Westlake, Texas – September 15, 2026 -- Animal health company Virbac is inviting pet owners, veterinary professionals and animal advocates to nominate a shelter, rescue or nonprofit for its Every Pet Project donation program, which awards $2,500 each to two animal welfare organizations every month.

Anyone can submit a nomination once a day through the program's website, and any 501(c)(3) registered shelter, rescue or animal welfare nonprofit in the United States qualifies.

The program has already reached 198 charities across 45 states

Since its launch, Every Pet Project has distributed a cumulative $500,000 in donations, driven by more than 150,000 public nominations.

Virbac says the funding is meant to help organizations facing rising intake numbers, limited staff and growing demand for veterinary services.

Dubai – September 15, 2026 -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has officially launched Bybit AI, a conversational assistant that lets users trade, manage accounts, and get customer support through a single chat interface inside the Bybit app.

Users type requests in plain language and Bybit AI carries out the action

Instead of navigating separate menus and dashboards for tasks like checking a portfolio balance, placing a trade, or filing a support ticket, users can simply describe what they want and Bybit AI executes it directly in the chat. The company describes the tool as a co-pilot for daily trading and account management.

Berlin – September 15, 2026 -- A new survey from Rover finds that 45 percent of dog owners in Germany say their actual dog-related expenses turned out higher than they initially expected.

The online marketplace for pet care, which commissioned market research firm Pollfish to poll 1,000 dog owners in Germany in August, found that the early stages of dog ownership often carry the biggest financial surprise. More than half of respondents, 52 percent, reported total acquisition and start-up costs of 500 euros or more, while nearly 15 percent spent 2,000 euros or more.

New York – September 15, 2026 -- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has added eight new bespoke experiences to its 'Special Happens...' travel program, giving guests access to after-hours markets, private concerts, and a chance to perform on stage across its global properties.

Guests can DJ at Tokyo's hidden listening bar OFF RECORD

At Fairmont Tokyo, A Private Night of Music, Cocktails & Tokyo's Listening Bar Culture turns the acclaimed OFF RECORD bar into a private space for one evening. Guided by Bar Director Hideyuki Saito, guests move through four musical chapters -- J-Pop, UK Rock, Reggae, and American Soul -- each paired with a signature cocktail, before taking the decks for a private DJ session. The experience includes a stay in the Presidential Suite with curated in-room vinyl and audio, plus a private rickshaw journey and priority Tokyo Tower views.

Clermont, KY – September 15, 2026 -- Jim Beam is rewarding fans every time an NFL kicker clangs a field goal off the goalpost, launching a season-long sweepstakes tied to the sound known as the "doink."

The "Hit the Beam" campaign debuts today ahead of the NFL season kickoff game, with a spot featuring comedian Ben Marshall coaching former NFL kicker Kai Forbath on how to intentionally miss and hit the upright instead of clearing it.

Every missed kick becomes a chance to win an 85-inch TV

Throughout the regular season, each time a kick strikes the goalpost, fans get an entry into a weekly drawing for an 85-inch television, with up to five TVs given away per week. Winners are chosen at random based on how many doinks occur that week; if no kicks hit the post, entries roll over to the following week.

Los Angeles – September 15, 2026 -- Los Angeles Football Club and LINE FRIENDS (corporately known as IPX) launched an exclusive merchandise collection featuring the character BROWN, debuting on Korean Heritage Night at BMO Stadium.

The collection includes an adult T-shirt, a kids T-shirt, a kids hoodie, three types of heat-transfer patches designed for direct application to LAFC jerseys, the BROWN Classic Plush Keyring and the BROWN Random Mini Keyring.

Fans can buy most items in-stadium or online

The collaborative pieces are sold at the LAFC HQ Shop inside the stadium and at MLSstore.com, LAFC's official online store. The BROWN Random Mini Keyring is the exception, available exclusively at the LAFC HQ Shop in the stadium.

Atlanta – September 15, 2026 -- Bark Technologies has launched a new Bark Watch built on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm LTE) platform, combining Samsung's hardware with Bark's AI-powered safety software for kids.

The device costs $10 a month for 24 months, plus a $15-a-month plan for cellular service and parental controls. Optional device protection covering accidental damage, loss, or theft is available for an additional $4 a month.

The watch replaces smartphone features with kid-focused safety tools

Built with Armor Aluminum construction and an IP68 durability rating, the watch supports standalone LTE calling, group texting, speech-to-text dictation, and text-to-speech playback for children who need reading support. It also includes built-in Emergency SOS and GPS location tracking, along with health tracking features like step count and fitness activity monitoring.

Douglasville, Ga. – – September 15, 2026 -- Mental health experts are urging parents and educators to recognize subtle warning signs in young people during Suicide Prevention Month, pointing to social media pressure and misleading AI-generated advice as growing risk factors for teens.

Social media comparisons and AI content can worsen teen distress

According to Christy Schuster, Clinical Services Assistant Director of Residential Services at Youth Villages Inner Harbour, teens who internalize unrealistic online portrayals of success may develop feelings of inadequacy. She also flagged a newer concern: AI-generated content that mimics clinically backed mental health advice, which can mislead young people experiencing suicidal thoughts away from timely, expert human help.

Egg Harbor Township, N.J. – September 15, 2026 -- Spirit Halloween and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have released the first officially licensed Goodyear Blimp Costume, giving fans a chance to wear one of the most recognizable sights in the sky.

The costume inflates at the flip of a switch

Priced at $79.99, the limited-edition costume is built from lightweight materials and includes a battery-powered fan for instant inflation. The design mimics the shape of the classic Goodyear airship that has flown over American skies for generations.

The collaboration taps into a fan tradition

Julianne Roberts, Senior Director of Marketing at Goodyear, said the company has noticed loyal customers making their own Goodyear Blimp costumes for years. The partnership with Spirit Halloween extends that homemade tradition to shoppers nationwide.

Atlanta – September 14, 2026 -- ILA, a clean energy bar brand, has officially launched with two flavors: ILA Chocolate and ILA Peanut, following six years of formulation work by two practicing herbalists.

Each bar delivers 9 grams of plant-based protein from pea and hemp, alongside what the brand calls Adaptive Energy+TM, a blend of Reishi and Ashwagandha, adaptogenic herbs traditionally used to support the body's response to everyday stress.

Two flavors pair whole foods with adaptogenic herbs

The Chocolate Bar combines real cocoa and chocolate pieces for a not-too-sweet profile, while the Peanut Bar uses real peanut butter and roasted peanuts for a nutty taste with earthy depth from the herbs. Both bars are naturally sweetened with dates and coconut nectar and contain nothing artificial.

The bars are non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.