Austin – September 18, 2026 -- Bruce Bolt, the brand known for reshaping the baseball batting glove market, is launching its first football gear on October 12, with a skill glove and arm sleeve priced from $60 to $85.

The BOLTGRIP SYSTEM pairs a skill glove with the first SFIA-approved tackified arm sleeve.

The two products are designed to work together, extending tackified material from the palm up through the forearm and bicep to create three connected grip points for catching, carrying and protecting the ball.

Bear Mayer says the expansion fulfills a longtime personal goal.

"Although I grew up playing baseball, football has always been a deep passion of mine, and expanding into the sport is something I've wanted to do for a long time," said Bear Mayer, Founder and CEO of Bruce Bolt. The company previously moved into golf gloves last summer, nearly a decade after entering baseball.

Auburn Hills, Mich. – September 18, 2026 -- Dodge and Hemmings are bringing their 750-horsepower Charger Scat Pack drift cars to the GRIDLIFE Laguna Seca Festival, running Sept. 18-20, 2026, marking the vehicles' first appearance in California after debuting at Roadkill Nights.

Fans attending the festival at Laguna Seca raceway can watch professional drivers Corey Hosford and Micah Diaz pilot the two custom builds through full-course drift exhibitions.

Two custom Chargers pack 750 horsepower apiece for competition drifting

The drift cars started as production Charger Scat Pack vehicles powered by the 550-horsepower, twin-turbocharged SIXPACK H.O. engine, then were reengineered into dedicated drift machines. The two-door version, called the Dodge Charger BOOST Coupe, is built for all-out performance, while the four-door Dodge Charger RPM (Rapid People Mover) is designed to thrill passengers during drift demonstrations.

San Clemente, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- A California inventor has developed a new surfboard leash designed to reduce drag and increase speed while riding waves.

The Spyder Leash targets a common surfing annoyance

The inventor, based in San Clemente, Calif., created the product to give surfers a leash that is both convenient and user-friendly. According to the inventor, the design helps eliminate tangles and prevents surfers from accidentally stepping on the leash while riding.

Compact storage sets the design apart

The leash also allows for neat storage when not in use, protecting it from damage between sessions. The invention features a compact, easy-to-use design intended to appeal to surfers looking for a hassle-free accessory.

United States – September 18, 2026 -- Harley-Davidson has launched its second limited-edition collaboration with camo brand Realtree, expanding the lineup with cargo pants, reversible vests, work shirts, a hoodie, and an adjustable cap.

The reversible vest offers two looks in one piece

The Harley-Davidson x Realtree Men's Reversible Vest is made from a water-resistant, poly-filled polyester weave with a zip front and multiple secure pockets. Riders can flip it to show either a solid color or the Realtree APG pattern, which depicts hardwoods, pine thickets, prairies, and river bottoms.

Cargo pants get a heavyweight canvas build

The Men's Cargo Pants use heavyweight cotton canvas, washed for a softer, worn-in feel. They keep a straight fit through the hip and thigh, with roomy side leg pockets closed by Velcro fasteners and an allover Realtree APG print paired with minimal H-D branding.

New York – September 18, 2026 -- FOX Nation will premiere its new dating series, Chris Harrison's The Vow, on November 11, with new episodes released weekly on Wednesdays through a December 9 season finale.

Chris Harrison returns to the genre he helped define

The six-episode series marks host Chris Harrison's return to relationship television. It follows 30-year-old bachelor Jace Cates as he pursues a relationship with ten women through curated dates and compatibility challenges designed to test shared values, faith, communication and long-term goals.

New York – September 18, 2026 -- Hublot has unveiled the Classic Fusion Balloon Dog by Jeff Koons, a limited-edition watch collaboration inspired by the artist's iconic mirrored balloon sculptures. The 42mm timepiece comes in three editions -- mirror-polished stainless steel, red anodized aluminum, and blue anodized aluminum -- with each edition capped at 200 pieces.

The watch reworks the traditionally flat, sleek Classic Fusion case into a design that mimics inflated volume, as though shaped by air pressure. Domed sapphire crystal, rounded titanium screw heads, a convex 'puffy' dial, and a padded metallic leather strap all contribute to the illusion of an inflatable object rendered in metal.

Pittsburgh – September 18, 2026 -- An inventor from Newport Beach, California, has designed a disposable accessory intended to absorb urine leakage in men immediately after urination, reducing wet spots, stains, and odors.

The design targets light leakage in men 40 and older

The product, called CAPS, is built for comfort while offering what the inventor describes as added protection and peace of mind for men experiencing minor post-urination drips.

"I wanted to create an absorbent accessory to prevent embarrassing urine leaks, stains, and odors for men," the inventor said, adding that the goal was a comfortable design that provides extra reassurance.

The concept was submitted through InventHelp's Orange County office

The original design went through InventHelp's Orange County sales office and is now available for licensing or sale to manufacturers and marketers under the designation Dept. 25-OCC-1851.

Myrtle Beach, S.C. – September 18, 2026 -- The Grand Strand Chef's Table returns Friday, Oct. 16, at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, spotlighting the region's chefs as national accolades pile up for the local dining scene. Gullah Geechee chef BJ Dennis headlines the event, hosted by The Local Palate magazine in partnership with Visit Myrtle Beach, the James Beard Foundation and the Culinary Institute.

The evening will feature tasting plates, beverage stations, live cooking demonstrations and interactive culinary experiences, with students from the Culinary Institute working alongside participating chefs. A portion of proceeds will support the institute's study abroad program and the James Beard Foundation's Good Food for Good mission.

Shenzhen – September 18, 2026 -- MCHOSE is launching the ACE75, a 75% Hall Effect gaming keyboard, on Kickstarter starting September 17 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

The keyboard runs at an 8,000Hz polling rate with 0.08ms latency

The ACE75 uses a 256K scan rate and 0.001mm adjustment precision. Rapid Trigger sensitivity can be tuned from 0.001mm to 3.4mm, and the board supports advanced key functions including SOCD, DKS, MT, TGL and LT.

A dedicated button switches between three Rapid Trigger presets

Users can swap settings for different games or daily typing without opening the driver software. Deeper adjustments -- actuation points, Rapid Trigger behavior, key functions, lighting and profiles -- are handled through M HUB, MCHOSE's web-based driver, with no extra software installation required.

Ta' Qali, Malta – September 18, 2026 -- The Thunderpick World Championship 2026 Finals will run Oct. 14 to 18 at BLAST Studios Malta, with eight Counter-Strike 2 teams competing for a $1 million USD prize pool.

Defending champions FURIA headline a field stacked with top-20 talent

2025 champions FURIA, ranked #8 globally, return to defend their title. Seven of the eight qualified teams sit inside the Global VRS top 20.

The full lineup includes Legacy (#3), Brazil's top-ranked team; Falcons (#4), a star-heavy European roster; FURIA (#8); BETBOOM (#9), a Russian squad known for upsets; 9z (#10), one of South America's strongest sides; Aurora (#12), a European org built around international talent; PARIVISION (#17), a rising European team; and Virtus.pro, which enters at #30 after winning the TWC closed qualifier.