United States

Kansas City – September 20, 2026 -- America Haunts, the national trade association for haunted attractions, has named its Top 5 Fan Favorite Haunted Attractions for 2026, spotlighting venues in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Utah and New York that draw repeat visitors year after year.

Five attractions made the 2026 list

The honorees are Cutting Edge Haunted House near Fort Worth, Texas, now in its 37th season; NETHERWORLD Haunted House in the Atlanta metro area, marking 30 years; Beast Haunted Attraction in Kansas City, Missouri, in its 36th season; Nightmare on 13th in Salt Lake City, Utah, also celebrating 37 years; and Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions in Ulster Park, New York, now in its 34th season.

New York – September 20, 2026 -- YSL Beauty transformed La Esquina, the SoHo taqueria at the corner of Kenmare and Lafayette, into a one-night takeover for the New York edition of its global Block Party series, drawing Teyana Taylor, Lauryn Hill, Emmy Rossum, Karl Anthony Towns and wife Jordyn Woods, alongside YSL Beauty U.S. Makeup Ambassadors Amelia Gray and Laura Harrier.

Mark Ronson provided the night's soundtrack

Houston – September 20, 2026 -- Olight has launched the ArkTac Series, its first tactical flashlight line built on the flat-body, multi-source design first introduced with the ArkPro, alongside a new Amber Orange colorway for the ArkPro Ultra. The announcements came at O-Fan Day 2026, timed to National Preparedness Month.

The ArkTac Series adds tactical controls to a flat, pocketable body

The lineup includes two models, ArkTac and ArkTac Ultra, both featuring a two-stage tail switch that jumps straight to Turbo Spotlight or Pure Flood without cycling through modes. A new CommandPoint shortcut activates Strobe with one touch and can be reprogrammed for other functions. Both models include UV and Red Light, while the Ultra version adds a Green Laser. Output reaches up to 1,800 lumens with a beam distance of up to 215 meters.

New York – September 20, 2026 -- A 15-year-old girl riding an electric Citi Bike was struck and killed by a heavy-duty industrial truck in Manhattan's East Village on Friday night, according to a statement released by Bradley Tusk, founder of Tusk Philanthropies.

Tusk says the death comes months after Citi Bike had prepared, following a year of work, to launch an age verification system meant to stop riders under 16 from renting e-bikes. He claims the rollout was scheduled for May but was halted the day before launch on orders from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Deputy Mayor Julia Kerson.

Washington – September 20, 2026 -- The U.S. Postal Service released its Christmas Cookies Forever stamps today at a family-friendly event at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.

The stamps come in booklets of 20 and are sold as Forever stamps, meaning their value always matches the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce rate. They are available at Post Office locations nationwide and on usps.com.

Four cookie designs anchor the new booklet

The set features a Christmas tree cookie decorated with red ribbons, yellow stars and silver ornaments on a blue background; a Santa Claus face cookie with a white beard, rosy cheeks and red cap on a red background; a blue present cookie with holly and a red ribbon; and a red stocking cookie with light blue and green stripes and white trim. The booklet's cover shows three of the four cookies -- the tree, Santa's face and the stocking -- above the text "Christmas Cookies" and "Twenty First-Class Forever Stamps."

Manassas, Va. – September 20, 2026 -- American Vitality has introduced Liver Nurture, a supplement formulated to support liver function, bile flow, and the body's natural detoxification processes. The Manassas, Virginia-based company built the formula around nine ingredients: Milk Thistle, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Beet Root, Dandelion, Artichoke, Ginger, L-Cysteine, and Glycine.

The company says the launch responds to growing consumer interest in liver wellness beyond diet changes alone, with more shoppers researching botanical and amino-acid-based formulas to support the liver's natural processes.

Milk Thistle and Beet Root target enzyme and bile balance

Milk Thistle, which contains silymarin, and Beet Root are included to support healthy liver enzyme levels that fall within a normal range, along with normal bile flow.

Bryant, Ark. – September 20, 2026 -- Patients walking into a med spa for the first time can expect a detailed consultation before any needle, laser, or contouring device comes near their skin, according to guidance from Lindsey Smith of Flawless Med Spa in Bryant, Arkansas, featured in a HelloNation article.

Smith describes a med spa as a hybrid of clinical treatment and spa comfort, offering services like injectables, laser treatments, and body contouring in a setting meant to feel welcoming rather than intimidating.

The first appointment starts with a conversation about personal goals

Providers ask what changes matter most to the patient, whether that's skin texture, fine lines, or stubborn areas targeted through body contouring. Smith notes that no two patients share the same priorities, so treatment plans are built around individual expectations and lifestyle.

New York – September 20, 2026 -- Expert Consumers has named Quay the top pick for wide faces, low nose bridges, and larger heads in a new 2026 guide to sunglasses fit by face shape. The review highlights three Quay styles -- Nightfall Extra Large, Say Less, and Good Time -- as examples of how frame width, bridge construction, and silhouette address different fit concerns.

Fit and face shape require separate checks, the guide says

Expert Consumers recommends starting with face shape to narrow silhouette options, then checking frame width, bridge design, arm length, and lens coverage. Round faces often suit square, rectangular, or cat-eye frames; square faces can benefit from rounded lenses; oval faces accommodate most silhouettes including aviators; heart-shaped faces often pair well with cat-eye styles. A properly fitted frame should sit level across the brow, meet the temples comfortably, and avoid sliding down the nose.

Nashville – September 20, 2026 -- Husband-and-wife music duo The Swansons have released their new single, "Hey God, It's Me Again," alongside four nominations at the upcoming Josie Music Awards. The duo will attend the ceremony at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Sunday, September 20.

The duo scored nods across four distinct categories

The Swansons are nominated for Album of the Year for "Seven," Song of the Year for both "Pray" and "Stick & Stones," and Duo of the Year. The nominations come from the Josie Music Awards, an annual event recognizing independent music artists and industry professionals.

Atlanta – September 20, 2026 -- Parents deciding between private and group swim lessons for their kids now have a clearer roadmap, thanks to a new HelloNation article breaking down which format best builds water safety, skill, and confidence.

Small classes of two to four kids balance attention and peer learning

The article highlights that small group swim lessons in Atlanta typically run with two to four children per instructor. This size allows for individual feedback while letting kids watch peers attempt skills, hear instructions repeated, and stay engaged in a social setting.

Toddlers learn by watching classmates succeed

For toddler swim classes specifically, observation plays a major role in early skill-building. Seeing another child complete a skill often motivates a young swimmer to try it themselves, according to the article.