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.

Orem, Utah – October 19, 2026 -- Bucked Up, which the company calls the #1 pre-workout in the U.S., is now sold at Target for the first time, with 15 products in about 1,848 stores nationwide and on Target.com. Shoppers will find it in the sporting goods section, next to the gear.

A 2016 startup is now a $450 million brand

Bucked Up launched in 2016 with labels that disclose every ingredient and every dose. According to the company, it is now a $450 million brand with more than 100,000 retail locations. The formulas and labels are the same ones sold elsewhere. Assortment varies by store.

Erin Bettner, the brand's Chief Marketing Officer, said Target lets Bucked Up bring its no-shortcuts standard to millions of shoppers where they already buy fitness gear.

The lineup covers pre-workout, creatine and protein

Three pre-workouts anchor the range:

Miami – October 19, 2026 -- Miami shoppers can now get luxury and contemporary fashion delivered to their door the same day through InstaMall, a new app available on iOS and Android.

The app offers real-time inventory from more than 80 brands across Miami's five premier retail clusters. The lineup includes Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia and Prada. InstaMall plans to add more brands in the coming weeks and seasons.

An AI Stylist responds to preferences in real time

Inside the app, an AI Stylist works as a shopping assistant. Customers can use it to get product recommendations, build outfits, ask questions and discover new styles.

A virtual try-on feature lets shoppers see select items on themselves before they buy.

United States – October 19, 2026 -- Fans of "Jeff Lewis Live" can keep tuning in weekdays on Radio Andy (Ch. 101): Jeff Lewis and SiriusXM have agreed to terms on another two years of the show.

The deal landed one day before the contract ran out

Lewis broke the news on the show itself. He said the two sides came to terms at 2:50 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on the day before the announcement. His previous contract ended on October 16, the day he shared the news.

Lewis described the outcome as a compromise and said both sides are "a little bit bruised." The source gives no financial details or other terms.

Where to hear the show

"Jeff Lewis Live" airs weekdays on Radio Andy, Channel 101 on satellite radios, and streams on the SiriusXM app. The app also carries the full episode in which Lewis made the announcement.

United States – October 19, 2026 -- Fans can follow No. 2 Notre Dame against No. 8 BYU live on SiriusXM at 12pm ET on Saturday, October 16, in the car or on the SiriusXM app.

Both teams arrive undefeated

The Fighting Irish and the Cougars meet as unbeaten teams, and SiriusXM carries every snap of the game.

Each team has its own broadcast channel

Listeners choose which team's call to follow. The Notre Dame broadcast is on Ch. 82 in the car and in the app. The BYU broadcast is on Ch. 166 in the car and Ch. 992 in the app.

SiriusXM covers more of the 2026 season

Throughout the 2026 college football season, SiriusXM offers live play-by-play of games featuring teams from the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC, plus other conferences. Notre Dame, Army, Navy and HBCU football are also on the schedule. The latest game listings are on SiriusXM's college football page.