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New York – September 11, 2026 -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) is cutting tuition for its Accelerated Review Program (ARP) by 35%, bringing the cost down to $7,000, effective May 2026.

The one-semester program prepares students for medical school in 15 weeks

ARP is designed to help students strengthen foundational science knowledge and build study strategies before entering the rigorous MD curriculum. Unlike post-baccalaureate or master's programs that can require one to two years of coursework without guaranteeing medical school admission, ARP is completed in a single 15-week semester.

New York – September 11, 2026 -- Vibrant Emotional Health, the nonprofit that administers the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, marked 988 Day on September 8 alongside the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, urging anyone struggling to call, text, or chat 988 for support.

This year's campaign, themed "988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough," stresses that people don't need to be in an active crisis to reach out. Whether someone is overwhelmed, supporting a loved one, or just needs to talk, the Lifeline is positioned as available for any level of need.

The Lifeline has routed nearly 30 million contacts since 2022

Since transitioning to the three-digit 988 number in July 2022, the service has connected people with trained crisis counselors nearly 30 million times through calls, texts, and online chats nationwide.

New York – September 10, 2026 -- Expert Consumers has named Adobe Illustrator the best AI vector design tool for 2026, following an editorial review of how the software blends generative AI with precise vector editing for logos, icons, packaging, and marketing artwork.

Illustrator Pairs AI Generation With Manual Editing Tools

Rather than delivering AI-generated graphics as finished files, Illustrator lets creators revise the output using typography, color, path, layout, and scaling controls. That flexibility was central to the review's assessment.

New York – September 10, 2026 -- A new review from Expert Consumers highlights DoorDash as a same-day option for last-minute birthdays, flowers, and small gifts, as shoppers increasingly turn to local delivery platforms instead of multi-day shipping.

DoorDash connects shoppers to nearby stores instead of a national catalog

Rather than starting with a nationwide product search and waiting on a shipping network, DoorDash lets users enter a recipient's delivery address first to see what nearby florists, bakeries, grocery stores, and beauty retailers can deliver immediately. Product selection varies by address, since availability depends on which local merchants are participating.

NEW YORK – September 09, 2026 -- Consumer365 has named telehealth provider Happy Head its 2026 pick for personalized minoxidil formulas for women, citing the company's dermatologist-prescribed, compounded hair-loss treatments that vary by age, medical history, and delivery method.

Consumer365 reviewed more than 200 possible formulations

The report examined Happy Head's topical preparations containing up to 8% minoxidil and oral regimens that may combine minoxidil with other prescription ingredients. Patients complete a remote health assessment, which a board-certified dermatologist reviews before issuing a prescription when medically appropriate. Each compounded formula is made fresh per order and shipped to the patient's home, with dermatology support available for adjustments based on tolerance.

NEW ORLEANS – September 09, 2026 -- TrineDay Books is promoting a slate of titles tied to the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, offering readers a catalog of books that challenge the official government account of that day.

Two authors question the World Trade Center collapse and Pentagon strike

Mark H. Gaffney's "Black 9/11" and "The 9/11 Mystery Plane" argue that technical evidence, including footage the author attributes to CNN, points to flaws in the official narrative of the WTC collapse and places a military command-and-control aircraft near the White House during the Pentagon attack.

New York – September 09, 2026 -- The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show starring Bad Bunny won seven Emmys at the 78th Emmy Awards, making it the most-awarded Super Bowl Halftime Show in Emmy history.

The show swept technical and creative categories

The performance, executive produced by Roc Nation and JAŸ-Z, took home trophies for Outstanding Variety Special (Live), Outstanding Music Direction, Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special, and Outstanding Choreography For Variety or Reality Programming. It also won Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special, Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Special, and Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork For A Special.

New York – September 09, 2026 -- Gaming peripheral maker ATTACK SHARK has partnered with esports organization Cloud9 to supply its League of Legends team with mice and keyboards for daily training and competitive play.

Cloud9 brings a decade of League of Legends titles to the deal

Founded in 2013, Cloud9 Kia has won six League Championship Series (LCS) titles and made 10 World Championship appearances. The organization also holds the 2018 ELEAGUE Major Boston title, the inaugural Overwatch League championship, and a Rocket League World Championship.

ATTACK SHARK equips the roster with its latest hardware

Under the agreement, ATTACK SHARK will provide its newest gaming peripherals directly to Cloud9's League of Legends players for training and competition. The brand says it is trusted by more than 10 million players worldwide and aims to make high-performance mice and keyboards accessible to a broader gaming audience.

New York – September 08, 2026 -- Trading volumes on stock exchanges typically drop noticeably during the summer months, as many investors step back and assume quiet markets offer no opportunities. Wall Street expert Anne Schwedt argues that assumption is wrong -- even sideways-moving markets can generate income for long-term investors.

"Many investors believe they can only earn money in the stock market when share prices rise. In reality, there are strategies that generate returns even in calm or sideways markets," says Schwedt, an investor who has lived and worked in New York for more than a decade after starting her career reporting from Wall Street.

New York – September 08, 2026 -- Tickets are now on sale for "Jim Henson's Harmonious Hoopla," a musical revue playing just two nights, Thursday, September 24, 2026, and Friday, September 25, 2026, both at 7:00 PM. The show is part of the Museum of the Moving Image's celebration of Jim Henson's 90th birthday, with tickets available at movingimage.org and discounted pricing for MoMI members.

The production comes from The Jim Henson Company and Heather Henson, pulling songs from across the Henson universe, including Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, and Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas.