Tilton, Ill. – September 17, 2026 -- Parkway Dispensary has been named Best Cannabis Dispensary in Central Illinois at the 2026 People's Choice Awards, presented by The News-Gazette, marking the third consecutive year the locally owned shop has taken the title.

Voters picked Parkway for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 awards

The People's Choice Awards are determined entirely by public vote, meaning the win reflects direct customer feedback rather than industry judging. Parkway, located in Tilton and serving the Danville and Vermilion County area, opened in September 2023.

New customers get 50% off their first three visits

The dispensary sources lab-tested flower, concentrates, and edibles directly from independent Illinois cultivators and processors. Parkway says this direct-sourcing model gives customers access to craft-grown products not available elsewhere in the region.

Hong Kong – September 17, 2026 -- Momax has won the 2026 IFA Innovation Award for Best in Mobility for its 1-Power S.Pass2 Air, a magnetic wireless power bank measuring just 6.0 mm thick.

The power bank claims the title of world's thinnest stainless steel mirror-finish design

The device snaps onto magnetic-compatible phones or slides into a pocket or clutch, combining certified Qi2 high-speed wireless charging with a minimalist stainless steel finish. Momax launched the product alongside a new color line called the Dusky Cherry capsule collection, aimed at travelers and tech users.

This is Momax's second straight year taking top honors at IFA Berlin

The company has also picked up the iF Design Award 2026, the Golden Pin Design Award 2025, TechRadar Picks 2026 and CES Picks 2026, according to the announcement.

Amsterdam – September 17, 2026 -- Royal Philips has partnered with Red Bull and athlete Marco Waltenspiel to complete what the companies call a world's first: a wingsuit slalom flown between seven hot-air balloons above Cappadocia, Turkey.

Waltenspiel jumped from 2,800 meters and hit speeds up to 200 km/h

Known for his distinctive moustache, Waltenspiel navigated the balloon-filled skyline at varying heights, adjusting his path in split-second decisions as wind conditions shifted. Fellow Red Bull athlete Marco Fürst flew alongside him to film the flight from the air.

Dubai – September 17, 2026 -- Gorenje has launched the G600 dishwasher in the UAE and wider Middle East, an appliance the company says uses 10 percent less energy than the A-class industry standard while delivering full cleaning performance.

Smart Dosing cuts refills to once a month

The G600's Smart Dosing feature lets households fill the detergent container once and run up to 20 wash cycles, roughly a month of use, without refilling. The system automatically dispenses the precise detergent amount for each selected programme, aiming to reduce waste.

An optional UV light targets 99.99 percent of bacteria

An optional UV Light Function claims to eliminate 99.99 percent of bacteria and viruses, even during lower-temperature cycles such as Eco at 55°C. The machine offers six programmes: Eco, Auto, Intensive, Daily, Night, and Hygiene.

Los Angeles – September 17, 2026 -- KidsTopia, an AI-powered kids platform, has earned the kidSAFE SAFE CERTIFIED Seal, a global child online safety designation awarded after a review of its chat, reporting, and AI safety practices.

The service is operated by Inculab plus, a company spun off from LG U+. KidsTopia had previously held the lower-tier kidSAFE LISTED Seal before advancing to the SAFE CERTIFIED designation.

KidsTopia operates in 11 countries including the US, Japan, and Korea

The edutainment platform lets children play, learn, explore virtual spaces, and interact with AI characters. It is currently available in 11 countries, including Korea, the United States, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.

Boston – September 17, 2026 -- Menu-Order AI has launched Daily GLP-1 Habits, a feature that lets users log meals, macros, steps and behavior changes tied to GLP-1 weight-loss medications, expanding the app beyond its original restaurant-menu tool.

The feature was built with Founding Medical Advisor Dr. Leigh-Anne Dale and arrives as federal GLP-1 coverage expands. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opened its Medicare GLP-1 Bridge on July 1, 2026, giving eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries access to certain GLP-1 drugs, alongside its BALANCE model pairing medication access with lifestyle support for Medicaid recipients. In December 2025, the World Health Organization issued its first global guideline on GLP-1 therapies, recommending the drugs be paired with diet, physical activity and structured behavioral support.

San Francisco – September 17, 2026 -- WaterField Designs launched the SteamPack, a $179 structured case built to carry a full Steam Deck setup, including the dock, two Steam Controllers, power brick and cables, available starting 8 a.m. PDT Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 at SFBags.com.

The case solves a portability gap between the handheld and its accessories

While the Steam Deck itself travels easily, the dock, controllers and cords needed for big-screen play do not, according to the company. The SteamPack organizes all of these components so a user can bring a complete setup to a hotel, a friend's home or any other destination with a display.

Washington – September 17, 2026 -- U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals rankings, recognizing 90 pediatric hospitals across 34 states and Washington, D.C. The list marks the 20th edition of the annual study, which helps parents and physicians identify top-tier care for children with serious illnesses or rare conditions.

Palo Alto – September 17, 2026 -- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford tied for the No. 1 spot among children's hospitals in Northern California and ranked No. 2 (tie) statewide, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2026–2027 Best Children's Hospitals survey.

The hospital placed in the national top 5 for two specialties

Neonatology and Nephrology both ranked No. 4 nationally. Four specialties overall landed in the national top 10: Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology and Neurosurgery (No. 7), and Pulmonology and Lung Surgery (No. 8).

Needham, Mass. – September 17, 2026 -- Tripadvisor has released its 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants, ranking eateries and culinary experiences that fall among the top one percent of listings on the platform based on diner reviews collected between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.

Fogón Asado in Buenos Aires tops the global Fine Dining list.

The Argentine restaurant, known for its interactive open-fire asado tasting experience, claims the No. 1 worldwide spot. In the U.S., Ristorante Paoletti in Highlands, North Carolina, takes the top title for its Northern Italian menu and wine cellar.

Four new categories track how travelers eat while exploring.

Alongside longstanding lists like Casual, Date Night, Hidden Gems and Vegan & Vegetarian, Tripadvisor added Food Tours, Cooking Classes, Wine & Beer Tours, and a "Viral Right Now" category for socially trending food spots.