New York – September 30, 2026 -- Understood.org, a nonprofit supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families, has launched a new brand campaign called "Less Noise, More Understood," timed to ADHD and Learning Disabilities Awareness Month in October.

The campaign targets misinformation overload facing parents

Research cited by the organization found that 52% of TikTok videos about ADHD and 41% of videos about autism contain inaccurate or misleading information. One in four caregivers say they've regretted a health decision for their child because of conflicting information they encountered.

"Social media mentions of 'neurodivergence' more than quadrupled between 2021 and 2025, and they're still climbing," said Nathan Friedman, co-president and chief marketing officer at Understood. "As the conversation grows, this community deserves credible information that's easy to find, trust and act on."

New York – September 30, 2026 -- Hanhoo, the Korean-beauty acne care brand, has launched in more than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide and on CVS.com, with products starting at $5.49.

The CVS rollout expands access to Hanhoo's hydrocolloid patch lineup

The collection includes the Blemish Patch (36 count, $5.49), transparent hydrocolloid patches in 10mm and 12mm sizes designed to absorb oil and fluid from whiteheads and surface pimples while protecting against picking. The EraZit Magnesium Microdart Patch (8 count, $11.49) targets deeper, under-the-skin breakouts with 18 non-dissolving magnesium microdarts per 12mm patch.

A first-of-its-kind dispenser lets users apply patches on the move

The On The Go Blemish Patch (108 count, $10.99) introduces a portable, pull-tape dispenser that releases one 12mm hydrocolloid patch at a time, allowing application without carrying a full box or peeling individual patches from packaging.

Ridgefield, Conn. – September 30, 2026 -- A new concierge-style evaluation service in Fairfield County is helping homeowners find out if the coins and jewelry gathering dust in their attics are actually worth a fortune.

A client's inherited coins turned out to be worth $60,000

Liberty Ridge Coins & Bullion, founded in 2025 by Ridgefield resident Jay Goodman, recently evaluated a customer's inherited coin collection and identified two rarities: a 1907 High Relief Saint-Gaudens $20 gold coin, one of only 12,367 struck, and a rare 1801 $10 Draped Bust gold coin. Graded by PCGS at the ANA coin show in Pittsburgh at MS64 and AU53 respectively, the pair is worth roughly $60,000 in certified condition. Goodman noted that exceptional examples of these same coins can fetch more than $1.2 million combined.

Birmingham, Alabama – September 30, 2026 -- Storyteller Overland will launch its GEAR MODE van nationwide in the fourth quarter, with pricing starting at $149,497.67 for the base STR trim.

A rear cargo bay swaps out for a queen bed in minutes

The van's GearWall system opens the rear into a full cargo bay for storing motorcycles, climbing gear, or tools. A modular panel system called GearShift then reconfigures the interior into four setups: an open gear bay, an RV queen bed, bench seating, or a table for dining and work. L-track tie-down points run through the floor and walls to secure equipment during transit.

Kanazawa – – September 30, 2026 -- Roughly 40 vendors will gather at Shiinoki Ryokuchi park in Kanazawa, Japan, for the two-day KANAZAWA Oishii Festa 2026, running Saturday, October 17 through Sunday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year's theme centers on fermented food, with 23 food vendors serving dishes made exclusively for the event under the banner "Local Ingredients and Fermentation." Dishes will feature Kaga vegetables, heirloom varieties grown in the region since before 1945, alongside local seafood, all flavored with Ōno soy sauce brewed in Kanazawa's Ōno district since the early 1600s and Kaga miso made with rice koji.

Visitors Can Sample Local Sake, Craft Beer and Original Cocktails

The drink lineup includes sake from Kanazawa, craft beer and original cocktails, giving attendees the option to eat their way through the festival or simply relax on the lawn.

Dallas – September 30, 2026 -- Slate Auto is letting buyers of its $24,950 pickup wrap their vehicle in Monster Jam livery, starting today with two new accessory Starter Packs.

Two designs bring arena spectacle to daily driving

The purple and green Grave Digger Starter Pack draws on the famous monster truck's colors, while a black and yellow Monster Jam Starter Pack reflects the motorsport series' branding. Each pack includes a full vehicle wrap, wheel wraps, a grille logo wrap, and decals, built for the Slate Truck's factory design as the first vehicle intended to be wrapped from the ground up.

Buyers can mix individual pieces instead of full kits

Slate is also selling standalone accessories: a two-piece decal set, a five-piece Slatelet set combining Monster Jam and Grave Digger icons, and key fob caps in either logo. Customers can order the Starter Packs outright or assemble their own combination of pieces.

Malmö – September 30, 2026 -- Swedish rug company Rugvista has launched Woven Stories, a new collection of 14 designs in 21 colour variations, available now at rugvista.com.

The designs draw on faded colours and worn textures to mimic decades-old craftsmanship.

Developed in-house by Rugvista's design team in Malmö, the collection uses subtle irregularities and tactile surfaces to give new rugs a sense of history. The goal is a look that feels collected over time rather than bought all at once.

Matilda Lundgren, Chief Design Officer at Rugvista, said the team wanted to translate worn surfaces and traditional techniques into rugs that still feel relevant in modern homes.

Hoi An – September 30, 2026 -- Hotel Royal Hoi An – The Legacy By The River has been named Vietnam's Leading Riverfront Hotel 2026 at the World Travel Awards 2026.

The hotel sits along the Thu Bon River in the heart of Hoi An

The property was recognised for its riverside setting, distinctive sense of place and commitment to creating meaningful guest experiences in the central Vietnamese destination. Art-inspired interiors and design details throughout the hotel connect directly to Hoi An's cultural heritage.

The hotel's design draws on a real Vietnam-Japan love story

The property's narrative is built around the historic relationship between Vietnam and Japan, told through the story of Vietnamese Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese merchant Sotaro Araki. This heritage theme runs through the hotel's history, art and architecture.

Chengde – September 30, 2026 -- The Jinshanling Great Wall Trail Race wrapped Sunday as the penultimate and final points-scoring stop of the 2026 SALOMON Golden Trail World Series before the season-ending Grand Final. Thirty-six elite runners lined up on the ancient stone course, one of the strongest international fields ever assembled for a race in China.

Founded by SALOMON in 2018, the Golden Trail World Series stages short, fast races on landmark terrain with the sport's top athletes. This marked the second year the series has returned to the Great Wall, and the third season overall for SALOMON's racing project in China.

Los Angeles – September 30, 2026 -- Comfytemp has launched what it calls the market's first electric heating patch designed specifically for period cramps, giving women a reusable, wearable alternative to bulky heating pads and single-use disposable patches.

The patch targets the lower abdomen and lower back with electric warmth

The compact device delivers targeted heat to areas commonly associated with menstrual discomfort. Unlike traditional heating pads, which require users to stay near an outlet or remain in one position, the patch is built for movement.

It aims to solve the portability-versus-reusability tradeoff

Disposable menstrual heating patches let users move freely but must be replaced after each use. Comfytemp's version combines that portability with electric heating technology in a reusable format, letting women wear it during work, commuting, travel, or exercise.