Lilly Germany Launches Campaign to Reframe Obesity as a Disease, Not a Willpower Failure

Bad Homburg – September 07, 2026 -- Lilly Germany has launched a nationwide awareness campaign arguing that obesity is a chronic, treatable disease rather than a personal failing, rolling out across TV, social media, outdoor advertising and pharmacy displays starting September 1.

A father's apology anchors the campaign film

The centerpiece is a short film depicting a father calling his adult daughter, who lives with obesity, to apologize. He admits that for years he withheld the support she needed because he believed weight loss was simply a matter of discipline. Lindsay Zeckel, Vice President of Cardiometabolic Health at Lilly Deutschland, said the apology scene is meant to invite viewers to reconsider their own assumptions about obesity, adding that genuine support is only possible once the condition is recognized as a chronic disease.

Wedding Weekend Planning: Expert Tips on Lodging, Dining and Timing

Norfolk, Neb. – September 07, 2026 -- Couples planning a wedding weekend can reduce guest headaches by keeping lodging, dining, and gathering spaces at a single property, according to hospitality expert Donna Herrick, owner and property manager of Norfolk Lodge & Suites at Divots in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Herrick's insights appear in a HelloNation article examining how couples can plan beyond the ceremony and reception for the full stretch of a wedding weekend, when guests arrive early, share meals, and linger through the next morning.

A single hotel venue cuts down on guest travel time

The article notes that a hotel wedding venue can simplify logistics by keeping accommodations and key activities in one location. This reduces the need for guests to drive between sites and gives them more chances to visit with friends and family.

60,000 Runners to Mark 25 Years Since 9/11 in Nationwide Heroes Run

Doylestown – September 07, 2026 -- More than 60,000 runners, walkers, ruckers and volunteers will gather across over 100 communities nationwide for the 19th annual 9/11 Heroes Run, marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks.

The race series, organized by the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), begins September 5 and continues into October. For the first time, CVS Health is serving as national title sponsor, backing efforts to expand the event's reach.

The run traces back to a Marine's visit to FDNY firefighters

The event was inspired by 1stLt Travis Manion, USMC, who was killed in Iraq in April 2007 while protecting fellow Marines. Before his final deployment, Manion visited New York City Fire Department Rescue Company 1, which suffered heavy losses on 9/11, and left inspired by the courage of first responders. The first Heroes Run took place in 2008 in his hometown of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Sony's New ULT TOWER Speakers Bring Club-Level Bass to Backyard Parties

San Diego – September 07, 2026 -- Sony Electronics is launching three new party speakers in its ULT POWER SOUND series -- ULT TOWER MAX, ULT TOWER 7, and ULT TOWER 5 -- built with deep bass and DJ-ready features for everything from backyard parties to karaoke nights.

The lineup arrives in September 2026, with the ULT TOWER MAX priced at $1,499.99 USD, the ULT TOWER 7 at $649.99 USD, and the ULT TOWER 5 at $449.99 USD. Canadian pricing runs from $599.99 to $2,099 CAD. All three will be sold at Sony.com, Best Buy, Amazon, and other authorized retailers.

Hip-hop producers helped tune the sound

Sony co-developed the speakers with Grammy-nominated producer Dot Da Genius, drummer and producer Daru Jones, DJ and producer Dready, and audio engineer Dennis "ROC.am" Jones. Their feedback shaped the tuning toward deeper low frequencies, stronger impact, and clearer vocals.

ZDF Shakes Up Week 37 Schedule for State Election Coverage

September 07, 2026 – Mainz -- German broadcaster ZDF has revised its programming for the week of September 6 to 11, with the biggest shift coming on Sunday, September 6, when live coverage of the Saxony-Anhalt state election takes over the 7:25 p.m. slot. The change bumps the documentary series "Terra X: Weltstädte" from that evening's lineup, though the rest of the night's schedule from 8:20 p.m. onward proceeds as planned.

A cast credit gets corrected in a 9/11 documentary

ZDF also flagged a casting correction for "9/11 - Die Geiseln des Terrors," airing Tuesday, September 8 at 8:15 p.m. The actress previously listed as "Kathrin Jelinek" is credited under the correct spelling, Katrin Jelinek. The fix carries over to the program's repeat broadcast early Wednesday, September 9 at 1:45 a.m.

Bonnell's First Electric Dirt Bike, the 805 RX, Launches at $8,250

Austin, Texas – September 07, 2026 -- Bonnell has launched the 805 RX, an electric dirt bike starting at $8,250, marking the first model in the company's new e-Moto range and available immediately through U.S. dealers and online.

The bike weighs 218 pounds while delivering adult-sized ergonomics

At 218 pounds (99 kg), the 805 RX pairs a lightweight mid-size frame with a low seat height and adjustable footpeg and handlebar positions, letting riders fine-tune fit without modifications. The forged aluminum frame and hydroformed swingarm are built to balance strength and weight.

Dyson's New Toothbrush Has a Built-In Camera to Find Plaque

Paris – September 07, 2026 -- Dyson has unveiled the CameraJet, a toothbrush with a built-in camera designed to locate gaps between teeth and clean them with a targeted jet of mouthwash. The company says it is the first brush of its kind to combine camera-guided detection with precision fluid dynamics, and it goes on sale September 1, 2026, priced at 479 euros.

A tiny camera tracks gaps between teeth in real time

A 100,000-pixel macro lens camera scans the mouth during brushing, using a machine-learning system Dyson calls Gap Optical Targeting. The algorithm processes 28 live images per second to detect, track, and predict interdental gaps, then fires a cone-shaped mouthwash jet at the identified spot within 100 milliseconds. Dyson says the system runs on 16 million lines of code and was trained on 470,000 images of teeth.

Jeff Corwin's New Wildlife Series Premieres on ABC This October

New York – September 07, 2026 -- Emmy-winning conservationist Jeff Corwin returns to national television with "Jeff Corwin's Southern Wild," premiering Saturday, October 3, on ABC stations nationwide as part of the Weekend Adventure educational programming block, with air times varying by local market.

The series, produced by Hearst Media Production Group in partnership with Lees-McRae College, was filmed across North Carolina, following Corwin from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic coast.

Corwin Tracks Bears, Alligators and Sea Turtles Across the State

Episodes show Corwin searching for bats and salamanders, encountering black bears, alligators and sea turtles, and snorkeling native waterways to study fish populations. The show also documents wildlife rescue and conservation work as it happens in real time.

College Colors Day Returns Sept. 4 With Prizes and Retail Discounts

Atlanta – September 07, 2026 -- College Colors Day returns Friday, September 4, inviting fans nationwide to wear their school colors and enter for a chance to win a trip to the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship in Las Vegas.

The annual celebration, developed by collegiate brand licensing company CLC, carries the theme "Make Your Loyalty Impossible to Miss" this year, focusing on the traditions and rituals that define college fandom beyond gameday.

Deestroying fronts a new social campaign for the celebration

Donald De La Haye, a professional football kicker, content creator and University of Central Florida alumnus known as Deestroying, leads a new social media spot featuring fan personas built around college football traditions, superstitions and rivalries.

75 Years of Cancer Research Have Given Patients 26 Million Extra Years of Life

Washington – September 07, 2026 -- A new analysis published in Blood Advances finds that treatment advances for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood cancers have saved an estimated 25.8 million life-years in the United States since 1949. The study, led by Blood Cancer United, introduces a first-of-its-kind "life-years saved" methodology built on data from the National Cancer Institute's SEER Program, tracking cancer incidence, mortality and U.S. life expectancy from the era of the first chemotherapies through 2024.

Blood cancers now account for nearly 10% of all U.S. cancer diagnoses, with more than 192,000 new cases expected this year. Unlike many solid tumors, where screening and prevention drive survival gains, progress against blood cancers depends almost entirely on new therapies and access to them.