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Robb Recommends: The Pint-Sized Electric Shaver That Punches Above Its Weight
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I’ve generally been skeptical of electric face shavers. In my experience, they’ve often been bulky, plastic gadgets—far from aesthetically pleasing—that feel disposable and rarely live up to their promises. Although it’s time-consuming, applying shave cream and using a manual razor has always provided the best results. So, I was intrigued when Panasonic invited me to test its new ARC5 Palm-Sized Electric Shaver, given its reputation as a top-tier electric shave brand.
When I first got the device in my hands, my skepticism turned to enthusiasm. This has been a game-changer for my shaving routine. It doesn’t just rethink the aesthetics of an electric shaver, bringing serious style to your sink; it also delivers a highly satisfying shave via its advanced linear motor and precision Japanese blades.
First, let’s talk about the fantastic design. The ARC5 is nothing like the clunky, plastic electric shavers you’d find in a big-box store. While it’s available in matte black, the white version stands out with a body made from Nagori, a material derived from sea minerals. It feels like cool carbon fiber but presents like marble, and despite its palm-held size, has a substantial weight. Unlike traditional handheld shavers that are awkward and bulky, the ergonomic design fits nicely in your palm. It’s oddly satisfying to use, almost like giving your face a massage and turning a mundane task into something to look forward to. And it’s not just about aesthetics—the reimagined design reduces plastic usage by 40 percent compared to Panasonic’s conventional grooming products.
The ARC5’s performance is just as impressive. Foil razors use sharp blades and an ultra-thin outer foil to cut hairs as close to the skin as possible, maintaining a delicate balance where the blades don’t touch your skin directly but oscillate behind a metal screen. The ARC5 elevates this concept with its five-blade system and hypoallergenic Japanese stainless-steel blades, which glide smoothly across your face, delivering a close, precise shave. It is powered by a high-performance linear motor that can easily handle dense hair and stubble alike. While I had to go over my stubble a few times, the ARC5 conforms to your skin more effectively than any other foil shaver I’ve used.
It’s also designed with convenience and portability in mind. It comes with a sleek, zippered leather carrying case that’s as stylish as the razor itself, making it easy to toss into your gym bag or suitcase without taking up much space. It easily withstands splashes, and has a waterproofness rating that means you can drop it in a full sink for up to 30 minutes before it has issues. That means you can shave in or out of the shower, with or without foam. It supports USB-C charging and provides up to 50 minutes of battery life on a single charge, so you can power up wherever you use your phone or tablet. Cleaning is easy—just run it under water or use the included brush, and the provided oil helps keep the blades lubricated. While you’ll eventually need to sharpen the blades, these accessories will help ensure they perform smoothly for years.
An electric razor will never truly match the closeness of a manual shave, so if you’re after that ultra-smooth finish every time, this might not be your best bet. However, if you need a quick, efficient, and satisfying shave or simply want an electric option in your grooming arsenal, the ARC5 should be your go-to. Yes, it comes with a premium price tag, but you get an exceptionally well-designed tool that feels more like an Art Deco piece you’d be proud to display by your sink. With its Japanese-crafted blades, powerful linear motor, hand-held contouring design, portability, and handsome looks, it’s an investment that’s hard to pass up.
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Colin Jost Says ‘SNL’ Rejected Joke About Pete Hegseth Reading ‘Pulp Fiction’ Bible Verse Two Weeks Before It Happened in Real Life
Donald Trump’s defense secretary Pete Hegseth was widely mocked in April after he read a fake Bible verse from Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 classic “Pulp Fiction” during a Pentagon worship service. It turns out Colin Jost sort of saw it coming.
During a recent visit to “The Tonight Show,” Jost revealed that before Hegseth’s viral gaffe he told the “SNL” writers room: “Would it be funny if Hegseth just did that Bible verse that they have in ‘Pulp Fiction’ Remember, from Ezekiel, Samuel L. Jackson?”
The writers shot down Jost’s pitch, deeming it “too ridiculous” and claiming it “would take up all this time in the cold open. “And then he for real did it, like two weeks later and I was like, ‘Well, the good news is, I’m being surveilled, so that’s a relief.’” Jost has been playing Hegseth on “SNL” this season to much acclaim from critics and viewers.
The real Hegseth was at a Pentagon prayer service in April when he read the altered version of Ezekiel 25:17 that’s delivered by Samuel L. Jackson’s character in “Pulp Fiction” before he shoots a man. Hegseth said the prayer was recited by the “Sandy 1” Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) mission in Iran.
Calling on everyone to pray with him, Hegseth then read a prayer that was nearly word-for-word the line delivered by Jackson in Tarantino’s film: “The path of the downed aviator is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who in the name of camaraderie and duty shepherds the lost through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to capture and destroy my brother, and you will know my call sign is Sandy 1 when I lay my vengeance upon thee. Amen.”
Watch Jost’s full interview on “The Tonight Show” in the video below.
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A car reportedly drove into a crowd in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring several people.
The vehicle slammed into a store window, and its driver allegedly stabbed a passerby who attempted to intervene, Reuters reported, citing local Italian media.
Mayor Massimo Mezzetti told Italian TV no one was killed but eight people were injured, including four who were in critical condition, according to The Associated Press.
Blood is seen next to a destroyed car on a street of Modena, Italy, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Lapresse via AP)
He said a woman pinned against a shop window may require the amputation of both legs.
Financial Police patrol a scene after a car incident in a street of Modena, Italy, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Lapresse via AP)
The driver is a 31-year-old man born in Bergamo and raised in Modena with Maghreb origins, Mezzetti said.
The man was detained and was being questioned at police headquarters as authorities worked to determine whether he was under the influence of substances or acted deliberately, the mayor said.
Mezzetti said the vehicle entered one of the city’s main streets and “drove onto the sidewalk, sending several people flying,” before crashing into the shop window.
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A tragedy unfolded in the night between Friday and Saturday on the island of Lampedusa, where a newborn migrant baby girl just a few weeks old died of hypothermia immediately after disembarking and while being rushed to the island’s outpatient clinic.
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At 4.30 a.m., after being rescued by the V1307 patrol boat of the Guardia di Finanza, 55 people from Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Nigeria and Sierra Leone landed at Favarolo pier. Among them were seven women and six minors. The baby girl, whose condition immediately appeared critical, was taken together with her mother to the medical facility, where doctors could do nothing but declare her dead.
Investigation opened into the baby girl’s death
The Agrigento prosecutor’s office has opened an inquiry into the tragic case and ordered a post-mortem examination of the child’s body, a necessary step to confirm hypothermia as the actual cause of death.
The body is being transferred to the mortuary at the Cala Pisana cemetery, while in the coming hours the mother will be questioned by investigators to reconstruct the details of the crossing and establish exactly how and when the baby fell ill.
According to accounts from other migrants on board, the group had set off from Sfax-El Amra in Tunisia at around two o’clock yesterday morning, making the journey in a seven-metre metal boat that cost between 400 and 600 euros per person.
The baby girl’s mother, originally from Côte d’Ivoire, was later taken to the hotspot in the Imbriacola district together with her other daughter, aged around two. According to reports, the woman is currently in a severe state of shock over the loss of her child and is receiving continuous support from staff of the Italian Red Cross, which manages the island’s reception centre.
The centre’s director, Imad Dalil, confirmed to Italian media that psychosocial support measures had been activated. “The mother and the sister are here in the hotspot and are in good physical condition; for them and for the other people psychological support was activated immediately and in the coming hours the medical and psychosocial teams will continue their work,” he said.
NGOs’ reaction
The German NGO Sea-Watch voiced its outrage in a strongly worded post on X. “While the state attacks those who save lives at sea, investigating the captain of Sea-Watch, a one-month-old baby has arrived in LAMPEDUSA, dead in her mother’s arms, after a three-day crossing. Who will be held responsible for this injustice?” The outburst refers to the news, received by the NGO after arriving in Brindisi with 166 rescued people, that a criminal investigation has been opened against the captain of the Sea-Watch 5 on suspicion of aiding illegal entry.
The UN agency specialising in the protection and assistance of people forced to flee war, violence and persecution (UNHCR) also intervened to express deep condolences and grave concern over yet another victim claimed along the Mediterranean routes.
“A mother has lost her newborn daughter, who arrived dead this morning together with 54 other people in Lampedusa. Deep sorrow and concern for the many children and adults who should not be dying in the Mediterranean,” reads a post published on social media by UNHCR, which explains that the agency is on the ground providing assistance to the mother and all the other survivors of the landing.
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