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Former NHL Star Brooks Laich Launches World Playground, Promising Wholesale Travel Prices Without the Markups

May 22, 2026

A former pro athlete is stepping into the travel space with a bold claim: what if booking a trip didn’t come with hidden fees or inflated prices? That’s the idea behind World Playground, a newly launched platform founded by Brooks…

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New Book Traces How America’s Political Divide Took Root—Starting in the 1960s

May 22, 2026

A sweeping new book is challenging the way Americans understand political division, arguing that today’s fractured landscape didn’t suddenly emerge—it was decades in the making. In The Politics of Social Change, political scientists Larry M. Bartels and Katherine J. Cramer…

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‘The Perfect Story’ World Premiere Turns the Spotlight on Who Controls Culture and Creativity

May 22, 2026

A new theatrical production arriving in downtown Manhattan is taking on one of the most pressing questions in the arts today: who gets to decide which stories are worth telling? Company Della Luna is debuting the world premiere of The…

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Paris’ Hidden Gem Hôtel Prince de Conti Taps Cibele Maciet Communication to Expand Its Reach in the U.S. and Latin America

May 21, 2026

A new chapter is unfolding for one of Paris’ most discreet luxury stays, as Cibele Maciet Communication announces its latest client: Hôtel Prince de Conti. The partnership signals a strategic push to elevate the hotel’s presence across the United States…

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Inside the U.S.’ First Authentic Turkish Hammam: Hürrem Hammam Brings Ottoman Wellness to a New Generation

May 21, 2026

A centuries-old wellness tradition is getting a modern revival in the United States, and it’s arriving in a big way. Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa is introducing what it calls the country’s first fully authentic Turkish hammam experience—an expansive 20,000-square-foot…

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Secrets, Lies, and a Deadly Birthday: Sarah Vaughan’s ‘Based on a True Story’ Is the Thriller Everyone Will Be Talking About

May 21, 2026

Bestselling author Sarah Vaughan is poised to dominate summer reading lists with her latest novel, Based on a True Story, a sharp, suspense-filled thriller that digs into the dark side of fame, family, and carefully curated lives. Already earning major…

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Spring Beauty Drops You Shouldn’t Sleep On: From $12 Hair Game-Changers to Luxe Skin Fixes

May 21, 2026

Spring is bringing a wave of beauty launches that feel less like fluff and more like function — smarter formulas, customizable options, and treatments that actually do something. From under-$16 hair care to high-performance skincare, these new arrivals are worth…

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‘Failure Is an Option’: Silicon Valley CEO Mike Grossman Pulls Back the Curtain on Startup Life

May 20, 2026

In a business culture obsessed with unicorns and billion-dollar exits, Mike Grossman is offering something far less polished — and far more honest. His book, Failure Is An Option: Reflections of a Silicon Valley CEO (out June 9 via Ideapress),…

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‘How Will I Remember This’: Reed Luplau’s Dance Narrative Confronts Memory, Loss, and Queer History

May 20, 2026

A new dance-theater work is set to bring history, memory, and movement into powerful conversation. How Will I Remember This, the latest production from Reed Luplau, will make its world premiere in New York City, offering audiences a limited three-performance…

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Skip the Summer Travel Chaos: Vilnius Emerges as Europe’s Quiet, Green Escape

May 20, 2026

As Europe braces for another packed summer travel season, a major shift is about to reshape how visitors enter the region. Beginning April 10, the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) began requiring biometric registration for non-EU travelers entering the…

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