Nashville, Tenn. – October 12, 2026 -- Convenience-store pizza fans can pick up two limited-time pies from Hunt Brothers Pizza starting October 12: Chicken Bacon Ranch and Italian Trio. It is the first time in the brand's history that two limited-time offers (LTOs) have launched together, timed to the brand's 35th anniversary.

Chicken Bacon Ranch brings ranch sauce and bacon to the original crust

The Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza starts with the original crust and a creamy ranch sauce. It is layered with all-natural chicken breast and a blend of 100% natural part-skim mozzarella and cheddar, then topped with crispy bacon and the brand's Just Rite Spice.

It will be sold at participating locations in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Washington, D.C., North Dakota and South Dakota.

Atlanta – – October 12, 2026 -- Crunch Fitness is opening a new 28,262-square-foot gym at 4051 Stone Mountain Highway, Unit D105, in Lilburn. Workouts start Thursday, October 15, at 5:00 a.m., and memberships start at $9.99 per month.

Grand opening deal: pay $1, get the first month free

New members can join for $1 and receive their first month free through the grand opening offer. Details are available at CrunchStoneMountain.com.

Three events mark the launch week

A "Sneak Peek" celebration runs Tuesday, October 13, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 6:30 p.m. Guests can tour the gym, meet the team, and sign up for founding member deals.

The soft opening on October 15 gives early members the first chance to use the facility. The grand opening party follows on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It includes Group Fitness demos, Personal Training specials, food, prizes, promotions, and local vendors.

Lisbon – October 12, 2026 -- Travellers on multi-carrier trips across the oneworld alliance can now check in once, scan their passport and save boarding passes to their digital wallet. The feature is live on all alliance carriers and covers every oneworld-operated flight in an itinerary, regardless of which airline operates the first leg.

The feature runs on oneworld's proprietary technology, which lets different member airlines' systems communicate through a shared digital platform.

One app handles every leg of the journey

The alliance gives an example of an American Airlines customer flying from Kuala Lumpur to Dallas-Fort Worth via Tokyo. The first flight is on Malaysia Airlines, with a connection to American Airlines. The process works like this:

Boca Raton – October 12, 2026 -- Travelpro's new Platinum Reserve hardside luggage is on sale now, with prices from $545 for the carry-on to $695 for the large check-in spinner.

The collection pairs full-grain leather trim with the brand's PrecisionGlide System. Travelpro says the system helps the bags track straight and move smoothly through a crowded terminal.

A polycarbonate shell gets zinc corner armor and leather trim

The sculpted polycarbonate shell is reinforced with zinc corner armor at high-impact points. Full-grain leather trim and leather-wrapped details finish the exterior, and an integrated magnetic ID tag keeps identification discreet.

Travelpro says the collection draws on daily use by more than 220,000 aviation professionals. Lisa Cody, the company's Head of Product & Brand Experience, said true luxury means never having to worry about your luggage.

San Jose – October 12, 2026 -- Poker fans can watch eight-hour live streams on the official Americas Cardroom Kick channel on October 11, 15 and 18, as the $6.5 million guaranteed Dual Venom PKOs continue. Viewers can join the chat during each broadcast.

Three Americas Cardroom Pros take the first-flight streams

Jon Pardy is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, when Day 1C starts at 1:05 p.m. ET. Ana Marquez follows on Thursday, October 15, for Day 1D, and Drew Gonzalez streams Sunday, October 18, for Day 1E.

Two tournaments share a $2,650 buy-in

Day 1C covers both the $5 Million GTD No-Limit Hold'em Venom PKO and the $1.5 Million GTD Pot-Limit Omaha Venom PKO. Each event has a $2,650 buy-in and five starting flights. Both use the Progressive Knockout format, which awards bounty prizes from Day 1.

California Hot Springs – October 12, 2026 -- A 240-acre Sierra Nevada sanctuary that offers breathwork, silent stays and corporate renewal retreats now operates as Still Mountain Wellness Retreat, the new name for the non-profit formerly known as Vedanta Spiritual and Holistic Retreat.

The name is a DBA. The legal structure, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and organizational roots stay the same, according to the center's director, Deepak. He said the new name reflects daily life on the campus, where guests come to learn the mechanics of breath and to walk in silence.

Cincinnati – October 12, 2026 -- Flu, COVID-19, RSV and other routine vaccines are available now at Kroger Family of Pharmacies, with both walk-in and scheduled appointments. Most patients with health insurance can get vaccinated at no out-of-pocket cost.

Appointments can be booked online at Kroger.com/vaccine. Savings are loaded automatically to customers' loyalty accounts at Kroger pharmacy locations.

Who should get which vaccine

Leading medical organizations continue to recommend annual flu vaccination for anyone aged six months and older. They also recommend a COVID-19 vaccine for adults 18 and older.

RSV vaccines are encouraged for adults 75 and older, as well as for adults ages 50 to 74 with certain chronic conditions. Customers with questions about routine vaccine eligibility can talk to a Kroger pharmacist.

San Diego – – October 12, 2026 -- Eleven students from the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (GSDSEF) reached the 76th Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), and they brought home eight awards worth a combined $6,300. The world's largest precollege science and engineering competition concluded on May 15 with the Grand Awards ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona.

More than 1,700 finalists competed for over $7 million in prizes

The finalists came from 365 affiliated fairs in more than 60 countries, regions and territories. Two of the 11 San Diego-area finalists qualified through the California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF). GSDSEF students took second place, third place and four fourth-place awards.

Patchogue – October 12, 2026 -- A collision repair estimate is more than a list of prices: it is the document that guides inspection, insurance approval and the final repair bill. Gil Phillips of Big n' Littles Auto Body in Patchogue, NY, explains the process in an article published by HelloNation.

Technicians document visible damage first

Inspections typically start with bumpers, doors, headlights, fenders and exterior panels. Technicians record what they find through notes and photographs. The same estimate can support insurance documentation and repair planning.

Dubai – October 12, 2026 -- Travellers heading to Dubai for the cooler months can rent sports cars, convertibles, luxury cars and SUVs from VIP Transits, which delivers to hotels, homes and Dubai airport and takes bookings through WhatsApp.

The fleet spans SUVs, luxury cars and convertibles

VIP Transits' published fleet includes the Bentley Bentayga, BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, Aston Martin Vantage Roadster and BMW M4 Competition Convertible. Customers should confirm availability for their preferred dates.

The BMW X7 and Cadillac Escalade are listed with seven seats. Luggage space can run short when every row is occupied, and families should confirm child seat arrangements. Before booking, customers should also check seating, boot space and ground clearance.