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Keene, N.H. – September 22, 2026 -- Families trying to keep an older relative safe at home often run into two similar-sounding terms that mean very different things: home care and home health care. A HelloNation article featuring insights from Samantha O'Neil, a Home Healthcare Expert at Custom Helpers Home Health Care in Keene, New Hampshire, breaks down the distinction so families can match the right support to a loved one's actual needs.

Home care covers everyday, non-medical assistance

New York – September 22, 2026 -- Teenagers across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa can now submit scripts for a 30-second TV public service announcement warning drivers about the dangers of speeding, with a top prize of $2,000.

The 13th annual Drive Safe Chicago PSA Contest opens for entries

The National Road Safety Foundation, backed by the Chicago Auto Show, is running the contest for teens in the Chicagoland region and surrounding states. Entrants must submit a script or written description of a speeding-awareness PSA by mail or email before the Dec. 18, 2026 deadline.

Los Angeles – September 22, 2026 -- Mathnasium, a math tutoring franchise with more than 1,300 learning centers worldwide, is rolling out two new offerings: Mathnasium Plus, a structured enrichment program for advanced students, and myMathnasium, a digital parent portal and app. Both are now available in the United States.

Mathnasium Plus targets students in grades 1 through pre-algebra who are ready to move beyond grade-level work

The program builds on Mathnasium's existing enrichment offerings with a structured curriculum aimed specifically at advanced learners. Instruction focuses on deepening mathematical thinking, strengthening problem-solving, and pushing students to approach complex concepts from multiple angles, with each student progressing based on individual ability and goals.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- J.Crew is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Barn Jacket by photographing 160 people across five U.S. cities and launching a new 2026 collection priced from $98 to $898.

The brand shot 160 people in five cities for the campaign

Photographer Robert Nethery captured subjects in New York City, Los Angeles, Austin, Boston and Chicago in intimate portraits. The cast mixes open-cast discoveries with athletes, artists, musicians and designers, including names like Spike Lee, Chance the Rapper, Scottie Pippen, Bowen Yang, Jenny Slate and Dave Franco.

Each portrait shows a different way of wearing the same jacket. Julia Collier, Chief Marketing Officer of J.Crew, said the 160 participants across five cities demonstrate how one design takes on a different life depending on who wears it, adding that the jacket has moved across wardrobes and generations for 40 years without being tied to one moment.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- Elm Biosciences, the skincare company co-founded by Martha Stewart and dermatologist Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, launched the Elemental Lip Serum on September 22, 2026, priced at $45 and sold exclusively at ElmBiosciences.com and select dermatology partners.

The formula targets a skin zone most anti-aging products ignore

Lips have thin skin and virtually no oil glands, making them prone to dryness, volume loss, and vertical lines. Unlike glosses that coat the surface or balms that offer short-lived moisture, Elm designed this balm-oil hybrid to visibly improve lip aging over time while still functioning as a wearable, non-sticky cosmetic.

Cleveland – September 22, 2026 -- Minwax has introduced Minwax One Step Stain & Topcoat, a water-based product that combines wood stain and protective finish into a single application, cutting DIY project time significantly.

The formula skips wiping and dries in two hours

Unlike traditional wood finishing, which requires staining, wiping, and then applying a separate protective topcoat, Minwax One Step is brushed on like paint with no wiping step required. The product dries in just two hours, which the company says helps DIYers finish projects up to three times faster compared to using Minwax Wood Finish Water-Based Stain and Polycrylic Protective Finish separately.

Portland – September 22, 2026 -- Bob's Red Mill is marking National Good Neighbor Day on September 28 by encouraging people to bake a homemade treat for someone nearby, teaming up with actor and author Lauren Graham for the occasion.

Lauren Graham shares a gluten-free muffin recipe designed for sharing

Graham, known for her roles in close-knit on-screen communities, created a recipe for Gluten Free Banana Coffee Cake Muffins using Bob's Red Mill's Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour. The flour works as a direct swap for wheat flour, making the treat easy to bring to a new neighbor, a longtime friend, or a coffee table gathering.

"I don't think being a good neighbor requires a grand gesture. Making something you love and sharing it with someone is a simple way to say, 'I'm thinking of you,'" Graham said, noting that she is gluten free herself and appreciates recipes more neighbors can actually eat.

Los Angeles – September 22, 2026 -- "Chrysalis," a U.S.-Vietnam family drama inspired by artist Sir Daniel K. Winn's childhood, opened in Vietnam on Sept. 11 to positive reviews from critics and audiences ahead of its planned April 2027 U.S. premiere, presented by the Beverly Hills Film Festival.

Vietnamese critics praised the film's restrained, emotional performances

ELLE Vietnam highlighted the conviction of the grandmother-grandson dynamic between veteran actress Kieu Chinh and young performer Uy Nhan. Harper's Bazaar Vietnam wrote that the film's first theatrical screening left a lasting impression through its understated treatment of family, roots and intergenerational memory.

The film scored an 8.2 average from 211 ticket-holder reviews during its opening week

Ratings came from MoMo, a Vietnamese ticketing platform. A Sept. 11 Kenh14 report, citing Box Office Vietnam data, placed the film at No. 4 in a daily box-office snapshot.

Anchorage, Alaska – September 22, 2026 -- Explore.org and Katmai Conservancy have opened the 12th season of Fat Bear Week, running September 22-29, 2026, inviting the public to vote online for the plumpest brown bear at Brooks River.

Voting decides the 2026 champion on September 29

Fans can cast votes in head-to-head matchups on the Fat Bear Week website starting September 22, with new rounds advancing bears each day. The 2026 Champion will be crowned September 29 at 5 p.m. Alaska Time.

Bears pack on fat to survive Katmai's harsh winters

Brown bears at Brooks River feast on salmon throughout summer, building fat reserves essential for surviving long months in their dens. This year's competition features an expanded bracket after a record number of bear families used the river this summer.

Prairie du Sac – September 22, 2026 -- Culver's is bringing back Curdtoberfest, its annual monthlong celebration of Wisconsin heritage and cheese curds, running from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31.

The Smoked Cheddar CurderBurger debuts as the brand's first flavored CurderBurger

Culver's fresh, never-frozen beef gets topped with golden-fried smoked cheddar cheese in the new burger, available Sept. 28 through Oct. 11 or while supplies last. It marks the first flavored version of the CurderBurger since the item debuted in 2021.

Jalapeño Cheese Curds return Oct. 12 through Nov. 29

The fan-favorite item puts a spicy spin on Culver's classic Wisconsin Cheese Curds, made with real cheddar and bits of jalapeño pepper. The curds will be available while supplies last.