United Kingdom – October 21, 2026 -- Nine topic areas now organize help on work, jobs and pensions, from finding a job and calculating redundancy pay to claiming the State Pension and joining a trade union.

Finding work and handling job loss

The job-search section covers Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), job offers, right to work share codes, apprenticeships and volunteering.

The redundancies, dismissals and disciplinaries section includes solving a workplace dispute, calculating redundancy pay and dismissal.

Pay, contracts and time off

The pay section covers National Minimum Wage rates, keeping pay records and pay rights. A separate section on contracts and working hours deals with employment status, workers' rights and changes to contracts.

Workers can also find a holiday entitlement calculator under holidays, time off, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave. That section also covers career breaks.

Bangkok – October 21, 2026 -- QURO Bangkok Riverside, a 62-room hotel on the Chao Phraya River, has opened as the first Unscripted by Hyatt property in Thailand, and World of Hyatt members can earn double points on new bookings.

The former StandardX moves into Bang Lamphu under a new name

The hotel was previously The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit. It sits on Phra Arthit Road in Bangkok's historic Bang Lamphu neighborhood, beside Phra Arthit Pier. Khao San Road, the National Museum, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun are all within easy reach.

General Manager Sunshine Jeamjirarut said the name comes from the word "Curate." She described the concept as a mix of art, immersive local experiences and an unhurried approach to service.

Rooms come with private balconies and neighborhood-inspired art

All 62 rooms have private balconies. Some offer riverfront or neighborhood views.

New York City – October 21, 2026 -- Older adults in the U.S. can take free live tech classes on Zoom every week through Senior Planet, the flagship program of OATS from AARP. They can also visit one of four physical centers or a licensed partner site.

Free Zoom classes cover stretching, banking and telemedicine

SeniorPlanet.org lists a range of virtual classes each week, taught live by Senior Planet expert trainers. Topics include morning stretch and meditation sessions, online banking, telemedicine, and demos of new and emerging technology. Discussion groups are also on the schedule, built to encourage conversation and lasting friendships.

Jalisco, Mexico – October 21, 2026 -- From October 24 to November 15, 12 Jalisco municipalities will host more than 350 free Day of the Dead activities as part of the second Festival de las Almas, organized by the state's Tourism Secretariat and State Entertainment Agency.

The festival has doubled in size from six municipalities in 2025. Its theme is "one state, many identities, one shared memory." The program covers the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, the mountains, the Lake Chapala region, the agave valley, Los Altos, and the coast, and includes altars, exhibitions, parades, tours, and musical performances.

Six new municipalities join the lineup

San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Tequila, Sayula, Mazamitla, Lagos de Moreno, and Cocula are the newcomers. They join Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Chapala, Puerto Vallarta, and Zapotlanejo from the first edition.

New York – October 21, 2026 -- Luxury travelers are booking private jets in 2026 to gain vacation time, skipping crowded airports, connections and fixed airline schedules, according to an analysis of booking patterns and client activity from SELECT Private Jets by Internova.

Direct flights on the traveler's own timetable

The analysis finds travelers choosing private aviation less for exclusivity and more to simplify journeys. Kate Scott, Vice President of SELECT Private Jets by Internova, says the aim is spending less time in transit and more at the destination, whether for a family holiday, a milestone celebration, a major event or a business trip.

NEW YORK – October 21, 2026 -- Hip-hop manager and author Sophia Chang's new podcast, The Baddest Bitch in the Room, is available now on the SiriusXM app and all major podcast platforms, with new episodes every Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET.

The show is part of SiriusXM's Women's Empowerment Network

The podcast sits inside SiriusXM's Women's Empowerment Network (WEN), which launched in December 2024. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and SiriusXM Urban View host Karen Hunter executive produces the network, which focuses on conversations about personal growth, careers and culture.

Chang will cover confidence, relationships and careers

Chang, widely known as the first Asian woman in hip-hop, managed Wu-Tang Clan members RZA, GZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard. Her client list also included D'Angelo, Raphael Saadiq, Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest.

HOUSTON – October 21, 2026 -- Houston Rockets fans can expect exclusive promotions, community programs and special events from tool brand Fanttik during the 2026-27 NBA season. The company is continuing a partnership with the team that began in 2025.

Fanttik plans fan promotions and events all season

Fanttik makes automotive tools, outdoor gear and home-improvement tools. Its stated aim for the Rockets collaboration is to show how its products simplify everyday tasks, from car maintenance and home improvement to outdoor adventures.

Founder and CEO Bo Du described the partnership as built on a "shared commitment to innovation, quality and community." He said Fanttik wants to help people take on everyday projects with confidence.

Auburn Hills – October 21, 2026 -- Car fans heading to the 2026 SEMA Show can find Mopar in the West Hall, booth 59119, at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Nov. 3 to 6.

Mopar moves to a new home in the West Hall

The Stellantis parts and accessories brand is relocating within the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show this year. Mopar says its booth will focus on passion, performance and personalization.

The brand traces back to a 1937 antifreeze line

Mopar is the global name for Stellantis genuine parts and authentic accessories. The name combines the words MOtor and PARts. It started in 1937 as the name of a line of antifreeze products, and the brand reaches its 90th year in 2027.

In the 1960s muscle-car era, Mopar built its reputation with performance parts that improved speed and handling for both road and racing use.

GENEVA – October 21, 2026 -- Families of up to eight can now book a two-story, 2,475-square-foot villa at sea with its own private movie theater, kids' suite and climbing tower. MSC Cruises calls it the Grand Hamptons Villa, and it will debut on the new MSC World Atlantic in November 2027 with sailings from Port Canaveral.

The villa sleeps eight across several bedrooms

The villa offers more than 2,475 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor space. MSC says it suits larger and multigenerational families, or two families traveling together.

The primary stateroom has a walk-in closet, a vanity and a private ocean-view balcony with an outdoor shower. A double cabin and a separate twin bedroom add flexibility for bigger groups.

NEW YORK – October 21, 2026 -- The One Times Square Candy Experience becomes a Halloween trick-or-treating destination for one week only, starting Saturday, October 24, with tickets sold online.

Halloween candy, bucket decorating and spooky photo spots join the attraction

The multi-level, multisensory attraction normally walks guests through New York City in candy form. During the Halloween week, it adds Halloween-themed candies, candy-bucket decoration stations and spooky photo opportunities.

General Manager Delfin Ortiz said the goal is to give families and visitors "a new way to celebrate Halloween in the heart of New York City."

Three floors take visitors from Central Park to the Underground

The attraction spans three floors: Central Park, the Neighborhoods of NYC and the Underground. Guests play, discover and learn as they fill a bucket with candy themed to each area.