New York – September 19, 2026 -- Amerex has launched a Jeep® brand outerwear collection for Fall 2026, bringing jackets and coats for men, women and kids to Macy's, Amazon and Belk in stores and online.

The collection targets everyday adventure, not just off-roading

Designed for changing fall weather, weekend getaways and outdoor activities, the line applies Jeep's rugged design cues to versatile, everyday outerwear rather than technical gear alone.

Amerex CEO frames the launch as a lifestyle expansion

"Today's consumer wants outerwear that can move with them, from everyday life to spontaneous adventures," said Ira Ganger, CEO of Amerex. He added that the Jeep brand's association with freedom and exploration is meant to translate into apparel that feels authentic and relevant to modern routines.

Bellingham, Wash. – September 19, 2026 -- The Non-UPF Verified certification program has grown to 304 verified products across 23 brands since opening for enrollment on January 21, 2026, and shoppers can now check that status instantly through a new smartphone app.

A new app lets shoppers scan barcodes for processing details

The Non-UPF Verified app, available for iOS and Android, allows users to scan a packaged food's barcode to see whether it carries Non-UPF Verified status. If a product isn't verified, users can tap to request verification directly, a feature designed to send food brands a clear signal of consumer demand.

Rochester, N.Y. – September 19, 2026 -- Eight circus companies take over downtown Rochester this weekend as the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival launches CIRCUS IN THE CITY, the first large-scale outdoor circus event of its kind in Western New York. The free performances run Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, with shows at Parcel 5 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Gibbs Street from 5 to 9 p.m.

The broader ESL Rochester Fringe Festival continues through September 26, marking its 15th season with 715 performances across 297 productions at 45 venues in 12 days.

Belgrade – September 19, 2026 -- AskGamblers has opened voting for its first-ever Sportsbook Showdown, letting bettors pick their favorite sports betting site from a full lineup of brands listed on the platform.

Voting runs from September 14 to October 31

Every sportsbook on the AskGamblers website is eligible to compete, but only 10 will make the leaderboard. Each bettor can cast a single vote, and everyone who participates receives Loyalty Program tokens as a thank-you.

One winner will be named Showdown Champion '26 in early November

The top 10 vote-getters will be revealed once voting closes, with the overall winner announced at the start of November. That brand will be crowned bettors' favorite sportsbook of the year.

Berlin -- Birkenstock opened one of its largest stores in Europe on September 16, 2026, at Münzstraße 20 in Berlin-Mitte, occupying roughly 125 square meters. The German footwear maker, tracing its shoemaking tradition back to 1774, designed the location to blend that heritage with Berlin's creative scene.

The store design borrows directly from Berlin's streetscape and history.

Under the concept "Grounded in Culture," the interior uses warm exposed concrete to echo Berlin-Mitte's architecture. Moss-covered elements reinterpret the planters that once lined streets during the DDR era. Cork and jute, materials central to Birkenstock's footbed, appear throughout alongside naturally formed wooden structures.

Dubai – September 19, 2026 -- Bybit has opened the fifth and final round of its USD1 Hold & Earn program, giving users until October 16, 2026 to claim a share of a 35,000,000 WLFI reward pool simply by holding the USD1 stablecoin in their account.

Users can earn up to 8% APR with no staking required

Enrolled holders qualify for daily rewards and an annual percentage rate of up to 8%, with no subscription, staking or lock-up period needed. Participants can track their ranking on a daily-updated leaderboard that lists the top 50 USD1 holders on the exchange by effective holdings.

Bologna, Italy – September 19, 2026 -- TECNO and Tonino Lamborghini hosted roughly thirty media representatives, creators and business partners in Bologna to unveil the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition smartphone.

Palazzo del Vignola sets the stage for the reveal

The event, themed "Where Boldness Begins," took guests to Tonino Lamborghini's headquarters at the historic Palazzo del Vignola. Attendees took part in a garden welcome event, an on-site product unveiling, and hands-on time with the device throughout the visit.

Tonino Lamborghini has built its design identity over more than four decades, drawing on Italian heritage and mechanical inspiration. The brand's signature black-and-red palette and engineering-inspired aesthetics run through the limited-edition phone.

Berlin – September 19, 2026 -- Wearable startup evobeing unveiled its first smart ring, the evobeing R1, at IFA Berlin 2026, where it was named "Best in Show" by Trusted Reviews.

The ring translates health data into four simple states

Rather than displaying scores and charts, R1 interprets signals from the body and sorts them into four categories: Ready to Go, In Flow, Take It Easy, and Running Low. The idea is to help wearers act on their health data instead of just reading it. The ring tracks heart rate, HRV, blood oxygen (SpO2), skin temperature, sleep, and activity around the clock.

Vibration nudges replace charts and graphs

Instead of pushing users toward an app full of metrics, R1 delivers guidance directly through built-in vibrations on the ring itself. The company says its AI-powered personalization adapts over time to an individual's own patterns and habits, rather than measuring everyone against a single fixed standard.

Tokyo – September 19, 2026 -- Tanseisha Co., Ltd. has relaunched the official website for THE TOKYO PASS, a digital pass granting access to over 50 of Tokyo's cultural attractions, gardens, and landmarks through a smartphone QR code. To mark the renewal, the company is running a limited-time 50% discount campaign this autumn exclusively for international visitors to Tokyo.

The pass eliminates ticket lines with a single QR scan

Travelers using THE TOKYO PASS can skip advance bookings and ticket-counter queues by scanning a QR code directly at each venue entrance. Tanseisha positions the pass as a way to move seamlessly between contemporary art museums and historic gardens across the city.

NEW YORK – September 19, 2026 -- Dating app Wild has surpassed 900,000 verified members across 57 countries, the company announced, positioning itself as an alternative to apps built around finding long-term relationships.

Launched in 2016, Wild is designed for people seeking casual connections rather than a set path toward a relationship. The platform supports casual dating, flirting, hookups, and friends-with-benefits arrangements, letting users define what they want from a match instead of assuming every conversation is headed toward commitment.

Every member on Wild must complete verification before using the app

Wild requires 100% forced verification, meaning the process is mandatory rather than optional. The company says this real-person verification step is central to how members connect, aiming to address safety and trust concerns common on casual dating platforms.