Review: Queens Hotel, Leeds, UK

In recent years, the conversation around plastics has shifted to the less obvious plastics swimming through our environment: microplastics and nanoplastics. Pervasive and seemingly everywhere, microplastics are plastic bits that are less than 5 millimeters long (smaller than the width of a #2 pencil), while nanoplastics are even smaller and invisible to the eye. These…

Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Here’s what I prioritized when deciding which sunglasses to test and what I looked for during our testing: Coverage: The more curvature that sports sunglasses have, the more protection they provide. “Base curve,” “wrap,” and “bend” are all terms used to describe lens curvature. I tested models advertised as having base curves…

Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Best for… These unisex fleece glove liners—available in a wide range of sizes—are stretchy and fit great, making them well suited for outdoor activities as well as typing. But though they’re effective at blocking wind, they’re only warm enough to wear just on their own in milder temps. The unisex Black Diamond…

Most Wedgie sizes are available in a 26-, 28-, or 30-inch inseam. Because of the way Wedgie jeans are cut, with a subtle taper toward the hem, Ingela recommends choosing whichever inseam allows the jeans to hit at your ankle. (An ideal ankle length, Zoe notes, “doesn’t touch the top of low-top sneakers, but if…

Tenkeyless options The Keychron V3 is the previous version of our top pick, the Keychron V3 Max. It has many of the same features, but it lacks wireless, and the rotary knob costs extra. The Epomaker Shadow-S provides a pleasant typing experience, wireless support, and VIA compatibility, but it’s available only with linear switches, and…

I wouldn’t call these towels divas, exactly, but they can be a little persnickety, similar to that slightly high-maintenance best friend you always want to hang out with because they bring such a good time. The care instructions for Turkish towels are specific: Soak in cold water for several hours before the first use. Wash…