Auburn Hills – September 18, 2026 -- Dodge and Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) revealed new race car liveries featuring the Charger Super Bee logo and the limited-run Purple Haze color ahead of the inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar, set for Sept. 18-20 at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan.

The event marks the first NHRA National event in Michigan in 66 years, since Detroit Dragway hosted the U.S. Nationals in 1960.

Iron Ridge, Wis. – September 18, 2026 -- PS Seasoning has launched four new meat processing kits aimed at home cooks who want to make sausage, bacon or jerky without guessing on ingredients or ratios. The lineup includes a Fresh Italian Sausage Kit, Pepperoni Snack Stick Kit, Smoked Maple Bacon Kit and Jerky Kit - Candied Jalapeño, each with pre-portioned seasoning and step-by-step instructions.

Kits target the sourcing and measuring hurdles that stop beginners

The Fresh Italian Sausage Kit costs $24.99 and includes black pepper, fennel, crushed red chili, garlic and natural hog casings for a 25-pound batch. The Pepperoni Snack Stick Kit, priced at $29.99, comes with pepperoni seasoning, cure and 21mm collagen casings for a 25-pound batch of beef-and-pork or venison-and-pork sticks.

Boca Raton – September 18, 2026 -- A custom-fitted mouthpiece worn during sleep can help people with sleep apnea breathe easier without a CPAP machine, according to insights from Dr. Robert Spoont of Big Boca Smiles published on HelloNation.

The device keeps airways open without surgery

Oral appliance therapy uses a compact mouthpiece to prevent airway obstruction during sleep, improving breathing patterns without requiring surgery or complex equipment. Dr. Spoont, identified as a Sleep Apnea Expert, notes that patients can maintain their usual bedtime habits while using the device.

Comfort drives better long-term use than CPAP machines

Unlike bulky CPAP machines, the mouthpiece is small, portable, and requires no electricity, making it easier to travel with for people with active lifestyles. Because it is less disruptive to nightly routines, patients tend to use it more consistently, which supports better long-term outcomes.

Irvine, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- Kiwibit has launched the Bird Feeder 2 Pro, which it calls the world's first smart bird feeder with 4K HDR imaging and auto-focus. The device went on sale in the United States on Sept. 15 through Kiwibit's website and Amazon.

The feeder brings phase-detection auto-focus to backyard birdwatching for the first time

An upgraded high-resolution image sensor and phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF) keep birds sharp as they move or change distance from the camera. HDR imaging preserves detail across both bright and shaded areas of the frame.

Miami – September 18, 2026 -- Royal Caribbean has named retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson as godmother of its newest ship, Legend of the Seas, ahead of a naming ceremony set for November 11 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The ceremony lands on Veterans Day for a reason

Legend of the Seas will arrive in Fort Lauderdale this November following its debut summer season in Europe. Royal Caribbean chose Veterans Day for the naming ceremony to honor Gen. Robinson alongside veterans, active-duty service members and military families connected to the cruise line.

Robinson spent 37 years in the Air Force and became the nation's first female combatant commander, later leading both NORAD and NORTHCOM. "I have seen the importance of bringing people together in pursuit of a shared purpose, and Legend creates those same connections for families and loved ones," she said.

Miami – September 18, 2026 -- ChatOn, an AI chatbot app with 100 million downloads, has launched a fact-checking feature that lets users verify claims, articles, and AI-generated text on the spot.

Users paste a claim and get a verdict with sources

To use the tool, people paste in a claim, article snippet, or AI-generated text, and ChatOn returns a verdict along with supporting sources and the reasoning behind its decision. The system compares multiple sources and assesses their reliability before flagging fabricated statistics, misattributed quotes, or manipulated stories.

A survey exposed how often AI gets facts wrong

ChatOn built the feature after a prior survey found that 39% of Americans verify AI-generated information using Google or other sources. The same study found 36% of Americans have encountered outdated information from AI tools, and 19% have run into made-up sources or references.

Brea, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- ICECO has partnered with Jeep® to launch the APL35 Limited Edition, a dual-zone 12V fridge freezer inspired by the 1941 Willys MB.

The design pulls directly from the original Willys MB's military heritage.

The cooler features a signature Olive Drab Green finish that echoes the military color tied to the Willys MB. Genuine leather accents appear on the buckles and carry handles, referencing the leather straps and utility gear found on the original vehicles.

Field-ready details reference the vehicle's original tool kit.

Rich brown accents nod to the pioneer tool kit -- including the axe and shovel many Willys models carried -- while rope-inspired detailing mirrors gear often added to vehicles in the field. Olive green, leather, wood-inspired, and rope elements combine into a design rooted in the Willys MB's visual heritage.

Temecula, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- Fitness 19 has released a new guide, "Is Intermittent Fasting Effective for Workouts?", aimed at helping gym-goers decide when to train while fasting.

Insulin drops accelerate fat burning during a fast

The guide explains that intermittent fasting is about timing meals, not restricting food types. When a person fasts, insulin levels drop, which speeds up fat burning. Many people notice an early dip in energy during fasted workouts, but Fitness 19 says energy levels typically stabilize after a transition period.

Muscle growth is not blocked by fasting, but protein timing matters

According to the guide, intermittent fasting does not hinder muscle growth on its own. People need to hit sufficient protein and calorie targets and schedule workouts either before or during their eating window to support muscle gains.

Woodinville – September 18, 2026 -- PowerA has released a new line of officially licensed Harry Potter gaming accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox, marking the start of a multi-year partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.

Four Hogwarts houses get their own Switch 2 gear

The debut lineup includes a Nintendo Switch 2 Advantage Wireless Controller priced at $69.99 and Nintendo Switch 2 Protection Cases at $24.99, each themed around one of the four Hogwarts houses. The designs let fans display their house pride directly on their gaming setup.

Xbox controllers feature Chibi art and Quidditch styling

An Xbox Wired Controller, priced at $34.99, depicts Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and other characters in a Chibi-inspired art style. A pricier Xbox Advantage Wireless Controller, at $99.99, draws on the visual language of Quidditch and includes gold-accented details.

Great Neck, N.Y. – September 18, 2026 -- The viral term "cortisol face," used online to describe stress-related facial puffiness, is not a medical diagnosis, according to a new guide from Laser by Aleya, a laser hair removal and electrolysis studio in Great Neck, New York.

The trend borrows its imagery from "moon face," a real clinical sign linked to Cushing syndrome, a rare endocrine disorder. Per StatPearls, a hallmark of true moon face is that the earlobes are not visible when viewed straight-on, a feature ordinary stress puffiness does not produce. StatPearls also notes that only two to three cases per million are caused by a tumor, with prolonged corticosteroid medication use the most common overall cause, not stress. The Merck Manual states that moderately elevated cortisol is common and non-specific, often tied to obesity, depression, or polycystic ovary syndrome.