Shenyang – September 11, 2026 -- About 22,000 runners from China and abroad took to the streets of Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province in northeast China, for the 2026 Shenyang Marathon, organized by Shengjing Bank Shenyang.

The race, held on the morning of September 6, started from the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center and split into two distances: 10,000 runners tackled the full marathon while 12,000 competed in the half marathon.

A Kenyan runner topped the men's full marathon field

An Ethiopian runner won the women's full marathon title. In the half marathon, Chinese runners Zhang Xiaorui and Zhao Na took the men's and women's titles respectively.

Thirty certified first-aid runners paced vulnerable participants

Organizers deployed 30 runners holding first-aid credentials to accompany older competitors, visually impaired runners and wheelchair athletes throughout the course.

Berlin – September 11, 2026 -- Hizero has picked up three separate honors at IFA 2026 in Berlin for its no-suction approach to cleaning hard floors, with its new autonomous robot cleaner, the Glide (R700), at the center of the recognition.

The Glide claims three awards in one appearance

The Glide was named a 2026 IFA Innovation Award Honoree in the Best in Smart Home category, received the AH Best of IFA 2026 Award, and earned the Digital Trends Publisher Award as an IFA 2026 Innovation Winner. It marks Hizero's first autonomous robot floor cleaner.

New York – September 11, 2026 -- Nicely Done Productions has spotlighted Carrier's connected HVAC innovations in a new mini-documentary hosted on National Geographic's global digital platform.

The episode airs as part of a broader documentary series on connected infrastructure

Titled "Cooler Homes, Smarter Cities," the episode is part of the "Threads of Connectivity" mini-documentary series produced by Nicely Done Productions and distributed on NatGeo.com. The series examines how connected technologies shape more efficient, resilient communities.

Alpharetta, Ga. – September 11, 2026 -- National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) has unveiled a nationwide brand refresh for its Eyeglass World chain, aiming to reposition the optical retailer as a digital, style-forward destination for eyewear shoppers.

A new campaign ties eyewear to personal identity

Developed with creative agency VML, the relaunch centers on the tagline "Change Your Glasses. Change Your World." The campaign's launch film follows a woman navigating a mirror maze, trying on different pairs of glasses that reflect different versions of herself.

Joe VanDette, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at National Vision, called the effort "a complete reinvention of the brand to meet the expectations of today's style-focused consumers," adding that the company is making it easier for customers to shop via virtual try-on, online purchase, or in-store visits.

Dallas – September 11, 2026 -- FSA Store is marking its 16th anniversary with its largest FSA Day sale to date, running September 14-16, 2026, as the annual benefits open enrollment season begins.

The retailer, which sells only products and services eligible for flexible spending account funds, is opening the sale to the more than 35 million current FSA account holders in the U.S. Deals span OTC medicines, skincare and suncare brands, health trackers, and GLP-1 treatments available through the company's telehealth service, Patiently.

A sweepstakes offers 16 winners $500 in store credit

Ahead of the sale, FSA Store is running a Win Your Cart sweepstakes. Shoppers must build -- not purchase -- a cart by September 13 at 5:59 a.m. ET, with entries closing that day at 11:59 p.m. ET. Sixteen winners will be notified September 14 and receive $500 in store credit to spend on the items already in their cart.

Irvine, Calif. – September 11, 2026 -- TP-Link Systems Inc. is rolling out four exclusive Tapo smart home security bundles to 500 Home Depot stores nationwide and online, each shipping with a free 32GB microSD card so customers can start recording footage as soon as they get home.

The bundles skip the usual upsell tactics: mounting accessories and local AI features through the Tapo app come included, with no extra purchases or subscriptions required.

Four distinct cameras target different parts of the home

The TCH80 KIT is a two-pack of solar-powered outdoor cameras with 1080p live view, AI person alerts, color night vision, and up to 180 days of battery life per charge, rated IP65 for weather resistance. The TCH62 is a compact indoor/outdoor wired camera aimed at families and pet owners, offering 2K video, AI alerts for people and crying babies, dual spotlights for color night vision, and customizable privacy zones.

Shenyang – September 11, 2026 -- The Shengjing Bank Shenyang Marathon 2026 drew roughly 22,000 runners from China and abroad on Sunday, September 6, cementing the northeastern Chinese city's status as a rising international racing destination.

Runners set off early that morning from the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center, with 10,000 competing in the full marathon and 12,000 in the half marathon.

A Kenyan runner claims the men's full marathon title

A Kenyan athlete won the men's full marathon, while an Ethiopian runner took first place in the women's full marathon. In the half marathon, Chinese runners Zhang Xiaorui and Zhao Na won the men's and women's titles respectively.

Thirty first-aid certified runners escort vulnerable participants

Organizers deployed 30 runners holding first-aid certificates to accompany elderly participants, visually impaired runners and wheelchair users throughout the course.

Los Angeles – September 11, 2026 -- La Proue, a female-founded luxury fragrance house, will introduce two new Eau de Parfums, Phare 143 and Voilune, backstage at the 78th Emmy Awards Official Giving Suite, produced by Distinctive Assets in support of the Television Academy Foundation.

The exclusive backstage experience will welcome presenters, performers and nominees including Jamie Lee Curtis, Lisa Kudrow, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jean Smart, Zendaya, Quinta Brunson, Keri Russell, Claire Danes, Carey Mulligan, Dakota Fanning and host Mariska Hargitay, making them among the first to experience the brand's scents.

Founder Leighanne Neville built the brand around women who navigate their own path

"I created La Proue as a reminder to stand in your own strength — feminine, grounded and confident," Neville said, adding that debuting the fragrances backstage at the Emmys, among artists who forged their own paths, feels meaningful to the brand's mission.

Tacoma – September 11, 2026 -- Best Heat & Air has introduced guaranteed service timelines and NATE-certified technician standards for homeowners across Pierce, King, and Thurston counties in Washington State.

The HVAC provider restructured its regional logistics and technician dispatch protocols to meet rising demand for heating and cooling repairs during extreme weather. The changes cover residents from North Seattle to Tacoma and Olympia.

Priority Dispatching Targets Faster Emergency Response

The company says its new dispatch system is designed to minimize downtime during summer heatwaves and winter freezes by prioritizing emergency calls.

Boston – September 11, 2026 -- Spark Perceptions is preparing to launch EZ-UP Aurora, an automatic combustion device designed for whole cannabis flower and dry herbs, with mass production set to begin in October 2026.

The device keeps flower whole instead of converting it into oil or concentrate

Unlike vape cartridges or pre-rolls that process flower into another format, Aurora is built to preserve the traditional combustion experience -- the aroma, flavor, and visible burn that many consumers value. Users select and load their own flower, and the device automates the surrounding tasks: feeding, controlled burning, and ash collection, all inside a single enclosure.