Willmar, Minn. – September 24, 2026 -- Patients choosing between same-day dental crowns and traditional lab-made crowns should weigh more than appointment speed, according to a new HelloNation article featuring Dr. Scott Martinka of Lakes Area Dental in Willmar, Minnesota.

Digital scanning lets dentists mill crowns in a single office visit.

Same-day restorations rely on digital scanning to capture details of a prepared tooth and surrounding teeth. That data is used to design a crown that in-office milling equipment can produce, often eliminating the need for a temporary crown while a permanent one is made.

Traditional crowns still require a dental laboratory and a second visit.

With the conventional process, tooth and bite information is sent to a lab where a technician fabricates the restoration. Because that takes additional time, patients typically wear a temporary crown before returning for the permanent one.

Washington – September 24, 2026 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) debuted its new podcast, "Voices of PVA," on September 22, with new episodes releasing every other week starting October 6.

The audio-only show targets veterans and the broader disability community, including people living with spinal cord injuries or diseases (SCI/D) such as MS and ALS. The first season will run 24 episodes total.

Two hosts bring personal and professional ties to disability issues

The podcast is hosted by Al Kovach, a U.S. Navy SEAL veteran, Paralympian, and editor-in-chief of Paraplegic News and Sports 'N Spokes magazines, alongside PVA reporter Chad Stewart. Each episode features guests ranging from veteran athletes and policy leaders to caregivers and researchers.

Las Vegas -- Rise Adolescent Treatment Center admitted its first patients on August 13, 2026, opening a new residential option for teenagers ages 12 to 17 in Las Vegas struggling with mental health concerns, substance use, or both.

The facility is a Nevada-licensed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility located at 6233 Palmyra Avenue.

Care combines clinical treatment with daily structure, supervised support, academic continuity, recreation, and family involvement. Beyond full residential care, Rise also runs Partial Hospitalization Programs and an Intensive Outpatient Program, giving families options depending on the level of support a teen needs.

New York – September 24, 2026 -- The Inner Circle has named David H. Lifschutz, MD, FAPA, a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to psychiatry and mental health care.

Dr. Lifschutz has practiced psychiatry for more than 50 years

He treats patients age 13 and older through psychiatric evaluation, psychotherapy, and clinical psychopharmacology, with expertise in trauma treatment, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). His work also covers attachment disorders and aviation related mental health.

He works with pilots on FAA and HIMS related cases

As a private pilot with an instrument rating and more than 500 flight hours, Dr. Lifschutz has helped pilots manage addiction, panic attacks, and emotional challenges, including one case involving a young pilot experiencing cockpit panic attacks.

Annapolis, Md. – September 24, 2026 -- The fifth annual Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival runs across two weekends, November 6-15, 2026, spreading performances, lectures and art exhibitions across eight venues in five neighborhoods in Eastport and Annapolis, Maryland. Most events are free or carry modest admission, and reservations are strongly advised through instantseats.com. Free onsite parking is available at all but two venues.

The 2026 theme traces music from Indigenous roots to modern hip-hop-infused jazz.

Billed as "New World Music: Centuries of Sound," the festival's programming spans Indigenous traditions, colonial-era music, the history of slavery and indenture in Maryland, and the evolution of jazz into contemporary forms.

Bismarck – September 24, 2026 -- North Dakota Tourism is highlighting fall road trips as autumn color spreads across the Turtle Mountains and the Sheyenne River Valley, with foliage typically starting mid-September and peaking by mid-October. Travelers can use North Dakota Tourism's fall foliage guide and prediction map to time their visit.

Scenic byways wind from wooded hills to open prairie

Lake Metigoshe State Park sits amid some of the state's most colorful fall scenery in the Turtle Mountains, while Fort Ransom State Park brightens the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway farther south. Near Bismarck, changing leaves frame the Missouri River at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, and trees along the Little Missouri River add color to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota.

Hurricane, Utah – September 24, 2026 -- 3W Auto-life will serve as the exclusive title sponsor of the Level 4 West Rim Lite trail at the 11th Annual Monster Energy Trail Hero Event, running Sept. 28 to Oct. 3 in Hurricane, Utah, at Sand Hollow's red sand dunes and slickrock terrain.

The custom-fit floor mat brand will also sponsor the Level 4 Toquerville Falls Day trail and set up a booth at the Washington County Fairgrounds Vendor Show from Oct. 1 to 3, occupying a 20-by-30-foot space designated Booth D6.

3D-scanned mats aim to handle red sand, mud and water

3W uses 3D scanning and VigorMold injection molding to build custom-fit floor liners and truck bed mats for vehicles including the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner. The mats are made from Thorex TPE material, which the company says is waterproof and easy to rinse clean after off-road use.

Hurricane, Utah – September 24, 2026 -- Off-road electronics brand Wolfbox will run a "Blockout Challenge" at the 11th Annual Monster Energy Trail Hero Event, blocking drivers' exterior views entirely and forcing them to navigate an obstacle course using only its FlexPilot camera system. The weeklong event, powered by Greater Zion, takes place Sept. 28 through Oct. 3 in Hurricane, Utah.

Drivers navigate blind using only camera feeds

Qualifying rounds run from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 1 and 2, with 10 teams competing each day on a scored obstacle course. The top eight teams advance to an Oct. 3 final at The Chute, one of Sand Hollow's recognizable rock-crawling obstacles. Members of the public can ride shotgun with a Wolfbox driver during the Oct. 1 and 2 afternoon sessions.

Brooklyn – September 24, 2026 -- Gourmia has launched a new 12-Slice Stainless Steel Digital Countertop Oven Air Fryer exclusively at Costco, priced at $159.99 and available both in-store and on Costco.com.

The appliance, model GTF7890, is Gourmia's largest air fryer oven to date, built with a 43-liter capacity that can fit a 15-inch pizza, a 20-pound turkey, or a 15-by-13-inch baking pan across five rack positions.

A top-mounted display makes settings easier to reach

The oven introduces a new Easy-Reach Control Panel, placing the digital touch display above the cooking cavity rather than at the front, so settings stay visible and accessible during use.

CookFlow progress bars show cooking status at a glance

A new feature called CookFlow adds on-screen progress bars that track preheating and cooking in real time, letting users check how a meal is coming along without opening the door.

Henderson, Tenn. – September 24, 2026 -- Freed-Hardeman University has secured three rankings in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list, including No. 4 for Best Value Regional University in the South.

The university also placed No. 18 among Top Private Schools in the South and tied for No. 35 among Regional Universities in the South.

The Best Value ranking weighs academic quality against cost

U.S. News determines Best Value standings by combining a school's overall academic quality with the net cost of attendance for an out-of-state student receiving average need-based financial aid.

FHU's retention and graduation rates hit new highs

The university reported an 89% fall-to-fall retention rate, meaning nearly nine in ten students return for a second year. Its five-year graduation rate reached an all-time high of 71%.