Nordstrom Rack has become one of the better places to find Birkenstock deals, with several styles from slides to boots sitting well below their typical retail prices. The brand rarely discounts through its own channels, making the Rack one of the few reliable spots to get into a pair of Birks without paying full price. The latest find is the Shinjuku—a cool-looking three-stap sandal—which is almost 60% off.
The Birkenstock Shinjuku Sandals normally cost $230, but this Nordstrom Rack sale brings the price down to $97, thanks to a 57% discount. Only the white colorway is on sale, but all sizes from 8/8.5 to 12/12.5 are available.
Birkenstock Shinjuku Sandals, $97 (was $230) at Nordstrom Rack
Closure: G-Hook buckles with hook-and-loop backstrap
Best For: City-wearing, everyday wear, warm weather adventures
The Shinjuku is a departure from Birkenstock’s usual two-strap or moccasin-inspired silhouette, opting for a three-strap design and a lugged PU outsole that’s made for more active use. They still have the same cork-latex footbed that makes every pair of Birks worth wearing, with a microfiber lining that wicks moisture in a way the brand’s usual suede lining doesn’t.
I like to compare this sandal to the Milano, the brand’s other adventure-ready three-strap sandal that retails for $140. The Shinjuku takes the same adjustability-first approach and builds on it with sport-influenced hardware and a more durable outsole. This sale price puts it below the Milano while bringing a more technical feature set.
Named after one of Tokyo’s most iconic neighborhoods, the Shinjuku is Birkenstock’s nod to urban culture and city walking that traditional sandals weren’t made for. It’s a relatively new addition to the Birk lineup (dropped in May of 2024), designed specifically to bridge the gap between the label’s heritage sandal DNA and the demand for more city-focused styles.
The Birkenstock Shinjuku Sandals are available now for $97, and will likely sell out fast, as Birkenstock deals tend to do.
NBA Legend Paul Pierce had some tough words for Nikola Jokic while discussing the Nuggets’ first-round exit against the Timberwolves. Jokic struggled mightily against the injury-depleted Timberwolves, who were missing Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo for most of the series. On the No Fouls Given podcast, Pierce said he doesn’t believe that Jokic is receiving enough criticism for this loss.
“Let this had have been LeBron at the peak of his powers. What we would have been saying?” –@paulpierce34 on Nikola Jokic losing to the depleted Timberwolves in the first round
“He’s in his prime,” said Pierce. “You’re the best player in the league, you’re not supposed to lose in the first round.”
Pierce compared Jokic to LeBron and the treatment he received for losing early in his career. Pierce argues that had LeBron been in this situation, he would be getting lampooned for this. If Jokic is going to be considered the best player in the world, he should be held to a higher standard.
“Had that been Lebron, at 29, after winning 3 out of 4 MVPs, he would be getting scolded tomorrow,” said Pierce. “And if we’re saying Joker and the international game is better than America’s, and he’s the best player, and this is what’s happening? C’mon now.”
Pierce went further with his criticism of Jokic and the Nuggets, comparing the team to Instagram models. According to Pierce, like the models, the Nuggets looked really good online and in the lead-up to the series. However, when he saw them play, he was very disappointed because they didn’t look as good in person.
Paul Pierce compares the Denver Nuggets to Instagram models 💀
While the number is impossible to pinpoint, estimates suggest that anywhere between 500,000 and 1 million feature-length films have been made since the first person got behind and in front of the camera.
From that seminal moment, movies have evolved to feature sound and color. Their stories have expanded to unbelievable possibilities, like a terrifying alien attack on a spaceship or a world full of song and dance.
Of the unfathomable amount of movies that have been produced, what many widely consider to be the very greatest ever premiered 85 years ago today.
On May 1, 1941, Citizen Kane, starring, directed and co-written by Orson Welles, debuted for the first time, premiering at the RKO Palace Theatre in New York City. Welles was just 26 years old at the debut of one of the great triumphs of 20th-century art.
On May 1, 1941, “Citizen Kane” made its debut at The Palace Theatre in NYC -and has gone on to top many lists as the “Best Film of All Time”…. Do you agree? pic.twitter.com/iZ7FozDSSk
— Noirchick In Old Hollywood (@Noirchick1) May 1, 2026
Releasing nationwide on Sept. 5, the film was not a commercial success due to backlash from newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst, who is believed to be the inspiration for the film. Hearst heavily attempted to suppress the film by bashing it in his newspapers and threatening theaters that considered playing it.
Though the film was not initially a hit with general audiences due to the smear campaign from Hearst, it was highly praised critically, earning nine nominations at the Academy Awards. It would win one Academy Award for best original screenplay.
Citizen Kane was revolutionary because of Welles’ innovative direction, as well as the film’s non-linear plot structure and grounded performances. When moviegoers saw the movie for the first time, it was truly unlike anything they had seen before.
“When I made Kane, I didn’t know enough about movies, and I was constantly encouraged by Toland, who said ‘Carry everything in one shot – don’t do anything else.’ In other words, play scenes through without cutting” Orson Welles ~ Citizen Kane’s 85th anniversary pic.twitter.com/y0SwxKgTB9
In the next 8 1/2 decades that would follow, Welles’ masterpiece would become the benchmark for film, topping countless lists as the greatest ever made. The prestigious Sight & Sound poll from the British Film Institute, comprised of 1,600 influential critics and filmmakers, ranks the greatest movies of all time. Citizen Kane held the No. 1 spot as greatest ever for 50 years from 1962 to 2002.
The film’s debut 85 years ago today would end up being one of the most important in the industry’s history, as almost everything made since has been influenced in some way by Citizen Kane.
Electric lawn mowers are becoming a popular choice among homeowners for their minimal upkeep and ease of use. Greenworks is one of the leading brands in the space, but those with serious yards to tackle need to look at Ego Power+. Ego’s lawn and garden tools are known for their foolproof reliability, and although they’re pricey, Amazon recently cut the price of the brand’s massive mower that comes with multiple batteries and a charger.
The Ego Power+ 21-Inch Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Set is now just $650, a 40% discount from the full price of $1,080, and, according to Amazon, the lowest price in the last 90 days. This No. 1 bestselling kit includes a 21-inch cutting mower deck and two batteries (which will generally run you a couple of hundred bucks each). Shoppers can’t help but rave about its performance, giving it nearly 500 5-star ratings because it tackles tall grass like “a beast.”
Included: Lawn mower (1), 56V 7.5Ah ARC Lithium Ion battery (1), 56V 5Ah ARC Lithium Ion battery (1), charger (1)
Best For: Small to medium lawns
A self-propelled electric lawn mower alone at this price would be a phenomenal deal, but add the fact that it comes with two batteries and a charger, and you have one heck of a bargain.
The mower deck can be adjusted to eight cutting heights from 1 to 4 inches, and can cut in three modes—mulch, bag, and side discharge. It features a touch drive mode, which barely requires energy to hang on and operate, while you simply walk behind and supervise. The larger 7.5Ah battery also gives you up to 60 minutes of runtime on a single charge, too.
We’d recommend a lawn mower like this for small to medium-sized lawns, simply because it runs on battery power, and the runtime is limited to recharging times. With that said, these batteries are said to recharge fast—about 30 minutes or so—and one full battery should get you about a third of an acre mowed in one go.
“I have St. Augustine grass, and if it grows too high, it can be quite the chore to push a mower through it, but this machine pushes through with ease!” exclaimed one shopper. “It is quiet too—there’s no loud engine noise to upset the neighbors.”
Another user who lives on a sloped lot pointed out the good battery performance. “This thing rips,” they began. “I started with the smaller capacity battery to see how long it would last. It made it all the way through the front yard, and about half of the back. Pretty impressive considering how not flat my yard is…plenty of power to mow thick overgrown areas.”
Get ready to taste the candy of your childhood in a can. This week, Ryl Tea unleashed three new flavors inspired by the popular hard candy brand Jolly Rancher.
Consumers can purchase Cherry, Green Apple, and Blue Raspberry flavors to quench their thirst (and ignite their sweet tooth). Best of all, these teas are plant-based and gluten-free, with zero sugar, zero sodium, and zero calories. Each can contains 20mg of caffeine, along with 18mg of vitamin C and 200mg of antioxidants.
On The Ryl Company site, the brand describes the Jolly Rancher Blue Raspberry flavor as “bursting with berry-bold sweetness, this craveable blend delivers huge fruit flavor— and zero sugar. Brewed with Ryl’s Antioxidant Superblend and Vitamin C for a smooth, unmistakably Jolly Rancher taste you can feel good about.” The Jolly Rancher Green Apple flavor also bursts “with crisp green apple goodness.” Each 12-pack is $29.99 and consists of 16 oz. cans.
Unfortunately, the Jolly Rancher Cherry flavor is only available at Target, where it exclusively launched. It will have a wider release at major retailers later this summer. You can buy Blue Raspberry and Green Apple on the Ryl site and retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, and even the TikTok shop.
“Jolly Rancher is one of the most recognizable and beloved candy brands, and we’re thrilled to partner with Hershey to reimagine these legendary flavors for modern refreshment. We built Ryl to deliver bold flavor with zero sugar and clean-label ingredients you can feel good about, and this partnership brings that to life in something that feels both nostalgic and completely new for today’s consumer.”
Ryl Tea has also introduced another nostalgic flavor: Rocket Pop Iced Tea, which is inspired by the classic Bomb Pop popsicle.
Protest songs have always been a major part of music, rock and roll in particular. Over the years, certain rock songs have become rallying cries for various groups of oppressed or downtrodden people around the world.
In November 1979, Pink Floyd released The Wall, its 11th studio album. The record produced the English band’s biggest worldwide hit, “Another Brick in the Wall (Part II),”which went No. 1 in eight different countries.
The song spoke out against cruel teachers and abusive schooling methods. Not everyone appreciated the track’s message, however.
On May 1, 1980, the South African government officially banned “Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)” amid ongoing protests against the country’s apartheid state.
Setting the scene
South Africa’s apartheid government had created a profoundly segregated educational system. By 1980, groups of protesters began mobilizing against the unjust learning conditions.
As nationwide demonstrations began, activists were spurred on by the message of “Another Brick in the Wall.”
We don’t need no education We don’t need no thought control No dark sarcasm in the classroom Teacher, leave them kids alone
Hey, teacher, leave them kids alone All in all, it’s just another brick in the wall All in all, you’re just another brick in the wall
“Boycotts at black schools started at Cape Town’s Hanover Park in February 1980, just as Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall” entered the South African charts,” wrote Ultimate Classic Rock. “A month later, the song reached No. 1 there, and by then protests had spread across the nation – with Waters’ lyric as a rallying cry. South Africa’s Directorate of Publications held sweeping power in that era to ban books, movies, plays, posters, articles of clothing and, yes, music, that it deemed “politically or morally undesirable.” “Another Brick in the Wall” quickly came into its cross-hairs.”
The ban goes into place
Forty-six years ago today, the South African Directorate of Publications banned “Another Brick in the Wall,” and eventually the entire The Wall album, along with other pieces of media leaders found to be unsavory.
Roger Waters, Pink Floyd’s bassist and vocalist who wrote the song, eventually called the government’s move “a cultural blockade, so to speak.”
What happened afterwards?
The Directorate of Publications’ decision led to Waters being one of the artists to publicly refuse to play the Sun City luxury resort in South Africa until apartheid was ended.
Eventually, following the fall of apartheid in 1991, the ban on “Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)” was lifted. The song has continued to be an anthem for causes around the globe, with Waters performing it in Berlin in 1990 and the West Bank in 2006.
Nick Jonas has managed to be in amazing shape despite always having an incredibly busy schedule. During an exclusive interview with Men’s Journal, he shared how he stays fit, including one simple tip that he swears by. He also spoke about becoming a father and what he still loves about being in a band with his brothers.
Nick Jonas’ One Simple Workout Tip for Staying in Shape
Nick Jonas is captured mid-stride while leaving the gym, displaying a lean and muscular build.
Photo by Robert Kamau/GC Images
Men’s Journal: Do you have one or two diet or workout tips for men who want to stay in shape?
Nick Jonas: I’ve gone through various stages of my routine as it relates to working out and meal prep and things like that. Whether I’m training for different roles that require a certain kind of physique or just trying to maintain a general level of health while on tour, I think for me, it’s all about getting outside.
If you can’t get a full workout in, if you can just take a nice long walk outside, a long walk does a lot for your general health, physically and emotionally. I’ve been really getting into a circuit-style workout over the years. In the past, it was definitely heavier weight and trying to build or maintain muscle, whereas now it’s about general upkeep, feeling fresh, getting that heart rate up, and doing what I can to think about longevity, not just building muscle or getting after it in the gym.
That longevity is all about taking care of your joints and making sure you’re getting a proper recovery as well. I think really good rest is equally as important as getting a good workout in. Then the last piece is just making healthier choices across the board, starting with the next best decision if you’re looking at what you want to have for lunch or for dinner. It’s not to say you can’t have any fun and have something that’s slightly outside that Venn diagram of health and tasty meal, but just try to implement more positive choices for your body and for your health than the negative. That’s a good starting place, and you can build off of that.
Men’s Journal: Has becoming a father changed how you view your fitness?
Nick Jonas: I think becoming a father has changed every aspect of my life. So, it’s natural that it would have an effect on my mindset as it relates to fitness, general health, and wellness too. I think it’s now become about doing all I can every day to make sure I get as much time on this Earth with her. I think focusing on that health aspect is the key in that way. Being a dad is the greatest thing in the world, and it has inspired me in so many ways.
What Surprised Nick Jonas Most About Being a Father to a Daughter
Men’s Journal: What parts of being a father of a daughter have surprised you?
Nick Jonas: Well, I think we were four boys. Our mom is a saint for having been so patient. She was always with us amidst the chaos that we raised daily. Girls are obviously so different. Even seeing the way that she interacts with some of her classmates in preschool and things like that, both boys and girls. It’s really interesting to see the difference there and that little sweet sense of wonder approach she takes to everything in life.
I just want to always do what I can to protect that curiosity and wonder. That’s not the biggest surprise, I’d say, but it’s just the thing that’s opened my eyes the most about the experience of parenting. It’s not just about the daily routine of parenting; it’s about finding what the little magic in your child is and doing all you can to build a world around them that supports that and inspires them to be all they want to be in life.
Men’s Journal: Do you put a lot of effort into creating special moments for your daughter that could become core memories for her?
Nick Jonas: What I focus on is the environments or opportunities that don’t require much. It was not the big gestures and things like that, but just the little moments that stood out to me in my childhood, or had an impact on me. It was always just quality time with my parents, where I had their focus and attention. So, sometimes there’s a pressure to put some big elaborate plan together to create that memory with your child, but I think what often has a bigger impact is just the quiet moments where you can just be really present and have that unit as a family.
Nick Jonas Shares What Still Makes Being in a Band With His Brothers Special
Men’s Journal: I have a niece who is a big fan of the Jonas Brothers, and she really wanted me to ask you what your favorite part of being in a band with your brothers is and how that changes how you three connect while making music.
Nick Jonas: It’s changed a lot over the years. I feel very fortunate to get to still be doing what I’m doing with the brothers and to have had the career that we’ve had over this now 20-plus-year period. I think as we’ve gotten older, we’ve all chilled out a lot and settled into our personalities and our strengths. We’ve also gotten better at understanding areas where we lean on each other more to pick up where the other left off, or in the creative process, to find that rhythm where we can be our most effective.
I think we all still genuinely love what we do together, and that’s a very rare thing for a lot of family bands and bands in general. I think it’s all about just staying in that positive light and doing all you can each day to meet the day with gratitude and understand how unique it is to be able to do this.
It’s hard to go outside anymore without seeing someone zoom down the road on an electric bike. They’re a downright cool way to navigate the neighborhood, go down to the corner store, get out with the dogs, or just have some fun. If you search, you’ll quickly see that full-priced bikes can be seriously expensive, some even with four-digit price tags. That’s why shoppers are holding out for discounted e-bikes, like this sub-$250 find on Amazon.
The Ayolny 1000W Foldable Electric Bike is now $240 after applying an on-page coupon code (just tap the box that appears slightly below the regular price). This bike is quite popular, coupon or not, however, and has earned a spot in Amazon’s top 10 bestselling adult electric bikes.
Ayolny 1000W Foldable Electric Bike, $240 (was $270) on Amazon
Best Use Case: This is a great bike for cruising the neighborhood, short local or campus commutes, and just having fun.
This 1000W bike has respectable power for its cost and size. It can go between 15 and 25 miles on a single charge, depending on whether you use pedal assist mode, and can even tackle inclines as steep as 15 degrees.
As you can tell, this bike isn’t a motorcycle replacement, and that’s a good thing. It folds up, is merely 49 pounds, and you can get a full charge on its battery in just a few hours. That being said, it does have the anti-slip wheels and headlights of a more advanced model, so it’s not skimping on the essentials.
Use this piece to get around your neighborhood, arrive at the 8 AM biochem lecture on time, or make quick trips to the corner store for drinks and snacks.
One shopper called it a “sturdy bike” and said, “It’s compact, foldable, and the battery power is really good.”
This same shopper said it took some time for assembly, but if you look at the store page, there’s actually an assembly video right there, simplifying things greatly.
The Ayolny 1000W Electric Bike becomes just $240 after you tap the coupon button, which is a more-than-worthwhile price for a fun piece of gear.
If hearing the words “Immigrant Song” immediately evokes Robert Plant‘s iconic howling, you’re not alone. Led Zeppelin’s 1970 hit is one of their most recognizable tracks, and perhaps one of their most enduring in terms of media use.
Released as a single on Nov. 5, 1970, to promote the four-piece rock outfit’s third studio album, Led Zeppelin III, “Immigrant Song” didn’t take the top spot on any weekly global charts at the time. However, it peaked at No. 2 in Canada and No. 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Decades later, in 2014, the song experienced a resurgence, skyrocketing to No. 1 on the US Billboard Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart. It achieved Platinum certification in four countries.
“Immigrant Song” was also released on the 45 rpm single format, and it’s one of the band’s only releases to hold this distinction. Its B-side included “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do,” which wasn’t on Led Zeppelin III but was later released in September 1990 on a CD.
Critically, “Immigrant Song” was well-received. Rolling Stone praised the tune for its “bulldozer rhythms” and lead singer Plant’s “double-tracked wordless vocal crossings echoing behind the main vocal like some cannibal chorus wailing in the infernal light.” The publication ranked “Immigrant Song” at No. 18 on its 2023 list, “100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time.”
The popular Led Zeppelin song has also been incorporated into several film soundtracks, including the 2003 Jack Black-led comedy School of Rock. Initially, the band refused to give the movie permission to use their track until Black convinced them by recording a video of himself performing it. Shrek the Third (2007) also utilized it.
A few years later, 2011 noir mystery thriller The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo included a cover version performed by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O. However, the general moviegoing population might know it best from the 2017 Marvel flick Thor: Ragnarok.
Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” still holds up today and is proof positive of why the rock band is considered one of the best to do it. They’ve created songs like this that stand the test of time (and are catchy as all get-out).
Craving more Michael B. Jordan on your screen after his Oscar-winning performance in Sinners? You’re in luck, because Netflix just dropped a new animated film featuring Jordan’s voice, alongside a few other notable names.
In the new film Swapped, which Netflix describes as a “Freaky Friday-like adventure set in the wild,” directed by Tangled‘s Nathan Greno, Jordan plays Ollie, a lovable woodland creature who winds up swapping bodies with a bird; naturally, wild adventures ensue. The cast also includes Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan, Cedric The Entertainer, Justina Machado, Ambika Mod, and Lolly Adefope.
Jordan has already received positive reviews for his work; Variety‘s Owen Gleiberman wrote his character is “voiced with straight-up sincerity,” while The Guardian‘s Benjamin Lee said the overall celebrity cast has “distinctive enough voices to work,” adding that “there’s energy to their work.” Reviews for the film so far have been mixed to positive.
Jordan won the best actor Oscar for his work in director Ryan Coogler’s Sinners; the competitive category included Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent, Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme, and Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon. Of its record-breaking 16 nominations, Sinners also took home Oscars for original screenplay, cinematography, and original score.
Following this fun animated role, Jordan is set to direct and star in a remake of the 1968 heist film The Thomas Crown Affair, which will be released by Amazon MGM in 2027. Jordan previously directed Creed III, starring Jonathan Majors and Tessa Thompson. Last week, it was also reported that Jordan is possibly attached to star — “depending on several factors,” at least — to the highly anticipated Battlefield movie that Mission Impossible‘s Christopher McQuarrie is set to write and direct.
Swapped is currently streaming on Netflix and playing in select theaters.
