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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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."