Natick – November 03, 2026 -- Through the end of November, a $5 donation at any ScrubaDub tunnel location earns a free Simoniz UltraShine wash upgrade and a limited-edition apple pie scented air freshener, while supplies last. The money supports Community Servings, which provides medically tailored meals to people with critical and chronic illnesses.

A $5 donation gets you a wash upgrade and an air freshener

The offer is part of the 34th annual "Pie in the Sky" fundraiser. The car wash chain is marking 60 years of serving New England, and this year's new touch is the co-branded air freshener, given to donors as a thank-you.

Thanksgiving pies fund a week of meals

Customers can also buy or donate a Thanksgiving pie through ScrubaDub's Pie in the Sky fundraising page. Every pie purchase or "Pie for a Client" donation comes with a free ScrubaDub Express Wash and an entry to win a year of unlimited car washes.

Santa Clarita – November 03, 2026 -- Cunard is selling cruises from $999 in a Black Friday event covering 161 voyages across its four Queens, with savings of up to 40% off launch fares.

New bookings made between November 10 and December 7, 2026 qualify. Along with the lower fares, buyers get onboard credit and a reduced refundable deposit of 10% of the total voyage price. Onboard credit varies by voyage length and stateroom category.

Queen Mary 2 returns after a March 2027 refit

The sale includes Transatlantic Crossings aboard Queen Mary 2, which undergoes a refurbishment in March 2027. After the refit, she sails between New York and Southampton, on Canada and New England itineraries, and on roundtrip Caribbean voyages from New York.

Lawrenceville – November 03, 2026 -- REGAL Estate's QuickInsta TensionLock Cellular Shades install inside a window frame without screws, drilling, or separate mounting brackets, so homeowners and renters need nothing but their hands.

The shade uses a patent-pending tension-fit mechanism. You position it inside the frame and twist an adjustment knob until it clicks into place. To remove it, turn the knob counterclockwise to release the tension.

Reinforced rails and non-slip pads hold the shade in place

TensionLock pairs its installation system with reinforced aluminum headrails and bottom rails. Non-slip gripping pads are designed to hold the shade against compatible window frames without damaging them.

According to Bureau Veritas, a tested TensionLock sample completed 3,000 operating cycles without failure and remained suitable for its intended use. That count equals roughly eight years of operation at one cycle per day.

CHICAGO – November 03, 2026 -- Escort has released a firmware update for its flagship Redline 360c radar detector that extends detection range by up to 24% in company testing, giving drivers more time and distance to react to alerts.

K and Ka Band gains measured against earlier firmware

Compared with previous firmware versions, testing showed a 21% range increase on K Band. Ka Band detection improved across the tested frequencies, with gains of up to 24%.

Better signal recognition aims to avoid extra false alerts

Improved signal-to-noise ratio algorithms help the detector pick out weaker radar signals at greater distances. Escort says the update adds sensitivity without hurting accuracy, response times, or filtering performance, and without creating additional false alerts. It builds on firmware released earlier this year that improved response times.

St. Petersburg – November 03, 2026 -- Duke Energy Florida customers will pay less for electricity in 2027. The Florida Public Service Commission approved the utility's request to lower rates, and a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) a month will see a $33 decrease on the January 2027 bill compared with January 2026.

A tax strategy helps avert a scheduled rate increase

The company says the reduction comes partly from a tax strategy it recently implemented. That strategy avoided a base rate increase that had been scheduled for 2027.

Commercial customers see cuts of 0.9% to 3.8%

From December 2026 to January 2027, residential customers using 1,000 kWh a month will see rates fall by about $0.95. Commercial and industrial customers will see decreases between 0.9% and 3.8%, depending on several factors.

ASPEN, Colo. – November 03, 2026 -- Aspen Collection's fall/winter 2026/27 line is now available online and at two Aspen-area stores, and select outerwear or kit purchases made in-store come with a complimentary one-day lift ticket.

The mountain apparel brand, part of the Aspen One portfolio, pairs technical performance with alpine style. Southwestern jacquards, corduroy accents and faux-shearling collars sit alongside Merino wool and PrimaLoft. The lineup spans ski apparel and aprés-ready layers, with new outerwear, lifestyle pieces and knitwear joining returning signature styles such as the Freefall kit and Cirque jacket.

Outerwear packs 700-fill down and 30K/30K shells

The Men's Outrider Jacket is a puffer with a faux-shearling collar and vegan leather trim. It uses 700-fill RDS-certified goose down behind a fully waterproof 30K/30K shell.

Milan – November 03, 2026 -- KOVE used EICMA on 3 November 2026 to unveil five new motorcycles: the 125 RALLY, 350 RALLY and 650RR, plus the electric BONIC and E-500RR. The brand also showed its in-house KOVE Electronic Clutch and its 2027 racing lineups.

The 125 and 350 RALLY both run a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel

The 125 RALLY weighs 122 kg dry and is pitched as a lightweight way into adventure riding. The 350 RALLY uses a 349.9cc engine, a 21-litre tank and long-travel suspension for longer rides. Dual Counter-Balancers reduce vibration, and dry-sump lubrication supports demanding off-road use.

ORLANDO – November 03, 2026 -- Orlando's holiday season runs from early November into January, with theme park parties, light displays and a free snowy festival. The city also made WalletHub's list of Best Warm-Weather Winter Holiday Destinations.

Theme parks start the season in early November

At Walt Disney World, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom runs on select nights from Nov. 8 to Dec. 22. Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios runs on select nights from Nov. 7 to Jan. 5. EPCOT's International Festival of the Holidays runs Nov. 27 to Dec. 30 and includes a Candlelight Processional with celebrity narrators. Disney's Animal Kingdom adds hand-crafted animal puppets and a holiday edition of the Tree of Life Awakenings from Nov. 13 to Jan. 6.

Zurich/Hamburg – November 03, 2026 -- Three Dallmayr coffees are now available for the CoffeeB system: Crema d'Oro, Crema d'Oro Intensa and Espresso d'Oro. Each pack holds nine Coffee Balls for nine cups and has a recommended retail price of 3.99 euros.

Coffee Balls replace the capsule with a plant-based coating

CoffeeB describes itself as the world's first capsule system without a capsule. Each Coffee Ball is a small portion of pressed, freshly roasted coffee. The Dallmayr versions are pure roasted coffee wrapped in a plant-based protective layer that contains no aluminum and no plastic. After use, the balls are fully compostable. The brand sums it up as 0% aluminum, 0% plastic, 100% enjoyment.

The system relies on a purpose-built brewing technology developed for the Coffee Balls. CoffeeB launched in 2022 under Delica AG, a subsidiary of the Swiss retailer Migros.

Irvine, Calif. – November 03, 2026 -- The 2027 Mazda3 brings wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and phone charging to more buyers, and the 2.5 S Preferred Hatchback is offered with i-Activ all-wheel drive for under $30,000, Mazda North American Operations announced.

Both the sedan and the hatchback return with updated packaging. The company also keeps a 6-speed manual transmission available on the 2.5 S Hatchback.

The base 2.5 S sedan delivers 186 horsepower

Every Mazda3 2.5 S runs a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G engine rated at 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque on 87 octane fuel. A six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive are standard. Standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, push-button start and an eight-speaker audio system. Safety gear includes Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane-Keep Assist, Rear Seat Alert and Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go.