Boulder – – September 29, 2026 -- The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is opening hundreds of solar-powered homes, businesses and community sites across all fifty states to the public October 2-4, 2026, as part of its National Solar Tour Showcase Weekend.

Austin – September 29, 2026 -- RVshare has announced the winners of its fifth annual Campers' Choice Awards, known as "The Campies," naming top campgrounds and RV content creators across 16 categories after a public voting process that closed September 22.

United States – September 29, 2026 -- Celebrity barber VicBlends (Victor Fontanez) has launched BetterDays, a men's grooming brand selling two barber-grade hair products priced at $20 each.

United States – September 29, 2026 -- Lucid Motors has begun rolling out Air UX 3.0, a redesigned infotainment experience arriving via over-the-air update as part of Software Version 2.11.0, starting September 29, 2026.

Greenville, Texas – September 29, 2026 -- Choosing the right checking account comes down to six factors: direct deposit, debit card access, mobile banking, fees, ATM access, and bill payment capabilities, according to a HelloNation article featuring Brad Bailey, CEO of Red River Credit Union (RRCU).

Santa Ana, Calif. – September 29, 2026 -- OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) will host a countywide Community Compost Giveaway on Saturday, October 3, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, offering free, ready-to-use compost made from green waste collected across Orange County homes, while supplies last.

The compost will be distributed at three sites: Bee Canyon Greenery at Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine, Valencia Greenery at Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea, and Capistrano Greenery at Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano.

Hong Kong – September 29, 2026 -- Ruko has launched the R1 Mini Robot Dog, a toy for children ages 3 and up that righting itself, performs four-way flips, and includes a bedtime storytelling mode.

The robot dog automatically rights itself after tumbles

The R1 uses a self-righting mechanism that returns it to its feet whenever it tips over or lands upside down, removing the need for a child to reposition it manually.

Boulder – September 29, 2026 -- The Sundance Film Festival will leave Park City after more than four decades and debut in Boulder, Colorado, running January 21-31, 2027.

Boulder's Chautauqua Auditorium becomes an official festival venue

Set beneath the Flatirons, Boulder pairs the festival's screenings and premieres with immediate access to hiking trails at Chautauqua Park. Downtown, the pedestrian-only Pearl Street will mark its 50th anniversary in 2027, and the city's dining scene has drawn recognition from the MICHELIN Guide.

Atlanta – September 29, 2026 -- Patients considering peptide treatments now have a clear checklist for confirming whether the person prescribing their medication is actually licensed, according to a new HelloNation article featuring insights from Wellness Expert Andres Giraldo.

The article argues that legitimate peptide care should make it easy to identify who is responsible for a patient's treatment. A first name, a title, or a vague reference to a "care team" is not sufficient to confirm who is actually making prescribing decisions.

Austin, Texas – September 29, 2026 -- HealthCode and Professional Contract Services, Inc. (PCSI) are inviting people of all ages to join the "No Barriers" virtual activity challenge throughout October, timed to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.