Valencia -- Cunard will send Queen Mary 2 into dry dock on March 31, 2027, for a refurbishment adding 31 new staterooms and upgraded wellness, dining and retail spaces before the ship returns to service on May 9, 2027.

Thirty-one new staterooms join the world's only ocean liner

The refit adds 16 new Cunard Princess Grill Suites and 15 new Britannia-category staterooms. Every existing Grill Suite will get refreshed interiors, furnishings and new spa-inspired bathrooms, while the Queens Grill and Princess Grill restaurants are also being updated.

Pet kennels and outdoor decks expand for transatlantic crossings

Queen Mary 2's kennels -- the only dedicated kennels at sea -- will be redesigned with increased capacity, a refurbished owners' lounge and a larger outdoor walking area. Additional outdoor deck space will be added, and deck games, paddle tennis and pickleball remain on board.

Dearborn, Michigan – September 13, 2026 -- The Henry Ford will open Artemis Adventure with LEGO® Bricks on October 18 at its Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, giving visitors a hands-on space exploration exhibit that runs through January 3. Members get an exclusive preview on October 17, one day before the public opening.

The interactive exhibition, inspired by NASA's Artemis missions, lets guests build and test their own designs using LEGO bricks. Visitors can construct lunar landers, race rovers over rugged terrain, and design habitats for future Moon and Mars missions.

Large-scale LEGO sculptures recreate real NASA spacecraft

The exhibition features large-scale LEGO sculptures of the Orion spacecraft, International Space Station, Space Launch System, Lunar Gateway, Apollo Lunar Module and Mars habitats. A full-scale Axiom Space Suit photo station lets visitors picture themselves as part of future missions.

Los Angeles – September 13, 2026 -- South Korean beauty brand VT Cosmetics is launching its Reedle scalp care collection inside Target Beauty Studio, the retailer's new prestige beauty section opening September 10 across more than 600 stores and on Target.com.

Four scalp products target hair loss with needle-free technology

The lineup includes the PDRN Reedle Shot Hair Ampoule in 100, 300 and 700 formulations, plus a PDRN Reedle Shot Scalp Shampoo. All four rely on VT's patented Reedle Shot method, which uses hydrolyzed marine-sponge spicules to create micro-channels that boost ingredient absorption without needles or downtime.

New York – September 13, 2026 -- MALIN+GOETZ has launched the Foaming Reset Mask, a five-minute treatment priced at $20 for 1 oz. / 30 ml and $55 for 4 oz. / 118 ml, now available on malinandgoetz.com.

The product updates the brand's longtime Detox Face Mask with a serum-infused gel that turns into an active foam on contact with skin, using oxygenating technology to lift away makeup, pollution and excess oil.

A 31-person clinical trial reports measurable changes in five minutes

According to the brand, a clinical assessment of 31 subjects found 100% showed an immediate visible reduction in pore size and 81% showed improved skin brightness after a single five-minute application. The formula is also said to boost hydration retention by 30% by supporting the skin barrier.

Geretsried – September 13, 2026 -- Gustavo Gusto is releasing a limited-edition Halloween pizza, capped at 250,000 units, hitting German retail shelves starting October while supplies last.

The pizza uses black carrot to create its dark-colored dough

The frozen pizza features a dark dough made with black carrot, topped with chorizo-style salami, grilled peppers, and firm-textured, lactose-free mozzarella. Brand chief Michael Götz said the goal was a pizza that looks eerie but tastes convincing, describing it as coming from "Frankenstein's oven." He noted the dark color comes from black carrot, not artificial coloring.

Production follows the same method used for Gustavo Gusto's standard pizzas

The dough is left to rise for an extended period, shaped by hand, and pre-baked on stone at around 400°C. The company says it avoids artificial flavors, flavor enhancers, and dyes across the limited edition, consistent with its standard lineup.

St. Louis – September 13, 2026 -- Archway Endodontics is marking five years of operation this September, with Dr. Brian R. Judd, DDS, MS, having treated patients at the practice since it opened its doors in September 2021.

The practice, located in the Hampton Village Plaza Medical Center at Hampton and Chippewa, focuses exclusively on endodontics, the dental specialty covering the interior of the tooth and the tissue surrounding the roots. Dr. Judd purchased the practice in August 2023, meaning patients and referring dentists across St. Louis County and Southern Illinois have worked with the same specialist for the entirety of Archway's five-year history.

Amsterdam – September 12, 2026 -- Euro NCAP awarded the AION UT electric hatchback a five-star safety rating on September 2, covering all left- and right-hand-drive variants and configurations.

New four-stage protocol shapes the 2026 score

Euro NCAP's revised 2026 testing framework evaluates vehicles across four stages: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection, and post-crash safety. The AION UT scored 66% in safe driving, 74% in crash avoidance, 91% in crash protection, and 88% in post-crash safety, earning its overall five-star rating.

Dallas – September 13, 2026 -- Wingstop is expanding its signature Lemon Pepper flavor into a trio of options ahead of the 2026 football season, giving fans new ways to customize their wing order starting this week.

Two new Lemon Pepper flavors join the original dry rub

The chain is adding Lemon Pepper Chili Crunch, which tops the classic dry rub with a crispy Korean chili crunch, and Lemon Pepper Chili Glaze, a citrusy sauce with sweet heat also finished with chili crunch. Both join the Original Lemon Pepper dry rub that fans already know.

Club Wingstop members get early access to the Lemon Pepper Trio starting Sept. 10, with the flavors rolling out nationwide on Sept. 15 for a limited time at participating U.S. locations. The trio is available across the menu, including classic wings, and pairs with Wingstop's housemade ranch.

Glendale, Calif. – September 13, 2026 -- Loop8 has launched a free privacy app that eliminates master passwords, letting users unlock passwords, notes, messages and two-factor codes with their phone's built-in biometrics.

The app stores nothing on Loop8's own servers

Everything a user saves is encrypted on their phone, with backups sent automatically to the user's own iCloud account on iOS or Google account on Android. The encryption key never leaves the device, so even that personal cloud backup cannot be opened without the original phone.

When data moves between devices, it passes through Loop8's servers end-to-end encrypted, with keys that stay on user devices. Loop8 says it cannot read the content and keeps no copy after delivery.

Signing up requires just an email and phone number

Loop8 does not collect a name, home address, age or gender during registration.

St. Petersburg – September 13, 2026 -- Amped Fitness named Joel "J.D." Valdez the $10,000 Grand Prize winner of its first Amped Summer Creator Challenge, a three-month contest that drew more than 2,000 creators competing for a $25,000 total prize pool.

Over 100 million views flooded in from thousands of submitted videos

Launched in June as the debut activation of the Amped Creator Program, the challenge invited members to document their personal experiences with the gym brand. Content ranged from transformations and training milestones to friendships and setbacks, collectively racking up more than 100 million views across social media. Amped Fitness distributed the $25,000 prize pool across 12 winners over the course of the summer.