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.

New York – October 07, 2026 -- Bracha Banayan, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of telehealth practice Hello Dose, has released a new book titled "Why Are You Still Hungry?" aimed at people using or considering GLP-1 weight-loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide. The paperback is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and BookBaby, while the eBook can be found on Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and BookBaby's Bookshop.

The book explains the biology behind stubborn weight gain.

Banayan breaks down factors such as insulin resistance, the body's weight "set point" and "food noise" -- the persistent, intrusive thoughts about food many patients report. She describes in plain language how GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist drugs act on both the gut and the brain.

Atlanta – October 07, 2026 -- The Honey Baked Ham Company has added Deluxe Ham and Turkey Sandwiches and new Protein Cups to its everyday menu, giving customers more grab-and-go options built around its signature meats.

The new sandwiches pack significantly more protein than before

The Deluxe Ham Classic contains 50% more Honey Baked Ham, along with extra Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, Hickory Honey Mustard, lettuce and tomato on a croissant, delivering 45 grams of protein. The Deluxe Turkey Classic uses 50% more roasted or smoked Honey Baked Turkey on a Baker's Roll, with the same toppings, and delivers 51 grams of protein.

Protein Cups offer a faster, on-the-go option

Available in ham or roasted/smoked turkey, the Protein Cups contain 6 oz. of meat each. The ham version provides 32 grams of protein, while the turkey version provides 38 grams.

San Leandro – October 07, 2026 -- Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is entering the packaged cookie aisle for the first time with the launch of Ghirardelli Crispy Cookies, now available online at Ghirardelli.com.

The lineup debuts with two varieties: Classic Chocolate Chip Crispy Cookies and Double Chocolate Crispy Cookies, each sold in 10-cookie, 6.3 oz. (180g) packages.

The Classic Chocolate Chip cookie uses Ghirardelli chocolate chips as its top ingredient.

The recipe blends buttery cookie notes with vanilla and brown sugar sweetness. The Double Chocolate version adds Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips along with cocoa powder and chocolate worked into the dough itself.

Bobby Oliver, the company's VP and Head of Marketing, says cookies offered a natural next step for the brand.

He described cookies as a familiar, everyday treat and said Ghirardelli wanted to bring its chocolate quality into that category.

Reston, Virginia – October 07, 2026 -- VSI Spine Solutions, formerly known as Virginia Spine Institute, has added orthopedic spine surgeon Alexander Upfill-Brown, MD, MSc, to its surgical team, expanding capacity as more patients seek care at its Reston center.

A fellowship-trained specialist joins the practice

Dr. Upfill-Brown arrives after completing a spine surgery fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York, an institution consistently ranked the nation's top orthopedic hospital. His clinical focus includes minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, robot-assisted navigation, cervical and lumbar disc replacement, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and adult spinal deformity.

New York – October 07, 2026 -- The United Nations Spotlight Initiative has launched Sync or Storm, an interactive game on Roblox designed to teach young people about attitudes that contribute to violence against women and girls.

The game is part of the Spotlight Initiative's #WithHer digital advocacy campaign and is now live on the platform, targeting an audience that includes an estimated 43 million Roblox users under age 13 who play daily.

Nearly one in three women experience violence in their lifetime, prompting a push for early prevention.

Koye Adeboye, Head of Communications for the UN Spotlight Initiative, said gaming has become a space where young people shape how they see the world, and that reaching them there is critical to preventing violence before it starts.

London – October 07, 2026 -- Online broker MarketsVox now lets clients trade Gold, Silver, WTI and Brent crude CFDs around the clock, removing the traditional trading-hour restrictions that previously applied to these instruments.

The 24/7 access is available to all clients of the London-based broker, giving traders the ability to react to commodity price moves at any hour rather than waiting for a session to open.

CEO says markets don't wait for trading sessions

"Markets can react quickly to events happening anywhere in the world, and clients should not have to wait for a trading session to open," said Joe Roeder, CEO and Co-founder of MarketsVox. He added that the change gives clients "more time, more flexibility and a simpler way to stay connected to the commodities they follow."

LOS ANGELES – October 06, 2026 -- AGON has unveiled the AGP257FT, a gaming monitor built around an overclocked 1050Hz refresh rate and a 0.1ms MPRT response time, aimed squarely at competitive and professional esports players.

The Oxide panel pushes pixel speed beyond typical LCD limits

The AGP257FT runs on a native Oxide panel that pairs fast-response liquid-crystal materials with an integrated GIA circuit design, enabling the 1050Hz refresh rate at 1920 x 1080 resolution. AGON says this architecture overcomes the slower voltage-response delays found in conventional LCD panels, resulting in smoother motion, reduced frame delay and quicker visual feedback during fast-paced gameplay.

Anchorage – October 06, 2026 -- Alaska fishermen hauled in 30 million wild sockeye salmon from Bristol Bay this summer, as the region marks National Seafood Month by pointing consumers to an online Fish Finder tool to buy the catch directly from fishermen or locate retailers nationwide.

Bristol Bay in western Alaska is the world's largest source of wild sockeye salmon, a fishery that supports roughly 8,000 commercial fishermen and drives economic activity across rural Alaska communities. Salmon is already the second-most consumed seafood in the United States.