Platt College Celebrates its Class of 2026 at Annual Commencement Ceremony

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Aug 31, 2026, 11:00 ET

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ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Platt College celebrated its Class of 2026 on Saturday, August 29, as graduates crossed the stage at the college's annual commencement ceremony, marking an important milestone in their education and the beginning of the next chapter in their careers. Platt continued its tradition of hosting the ceremony at the Ontario Convention Center, marking the 20th year the college has held the event at the venue.

Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and staff, graduates from Platt College campuses throughout Southern California gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and the opportunities ahead.

"One of my favorite things about leading Platt College is walking through our campuses and seeing our students working toward this moment," said Josh Zuckerwise, CEO of Platt College. "To then have the privilege of standing in front of them at graduation and seeing them reach that goal is incredibly special. They should be proud of everything they have accomplished, and our entire Platt team is honored to celebrate this achievement with them."

The Class of 2026 includes graduates earning associate and bachelor's degrees, as well as diplomas, each preparing them for specific career paths. Graduates have developed the skills and knowledge needed to pursue careers in healthcare, technology, business, legal services, and design.

For many, reaching graduation required balancing school with jobs, families, and other responsibilities. Commencement also provided an opportunity for graduates to recognize the people who helped them along the way. Family members, friends, instructors, and Platt staff joined the celebration, reflecting the community of support behind each graduate's achievement.

Platt College remains focused on preparing students for opportunities in fields where skilled professionals are needed and supporting its graduates as they pursue employment. The college continues to invest in its programs, facilities, faculty, and student support services and looks forward to providing life-changing education opportunities for the communities it serves.

About Platt College

Platt College is a career-focused college serving students throughout Southern California. With campuses in Alhambra, Anaheim, Ontario, and Riverside, as well as distance education, Platt provides students with opportunities to earn associate and bachelor's degrees, as well as diplomas, through programs designed to provide practical skills and knowledge they can apply in the workplace.

Platt College's programs include:

Medical Sciences – Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vocational Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Administration Specialist, Occupational Therapy, and Veterinary Technology

Technology – Information Technology and Cybersecurity

Business and Legal – Business Management and Criminal Justice

Design – Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Platt College is committed to supporting students throughout their educational journey and preparing graduates with the skills, knowledge, and professionalism to succeed in their chosen careers.

For more information about Platt College and its programs, please visit www.plattcollege.edu.

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Forbes Selects BAILOR CEO Sonya Bailor As Editor's Choice

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Aug 31, 2026, 10:56 ET

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Recognition spotlights Bailor's foundational belief that sustainable business growth requires leaders to scale alongside their companies.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonya Bailor, CEO of BAILOR, has been named an Editor's Choice selection for her article on Forbes.com, "The One Thing Every Business Scaling Method Misses." Hers was one of three articles selected from Forbes Coaches Council for August, with Editor's Choice articles hand-selected by the Forbes Councils editorial team for their thought-provoking and industry-leading content.

The article examines what Bailor identifies as the missing variable in most business scaling methods: the human element.

Traditional approaches to scaling often emphasize systems, processes, technology, revenue, and organizational structure. Bailor argues that those investments are valuable, but alone can only take a company so far if the leader and team do not develop at the same pace.

The skills and behaviors that help an entrepreneur build a successful business can eventually constrain its next stage of growth. A founder accustomed to making every decision, solving every problem, or personally driving every result must evolve from doing the work to building the people, infrastructure, and leadership capacity that allow the organization to grow beyond them.

"Having this particular article selected as an Editor's Choice is especially meaningful because the idea behind it is foundational to everything we do at BAILOR," said Sonya Bailor, CEO of BAILOR. "You cannot scale a company without scaling the people. As businesses grow, leaders have to be willing to examine not only what needs to change within the organization, but what needs to evolve within themselves."

At BAILOR, the philosophy behind Bailor's Forbes article is embedded in both the BAILOR Method™ and its Build to Scale™ ecosystem. The BAILOR Method™ is the company's business scalability framework, built on the principle that sustainable scalability requires more than adding revenue, employees, or systems. It requires operational systems, measurable execution, leadership evolution, and people equipped to grow alongside the business itself.

Build to Scale™ translates that approach for small-business leaders navigating the point where growth demands greater structure, capacity, and leadership evolution.

The Editor's Choice recognition brings additional visibility to a principle Bailor has developed and tested through more than two decades of experience with growing organizations and that now serves as a foundation of BAILOR's approach to business scalability. The recognition also comes as BAILOR continues expanding its Build to Scale™ ecosystem and developing BAILOR Certified™ Coaches trained to bring the methodology to more businesses.

Read "The One Thing Every Business Scaling Method Misses" on Forbes.

About BAILOR

BAILOR is a growth strategy consulting and coaching company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Through the BAILOR Method™ business scalability framework, its Build to Scale™ ecosystem, and the development of BAILOR Certified™ Coaches, the company helps organizations and leaders align internal scalability, external growth, and the human element to support measurable growth.

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Tennessee American Water Provides Additional PFAS Settlement Credit to Customers

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Aug 31, 2026, 10:58 ET

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Latest credit of nearly $12 brings total PFAS settlement proceeds to more than $71 per customer

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tennessee American Water announced that they are applying additional credits to customers' bills as a result of the company's receipt of proceeds from settlements reached with manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). 

Today, Tennessee American Water issued an $11.92 bill credit to all active water customer accounts as of August 28, 2026. The credit distributes recent settlement proceeds the company received from PFAS manufacturers to customers. 

The Tennessee Public Utility Commission approved a plan that enables Tennessee American Water to provide PFAS settlement funds directly to customers through bill credits as the funds are received. Including this latest credit, customers have received a total of over $71 per account from PFAS-related settlements to date.  Tennessee American Water issued a credit of $59.36 to customers in March of this year to all active accounts at that time.  

The company is committed to complying with all drinking water standards and is taking appropriate actions to meet new PFAS regulations as they are implemented. Tennessee American Water is investing over $45 million in capital improvements across their service territories to continue providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water service. For more information about PFAS and the steps Tennessee American Water is taking to address them, visit the company's PFAS information page. 

About American Water  

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.   

About Tennessee American Water

Tennessee American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state with approximately 100 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water services to approximately 425,000 people in Tennessee and north Georgia. 

For more information, visit www.tennesseeamwater.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. 

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Streaming-Highlights aus dem KiKA-Netzwerk im September (9/2026)

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Die Highlights im Überblick:

Ab sofort 50 Jahre "Die Biene Maja" (ZDF)

Ab 2. September 2026 Premiere: "Karlchen" (ZDF)

Ab 6. September 2026 "Prinzen der Wüste" (WDR)

Am 15. September 2026 Themenspezial "Check die KI"

Ab 16. September 2026 Neue Folgen: "Rabbit Academy - Die Häschenschule" (SWR/KiKA/NDR/hr)

50 Jahre "Die Biene Maja" (ZDF), ab sofort

Zeichentrickserie und -film | UT | für Vorschulkinder und alle Biene-Maja-Fans

Zum 50. Jubiläum von "Die Biene Maja" kehren die beliebten Originalabenteuer zurück: Die klassische Zeichentrickserie von 1975 sowie der Zeichentrickfilm "Die Biene Maja - Ihre schönsten Abenteuer" aus dem Jahr 1977 laden zu einer Reise in die Anfänge der Kultfigur ein. Nach den Erzählungen von Waldemar Bonsels entstand eine einzigartige Tier- und Blumenwelt mit Maja, Willi, Flip, Thekla, Max und Puck, die Generationen von Kindern begeistert hat.

Wo schauen? Die Serie ist ab sofort verfügbar, der Film ab 4. September 2026 auf kika.de, in der Kikaninchen-App und in der KiKA-App.

Premiere: "Karlchen" (ZDF), ab 2. September 2026

Animationsserie | UT | für Vorschulkinder

Der Kaninchenjunge Karlchen erlebt die Welt auf seine ganz eigene Weise: Er erfindet einen Roboter-Vater, versucht einen Tag lang Strom zu sparen oder genießt es, als Patient im Bollerwagen herumgefahren zu werden, nachdem er sich einen eingebildeten Spekulatius-Beinbruch zugezogen hat.

Wo schauen? Alle Folgen der neuen Vorschulserie "Karlchen" stehen ab 2. September 2026 auf kika.de, in der Kikaninchen-App und in der KiKA-App bereit.

"Prinzen der Wüste" (WDR), ab 6. September 2026

Realfilm | UT | für Grundschulkinder und Preteens

Der zwölfjährige Nomadenjunge Zodi findet in der Wüste das verwaiste Dromedarfohlen Téhu. Zwischen den beiden entsteht schnell eine enge Freundschaft. Als Zodi entdeckt, dass Téhu außergewöhnlich schnell laufen kann, meldet er ihn für das größte Dromedarrennen der Welt in Abu Dhabi an. Das Preisgeld könnte seinem Stamm aus finanziellen Schwierigkeiten helfen.

Wo schauen? Der Film ist ab 6. September 2026 auf kika.de und in der KiKA-App verfügbar.

"Check die KI", ab 15. September 2026

Themenspezial | für Grundschulkinder, Preteens und Familien

Künstliche Intelligenz verändert die Welt von heute und morgen. Mit dem Themenspezial "Check die KI" erklärt KiKA altersgerecht, wie KI funktioniert, wo sie im Alltag begegnet und welche Chancen und Risiken sie mit sich bringt. Kinder können Fragen stellen, KI-Fakes erkennen lernen und gemeinsam mit Expert*innen über die Zukunft diskutieren.

Wo schauen? Am 15. September 2026 startet ab 18:30 Uhr ein interaktiver Livestream auf kika.de und in der KiKA-App, der ab 19:00 Uhr im TV mit vertiefenden Wissensangeboten fortgesetzt wird. Begleitend steht auf kika.de und in der KiKA-App eine umfangreiche KI-Themenseite mit Videos, Spielen und weiterführenden Informationen bereit.

"Rabbit Academy - Die Häschenschule" (SWR/KiKA/NDR/hr), neue Folgen ab 16. September 2026

Animationsserie | UT | für Grundschulkinder

Die drei quirligen Stadthasen Max, Kela und Chester werden an der legendären Häschenschule aufgenommen. In der geheimen Rabbit Academy mitten im Wald stehen Hasenmagie, Disziplin und Teamgeist auf dem Stundenplan. Da die drei von all dem bislang wenig Ahnung haben, sorgen sie schnell für jede Menge turbulente Abenteuer.

Wo schauen? Die neuen Folgen sind ab 16. September 2026 auf kika.de und in der KiKA-App verfügbar.

Weitere Highlights bei KiKA finden Sie unter kommunikation.kika.de. Neues aus der KiKAninchen-Vorschulwelt finden Sie hier.

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See Every NFL City Through the Eyes of the Players Who Know It Best: Marriott Bonvoy Teams Up with NFL Stars to Launch 37 Player-Curated City Guides

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Aug 31, 2026, 10:00 ET

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Cooper Kupp, Jordan Mailata, Todd Gurley and more share personal recommendations across every 2026 NFL host city, with additional Marriott Bonvoy Moments and new Marriott Bonvoy NFL TV ad reveal.

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the NFL's global footprint continues to expand, Marriott Bonvoy announced today the release of 37 player-curated City Guides, inviting traveling fans to go beyond the stadium and discover the destinations that make attending an NFL game so unforgettable, all through the expert eyes of those who know it best.

Marriott Bonvoy and the NFL will unveil a new season-long campaign featuring 37 player-curated City Guides that showcase insider recommendations from NFL stars across every NFL host city.

The Marriott Bonvoy City Guides cover every U.S. and international city set to host an NFL game this season, including Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, London, Paris and Madrid, and feature recommendations from current and former NFL stars including Cooper Kupp, Jordan Mailata, Fred Warner, Todd Gurley and more. Designed by popular social media artist Jeff Cole, each City Guide spotlights the local traditions, favorite places and hidden gems that shaped the player's connections to their in-season homes.

Throughout the NFL season, Marriott Bonvoy will bring these players' perspectives to life through unique on-property experiences, a new 10-episode content series featuring select players in their home destinations, and on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, the platform that turns points into unforgettable memories. Fans can continue the journey with curated City Guide packages in select host markets, featuring game tickets, hotel stays, local experiences and more.

"Marriott Bonvoy opens the door for travelers to explore the world through an extraordinary portfolio of hotels, experiences and destinations," said Peggy Roe, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer, Marriott International. "Now, traveling fans who go to incredible lengths to see their favorite team play can experience NFL cities through the lens of those very same players. It is another way we are helping members turn their passions into meaningful travel experiences and lasting memories."

As part of the season-long program, Marriott Bonvoy is also bringing back its iconic Super Bowl Sleepover Suite – where one lucky winner will get the chance to spend the night in a luxury suite turned hotel room inside SoFi Stadium the night before the biggest game in football.

Marriott Bonvoy also launched its new NFL advertising campaign, Long-Distance NFL Relationships, celebrating the millions of fans whose loyalty to their team transcends their location. Reinforcing Marriott Bonvoy's Where Gameday Checks In platform, the campaign showcases how the brand helps bring fans closer to the teams they love, with hotels located near nearly every NFL stadium. The message is simple: no matter where fandom takes them, Marriott Bonvoy will see them there.

The first release of the Marriott Bonvoy City Guides include insider maps from Cooper Kupp in Seattle, Jordan Mailata in Philadelphia, Jerry Rice in Mexico City, Mark Ingram II in Rio de Janeiro and Todd Gurley in Melbourne. Further City Guide reveals are to come with Fred Warner in San Francisco and Kyle Hamilton in Baltimore, with more to be announced throughout the season.

Visit the Marriott Bonvoy NFL Travel Hub to explore the 37 player-curated city guides, unlock incredible experiences through Marriott Bonvoy Moments and enter the Super Bowl Sleepover Suite sweepstakes.

To discover more about Marriott Bonvoy's world of hotels, experiences and membership benefits, visit www.marriott.com or follow the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Marriott Bonvoy Insiders.

More information, including sweepstakes Official Rules, is available at www.joinmarriottbonvoy.com/superbowlsleepoversuite. No purchase necessary. Residents of select countries, 18+ and age of majority. Odds depend on # of entries. For CAN res, math skill test required. Ends 15 December 2026.

ABOUT MARRIOTT BONVOY

Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International's award-winning travel platform, connects travelers to the people, places, and passions they love through an extraordinary collection of hotels and experiences worldwide. The platform features over 30 hotel brands and 10,000 destinations, including the largest collection of luxury offerings, distinctive boutique properties, premium home rentals, and more, providing renowned hospitality across the globe. With unrivaled access to the best in entertainment, culinary, sports, outdoor adventure, arts, culture, and more, Marriott Bonvoy offers transformative travel experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Marriott Bonvoy membership is free and unlocks unique benefits including the ability to earn points through travel and everyday activities, like purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for free stays, experiences and more. Visit marriottbonvoy.com for more information and download the Marriott Bonvoy app here. Travelers can connect with Marriott Bonvoy on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.

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Walnut Coding Ranks Among Global Top 50 in TIME's 2026 EdTech List

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Aug 31, 2026, 09:58 ET

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Only China-based youth coding company in the global top 100

BEIJING, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Walnut Coding (the "Company"), a leading online platform for youth coding education, has been named one of the top 50 education technology companies in TIME's World's Top EdTech Companies 2026 ranking. The Company placed No. 44 overall and sixth among the 23 China-based companies on the 500-company list. It was also the only China-based coding education company focused on young learners to rank among the global top 100. The ranking recognizes 500 education technology companies worldwide. Walnut Coding's position in the top 50 globally comes as the Company expands its learning portfolio and increases access to coding and artificial intelligence education for young people.

Ranking evaluates financial performance and industry impact

TIME and international market and consumer data provider Statista developed the ranking after evaluating approximately 6,500 education technology companies worldwide.

According to the official methodology, financial strength accounted for 70% of each company's overall score. Statista assessed factors including revenue, funding and market capitalization, drawing on publicly available information and company disclosures.

Industry impact accounted for the remaining 30%. This assessment considered the reach and relevance of each company's products and services, their alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the quantity and value of the company's intellectual property portfolio, and website traffic.

Expanding coding and AI education offerings

Founded in 2017, Walnut Coding has developed a portfolio spanning coding courses, educational hardware, competition and assessment programs, broader skills-development products and digital publications.

The Company's proprietary learning tools include NUTS, a block-based visual coding tool designed around the learning habits and needs of children in China. The Company has also developed Walnut OJ, an online coding practice and assessment platform that includes simulated competition features.

For students preparing for programming competitions and assessments, Walnut Coding offers an integrated training model that brings together structured curricula, progressive training pathways, assessment tools and coaching support. The model is designed to help learners build their skills through a combination of instruction, practice, evaluation and guidance.

UNESCO Partnership and public-benefit programs

In 2025, Walnut Coding signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to support the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development 2024-2033. The partnership aims to expand access to digital education, strengthen international cooperation and encourage young people to use technology to address real-world challenges.

Walnut Coding has also introduced public-interest programs focused on coding and AI education. These programs have reached more than 40,000 schools through coding education initiatives in over 400 cities across 31 provincial-level regions in China. The Company has conducted more than 800 teacher training sessions, with its programs generating more than 7 million student participations.

Walnut Coding has served more than 10 million paying learners since its founding. The Company plans to continue investing in educational technology and curriculum development to improve learning experiences and help young people strengthen their creativity, computational thinking and problem-solving skills.

To view the complete ranking, visit TIME's World's Top EdTech Companies 2026.

About Walnut Coding

Walnut Coding is an online coding education platform for young learners in China. Founded in 2017, the Company offers courses in graphical programming, Python and C++, supported by interactive learning products and guidance from full-time learning assistants. Its portfolio also includes educational software, coding hardware, competition and assessment programs, broader skills-development products and digital publications. For more information, visit walnutcoding.com.

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New Era and Josh Allen Unveil 2026 Billustration Caps Designed by Eight Children at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo

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Aug 31, 2026, 10:00 ET

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Fans Can Now Collect the 2026 Billustration Caps with Every Purchase Benefiting the Patricia Allen Fund at GCH Buffalo

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BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Era, the international sports and lifestyle brand, and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen are proud to announce the special release of the 2026 Billustration Collection, featuring eight new designs created by children receiving care at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo (GCH Buffalo), formerly Oishei Children's Hospital.

New Era and Josh Allen unveil the 2026 Billustration Collection designed by eight children at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo.

New Era and Josh Allen's 2026 Billustration Collection.

During the 2025 NFL season, Allen expanded his long-standing partnership with New Era, becoming the first ambassador to receive an investment stake in the company and taking on the role of New Era's first-ever "Director of Billustration."

Following last season's Billustration campaign, which raised $140,230 for the Patricia Allen Fund at GCH Buffalo, New Era and Allen are bringing the fan-favorite concept back for 2026. Beginning today, fans can collect all eight designs, with every purchase benefiting the Patricia Allen Fund at GCH Buffalo. Allen will wear the corresponding cap during his tunnel walk at each Bills regular-season home game.

For the first time ever, the Collection will be available in three different cap silhouettes: the 9SEVENTY®, the 59FIFTY®, and a kids' 9FORTY®.

"I am incredibly proud of everything last season's Billustration campaign with New Era achieved and I was eager to bring it back for the 2026 season in response to the demand from fans to get their hands on these special caps," said Allen. "Knowing fans can now collect every design and wear them alongside me all season makes it even more special as we continue to support the Patricia Allen Fund and the amazing care provided at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo."

"One of the most special parts of Billustration is seeing the kids' creativity come to life and learning where their inspiration comes from. Their imagination and perspective are incredibly powerful," said Danielle Koch, Executive Director at the New Era Cap Foundation. "It's incredibly rewarding to be part of this initiative with Josh and to see how it brings our community together in support of the kids and families at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo. We're proud to help give their creativity a platform and make a meaningful difference for families in our community."

"Last year's Billustration campaign blew us away with the excitement, success and support for the Patricia Allen Fund. We're so grateful to New Era and Josh for this unique way that even more fans can have a piece of our patient's hearts by collecting their designed caps," said Stephen Turkovich, MD, president, Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo. "Jack, Mason, Charlotte, Isaac, Avery and Amar'e, Killian, Caleb and Grace put so much creativity into these designs, knowing that their caps will bring support to more kids just like them through the donations to the Patricia Allen Fund. Donations like this help ensure we can enhance equipment and support crucial programs."

Each cap transforms personal passions, favorite memories, and creative ideas into a wearable work of art. Allen will debut each one-of-a-kind design throughout the Bills' home schedule, as outlined below.

September 17, 2026 – Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions – Jack

September 27, 2026 – Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Chargers – Mason

October 4, 2026 – Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots – Charlotte

November 1, 2026 – Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens – Isaac

November 22, 2026 – Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins – Avery & Amar'e

November 26, 2026 – Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs – Killian

December 19, 2026 – Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears – Caleb

January TBD, 2027 – Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets – Grace

The entire 2026 Billustration Collection is available beginning today at www.neweracap.com, the New Era Buffalo Store, the New Era SoHo Flagship Store, Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium, and select retail partners.

ABOUT NEW ERA: Since 1920, New Era has been handcrafting the finest headwear in the world. Today, with an expansive portfolio of global licenses, the addition of apparel and accessories lines, and a network of more than 1,000 retail stores worldwide, the brand is a market leader rooted in sports and an influential force in streetwear and lifestyle culture around the world. Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, New Era products are sold in more than 125 countries. For more information on New Era's global offices and partnerships, visit www.neweracap.com or follow @neweracap on social media.

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GSTS cambia su nombre a OCIANA®, antes de ampliar sus capacidades de inteligencia marítima USA - español

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Aug 31, 2026, 10:00 ET

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La empresa se unifica bajo el nombre de su plataforma insignia, lo que marca el siguiente paso hacia la entrega de inteligencia predictiva y lista para la acción, así como capacidades de coordinación interorganizacional

MONTREAL, 31 de agosto de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), una empresa global de inteligencia marítima, anunció hoy que cambiará su nombre a OCIANA®, unificando así la empresa bajo el nombre de su plataforma insignia de inteligencia marítima.

"Este cambio marca un nuevo capítulo para la empresa, donde nos definimos por los resultados que permiten los datos marítimos", declaró Richard Kolacz, consejero delegado de OCIANA®. "En lugar de limitarnos a ofrecer conocimiento del entorno marítimo, ofrecemos inteligencia marítima de gran alcance".

Centrarse en lo que importa

GSTS surgió de una amplia experiencia en el monitoreo marítimo vía satélite. Desde entonces, la compañía ha evolucionado mucho más allá de la recopilación e integración de datos marítimos. Su plataforma insignia, OCIANA®, ahora ofrece capacidades de doble uso en dos mercados clave.

Para las organizaciones de defensa y seguridad, OCIANA® proporciona una capa de inteligencia marítima predictiva que fusiona datos de sensores, patrones históricos e información en tiempo real, permitiendo a las agencias identificar comportamientos que justifican una investigación, detectar amenazas con mayor antelación, interpretar intenciones con mayor rapidez y actuar con confianza en unidades marítimas, aéreas y de inteligencia.

Para las organizaciones de la cadena de suministro marítima, OCIANA® complementa los sistemas existentes de gestión portuaria y de viajes con datos en tiempo real, información predictiva y coordinación inteligente. Al sincronizar la velocidad de los buques con la disponibilidad del puerto, pronosticar las llegadas y detectar la congestión antes de que cause retrasos, OCIANA® ayuda a los puertos a operar con mayor rapidez, reducir las emisiones y ser más resilientes.

"OCIANA® ayuda a las organizaciones a comprender qué sucederá a continuación y qué hacer al respecto", expresó Kolacz.

Nuevas capacidades

De cara al futuro, OCIANA® seguirá ampliando sus capacidades de inteligencia marítima basadas en IA mediante una fusión multisensor más profunda, flujos de trabajo de inteligencia fiables y una mayor colaboración entre agencias y socios aliados. Las futuras capacidades ayudarán a los operadores a pasar más rápidamente de la detección a la acción coordinada, a la vez que proporcionarán mayor transparencia, explicabilidad y confianza en la toma de decisiones asistida por IA.

La compañía también planea expandir el ecosistema marítimo conectado de OCIANA® para las organizaciones de la cadena de suministro, ofreciendo una visión unificada en tiempo real compartida entre puertos, navieras y autoridades de pilotaje, en lugar de la coordinación por teléfono, correo electrónico y papel.

OCIANA® se conecta a los sistemas que estas organizaciones ya utilizan, en lugar de reemplazarlos, lo que permite una programación de atraques más precisa, reservas y solicitudes de pilotos más rápidas, notificaciones fiables previas a la llegada, planes de viaje coordinados y llegadas justo a tiempo de forma constante.

¿Qué está cambiando?

A partir de ahora, GSTS.ca redirigirá al nuevo sitio web de la empresa, OCIANA.com. Todos los productos, servicios y puntos de contacto permanecen sin cambios; solo se actualizan el nombre de la empresa y la identidad de marca para reflejar la plataforma que los clientes ya conocen y en la que confían.

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FaceTec UR® Code Adoption Gaining Significant Real-World Momentum

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Aug 31, 2026, 10:00 ET

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UR® Codes bind humans to their issuer-signed identities to stop fake IDs

SUMMERLIN, Nev., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FaceTec, Inc., the global leader in 3D Face Verification software, today announced the release of its UR® Codes August 2026 Update. The document provides insight into current use case examples of the UR Code model, describing critically important, life-saving identity verification applications.

FaceTec's UR Code is a full-stack identity credential protocol embedded within a standard QR barcode format. Unlike traditional passwords or physical ID cards, a UR Code cryptographically binds an individual's verified identity attributes directly to their 3D biometric face vector data.

Real-World Production Use Cases

Albany County Sheriff's Office (Active-Duty Sheriff Deputies): Upgrades standard Deputy ID cards to allow instant, cross-jurisdictional verification by partner agencies or citizens, ensuring lost or stolen IDs cannot be used by unauthorized holders and that Fake IDs cannot be created to impersonate Deputies.

Saratoga County Sheriff's Office (Retirees & LEOSA/HR218): Enables nationwide, offline verification for retired officers carrying concealed firearms under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, allowing out-of-state officers to biometrically confirm the holder's active HR218 qualification status.

Project Lifesaver International (At-Risk Individuals): Operating in over 1,700 jurisdictions in the US and Canada, UR Code labels are being added to locator bracelets, clothing, and footwear worn by individuals with cognitive conditions such as autism or dementia. Anyone in the community can now scan the UR Code and perform a live biometric match to identify the non-verbal or disoriented individual, and access the designated first responders who will reunite them with their caretakers.

Key Technical Features

Cryptographic Integrity: Includes a digital signature that guarantees data authenticity and prevents tampering without requiring a centralized database check ("phoning home").

Biometric Binding: Features an integrated face-match UI that compares a live camera scan of the presenter against the biometric vector stored inside the code to prevent credential sharing, theft, or impersonation.

Offline Functionality: Functions across Android, iOS (via the free Scan & Match app), and desktop hardware, both online and offline.

Auditable Operations: Actionable scans can be tokenized and time-stamped for record management.

Please use the following link to access the full white paper, UR® Codes August 2026 Update:

https://facetec.com/UR_Codes_Update.pdf

More information and presentations at upcoming events can be found at the following links:

Identity Week America, 2026

Identity Week Keynote, Wednesday 2 September, 10:05

Reactive or Proactive? Why the Architecture Matters (Keynote Theater)

Jay Meier, Chief Identity Technology Strategist, FaceTec, Inc.

Identity Week America Panel Discussion, Sept 2, 11:30

Bind, Verify, Trust. Meet the Privacy-Preserving Biometrically-Binding, Digitally-Signed UR Codes Come to Life by FaceTec and Foster Freeman at Borders Across the Globe

Alberto Lima, SVP BDM at FaceTec, Inc.; Darren Corbett, Director of Partnerships and Marketing at Foster+Freeman; Manos Mavrikos, SVP of Growth,FaceTec, Inc.

Identity Week America Panel Discussion, Sept 2, 16:45

How UR Codes Are Being Used by Law Enforcement in the US (Seminar Theater B)

Moderator: Owen McShane, VP of Government Relations, FaceTec, Inc. Panel participants: Craig D. Apple Sr, Sheriff, Albany County; Gene Saunders, Founder, Project Lifesaver; Mike Zurlo, Education Outreach Coordinator, FaceTec, Inc.

Introduction To UR Codes By Owen McShane, Education 2.0 Keynote USA 2026: How Biometric Technology Can Help Fight the Rising Tide of Identity Fraud and Fake IDs

Project Lifesaver Partners With FaceTec to Identify At-Risk Children and Adults

Project Lifesaver 2026 Conference

About UR Codes

FaceTec's UR Codes enable codeholders to prove their legal identity, age, and the right to access their accounts or privileges with high confidence, both in-person and remotely. UR Codes can contain embedded, digitally-signed biometric and legal identity information, ensuring privacy-preserving, decentralized identity verification. Safely storing unique, signed face data, personal info, and legal identity data, UR Codes provide secure, low-cost, two-party identity verification at unlimited scale in any identity-related scenario from any issuing authority, such as a DMV, passport issuer, school, or employer. For more information, visit the following resources:

An Introduction to UR Codes

The UR Encoder Demo

Learn more at URCodes.com

About FaceTec

FaceTec is a global force in the fight against identity fraud. For use on standard, ubiquitous digital devices, FaceTec's patented biometric security software solutions provide exceptionally secure, remote, unsupervised identity verification and authentication, ensuring that only the legitimate account owner is allowed access to their valuable or sensitive digital services, assets, and systems.

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in the US with staff in the UK, Brazil, Portugal, Mexico, and Canada, FaceTec is the world's leading provider of 3D face biometric Liveness and matching software, processing 4 billion-plus 3D Liveness Checks in the past 12 months, protecting sensitive information in high-risk, high-value environments, including banking and finance, government, major e-commerce, global social networks, digital national IDs and mobile driver licenses, and much more.

FaceTec's AI-driven technology employs advanced algorithms and deep learning models to accurately and securely bind, verify, and re-verify individuals based on their unique face biometrics. FaceTec's patented, industry-leading Certified 3D Liveness Detection and face matching, UR Codes, optical character recognition, Know Your Customer (KYC), and age estimation technology anchor the chain of trust in the IDV process for secure access to mobile and web applications.

FaceTec technology has been exhaustively tested against tens of millions of digital and physical spoof artifacts - including high-resolution photos and videos, life-like masks, and mannequin heads - as well as against much more sophisticated injection and bypass-type attacks, all of which are now easily blocked. With ongoing, advanced AI development and the world's only Spoof Bounty Program, FaceTec continues to stay ahead of ever-changing attack methods.

For more information and business inquiries, please visit FaceTec.com. For media inquiries, please contact John Wojewidka at JohnW@FaceTec.com.

About FaceTec 3D Face Verification

FaceTec's pioneering, patented 3D Face Biometrics are fast becoming the global standard in secure onboarding, KYC, and reverification, stopping ID fraud and unauthorized access for millions of users on six continents.

FaceTec's 3D Face Verification Platform features:

100% data-sovereign, customer-run software: no user data is sent to FaceTec

World-leading 3D Face Matching rate at 1-in-125 million FAR at 1% FRR

Patented UI generates data-rich 3D FaceMaps® from standard 2D cameras

UR® Codes enable secure, low-cost two-party identity verification

$600,000 Spoof Bounty Program certified Level 4 in Spoof/Bypass Security Testing

Level 1-5 Certified 3D Liveness Detection, and Level 4 Bypass Certification

Unphishable 3D FaceMaps ensure trust without creating honeypots

Support for all modern smartphones, tablets, and PCs with webcams

KYC/IDV Dashboard with integrated 1-to-N deduplication to catch fraudsters

World-leading 1-in-2 million FAR 3D FaceMap-to-2D-photo-ID matching

Anonymous, better-than-human 3D age estimation and 3D age checks

Fast, intuitive interface with 98-99% first-time-user success rates

Easy to integrate, customize, deploy, and manage

Developers can download FaceTec's demo apps directly from FaceTec.com for iOS, Android, and any modern browser. FaceTec sample apps are also available for free testing at dev.facetec.com.

About Liveness.com

Liveness.com is an educational resource for biometrics users, vendors, analysts, media, and regulators, providing a comprehensive history of Level 1-5 Presentation Attack Detection, Template Tampering, and Camera Bypasses, as well as explanations of methods and means for evaluation, certification testing, and bounty programs.

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Prasco Increases Pharmaceutical Footprint in Ohio

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Aug 31, 2026, 10:00 ET

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MASON, Ohio, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prasco, LLC, a leading pharmaceutical commercialization company specializing in Authorized Generics with over 65 brand partners worldwide, today announced the acquisition of a strategically located distribution facility in Carey, Ohio. The 130,000+ square foot facility significantly expands Prasco's distribution infrastructure, automation capabilities, cold-chain and secure storage capacity.

Located in the heart of the Midwest pharmaceutical and logistics corridor, Prasco's Carey location offers immediate access to major interstate highways in proximity to key customers, CDMOs, national distribution centers and major health systems. The site improves Prasco's footprint in Ohio, one of the most dynamic states in the life sciences industry.

Enhanced Operational Capabilities 

The facility features a controlled-substances vault and cage, cold-chain and automation. These capabilities complement Prasco's existing operations based in Mason, Ohio. Robust inventory management, temperature-controlled handling, and secure storage for pharmaceutical products on site are critical for Prasco's operational redundancy and business continuity across campuses.

Superior Customer Service

The Carey addition reinforces Prasco's ability to provide market-leading customer service levels, as well as comprehensive partner support. The investment directly advances the company's strategy to grow its distribution capabilities and commercialization offerings, ensuring partners and patients benefit from greater access, specialized handling, and faster fulfillment of life-critical therapies.

"This acquisition marks an important milestone in Prasco's continued growth and our commitment to strengthening the United States pharmaceutical supply chain," said Chris Arington, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Prasco. "Carey's strategic location, along with the pharmaceutically trained, highly skilled employee base was an asset Prasco recognized to better serve our partners and customers, while building on our strong foundation as an innovative partner in the industry."

About Prasco 

Prasco is a privately held pharmaceutical company specializing in end-to-end commercialization services for global brand partners. With a proven track record supporting Authorized Generic and brand products, Prasco combines channel expertise and operational excellence to help ensure affordable medications are available to patients in more than 70,000 pharmacies nationwide. For more information, visit www.prasco.com.

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