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St. Louis – October 15, 2026 -- St. Louis residents eligible for Medicare can choose Essence Healthcare Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 with premiums starting at $0 and Flex Card benefits of up to $2,900 on select plans. Annual enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2026, for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

All major St. Louis health systems stay in-network

Essence, founded by doctors, has served Medicare members in St. Louis for more than two decades. The 2027 lineup keeps all major St. Louis health systems in-network. Dental, vision, hearing and fitness benefits are included, with offerings varying by plan. Flex Card amounts also vary by plan and apply to eligible expenses.

Approximately 98% of covered medications will remain on the formulary for 2027. Essence president Jordan Reigel said the plans reflect what members say matters most: trusted local doctors, strong benefits and affordable options.

NEW YORK – October 12, 2026 -- Costco members can now buy Hohem's iSteady M7 AI tracking smartphone gimbal on Costco.com for $199.99, a member-only price that undercuts the $299 U.S. MSRP by $100.

The listing is Hohem's first entry into U.S. membership retail. Hohem CEO Chen Min said the company wants filming tools to be "accessible to more people," pointing to family moments, travel footage and content creation as target uses.

The tracker works inside your regular camera app

The M7's on-device AI tracker follows people, pets and other subjects while you shoot with your phone's native camera or a livestreaming app. No dedicated tracking app is required.

A detachable 1.4-inch touchscreen doubles as a remote

The screen shows a live view from the AI tracker. You can pick a subject by tapping or dragging, and you can control the gimbal remotely. That makes it easier to film yourself or step into the shot.

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."

Brooklyn – September 24, 2026 -- Gourmia has launched a new 12-Slice Stainless Steel Digital Countertop Oven Air Fryer exclusively at Costco, priced at $159.99 and available both in-store and on Costco.com.

The appliance, model GTF7890, is Gourmia's largest air fryer oven to date, built with a 43-liter capacity that can fit a 15-inch pizza, a 20-pound turkey, or a 15-by-13-inch baking pan across five rack positions.

A top-mounted display makes settings easier to reach

The oven introduces a new Easy-Reach Control Panel, placing the digital touch display above the cooking cavity rather than at the front, so settings stay visible and accessible during use.

CookFlow progress bars show cooking status at a glance

A new feature called CookFlow adds on-screen progress bars that track preheating and cooking in real time, letting users check how a meal is coming along without opening the door.