Long the stuff of science fiction, autonomous cars are a fast-approaching reality. Apple, Google and nearly every auto manufacturer has been hard at work ironing out the technology at closed facilities in California and Michigan, and we’ll likely see production models on public streets in as little as five ... More

Most pregnant women can attest that swallowing a large prenatal vitamin pill each day can be difficult to bear. Knowing how important their nutrients are, Erica Huss and Zoë Sakoutis set out to conceive a solution for mothers-to-be. “We got to thinking,” Huss told DuJour. “Instead of choking down a pill and ... More

London-based designer Paul Cocksedge has brought his work stateside for the second time. The solo exhibition, Freeze, features three series of objects: “Freeze,” “Slice” and “Rhythm Shelf,” created by allowing the forces of nature—namely temperature—to work their magic on materials like copper, aluminum and acrylic.  Cocksedge’s experimentation throughout the series produced splendid ... More

It would be a stretch to say Joan was an accidental real estate investor—no one buys buildings in New York City by accident. But it would be fair to say it wasn't on her list when she was first thinking about careers. "I thought I would teach forever," says Joan, ... More

The Last Witch Hunter—a new action movie following the thrilling fight between the human race and a century-old, powerful group of witches—gives the actress Julie Engelbrecht her first moment in an American film as the almighty Witch Queen. The impressive cast also includes Michael Caine, Elijah Wood, and Rose Leslie.  Here, ... More

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The Austrian city of Salzburg has laid claim to a number of rich moments in history—it is the city that gave us Mozart (he was born there) and also served as the backdrop for the classic 1965 film The Sound of Music. Equally historic is the city’s Grand Dame property,  More

A lot of people start with a vision, but give up because it’s too big,” says Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky. “Or they edit their vision, so it’s more attainable. But as Walt Disney once said, ‘If you can dream it, you can do it.’ ” The dream that became Airbnb began as ... More

"I’ve never been a complacent person,” says Katie Couric, reflecting on a long and varied career that has most recently landed her at Yahoo as its first global news anchor. “I hope people see me as a risk taker and someone who’s not afraid of challenges.” Few would accuse Couric, 58, ... More

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