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Hershey, Pennsylvania – September 19, 2026 -- Aliner is bringing back its discontinued Alite camper for the 2027 model year, unveiling the redesigned unit this week at America's Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, alongside dealer Beckley's RV.

The camper weighs just 672 pounds and tows behind nearly any vehicle

The 2027 Alite is Aliner's lightest and most compact hard-sided camper, measuring 11 feet in overall length with an 80-inch interior peak height. It includes a 58-inch by 76-inch sleeping area, roadside and curbside bench seating, and 2.7 cubic feet of exterior front storage.

Production ended nearly a decade ago, but demand never stopped

The original Alite built a loyal following as an ultra-lightweight, easy-to-own camper. Even after Aliner discontinued it, dealers and customers kept asking when it would return, according to Brett Randall, President and CEO of Aliner.

West Hollywood – September 19, 2026 -- Dialog Café, the West Hollywood breakfast spot known for its pasture-raised egg burritos, will reopen October 3, 2026, inside The Sun Rose West Hollywood hotel on Sunset Blvd, offering its full menu to longtime customers whose original café has been closed since a water main incident in July.

The café's original location sustained substantial damage during the July 16, 2026, water main incident and remains closed, with no reopening date set. Founders Narbeh and Tadeh Ghazalian say restoration could take approximately one year or longer, though the timeline remains an estimate.

London – September 19, 2026 -- Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen passed all 100 rival karts in Red Bull's Max vs 100, the largest go-kart race ever staged, finishing the job on lap 14 of 30 at Silverstone.

Verstappen started 101st on a grid built specifically for the event and cleared the entire field in 35 minutes. The race streamed live on Disney+ and the ESPN App.

A single overtaking rule decided every elimination

A driver was eliminated the instant the rear of Verstappen's kart drew level with the front of theirs. The 100-strong field included Red Bull athletes, content creators, streamers, journalists and fans selected from around the world, racing on a temporary circuit at Silverstone designed by Race Director David Terrien.

Camden, N.J. – September 19, 2026 -- Subaru of America has announced pricing for the 2027 Forester lineup, keeping the entry-level model at $29,995 MSRP, the same as the outgoing 2026 version, with vehicles arriving at dealers later this fall.

The 2027 Forester Hybrid also holds steady, starting at $34,730 MSRP. Nearly all trims carry over 2026 pricing unchanged.

A new hybrid Wilderness trim joins the off-road lineup

The 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid, priced at $40,495 MSRP, marks the first time Subaru has paired its rugged Wilderness package with a hybrid powertrain. It offers 9.3 inches of ground clearance, Yokohama GEOLANDAR all-terrain tires, and Subaru's X-MODE Dual-Mode system, delivering better fuel economy than the gas-only Wilderness without sacrificing all-wheel-drive capability.

LAS VEGAS – September 19, 2026 -- WAN AICHEF ULTRA, an AI-powered cooking system, has been named a Professional Category Finalist in the 2026 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), presented by the Industrial Designers Society of America.

The appliance lets users load food, pick a program and walk away

Ultra is built around what the company calls a "Load and Go" experience: users place food inside, select a cooking goal, confirm the suggested program, and the system handles adjustments as cooking proceeds. For supported ingredients, an AI vision system can identify the food and recommend a program before the user confirms it.

"We began by asking which decisions people repeat every night and which of those the appliance could responsibly take on," said Stanley Huo, CEO of WAN AICHEF. "The change is not simply what the appliance can do, but what the user no longer has to do."

Daytona Beach – September 19, 2026 -- Motorcycle riders visiting the 34th annual Biketoberfest® rally from October 15-18 can earn an exclusive collectible coin by completing a scavenger hunt through the event's free mobile app.

The MotoPassport Scavenger Hunt rewards the first 300 finishers with a coin.

Riders must create an account on the official Biketoberfest® app and check in at all 12 participating locations across Volusia County, including Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach, Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and the Florida Motorcycle Safety Program tent trackside at Daytona International Speedway.

Other stops include Copper Bottom Craft Distillery, Daytona Beach Poker, RideNow Powersports in Holly Hill, Rue & Ziffra's tent at Willie's Tropical Tattoo in Ormond Beach, Tanger Daytona Beach, the Progressive Insurance tent at Destination Daytona, and Main Street Tattoo.

Irvine, Calif. – – September 19, 2026 -- Irvine Spectrum Center opens its new Spectrum SunWheel to the public on Saturday, September 19, with a 9:45 a.m. ribbon cutting followed by a full day of festivities starting at 10 a.m.

The new wheel stands 132 feet tall, 24 feet taller than the original attraction it replaces

The Spectrum SunWheel takes the place of the center's Giant Wheel, which first opened in 2002. Manufactured by Italy-based Fabbri Group, the new structure features 27 gondolas that each seat up to six passengers.

Riders get upgraded audio and programmable LED lighting

Each gondola includes an enhanced in-gondola audio system. The wheel itself is outfitted with programmable LED technology across its rim and spokes, and operators redesigned ride operations to cut down on wait times.

Chicago – September 19, 2026 -- United Airlines passengers can now watch live football games on seatback screens during flights, thanks to a new partnership with DISH announced this week. The service launches on more than 220 Starlink-equipped mainline aircraft, covering roughly 700 flights per day, and will run through the Super Bowl in February.

Live broadcasts span nine networks including ABC, CBS, NBC and ESPN.

Travelers in every class of service can stream ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, FS1, ESPN, ESPN2, NFL Network and Thursday Night Football on Prime Video directly from their seat. United expects to expand Starlink to nearly 700 mainline aircraft by early next year, with full installation completed before the end of 2027. The service is free for MileagePlus members.

Fishers, Ind. – September 19, 2026 -- Homeowners comparing roofing bids should look past the bottom-line price, according to a new HelloNation feature built on insights from Paul Crouse, a roofing expert at 3 Kings Roofing and Construction in Fishers, Indiana.

A thorough inspection should come before any estimate

Crouse says a roofing professional should examine shingles, flashing, vents, penetrations, and drainage areas for visible damage before recommending work. Photos can help homeowners see conditions that are hard to spot from the ground, and clear explanations give context for whether a repair or full replacement is warranted.

Los Angeles – September 19, 2026 -- Ideal Living has launched the AirDoctor 1500, a compact air purifier priced at $399 and built for smaller spaces like bedrooms, nurseries and home offices.

The mini tower weighs less than 10 pounds

Available in Matte Black and Matte White, the AirDoctor 1500 shares a sleek silhouette with the brand's AirDoctor 4000 model but is light enough to carry between rooms.

Its filter captures 99.99% of particles as small as 0.003 microns

The device uses AirDoctor's UltraHEPA filter, independently tested to trap allergens, mold spores, bacteria and viruses at that size. A Premium Carbon/VOC filter is paired in to absorb toxic gases and odors.