This Custom 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor Is a Killer Performance Pickup

We have yet to see a custom Ford F-150 Raptor that isn’t totally badass, and this beastly example from Roush Performance is no exception. 

The Michigan-based shop’s 2019 Roush Raptor improves on the stock truck’s trailblazing capability by swapping out Ford’s standard rims for 20-inch off-road wheels with integrated bead protection and 35-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires. 

They also added a chase rack finished in a corrosion-resistant black coating that sits above the bed, so you can haul a spare tire without taking up precious cargo space. 

Other upgrades include axle-back exhaust tips that enhance the roar of the pickup’s 450-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6, an overhauled gauge cluster and gigantic Roush decal that stretches across the windshield.

Motor 1 reports that a performance pack including a higher-flow 3.0-inch exhaust and cold air intake is on the way, but Roush hasn’t released any specs. 

The 2019 Roush Raptor will run you $13,000 in addition to the SuperCab’s $52,855 list price and comes with a three-year/36,000 mile limited warranty. 

Feel free to customize yours further on Roush’s website

3 Spring Sneaker Outfits I’m Currently Drooling Over

I’ve lived in Los Angeles long enough to have observed that there are only three things people will wait in a really, really long line for. The list includes art exhibits that guarantee at least one epic Instagram opportunity, a new high-profile restaurant or dessert shop (hey, Milk Bar)—and sneakers. If you’re surprised by the last one, I highly recommend you research the alive and very much thriving sneakerhead culture; you’ll be hooked. 

And while I may not be participating in bidding wars, or spending my Saturday mornings on Fairfax itching to get my hands on the latest drop, I do consider myself a sneaker lover. My problem lies in my hesitation to wear sportier pairs outside of the gym or the farmer’s market; I just don’t know if I’m pulling them off. However, it just so happens that I work with some of the most fashionable women in the city (there may be some bias, but largely true), so I asked one of my co-workers, Anna LaPlaca, to share her sneaker styling tips.

She’s kind of a pro at mixing sportier pieces into her polished looks, and boy, did she not disappoint. I may not throw away my heels anytime soon, but they’re going to be relegated to the back of my closet after seeing these spring-perfect looks Anna styled with her new Adidas Ultraboost 19 sneakers. Don’t be surprised if you do the same.

My favorite spring trends are tie-dye, bucket hats, and any other motifs of surf/skate culture that constitute a very laid-back approach to dressing. I’m also really into all the hair clips and barrettes that remind me of being a kid in the ’90s.

My go-to sources for fashion inspiration are Instagram for obvious reasons, classic movies from the ’60s and ’70s, and fashion editorial spreads for more out-of-the-box styling ideas.

My favorite part about my Adidas Ultraboost 19 sneakers are the fun pops of color that make them stand out from all my other sneakers.

The best part about being a fashion editor is playing with clothes! I like to think I started playing dress-up early on in life and never really stopped.

I’m a sneaker lover because they allow me to breeze through my day über-confidently. Comfort = confidence, always.

My current favorite color is green. Neon had a moment, but I think the color will continue to feel fresh for a while with the emergence of softer sage and pistachio shades.

I never leave the house without sunglasses. I have a zillion pairs in my rotation.

Giants CEO apologizes after altercation with wife

Giants CEO Larry Baer had a physical altercation in public with his wife that, according to her, began when she took his cellphone and would not give it back. The couple said it is “deeply embarrassed by the situation and have resolved the issue.”

High-fat diet and age alter microflora and cause inflammation in heart failure

Growing older and a high-fat diet enriched with omega 6 fatty acids are major contributors to health risks ranging from diabetes to heart failure. How these factors regulate the immune response is now described — a calorie-dense, obesity-generating diet in aging mice disrupts the composition of the gut microbiome. This correlates with development of a system-wide nonresolving inflammation in acute heart failure, with a notable disruption of the immune cell profile, primarily the neutrophil-leukocyte ratio.