Seattle – October 19, 2026 -- Homeowners can now check for hidden water leaks in about five minutes using two meter readings and a free online Water Leak Rate Calculator from Simply Leak Detection.

A $2,777 bill covered seven months of use

The company points to a July 2026 Arizona's Family report on Phoenix homeowner Cameron Green. His bill covered seven months and 344,000 gallons of water use after a city-owned transmitter stopped reporting readings. Green said an underground leak, invisible from the surface, contributed to the high usage.

Denver, Pa. – October 19, 2026 -- A 1932 Cadillac limousine registered to gangster Al Capone sold for $78,000 at Morphy's October 4 Automobilia, Petroliana & Advertising auction, edging out a 1964 Chevrolet Impala hardtop that fetched $74,400.

The sale offered more than 650 lots of motoring-related signage, service station items and vehicles. It was held live at Morphy's Pennsylvania gallery, with remote bidding available.

East Hampton, Conn. – October 19, 2026 -- Shoppers can get 25% off sitewide from October 19–25 at Dickinsons.com, TNDickinsons.com and Humphreysusa.com with promo code NWHD2026, as Dickinson Brands Inc. marks the sixth annual National Witch Hazel Day on October 21.

New York -- Diwali at Times Square returns on October 24, 2026, with a daytime bazaar, a kids' zone, dance performances and an evening concert led by Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor and Grammy-nominated rapper Raja Kumari.

A gala dinner opens the weekend on October 23

The celebration starts a day earlier with an Awards and Gala Dinner at Tribeca 360 on October 23, 2026. The evening honors Indian Americans for contributions in philanthropy, innovation, medicine and entrepreneurship.

Grand Haven – October 19, 2026 -- Asphalt shingles, the most common roofing material in Michigan, typically last 20 to 30 years under good conditions, according to a new HelloNation article featuring Grand Haven roofing expert Joe Ray.

Shingle type sets the baseline for roof lifespan

Three-tab shingles tend to land at the lower end of the 20-to-30-year range. Thicker, more durable architectural shingles often perform closer to 25 to 30 years.

Atlanta – October 19, 2026 -- Students across the United States can apply for $3,000 scholarships to fund technical education and training, with an application deadline of Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Schneider Electric and SKILLED Nation, an organization that expands access to training for high-demand skilled careers, are adding $100,000 in scholarships to the Schneider Electric SKILLED Scholarship Program.

Irving – October 19, 2026 -- Caris Life Sciences has launched the second commercial for Caris Detect, its multi-cancer early detection blood test, with three-time major champion golfer Jordan Spieth as the face of the campaign.

Indianapolis – October 19, 2026 -- Frozen pipes can turn into a $30,000 problem, and an Indianapolis-area plumber says homeowners should prepare before freezing weather arrives.

Complete Comfort Heating, Air and Plumbing cites State Farm's latest figures on winter insurance claims for frozen pipes and water damage. The average payout exceeded $30,000 when flooring, drywall and personal property claims were included.

Orem, Utah – October 19, 2026 -- Bucked Up, which the company calls the #1 pre-workout in the U.S., is now sold at Target for the first time, with 15 products in about 1,848 stores nationwide and on Target.com. Shoppers will find it in the sporting goods section, next to the gear.

Miami – October 19, 2026 -- Miami shoppers can now get luxury and contemporary fashion delivered to their door the same day through InstaMall, a new app available on iOS and Android.

The app offers real-time inventory from more than 80 brands across Miami's five premier retail clusters. The lineup includes Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia and Prada. InstaMall plans to add more brands in the coming weeks and seasons.