America Is Not Ready for Another Virus

Surely we can’t rely on Secretary Roadkill to protect us.

View in Browser  Thursday, May 07, 2026 Remember how dangerous and deadly Covid-19 was? And how underprepared our country was? Well, there’s another virus that’s even more dangerous and deadly, hantavirus, that was discovered in patients connected to an outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship. This news understandably freaked out Esquire political columnist Charles P. Pierce, who reflected on what would happen if hantavirus arrived on our shores. Read the article below. —Chris Hatler, deputy editor Plus: Our 9 favorite sandalwood colognes to buy this season Nobody ever had more fun at a press conference than Ted Turner How to make Jac’s on Bond’s Esquire Campfire Martini I Really Hope This Deadly Virus Doesn’t Reach America, or We’re Doomed Surely we can’t rely on Secretary Roadkill to protect us. Hantavirus will kill you dead. Thirty-eight percent of people who develop symptoms will die from it, and there is no cure for it. It is generally spread through contact with infected rodents. In the spring of 1993, an outbreak connected to deer mice in the Four Corners of the American Southwest killed 14 people by the end of July. The strain behind the current outbreak on the cruise ship spreads from human contact.   It would be nice during the current unpleasantness if the United States were still a member of the World Health Organization, but we left it immediately after the current administration moved in because the WHO was another international organization dedicated to bilking the innocent American people. And also because masks and Dr. Fauci.  READ THE STORY Leonard Logsdail makes bespoke suits for A-listers, titans of industry—even royalty. Caroline Reilly gets up close and personal with the Savile Road trained tailor. >> Bella’s 2-Slice Slim Toaster is the only toaster you'll ever need. Bellamy Richardson endorses the slim, minimal, and powerful toaster. >> Why I’m Drinking Non-Alcoholic Beer at the Office It was about 4 p.m. on a Tuesday or a Thursday. I can’t remember exactly when, only what I felt: drained. I hadn’t just hit the proverbial afternoon wall—I was slammed against it, pancaked by a car. If you drove in reverse, I would fold out like a paper accordion. Green tea and expensive smoothies didn’t feel up to snuff, and the thought of a third cup of mocha from the break room coffee machine sounded unappetizing. Without giving it any real thought, I wandered to our office bar—a perk of working for a lifestyle magazine—and plundered the minifridge. I assumed I would find a chilled Diet Coke left behind from our many end-of-week happy hours. That’s when I saw it: a can of cold beer. Could I really drink a beer at work? I asked myself. It felt absurd. But then, my eyes fixed on what was printed on the side: “0.0% alcohol.” By Eric Francisco READ THE STORY The 45 Best Travel Products in the World You’ve booked your flight and finalized the hotel, but now you need to figure out what to pack—always easier said than done. That’s why you should just leave it to the pros. Here at Esquire, we’ve been traveling the globe and telling you what’s good for nearly a century. We know what travel hacks are worth following. We know what products will make your life easier, and we know exactly what leather bag, suitcase, or gear bag you should be lugging all that stuff in.   It’s a lot, but for the past 365 days our editors have dedicated their travel lives to figuring out what’s worth taking with you when space is at a premium. Behold, Esquire’s first-ever Travel Awards. A trip won’t reach its full potential unless you have at least a few of these 45 winners in your arsenal. By The Esquire Editors READ THE STORY Follow Us Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779

The 10 Best Summer Colognes

These fragrances have one job, and that job is beach.

View in Browser  Wednesday, May 06, 2026 In the past, guys would find one cologne and wear it forever. Nowadays, more and more men are non-monogamous when it comes to their scents—pairing aromas with outfits, occasions, moods, and seasons. The summer, for instance, calls for scents that are citrusy, salty, herbaceous. Below, we’ve curated the very best colognes for the season ahead. That guide to summer fragrances is part of our Big Black Book Spring/Summer ’26 edition, stories from which you’ll find throughout today’s newsletter. Enjoy!   —Michael Sebastian, editor in chief Plus: 8 carry-on bags that will last the long haul Meet the man behind Bulgari's new Octo Finissimo watch 10 colorful watches to wear all summer long 10 Colognes That Smell Like Summer These fragrances have one job, and that job is beach. What does summer smell like? We’re not talking about sunbaked asphalt or sweat mixed with sunscreen. No, we mean the good stuff. Citrus peel and salty coastal air. Ice-cold mojitos and clean linen. Fresh-cut grass and a forest trail. In other words, all the things you’ll find in the colognes that are perfectly suited to the warmer days ahead. READ THE STORY Sunglasses, Italian-style. Nick Sullivan dives into the lore of Persol and how it became the eyewear of cinema legend. >> It's gonna be a long summer. Here's how to really dress for the occasion. Nick Sullivan lays out how you can dress like the coolest guy in the room—any room. >> 7 Style Essentials for the Warmer Days Ahead When we talk about the “everyday,” we tend to get bogged down in the mundanity of it all. The stuff you use for every commute, every errand, every whatever-it-might-be loses its luster simply because, well, it’s always there. But what if your “everyday” essentials weren’t just things but things that get you excited? What if these seemingly humdrum items brought a little glint of joy when you picked them up, took them out the door, and carried them along with you as you go about the business of living your life?   Those are the questions we asked ourselves as we pulled together this list of warm-weather necessities. They aren’t crazy contraptions that solve some heretofore unknown problem, nor are they weird, wacky pieces that you can only break out on rare occasions. They’re just great picks, from a pair of sneakers that’ll elevate every summer outfit to a beach towel that declares, in no uncertain terms, that you are the king of your little patch of seaside sand. Keep reading to see them all. By Jonathan Evans Life-Changing Travel Advice from 30 of the Most Interesting People We Know Traveling is one of life’s great pleasures—until it isn’t. Wrangling an overpacked suitcase. Realizing you’ve got no idea where to get a decent dinner in a city full of tourist-trap restaurants. Trying (and failing) to beat a nasty case of jet lag. We’re lucky enough to live in a time when seeing the world is more open and accessible to all, but getting out there and exploring still comes with its own set of challenges.   We want to help you overcome those challenges in style. That’s why we reached out to a bunch of travel pros from all sorts of industries to tap into their collective knowledge. How does a creative director of a major fashion brand score a reservation at a local hot spot when he’s not a local? What does a veteran actor do to properly revitalize himself after a red-eye? And how does a globe-trotting magazine editor manage to fit everything she needs for a trip into a carry-on bag?   If you want to travel like an expert, consider this your indispensable cheat sheet. By Jonathan Evans Follow Us Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779