Mercury Insurance outlines six important steps to protect your family, document damage and begin the recovery process

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The first 24 hours after a house fire can be overwhelming, leaving homeowners facing urgent decisions about their safety, belongings and next steps. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is helping homeowners navigate those critical first hours with practical guidance on protecting their property, documenting losses and beginning the insurance claims process.

Whether a fire causes limited damage to one room or forces a family from its home, knowing what to do next can help prevent additional losses and make the recovery process more manageable.

"A house fire can turn someone's life upside down in a matter of minutes, and most homeowners have never had to navigate anything like it," said Bonnie Lee, Vice President, Property Claims at Mercury Insurance. "The good news is that you don't need to have every answer immediately. Focusing on a few important steps can help protect your family, preserve important information and get the recovery process moving."

Mercury recommends homeowners prioritize the following actions during the first 24 hours after a fire.

Make Sure Everyone Is Safe Before Thinking About the Damage

Returning home to assess the damage may feel urgent, but homeowners should never enter a fire-damaged structure until emergency officials have confirmed it is safe.

Fire can compromise floors, walls, ceilings and electrical systems, even when damage is not immediately visible. Smoke, soot and contaminated water can also create hazards long after firefighters have extinguished the flames.

If the home is unsafe or uninhabitable, find a secure place for family members and pets to stay. Do not attempt to retrieve belongings from an unstable structure.

Contact Your Insurance Company as Soon as Possible

Homeowners do not need a complete inventory of damaged belongings or a repair estimate before reporting a fire.

Contacting the insurance company promptly allows the claims process to begin and provides an opportunity to discuss immediate needs, including temporary housing and steps to prevent further damage.

Be prepared to share basic information, including the property address, approximate time of the fire, a description of the damage and a reliable contact number.

"One misconception is that homeowners need to know exactly what was lost before they can file a claim," Lee said. "That information can be developed as the process moves forward. The important thing is to make contact early so your claims representative can explain what happens next."

Document the Damage, but Don't Start Cleaning Up

Once authorities have cleared the property for safe access, photograph or record video of visible damage to the structure and personal belongings.

Capture wide views of affected rooms along with closer images of damaged furniture, appliances, electronics and other possessions. Homeowners should also begin a written inventory of items that were damaged or destroyed.

Avoid throwing away damaged belongings or beginning extensive cleanup before discussing the next steps with the claims representative. Items that appear beyond repair may still provide important information for evaluating the loss.

Protect the Property From Additional Damage

A fire can leave a home exposed to rain, wind, theft or additional deterioration. Once the property is safe to access, reasonable temporary measures may help prevent the situation from getting worse.

Depending on the damage, those measures could include boarding up broken windows, securing openings or arranging for a qualified professional to cover a damaged roof.

Homeowners should coordinate significant emergency work with their insurance representative whenever possible, avoid permanent repairs until the damage has been evaluated and save receipts for necessary protective measures.

Keep Receipts for Temporary Housing and Essential Purchases

A home does not have to be completely destroyed to become temporarily uninhabitable. Smoke contamination, damaged utilities or unsafe living conditions may require residents to stay elsewhere while repairs are completed.

Many homeowners insurance policies include additional living expenses coverage, which may help pay for reasonable increases in living costs when a covered loss makes the home uninhabitable. Coverage depends on the policy's terms, conditions and limits.

Keep itemized receipts for hotel stays, meals and other necessary expenses that increase your cost of living. Ask the claims representative which costs may qualify and whether assistance is available for immediate needs.

Understand What Happens Next and Keep a Record

The first day after a fire is generally the beginning of the claims process, not the point when every decision must be made.

A claims representative can explain the next steps, which may include inspecting the damage, reviewing available coverage, documenting personal property losses and discussing repairs or rebuilding.

Homeowners should maintain a simple record of conversations, claim information, appointments, receipts and important documents. Keeping everything in one place can make follow-up conversations easier as the recovery progresses.

"Recovery from a fire takes time, and homeowners shouldn't feel pressured to solve everything in the first day," Lee said. "Our goal is to help customers understand the process, know what information matters and feel supported as they begin putting their lives back together."

Recovery Starts With the Right First Steps

While no two fires or insurance claims are exactly alike, prioritizing safety, communicating with the insurer and keeping accurate records can help homeowners avoid unnecessary complications.

Mercury policyholders can report property claims 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling (800) 503-3724 or visiting Mercury's claims website.

For information about fire prevention and claims, visit the Mercury Insurance Resource Center.

About Mercury Insurance

Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is a multiple-line insurance carrier predominantly offering personal auto, homeowners, renters and commercial insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia, as well as auto insurance in Florida. Mercury writes other lines of insurance in various states, including commercial, business owners and business auto, landlord, home-sharing, ride-hailing and mechanical protection insurance.

Since 1962, Mercury has provided customers with tremendous value for their insurance dollar by pairing ultra-competitive rates with excellent customer service, through more than 4,200 employees and a network of more than 6,340 independent agents in 11 states. Mercury has earned an "A" rating from A.M. Best, as well as "Best Auto Insurance Company" designations from Forbes and Insure.com. For more information visit www.MercuryInsurance.com or follow the company on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.

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Seasoned executive brings more than 35 years of experience leading growth, operations, and complex businesses across infrastructure, engineering, and industrial markets

CHICAGO, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Egis, a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering, and operations firm, today announced the appointment of Jon Moretta as Chief Executive Officer of Egis in the United States. In this role, Moretta will lead the company's U.S. platform, with a focus on strengthening client relationships, expanding capabilities, and bringing together Egis' local expertise and global resources to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions.

Moretta brings more than 35 years of executive leadership experience spanning engineering, operations, business development, capital project delivery, technology, and sustainability. He joins Egis from Parsons Corporation, where he held increasingly senior leadership roles with responsibility for strategy, growth, operations, and full P&L performance across federal, critical infrastructure, and industrial markets. Throughout his career, Moretta has built and led high-performing teams, grown profitable operations, developed new markets and technologies, and delivered major programs for public and private sector clients.

"The United States is central to Egis' growth ambitions across the Americas, and Jon brings the strategic perspective, commercial discipline, and people-focused leadership needed to accelerate our progress," said Alaa AbuSiam, Chief Executive Officer of Egis in the Americas. "His record of leading people and organizations through growth and creating lasting value for clients makes him exceptionally well suited to lead our U.S. organization. I look forward to working with Jon as we deepen our client partnerships, expand our capabilities, and create new opportunities for our people."

"Operating in the U.S. since 1944, Egis has a compelling combination of deep local expertise, global capabilities, and a clear commitment to addressing the complex infrastructure and sustainability challenges facing communities," said Moretta. "I am excited to join the team, meet with our employees and clients, and build on the strong foundation already in place as we pursue this next phase of growth and opportunity."

Moretta holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with honors from the University of Michigan.

About Egis

Egis is an international consultancy active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services. Operating in 70 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 23,500 employees at the service of its clients, developing cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects.

Through its wide range of capabilities, Egis is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world. The company is ranked No. 15 in Engineering News-Record's Top 225 International Design Firms.

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OLI is introducing a new approach to corrosion management with OLI TrueCORR, a corrosion intelligence solution that combines live plant data with first-principles chemistry to help operators identify changing corrosion risk before it develops into an asset integrity concern.

TrueCORR continuously interprets process conditions using OLI's thermodynamic and corrosion models, giving engineers insight into how the corrosive environment is changing while an asset is operating. This provides additional context beyond alarms and individual monitoring points, helping teams understand whether a process change is affecting corrosion and what is causing it.

"TrueCORR changes how our corrosion science can be used in an operating plant," said Andy Rafal, Chief Executive Officer at OLI. "By connecting live plant data directly with first-principles chemistry, we can provide a continuous understanding of corrosion risk and help engineers make more informed integrity decisions."

A key element of TrueCORR is the Virtual Corrosion Coupons, which provides calculated corrosion insight at critical locations across an asset. These digital monitoring points complement existing physical monitoring and can extend visibility into locations where direct measurement may be limited or impractical.

When corrosion conditions change, TrueCORR can identify the underlying process chemistry contributing to the calculated response. This allows engineers to investigate emerging concerns earlier and assess the appropriate response based on the conditions developing inside the asset.

By providing a continuous view of corrosion risk, TrueCORR can help operation teams move from reacting to detected corrosion toward understanding how risk is developing. This insight can support more dynamic Integrity Operating Windows, inform inspection planning and help engineers evaluate mitigation strategies against the chemistry developing within the asset.

Initial applications focus on oil and gas operations, including refining and upstream production. TrueCORR builds on more than 55 years of OLI electrolyte chemistry expertise, bringing rigorous corrosion modeling into continuous plant operations.

Learn more: https://olisystems.com/continuous-corrosion-intelligence-and-integrity-monitoring-oli-truecorr/

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OLI equips industrial teams with simulation software to address complex chemical challenges and guide critical decisions with precision. As a trusted partner in demanding environments, it delivers predictive models, automation solutions and expert consulting that have been proven over decades of industrial use to support efficient operations. OLI technology helps users reduce risk and plan with long-term confidence. www.olisystems.com

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Lawn Sweepers, Chainsaws and HOA Deadlines: What Fall Looks Like at VEVOR's Houston Store

From yard cleanup and tree trimming to pool maintenance and hurricane-season preparedness, Houston-area shoppers are turning to practical tools for the work ahead.

HOUSTON, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, homeowners across Houston are turning their attention to the projects that keep their properties in shape—from clearing overgrown yards and trimming trees to maintaining pools, tackling home improvements and preparing for changing weather. At the Houston store of VEVOR, a global home improvement brand, the operations team is helping local homeowners find practical tools and equipment for these seasonal tasks, along with the larger projects that take shape around the home throughout the year.

The team has seen customers come in with specific projects in mind. Recent customer interest has included lawn sweepers, sprayers, trimming tools, chainsaws, fans and weed barriers for outdoor maintenance, as well as pool pumps and filters for seasonal upkeep. Lawn sweepers and chainsaws have been particularly popular as homeowners clean up and maintain their yards, including preparing for Homeowner Association (HOA) requirements and year-end maintenance. With hurricane season continuing into the fall, some residents are also focused on trimming trees and branches and clearing their yards to help reduce potential risks from strong winds.

"Lawn sweepers and chainsaws have been our busiest categories this fall," said Jalal, manager of VEVOR's Houston store. "A lot of that is HOA requirements and year-end yard maintenance. And with hurricane season running into the fall, customers are trimming branches and clearing their yards before the winds pick up. People come in knowing the job they need to finish — our part is helping them pick the tool that fits it."

From Seasonal Yardwork to Bigger Home Projects

Fall projects can look different from one Houston household to the next. While some homeowners focus on outdoor cleanup and routine property maintenance, others use the season to move forward with more extensive renovations or hands-on projects.

For Shane, a customer from East Texas who drove four hours to visit VEVOR's Houston store, fall work is about landscaping and yard maintenance. A returning customer who uses VEVOR tools for both personal landscaping and his business, Shane said the durability and performance of the tools keep him coming back.

"The VEVOR tool is solid and gets the job done, even for the tough landscaping work I do. I had such a good experience with my first one that I came back for another — that says a lot about how much I trust the product," said Shane, a returning customer from East Texas.

His experience reflects the range of work fall brings to the region, from seasonal yard upkeep in the suburbs to commercial landscaping work across East Texas. Having a place to inspect tools in person — and to talk through what each job demands with the store team — has become part of how customers plan their projects.

Ryan Wilson, a homeowner from Baytown, is planning a full kitchen remodel this fall. He also uses VEVOR products across his contracting business, classic vehicle restoration and other practical projects. During a visit to the Houston store, he found a rivet nut tool to help address broken plastic clips on a classic truck—an example of how a seemingly small tool can help solve a specific project challenge.

"I was looking for a better way to fix the plastic clips that kept breaking on my classic truck. Shopping at the VEVOR store helped me find a rivet nut tool that let me create a stronger, more permanent fix," said Wilson. "Being able to see the products in person made it easier to find the right solution."

His experience reflects the range of projects local residents take on, from seasonal upkeep to home renovations and specialized repairs. Having the opportunity to examine a product, assess its size and construction, and discuss options with store staff can help shoppers make more informed decisions before getting started.

Why the In-Store Experience Matters

For many homeowners, choosing the right equipment is about more than finding a product online. Seeing a tool or piece of equipment firsthand can help shoppers determine whether it fits the task, their expectations and the way they plan to use it.

For Pepper, a Houston homeowner and small-business owner who runs a three-truck operation, the value of an in-person visit shows up in the price. He has bought more than 20 VEVOR products over the past four to five years — from a stainless steel barbecue table to truck tools and accessories. He points to a $64 bead breaker that he says does the same job as tools costing $99 or more.

"VEVOR gives me the quality I need at a price that makes sense. I've used more than 20 VEVOR products over the years, and they get the job done. Having a physical store makes it even better — I can see and feel the products, find what I need, and take it home right away," said Pepper, a Houston homeowner and small-business owner.

The store is also serving customers beyond the home. Tracy, owner of Andy B Southern Cuisine in Houston, has made the VEVOR Houston store a regular stop for her restaurant — from stand mixers and stainless steel tables to insulated hot boxes and paging systems — and is working with the team as she adds a dedicated to-go building to her business this fall.

Together, these experiences illustrate the variety of needs that bring customers to the store — from tools for home projects and weekend hobbies to equipment for working trucks and small businesses. The ability to explore a broad assortment in person gives shoppers another way to find products that fit the work they have planned.

Helping Houston's Homeowners Move From Plans to Progress

VEVOR officially opened its Houston store on March 9, 2026. As the store enters its first fall season, it provides local homeowners, DIYers and professionals with a place to explore tools and equipment for seasonal property maintenance, home improvement and the many projects that extend beyond the yard.

Bringing together products across home improvement, lawn and garden, automotive, hardware and other categories, the store allows shoppers to examine products firsthand, compare options and discuss their needs with the team. For those who have researched products online, the in-store experience provides another way to evaluate their choices before deciding what works for the job.

Houston-area residents can visit VEVOR's Houston store at 10951 FM 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77070, to explore products in person and speak with the store team about their next project. For more information, visit [vevor.com].

About VEVOR

VEVOR is a global home improvement brand built for Home Creators who want to upgrade their spaces with practical, high-performing products at exceptional value. From outdoor living and tools to home improvement equipment and everyday project essentials, VEVOR helps people take on upgrades with confidence, efficiency, and value. Today, VEVOR has supported over 30 million Home Creators worldwide, bringing performance, inspiration, and value to their home improvement projects.

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Getac Video Suite, body-worn and in-car video, rugged Copilot+ PC devices and integrated partner solutions to address everyday law enforcement challenges

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Getac Technology Corporation (Getac), a leading provider of rugged computing and mobile video solutions and a manufacturer with advanced in-house capabilities, today announced it will showcase its end-to-end public safety ecosystem at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference & Exposition, Oct. 24–27, in Orlando, Florida.

At booth 1501, Getac will present a comprehensive lineup of operational solutions, including the latest release of its Getac Video Suite digital evidence management platform, fully integrated video solutions (featuring body-worn and in-car cameras), a comprehensive portfolio of rugged computing devices, including industry-first AI-enabled Copilot+ PC models, and the CommandCore Ground Control System (GCS) platform for robotics and UAV operations. To support and enhance these systems, the showcase will also feature the Getac Essentials Suite software and new integrations with premier public safety technology partners. These solutions are designed to help officers and agencies address everyday operational challenges.

Comprehensive Solution Demonstrations

- Getac Video Suite: Attendees can see live demonstrations of the latest Getac Video Suite, which adds new modules that go beyond collecting and managing video to help agencies solve everyday operational challenges. Officer Review is a configurable quality-improvement tool that helps agencies support their policies and objectives through randomized data tailored to their needs; the Evidence OnSite Mobile App lets officers capture and classify video and photos directly from department-issued phones in the field and provide community members a QR code to submit evidence. A redesigned case management system uses built-in AI to organize and rate evidence, and Getac's new LPR Basic license plate recognition capabilities power an entry point LPR system providing collection, searching, and hot list alerts with auditing that is designed to help agencies meet applicable state requirements. Getac Video Suite also integrates with leading public safety technology partners, including Veritone, Flock Safety, NiCE, Karpel, iCrimeFighter, Skydio and Code Four's AI report writer, so agencies can get more value from the tools they already use.

- Integrated Video Solutions: Getac's body-worn camera (BC-04), in-car DVR VR-X20 Gen 3, and industry leading front facing camera (CA-NF42) will be on display alongside Getac Video Suite, giving attendees a firsthand look at Getac's end-to-end public safety video ecosystem.

- AI-Enabled Rugged Computing: Attendees can explore Getac's latest rugged and fully rugged laptops and tablets, including the B360, F120, G140, S510/S510AD, UX10, V120, and upcoming new products. The Copilot+ PC models F120, G140 and UX10, are designed to bring edge AI capabilities directly into the field. Attendees can also see Getac Essentials Suite, which helps agencies administer, manage and maintain devices throughout their lifecycle.

- CommandCore Ground Control System (GCS): Attendees can experience how this rugged ground control platform serves as a centralized hub for system control, data visualization, and operational management in harsh environments. Designed for public safety and mission-critical operations, this vendor-agnostic solution supports real-time data processing, live video processing, and secure command of unmanned systems, enabling agencies to make smarter, faster decisions in the field.

- Partner Ecosystem Demonstrations: Partners including SOTI, Gamber-Johnson, Veritone, iCrimeFighter, Mobility Brothers, Code Four, Semtech, and 10-8 Systems will demonstrate integrated solutions at the Getac booth, highlighting interoperability with independent software and hardware vendors across public safety workflows.

"Getac Video Suite is evolving with new modules that go beyond collecting and managing video to solve the everyday problems agencies face, helping departments save valuable time," said Scott Worley, Director of Video Sales, Getac North America. "We're constantly improving our evidence management platform with features that help make policing more efficient. We also integrate with premier technology companies, so agencies can use their current vendors and have a choice of leading technologies without being locked into a closed ecosystem."

In addition to the solutions at booth 1501, Getac's rugged devices will be featured in integrated demonstrations at the booths of industry partners, including Havis and Veritone.

For more information or to speak with an executive, please visit Getac's booth 1501.

About Getac

Getac Technology Corporation is a global leader in AI-capable rugged mobile technology and intelligent video solutions, including laptops, tablets, software, body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, digital evidence management and enterprise video analytics solutions. Getac's solutions and services are designed to enable extraordinary experiences for frontline workers in challenging environments. Today, Getac serves customers in over 100 countries spanning defense, public safety, ambulance, fire & rescue, utilities, automotive, natural resources, manufacturing, transport and logistics. Getac was recognized as one of Newsweek's "World's Most Trustworthy Companies" for 2024. For more information, visit www.getac.com. Participate in the Getac Industry blog or follow the company on LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Teams led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Phasecraft partner with QuEra for work on superconductors, high-performance magnets, and hydrogen production applications.

BOSTON, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QuEra Computing, the leader in quantum computing, today announced that its scientists will work with three of the nine teams selected for the Quantum Computing for Computational Chemistry (QC3) program at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy (ARPA-E) to develop neutral-atom based modeling frameworks for complex materials and molecules. The three-year program, announced by the Department of Energy in March 2026, directs $37 million across the program performers.

QC3 exists to close the gap between vendor roadmaps that are rapidly transitioning to expanded logical capabilities by the end of the decade but don't yet clearly map to the resources required for published algorithms for energy-relevant chemistry applications. ARPA-E's premise is that the gap closes through full-stack co-design, where improvements of two to three times at each layer of the stack compound into an order of magnitude overall. The program asks its teams to identify an application worth a quadrillion BTU of energy or a gigaton of CO₂-equivalent, and to pursue a scalable hundredfold improvement over classical state of the art, validated at approximately 100 logical qubits. QuEra's updated roadmap targets 1,000 logical qubits by 2029, providing ample hardware capability for this program.

The Three Projects

QuEra scientists serve as co-principal investigators on each of the following teams, contributing neutral-atom access, expertise, algorithm and architecture co-design.

- SuperKIQ, led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Superconductor search through Krylov-inspired quantum algorithms, aimed at deepening understanding of high-temperature superconductors and accelerating the discovery of new superconducting materials by co-designing algorithms and error-correction protocols for hardware with reconfigurable connectivity. The team also includes NASA Ames, the University of Southern California, Michigan State University, Citrine Informatics, and Azulene Labs.

- MAGNETIQC, led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Quantum and machine-learning-accelerated software tools applied to the discovery of ultra-strong, lightweight magnets for electric motors, generators, and high-performance information technology. The team also includes members from Columbia University, the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center Application Technology Group, and Citrine Informatics.

- Quantum Computing for Hydrogen Fuel Production, led by Phasecraft. Optimized quantum algorithms for simulating electrolysis, with the primary objective of reducing reliance on iridium, a critical mineral, in hydrogen production. The team also includes Phasecraft Ltd, Johnson Matthey, and Harvard University.

Why Neutral Atoms Support ARPA-E's Mission

The QC3 solicitation required every applicant to submit a letter of intent from a quantum hardware provider as part of its application, which made the hardware choice a gating requirement rather than a later implementation detail. Five of the nine selected primes are hardware companies running their own machines. QuEra is the external hardware provider partner for three out of the remaining four projects.

QuEra's neutral atom technology and application co-design approach was an attractive choice for partners thanks to the architectural benefits it provides for full-stack application development and optimization across both error correction and application layers. Neutral atoms are identical by nature, controlled wirelessly by lasers, and are reconfigurable, which enables a high degree of connectivity: a core lever in algorithm development and error correction implementation.

"QuEra's architecture and software stack give researchers exceptional flexibility to co-design quantum error correction and fault-tolerant applications with the hardware itself," said Shengtao Wang, VP of Algorithms and Applications at QuEra. "That flexibility is especially valuable in a long-term program like ARPA-E's QC3, which aims to deliver a step change in computational chemistry and materials science."

Co-Design as the Method

ARPA-E's co-design thesis is one that QuEra is closely aligned with. With Los Alamos National Laboratory, QuEra published a transversal STAR architecture in PRX Quantum in June 2026 that delivers up to 250 times faster execution and roughly half the physical qubits of conventional fault-tolerant approaches for structured quantum simulation, achieved specifically by co-designing error correction around neutral-atom reconfigurable connectivity. Separately, algorithmic fault tolerance published in Nature in 2025 reduced runtime overhead by 10 to 100 times for reconfigurable architectures.

"We have a growing body of evidence that the earliest examples of quantum advantage will be the result of co-design across the entire application stack, from the algorithm design to the QEC architecture, to the hardware itself," said Stefan Ostermann, Director of Quantum Applications at QuEra. "The Department of Energy's approach through QC3 is one we deeply agree with, and we are excited to partner closely with them over the course of this program."

About the QC3 Program

Quantum Computing for Computational Chemistry is an ARPA-E program directing $37 million across nine teams over three years to develop quantum algorithms and hardware co-design approaches for chemistry and materials science problems relevant to energy. The program director is Dr. Jyotsna Sharma.

Learn More

- Read the ARPA-E program details: QC3 program page and project descriptions

- Read the co-design result, the transversal STAR architecture published with Los Alamos National Laboratory: https://journals.aps.org/prxquantum/abstract/10.1103/j2fw-ccmy, https://arxiv.org/html/2606.25011v1

- Explore QuEra's work with national programs: www.quera.com/national-programs

- Explore the roadmap, covering Libra and QuEra's next-generation gigaquop-class system: quera.com/our-quantum-roadmap

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Have Christians Been Getting Jesus' Most Famous Sermon Wrong for 2,000 Years?

Bestselling author Andrew Farley challenges centuries of Christian teaching, arguing that churches have turned Jesus' impossible demands

into a religious rulebook he never intended

DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cut off your hand. Pluck out your eye. Love your enemies. Give money to anyone who asks. Never worry about tomorrow. Be as perfect as God Himself.

These are among the most shocking commands in Jesus' most famous sermon, and Christians have spent centuries trying to live up to them.

But what if Jesus never intended anyone to succeed?

What if churches have spent centuries teaching millions of people to accomplish something Jesus deliberately made impossible?

In his provocative new book, The Impossible Teachings of Jesus: You Can't Obey the Sermon on the Mount, and That's Good News (Zondervan, November 10, 2026), bestselling author and pastor Dr. Andrew Farley makes a startling claim: Churches have spent centuries teaching Christians to do precisely what Jesus intended to show they could never do.

His argument turns conventional Christian teaching upside down: Jesus wasn't telling people how to become good enough for God. He was proving they never could.

"The Sermon on the Mount isn't hard; it's devastating," Farley writes.

For generations, Jesus' commands have been preached as the ultimate standard for Christian behavior. Anger is treated like murder. Lust is equated with adultery. Retaliation is forbidden. Enemies must be loved. And then comes the most impossible demand of all: "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48).

Farley argues that Christians have missed the point by turning these impossible demands into spiritual goals.

"What if we've turned Jesus' most famous sermon into the world's most impossible religious to-do list?" Farley asks. "People spend their lives trying to achieve what Jesus was proving they could never achieve. That's not freedom. That's bondage."

The implications go far beyond a theological disagreement.

If Farley is right, millions of Christians may have been measuring their spiritual success against standards Jesus never expected them to meet. And churches may have unintentionally transformed Christianity's most influential sermon into a source of guilt, anxiety, and endless religious striving.

Farley contends that Jesus wasn't raising the moral bar so people would jump higher. He was exposing the impossibility of clearing the bar at all.

And that raises an uncomfortable question for pastors, churches, and believers everywhere: If Jesus knew no one could meet God's standard, why do we keep preaching his impossible commands as achievable goals?

Farley argues that the key lies in something often overlooked: Jesus preached this sermon before his death and resurrection. His words weren't instructions for better behavior. They were exposing the fatal flaw in law-based religion: demanding perfection from people who could never achieve it.

His interpretation raises an explosive question: Have churches spent centuries turning Jesus' impossible teachings into their marching orders?

The book enters a longstanding theological debate and challenges the idea that the Sermon on the Mount should serve as the foundation of Christian ethics. But Farley insists the stakes are personal, not merely academic.

For anyone exhausted by trying to measure up, discouraged by repeated failure, or convinced that God must be perpetually disappointed in them, his message offers a radically different conclusion.

The impossibility isn't bad news. It's where the good news begins.

Farley is available to discuss provocative questions including:

- Have Christians misunderstood Jesus for 2,000 years?

- Are churches teaching people to do what Jesus knew was impossible?

- Did Jesus really expect anyone to be perfect like God?

- Why would Jesus tell someone to pluck out an eye or cut off a hand?

- Is "try harder to be like Jesus" actually missing the point of Christianity?

Dr. Andrew Farley is a bestselling author of twelve books, including The Naked Gospel and Twisted Scripture. He is president of The Grace Message and lead pastor of The Grace Church, with campuses in Dallas and West Texas. His teaching reaches millions through national radio on SiriusXM, weekly television on TBN, podcasts, and BibleQuestions.com, which has answered millions of questions from more than 190 countries.

The Impossible Teachings of Jesus: You Can't Obey the Sermon on the Mount, and That's Good News will be released nationwide by Zondervan (Harper Collins Christian Publishing) on November 10, 2026.

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Despite increased fraud prevention efforts, employers remain focused on pre-hire screening, leaving a critical blind spot after employees join.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkr, the AI-powered verification platform for high-stakes decisions, today released The Hiring Hoax 2026: Fraud Doesn't End at the Offer, its second annual report examining how artificial intelligence is enabling identity fraud and candidate deception in hiring. Based on a survey of 3,000 U.S. managers involved in hiring, the report found that 40% have interviewed a candidate later found to be using a fake identity, up from 31% in 2025. Meanwhile, formal fraud training among HR teams has risen from 17% to 71%, yet just 23% of managers are extremely confident their hiring process would catch a fraudulent candidate.

The findings point to a growing disconnect between employers' efforts to combat fraud and their confidence in catching it. The data also highlights a critical blind spot: the risk doesn't necessarily end when a candidate is hired.

"AI is changing the nature of hiring fraud. Employers can no longer assume that a polished resume, a convincing interview or a seemingly valid identity tells the whole story," said IIan Frank, chief product officer at Checkr. "Fraud doesn't end at the offer. Companies need to verify who they're onboarding and keep earning that trust by protecting their systems and data as employees gain access."

Key findings from The Hiring Hoax 2026 include:

- The trust gap is widening. Sixty-eight percent of managers believe candidates are better at faking their identities with AI than companies are at detecting them, up from 62% in 2025. Sixty percent say AI has made virtual interviews harder to trust, compared with 51% last year.

- The risk extends beyond the offer. Thirty-eight percent of managers suspect a fraudulent employee is already working at their company undetected. While 63% of organizations focus fraud prevention primarily on the pre-hire stage, just 6% prioritize post-hire prevention.

- Hiring pressure can override scrutiny. Twenty-eight percent of managers have knowingly advanced a candidate despite suspecting dishonesty because they needed to fill the role quickly. Meanwhile, 65% have uncovered candidates who misrepresented their skills or experience, up from 60% in 2025.

- Dual employment raises questions about post-hire oversight. Fifty-eight percent of managers believe an employee at their company is currently working another full-time job, and 29% have confirmed at least one such case.

- More investment hasn't translated into confidence. Sixty-two percent of organizations use third-party background checks to combat fraud, up from 53% in 2025. Yet only 23% of managers are extremely confident their hiring process would catch a fraudulent candidate, highlighting a persistent gap between investment in fraud prevention and perceived effectiveness.

The findings underscore the need for employers to rethink how they establish and maintain trust across the employee lifecycle. As AI makes it easier to fabricate credentials, impersonate candidates and misrepresent identity, employers must look beyond individual screening steps to verify that the person being evaluated is who they claim to be. That scrutiny must continue after the offer, when employees gain access to company systems, sensitive data and intellectual property. Yet employers remain least prepared for fraud at this stage.

Checkr recently launched its Fraud Detection Suite to help employers catch sophisticated hiring fraud, including AI-generated resumes, deepfakes and identity misuse.

"I've seen a noticeable increase in AI-generated resumes, including applications that use nearly identical language, formatting and accomplishments," said Brittany Nguyen, talent recruitment specialist at Oklo. "While AI can be a helpful tool for legitimate candidates, it can also be used to exaggerate qualifications or fabricate work histories. Employers need to remain vigilant and strengthen verification processes to distinguish authentic candidates from fraudulent ones and protect the integrity of hiring."

Read the full report: checkr.com/resources/articles/hiring-hoax-manager-survey-2026.

Methodology

The Hiring Hoax 2026: Fraud Doesn't End at the Offer is based on an online survey of 3,000 U.S. adults who identified themselves as managers and had been involved in hiring within the previous 12 months. The survey was conducted through a third-party platform from Sept. 11–16, 2026.

About Checkr

Checkr is the AI-powered verification platform for high-stakes decisions. Checkr AI decodes messy, fragmented, hard-to-verify information about people, and delivers clear answers about a person's identity, background, and credentials. Trusted by more than 140,000 customers globally across employment, government, mortgage, and tenant verifications, Checkr helps businesses and individuals make more confident decisions. Checkr has offices in San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; and Santiago, Chile. Learn more at checkr.com.

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Former Appen CEO and Dell Technologies cloud and AI executive joins board to advance PointClickCare's AI-first healthcare strategy

TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PointClickCare, a leading health tech company helping providers deliver exceptional care, today announced the appointment of Armughan Ahmad to the company's board of directors.

Ahmad brings over 25 years of enterprise technology leadership and has built and led multi-billion-dollar businesses through the industry's major platform shifts, from enterprise data centers to cloud computing to today's era of artificial intelligence. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Appen (ASX: APX), an AI data company serving leading AI labs, hyperscalers, and large enterprises. Prior to Appen, he was President and Managing Partner of Digital at KPMG, where he led the digital business delivering services with software products. Earlier he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager at Dell Technologies, where he oversaw the Hybrid Cloud and High-Performance Computing solutions portfolio, including bringing AI systems to market with NVIDIA.

"We're thrilled to welcome Armughan to our board of directors. As we continue to advance our vision of an AI-first future for healthcare, his extensive track record of scaling technology businesses and guiding AI strategies through major industry shifts will be invaluable," said Dave Wessinger, co-founder and chief executive officer at PointClickCare. "Armughan's deep AI expertise and strategic vision will support our efforts to drive clinical and operational innovation for our customers."

Today, Ahmad actively advises C-suite executives on leveraging AI to turn services into software and invests in AI-first software start-ups. He currently serves as an independent board director at Flexential, which manages 40 data centers across the U.S., and as a board director of Trillium Health Partners, a leading Ontario hospital system. Ahmad holds honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from McMaster University (DeGroote School of Business) and the University of Waterloo (Faculty of Engineering).

"PointClickCare is at the forefront of healthcare technology, leveraging data and innovation to make a real impact on care delivery and patient outcomes," said Ahmad. "I am honored to join the board at such a pivotal time in the company's evolution and look forward to collaborating with the entire leadership team to accelerate our AI strategy and fuel the next phase of growth."

Ahmad's appointment further enhances PointClickCare's board capabilities across technology, SaaS, and AI sectors. Concurrent with this transition, Rob Eberle has concluded his service on the board of directors.

"We extend our sincere gratitude to Rob for his leadership, dedication, and valuable contributions to PointClickCare during his 11+ years on the board," said Wessinger.

For more information about PointClickCare's leadership team and board of directors, please visit here.

About PointClickCare

PointClickCare is a leading health tech company with one simple mission: to help providers deliver exceptional care. With the largest long‐term and post‐acute care dataset, we power AI-driven healthcare to deliver intelligent transitions, insightful interventions, and improved financial performance. Enhanced by our marketplace of 500+ integrated partners and trusted by over 30,000 provider organizations and every major U.S. health plan, we're redefining healthcare, so it doesn't just survive—it thrives.

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Canaan Inc. Provides September 2026 Bitcoin Production and Mining Operation Updates

Nordic district heating project is now fully operational

Treasury now 1,875 BTC with 44 BTC mined in September

SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) ("Canaan" or the "Company"), an innovator in compute and energy infrastructure, today released its unaudited bitcoin mining update for the month ending September 30, 2026.

Management Commentary

"Bitcoin markets continued to demonstrate resilience in September, navigating macroeconomic and policy uncertainty while institutional participation remained steady. Hashprice extended its recovery from August, pointing to improving mining economics and offering a cautiously encouraging signal for the market," said Nangeng Zhang, chairman and chief executive officer of Canaan. "In that environment, our focus remained on disciplined execution. Our non-JV installed hashrate remained stable at 10 EH/s. Even amid rising network difficulty, we mined 44 BTC during the month, bringing our total bitcoin holdings to 1,875 BTC at month-end. Our joint venture operations also maintained steady performance, with installed hashrate of 4.87 EH/s and operating hashrate of 4.18 EH/s at month-end."

Zhang continued, "We are also seeing encouraging progress in our integrated computing and energy strategy. Our 8 MW Nordic district heating project is now fully operational, delivering recovered computing heat to approximately 2,800 homes. In Canada, our greenhouse heat recovery project is moving toward planned deployment, pending the completion of site inspections. These milestones reinforce the potential of our technology to bridge computing and energy infrastructure through heat reuse initiatives."

"Looking ahead, we will continue to build on this momentum by advancing our computing and energy initiatives and pursuing opportunities that translate our capabilities into results. We remain committed to disciplined execution and sustainable long-term value creation for our shareholders."

September 2026 Bitcoin Mining Updates (unaudited)

September 2026 Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure Updates (unaudited)

Notes:

1. Defined as the total number of bitcoins owned by the Company on its balance sheet, including any bitcoins receivable, and excluding bitcoins received as customer deposits.

2. Defined as the operating hashrate that could theoretically be generated by all energized mining machines as of month-end, including machines that may be temporarily offline, and applies only to non-JV operations.

3. Defined as the weighted average percentage that Canaan would receive from the total revenues generated according to the applicable joint mining arrangements if 100% of the mining machines consisting of Installed Computing Power (as defined below) were energized.

4. Defined as the weighted average cost of power if 100% of the mining machines consisting of Installed Computing Power were energized.

5. "JV" represents the Company's 49% stake in the Alborz, Bear, and Chief Mountain facilities in West Texas. JV metrics are shown separately and are not included in bitcoin production or average all-in power cost calculations.

Notes:

6. Defined as the amount of computing power that could theoretically be generated if all mining machines that have been energized were currently in operation, including mining machines that may be temporarily offline, and applies only to non-JV operations.

7. Defined as the sum of Operating Computing Power and computing power that has been installed but not yet in operation, if any.

8. Defined as the amount of computing power that has been delivered to the country where each mining project is located, but not yet installed.

9. Defined as the sum of Installed Computing Power and Expected Computing Power.

10. Canaan has paused its mining operations in Ethiopia, but its hashrate remains part of the Company's installed hashrate.

Recent Corporate Updates:

Authorized Share Repurchase Using Portion of Digital Asset Treasury

On August 4, 2026, the Company announced that it authorized its management to monetize a portion of its digital asset treasury to fund repurchases of its ADSs. The repurchases will be executed under the Company's existing share repurchase program authorized by its board of directors on December 12, 2025. Management believes the current market value does not fully reflect the Company's underlying assets and performance. The decision to allocate a portion of digital asset treasury toward ADS repurchases reflects management's confidence in the Company's strategy and represents a disciplined approach to capital allocation, focused on enhancing long-term shareholder value.

As of October 15, 2026, the Company had monetized 3,952 ETH and 54.5 BTC for approximately US$13.9 million in cash. The Company has deployed US$5.4 million to repurchase 13.6 million ADSs in late August. Year-to-date, the Company repurchased a total of approximately 16.4 million ADSs.

About Canaan Inc.

Established in 2013, Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) is a technology company focusing on ASIC high-performance computing chip design, chip research and development, computing equipment production, and software services. Canaan has extensive experience in chip design and streamlined production in the ASIC field. In 2013, Canaan's founding team shipped to its customers the world's first batch of mining machines incorporating ASIC technology under the brand name Avalon. In 2019, Canaan completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Market. To learn more about Canaan, please visit https://www.canaan.io/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Canaan Inc.'s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Canaan Inc. may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on Forms 20-F and 6-K, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Canaan Inc.'s beliefs and expectations, such as expectations with regard to revenue or mining hash rate deployment, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, the ability of the Company to execute against its goals, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the bitcoin industry and the price of bitcoin; the Company's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products, especially its bitcoin mining machines; the Company's expectations regarding maintaining and strengthening its relationships with production partners and customers; the Company's investment plans and strategies, fluctuations in the Company's quarterly operating results; competition in its industry; changing macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, including evolving international trade policies and the implementation of increased tariffs, import restrictions, and retaliatory trade actions; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to the Company and cryptocurrency. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Canaan Inc. does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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