East and West Coast champions will represent the United States at Cocktail Fever, an immersive global bartender experience in Amsterdam

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucas Bols today announced Rebecca "Becca" Ardman of Boston and Michael "Mike" Sanz of Los Angeles as the East and West Coast winners, respectively, of the 2026 BOLS Cocktail Battle. Ardman earned top honors with SPF-U, while Sanz won with Fire and Ice. The two champions will represent the United States at Cocktail Fever, a global bartender experience hosted by BOLS in Amsterdam.

Inspired by this year's "Neon Nights" theme, the competition invited bartenders to create original, visually striking cocktails featuring BOLS Liqueurs and inspired by an iconic party decade.

Ardman and Sanz rose to the top of a talented field based on the flavor, originality, technical execution, visual presentation and storytelling behind their cocktails. At Cocktail Fever, they will join BOLS Cocktail Battle winners from around the world for education, cultural experiences and global bartender-community connections.

"Rebecca and Michael captured everything the BOLS Cocktail Battle represents: exceptional flavor, originality, visual excitement and a memorable story," said Ignacio Llaneza, Vice President of Marketing, USA and Canada, Lucas Bols. "Their cocktails demonstrate how the quality and versatility of BOLS Liqueurs can inspire completely different creative expressions. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and have them represent the U.S. bartender community in Amsterdam."

Two Winners, Two Distinct Creative Perspectives

Ardman's winning SPF-U began with the memory of a quiet beach at sunset, the scent of tanning oil and salt in the air, the warmth of the sand and the desire to make the day last a little longer.

The layered cocktail combines BOLS Banana Liqueur and BOLS Blue Curacao with Partida Tequila, Frangelico, lemon and vanilla, finished with pineapple-cinnamon foam. Less than 48 hours before the deadline, Ardman abandoned an earlier concept and committed to the more personal idea that ultimately became SPF-U.

Sanz brought a chef's perspective to the competition. Inspired by the contrast between fire and ice and by the connection between culinary and cocktail creation, he paired BOLS Blue Curacao and BOLS Elderflower Liqueur with gin, lemon, lavender bitters and chile-spiced hot honey.

The 2026 U.S. Winners and Finalists

U.S. EAST

Winner: Rebecca "Becca" Ardman - SPF-U

Runner-Up: Carlos Flores

Third Place: Nicole Greenwell

U.S. WEST

Winner: Michael "Mike" Sanz - Fire and Ice

Runner-Up: Kate Brown

Third Place: Azalea Barr

The Winning Cocktails

SPF-U

Created by Rebecca Ardman, U.S. East Coast Winner

Ingredients:

- 1.5 oz Partida Tequila

- 3/4 oz BOLS Banana Liqueur

- 1/2 oz Frangelico

- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

- 1/4 oz BOLS Blue Curacao

- 2 drops vanilla extract

- Pineapple-cinnamon foam

- Cinnamon stick, flower and freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

Preparation: Combine the liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and fine-strain into an antique coupe glass. Layer the pineapple-cinnamon foam on top and garnish with grated nutmeg and a flower. Torch a cinnamon stick and carefully position it in the foam.

FIRE AND ICE

Created by Michael Sanz, U.S. West Coast Winner

Ingredients:

- 1 oz BOLS Blue Curacao

- 1/4 oz BOLS Elderflower Liqueur

- 1 1/2 oz gin

- 1/2 oz chile-spiced hot honey syrup

- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice

- 1 oz egg white

- 3 dashes lavender bitters

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a shaker and dry-shake without ice to develop the foam. Add ice and shake again until well chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Cocktail Fever in Amsterdam

Cocktail Fever is an immersive two-day experience bringing together 2026 BOLS Cocktail Battle winners from participating countries around the world. The program will include training at the BOLS Cocktail Academy inside the House of BOLS, a visit to the Lucas Bols distillery, exclusive seminars and masterclasses, cultural experiences in Amsterdam and opportunities to connect with bartenders from across the global cocktail community.

The BOLS Cocktail Battle was supported in North America by CHILLED Magazine and Difford's Guide, providing participating bartenders with industry exposure across editorial, digital and social channels.

Following the success of the 2026 competition, the BOLS Cocktail Battle will return to the United States in 2027. The new theme, entry dates and competition details will be announced at a later date.

To learn more about the 2026 winners and receive updates about the 2027 BOLS Cocktail Battle, visit Neon Night Party Cocktail Battle

About Bols: Founded in Amsterdam in 1575, BOLS is one of the world's most historic spirits brands and a global authority in liqueurs and cocktail culture. Drawing on more than 450 years of distilling expertise, BOLS produces an extensive portfolio of high-quality liqueurs designed to deliver authentic flavor, vibrant color and consistent performance across classic and contemporary cocktails. BOLS products are enjoyed by bartenders and consumers in more than 100 countries.

For more information, visit us.bols.com.

About Lucas Bols: Founded in Amsterdam in 1575, Lucas Bols is one of the world's oldest distilled spirits companies and a leading global cocktail and spirits organization. With more than 450 years of heritage, Lucas Bols inspires bartenders and consumers around the world through a portfolio of premium and super-premium spirits, innovation and a passion for cocktail culture.

Its portfolio includes Tequila Partida, Bols Liqueurs, Bols Cocktails, Galliano, Passoã, Pallini Limoncello, Damrak Gin, Bols Genever, Fluère and other internationally recognized brands.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against EquipmentShare.com Inc. ("EquipmentShare" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EQPT). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.

The class action concerns whether EquipmentShare and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.

You have until September 21, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you purchased or otherwise acquired EquipmentShare securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com.

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On or around January 23, 2026, EquipmentShare completed its initial public offering ("IPO"), selling 35,075,000 shares of common stock priced at $24.50 per share. Then, on June 24, 2026, Umibōzu Research ("Umibōzu") published a short report entitled "EquipmentShare: Relentless Self-Dealing, a Tech Veneer, and the Missouri 'Cult' That Started It All". The report alleged, among other things, that "undisclosed related-party transactions . . . have netted" entities affiliated with EquipmentShare founders Jabbok and Willy Schlacks "at least $77 million, with the true figure potentially running substantially higher."

Following publication of the Umibōzu report, EquipmentShare's stock price fell $4.19 per share, or 17.55%, over the following two trading sessions, to close at $19.69 per share on June 25, 2026.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.

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CLEVELAND, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Foss & Company, a leading tax equity syndicator, announced today it is providing tax equity investment for the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits and Ohio Transformational Mixed-Use Development (TMUD) Tax Credits supporting the redevelopment of Erieview Tower, a 40-story, 1964-era landmark in downtown Cleveland, into W Cleveland, a W-branded hotel and residential community.

Located at East Ninth Street and St. Clair Avenue, Erieview Tower rises 529 feet and remains Cleveland's fifth-tallest building. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the tower is being converted into the first W-branded hotel in Ohio, and the first hotel under a Marriott International luxury brand to open in Cleveland since the Ritz-Carlton in 1990.

The project will feature ~19,000 square feet of shared amenity space, including lobby lounge, street level restaurant and bar, a spa and state-of-the-art fitness center; a 15,000-square-foot ballroom and other meeting spaces. A signature restaurant with event space and bar will occupy the Tower's 38th floor, roughly 480 feet above street level, offering unobstructed, 360-degree views of downtown Cleveland and Lake Erie, making it the highest rooftop restaurant and bar in the state of Ohio.

The redevelopment is expected to generate $102,613,690 in qualified rehabilitation expenditures, delivering $10,000,000 in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits and $13,089,150 in Ohio TMUD Tax Credits. Foss & Company is also serving as bridge lender for these state credits.

"Erieview Tower is the kind of catalytic redevelopment our state credit and bridge financing programs are built to support," said Eric Brubaker, Partner and Managing Director at Foss & Company. "Structuring the Ohio Historic Preservation and Transformational Mixed-Use Development tax credits alongside bridge capital allows a project of this scale and complexity to move forward, and we're proud to play that role in bringing new life to a downtown Cleveland landmark."

Erieview Tower is being redeveloped by Erieview Development, with KJK serving as lead counsel and TurnDev as project manager. The W Residences are scheduled to be completed in 2027 and W hotel guest rooms, along with the 38th-floor restaurant and bar, are scheduled to open in 2028.

About Foss & Company

Founded in 1983, Foss & Company is a national tax equity investor and fund sponsor that, since its inception, has deployed over $11 billion in tax equity on behalf of insurance, banking, and other large corporate clients into historic rehabilitation projects, renewable energy, and advanced energy production facilities. Foss & Company is a full-service advisor with proven expertise in helping its partners navigate the world of tax equity investments. For more information about Foss & Company, please visit www.FossandCo.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations and projections, subject to risks including changes in tax law, construction/completion risks, energy production variability, and market conditions that could cause actual results to differ materially. Foss & Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements.

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Annual program returns through October 25 with prix fixe menus, dining specials and limited-time offers at more than 30 restaurants

Mélange of Fresh Seafood at Cafe Margaux, credit Ricky Ly @TastyChomps.

COCOA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On Florida's Space Coast, a day can start with coffee and a rocket launch over the water, continue with adventures through space and sand and end with fresh seafood caught just offshore. Here, food is part of the experience of the destination, molded by its coastal identity, local ingredients and the people who call the Space Coast home.

This fall, the Space Coast's annual Fall is for Foodies culinary program runs through Oct. 25, bringing together more than 30 restaurants across the destination. The program features prix fixe menus, dining specials and limited-time offers.

Now in its 3rd year, Fall is for Foodies has grown to include restaurants throughout the Space Coast, giving visitors and residents opportunities to try new restaurants and revisit local favorites. Participating restaurants range from casual coastal spots to chef-driven dining destinations.

"Food is one of the best ways to get to know a destination," said Peter Cranis, executive director of the Space Coast Office of Tourism. "Over the years, Fall is for Foodies has grown into a great showcase of the restaurants and culinary talent we have here. Whether you're planning a trip around a special meal or simply looking for somewhere new to eat while you're visiting, there's plenty to indulge in this fall."

Participating restaurants across the Space Coast are offering prix fixe menus and dining deals during Fall Is for Foodies. Highlights include:

- Coa, Cocoa Beach: A three-course menu for $60 per person, with choices including miso salmon, spicy rigatoni and 12-ounce bavette steak, followed by desserts such as black sesame brûlée and green tea gelato.

- Koko, Cocoa Beach: A Michelin-recommended restaurant and the first in Brevard County to receive the distinction, offering a nine-course tasting menu with kaiseki and kappo influences for $95 per person.

- Cedars Café, Melbourne: Led by 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef South, Toni Elkhouri, Cedars Café emphasizes local ingredients from local farms, sustainable scratch cooking and seasonal flavors. Its inclusive dining menu will evolve throughout the promotion based on ingredient availability.

- Café Margaux, Cocoa Village: A DiRoNa award-winning restaurant offering a four-course menu for $48 per person.

- Rebellion Beachside Bistro and Bar, Cocoa Beach: A three-course prix fixe menu for $55 per person, featuring options such as hamachi tartare, eggplant ravioli, charred pork chop and key lime pie.

- Yellow Dog Cafe, Palm Bay: A three-course experience for $49 per guest, featuring vegetables grown in the restaurant's hydroponic facility just across the street.

- J. Birds Island Eatery, Port Canaveral: A four-course prix fixe dinner for $45 per person.

- The Native Bar & Grill, Titusville: A prix fixe dinner for two for $47.99.

- Vine & Olive, Titusville: A prix fixe dinner for two for $65.99.

- Wild Ocean, Titusville: A half-pound serving of local-caught rock shrimp with garlic lemon butter, corn on the cob and fresh-brewed tea for $15.

- Village Food Tours, Merritt Island/Cocoa: A 15% discount on guided walking food tours in Cocoa Village or Port Canaveral with promo code "Fall Is For Food 26."

- 28 North Gastropub, Viera: A three-course menu for $50, with options including white gazpacho or watermelon and heirloom salad, fish and chips or Uptown tacos, and vanilla crème brûlée or a featured dessert.

To learn more about Florida's Space Coast, please visit https://www.visitspacecoast.com/.

About Florida's Space Coast

Florida's Space Coast is a family-friendly destination located 45 minutes east of Orlando. Encompassing Cocoa Beach, Melbourne and The Beaches, Port Canaveral, Titusville, Palm Bay and Viera, it is home to the world's busiest cruise port and 72 miles of beaches (the longest continuous stretch in the state), as well as 280,000 acres of wetlands and waterways full of habitat found nowhere else. Florida's Space Coast is home to NASA's Kennedy Space Center, where rockets still soar into orbit. For more information, contact the Space Coast Office of Tourism at 877-572-3224 or go to VisitSpaceCoast.com.

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Beloved community event celebrates 16th year of civic imagination, inclusive placemaking and Atlanta Beltline's expansive impact

ATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade will return for its 16th year to light up the Atlanta Beltline, with an expanded celebration featuring a longer route, more pre-parade family programming and additional art and community activities along the Beltline's Southwest Trail.

Created by Beltline community resident and parade artist Chantelle Rytter and local volunteers known as her Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, the now almost two-mile-long procession of lanterns, bands and giant puppets has become one of the Beltline's most iconic events, exemplifying how public infrastructure can become a canvas for civic participation and artistic engagement.

"The Lantern Parade reflects something fundamental about the Atlanta Beltline. Our goal has never simply been to build a trail," said Clyde Higgs, Atlanta Beltline's President and CEO. "We are helping create the physical and civic infrastructure that brings people together and gives communities new ways to connect with one another and with their city. For 16 years, this event has shown what is possible when public space becomes a platform for creativity, participation and belonging."

The parade was one of the first public art projects for the Beltline, which in the last two decades has become known as one of the country's most ambitious and impactful urban redevelopment projects. The event set the tone for what arts and culture could look like as a tool for community engagement and activation. The parade has since grown with the Beltline. What began as a few hundred gathering with their handmade lanterns on the Beltline's first completed stretch has now expanded into the thousands, becoming one of Atlanta's most recognizable traditions. As segments of the 22-mile trail have continued to be laid, the Lantern Parade has marched along.

The Lantern Parade is now one of many annual events and installations that happen on the trail as part of the Beltline's official arts and culture program, Atlanta Beltline Art. Its annual public outdoor art exhibition is now one of the largest in the country, featuring more than 100 works of art in every season. It's also evolved into one of the largest public art programs integrated into a major urban redevelopment initiative in the United States, demonstrating how arts and culture can play a central role in shaping more inclusive approaches to city-building.

More Light, More Art, More Ways to Participate

This year's parade route stretches nearly a half mile longer than in previous years. The procession will begin near Beulah Colbert Park (formerly Adair Park II) before traveling along neighborhood streets and onto the Atlanta Beltline Southwest Trail, ultimately concluding at Lee + White with the signature All-Band Puppet Jam finale.

Along the way, attendees will encounter additional activity at multiple points along and around the route, including activation stations by neighborhood, community and civic groups. Atlanta Beltline Marketplace at Allene, part of the Beltline's small business incubator program, will also be open throughout the evening.

New artist activations will illuminate the route with pop-up performances and temporary installations centered on light-based works, extending the experience beyond the lanterns and giant puppets moving through the parade.

"I think the Lantern Parade cracked something open for a lot of us," said Rytter, who brought the idea for the parade to the Beltline after missing the immersive, community-driven parade culture from her previous home, New Orleans. "It made the idea of public art feel different. Less precious, less gatekept. Suddenly, you didn't need permission to engage with public space in a creative way. You just needed a lantern and the willingness to show up. It stopped being about just "making a thing" and became about "making a moment," a memory, a shared experience. That kind of thinking has spilled over into murals, installations, performances. You can feel it all over the city now."

Make a Lantern. Join the Parade.

Community participation has been at the heart of the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade since its debut in 2010. Everyone is invited to become part of the art by creating a lantern and walking in the parade or gathering along the route to watch the festivities unfold.

Leading up to Sept. 19, Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons will host lantern-making opportunities for those looking for inspiration and guidance. At-home lantern-making resources are also available for participants who want to create their own designs. Trees Atlanta will also host a parade-day "procrastination station."

Before the main event, families are invited to the Atlanta Beltline Kids Lantern Parade, presented by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, at Pittsburgh Yards® from 4 to 7 p.m. The Kids Lantern Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. and will be accompanied by an afternoon of family-friendly activities, including music from DJ Willy WOW!, face painting and balloon twisting by Color Me Happy Academy, performances by Atlanta Drum Academy and a lantern-making station with The Happy Black Parent.

Stay abreast of Lantern Parade updates and other Atlanta Beltline Art announcements and events at Beltline.org/art, or follow on social media @atlantabeltline and with #BeltlineArt.

The 2026 Atlanta Beltline Art exhibition and programming is sponsored by Delta Air Lines at the Gold level; Northside Hospital and Ponce City Market at the Silver level. The 2026 Kids Lantern Parade is sponsored by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

This program is supported in part by the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs. Major funding for this organization is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. This program is supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly and funding from its partner agency – the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.

About Atlanta Beltline Art

Atlanta Beltline Art is the largest outdoor temporary art exhibition in the southeast, activating spaces along roughly 12 miles of the planned 22-mile corridor. The public art featured in the annual exhibition is carefully selected by an arts and culture expert jury and community members based on set criteria that aim to be as inclusive and equitable as possible. The linear gallery represents artists from across the region in a variety of mediums: sculpture, murals, dance, music, theater, photography, fashion, film and more. The Beltline welcomes over 2 million users a year, who are exposed to a number of art installations from the temporary and continuing exhibitions. To date, more than 90 projects have been commissioned as a part of the growing year-round collection. Stay abreast of Atlanta Beltline Art announcements and events at Beltline.org/art, or follow on social media @AtlantaBeltline and with #BeltlineArt.

About the Atlanta Beltline

The Atlanta Beltline is the 22-mile rail-to-trail project that is transforming Atlanta's neighborhoods, one mile at a time. The Beltline's vision is to be the catalyst for making Atlanta a global beacon for equitable, inclusive, and sustainable city life. With an additional 11 miles of connector trails, the Atlanta Beltline is one of the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs in the United States. In partnership with local communities and organizations, the Beltline is building a more socially and economically resilient Atlanta through job creation, inclusive transportation systems, affordable housing, vibrant public spaces, and community-focused programs that promote health and wellness, resident retention, volunteerism and advocacy along the corridor. Atlanta Beltline, Inc. is the official implementation agency for the Atlanta Beltline and collaborates with Atlanta Beltline Partnership, the foundation that raises private and philanthropic funds and delivers community programs that are fully supported by donor contributions. For more information, please visit www.beltline.org or follow on social media at @atlantabeltline.

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Cécred Introduces Temple Oud Hair Perfume, Bringing Its Beloved Signature Scent Into a New Format

The brand's first hair fragrance answers community demand for a dedicated way to wear their signature fragrance, Temple Oud.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cécred introduces Temple Oud Hair Perfume, transforming its beloved signature fragrance into a hair perfume designed to envelop hair in a long-lasting, rich, woody floral scent. Available exclusively on cecred.com beginning September 10th – followed by the Ulta Beauty App on September 17th and ULTA Beauty stores nationwide on September 19th - the perfume marks the brand's first fragrance-focused product, expanding the Cécred ritual beyond cleansing, treatments, and styling.

Since the brand's debut, the Temple Oud scent has become a beloved part of the Cécred experience. Woven throughout the brand's Foundation and Styling Collections, the fragrance has earned a loyal following, with consumers consistently praising the scent and asking for a way to experience it beyond their existing Cécred routines.

"Fine fragrance has been in Cécred's DNA since day one. We wanted to elevate the wash day experience not only through product performance but through scent, and we also know how deeply it can connect us to memories and traditions," said Ms. Tina Knowles, Vice Chairwoman of Cécred. "Temple Oud is that connection between past, present, and future, and honors the generational knowledge that sits at the core of our brand. Temple Oud Hair Perfume gives people a new way to experience the fragrance beyond wash day and styling."

The fragrance opens with notes of bergamot and night-blooming jasmine, unfurling into deep oud, and finally settling into creamy Australian sandalwood and punchy Haitian vetiver for a rich, woody, floral scent that lasts throughout the day.

Hair naturally holds scent longer than skin because of its porous structure, helping fragrance diffuse gradually over time. Temple Oud Hair Perfume was created specifically with this in mind. Powered by antioxidants and infused with notes that create a sense of calm, the fragrance works with hair's natural chemistry to deliver a lasting scent throughout the day while refreshing between wash days.

"Hair fragrance is no longer an afterthought. It's evolved into a category in its own right, as customers have turned to it as another form of self-expression and a more elevated, sensorial experience from their haircare," said CEO Grace Ray. "Fine fragrance has been signature to Cécred since the brand launched in 2024. Our customers fell in love with Temple Oud in our Foundation and Styling collections, making a standalone hair perfume an authentic next step for the brand. It gives our community exactly what they asked for: a way to layer and build their favorite scent, elevated by a custom, patent-pending bottle design."

Designed to complement your Cécred routine, Temple Oud Hair Perfume can be layered with the brand's existing products to extend the signature scent of wash day or be worn on its own as a finishing touch. Housed in a heavy-walled glass bottle with a luxe base and fine-mist spray, the patent-pending package draws inspiration from fine fragrance while retaining Cécred's iconic bottle silhouette and a chrome cap. Temple Oud Hair Perfume retails for $54 and is available in 1.7 fl oz.

About Cécred

Cécred delivers transformational haircare for all, blending patent-pending technology with generational wisdom to empower your haircare journey. Rooted in global rituals, Cécred celebrates all hair types and textures, and honors the deep connection to hair we all share. With science-backed formulas designed to strengthen hair, promote length retention, and boost shine, Cécred is a leader in healthy hair.

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America's first sports-native, CFTC-regulated prediction market brings its full suite of event contracts onchain through an integration with Agg Market

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ProphetX, America's first federally regulated sports-native prediction market, today announced a partnership with Agg Market to expand access to ProphetX prediction markets through Solana. Powered by Agg Market, every contract on ProphetX is now accessible through Agg's Solana-based integration, with 100% market coverage from day one.

"ProphetX was built to bring real regulatory rigor and innovation to sports prediction markets. Extending our full market coverage onchain with Agg Market means traders and builders can access a CFTC-regulated venue through the Solana ecosystem," said ProphetX Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Jake Benzaquen.

The integration marks a significant step in connecting a federally supervised prediction market with onchain infrastructure and expanding the ways traders and builders can access ProphetX markets.

Agg Market provides infrastructure that connects onchain users and builders with prediction market liquidity. The ProphetX integration uses Agg's Solana-based infrastructure to provide an additional access channel to ProphetX markets. The integration does not change the terms, execution, or settlement framework of ProphetX-listed contracts.

ProphetX's market catalog is available through the Agg integration, which may be accessed through Agg's standalone products or broader liquidity APIs, subject to applicable availability and restrictions.

ProphetX: The Leader in B2B Sports Predictions

ProphetX started as a state-licensed exchange, but regulatory clarity led the company to pivot its focus and its existing technology stack toward predictions, giving traders a regulated venue purpose-built for sports outcomes rather than a general-purpose exchange retrofitted for them.

That regulatory footing is what makes today's move meaningful: federal oversight of sports contracts, liquidity, and expanded onchain access.

All ProphetX markets are available through Agg Market's Solana integration, which can be accessed either as a standalone integration or bundled into Agg's broader liquidity APIs. Access ProphetX markets through Agg Market on Solana today.

Solana Builder Grants Program

ProphetX is a CFTC-regulated venue available onchain via Solana, and Solana will be supporting a builder grants program to fund new dApps built on ProphetX with Agg. Further details surrounding the Builder Program will be released soon. If you're interested in building on top of Prediction Markets onchain, please reach out to Agg to learn more.

Trade ProphetX on Solana today at Agg.Market. Builders can integrate via the Agg Tokenization Layer API — https://docs.agg.market/recipes/tokenized-offchain-predictions

About ProphetX

Founded in 2018, ProphetX is America's first sports-native prediction market. The company is a regulated U.S. exchange for event-driven contracts, built on a sports-focused foundation and designed to expand across a broad range of event markets. Its mission is to create the world's most trusted and innovative marketplace where anyone can participate in event outcomes.

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Elite golf competition now powered by the Docusign Intelligent Agreement Management platform; groundbreaking partnership will provide business education to student athletes

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UNDERRATED Golf, the junior golf development platform founded by 4x NBA champion Stephen Curry, and Docusign, the intelligent agreement management and e-signature company, today announced a landmark strategic partnership designed to expand opportunity for the next generation of student-athletes — both on the course and in the boardroom.

The "Where Deals Get Done" partnership will leverage the Docusign Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) platform to power UNDERRATED Golf's tour operations and events, while simultaneously delivering a first-of-its-kind business education "Dealmakers of the Future" curriculum to UNDERRATED Golf's student-athletes. The partnership will kick off in a marquee activation at the Curry Cup, the tour's season-ending championship event, scheduled for September 2026 at the esteemed Bethpage Black in Long Island, New York.

Docusign powers UNDERRATED Golf

"A single tournament stop is governed by dozens if not a hundred contracts — venue, vendors, sponsors, staff," said Jason Richards, Tournament Operations Director of UNDERRATED Golf. "Being able to search it all as one bundle, tied to that event date, is the difference between running operations and reacting to whatever catches fire that week. And the renewal alerts alone can save us from letting a multi-year sponsorship or venue deal quietly auto-renew without a conversation. This platform won't just store our contracts — it will inform how we actually operate for the better."

"Docusign has always been about empowering people and businesses to move forward with confidence — whether that's closing a business deal or signing a life-changing agreement," said Allan Thygesen, CEO, Docusign. "Partnering with the UNDERRATED Golf Tour gives us the incredible opportunity to help a new generation of student-athletes become the next generation of dealmakers."

Empowering Student-Athletes Beyond the Fairway

UNDERRATED Golf was founded on the belief that golf — and the opportunities it creates — should be accessible to all, regardless of background. The Docusign IAM platform will serve as the official contract management and e-signature solution for UNDERRATED Golf, streamlining the tour's operations and serving as a real-world demonstration of how modern businesses manage agreements at scale.

"At UNDERRATED Golf, we believe that our student-athletes deserve every opportunity to succeed — not just as golfers, but as future leaders and dealmakers," said Richards. "Partnering with Docusign means our athletes will have continued opportunities on and off the course, and our UNDERRATED Golf team will have the necessary contract management tools it needs to help us execute a successful tour."

At the heart of the partnership is a commitment to equipping UNDERRATED Golf's student-athletes with the tools, knowledge, and networks they need to succeed in business and life. Docusign will design and deliver a series of exclusive educational programs from experienced dealmakers across industries.

About UNDERRATED Golf

UNDERRATED Golf, established by Stephen Curry in 2022, is a purpose-driven platform committed to expanding equity, access and opportunity in the game of golf for student-athletes from underrepresented communities and female players. Inspired by Curry's own journey as an overlooked athlete, the initiative celebrates the underdog while working to level the playing field in a sport where opportunity has historically been limited. Through a competitive junior golf tour, mentorship programming and career development initiatives, UNDERRATED Golf provides talented young golfers with a national stage to gain exposure, build meaningful connections and unlock pathways to success on and off the course. For more information, please visit www.underrated.golf, and connect on social media via Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

About Docusign

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60-Day "Ride the Nation" Will Take Thompson Through All 48 Contiguous States to Explore the Many Ways Americans Are Finding Community, Purpose and Pathways to Recovery

BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A decade after turning to cycling as part of his own journey out of addiction and significant mental health challenges, world-renowned ultra-endurance cyclist Jack Thompson will set out today on a 10,000-mile journey across America with a singular purpose: to explore how people across the country are finding connection, community and a sense of purpose in their own lives.

Thompson will depart Boston later this morning for "Ride the Nation," an ambitious 60-day cycling journey through all 48 contiguous United States. The ride, undertaken in partnership with NewForm, the free national sobriety, recovery and mental health platform, is expected to conclude around November 13 in Santa Cruz, California.

Rather than simply passing through America, Thompson wants to use the ride to discover what people and communities are already doing to create connection, support recovery and help one another build meaningful lives. From community organizations and recovery groups to schools, local leaders and individuals themselves, each stop will offer a different look at the people, ideas and relationships already taking shape in response to local needs.

Along the way, Thompson will stop in communities across the country to meet with individuals, young people, college students, community organizations and people working in the sobriety, recovery and mental health space. He will also hear from people navigating their own journeys through addiction, sobriety, mental health challenges, well-being, resilience, and recovery.

A little more than 10 years ago, Thompson was struggling with addiction and mental health challenges and felt he was running out of options. As he rebuilt his life, cycling became far more than exercise. It gave him structure, goals to pursue, a community to belong to and eventually a sense of purpose and accomplishment that would reshape his life and career. What began as a personal outlet ultimately became a career and a platform for helping others.

"Cycling gave me something to work toward, people to share it with and a sense of purpose I had been missing," said Thompson. "I know a bicycle isn't going to be that thing for everyone. Part of this ride is about discovering what that thing can look like for different people: the passions, communities and goals that give us somewhere to go and people to go there with. I want to learn from what people across America have already found and built."

The idea for Ride the Nation began while Thompson, a native of Australia, was watching the World Cup from Spain. He was struck by the sight of people of different ages, backgrounds, identities and beliefs coming together around a shared experience. He wondered: What else can bring people together?

For Thompson, the bicycle is particularly suited to that kind of discovery. It allows him to move through America at a human pace, crossing the space between major cities and smaller communities, experiencing how places connect to one another and meeting people he would otherwise simply pass by. Throughout the 60-day journey, individuals and communities will have opportunities to meet Thompson, participate in local events and, at select points, join portions of the ride.

At each stop, Thompson will spend time with people and organizations from across NewForm's partner network—including the Recovery Café Network and The Phoenix—who are creating their own forms of connection, community and support. He wants to understand what is working for them, what they have learned and how their approaches reflect the particular needs of the people they serve. Thompson will also share how cycling, movement and community became foundations in his own recovery, not as a prescription for others, but as an example of what can happen when someone finds a source of purpose that is truly their own.

Jack's approach reflects the philosophy behind NewForm, which is supporting Ride the Nation and connecting Thompson with organizations across its national partner network. "What makes Ride the Nation compelling is that Jack isn't crossing the country with one answer for how people should find recovery, connection or well-being," said Scott Strode, co-founder of NewForm. "He's going to learn from what people are already building. Different communities have different needs, and people find purpose and support in remarkably different ways. That's fundamental to NewForm: there is no single pathway that works for everyone. This ride gives us an opportunity to discover, celebrate and share more of the ways people are finding what works for them."

Today, Thompson is regarded as one of the world's leading ultra-endurance cyclists. He holds multiple Guinness World Records, has raised more than half a million dollars for nonprofit organizations and has become known for extraordinary endurance challenges that combine cycling with storytelling and social impact.

The ride comes at a time when mental health and substance use challenges touch millions of Americans. Federal data show that more than one in five U.S. adults experienced a mental illness in 2025, while millions more are navigating substance use challenges and recovery. Ride the Nation will focus not only on the scale of those challenges, but on the people, communities and organizations already creating different ways to find support, connection and purpose.

The journey will culminate in Santa Cruz, California, around November 13, when Thompson completes the final miles of his 10,000-mile trek across America.

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Hosted by Global Superstar Kevin Hart, the 36-player tournament unites celebrities, pro athletes, creators and qualifying fans for an unforgettable competition in Laguna Beach with the full action streaming nationwide in November

TLDR:

- Taco Bell is taking its Live Más spirit to the fairway with the inaugural Live Más Open, an unconventional, nine-hole golf tournament shining a light on the sport's more entertaining side as celebrities, pro athletes, creators and Topgolf qualifying fans compete at The Ranch at Laguna Beach on November 2.

- Starting today through September 27, fans nationwide can compete for one of nine spots in the Live Más Open tournament by entering the Live Más Open Qualifier, either by taking on Shot Shuffle at participating Topgolf venues or through a free online method of entry, with players of all skill levels invited to take their shot.*

- The winning team will receive a championship trophy, purple jackets and the opportunity to play a part in a menu item comeback to Taco Bell menus at participating locations nationwide for a limited time in 2027.

- Everyone can see the action of the Live Más Open unfold when it streams in November.

- Assets for the inaugural Live Más Open can be found here.

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget everything you know about tournament golf. Taco Bell is throwing out the traditional playbook with the inaugural Live Más Open, taking over The Ranch at Laguna Beach on November 2 for a tournament designed to go off-script. Celebrities, pro athletes, creators and fans will tee it up together, with wild-card challenges shaking up the on-course action and plenty of unexpected antics along the way. And those spots alongside the stars are up for grabs: starting today through September 27, eligible golfers of all skill levels can head to Topgolf venues nationwide for a chance to be considered for one of just nine coveted places in the tournament field.

Hosted by avid golfer Kevin Hart, the Live Más Open showcases Taco Bell's unparalleled take on tournament golf even further with a live draft that brings together qualifying fans, celebrities, pro athletes and creators across nine foursomes, each competing as a team. The event also features exclusive golf-inspired food and a grand prize worth tuning in for when it streams in November.

"I love golf, I love Taco Bell, what could be better than bringing them together for a day of competition and fun," said Kevin Hart, host of Live Más Open. "The tournament is going to be a good time – bring your swag, bring your swing, bring some personality and let's play."

Swing for a Spot at Topgolf

From September 10 through September 27, eligible fans can enter the Live Más Open Qualifier by taking on the Shot Shuffle game at participating Topgolf venues nationwide or through a free online method of entry. Players who score 200 points or more will be invited to enter a sweepstakes, and fans who do not wish to make a purchase or visit Topgolf can enter for free at https://topgolf.com/livemas. 100 candidates will be randomly selected to receive a one-month Topgolf Platinum Club Membership and an invitation to submit a player bio and video. Taco Bell will evaluate these submissions based on the criteria in the Official Rules to select nine fans to travel to Laguna Beach and join the 36-player field at The Ranch for the inaugural Live Más Open on November 2. Entrants must be 21 or older. See Official Rules for complete details.

"Topgolf has always been about making golf more accessible and social, which is why the Live Más Open is such a natural fit for us," said David McKillips, CEO at Topgolf. "Together with Taco Bell, we want everyone to feel like they can be part of the game, whether they're picking up a club for the first time or have been playing for years, with a chance to earn their way into the field and experience golf in a way they may never have imagined."

To help more fans get in on the action, Taco Bell is releasing more than one million exclusive offer codes through Taco Bell Rewards, giving members $25 off** a Topgolf reservation during the Live Más Open Qualifier window, while supplies last. Fans can visit the Taco Bell app for offer details and to learn more about Taco Bell Rewards.

Tournament Day at The Ranch

On November 2, nine qualifying fans will tee it up at The Ranch at Laguna Beach as part of a 36-player field, with each foursome pairing one fan with a celebrity, pro athlete and creator. Teams will face original challenges where bragging rights (and a few Bell Awards) are in play, before rolling through Taco Bell's on-course drive-thru for Live Más Open-exclusive food inspired by golf's most beloved food and beverages, including some remixes of country club favorites.

When the final putt drops, the winning foursome will be awarded the first-ever Live Más Open trophy, purple jackets, and the ultimate grand prize: the power to bring back a Taco Bell menu item for a limited time.

"Taco Bell has always been a disruptor when it comes to conventions, and we're excited to bring that Live Más spirit to a sport like golf," said Luis Restrepo, Chief Marketing Officer at Taco Bell. "With the Live Más Open, we're playing a different game, bringing pros, celebrities, creators and fans together on the course in a way that hasn't been done before. Our fans have always shaped this brand, so when we create an experience like this, we want them to be a part of it, not watching from the sidelines."

Follow the Round

For the first time, fans nationwide can watch how the inaugural Live Más Open shakes out when it streams in November, featuring all the action, personalities and highlights from The Ranch as the first-ever champions are crowned. Fans can taste the victory for themselves when the winning team's chosen Taco Bell menu item returns nationwide for a limited time in 2027.

Visit https://topgolf.com/livemas to enter for free online and for complete Live Más Open details, eligibility requirements and Official Rules. For more Live Más Open updates, download the Taco Bell app and follow Taco Bell on social.

*NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and D.C., age 21+. Sweepstakes begins 9/10/26 and ends 9/27/26 at 11:59:59 PM CT. To enter at a participating U.S. Topgolf location, play Shot Shuffle at a participating U.S. Topgolf location and, if you score 200 or more points, follow the prompts to complete an entry. To enter for free without making a purchase or visiting Topgolf, complete the online entry form at www.topgolf.com/livemas! Limit one (1) entry per person/email address, regardless of method of entry. 100 entries will be selected at random from among all eligible entries received; verified sweepstakes winners will receive a one-month Topgolf Club Membership (ARV $100) and will be invited to submit a player bio and video. Taco Bell will evaluate these submissions based on the criteria in the Official Rules to select nine candidates to invite to participate in the Live Más Open. Subject to Official Rules: https://topgolf.com/livemasrules. Sweepstakes Sponsor: Topgolf Media, LLC. Void where prohibited.

**PROMOTIONAL. Coupon code is good for $25 off Topgolf game play for members of the Taco Bell Rewards loyalty program in good standing. Valid for visits occurring Monday-Thursday through 9/27/26 or when supply of codes is depleted, whichever occurs first. Redeemable for one (1) and two (2) bay reservations made through Topgolf's App or website, as well as walk-ins. Excludes all event packages and products. For bookings made via Topgolf's App or website, coupon must be applied at the time of booking (not redeemable at the bay). To redeem the coupon during a walk-in visit, the coupon must be applied on the bay screen during sign-in. For new Guests, a Topgolf Account fee (one-time cost of $6) is required to redeem the game play coupon. Only one (1) game play coupon valid per bay. Limit one (1) game play coupon per person, cannot reuse once redeemed. Cannot be combined with any other game play coupons, bundles, or packages. No cash value. Offer valid at participating U.S. Topgolf locations. Not valid at Lounge, Swing Suite or Toptracer Range locations. Excludes arcade games. Void where prohibited. Offer subject to change.

About Taco Bell Corp.

For more than 64 years, Taco Bell has brought innovative, craveable Mexican-inspired food to the masses, and was recently recognized as one of Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies, one of TIME's Most Influential Companies, and Nation's Restaurant News' Brand Icon. For more information about Taco Bell, visit our website at www.TacoBell.com, our Newsroom at www.TacoBell.com/news, or check out www.TacoBell.com/popular-links. You can also stay up to date on all things Taco Bell by following us on LinkedIn, TikTok, X, Instagram, Facebook and by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

About Topgolf

Topgolf is the ultimate instigator of play. Thanks to our 100+ venues around the globe, which are powered by industry-leading Toptracer technology, we're leading the charge of modern golf. We offer a variety of tech-driven games, a top-tier food and drink menu, space to host large events, and a vibe focused on more play for all. To learn more, plan an event or make plans to come play around, visit www.topgolf.com.

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