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WTT Returns: Pegula, Fritz, Shapovalov Headline Reimagined Tennis League

New York – September 14, 2026 -- World Team Tennis (WTT) tickets go on sale September 15 at 10am ET on WTT.com for the league's relaunched 47th season, featuring three city-based clubs stacked with top-ranked singles stars this December.

Three clubs draw from tennis's current elite

The Toronto North Racquet Club rosters Victoria Mboko, Leylah Fernandez, Denis Shapovalov, and Gabriel Diallo. New York Empire Racquet Club counters with Jessica Pegula, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Camila Osorio. The Florida Flamingos Racquet Club adds Learner Tien, Iva Jovic, and Tommy Paul, with the league set to name additional players in coming weeks.

Loews Hotels Launches In-Room Workouts and City Walking Maps for Guests

New York – September 13, 2026 -- Loews Hotels & Co has rolled out Active Stays by Loews Hotels, a new fitness and wellness program available at its properties nationwide starting September 9. The initiative, developed with fitness trainer Makena Rae, gives guests flexible ways to move during a stay, from ten-minute in-room routines to full-morning walking tours.

In-room TVs now stream equipment-free workouts

Guests can access a curated library of short, guided sessions through their guest room television, including mobility exercises, bodyweight strength routines, and recovery workouts designed for hotel rooms. The digital series was created in partnership with Makena Rae for travelers who don't have time to visit the gym.

Nanit Hires WHOOP and ŌURA Executives to Lead Baby-Tech Expansion

New York – September 13, 2026 -- Nanit, the baby monitor company used by more than one million families, has appointed two former wearable-tech executives to senior leadership roles as it expands beyond sleep tracking into a broader early-childhood intelligence platform.

WHOOP's former product chief joins as SVP of Product

Alexi Coffey, previously VP of Product at WHOOP, will lead product and design at Nanit. At WHOOP, she helped expand the fitness wearable into a broader health platform, overseeing product moves into longevity and women's health and the launches of WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG.

ŌURA veteran to shape company strategy

Geoff Wylde joins as SVP, Head of Strategy, after roles at ŌURA and the World Economic Forum, where he worked on policy tied to connected health technologies. Both Coffey and Wylde are parents and existing Nanit users.

Cole Haan Taps Christian Slater & Jenny Slate for Comfort-First Fall Campaign

NEW YORK – September 13, 2026 -- Cole Haan has launched its fall 2026 global brand campaign, "Comfortable Anywhere," starring actors Christian Slater and Jenny Slate, the company announced.

The campaign centers on real, unscripted daily moments

Shot in a day-in-the-life format, the films show Slater preparing for dinner guests and attempting homemade pasta for the first time, while Slate hunts for creative inspiration ahead of a looming deadline. Both actors wear Cole Haan footwear throughout as they navigate the small chaos of everyday life.

"We wanted Comfortable Anywhere to feel real. Not perfectly planned or overly polished," said Krissie Millan, Chief Marketing Officer at Cole Haan. "Christian and Jenny bring a sense of humor to everyday moments that made them perfect for this campaign."

Elysium Health Launches Physician-Led Longevity Institute in the US

New York – September 13, 2026 -- Elysium Health has opened The Elysium Longevity Institute (TELI), a physician-led longevity medicine program now available to eligible patients across the United States.

Eighteen protocols combine prescription drugs, peptides and supplements

At launch, TELI offers 18 longevity-focused protocols delivered in oral, intranasal and injectable forms, including prescription medications, peptides, supplements and vitamins. Patients begin with a comprehensive medical intake, after which licensed providers build individualized treatment plans based on medical history, lifestyle and health goals. Protocols are adjusted over time as a patient's health or objectives change, with ongoing clinical support built into the program.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 Gets Major Refit With New Suites, Wellness Spaces

Valencia -- Cunard will send Queen Mary 2 into dry dock on March 31, 2027, for a refurbishment adding 31 new staterooms and upgraded wellness, dining and retail spaces before the ship returns to service on May 9, 2027.

Thirty-one new staterooms join the world's only ocean liner

The refit adds 16 new Cunard Princess Grill Suites and 15 new Britannia-category staterooms. Every existing Grill Suite will get refreshed interiors, furnishings and new spa-inspired bathrooms, while the Queens Grill and Princess Grill restaurants are also being updated.

Pet kennels and outdoor decks expand for transatlantic crossings

Queen Mary 2's kennels -- the only dedicated kennels at sea -- will be redesigned with increased capacity, a refurbished owners' lounge and a larger outdoor walking area. Additional outdoor deck space will be added, and deck games, paddle tennis and pickleball remain on board.

MALIN+GOETZ Launches 5-Minute Foaming Mask With Clinical Brightening Data

New York – September 13, 2026 -- MALIN+GOETZ has launched the Foaming Reset Mask, a five-minute treatment priced at $20 for 1 oz. / 30 ml and $55 for 4 oz. / 118 ml, now available on malinandgoetz.com.

The product updates the brand's longtime Detox Face Mask with a serum-infused gel that turns into an active foam on contact with skin, using oxygenating technology to lift away makeup, pollution and excess oil.

A 31-person clinical trial reports measurable changes in five minutes

According to the brand, a clinical assessment of 31 subjects found 100% showed an immediate visible reduction in pore size and 81% showed improved skin brightness after a single five-minute application. The formula is also said to boost hydration retention by 30% by supporting the skin barrier.

The Farmer's Dog Becomes NFL's First Official Pet Food Partner

New York – September 12, 2026 -- The Farmer's Dog has signed a multi-year deal to become the NFL's first-ever Official Pet Food Partner, launching a campaign starring New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo and his senior rescue dog, Duke.

The campaign follows a running back and his rescue dog through everyday life

The launch spot shows Skattebo and Duke, longtime customers of The Farmer's Dog, through early mornings, long drives, and recovery routines that predate his NFL career. The ad also features his Dachshund puppies, Cheech and Daizy.

"I've had Duke for every high and every low. He's been my teammate long before football became my career," Skattebo said, adding that he started feeding Duke The Farmer's Dog to give him as many healthy years as possible.

Baron Davis and Mo Bamba: 'Champions Aren't Made in Labs'

New York – September 12, 2026 -- During NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis and NBA player Mo Bamba sat down for a conversation linking basketball, jewelry and the value of natural diamonds.

Davis says jewelry reflects personal identity, not shortcuts

"What you choose to wear is a representation of your personality, your brand," said Davis, who has spent years designing custom jewelry and sourcing natural diamonds himself. "Champions aren't made in labs."

Both players tie basketball excellence to time and repetition

"It's hard to value things that haven't gone through the process," Davis said. "If you're not trying to get to excellence, you're never going to get there. There's never a perfect basketball player. We're always striving, and we're not cutting corners."