Life Time Launches First Community Week, Will Match Donations Up to $100,000

Chanhassen – October 06, 2026 -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is running its first-ever Get Together. Give Together. Community Week from October 11 to 17, inviting members and staff at its athletic country clubs nationwide to volunteer, work out and donate to local and national causes.

Local clubs choose their own causes to support

Each participating club picks organizations meaningful to its own community. Life Time Winter Park near Orlando is backing All Kids Bike, running a food drive and hosting a botanical garden cleanup. Life Time Fort Washington near Philadelphia is partnering with Girls on the Run for a girls' wellness day covering movement, nutrition and strength. Life Time Shenandoah near Houston is supporting Kids' Meals by having members decorate and donate lunch bags with food items for local children.

Don Francisco's Coffee Launches Maple Pecan and Holiday Blend for the Season

Los Angeles – October 06, 2026 -- Don Francisco's Coffee has rolled out its 2026 Holiday Collection, featuring two limited-time flavors: Maple Pecan and Holiday Blend.

Starting in October, both coffees are available at donfranciscos.com and select grocery retailers in 12-ounce ground coffee bags and 12-count single-serve pods compatible with Keurig brewers. Amazon shoppers can also find the coffees in larger 20-ounce bags and 24-count pod packs, though availability and formats may vary by retailer.

Both blends use 100% Arabica beans for a seasonal flavor profile.

Maple Pecan is a medium roast combining sweet maple, toasted pecans, and caramel undertones. Holiday Blend is a medium-dark roast with a nutty aroma, creamy chocolate notes, and a caramelized finish.

GIGABYTE Slashes PC Hardware Prices for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

City of Industry – October 06, 2026 -- GIGABYTE Technology is offering discounts of up to $130 on gaming motherboards and monitors during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, a 48-hour sale running October 6 through October 7, 2026, exclusively for Prime members.

The promotion targets PC builders looking to upgrade to next-generation hardware without paying full price, with 240Hz esports monitors starting at $79.99 and Wi-Fi 7-ready motherboards marked down across multiple price tiers.

Pennsylvania Billing Firm Reports Data Breach Exposing Patient SSNs

Allentown, Pa. – October 06, 2026 -- Secure Healthcare Information Management, LLC (SHIM), a billing and medical management company serving independent physicians and medical institutions in Northeastern Pennsylvania, has notified individuals that their personal and health information may have been exposed in a data security incident.

An unknown actor accessed files between July 6 and July 16, 2026

SHIM experienced a network disruption on July 17, 2026, and immediately launched an investigation with cybersecurity experts. That probe found an unauthorized actor had accessed or acquired certain personal information during the ten-day window. SHIM confirmed the full scope of the breach on September 18, 2026.

Vero Fiber Breaks Ground on New Internet Network in El Centro

El Centro – October 06, 2026 -- Vero Fiber has begun construction on a fiber-to-the-home internet network in El Centro, California, aiming to deliver high-speed service to residents, businesses, and schools.

Construction starts near De Anza Magnet School

The initial build zone covers neighborhoods between South Imperial Avenue and South La Brucherie Road, from Ross Avenue south to Ocotillo Drive. The project will roll out in set zones across the city, with roughly 300 homes in each area. Future phases are planned near Sunflower Elementary School and the El Centro Community Center.

Referral program offers a free month of service

Residents and businesses who refer friends or family to Vero Fiber will earn a free month of internet for both parties. The company's Veros Heroes program also offers discounts to firefighters, police officers, teachers, educators, healthcare workers, and first responders.

Bruichladdich's Second Islay Rye Whisky Hits US Shelves at $59.99

New York – October 06, 2026 -- Bruichladdich has launched the second expression of The Laddie Rye, a whisky distilled from rye and malting barley grown within 11 miles of its Islay distillery, now exclusively available across the United States for $59.99.

The whisky is aged six years and bottled at 50% ABV

Distilled from a single-farm 2019 harvest, The Laddie Rye was matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels and second-fill American Virgin Oak casks. A portion of the bourbon barrels was sent back to the cooperage to be de-charred and re-charred, a process Bruichladdich says adds toasted oak and wood spice to the final spirit.

Kentucky Legend Sponsors Rising Bass Angler Andrew Krintz

Owensboro, Ky. – October 06, 2026 -- Kentucky Legend, the ham and bacon maker, has signed a sponsorship deal with competitive bass angler Andrew Krintz, backing the young fisherman as he pursues a professional career in the sport.

Krintz currently fishes for Purdue University in collegiate tournaments nationwide.

He has already qualified for a national collegiate championship and is now aiming to compete professionally within Major League Fishing.

Kentucky Legend calls the partnership a fit built on shared values.

Mike Riley, Chief Growth Officer at Kentucky Legend, said Krintz represents the brand's focus on tradition, family and community. "He's talented and driven, but he's also incredibly grounded," Riley said, adding that the company is "excited to be along for the ride."

Silversea's 2028-2029 Cruises Chase Carnival, Truffles and New Year's Fireworks

Miami – October 06, 2026 -- Silversea has unveiled its Voyage Collection 2028-2029, a lineup of 103 voyages across 219 destinations in 56 countries timed to line up with cultural moments like Carnival in Venice and Rio de Janeiro, New Year's Eve in Funchal and Sydney, and Europe's truffle season. General sales open October 8, 2026, following a preview for Venetian Society members on October 6.

The program, spanning September 2028 to May 2029, adds 29 new ports of call across the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and South America.

Princess Cruises' Sphere-Class Ships Named #1 Mega Cruise Ship by Readers

Fort Lauderdale – October 06, 2026 -- Princess Cruises has been named the #1 Mega Cruise Ship in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, with the honor going to its Sphere Class vessels Sun Princess and Star Princess.

Sun Princess wins the category for a third straight year

Sun Princess has now topped the Mega Cruise Ship category in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Star Princess, which only debuted in October 2025, earned the recognition in its first year of eligibility after also appearing on Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Hot List.

"Being recognized, once again, by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler is an incredible honor and a tremendous testament to our entire Princess team," said Marie Lee, Princess Cruises Chief Marketing Officer, adding that the credit belongs to crew members delivering the onboard experience daily.

COCOCOZY's Bouclé Comforter Set Returns to Costco This Fall

Los Angeles – October 06, 2026 -- COCOCOZY's 3-Piece Bouclé Comforter Set is back at Costco stores nationwide and on Costco.com starting Fall 2026, following a sold-out 2024 debut that drew viral attention online.

The set includes a comforter and two matching shams

The collection comes in Queen and King sizes, available in Ivory and Charcoal Grey. It pairs a plush bouclé comforter with two coordinating pillow shams, aiming for a layered, textured bedroom look.

Designer Colette Shelton says the goal is accessible luxury

"I'm thrilled to return to Costco to give even more people the opportunity to bring COCOCOZY style into their homes," said Shelton, founder of COCOCOZY and a tech entrepreneur. "With this bouclé set, we wanted to create the ultimate cozy bedding that feels beautiful, stylish and special."