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Hurricane, Utah – September 24, 2026 -- Off-road electronics brand Wolfbox will run a "Blockout Challenge" at the 11th Annual Monster Energy Trail Hero Event, blocking drivers' exterior views entirely and forcing them to navigate an obstacle course using only its FlexPilot camera system. The weeklong event, powered by Greater Zion, takes place Sept. 28 through Oct. 3 in Hurricane, Utah.

Drivers navigate blind using only camera feeds

Qualifying rounds run from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 1 and 2, with 10 teams competing each day on a scored obstacle course. The top eight teams advance to an Oct. 3 final at The Chute, one of Sand Hollow's recognizable rock-crawling obstacles. Members of the public can ride shotgun with a Wolfbox driver during the Oct. 1 and 2 afternoon sessions.

Brooklyn – September 24, 2026 -- Gourmia has launched a new 12-Slice Stainless Steel Digital Countertop Oven Air Fryer exclusively at Costco, priced at $159.99 and available both in-store and on Costco.com.

The appliance, model GTF7890, is Gourmia's largest air fryer oven to date, built with a 43-liter capacity that can fit a 15-inch pizza, a 20-pound turkey, or a 15-by-13-inch baking pan across five rack positions.

A top-mounted display makes settings easier to reach

The oven introduces a new Easy-Reach Control Panel, placing the digital touch display above the cooking cavity rather than at the front, so settings stay visible and accessible during use.

CookFlow progress bars show cooking status at a glance

A new feature called CookFlow adds on-screen progress bars that track preheating and cooking in real time, letting users check how a meal is coming along without opening the door.

Henderson, Tenn. – September 24, 2026 -- Freed-Hardeman University has secured three rankings in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list, including No. 4 for Best Value Regional University in the South.

The university also placed No. 18 among Top Private Schools in the South and tied for No. 35 among Regional Universities in the South.

The Best Value ranking weighs academic quality against cost

U.S. News determines Best Value standings by combining a school's overall academic quality with the net cost of attendance for an out-of-state student receiving average need-based financial aid.

FHU's retention and graduation rates hit new highs

The university reported an 89% fall-to-fall retention rate, meaning nearly nine in ten students return for a second year. Its five-year graduation rate reached an all-time high of 71%.

Canton, Ohio – September 24, 2026 -- Liberty HealthShare has logged 24 consecutive months of year-over-year enrollment growth, with sign-ups through August 2026 running nearly 56% ahead of the same period in 2025 and more than double 2024 levels.

The Christian healthcare sharing ministry, based in Canton, Ohio, positions itself as an alternative to traditional health insurance for individuals and families managing rising medical costs.

Members' monthly costs have dropped for two straight years

In June 2026, Liberty HealthShare cut sharing contributions for family programs by an average of 16%. The ministry also returned more than $2 million to members during this period, even as national healthcare expenses continued to climb.

Camden, N.J. – September 24, 2026 -- Subaru of America has announced the 2027 Impreza will start at $24,595 MSRP, a $2,000 drop from the outgoing model's entry price when it arrives at retailers late this year.

The automaker says the new pricing makes the Impreza the most affordable all-wheel-drive compact vehicle on sale in the U.S.

The base trim gets a lower price without losing key features

The 2027 base model comes standard with a 2.5-liter, 180-horsepower SUBARU BOXER engine, dark gray 17-inch alloy wheels, EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, and Keyless Access with Push-Button Start. It also includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, dual 7.0-inch touchscreens, dual-zone automatic climate control, and USB-A and USB-C charging ports.

EyeSight now includes Pre-Collision Braking, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, Lane Keep Assist, and Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering.

Buena Park, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- Yamaha has released the Matteo Mancuso Signature Revstar (RS20MM), a production electric guitar priced at $1,599.99 and now available through authorized Yamaha dealers nationwide.

The guitar recreates Mancuso's custom instrument down to the pickups

Developed with guitarist Matteo Mancuso, the RS20MM is built to replicate the tone, feel and performance of his personal custom Revstar. It features the same DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary pickups used in Mancuso's instrument, designed to deliver clarity, sustain and dynamic response.

Mancuso has played Revstar guitars since 2017 and became a Yamaha artist in 2019. The RS20MM marks only the second widely available artist-signature model in the Revstar lineup.

Pomona, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- Nework is expanding its smart living lineup this October with two new devices: NewFlow, a smart digital calendar, and NewSlate, an inkless writing board, aimed at cutting down household clutter and screen-based distraction.

NewFlow syncs family schedules across Google Calendar, iCloud, and Outlook.

The device centralizes agendas, chores, and meal planning through color-coded profiles for each family member. Users can manage shared grocery lists and adjust schedules remotely through a companion mobile app. When not in planning mode, NewFlow switches to an ambient photo frame display that blends into home decor.

Irvine, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- SUPER73 is releasing two new colorways for its M1D Special Edition electric bike, expanding its partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing (ORBR). Riders can choose Nightfall Blue for a classic look or Suzuka White, a design referencing Max Verstappen's 2025 win at Japan's Suzuka circuit.

The M1D SE builds on a sold-out first collaboration

This marks the second joint release between SUPER73 and ORBR, following the sold-out Z and R Adventure Series. The new colorways extend the partnership to the M1D SE, a model with standard dual-battery capability, internal lockable storage for a second battery, and a sizing platform designed to fit riders of different heights.

Olney, Md. – September 24, 2026 -- Field of Screams Maryland, ranked #1 Best Haunted Attraction in USA TODAY's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards, will not reopen this fall and is pushing its return to 2027, organizers confirmed.

The 24-year-old haunted attraction, a fixture named best haunted house and trail by the Washington Post and Baltimore Sun, had completed an 11-month redesign featuring 22 all-new stations, an updated haunted house, and new lighting, sound, and infrastructure.

A zoning approval holds up the reopening

The event will reopen once the Olney Boys and Girls Community Sports Association's (OBGC) Special Exception is amended to expressly include fundraising events on the property, according to organizers.

"We are enormously proud of what our design and planning teams have accomplished, which makes this an especially hard announcement to make," said John Dixon, Director of Operations for Field of Screams Maryland.

Phoenix – September 24, 2026 -- A Vietnam veteran's estate gift sent 360 fellow veterans, service members and first responders to New York Yankees games against the Mets on September 11, 12 and 13, fulfilling his final wish to keep serving the community he devoted his life to.

Joe Pasternack deployed to Qui Nhơn, Vietnam, from September 1965 to August 1966

Pasternack served three years in the U.S. Army before returning home to New York, where he became a lifelong Yankees fan. In 2013 he joined the Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix), a nonprofit that provides free event tickets to veterans, active service members and first responders through its 1st Tix program.