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- 1Artist marks 10th year fundraising for Extra Life charity drive●It's that time of year again! It's our 10th year doing Extra Life! Until the event I do busts for at minimum $10 donatio
An artist is marking their tenth year taking part in Extra Life, the charity gaming marathon that raises money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Until the event, they are offering commissioned character busts to anyone donating at least $10, with all proceeds going to a children's hospital. Supporters are being encouraged to donate and share their contributions.
- 2Mother leaves family for first time, adds solo travel to work trip▼I left my husband and 3 kids for the first time for a work conference. I added 2 days at the end for some solo travel.
A mother of three says she left her husband and children for the first time to attend a work conference, then added two extra days at the end for solo travel. Her account has drawn attention as part of ongoing discussion about mothers taking time for themselves, balancing work travel with family life, and whether guilt around leaving kids is justified.
- 3Museum of Life and Science seeks extra $2M from Durham County▼Museum of Life and Science seeks additional $2M from Durham County as costs rise
The Museum of Life and Science in Durham, North Carolina is asking Durham County for an additional $2 million in funding, citing rising costs. The request comes as the museum faces budget pressures on its operations or projects, and county officials will weigh whether to allocate the extra money.
- 4Scientists Discover 57 New Species in Atlantic Ocean▼Scientists Discover 57 New Species in Atlantic Ocean, Including One That Shares a Name with a Marvel Character
Scientists report the discovery of 57 previously unknown species in the Atlantic Ocean, according to widespread coverage across news outlets. Among the new species is one that shares its name with a Marvel character, a detail drawing extra public attention to the find. The discovery highlights how much deep-sea life remains undocumented.
- 5New Stone Gallery Exhibit Finds Inspiration in Fading Newspapers●Extra, Extra: New Exhibit at Stone Gallery Finds Inspiration in Fading Presence of Newspapers
Boston University's Stone Gallery has opened a new exhibition exploring the declining presence of print newspapers. Titled 'Extra, Extra', the show takes inspiration from the fading role of physical news media in daily life and reflects on what their disappearance means for culture and information. The exhibit is drawing attention from art audiences interested in how artists respond to the transformation of the news industry.
- 6A day as a background actor on 'The Chosen'▼My afternoon becoming a background actor on ‘The Chosen’
A Deseret News writer recounts spending an afternoon as a background actor on the set of 'The Chosen', the crowdfunded drama series about the life of Jesus. The first-person piece describes what the experience was like on set, drawing attention to the show's unusual production model and its large base of volunteer and extra performers.