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Seattle – October 20, 2026 -- Seabourn is turning its Earth & Ocean restaurant concept into a fleetwide culinary philosophy, with locally inspired menus and new dining experiences coming to guests at sea and ashore.

The philosophy pairs regional specialties, seasonal produce and culinary traditions with gourmet ingredients sourced worldwide for their quality, flavor and craftsmanship. It takes its name from the Earth & Ocean restaurant that Seabourn introduced in 2018, which offered rotating menus built on fresh, locally available ingredients.

Chef's Market Finds put regional dishes on the menu

In The Restaurant, menus will feature "Chef's Market Finds," highlighting local ingredients from the regions where each ship is sailing. Examples include:

New York – October 19, 2026 -- SiriusXM will broadcast every NBA game of the 2026-27 season, from Opening Night through The Finals, and its new SiriusXM Sports Pass subscription includes all of them for $5 per month.

Opening night brings a three-game slate on October 20

The season starts with a tripleheader on October 20. At 3:00 pm ET, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics visit Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.

At 7:00 pm ET, Jalen Brunson and the reigning NBA Champion Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. The 76ers have a new-look roster featuring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.

At 9:30 pm ET, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the reigning Western Conference Champion Spurs and Victor Wembanyama at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

Seoul – October 19, 2026 -- Korean beauty brand MARSHIQUE's targeted wrinkle and lifting patches are now on Ulta.com, with prices ranging from $16 to $25 and in-store availability starting November 1.

The online launch went live on October 18. The brand will then appear in 504 Ulta Beauty stores nationwide on November 1. Ulta Beauty operates more than 1,500 stores and is the largest specialty beauty retailer in the United States.

Patches aim at specific areas of the face and neck

MARSHIQUE is bringing its complete patch range to the U.S. The patches target the appearance of wrinkles around the frown lines, smile lines, forehead, eye area and neck. A separate set of lifting patches is designed for the appearance of facial contours.

The idea is to apply a patch directly to the area of concern rather than use a one-size-fits-all routine. The line began with a frown line patch and has since grown to cover the other areas.

Alexandria – October 17, 2026 -- Five Guys has released its first docuseries, the five-episode "On the Line: The World Burger Games," on Amazon Prime Video in North America, Europe and Australia.

The series follows crew members from local qualifying rounds around the world to the Five Guys Games championship. It was produced by Full Day Productions in collaboration with Lost Tribe Creative, and Collin Orcutt (Any Given Saturday, Omnivore) is the showrunner.

Eight crew members compete for a $100,000 check

The 2026 finale pitted eight crew members against each other, with Thursday Night Football's Charissa Thompson hosting. She interviewed competitors before and after each event. The grand prize is a $100,000 check.

Contestants took on three events: the potato race, the cheese race and the dressing/QC race. Each one pushes the skills behind every Five Guys order. Any Five Guys employee can enter.

Chicago – – October 15, 2026 -- Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes, a year-round campground five miles from Yosemite National Park's west gate, has been named Best National Park Campground in RVshare's 2026 Campies Campers' Choice Awards for the second year in a row.

Voters pick the winners across the United States

The Campies recognize standout campgrounds and content creators in RV travel, with winners chosen by voters nationwide. RVshare is running the awards for the fifth year. This summer it took nominations in 16 categories for campgrounds and creators across the country.

The 450-acre site offers RV spots, cabins and yurts

Yosemite Lakes spreads across 450 acres. Guests can book RV sites, tent sites, cabins, cottages or yurts. Accommodations include modern conveniences such as cable TV, kitchenettes and bathrooms.

Camden, N.J. – October 13, 2026 -- The all-electric 2027 Subaru Trailseeker, on sale now from $39,995 MSRP, has been named to the 2026 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list in its first year on the market.

WardsAuto judges evaluated 26 powertrains this year, including returning winners and all-new or significantly updated cars, trucks and SUVs. Criteria included power, torque, refinement, efficiency and innovation. The judges praised the Trailseeker for smooth operation, range, available power and acceleration.

Judges call the Trailseeker a 'sleeper' that hits like a muscle car

Robin Warner, WardsAuto judge and program manager for the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list, said the SUV looks unassuming but powers through traffic like a muscle car. He added that its range estimates hold up well in real-world driving, including on the interstate, and that Subaru keeps the price reasonable for the capability.

Fort Lauderdale – October 13, 2026 -- Princess Cruises has put its 2028–2029 Americas season on sale, with more than 250 departures ranging from four-day West Coast getaways to a new 64-day Circle South America voyage. An Early Booking Bonus is available through February 16, 2027.

The Amazon returns and a 64-day loop debuts

Princess will cruise the Amazon River for the first time since 2014, with scenic cruising and a call to Santarém, Brazil. Coral Princess debuts the 64-day Circle South America itinerary, which combines Antarctica, the Amazon and a transit through the historic Panama Canal locks.

San Francisco – October 12, 2026 -- Owners of select 2026 Hisense TVs can now get Dolby Vision 2 through a firmware update, with more models receiving it over the coming weeks. Dolby Laboratories and Hisense say it is the first phase of a broader rollout.

Four 2026 Hisense lines get the update first

The Hisense UX, UR9, UR8 and U7 (sold as the U7 pro in the EU, MEA and CSA) are first in line. Models running Google TV or VIDAA OS will unlock Dolby Vision 2 over the coming weeks in North America, Europe and APAC.

Dolby says existing Dolby Vision content, from movies and TV to games and live sports, should look more captivating and authentic straight after the update. CANAL+, iQIYI and Peacock have committed to using the expanded palette of Dolby Vision 2 capabilities.

Every Dolby Vision 2 TV gets three core features

The feature set comes in two device tiers. All Dolby Vision 2 TVs get:

New York – October 11, 2026 -- Country star Ella Langley will play an intimate SiriusXM show at The Grizzly Rose in Denver on Tuesday, October 6, and listeners across North America can hear the full set on SiriusXM's The Highway on Friday, October 9 at 8:00 pm ET.

The Denver show is part of the Small Stage Series

Presented by REESE'S, the concert will feature Langley's hits, fan favorites and songs from her latest album, Dandelion. After the broadcast, the performance will be available anytime on the SiriusXM app.

SiriusXM's Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, said the show gives fans a way to get closer to Langley at a high point in her career.

Fans can win tickets or a VIP trip

SiriusXM subscribers and fans can enter to win a pair of tickets. Those who do not live in the Denver area can enter for a VIP trip to the concert. REESE'S will run an on-site experience with giveaways, surprises and product sampling.

San Mateo – October 09, 2026 -- Viki will stream the 10-episode Korean animated series The Painted Soul exclusively starting October 21 in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, India and Southeast Asia. Viewers can watch for free with ads or without ads through the Viki Pass Standard and Viki Pass Plus subscriptions.

A fantasy romance built around a sealed painting

The story follows Yun Hwa, an apprentice spirit painter who accidentally frees Seol Jin, a mysterious man who has been sealed inside a painting for decades. Legend says anyone who meets his gaze is doomed.

As Yun Hwa is drawn closer to the stranger, she must decide whether what she feels is fear or something more. The series blends fantasy and romance with Eastern inspiration.