Thousand Oaks, Calif. – October 16, 2026 -- RedPocket Mobile is taking pre-orders for iPhone Duo starting Friday, October 16 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time, and customers who activate it on a new RedPocket line can get a $100 rebate.

iPhone Duo ships unlocked, with no contract

RedPocket sells the iPhone Duo unlocked, with no contract and no 36-month commitment. The phone will be available starting Friday, October 23.

Promotional plans start at $10 for the first month

Monthly plans cost $10 for the first month, while Annual plans start at $100 for the first year. Standard rates apply after the promotional period ends: after the first month on monthly plans, or after the first year on annual plans.

The rebate has strings attached

The $100 rebate requires a new line activation on a qualifying plan with AutoPay. Existing lines are not eligible, and the offer runs while supplies last.

Mechanicsburg – October 16, 2026 -- Golfers in Mechanicsburg, Pa., can watch for slick grips, visible cracks and a changed feel at impact to know when their clubs need regripping or repair, according to a new HelloNation article featuring David Klock of Next Shot Golf.

Worn grips show up in feel and control

Grips wear down from repeated use, moisture and environmental factors. Worn ones may feel slick, smooth or less responsive, which makes control harder. Visible cracks or hardened areas are also clear signs that it may be time to regrip.

The article says worn grips can lead to reduced control and inconsistent results even when a golfer's swing stays the same. Replacing them helps restore stability and confidence during play.

Easton – October 16, 2026 -- Homeowners in Easton, Pa., who find roof storm damage should inspect from the ground, photograph everything and call a roofing contractor before attempting any fix, according to a HelloNation article featuring Mike Fleck of Fleck Roofing & Construction.

Stay off the roof and inspect from the ground

Wet or damaged roof surfaces can be dangerous, so the article advises against climbing up. A visual check from the ground can reveal missing shingles, broken gutters or debris around the property.

Photos of the roofline and interior stains support an insurance claim

Clear photos of the roofline and visible problems, plus interior signs such as water stains, create a record for a claim. Even minor damage can worsen quickly, which makes early documentation important.

Los Angeles – October 16, 2026 -- Peptide Tracker, a free app for logging peptide protocols, now lets users record symptoms and see which doses they took on the days those symptoms appeared, with version 2.25.0 available on the App Store and Google Play.

Symptoms and doses appear side by side

From Symptoms on the Today screen, users can pick a symptom from a list or describe it in their own words. They then tap the days they noticed it, rate how much it got in the way, and add an optional note.

Tapping any logged symptom shows the doses taken on the days it appeared. Entries can be edited or deleted.

Co-Founder and CEO Kev Miller said the aim is for people to bring real notes, rather than fuzzy memories, to conversations with their providers.

Boston – October 16, 2026 -- The Withings BodyScan 2, a $599.95 at-home scale that tracks more than 60 biomarkers, has been named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026.

Withings calls it the world's first at-home longevity station. It turns the daily weigh-in into a cardiometabolic check, meant to show whether everyday habits are adding years to a person's healthy life or taking them away.

The Daily Scan takes seconds each morning

Every morning, the Daily Scan captures weight, body composition, visceral fat, heart rate and vascular age in seconds.

Salt Lake City – October 16, 2026 -- The Know Your Lemons Foundation has updated its Webby award-winning app with new games that teach breast self-exams and help users assess their personal risk to build a custom screening plan, a first for the app. The update arrives during Breast Cancer Awareness Month alongside the launch of the #Lemonista movement.

Two lemons, two goals: confidence and intelligence

The app now awards two lemons through a series of games. One lemon stands for Confidence in knowing your body. The other stands for Intelligence in knowing your personal risk and screening plan. Earn both and you officially become a Lemonista.

Lemonistas can share a two-lemon symbol on social media to show their improved breast cancer awareness. Actor Carrie Preston of CBS's Elsbeth, Christine Handy of the Hello Beautiful movie, and breast cancer radiologist Dr. Anjali Malik have added the symbol to their profiles.

Shanghai – October 16, 2026 -- ZimaOS 1.8 is available now and adds ZimaOS Photos, a self-hosted photo library that stores every picture on your own ZimaOS device instead of a subscription cloud service. Existing users get it by updating to the latest release.

Browse by year, month or day, or just describe the scene

The library replaces the generic thumbnail grid with a continuous stream of memories. Year, Month and Day views let you scroll at your own pace or jump back through years of photos.

Search works by description: type out a scene and Photos returns matching shots, which you can gather into albums. A Collection section resurfaces older images through interactive map views, Favorites and personalized Memory highlights.

Grand Rapids – – October 16, 2026 -- Students who earn an associate degree at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) will be guaranteed admission to Western Michigan University (WMU) and an annual scholarship of $1,000 to $4,500 if they are eligible, under a new partnership called the Bronco Bound Guarantee.

Leaders from both schools will formalize the agreement at a signing ceremony at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at GRCC's Applied Technology Center, Secchia Piazza, on the main campus in Grand Rapids.

Admission, fee waiver and scholarship money are built in

Qualifying GRCC students will have their WMU application fee waived and will be considered for scholarships automatically. Eligible students are guaranteed the annual award of $1,000 to $4,500.

Belize City – October 16, 2026 -- BC.GAME says its BC Engine rewards mechanism has paid out more than 10 million BCD, equivalent to over US$10 million, in the six months since it launched on April 8, 2026. Eligible $BC holders earn the rewards through hourly settlement rounds.

Rewards grew nearly fivefold between late May and October

BC.GAME published a series of cumulative totals along the way. On May 28, participating $BC holders had earned more than 2.1 million BCD. By July 28 the total had passed 5 million BCD, and by September 18 it stood at 8.6 million BCD.

The 10 million mark is nearly five times the late-May figure.

The US$10 million counts only completed settlements

The company states that the figure covers rewards already earned through completed settlements. It is not a projected return and does not reflect changes in $BC's market price.

New York – October 16, 2026 -- Shoppers can pick up brand-new designer apparel, handbags, shoes, jewelry and beauty products at 50-80% below retail when Housing Works' Fashion for Action returns November 12-14, 2026.

The sale runs at the Chelsea Thrift Shop and online

The three-day fundraiser takes place at Housing Works' flagship Chelsea Thrift Shop and on its rebranded online store, RefindNYC. All proceeds go to the New York City non-profit's services and advocacy for people affected by homelessness and HIV/AIDS.

Opening night starts November 12 with live music

The event kicks off with a festive reception featuring music by Mia Moretti, followed by VIP and general admission shopping. Opening Night tickets are available now. The sale is free and open to the public on November 13 and 14.