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Chicago – September 18, 2026 -- The American Lung Association has launched a national campaign to help patients and caregivers recognize the early warning signs of progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF), timed to World Interstitial Lung Disease Day.

PPF describes worsening lung scarring that can occur in people living with an interstitial lung disease (ILD), a group of more than 200 conditions that cause inflammation or scarring of the lungs. Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association, said the causes range from autoimmune diseases to environmental or occupational exposures, or remain unknown, but all share the risk that scarring can worsen over time.

Mountain View – – September 18, 2026 -- Yuvan Research Inc. has introduced NEEL Gel, a skincare product built around GHK-Cu, a copper peptide the company says restores collagen in aging skin rather than temporarily masking wrinkles.

Dr. Michael Snyder says the gel is the only skincare product he uses besides moisturizer

Snyder, Stanford's W. Ascherman Professor of Genetics and director of its Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine, has used NEEL for more than two years. In a company-produced video, he says small wrinkles "disappeared rather quickly" while larger wrinkles are diminishing more slowly. NEEL's website describes him as looking 25 years younger than his chronological age.

New York – September 18, 2026 -- BOOX has unveiled three new E Ink devices -- the Note Air6 C, Note Mini C, and Palma 3 -- all running Android 16 with built-in Google Play Store access to more than 2 million apps.

The Note Air6 C targets note-takers and readers who want an all-in-one workflow.

Priced at $579.99 and available now, the 10.3-inch color notebook features a Kaleido 3 display with 4096 colors and 300 ppi black-and-white resolution. New V4.3 firmware adds Dual Notes for side-by-side document annotation, an enhanced Calendar Memo with a Lasso tool, and Talk Insights, an AI-powered meeting and audio transcription feature. The device pairs with the included BOOX Pen3 stylus, offering 4096 pressure levels, and an optional keyboard folio that connects via pogo pins and charges through its own USB-C port. It runs on an octa-core 4nm processor with 6GB RAM, 64GB storage, and a 3700mAh battery, weighing roughly 430g at 5.8mm thin.

New York – September 18, 2026 -- Canon has unveiled the EOS R8 Mark II, a full-frame mirrorless camera that keeps the 24.2-megapixel sensor of its predecessor while adding in-body image stabilization, a rear joystick, and a deeper buffer for burst shooting. The camera is available as a body alone or bundled with the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.

The body gets a sharper, more angular redesign

Compared to the smooth curves of earlier Canon models, the R8 Mark II features a more angular shell with fewer visible controls on top. The mode dial, power switch, record button, and M-Fn button remain in familiar spots, but the video mode switch beside the viewfinder housing has been removed.

A long-requested joystick finally arrives

Canon has added a multi-controller joystick to the back of the camera, letting users move autofocus points and navigate menus more easily. The AF-on button has also been relocated for a more comfortable grip.

Boulder, Colo. – September 18, 2026 -- Two new murals have gone up in Nederland and Lyons, Colorado, part of a campaign urging homeowners to treat wildfire mitigation as routine home upkeep rather than an emergency response.

Wildfire Partners commissioned the artwork to reach residents directly

The murals, funded by Boulder County's Wildfire Partners program, are located at Nederland Feed and Pet on CO-72 in Nederland and on Broadway between 4th and 5th Ave. in Lyons. Artists Taylor Shaw and Rachel Dinda designed the pieces, each carrying the campaign headline "Home Sweet Mitigated Home" alongside embedded images of properly mitigated homes -- including examples of removed juniper plants, a highly combustible landscaping choice near many county houses.

Loveland, Colo. – September 18, 2026 -- X-Golf America has launched X-League: Fall Season, a nationwide 3v3 indoor golf competition open to players of every skill level, with a $10,000 grand prize on the line. The league runs at all 138 X-Golf locations across 38 states, using a handicapped scoring format so beginners and low-handicappers can compete on equal footing.

Players compete on digital re-creations of Pebble Beach and Oakmont

Local qualifying rounds take place on newly remastered, enhanced-graphic simulator versions of famous American courses, including Pebble Beach, Kapalua, and Oakmont. Every shot is captured digitally, and players must physically chip and putt to finish each hole rather than relying on auto-converted results near the green.

Somerset, Ky. – – September 18, 2026 -- Homeowners planning a renovation often ask for a price per square foot, but a new HelloNation article argues that number rarely tells the full story. The piece features insights from Construction Expert Jon-Brent Bernard of Secure Structure in Somerset, Kentucky, on why remodeling budgets vary so widely even for similar-looking projects.

According to the article, project scope is the single biggest driver of cost. Cosmetic updates like flooring, paint, cabinets, or fixtures sit at one end of the spectrum, while larger jobs that involve moving walls, replacing plumbing, upgrading electrical systems, or swapping out heating and cooling equipment sit at the other.

Elizabethtown – September 18, 2026 -- Patrick Clark of Clark Jewelers in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, says jewelry owners can protect their rings, necklaces, and bracelets without expensive products or complicated routines, just consistent daily habits.

Removing jewelry before chores prevents chemical damage

Clark recommends taking off rings before washing dishes, swimming, or applying cosmetics, since even mild household cleaning products can dull metal finishes and loosen settings over time. He advises cleaning jewelry gently with warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth to remove daily buildup of dirt and oils.

Frequent cleaning isn't necessary, but consistency is

A quick wipe after each wear helps stop buildup that clouds gemstones and reduces brilliance, according to Clark. He notes that properly drying jewelry after washing is often overlooked, yet it prevents water spots and moisture damage.

Indianapolis – September 18, 2026 -- LA Fitness has reopened its Lawrence-Pendleton Pike club at 9930 Pendleton Pike in Indianapolis following a $1.4 million renovation, giving members new training spaces and upgraded amenities as of August 21.

New training zones target strength and coaching

The club now features dedicated Functional Training and Personal Training areas for guided workouts and individualized coaching. The LIFT free weights section has been expanded with a new multi-station rig system and specialized glute training equipment.

Pilates studio joins the fitness lineup

A new Pilates by LA Fitness studio has been added, aimed at helping members build strength and improve mobility. New cardio and strength machines have also been installed across the fitness floor.

Riverside, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- Grech RV will exhibit as a Platinum Sponsor at the 57th Annual America's Largest RV Show, running September 16-20, 2026, at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, alongside nearly 1,500 RVs from about 40 manufacturers.

A $10,000 rebate runs through September 30, 2026