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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 8, 2025 – With the all-new electric 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA, U.S. drivers are getting a sleek compact sedan that blends long-range electric performance, eye-catching design and intuitive tech into one everyday-friendly package. As the first model in a completely new family of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the electric CLA is designed to feel smart, stylish and surprisingly practical for real-world commuting and weekend escapes.

A Stylish Electric Sedan Built for Daily Life

Instead of looking like a science project on wheels, the electric CLA leans into a sporty fastback silhouette and GT-inspired rear design that feels instantly familiar to Mercedes-Benz fans. At the front, a stunning grille with 142 individually illuminated stars and a central illuminated star comes standard, giving the car a distinctive signature at night and in low light.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 8, 2025 – Mercedes-Benz is giving fans a first real peek at the all-new GLB ahead of its world premiere on December 8, 2025, and the message is clear: this compact SUV wants to feel like a warm, confident refuge even when winter is at its worst. Before it steps into the spotlight, engineers are pushing the new GLB through intense cold-weather testing at the Mercedes Technology Center in Sindelfingen, using high-tech climatic wind tunnels that can mimic deep-freeze temperatures and brutal blizzard conditions.

Winter Confidence Starts with Realistic Extremes

Cold weather can expose weaknesses quickly—traction, visibility, cabin comfort, even small things like air inlets and wiper performance. That’s why Mercedes-Benz is running the all-new GLB through controlled tests that simulate conditions as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit, plus high-speed snowstorms where flakes can hit the vehicle at up to 124 mph.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 5, 2025 – On a cool November weekend at Fuji Speedway, the air above Mount Fuji filled with the deep roar of NASCAR stock cars – and for thousands of Japanese fans, it felt like a piece of American motorsport had landed right in their backyard. The special showrun during the Super Taikyu season finale wasn’t just about noise and speed; it was about “cultural exchange between the U.S. and Japan through motorsports” and a new chapter in the relationship between the two car-loving nations.

NASCAR thunder over Mount Fuji

On November 16, day two of the Super Taikyu finale in Shizuoka Prefecture, six NASCAR machines shipped over from the United States took to the track. Behind the wheel were top drivers from both countries, including Kamui Kobayashi, trading their usual machinery for the raw, big-hearted character that makes American stock cars so addictive to watch.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 5, 2025 – For many people with upper limb disabilities, driving isn’t just about getting from A to B – it’s about freedom, dignity and the ability to decide your own day. To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Stellantis has unveiled the Alfa Romeo Tonale for All, a specially engineered version of the stylish SUV designed in Italy to put that independence firmly within reach.

A premium SUV reimagined for different abilities

Tonale for All takes all the character of a modern Alfa Romeo – design flair, comfort and technology – and layers in thoughtful adaptations you don’t see at first glance. Instead of feeling like an “afterthought conversion,” the changes are integrated into the car with the same level of care as its original interior.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 4, 2025 – In a world where food insecurity is still a daily reality for millions, the city of São Paulo has turned its fight against hunger into a powerful global benchmark. On December 3, the Brazilian megacity was officially awarded a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for operating the largest municipal food security program in the world, after distributing an astonishing 933.8 tonnes of food in just 24 hours – part of a network that now serves more than 3 million meals every single day.

A record built on solidarity, not spectacle

The recognition, presented by Guinness adjudicator Camila Borenstain in the low-income community of Paraisópolis in southern São Paulo, celebrates much more than a one-day feat. It crowns years of public policy aimed at guaranteeing dignified, continuous access to food for residents across the city.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 4, 2025 – If your holiday hosting routine feels a little too predictable, Saratoga® Spring Water and two-time “Top Chef” winner Buddha Lo are here to shake things up. Inspired by the latest Saratoga® Supper Club – a one-night speakeasy hidden behind a convenience store cooler, bathed in Saratoga® Signature Blue – they’re inviting home hosts to mix the familiar with the delightfully unexpected this season.

A speakeasy supper club you can steal ideas from

For the Saratoga® Supper Club, Chef Buddha Lo transformed an everyday convenience store into a secret world of color, texture and refined bites, anchored visually by Saratoga’s striking blue bottles. It was all about playing with expectations: guests walked in thinking “grab-and-go” and ended up in something that felt like a modern speakeasy.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 4, 2025 – For busy pet parents juggling food runs, grooming appointments and last-minute treats, a smoother way to shop can make everyday care feel a lot less stressful. Pet Supplies Plus, the largest pet retail franchise in the United States, is stepping up its tech game with the launch of its first-ever mobile app and an expanded gift card program designed to make looking after furry, scaly and feathery family members simpler, faster and more flexible.

A mobile app built around real pet-parent habits

Most Pet Supplies Plus “neighbors” already connect with the brand through their phones, so the new app is designed to fit naturally into how people actually shop. Instead of switching between a browser, email and in-store visits, pet parents can now manage everything in one place.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 4, 2025 – National Cookie Day is getting a seriously indulgent upgrade this year as Dirty Dough, the gourmet stuffed-cookie brand under Craveworthy Brands, launches its biggest giveaway ever. From December 4 through December 31, 2025, every qualifying purchase made by members of the Dirty Dough Rewards Program becomes a golden ticket for the chance to win free treats for life – plus plenty of extra cookie-love along the way.

Free “Dirty Dough for Life”: how the headline prize works

At the heart of the campaign is one ultra-sweet grand prize: “Dirty Dough for Life.” One lucky winner will receive one free treat per week for up to 20 years, credited directly to their Dirty Dough app account and redeemable within a seven-day window each week.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 4, 2025 – Holiday shopping is getting a full glam upgrade this year as TJ Maxx hits the road with the first-ever Maxxinista Express, a double-decker tour bus created for the brand’s most devoted superfans. Rolling into Los Angeles, Dallas and Miami this December, the experience turns a day of “Maxx-hopping” between stores into a festive, content-ready celebration of style, community and seriously good deals.

A holiday road trip made for Maxxinistas

The Maxxinista Express is more than a branded bus – it’s a moving love letter to shoppers who swap TJ Maxx hauls, compare “you won’t believe what I got this for” moments and share their finds on social media. The tour takes select fans on a full day of visits to three beloved TJ Maxx stores in each city, complete with surprises and themed challenges along the way.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 4, 2025 – Fans of Hello Kitty®, cuddly plush and over-the-top mall adventures are getting a new reason to smile: the immersive Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop experience is going national. After a hugely successful debut in Los Angeles, Build-A-Bear Workshop and Sanrio® are opening two new themed Workshops at American Dream in New Jersey and Mall of America in Minnesota in early 2026.

From LA hit to nationwide fan destination

The first Build-A-Bear & Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop quickly became a must-visit spot in Los Angeles, drawing collectors, families and longtime Sanrio fans who wanted more than just another store visit. It proved there’s something uniquely powerful about choosing a character, stuffing it yourself and sealing it with the signature Heart Ceremony in a world filled with bows, pastel colors and iconic faces.