Two Swedish entrepreneurs with deep tech and marketing backgrounds are redefining the future of agency work. Elias Malm, formerly of Google, and Mo Elkhidir, ex-Spotify machine learning lead, today publicly launched Epiminds, a multi-agent AI platform designed to run marketing end-to-end. Alongside the launch, the company announced $6.6 million in funding led by Lightspeed Venture…
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Wellness is having a major moment this year, and gift-giving is no exception. From mindful minimalists to fitness enthusiasts and anyone seeking a little calm amid the holiday chaos, thoughtful gifts that support wellbeing, creativity, and self-care are more in demand than ever. Enter c and Little Saints, two brands delivering playful, innovative, and feel-good…
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The Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) announced the winners of its 18th annual event, honoring exceptional independent filmmaking and storytelling across genres. The festival, held in Williamsburg and throughout Brooklyn, showcased a diverse lineup of feature films, shorts, documentaries, and episodic projects, spotlighting bold narratives and compelling performances that resonated with audiences. The top honor, Best…
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled the award placements for the 2025 Student Academy Awards during a ceremony held in New York City, celebrating emerging filmmakers from around the globe. The event took place at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with the support of longtime Academy partner Rolex and brought together students, industry leaders,…
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When the COVID-19 pandemic forced bars across the country to shut their doors in 2020, Cody Modeer found himself facing an uncertain future. His suburban Chicago bar was closed indefinitely, inventory was sitting idle, and revenue had evaporated overnight. Rather than wait for normalcy to return, Modeer spotted an opportunity hidden in the disruption. He…
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Author Mark E. Scott, widely recognized for the emotional depth and observational clarity of his “Day in the Life” series, is preparing to release his next major work, “King of Peru,” arriving from Speaking Volumes in November 2025. Ahead of publication, Scott is inviting a small circle of early readers to experience the novel in…
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An Australian-born wellness brand built on stickers may sound unlikely, but NATPAT has quietly become a global phenomenon. Founded by childhood friends Gary Tramer and Michael Jankie alongside longtime collaborator Andrei Safonau, the company has now sold more than 100 million sticker-based wellness patches across 32 countries, proving that simple ideas can scale when paired…
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Deaf West Theatre and Pace University’s Sands College of Performing Arts are launching a groundbreaking artist-in-residence program that aims to reshape how musical theater education approaches access and inclusion. Beginning this fall in New York City, the collaboration brings together one of the nation’s most influential bilingual theater companies with a leading performing arts institution…
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Pickle lovers, rejoice! The Ultimate Pickle Lover’s Book (Adams Media; Dec. 30, 2025; $17) by Princess Gabbara and Kelly Jaggers is here to celebrate the tangy, crunchy treat that has captured taste buds worldwide. Far more than a recipe collection, this book is a full-on ode to the brined delight, combining culinary creativity, history, and…
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