Tampa -- United Vein & Vascular Centers (UVVC) will open a South Tampa clinic on August 24, 2026, offering vein screenings and minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins and related symptoms at 4401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 202, Tampa, FL 33609. Appointments can be booked by calling (800) 952-5954.

The clinic sits on the Kennedy Boulevard corridor in Westshore Palms

UVVC says the location serves residents of West Tampa, South Tampa, Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Beach Park, Westshore, Davis Islands, Sunset Park and surrounding areas. It also puts outpatient vein care closer to commuters on Dale Mabry Highway and MacDill Avenue.

Patients who previously had to travel outside South Tampa for evaluation, imaging and follow-up care now have a nearby option.

LOS ANGELES – November 06, 2026 -- Bigo Live is donating $15,000 to Union Station Homeless Services (USHS) to fund Thanksgiving meals for 664 people, and viewers can help the campaign along through themed livestreams and in-app gifts until Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

The campaign, called "Home is Just a Stream Away," runs from Nov. 1 through Nov. 26. Bigo Live has guaranteed the full donation, so every meal kit is funded in time for the holiday. This is the second year the livestreaming platform has partnered with USHS, the largest social services provider in the San Gabriel Valley.

The need is substantial: nearly 25% of households in Los Angeles County face food insecurity, according to USC Dornsife.

Boston – November 06, 2026 -- Eligible first-time host families with a military or veteran background can now get $1,500 off the cost of an au pair through Cultural Care Au Pair. The company says this is the largest military and veteran discount among designated sponsors of the State Department-regulated au pair program.

One in eight host families is military-affiliated

Nearly one in eight au pair host families has a military connection. Au pairs can work outside traditional 9-5 hours and on weekends, and their schedules can be adjusted week to week. They can also move with their host family, which helps keep childcare consistent for children whose parents receive new orders.

Childcare ranks as a top stressor for service families

The source cites several figures on the childcare squeeze:

Orlando – November 06, 2026 -- Hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? A few prep steps before the turkey comes out can keep you from calling an emergency plumber the next morning. Yelp reports that searches for "emergency plumber" rise 46% on average the day after Thanksgiving, based on the last two years. Plumbers call that day "Brown Friday."

Frank Gay Services, a Central Florida home services company, has issued a checklist for hosts. Operations Manager Josh Geltz says most of these problems can be avoided with a little preparation and knowing what belongs down the drain.

Keep grease and scraps out of the kitchen sink

Turkey drippings, fats and oils can build up inside pipes and cause blockages. Let grease cool, collect it in a disposable container and put it in the trash.

LOS ANGELES – November 06, 2026 -- Young athletes can pre-order the ALLDAY SLIDE, a recovery slide with swappable covers, for $75 starting November 5. It is the first product from ALLSKNS, a new youth sports footwear brand launched by FCTRY LAb.

The slide swaps looks without swapping shoes

The ALLDAY SLIDE is built for the hours before and after games, from the last whistle to the car ride home. Its patented design uses interchangeable SKNS: a core SKN slides into the top frame, and a footbed SKN slides into the footbed. Each SKN is reversible and symmetrical, so it fits either foot, and the brand says one pair delivers four looks.

Underneath, an EVA foam base and an interchangeable EVA insole provide double-layer cushioning. Built-in vents add airflow. Because athletes can swap or add SKNS rather than buy a new pair, the brand says the system cuts waste.

Kissimmee – November 06, 2026 -- Golfers and pickleball players can sign up now for the 10th annual Hearts for St. Jude fundraiser, held February 20-23, 2027, at the Reunion Resort near Orlando, Florida. Proceeds go to cancer research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Two tournaments and a gala fill the weekend

The 2027 schedule features expanded golf and pickleball tournaments on Sunday and Monday. A dinner gala follows on Sunday evening. The weekend ends Monday night with a musical performance and celebration by Seventh Heaven.

The event has raised more than $3.3 million

Since it began, the tournament and gala series, hosted by the nonprofit The Big Raise 501c3, has raised more than $3.3 million to fight childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The 2026 edition was the largest gathering and raise in the event's decade-long history.

Exton – November 06, 2026 -- Students, parents and colleagues in southeastern Pennsylvania can nominate a teacher for the 2026-27 Citadel Heart of Learning Awards until January 15, 2027. Citadel Credit Union will recognize more than 35 educators and provide $100,000 in personal awards and school grants.

Every winner gets cash, a school grant and a glass heart

Each recipient receives a personal monetary award, a grant for their school and Citadel's signature glass heart award. Winners will be surprised and recognized during spring celebrations.

Nominations are open to students, parents, fellow educators, school administrators and community members. The program covers public and private schools in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, plus adjacent communities in southeastern Pennsylvania.

EAST HANOVER, N.J. – November 06, 2026 -- RITZ Crackers will run a 30-second ad during the second quarter of the Big Game on Feb. 14, 2027, and this time the stars are RITZ Bits Cracker Sandwiches and RITZ Drizzled Minis Crackers.

It is the brand's third consecutive Big Game appearance. Its first two spots, for RITZ Salty Club in 2025 and RITZ Party in 2026, delivered positive returns for the brand, according to the company.

Bite-sized snacks take center stage

RITZ Bits combine the salty, golden-baked taste of RITZ Crackers with fillings such as peanut butter or cheese. RITZ Drizzled Minis Crackers add fudge or caramel flavored coatings for a sweet-and-salty option. The brand pitches both as snacks for on-the-go moments, hanging with friends or watching a game.

Arlington – November 06, 2026 -- Viewers of the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 26, will see Pinelope, a float with an animatronic bowler in kinetic action, roll through New York City. Go Bowling is sending her down the parade's 2 1/2-mile route.

Pinelope travels the route with pin-costumed characters

Bowling pin-costumed characters will accompany the float. Go Bowling, the consumer-facing brand of the International Bowling Campus, has been an official parade partner since 2018.

This year's parade includes a record 100 inflatable elements, the return of some past favorites and several new characters.

One bowler can win a $1,000 Macy's shopping spree

Go Bowling is running a sweepstakes for the 2026 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Shopping Spree. One winner receives $1,000 to spend at Macy's. Entries go through the Go Bowling website.

Vero Beach – November 06, 2026 -- United Vein & Vascular Centers (UVVC) opens a new vein clinic at 3755 7th Terrace, Suite 202, in Vero Beach, Florida, on Oct. 26, 2026. Appointments are already being scheduled at (800) 952-5954.

The clinic sits near Vero Beach's 37th Street medical corridor

The location offers vein screenings, diagnostic evaluations and individualized treatment for varicose veins, swelling, leg heaviness, skin changes and other concerns that may be linked to vein disease. It is set up to serve patients from Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Indian River Shores and neighboring Treasure Coast communities. Care that needs several visits for evaluation, treatment and follow-up can now start inside the community.