NEW YORK, NY, November 13, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Warp introduced Warp Compliance, a suite that handles compliance work for startups well beyond payroll. Warp is also introducing its Payroll Tax Compliance Guarantee, which pays customers up to $1 million lifetime if Warp gets their payroll tax compliance wrong.

For more than 1,500 companies, Warp already registers employers in new states, files payroll taxes, and resolves tax notices. Warp Compliance builds on that with workplace training, I-9 tracking and reverification, W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E collection for foreign contractors, time-off policy management, and audit logs, all in the same platform where employees get paid.

At early-stage startups, compliance usually falls to the founder, and as the company grows, it passes to the first people-ops or HR hire, often a team of one. For these companies, compliance exposure grows faster than headcount, since every new state, hire, and overseas contractor brings its own registrations, filings, and forms, and the penalties scale right along with them. A single missing date on a Form I-9 can now cost an employer up to $2,861 per form, and because ICE moved more than 10 common I-9 errors from fixable to fineable in March, a 60-person company repeating one error could face $17,000 to $170,000 in fines. Payroll taxes carry personal risk as well, since the IRS Trust Fund Recovery Penalty can hold owners and officers liable for 100% of withheld taxes that go unpaid.

Most companies don't find out about these problems until a notice or fine shows up, because no one on a lean team has time to track them.

“Every payroll company says it handles compliance, but we’re backing that claim with a $1 million guarantee because ambitious companies should build boldly without having to worry about compliance,” said Ayush Sharma, founder and CEO of Warp. “Compliance errors can quietly kill a company, and the IRS can hold founders and officers personally liable for payroll taxes that never reach it. If you’re not a Warp customer yet, ask your payroll provider what happens when they get something wrong. Warp protects companies while they build the future.”

Warp Compliance includes the following features:

• Tax and workplace dashboards give a unified view of every open compliance item, while Warp Agent sends a weekly or monthly report to the right team in Slack that flags gaps and next actions.
• Quarterly and annual compliance reviews catch bad data before it reaches a filing. Warp automatically assigns required training, including state harassment prevention, HIPAA, OSHA, and data privacy, as people join, leave, or change roles, drawing on a content library built with Ethena or a company's own videos. It also tracks I-9s and reverifies work authorization under USCIS rules before it expires, collects and renews W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E forms from foreign contractors, and manages state time-off and sick leave policies.
• Warp handles state registrations, filings, and tax notices, with Warp Agent resolving routine notices and escalating the rest to Warp's in-house tax experts.
• Audit logs record every change to sensitive data across workers, tax notices, benefits, and IT, and training completion records show who finished what, so companies are ready for an auditor, a customer security review, or SOC 2.

Warp Compliance is available today to all Warp customers, who can turn on new features from their Warp dashboard or through their account manager, and companies not yet using Warp can learn more and request a demo at warp.co/compliance.

About Warp

Warp is the AI-native employee management platform. More than 1,500 companies rely on Warp's AI agents to automate payroll, HR, tax compliance, benefits, and IT. Warp has raised $85 million from Battery Ventures, Peak XV, Sapphire, Sound Ventures, Y Combinator, SV Angel, Homebrew, and the founders of Shopify, Dropbox, Replit, and Cruise. Founded in 2023, the company is based in New York City.

Disclaimer

The Warp Payroll Tax Compliance Guarantee is subject to specific terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements, including timely and accurate data submission by the customer; full terms are available at warp.co/legal/terms#payroll-tax-guarantee. Information in this release regarding IRS, USCIS, and ICE regulations is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, November 13, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- YouArt, an AI-powered creative platform backed by Y Combinator, announces the launch of YouArt Desktop App, a new AI video agent for Mac and PC that works directly with local project files, professional creative applications, and team feedback. Unlike AI video generators that focus on producing individual clips, YouArt Desktop App can understand existing projects, operate editing software, and carry out production tasks from initial research to final export.

From Client Feedback to Finished Revision

When a client sends feedback through Slack or Gmail, YouArt Desktop App can bring it directly into the project canvas as a comment pinned to the relevant shot, frame, or creative element. The agent then uses that feedback to make the requested changes, while the creator reviews the revisions and decides what to keep.

The canvas stores project materials, including footage, scripts, brand assets, and generated clips, along with comments and version history. This gives creators and the agent a shared view of the project, keeping feedback, assets, and revisions connected throughout production.

An AI Agent That Works Inside Professional Editing Software

Beyond organizing project materials and feedback, YouArt Desktop App can carry out production tasks directly in professional creative applications. With the user's permission, the agent can operate Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, and Blender by navigating menus, clicking, and entering commands. Creators can continue using their existing projects, templates, and plugins without switching to a new editing environment.

For example, when creating a product launch video, a marketing team can use YouArt Desktop App to turn existing product assets and brand materials into a storyboard, visuals, and motion graphics. The agent can generate animations directly within YouArt Desktop App and export them to After Effects for further refinement, while the team reviews the work and makes final adjustments.

Reusable agent skills also support specialized tasks such as story development, shot planning, commercial video production, and motion design, helping creators apply established workflows to new projects.

YouArt Desktop App also supports Chat to Edit, allowing creators to refine videos through natural-language instructions. A user can select an element and request changes such as "use our brand blue" or "hold this title for one more second." The agent applies targeted revisions while preserving the rest of the project, and manual timeline controls remain available for precise adjustments.

YouArt Desktop App also includes built-in browser tabs for researching ideas, gathering references, and using web-based tools. Users can see when the agent is operating a page and take control at any time.

Smart Routing: Always the Lowest Price for the Selected Model

Traditional AI creative platforms often bundle model access into their own pricing, making it difficult for creators to see individual model costs or compare prices across providers. YouArt Desktop App takes a different approach by allowing creators to bring their own API keys and connect to third-party providers, including Higgsfield, fal, and BytePlus. Its smart routing system compares provider prices and automatically selects the lowest-priced option for the chosen model.

Alongside its built-in models, YouArt Desktop App supports video and image generation, voiceovers, music, lip sync, and avatars within the same workflow, including ElevenLabs v3 for voiceovers and Suno for original music.

YouArt Desktop App offers Seedance 2.5 video generation at 720p for $0.208 per second on a pay-as-you-go basis, approximately 56% less than fal and 55% less than Higgsfield, based on the company's pricing comparison. The rate drops to $0.138 per second with the YouArt Max yearly plan, offering savings of up to 71% compared with fal.

A Creative Team for Social Content, Feature Launches, and Film Projects

For social media marketers, YouArt Desktop App can research trending videos, analyze their hooks, pacing, and structure, and help create original content using a brand's own assets. Its AutoClip workflow can also turn long-form footage into short clips with captions and platform-specific formatting, ready for publishing or scheduling.

For feature launches, marketing teams can use YouArt Desktop App to turn product documentation, pitch decks, and brand assets into storyboards, product demonstrations, and promotional videos. The agent helps develop visuals and motion graphics, while creators review the work and refine the final video.

For film projects, YouArt Desktop App supports script development, storyboarding, consistent characters, scene generation, and collaborative editing. By assisting across production stages, the agent can take on tasks typically handled by a creative team, helping filmmakers bring ideas from concept to completion.

To learn more about YouArt Desktop App, visit youart.ai.

About YouArt

YouArt is an AI-powered creative platform developing next-generation video agents for creators, filmmakers, marketers, and businesses. Backed by Y Combinator, the company combines advanced AI models and creative tools to support storytelling, video production, and commercial content creation. With a mission to democratize creativity, YouArt aims to make professional video production more accessible, efficient, and scalable. For more information, visit youart.ai.

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Harry Zheng
harry@youart.ai

ALBUQUERQUE, NM, November 13, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Albuquerque personal injury firm Smith & Marjanovic Law, LLC (operating online as Legal Help NM) has issued practical guidance examining the complex procedural and jurisdictional hurdles that arise following commercial motor vehicle collisions along regional freight corridors.

The guidance comes as figures from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) continue to show more than 500,000 police-reported crashes involving large trucks across the country each year. Along major regional shipping routes — particularly the Interstate 25 and Interstate 40 corridors connecting Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas — multi-vehicle accidents often lead to contested legal battles over state long-arm jurisdiction, corporate domicile, and federal court removal.

Examining Forum Selection and Regional Legal Scope Across State Lines

When collisions occur on regional corridors connecting neighboring commercial districts, establishing where a dispute proceeds is a critical procedural milestone that often shapes a claim's trajectory. Litigants and carriers must assess whether a case belongs in the state trial court where the incident occurred, the corporate defendant's home state, or a federal district court under diversity jurisdiction. Because motor carriers often operate across interstate systems while maintaining maintenance depots or corporate registrations in adjacent states, cross-border legal coordination is standard practice.

Regarding the distinct challenges that emerge in commercial vehicle collisions compared to standard passenger car wrecks, the firm explains directly on its commercial transit practice platform:

Truck accident cases are far more complex than typical car crashes because they are governed by federal regulations enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These cases often involve multiple liable parties, such as the driver, trucking company, cargo loaders, and maintenance contractors, each of whom may carry separate insurance policies. Investigators must review electronic logging device (ELD) data, driver qualification files, and black box records to establish negligence.

On multi-state shipping corridors, retaining dedicated New Mexico semi truck accident attorneys clarifies the procedural hurdles of cross-border liability, electronic logging data preservation, and local filing deadlines. Counsel must hold the proper admissions or coordinate with regional firms to comply with distinct county rules and statutory filing limits.

Distinguishing Between Personal Jurisdiction, Venue, and Federal Thresholds

The firm highlights a frequent misconception in commercial transit disputes: conflating early insurance claims handling with formal civil litigation. While an insurer may initiate administrative reviews or request medical records immediately following a crash, rigorous procedural standards govern once a formal complaint is initiated:

• Subject-Matter & Diversity Jurisdiction: Under federal standards (28 U.S.C. § 1332), diversity jurisdiction requires that every plaintiff be a citizen of a different state from every named defendant, along with an amount in controversy exceeding the $75,000 statutory minimum.
• Personal Jurisdiction Standards: A trial court must establish general or specific personal jurisdiction over the motor carrier, freight broker, or contracted maintenance vendor, grounded in their state of incorporation, primary headquarters, or verifiable commercial contacts tied directly to the incident.
• Venue Selection and Transfer Rules: Exercising personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state fleet operator does not automatically confirm that a specific judicial district is the appropriate geographic venue. Procedural disputes over forum non conveniens or improper venue can cause substantial delays or case transfers if not addressed before filing.

Critical Evidence Retention and Regulatory Standards

Interstate civil claims frequently reference Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) governing driver hours-of-service, electronic logging device (ELD) records, cargo securement standards, and pre-trip inspection protocols. While federal safety rules help establish standard-of-care evidence, state substantive law still governs the causes of action, damages caps, and statutes of limitations.

Because onboard telematics, dashcam footage, and engine control module (ECM) data are subject to standard carrier overwriting schedules, legal counsel typically issue formal spoliation letters promptly after an accident to secure data before it is lost in routine maintenance cycles.

Detailed information on navigating commercial truck collisions and preserving critical evidence in New Mexico is available on the Smith & Marjanovic Law semi-truck accident resource page.

About Smith & Marjanovic Law, LLC

Founded by partners Taylor Smith and Milos Marjanovic, Smith & Marjanovic Law, LLC is an Albuquerque-based personal injury and civil litigation law firm. The practice represents individuals and families across New Mexico in complex personal injury, semi-truck collisions, wrongful death, and insurance dispute matters. For more information, visit legalhelpnm.com.

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This press release is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice, nor does its distribution or receipt create an attorney-client relationship. Legal outcomes depend on the specific facts and applicable jurisdiction of each case. Smith & Marjanovic Law, LLC is licensed to practice law in New Mexico; matters involving out-of-state jurisdictions are handled in accordance with applicable pro hac vice rules or in association with local counsel. Attorney Advertising.

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taylor@legalhelpnm.com
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NEW YORK, NY, November 13, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Maura today launched its AI-powered lifestyle intelligence platform, giving luxury fashion brands a view into what happens after the sale. Brands can now see what customers own, how they wear it and how their personal style changes over time. Maura also announced Italian luxury houses Lorena Antoniazzi and Henry Beguelin as new customers.

As part of Maura’s launch, Maura and Lorena Antoniazzi will host an invitation-only event on Dec. 3 at Artemest Galleria in New York. Guests will use Maura to explore how pieces from Lorena Antoniazzi’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection work with their own wardrobes, bringing to life how an understanding of what customers already own can create a more personal brand experience. To request an invitation, or for more information, contact rsvp@maurainc.com.

Luxury brands know a great deal about what their customers buy. But once a piece leaves the store, that knowledge largely stops, leaving brands with a fragmented, incomplete picture of the people they serve. That gap shows up in product decisions, returns and personalization. Up to 40% of fashion inventory goes unsold every year, and in a study of one major UK online retailer, 35% of womenswear returns were attributed to style that does not suit the customer. In all, the gap is estimated to be worth more than $500 billion to the fashion industry.

Maura is creating a new category of consumer-permissioned lifestyle intelligence that gives luxury brands insights beyond the transaction.

• Post-purchase insights: With customer permission, Maura reveals post-purchase behavior brands haven’t been able to see before, informing clienteling, personalization, merchandising, product development and production.
• Data privacy by design: Each brand operates within its own permissioned environment, and no brand or retailer can see another’s customer lists, communications, recommendations, engagement activity or performance.
• A demographic of one: Instead of grouping customers into broad segments, Maura understands each person through their wardrobe, preferences and lifestyle.
• Built for how brands already work: Maura integrates with existing commerce, CRM, POS and clienteling systems, so brands can start with a focused customer group and scale as value is demonstrated.

The result is a clearer path for brands to deepen relationships, improve cross-category selling, strengthen assortment and sell-through, and reduce avoidable returns.

“Fashion is one of the most personal forms of self-expression, yet the industry remains fragmented across brands, channels and individual transactions,” said Laura Merling, founder and CEO of Maura. “Consumers see one wardrobe, one personal style, their life. We built Maura to bridge that divide, creating a new foundation for personal intelligence that puts the individual at the center of fashion and transforms how consumers and brands connect. In a fragmented market, organization is the new luxury.”

New Customers

For Lorena Antoniazzi, the partnership extends a commitment to transparency that runs through its business. The brand already traces each garment from yarn to finished product using QR codes. Its partnership with Maura carries that story past production and into the life each garment leads once it reaches the customer.

“We believe in exploring new ideas where traditional craftsmanship meets modern technology,” said Andrea Mirabassi, chief merchandising officer of Lorena Antoniazzi. “Our collaboration with Maura reflects this vision, embracing innovation while celebrating the timeless values of fashion.”

For Henry Beguelin, the partnership with Maura reflects a desire to deepen its understanding of its loyal customer base, combining its inherently personal service with a greater understanding of a customer’s individual lifestyles and preferences.

“Henry Beguelin has a strong heritage with a loyal community of customers, many of whom have been collecting our pieces for decades,” said Patrick Nebiolo, CEO and co-owner of Henry Beguelin. “These relationships are incredibly important to us, and by understanding more about how our customers live with and enjoy our collections, we hope to offer a more thoughtful, personal and relevant service that reflects the individuality of each of them. Our partnership with Maura is an exciting step towards achieving this.”

High-resolution imagery and headshots of Maura are available for media use.

About Maura

Maura is an AI-powered lifestyle intelligence platform that connects wardrobe, lifestyle and behavioral insight to help brands, retailers and consumers build more relevant experiences and stronger relationships beyond the point of purchase. Built around the concept of the Demographic of One, Maura offers a more individual understanding of how people live with fashion. Founder and CEO Laura Merling previously held leadership roles at Google Cloud, Ford Motor Company, AT&T and McKinsey and was named American Banker’s Innovator of the Year in 2023. For more information, visit maurainc.com.

About Lorena Antoniazzi

Founded in Perugia, Italy, in 1993, Lorena Antoniazzi is a luxury womenswear brand specializing in fine knitwear and refined contemporary style. Rooted in Italian craftsmanship, the family-owned company combines exceptional materials, artisanal expertise and innovation. Its commitment to quality, traceability and more conscious consumption shows in initiatives including its No Season collection and garment QR-code traceability system. For more information, visit lorenaantoniazzi.com.

About Henry Beguelin

Founded in the early 1980s, Henry Beguelin is a luxury fashion and accessories brand renowned for its handcrafted leather goods, distinctive designs and timeless appeal. Rooted in Italian artisanal traditions, the brand combines exceptional materials, skilled craftsmanship and an appreciation for individuality, with each piece bearing its signature hand-stitched emblem. With a loyal international following of customers and collectors, Henry Beguelin continues to celebrate its heritage while embracing a contemporary approach to luxury. For more information, visit shop.henrybeguelin.it.

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ISTANBUL, Türkiye, November 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Vera Clinic, an Istanbul-based hair restoration center, today announced preliminary clinical results evaluating the proprietary Vector-10™ Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) diamond blade. Six-month post-operative data from an initial 30-patient cohort revealed an average graft survival rate of 94.4%, with zero patients requiring secondary corrective intervention, according to the Vera Clinic Academy.

The clinical evaluation was conducted internally by Vera Clinic Academy, the clinic's research and physician training division, and has not been peer-reviewed. Vera Clinic co-developed and markets the Vector-10™ blade. To maintain procedural consistency across the initial series, all 30 procedures were performed by a single doctor and surgical team during the first month following the blade's clinical introduction. Because the cohort lacked an active control group, the observed outcomes reflect the combined effect of surgical technique, patient factors, and instrumentation.

Reported Performance Across Patient Stages

According to internal clinic records, graft preservation metrics across the evaluated stages of hair loss were as follows:

• Mild-to-Moderate Hair Loss (Norwood II–III): Demonstrated an average graft retention rate of 95.4%, as reported by Vera Clinic Academy.
• Advanced Hair Loss (Norwood V): Demonstrated an average graft retention rate of 92.0%, according to Vera Clinic Academy.

Advanced cases typically require higher incision counts within a single session. In this cohort, reported retention rates in Norwood V patients were 3.4 percentage points lower than in early-stage cases.

"In a long session, the last incision matters as much as the first. What we set out to observe was how patient tissue responds over thousands of recipient sites when using a cutting edge engineered for extended sharpness, and these early six-month figures offer a useful baseline," said Dr. Emin Gül, hair transplant doctor at Vera Clinic.

Surgical Instrumentation and Laboratory Bench Testing

Introduced in March 2026, the Vector-10™ is what Vera Clinic describes as the first recipient-site surgical blade manufactured from lab-grown CVD diamond to enter hair transplant surgery. While surgical tools have historically utilized stainless steel and sapphire, diamond registers a 10 on the Mohs hardness scale. Chemical vapor deposition enables consistent manufacturing tolerances across production runs.

Prior to clinical use, bench testing conducted by independent materials testing laboratory CinarLabs reported that the Vector-10™ blade sustained 150,000 repeated cycles on standardized testing media without structural breakdown, which CinarLabs reported as approximately 15 times the durability of standard sapphire blades.

Because transplanted follicles continue to mature over a 12-to-18-month timeline, Vera Clinic Academy noted that six-month data represents an interim observation. The clinic plans to follow the cohort through full maturation and report 12-month follow-up observations.

About Vera Clinic

An Istanbul hospital dedicated to hair restoration, Vera Clinic was an early adopter of sapphire-blade techniques and  what the company states is the first surgical blade for hair transplantation manufactured from lab-grown CVD diamond. Clinical observation and physician education are managed through Vera Clinic Academy, its internal research arm. According to clinic records, the facility received recognition at the European Awards in Medicine 2021 in the Hair Transplant Surgery category, as well as an iF Design Award for architectural design and patient recognition through WhatClinic. For more information, visit veraclinic.net.

Medical Disclaimer

The preliminary cohort findings described in this release represent early observational data and have not undergone independent peer review. Individual hair restoration outcomes vary based on patient physiology, donor hair characteristics, and adherence to post-operative care. This release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

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CUMMING, GA, November 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- iSpring Water Systems, a leading provider of residential and commercial water treatment solutions, announces its annual Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday Mega Sale, running from Nov. 9 through Nov. 30, 2026. As the holiday season approaches, families are busy preparing festive meals, picking out gifts, and giving their homes a seasonal refresh. Amid these preparations, iSpring encourages consumers to give water quality the attention it deserves. From cooking and bathing to doing laundry and pet care, clean, safe water makes life easier and more comfortable throughout the holiday season and beyond.

The Biggest Savings of the Year: Tiered Discounts and 30-Day Price Protection

The iSpring Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday Mega Sale delivers some of the brand's biggest savings of the year across a wide range of products, including under-sink reverse osmosis systems, countertop water dispensers, whole-house filtration systems, and filtration bundles. Alongside the substantial discounts, this sale also includes added benefits that make the shopping experience even more rewarding.

Tiered Discounts to Optimize Savings

Tiered discounts are one of the highlights of this iSpring sale, offering greater savings on larger orders.

The offers are as follows:

• Save $60 on orders of $300 or more
• Save $120 on orders of $600 or more
• Save $200 on orders of $1,000 or more

These tiered savings make it worthwhile to plan purchases together. For example, homeowners shopping for a water filtration system can add a year's supply of replacement filters to the same order. This makes future maintenance more convenient while potentially helping the order qualify for a higher discount tier.

Peace of Mind with iSpring's 30-Day Price Protection

The event also includes a 30-day price protection guarantee, designed to provide additional reassurance for eligible purchases. Specifically, customers who place orders on the official iSpring website between Nov. 9 and Nov. 30, 2026, can request a refund for the price difference if the same system is advertised at a lower promotional price on the website within 30 days of purchase.

The application process, eligibility requirements, refund amount, and other details are subject to the final terms and conditions published on the official iSpring website.

From the Kitchen to the Whole Home: iSpring Water Treatment Solutions for Better Living

Water quality needs vary by household. Some consumers prioritize highly purified drinking water, while others want clean water flowing from every faucet throughout their home. The iSpring product lineup includes options designed to address these different needs.

iSpring RO5004F-AK: Tankless Reverse Osmosis with Alkaline Remineralization and UV

The iSpring RO5004F-AK is one of iSpring's best-selling under-sink reverse osmosis systems, delivering up to 500 gallons of filtered water per day to meet the drinking water demands of larger households and offices. Its tankless design conserves cabinet space while preventing secondary contamination. In addition to RO filtration, the system features alkaline remineralization to improve water taste and UV treatment for added protection against bacteria and viruses.

This under-sink water filter also stands out for its user-friendly design, coming with a top-mounted faucet, a smart filter life indicator, and a twist-to-unlock filter replacement design for easier installation and maintenance. Moreover, its built-in booster pump helps maintain RO membrane performance under low water pressure, while the leak-stop valve helps prevent water damage. With a fast flow that fills a cup in 10 seconds, the RO5004F-AK supports everyday drinking and cooking needs with minimal waiting.

iSpring WGB32B-KDS: Targeted Defense Against Scale and Heavy Metals

The iSpring WGB32B-KDS 3-stage whole-house water filtration system is designed to treat water as it enters the home. The process begins with an anti-scale polyphosphate filter that protects pipes and appliances by sequestering calcium and magnesium, followed by a GAC and KDF composite filter targeting heavy metals, chlorine, and other contaminants. The final carbon block filter further improves water quality by capturing residual chlorine, unpleasant tastes, and odors. Ultimately, every tap delivers purified water suitable for bathing, laundry, pet care, and more.

Depending on water quality, the WGB32B-KDS treats up to 250,000 gallons with a filter life of up to 12 months. The 1-inch NPT inlet and outlet ports and standard 20" × 4.5" filter cartridges make installation and maintenance straightforward. With reliable filtration and long-lasting performance, this iSpring whole-house system meets the everyday water needs of larger households without generating wastewater.

iSpring WCS45KG: Whole-House Water Softening

Hard water can leave scale on faucets and fixtures and may shorten the lifespan of water-using appliances. That is where a whole-house water softener system such as the iSpring WCS45KG comes in. With a 45,000-grain capacity, the system is suitable for residential properties, hospitals, and light commercial applications. Installed on the main water supply line, it delivers softened water to every faucet. As a result, laundry feels softer, skin feels smoother, and dishes come out cleaner with fewer white spots.

Designed for long-term use, the WCS45KG features automatic backwashing and resin regeneration, eliminating the need for manual cleaning while ensuring consistent system performance. Moreover, the system can automatically calculate an economical soft water treatment plan based on water quality and usage, helping reduce salt and water consumption. High-quality ion exchange resin, a corrosion-resistant fiberglass tank, and an automatic control valve further support the system's durability and reliable operation over time.

iSpring WSP50ARJ+WGB32B+RO500AK: The Ultimate City Water Filtration Solution

For families facing multiple water quality concerns, combining filtration systems with complementary functions serves as a more effective solution. The iSpring WSP50ARJ+WGB32B+RO500AK bundle integrates sediment filtration, whole-house water filtration, and reverse osmosis to help households enjoy a better water experience.

The WSP50ARJ serves as a pre-filter, featuring a 50-micron mesh screen and 1-gallon capacity to remove up to 99% of large particles. Its auto-flushing function helps save time and effort on routine maintenance. Water then passes through the WGB32B, where three stages of filtration reduce residual sediment, chlorine, and other contaminants. The filtered water is then distributed to multiple points of use throughout the home, such as bathrooms and garden faucets. Finally, the RO500AK under-sink water filter takes filtration a step further, pairing reverse osmosis with alkaline remineralization to provide highly purified water for drinking and cooking.

For added peace of mind, iSpring backs this high-performance filtration bundle with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty, along with lifetime customer service and technical support. Whether questions arise during installation, maintenance, or everyday use, support is available to help.

Make Better Water Part of Everyday Life

A water filtration system is a long-term investment in better everyday living and the health and well-being of loved ones. With Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday just around the corner, the iSpring Holiday Savings Event presents a good opportunity to rethink household water quality and make lasting improvements at home.

Visit ispringfilter.com to check out all Black Friday offers and find the right water treatment solution. The promotion runs through Nov. 30, 2026.

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Nick Lawson
support@ispringfilter.com

ANTALYA, Türkiye, November 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- On Nov. 9, 2026, local time, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) opened in Antalya, Türkiye. As an electric mobility brand participating in COP for the third consecutive year, TAILG was invited to the China Pavilion, where President Michael Yao took part in a high-level forum and delivered a keynote address. At the event, TAILG officially unveiled the TAILG Global Low-Carbon Action Handbook, presenting its years of climate action and technological innovation in green mobility around the world. The company also highlighted Green Ride Africa, a project developed in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), further strengthening its position as a leader in low-carbon mobility.

Low-Carbon Action for a Green Mobility Ecosystem

From COP29 and COP30 to COP31, TAILG has pursued a continuous path of global climate action. At COP29, the company shared the results of electric mobility pilot projects implemented across multiple countries through its long-standing cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). These pilots demonstrated the potential of electric two- and three-wheelers to improve local mobility and reduce carbon emissions. At COP30, TAILG led the development of a green and low-carbon assessment system for smart connected electric vehicles, establishing a framework for evaluating emissions reductions across the product life cycle.

At COP31, TAILG's efforts are progressing from pilot projects and standards development toward a more comprehensive ecosystem. With Green Ride Africa at its core, the company is developing an integrated low-carbon mobility solution spanning product development, standards, local manufacturing, supply chains, solar power, energy storage, charging and battery swapping, inclusive finance, emissions reduction, battery recycling, and skills development.

Meeting Local Needs, Exploring Inclusive Mobility

During the forum, Michael Yao noted that the green transition in the Global South requires more than the introduction of green products. It also calls for locally adapted technologies, standards, industrial capabilities, and development opportunities to take root. Across Africa, many people rely on electric two- and three-wheelers to earn a living. Frequent, long-hour use places particular demands on vehicle range, reliability, and access to charging or battery-swapping services. Drawing on local research, TAILG has developed products such as the TK76 battery-swapping model and solar-powered electric three-wheelers. Beyond vehicle sales, the company is working to connect vehicles, energy services, and battery recycling as part of a sustainable green mobility ecosystem.

During the forum's discussion, Yao also shared insights from TAILG's experience in addressing the challenges facing the Global South's low-carbon transition. He noted that limited power infrastructure, high upfront costs, and gaps in supporting policies and local services remain major barriers to the wider adoption of green transport. Addressing these challenges requires cooperation among public authorities, multilateral organizations, financial institutions, and local industry. Together, they can work toward stable and consistent policies and standards, develop inclusive green finance tools, create platforms for collaboration, and strengthen local capabilities. Green Ride Africa puts this approach into practice by drawing on UNDP's multilateral platform and engaging local partners to make low-carbon mobility an affordable, sustainable option that supports livelihoods.

Driving Global Green Development

The newly unveiled TAILG Global Low-Carbon Action Handbook traces the company's more than two decades of green development driven by technological innovation. It presents low-carbon mobility pilot projects across Southeast Asia and Africa and outlines the vision, implementation approach, and social value of Green Ride Africa, offering an industry example for the transition toward inclusive, low-carbon transport.

For more than two decades, TAILG has placed technological innovation at the heart of its green mobility efforts, bringing its brand promise of going further into global climate action. Taking a long-term approach to its global low-carbon initiatives, the company draws on its research and development, manufacturing, and supply chain capabilities to bring together commercial sustainability, emissions reduction, and local employment. In doing so, it aims to generate environmental, social, and industrial value while making green transport accessible to more people.

TAILG's participation in the UN Climate Change Conference for three consecutive years reflects recognition of its low-carbon practices, ESG efforts, and global brand development. Looking ahead, a TAILG representative said the company will continue to strengthen cooperation with UN agencies, host-country governments, and local partners; advance its green mobility products, technologies, and ecosystem; and bring proven low-carbon mobility solutions to more countries, and regions. Through sustained industry action, TAILG aims to support deeper emissions reductions in transport, bring low-carbon mobility to more communities, and help the planet go further.

About TAILG

TAILG Technology Group, founded in 2003, is a comprehensive company that covers the entire industry chain, including the R&D, production, and sales of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, as well as services for sharing, charging, and battery swapping. Driven by the ambitious goal to “Recreate TAILG Abroad," it has established seven global R&D and manufacturing bases, including in Vietnam and Indonesia, with an annual production capacity exceeding 15 million units and exports to more than 70 countries and regions. For more information, visit tailg.com.

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HOUSTON, TX, November 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- DexMat, a Houston-based advanced carbon material company, announced today that it has been selected by AFWERX, a component of the Technology Transition Office within the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), for a Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract (FA2394-26-C-B006), awarded through AFRL, to advance Galvorn® production for cathodes that will go into high-power microwave systems.

Field emission cathodes are a foundational component in high-power microwave systems, and cathode material performance sets a hard limit on how much power those systems can generate and how reliably they can be built at the scale defense programs require. That material gap is why AFRL has funded Galvorn cathode development for years, and why this contract matters beyond a single program.

The two-year contract, which began this August, requires DexMat to produce more than 1 kg of qualified Galvorn fiber for cathode development, building on a body of work AFRL has funded since Galvorn was still a research project at Rice University. The relationship includes multiple prior SBIR awards, and both sides have said the goal is moving Galvorn cathodes toward a formal program of record.

A 2023 study published in the Journal of Applied Physics, co-authored by DexMat's Dmitri Tsentalovich and Dr. Steven Fairchild of AFRL, found that knitted Galvorn fiber cathodes outperformed standard carbon-fiber cathodes in both continuous and pulsed field emission testing. High-power microwave testing demonstrated that Galvorn-based cathodes could emit more than 20 times the current density of the incumbent cathode material used in high-power microwave systems today, in a form factor that is faster and less costly to manufacture at scale.

"We've been working toward this since Galvorn was still a research project at Rice," said Dmitri Tsentalovich, Ph.D., director of product innovation at DexMat. "AFRL has followed this cathode data for years. This contract is a bet on where that data goes next."

DexMat is in commercial production of Galvorn today, shipping fiber, yarn, fabric, and film to customers across aerospace, defense, and energy. In DexMat's own testing, Galvorn measures 97% as conductive as copper on a per-mass basis, and is one-fifth the density of copper.

About DexMat

DexMat is a U.S.-based company pioneering Galvorn®, a lightweight, flexible, and high-performance conductive material. Invented at Rice University by Nobel Prize-winning scientists, Galvorn offers a unique combination of properties that enables new designs and mitigates system-level trade-offs across demanding applications. Customers in aerospace, space, defense, automotive, energy, and consumer technology are using Galvorn to develop lighter systems, improve durability, and enable applications not possible with traditional materials. Proudly made in America and shipped globally, Galvorn helps industries do more with less. For more information, visit dexmat.com.

About AFWERX

As the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings American ingenuity from small businesses and startups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian, and contractor personnel at four hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has awarded over 10,400 contracts worth more than $7.24 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit afwerx.com.

About Air Force Research Laboratory

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the Department of the Air Force’s primary scientific research and development center and one of six centers within Air Force Materiel Command. AFRL leads the discovery, development, and delivery of technologies for air, space, and multidomain. With a workforce spanning seven mission areas at more than 40 locations worldwide, AFRL conducts research ranging from basic science to advanced technology development. For more information, visit afresearchlab.com.

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NEW YORK, NY, November 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Lucra, the leading social competition platform, today announced a partnership with Barkie.ai, the first voice-activated AI golf caddie. Through Lucra's plug-and-play SDK, golfers using Barkie will be able to compete in popular golf games like Nassau, Skins, Wolf, and a wide variety of other traditional side games and challenges, with Barkie’s voice-activated AI handling scoring and Lucra powering the competition and settlement experience for real money or rewards.

Barkie was built so golfers could keep their phones in their pockets and enjoy the game, distraction-free. Players talk to Barkie to post scores, get GPS distances, read greens, and ask for on-course advice and rules questions, all hands-free. Saying "Hey Barkie, put me down for a birdie" logs the score for you. Barkie tracks every side game and press in real time, hole by hole, so the math is done before the group reaches the next tee.

The experience begins before the round even starts, where the group sets the match by voice, naming the format and the desired amount for the game. As each hole wraps up, players call out their scores and Barkie keeps the match current. When the round ends, Lucra settles it. Real-money play is available to eligible players 18+ where permitted, and free-to-play formats with rewards are open to all players. Lucra handles identity verification, geolocation, payments, compliance, fraud prevention, and settlement, so Barkie can stay focused on the golf.

"I came up with the idea for Lucra on a golf course, over a $5 match between friends," said Dylan Robbins, founder and CEO of Lucra. "Every golfer knows that match. Someone keeps score on the card, someone does the math on the 18th green, and someone owes somebody until next time. Barkie handles the scoring and the math by voice, with nobody reaching for a phone. Lucra handles the payout, compliantly, the moment the round ends. From the first tee to the last putt, the match runs itself."

"We built Barkie to let golfers put their phones away and enjoy the game, while making the entire golf experience smarter and more connected,” said Dane Renkert, CEO and co-founder of Barkie.ai. “Competition has always been part of golf, whether it’s a $5 Nassau or a weekend Skins game with friends. By combining Barkie’s voice AI with Lucra’s technology, we’re bringing those experiences together in a way that hasn’t been possible before. We believe this is a major step toward making Barkie the platform golfers turn to every time they play."

For Barkie, the partnership represents a major expansion of its voice-first AI golf platform, combining hands-free scoring, real-time competition, and automated settlement into one experience. By bringing the technology together, Barkie and Lucra aim to make competitive golf more accessible, engaging, and seamless while creating new opportunities for recurring engagement and revenue.

Lucra and Barkie have begun integration, with real-money and free-to-play side games launching inside the Barkie app in spring 2027. Barkie is free to download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

About Lucra

Lucra powers competitive loyalty through a plug-and-play SDK, which integrates into apps or websites and enables tournaments, mini-games, and peer-vs-peer competitions, with real money or rewards. It handles compliance, payments, fraud prevention, and settlement out of the box, so partners can instantly offer gamified experiences without building or managing complex infrastructure themselves. Top entertainment, hospitality, and consumer brands, including Five Iron Golf, Backyard Sports, ChessKings, TouchTunes, and more, use Lucra's white-label technology to power tournaments and challenges, build loyalty, and drive new revenue. Learn more at playlucra.com.

About Barkie.ai

Barkie.ai is a voice-first AI golf caddie that gets to know your game better than you do. Golfers talk to Barkie before, during, and after the round, scoring by voice, tracking side games in real time, and getting GPS distances, course maps, and 3D green maps for more than 40,000 courses. Every shot trains a model of your game, turning each round into sharper advice and faster improvement, while a social layer no other golf app offers lets golfers connect, compete, and track progress together. Barkie is USGA compatible and works on iPhone, Android, and Apple Watch with no extra hardware. The company was founded by CEO Dane Renkert, a scratch golfer, former Milwaukee Brewers farm system player, and top-15 globally ranked long-drive-competitor with a decade of VP-level leadership in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Learn more at barkie.ai.

Important Disclosures

Contests, competitions, and cash prize matches powered by Lucra are peer-to-peer, skill-based games designed strictly for recreational entertainment. Contests are available solely to eligible individuals who are at least 18 years of age (or the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence) and who are physically located in jurisdictions where real-money skill gaming is permitted by law. Void where prohibited, restricted, or taxed. Lucra is not a sportsbook, casino, gambling operator, or wagering platform, and contests hosted on the platform do not involve games of chance or sports betting. Lucra maintains proprietary compliance infrastructure — including age verification, geolocation verification, fraud monitoring, and secure payment processing — to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Participation is governed by Lucra's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

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NEW YORK, NY, November 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Concentrate AI today announced its healthcare AI gateway, giving healthcare and life sciences companies access to leading frontier and open-weight AI models through a single API and BAA. By managing agreements and access to covered inference services from participating AI providers, Concentrate helps companies avoid the time and expense of negotiating separate contracts and integrating multiple model providers.

Key Takeaways

• One agreement, more model choice: Healthcare AI companies can access supported models through a single business associate agreement (BAA) and API, without negotiating separate contracts with each provider.
• Lower costs and faster adoption: Affordable open-weight models for suitable workloads can reduce inference spending and accelerate development.
• Built for production: Managed LLM operations, security controls, and enterprise governance to help healthcare companies deploy and scale AI applications reliably.

The offering supports eligible models from providers including OpenAI’s GPT, Anthropic’s Claude, and Google’s Gemini through Vertex AI, along with open-weight alternatives that can reduce inference costs.

The launch follows conversations with more than 70 healthcare and life sciences companies, highlighting growing demand for simpler, more affordable access to AI models that meet healthcare security and compliance requirements.

“Healthcare companies should not have to choose between better AI models, lower costs, and protecting patient data,” said Ari Jacoby, co-founder and CEO of Concentrate AI. “We’re removing the barriers to AI adoption so developers can spend less time managing infrastructure and get new AI-powered healthcare products to market faster.”

“As organizations move AI applications into production, model access is becoming a core application platform concern. Development teams want the flexibility to adopt new proprietary and open-weight models as price and performance change, yet each additional provider brings new contracts, security reviews, and integration work,” said Matthew Flug, research manager, Intelligent Application Modernization and Deployment Platforms, at IDC. “In regulated industries such as healthcare, that overhead often delays or prevents model adoption altogether. AI gateways are emerging as a consistent control point in the application platform stack, giving developers one place to route requests, apply governance and access policies, and manage inference spend across providers.”

More Model Choice, Lower Costs

Greater model choice lets healthcare companies select more affordable AI models for suitable workloads, improving margins and making previously cost-prohibitive AI applications viable.

Since launch in June 2026, Concentrate has processed hundreds of millions of requests and trillions of tokens across its platform, supporting customers like Brilliant, Nextiva, Pocket, Proximal, and Tiger Data. It is now working with more than a dozen healthcare companies, including Kinstead, which develops technology to help nurse practitioners launch and manage independent practices, and Hummingbird Healthcare, which helps health systems using Epic improve patient access through technology and managed services.

"At Kinstead, we're building technology to make running a healthcare practice easier. Before Concentrate, the compliance and operational overhead of onboarding new AI providers meant we often wouldn't even consider trying new models," said Nick Catalano, CTO, Kinstead. "Now we can evaluate and deploy new models into production without managing separate vendor relationships and integrations. That lets us focus on building better products, move faster, and keep costs down without compromising compliance."

Beyond model access, Concentrate provides managed LLM operations, including spend management tools, observability, and enterprise governance. Its platform is backed by a SOC 2 Type II report and offers security features such as role-based access controls (RBAC), single sign-on (SSO), supported zero-data-retention (ZDR) endpoints, and multi-cloud resiliency.

Healthcare access is $499 per month, with inference billed at provider rates and no token markups or annual inference spending commitments. For suitable workloads, switching to lower-cost open-weight models can reduce inference costs by up to 70%, depending on performance and latency requirements.

Why It Matters

Healthcare AI is attracting significant investment, but cost and compliance remain obstacles to adoption. According to Rock Health, U.S. digital health startups raised $14.2 billion in 2025, with AI-enabled companies accounting for 54% of funding.

Yet a 2025 study by Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain & Company, and AWS found that only 30% of completed generative AI proof-of-concept projects at surveyed healthcare organizations reached production, with security concerns and costly integrations among the barriers.

Availability

Concentrate’s healthcare gateway is open to any organization that handles PHI or PII, in healthcare or any other industry, under a single BAA with Concentrate. Model coverage is limited to supported inference routes and configurations.

Learn more in the Concentrate AI HIPAA launch blog post, or request a demo at concentrate.ai/hipaa-llm-api.

About Concentrate AI

Based in New York City, Concentrate AI delivers a fully managed LLM gateway that provides companies unified access to leading AI models through a single API. Its platform combines security, governance, compliance, spend controls, and production reliability to help companies build and scale AI applications responsibly, without token markups or vendor lock-in. Learn more at concentrate.ai.

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, November 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII Institute) today announced that the 10th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII10) will take place Oct. 25-28, 2027, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, rescheduled from Oct. 26-29, 2026.

Held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, FII10 will convene under the theme "The Power of Legacy," marking a decade of global investment dialogue, partnerships and impact, while setting the direction for the next decade.

HRH Princess Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, CEO of FII Institute, said: "We are deeply grateful for the continued support of the Kingdom's leadership." She added: "FII10 is a milestone of global significance, marking a decade of bringing together world leaders, investors and decision-makers. The decision to move this landmark edition to October 2027 reflects our commitment to ensuring the highest level of international participation, visibility and impact. We look forward to welcoming our global community to Riyadh for an exceptional 10th anniversary edition."

Ahead of FII10, the institute will continue its global engagement with the FII PRIORITY Miami Summit from March 31 to April 2, 2027, followed by the FII PRIORITY Asia Summit 2027, with dates and a location to be announced soon.

About FII Institute

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education. For more information, visit fii-institute.org.

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NEW YORK, NY, November 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The AARON Awards, the first awards program dedicated to AI creativity in advertising, today opened entries for its 2027 edition with a new slate of industry-specific categories built for a market that has moved fast. In its first year, the program drew over a thousand entries from 45 countries, and the largest category was spec work: ads made for brands that never asked for them. This year, organizers expect commissioned brand work to take the lead.

The shift reflects what agencies and brands are seeing on the ground. AI is no longer a side experiment in advertising; it is part of how campaigns get briefed, produced, and shipped. The question is no longer whether AI can make an ad, but whether the ad is any good.

"There's a massive difference between simply making something and making something great," said PJ Pereira, co-founder of SILVERSIDE AI and jury president of the AARON Awards. "The AARON Awards celebrate real makers who are committed to raising the standards of AI in advertising. They refuse to applaud something just because it was made with AI. They're using the technology to push the craft forward, and that's exactly the kind of work we should be celebrating."

Founded by Marie-Céline Merret Wirström and Vinne Schifferstein Vidal, the AARON Awards is a female-founded initiative helping define what creative excellence looks like in the age of AI. Since launching in 2025, the program has grown into a global platform for recognizing the artists, agencies, and brands pushing the boundaries of AI-powered creativity.

New categories for a maturing industry

For 2027, the AARON Awards introduces categories for specific industries, including automotive, fashion, beauty, retail, and technology, recognizing that AI creative work for a car brand faces different challenges than work for a beauty brand. They sit alongside craft and technical categories such as Hybrid Production, Real-Time Experiences, Workflows, and Key Frames. The Spec Ad category returns for independent and self-initiated work.

"Last year, spec advertising was our biggest category. It let artists show what was possible without waiting for a client brief," said Vinne Schifferstein Vidal, co-founder of the AARON Awards and AI-production studio, MC&V. "But the market has moved. We're seeing more AI work commissioned by major brands and more creative professionals making AI central to commercial production. We expect this year's entries to reflect that."

Entries will be judged on creative excellence, originality, craft, and meaningful use of AI. Commercial categories will also be judged on strategic relevance and results.

"As generative AI becomes part of everyday creative workflows, there's more room to take risks and push the craft further," said Marie-Céline Merret Wirström, co-founder and curator of the AARON Awards. "We want to see work that surprises us and takes brand storytelling somewhere new."

A jury drawn from the industry's top creative shops

New to the 2027 jury: PJ Pereira (SILVERSIDE AI), Theresa Ong (Meta), Vix Jagger (Droga5), Maria Devereux (Accenture Song), Charlotte Glennon (Colenso), Caio Del Manto (Euphoria Creative), and Kavan Cardoza (Phantom X), winner of the 2026 AARON Laureate.

Returning judges include Wesley ter Haar (Monks), Craig Elimeliah (Code and Theory), Gabe Michael (ElevenLabs), Arlyn Panopio (Envato), Hugo Barbera (HumAIn), Simon Meyer (Promptr), Chrissie Cremers (AIgency AMS), and Rogier Vijverberg (Superheroes).

Envato and Lighthouse AI Academy return as program partners.

Free to enter through Jan. 15

The AARON Awards is open to independent AI artists, creative studios, production companies, agencies, and in-house brand teams worldwide.

• Free entry deadline: Jan. 15, 2027
• Final entry deadline: Feb. 28, 2027 
• Winners announced: At the global AARON Awards show, mid-April 2027

Enter at aaronawards.com.

About AARON Awards

The AARON Awards is the first global awards program dedicated to creative excellence powered by artificial intelligence in advertising and brand innovation. Founded in 2025, it recognizes the artists, creatives, studios, and teams combining human imagination with AI to advance commercial creativity. The program is named after AARON, one of the earliest AI art systems. Its inaugural 2026 edition drew entries from 45 countries. Learn more at aaronawards.com.

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LOS ANGELES, CA, November 11, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- SourceX has launched an enterprise data licensing program. Through it, established businesses can license approved operational records for AI training and evaluation. The program advertises compensation of up to $4 million for the largest enterprise datasets, subject to qualification and agreed terms. SourceX also introduced a referral program for advisors who connect it with suitable companies.

Companies spend years paying people to solve difficult problems. SourceX's program is built on the idea that those answers may have another customer.

Years of work can become a licensing asset

A support case that took three departments to resolve. An engineering issue with a documented fix. A workflow that records the decision, the action and the result. Records like these, found in customer support histories, project documentation, internal knowledge bases and engineering systems, often capture the detail a public article leaves out: the sequence of actions that led to a useful outcome.

For a business leader, that changes the question from how much information the company stores to what useful knowledge it can lawfully license.

How the program works

Businesses can begin a fit assessment without uploading records or committing to a transaction. SourceX's initial screening generally looks for companies with at least 50 full-time employees at peak and several years of operating history. Operating businesses, acquired companies and businesses winding down can all be considered, provided an appropriate decision maker takes part.

Company size alone does not establish value. Relevant operating history, original documentation, usable context and licensing rights all matter. A useful first step is an inventory: the systems involved, the years covered, the types of records and who controls them.

Control over the data belongs in the deal

Before any data is licensed, SourceX reviews ownership, customer obligations, employee privacy and any relevant platform restrictions. Material the company lacks permission to share is excluded, or the scope is adjusted. Data in SourceX's care is kept in encrypted storage with named access and a recorded activity history, and records are de-identified before use or onward sharing. De-identification reduces privacy risk but does not eliminate it.

Referral program for advisors

An advisor who knows the right company and its leadership can help start the conversation. The SourceX referral program is designed for professionals with relationships across many businesses. These include private equity operating partners, M&A advisors, fractional CFOs, accountants and IT service providers.

Under the current standard terms, a partner's first qualifying transaction pays the greater of $50,000 plus 5% of the Actual Supplier Payout, or 15% of that payout. Further qualifying transactions agreed within 12 months of the first transaction's closing pay 15%. Rewards are uncapped and apply to transactions with an Actual Supplier Payout of at least $100,000. SourceX funds referral rewards separately from the compensation paid to the supplying company.

Frequently asked questions

What is AI data licensing?

It is an agreement that allows specified data to be used for defined AI purposes, such as model training or evaluation, under negotiated rights and restrictions. SourceX licenses approved business records directly from the company that can authorize the transaction.

What types of data does SourceX license?

Operational records such as customer support histories, project documentation, internal knowledge bases, engineering records and documented business workflows.

Does a business need to upload data to find out if it qualifies?

No. The initial fit assessment does not require uploading records or committing to a transaction.

How much can a business earn?

SourceX advertises up to $4 million for the largest enterprise datasets. That figure is an upper bound, not a typical payout. Any offer depends on qualification, data usefulness, rights review and a signed agreement.

Does the company keep ownership of its data?

Yes. The supplier keeps ownership of its original records. The license granted to SourceX for AI training is defined in the signed deal terms.

Who can join the referral program?

Advisors, operators and other professionals who can introduce suitable businesses. Participation is free.

When is a referral reward paid?

A reward becomes payable only after the qualifying transaction closes, SourceX has paid the referred company, and finance approval plus complete tax and payment details are in place. An introduction, meeting or signed agreement alone does not trigger payment.

The next useful AI dataset could be a company's record of years spent serving customers and solving real problems.

About SourceX

SourceX Inc., headquartered in Los Angeles, licenses approved business data directly from companies for AI training and evaluation. The company manages qualification, rights review, agreements, data preparation, delivery and payment. It also operates a referral program for qualifying company introductions. For more information, visit sourcex.si.

About the founder

Noah Loul is the founder and CEO of SourceX. He previously founded B2B Rocket, an AI sales automation company that Blackpearl Group acquired in 2025.

Disclaimer

This press release contains forward-looking statements about SourceX's programs, compensation and referral rewards. These statements reflect current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. The up to $4 million figure is an upper bound for the largest enterprise datasets, not a typical or guaranteed payout. All compensation depends on qualification, data review, rights verification and a signed agreement. Referral rewards are governed by SourceX's current program terms, which may change, and are payable only as those terms describe. Nothing in this release is an offer to purchase any specific data or legal, tax, financial or privacy advice. Businesses should consult their own advisors before licensing data. SourceX undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law.

SAINT PAUL, MN, November 11, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Dr. Jesse Bethke Gomez, PD, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL), has evidenced a crisis within the disability communities of a severe direct care workforce gap and instability of care creating human suffering. Dr. Bethke Gomez is piloting three big initiatives to increase stability and continuity of care for people with disabilities who rely upon direct care services and supports for daily living, thereby alleviating human suffering.

Thanks to members of the disability community who thought of the idea of a “Service Corps," MCIL has developed “The PCA College Service Corps” which places college students as personal care assistants (PCAs) with people with disabilities who need hands-on help to live at home. The goal of this big initiative is to reduce a workforce gap that affects families, children, adults, and older people, increase community connectivity and invite the postsecondary sector to play a role in solving the crisis. It’s a big initiative that is already seeing positive results.

Direct-care workers assist with everyday activities that include bathing and dressing, eating, medication, and mobility. The country has roughly 7.1 million of them, and there still aren’t enough. Shortages fall hardest on people who have no family member able to fill the gap. When a worker can’t be found, a person may not be able to get out of bed, reach a job or classroom, or stay in their own home.

Students Step in Where Workers Are Missing

MCIL works with more than 35 colleges and universities to recruit students. A person who receives direct care services and is enrolled in the program, called a Participant, can choose a student to be their direct care worker. An organization that supports the Participant employs the student at an hourly wage. Students work about 10 hours a week for up to 30 weeks. MCIL adds a taxable incentive bonus and four stages of mentoring, and a college credit track is in the works so the hours can count toward a degree.

“Every generation of college students brings hope and a desire to change the world for the better, and people who rely on direct care deserve a worker they choose and trust,” said Dr. Bethke Gomez. “This pilot meets a need people have right now. It also shows a lot of young people what caring for someone is actually like and the difference they make in the lives of people.”

Two Leaders Asked, and He Gave His Word

Dr. Bethke Gomez began working on the problem in 2015, soon after becoming MCIL’s executive director, when two leaders with disabilities asked to meet with him about the growing gaps in direct care. He gave them his word he would look for solutions. He later served on a state workgroup on the crisis and was one of the writers of the plan Minnesota approved.

The Corps pilot comes out of that plan’s recommendations. The specific idea came from a committee member whose network supporting people with spinal cord injuries had pushed for it for years. Funding comes from the Margaret A. Cargill Fund of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, and legislation for this pilot by the State of Minnesota. MCIL is working on plans for the Corps to become scalable throughout Minnesota and recognizes the need for the Corps nationally.

Another of the recommendations MCIL is well along the way of development, is a certified direct support professional as a credential from college-credit-based curriculum for the homecare sector of our nation’s healthcare system. Dr. Bethke Gomez sees the postsecondary sector as rightfully being part of America’s direct care workforce innovations. Dr. Bethke Gomez believes that the 7.1 million direct care workers across America must have a career pathway to choose to become credentialed as a certified direct support professional, resulting from a college-credit-based educational opportunity. This work is a result of a grant by The Bush Foundation.

This big initiative sees the postsecondary sector expansively throughout the United States of America, credentialing people to become certified direct support professionals through a college-credit-based educational opportunity. The homecare sector is in need of creating this bridge to a credentialed role just as a college-credit-based certified nursing assistant credential has been offered for many years within the medical sector.

The healthcare system has needed the postsecondary sector to create a similar college-credit-based credential role for the homecare sector. This college-credit-based curriculum leading to the credential of a certified direct support professional brings that solution as a direct care workforce innovation.

MCIL studied direct care training programs in all 50 states and, with support from the Bush Foundation, wrote a master curriculum for a college-credit pathway to a certified direct support professional credential, in alignment with the National Direct Services Workforce Resource Center's Core Competencies for Direct Service Workforce Project. MCIL is open to piloting it in Minnesota and other states. The initiative also includes the creation of an accreditation association to establish a standard of excellence by and for postsecondary institutions to deliver an exceptional educational experience for students.

Dr. Bethke Gomez led statewide research assessing the services, needs and gaps for members of the disability community. The research led to the creation of another big initiative to advance stability, continuity of care and independent living: The 7 Life Sustaining Dimensions model, which covers food, housing, healthcare, human services, education & civil rights, employment, and transportation/community connection.

“When families and individuals are stable, communities get stronger, and strong communities support a healthy economy for who we are as a constitutional society,” Dr. Bethke Gomez said. “These three big initiatives are scalable and need to play a larger role in solving the crisis and advance our values as a constitutional society for people to care for one another. We invite all to join us in bringing these solutions to fruition.”

Help Take Three Big Initiatives to Scale

MCIL is launching a $5 million campaign, Removing Barriers, Promoting Choices, to expand the Corps, bring the CDSP pathway to more states, and look at how the work can serve veterans who rely on direct care. It is asking foundations, donor-advised funds, corporations, and individuals to contribute. Gifts help move the pilot toward a wider scale. Colleges and direct care agencies that want to take part can contact MCIL.

About Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)

MCIL, as a Center for Independent Living, is a statutory 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation recognized for advancing independent living for families, children, individuals, and older adults with disabilities, drawing on its research-based 7 Life Sustaining Dimensions framework and its work to solve the direct care workforce crisis while providing multiple services. Its initiatives include the first PCA College Service Corps in the United States, development of a first college credit-based postsecondary credential of a certified direct support professional, and the $5 million Removing Barriers, Promoting Choices Philanthropic Campaign to bring these to scale and strengthen MCIL’s ability to do so. Dr. Jesse Bethke Gomez, PD, received his Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Executive Leadership and direct care workforce innovation from European International University, Paris, France. For more information, visit mcil-mn.org.

OMAHA, NE, November 11, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- LovelySkin, the dermatologist-owned online retailer of skincare, hair care, and beauty products, announced today that it has been voted No. 1 Beauty Retailer in the 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice™ Awards. The win reflects nearly three decades of dedication to customer service.

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Joel Schlessinger and his wife, Nancy Schlessinger, founded LovelySkin in 1997. It started as a small fulfillment operation inside an Omaha dermatology clinic, shipping one or two orders a week. Today, it carries about 15,000 products from more than 350 authorized brands, including medical-grade and professional products usually found only in physicians' offices, and serves well over a million customers. In 2024, the company celebrated 25 years by opening a 75,000-square-foot headquarters and fulfillment center in Gretna, Nebraska, built for faster shipping and future growth.

"When we started out, the goal was simple: give people access to the same products and guidance they'd get in a dermatologist's office," said Dr. Joel Schlessinger, founder and CEO of LovelySkin. "Being chosen by Newsweek readers, ahead of some of the biggest names in beauty, tells us that a dermatologist's standard for quality and service still matters to shoppers. We're grateful to every customer who voted, and to our team in Nebraska, who earn that trust with every order."

LovelySkin offers brands ranging from SkinCeuticals, skinbetter science, Obagi, Revision Skincare, SkinMedica, Jane Iredale, Colorescience, Pureology, Redken, Living Proof, ALASTIN Skincare, and products developed by its dermatologist owners, FixMySkin 1% Hydrocortisone Healing Balm, the LovelySkin LUXE line of products, and hundreds of other high-end brands.

"People want to feel good about what they're putting on their skin and who they're buying it from," said Dr. Daniel Schlessinger, board-certified dermatologist and medical director of LovelySkin. "As a dermatologist-owned and -operated, family-run company, we've built LovelySkin around giving customers that trust. Every product is 100% authentic, every brand is personally vetted by two board-certified dermatologists, and everything happens in-house. When someone reaches out for help, they're talking to our own team right here in Nebraska. My family and our entire staff even personally help to pack your orders during Black Friday weekend. It's a personal approach that is increasingly hard to find when shopping online, and we're proud to be recognized for it."

The Newsweek Readers' Choice™ Awards recognize standout businesses, brands, and experiences across a wide range of consumer categories. Nominees are selected by Newsweek editors and panelists, with readers and consumers then invited to vote for their favorites. The results determine each nominee's final placement within its respective category.

The 2026 program highlights leading companies across numerous industries, including the Beauty Retailer category, where LovelySkin was voted No. 1.

"In a beauty market filled with choice, LovelySkin has distinguished itself through expertise, trust, and a deeply personal approach to customer care," said Newsweek Editor-in-Chief Jennifer H. Cunningham. "Being voted No. 1 Best Beauty Retailer by Newsweek readers is a meaningful reflection of the connection the company has built with the consumers it serves."

FAQ

1. How can I tell if skincare I bought online is counterfeit?

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. If the website takes pains to hide who they are, who owns them, and how to contact them, that is a sign that they may be dealing in bad business practices. If the bottle appears damaged, tampered with, or doesn't match the description that you saw online, that is a sign that it might not be authentic. Even products that look like the ones you have purchased before can sometimes be fakes. LovelySkin's dermatologist owners advise buying only from authorized resellers, because counterfeits are often hard to spot by eye. Warning signs include prices far below retail, damaged or resealed packaging, and missing lot codes or expiration dates. LovelySkin is a 100% authorized reseller of every product it sells and sources directly from manufacturers. It also appears on the official list of authorized resellers from numerous companies, such as SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica, and Obagi.

2. Where can I buy authentic SkinCeuticals, skinbetter science, and Obagi online?

LovelySkin is an authorized online retailer of each and every product it sells, including SkinCeuticals, skinbetter science, and Obagi, and it buys every product directly from the manufacturer. Founded in 1997 by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Joel Schlessinger, LovelySkin carries 15,000 products from more than 350 authorized brands, including Revision Skincare, Colorescience, Eminence Organics, and ALASTIN Skincare. Standard U.S. shipping is free on every order.

3. Where can I buy medical-grade skincare without a dermatologist appointment?

LovelySkin, an online retailer owned and run by board-certified dermatologists, sells medical-grade and professional skincare without an appointment. The products are typically found in physicians' offices, and the dermatologists personally vet every brand. Orders ship free within the U.S., and 98% arrive within two to three business days. Prescription-only products can't be sold online and still require a physician.

4. What's the difference between medical-grade and drugstore skincare?

At LovelySkin, the dermatologist-owned retailer voted No. 1 Beauty Retailer by Newsweek readers, "medical-grade" refers to professional brands usually sold through physicians' offices. It isn't an official FDA category. These products often use higher concentrations of active ingredients and are backed by clinical testing. Drugstore products can work well but are made for mass retail, often formulated with ingredients of lesser quality and more preservatives, and are not carried by LovelySkin. LovelySkin's dermatologists vet every professional and everyday brand it carries.

5. How do I know what products are right for my skin?

LovelySkin's Customer Care team includes trained aestheticians and product experts who recommend products by skin type and concern, at no charge. Our customer service picks up the phone when you call and works to find you the right product. Start by identifying your skin type (dry, oily, combination, sensitive, or acne-prone) and your main goal. LovelySkin's blog has dermatologist-reviewed guides for each. At its Omaha retail store, a licensed aesthetician is always on staff and VISIA skin imaging consultations are available. For persistent skin conditions, see a dermatologist.

6. I'd like to try a product before buying. How can I get a sample?

LovelySkin includes free samples that you actually choose yourself with every order, and the selection changes daily. Shoppers at LovelySkin's Omaha retail store get the largest deluxe samples available. In most cases, samples can't be bought separately. The exception is Oxygenetix foundations, which offer samples for color matching.

About LovelySkin

LovelySkin is the largest dermatologist-owned and -operated skin, hair, and beauty website in the world. Founded in 1997 by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Joel Schlessinger, LovelySkin offers 15,000 products from more than 350 authorized brands, including professional and medical-grade formulas and its own LovelySkin LUXE line. The company serves nearly two million customers, offers free U.S. shipping on every order, and is headquartered in Gretna, Nebraska. For more information, visit lovelyskin.com.

About Newsweek

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Media Contact

Ashlei Johansen
Content Manager, LovelySkin
PR@LovelySkin.com
+1 877-754-6222

PROVIDENCE, RI, November 11, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Students at Johnson & Wales University's online campus, JWU Online, can earn a bachelor's degree in computer science, criminal justice or hospitality management with 30 fewer credits than a traditional 120-credit degree, finishing in the equivalent of three years of full-time study instead of four.

Johnson & Wales University introduced the programs in Fall 2025 in response to rising college costs. The online campus is now enrolling three-year program students for its January 11, 2027 semester.

Average published tuition and fees at private nonprofit four-year colleges reached $45,000 for 2025-26, up 4.0% from the year before, according to the College Board's Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2025 report. At public four-year schools, in-state tuition and fees averaged $11,950. Public colleges offering online degrees average $10,680, while private colleges offering online degrees average $16,260 per year, based on a 30-credit, full-time course load.

At JWU Online, the 30 fewer credits work out to about $14,850 in tuition, based on the current rate of $495 per credit. Additionally, graduates complete their degrees and get into the workforce or advance in their current positions one year faster.

"We have a long history of responding to the needs and demands of students and we are constantly thinking about how to deliver a high-quality education in a way that fits with what students and families want. We hear a couple of concerns fairly frequently; first a concern for cost — students want less of a financial burden," said Mim L. Runey, LP.D., Chancellor of Johnson & Wales University.

"Secondly, we hear that students want to get into the workforce faster and to get practical experience. Through this degree, we have been careful to ensure that the practical experiential learning that is a hallmark of JWU education is integrated into this degree as well," Runey continued.

The shorter path does not depend on heavier course loads. Students complete the same 42-credit Arts and Sciences Core Experience and the same major courses required in the four-year version of each degree. The difference comes from electives outside general education. Students also complete a Work-Integrated Learning requirement, which they can meet through a current job, military service, community service or earned certificates.

As of the Fall 2026 semester, JWU Online has 52 students enrolled in the computer science, criminal justice and hospitality management three-year programs.

"After more than 30 years in hospitality, when I decided to return to academics, JWU felt like the right place," said George Stinson '28, a hospitality management student. "The 90-credit hospitality management program and the reputation of the school really drew me in. I'd already completed undergrad credits and liked the idea of finishing in the shorter time frame, so it's a great fit. From help with collecting transcripts to the outreach from academics, financial aid, and the Work-Integrated Learning advisors, I've felt attended to every step of the way."

The university has accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education. The programs are eligible for federal financial aid like all other degrees. The three-year option is designed for students transferring 30 or fewer credits, and each degree is also offered in its traditional 120- or 121-credit format. For more information, visit the university's three-year degree programs.

About JWU Online

JWU Online is the online campus of Johnson & Wales University, a private university founded in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1914. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and certificates in fields including business, hospitality, criminal justice, health science, psychology and technology, with curricula developed in collaboration with employers. More information is available at online.jwu.edu.

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JWU Online
jwuonline@jwu.edu

WUHU, China, November 11, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- On Oct. 22, 2026, CHERY staged a public test at its Longshan crash laboratory in Wuhu, Anhui province, in which a TIGGO7 collided with a truck at 50 km/h. Results released by CHERY showed that the A-pillars, B-pillars, and doors remained intact, the airbags and seat-belt pretensioners activated, and the eCall system triggered automatically.

(Note: This demonstration was a manufacturer-conducted internal test under controlled laboratory conditions, not an official NCAP crash assessment or certified regulatory rating. Real-world collision outcomes vary depending on vehicle mass, angle of impact, and road conditions.)

The demonstration forms part of CHERY's continuing safety testing across global markets. From body structures to batteries, test scenarios increasingly reflect risks encountered in local use. For Chinese carmakers expanding internationally, maintaining safety performance across different regulations, assessment systems, and operating conditions is becoming an important long-term challenge.

Beyond Individual Ratings: Testing for Different Markets

Since 2025, CHERY has held public safety challenges in China and overseas, extending the focus from structural load-bearing capacity to hybrid battery performance in demanding environments.

In April 2025, vehicle-stacking and crash tests in China examined body structures under extreme loads and collision forces. Tests subsequently addressed risks in other markets. In Indonesia, against a backdrop of high temperatures, humidity, and flooding risk in Southeast Asia, a battery was submerged in salt water about one metre deep for 53 hours and 51 minutes to assess sealing, insulation, and corrosion resistance. It was then reinstalled in a vehicle for operational checks. In Mexico, a vehicle struck a 242-mm-high obstacle at 30 km/h to examine the battery pack's structural condition after an impact from below, reflecting risks from potholes and raised obstacles.

In South Africa, a two-vehicle TIGGO9 collision and a subsequent small-overlap crash test examined structural performance and occupant protection in different types of impact. In 2026, testing extended to high-temperature battery safety: a fire test in Malaysia exposed a battery to temperatures above 1,000°C and sustained flames. A head-on collision between a TIGGO7 and a truck in Wuhu that October further examined vehicle structures and restraint systems.

These tests involved models on sale, including TIGGO7, TIGGO8, and TIGGO9. They covered body structures, crash protection, battery sealing, insulation, and exposure to heat, salt water, and impacts from below, translating local operating risks into specific test scenarios.

Formal safety assessments provide a separate measure. The TIGGO7 series has received five-star ratings from C-NCAP, Euro NCAP, ANCAP, and ASEAN NCAP, with the Euro NCAP and ANCAP results published by the respective organisations. The TIGGO8 series has received five-star ratings in China, Europe, and Australia, while TIGGO4 has also received an ANCAP five-star rating. According to results published by ASEAN NCAP in December 2025, TIGGO7 PHEV scored 94.68 points and five stars under its 2021–2025 protocol. The organisation described this as its highest overall score since it was established in 2011.

NCAP programmes differ in their test methods, assessment criteria, and vehicle versions. Bespoke safety challenges are not equivalent to standardised crash assessments. For global carmakers, the challenge is to apply a consistent approach to safety development while addressing local regulations and road conditions.

From Safety to "For Family": Connecting Engineering and Brand Values

Safety is both an engineering issue and an important consideration for families choosing a vehicle. As competition increasingly extends beyond equipment and price to brand values, carmakers must consider how to understand and meet families' long-term needs.

At the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, CHERY introduced its "For Family" brand proposition globally. It grouped family mobility needs into three connected areas: "Space. For Family," "Safety. For Family," and "Technology. For Family." The approach seeks to take family needs beyond individual model positioning and into product development, technology applications, and customer service.

Safety underpins that approach. Body structures, active safety systems, and battery protection in new energy vehicles must perform in different environments and real-world situations. Carmakers operating across countries and regions must account for roads, climate, and user habits as well as local regulations and assessment requirements.

Families' expectations are also broadening. Flexible interiors, easier-to-use intelligent technology, and powertrains that balance performance with everyday running costs are changing what buyers expect from family travel. "For Family" brings these needs together: safety provides protection, space supports comfort, and technology makes the benefits of innovation accessible at a reasonable cost.

Seen in this light, "For Family" is not simply about the conventional family car. It treats family needs as something shared across markets and cultures. CHERY's ability to translate that proposition into products and services suited to different markets will be an important test of its global brand development.

Owner Experiences Add Another Perspective

Alongside testing and formal assessments, owners' experiences offer another way to consider the value of vehicle safety.

In May 2025, the company announced Guardian Club and introduced its CHERY FAMILY CARE service brand, collecting accounts of safety-related incidents from users in different countries. The platform has so far gathered stories from nearly 10 owners in countries including Indonesia, South Africa, Türkiye, and Peru.

Their accounts include vehicles protecting occupants in collisions and active safety features helping drivers avoid hazards. Unlike standardised laboratory data, owner testimony describes how safety technology is experienced in daily life. Individual cases cannot replace professional testing, but they can help explain why safety matters to families beyond vehicle specifications.

(Note: Owner accounts describe individual incidents and do not guarantee identical outcomes in all accidents. Occupant safety depends on collision severity, proper seat-belt use, and adherence to manufacturer maintenance guidelines.)

From public crash tests to owners' accounts, safety communications are broadening from demonstrations of product capability to user participation and shared values, connecting with the family needs behind "For Family."

From Market Expansion to Long-Term Trust

For CHERY, which operates in more than 120 countries and regions and serves over 4.5 million family users, globalisation means more than expanding sales. It also brings different regulations, road conditions, and customer needs. Formal assessments, continuing safety tests, and user feedback offer distinct perspectives on the company's safety capabilities across markets.

Drawing on its global research, manufacturing, sales, and service networks, CHERY is also using CHERY FAMILY CARE to address family needs throughout product development and ownership.

A crash test shows how a vehicle performs under specific conditions. A five-star rating reflects its results within a particular assessment framework. Lasting brand trust, however, depends on sustained product performance and ownership experience. The connection between safety and family needs helps explain CHERY's global brand strategy, reflecting a wider shift among Chinese carmakers from exporting products to building trust.

Media Contact

Tianyi Zhang
CHERY
zhangtianyi1@mychery.com

NEW YORK, NY, November 10, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Findmykids, a family location app, has released an analysis of how far U.S. children ages 7 to 17 travel from home over a month and over a typical school week. Half of the 7-year-olds in the analysis were more than 14.4 miles from home at least once during a single month. Among 17-year-olds, the median farthest point reached 24.1 miles.

The full analysis draws on anonymized, aggregated location data from 6,589 U.S. children whose families use Findmykids. Distances were measured in a straight line from home to the farthest point recorded between September 8 and October 7, 2026.

One caveat shapes every number: the data does not show whether a parent was with the child. A single drive to a grandparent's house can set a child's monthly figure.

Key Findings

• Farthest point in a month: The median rose from 14.4 miles at age 7 (111 children) to 24.1 miles at age 17 (390 children).
• No single turning point: Medians tend to be higher among older children, but they don't climb steadily. The 8-year-old median, 20.9 miles, sits above those for ages 9 and 10. Differences between neighboring ages were too uncertain to call any age a jump.
• A couple of miles is routine: In one school week, 69.8% of 7-year-olds and 69.0% of 17-year-olds were more than 1.9 miles from home on at least three of five weekdays.
• Places kids keep returning to: In a separate week-long sample of 1,952 children, 36.1% had a recurring place outside home. The farthest such place was a median 2.8 miles away, visited four days a week.

A School Week, Not Just a Long Trip

A monthly maximum can come from one outing. To look at routine, the analysts measured on how many of five weekdays a child was, at some point, more than 1.9 miles from home.

The result held at both ends of the age range: about seven in 10 children at 7 and at 17. The 7-year-olds were the smallest group, 53 children, so their figure is the less certain of the two. Shares dipped at ages 8 and 9, to 54.3% and 51.7%, and the data does not explain why. For most children in the sample, being a couple of miles from home is an ordinary weekday, not an event.

Some of that distance follows a pattern. A recurring place was defined as somewhere a child spent at least 20 minutes on three or more days in the week. The data does not identify what these places are: a school, a practice field and a grandparent’s house look the same on a map.

Far From Home Is Not the Same as on Their Own

How far a child’s week reaches and how far a child goes without an adult are separate measures. The Findmykids data captures the first. The second is a decision parents make.

Research indicates parents approach independent mobility with caution. According to a 2016 study of 497 U.S. parents published in Preventive Medicine Reports, about half of 7-year-olds were permitted outside unsupervised only within their own yard or driveway. Independent range expanded with age and perceived neighborhood safety: children were four times more likely to have a wider roaming radius if their parents viewed the neighborhood as safe. Additionally, a 2022 review of 53 studies published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health identified several other key variables, including a child's confidence, parental trust, local traffic, and distance to destinations.

That autonomy plays a significant role in childhood development. A 2024 review of 23 studies in the Journal of Transport & Health linked independent mobility to improved spatial navigation skills along with social and emotional growth, though the authors noted that relatively few studies measure those outcomes directly.

“Parents often ask us what the right age is to let a child go out alone. Our data shows that most kids already cover real distance every week, but it can’t tell you whether a child is ready,” said Maria Novak, Partner Manager at Findmykids. “The better question is whether this child is ready for this route. Distance is something families can see; readiness is something they build together.”

No Single Age for Going Out Alone

A fenced backyard, a friend’s house two streets away and a park across a busy road each ask for different skills. The age guidance that exists is tied to specific situations. The American Academy of Pediatrics says children usually aren’t ready to walk to school without an adult until about fifth grade, or around age 10. Safe Kids Worldwide advises that children under 10 cross streets with an adult, since most can’t yet judge the speed and distance of oncoming cars. Both stress that every child is different.

Readiness is also negotiated. University of British Columbia researchers interviewed 105 Canadian children ages 10 to 13 and 135 of their parents. They found mismatches both ways: some children wanted more freedom than parents would give, and some parents were ready to give more than the child wanted. The authors suggest treating the child as a participant in the decision.

Findmykids suggests three steps for planning a first solo route together:

1. Pick one short, familiar route, such as to a friend’s house or a place the child goes several days a week, and check it for busy roads and crossings. Familiar isn’t the same as safe.
2. Walk it together a few times with the child leading, then let them try it while you stay close.
3. Agree on boundaries and check-ins, such as a call, a text or an arrival notification. Check-ins help parents know where a child is; they don’t show whether the child is ready.

Two answers say a lot about readiness: what the child would do if they got hurt, and what they would do if a friend wanted to go past the boundary. When the answers hold and the route goes smoothly, the next one can be a little longer.

Methodology

• Source: Anonymized, aggregated location data from U.S. users of the Findmykids app, ages 7 to 17. Age comes from the birth date entered in the app or, if missing, the stated age. Distances were calculated in kilometers and converted to miles.
• Farthest distance: 6,589 children, September 8 to October 7, 2026, each with at least five well-observed days. Measured in a straight line from the child’s home area to the farthest recorded point, not along a route.
• Weekday routine: 4,287 children from the same sample with data on all five weekdays of one school week in early October 2026; threshold 3 km (1.9 miles).
• Recurring places: A separate, later sample of 1,952 children with a full week of data in early October 2026. Figures from the two samples should not be combined.
• Age differences: For each pair of neighboring ages, the analysts estimated the difference in medians with a 95% interval, built by resampling accounts and adjusted for multiple comparisons. Every interval included zero.
• Not measured: Whether an adult was present, how the child traveled, and what the places were.
• Limits: Results describe Findmykids users, not all U.S. children. GPS gaps, how home was identified and different observation lengths affect precision; teens were observed a few days longer than 7-year-olds on average.

Charts, the full methodology and the FAQ are available in the Findmykids data hub.

About Findmykids

Findmykids is a family location app that shows the whole family on one map, from children to partners and older relatives. Parents can mark a place and be notified when a child arrives at or leaves it, and can reach a child with a Loud Signal that rings even when the phone is on silent. On the child's side, it works on a phone or a GPS watch. For more information, visit findmykids.org.

Media Contact

Maria Novak
Partner Manager, Findmykids
mnovak@findmykids.org
+1 830-410-8165

KEARNY, NJ, November 10, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- 13 Mari, a maritime technology company focused on improving vessel efficiency through applied physics and engineering, has announced that its patent, "Method, System, and Apparatus for Reducing Fluid Drag" (U.S. Patent No. 11,946,497 B2), has been selected to receive the 2026 Edison Patent Award in the Environmental category. Presented by the Research & Development Council of New Jersey, the award recognizes patented innovations that address meaningful challenges through scientific research and technological development. The recognition highlights 13 Mari's ongoing work in developing practical solutions that support more efficient vessel operation while contributing to long-term environmental objectives.

The Edison Patent Awards celebrate inventions that demonstrate originality, practical value, and broader societal impact. Patents are evaluated on several factors, including the significance of the problem addressed, the novelty of the invention, its utility, and its potential commercial impact. Receiving recognition through this program places 13 Mari's patented technology among a group of innovations selected for their contribution to applied research and engineering.

The recognized patent introduces a method for reducing fluid drag by influencing the flow of water around a vessel through specially designed passive elements. Installed on a ship's hull, these components manage boundary layer behavior, helping reduce energy losses associated with turbulence while improving the efficiency of water flow. Because the system functions without additional power requirements or major structural modifications, it is designed as a practical solution that can be incorporated into existing vessels while limiting operational disruption. The same intellectual property also presents additional applications beyond maritime transportation, reflecting the broader engineering principles behind the invention.

This recognition arrives during an important stage of the company's intellectual property strategy. The awarded patent also serves as the foundation for a continuation-in-part filing currently progressing through international patent procedures across multiple jurisdictions. As 13 Mari continues expanding its intellectual property portfolio, the company views the patented technology as a central component supporting future research, commercialization, and collaboration opportunities.

Krassi Fotev, founder of 13 Mari, says, "Every stage of this work has been guided by the belief that careful observation of physical processes can lead to practical engineering improvements. Receiving recognition for this patent encourages us to continue refining ideas that can provide lasting value for vessel operators while contributing to more efficient transportation."

The company's research has consistently focused on improving vessel performance through relatively simple physical principles. Instead of relying on extensive modifications to ships, 13 Mari has concentrated on understanding how water interacts with a hull and identifying opportunities to improve that interaction through carefully engineered passive components. This direction reflects the company's broader mission of developing technologies that combine operational practicality with measurable efficiency improvements.

13 Mari's technology is based on the principle that improving vessel efficiency can create value for both environmental goals and fleet operations. By reducing the resistance experienced as a ship moves through water, its solution is designed to help vessels use energy more efficiently. The company's passive elements are developed to work alongside existing vessel designs and propulsion systems, allowing operators to explore efficiency improvements without requiring fundamental changes to their fleets.

"The most sustainable solutions are those that create practical value for the people using them. When a technology helps vessels operate more efficiently and provides economic benefits, it creates a stronger pathway for adoption across the maritime sector," Fotev explains.

As part of its future plans, 13 Mari aims to further develop computational methods that can support vessel optimization and expand the application of its technology. The company continues exploring opportunities to collaborate with organizations that share an interest in advancing maritime efficiency through engineering innovation.

"The future of transportation depends on finding solutions that connect scientific understanding with real-world applications," Fotev remarks. "Our goal is to continue learning from the physics of fluid movement and develop technologies that help vessels operate more efficiently while creating meaningful benefits for owners and operators."

About 13 Mari

13 Mari is a maritime technology company developing innovative passive hull technology designed to improve vessel efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and lower carbon emissions across the global shipping industry. Its proprietary technology uses specially engineered composite elements attached to a vessel's hull to reduce hydrodynamic drag, improving fuel efficiency without requiring external power, moving parts, or structural modifications. Designed for both existing vessels and newbuilds, the solution offers shipowners and operators a practical way to reduce operating costs while supporting maritime decarbonisation efforts. The company reports potential fuel savings of 3–7%, with its technology validated through accredited tow-tank testing and progressing into commercial vessel deployments. For more information, visit 13mari.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this release regarding anticipated fuel savings, commercial adoption, ongoing patent prosecution, and operational performance reflect current projections and testing results. Actual performance may vary depending on vessel specifications, operational conditions, and hull configuration. 13 Mari assumes no obligation to update these statements as developments unfold.

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Krassi Fotev
media@13mari.com

SAN CARLOS, CA, November 10, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Switch Bioworks, a deep-tech company developing genetic control systems for the next era of biomanufacturing, starting with nitrogen biofertilizer, led a commentary published today in Nature Biotechnology that charts a path to accelerate the development and commercialization of biological nitrogen fertilizers. The commentary comes at a pivotal moment, as mounting pressures on food security, climate, and global supply chains converge with breakthroughs in genetic engineering and AI, creating new opportunities to transform nitrogen fertilizer production — an essential foundation of the modern food system.

Titled "The next frontier in nitrogen fixation," the commentary brings together four Switch Bioworks scientists and researchers from leading international institutions: the University of Oxford, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Federal University of Paraná, and the John Innes Centre.

Scientists have long pursued nitrogen-fixing bacteria as an alternative to conventional fertilizer. The potential impact is substantial: cereal crops, including corn, wheat and rice, supply roughly half of humanity’s dietary calories and depend on nitrogen fertilizer to maintain high yields. Conventional fertilizer production relies heavily on fossil fuels, while application contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution. Unlocking the potential of biological nitrogen fixation at commercially meaningful performance could fundamentally change how the world feeds itself.

The commentary identifies a fundamental biological trade-off at the center of this challenge. Naturally occurring nitrogen-fixing bacteria generally retain the nitrogen they produce for their own growth. Genetic engineering can enable bacteria to release ammonia that plants can use, but doing so can compromise their ability to grow, establish and compete with other microorganisms on plant roots. These challenges, compounded by inconsistent root colonization across soil types, limited access to energy from plant root exudates, and gaps in scientific validation, have hindered commercial progress and investor confidence in the field.

The authors identify four priorities for unlocking commercially viable biological nitrogen fixation: designing diverse microbial communities that can establish across varying soil conditions; engineering genetic systems that separate microbial growth from nitrogen production; modifying plant traits to better support nitrogen-fixing bacteria; and establishing rigorous testing standards to demonstrate nitrogen delivery to crops under real-world conditions.

Growth-production programming, a central theme of the commentary, is also at the heart of Switch Bioworks' technology and its recently announced strategic collaboration with Bayer Crop Science. The approach uses genetic switches that allow engineered microbes to first establish and multiply on plant roots before activating nitrogen production. Complementing this approach, Switch is advancing data-driven and machine learning methods to design diverse microbial consortia, with each member engineered using growth-production programming to improve performance across varying field conditions.

"Nature figured out how to fix nitrogen billions of years ago. Our challenge is engineering biology to do it reliably, at scale, and at a cost that competes with industrial production. This commentary lays out what it will take. With AI accelerating biological discovery and engineering, we're entering a new era where programmable living systems can manufacture what we need, where we need it — without massive industrial infrastructure. Nitrogen fertilizer is just the beginning," said Dr. Tim Schnabel, founder and CEO of Switch Bioworks and senior author of the commentary.

Even partial replacement of conventional fertilizer could have considerable environmental benefits. The authors estimate that just 10% to 20% replacement could eliminate tens of millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions from fertilizer manufacturing annually while reducing nitrogen losses from agricultural fields and improving farmers' bottom lines.

“To make real progress, we need to break the nitrogen fixation challenge into solvable scientific problems — and prove that our solutions work. Improved plant growth alone doesn't demonstrate that bacteria have transferred fixed nitrogen to crops," said Dr. Timothy Haskett, first author of the commentary and principal scientist at Switch Bioworks. "We need methodical studies that confirm nitrogen transfer, followed by field trials that measure root colonization and plant nitrogen status using appropriate controls."

“We have been trying to make biological nitrogen fixation work for cereals for decades. I think what we need now is a clear understanding of what success should look like and how to prove it. This framework can help researchers and developers work toward the same goals, with clear priorities and evidence to support progress,” said Dr. Emanuel Maltempi de Souza, professor at the Federal University of Paraná in Brazil and a co-author of the commentary.

Turning the roadmap outlined in the commentary into commercial products requires complex genetic engineering, rigorous field testing, and regulatory review, paving the way for a new category of engineered microbial biofertilizers. Switch Bioworks is helping lead regulatory progress in this emerging category, having secured first-in-class authorizations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Agency and approvals from Brazil’s National Technical Biosafety Commission (CTNBio).

The commentary, "The next frontier in nitrogen fixation," is available in Nature Biotechnology.

About Switch Bioworks

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