Houston – October 07, 2026 -- The public television series "All Access with Andy Garcia" is filming an educational segment at Skydive Spaceland Houston on October 9, 2026, documenting the experience of a first tandem jump and the community built around the sport.

The segment follows jumpers from first leap to solo license

The episode will track the preparation, training, and personal responsibility behind a skydive, while also examining what draws some first-timers back for repeat jumps and formal training. Skydive Spaceland's Skydiver Training Program allows students to earn a solo skydiving license in as little as 4 to 7 days, or at a self-paced schedule.

Jersey City, N.J. – October 07, 2026 -- BetMGM has been voted the Most Trusted Online Casino Brand in America, tied for top spot, according to the 2026 BrandSpark American Trust Study conducted in partnership with Newsweek.

More than 35,000 consumers weighed in on brand trust

The independent survey polled over 35,000 U.S. consumers, measuring trust across hundreds of brands and categories. BrandSpark's analysis credited BetMGM's standing to strong consumer perceptions of quality, reliability, dependable payouts and overall platform credibility, with particular strength among higher-income and older demographics.

BetMGM CEO ties the award to regulatory standards

"Trust is the foundation of everything we do," said Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer of BetMGM, pointing to the company's game portfolio, responsible gambling tools and platform security as pillars of its regulated-market approach.

New York – October 07, 2026 -- Domestic holiday airfares have jumped sharply this year, with Thanksgiving round-trip fares up 15% and Christmas fares up 16% compared to last year, according to new data from flight deals app Going. International fares, by contrast, have stayed essentially flat for both holidays.

Going flight expert Willis Orlando attributes the increase to rising fuel and labor costs, strong summer travel demand that outpaced available seats, and the exit of a major low-cost carrier from the market. His advice to travelers: book early and know the right days to fly.

Monday before Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve offer the cheapest departures

Going's data shows Monday, Nov. 23, and Christmas Eve are the cheapest days to depart for Thanksgiving and Christmas travel, respectively. The weekends immediately before and after each holiday remain the most expensive days to fly, whether departing or returning.

Jupiter, Fla. – October 07, 2026 -- Perfect Game debuted PG Central, a new live, on-location show, at 7:00 pm ET during its annual WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Florida.

The program streams on all PG social channels, the free PGTV app and PerfectGame.TV, giving athletes, parents, coaches and fans a first look at the dates for Perfect Game's Flagship, Premier, Signature and Classic events for 2027.

Veteran broadcaster Daron Sutton hosts the new show

Daron Sutton leads PG Central, with early guest appearances from two-time NBA Hall of Famer and travel baseball dad Jason Kidd, plus former MLB All-Stars Mo Vaughn and Ryan Klesko.

"We're very excited for the launch of PG Central, the latest addition to our growing media platform," said Kash Shaikh, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of International at Perfect Game. He added that Jupiter was the right place to premiere the show, calling it the most iconic travel ball event in the world.

Albuquerque, N.M. – October 07, 2026 -- River cruising, once dominated by guests in their 70s, 80s, and 90s, is now drawing Generation X, Millennial, and family travelers, according to Craig S. Pavlus, founder and CEO of Pavlus Travel & Cruise.

River cruising accounts for about 7 percent of total overnight cruise capacity but is growing quickly, Pavlus says, citing data from Cruise Lines International Association. Global river cruise capacity sits at roughly 61,000 berths compared with about 776,000 lower berths for ocean cruising.

Younger guests are booking thanks to onboard tech upgrades.

Pavlus credits innovations like Starlink internet, enhanced entertainment, and mobile apps for broadening the guest mix beyond the traditional Mature Traveler and Baby Boomer base.

Saint Jo, Texas – October 07, 2026 -- NLP of North Texas, an affiliate of National Land Partners, will open The Vistas at Clear Creek on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, releasing a limited number of 10- to 12-acre homesites near Saint Jo in Montague County. Buyers can call 877-333-8830 to schedule a private tour or priority sales appointment ahead of the launch.

Montague County's population jumped 9.8% since 2020

U.S. Census Bureau estimates put Montague County's population at 21,966 as of July 1, 2025, up 9.8% from the April 1, 2020 estimates base. The growth comes as the Texas Real Estate Research Center reported statewide rural land prices rose 3.27% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, with a five-year annualized growth rate of 8.17%.

Ewing Township, N.J. – October 07, 2026 -- Arm & Hammer Baking Soda is holding its third annual Baking Soda Rocket Day on October 8, a nationwide hands-on STEAM event that has reached more than 200,000 students since launching in 2024.

The program combines classroom resources, baking soda rocket launches and in-person events designed to connect science lessons to real career paths for young learners.

Flagship events land in Chicago and Houston with aerospace guests

In Chicago, aerospace engineer and Emmy-nominated TV host Emily Calandrelli will lead students at Shoop Academy of Math, Science and Technology through an interactive rocket experiment for her third consecutive year with the program.

In Houston, Arm & Hammer is partnering with Space Center Houston, where retired astronaut Michael Baker, who flew four space missions, will share firsthand stories about careers in the space industry.

Sacramento, Calif. – October 07, 2026 -- Blue Diamond Growers has partnered with dancer, actress and host Julianne Hough to launch two commercials for its newly introduced Blue Diamond Almondmilk line.

Two almondmilk varieties anchor the campaign

The spots promote Unsweetened Simple, made with just water, almonds and sea salt, and Chocolate Protein, which delivers 8 grams of plant protein per serving. Both products are marketed for use in coffee, matcha, cereal, smoothies, overnight oats or on their own.

Hough helped shape the creative direction

Hough was involved from the initial concept through the final cut of the ads, creating original choreography for the spots. The ads lean into nostalgic, playful kitchen moments set to her movement style.

"Julianne brought such a joyful, hands-on energy to every part of this partnership,

Atlanta – October 07, 2026 -- PrizePicks, the Atlanta-based sports entertainment company, has signed NBA superstar Anthony Edwards to a multi-year brand ambassador deal, marking the first time the company has partnered with an active NBA player in this role.

Edwards becomes the face of PrizePicks' ad and social campaigns

The former No. 1 overall draft pick and four-time All-Star will be heavily featured across PrizePicks' advertising and social media. "Teaming up with PrizePicks feels like an Atlanta homecoming," Edwards said, adding that the brand's "Run Your Game" messaging matches his own personality.

Joey Molko, PrizePicks' SVP of Partnerships, said Edwards' authenticity and fan connection made him a natural fit for the brand.

Encino, Calif. – October 07, 2026 -- Nearly half of parents with children under age 2 say hands-free babywearing saves them at least one hour a day, according to a new survey commissioned by baby gear brand KeaBabies.

Parents gain back meaningful chunks of their day

The survey of 250 parents and guardians of children ages 0-2, conducted in September 2026, found that 47.6% of respondents save at least one hour on a typical day using hands-free babywearing, while 83% estimate they save at least 30 minutes. KeaBabies points to its Original Wrap Carrier as one tool helping close that time gap.

Parents use the extra time to cook, work and manage family life

Among parents surveyed, 72.4% said they can prepare a full family dinner while babywearing hands-free. 54.4% use the time to clear an inbox or work on a major project, 42.4% join a video or phone call, and 38% manage an older child's meltdown or homework session.