By Editor , 31 October 2026
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BJ's Debuts Nutella Gone Bananas Pizookie Nationwide

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – October 30, 2026 -- BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is rolling out the Nutella Gone Bananas Pizookie at all of its locations nationwide, available for a limited time while supplies last. It costs $5 on Pizookie Tuesday.

The dessert is built on a banana bread cookie

The new Pizookie sits on a freshly baked banana bread cookie, the first base of its kind for BJ's signature dessert. It is topped with two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, a Nutella drizzle and crushed hazelnuts for crunch.

By Editor , 31 October 2026
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Halloween by Candlelight: String Quartet Takes Over NYC's Vessel

NEW YORK – October 30, 2026 -- For $70, you can spend Halloween night inside Hudson Yards' 150-foot Vessel while a string quartet plays haunting melodies by candlelight. A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics, a one-night-only Candlelight concert presented by Fever, starts at 9 p.m. on October 31.

By Editor , 31 October 2026
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Walk-In Shower or Tub? Aging-in-Place Remodeling Tips

Sherwood – October 30, 2026 -- For seniors weighing a walk-in shower against a tub, a HelloNation article says zero-threshold walk-in showers are often the safer and easier choice, especially for people who use walkers or chairs.

Bathrooms come first because wet surfaces and tight space raise the risk

The article, featuring Troy and Molly Mueller, remodeling experts in Sherwood, Wisconsin, says the most effective aging-in-place changes start with safety. Bathrooms are usually the first area addressed.

By Editor , 31 October 2026

Los Angeles – October 30, 2026 -- Eligible Astiva Health members in Southern California can now get covered medical supplies delivered through Shield HealthCare, which is fully contracted with the health plan.

Coverage depends on each member's plan

Members whose plans include covered supplies can order through Shield HealthCare. Coverage varies by member and plan, and every order must meet the applicable benefit, eligibility and coverage requirements.

By Editor , 31 October 2026
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Rockland County Housing: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

New City – October 30, 2026 -- Home buyers and sellers in Rockland County, New York, face a market where inventory is slowly rising but still below historical levels, and appropriately priced homes continue to sell quickly, according to a new HelloNation article.

By Editor , 31 October 2026
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Subaru Trailseeker EV Named TopGear.com's U.S. Car of the Year

CAMDEN, N.J. – October 30, 2026 -- The all-electric 2027 Subaru Trailseeker SUV, with up to 281 miles of range, is on sale now from $39,995 MSRP after TopGear.com named it Car of the Year in its 2027 U.S. Car Awards. Editors picked it from among new or significantly updated models from multiple automakers.

By Editor , 31 October 2026
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Clocks Fall Back, but Americans Gain Only 11 Minutes of Sleep

BOSTON – October 30, 2026 -- When the clocks fall back on the night of Sunday, November 1, Americans will sleep only about 11 minutes longer than on a typical Saturday, according to new Withings data, and by the following weekend they sleep less than usual.

Withings data shows the bonus hour mostly disappears

Withings analyzed 237,480 nights of sleep data from US users aged 18 and over, covering the autumn clock changes of 2023, 2024 and 2025. On the night itself, sleep was also more broken than usual, with slightly more frequent wake-ups.

By Editor , 31 October 2026

Deerfield Beach – October 30, 2026 -- The youth charity Be Strong has named 16 students and alumni to its first National Student Advisory Board, a group that will help steer the organization's Never Alone campaign on youth mental health and peer support.

The board includes middle school students, high school students, and young adults. Some are current Be Strong Student Representatives and others are alumni. Members come from Colorado, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Iowa, Connecticut, Mississippi, New York, Texas, Ohio, and Virginia.

By Editor , 31 October 2026
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NFL Week 8 First Touchdown Picks: Stevenson, Bowers, Bernard

United States – October 30, 2026 -- Bettors hunting for the first touchdown scorer in NFL Week 8 can find DraftKings prices ranging from Rhamondre Stevenson at +475 to Pat Freiermuth and Tre Tucker at +1400, with Week 7 data pointing toward tight ends and fast starts.

By Editor , 31 October 2026
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SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration: Lights, Orcas and New Shows

ORLANDO – October 30, 2026 -- SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration returns to its Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio parks from early November into early January, and it is included with park admission.

Orlando brings back its orca show Miracles from Nov. 6

SeaWorld Orlando's celebration runs Nov. 6 through Jan. 4 on select dates, with millions of lights and more decorations than ever before. Miracles pairs a holiday soundtrack with orcas, and Annual Pass Members get an exclusive presentation time.