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New York Times
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- Lifestyle
- New York Times
Drinking Glasses Are a Great Gift. Here Are 14 Truly Special Ones.
In this edition of The Gift, we dish on our favorite glassware for gifting. Plus: more ideas for a beautifully set table, a great deal on a 'holy grail' white T-shirt, and what to give a classroom helper. A few years ago, I was fresh off a breakup, living in a new place of my own. Everything around me was new: I was in an unfamiliar part of town, my bangs were freshly shortened (as is the age-old tradition of any breakup), and I was even starting a brand-new job — this one, actually. All this newness was by design. I thought that surrounding myself with novelty would speed up the process of dealing with the change I was most trying to ignore. I needed (or at least felt like buying) some new drinking glasses, and without thinking too much about it, I ordered a set of basic bistro-style cups, which came highly recommended by Wirecutter kitchen expert Michael Sullivan. When they arrived, though, I realized I had accidentally veered from my perfect plan of new-things-only. In my hands were the exact same drinking glasses I had grown up with. I had somehow cosmically stumbled toward an ever-present fixture of my childhood home. I tucked the glasses into my barren cabinets, and my new apartment suddenly felt more familiar. And familiarity felt surprisingly good. There is a quiet beauty in giving an elevated, everyday home item as a gift. Good glassware, for example, might delight your recipient in the gift-giving moment, maybe because it's unique, beautiful, or, as in my case, even a bit sentimental. But then? It just does its job, fading into the background of your recipient's life. Your giftee will hopefully use your present for years and years — and it can become a comforting fixture in their lives, just as these tumblers have been in mine. To that end, here are some truly special glasses, mugs, and cups that we think would make great gifts: If it's whimsy you're after, gifts expert Mari Uyehara loves these unique tumblers: these fruit and animal ones are catching our eyes in particular — and they have a new set of dog offerings (which are going to be a problem for me, personally). For impressing your coolest, most aesthetic friend, home-decor writer Ivy Elrod recommends these unique face vessels that are, as she puts it, 'nothing short of a true delight.' Each one is handcrafted, resulting in a one-of-a-kind, multi-colored, cheery, smiling face. Kitchen editor Gabriella Gershenson loves these colored coupe glasses for jazzing up cocktails and sparkling wine. 'I bought a pair for my husband for our anniversary. The blue tint is luminescent, and they're thin and wonderfully delicate,' she says. And for injecting a splash of color into your everyday drinking glasses, I'm eyeing the shorter, multi-colored version of my prized Duralex glasses. Your favorite beer aficionado might appreciate these glasses shaped like beer cans. They're simple, but something about drinking out of one might make you feel like you're grabbing dinner at your local brewery. And on a similar note, these Wirecutter-favorite Teku beer glasses are a nice way to class up your pizza-and-beer nights at home. (Or pizza-and-hop-water nights?) For a bit of a splurge, gifts editor Hannah Morrill is eyeing a few Japanese Kimura Glass vessels that are striking in their simplicity: This martini glass is, in her words, 'perfection.' They make coupe glasses, too, which Hannah says would be a great gift 'for the couple who enjoys a drink together every night.' And this crumpled old-fashioned glass would be good for a certain unwinds-in-their-armchair type. Let's not forget the morning joe: These porcelain tumblers look like crushed Solo cups — and when they're not busy moonlighting as a piece of home decor, would do well as a coffee cup by morning. This cheeky cup, the ceramic version of the classic New York City takeout coffee cup, doesn't look too shabby on display, either. I have one on my desk most days, and it somehow makes me feel sentimental for a place I've never lived. Wirecutter's guide to the best drinking glasses→ Whether you're setting a candlelit table for a party, a date with your honey, or mac and cheese for one, our favorites make any occasion feel special. From festive melamine and bamboo plates to classic enamelware, our favorite outdoor tableware pieces are perfect for taking dinner outside. These durable enamelware tumblers are ideal for outdoor dining, but they're also great indoors — whether on a desk, at a well-set dining table, or by your bedside. I'm a third-grade teacher. And I want to get something special and fun for my classroom TA as an end-of-the-year gift. He's been with my class since January and is so helpful, smart, and a joy to work with. I want to thank him with something fun for the summer, preferably something he can enjoy with his husband and their 8-year-old daughter. Thank you! — E.D. From gifting expert Mari Uyehara: For amusement, the storytelling card game Dixit is a fave of many Wirecutter staffers. I've played it with ages 7 to 77 years old many times over — and when we've tried it with kids' friends, we usually get a text from parents asking for the name of the game that their child is now evangelizing. My almost-8-year-old, crazy-smart niece is also a big fan of the Crazy Forts building set. On the noshing front, my boyfriend's tween daughter loves their air-popping popcorn machine; pair it with this excellent movie night what-should-we-watch solver. Multiple subsets of my extended family have had a blast tasting and debating our way through this sampler of hard-to-find Japanese snacks. If you can tease out your TA's address and freezer-space situation, this gift pack of hulking chip ice cream sandwiches would make for some magical summer nights. But if you're not sure of what's in their game room or kitchen, a Target or Dunkin' Donuts card is always a nice summer treat. And make sure you include a good-looking card telling him exactly what you valued about his work this year. As a teacher, I bet you already know how a little appreciation goes a very long way. Our present-hunters are here to answer your questions. By completing this form, you agree that we may add your address to our list for the newsletter The Gift. What I Cover Haley Jo Lewis is the lead editor of newsletters and programming for Wirecutter. She brings experience from the Los Angeles Times and The Seattle Times. When she's not writing newsletters, you can find her cooking, scouring the estate sales of Los Angeles, and spending time on her beloved sectional couch.
Washington Post
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Ex-Phoenix chief Michael Sullivan named head of U.S. Capitol Police
A former top police executive in Phoenix, Baltimore and Louisville will become the first chief of the U.S. Capitol Police from outside the Washington area in decades, as the 2,300-officer police force confronts mounting threats to lawmakers four years after the 2021 Capitol riot. Michael G. Sullivan, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, will be sworn in June 30 after serving as interim Phoenix police chief from 2022 until this April, according to congressional officials who announced his selection. He previously served three years each as deputy chief in Louisville and as deputy commissioner in Baltimore.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cross-country run for veterans travels through Northwest Arkansas
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A 3,000-mile cross-country run for veterans in the United States traveled through Northwest Arkansas. The Siloam Springs Police Department and the local chapter of Team Red, White & Blue welcomed a team of runners into Arkansas that are making their way to Washington, D.C. Team RWB is a non-profit focused on the health and wellness of veterans across the country. On May 2, a select number of veterans picked up the flag for the Old Glory Ultra Relay, aimed at raising $1 million in donations. The group entered NWA through Siloam Springs and celebrated at the halfway point in Springdale. 'Getting out here and going across the nation has been incredible. It's an amazing way to see the United States,' said Michael Sullivan with Team RWB. Alex Warren coming to Walmart AMP later this summer The runners will continue east through northern Arkansas, eventually reaching the nation's capital city. 'We've had cross-country kids come out and run with the flag, people with signs on the side of the road,' Sullivan said. 'It's just inspiring to see the nation come together to rally around this flag, moving from one side to the other.' To keep up with these runners' journey before they make their descent on D.C., click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Man hospitalized with serious injuries following single-vehicle rollover in Wakefield
A man was hospitalized with serious injuries following a single-vehicle rollover in Wakefield on Saturday morning. Around 6:27 a.m., the Wakefield Fire and Police Departments received a call reporting that a car crashed and rolled over in the area of 384 Vernon St. The crash occurred amid snowy weather conditions and wet roads. Upon arrival, firefighters and police observed a car upside down on its roof in the roadway, along with a wooden utility pole that was snapped as a result of the crash. The single occupant of the car was still inside the vehicle. Firefighters took about three minutes to remove the person from the vehicle. He was then transported by ambulance to Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington with serious injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Wakefield Police Department. Wakefield firefighters stretched a hose line as a precaution in case of a fire due to the spread of vehicle fluids on the ground. After that, firefighters applied Speedy Dry absorbent on the affected area to soak up the vehicle fluids, before cleaning up the debris from the scene. The Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department was called to the scene to repair the broken utility pole. The incident resulted in a power outage in the neighborhood that lasted for about two hours. 'I'd like to give our firefighters credit for a quick response to this rollover crash,' said Fire Chief Michael Sullivan. 'We were able to extricate the occupant very quickly from the vehicle and get him off to the hospital shortly after the crash. This incident is a reminder to all drivers to be extra cautious when operating on roads that are wet and snowy. As always, we thank our partners at the Wakefield Police Department for their assistance and professionalism in responding to this crash.' The cause of the crash is under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Michael Sullivan drops out of race to become Phoenix Police Chief
The Brief The interim chief of the Phoenix Police Department, Michael Sullivan, says he is no longer in the running to be the department's next permanent chief. The department announced four finalists not long ago, with his name being one of them. The city says the recruitment process will restart to "find the right person for the job." PHOENIX - Michael Sullivan says he's dropped out as a candidate for the city's new police chief. Sullivan has been with the department for nearly three years as interim chief after Jeri Williams resigned. "Chief Sullivan shared that, after nearly three years in the role, he believes stepping aside is in the best interest of the men and women of the Phoenix Police Department and the city he served," the city said in a news release. What they're saying Sullivan remarked on his departure. "When I accepted this role, the department was under a Department of Justice (DOJ) Pattern and Practice investigation and facing significant challenges," Sullivan said. "Throughout my tenure, I've worked diligently to navigate that process while focusing on crime reduction, strengthening community trust, and building a culture of continuous improvement. I am incredibly proud of the progress we've made as a department and of the dedication demonstrated by our officers and staff." What's next His last day is April 18. Executive Assistant Chief Dennis Orender will serve as acting police chief until the city manager appoints a chief. The city manager says the search for the next chief will restart. There were four finalists, one of whom was Sullivan. Why restart the process? The city of Phoenix says, "The City Manager has determined that to find the right person for the job, there needs to be a new recruitment process." Read more about his announcement by clicking here.
