NFL legend Phil Simms is taking his approach to preparation from the football field to men’s grooming through a new partnership with Particle for Men. Beginning September 15, Simms will serve as an ambassador for Particle for Men’s Face Cream, the brand’s flagship 6-in-1 anti-aging moisturizer designed specifically for men. The partnership brings together the…
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Shopping for luxury prescription eyewear can often mean navigating multiple retailers, limited selections and complicated prescription options. OTTICA is looking to change that with an online destination that brings designer frames and prescription lenses together on one platform. The company offers a curated selection of luxury eyewear brands, including Gucci, Prada, Tom Ford, Dolce &…
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Award-winning writer and human-animal bond advocate Susan Hartzler is bringing her popular memoir to a new audience with the Audible release of I’m Not Single, I Have a Dog: Dating Tales from the Bark Side. Published by McFarland, the candid and often humorous memoir examines Hartzler’s experiences with dating, relationships, heartbreak and independence while chronicling…
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For many women, an annual checkup is a routine part of staying healthy. But knowing which screenings to discuss with a healthcare provider—and when to start them—can be just as important. According to Dr. Donna Adams-Pickett, a board-certified OB/GYN with more than two decades of experience caring for women, preventive healthcare should begin before symptoms…
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Brands preparing for the holiday shopping season may want to rethink how they measure the success of digital advertising. New data from Billo, based on an analysis of 88,329 Meta video ads, found that ads generating the most clicks did not necessarily deliver the strongest financial returns. The findings highlight a disconnect between consumer attention…
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At a time when political and cultural divisions often dominate the national conversation, author and educator Carl Nordgren believes Americans may have more in common than they realize. His new book, Common Ground for US: Warning! This Book Makes Folks Optimistic, explores creativity as a shared human quality that can help people approach an uncertain…
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As the 2026 midterm elections approach, May Day Strong and its coalition partners are planning more than 750 “Solidarity Schools” across the country, offering trainings focused on election participation, community organizing and nonviolent direct action. The organization announced the initiative Sept. 2, alongside an interactive map showing planned trainings in cities nationwide. According to May…
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New York City’s historic Merchant’s House Museum will become the stage for three celebrated literary works when Summoners Ensemble Theatre launches its first full season in residence at the landmark Manhattan location. The 2026-27 season, announced Sept. 2, brings Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe and Walt Whitman to life through three intimate productions running from…
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Black Public Media (BPM) is giving independent documentary filmmakers an opportunity to secure funding and national exposure through its 2026 Open Call for feature-length nonfiction projects. The Harlem-based nonprofit has opened submissions for its 10th PitchBLACK Forum & Awards, described by BPM as the nation’s largest pitch competition for independent filmmakers creating Black content. Five…
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Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK are teaming up with Barnes & Noble and Waterstones for a three-day celebration designed to encourage children and families to rediscover the joy of reading together. The partners will launch Raising Readers Storytimes, an extension of Hachette’s #ReadingIsGolden campaign, from September 18 through September 20. The initiative will bring…
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