Jena – October 28, 2026 -- ESET has updated its ESET HOME Security and ESET Small Business Security packages to protect users against AI-driven scams, and the new features are available now. The update also brings ESET Mobile Security to iOS devices for the first time.

The security vendor cites a concrete threat: since March 2026, its researchers have found 3,000 malicious AI skills, the add-ons that extend what AI tools can do. Stefan Heitkamp, Director of Retail, Etail and OEM Partnerships at ESET, says many users now trust AI answers about as much as search results, and attackers are trying to exploit that trust.

Deerfield, Ill. – October 28, 2026 -- Walgreens has expanded its weight management services so eligible patients can see a doctor or nurse practitioner online for $49 per visit, with no subscription, and get help with insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications. The medication itself costs extra.

Through Walgreens Weight Management, patients can connect with a clinician online and, if eligible, receive a prescription for an FDA-approved GLP-1 weight loss medication. The prescription is based on medical evaluation and is not guaranteed. Patients already taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss can also use the virtual clinicians to support ongoing treatment.

Berkeley, Calif. – October 28, 2026 -- Family holiday bookings with active-travel company Backroads are up nearly 20 percent in 2026 compared with 2025, as grandparents, parents and kids swap traditional gifts for shared winter trips, from surfing in Costa Rica to ice caves in Iceland.

Early bookings for 2027 are also strong, particularly for Kids & Teens trips, which are seeing significant year-over-year growth.

Trips group families with kids of similar ages

Backroads offers two family formats. Kids & Teens trips include kid-focused activities led by a dedicated Kids Adventure Leader, so younger travelers get their own adventures while adults explore. Teens & 20s trips follow the classic Backroads format, with other families who have young adult children. Activities, transportation, accommodations and meals are all arranged.

Temecula – October 28, 2026 -- Fitness 19 has released "Tips for Fitting Fitness Into Your Busy Schedule," a resource that explains why staying active matters and how to work exercise into a packed day.

Regular activity supports body and mind

According to the resource, staying active keeps the body healthy and strong. It lists several benefits: managing weight, improving mental health, lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, strengthening muscles and improving bone density.

Those benefits apply now and later. The long-term effects of not prioritizing fitness become clearer as a person ages.

Enjoyable, flexible routines make consistency easier

Once fitness is part of a daily routine, consistency gets easier. To build it in, Fitness 19 recommends choosing an activity you enjoy, staying reasonable about both time and expected results, and keeping your schedule flexible.

HAYESVILLE, N.C. – October 28, 2026 -- National Land Partners will hold a one-day grand opening land sale on Saturday, Nov. 7, offering high-elevation Blue Ridge Mountain properties of up to 5 acres starting at $29,900. The homesites sit near Hiawassee and Young Harris, Georgia, and Hayesville and Murphy, North Carolina, with access to Atlanta and year-round mountain recreation.

Buyers can reserve a private property tour before the sale by calling 877-888-0226.

Lake Chatuge anchors the outdoor lifestyle

Lake Chatuge spans the North Carolina-Georgia line and offers more than 130 miles of shoreline for boating, fishing and swimming. Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area in Nantahala National Forest, on the lake, provides lakeside camping, hiking, mountain biking, fishing and motorized boating.

Houston – October 28, 2026 -- Houston-area patients with psoriasis, vitiligo or eczema can now get medically supervised, drug-free Narrowband UVB light therapy at Array Skin Therapy's new clinic at 11211 Katy Freeway, Suite 450, Houston, TX 77079.

The clinic treats three chronic skin conditions with targeted UV light

Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) phototherapy uses carefully controlled wavelengths of ultraviolet light to target inflammatory processes in the skin. Unlike systemic medications, which can affect multiple systems in the body, it delivers treatment directly to affected skin. Array describes it as a non-invasive alternative or complement to traditional medical therapies.

SEOUL – October 28, 2026 -- Korean vegan skincare brand FULLY is now sold at more than 580 Sephora stores across the U.S. and online, with six products available since August 20, 2026.

The rollout is part of the OLIVE YOUNG K-Beauty Edit at Sephora. OLIVE YOUNG, which the source describes as Korea's leading beauty and lifestyle retailer, curated the assortment to introduce Korean beauty brands to North American shoppers. For FULLY, it is the largest brick-and-mortar expansion in the U.S. so far.

A 3.5-million-unit clay cleanser leads the lineup

The headliner is the Green Tomato Clay Mask Cleanser, a 2-in-1 product that has sold more than 3.5 million units worldwide. The creamy clay is applied as a mask, then turns into a rich foam with water to remove excess sebum and pore buildup.

Cardi B featured the product on TikTok in 2025. That same year, Women's Health named it Best Clay Mask in its 2025 Skincare Awards.

Reno – October 28, 2026 -- ZLINE Kitchen and Bath's 36-inch Paramount Induction Range (model SINR36) has been named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2027 Kitchen Awards. The freestanding stainless steel range combines a five-element induction cooktop with a 5.2 cu. ft. electric convection oven.

The glass cooktop is rated 7.5 on the Mohs scale

The range's defining feature is a nanotechnology-reinforced, anti-scratch glass surface. ZLINE says the glass is harder than quartz and comparable to high-carbon steel, so it stands up to heavy cookware. An anti-glare matte coating cuts reflections from overhead lighting and resists fingerprints and oil buildup, which makes cleanup easier.

Five induction elements heat cookware directly

Unlike traditional gas or electric cooktops, induction heats the pan itself. ZLINE says this gives instant response, rapid boiling and searing, and better safety and energy efficiency.

Snowshoe – October 28, 2026 -- Homeowners building in steep terrain can reduce water damage by combining proper grading, gravel-based drainage and planned snow placement, according to a HelloNation article featuring Jim Weese of Tygart Valley Construction in Snowshoe, West Virginia.

Grading decisions made before construction prevent costly repairs

Weese stresses that shaping the land so water flows away from the structure keeps moisture from collecting against foundation walls. Mountain environments naturally accelerate runoff, which raises the risk of erosion and water damage if drainage is not addressed early in the design process.

St. Ulrich bei Steyr – October 28, 2026 -- Austrian company Al's World GmbH makes shoe insoles from felted alpaca wool, offering a natural alternative to purely synthetic materials in places where heat and moisture build up.

Alpaca wool is built for warmth and moisture

Alpaca wool is an animal protein fiber, like sheep's wool. It can be comparatively fine and is valued for its soft feel and insulating properties. For insoles, moisture management is the key point: wool fibers can absorb water vapor from their surroundings while retaining warmth. Al's World uses these properties deliberately in its felt insoles.