Month: May 2026

An AP Newsreport found a few Americans are saving money on gas in a creative new way: by visiting Native American reservations. Exempt from gas taxes, stations on “the rez” are cheaper than those even just 30 minutes away. At the Tulalip Market on the Tulalip reservation in Washington, gas is $4.84 per gallon, less than what Junelle Lewis is paying just 30 minutes away in the Seattle metro area.

“I purposely drove here just for the gas,” she said. For some, it’s a long way to go for gas, but in states like California, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, and Washington state, there are dozens of tribally owned fuel stations exempt from state fuel taxes. Gas prices have skyrocketed since American missiles fell on Iran, sending the national average to $4.15 per gallon as of publication. At the Chukchansi Crossing Fuel Station & Travel Center near Yosemite National Park, gas is 60 cents less than at nearby stations. In New Mexico and New York, two fuel stations fall as low as $3.79 and $3.65 per gallon, respectively.

Ordinarily, tribes pay a federal fuel tax – 18.4 cents per gallon of gas and 24.3 cents per gallon of diesel. Like many other stations, this gets figured into what tribal stations charge for gas. State tax exemptions mean the rest is down to the individual station. US law holds that states don’t have the authority to collect taxes from Native Americans on their land. The precedent is one of the longest-standing in an otherwise long history of walkbacks and violations of Native American sovereignty on reservations. “They’re cheaper here than anywhere else,” Todd Hall of Paden, Oklahoma, told AP News. He likes the “way the tribe operates,” and says the Citizen Potawatomi Nation gas station saves him about $5 a week on gas.

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Over the last 15 years, finding a bottle of Blanton’s Bourbon for sale at a reasonable price has seemed like winning the lottery. 

So I have some extremely exciting news: Starting on April 29, and running through Tuesday, May 5, the Men’s Journal Spirits Shop is offering one bottle of the incredibly rare Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel Bourbon each day for just one cent. Yes, really—one cent. At some point every day for a week, the price will drop from its standard price of $212 to a single penny.

How do you claim this insane deal? It’s simple. You need to keep checking the Men’s Journal Spirits Shop. While you’re there, I suggest you browse our great deals, as well as our selection of splurge-worthy top-shelf unicorns. 

What’s the big deal about Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel? The whiskey isn’t cut down with any water. The barrel is literally emptied and the bourbon is bottled at cask strength, which is usually around 130 proof. (By comparison, the standard Blanton’s Bourbon is bottled at 93 proof.) At this alcohol level, you get the purest expression of the whiskey’s flavor, which includes huge vanilla and wood notes. It’s truly a special whiskey that’s worth jumping through hoops.

Good luck! May the odds be in your favor.

Why Is Blanton’s Bourbon So Popular?

Blanton’s Bourbon was created by legendary distiller Elmer T. Lee in 1984. His genius idea was to showcase the natural differences between the whiskey in each barrel, which is caused by the location of the cask in the warehouse and its age. Most whiskey brands empty many barrels at a time and blend the whiskey together, which allows them to create a consistent house style. Lee would dump one barrel at a time, which means that Blanton’s can taste different from one bottle to another. 

The brand is named after Colonel Albert Blanton, who worked for decades at the George T. Stagg distillery, which we now call Buffalo Trace. Blanton’s Bourbon was first a huge success in Japan and over the last 15 years has really caught fire in the U.S. Its popularity helped kick off the rebirth of American whiskey.

Ford’s latest recall for the Bronco SUV is double jeopardy. The automaker says it needs to go and correct a repair that was previously made to a small number of Broncos to prevent transmission damage. Ford says 4,922 Bronco SUVs may have misaligned transmissions and transfer cases – a major mechanical fault that could cause serious damage.

“On affected vehicles, the transmission-to-transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to premature wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines,” reads Ford’s recall report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall covers 2021 to 2025 Bronco SUVs, and states that if the splines wear, vehicles could fail to engage in forward gears, or the parking brake function may not work. In both cases, the likelihood of a crash is increased.

Ford found out about the botched repairs in November, and after two months of investigation, determined misalignment between the transmission and transfer case to be the source of the problem. The brand hopes updated repair materials will help “ensure that the transmission and transfer case are properly aligned when they are reassembled during service repairs.”  25 warranty claims have been filed related to the misalignment issue. Ford says it will have technicians inspect vehicles for misaligned joints or wear on transmission splines, which will require quite a lot of downtime for owners – getting to the car’s transmission and transfer case requires a good deal of disassembly. Any found with evidence of misalignment or damage will need a new transmission and a new transfer case.

Ford leads automakers in recalls so far this year, with 34 recalls active as of publication. Not only is it more than any other automaker, but it also creates a litany of issues for owners down the line, affecting resale values, shaking trust in the brand, and hurting dealer sales. Ford is due a huge $1.3 billion chargeback from tariffs this year, and hopefully, that money will go to improving quality control rather than paying CEO Jim Farley another multi-million-dollar pay package.

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Hybrid athletes, this one’s for you. When your training days don’t look the same from one day to the next, finding workout gear that can actually keep up with your pace is no easy feat. One day you’re lifting heavy weights in the gym, other days you’re logging miles on a Zone 2 run, and somewhere in between you’re probably prepping for your first Hyrox competition. Under such circumstances, it’s helpful to have a pair of workout shorts that are built to withstand whatever you put them through.

The LSKD Challenger Performance Shorts are one of those rare pairs that seem to adapt, no matter what your workout calls for that day. Thanks to their versatility, they stood out during our testing as the best workout shorts for all-around training in the 2026 Fitness Awards. It won’t matter if you’re in the weight room, hitting pavement, or hitting burpees on turf because these workout shorts are built for anything. Read on for our full review.

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Best Workout Short for All-Around Training: LSKD Challenger 6” Performance Short

At the end of the day, workout shorts don’t need to do a lot. In fact, the best training shorts are defined by what they don’t do. The fabric shouldn’t chafe against your skin or restrict your range of motion. The waistband shouldn’t bunch or flip. And, of course, your shorts shouldn’t give up before you do. In this regard, LSKD’s Challenger Performance Short does the least, and that’s why we love it.

When you put these shorts on, the first thing you’ll notice is the premium feel of the fabric—satisfyingly soft to the touch and super stretchy in every direction. And as soon as the sweat starts flowing, you’ll appreciate how quick-drying they are. Two zippered pockets offer stealthy storage, and if you prefer your shorts with a built-in liner, LSKD offers a lined option with an integrated phone pouch and grippy nodes along the inner hem.

Key Product Features

• Materials: Polyester, elastane
• Inseam: 6 inches
• Waist: Elastic, drawstring
• Liner: Compression liner or unlined

Why You Should Trust Us

Men’s Journal has spent over three decades as a leading authority on fitness and outdoor gear. We don’t just summarize product specs. Our recommendations come from legitimate hands-on testing and the direct guidance of industry experts. We constantly refine our buyer’s guides, ensuring every pick remains the absolute best available.

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