Valencia – September 15, 2026 -- Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced Thrill Glider, a new roller coaster set to open in 2027 that will let riders fly face-down on suspended "hovercycles" at speeds up to 50 mph.

Shenzhen – September 15, 2026 -- AKEEYO Global has launched the XPRO, a 4K dash cam built exclusively for the Toyota RAV4 that replaces the plastic housing behind the rearview mirror instead of sticking to the windshield. The camera is now available in North America at akeeyo.com for $289.

Los Angeles – September 15, 2026 -- Dreame Technology has launched the Pocket Cake High-Speed Hair Dryer, a compact travel dryer priced at $129.99 on Amazon, following up on its Pocket dryer that was named a TIME Best Invention of 2024.

The dryer folds to 7.8 inches and weighs under one pound

Pocket Cake uses a 180-degree flexible folding design to shrink into a phone-sized shape, making it easy to pack in a bag, tote, or bathroom drawer.

Bryn Mawr -- As the world marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Harcum College is spotlighting how it has kept the memory of one victim, Kevin D. Marlo, alive through a campus theatre and a scholarship fund that has raised more than $1.5 million.

Marlo, a passionate actor connected to the Harcum community, died in the September 11 attacks. In the years after his death, his family worked with the college to restore and rename its Little Theatre in his honor, creating the Kevin D. Marlo Theatre on Harcum's Bryn Mawr campus near Philadelphia.

Montvale, N.J. – September 15, 2026 -- Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA) is joining the Carvana PPA Tour as Official Kitchen Appliance Sponsor for two stops this fall: the Veolia Arizona Open in Mesa, Arizona, from September 14–20, and the Rate Las Vegas Open in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 28–October 4.

Chicago – September 15, 2026 -- Great Rail Journeys, formerly known as Vacations By Rail, has launched a new Landmark Collection of premium escorted vacations, now open for booking through 2027.

The portfolio spans Europe, Canada, Africa and the United Kingdom, with itineraries running 7 to 17 days and combining iconic train routes, luxury hotels and small-group touring.

Minneapolis – September 15, 2026 -- A 15-minute shower was long enough for an Italian Mastiff puppy in Columbia, South Carolina, to pry open a drawer, chew through a bottle of naproxen, and go into kidney failure, according to Pet Poison Helpline.

Egg Harbor Township, N.J. – September 15, 2026 -- Spirit Halloween and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have released the first officially licensed Goodyear Blimp Costume, giving fans a chance to wear one of the most recognizable sights in the sky.

The costume inflates at the flip of a switch

Priced at $79.99, the limited-edition costume is built from lightweight materials and includes a battery-powered fan for instant inflation. The design mimics the shape of the classic Goodyear airship that has flown over American skies for generations.

San Francisco – September 14, 2026 -- The California Highway Patrol, working with Caltrans and the Bay Area Toll Authority, is stepping up enforcement this month on the westbound bus/carpool lane bypassing the toll plaza on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

Cognac – September 13, 2026 -- LOUIS XIII Cognac has launched BLACK PEARL: TRIBUTE TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF LOUIS XIII, a new limited-edition expression priced at $28,000 per decanter and capped at just 398 bottles worldwide.