Nesconset, N.Y. – September 22, 2026 -- LifeVac, maker of an FDA-authorized anti-choking suction device, announced it has now saved 4,000 children from choking emergencies, following the rescue of a 3-year-old boy who stopped breathing while eating sausage at breakfast.

A toddler's airway closed completely despite standard first aid

The boy's mother first watched him try to cough up the food himself, but he went silent as the obstruction worsened. Basic Life Support choking protocols, including the Heimlich maneuver, failed to clear his airway.

A three-year-old device stored in a diaper bag became the last resort

The child's father retrieved the family's LifeVac Home Kit, which had sat unused in their diaper bag for nearly three years. Placed on the ground, the boy received the pediatric mask attachment three times; the third attempt dislodged the remaining piece of sausage and he began breathing again.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- Thousands of costumed dogs and their owners will descend on the East Village on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for the 36th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade.

Registration opens September 25 for limited parade spots

The nonprofit New York Dog Parade, led by founder Fern Watt, organizes the event to celebrate dog-human friendship in New York City. Registration to march is required and opens September 25 at 12 p.m. ET at NYDogParade.org, with spots filled on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity inside Tompkins Square Park.

Concord, N.H. – September 22, 2026 -- Homeowners in Concord, New Hampshire, can expect asphalt shingle roofs to last between 20 and 50 years, but harsh winters, ice buildup, and summer heat often shorten that window, according to roofing expert Jason Rule of Jasmor Properties, LLC, featured in a recent HelloNation article.

The article outlines specific warning signs homeowners should check before hiring a contractor or committing to a full roof replacement, aiming to help residents avoid unnecessary costs while staying protected against the region's shifting weather.

Curling shingles and missing pieces signal roof failure

Visible wear such as curling, cracking, or missing shingles often means a roof is no longer providing full protection. In Concord, where snow and ice add extra stress to roofing systems, these signs can escalate quickly into more serious structural issues.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- Throo, the ride-hailing app that charges drivers a flat $1 per trip instead of a commission, has launched in Denver, its first market outside New York City, three months after debuting in June.

Riders can request a car in Denver using the same throo app, login, and saved payment method they already use in New York. More than 55,000 drivers have signed up to drive with throo in New York City since June.

Denver rides run through a driver-owned cooperative

Denver service is provided by Drivers Cooperative Colorado (COOP), a driver-owned cooperative approved by the State of Colorado and authorized for pickups at Denver International Airport. Riders can be picked up at the terminal and travel anywhere in the metro area.

Lisle, Ill. – September 22, 2026 -- Scientists at The Morton Arboretum are tracking how a strengthening El Niño could push back peak fall foliage across the Chicago region this year, potentially compressing the color season into a shorter, more intense stretch in late autumn.

Summer weather extremes are already scrambling normal leaf-color timing

Christy Rollinson, Ph.D., senior scientist in forest ecology at the Arboretum, said this summer's swing from drought to heavy rainfall will affect trees unevenly across the region. Early-season drought typically triggers earlier fall color, and some early turners like the autumn blaze maple have already begun changing in late August and early September, particularly in high-stress spots like parking lots. But the Illinois State Climatology Office recorded significantly above-average precipitation over the last 90 days, offsetting that early drought stress.

Green Bay – September 22, 2026 -- Uneven room temperatures rarely mean a heating or cooling system has failed — the real culprit is often an airflow imbalance that a process called air balancing can fix, according to Green Bay HVAC professional Brian Sinkler of Sinkler Heating and Cooling, Inc.

Technicians test airflow at every vent to find the problem

Air balancing starts with measuring output from each vent to identify rooms getting too much or too little air. These readings pinpoint issues that adjusting a thermostat alone cannot solve.

Leaky ductwork wastes energy and overworks the system

Cracks or poor seals in ductwork let conditioned air escape into attics, crawl spaces, or walls, forcing the system to run longer than necessary. Sealing these leaks cuts energy waste and lowers utility costs.

Paradise Island, Bahamas – September 22, 2026 -- Atlantis Paradise Island will ring in 2027 with back-to-back marquee concerts, booking five-time Grammy-winning Maestro Andrea Bocelli for New Year's Eve and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren two days later. Tickets for both shows are now on sale.

Andrea Bocelli headlines an intimate New Year's Eve set on The Royal Deck

Bocelli will perform "An Unforgettable Evening Under the Stars" on December 31, 2026, at The Royal Deck, with the night closing on a midnight fireworks display over Paradise Island. The classical superstar has sold more than 90 million albums and holds a Golden Globe, six Latin Grammy Awards, seven Classical BRIT Awards, seven World Music Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His catalog includes "Con te partirò (Time to Say Goodbye)" and "The Prayer," and he has performed at the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup.

Orlando, Fla. and Dallas – September 22, 2026 -- Topgolf has partnered with Spark Golf to launch a new six-week, 9-hole league at its venues nationwide, giving golfers a casual, social way to compete this fall.

The league runs every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. from October 6 through November 10

The season kicks off this October and plays out over six weeks at Topgolf locations across the country. Each round uses Toptracer technology, letting players score their 9 holes on virtual courses while tracking performance in real time.

Each round costs $44 per player

The fee covers a 9-hole round on Toptracer's virtual courses. Players register and manage their league play through the Spark Golf app, which lets them connect with other members, keep score, and track handicaps and stats.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- GOAT USA has launched a co-branded apparel collection with the New York Jets, pairing the Long Island streetwear label's tee and hoodie designs with Jets branding for fans heading to MetLife Stadium.

The collection debuted at the Jets' White Out game on September 20

The line is built to work from tailgate lots to stadium seats, according to the brand. It will become widely available in early October through Jetsshop.com, GOATUSA.com, GOAT USA's retail locations, and select retail partners.

GOAT USA started selling shirts out of a car trunk in 2016

Childhood friends Rich Alfaro, TJ Cristina, and Dylan McLaughlin founded the brand by selling T-shirts at youth sports tournaments across Long Island. A decade later, the company operates more than 1,000 wholesale accounts and nine company-owned stores nationwide.

GLOBAL – September 22, 2026 -- BougeRV has launched its DuneRover electric beach wagon on Kickstarter, offering early backers a Special Launch price of $396 -- a 56% discount limited to five spots -- followed by a Super Early Bird tier at $467, a 48% discount. The first 50 backers also receive a free BougeRV T1 Camping Light valued at $84.99.

"An outdoor day should start with freedom, not struggle," said Kane, a BougeRV spokesperson. He described DuneRover as a response to the common struggle of hauling loaded wagons across sand, rough terrain, and long distances to reach beaches, campsites, or parks.