New York and Cancun Top Thanksgiving 2026 Travel Rankings

Richmond – October 28, 2026 -- New York City is the most popular domestic Thanksgiving destination for 2026, and Cancun leads the international list, according to travel insurer Allianz Partners' Top Thanksgiving Destinations report. The survey behind it found that nearly 62% of respondents chose their destination to be close to loved ones, and the median insured trip cost $875.

New York leads the domestic list, with Orlando and Seattle behind it

Orlando takes second place and Seattle third. Dallas is fourth and Phoenix fifth. Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Fort Lauderdale complete the top 10.

Cancun, San José del Cabo and Punta Cana top the international ranking

Mexico and the Caribbean dominate the overseas picks. Cancun is No. 1, San José del Cabo No. 2 and Punta Cana No. 3, followed by London in fourth and Aruba's Oranjestad in fifth. Montego Bay, Paris, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau and Mexico City round out the top 10.

Segway Xyber Air: Moto-Style Class 3 E-Bike for $1,999.99

Plano, Texas – October 28, 2026 -- Segway's new Xyber Air e-bike is on sale now for $1,999.99 MSRP. It brings the moped-style look of the original Xyber to a lighter bike that supports Class 1, 2 and 3 operation.

You can buy it at store.Segway.com, from official Segway dealers and at SCHEELS stores nationwide.

The Xyber Air keeps the angular frame and X-shaped lights

The frame follows the angular lines of the 2025 original in a cleaner silhouette. Front and rear X-shaped lights bookend the profile. Segway's director of US eBike product, Sarah Courtney, said the goal was a model that can be "ridden anywhere e-bikes are allowed."

Science in Sport Energy Gels and Hydration Hit Target Shelves

New York – October 28, 2026 -- Science in Sport (SiS), the UK-made performance nutrition brand used by elite athletes, is now sold in Target stores nationwide and on Target's online store, giving US runners, cyclists and gym-goers a new way to buy its fueling, hydration and recovery products.

The Target launch is the centerpiece of SiS's US expansion. It follows the brand's ongoing collaboration with Nike and two new partnerships with American athletes: rising marathoner Charles Hicks and Dylan Scott, the world number one HYROXer.

SiS products are already used by pro teams

The brand says its products are used by English Premier League soccer teams, the Milwaukee Bucks and New York City Football Club. SiS says it supports more than 350 professional teams, organizations and institutions globally, and that its products fueled 105 medal winners at the Paris Olympic Games.

NORTIV 8 Treeline: Wide-Toe-Box Shoes From Trail to Job Site

NEW YORK – October 28, 2026 -- NORTIV 8 has launched Treeline, a ten-style footwear collection that gives trail running sneakers, hiking shoes, tactical boots and composite-toe work boots the same roomy toe box and 5mm heel-to-toe drop.

One sole platform underpins all ten styles

Treeline uses an outsole-first approach, built around a sole platform recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). The extra forefoot space is meant to give toes more freedom to move, and the 5mm drop gives every style a low-drop profile. The tagline is "Walk the Line. Feel the Freedom."

Work and tactical boots add safety and quick-access features

Katahdin-Nano is a waterproof work boot with a non-metallic, non-magnetic Nano Composite Toe. It meets ASTM F2413-24 impact and compression (I/C) and electrical hazard (EH) requirements. It also has an EVA midsole, a leather-and-mesh upper and an MD-and-rubber outsole for uneven surfaces.

Idemitsu and Throtl Tease a Secret Honda Build for SEMA 2026

Novi, Michigan – October 28, 2026 -- Honda fans who wanted a more driver-focused take on the brand's revived 2026 nameplate can see one at the SEMA Show on November 3 at 10 a.m., when Idemitsu Lubricants America and builder Throtl unveil a one-off Honda at booth #23753 in the Racing & Performance section of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The exact model and what sits under the hood remain secret until the reveal. Throtl promises the wait will be worth it for anyone who has wondered what Honda could have achieved by pushing the limits even further.

Folk Band Bierschmeichler Plays Right Among the Crowd

Schöppenstedt – October 28, 2026 -- The folk band Bierschmeichler plays parts of its live sets directly among the audience at medieval markets and folk festivals, including events in North Rhine-Westphalia. What looks spontaneous is backed by a planned setlist.

Acoustic instruments put the music inside the crowd

At a classic concert, the edge of the stage separates musicians from visitors. At medieval markets, Bierschmeichler removes that line. Because the band plays acoustic instruments, the sound does not come only from loudspeakers but arises right among the listeners.

The effect is strongest on singalong choruses: people who hear voices next to them are more likely to join in. The musicians also see immediately how the crowd reacts to each song. For Caspar Bierschmeichler, this give-and-take is part of the character of tavern folk.

New Pet Insurance Covers Vet Bills Up to 4x the Fee Schedule

Munich – October 28, 2026 -- Dog and cat owners can now insure vet bills at up to four times the official fee schedule: Münchener Verein has launched two pet health tariffs, "HundGesund" and "KatzeGesund", each with an optional surgery-only version.

The insurer cites rising vet costs. It points to the 2022 revision of the German veterinary fee schedule (GOT) and to more advanced treatment methods in veterinary medicine.

Two cover levels, two product types

Customers choose between full health insurance and surgery-only insurance. Each comes in two variants. "Premium" offers unlimited cost coverage, while "Kompakt" covers costs up to 3,000 euros per year. Reimbursement reaches up to four times the GOT rate, which matters for emergency treatment in animal clinics.

Lemonade Brings $5-a-Month Renters Insurance to Idaho

New York – October 28, 2026 -- Renters in Idaho can now buy insurance through Lemonade, with coverage starting at $5 per month.

One app handles quotes, policies and claims

Lemonade Renters Insurance runs through a single app. Idaho residents can get a quote, buy a policy, update an existing one and file a claim without switching tools.

The company says more than 50% of claims are handled instantly, so renters can get help sooner after a covered loss.

Rates run about 30% below the national average

Based on company and industry data, Lemonade puts its renters insurance rates roughly 30% below the national average. The $5 monthly starting price is the entry point.

Customers may also qualify for extra savings by bundling policies, installing qualifying home safety devices or choosing annual billing.

Taco Bell's Live Más Scholarship Offers Up to $25,000, No GPA Needed

IRVINE, Calif. – October 28, 2026 -- Applications are open for the 12th annual Live Más Scholarship, with more than $13 million available for Taco Bell fans and Team Members ages 16 to 26. Individual awards are $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000, and the application deadline is January 5, 2027.

Applicants skip the GPA and test scores

The Taco Bell Foundation requires no GPA, test scores or résumés. Applicants submit either a two-minute video or a 250–500-word essay describing the passion they are pursuing, where they hope it takes them, and the difference they want to make. Recipients will be announced in Spring 2027.

2027 Mazda CX-90 Adds a Two-Row Model, Replacing the CX-70

IRVINE, Calif. – October 28, 2026 -- The 2027 Mazda CX-90 adds a two-row version that replaces the CX-70 in the U.S., leaving shoppers one lineup instead of two separate crossovers. Mazda North American Operations announced pricing for the model, and all CX-90 versions get a revised rear suspension crossmember designed to improve comfort over rough pavement.

Two-row layouts arrive on Premium Sport trims

The new two-row configuration is available on the CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport and 3.3 Turbo S Premium Sport. Its second-row seats fold with a one-touch auto-down function for easier cargo access. Premium Sport buyers can also choose eight-passenger seating or a seven-passenger layout with second-row captain's chairs. Premium Sport also adds standard Alexa Built-In for 2027.

Four new exterior colors join the palette: Navy Blue Mica, Aero Grey Metallic, Melting Copper Metallic and Zircon Sand Metallic.