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Dallas – September 13, 2026 -- Wingstop is expanding its signature Lemon Pepper flavor into a trio of options ahead of the 2026 football season, giving fans new ways to customize their wing order starting this week.

Two new Lemon Pepper flavors join the original dry rub

The chain is adding Lemon Pepper Chili Crunch, which tops the classic dry rub with a crispy Korean chili crunch, and Lemon Pepper Chili Glaze, a citrusy sauce with sweet heat also finished with chili crunch. Both join the Original Lemon Pepper dry rub that fans already know.

Club Wingstop members get early access to the Lemon Pepper Trio starting Sept. 10, with the flavors rolling out nationwide on Sept. 15 for a limited time at participating U.S. locations. The trio is available across the menu, including classic wings, and pairs with Wingstop's housemade ranch.

Glendale, Calif. – September 13, 2026 -- Loop8 has launched a free privacy app that eliminates master passwords, letting users unlock passwords, notes, messages and two-factor codes with their phone's built-in biometrics.

The app stores nothing on Loop8's own servers

Everything a user saves is encrypted on their phone, with backups sent automatically to the user's own iCloud account on iOS or Google account on Android. The encryption key never leaves the device, so even that personal cloud backup cannot be opened without the original phone.

When data moves between devices, it passes through Loop8's servers end-to-end encrypted, with keys that stay on user devices. Loop8 says it cannot read the content and keeps no copy after delivery.

Signing up requires just an email and phone number

Loop8 does not collect a name, home address, age or gender during registration.

St. Petersburg – September 13, 2026 -- Amped Fitness named Joel "J.D." Valdez the $10,000 Grand Prize winner of its first Amped Summer Creator Challenge, a three-month contest that drew more than 2,000 creators competing for a $25,000 total prize pool.

Over 100 million views flooded in from thousands of submitted videos

Launched in June as the debut activation of the Amped Creator Program, the challenge invited members to document their personal experiences with the gym brand. Content ranged from transformations and training milestones to friendships and setbacks, collectively racking up more than 100 million views across social media. Amped Fitness distributed the $25,000 prize pool across 12 winners over the course of the summer.

Woodstock – September 13, 2026 -- Terrabis will open McHenry County's first cannabis dispensary drive-thru at its Woodstock, Illinois location by the end of September, letting customers pick up online orders without leaving their cars.

The Woodstock drive-thru will run nearly around the clock

The new lane will operate from 6 a.m. to midnight on Sunday and Monday, and from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It marks Terrabis' second drive-thru in Illinois, following the state's first dual-window dispensary drive-thru, which opened at Terrabis Grayville on September 4.

CEO Dan Ambrosino says convenience drives the model

"Everything we do starts with the customer, and a drive-thru is simply the most convenient way for someone to pick up an order," said Ambrosino. He credited Woodstock Mayor Turner, the City Council, Joe Napolitano and the local building and planning department for helping move the project through approvals.

San Diego – September 13, 2026 -- Bonkers Toys has signed a master toy agreement with TikTok creator The Rizzler, real name Christian Savasta, bringing his viral "rizz face" to store shelves nationwide starting Fall 2027.

A 10-year-old's viral expression gets the toy treatment

The line will include collectible plush, figures, and accessories based on the exaggerated squinting-eyes, raised-eyebrow expression that made Savasta an internet sensation. It marks the first time his persona has been turned into an officially licensed toy line.

Bonkers Toys targets major US retailers

Dan Meyer, Head of Brands at Bonkers Toys, said the collection will capture the "rizz face" and the energy that turned The Rizzler into a pop-culture figure. The company plans to launch the products at major retailers across the United States.

Chicago – September 13, 2026 -- The American Lung Association is expanding its Awareness, Trust and Action campaign to encourage more lung cancer patients to ask their doctors about clinical trials as a treatment option.

Every current lung cancer treatment originated in a clinical trial

"Clinical trials provide the most promising way to improve treatment outcomes and continue advancements in lung cancer care and survivorship," said Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association. He said the organization wants patients and caregivers to discuss all treatment options, including trials, with their healthcare providers.

Branford, Connecticut – September 13, 2026 -- EndoCare Dental Specialists has opened at 5 South Main St., Suite 515, in Branford, Connecticut, offering root canal treatment, retreatment, and surgical endodontics to patients across New Haven County.

Dr. Sam Ramadan brings more than 10,000 completed endodontic cases to the new practice

Dr. Sam Ramadan, DMD, a Connecticut native, leads the office after earning a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut, graduating in the top 10% of his class. He later completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he was recognized for clinical excellence in endodontics.

New York – September 12, 2026 -- The Farmer's Dog has signed a multi-year deal to become the NFL's first-ever Official Pet Food Partner, launching a campaign starring New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo and his senior rescue dog, Duke.

The campaign follows a running back and his rescue dog through everyday life

The launch spot shows Skattebo and Duke, longtime customers of The Farmer's Dog, through early mornings, long drives, and recovery routines that predate his NFL career. The ad also features his Dachshund puppies, Cheech and Daizy.

"I've had Duke for every high and every low. He's been my teammate long before football became my career," Skattebo said, adding that he started feeding Duke The Farmer's Dog to give him as many healthy years as possible.

Los Angeles – September 12, 2026 -- King's Hawaiian has launched Soft Swirl Cinnamon Bites, a new snack now available at major grocery retailers nationwide alongside its existing Soft Pretzel Bites.

To promote the launch, the bakery brand teamed up with Taylor Hanson of the band Hanson to record "MMMBites," a reworked version of the group's 1997 hit "MMMBop," timed ahead of the song's 30th anniversary. The collaboration anchors a new ad campaign called "Mmmoments."

The campaign features humorous ads showing Bites fixing bad days

The first spot, titled "Mmmondays," debuted on September 7 and shows Taylor Hanson sharing King's Hawaiian Bites during everyday annoyances -- like a rough Monday morning or a cramped airplane middle seat -- before breaking into the "MMMBites" chorus.

New York – September 12, 2026 -- During NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis and NBA player Mo Bamba sat down for a conversation linking basketball, jewelry and the value of natural diamonds.

Davis says jewelry reflects personal identity, not shortcuts

"What you choose to wear is a representation of your personality, your brand," said Davis, who has spent years designing custom jewelry and sourcing natural diamonds himself. "Champions aren't made in labs."

Both players tie basketball excellence to time and repetition

"It's hard to value things that haven't gone through the process," Davis said. "If you're not trying to get to excellence, you're never going to get there. There's never a perfect basketball player. We're always striving, and we're not cutting corners."