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It was an almighty return to in-person board gaming that Coiledspring Games observed over the weekend, when it witnessed multiple titles from its portfolio of tabletop games secure major wins at the UK Games Expo People’s Choice and Judges Choice Awards. No fewer than five of the titles it currently distributes to the UK took home nine of the coveted accolades over the weekend, as the UK Games Expo made what has been hailed as a triumphant return to in-person eventing since the lifting of government restrictions. Titles from Scorpion Masque, Blue Orange, IELLO, and Hub Games each secured Judges...

Photo: Jordan Manfredi I listen to way too many podcasts—the ones that make you feel more aware, upset, unsure and fascinated. I meditate sometimes and I drink enough water. I’m definitely putting in the work to try to remember who I am, in addition to being a mom, a wife and a business owner. My “to-do” list, like most caregivers, is long. It lives in my phone and on my mind and if I forget it, it pings me back into submission. It keeps me busy—doing and going, going and doing my way to a satisfactory life. And it makes me feel...

Pearson Pearson, the largest publisher of college textbooks in the US, has announced Pearson Plus, a new subscription service for digital textbooks. The Pearson Plus app, available in both mobile and desktop form, will be available on US college campuses this fall and is expected to roll out globally in the future. There are two subscription tiers. Enrolled students can pay $9.99 per month to access one textbook at a time or $14.99 per month for access to the company’s full library (a selection of over 1,500 e-books). The app provides various other study aids as well, including flashcards, annotations,...

Also: Brands celebrate National Avocado Day, Amazon responds to delivery driver snafu and Lollapalooza faces the music on COVID-19 policies. Hello, communicators: To mark National Avocado Day on July 31, several brands introduced new promotions and partnerships intended to celebrate the superfood. Chipotle offered free guacamole to customers who used a free digital promo code when ordering, along with temporarily waiving its delivery fee. Chipotle also shared several fun facts including what goes into its guac and the fact that musician Jason Mraz is also a longstanding avocado supplier for the brand. Chipotle also took the holiday as an opportunity...

Travel bags ready to adapt on the fly. A micro flashlight that delivers instant illumination on the go. Sustainable sneakers made from fruits and plants. And much more. Discover July’s best new gear… EDC Thyrm CellVault-5M Modular Battery Case With the flashlight and many EDC product lines moving exclusively to lithium-ion batteries, being able to carry spares on a trip could mean the difference between a cold overnighter or getting back safely. That’s where Thyrm’s latest release comes in. The CellVault-5M is a modular battery base capable of holding 18650, 18350, and CR123 batteries. There are also extra wells to...