Tamarac, Florida – October 16, 2026 -- Families weighing long-term care in South Florida have a new data point: Tamarac Rehabilitation & Health Center, operated by Sabal Health, ranked #20 among facilities with 100-149 beds on Newsweek's America's Best Nursing Homes list for 2027.

Newsweek and Statista screened 14,693 nursing homes

Newsweek compiles the list each year with global data research firm Statista. The 2027 edition highlights 1,325 of the nation's top nursing homes out of 14,693 analyzed.

The evaluation draws on performance data, peer recommendations, accreditations and satisfaction. It also uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Manassas – October 16, 2026 -- Meant, a telehealth platform for GLP-1 weight care, is promoting two features that run alongside the prescription decision: ongoing Care Coach support and a supplement kit on eligible plans.

Licensed providers decide on treatment, not Meant

Meant does not diagnose or prescribe. Eligibility and prescribing decisions are made case by case by licensed providers at its clinical partner, OpenLoop Health. Treatment is not guaranteed for every applicant.

A short online questionnaire is the first step

The program starts with an online health assessment, a brief questionnaire reviewed by a licensed provider. That provider determines whether a prescription is appropriate.

San José – October 16, 2026 -- Brazilian poker player Gabriel "kingqueensuited" Tavares took home $204,657 by winning Americas Cardroom's Sunday Banana two weeks in a row, on Oct. 4 and Oct. 11. He has also reached Day 2 of the $5 Million GTD NLH Venom PKO.

Two Sunday Banana titles pay $96,336 and $108,321

The Oct. 4 Sunday Banana, a $1,050 buy-in event, drew 436 entries and built a $436,000 prize pool. Tavares won $96,336. A week later, he finished first among 502 entries competing for $502,000, earning $108,321.

"Consistency is very important," Tavares said in an Americas Cardroom interview. He credited discipline at the second final table, where he held a medium stack against much shorter opponents.

Encinitas – October 16, 2026 -- Blank Slate, the restaurant near Moonlight Beach run by chef Aron Schwartz and co-owner Pam Schwartz, now serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

The restaurant sits at 101 N. Coast Highway 101, next to Encinitas Surfboards. Reservations are available through the restaurant's website or by phone at 760-454-9991, and a reservation calendar shows availability and special events.

Local columnist called his dinner 'a perfect meal'

David Boylan, longtime host of Lick the Plate and a culinary columnist for The Coast News, reviewed Blank Slate in a May 20 feature titled "So much to love about Blank Slate in Encinitas." He has since named it one of the best new restaurants in Encinitas. He credited the owners' combined culinary talent, their wine pairings and the frequency of their menu updates based on fresh ingredients.

Irvine – – October 16, 2026 -- ROKFORM's iPhone Duo Rugged Case for Apple's first foldable iPhone is available for pre-order at $89.99, with shipping estimated for October 30, 2026.

The case covers both screens and the hinge

ROKFORM says the case offers 360-degree protection and a reinforced hinge that does not restrict the fold. Tempered glass is built in over the outer display, so owners do not need a separate screen protector.

Shock-absorbing TPU and rigid polycarbonate make up the body. The profile is 4.15mm thick, and the case weighs 86 grams.

MAGMAX magnets hold 2–3 times more than standard cases

Integrated MAGMAXTM magnets give 2–3 times the magnetic holding power of standard cases, according to the company. They grip compatible magnetic surfaces, mounts, chargers and accessories, and the case supports MagSafe® functionality.

San Francisco – October 16, 2026 -- Members of Future Golf can now earn Access Points and redeem them for rounds at more than 60 participating Troon-affiliated courses across the United States. Future Golf is the first partner of Access Powered by Troon, an integrated loyalty, tee-time booking and rewards platform created by Troon, the world's largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company.

Points are earned and redeemed inside the Future Golf app

A direct technology integration between Future Golf and Troon's Access platform lets members receive and redeem points through the Future Golf app. Future Golf will award Access Points to eligible members as an additional membership benefit.

Future Golf is one of Australia's largest social golf communities, with more than 60,000 members. Its membership includes 12 rounds a year at participating Future Golf courses, plus exclusive events and community experiences.

San Antonio – October 16, 2026 -- Memberships at the new Crunch San Antonio Goliad Rd. will start at $9.99 per month when the $11 million, 50,000-square-foot gym opens in early 2027 at 2828 Goliad Road.

The facility sits in the former standalone Gold's Gym building, at the corner of Goliad Road and SE Military Drive. It will be run by Crunch franchisee The Undefeated Tribe and will be the first Crunch location to debut the new Crunch 3.0 design in this market, pairing modern aesthetics with enhanced functionality.

The gym packs strength, studio and recovery options under one roof

Crunch says the club will fuse fitness with entertainment. The amenity list includes:

Seal Beach, Calif. – October 16, 2026 -- Bala Enzyme Hydration + Recovery Turmeric Drink Mix is now on sale at Target.com, offering a zero-sugar hydration powder built around turmeric and plant-based enzymes. The stick packs come in Pineapple, Lime and Berry flavors.

The launch is a step in the brand's national retail expansion and follows its growing Amazon business.

Turmeric and enzymes replace the usual electrolyte-only formula

Bala Enzyme's patent-pending ENZYMX RECOVERY ACCELERATORTM puts turmeric and the plant-based enzymes bromelain and papain at the center of the formula. The company says the blend is meant to help support a healthy inflammatory response. Amino acids and the electrolytes sodium, potassium and magnesium are included to support hydration.

Each serving has zero sugar, 15 calories when mixed with water and no artificial coloring.

Sunnyvale – October 16, 2026 -- XREAL's new 1 Pro+ AR glasses are available globally from XREAL.com for $599, bringing a display up to 1,200 nits at peak brightness, AI HDR and smoother 2D-to-3D conversion.

The 1 Pro+ is an update to the XREAL One Pro, which has been part of the company's wearable display lineup since 2025. XREAL says it chose to build on that foundation rather than reinvent it.

Brighter screen and three viewing modes

The display reaches up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness. AI HDR is added to improve perceived image quality on supported content.

Three dedicated modes, Standard, Movie and Reading, let users change how content is presented depending on what they are watching or doing.

Post Falls – – October 16, 2026 -- Pet owners can use a handful of clear warning signs to decide whether a sick or injured animal can be watched at home or needs a vet right away. A new HelloNation article draws on advice from Dr. Annie Bowes of Aspen Veterinary Service in Post Falls, Idaho.

Difficulty breathing, seizures and collapse demand immediate care

The article names difficulty breathing, repeated vomiting, seizures and collapse as signs of a pet emergency. It says these symptoms should never be ignored, because waiting can put a pet's health at serious risk.

Minor limping and small cuts can be monitored briefly

Minor limping, small cuts or slight behavioral changes may not need emergency care. Careful observation shows whether the symptoms improve or worsen. Mild issues that resolve quickly may not need immediate attention, but persistent or worsening symptoms should not be ignored.