United States

Rigby, Idaho – September 29, 2026 -- Sellers weighing how much to ask for their home in a shifting market should look beyond a single number, according to a new article from HelloNation featuring insights from Ted Whyte, a real estate expert at Century 21 High Desert serving the Upper Snake River Valley, Idaho.

The article argues that an effective pricing strategy starts with recent comparable sales but doesn't stop there.

Recent comparable sales carry more weight than older transactions in a changing market

Useful comparisons typically share location, size, age, style, and features with the home being priced. Because conditions can shift quickly, recent sales often provide more relevant evidence than transactions from months earlier.

Houston – September 29, 2026 -- Fitness Connection will remain open at its Greenspoint Mall location throughout construction of the $150 million CityNorth industrial park redevelopment before relocating to a new 45,000-square-foot facility on the same site.

Fitness Connection is the last business standing in Greenspoint Mall

The gym opened inside Greenspoint Mall in March 2005 and is now the only remaining tenant as other businesses have moved out over the years. The chain is partnering with developers Lincoln and New York Life Real Estate to keep its doors open as demolition begins.

Demolition starts in October 2026

Mall demolition is slated to begin next month and is expected to support approximately 300 construction jobs, with the finished redevelopment projected to accommodate 1,200 full-time jobs.

Boulder – – September 29, 2026 -- The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is opening hundreds of solar-powered homes, businesses and community sites across all fifty states to the public October 2-4, 2026, as part of its National Solar Tour Showcase Weekend.

Hundreds of host sites span residential rooftops to community solar gardens

Now in its 31st year, the National Solar Tour bills itself as the largest grassroots solar event in the United States. This year's Showcase Weekend includes residential rooftop systems, community solar gardens and net-zero homes, giving attendees a direct look at how solar and clean energy technologies function day to day.

Austin – September 29, 2026 -- RVshare has announced the winners of its fifth annual Campers' Choice Awards, known as "The Campies," naming top campgrounds and RV content creators across 16 categories after a public voting process that closed September 22.

Nominations opened this summer and finalists were set by August 25

RVshare, the RV rental marketplace, opened nominations earlier this summer and closed them on August 25, when three finalists per category advanced to a final public vote. Thousands of voters then weighed in before the September 22 deadline. This year's ballot added a new category, the Fan Favorite Award, decided through social media voting.

United States – September 29, 2026 -- Celebrity barber VicBlends (Victor Fontanez) has launched BetterDays, a men's grooming brand selling two barber-grade hair products priced at $20 each.

The brand debuts with a leave-in conditioner and a texture powder

Rebound Cream, a lightweight leave-in conditioner, uses Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, and Pro-Vitamin B5 to hydrate dry hair and strengthen follicles. Grip Powder, a texture powder made with Arrowroot Powder and Silica, offers styling control without residue. Both products are made in the USA and feature a custom fragrance called "Scent No. 26."

United States – September 29, 2026 -- Lucid Motors has begun rolling out Air UX 3.0, a redesigned infotainment experience arriving via over-the-air update as part of Software Version 2.11.0, starting September 29, 2026.

The update reaches all eligible Lucid Air vehicles automatically. Owners of model year 2022, 2023, and some 2024 Air vehicles will need a hardware upgrade to access the new software, with the infotainment processor upgrade priced at $950 in the United States, including installation and excluding taxes. Pricing for other markets is not yet available, and owners can contact Lucid Customer Care to check eligibility.

Greenville, Texas – September 29, 2026 -- Choosing the right checking account comes down to six factors: direct deposit, debit card access, mobile banking, fees, ATM access, and bill payment capabilities, according to a HelloNation article featuring Brad Bailey, CEO of Red River Credit Union (RRCU).

The article frames a checking account as the foundation of daily money management, covering everything from receiving income to paying bills and tracking spending. Bailey encourages consumers to evaluate accounts based on their actual banking habits rather than convenience alone.

Direct deposit speeds up access to income

The article identifies direct deposit as one of the most important features for account holders. It provides faster access to funds than paper checks and can create a more consistent flow of money that makes budgeting easier.

Santa Ana, Calif. – September 29, 2026 -- OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) will host a countywide Community Compost Giveaway on Saturday, October 3, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, offering free, ready-to-use compost made from green waste collected across Orange County homes, while supplies last.

The compost will be distributed at three sites: Bee Canyon Greenery at Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine, Valencia Greenery at Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea, and Capistrano Greenery at Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano.

Residents must bring their own containers at two locations.

At the Irvine and San Juan Capistrano sites, residents need to bring their own containers or heavy-duty yard waste bags along with a shovel to load the compost themselves. At the Brea location, OCWR will hand out prefilled bags, limited to four per household while supplies last.

Hong Kong – September 29, 2026 -- Ruko has launched the R1 Mini Robot Dog, a toy for children ages 3 and up that righting itself, performs four-way flips, and includes a bedtime storytelling mode.

The robot dog automatically rights itself after tumbles

The R1 uses a self-righting mechanism that returns it to its feet whenever it tips over or lands upside down, removing the need for a child to reposition it manually.

It performs over 10 routines including flips, dancing and push-ups

Beyond forward, backward, left, and right flips, the toy runs more than 10 programmed routines such as dancing, push-ups, and swimming. A built-in programming mode lets children sequence their favorite moves into custom combinations, introducing basic sequencing logic tied to early STEM concepts.

Boulder – September 29, 2026 -- The Sundance Film Festival will leave Park City after more than four decades and debut in Boulder, Colorado, running January 21-31, 2027.

Boulder's Chautauqua Auditorium becomes an official festival venue

Set beneath the Flatirons, Boulder pairs the festival's screenings and premieres with immediate access to hiking trails at Chautauqua Park. Downtown, the pedestrian-only Pearl Street will mark its 50th anniversary in 2027, and the city's dining scene has drawn recognition from the MICHELIN Guide.

Estes Park offers elk sightings and quiet winter trails near Rocky Mountain National Park

As the basecamp for Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park turns into a snowshoe-friendly landscape in winter, with elk commonly seen around town and mule deer spotted in the surrounding area. The Riverwalk trail follows the Big Thompson and Fall rivers through downtown.