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The 6 Best Grills and Smokers of 2026: Smart, Portable, Pellet

The 6 Best Grills and Smokers of 2026: Smart, Portable, Pellet

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It’s likewise smartly designed, packing up into—as you likely already gleaned—the shape of a suitcase. The heavy-duty handles and latches are strong. Though the Nomad is 28 pounds, which is a bit on the heavy side for a single-hand carry, the shape and large handle actually make it easier to carry than smaller and cheaper models. The Nomad uses a dual-venting system to achieve good airflow, even when the lid is closed. The vents, combined with the raised fins on the bottom of the grill (which elevate your charcoal, allowing air to flow underneath), allow for very precise control of both high and low temperatures. If you live and die by overlanding, this grill could be your new constant companion. Photograph: Weber A Great Budget Portable Grill: WIRED reviewer Scott Gilbertson also loves the simple Weber Jumbo Joe ($90), a smaller version of the classic Original Kettle. It’s an easy choice for tailgates, especially. And if you want to use it at home, you can build yourself a stand for home cookouts. It’s low-cost, light, …

Pellet in Secret Service agent’s vest links suspect to WHCD attack, Pirro says : NPR

Pellet in Secret Service agent’s vest links suspect to WHCD attack, Pirro says : NPR

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U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro looks on during a news conference at Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C., on April 27. Annabelle Gordon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Annabelle Gordon/AFP via Getty Images Investigators have recovered a buckshot pellet from the bulletproof vest worn by a Secret Service agent who was shot at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, according to Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. The pellet links the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, Calif., to the attack, Pirro told CNN on Sunday. “We now can establish that a pellet that came from the buckshot from the defendant’s ⁠Mossberg pump-action shotgun was intertwined with the fiber of the vest of the Secret Service officer,” Pirro said during an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union. “It is definitively his bullet.” Allen allegedly ran through a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton where the dinner was underway on April 25 and fired a shotgun at the agent. Allen has been charged with …

Traeger Just Launched Its Most Affordable Full-Sized Pellet Grill

Traeger Just Launched Its Most Affordable Full-Sized Pellet Grill

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Pellet grill converts aren’t shy about their love for these versatile outdoor cookers, and many, including CNET, regard Traeger as the best in the booming alternative-grill category. Traeger’s pellet grills allow for precise temperature control via convection heat, easy low-and-slow cooking with minimal oversight and wood-fired flavor you won’t get from gas or charcoal setups. But they aren’t cheap. A full-sized Traeger typically costs the would-be pellet griller about $1,000, but the brand just launched its most budget-friendly line, the Westwood series, ahead of summer 2026. That means you can haul in one of Traeger’s cult-favorite pellet grills with most of its signature bells and whistles for less than $700. Pellet grills are praised for delivering woodfire flavor and precise temperature control. Traeger The new standard Westwood has 653 square inches of grilling space and sells for $699. The XL sports 823 square inches and will cost you $799 — still cheaper than any other large grill in the Traeger lineup. Until now, the cheapest full-sized Traegers, the Ridgewood series, started at $899. The Westwood series builds on the advanced …