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Virginia Beach, Va. – September 11, 2026 -- British Swim School has launched the Jump On In Sweepstakes, giving families across the U.S. and Canada a chance to win a full year of free swim lessons plus a swim gear prize package.

The sweepstakes runs from September 8 to September 30, 2026, as part of the company's "Back to Pool" campaign aimed at getting families back into the water for the fall season.

Two winners will be chosen, one child and one adult

Because British Swim School serves swimmers of all ages, organizers will select two winners: one entrant under 18 and one adult aged 18 or older.

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.

San Diego – September 10, 2026 -- Sony Electronics has expanded its wireless headphone lineup with three new models spanning premium, mid-range, and entry-level price points, giving shoppers more choices ahead of the holiday season.

The WH-1000XM4C brings flagship noise cancelling to a new color

The WH-1000XM4C, described as a second-generation version of the popular WH-1000XM4, keeps Sony's 1000X Series noise cancellation and premium sound while adding a new 10-band equalizer and updated sound tuning. It comes in Black, Platinum Silver, and a new Lavender option, though Lavender is sold only through Sony and Amazon. The headphones will be available this fall for $299.99 USD ($429.99 CAD) at Sony, Amazon, Best Buy, and other authorized retailers.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- DUVA, a brand created by Fitnexa, unveiled DUVA ONE at IFA Berlin 2026, a sleep earbud system that adjusts audio and noise cancellation while a person is still asleep rather than just reporting data the next morning.

The earbuds respond to snoring partners and street noise mid-sleep

DUVA ONE pairs low-profile earbuds with a charging case that senses noise, light, temperature, and humidity in the bedroom. If a partner starts snoring or traffic gets louder, the system can boost active noise cancellation (ANC) or layer in sound masking automatically. A user might fall asleep to a podcast over Bluetooth, then have the system switch to locally stored sleep audio once they doze off, conserving battery in the process.

Oklahoma City – September 07, 2026 -- NBA champion and Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has launched The SGA Foundation, a new nonprofit registered as a charity in both the United States and Canada.

The foundation runs as a dual-country registered charity

The SGA Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States and a registered charity in Canada. Its footprint reflects the two places that shaped Gilgeous-Alexander's own path: Ontario and Oklahoma.

"We're building pathways for kids and the families raising them, built on self-belief, growth, and access," Gilgeous-Alexander said in announcing the launch.

San Diego – September 07, 2026 -- Sony Electronics is launching three new party speakers in its ULT POWER SOUND series -- ULT TOWER MAX, ULT TOWER 7, and ULT TOWER 5 -- built with deep bass and DJ-ready features for everything from backyard parties to karaoke nights.

The lineup arrives in September 2026, with the ULT TOWER MAX priced at $1,499.99 USD, the ULT TOWER 7 at $649.99 USD, and the ULT TOWER 5 at $449.99 USD. Canadian pricing runs from $599.99 to $2,099 CAD. All three will be sold at Sony.com, Best Buy, Amazon, and other authorized retailers.

Hip-hop producers helped tune the sound

Sony co-developed the speakers with Grammy-nominated producer Dot Da Genius, drummer and producer Daru Jones, DJ and producer Dready, and audio engineer Dennis "ROC.am" Jones. Their feedback shaped the tuning toward deeper low frequencies, stronger impact, and clearer vocals.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 28, 2025 – Canadian drivers looking for an electric family SUV finally have a brand-new option to get excited about: the all-new Kia EV5. Kia Canada has announced pricing and the start of online reservations for the 2027 EV5, giving Canadians their first chance to secure this fully electric SUV that’s designed specifically with modern families in mind.

A Canadian-exclusive electric SUV for the largest segment

Exclusive to Canada within the North American market, the Kia EV5 enters the country’s largest vehicle segment as a dedicated all-electric SUV. It’s also the first of three more affordable EVs set to arrive in Canada in 2026, signalling Kia’s push to make everyday electric driving more accessible.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 28, 2025 – As cannabis edibles become more popular across Canada, new research from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) and British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) is sending a clear message to drivers in BC: if you’re consuming edibles, you need to plan a safe ride home. A fresh two-part study shows that the impact of THC on driving is stronger and lasts longer than many people realize, especially several hours after eating an edible.

Edibles can impair driving for hours – not just a quick buzz

The CAA/BCAA research combines public opinion data with simulator-based testing carried out by the University of Saskatchewan. In the simulator, drivers who consumed cannabis edibles showed compromised reaction time, poorer lane discipline and weaker speed control – all critical skills for staying safe behind the wheel.