St. Paul, Minn. – September 21, 2026 -- Command Brand has launched the Command DÉCOR Collection, a new line of premium metal fixtures designed to be seen rather than hidden, now available at retailers nationwide and online.

The collection combines real metal construction with the brand's damage-free hanging technology.

Pieces are available in four finishes -- Brushed Brass, Light Beige, Matte Black and Chrome -- and include Large and Small Metal Hooks, a Metal Wall Planter with a removable plastic insert, a Metal Key Rail, a Metal Wall Shelf, and a Large Towel Hook and Small Robe Hook for bathrooms.

Small hooks hold up to 2 pounds while larger hooks and shelves support up to 5 pounds.

Every fixture uses Command Brand's signature technology, letting users hang items without nails, screws or tools and remove them later without leaving marks or holes.

Tokyo – September 21, 2026 -- Netmarble let fans go hands-on with three unreleased games at Tokyo Game Show 2026, marking the South Korean publisher's second consecutive year at the event.

The company expanded its booth from 56 units in 2025 to 63 units this year, swapping last year's lineup of MONGIL: STAR DIVE and The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin for three new titles: Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, Solo Leveling: KARMA and Pearl in Blue.

Shangri-La Frontier makes its playable debut

Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, the first game based on the popular Shangri-La Frontier anime and manga, appeared in playable form for the first time at the show. Attendees tested its tag-based collectible RPG combat, while stage sessions with the development team and anime voice actors walked through its strategic elements.

Broomfield, Colo. – September 21, 2026 -- Skiers and riders have until October 7 to lock in discounted Epic Day Pass rates for the 2026-27 season, with savings of up to 65% compared to window lift ticket prices.

Four days at Vail or Whistler costs $471 before the deadline

A 4-Day Epic Day Pass covering marquee destinations like Vail Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City Mountain and Breckenridge runs $118 per day, or $471 total. Regional resorts including Keystone, Crested Butte, Heavenly, Northstar and Stowe cost $367 for four days ($92/day). East and Midwest local favorites are priced at $223 for four days, or $56/day. Prices rise for all tiers after October 7.

Markham, Ontario – September 21, 2026 -- Enercare, one of Canada's largest home and commercial services companies, has launched a new campaign called "Comfort Days" urging homeowners to schedule furnace maintenance before winter arrives rather than waiting for the first cold snap.

The campaign uses claymation nostalgia to sell furnace checkups

Created with business agency GALE and animation studio Bent Labs, the campaign borrows the visual style of classic holiday television specials. Knitted textures, glowing fireplaces, and cozy slippers appear throughout the animation, which began rolling out across channels the week of September 14.

Rather than pitching furnace maintenance as a chore, the creative focuses on the reward: a warm home waiting for homeowners when temperatures drop. "Comfort Days" reframes the task as the first step toward a cozy season instead of another item on a cold-weather to-do list.

Las Vegas – September 21, 2026 -- Amped Fitness has announced plans to open its first Nevada location at 2160 N Rainbow Blvd in Las Vegas, bringing its signature "Amped Universe" concept to the state for the first time.

Shelbyville, KY – September 21, 2026 -- Jeptha Creed Distillery is releasing a three-part video series across 2025 to mark its 10th anniversary, with new chapters tied to key dates throughout the year.

The series began July 4th with a chapter honoring America's 250th anniversary, focusing on the Nethery family's generations-long farming history in Shelby County, Kentucky.

The second chapter traces a decade of heirloom corn experimentation

Released September 18th, Decade of Dedication: Jeptha Creed Solera explores the heirloom corn varietals grown on the family farm and used in the distillery's whiskey over the past ten years. The chapter also spotlights the anniversary release, Jeptha Creed Solera Aged Bourbon, which blends whiskeys distilled from every heirloom corn varietal the distillery has produced to date.

Temple, Texas – September 21, 2026 -- Historic dance halls across Texas continue to function as active community gathering spaces, according to insights from Lorinda Baum of Bos Barn Dance Hall in Temple, Texas.

Small towns built dance halls as shared community spaces

Many of these buildings were constructed when towns needed simple venues for families to gather. Dances, celebrations, and fundraisers held there gradually tied the structures to the people and towns around them.

Live country music keeps neighbors connected today

Residents still visit dance halls for live music while spending time with friends and neighbors. Baum notes that songs performed at these venues can bring back memories of earlier dances, family celebrations, and evenings spent with familiar faces.

Windham, N.H. – September 21, 2026 -- SQAIRZ has added Black and White colorways to its 2026 XRZ2 Pickleball footwear line, available now at SQAIRZ.com in both men's and women's sizing. The two new looks join four existing color options already offered across both lines.

The shoe features a roomier toe box designed for lateral stability

The XRZ2 includes a patented toe box built to let toes spread naturally, aimed at improving balance and enabling sharper cuts during pickleball play. Four stability outriggers support lateral movement and rapid direction changes, while Blumaka cushioning technology is designed to provide energy return. Sta-Put traction is intended to help players maintain a secure grip on the court.

Danbury – September 21, 2026 -- Eschenbach Optik of America has launched ocularX, a new line of compact, budget-friendly handheld magnifiers aimed at both consumers and vision-care professionals. The magnifiers are manufactured in Germany and sold in illuminated and non-illuminated versions.

LED models target reading in dim light

The ocularX M1 series uses LED illumination, making it suited for reading menus, books and labels in low-light settings. Each unit runs on a single AA battery and turns on with a clickable button. Lenses come in round or rectangular shapes with magnification levels of 2x, 2.2x, 2.5x, 3.5x or 4.5x. The 2x rectangular version adds a 4x bifocal lens in the bottom left corner, useful for reading clothing tags or doing detailed craft work.

New York – September 21, 2026 -- Joko USA, Inc. has launched Joko App in the United States, an AI-powered shopping assistant that compares prices, tracks spending, and delivers cash back in a single app.

The app is now available nationwide through the App Store and Google Play.

The app already has 6 million users across Europe

Joko has generated more than $50 million in revenue from over 6 million European consumers. It works with more than 10,000 partner merchants, including Amazon, Nike, Sephora, T-Mobile, DoorDash, Walgreens, Apple, and Expedia, with users viewing more than 2 million products per day.