Chicago – October 19, 2026 -- Ama La Vida, a women-owned coaching company, has launched retirement coaching for adults who want help with the emotional and lifestyle side of leaving full-time work. The program takes a phased retirement approach and ends with a personalized plan for the next chapter.

Coaching starts where financial planning stops

Financial planning answers whether someone can afford to retire. Ama La Vida's coaching asks what they are retiring to. Clients examine who they are beyond their job title, which relationships they want to nurture, how they will spend their days and what will give the period meaning.

The company cites an Oath Financial survey report: 72% of pre-retirees feel financially prepared, but fewer than 35% have a structured plan for daily life, identity and personal relationships after their career.

East Hampton, Conn. – October 19, 2026 -- Shoppers can get 25% off sitewide from October 19–25 at Dickinsons.com, TNDickinsons.com and Humphreysusa.com with promo code NWHD2026, as Dickinson Brands Inc. marks the sixth annual National Witch Hazel Day on October 21.

Sweepstakes launches on October 21

Two sister brands, T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel First Aid and Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel skincare, are running a social media sweepstakes. Starting October 21, consumers can enter through both brands' social media channels for a chance to win a prize pack with products from each brand. The company also lists exclusive brand merchandise among the prizes.

Free shipping thresholds vary by site

The discount week includes free shipping on orders over $20 at Dickinsons.com and TNDickinsons.com. Orders at Humphreys.com qualify with a $25 minimum.

New York -- Diwali at Times Square returns on October 24, 2026, with a daytime bazaar, a kids' zone, dance performances and an evening concert led by Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor and Grammy-nominated rapper Raja Kumari.

A gala dinner opens the weekend on October 23

The celebration starts a day earlier with an Awards and Gala Dinner at Tribeca 360 on October 23, 2026. The evening honors Indian Americans for contributions in philanthropy, innovation, medicine and entrepreneurship.

Kids can paint diyas and learn Bollywood dance

The October 24 festival includes a Diwali Bazaar and a dedicated Kids Zone. Children can paint diyas, create colorful rangoli art and take Bollywood dance lessons. Vendors will offer product sampling, and partners will provide educational information.

The afternoon 'Colors of India and America' program features Indian, Indo-Caribbean and Hispanic dance groups.

Grand Haven – October 19, 2026 -- Asphalt shingles, the most common roofing material in Michigan, typically last 20 to 30 years under good conditions, according to a new HelloNation article featuring Grand Haven roofing expert Joe Ray.

Shingle type sets the baseline for roof lifespan

Three-tab shingles tend to land at the lower end of the 20-to-30-year range. Thicker, more durable architectural shingles often perform closer to 25 to 30 years.

Poor installation can shorten a roof's life from day one

Shingles that were not properly fastened, or that were installed without adequate underlayment, are more vulnerable to wind and water intrusion. The article says a roof installed correctly by an experienced contractor will almost always outlast a rushed or cut-price job, even when the materials are identical.

Atlanta – October 19, 2026 -- Students across the United States can apply for $3,000 scholarships to fund technical education and training, with an application deadline of Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Schneider Electric and SKILLED Nation, an organization that expands access to training for high-demand skilled careers, are adding $100,000 in scholarships to the Schneider Electric SKILLED Scholarship Program.

Scholarships cover training for building and energy careers

The program is now in its fourth year. Schneider Electric has put more than $300,000 into it so far. The money helps pay for postsecondary education and training in building automation, energy management, HVAC, electrical systems, facilities engineering and maintenance, green building and sustainability, security and related technical fields.

Hong Kong – October 19, 2026 -- The Hypershell X Ultra S, a 1.7 kg foldable consumer exoskeleton, has been named to TIME's 2026 Best Inventions list in the Sports & Fitness category. The full Hypershell X Series is available now at Hypershell.com and on Amazon.

TIME cites a fix for the rigid feel of robotic wearables

TIME has run its Best Inventions issue for 26 years. It judges entries on originality, efficacy, ambition and real-world impact. The magazine commended the X Ultra S for tackling a common industry problem: the stiff feel of traditional robotic wearables. TIME also pointed to a global exoskeleton market projected to reach $1.79 billion by 2033.

Hypershell's answer is HyperIntuition, a motion control algorithm that analyzes and anticipates a wearer's movements in real time. Founder and CEO Kelvin Sun said exoskeletons are no longer science fiction and are helping everyday people go farther than they thought possible.

Dubai – October 19, 2026 -- The HONOR X9e Pro pairs an 11,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with a 3-metre marble drop rating, IP68, IP69 and IP69K protection, and a body about 8.08mm thin and roughly 203g.

HONOR frames the phone as the latest step in an X Series that has raised its durability bar with each generation. Two of those generations have also earned Guinness World Records titles.

X9a and X9b made the screen and frame tougher

The X9a used 0.65mm reinforced glass rated to withstand more than 900MPa of stress. HONOR tested it with marble drops, squeezing, rolling and steel-ball impact.

The X9b added 360-degree whole-device protection and drop resistance from up to 1.5 metres. It became the first smartphone in the industry to receive Switzerland's SGS Five-Star Overall Drop Resistance Certification.

Irving – October 19, 2026 -- Caris Life Sciences has launched the second commercial for Caris Detect, its multi-cancer early detection blood test, with three-time major champion golfer Jordan Spieth as the face of the campaign.

The ad compares golf analytics with cancer screening

The commercial argues that technology already measures nearly every aspect of athletic performance, and that the same level of intelligence can be applied to finding early stage cancer, when treatment is most effective. It shows how artificial intelligence has changed golf by analyzing millions of swings and countless data points to help players improve.

It then turns to Caris' work in molecular science and AI, which the company says can help identify cancer-associated molecular signals through a simple blood draw.

Guangzhou – October 19, 2026 -- Outdoor brand KAILAS is now title sponsor of the Freeride World Tour (FWT) China Series for 2026/27, with four FWT Qualifier events planned at Jikepulin Ski Resort in Hemu, Altay, Xinjiang.

Two competition windows are set for Xinjiang

The qualifiers run December 9–15, 2026, and February 26–March 3, 2027. The series aims to connect Chinese riders with the international freeride competition pathway. Freeride skiing takes place on natural, ungroomed terrain, where athletes assess snow conditions and choose their own lines.

KAILAS founder Zhong Sir announced the sponsorship on October 14 at BEYOND THE GATE | KAILAS SNOW SEASON OPENING NIGHT in Guangzhou. The deal upgrades the brand's partnership with the series from the previous season.

Indianapolis – October 19, 2026 -- Frozen pipes can turn into a $30,000 problem, and an Indianapolis-area plumber says homeowners should prepare before freezing weather arrives.

Complete Comfort Heating, Air and Plumbing cites State Farm's latest figures on winter insurance claims for frozen pipes and water damage. The average payout exceeded $30,000 when flooring, drywall and personal property claims were included.

A pre-winter inspection can catch cracks and corrosion early

Owner Kenneth Hale recommends a professional plumbing inspection before temperatures drop. Finding small cracks or corrosion early gives homeowners time to schedule repairs and "avoid an unexpected winter emergency," he said.