Tampa – October 01, 2026 -- Branch, a provider of embedded financial services, has launched High Yield Savings, letting Uber drivers and couriers earn up to 3.25% APY on money they set aside directly within the Uber Pro Card app.

Workers earn the top rate by keeping a $500 average daily balance

Unlike many high-yield savings products that require monthly direct deposits or card-spending minimums, Branch's tool only asks users to maintain an average daily balance of $500 or more to access the top rate. There are no fees and no minimum balance required to open an account, so savings start accruing immediately.

New York – October 01, 2026 -- Pop star Tate McRae has launched her first signature fragrance, TATE 01, developed with Scent Beauty, Inc. and priced from $30 to $82 for sizes between 10ml and 100ml.

The scent blends bergamot with amber and sandalwood

Perfumers Adriana Medina and Antoine Maisondieu of Givaudan built TATE 01 around a top note of sparkling bergamot and clary sage, moving into white florals before settling into amber, tonka bean, sandalwood and soft woods. The formula is anchored by ISO E Super, a molecule designed to interact with individual skin chemistry so the scent shifts slightly from wearer to wearer.

McRae said she wears the fragrance during rehearsals, describing it as a layer that "warms up and moves with my body" rather than sitting on top of it.

Denver – October 01, 2026 -- The U.S. Center for SafeSport has released video clips, interview access, and practical guidance for parents and coaches to recognize and prevent bullying in youth sports, timed to Bullying Prevention Month in October.

Short video clips feature SafeSport's education chief addressing signs of bullying

The clips, available for download by accredited media, feature Monica Rivera, SafeSport's Vice President for Education & Research. Topics include spotting signs and symptoms of bullying, talking to kids about the issue, and steps to take if a parent suspects their child is the one engaging in bullying behavior.

"To truly prevent bullying, we need to recognize when a young person may be struggling and respond to those needs before it shows up as harmful behavior," Rivera said. She added that early intervention, accountability, and support can interrupt cycles of harm and create safer environments for athletes.

Waco – October 01, 2026 -- Topgolf is converting McLane Stadium into a temporary golf and fan entertainment venue from October 29 through November 1, marking the first Topgolf Live Stadium Series event in the Big 12 and at a Texas college.

Up to 22 hitting bays will fill the stadium field

Guests can hit golf balls toward interactive targets set up on the field and compete for prizes, part of the Topgolf Live Experience installed directly inside the Baylor Bears' home stadium.

A Friday night watch party starts at 6:30 p.m. on October 30

The in-stadium event will show the Baylor-UCF football game on the big screen. Access comes included with any Topgolf Live experience ticket, or fans can buy a standalone ticket just for the watch party.

NEW YORK – October 01, 2026 -- Dr.G, the dermatologist-founded skincare brand acquired by L'Oréal in 2024, has officially launched a storefront on TikTok Shop, marking the next phase of its U.S. expansion.

Seven products and exclusive bundles hit TikTok Shop

The brand's TikTok Shop assortment includes seven products priced between $25.99 and $44.99, featuring best-sellers from its R.E.D and Black Snail collections. Five TikTok Shop-exclusive bundles are also available, ranging from $29.99 to $89.99, with savings of up to 63% off full retail prices.

Launch follows debut on Amazon

Dr.G first entered the U.S. market through Amazon before expanding to TikTok Shop, giving American shoppers a second major retail channel to discover the brand. The move comes as global K-beauty value sales rose 53% year over year, according to NielsenIQ.

Stamford, Conn. – October 01, 2026 -- Snuggle fabric softener is teaming up with Peanuts for a campaign celebrating two beloved blue blankets: the one carried by Linus and the one clutched by the Snuggle Bear mascot.

A pop-up in New York lets visitors cuddle their own blue blanket

On October 17 and 18, Snuggle will open an immersive pop-up experience in New York City. Guests can step into a space inspired by the Peanuts world and hold a signature blue blanket freshly washed in Snuggle Blue Sparkle scent. The brand says visitors may also receive a special Snuggle-branded keepsake to take home.

Waco, Texas – October 01, 2026 -- Waco Shoe Company has named Revitalign® its flagship brand, a shift announced as the company marks its 10th anniversary. The orthotic footwear line has sold more than 3 million pairs since the company's founding in September 2016.

Revitalign has sold over 3 million pairs since 2016

Waco Shoe Company was established to develop comfort footwear built on proprietary orthotic technology. A decade later, Revitalign has emerged as the brand's top performer, prompting the company to put its full resources behind it.

"A decade ago, we set out to design supportive, on-trend and stylish footwear on orthotic technology we could stand behind, and the market has responded," said Jeff Antonioli, co-owner of Waco Shoe Company. He added that the brand now delivers real support in trend-forward styles consumers want to wear daily.

Shenandoah, Pa. – October 01, 2026 -- Mrs. T's Pierogies is giving away 100 limited-edition Pierogy & Sour Cream couples costumes ahead of National Pierogy Day on October 8.

The sweepstakes opened October 1 on the brand's Instagram and Facebook pages, @mrstspierogies. Fans enter by tagging the person they'd want to dress up with, whether a friend, partner or fellow pierogy fan.

Winners receive a matching costume set plus retail coupons

Each of the 100 winners gets one Pierogy costume, one Sour Cream costume, and coupons redeemable for boxes of Mrs. T's Pierogies at major retailers. The giveaway runs through 11:59 p.m. ET on October 13, 2026, and is open to legal U.S. residents 18 and older. No purchase is necessary, and official rules are posted on the brand's website.

Nashville, Tenn. – October 01, 2026 -- Minno, a Christian streaming platform for kids, has premiered a new animated series called Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids: Jesus Stories, with a companion book arriving October 13 and a screen-free audio version also available on the platform.

The series launched October 2 and expands Minno's existing Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids franchise, which already includes more than 65 animated episodes, a Bedtime Stories series, a Learning Series, music, holiday specials, and bestselling books translated into Spanish, Portuguese, and American Sign Language.

Costa Mesa, Calif. – October 01, 2026 -- BenQ has launched two new projectors built specifically for golf simulators, the AK900ST priced at $5,999 and the AK800ST priced at $3,999, both set to go on sale later this month through BenQ.com and authorized resellers.

True 4K resolution aims to capture every blade of grass

Both models deliver native 4K UHD resolution with up to 6,000 ANSI lumens and 97% Rec. 709 color coverage, four times the pixel count of 1080p projectors. BenQ says this level of detail is necessary because golf simulator images are largely static, making imperfections in grass, sand, and shadow far more noticeable than in fast-moving film scenes. A built-in Golf Mode 2.0 uses frame-based AI processing to adjust color, contrast, and detail specifically for simulated courses.