Boston – October 16, 2026 -- The Withings BodyScan 2, a $599.95 at-home scale that tracks more than 60 biomarkers, has been named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026.

Withings calls it the world's first at-home longevity station. It turns the daily weigh-in into a cardiometabolic check, meant to show whether everyday habits are adding years to a person's healthy life or taking them away.

The Daily Scan takes seconds each morning

Every morning, the Daily Scan captures weight, body composition, visceral fat, heart rate and vascular age in seconds.

Salt Lake City – October 16, 2026 -- The Know Your Lemons Foundation has updated its Webby award-winning app with new games that teach breast self-exams and help users assess their personal risk to build a custom screening plan, a first for the app. The update arrives during Breast Cancer Awareness Month alongside the launch of the #Lemonista movement.

Two lemons, two goals: confidence and intelligence

The app now awards two lemons through a series of games. One lemon stands for Confidence in knowing your body. The other stands for Intelligence in knowing your personal risk and screening plan. Earn both and you officially become a Lemonista.

Lemonistas can share a two-lemon symbol on social media to show their improved breast cancer awareness. Actor Carrie Preston of CBS's Elsbeth, Christine Handy of the Hello Beautiful movie, and breast cancer radiologist Dr. Anjali Malik have added the symbol to their profiles.

Shanghai – October 16, 2026 -- ZimaOS 1.8 is available now and adds ZimaOS Photos, a self-hosted photo library that stores every picture on your own ZimaOS device instead of a subscription cloud service. Existing users get it by updating to the latest release.

Browse by year, month or day, or just describe the scene

The library replaces the generic thumbnail grid with a continuous stream of memories. Year, Month and Day views let you scroll at your own pace or jump back through years of photos.

Search works by description: type out a scene and Photos returns matching shots, which you can gather into albums. A Collection section resurfaces older images through interactive map views, Favorites and personalized Memory highlights.

Grand Rapids – – October 16, 2026 -- Students who earn an associate degree at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) will be guaranteed admission to Western Michigan University (WMU) and an annual scholarship of $1,000 to $4,500 if they are eligible, under a new partnership called the Bronco Bound Guarantee.

Leaders from both schools will formalize the agreement at a signing ceremony at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at GRCC's Applied Technology Center, Secchia Piazza, on the main campus in Grand Rapids.

Admission, fee waiver and scholarship money are built in

Qualifying GRCC students will have their WMU application fee waived and will be considered for scholarships automatically. Eligible students are guaranteed the annual award of $1,000 to $4,500.

Belize City – October 16, 2026 -- BC.GAME says its BC Engine rewards mechanism has paid out more than 10 million BCD, equivalent to over US$10 million, in the six months since it launched on April 8, 2026. Eligible $BC holders earn the rewards through hourly settlement rounds.

Rewards grew nearly fivefold between late May and October

BC.GAME published a series of cumulative totals along the way. On May 28, participating $BC holders had earned more than 2.1 million BCD. By July 28 the total had passed 5 million BCD, and by September 18 it stood at 8.6 million BCD.

The 10 million mark is nearly five times the late-May figure.

The US$10 million counts only completed settlements

The company states that the figure covers rewards already earned through completed settlements. It is not a projected return and does not reflect changes in $BC's market price.

New York – October 16, 2026 -- Shoppers can pick up brand-new designer apparel, handbags, shoes, jewelry and beauty products at 50-80% below retail when Housing Works' Fashion for Action returns November 12-14, 2026.

The sale runs at the Chelsea Thrift Shop and online

The three-day fundraiser takes place at Housing Works' flagship Chelsea Thrift Shop and on its rebranded online store, RefindNYC. All proceeds go to the New York City non-profit's services and advocacy for people affected by homelessness and HIV/AIDS.

Opening night starts November 12 with live music

The event kicks off with a festive reception featuring music by Mia Moretti, followed by VIP and general admission shopping. Opening Night tickets are available now. The sale is free and open to the public on November 13 and 14.

Plano – October 16, 2026 -- The 2027 Lexus TX three-row SUV starts at $58,890 (including DPH), offers 20.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, and comes with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 as standard on every model.

The plug-in hybrid is dropped, and little else changes

The TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid is discontinued for the 2027 model year. Matador Red Mica returns as an exterior color for non-F SPORT models after debuting on them for 2026. The TX 350 gets revised vacuum brake booster tuning and brake hold feature. The TX 500h now wears "AWD" badges instead of the "DIRECT4" badges used for 2026.

The TX 350 Premium's 20-inch aluminum wheels adopt a darker gray finish, and red-painted brake calipers are a new option on F SPORT grades.

Detroit – October 16, 2026 -- Detroit-area homeowners can avoid costly water heater repairs and lost hot water by preparing before the first fall freeze, according to heating and cooling company C & C Heating & Air Conditioning.

Water heaters run year-round, but colder weather adds risk. Units and connecting pipes in garages, basements or other unheated spaces are most exposed. During prolonged cold spells, exposed plumbing can freeze, which may damage pipes and interrupt hot water service.

A professional tune-up can catch problems early

C & C General Manager Dayna Hottle recommends an annual professional inspection and tune-up. In her view, it helps identify problems early and extends the lifespan of a water heater.

Georges Mills, N.H. – October 16, 2026 -- Men with wide feet can now buy camo sneakers built for their fit: STOKE Shoes and Realtree have released a limited-edition collection, available now at STOKE Shoes and Murdoch's while quantities last.

Four wide-fit silhouettes get two Realtree patterns

The collection pairs Realtree's Original and APX camouflage patterns with four STOKE silhouettes: the FO-MO, VERSA, FO-MO TACTICAL, and VERSA 2MILER. Across the two patterns, there are eight SKUs in total.

Each pair combines stretch nylon, stretch mesh, and PU leather or nubuck overlays with STOKE's wide-fit construction. STOKE engineers its sneakers in wide and wider fits only, with a roomier fit, generous toe boxes, and cushioning designed for all-day comfort.

New York – October 16, 2026 -- Hot sleepers who wake up sweaty at 3 a.m. have a new mattress to consider: Expert Consumers has named the Sleep Number ClimateCool a top choice in its review of the best cooling mattresses, citing up to 15 degrees of active cooling on each side of the bed.

Airflow removes heat instead of just feeling cool

The 12-inch ClimateCool moves air through the bed to carry warmth away from the body. Cooling gel layers and breathable materials support that airflow. Many cooling mattresses rely on breathable covers or cooling foams alone, which can make the bed feel cooler but do not keep removing heat as the night goes on, according to the review.