New York, US / Timesnewswire / October 2, 2026 – For decades, A-list celebrity endorsements followed a predictable blueprint: high fashion, multi-million-dollar haute couture deals, and unattainable luxury. But this fall, Hollywood star Vanessa Hudgens is continuing her game-changing fashion narrative with Amazon’s sleepwear and loungewear giant, EKOUAER. First announced as an official EKOUAER Brand Friend earlier this July, Hudgens’ collaboration with the brand hits a major crescendo this October as EKOUAER celebrates its 11th Anniversary. Rather than aligned with exclusive runaway brands, Hudgens has embraced the ultimate daily wardrobe staple used by millions of everyday women across America. “Becoming a mom has definitely made me appreciate versatility even more,” says Vanessa Hudgens...

The Indian-born businessman has lived and worked in the UAE since 1983. Now 70, he has taken a single grocery store online, and it handles around 400 orders a day. Dubai, Al Nahda 1, United Arab Emirates, 2nd Oct 2026 – When shipments were getting stuck and many small shops decided to sit tight, Lalit Kumar did the opposite. At 70, the owner of Natural Spices and Foodstuff Trading LLC moved his grocery business online. Today it delivers to customers in every emirate. He started with one retail outlet and five staff. The business now handles about 400 orders a day through its own website, NaturalSpicesUAE.com, and through the UAE’s major online marketplaces. It sells spices, herbs, Indian groceries, snacks, dry fruits and other daily essentials. Forty Years in the UAE Mr. Kumar came to the ...

Memito, a community meme token on Ethereum, has opened a token sale on memito.org. The price is calculated by a formula in the verified smart contract, and the sale accepts five assets on Ethereum, a bridge from five networks and a wide range of wallets. Canada, 2nd Oct 2026 – Memito (MEMITO), a community meme token on Ethereum, has opened its public token sale at memito.org, making participation available worldwide in 24 languages, with five payment assets, a built-in bridge from five networks and support for seven popular wallets. The sale is run directly by the token’s smart contract, which is published and verified on Etherscan. Formula-based pricing set in the contract Instead of fixed sale rounds, the token price is calculated by a formula written into the smart contract. The formul...

Australia, 2nd Oct 2026, Grand Newswire –   The Chrysalis BREW Project has released the results of the 2026 BREW Poetry Award, with Bianca Black and Sushanth Shyamsundar receiving the two Poem and Poet of the Year distinctions. Black’s Youth was selected as the Judges’ Poem of the Year, while Shyamsundar’s THE ALMOST-PERSON received the Community’s Poem of the Year title. The award uses two forms of recognition. The Judges’ Pick is based on assessment by the award’s judging panel, while the Community’s Pick is based on reader activity associated with poems published in the BREW Directory. Judges’ Pick Youth by Bianca Black received the Judges’ Pick Open Category title and was subsequently named the Judges’ Poem of the Year. The judging process considers ten areas: creativity and originalit...

Plexrum Protocol deployed its Sepolia testnet prototype, allowing users to test sample real estate-related asset records, role-based workflow stages, and ERC-1155 test-unit transfers. Singapore, 2nd Oct 2026 — Plexrum Protocol LLC announced that it deployed a prototype on Ethereum’s Sepolia test network on September 30, 2026. The prototype enables developers and technology users to create sample real estate-related asset records, inspect associated on-chain data and transfer test ERC-1155 units between compatible wallets. The prototype includes a role-gated workflow that moves sample records through predefined demonstration tiers. This function allows users to observe how designated permissions and workflow stages are executed through smart-contract functions on the Sepolia test network. ...

Houston, Texas, United States, 2nd Oct 2026 – Post Oak Group, named the Best Middle-Market Investment Bank in Texas, reports strong and sustained demand from clients seeking introductions to strategic buyers, as middle-market sellers increasingly prioritize acquirers who bring operational synergy and long-term vision rather than capital alone. While financial sponsors remain active in the middle market, strategic acquirers, companies operating in the same or adjacent industries as the target, are competing more aggressively for deal flow. Post Oak Group, which has completed transactions across 12 countries and advised on more than $82 billion in total transaction value, says the shift reflects a broader recalibration among sellers, who are placing greater weight on long-term fit alongside ...

ABD Plumbing LLC provides residential and commercial plumbing services across Decatur, Madison, Huntsville and surrounding North Alabama communities, offering repairs, maintenance, emergency plumbing, drain services, water heater solutions and sewer line work. Decatur, Alabama, United States, 2nd Oct 2026 — Plumbing problems rarely arrive at a convenient time. A slow drain can turn into a serious blockage, a small leak can lead to water damage, and a failing water heater can quickly become a major disruption for a household or business. For property owners across North Alabama, having access to a dependable local plumbing company can make it easier to address these problems before they become larger and more expensive repairs. ABD Plumbing LLC provides a full range of plumbing services for...

New annual ranking scores Generative Engine Optimization practitioners on public, auditable evidence — and names the Traflow founder the best GEO expert in Asia in its debut edition. Singapore, 2nd Oct 2026 — The Asia GEO Institute today published the first edition of the Best GEO Expert in Asia ranking, an annual assessment of the practitioners who determine what AI engines cite when buyers ask who is best in a field. The 2026 ranking names Andy Wang, founder of Traflow and founder of the Institute, first in the field, with Kasra Dash taking second place and James Dooley third. The complete top ten, with full dimension scores, is published at https://thebestgeoexpertinasia.com/rankings/2026/. The ranking exists because the buying journey has changed shape. When a buyer asks ChatGPT, Goog...

Florida Addiction and Recovery Center releases a new comprehensive community guide to help Fort Lauderdale residents identify the warning signs of chemical dependency and co-occurring mental health disorders. Founded by Myers Forrest, the facility provides 24/7 client-centered dual-diagnosis treatment and evidence-based addiction therapies to empower individuals to break free and rediscover the joy of life. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, 2nd Oct 2026 — Florida Addiction and Recovery Center, led by Founder Myers Forrest, has released an expert educational guide designed to help Fort Lauderdale families identify the warning signs of severe stress and co-occurring mental health conditions. Operating 24/7 out of its facility at 3601 W Commercial Blvd, the center aims to bridge the ga...

Half Price Kitchen has released a specialized guide to help Delray Beach homeowners identify early warning signs of kitchen cabinet and countertop deterioration before minor issues turn into costly full-scale replacements. Led by founder David Graham, the local remodeler offers actionable advice alongside complimentary design consultations to help South Florida residents protect and elevate their homes. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, 2nd Oct 2026 – Half Price Kitchen, a leading kitchen remodeler serving South Florida, has published a comprehensive consumer guide to help Delray Beach homeowners spot early warning signs of kitchen damage and cabinet wear before emergency repairs become necessary. South Florida’s intense climate presents unique challenges for residential interiors....