Arlington, Va. – October 14, 2026 -- People living with ALS can now build an insurance appeal letter for free, step by step, using the new Undeniable Kit from The ALS Association. The kit anchors We Are Undeniable, a national campaign to help families contest denials of prescribed medications, equipment and care.

The kit is modeled on appeals won by the Association's pro bono legal team. The campaign also offers guidance on what to expect at each stage of an appeal, pro bono attorneys for complex cases, and a way for families to report their denials.

Highland – – October 14, 2026 -- Martha Stewart's holiday style arrives at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel on November 18, when Martha's Forest of Wonder opens as a resort-wide immersive experience. It is designed in collaboration with Stewart and features décor inspired by pieces from her personal collection.

A woodland palette covers the entire property

The installation turns the resort into a sparkling woodland retreat in brass, cranberry, forest green, pearl white, sage green and snow. Illuminated woodland creatures appear throughout the property.

Four signature moments anchor the design:

Austin – October 14, 2026 -- Triquetra Health has launched Folura, a once-daily hair softgel for men and women with thinning hair, now sold on Amazon and at triquetrahealth.com. Each softgel contains 160 mg of Serevelle saw palmetto extract, the dose used in the trial the company cites.

Folura targets the follicle instead of the visible strand

Triquetra says most hair supplements rely on biotin, collagen and long vitamin lists aimed at hair already on the head. Its argument is that thinning starts deeper, at the follicle, where a shift in hormonal activity gradually shortens the growth cycle and produces finer hair that sheds sooner. Folura is built around a single active ingredient rather than a blend.

Columbia – October 14, 2026 -- Homeowners who suspect mold should usually start with an inspection rather than a lab test, according to mold remediation experts Ted and Donna Borys of Biotek Environmental in Columbia, South Carolina. Their advice appears in a HelloNation article that explains how the two services differ.

Inspections look for moisture and the conditions behind mold

Many property owners use the terms interchangeably, but the article says they serve different purposes. A mold inspection identifies signs of mold growth, moisture problems, and conditions that may support contamination. A trained professional looks for visible mold, water intrusion, elevated humidity, and hidden moisture.

Chicago – – October 14, 2026 -- Alliant Credit Union, a member-owned cooperative that anyone can apply to join, has been named "Best Overall Credit Union" in MONEY's Best Banks of 2026–27 Awards.

MONEY compared 300 U.S. banking institutions

For its 2026–27 rankings, MONEY evaluated account terms from 300 of the largest U.S. banking institutions. The pool included national and online banks, credit unions, and regional and state banks. The review focused on flagship accounts for everyday customers, with particular emphasis on competitive interest rates, customer service, and low or no fees.

Alliant serves nearly one million members nationwide

Alliant is a national digital credit union with more than 90 years of history and nearly one million members. Because it is owned by its members rather than shareholders, it says it returns value through better rates, fewer fees, and a digital-first banking experience.

Olathe – October 14, 2026 -- Runners can now register for the Garmin Marathon Series race in Ventura, California, set for Sunday, Aug. 22, 2027. It is the series' fourth location.

Four distances cover every skill level

The Ventura event includes a Boston Marathon-qualifying marathon, a USATF-certified half marathon, a 10K and a 5K. All courses start and finish in downtown Ventura. Runners pass historic architecture and local businesses, with views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing, said Ventura reflects the brand's "spirit of adventure and exploration."

A two-day expo and finish line festival are open to the public

The expo features Garmin products, national brand partners and local vendors. Garmin will offer limited edition race gear. Families can use a selfie station and a sign-making area.

San Diego – October 14, 2026 -- Sony Electronics has introduced the ECM-W5 wireless microphone system for video creators, and pre-orders open at 7 AM PT/10 AM ET on October 14, 2026. The system pairs two transmitters with one receiver and sends audio over a line-of-sight distance of up to 500 m.

32bit float audio lands in a single video file

Through the Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe, 32bit float audio travels digitally and directly to a compatible camera and records with the video in a single file. There is no external recorder and no separate audio file to sync later. The 32bit float mode works only at 48 kHz. It is meant to capture quiet and loud sounds without constant gain adjustment and to reduce the chance of clipping.

The microphones also support 96 kHz High-Resolution Audio recording, and a 3.5 mm input accepts lavalier and external microphones, including the separately sold ECM-L1.

North Woodstock – October 14, 2026 -- Ice Castles will reopen its walk-through ice attraction at 24 Clark Farm Road in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, for the 2026–27 winter season. The team hopes to open in late December, weather permitting, and plans to stay open into early March.

Color-changing LEDs light tunnels, towers and slides from inside the ice

Visitors can walk through frozen tunnels, archways, towers, slides and caverns, all sculpted entirely from ice. At night, color-changing LED lights glow from within the walls.

The site covers about one acre and uses 20 million pounds of ice. Ice artisans grow, harvest and hand-place tens of thousands of icicles over several weeks, with up to 12,000 grown and placed each day.

New York – October 14, 2026 -- Janie and Jack's new holiday collection includes three dressy looks for kids, priced at $89 to $109 and sold at JanieandJack.com and in select stores. The looks anchor "The Memories We Wear," a campaign starring model and mother of three Chanel Iman.

Iman's daughters model three black-and-white looks

Iman's daughters Cali, Cassie and Capri each wear their own silhouette. The looks coordinate without matching, a nod to how Iman styles her girls for Christmas Eve, holiday parties and the family photo.

The Velvet Spotlight Dress pairs a soft velvet bodice and boatneck with a dotted tulle skirt. The Velvet Trim Bow Dress comes in cream with black velvet trim, a bow and a ruffle hem. The Scalloped Wide Leg Jumpsuit has a contrast collar, scalloped trim and a bow. All three are fully lined.

New York – – October 14, 2026 -- EltaMD has launched Rapid Recovery Serum and Rapid Recovery Cream, a two-product system for skin after lasers and microneedling that is sold only through participating skin health professionals. Patients need to ask their provider whether it is available.

Two products are built around amino acids and EGF

Both formulas use EltaMD's Amino Acid Restore Complex, developed over more than 15 years of research, plus an EGF (epidermal growth factor) Tripeptide blend. The brand says they support the skin's natural repair process and feel lightweight rather than greasy.

The serum contains 3% Amino Acid Restore Complex and 1% EGF Tripeptide, along with hyaluronic acid, allantoin and cica. The cream contains 2.5% Amino Acid Restore Complex, 0.5% EGF Tripeptide, a 2% lipid blend, ceramides, allantoin and cucumber extract.