Archive for August 2026
From a Three-Week Courtship to 33 Years of Marriage: Couple Shares 8 Keys to Lasting Love
Shyrone and Rebecca Richardson are challenging the idea that a successful marriage happens by chance. After more than three decades together—and a courtship that lasted just three weeks before they married—the pastoral marriage counselors are sharing the lessons they say have helped them build a lasting relationship. Their new book, Winning Together: 8 Keys to…
Read MoreHilton Honors Members Can Now Earn Rewards on Explora Journeys Luxury Cruises
Hilton Honors members looking to take their next vacation beyond the hotel are getting a new way to earn and redeem rewards at sea. Hilton and Explora Journeys, the ultra-luxury ocean travel brand of MSC Group, have launched a new partnership that allows Hilton Honors members to earn and redeem Points while enjoying exclusive benefits…
Read MoreLuz Maria Mack Launches ‘The Missing Book Podcast’ to Spotlight Stories Behind the Stories
Award-winning author, filmmaker and storyteller Luz Maria Mack is bringing a new perspective to literary conversations with the launch of The Missing Book Podcast, a series exploring the people, experiences and cultural influences behind the books that shape communities. Launched July 1, 2026, the podcast is available on Spotify, Pandora, Castbox, Podbean, Podcast Addict, Pocket…
Read MoreHEAL & RISE 2026 Brings Youth and Women’s Mental Health Conversation to Three Countries
HEAL & RISE 2026 is expanding its reach this fall, bringing together communities in New York City, Canada, and Trinidad and Tobago for a first-of-its-kind tri-country convening focused on youth and women’s mental health. Presented by Beyond The Call 24 7, the international healing movement will take place Thursday, September 24, at TD Bank’s U.S.…
Read MoreNevis Takes Center Stage as Lifetime Launches Its First Microdrama
A small Caribbean island with no cruise ports, no high-rise developments and a total land area of just 36 square miles is taking on a surprisingly big role in the future of television. Nevis is the setting for Tides of Temptation, Lifetime’s first-ever microdrama and the flagship title for Microhouse Films, A+E Global Media’s new…
Read MoreThe Cruelty of ‘Nice’: Justin Ellis Examines Minneapolis’ Uncomfortable Racial History
In the years since George Floyd’s murder, Minneapolis has become a national symbol in the ongoing debate over policing, racial justice and the gap between America’s ideals and the realities experienced by Black Americans. In his new book, The Cruelty of Nice Folks: Why Minneapolis Is the Story of America, journalist Justin Ellis takes a…
Read MoreCouple Married After Three Weeks Shares Eight Keys to Building a Lasting Marriage
Shyrone and Rebecca Richardson are offering couples a candid look at what it takes to build a lasting marriage in an era when social media can make relationships appear far more perfect than they are. The pastoral marriage counselors have been married for more than 33 years, but their relationship began with a whirlwind courtship.…
Read More36 Women+ Playwrights Take on the State of American Democracy in New Theater Initiative
The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize are bringing theater and civic engagement together with a new national initiative examining one of the most consequential questions facing the United States: What is the current state of American democracy? Women+ on the Edge of Democracy will commission 36 acclaimed women+…
Read MorePrivate Aviation Is Changing as Affluent Travelers Prioritize Flexibility and Value
Private aviation is having a strong summer, but the way affluent travelers are using private jets appears to be changing. Instead of treating private flying primarily as a luxury status symbol, a growing number of travelers are approaching it as a practical investment in time, flexibility and convenience. Jet Linx, a private aviation company with…
Read MoreWhy Business Confidence Can Become a Blind Spot During Periods of Growth
As optimism among small business owners begins to rebound, companies may be feeling more confident about the months ahead. But business growth consultant Jonathan Slain argues that rising confidence can create its own risks when leaders mistake a positive outlook for preparation. “Confidence is not a strategy,” Slain says, warning that companies can become vulnerable…
Read More