Local Couple Opens Stretch Zone Studio in Their Connecticut Hometown

East Lyme, Conn. – September 24, 2026 -- Chad and Jennifer Sklodosky have opened East Lyme Stretch Zone, bringing practitioner-assisted stretching services to their hometown in Connecticut.

The studio marks the couple's second Stretch Zone location, with a third already in development. Chad and Jennifer met in East Lyme in high school and later married, giving the opening particular personal weight.

Chad Sklodosky Spent 30 Years in Corporate Business Before Switching to Stretching

Before becoming a franchise owner, Chad worked for more than 30 years at a local Fortune 500 company in business administration and operational excellence. He said he was drawn to Stretch Zone for its focus on wellness and its straightforward business model.

Coco Gauff Joins Florida Flamingos as Player-Owner for WTT Relaunch

NEW YORK – September 24, 2026 -- World Team Tennis (WTT) announced that Coco Gauff has joined the Florida Flamingos Racquet Club as both a player and an owner ahead of the league's December relaunch.

Gauff will play two home matches at Amerant Bank Arena.

She is slated to compete on Monday, December 14, and Tuesday, December 15, against Victoria Mboko of Toronto North and Jessica Pegula of the New York Empire, according to projected lineups.

Gauff says the team format offers a rare experience for tennis players.

"Growing the sport through team competition and making it more accessible are two things I love, and WTT does both," Gauff said, adding that she is looking forward to playing in front of family and friends in South Florida.

Danimás Launches Luxury Ready-to-Wear Line Built for Strength-Trained Women

New York – September 24, 2026 -- Danimás, the luxury performance brand founded by Dany Garcia, launched its first ready-to-wear collection on September 24, 2026, with prices ranging from $150 to $1,995, available exclusively at danimas.com.

The Fall/Winter 2026 collection spans 28 styles across 60 SKUs

A Fall delivery arrives in September, followed by a Holiday drop in October, with activewear planned for Spring 2027. The line targets what the brand calls the "Athlete of Life" -- women who bring strength training into daily life.

Fit architecture was built on proprietary research into strength-trained bodies

Rather than using conventional fashion sizing, Danimás studied how muscular development affects proportion, garment balance and fit, applying those findings to patternmaking across the collection.

New PMOS Research Reveals Weight Bias Delays Diagnosis for Years

San Diego – September 24, 2026 -- A new national study finds that more than 1 in 5 people with Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)—the condition recently renamed from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)—waited over five years for a formal diagnosis, with weight stigma cited as a major driver of delayed care.

The research, conducted by eating disorder treatment provider Equip in partnership with Women's Health, surveyed 1,048 women and intersex individuals in the U.S. with diagnosed or suspected PMOS. The IRB-approved study (Sterling IRB: 16473) recruited participants through CloudResearch, using bot detection and attention checks to verify data quality.

Luka Modrić Becomes Gorenje's Brand Ambassador in Middle East

Dubai – September 24, 2026 -- Gorenje, the European home appliance brand owned by Hisense Group, has named football star Luka Modrić as its brand ambassador for the Middle East market.

The campaign centers on Gorenje's Life Simplified appliance range

The partnership is built around the tagline "True Greatness Begins at Home," tying Modrić's on-field consistency to Gorenje's push for simpler household routines. The Life Simplified range covers cooking, refrigeration, laundry and dishwashing appliances, combining intuitive controls and smart technology with European design.

Modrić links his performance to stability at home

"My performance on the pitch reflects the stability and support I have at home. Gorenje shares these values by creating an environment that allows me to focus on training, matches, and my family," Modrić said.

Wynn Macau Unveils 2026 Hypercar Show With Ferrari, Porsche Legends

Macao – September 24, 2026 -- More than 20 legendary hypercars are now on public display, free of charge, at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace through November 22 as part of the fourth annual "Wynn Signature – 2026 Hypercar Exhibition."

The exhibition, themed around the 2026 Year of the Fire Horse, traces six decades of automotive design from the 1960s to today, featuring models from Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Pagani and Aston Martin. The show runs alongside the Macau Grand Prix season with support from the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government.

Three Ferrari flagships trace the Prancing Horse's evolution

Wynn Palace hosts the F40, personally approved by founder Enzo Ferrari to mark the brand's 40th anniversary; the F50, limited to 349 units and built with Formula 1-derived technology; and the LaFerrari, capped at 499 units and credited with introducing the brand's hybrid era.

Lucy Goods Launches First Non-Stimulant Energy Gum, Skips Caffeine

Las Vegas – September 24, 2026 -- Lucy Goods, Inc. has launched LUCY REVIVE, a chewing gum the company calls the first non-stimulant energy product, available now direct-to-consumer at lucy.co and on Amazon.

The gum skips caffeine entirely, targeting cellular energy instead of blocking fatigue signals

Unlike coffee, energy drinks, or energy shots, which work by masking tiredness, LUCY REVIVE uses a blend of micronutrients and nootropics designed to support the body's own energy production. It contains no caffeine and no nicotine. The company says users can take up to six pieces a day, spaced throughout as needed, and that it is meant to complement -- not replace -- a morning coffee.

Infinix Unveils GT NX Gaming Peripherals to Turn Phones Into Consoles

Hong Kong – September 24, 2026 -- Infinix has unveiled the GT NX Series, a two-piece gaming peripheral lineup pairing a split controller with a multi-port docking station designed to turn a smartphone into a console-style rig.

The GT NX Controller adds a pixel-level touchpad for FPS aiming

The controller features what Infinix calls the world's first Pixel-Level FPS Precision Touchpad on a mobile controller, aimed at closing the accuracy gap between touchscreen aiming and mouse-like precision. It uses a three-chip low-latency architecture, with dual chips in the left handle and one in the right, to enable millisecond-level response for flick shots and team fights. Battery life is rated for more than 22 hours of continuous play.

Optimum Nutrition Debuts Protein Shake With 8g of Prebiotic Fiber

Downers Grove – September 24, 2026 -- Optimum Nutrition has launched a new ready-to-drink shake combining 30 grams of protein with 8 grams of prebiotic fiber, targeting consumers who want both muscle support and gut health benefits in one product.

Fiber joins protein as a top consumer priority

Roughly 31% of Americans say they're seeking more fiber in their diets than a year ago, according to Ipsos data cited by the brand. Nearly one-third of Americans fall short of the recommended 28 grams of daily fiber, per the International Food Information Council. Optimum Nutrition's new 30G Ultra-Filtered Milk Protein Shake + Fiber aims to close that gap without sacrificing taste.

Alicia Silverstone Joins Global Push to Find Homes for Shelter Pets

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- Animal lovers, celebrities and rescue groups in more than 180 countries marked the 14th annual Remember Me Thursday campaign today, using social media, candle-lighting ceremonies and flag raisings to draw attention to pets still waiting for adoption.

Organized by Helen Woodward Animal Center, the movement asks participants to post on social media using the handle @RememberMeThursday and the hashtag #ShineALight, sharing stories about rescue pets to highlight the ongoing need for adoptions.

The campaign began in 2013 to address pet homelessness statistics.

Helen Woodward Animal Center President and CEO Mike Arms launched Remember Me Thursday after learning that more than a million homeless pets die in the U.S. each year without finding homes. What started as a call to rescue organizations has grown into a campaign involving more than 1,000 animal welfare organizations worldwide.