Graz – October 07, 2026 -- XPENG's Next-Gen AI Flagship SUV G9L has completed its first production trial at Magna's vehicle facility in Graz, Austria, becoming the fourth XPENG model built in Europe alongside the G6, G9 and P7+.

The pre-production G9L will drive 1,324 kilometers from Graz to Paris before its global launch

The journey, undertaken ahead of the vehicle's global premiere at the Paris Motor Show on October 12, is designed to test the SUV's charging capability, safety systems and driving performance under real-world conditions.

Seoul – October 7, 2026 -- South Korean healthcare brand PAINSTUDY Inc. has launched a new line of muscle and joint patches as part of a push to expand beyond online sales into offline retail and overseas markets.

The brand built its base through Coupang and Naver Smart Store

PAINSTUDY developed its consumer following primarily through major e-commerce platforms, including Coupang and Naver Smart Store. The company says it used customer feedback and operational data gathered through these online channels to design the new patch line, applying what it calls quality-controlled ingredients and ergonomic design aimed at improving safety and adhesion.

Ontario, Calif. – October 07, 2026 -- Early registration is now open for Ontario International Airport's (ONT) 5th annual 5K at the Runway, set for Saturday, February 6, 2027.

The race gives runners and walkers rare access to the National Guard hangar area beside ONT's runways, combining aviation, fitness and a fundraising mission for the USO at ONT. More than 2,000 runners, walkers, sponsors and supporters took part in the 2026 event.

Last year's race raised nearly $83,000 for military families

A portion of event proceeds benefits the USO at ONT, the third-largest USO airport center in the nation. The 2026 race brought in close to $83,000, pushing the four-year total raised for the organization to $168,771.

Atif Elkadi, CEO of the Ontario International Airport Authority, said the 5K has grown from a novel way to open the airfield to the community into a tradition reflecting connection and support for service members and their families.

Canton and Akron, Ohio – October 07, 2026 -- Deka Lash studios in Canton and Akron are running a fall promotion called Get Your PSL the Deka Way: Perfect Skin + Lashes, giving clients 50% off any facial when booked alongside a lash extension or lash lift service.

The deal pairs skincare with lash styling in one visit

Clients can combine professional skincare with either customized lash extensions or a lash lift, letting them refresh both skin and lashes in a single appointment at the Canton or Akron locations.

Demand for the Korean Lash Lift has surged since its May launch

The promotion arrives as interest grows in Deka Lash's Korean Lash Lift, which launched nationwide in May. The company surpassed 1,500 Korean Lash Lift services performed across its network within the first 45 days of the launch.

Cleveland – October 07, 2026 -- Osmow's Mediterranean opens its newest location at 11415 Euclid Avenue in University Circle on October 8, with doors opening at 10:30 a.m.

The first 200 guests in line get a free meal

Early arrivals will score a free Regular Chicken ON THE ROX®, rotisserie-carved chicken shawarma served over seasoned rice and topped with the chain's Garlic Sauce. Osmow's recommends newcomers order below medium spice level.

This marks the chain's expansion into Ohio

Osmow's Mediterranean operates 250 locations across North America and is owned and operated locally in Cleveland by quick-serve restaurateurs. The brand, founded in 2001, has also expanded into Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Texas.

CEO Ben Osmow said Cleveland's food culture made the city a natural fit for the brand's energy.

Aspen – October 07, 2026 -- Skiers at Aspen Snowmass will carry pocket-sized artwork this winter after Aspen One announced that Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes has designed the 2026/27 season's lift tickets and season passes. The collaboration falls under Aspen One's Art in Unexpected Places (ArtUP) program, which has turned lift tickets into collectible art for more than two decades.

Five Milhazes works transform everyday ski passes

Five pieces from Milhazes' screenprint and painting catalog -- Flip Flop (2010), Rosa Branca no Centro (1997), A Prata e o Ouro (1997/98), Bossinha (2011), and Belezinha (2011) -- will appear across the Aspen Cards used for lift tickets and season passes.

Denver – October 07, 2026 -- Globus & Cosmos have introduced Unpack and Explore Tours, a new line of trips that base travelers in one or two hotels for multiple nights instead of moving locations daily, with prices starting at $2,099 per person.

Travelers stay put while day trips do the moving

The tours let guests settle into a single destination and take included sightseeing excursions and day trips from that base, rather than packing and unpacking at a new hotel each night. Globus and Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides accompany each trip, offering recommendations while leaving free time for independent exploration.

Roxbury – October 07, 2026 -- CVS Health has opened a new pharmacy-focused store at 32 Warren Street in Roxbury, part of a national rollout of nearly 20 smaller, pharmacy-only locations launching in select communities in 2026.

The Roxbury store ditches the traditional front-of-store layout for a compact, 3,000-square-foot footprint.

Unlike CVS's typical full-service stores, the new format carries a customized selection of over-the-counter products rather than a full retail aisle lineup. Patients who need items not stocked in-store can order them for free home delivery instead.

The location adds a medication disposal bin and a needle collection site for community use.

Residents can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted or expired medications, as well as used sharps, directly at the pharmacy.

Charleston – October 07, 2026 -- Palmetto Publishing has released "The Silence Has Spoken," the third and final installment in author Anne Elder's Silence Series, now available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

The novel wraps up a saga of corporate secrets in a fictional Southern town

Set in the fictional town of Millersville, the book follows investigator Jackson Palmer as he returns home to help his brother Seth and sister-in-law Olivia uncover the truth behind the death of their granddaughter, Abigail. His search uncovers a decades-long conspiracy tied to aging electric towers and corporate negligence that poisoned the land and the community.

Las Vegas – October 07, 2026 -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will celebrate the first-ever Bobbie Day on Wednesday, October 14, marking 50 years since the chain's Thanksgiving-inspired sandwich debuted.

Rewards members get a buy-one, get-one 50% off deal on turkey subs

On October 14, Capriotti's Rewards Members can buy one turkey sub and get a second at 50% off, with the offer covering The Bobbie, The Hot Bobbie, Classic Club, American Wagyu Club, Homemade Turkey, Cole Turkey, and the plant-based versions of Cole Turkey and Turkey. The first 100 Rewards Members who make an in-shop purchase at participating locations that day will also receive a free, limited-edition Bobbie sticker while supplies last.