RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Bankers Association has awarded Rebecca "Becky" Schauer Robertson, Blue Ridge Bank's Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Risk Officer the ABA Distinguished Service award for Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism. Robertson is a 30-year veteran of the financial services industry. Throughout her career, she has developed deep expertise in risk strategy, financial crimes compliance and regulatory remediation across both traditional and fintech banking environments.

A dedicated volunteer and educator, Robertson has been instrumental in the development of several ABA training and professional development initiatives. She served on the founding boards for both the Certified AML and Fraud Professional certification and the ABA AML and Fraud School and has long contributed to the ABA AML and Fraud Conference advisory board. Robertson helped design the school's original curriculum, recruit faculty and develop educational content, and remains one of its most highly regarded instructors. Robertson is a past board member of both the Carolinas ACAMS and Virginia ACAMS Chapters Boards, past president of the South Carolina InfraGard and SC FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association and past treasurer of the Crimestoppers of the Midlands SC Board. Her commitment to training and mentoring the next generation of AML professionals has been a key factor in the success and growth of ABA's AML education programs.

Grace Vallacchi, Executive Vice President Chief Risk Officer and Chief Credit Officer, had this to say about the honor: "My heartfelt congratulations to Becky for this well-deserved award. Her leadership and expertise are truly inspirational, and it has been my privilege to work with her at Blue Ridge over the last two and a half years."

"Thanks to Becky's expertise, tireless effort and ability to attract talent, Blue Ridge Bank exited a largely BSA related Consent Order with unprecedented speed last year. On behalf of our company and Board of Directors, I congratulate Becky for receiving this award and recognition," said Harry Golliday, CEO of Blue Ridge Bank.

About Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. is the holding company for Blue Ridge Bank and BRB Financial Group, Inc. The Company, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, provides a wide range of financial services including retail and commercial banking. The Company also provides investment and wealth management services and management services for personal and corporate trusts, including estate planning and trust administration. Visit www.mybrb.bank for more information.

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TP Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Latin America Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition in the Customer Experience Management Industry

The company is recognized for translating global scale into localized execution, combining disciplined growth, innovation, and customer-centric delivery to strengthen its leadership position across the Latin American CXM market.

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As customer experience providers across Latin America face rising expectations for measurable outcomes, operational resilience, and technology-enabled transformation, TP is demonstrating how scale can be translated into meaningful local impact. Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that TP has received the 2026 Latin America Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition in the Customer Experience Management (CXM) industry, recognizing the company's ability to combine disciplined execution, strategic agility, and innovation to deliver sustained value for clients across the region.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. TP excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with market realities while executing with efficiency, consistency, and scale. "TP reinforces strategic effectiveness through its ability to translate global scale into local execution. The company systematically leverages enterprise-wide technology platforms, operating frameworks, and governance standards while ensuring implementation approaches reflect local market realities," said Sebastian Menutti, Industry Director, ICT at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by its Future Forward strategy, TP has demonstrated its ability to adapt to changing market conditions while strengthening its position across Latin America. Its integrated regional model spans 16 countries, enabling the company to balance local, nearshore, Spain, and broader European client opportunities while optimizing resources and strengthening operational resilience. TP's disciplined approach to productivity, automation, governance, and capacity planning supports consistent execution while enabling continued investment in innovation and long-term growth.

Innovation remains central to TP's approach. Through TP.ai, the company integrates AI, human expertise, and digital technologies to expand its capabilities and create new business opportunities. Its acquisition of Agents Only further strengthens its position in next-generation AI data services through an on-demand, AI-enabled crowdsourcing model. Together, these initiatives support the development and scaling of locally originated innovations across the region and into global markets. "Our strategy is designed to turn innovation into meaningful business value for our clients. By combining AI, human expertise, and our global capabilities with strong local execution, we are helping organizations across Latin America transform their customer experience, and build for long-term growth," said Andrés Bernal, LATAM President at TP.

TP's distinctive operating culture further strengthens its competitive position. Frost & Sullivan's analysis highlights the company's combination of an entrepreneurial ownership mindset with the scale and discipline of an enterprise platform, enabling teams to make decisions quickly and address challenges at the point of impact. "A distinctive combination of entrepreneurial culture, operating philosophy, and innovation leadership differentiates TP, as competitors struggle to achieve similar results," said Samantha Fisher, Best Practices Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

TP also differentiates through a customer value strategy that brings together price-to-performance, customer experience, and brand equity. Its use of advanced automation and AI-enabled delivery models supports productivity while maintaining service quality, while outcome-based and shared-risk commercial models align performance with client objectives. The company's geo-diversified delivery model, security framework, and standardized operating practices further support consistent service execution across markets.

Frost & Sullivan commends TP for its strategic discipline, innovation leadership, and ability to execute at scale across the LATAM CXM market. By combining human expertise with intelligent technologies, TP is helping clients move beyond traditional customer service operations toward integrated, digitally powered customer experience ecosystems.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The recognition honors forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance

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Market expands at 12.96% CAGR; direct-to-chip liquid cooling grows to USD 17.33 billion while retrofit spending reaches USD 18.41 billion by 2035

LONDON, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Green Data Center Market - Growth, Share, Opportunities & Competitive Analysis, 2026-2035" report has been added to the DC Market Insights offering. The global Green Data Center Market was valued at USD 26.71 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 90.38 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 12.96%. AI-driven rack density is increasing the value of efficient power and cooling systems per MW, while water constraints, grid pressure and energy costs are pushing operators to combine liquid cooling, heat reuse, renewable power and facility retrofits.

Key Takeaways

- AI halls carried approximately USD 3.09 million of green power and cooling content per MW in 2025, materially increasing green infrastructure value per unit of IT capacity.

- Direct-to-chip liquid cooling is projected to grow from USD 2.41 billion in 2025 to USD 17.33 billion by 2035.

- Retrofit spending is forecast to increase from USD 5.21 billion to USD 18.41 billion as existing facilities adapt to denser AI workloads and stricter efficiency targets.

- North America led with 41.4% of the 2025 market, followed by Asia Pacific at 28.4% and Europe at 21.3%.

- Grid capacity is an increasingly important constraint, making energy efficiency a capacity-enablement issue rather than only an ESG objective.

Scope & Segmentation - Green Data Center Market

The report covers green data center power solutions, cooling solutions, monitoring and management software and services. It evaluates air cooling with economizers, direct-to-chip liquid cooling, immersion cooling, rear-door and in-row heat exchangers and heat reuse systems across hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, edge and modular facilities.

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"Green data center investment is moving from a compliance conversation to a capacity conversation. AI racks create more heat and draw more power, so efficient cooling, power distribution and reuse strategies can determine whether a site can support the next phase of compute growth. The strongest opportunities are therefore in technologies that improve both sustainability and usable capacity."

- Satyabrat Rajawat, Senior Research Analyst, Strategic Advisory, DC Market Insights, report author

Why This Report Matters

Data center growth is increasingly limited by power and water availability. Green infrastructure can unlock capacity by reducing facility overhead, improving PUE and supporting higher rack densities. The report provides investors, operators and equipment vendors with a market view that connects sustainability spending directly to AI density, retrofit requirements and regional infrastructure constraints.

Market Overview

The market increased from USD 7.25 billion in 2020 to USD 26.71 billion in 2025 as operators invested in more efficient power, cooling and control systems. AI infrastructure is accelerating this shift because high-density halls require advanced thermal management and greater electrical efficiency. The forecast also includes a growing retrofit market as existing data centers are upgraded rather than replaced.

Market Insights

Direct-to-chip liquid cooling is one of the clearest growth pools, but the market extends beyond cooling. Power quality, monitoring software, economization, heat reuse and water-saving designs all contribute to green infrastructure spending. Europe remains strategically important due to efficiency and sustainability requirements, while North America leads in absolute spending and Asia Pacific benefits from rapid new capacity deployment.

Key Attributes

Segmentation

Component: Power Solutions; Cooling Solutions; Monitoring and Management Software; Services.

Cooling Technology: Air Cooling with Economizers; Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling; Immersion Cooling; Rear-Door and In-Row Heat Exchangers; Heat Reuse Systems.

Data Center Type: Hyperscale Data Centers; Colocation Data Centers; Enterprise Data Centers; Edge and Modular Data Centers.

Vertical: IT and Telecom; BFSI; Government and Defense; Healthcare; Retail and E-commerce; Energy and Utilities.

Regional Analysis

North America led the market in 2025 with 41.4% share. The full regional distribution was North America 41.4%; Asia Pacific 28.4%; Europe 21.3%; Latin America 4.7%; Middle East and Africa 4.2%. The regional outlook reflects differences in hyperscale investment, AI adoption, power availability, semiconductor or equipment ecosystems and local data center construction pipelines.

Competitive Landscape

Competition spans electrical infrastructure, thermal management, building controls and integrated data center systems. Schneider Electric, Vertiv and Eaton are expanding portfolios around high-density power and liquid cooling, while HVAC specialists and regional equipment vendors compete in thermal management. M&A is reinforcing the convergence of power and cooling capabilities.

Companies profiled: Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Eaton, ABB, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Trane Technologies, Carrier, Daikin, STULZ, Rittal, Delta Electronics, Huawei Digital Power, Legrand and Mitsubishi Electric.

Recent Developments

- Microsoft said its newer data center design consumes zero water for cooling and can avoid more than 125 million liters of water use per year per data center, with the first sites expected online in late 2027.

- NextEra Energy and Google announced a 25-year agreement tied to the planned restart of the 615 MW Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa, subject to regulatory approvals.

- Eaton agreed to acquire Boyd Thermal for USD 9.5 billion and completed the transaction in March 2026, expanding its thermal management capabilities for high-density computing.

- Operators continue to increase investment in liquid cooling and retrofit programs as AI rack densities exceed the practical limits of conventional air-only designs.

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MIAMI, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami-Dade County broke its annual record for $30 million-plus home sales in just nine months, another sign of the wealth flowing into South Florida, according to September 2026 statistics released today by MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld.

Through September 2026, Miami-Dade recorded 24 single-family and condominium sales of $30 million or more, topping its full-year 2025 record of 21 transactions by 14.3%. At the current pace, the county is on track to record 32 $30 million-plus home sales by year-end.

"South Florida ultra luxury real estate is booming, and the numbers are impressive," MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld Chairman of the Board Alfredo Pujol said. "But there are opportunities for buyers at many different price points, with options from Miami to St. Lucie starting around $400,000. In Miami, condo sales near the $400,000 median price point are up 15% year-over-year, showing that there's plenty of activity beyond the luxury market, too."

Latest South Florida real estate rankings/stats:

- #1 in Home Equity: South Florida single-family homeowners who purchased a home 15 years ago have over $500,000 in home equity compared to $333,700 nationally as of 2026 Q2 via MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld Research.

- #1 Ultra-Luxury Market in the U.S.: South Florida averages one $10M home sale per day. In 2025, South Florida posted the most $20M & up condo sales in its history; the second-most $10M & up total home sales in history; and more.

- #1 Market in the U.S. for Cash Buyers: 82% of Miami $1M & up condo sales were all-cash in 2025. The Miami MSA leads the nation in all-cash sales, which means many buyers are operating on liquidity, not debt.

Miami Condo Sales Rise Year-over-Year

Condo sales increased 1% year-over-year in September 2026, from 904 to 909. Condos priced near the median price point, from $300K to $400K, saw a 14.5% year-over-year sales growth, increasing from 159 to 182.

Total home sales decreased 2% year-over-year in September 2026, from 1,769 to 1,733. Single-family home transactions declined 4.7% year over year, from 865 to 824..

The decrease reflects mortgage rates rising nearly 0.6 percentage points since early September to 7.46%, limited inventory in certain price ranges, and uncertainty before and following Florida's Oct. 6 state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias. Although South Florida was not among the 29 affected counties, hurricane threats can delay mortgage approvals, loan funding, and real estate closings.

Miami total home sales had increased year-over-year for 11 consecutive months before August 2026.

The sales total doesn't include South Florida's new construction, pre-construction and condo conversion sales because they are largely not reported in the MLS. But MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld led the charge to publish two new construction reports.

International buyers purchased 49% of new South Florida construction, pre-construction and condo conversion sales over an 18-month period ending in July 2025, according to MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld first-ever New Construction Global Sales Report in collaboration with industry leaders.

Our second New Construction Global Sales Report, published in November 2025, showed an increase in global sales and buyers from 73 countries, according to the MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld November 2025 Global Sales Report in collaboration with industry leaders.

The lack of Federal Housing Administration loans for many existing Miami condominium buildings is preventing further market strengthening. Of the 2,397 condominium buildings in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, only 21 are approved for FHA loans, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Just 0.9% of South Florida condo buildings are approved for FHA loans.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac eliminated the limited review option for many condo loans on Aug. 3, 2026. For decades, Florida condominium borrowers and owners faced stricter lending standards and higher financing hurdles than those in many other states. The updated guidelines are expected to create a more transparent and financially secure lending environment.

Miami-Dade Condominium Sale Prices Have Appreciated 267% Since 2011

Miami condo prices have increased 267% since 2011, from $113,800 to $417,090. Miami condos are a long-time national leader in price appreciation.

Prices decreased 0.69% year-over-year in September 2026, from $420,000 to $417,090. Condo inventory is declining year-over-year, which will put upward pressure on prices.

Miami condo median prices have stayed even or increased in 166 of the last 184 months (14+ years).

Miami-Dade County single-family home median sale prices increased 4.06% year-over-year in September 2026, from $665,000 to $692,000. Miami single-family median prices have risen in 175 of the last 179 months (14+ years).

Miami single-family prices have risen 300.7% since 2011, from $172,700 to $692,000.

MIAMI + RWorld Offering First-Time Homebuyer Grants to Support Housing Affordability

MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld supports its community through two foundations, including the RWorld Community Foundation, which is committed to expanding access to homeownership and helping families achieve financial stability. Over the past five years, the RWorld Foundation has contributed $180,000 toward closing costs for low-income South Florida homebuyers, helping reduce the upfront financial barriers to purchasing a home.

The RWorld Community Foundation offers eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing a residence in Broward, Palm Beach, or St. Lucie County grants of up to $2,500 toward closing costs. Grant guidelines include: applicants must be first-time homebuyers or have not owned a home in the past three years, must be employed and have low-income levels as defined by Florida Bond Program. More info: https://rworldcares.com/closing-costs-grant

MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld continues to support cross-sector stakeholder solutions – like removing obstacles to permitting and zoning, funding the Florida Hometown Heroes Program, and creating pathways for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) – to facilitate both the creation and preservation of safe and affordable housing.

Miami's surging multifamily market and the Florida Live Local Act should boost affordability in the future. Southeast Florida ranks No. 1 in the U.S. for most multifamily construction, according to MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld Research. This is important because it adds more overall housing/apartment supply to a city, creates more affordability and adds to Miami's economic growth.

Florida's Live Local Act, which was passed in 2023 and amended in May 2024, is encouraging developers to build more affordable housing. The Live Local Act gives developers the highest density allowed in a local area if they allocate 40% of its units for affordable housing. The state law defines an affordable unit as being at or below 120% of an area's median income.

Miami remains a bargain in comparison to other global cities. For $1M, homebuyers can purchase 58 square meters of prime property in Miami, according to the 2026 Knight Frank Wealth Report. That is almost four times more than Monaco (16 square meters), nearly two times more than New York (34) and London (33) and more than Paris (37), Tokyo (37) and more.

Elevated Mortgage Rates Climb Impacting Home Sales

Mortgage rates have risen nearly 0.6 percentage points since September 1, 2026 to 7.46% as of Oct. 13, 2026. Home sales are sensitive to mortgage rate increases.

A combination of inflationary pressures, federal debt and competition for investor capital is keeping rates elevated.

"We are continuing to see the negative impact of soaring mortgage rates on homebuyers, but upper-end buyers have remained active, with this trend likely to continue through next year as mortgage rates remain elevated," MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld Chief Economist Gay Cororaton said.

Total Miami Inventory Declines for Eighth Consecutive Month

Total active listings at the end of September 2026 decreased 10.1% year-over-year, from 18,057 to 16,242. Decreasing supply means more buyer competition and upward price pressure.

Inventory of single-family homes decreased 16.6% year-over-year in September 2026 from 5,437 active listings last year to 4,536 last month.

Condo inventory declined for the eighth consecutive month. Condominium inventory decreased 7.24% year-over-year in September 2026, from 12,620 to 11,706 listings during the same period in 2025, but the total is still significantly below pre-pandemic.

Months' supply of inventory for single-family homes is 5.1 months, which indicates a seller's market. Inventory for existing condominiums is 12.3 months, which indicates a buyer's market. A balanced market between buyers and sellers offers between six- and nine-months supply.

Nationally, total housing inventory is 1.60 million units, according to NAR. That is up 4.6% from September 2025. There is 4.8-month supply of unsold inventory, up from 4.5 months a year ago.

Miami Real Estate: $223 Million in Local Economic Impact

Every time a home is sold it impacts the economy: income generated from real estate industries (commissions, fees and moving expenses), expenditures related to home purchase (furniture and remodeling expenses), multiplier of housing related expenditures (income earned as a result of a home sale is re-circulated into the economy) and new construction (additional home sales induce added home production).

The total economic impact of a typical Florida home sale is $129,000, according to NAR. Miami-Dade sold 1,733 homes in September 2026 for a local economic impact of $223 million.

Miami-Dade total dollar volume increased 15.41% year-over-year in September 2026 to $1.8 billion.

Single-family home dollar volume increased 21.31% year-over-year to $1.2 billion. Condo dollar volume increased 7.13% year-over-year to $724 million.

Miami Distressed Sales Remain at Historic Lows, Reflecting Healthy Market

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CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT INVOLVING NCAA TENNIS ATHLETES OR POTENTIAL NCAA TENNIS ATHLETES WHO FORFEITED PRIZE MONEY ON OR AFTER MARCH 19, 2020

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following release was issued by RG/2 Claims Administration LLC, as Settlement Administrator.

Brantmeier and Joint, et al. v. National Collegiate Athletic Association

No. 1:24-cv-00238-CCE-JEP

Middle District of North Carolina

A federal court authorized this notice. It is not a solicitation from a lawyer.

To: All persons who, at any time between March 19, 2020 and the date of judgment in this action, (i) competed in NCAA Division I Tennis, or (ii) were ineligible to compete in NCAA Division I Tennis due to the Prize Money Rules (the "Injunctive Relief Class").

and/or

To: All persons who, at any time between March 19, 2020, and November 21, 2025, have voluntarily forfeited Prize Money earned in a tennis tournament, and (i) have competed in NCAA Division I Tennis, or (ii) have submitted information to the NCAA Eligibility Center (the "Damages Class").

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY. YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE AFFECTED BY A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT PENDING IN THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA (the "Court").

A settlement has been reached in the Brantmeier v. NCAA case, an antitrust class action challenging the NCAA's restrictions on the eligibility of tennis players who have accepted Prize Money to compete in Division I men's and women's tennis. Plaintiffs allege that certain NCAA rules restricting student-athletes from accepting prize money in non-NCAA tennis competitions violate federal antitrust laws by limiting compensation for athletic performance. The NCAA denies these allegations.

The NCAA has agreed to pay $2 million into a Settlement Fund for the Damages Class and to eliminate certain restrictions on pre-college enrollment student-athletes' acceptance of prize money.

How can I get a payment?

If you're included in the Damages Class, you must submit a Claim Form by February 8, 2027 (claim filing date is subject to extension by the Court), which will be available at www.ncaatennisprizemoneyclassaction.com. Each claim submitted must contain a valid NCAA ID number and adequate documentation for each tournament where prize money was forfeited. There is no need to do anything if you are a member of the Injunctive Relief Class. If you are not a Class Member, you do not need to take any action.

A more detailed Long-Form Notice, including the exact Class definitions as well as documents filed with the Court, and important updates of the litigation, is available at www.NCAAtennisprizemoneyclassaction.com.

When and Where Is the Trial?

The Court will hold a Fairness Hearing at 9:30 a.m. on January 8, 2027 at the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, 324 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401-2544. At this hearing the Court will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate.

Want More Information?

If you have questions about your rights, go to www.NCAAtennisprizemoneyclassaction.com, call 1-866-742-4955, or write to: Brantmeier v. NCAA, c/o RG/2 Claims Administration, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479.

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Ayrton Senna's style leads the Senna brand into fashion and lifestyle

New collaborations connect fashion and motorsport to reach new audiences: five in 10 Americans who know the three-time Formula One world champion also see him as a fashion inspiration

SAO PAULO, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Senna, the brand that represents the values of three-time Formula One world champion Ayrton Senna, is expanding into fashion and lifestyle. This month it launched its first global collection with Zara, one of the world's largest fashion retailers. The collection is available at Zara.com and in 200 selected stores worldwide. The brand will also release custom sneakers with Chummy's Customs and new official collections at SennaShop.com, including a collaboration with Classic Team Lotus.

The move follows a shift in how people relate to Senna today. Five in 10 Americans who know Senna see him as a fashion inspiration, according to a survey conducted by Senna Brands in the United States. Many of them never saw him race.

"A lot of people meet Ayrton today through a TV series, a photograph, a jacket, and not on a racetrack," said Bianca Senna, global CEO of Senna Brands. "Fashion lets us meet them where they already are, with products that carry what he stood for: overcoming limits, excellence and constant evolution."

Ayrton Senna won 41 races and three world championships in Formula One, the top tier of international motor racing. Off the track, his style was simple and consistent: jeans, polo shirts, a leather jacket. The Zara collection draws on one of his best-known images, in which he wears jeans and '90s sunglasses, has a jacket over his shoulder and carries a briefcase, with a plane behind him.

The 17-piece collection includes a minimalist black leather jacket inspired by one he wore, a Prince of Wales check blazer, the polo shirts associated with his public image and racing jackets carrying the Senna logo.

Later this year, the brand will release a collaboration with Chummy's Customs, a studio that hand-customizes sneakers. The limited editions, of 500 pairs, carry references to Senna's career. At SennaShop.com, a new collection made in official partnership with Classic Team Lotus, the team Senna drove for in Formula One from 1985 to 1987, features design elements from its iconic cars.

Senna is present in more than 70 countries, and the new launches join a partner portfolio that includes TAG Heuer, McLaren, Ducati and recent launches with LEGO and Sea-Doo. In Brazil, the brand also works with Asics and New Era Cap. More collaborations will be announced in 2027, taking Ayrton Senna's name from the starting grid to the streets.

"Fashion is looking back at the '90s, and Formula One has a new generation of fans. Ayrton sits right where those two meet," said Bianca Senna. "He never dressed to make a statement, and that is exactly why his style still works."

About Senna brand

Senna is a global brand that connects the legacy and values of three-time Formula 1 World Champion Ayrton Senna to audiences around the world, inspiring generations to become the best version of themselves. Founded in 1990, the brand today spans more than 60 partners with a direct presence in over 70 countries through licensed products and strategic collaborations. Brand royalties help fund Instituto Ayrton Senna, supporting public education in Brazil for over 30 years.

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Bobby Garon: New 3.6% Social Security COLA for 2027 Will Feel Smaller Than It Looks for Most Retirees

As the Social Security Administration confirms the largest cost of living adjustment since 2023, Naples, Florida-based finance and insurance professional Bobby Garon, says rising Medicare premiums and a higher payroll tax cap mean retirees and workers alike should look past the headline number.

NAPLES, Fla., Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bobby Garon, a Naples, Florida-based finance and insurance professional, is urging retirees to look beyond the headline following the Social Security Administration's October 14 announcement of a 3.6 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2027. While the increase is the largest since 2023, Garon says the amount most retirees see in their bank accounts will likely be smaller, and he breaks down why in a new blog on his website, The 2027 Social Security COLA Is Official. Here's What 3.6% Really Means for You.

"A bigger COLA sounds like straightforward good news, and in most ways it is," said Bobby Garon. "But I always tell clients to check what else moves alongside it."

What Is the 2027 Social Security COLA?

According to the Social Security Administration, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 76 million Americans will increase 3.6 percent in 2027, raising the average retirement benefit by about 75 dollars per month. Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see the increase beginning in January 2027, and about 7.3 million SSI recipients will see it on December 31, 2026. The adjustment is up from 2.8 percent in 2026 and is the largest since 2023's 8.7 percent increase.

How Medicare Part B Premiums Can Shrink the COLA

Garon says the biggest factor retirees overlook is the Medicare Part B premium, which for most beneficiaries is deducted directly from their Social Security payment. The official 2027 premium is expected from Medicare in November, with current projections pointing to roughly 209.50 dollars a month, up from 202.90 dollars in 2026.

"Once the new Part B premium is confirmed, that's the number I'd use when updating a monthly budget," Garon said. "The increase you feel is usually smaller than the percentage you read about."

What the 2027 Social Security Changes Mean for Workers

The October 14 announcement also raised the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax to 192,300 dollars in 2027, up from 184,500 dollars this year.

"For younger professionals and higher earners, that's the part of this announcement that touches your paycheck," Garon said. "Social Security affects your take-home pay long before you ever collect a benefit."

Why Garon Is Keeping an Eye on the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act

Garon's full breakdown also covers the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act, a bill introduced in September by Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan that would let workers in physically demanding jobs claim full benefits at 60 instead of 67. Garon says the bill reflects a real conversation about retirement age and physical work, but cautions that it remains a proposal.

"I wouldn't encourage anyone to build a retirement plan around it until it becomes law," Garon said.

What Retirees Should Do Next

Garon recommends that beneficiaries create or log in to their my Social Security account by November 18 to view their personal COLA notice online in late November, then update their 2027 budget once the Part B premium is final. For anyone within a decade of retirement, he suggests using the announcement as a prompt to look at how Social Security fits into a broader income plan, a topic he covers in how to build a retirement paycheck you can count on.

Read Bobby Garon's complete analysis of the 2027 Social Security COLA at: https://bobbygaron.com/bobby-garon-2027-social-security-cola/.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the 2027 Social Security COLA?

3.6 percent, or about 75 dollars more per month for the average retired worker, beginning in January 2027.

Will retirees receive the full 3.6 percent increase?

Not always. For most retirees, Medicare Part B premiums are deducted from Social Security payments, so a higher 2027 premium will offset part of the increase.

When is the 2027 Medicare Part B premium announced?

Medicare typically announces the new Part B premium in November.

About Bobby Garon

Bobby Garon is a finance and insurance professional based in Naples, Florida, where he lives with his wife and infant son. He holds FINRA Series 6, Series 63, and Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) licenses, along with Florida Life and Annuity and Property & Casualty insurance licenses. His professional experience includes client-facing roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley, as well as work as a Licensed Commercial and Personal Lines Insurance Advisor at Brown & Brown Insurance. He writes about financial education, leadership, personal growth, family, and community involvement on his website bobbygaron.com, as well as on Substack and Medium. His licenses and employment history can be independently verified through FINRA BrokerCheck.

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Silicosis Prevention and Treatment Act would expand screening, treatment, education, and patient care as California artificial stone fabrication workers face a growing number of cases

NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brayton Purcell LLP welcomes new federal legislation that would expand medical care and resources for workers affected by artificial stone silicosis, a preventable, progressive, incurable, and fatal occupational lung disease affecting countertop fabrication workers in California and across the United States.

U.S. Representatives Lou Correa of California and Maxine Dexter, M.D., of Oregon introduced the Silicosis Prevention and Treatment Act on October 14, 2026. The legislation would establish a federal grant program to support screening, diagnosis, treatment, education, pulmonary rehabilitation, and coordinated patient care.

The legislation is especially important in California, where more than 662 confirmed silicosis cases have been reported. More than 135 are in Orange County. Rep. Correa's district includes Anaheim's "Tile Mile," where many workers cut and fabricate artificial stone slabs into custom countertops.

In announcing the bill, Rep. Correa directly addressed the artificial stone fabrication workers in his district:

"No worker should lose their ability to breathe because of the job they do to support their family. In Anaheim's Tile Mile, workers who cut manufactured stone countertops are being diagnosed with silicosis at alarming rates. Silicosis is preventable, and early detection can save lives. This bill puts resources into the hands of the clinics and hospitals that treat these workers, so they get the care they need before it's too late."

Artificial Stone Silicosis in California

Artificial stone, also referred to as engineered stone or manufactured stone, is at least 90% respirable crystalline silica. The remaining approximately 10% consists of highly toxic dyes, resins, glues, and heavy metals.

Cutting, grinding, and polishing artificial stone creates nano-sized, high-surface-area respirable crystalline silica dust. During fabrication, the highly toxic dyes, resins, glues, and heavy metals that make up approximately 10% of artificial stone release volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Artificial stone workers inhale the nano-sized, high-surface-area respirable crystalline silica dust created during fabrication. These particles become lodged deeply in the lungs, causing inflammation and permanent scarring. Respiratory function progressively declines, leading to 24/7 supplemental oxygen dependence and, in severe cases, the need for double lung transplantation. Artificial stone silicosis is preventable, progressive, incurable, and fatal. There is no cure.

California's confirmed cases, and the concentration of cases in Orange County, underscore the importance of medical resources for workers diagnosed with artificial stone silicosis.

Bill Would Expand Resources for Affected Workers

The Silicosis Prevention and Treatment Act would establish a competitive grant program administered through the Health Resources and Services Administration and authorize $10 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

Eligible recipients would include federally qualified health centers, hospitals, state and local health departments, and nonprofit healthcare clinics and providers.

Grant funding could support:

- Outreach and education;

- Screening, diagnosis, and treatment;

- Education for patients, families, and affected workers;

- Counseling related to state and federal compensation programs;

- Individual patient care plans, referrals, and care coordination; and

- Pulmonary rehabilitation.

Grant recipients would provide treatment to people with silicosis regardless of their ability to pay.

While the federal program would operate nationwide, the legislation has particular significance for California's artificial stone fabrication workers who are already confronting the disease.

Rep. Dexter, a pulmonologist, said:

"A paycheck should never come at the cost of your ability to breathe. As a pulmonologist, I know the devastating impacts of lung disease. As cases rapidly increase, it is critical that we are educating those that are most at risk for this irreversible disease. The Silicosis Prevention and Treatment Act will create funding for healthcare facilities to disseminate information and raise awareness about this progressive lung disease. We must protect the people whose hard work builds our communities."

Read the full proposed Silicosis Prevention and Treatment Act:

https://correa.house.gov/imo/media/doc/silicosis_prevention_and_treatment_act.pdf

Brayton Purcell Welcomes Increased Attention to Artificial Stone Silicosis

Brayton Purcell LLP represents artificial stone workers and families affected by silicosis and welcomes the increased federal attention to the disease and the medical needs of workers already diagnosed.

James Nevin of Brayton Purcell LLP said:

"For people living with artificial stone silicosis, access to knowledgeable medical care, screening, pulmonary rehabilitation, and other support can be critically important. This bill recognizes the serious medical needs facing these patients and proposes meaningful resources to help address them. We welcome the increased attention to this devastating and irreversible disease that has affected artificial stone workers and their families."

For California artificial stone countertop workers, the proposed legislation represents an important effort to direct additional resources toward screening, diagnosis, treatment, pulmonary rehabilitation, education, and coordinated care.

Brayton Purcell LLP and Artificial Stone Silicosis Litigation

Brayton Purcell LLP is an experienced law firm representing workers and families affected by artificial stone silicosis.

Individuals diagnosed with artificial stone silicosis may have legal rights related to the artificial stone products involved in their exposure. Those rights depend on the circumstances of each case, including the products involved, exposure history, medical history, and applicable law.

About Brayton Purcell LLP

Brayton Purcell LLP represents individuals and families in complex litigation involving occupational disease and toxic exposures. The firm's attorneys have decades of experience advocating for people and families affected by serious diseases associated with hazardous products and substances.

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Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates Joins Cleveland Clinic and Dr. James D. Solmen Retires

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For many years, it has been Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates privilege to provide orthopaedic, pain management and podiatric care to you and your family. We are writing to share two important developments about our Practice and your orthopaedic care.

Dr. James D. Solmen's Retirement

After a long and rewarding career serving patients throughout the Mahoning Valley, Dr. Solmen will retire from the practice of medicine effective October 31, 2026. Dr. Solmen is deeply grateful for the trust and confidence his patients have placed in him over the years. Caring for this community has been both an honor and a privilege for Dr. Solmen, and he sincerely thanks each patient for allowing him to participate in their healthcare journey. We also apologize to Dr. Solmen for the prior letter issued that incorrectly noted his middle initial as "R". For information regarding your medical records and care by Dr. Solmen, please see the information below under "Medical Records."

Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates Joining Cleveland Clinic

We are also pleased to announce that, effective November 1, 2026, our practice will join Cleveland Clinic. Our physicians and staff are excited about this next chapter and the opportunity to continue providing high-quality orthopaedic care with the support and resources of one of the Nation's and World's leading healthcare systems. Most importantly, we do not anticipate any interruption in patient care as a result of this transition.

Our offices in Poland and Warren/Howland will become Cleveland Clinic Medical Outpatient Centers and will continue to serve patients at their current locations, including our rehabilitation services. Our Boardman location will remain open for imaging and transition to an Ortho Express Care – a location that provides quick access and care with Orthopaedic specialists.

Continuity of Your Care

Your health and well-being remain our highest priority.

Following Dr. Solmen's retirement, patients may continue their orthopedic care with one of our other highly qualified orthopaedic physicians or podiatrists. Our providers work closely together and are committed to ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of treatment for all patients. In connection with our transition to Cleveland Clinic, our orthopaedic physicians, physiatrist (pain management physician), podiatrists, advanced practice providers and staff will continue serving patients throughout the Mahoning Valley. We are committed to making this transition as seamless and convenient as possible.

If you have an upcoming appointment, ongoing treatment plan or require future orthopaedic, pain management or podiatric care, our office will be happy to assist you in scheduling with the provider best suited to meet your needs.

Although you may have seen your provider recently, you may be asked to complete Cleveland Clinic' patient registration and insurance verification processes as part of your transition. This ensures we have the information needed to establish your records within the Cleveland Clinic system and provide seamless ongoing care.

Please have your insurance information available when scheduling and bring your photo identification, insurance card and any co-payment due to your visit. If you have questions or concerns about your insurance coverage, please call 844.500.9451.

You can continue scheduling with us by calling our office at 330-758-0577.

Medical Records

Please be assured that no action is needed to transfer your medical records. Your records will remain secure and confidential and will transition with the practice to the Cleveland Clinic. As a Cleveland Clinic patient, your ongoing health records will be available in MyChart, providing you convenient online access to your health information and care team across the Cleveland Clinic Health System. To enroll in MyChart, or for more information, please visit https://my.clevelandclinic.org/online-services/mychart.

Following Dr. Solmen's retirement, you may obtain your medical records for care provided by Dr. Solmen by contacting our offices at 330-758-0577, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please allow thirty (30) days for your records to be transferred.

We are honored by the trust you have placed in us and look forward to continuing your care as part of Cleveland Clinic. You will continue to receive the same personalized care from the providers and staff you know, now supported by the resources and coordinated care available throughout Cleveland Clinic.

About Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates

Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates (YOA) provides patient-focused, comprehensive orthopaedic care for bone, joint, spine and sports injuries. YOA offers a range of services and specialties, including orthopaedic urgent care, physical and hand therapy, specialty imaging, pain management, total joint replacement and sports medicine. With locations serving the greater Youngstown and Warren areas, YOA is committed to excellence and innovation in orthopaedic medical and surgical care, with a focus on quality, safety, patient privacy and convenience.

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CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe), a leading global markets operator and pioneer in equity derivatives, today announced that Catherine Grover will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective November 16, 2026. In this role, Ms. Grover will oversee Cboe's global human resources function, focused on aligning Cboe's talent, organizational and workforce strategies to support the company's next phase of growth.

"This is an important moment for Cboe as we continue to build on a position of strength and pursue new opportunities for growth and innovation," said Craig Donohue, Chief Executive Officer of Cboe. "The opportunities ahead are significant, and realizing them will require us to continue attracting, developing and retaining exceptional talent while fostering a high-performance culture that enables our people and business to thrive. As we grow and invest across the company, Cathy's experience will help us continue building the leadership, talent and organizational capabilities needed to support our ambitions and ensure Cboe remains a destination for top talent around the world."

Ms. Grover joins Cboe from PNC Financial Services Group, where she spent more than 29 years in a variety of HR leadership and business roles. Most recently, she was Executive Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, she advised senior leadership, led HR Business Partner teams supporting approximately 55,000 employees, and previously oversaw key elements of the company's enterprise talent strategy, including talent acquisition, development and enablement.

"Cboe has a strong business, a clear strategic focus and a high-performing, innovation-driven culture that makes it an exciting place to build a career," said Catherine Grover. "I look forward to working with our talented HR team and building on Cboe's strong foundation to help scale the organization for what's ahead. With new opportunities emerging across the business, we have an opportunity not only to bring on new talent, but also to create new pathways for our employees to grow and build rewarding careers while contributing to the company's continued success."

Ms. Grover will be based in Chicago and report to Mr. Donohue.

About Cboe Global Markets

Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE) is a leading global markets operator with a long history of innovation in equity derivatives. Since launching the world's first listed options exchange in 1973, Cboe has pioneered landmark products, including the introduction of S&P 500® index options and the creation of the VIX® Index, the world's leading gauge of market volatility, reshaping how investors manage risk and access opportunity. Today, Cboe operates derivatives, equities, and FX markets, providing trading, clearing, and investment solutions for customers worldwide. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.

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