"maybrit illner" im ZDF: Die Denkzettelwahl – was muss sich ändern?

Mainz (ots)

Der Denkzettel hätte kaum größer sein können: 44 Prozent für die AfD in Sachsen-Anhalt. Die Betroffenheit bei den Regierungsparteien in Berlin ist groß – die Antworten allerdings sehr verschieden. Der Reformkurs müsse unbedingt beibehalten werden, denn er sei quasi alternativlos, so der Bundeskanzler. Die SPD dagegen will das Paket aufmachen, Härten abmildern. Und nach Baden-Württembergs grünem Ministerpräsidenten Cem Özdemir und Bundesverteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius (SPD) will nun auch CDU-Ministerpräsident Hendrik Wüst ein AfD-Verbot prüfen lassen. "Die Denkzettelwahl – was muss sich ändern?" ist am Donnerstag, 10. September 2026, 22.15 Uhr, das Thema bei "maybrit illner" im ZDF.

Welches Signal kommt aus Sachsen-Anhalt? Wird Ulrich Siegmund Ministerpräsident? Geht es in Berlin so weiter wie bisher? Löst der Erdrutschsieg der AfD eine Koalitionskrise aus? Noch kann sich Friedrich Merz als CDU-Vorsitzender und Kanzler halten, doch wie sieht es nach den Wahlen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern und Berlin aus?

Zu Gast bei Maybrit Illner sind Armin Laschet, früherer CDU-Vorsitzender und NRW-Ministerpräsident, Cem Özdemir, Ministerpräsident Baden-Württemberg, die Politikwissenschaftlerin Julia Reuschenbach und die Journalisten Robin Alexander ("Machtwechsel") und Sabine Rennefanz ("Der Spiegel").

Die Sendung "maybrit illner" wird mit Untertiteln und im ZDF-Streaming-Portal mit Deutscher Gebärdensprache (DGS) angeboten.

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Relaunch der "Welt am Sonntag": Neue Struktur, neues Design, historische Logo-Zäsur

Berlin (ots)

Die WELT AM SONNTAG vollzieht einen umfassenden Relaunch. Mit einer neu gedachten Themenstruktur, der weitreichendsten Titelkopf-Veränderung seit 1952 und einer beruhigten Design-Philosophie erscheint die gedruckte Sonntagszeitung in neuer Form erstmals am 12./13. September 2026.

Die neue Themenstruktur:

- Aufwertung der Debatte: Das Meinungsressort wird erweitert und erhält ein eigenes Buch. Das Ziel ist eine erweiterte Abbildung der Debattenvielfalt im gesellschaftlichen Diskurs.

- Mehr Sonntagsgefühl: Einführung einer neuen Familienseite, die die Lebenswirklichkeiten der Leser abbildet und sich zum wöchentlichen Lese-Ritual entwickeln soll.

- Neuer Themenrhythmus: Das "Panorama" rückt weiter nach vorn als bewusster Kontrapunkt zur Schwere des Politikteils. Das bisherige Ressort "Thema" wird als "Report" im hinteren Teil der Zeitung als Ort für analytische Tiefe positioniert.

Das neue Logo:

Die WELT AM SONNTAG vollzieht eine historische Zäsur im Titelkopf. Seit 1952 erschien die Titelzeile als weißer Schriftzug auf blauem Grund. Nun verschwindet die blaue Hintergrundfarbe: Das Logo verliert die Massivität des Balkens und setzt stattdessen auf die Leichtigkeit der WELT-Bildmarke auf weißem Grund. Neu im Titel ist zudem die der Tageszeitung entnommene Weltkugel, die erstmals bei der Sonntagsausgabe verwendet wird. Zusammen wird damit die Zusammengehörigkeit innerhalb der Printfamilie visuell verstärkt.

Die neue Designphilosophie:

- Mehr Ordnung: Das mit eigenen Gestaltern entwickelte Design bricht mit ablenkenden Elementen und setzt auf klare Blickführung. Auf kleinteilige Elemente wie Vitakästen bei Interviews wird zugunsten des Leseflusses verzichtet.

- Ruhige Ästhetik: Ein freierer Umgang mit Spaltenbreiten, bewusst eingesetzter Weißraum und eine Reduktion der Farben beruhigen den Zeitungseindruck. Jede Seite wird von einem großformatigen, nachrichtlich starken oder emotionalen Foto getragen.

- Typografie: Das Layout wird durch mehrzeilige Schmuckinitialen in der markanten Schriftart "FreightDisp Pro, Black" strukturiert. Fettere Seitenköpfe geben in der neuen Buchstruktur Orientierung.

Jacques Schuster, Chefredakteur der WELT AM SONNTAG: "Unser Anspruch an Qualitätsjournalismus ist es, komplexen Sachverhalten Struktur und Ordnung zu geben. Mit der neuen WELT AM SONNTAG schaffen wir einen Rahmen, in dem sich der Leser auf unsere Recherchen und Analysen fokussieren kann. Das neue Design bringt visuelle Ruhe, die neue Themenstruktur schafft inhaltliche Orientierung. Zusammen ergibt dies Raum für das Wesentliche: herausragenden Journalismus."

Mathias Sanchez, CEO der PREMIUM-GRUPPE (WELT, POLITICO und ICON): "Mit diesem Upgrade investieren wir in die Stärke unseres haptischen Premium-Produkts. Die neue WELT AM SONNTAG ist unsere Antwort auf das Bedürfnis nach mehr Fokus und Entschleunigung, nach Sonntag und mehr Wochenende. Dies ist unser Geschenk an alle, die Zeitung lieben."

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Time Out and Rival Technologies Win 2026 Esomar Award for Excellence in Global Research

Partnership recognized for evolving Time Out's successful decade-long global research program through Rival Technologies' conversational research platform and bringing audience insights closer to editorial, audience and commercial teams

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Time Out, the global brand dedicated to inspiring and enabling people to experience the best of the city, and Rival Technologies have won a 2026 Esomar Award for Excellence in Global Research.

The award was announced at Esomar Congress 2026 in Valencia, Spain, recognizing their work to make audience insights a more visible part of editorial storytelling, audience engagement and commercial activity across Time Out's global business.

For over a decade, Time Out's Global City Survey has been the research foundation behind its annual Best Cities ranking, combining the views and experiences of local residents with Time Out's editorial expertise. Over that time, Best Cities has grown into one of Time Out's most successful global editorial initiatives, generating significant audience engagement, international media coverage and locally relevant stories across its network.

Building on that success, Time Out partnered with Rival Technologies to evolve the way people participate in the research. Rival's conversational, mobile-first technology helped Time Out move away from a more traditional survey experience towards one designed to feel closer to a conversation, while retaining the scale and structure needed for a major global research programme.

This award-winning project engaged 18,500 people across nearly 60 countries in 45 languages, generating approximately 1.6 million data points and an 86% completion rate.

The findings reached more than 6.3 million people organically within the first seven days of publication and generated coverage in CNN, Forbes, The Independent and The New York Post, while supporting localized editorial storytelling across Time Out's international network.

"The Global City Survey has been part of Time Out for years and has grown into one of our most successful global editorial initiatives. What Rival has helped us do is evolve the way people take part, making the research feel much more conversational and bringing us even closer to the people who actually live in and experience these cities," said Anna Norfolk, Insights and Trade Marketing Director at Time Out. "That partnership has since grown into Time Out Loud community and helped us make audience insight a much more visible part of how we work across editorial, audience and commercial teams. It's wonderful to see that work recognised by Esomar."

Following the success of the Global City Survey, Time Out and Rival launched Time Out Loud, a proprietary insight community powered by Rival Technologies and focused on Gen Z and millennial city dwellers. In its first six months, the community supported more than 30 fast-turnaround research projects, combining quantitative data with conversational and video feedback and AI-supported analysis.

About Time Out Group

Time Out Group is a global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city. Time Out launched in London in 1968 to help people discover the best of the city - today it is the only global brand dedicated to city life. Expert journalists curate and create content about the best things to Do, See and Eat across over 350 cities in over 50 countries and across a unique multi-platform model spanning both digital and physical channels.

Time Out Market is the world's first editorially curated food and cultural destination, bringing a city's best chefs, restaurateurs and unique cultural experiences together under one roof. There are currently Markets in 13 cities including Lisbon, New York and Dubai, with several new locations expected to open in 2026 and beyond, in addition to a pipeline of further locations in advanced discussions.

About Rival Technologies

Rival Technologies is a research technology company redefining how brands understand people. As a pioneer in conversational research, Rival's AI-driven, mobile-first platform transforms traditional surveys into engaging, chat-like experiences that reflect how people communicate today. By blending quant, qual and video in a single conversational flow, Rival helps global brands like Cash App, ŌURA, Carnival Corporation and Warner Bros. Discovery capture richer insights, increase response rates and move from data to confident decisions faster. Part of Rival Group, Rival Technologies was named to the Top 10 Most Innovative Technology Suppliers in Greenbook's 2025 GRIT report. rivaltech.com.

CONTACT: Marie Melsheimer, +1-541-815-3951, [email protected]

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Adani Airports will rund 1 Milliarde US-Dollar an Erstkapital von namhaften internationalen Investoren einwerben

Investition von Alpha Wave Global, Premji Invest, Temasek und BlackRock Die von diesen Unternehmen verwalteten Fonds bewerten AAHL mit einer Eigenkapitalbewertung vor der Finanzierungsrunde von rund 18 Milliarden US-Dollar.

Zusammenfassung der Redaktion

- Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) hat verbindliche Vereinbarungen geschlossen, um ₹9.825 Crores (~1 Mrd. USD) an Primärkapital von einem Konsortium führender inländischer und globaler Investoren zu beschaffen.

- Die Transaktion bewertet AAHL mit einer Pre-Money-Bewertung von ca.18 Milliarden US-Dollar, und setzt damit einen bedeutenden externen institutionellen Bewertungsmaßstab für die Flughafenplattform.

- Das Investorenkonsortium setzt sich zusammen aus , Alpha Wave Global, , Premji Invest, Temasek und BlackRock sowie den verwalteten Fonds. Nach Abschluss aller drei Tranchen werden die Investoren insgesamt rund 5,54 % an AAHL halten.

- Die Erlöse werden zur Modernisierung des Flughafens und zum Ausbau der Kapazitäten verwendet, um jährlich rund 200 Millionen Passagiere abzufertigen, sowie zur integrierten Entwicklung der Adani Airport City mit einer Fläche von rund 22 Millionen Quadratfuß für eine gemischt genutzte Bebauung in der ersten Phase und zum weiteren Ausbau der Bodenabfertigungs- und nicht-luftfahrtbezogenen Geschäftsbereiche von AAHL.

AHMEDABAD, Indien, 9. September 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), eine Tochtergesellschaft von Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) und einer der größten privaten Flughafenbetreiber Indiens, hat verbindliche Vereinbarungen getroffen, um 982,5 Crore Rupien (~1 Milliarde US-Dollar) an Primärkapital von einem Investorenkonsortium zu beschaffen, das sich aus Alpha Wave Global, Premji Invest, Temasek sowie von BlackRock verwalteten Fonds. Die Transaktion bewertet AAHL mit einer Eigenkapitalbewertung vor der Finanzierungsrunde von rund 18 Milliarden US-Dollar und stellt eine der größten Primärkapitalbeteiligungen von Finanzinstituten im indischen Flughafeninfrastruktursektor dar.

Die Beteiligung eines Konsortiums aus langjährigen inländischen und internationalen Investoren ist ein deutliches Zeichen des Vertrauens der institutionellen Anleger in die Größe, die operative Leistungsfähigkeit und das langfristige Wachstumspotenzial von AAHL. Die Investition bringt institutionelles Kapital mit langer Laufzeit in das Unternehmen, und zwar zu einem Zeitpunkt, an dem der indische Luftverkehrssektor in eine Phase anhaltenden Passagierwachstums, Kapazitätsausbaus und Infrastrukturinvestitionen eintritt.

AAHL und die Investoren haben einen Aktienzeichnungsvertrag sowie eine Aktionärsvereinbarung geschlossen, wonach die Investoren in drei Tranchen neue Stammaktien von AAHL zeichnen werden, wobei die letzte Tranche voraussichtlich bis Juli 2027 abgeschlossen sein wird. Nach Abschluss aller drei Tranchen werden die Investoren insgesamt rund 5,54 % an AAHL halten.

Die Einnahmen werden drei strategische Schwerpunkte unterstützen: Ausbau und Modernisierung der Flughafeninfrastruktur im gesamten Portfolio von AAHL; Beschleunigung der Entwicklung integrierter „Adani Airport City"-Ökosysteme rund um die Flughäfen mit der Errichtung von rund 22 Millionen Quadratfuß gemischt genutzter Flächen, die in der ersten Phase geplant sind; sowie Ausbau der passagierorientierten und anderer nicht-luftfahrtbezogener Geschäftsbereiche, einschließlich unseres Bodenabfertigungsgeschäfts. Diese Investitionen sollen die Kapazität auf jährlich rund 200 Millionen Passagiere erhöhen, die kommerzielle Ertragssteigerung vorantreiben, das Passagiererlebnis verbessern und das integrierte Flughafen-Ökosystem von AAHL weiter stärken.

Die Transaktion folgt auf die erfolgreiche qualifizierte institutionelle Platzierung (QIP) von AEL im Umfang von 15.000 Crore Rupien im Juli 2026, Indiens größte QIP durch ein Nicht-Finanzunternehmen. Insgesamt spiegeln diese Transaktionen wider, dass das Adani-Portfolio weiterhin Zugang zu erheblichen Mengen an langfristigem inländischem und globalem institutionellem Kapital hat.

„Diese Partnerschaft ist ein wichtiger Meilenstein beim Ausbau der Adani Airports-Plattform, und wir fühlen uns geehrt, auf diesem Weg so namhafte, langfristige Investoren an unserer Seite zu haben", sagte Herr Jeet Adani, nicht geschäftsführender Direktor der Adani Airport Holdings Limited. „Indiens Luftfahrtsektor ist einer der stärksten Multiplikatoren für das BIP-Wachstum des Landes. Jeder Ausbau des Flugverkehrs wirkt sich positiv auf Handel, Tourismus, Beschäftigung und regionale Entwicklung aus – und zwar weit über das Flughafengelände hinaus. Mit der Unterstützung dieser Partner werden wir weiterhin im Vorgriff auf dieses Wachstum investieren und unsere Infrastruktur, unsere städtebaulichen Projekte sowie unsere nicht-luftfahrtbezogenen Geschäftsbereiche ausbauen, um eine der weltweit führenden integrierten Flughafenplattformen zu schaffen."

„Wir werden die Kapazitäten von AAHL weiter ausbauen, um das Unternehmen zur weltweit größten Flughafenplattform zu machen", sagte Arun Bansal, CEO der Adani Airport Holdings Limited. „Dieses Ziel wird durch die exponentiellen Wachstumschancen in ganz Indien, die steigende Kaufkraft der indischen Verbraucher und die Dynamik unserer Stadtentwicklungsprojekte als starke wirtschaftliche Impulsgeber in den großen Ballungszentren des Landes gestützt. Wir sind unseren Partnern für ihr Vertrauen zutiefst dankbar und freuen uns darauf, diesen Weg gemeinsam weiterzugehen, während wir eine Flughafenplattform von wahrhaft weltklasse für Indien aufbauen."

Die wichtigsten Berater bei dieser Transaktion waren Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB & Partners, JSA Advocates and Solicitors, TT&A Advocates and Solicitors, Jefferies India Private Limited, SBI Capital Markets Limited und Ernst & Young LLP.

Die Transaktion unterliegt den üblichen aufschiebenden Bedingungen, einschließlich des Erhalts der erforderlichen Genehmigungen.

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New research finds nearly 3 in 4 travelers highly interested in train tourism, as new collection debuts seven new guided rail journeys across Europe and North America

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EF Go Ahead Tours, a leader in guided group travel, today announced the introduction of an expanded collection of new Train Tours, featuring seven guided travel experiences for travelers who want the journey to be just as meaningful as the destination.

See the new collection of train tours here: https://www.goaheadtours.com/tours/train-tours

The launch comes as new research from EF Go Ahead Tours and Qualtrics Research reveals strong enthusiasm for train tourism among U.S. and Canadian travelers. Nearly 900 survey respondents gave an average of 73.06 on a 100-point scale when asked how interested they are in travel where the train journey itself is a central part of the experience—not simply a means of transportation.

"Train travel has always carried a certain romance and nostalgia, but today's travelers are looking for experiences that let them slow down, take in the scenery, and enjoy the journey," said Lael Kassis, Vice President of Market Innovation and Development, EF Go Ahead Tours. "Some places are simply best seen by rail. From the Swiss Alps to the Pacific Northwest, our new Train Tours join a growing collection of rail journeys we offer around the world, from Japan's Shinkansen to Norway's Flåm Railway to New Zealand's Coastal Pacific to Peru's train to Machu Picchu."

Among travelers open to train-related tourism, the top motivations were:

- Comfort (66%) — comfortable seating, sleeping cabins, and the ability to unpack once and let the journey come to them

- Scenic views (64%) — rail routes that reveal landscapes roads and flight paths can't reach

- Uniqueness of experience (63%) — access to places only trains can reach, without complex logistics

- Convenience (49%) — moving between stops without coordinating multiple flights or transfers

- Sustainability (29%) — a lower-carbon way to travel

Seven New Ways to See the World by Train

With new departure dates in June and July of 2027, the Train Tours Collection now includes seven additional tours ranging from leisurely and staggeringly scenic sweeps through Switzerland to multi-city adventures – from the United Kingdom to Italy – that connect iconic European destinations by high-speed rail.

- Grand Train Tour of Europe: London to Venice — 14 days | from $5,299 USD*

This new train tour traces the legendary rail corridor of the Belle Époque era, from London to Paris, Paris to Lausanne, and through the heart of the Alps into Milan and on to Venice, following sections of the same storied route once traveled by the historic Orient Express at the height of its golden age. Along the way, Belle Époque-inspired sightseeing tours and cultural experiences bring to life the comfort, glamour, and romance that made this route, the Alpine crossings, and the era of grand rail travel so enduringly iconic.

- Alps by Train: Germany, Austria, Switzerland & Italy — 12 days | from $5,209 USD*

The marquee tour of the launch combines five scenic railways, including the Zugspitze Cogwheel Train to Germany's highest peak, the Arlberg Railway's climb into Switzerland, the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway connecting Switzerland and Italy, and the Gotthard Panorama Express, which pairs a vintage paddle steamer with a panoramic train through the heart of the Alps.

- Swiss & French Alps by Train: Lucerne to Chamonix — 10 days | from $4,949 USD*

This shorter Alpine combination threads together the GoldenPass Express; the rack railway to the Jungfraujoch—Europe's highest train station at 11,332 feet; and the Mont-Blanc Express toward the glaciers above Chamonix, with a detour to the Cailler chocolate factory via the aptly nicknamed Chocolate Train.

- A Week in Switzerland by Train: St. Moritz, Zermatt & Interlaken — 9 days | from $4,849 USD*

Built for travelers who are limited on time but still want to see all of Switzerland's iconic rail routes, this tour includes the UNESCO-listed Rhaetian Railway and the Glacier Express—billed as the world's slowest express, crossing 291 bridges and 91 tunnels over six and a half hours.

- A Week in Italy by Train: Venice, Florence & Rome — 9 days | from $3,499 USD*

Experience Italy's high-speed rail network, connecting three of the country's best-loved cities in just over three and a half hours of total train time. Travelers will board Italy's flagship high-speed train, journeying from Venice through the Apennines to the heart of Tuscany, then continuing from Renaissance Florence to the Eternal City.

- Imperial Cities by Train: Berlin, Prague & Vienna — 10 days | from $3,499 USD*

Linking three former imperial capitals via EuroCity and Railjet service, with an optional extension to Budapest, this new tour gives travelers a taste of local life in each city through guided sightseeing and optional excursions—all accessible by public transportation and on foot.

- Pacific Northwest by Train: Portland, Seattle & Vancouver — 8 days | from $4,599 USD*

For travelers who want to take in epic landscapes and modern, character-filled cities in the United States and Canada, this new Train Tour delivers. Travelers will ride the newly renovated Amtrak Cascades train between Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, passing Mount St. Helens and the San Juan Islands, and exploring each city's history and highlights, along the way. Travelers can even take a day trip to the magnificent Mount Rainier.

*The tour includes expert Tour Director guidance, handpicked accommodations, immersive sightseeing experiences, and select meals. Travelers can also book flights and airport transfers directly through EF Go Ahead Tours for a seamless travel experience.

The Train Tours are now open for booking through 2028 via EF Go Ahead Tours.

An EPIC way to explore the world.

EF Go Ahead's tours are designed for modern travelers balancing a global bucket list with busy schedules and a desire for meaningful exploration while truly immersing themselves in one of the more than two hundred guided trips across six continents we offer.

Each itinerary offers:

- Dedicated Tour Director who handles travel logistics, fosters on-tour community, and brings each destination to life through cultural insight

- Guided sightseeing with guaranteed entrance to iconic, hard-to-book sites and landmarks that are difficult to access independently

- A range of activity levels for exploration that fits your travel style

- Fun, interactive experiences – from culinary tastings and wine pairings to Irish step dancing and hands-on cultural activities – that bring each destination to life

- 24/7 traveler care focused on traveler support, travel safety, and on-tour operational support

- Interest-free monthly payment plans and low-down payments making travel in the Americas or overseas possible for all.

Best Price Guarantee

Have the confidence that the price of your tour is the best price. EF Go Ahead's Best Price Guarantee is valid at the time of booking for new reservations and applies to the price of the tour including airfare and after the value of any promotional offer or discount is applied. Learn more about the Best Price Guarantee: https://www.goaheadtours.com/about/terms.

Benefit from our New Referral Program!

The new referral program offers travelers an easy way to connect and invite friends, family members, and fellow adventurers to experience a guided group tour for themselves. 

How it works: Give $100. Get $100.

- Refer a friend: Any traveler who has taken a trip with or is currently booked on tour with EF Go Ahead Tours, EF Ultimate Break, or EF Adventures can now share a personal referral link via email, text, social media, or their respective EF World Journeys mobile app. Friends must be new to EF World Journeys, 18 or older, and have a valid email address to qualify.

- Both travelers earn $100: When the referred traveler books, both receive $100 in travel credit. Rewards are issued 60 days after booking confirmation, and referrals must book within six months.

- Earn $1,000 when you hit your fifth referral: Referring travelers earn $100 for each of their first four successful referrals, plus an additional $600 payout for their fifth referral—bringing their total earnings to $1,000. There is no limit to how many referrals can be made, and rewards never expire.

Learn more: https://www.goaheadtours.com/about/referrals.

Are you a travel advisor?

EF Go Ahead Tours is now working with travel advisors and travel agencies!

- Competitive commissions

- A company with 60+ years of experience in travel

- Traveler support every step of the way

- 250+ tours to choose from

Sign up to learn more by visiting: https://www.goaheadtours.com/travel-advisors

About EF Go Ahead Tours

EF Go Ahead Tours has been a leader in guided group travel for more than 30 years, offering expertly crafted itineraries across the globe. With a focus on immersive experiences, cultural connections, and seamless travel, Go Ahead helps travelers explore the world with confidence and curiosity.

Go Ahead offers more than 200 guided trips across six continents. Each carefully planned, expertly led tour makes it easy for curious travelers of all ages to get to the heart of a destination. With a maximum group size well below the industry average, each trip has the perfect balance of planned sightseeing and free time to explore.

EF Go Ahead Tours is a tour operator brand within EF World Journeys, one of North America's leading guided, experiential travel companies.

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Children's Museum Offerings Presented by DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children's Museums

BOSTON, September 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Children's Museum announces their participation in Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days on September 18 through September 20, in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children's Museums (ACM). Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days is back in 2026 to encourage attendance in children's museums across the country while celebrating the power of imagination and play.

Participating museums will incorporate Gabby and friends, in varying ways by location, into their respective programming and spaces as they seed and nourish a love of discovery. Grab your wings because Fairylandia is calling. Cue Boston families exclaiming, "Hey Gabby, take us to Boston Children's Museum!"

Boston Children's Museum will be hosting a Meet & Greet for a second year with the Gabby costume character on September 18 through September 20. Children and families are invited to participate in this Fairy-tastic day.

"We are proud to be partnering with DreamWorks Animation for a second year to inspire playful learning for children and families throughout the US. ACM and DreamWorks Animation share key values as they relate to the value of imagination, curiosity, and playful learning," states Arthur G. Affleck, III, executive director of the Association of Children's Museums. "Like children's museums, Gabby's Dollhouse emphasizes social-emotional learning and showcases compassion, curiosity, creativity, and teamwork. We're excited to bring the fun from Season 13's Fairylandia to create magical experiences at museums, too. ACM is so excited to be partnering with DreamWorks Animation to shine a spotlight on our member museums across the country."

In addition to the costume character Meet & Greet, Boston Children's Museum will also present paws-itively magical Gabby's Dollhouse themed activities featuring Storytime, find the Gabby Cats scavenger hunt, dance party with DJ Catnip, and making Hamster Kitty Fairies.

Activities will be happening on Friday, September 18, Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20 from 9:30am-3:30pm each day. FREE with paid Museum admission! Advance reservations are required.

Please visit https://BostonChildrensMuseum.org/meowseum/ for more information as capacity will be limited.

For a list of all participating ACM member locations and more information about Gabby's Dollhouse, please visit GabbysDollhouse.com.

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Website: https://www.gabbysdollhouse.com

DreamWorks Animation's Gabby's Dollhouse

Since the debut of DreamWorks Animation's hit series Gabby's Dollhouse, kids around the world have been having one big sprinkle party with Gabby and her friends. Created by celebrated storytellers Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey and now streaming on Netflix, Gabby's Dollhouse is a mixed media preschool series that unboxes a surprise before jumping into a fantastical animated world full of adorable cat characters that live inside Gabby's dollhouse. Rooted in growth mindset, Gabby's activity-based episodes encourage flexible thinking and learning from your mistakes. The show has charted as a top 10 TV series in 63 countries on Netflix and has become a top preschool brand across the globe, inspiring an award-winning toy line, publishing, home, apparel, and more, as well as original music, a top-rated app and a growing YouTube channel visited by millions of fans weekly. Gabby's Dollhouse continues to expand through Universal Destinations & Experiences theme parks, global fan experiences, live events and much more. Any adventure can unfold when we play in Gabby's Dollhouse!

Association Of Children's Museums (ACM)

ACM is the foremost professional society supporting children's museums in developing rich environments that stimulate children's natural playfulness, curiosity, and creativity. With more than 500 members in all 50 states and in 19 countries, ACM champions children's museums and together enrich the lives of children worldwide. As a global leader, advocate, and resource for the field, ACM and our member organizations strive to build a better world for children and serve over 30 million visitors annually. Started in 1962, ACM recently marked its 60th year of impactful service to children, families, and children's museums.

About Boston Children's Museum

Boston Children's Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. More information about Boston Children's Museum can be found at www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook and Instagram

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The Museum is open Wednesday–Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is closed on Tuesdays. On the first Saturday of each month, the Museum opens at 10:00 a.m. Advance tickets and reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends, holidays, school vacation weeks, and TJX $1 Sunday Afternoons. Admission is $24 for adults, children ages 1–15, and seniors. Children under 12 months and Museum members are always free.

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Nanit CEO Anushka Salinas Welcomes Alexi Coffey From WHOOP and Geoff Wylde From ŌURA to Its Leadership Team, Signaling Next Phase of Growth

Former WHOOP and ŌURA Vice Presidents bring deep product and strategy expertise as Nanit continues building technology to help parents better understand their children.

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanit, the U.S.-based technology leader in early-childhood intelligence, trusted by more than one million families to provide real-time insight into their baby's sleep, behavior, and development, today announced the addition of Alexi Coffey as SVP, Head of Product and Geoff Wylde as SVP, Head of Strategy.

Alexi Coffey (mom of two: Ayla, 3 years and Owen, 6 months) joins Nanit from WHOOP, where she served as VP of Product, helping evolve WHOOP from a product built primarily for athletes into a personalized health platform used by millions of people every day. During her tenure, she oversaw product expansion into new areas of health, including longevity and women's health, introduced AI-powered personalized guidance, and launched WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG. At Nanit, she will lead product and design as the company expands how technology can help parents understand their children.

Geoff Wylde (dad of two: Hugo, 3 years and Laurel, 20 months) joins Nanit with deep experience at the intersection of technology, health, and human performance, most recently at ŌURA, where he helped translate biometric data into products and partnerships that expanded ŌURA's reach and impact, giving people more insight into their health and wellbeing. Prior to ŌURA, Geoff worked at the World Economic Forum where he shaped policy and industrial strategy related to improving health and social impact of connected technologies. At Nanit, he will help shape the company's strategy and next phase of growth.

"Nanit is building for a generation of parents who have more information than ever, but are still often left wondering what it all means," said Nanit CEO Anushka Salinas. "Geoff and Alexi, Nanit parents themselves, understand what it takes to turn technology into something genuinely useful in people's lives. As we continue to rethink what a baby monitor can be — and what technology can do for parents — their perspectives will be incredibly valuable. We're thrilled to have them on the team and to build what comes next together."

"Every parent I know, myself included, has stood over a crib in wonder and asked themselves how to give their child the best possible start. Those first years of life are the most consequential for childhood development and filled with the most questions for parents. As a long-time Nanit user, I'm so excited to join the company," said Geoff Wylde. "Nanit is uniquely positioned to help parents better understand and connect with their young kids. Its leading market position, scientific foundations and culture of innovation mean we're creating a new category of technology, one that equips parents to support their children through the years that matter most."

"In the last five years, I have seen, professionally and personally, the power of consumer tech to turn a deep understanding of your body into guidance you can use every day. At Nanit, we have an extraordinary opportunity to help parents understand their children more deeply and feel more confident," said Alexi Coffey. "Few experiences in life come with more questions, more uncertainty, or more love than becoming a parent. After years of using Nanit in my own family, I couldn't be more excited to join the Nanit team to build products that strengthen the relationship between a parent and their child,"

New consumer technologies increasingly give adults unprecedented visibility into their own wellbeing – from physical activity and recovery to sleep and hormonal cycles. For adults, continuous health monitoring is becoming the norm: roughly 50% of Americans now use some form of health tracker (e.g. wearables). And yet, there remains relatively little continuous data around the most formative years of life (early childhood: 0-5 years old). Nanit is changing that. Nanit has evolved beyond the traditional baby monitor to create an early childhood intelligence platform that provides personalized insights across sleep, movement, speech, development, and overall wellbeing. The platform is designed to help parents better understand their child and address one of the most common questions in early parenthood: "Is this normal?".

"The goal isn't to replace parental instinct, but to strengthen it. By turning data into meaningful insights, Nanit helps parents better understand their child, feel more confident in the decisions they make, and stay connected through the earliest — and most consequential — years of development," added Salinas.

Since launching in 2014, Nanit has focused on bringing sophisticated analytics into the home in a way that feels intuitive and useful in real life. Babies using Nanit's current system sleep 10% longer on average, equivalent to 36 additional nights of rest for parents each year. And 70% of active families continue using Nanit beyond age four, a reflection of the company's ability to remain relevant as children grow and their needs change.

As Nanit expands into AI-powered tools and deeper developmental insights, the company continues to prioritize privacy and security, with robust encryption and protections designed to safeguard the sensitive data families entrust to the platform.

For more information, please visit www.nanit.com.

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Broader Network Security Market Also Jumps 18 Percent as Securing AI Remains Top Priority

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, the worldwide Network Security market reached nearly $8 B in 2Q 2026, up 18 percent year-over-year (Y/Y). Firewall growth accelerated from 9 percent in 1Q 2026 to 18 percent in 2Q 2026 as enterprises moved ahead with targeted lifecycle refreshes, capacity additions, branch modernization, and virtual enforcement. The broader market also strengthened as spending on data security and application front-door protection accelerated to support AI security initiatives, suggesting the quarter was broader than a hardware rebound.

"Firewall spending reaccelerated because customers had concrete reasons to modernize," said Mauricio Sanchez, Sr. Director, Enterprise Security and Networking at Dell'Oro Group. "Aging infrastructure, higher throughput requirements, branch redesigns, and expanding private-cloud workloads created multiple reasons to refresh or add capacity. This was a real modernization cycle, but it was targeted rather than an estate-wide replacement wave."

"The broader Network Security result tells a second story. Due to the growing need to secure AI, enterprises are extending cloud-delivered security into sensitive-data controls while treating the application front door as a more strategic enforcement point for APIs, bots, and automated traffic. Those motions are expanding security spending beyond the Firewall refresh and helping keep growth broad across the market," added Sanchez.

Additional highlights from the 2Q 2026 Network Security Quarterly Report:

- Firewalls: Refresh and capacity expansion were broad enough to lift multiple suppliers and deployment models, although vendor execution remained uneven. Virtual enforcement and branch modernization added to the opportunity.

- Web Application Firewalls (WAF): Demand continued to broaden from traditional web protection toward APIs, bots, automated traffic, and application-front-door consolidation, strengthening the role of WAF as a control point rather than a standalone rule-set product.

- Application Delivery Controllers (ADC): Installed-base modernization and capacity expansion improved the segment, led by F5's BIG-IP migration cycle. The improvement remained concentrated, however, and should not be interpreted as a uniform recovery across suppliers.

- Security Service Edge (SSE) [Core]: Enterprises continued to expand cloud-delivered policy across users, devices, SaaS applications, and private applications, reinforcing SSE as a central control point for distributed security.

- Security Service Edge (SSE) [Extended]: Data Security emerged as the clearest expansion layer as customers attached sensitive-data controls and AI-governance functions to existing SSE relationships, though vendors monetized those capabilities through different packaging models.

About the Report

The Dell'Oro Group Network Security Report includes manufacturers' revenue covering the ADC, Firewall, SSE, traditional SWG appliances, and WAF product segments. Moreover, SSEs are further broken down into core (CASB, FWaaS, SWG, and ZTNA) and extended (data security and digital experience management) functions. The report also splits many segments by form factor: physical, virtual, and SaaS. To purchase this report, please contact us at [email protected].

About Dell'Oro Group

Dell'Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications, security, enterprise networks, and data center markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit https://www.delloro.com.

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AULUMU Wins Yanko Design Best of IFA 2026, Showcases Award-Winning Tech Gear in Berlin

BERLIN, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AULUMU, a design brand focused on high-performance gear and modern technology accessories, concluded its showcase at IFA 2026 in Berlin, presenting new products across charging, mobile accessories, wearable gear, and urban carry.

Held Sept. 4–8, IFA 2026 gave AULUMU a global platform to demonstrate how its industrial design language extends across multiple categories while maintaining a focus on practical performance and everyday usability. On the first day of the show, Yanko Design visited the AULUMU booth and presented the brand with a "Best of IFA 2026" award, adding further recognition to its presence in Berlin.

Key products on display included the G09 Infinite Rotation Dual-Mag Stand, M10 Multi-Charging Dual-Mag Power Bank, A18 smartphone case series, C05 Apple Watch band, and B01 and B02 functional bags. The presentation connected product design with everyday scenarios spanning work, travel, content creation, and urban mobility.

The A18 series was a key part of the showcase, reflecting AULUMU's continued focus on smartphone protection as a design-led category. The collection extends the brand's distinctive industrial and futuristic visual language into everyday phone use, with an emphasis on visual identity, tactile experience, and seamless integration into daily mobile routines. Positioned alongside AULUMU's stands, charging solutions, wearables, and carry gear, A18 also demonstrated how the brand is building a more coherent personal technology ecosystem around the smartphone.

The M10 features a 10,000mAh battery, up to 35W fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging, Apple Watch charging, and an integrated USB-C cable. In addition to receiving the 2026 Red Dot Design Award, the M10 also earned a Bronze Award in the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). The G05 was also recognized as an IDEA Finalist, further strengthening AULUMU's growing international design credentials.

IFA 2026 also highlighted AULUMU's expansion into lifestyle and urban carry. The B01 and B02 combine technical materials, mechanical-inspired detailing, and practical organization for commuting, travel, outdoor use, and modern city life.

AULUMU's 2026 award portfolio also includes Red Dot recognition for the G05 Air 5-in-1 MagSafe Stand and iF Design Award recognition for the Geometric Case for AirPods Pro and Mag Buckle Ultra-Thin Strap.

Founded in 2022, AULUMU has launched dozens of technology accessories, secured multiple utility and invention patents, and now serves users across more than 20 countries and regions.

For more information: aulumu.com | Instagram: @aulumu_official

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ROUND LED BY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY LEADER MOBILEYE

LAKE NONA, Fla., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beep, Inc., a leading U.S. provider of autonomous mobility solutions, today announced the close of a Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to approximately $130 million. The round was led by Mobileye, a global leader in autonomous vehicle technology and advanced driver-assistance systems, with participation from existing investors.

The new capital will help Beep scale and expand its mobility-as-a-service offerings, deepen its work with technology and public-sector partners, and continue deployment of its AI-driven AutonomOS platform, which builds upon Beep's years of expertise as an AV operator to reduce the complexity required for the management and orchestration of Physical AI networks in transportation.

"Mobileye and Beep have been working closely on AV deployment projects, and our excitement for the future of improving transportation through applied physical AI on the road has never been greater," said Kobi Ohayon, Chief Operations Officer at Mobileye. "Beep plays an essential role in the emerging AV ecosystem across the United States, and its deployment platform will become increasingly important as more AV services come to market across vehicle types and business models."

Mobileye's investment reflects a shared strategic vision for bringing a range of autonomous mobility models, from fixed-route services to on-demand microtransit, to commercial scale in the United States in response to clear customer demand.

"This strategic investment round, led by Mobileye and supported by our longstanding investor partners, positions Beep to deliver fully on its vision," said Kevin Reid, CEO and Chairman of Beep. "The investment enables us to strengthen and expand our shared autonomous mobility solutions, helping communities move people in ways that are safer, smarter, and more connected."

For Beep, the round marks both a financial milestone and a validation of the company's position as the essential transit partner for modern mobility, delivering real-world autonomous service operations enabled by leading-edge technology.

About Beep, Inc.

Beep, Inc. delivers the next generation of autonomous mobility networks through its mobility-as-a-service offerings and AutonomOS mobility operating system. Specializing in planning, deploying, and managing autonomous transportation networks, Beep connects people, places, goods, and services with solutions designed to improve safety, reduce congestion, and expand access to mobility. Leveraging artificial intelligence and real-world operational experience, Beep's U.S.-domiciled, human-in-the-loop platform enables scalable and reliable autonomous transit deployments across public and private communities.

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About Mobileye

Mobileye (Nasdaq: MBLY) leads the mobility revolution with autonomous driving and driver-assistance technologies, harnessing world-renowned expertise in artificial intelligence, computer vision and integrated software and hardware. Since its founding in 1999, Mobileye has enabled the global adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems that save countless lives and reduce crashes, while pioneering technologies such as REM™ crowdsourced road intelligence, Imaging Radar and Compound AI. In 2026, Mobileye acquired Mentee Robotics to pursue the future of physical AI and humanoid robots. More than 250 million vehicles worldwide have been built with Mobileye's EyeQ technology inside. Since 2022, Mobileye has been listed independently from Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), which retains majority ownership. For more information, visit www.mobileye.com.

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