Pierre Wolnick Dead After Ill-Fated Free-Fall Jump
Pierre Wolnik, 37, died on Saturday, Feb. 7, while attempting a free-fall jump in southeastern France. “The athlete slammed into the ground at high speed in the Bossons area, where emergency crews rushed to the scene but were unable to save him,”The Sun reported of the “catastrophic scene.”
The two-time French freefly world champion’s parachute failed to open after he jumped in a wingsuit from a helicopter over the Mont Blanc, a spectacular mountain range located within the French Alps. Wolnik was reportedly in a free fall for several seconds before realizing his parachute would not open for unknown reasons. His body was later recovered in the Chamonix Valley village of Les Bossons. An investigation into Wolnik’s death is ongoing.
Wolnik was a two-time world champ, having been crowned wingsuit champion in 2022 and 2024; and a member of France’s team at the 2026 World Airsports Federation (FAI) World Championships. He was also a celebrated videographer of airsports, working for the Fédération Française de Parachutisme (FFP), where he filmed and shared his aerial exploits with fans on social media.
Wolnick Remembered for His 'Talent' and 'Exceptional Character'
After news of his death broke, the FFP said Wolnik would be “remembered as a teammate whose presence will forever be etched in the memories of those around him.” “Today, the entire sport parachuting community mourns and pays tribute to a young man renowned for his talent and his exceptional character,” the organization said.
FFP President Yves-Marie Guillaud also paid tribute to Wolnik in a separate statement. "The entire sport parachuting community mourns a talented young man with such a friendly smile," he wrote on Facebook. "May the memory of this exceptional parachutist fill our hearts."
Wolnik’s fans flooded his social media posts with disbelieving tributes following his untimely demise. “My deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time,” one wrote. “So sad. Thinking of your family,” said another. “Rest in peace, extreme sportsman and pioneer of new possibilities,” concluded one fan.
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This winter has seen some of the most volatile weather patterns in years: polar vortexes, arctic blasts, cross-country storms, violent wind gusts, extreme cold, and major ice events. Videos of exploding trees took over social media (FYI: the phenomenon is called "frost cracking"—the extreme temperature drop causes water in the tree's sap to freeze, expand, and rupture the bark, producing a large crack), as did above-average snowfall. More temperate southern states have faced severe power grid strain with weeks-long outages due to high winds, ice accumulation, and less infrastructure to handle inclement weather. In short: We all need to be prepared for extreme winter storms and that starts with power stations.
While some brands use the terms “power bank” and “power station” interchangeably, most differentiate the two based on size, output, and capacity. Portable power banks are smaller, whereas portable power stations are electrical generators that provide backup power to small and large appliances.
I tested dozens of power stations for the 2026 Men's Journal Tech Awards. Here's why EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 came out on top.
Why EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 Is the Best Power Station of 2026
Ecoflow Delta Pro 3
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If you want one unit to do it all, and you’re okay with a wheeled 114-pound international carry-on-sized battery pack, there's no better choice than EcoFlow Delta Pro 3. It can handle every size job, from emergency backup of all your home’s appliances, including electric garage doors, food storage, space heaters, computers, and routers. It tackles less-demanding tasks like charging your phone and power-intensive jobs like running saws and other construction and woodworking tools with ease. I’ve used the Delta Pro 3 as a freestanding unit I wheel wherever I need, but it’s ready to be hardwired, too. It can connect to your home’s circuits via an inlet box, a manual transfer switch, or EcoFlow's Home Smarthome Panel 2. The input is just as flexible as the output. This unit can be recharged from a wall outlet, cigarette lighter, solar panels, EV car charger, and more. Unlike any gas-powered generator of this capacity, EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 is virtually silent. Even when I had it in my bedroom with fans plugged in during a power outage and a heat wave, I slept like a baby.
Depending on how much power your home, RV, camp, or other location requires, you may want to expand the Delta Pro 3 with supplemental batteries that can be linked in. It has 4kWh of power and can be expanded to 48kWh. I also appreciated that, while this unit delivers power through both 120V and 240V outputs with up to 4000W in a single unit—yes, you can run your three-ton central AC system off this goliath—it doesn’t have to be wired in unless you want. It’s not the unit I lift in and out of my RV (that would be a back breaker). But when I need it, Delta Pro 3 can output up to 6,000W of power automatically for a short time.
The unit maintains 80 percent capacity even after 4,000 cycles. It’s a true gas generator replacer that charges to 80 percent in 50 minutes. It’s also the most efficient power station I’ve used, and one that’s super easy to understand even if you’re not a tech geek. It only has four AC plugs, which is a good reason to have a plug into your home circuits, though for everyday use, four plugs plus USB charging ports were more than sufficient for my needs. The incredible capability and dependability of the Delta Pro 3 far outweigh any drawbacks, and that’s an honest review coming from someone who used it to build an off-grid camp.
EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 Specs
Power Capacity: 4096 Wh Outlets: 7 AC outlets (120 V/240 V total 4000 W, 8000 W surge), 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C (100 W each), 1 × DC5521 (5 A), 1 × Anderson 12 V (30 A) Size: 27.3 × 13.4 × 16.1 in (693 × 341 × 410 mm) Weight: 113.5 lb
What to Look for in the Best Power Stations
The right portable power station or bank depends entirely on what you need to run. Higher-demand devices like microwaves, induction cooktops, or power tools require units with higher watt output—typically 1,000 watts or more—which usually corresponds to around 1,000Wh of capacity (enough to deliver roughly 1,000 watts for about an hour). Many newer models also offer surge output to handle short spikes from multiple or high-draw devices. For home backup, a 1,000W/1,000Wh unit is a practical minimum, capable of keeping essentials like a fridge, freezer, and modem running during brief outages. For camping or weekend trips where portability matters, smaller units around 300 watts or less are often sufficient—unless you’re powering an RV, charging house batteries, or running appliances like air conditioning or a microwave, which require substantially more output.
Why You Should Trust Me
I'm an avid outdoors person based in rural Vermont, who's been using portable power devices for years. I recently built an off-grid, backcountry cabin using Ecoflow batteries to power my table saw, chop saw, and other tools. I live at the end of a dirt road, where power outages are common, so I regularly need to plug my fridge, freezer, modem, and other household power-hungry devices into portable power to keep them running.
I do a ton of camping, bikepacking, and travel, and I almost always bring a charging brick to stay connected on the road. I'm not gentle on gear either. I became a professional gear reviewer after breaking enough stuff that companies asked me to use and abuse their items pre-release to make sure it stood up to the test.
Robert Horry is back in familiar territory this week. The seven-time NBA champion and Laker is back in LA, where he'll be taking part in various aspects of NBA All-Star Weekend, including the Castrol Rising Stars game on Friday night at Intuit Dome, home of the Los Angeles Clippers.
"Since I played here in L.A., even though I didn't play for the Clippers, it's just an opportunity to go around and hang out with different people," Horry told Men's Journal about his All-Star responsibilities. "And, you know, it's like an ambassador, and that's one of the great things I've always enjoyed doing for the NBA once I retired. Because when you're a player, you don't have time to do that. You want to be an ambassador. I'm going to do things for the NBA shootout, at studios on Amazon. I'll do the celebrity game. It's a multitude of things."
All-Star Game is critical for multiple reasons, Horry says
During his 16-year NBA career, Horry did not play in any All-Star Games, but he was a regular All-Star Weekend attendee and says the annual break gives players a chance to breathe and refresh themselves before the final two months of the season.
As an NBA alum, it also provides Horry the chance to reconnect with former teammates and on-court adversaries.
"It's a time to reset. It's the middle of the season," Horry explained. "I think sometimes it gets forgotten that 82 games is a lot of games. And I think it's a good time to hit the reset button. And also, for me, as a retired player, it's a good way to connect with the old and the new. Interact with old players, teammates, guys I went up against. It's just a good way to get together and reminisce a little bit and just to say hi to everybody because even though summer league has changed and a lot of guys go to summer league, I just think this is just a great way to get together mid-season. This way you get together twice a year instead of just once a year."
Robert Horry vs. Richard Jefferson goes viral
Recently, Horry appeared on former NBA forward Richard Jefferson's new podcast "The Richard Show," where things got intense between the two when debating their championship resumes.
Jefferson won one ring with the 2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers, a run he claims was the greatest in NBA history. Horry believes that honor should go to his 1994-95 Houston Rockets; the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference, Houston ran the gauntlet to win its second straight championship and Horry's second of seven as a pro.
Clips of the argument between the two have gone viral on social media recently.
"The debate was who had the greatest playoff team ever. And, he was talking about the Cavs that come back from 3-1 against against Golden State," Horry explained. "I said, 'That was one moment.' It was really one moment against the greatest team but us in '95, we didn't have home court advantage. We had to go into Utah and beat Utah in a Game Five in the first round because the first round was only five games back then. Then we went on to play the Phoenix Suns down 3-1. We come back and win that. And then we go up against the Spurs, with the MVP, David Robinson, and Dennis Rodman, who had beat us five times that season. And we beat them. And then we go on to sweep the Orlando Magic.
"There's no way that's not the greatest run in NBA history. I'm not saying it's the greatest team. But that was the greatest playoff run ever."
Suiting up for the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs from 1992-2008, Horry honed a well-earned reputation as a clutch player. His "Big Shot Bob" nickname is an ode to the multiple memorable game-winners he hit during championship runs.
If Horry couldn't take the last shot for his team, who would he want taking it? There's one obvious answer.
"It'd be Steph Curry. I think he showed that in the Olympics," Horry said. "Even at 35, 36, whatever, he's still an elite performer, elite shooter. We always talk about his shooting ability. His handles are freaking good. I'm not saying they're Kyrie [Irving] handles, but Kyrie's a 100. And he's like a 99.9. So I think his ability to escape from double teams and still be able to get off the shot and the range he can shoot it with is incredible."
Horry's legendary coaches linked by one thing
Horry won multiple NBA titles each under Rudy Tomjanovich, Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich, three marquee coaches with three very different ways of doing business.
One thing united them all though, Horry says: defense.
"If you look at, you think about Dream [Hakeem Olajuwon] was a Defensive Player of the Year. Kobe was up there for top defense. And, Tim [Duncan] was Defensive Player of the Year. Shaq was that anchor for us on that Lakers team," Horry said. "You all had dominant big men who could play defense. You had wing guys who could play defense. You think about Mario Elie and Clyde [Drexler] who don't get enough credit for how good they played defense. Then you go to the Lakers, you have Derek Fisher and Kobe and Ron Harper, all those guys that could play great defense. And then you go to the Spurs, you got Manu and Tim and Bruce Bowen]. Every team I played on was real well-rounded defensively, and that's what you have to look at. Because defense wins championships. At the end of the day, you've got to stop somebody."
Jay Glazer is a contributor for The Athletic NFL, currently serving as the NFL Insider for FOX Sports' award-winning NFL pregame show, FOX NFL Sunday. But he wasn’t always so successful. He was challenged by mental health issues with ADHD and anxiety starting at a young age. Since getting treatment, he’s working to help other men to get help and reduce the stigma of talking about these issues. He talked with Men’s Journal to do a Q&A.
How did your diagnosis of ADHD as a teen come about?
I was first diagnosed with ADHD back in 1989 when I was in college, but I struggled with the symptoms since I was a kid. Back then, most of the people I hung out with had no clue what ADHD even was. I was always trying to explain it to people, and honestly, I think some people thought I was just using it as an excuse to skip class. I felt like I was really on my own trying to figure it out. When I got the ADHD diagnosis, it felt validating to know that I wasn’t just “hyper” or “inattentive” for no reason — I was experiencing symptoms of ADHD. But at the same time, I still didn’t have any idea how to manage my symptoms, and it took many years before I was able to feel in control of my ADHD.
Now in adulthood, I’m grateful to have the information and tools to help manage my symptoms, including a treatment that works well for me. I take Qelbree, a once-a-day nonstimulant medication for adults and children 6 years and older, and that’s really helped me.
Anxiety can be crippling, but have you found ways to harness it to help you creatively or with work?
What has made me a strong journalist is my ability to establish trust and connect with people. Being as open as I am about mental health has allowed me to have conversations with coaches and players about my experiences to connect with them on a deeper level. I want to show people that there’s hope, and that they’re not alone in what they’re going through.
How are you helping others, like military veterans with anxiety and depression?
I co-founded my organization, Merging Vets & Players (MVP), in 2015 to bring together veterans and former football players, those who have had different life-changing experiences, to give them a new team to support them as they transition back into everyday life once the uniforms come off. Through our programs, these people find others like them who are at the top of their game and create a space for healthy and positive change through honest conversations. The journey to healing comes from community, and I hope that helps people.
How are you feeling these days?
I’m feeling great. I'm in an incredibly fulfilling relationship with someone who truly understands me. My wife Rosie and I are soulmates; we’re a team. Her support has been instrumental in my journey with my ADHD.
Mental health can be challenging to talk about, and I understand you want to erase the stigma around these topics.
I know that a lot of guys — myself included — have been taught to shrug off mental health and not take it seriously. If you broke your arm, you'd go right away to a doctor to try to get it fixed. If you have a toothache, you’d go right away to the dentist. But when it comes to mental health topics, like ADHD, men are often afraid to seek help. They’re afraid to go talk to someone. It can be incredibly comforting when you realize that you’re not alone in what you’re going through, and that people can be understanding when you give them that context.
Dos Equis has concocted another clever "Most Interesting Man in the World" campaign. And this one is unlike the rest of the Super Bowl LX commercials.
According to Statista, the average cost of a 30-second ad costs advertisers a whopping $8 million. That's a huge increase since 2015, when a 30-second ad cost advertisers $4.3 million.
For this Super Bowl campaign, Dos Equis is going against the grain. The popular beer brand is asking, yes, asking, the network to pony up a cool $8 million for the privilege of airing its "Most Interesting" ad.
"When he makes a big game ad, he doesn't pay to air it. The network pays him," Dos Equis proclaims in the campaign it started teasing in the days leading up to Sunday.
Fans of "The Most Interesting Man in the World" were chomping at the bit to see what the beer brand has in store for the slate of Super Bowl commercials airing Sunday.
The anticipation immediately started after Dos Equis brought back Jonathan Goldsmith to reprise his role as The Most Interesting Man in the World, who returned to the airwaves during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game last month.
Interestingly, Dos Equis dropped a video detailing the exact steps network executives will need to take to access the $8 million spot: request a briefcase, select the preferred currency, and tap to pay. The briefcase accepts major credit cards and coins, too.
"We don't always write extensive, ironclad, indisputable terms and conditions…. But when we do, they’re exactly 12,219 words long," the marketing campaign touts.
The teasers have been flowing leading up to Super Bowl Sunday. It'll be interesting to see what they finally roll out.
Not long after the 2025 season came to an unceremonious end for the Kansas City Chiefs, rumors of tight end Travis Kelce's future with the organization ran rampant.
After the team allowed offensive coordinator Matt Nagy to walk and brought in former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Kelce spoke glowingly about the Chiefs' latest addition to the coaching staff.
Travis Kelce Hints at Return?
"I can't wait to see him back in the building," Kelce said. "He's one of my favorite coaches of all-time, one of my favorite people of all time. I've had so many unbelievable growing moments under him as a player, as a person, and I just love the guy and it's going to be awesome to see him back in the building and see him back wearing the Chiefs logo, baby."
Kelce would need to be playing in 2026 to see Bieniemy in the building - at least in the literal sense - which seemed to hint of his decision to return.
"I think it's a marriage that's gonna pick up right where it left off," Kelce added. "EB and who he is as a coach, you can see kind of his personality, what he brings to the table in that Chicago team. I know Ben Johnson has his own version of that, he's a very tough guy, and what he did in Detroit, he brought over as well. And you can see those running backs over in Chicago and their body of work was definitely an Eric Bieniemy style of football."
New Update on Travis Kelce's Retirement Decision
On Saturday, Feb. 7, just a day before the Super Bowl, The Athletic's Dianna Russini revealed her sense of Kelce's decision, speculating a return to Kansas City is "looking more real than ever."
"Kelce was seen bouncing around San Francisco parties and events, even as the soon-to-be-married man’s next move remains uncertain," Russini reported. "While retirement has been discussed, many close to him believe he could return for at least one more season. A final decision has yet to be made, but a 14th season is looking more real than ever."
While Kelce isn't getting any younger, he still managed to lead the Chiefs in receptions (76), receiving yards (851) and touchdowns (5) during the 2025 season.
CarPlay Ultra has been a “rich guy demo” since day one: Aston Martin money, Aston Martin problems. The brilliant news now is simple: it’s not staying there. A new report says Apple plans to expand CarPlay Ultra to additional automakers this year, beyond the first tiny set of ultra-luxury brands. That’s when the screen takeover stops being a concept and starts becoming your next daily-driver reality.
What this changes for your next car
CarPlay Ultra isn’t the familiar phone-mirroring strip on the center screen. It’s the version that can run across every display in front of you, including the instrument cluster, while pulling in vehicle data like speed, driver-assistance info, and tire pressure. Apple frames it as a unified, “all-screens” experience that still lets each automaker keep its own look and feel. (See Apple’s official overview of CarPlay Ultra.)
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The part that should make you sit up: Apple also names Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis as committed brands working to bring CarPlay Ultra to drivers. Those aren’t boutique toys. They sell real volume in the U.S., and they live in the exact price bands where Men’s Journal readers actually shop.
So what do you do with this?
Treat CarPlay Ultra like a trim-level feature, not a phone feature. It will be tied to specific model years, infotainment hardware, and software support. Apple says the iPhone side needs an iPhone 12 or later on iOS 18.5 or later. The bigger gate is whether the car’s system was designed for it in the first place. (Apple)
Then do a quick reality test in the driver’s seat. CarPlay Ultra can put climate and audio controls inside Apple’s interface. Some people will love the cleaner feel. Some will hate menu-hunting for defrost at 6 a.m. If you drive by muscle memory, spend five minutes toggling climate, seat heat, wipers, and maps. If it’s annoying on day one, it won’t get better on day 90.
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Finally, ask the dealer one blunt question: “Is this the full-screen CarPlay Ultra setup?” Lots of people (and plenty of sales staff) call any Apple integration “CarPlay.” You’re trying to avoid that bait-and-switch. For the fresh “who’s next” angle, the core report is MacRumors’ piece on CarPlay Ultra expanding this year.
My Verdict
CarPlay Ultra is worth paying attention to now because the new story isn’t Apple’s 2025 launch—it’s the expansion out of the luxury stratosphere. If it starts landing in mainstream brands this year, your next car’s interior won’t just be “good screens.” It’ll be an ecosystem choice. Test-drive it like you test-drive a transmission: hands-on, no assumptions, and no mercy for anything that slows you down.
