Silas Smith, the owner and designer of Meridian Metalworks in Los Angeles, was the winner of the 2025 MJSA Responsible Design Challenge. This online initiative is designed to showcase jewelry made with responsibly sourced gemstones while supporting important causes in the mining communities.
S.T. Dupont has introduced the Marker Necklace, inspired by the success of its lighter necklace, transforming a writing tool into a distinctive fashion accessory. This original design is perfect for creative minds, thinkers, and graffiti artists—anyone who needs a pen close at hand. It features a Sharpie mini marker, an iconic graphic arts brand, and is distinguished by S.T. Dupont's classic diamond-tip guilloche pattern, originally invented by the goldsmith.
Katie Thompson started Bumprints, which is a free online resource that teaches travelers about the true environmental impact of flying (the real cost).
You can stay in the special Goodnight Moon Suite at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. This unique, immersive room experience is available until February 2026.
Jessica Gavin's cookbook, Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking, is designed to help everyday home cooks make their meals easier, faster, and more delicious by explaining the science behind the food. The book includes 75 reliable recipes and uses a simple, approachable style to show you how understanding food science can immediately improve your results.
Tokyo claimed the title of the world's richest city in 2025 with a staggering $2.55 trillion GDP, slightly surpassing the New York–Newark–Jersey City area, which reported a GDP of $2.49 trillion. Following closely, Greater Los Angeles secured third place with $1.62 trillion. Together, these three urban powerhouses drive the global economy by commanding capital, innovation, and influence on an unparalleled scale.
Estate 98 Licor de Café Especial is a new, premium espresso spirit. It is crafted from 100% Arabica coffee grown on a single estate in El Salvador. This spirit is known for its strong coffee flavor, being low in sugar (less than 1g per serving), and having a high caffeine level, comparable to a shot of espresso.
The Le Gruyère AOP cheese made at the Vorderfultigen mountain cheese dairy has been named the 2025 World Champion Cheese.
