Archive for August 2026
CLARITY Act Faces Make-or-Break September Showdown as Crypto Rules Hang in the Balance
The cryptocurrency industry is heading into a critical stretch as the Senate prepares to revisit the CLARITY Act, a sweeping bill designed to establish clearer federal rules for digital assets. The legislation, which would help define when cryptocurrencies fall under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has…
Read More50 Life-Size Buffalo Puppets Will Roam New York City This September
New Yorkers will have an unusual—and decidedly larger-than-life—visitor this fall when 50 life-sized buffalo puppets take to the streets of Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn for Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi. Taking place September 19 and 20, the two-day public art spectacle will bring a herd of buffalo into the city as part…
Read MoreStep Inside America’s Gilded Age Through 30 Magnificent Historic Gardens
With HBO’s The Gilded Age returning for its fourth season this fall, interest in the extravagant world of America’s wealthiest families is once again taking center stage. For travelers looking to experience that history beyond the television screen, a new book offers a guide to some of the era’s most spectacular—and surprisingly accessible—legacies. In Gardens…
Read MoreNevis Launches Its First Official Online Store With 90+ Island-Inspired Products
Travelers who want to bring a little piece of the Caribbean home can now shop Nevis year-round. The Nevis Tourism Authority has launched Shop Nevis Naturally, the island’s first official online store and one of the first destination-focused e-commerce platforms of its kind in the Caribbean. The new online shop features more than 90 products…
Read MoreCould a Hug Be Good for Your Skin? The Science Behind the ‘Love Hormone’ Glow
What if the secret to healthier-looking skin isn’t another serum, treatment or complicated 10-step routine—but a hug? Dr. Nicole Hayre, a board-certified dermatologist and MIT graduate, has spent years exploring the connection between emotional well-being and skin health. Her work began with an observation she repeatedly encountered in her dermatology practice: patients who appeared happy,…
Read MoreNew Books Explore Lost Worlds, Family History and New York’s Great Outdoors
From a disappearing Brooklyn neighborhood to little-known Catskills peaks and dog-friendly trails across upstate New York, these new and notable books invite readers to explore the places, people and experiences that have shaped the region. Together, they offer a look at New York through family history, cultural change and outdoor adventure—whether readers are revisiting the…
Read MoreJudy Glickman Lauder’s Photography Collection Begins National Museum Tour in Southampton
A major photography exhibition featuring works by some of the most influential photographers of the 20th and 21st centuries has arrived in Southampton, New York, marking the beginning of a national museum tour that will continue across the country over the next two years. Presence: The Photography Collection of Judy Glickman Lauder, organized by the…
Read MoreThese Japan Train Routes Are Faster Than Flying, According to New Data
Japan’s famous Shinkansen network is becoming an increasingly popular way for travelers to explore the country, with Google searches for “Shinkansen” reportedly up 94% year over year. New analysis from travel booking platform Omio suggests that for several popular routes, taking the bullet train can be faster, more convenient and, in some cases, significantly cheaper…
Read MoreNew Leadership Book Offers a No-Nonsense Guide for Navigating Today’s Business World
Business leaders navigating an increasingly unpredictable workplace have no shortage of books, podcasts, courses and technology tools promising to improve their leadership skills. But Don Gregori believes many professionals are still missing something more practical: a comprehensive guide that addresses both the challenges of running a business and the personal growth required to lead effectively.…
Read MoreTeen Author Tony Santo Mack to Celebrate ‘Santo & Sheepy’ at NYC Family Carnival
At just 7 years old, Tony Santo Mack turned a favorite stuffed animal into the beginning of a literary career. Now a teenager, Mack is preparing to share the story behind his beloved Santo & Sheepy series with New York families at the Un Sancocho a HOPE Carnival on Aug. 29. The free community event…
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