United States

Fairfield, N.J. – October 01, 2026 -- An estimated 80 to 100 million Americans have liver disease, and many don't know it because early symptoms can be subtle. The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is marking October as National Liver Awareness Month and Liver Cancer Month with a slate of free tools, including a one-minute online risk quiz.

A free quiz flags liver disease and cancer risk in under a minute.

The quiz is available in English at thinkliverthinklife.org/quiz and in Spanish at thinkliverthinklife.org/prueba. ALF notes that hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer, is one of the fastest-growing causes of cancer-related death in the U.S., with incidence rates more than tripling since 1980 and death rates doubling over the same period.

Los Angeles – October 01, 2026 -- ComplexCon celebrates its 10-year anniversary on October 3-4, 2026, relocating for the first time to Los Angeles after a two-year run in Las Vegas that drew more than 70,000 attendees in 2025. The festival will span the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, bringing together more than 300 brands across over half a million square feet of exhibition space.

Playboi Carti joins Hiroshi Fujiwara as Artistic Director

Rapper Playboi Carti and streetwear pioneer Hiroshi Fujiwara, alongside his label Fragment Design, will lead creative direction for the anniversary edition, shaping programming, product drops and the overall festival experience. Fujiwara will debut exclusive collaborations spanning apparel, collectibles and wearables, including partnerships with Disney/Mickey Mouse, Pokémon, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ray-Ban, Street Fighter, BRABUS and BE@RBRICK.

Mesa, Arizona – October 01, 2026 -- Gordon Newton, founder and CEO of Newton Group, is pushing for tighter regulation of how timeshare exit companies advertise attorney involvement, arguing consumers often can't tell whether a lawyer actually represents them before they pay.

Newton says marketing terms like "attorney-backed" don't answer who the lawyer actually represents.

In an op-ed published Sept. 15 in The National Law Review, titled "Attorney Involvement Is Not Attorney Representation," Newton argues that phrases such as "attorney-led," "in-house attorneys" or "attorneys on retainer" may be accurate but still leave the central question unanswered: who is the client?

New Orleans – October 01, 2026 -- HOTWORX, the infrared sauna fitness franchise with more than 900 studios worldwide, has kicked off its annual Workouts for Heroes campaign, running October 1 through November 30. All proceeds will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation's Military Women's Patient Relief Fund, which covers non-medical expenses like childcare, lodging and transportation for military women undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Pink retail items fund the cause dollar by dollar

HOTWORX is selling limited-edition Pink Yoga Towels, Pink Yoga Mats and Pink Yoga Mat Holders at studios nationwide. The company will donate $1 for every towel and mat sold, plus $0.14 for every Pink Yoga Mat Slap Band purchased.

New York – October 01, 2026 -- Silk brand LILYSILK is renewing its five-year partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) through a new campaign called "A Bloom of Care," tied to a fresh sleepwear collection.

The brand has donated over $82,000 to breast cancer support since 2022.

Since the partnership began in 2022, LILYSILK has contributed $82,057.38 to NBCF through monetary and gift-in-kind donations and cause-marketing campaigns. That funding has helped provide breast health education to 32 women, support 144 hospital partners, fund 23 mammograms, assist 123 patients in navigating care, and engage 1,558 volunteers.

Garland, TX – October 01, 2026 -- Crunch Fitness is opening a new $5 million, 34,589-square-foot gym in Garland, Texas, with a one-day-only "Cyber Sale" on Saturday, October 3rd, offering memberships starting at $9.99 per month with $0 enrollment fees.

The deal is available exclusively online at CrunchGarland.com for 24 hours. The first 500 people to sign up get a free limited-edition t-shirt, plus discounts on personal and small group training.

The club hosts an in-person party alongside the online sale

Crunch Garland, located at 825 West Centerville Road, will run a Cyber Sale Party from 9am to 5pm on October 3rd, featuring facility tours, giveaways, and fitness demonstrations for the community.

Flower Mound, Texas – October 01, 2026 -- GDS Wealth Management has been named to D Magazine's Top Wealth Managers list for the fourth consecutive year, with the recognition appearing in the publication's October 2026 issue.

Peer nominations, not payments, decide the list

The honor is determined through peer nomination among CFP® professionals in the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Financial Planning Association, based on nominations submitted between May 5 and June 5, 2026. GDS paid nothing to be considered or included, beyond a logo licensing fee, and the firm says compensation does not influence the selection.

Founder credits clients and fiduciary standard

"To be recognized by our peers year after year is something we never take for granted," said Glen Smith, Founder and CIO of GDS Wealth Management. He added that the honor reflects the trust clients have placed in the firm's team.

Tampa – October 01, 2026 -- Branch, a provider of embedded financial services, has launched High Yield Savings, letting Uber drivers and couriers earn up to 3.25% APY on money they set aside directly within the Uber Pro Card app.

Workers earn the top rate by keeping a $500 average daily balance

Unlike many high-yield savings products that require monthly direct deposits or card-spending minimums, Branch's tool only asks users to maintain an average daily balance of $500 or more to access the top rate. There are no fees and no minimum balance required to open an account, so savings start accruing immediately.

New York – October 01, 2026 -- Pop star Tate McRae has launched her first signature fragrance, TATE 01, developed with Scent Beauty, Inc. and priced from $30 to $82 for sizes between 10ml and 100ml.

The scent blends bergamot with amber and sandalwood

Perfumers Adriana Medina and Antoine Maisondieu of Givaudan built TATE 01 around a top note of sparkling bergamot and clary sage, moving into white florals before settling into amber, tonka bean, sandalwood and soft woods. The formula is anchored by ISO E Super, a molecule designed to interact with individual skin chemistry so the scent shifts slightly from wearer to wearer.

McRae said she wears the fragrance during rehearsals, describing it as a layer that "warms up and moves with my body" rather than sitting on top of it.

Denver – October 01, 2026 -- The U.S. Center for SafeSport has released video clips, interview access, and practical guidance for parents and coaches to recognize and prevent bullying in youth sports, timed to Bullying Prevention Month in October.

Short video clips feature SafeSport's education chief addressing signs of bullying

The clips, available for download by accredited media, feature Monica Rivera, SafeSport's Vice President for Education & Research. Topics include spotting signs and symptoms of bullying, talking to kids about the issue, and steps to take if a parent suspects their child is the one engaging in bullying behavior.

"To truly prevent bullying, we need to recognize when a young person may be struggling and respond to those needs before it shows up as harmful behavior," Rivera said. She added that early intervention, accountability, and support can interrupt cycles of harm and create safer environments for athletes.