Chicago – October 14, 2026 -- Beltone's third annual Hear2End Hunger Food Drive collected 20,640 non-perishable food items in September for local food banks and hunger-relief organizations across the United States. The total beat the 20,000-item goal and is more than 41% higher than the 2025 haul.

Nearly 40,000 items have been donated since 2024

The month-long drive ran during Hunger Action Month and is organized through Beltone Hearing Centers. Collections have grown every year since the program launched in 2024. Hearing care professionals, patients and neighbors all contributed.

Beltone Hearing President David Molella said the effort began as a way for the centers to give back and has become "truly special."

Three hearing centers earn extra donations for local groups

The Beltone Foundation is adding $4,500 in donations to recognize the three centers that collected the most food:

New York – October 14, 2026 -- A typical New York City household using 720 therms of natural gas this winter is forecast to pay about $1,765, or $87 more than last year, according to National Grid. On Long Island and in the Rockaways, the same usage is projected to cost about $1,461, just $5 more.

Cheaper gas supply, pricier delivery

The forecasts cover the November-to-March heating season and assume normal winter weather. In New York City, the period runs from Nov. 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.

On Long Island, supply costs are projected to fall by about $120 compared with last winter. Delivery charges rise by $125 under a rate proposal the Public Service Commission approved in 2024.

In New York City, supply is projected to drop by about $124, while delivery climbs by $211 under the same 2024 approval.

Greece, New York – October 14, 2026 -- Homeowners preparing to sell can compare listing agents on five points: local experience, pricing, marketing, communication and offer handling, according to a HelloNation article featuring Rick Visca of Visca Realty with Keller Williams GR.

Local knowledge and pricing come first

An agent who knows the area can discuss recent sales and current listings. Sellers can also ask whether the agent has sold similar properties, since different homes attract different buyers.

The article says a suggested price should rest on current data: recent sales, competing listings, location and the home's condition. It cautions against hiring an agent solely because that person recommends the highest price.

Jersey City – October 14, 2026 -- Casio America has launched Pink Moflin (PE-M11PK), the first new color for its furry smart companion, priced at $429 and sold at casio.com/us/moflin. It joins the original gold and silver models.

Fans asked for pink more than any other color

Since Moflin debuted in Japan in November 2024, pink has been the owners' most frequent request. Casio Japan responded with Sakura Pink on September 4, 2026. Casio says the soft shade was chosen to evoke comfort, warmth and calm.

"Cozy culture is about soothing colors and soft materials," said Brian Piccolo, General Manager of Sound & Innovation at Casio America.

Fountain Valley – October 14, 2026 -- Strava users logged 19,959,136 miles in Hyundai's Miles for the Warriors Challenge, and Hyundai will donate a total of $3 million to Hyundai Hope on Wheels, which funds childhood cancer research.

The mileage goal was doubled, then smashed

The challenge started with a 400,000-mile target and a $1 million donation commitment from Hyundai. Participants hit that mark within the first 24 hours. Hyundai then doubled the goal to 800,000 miles and its pledge to $2 million. The community passed the new target two days later, and Hyundai added another $1 million in recognition of the record-setting result.

Charlotte – October 14, 2026 -- Hunter Chevrolet, formerly Victory Chevrolet, will hold its Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 24, from noon to 4 p.m. at 717 Rhyne Road, with a complimentary five-day cruise offered on eligible vehicle purchases.

Charlotte basketball legend Muggsy Bogues makes a guest appearance

The free, family-friendly event is open to local residents and customers. Visitors can meet the Hunter Chevrolet team and watch for a special appearance by Muggsy Bogues.

Face painting, food, music and prize drawings fill the afternoon

Kids can get their faces painted and try balloon making. Food and music are on the schedule, and guests will have chances to win TVs, iPads and event tickets.

Georgetown, Texas – October 14, 2026 -- Sport Clips Haircuts has signed NFL quarterback Sam Hartman for a new "Sport Your Look" ad that jokes about waiting on the sideline with your hair already game-ready.

Hartman goes from the sideline to the Sport Clips chair

Hartman is a former Notre Dame team captain and MVP. In the spot, he waits on the sideline until the coach gives him the call to get into the game. The ad follows him onto the field, then moves to the full Sport Clips MVP Experience.

Survey of 350 men links hair to confidence

The campaign draws on Sport Clips research among 350 male respondents. 81 percent agreed that guys can communicate a lot to each other with just a head nod. Nearly 90 percent said they feel more confident when their hair looks good.

Oakland – October 14, 2026 -- Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) says a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff could affect about 88,000 customers, running from Wednesday evening, October 14, through Saturday afternoon. Customers can check their address at pge.com/pspsupdates.

The scope shifted by 25,000 customers as the forecast changed

As weather conditions evolved, PG&E added approximately 25,000 customers to the event and removed approximately 7,300. The 88,000 figure spans 29 counties and includes about 5,500 Medical Baseline customers and six Tribal governments.

Rochester – October 14, 2026 -- A rotten egg or sulfur smell inside your home should always be treated as a possible gas leak, according to a new HelloNation article featuring Rochester, New York, plumbing expert George Campbell. The piece lays out the early signs of a gas line problem and who is responsible for fixing each part of the system.

Natural gas smells like sulfur only because mercaptan is added

Natural gas has no natural scent. Utility companies add a chemical called mercaptan so leaks can be detected. The article says that smell should never be blamed on another source until it has been investigated.

A hissing sound near a pipe or meter can mean escaping gas

A hiss or faint whistle near a gas appliance, a meter, or an exposed section of pipe can point to gas escaping from a fitting, connection, or valve. Even an intermittent sound should be reported promptly, because the rate of a leak can change without warning.

Atlanta – – October 14, 2026 -- Residents of Roswell, Georgia, can now bank in person at Delta Community Credit Union's new full-service branch at 660 W. Crossville Road, Suite 100, which has two interactive teller machines offering 24-hour ATM access.

The Roswell branch is the credit union's 35th location

Georgia's largest credit union celebrated the opening with a ribbon-cutting attended by its executive team, branch staff, and local community and business leaders. Roswell is Delta Community's 32nd location in metro Atlanta and 35th overall.

It is also the credit union's fourth branch in North Fulton County, joining existing locations in Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs.

A 10-person team staffs the new branch

Members can meet with a home loan specialist and a retirement services specialist on site. The two interactive teller machines provide ATM access around the clock.