- The free seasonal challenge invites guests and members to complete eight sessions in October for a chance to win a curated Sauna Essentials Kit

- Participants can share their progress on social media with custom social trackers

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Perspire Sauna Studio, the nation's largest infrared and red-light therapy sauna franchise, today announced the launch of its Fall Ritual Challenge, a free seasonal campaign that encourages members to slow down and reset their rhythm with warmth, stillness and intentional recovery. Running October 1 through October 31, 2026, the challenge invites all Perspire guests and members to complete eight sessions for a chance to win a curated Sauna Essentials Kit

Fall as an Invitation to Turn Inward

As the days get shorter and schedules shift back into full swing, fall offers a natural pause, and a reason to turn inward. The Fall Ritual Challenge is designed to help participants use that seasonal shift to reset and encourages them to treat their time in the sauna as a steady, intentional ritual. With consistent sessions, participants can experience how regular infrared sauna and red light therapy may support relaxation, recovery and an overall sense of well-being as the season changes.

"Fall has a way of asking us to slow down, and we want to help people listen to that," said Lee Braun, Founder and CEO of Perspire Sauna Studio. "The Fall Ritual Challenge is an invitation to reset your rhythm with warmth, stillness and intentional recovery, and to build a routine that carries you through the rest of the year."

Building on a Year of Rituals

The Fall Ritual Challenge follows two seasonal challenges earlier this year with over 7,000 participants combined. The 2026 Spring Reset Challenge saw 35% of challengers complete the challenge while the 2026 Summer Ritual Challenge, drew a 38% finisher rate, the highest completion rate of the year so far. "Every season, we're seeing more members follow through on a commitment to wellness rituals," said Braun. "That consistency is how the benefits of infrared and red light therapy build on each other, and it's exactly what this challenge is designed to encourage."

New This Fall: A Shareable Progress Tracker

Fall Ritual Challenge participants can download a social tracker to log their sessions and share their progress toward completing the challenge on social media. The tracker gives members a simple way to stay accountable, celebrate milestones along the way and connect with other challengers across the Perspire community. Participants are encouraged to tag @perspiresaunastudio and use #fallritualchallenge when sharing.

Fall Ritual Challenge Details & Rules:

- The challenge is free to join and can be registered for in the Perspire 2.0 App, online via the studio microsite, or in studio with the help of a team member.

- The social tracker is available to download via the Fall Ritual Challenge landing page or the Perspire Sauna Studio Instagram @perspiresaunastudio.

- The challenge is open to all Perspire guests and members.

- Members who complete eight sessions between October 1 and October 31 and share their journey after completion will be entered for a chance to win a curated Sauna Essentials Kit. Members can submit their story via this form: Fall Ritual Challenge Submission.

- Members can visit any participating Perspire Sauna Studio location to complete their challenge sessions.

- Terms and conditions apply. Void where prohibited.

- Visit the Fall Ritual Challenge landing page to learn more: perspiresaunastudio.com/challenges/fall-ritual-2026

Participants who complete the challenge will be randomly chosen and contacted by a Perspire Sauna Studio representative in November that they are a winner.

About Perspire Sauna Studio

Perspire Sauna Studio is the fastest-growing infrared sauna and red-light therapy franchise in the U.S. The science-based, technology-driven wellness company offers guests a modern experience rooted in a centuries-old practice through elevated infrared (IR) sauna, red-light therapy (RLT) and contrast therapy with SNØ Showers. The brand was established in 2010 by Founder & CEO Lee Braun to expand into major markets throughout the U.S. and further its vision of making the infrared sauna experience accessible to all. The company has awarded more than 200 franchise licenses and surpassed 100 open studios nationwide in 2026. To learn more about the brand's services and franchising opportunities, visit www.perspiresaunastudio.com.

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Notice to Public Water Systems in the United States of Four Proposed PFAS Settlements Totaling More Than $149 Million

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by Simpluris, Inc., Court-appointed Notice Administrator for the Public Water System ("PWS") Settlements with four Settling Defendants in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) Products Liability Multi-District Litigation.

Four proposed class action settlements have been reached in the AFFF Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2:18-mn-2873-RMG, pending in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.

The Settlements resolve certain claims against Carrier Global Corporation ("Carrier"), Archroma U.S., Inc. ("Archroma"), Amerex Corporation ("Amerex"), and Nation Ford Chemical Company ("Nation Ford") relating to alleged PFAS contamination of drinking water supplied by Public Water Systems. The Settling Defendants deny liability. The litigation continues against other defendants.

WHAT DO THE SETTLEMENTS PROVIDE?

The four Settlements provide more than $149 million for eligible Public Water Systems:

- Carrier: $129.2 million, plus applicable Net Water Provider Insurance Proceeds (if any)

- Archroma: $14 million

- Amerex: $4 million

- Nation Ford: $1.875 million

The amount an eligible Public Water System may receive will depend on the applicable Allocation Procedures and information submitted to the Claims Administrator.

WHAT PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS ARE INCLUDED?

The Settlement Classes generally include every active Public Water System in the United States that:

(1) has one or more Impacted Water Sources as of July 31, 2026; or

(2) was required to test for certain PFAS under UCMR-5, or otherwise serves more than 3,300 people according to SDWIS.

Certain Public Water Systems are excluded. Complete Settlement Class definitions and exclusions are available at the Settlement Website.

WHAT PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS NEED TO KNOW

Participating in the Settlements: Eligible Public Water Systems must submit the required claim information to receive payment. Public Water Systems that previously submitted claim information to the Claims Administrator for an earlier Public Water System settlement may submit the same information again and may update previously submitted information as necessary.

Objecting to the Settlements: Public Water Systems that do not opt out may object to one or more of the Settlements by November 23, 2026.

Opting Out of the Settlements: Public Water Systems that do not wish to participate in one or more of the Settlements must submit a Request for Exclusion by December 22, 2026. A Public Water System that excludes itself from a Settlement will not receive money from that Settlement and will retain its right to pursue the claims covered by that Settlement separately.

Doing Nothing: Public Water Systems that take no action will remain in the applicable Settlement Classes and will be bound by the Settlements and their releases.

Final Fairness Hearing: The Court will hold a Final Fairness Hearing on January 15, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. EST to decide whether to approve the Settlements. Public Water Systems are not required to attend.

This notice is only a summary. Complete information about the Settlements, eligibility requirements, claims, exclusions, objections, and important deadlines is available at: www.PFASWaterSettlement.com or by calling 1-855-714-4341.

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Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Announces Global Price Increase

DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sekisui Specialty Chemicals announced today that it will increase the price of Selvol® Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc®, Selvol Ultalux®, and Selvol Premiol® products up to the amounts shown in the table.

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals remains committed to meeting customers' needs with high quality products. The increase will take effect on October 15th, 2026, or as contracts and agreements allow. Customers should contact their local Sekisui sales representative for more details.

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals' primary product is Selvol, a line of high-performance polyvinyl alcohol polymers and copolymers used in paper, adhesive, packaging, construction, personal care, and many other specialty formulations. Selvol Ultiloc copolymers are Sekisui's most recent innovation, bringing new functionality to the long trusted Selvol product line. The company also represents Advancell expandable microspheres and S-LEC BK polyvinyl acetal resins. Sekisui Specialty Chemicals is a subsidiary of the Sekisui Chemical Group, a multibillion-dollar, global company that delivers a wide range of products and services to enrich people's lives. The company is comprised of core businesses and technologies in housing, social infrastructure, and chemical solutions. For more information, visit www.sekisui-sc.com/

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GRANITE BAY, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors navigate evolving global supply chain risks, GMP Labeling Inc. is utilizing Manufacturing Day 2026 to highlight its nearly 40-year history as a domestic manufacturer of critical compliance identification. The company specializes in the foundational traceability components required for stringent regulatory environments. View the company's core capabilities and full catalog.

While often viewed as minor components, labels for quality control, sample identification, and equipment status represent a potential vulnerability in highly regulated production lines. Material inconsistencies or shipping delays can interrupt manufacturing workflows, complicate federal audits, and compromise the integrity of quality records.

"In the highly regulated environments of biotechnology and medical manufacturing, a label is far more than a simple supply item," said Robin Kalsbeek, General Manager of GMP Labeling. "It is a critical element of traceability and compliance."

Strategic advantages for life sciences

For pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, the company's domestic production model supports specific operational requirements:

- Supply Chain Reliability: Stock quality control labels remain available for rapid dispatch to prevent production bottlenecks.

- Material Continuity: Revision-controlled development and lot segregation practices ensure material consistency, mitigating risk for long-term projects.

- Regulatory Qualification: The ISO 9001-certified quality management system is open for customer review, facilitating the documentation required for rigorous supplier evaluation programs.

- Environmental Performance: Specialized engineering enables label durability in demanding conditions, including cryogenic storage, autoclave cycles, and xylene exposure.

GMP Labeling has maintained its manufacturing footprint in the United States since its founding in 1987. The organization provides a stable alternative to international suppliers susceptible to logistics volatility.

This domestic focus ensures that biotech and medical device firms can maintain continuous compliance with safety standards through dedicated account management and technical expertise. The company's catalog further extends to facility signs, barcode printers, and custom identification solutions designed for cleanroom-compatible applications.

GMP Labeling is a trusted provider of compliance-focused label solutions for medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other regulated manufacturing environments. GMP Labeling partners with leading technology and material suppliers to deliver durable, traceable, and customizable labeling systems that support quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. The company's solutions include quality control labels, custom labels, asset tags, calibration and safety labels, thermal printers, ribbons, and software integration services.

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SQC and Schneider Electric Use Hybrid Quantum-Classical Models to Improve Energy Forecasting

Partnership moves to Stage 2 of Australia's Critical Technologies Challenge Program following an average 20% improvement in forecasting accuracy with SQC's Watermelon™ system

SYDNEY, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) and Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, have progressed to Stage 2 of the Australian Government's Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP), receiving A$3.6 million (US$2.5m) in funding to continue their work in partnership with UNSW Sydney.

Energy grids are under increasing pressure and urgent solutions are required. As rooftop solar, home batteries and electric vehicles become widespread, household energy systems have become more dynamic and difficult to predict. Schneider Electric uses advanced forecasting and optimisation technologies to help balance distributed energy resources, including forecasting when to switch back and forth to solar energy deployment.

During Stage 1, the joint team explored whether SQC's atomically engineered, quantum-enhanced AI chip, Watermelon, could improve the accuracy of Schneider Electric's forecasting models. Watermelon generates quantum features that, when used alongside classical features, deliver richer models with greater predictive abilities.

For companies like Schneider Electric, more accurate forecasting can improve the management of distributed energy resources, increase renewable energy utilisation and contribute to lower energy costs for consumers. Even modest improvements in forecasting accuracy can deliver these benefits, and Stage 1 results delivered well beyond that threshold.

By applying Watermelon to next-day forecasting data over a 12-month period, SQC and Schneider Electric achieved an average 20% improvement in forecasting accuracy against the classical benchmark, with gains up to 41%.

Building on these results, Stage 2 funding will expand modelling to hundreds of homes across Australia, with direct integration into Schneider Electric's AI workflows. This work provides a clear pathway for today's quantum computing systems to be used in production environments.

Michelle Simmons, Founder and CEO of Silicon Quantum Computing, said: "We have always believed that quantum processors would work alongside CPUs and GPUs to deliver real-world performance gains. The results we have achieved with Schneider Electric demonstrate how quantum-enhanced AI can address practical challenges across the energy sector and time-series datasets more broadly. We're grateful to the Australian Government for continuing to back this important work."

Colette Munro, Pacific Zone President at Schneider Electric, added: "The energy system is becoming more dynamic with variables like rooftop solar, EVs, and home batteries creating new levels of complexity. Together with SQC, we've demonstrated how advanced energy technology has the potential to better manage this complexity, lowering costs for consumers and using energy more efficiently across the system."

Launched in 2025, Watermelon is deployed with customers across telecommunications, banking, high-frequency trading and more. The system is available via cloud and hardware sale, including turnkey data center deployment.

About Silicon Quantum Computing

Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) is at the forefront of global efforts to deliver a commercial-scale quantum system. Backed by 25 years of technological leadership, SQC holds a singular advantage: exclusive capability to manufacture silicon chips with atomic precision, enabling quantum computing systems with world-leading algorithmic fidelity. With in-house QPU manufacturing, SQC iterates new chips weekly while delivering quantum-enhanced AI and materials simulation systems to customers today. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

For more information, visit www.sqc.com or follow SQC on LinkedIn.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory.

With 160,000 employees and one million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.

For more information, visit www.se.com.

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The Inner Circle acknowledges Jason P. Vitelli as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence

HUNTINGTON, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jason P. Vitelli is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for his contributions to Enterprise Technology Sales.

Jason P. Vitelli has built a distinguished career in enterprise technology sales, recognized for his leadership in data services, storage solutions, and strategic account management. As Senior Director of Sales for the Northeast Enterprise division at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, he leads initiatives focused on driving growth, strengthening partnerships, and delivering advanced technology solutions to enterprise clients.

With more than three decades of experience in technology and enterprise sales, Dr. Vitelli is widely respected for his expertise in enterprise sales leadership, strategic planning, client executive consulting, and revenue growth. His role at HPE includes overseeing large sales organizations, supporting key account development, and guiding teams that deliver innovative data services and storage solutions to clients throughout the Northeast United States and international markets.

Dr. Vitelli earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Dowling College, followed by a Master of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems. He later completed a Doctor of Business Administration in Leadership at Walden University, further strengthening his expertise in organizational leadership and business strategy.

Throughout his career, Dr. Vitelli has held leadership positions with several major technology organizations, including Pure Storage, Dell EMC, Virtual Instruments, and Virtual Computing Environment Company. At HPE, he has managed teams of more than 30 sales representatives and over 20 storage engineers while helping drive significant revenue growth and business expansion. His ability to develop strategic sales plans and foster collaborative partnerships has contributed to long term organizational success.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Vitelli is the author of Matching Corporate Social Responsibility Strategies to Organizational Goals, published through Walden University in 2017. His work reflects an interest in aligning business performance with meaningful organizational values and leadership principles.

His achievements have earned him numerous honors throughout his career, including Rookie of the Year, Sales Leader of the Year, Sales District of the Year, and multiple Worldwide Global Account Management of the Year awards. He is also a 25 time Presidents Club Award recipient and has been recognized by Marquis Who's Who as a Top Executive Sales Leader.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Vitelli supports organizations such as North Shore Animal League America and participates in church and community volunteer initiatives.

Looking ahead, he plans to continue advancing his career at Hewlett Packard Enterprise by leading larger teams and supporting the company's long term strategic objectives.

Guided by a philosophy rooted in continuous improvement, empathy, and collaboration, Dr. Vitelli remains committed to building strong teams and ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, [email protected]

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Relativity Names 2026 Innovation Awards Winners at RelFest Chicago

Innovation Awards celebrate the creativity, dedication and impact of Relativity's customer and partner community

CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Relativity, a legal data intelligence company, today announced the winners of the 2026 Relativity Innovation Awards at its annual user conference, RelFest Chicago. The awards celebrate the creativity and innovation of Relativity's customer and partner community, recognizing those who build custom solutions, champion new ways of working and shape what's next for the industry.

"When the pressure is high and the pace of change keeps accelerating, our community digs in and does the hard work. We rise to the challenge, finding innovative ways to work smarter, solve new problems and make our industry better," said Laurie Usewicz, Chief Partner Officer at Relativity. "Even amid the demands of the day-to-day, we make time to uplift our communities, teach and mentor the next generation of legal professionals, and open doors for our peers to thrive. We are incredibly proud to celebrate the organizations and individuals honored in this year's Relativity Innovation Awards."

The awards are presented across two categories, Best Innovation and Best Innovator, each encompassing five distinct awards. The Best Innovation awards recognize those solving tough legal data challenges through custom solutions and creative workflows, while the Best Innovator awards honor the tech mavericks and curious changemakers transforming the industry. This year's winners work at, or directly with, law firms, corporations, legal service providers and legal technology companies.

The winners of the 2026 Innovation Awards are:

Best Innovation Categories

- Beyond: Complete Discovery Source, AI Empowered Forensic Triage

- Organize: Bayer, Bluefin

- Discover: Troutman Pepper Locke eMerge, eMerge SearchCraft

- Act: JND eDiscovery, AutoRedact: AI-Assisted Redaction for Relativity aiR

- Workflows: ModeOne, ModeOne

Best Innovator Categories

- Access to Justice: Kara Schooley-Proud, Senior Analyst at Ashurst Perkins Coie

- Customer Experience: Philip Weldon, Senior Director of eDiscovery and AI Assisted Review at Hecker Fink LLP

- Inclusion: Monique Jiggetts, Director at UnitedLex

- Legal Education: Joe Stephens, Director of Legal Solutions at Steno

- Stellar Women: Katherine Li, VP, Analytics & AI Consulting at UnitedLex

Finalists and winners in the Best Innovation categories are determined through a combination of community voting and judging committee review, while Best Innovator finalists are selected by a judging committee, with winners decided by community vote.

Relativity congratulates participants for the transformative work delivered over the past year. For more information on the Innovation Awards, visit https://www.relativity.com/relfest/innovation-awards/.

About Relativity 

Relativity is a leading legal data intelligence company that builds technology to help users organize data, discover the truth, and act on it. Its AI platform, Relativity aiR, transforms complex data into actionable insights at massive scale for litigation, investigations, regulatory inquiries, data breach responses, and other legal use cases. The world's largest law firms and corporations, government agencies, and a robust network of channel partners rely on Relativity's legal AI to securely surface and manage the most relevant and impactful information in their matters. The company also expands access to technology by providing its platform at no cost to academic institutions through its Relativity Academic program and to organizations supporting pro bono legal work through its Justice for Change initiative. 

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Curaleaf International Secures Australian First with TGA Registered Liquid Medical Cannabis Inhalation Device and Extends Availability to New Zealand

LONDON, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf International, part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) in partnership with Jupiter Research LLC, today announced that its Que Medical Inhalation Device (QMID) is available in Australia, following the registration by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), on 15 September 2026. One year after receiving EU Medical Device Registration, QMID is listed as a Class IIb Medical Device in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), making it the first device intended for the delivery of Cannabis Sativa L. extracts via inhalation by the patient to receive regulatory approval in Australia. QMID has also been added to the Web Assisted Notification of Devices (WAND) database operated by Medsafe, New Zealand's medicines and medical device regulatory, on 17 September 2026, making the device available to prescribers in New Zealand.

Dr Mikael Sodergren, Chief Medical Officer at Curaleaf International, commented, "This registration means that, for the first time, clinicians in Australia and New Zealand can prescribe a liquid cannabis inhalation device that has been formally approved and delivers standardised dosing, in the same way as other medicines. That reflects the level of clinical evidence, safety testing and regulatory scrutiny required before a new technology reaches patients."

Juan Martinez, Curaleaf International CEO, added: "We are proud that QMID is the first liquid cannabis inhalation device to be approved under both EU and Australian medical device frameworks. We are grateful to the TGA for the rigour and engagement it brought to this process. Its insistence that devices meet the same standards as the medicines they deliver is exactly right, and it is what makes this registration meaningful for patients. Together with Jupiter, we have invested heavily to meet that bar, and we intend to bring the same standard to more patients wherever the regulatory pathway allows, starting with New Zealand."

The registration marks a breakthrough in the evolution of Australia's medical cannabis market, where more than one million patients have accessed treatment under the country's prescribing framework since it was established in 20161, and represents the next step in Curaleaf International's strategy to expand access to pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid delivery technologies worldwide.

The registration also addresses a long-standing gap in the Australian market. While medicines themselves are prescribed through the TGA's approved pathways, the devices used to inhale them have largely remained outside the ARTG. Prescribers and pharmacists have reported difficulty obtaining approvals for unregistered batteries, leaving some patients with their prescribed medicine but no compliant means of using it, and the regulator has repeatedly called for clinical justification where unapproved devices are used. QMID gives clinicians a registered alternative: a device whose safety and performance have been formally assessed, rather than one supplied outside the regulatory framework.

QMID became the first handheld liquid inhalation device for consistent medical cannabis administration to achieve certification as a Class IIa medical device under the European Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 in May 2025. Following its European certification, QMID has continued its international rollout and is now available in seven countries, with Australia joining following a multi-year regulatory process to secure inclusion in the ARTG, and New Zealand through Medsafe's WAND notification process, with Vicki Partridge Pty Ltd acting as both Australian and New Zealand sponsor.

Curaleaf International and Jupiter Research have made significant investments over several years in the engineering, safety testing and regulatory work required to bring QMID through two medical device frameworks. That investment reflects a shared view that patients using inhaled cannabis-based medicines should have the same assurance of device quality and consistency that applies to any other medicine.

Designed to provide energy to the product to facilitate aerosolization of the medicine, QMID offers patients and prescribers:

- A controlled delivery system designed to support consistent dosing and comparable clinical data.

- A compact and simple design for discreet medical use.

- Reusable hardware compatible only with approved cartridges.

The TGA's registration of QMID, and its listing in New Zealand, reflects a positive shift and maturing regulatory pathway for certified cannabis-based medical devices in Australasia. The device is the first of its kind internationally and demonstrates a commitment to innovation and product development, and to the safe and consistent delivery of prescribed cannabis-based medicines.

About Curaleaf International

Curaleaf International is shaping the future of cannabis through its commitment to research and product excellence. Powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain, its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, the emphasis on quality and expertise aims to ensure the delivery of safe and legal cannabis.

Curaleaf International's network includes a clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory in the UK; cultivation and EU-GMP processing facilities in Portugal; an EU-GMP processing, quality assurance and research site in Spain; Four 20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; a Polish wholesaler and clinic; and the EU-GMP producer Northern Green Canada.

Curaleaf International is part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer and distributor of consumer cannabis products.

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This media advisory contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward–looking statements or information. Generally, forward-looking statements and information may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "proposed", "is expected", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases, or by the use of words or phrases which state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, or might occur or be achieved. More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements and information concerning the availability of a TGA registered liquid medical cannabis inhalation device in Australia and listed on the WAND in New Zealand. Such forward-looking statements and information reflect management's current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the company with respect to the matter described in this new release. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which are based on current expectations as of the date of this release and subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Additional information about these assumptions and uncertainties is discussed in the Company's Form 8-K dated August 5, 2026 together with the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, attached as exhibits thereto, as well as the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, each of which documents have been filed on the Company's EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov/edgar and SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca, and as described from time to time in documents filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as to the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the content of this news release.

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Research partnership applies data and AI to speed the path to new treatments and strengthen nutrition and environmental resilience

CARY, N.C., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifty years after SAS grew out of an agricultural research project at North Carolina State University, the two organizations are launching a new research partnership to apply trusted data and AI to challenges in human health, nutrition and environmental resilience.

SAS and NC State today announced the SAS Think & Do Tank, integrating SAS' data, AI and analytics expertise into interdisciplinary research through NC State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The initiative is designed to move promising discoveries toward real-world impact while building trusted and responsible AI practices into the research from the start.

"The next generation of innovators will need more than powerful technology. They'll need the judgment to use it responsibly," said SAS CEO Jim Goodnight. "By connecting NC State's interdisciplinary research with SAS' data, AI and industry expertise, we can help students and researchers build trusted approaches to problems that matter."

"This partnership extends a relationship that has shaped discovery in North Carolina for decades," said NC State Chancellor Kevin Howell. "True to our Think and Do spirit, NC State and SAS will collaborate to create new opportunities for students, faculty and industry partners to apply AI in service of society."

Can AI help promising treatments reach patients faster?

One of the first research efforts will focus on translational predictive biology, an emerging field that uses advanced biological models, data and AI to better predict how diseases and potential treatments may behave in humans.

NC State researchers are building a process that connects studies in living systems with advanced lab models, including organoids, small, simplified versions of organs grown from cells, and organ-on-chip technologies that mimic aspects of human organ function.

The long-term promise is significant: Better predictive models could help researchers identify promising treatments earlier, understand why interventions succeed or fail, and reduce the time and cost required to move new therapies toward clinical use.

But the work also creates a difficult data challenge. Researchers can collect enormous detail across cells, tissues, molecular pathways and time, but from relatively few biological subjects. Conventional AI models can struggle in this environment, identifying patterns that may not hold up across studies or translate from one biological system to another.

The team will explore statistical and AI approaches designed for these complex datasets. The models will aim to account for biological relationships, quantify uncertainty and help researchers understand why a model reaches a conclusion.

The effort will give researchers more actionable insight into biological responses and better evidence for deciding which potential interventions warrant further study.

Over time, the work could also help create AI-ready research datasets that allow scientists to compare findings across studies, identify new patterns and generate new hypotheses.

SAS will serve as a technical partner across the research working groups, providing data and AI software, expertise and responsible AI guidance. Faculty and students will gain hands-on experience applying advanced analytics to active research while emphasizing ethical data practices and transparency.

A partnership 50 years in the making

Designed as a scalable two-year pilot, the Think & Do Tank will establish a governance and research collaboration model that could eventually extend to additional disciplines and institutions. It aligns with SAS' broader Trust in Innovation efforts and NC State's "Think and Do" approach to turning knowledge into impact.

For SAS, the partnership brings its story with NC State full circle: returning to the place where the company began to invest in the next generation of research, technology and talent.

Learn more about how SAS supports students, educators and independent learners in developing data and AI expertise.

About SAS

SAS is a global leader in data and AI, helping organizations make confident decisions with AI they can trust. For decades, SAS has set the standard for delivering software that drives meaningful impact, incorporating deep industry expertise, transparency, and governance. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW®.

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MIKE MAROONE HONDA TO HOST 9TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Maroone Honda proudly announces the 9th Annual Mike Maroone Honda Car Show benefiting Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, taking place Sunday, October 11, from 10 AM to 3 PM at Mike Maroone Honda, 1103 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs.

Building on the success of last year's show, which raised $34,000 for Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, this year's event brings together car enthusiasts, families and members of the community for a fun day in support of Habitat's work right here in our local community.

Car enthusiasts from across the region will showcase their vehicles, with judging and awards held at 2 PM, where 18 trophies and awards will be presented in categories such as People's Choice, Most Unique, and Best Race Car. The family-friendly day also includes face painting, low car limbo, a Hot Wheels play area, a Power Wheels race for the kids, tug-of-war competitions, 35 plus vendors and food vendors, and live music.

This year's show also features a Car Giveaway. Entries are just $5 each, with no limit on the number of entries, for a chance to win a running and driving car. The winner will be announced at the show during the awards ceremony and must be present to win.

All proceeds will benefit Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, supporting their work building safe, affordable housing for families in the Colorado Springs community.

"Nine years in, this show has become one of the highlights of our year, not just because of the incredible cars, but because of what it represents," said Zach Lewis of Mike Maroone Honda. "Our team feels strongly about giving back to the families and neighbors who make Colorado Springs home."

"Every dollar raised helps us build safe, stable housing for local families. The fact that it's done through a day of celebration, family fun, and community spirit makes it even more special," said Iain Probert, Chief Strategy Officer at Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity.

For registration details, visit mikemaroonehonda.com/charity-car-show.htm.

About Mike Maroone Auto Group: A premier Colorado automotive group representing Chevrolet, GMC, Honda, Ford, and Volkswagen, committed to community and customer care.

About Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity: A nonprofit organization bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope through volunteer efforts and community partnerships.

Contact: ZACH LEWIS

Email: [email protected]

SOURCE Mike Maroone Honda

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