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Culture

Fueled by the Gen Z Reading Boom, Coach Debuts Micro Book Purse Charms

No need to squeeze extra space in your bag for a book: Coach recently debuted a collaboration with Penguin Random House that turns classic titles into mini hardcovers that clip onto purses — a novel fashion statement, if you will.
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​Called “Explore Your Story,” the collection features 14 beloved reads, including Sense and Sensibility, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and Untamed, in small purse charms that are technically readable, although we’re not sure your optometrist would recommend it.
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The literary collab was “inspired by a renewed cultural embrace of long-form storytelling,” the fashion brand explained in a statement, noting the enduring value of books in a screen-saturated age. “In a world shaped by fragmentation, digital overload, and constant acceleration, many described books and long-form storytelling as a refuge — a way to slow down, reflect, and feel a sense of belonging,” said Joon Silverstein, Coach’s chief marketing officer.
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The collection (which is currently sold out) is an example of a legacy brand taking point from Gen Z and TikTok — or to be more specific in this case, BookTok. Learn more about how young people are making reading cool again.

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Health

“Every Child Deserves a Fair Chance”: Tennessee Hospital Renamed in Honor of Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton is bringing us nice news yet again. Last week, a hospital in East Tennessee announced it has renamed its facility the Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, honoring the Queen of Country’s commitment to advancing pediatric care in the region where she grew up.
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Philanthropy has long been part of Parton’s ethos — she funds scholarships, runs a free book program, and invests in children’s initiatives across her home state. “Ever since I’ve been in a position to do my part, to help others, I have tried to do just that, especially when children and families need it most,” Parton said in a video announcement. “I’ve always believed that every child deserves a fair chance to grow up healthy, hopeful, and surrounded with love.”
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Hospital leaders say the partnership goes beyond a name change — it marks a new era of improving children’s health care. “This is a generational collaboration that will transform pediatric care in this region,” Adam Cook, the chief development and public affairs officer, said in a statement to the Associated Press. “It will positively impact patients and families for decades to come.”

Environment

Oh, What a Refillable World: The Rise of Low-Waste Stores

We’ve all heard of reduce, reuse, recycle, but a growing number of shoppers are embracing a fourth “r”: refill. Refill stores are popping up across the country, inviting customers to bring their own bottles and containers to stock up on food, cleaning supplies, makeup, and more.
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The idea is that when more customers reuse and refill (rather than dispose and replace), it reduces waste, water use, and energy expenditures. On a more personal level, the act of refilling can also help consumers rethink their habits and turn an everyday errand into something that actually feels good.
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“When you do something positive, you get a little bit of like a dopamine hit and you feel good,” Julie Hughes told the Associated Press on a recent trip to buy liquid hand soap at a refill shop in Tampa, Florida. “There are so many big problems in the world, but we can’t solve all of the big problems, but we do have control over our choices.” Find a refill store near you.​

In Other News

1. An upcoming Forever stamp will feature an iconic symbol of the American frontier (read more)
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2. The birth of a baby boy is renewing hope for an Indigenous Amazon tribe that consists of only three women (read more)
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3. Nearly five years in, the first-ever in-utero stem cell trial for spina bifida is showing success (read more)
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4. A new analysis of rocks collected by Apollo astronauts sheds light on the moon’s magnetic field (read more)
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5. The world’s smallest QR code is readable only by electron microscope and could inform future data storage (read more)

Something We Love

Inovaday Blackout Curtains
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​A lot of blackout curtains on the market look stiff and clunky, but I have these in beige and they give the appearance of pretty linen drapes (while also doing their job). Plus, they’re the most affordable blackout curtains I’ve found that truly block all the light out, even in lighter colors.
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​– Stephanie Friedman, Staff Writer

Inspiring Story

Loads of kindness

Every week, Joe Richardson spends hours doing other people’s laundry … for free. He drives his mobile laundry unit around various Philadelphia neighborhoods, washing and drying clothes for unhoused people. “This man is a superhero,” said one of the individuals he’s helped.

Photo of the Day

Some races come down to the wire, but the women’s elite competition at Sunday’s Tokyo Marathon was not one of them. Brigid Kosgei, a 32-year-old Kenyan distance runner, crossed the finish line with a time of 2:14:29 — more than two minutes ahead of the second-place finisher. And she set a new women’s course record while she was at it.

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Quote of the Day

“I would tell my younger self, just be yourself — that who you are is good enough.”

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