep scrolling for more. Editor’s picks Arc’teryx Atom Insulated Hoody – Men’s — $255.93 (was $300.00) See It If you only buy one Arc’teryx piece on clearance, …

Grab rare deals on Hyperice’s high-end fitness recovery tools including percussion massagers and compression systems

Grab rare deals on Hyperice’s high-end fitness recovery tools including percussion massagers and compression systems

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Recovery gear is not a substitute for sleep, smart training, or eating with fitness in mind, but it can make the day-after soreness far less annoying. Hyperice has discounts right now on Normatec compression systems, Hypervolt percussion massagers, and joint-focused heat therapy that’s built for the spots that complain the loudest. Quick way to choose: go Normatec if you want a one-stop routine for legs/hips, go Hypervolt if you want to target specific tight areas, and go heat therapy if stiffness (especially around joints) responds better to warmth than pounding. Editor’s picks Hypervolt 2 Pro is $299 (14% off) See It This device goes directly after the problem areas—calves, quads, glutes, upper back—without committing to a full compression setup. A few minutes after training (or after a long desk day) can go a long way. Hyperice X Knee is $329 (23% off) See It If …

Sauron, the high-end home security startup for “super premium” customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos

Sauron, the high-end home security startup for “super premium” customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos

When Kevin Hartz’s security system failed to alert him as an intruder rang his doorbell and tried to enter his San Francisco home late one night, the serial entrepreneur decided existing solutions weren’t good enough. His co-founder Jack Abraham had experienced similar frustrations at his Miami Beach residence. In 2024, they launched Sauron — named after the sinister, all-seeing eye from “The Lord of the Rings” — to build what they envisioned as a military-grade home security system for tech elites. The concept resonated in Bay Area circles, where crime had become a constant topic during and after the pandemic, despite San Francisco Police Department statistics showing property crime and homicide rates declining last year. The startup raised $18 million from executives behind Flock Safety and Palantir, defense tech investors including 8VC, Abraham’s startup lab Atomic, and Hartz’s investment firm A*. It came out of stealth exactly a year ago, promising to launch in the first quarter of 2025 with a system combining AI-driven intelligence, advanced sensors like LiDAR and thermal imaging, and 24/7 human …

Amazon is blowing out high-end Elemis skincare products during its Cyber Monday sale

Amazon is blowing out high-end Elemis skincare products during its Cyber Monday sale

Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. I’ve been getting into skincare. It took me a long time to come around on it, but my skin looks and feels a lot better now that I actually take care of it. Elemis makes excellent products that work, smell, and feel very good. They’re basically all on sale during Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale. Whether you’re an experienced skincare expert or just starting out your efforts, now is a great time to stock up on the good stuff. Editor’s picks ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml) $101 (was $145) See It This is the flagship ELEMIS product for a reason. The texture hits a sweet spot between gel and cream, so it sinks in quickly but still feels substantial enough for drier skin or colder weather. It’s the kind of everyday moisturizer you actually finish—smooths out dehydration lines, sits nicely under sunscreen and makeup, and doesn’t leave that heavy, waxy layer some “rich” creams do. ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (100g) $50 (was $72) See It …