Mechanicsburg – October 16, 2026 -- Golfers in Mechanicsburg, Pa., can watch for slick grips, visible cracks and a changed feel at impact to know when their clubs need regripping or repair, according to a new HelloNation article featuring David Klock of Next Shot Golf.

Worn grips show up in feel and control

Grips wear down from repeated use, moisture and environmental factors. Worn ones may feel slick, smooth or less responsive, which makes control harder. Visible cracks or hardened areas are also clear signs that it may be time to regrip.

Easton – October 16, 2026 -- Homeowners in Easton, Pa., who find roof storm damage should inspect from the ground, photograph everything and call a roofing contractor before attempting any fix, according to a HelloNation article featuring Mike Fleck of Fleck Roofing & Construction.

Stay off the roof and inspect from the ground

Wet or damaged roof surfaces can be dangerous, so the article advises against climbing up. A visual check from the ground can reveal missing shingles, broken gutters or debris around the property.

Los Angeles – October 16, 2026 -- Peptide Tracker, a free app for logging peptide protocols, now lets users record symptoms and see which doses they took on the days those symptoms appeared, with version 2.25.0 available on the App Store and Google Play.

Symptoms and doses appear side by side

From Symptoms on the Today screen, users can pick a symptom from a list or describe it in their own words. They then tap the days they noticed it, rate how much it got in the way, and add an optional note.

Boston – October 16, 2026 -- The Withings BodyScan 2, a $599.95 at-home scale that tracks more than 60 biomarkers, has been named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026.

Withings calls it the world's first at-home longevity station. It turns the daily weigh-in into a cardiometabolic check, meant to show whether everyday habits are adding years to a person's healthy life or taking them away.

The Daily Scan takes seconds each morning

Every morning, the Daily Scan captures weight, body composition, visceral fat, heart rate and vascular age in seconds.

Salt Lake City – October 16, 2026 -- The Know Your Lemons Foundation has updated its Webby award-winning app with new games that teach breast self-exams and help users assess their personal risk to build a custom screening plan, a first for the app. The update arrives during Breast Cancer Awareness Month alongside the launch of the #Lemonista movement.

Grand Rapids – – October 16, 2026 -- Students who earn an associate degree at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) will be guaranteed admission to Western Michigan University (WMU) and an annual scholarship of $1,000 to $4,500 if they are eligible, under a new partnership called the Bronco Bound Guarantee.

Leaders from both schools will formalize the agreement at a signing ceremony at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at GRCC's Applied Technology Center, Secchia Piazza, on the main campus in Grand Rapids.

New York – October 16, 2026 -- Shoppers can pick up brand-new designer apparel, handbags, shoes, jewelry and beauty products at 50-80% below retail when Housing Works' Fashion for Action returns November 12-14, 2026.

The sale runs at the Chelsea Thrift Shop and online

The three-day fundraiser takes place at Housing Works' flagship Chelsea Thrift Shop and on its rebranded online store, RefindNYC. All proceeds go to the New York City non-profit's services and advocacy for people affected by homelessness and HIV/AIDS.

Plano – October 16, 2026 -- The 2027 Lexus TX three-row SUV starts at $58,890 (including DPH), offers 20.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, and comes with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 as standard on every model.

Detroit – October 16, 2026 -- Detroit-area homeowners can avoid costly water heater repairs and lost hot water by preparing before the first fall freeze, according to heating and cooling company C & C Heating & Air Conditioning.

Water heaters run year-round, but colder weather adds risk. Units and connecting pipes in garages, basements or other unheated spaces are most exposed. During prolonged cold spells, exposed plumbing can freeze, which may damage pipes and interrupt hot water service.

Georges Mills, N.H. – October 16, 2026 -- Men with wide feet can now buy camo sneakers built for their fit: STOKE Shoes and Realtree have released a limited-edition collection, available now at STOKE Shoes and Murdoch's while quantities last.

Four wide-fit silhouettes get two Realtree patterns

The collection pairs Realtree's Original and APX camouflage patterns with four STOKE silhouettes: the FO-MO, VERSA, FO-MO TACTICAL, and VERSA 2MILER. Across the two patterns, there are eight SKUs in total.