Three Lightstone Moxy NYC Hotels Recognized Among the Top 20 Hotels in New York City, Alongside AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, in Condé Nast Traveler's Annual Awards Honoring the Best in Travel

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers' Choice Awards, with Lightstone's Moxy East Village, Moxy Lower East Side and Moxy Times Square recognized among the Top 20 Hotels in New York City, ranking #12, #13 and #18, respectively. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Lightstone's Moxy Hotels have been recognized by the publication.

Adding to Lightstone's portfolio-wide recognition, AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles ranked #18 among the Top 20 Hotels in Los Angeles, making it the only AC Hotel recognized across Condé Nast Traveler's U.S. and international hotel lists this year.

For the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveler received more than 798,867 survey responses from readers across the United States, who rated their travel experiences across the globe. The annual awards offer a wide-ranging look at the destinations, properties and travel experiences that resonated most with the publication's readership. The full list of winners can be found here.

"It is a meaningful honor to have three of our Moxy Hotels recognized among New York City's most favored hotels, alongside AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles as the only AC Hotel recognized across the publication's global hotel lists this year," said Mitchell Hochberg, President of Lightstone. "This recognition speaks to the strength of our brands and, most importantly, the teams behind each property. Across our portfolio, we remain focused on creating hotels that feel authentic to their surroundings, pairing thoughtful design and engaging social spaces with genuine hospitality and an accessible price point."

Lightstone's Moxy Hotels serve as vibrant neighborhood hubs, welcoming both guests and locals with distinctive programming, versatile social areas, cleverly conceived guest rooms, and a diverse mix of restaurants and bars, including venues operated by leading hospitality groups such as TAO and Houston Hospitality.

Since introducing the brand to New York City, Moxy Times Square has offered an energetic alternative to the traditional hotel experience, demonstrating that affordability does not require a compromise on style or comfort. Building on Moxy's ethos of immersing guests in the character of their surroundings, Moxy East Village draws inspiration from a neighborhood where rock 'n' roll, renegade art, LGBTQ+ activism and generations of immigrants converged to shape American counterculture. More recently, Moxy Lower East Side has further evolved Lightstone's approach to design, weaving the neighborhood's rich history as a crossroads of entertainment and culture into the hotel experience and establishing itself as a defining destination within the community.

On the West Coast, AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles blends the brand's timeless Spanish heritage with DTLA's artistic soul, pairing elegant interiors with serene guest rooms and rooftop dining to create a refined retreat for thinkers and doers.

The 2026 Readers' Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler's website at http://www.cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.

About Lightstone

Lightstone, founded by David Lichtenstein, is one of the most diversified privately held real estate companies in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, Lightstone is active in 29 states across the country, developing, managing and investing in all sectors of the real estate market, including residential, hospitality, commercial, and retail. With 258 existing properties, Lightstone's over $12 billion portfolio currently includes over 17 million square feet of industrial, life sciences, and commercial properties, over 25,000 residential units, and over 5,100 hotel keys. Lightstone's development portfolio includes over $3.5 billion developed in the residential and hospitality sectors spread across New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami.

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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE Technology, a global leader in PC hardware, today announced its Amazon Prime Big Deal Days promotions, available exclusively to Prime members for 48 hours only, from October 6 through October 7, 2026. As the fall gaming season kicks off, the event lowers the entry barrier for next-generation PC building—putting 240Hz esports displays within reach from just $79.99 and delivering savings of up to $130 on Wi-Fi 7 and PCIe 5.0-ready motherboards on Amazon.

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As Wi-Fi 7 routers and PCIe 5.0 graphics cards and SSDs move into the mainstream, GIGABYTE is making the platforms built for them accessible across every budget segment. Headlining the promotion is the X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, which democratizes multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 7 speeds and PCIe 5.0 graphics readiness for high-demand gaming at a promotional price of $209.99. For mainstream builders transitioning to the latest AMD Ryzen processors without overspending, the B850 EAGLE WIFI6E delivers essential next-gen connectivity and thermal efficiency for just $149.99. Meanwhile, gamers building a clean white rig around a Ryzen X3D processor can secure the X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE at $259.99. Its X3D Turbo Mode 2.0 tunes X3D chips in real time for extra gaming performance, and at $130 off, it carries the event's largest single discount.

Smooth Esports Visuals Starting Under $80

Alongside platform upgrades, GIGABYTE is bringing 240Hz refresh rates—long the benchmark for competitive play—down to entry-level price points. Budget-conscious esports players and students can minimize motion blur and screen tearing with the 24.5-inch GS25F2A, a 240Hz, 1ms FHD monitor available for an ultra-accessible $79.99. For FPS competitors who want the same 240Hz speed on a height-adjustable ergonomic stand, the G25F2A drops to $89.99, making high-FPS dual-monitor configurations exceptionally cost-effective for modern gaming rooms.

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All featured motherboards and gaming monitors eligible for Prime Big Deal Days savings on October 6–7, 2026, are detailed below:

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GIGABYTE is a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-performance hardware solutions. From award-winning monitors and graphics cards to advanced data center infrastructure, GIGABYTE remains committed to its mission of "Upgrade Your Life" through innovative technology and exceptional build quality.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK) ("QuickLogic" or the "Company"), a developer of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs and ruggedized programmable logic solutions, today announced that the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors granted restricted stock unit awards for 51,502 shares of the Company's common stock (the "New-Hire RSUs") to James Sullivan, the Company's new Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The award was previously announced on September 21, 2026 and granted by the Compensation Committee on October 5, 2026, as an inducement material to his entering into employment with the Company, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The New-Hire RSUs will be granted outside of the Company's 2019 Equity Incentive Plan and will vest over a three-year period, with 1/3rd vesting on October 5, 2027 and 1/6th vesting each six months thereafter, subject to Mr. Sullivan's continued employment with the Company.

About QuickLogic

QuickLogic Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in eFPGA Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs and ruggedized programmable logic solutions. QuickLogic's unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with open-source tools to deliver highly customizable, low-power solutions for aerospace and defense, industrial, computing, and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.quicklogic.com. 

QuickLogic and logo are registered trademarks of QuickLogic. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and should be treated as such.

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Major milestone in long-term strategy to support pediatric healthcare, strengthen region and serve local families

MADERA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Valley Children's Healthcare and Topgolf, the global leader in sports and entertainment, celebrated the groundbreaking of Topgolf San Joaquin Valley, a milestone for both organizations and the first major tenant in Valley Children's planned mixed-use development.

The new facility on the Central California campus of Valley Children's Hospital is a significant milestone toward fulfilling Valley Children's vision of a community development that includes retail, dining, hospitality and entertainment offerings.

"We are celebrating Topgolf breaking ground here today and even more importantly, what this moment represents," said Valley Children's Healthcare President and CEO Todd Suntrapak. "Healthcare organizations across the country face significant challenges, and we have a responsibility to think differently about how we sustain our mission. Our partnership with Topgolf will help us build a stronger foundation so we can deliver the programs, services and extraordinary care our children and families rely on every single day."

Topgolf San Joaquin Valley will feature 72 climate-controlled hitting bays, a full-service restaurant and bar, expansive arcade, patio and family-friendly mini golf course. The venue will also showcase a first-of-its-kind design for California and marks Topgolf's first-ever partnership with a children's hospital.

"From the moment we visited Valley Children's, we knew this was something special," said David McKillips, CEO at Topgolf. "Topgolf exists to bring people together, and there's no better partner for that mission than a hospital that's spent decades doing exactly that for families across the Valley. This venue brings something new to our California footprint, and we couldn't be prouder to help strengthen this community for years to come."

"Families travel up to hundreds of miles for specialized care, often spending days, weeks or even months away from home," said William Chaltraw, Jr., president and chief administrative officer of Valley Children's Hospital. "This development is about creating a more welcoming experience for children, families and visitors, while continuing to invest in the community that supports them."

Construction is now underway, with Topgolf San Joaquin Valley expected to welcome its first guests in summer 2027.

About Valley Children's Healthcare

Valley Children's Healthcare provides Central California's only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at its 358-bed stand-alone children's hospital. In addition, the Valley Children's Healthcare network includes specialty care centers, pediatric primary care practices and women's health services.

Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood diseases center on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to an 88-bed Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest-level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area.

Valley Children's was the first children's hospital west of the Rockies to receive Magnet ® Nursing designation, the highest nursing benchmark in the world. In 2026, U.S. News and World Report named Valley Children's one of the best children's hospitals in the country in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery. With more than 740 physicians and 4,000 staff, Valley Children's delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children from Kern County to the state capital and from the Central Coast to the Sierra. For more information, please visit www.valleychildrens.org

About Topgolf

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

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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and will hold a conference call and webcast at 8:00 AM central time on the same day to discuss the results. The call will be hosted by Mike Speetzen, Chief Executive Officer, and Bob Mack, Chief Financial Officer.

The financial results will be posted on the company's website at ir.polaris.com. The company will issue an alert over a news wire when the earnings materials are publicly available, including a link to those documents.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

A slide presentation and webcast link will be posted on the Polaris Investor Relations website at ir.polaris.com. To listen to the conference call by phone, dial 1-877-883-0383 in the U.S., or 1-412-902-6506 Internationally using access code 0439231. 

A replay of the webcast will be available by accessing the same webcast link on our website at ir.polaris.com or by phone dialing 1-855-669-9658 in the U.S., or 1-412-317-0088 Internationally using access code 7008833.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) has been defining and redefining outdoor adventure since 1954. Polaris delivers industry-shaping off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, military, quadricycles, and commercial transportation vehicles, along with an expansive portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Its lineup includes some of the most iconic brands in powersports including the RANGER, RZR, Polaris XPEDITION, Bennington pontoons, Slingshot, and more. Headquartered in Minnesota and serving customers in nearly 100 countries, Polaris continues to set the standard for performance, quality, and unmatched service. Explore more at www.polaris.com.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and BANGOR, Maine, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Encompass Health, the nation's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, announced the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bangor in Bangor, Maine. The 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is now accepting patients.

The more than 54,000-square-foot hospital provides essential rehabilitation services to help patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions regain functional ability, independence and quality of life. Patients receive a minimum of three hours of intensive therapy five days each week, including physical, occupational and speech therapy based on their individual needs. Patients also receive frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care.

"The opening of Encompass Health Bangor represents an important step in expanding access to high-quality inpatient rehabilitation care in Maine and across the Northeast," said Mat Gooch, president of Encompass Health's Northeast region. "This hospital will help meet a significant need for specialized rehabilitative care in the Bangor area while also helping alleviate inpatient capacity pressures on the region's acute care hospitals. We are proud to join the Bangor healthcare community and look forward to helping patients regain their independence and return to the activities that matter most to them."

Hospital amenities include private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite that simulates real-world environments, an in-house dialysis suite, an outdoor therapy courtyard, a dining room, an in-house pharmacy and dayroom areas. An interdisciplinary team of highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians creates customized treatment plans to meet each patient's unique recovery goals.

Encompass Health Bangor is Encompass Health's first wholly owned hospital in Maine. The Company's hospital in Portland, New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland, is a long-standing joint venture with MaineHealth.

About Encompass Health

Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 178 hospitals in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from major injuries or illnesses, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is recognized by Newsweek as America's Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation and is ranked among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies™ and Forbes' America's Best Companies. It is also recognized by Becker's Healthcare and Modern Healthcare as a top healthcare employer. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com and follow us on our newsroom, X, Instagram and Facebook.

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BioMarin, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and Otsuka CEOs to Join NORD CEO to Examine What it Takes to Turn Scientific Advancements into Patient Progress

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) today announced that CNBC "Squawk Box" co-anchor and "CNBC Cures" host Becky Quick will moderate a rare disease CEO leadership dialogue featuring the CEOs of BioMarin, Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Otsuka alongside NORD CEO Pam Gavin at the NORD® Rare Diseases & Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit®. The panel will take place at 11 a.m. ET on Monday, October 26, in Washington, D.C., during the three-day Summit, October 25–27. Register and see the full agenda at NORDSummit.org.

Moderated by Quick, "Next Decade of Rare Disease: A CEO Leadership Dialogue" comes at a pivotal time for rare disease. Scientific and technological advances are creating new possibilities for diagnosis and treatment, but realizing their full potential will require regulatory frameworks, policies, investment, healthcare infrastructure and treatment delivery to keep pace. The conversation will examine the leadership, decisions and partnerships needed to capitalize on this moment and address the challenge of scale — advancing more treatments for more rare diseases.

Participants in the CEO leadership dialogue include:

- Becky Quick, co-anchor, CNBC Squawk Box and host, CNBC Cures, Moderator

- Alexander Hardy, President and CEO, BioMarin

- Renee Gala, President and CEO, Jazz Pharmaceuticals

- Tarek Rabah, President and CEO, Otsuka North America Pharmaceutical

- Pam Gavin, CEO, NORD

The three biopharmaceutical CEOs bring perspectives from global companies with distinct rare disease portfolios, pipelines and experience developing and delivering treatments across a range of rare diseases. Gavin will bring NORD's independent, cross-disease patient and systems perspective, connecting the scientific and business questions facing rare disease innovation with the diverse unmet needs, care and access challenges experienced by people across more than 10,000 rare diseases.

Quick brings decades of experience covering business and markets and interviewing some of the world's most influential business leaders, along with a personal connection to rare disease as a parent of a child living with a rare disease. She will guide the conversation, bringing together these perspectives to explore how leaders can maximize the potential of scientific and technological innovation and translate individual breakthroughs into progress across more rare diseases.

"We are at an important moment for rare disease. Science is opening doors that would have been unimaginable even a decade ago, but discovery alone does not ensure those advances reach the people who need them," said Pam Gavin, CEO of NORD. "Realizing that potential will require leadership across the rare disease ecosystem to remove barriers, keep pace with innovation and translate progress into better outcomes for more people across more rare diseases. That is why this conversation — and the Breakthrough Summit — matter right now."

Now in its 16th year, the NORD Rare Disease & Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit brings together more than 900 leaders from across the rare disease ecosystem to address critical issues shaping the future of rare disease research, treatment, policy, care and access. Programming spans federal health and regulatory priorities, emerging therapies and technologies, investment, patient partnership and the systems needed to move breakthroughs from discovery to patients.

The 2026 Breakthrough Summit will also feature remarks and conversations with senior federal health leaders, including Kyle Diamantas, J.D., Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), and Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The NORD Breakthrough Summit is built around cross-sector collaboration on complex challenges that no single organization or sector can solve alone. Register and view the full agenda at: NORDSummit.org.

About the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®)

Founded in 1983, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) is a leading independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and lives of over 30 million Americans living with rare diseases. In partnership with more than 350 disease-specific member patient organizations, NORD drives progress in rare disease research, care, and policy. Learn more at rarediseases.org.

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Franchise leader brings proven experience scaling boutique wellness brands through rapid growth and operational excellence

AVENTURA, Fla., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Uni K Wax, the natural body-waxing franchise known for its proprietary Elasti K Wax™, today announced the appointment of Christina Simeone as Vice President of Operations.

In her new role at Uni K Wax, Simeone will oversee studio operations, franchisee support, and operational execution across the brand's expanding national footprint, working directly with franchisees to optimize studio operations, support team development, and elevate each guest's studio experience.

"Christina is a unique operations executive who brings vast experience in developing operations of wellness brands, putting emphasis on economic benefits at the unit level and the success of the franchisees," stated Jarred Fajerski, CEO of Uni K Wax. "Christina's operational expertise and franchise-first philosophy made her an excellent candidate to lead our studio system into the next stage of growth."

Simeone brings extensive experience managing operations for companies in the premium personal care sector. Before joining the brand, she spent over a decade as Director of Operations at Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa, where she managed operational activities aimed at improving franchise performance.

"To scale your franchise model, you have to be disciplined, well managed, and most importantly, consistent throughout the entire process," said Omar Simmons, Managing Partner of Exaltare Capital Management and Uni K Wax board member. "We truly believe that Christina has all the right skills and qualities that will allow Uni K Wax to scale successfully as it grows into new and existing markets across the country."

Currently, Uni K Wax has nearly 40 open studios and 31 in development across nine markets and seven states. Additionally, the brand is accelerating its national expansion through a robust pipeline of independent studio conversions.

Franchise opportunities are available in target markets nationwide. To learn more about franchising with Uni K Wax, visit unikwaxfranchise.com.

About Uni K Wax

Uni K Wax is a natural body-waxing franchise built on The Bare Standard — better ingredients, better hygiene, and a more comfortable experience. Every service uses the brand's proprietary Elasti K Wax™, an all-natural, pine-based, gluten-free formula applied at body temperature — never hot — for gentle results on sensitive skin. With more than 9.7 million waxes performed, Uni K Wax operates studios across Florida, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan, Arizona, Texas, and Colorado. Learn more at unikwax.com or unikwaxfranchise.com.

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JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today it will provide 2026 third quarter results along with a business and financial outlook at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

A webcast of the presentation will be available on CMS Energy's website, cmsenergy.com. An audio replay will be available approximately three hours after the webcast and will be archived for 30 days on CMS Energy's website in the "Investors" section.

CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based energy company featuring Consumers Energy as its primary business. It also owns and operates independent power generation businesses.

For more information on CMS Energy, please visit our website at cmsenergy.com. To sign up for email alert notifications, please visit the Investor section of our website.

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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. will release its 2026 third quarter results on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after market close.

A conference call will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, starting at 11:00 am ET (9:00 am PT) to discuss these results. To participate in the live call, please use one of the following methods:

RapidConnect URL:                           Click here

Live webcast:                                     Click here

Dial toll free:                                       1-800-715-9871 or 1-647-932-3411

Conference Call ID:                            7288291#

The accompanying slideshow will also be available in PDF format on the 'Presentations' page of the Wheaton Precious Metals website before the conference call. The conference call will be recorded and available until November 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET. The webcast will be available for one year. You can listen to an archive of the call by one of the following methods:

Dial toll free from Canada or the US:       1-800-770-2030

Dial from outside Canada or the US:       1-647-362-9199

Passcode                                                   7288291#

Archived webcast:                                    Click here

About Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

Wheaton Precious Metals is the world's premier precious metals streaming company with the highest-quality portfolio of long-life, low-cost assets. Its business model offers investors leverage to commodity prices and exploration upside but with a much lower risk profile than a traditional mining company. Wheaton delivers amongst the highest cash operating margins in the mining industry, allowing it to pay a competitive dividend and continue to grow through accretive acquisitions. Wheaton is committed to strong ESG practices and giving back to the communities where Wheaton and its mining partners operate. Wheaton creates sustainable value through streaming.

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