New York – October 16, 2026 -- Only 47% of American adults surveyed agree that mothers with children feel supported by those around them, according to new findings released alongside March of Dimes' 2026 Collective events in New York and Los Angeles.

Few respondents see moms getting time or help

The survey points to gaps in everyday support. Just 42% of respondents agree that mothers have opportunities to take time for themselves, and 41% agree that mothers have help caring for their children.

New York – October 16, 2026 -- Anyone can now join the global blood stem cell donor registry from home: Gabriel & Co. has opened a digital donor drive that mails a cheek swab kit to supporters, as the jewelry brand marks 10 years of partnership with the blood cancer nonprofit DKMS.

New York – October 16, 2026 -- Shoppers can pick up brand-new designer apparel, handbags, shoes, jewelry and beauty products at 50-80% below retail when Housing Works' Fashion for Action returns November 12-14, 2026.

The sale runs at the Chelsea Thrift Shop and online

The three-day fundraiser takes place at Housing Works' flagship Chelsea Thrift Shop and on its rebranded online store, RefindNYC. All proceeds go to the New York City non-profit's services and advocacy for people affected by homelessness and HIV/AIDS.

New York – October 16, 2026 -- Hot sleepers who wake up sweaty at 3 a.m. have a new mattress to consider: Expert Consumers has named the Sleep Number ClimateCool a top choice in its review of the best cooling mattresses, citing up to 15 degrees of active cooling on each side of the bed.

Jersey City – October 15, 2026 -- Investors in seven markets can trade U.S. stocks, ETFs and options with US$100,000 in virtual money and compete for a share of US$200,000 in trading coupons in Moomoo's third Global Paper Trading Competition, running from October 12 through November 20 (ET).

Moomoo is running the contest for the third consecutive year with Nasdaq TotalView®. This year's theme is "Real Market, Real Edge." Eligible participants are in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong SAR.

New York – October 15, 2026 -- Shareholders who held Bluerock High Income Institutional Credit Fund shares for the entire third quarter will receive about $0.45 per share, an 8.1% current annualized distribution rate. It is the fund's seventeenth consecutive regular quarterly distribution.

New York – October 15, 2026 -- Visitors can now buy tickets to see the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball up close, from $155, and a $295 premium tier lets them remove a 2026 Waterford crystal from the Ball and take it home.

Two ticket tiers open the doors at One Times Square

The standard Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Experience includes a behind-the-scenes tour and close access to the Constellation Ball. It is the ninth iteration of the Ball in its century-plus history. Guests can also take a photo with the Ball before the countdown.

New York – October 15, 2026 -- Sandbox VR opens its first New York City location on October 23 at 777 7th Avenue in Times Square, and guests who book by October 22 can save 20% on all tickets.

The 10,324-square-foot Manhattan venue is the company's 100th location. It sits within walking distance of Broadway's Theatre District, Rockefeller Center, and Radio City Music Hall.

New York – October 15, 2026 -- WeWard's Walking Mode, which locks distracting apps like social media and games until you hit your daily step goal, is available now on iOS after landing on TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list in the Apps & Software category. Android is coming soon.

New York – October 15, 2026 -- A new podcast episode, "AI for a Better World: What Does It Mean to Be Human in the Age of AI?", debuts October 15, 2026, on the VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network and on all major podcast streaming platforms via the Planet Classroom Network.

Host C. M. (Cathy) Rubin, an award-winning journalist and education reformer, talks with Viktoria Modesta, a bionic pop artist, futurist and former MIT Media Lab Fellow. Their subject is how emerging technology is changing human agency, artistic expression and self-worth.