Corgi Insurance Launches Sports and Entertainment Coverage Through Its Surplus Lines Carrier

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Corgi Insurance today announced the launch of Golden by Corgi, a dedicated sports and entertainment insurance platform providing coverage for the organizations, events, facilities, and businesses that power the sports industry.

Golden provides insurance solutions for teams, leagues, federations, National Governing Bodies, tournaments, athletic facilities, sporting events, and other organizations operating across the sports ecosystem. The platform offers more than 20 lines of coverage designed around the specialized risks these organizations face.

Golden is led by Peter Akman and Mike T. Brown, former founders and professional athletes who bring experience building businesses and competing professionally. Their backgrounds have shaped Golden's approach to insurance, with a focus on the operational realities of sports organizations.

Through Corgi's surplus lines carrier, Golden can build customized insurance programs for organizations with specialized or complex coverage needs. The platform combines underwriting, claims, and risk management capabilities under one system, with certificates of insurance available in minutes and in-house claims handling.

"Sports is an incredibly diverse industry, and the insurance needs of a national governing body can look very different from those of a tournament, facility, or professional organization," said Peter Akman, Co-Founder of Golden. "We built Golden to give each organization the flexibility to build coverage around how it actually operates."

Golden is already working with National Governing Bodies and Olympic programs, including USA Fencing, as well as organizations across the broader sports ecosystem.

The platform is designed to support organizations throughout the lifecycle of their operations, from day-to-day activities and facilities to tournaments, events, athletes, and other specialized exposures.

"Insurance should not be another operational hurdle for sports organizations," said Mike T. Brown, Co-Founder of Golden. "Golden brings sports expertise together with Corgi's insurance infrastructure to make the process faster, simpler, and more tailored to the organizations we serve."

About Golden

Golden is Corgi's dedicated sports and entertainment insurance platform, providing commercial insurance solutions for sports organizations across the United States. The platform offers more than 20 lines of coverage designed for the unique risks faced by teams, leagues, tournaments, facilities, events, and sports organizations of all sizes.

Learn more at getgolden.insure.

About Corgi

Corgi is an AI-native insurance carrier built for high-growth companies. The company combines proprietary underwriting technology, in-house claims handling, and modern insurance infrastructure to deliver coverage built for the way businesses operate today.

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BISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) today reached a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) for MDU Resources subsidiary, WBI Energy, to construct its previously-proposed Bakken East Pipeline Project. Based on secured customer commitments and the anticipated strategic and economic benefits for North Dakota and the broader region, the company has decided to proceed with construction of the Bakken East Pipeline with an initial design capacity of 1.4 Bcf per day. The project is being designed with the flexibility to accommodate anticipated future growth. The approximately 350-mile pipeline will run from the Bakken region in western North Dakota to a location near Fargo in eastern North Dakota.

"Reaching FID on the Bakken East Pipeline Project marks a significant milestone in our commitment to expanding critical natural gas infrastructure in the region. The project will serve the growing demand for natural gas transportation, enable production from the Bakken region to serve customers in central and eastern North Dakota, and further enhance security and reliability of our existing pipeline system" said Nicole A. Kivisto, President and CEO of MDU Resources Group. "We are pleased with the overwhelming support for this project from customers who have committed to utilizing capacity on the Bakken East Pipeline Project. We believe this pipeline is a win-win for the state, local communities and our company."

Construction is expected to occur over construction seasons in 2028 – 2030, with the facilities placed in service in two phases. The first phase, from the Bakken to central North Dakota, is expected to be complete in late 2029. The second phase, to an existing WBI Energy compressor station near Mapleton, ND, has a target completion date of late 2030.

The project is estimated to cost between $2.7 and $3.2 billion. When completed, the project will include additions and modifications at three existing WBI Energy compressor stations and the construction of four new compressor stations.

The North Dakota Industrial Commission voted unanimously in August 2025 to support the project with a firm capacity commitment of $50 million per year for 10 years. This commitment reinforces the strategic importance of the project to regional energy infrastructure and economic development.

"We believe this is a transformational project that will meet the growing needs of Bakken producers as well as natural gas end users across North Dakota," WBI Energy president Rob Johnson said. "We've been working on Bakken East since early 2025 and look forward to continuing to work with landowners, regulators and other stakeholders to advance this exciting project."

The company is actively evaluating debt and equity financing structures to fund the project, including potential partnership agreements.

About MDU Resources Group, Inc.

MDU Resources Group, Inc., a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, strives to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective and environmentally responsible electric utility and natural gas distribution services to more than 1.2 million customers across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. In addition to its utility operations, the company's pipeline business operates a more than 3,800-mile natural gas pipeline network and storage system, ensuring reliable energy delivery across the Northern Plains. With a legacy spanning over a century, MDU Resources remains focused on energizing lives for a better tomorrow. For more information about MDU Resources, visit www.mdu.com or contact the investor relations department at [email protected].

Investor Contact:  Brent Miller, treasurer, 701-530-1730

Media Contact:     Byron Pfordte, MDU Resources director of integrated communications, 208-377-6050 

                               Mark Snider, WBI Energy senior PR representative, 208-377-6006

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Other than statements of historical facts, all statements which address activities, events or developments that the company anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements based on underlying assumptions (many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions), including but not limited to, statements identified by the words "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," and "predicts," in each case related to such things as growth estimates, stockholder value creation, the company's "CORE" strategy, capital expenditures, financial guidance, trends, objectives, goals, dividend payout ratio targets, earnings per share growth targets, customer rates, regulatory approvals, sustainability, strategies and other such matters. These forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and factors, which are detailed in the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

While made in good faith, these forward-looking statements are based largely on the company's expectations and judgments and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond the company's control. For additional discussion regarding risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" disclosed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and subsequent filings. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by applicable law, the company undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) will webcast the company's Annual Investor Relations Update from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

The live webcast and replay will be available at Consolidated Edison Webcast. The link will also be posted on the Con Edison Investor Relations website at https://investor.conedison.com/presentations-webcasts/.

Presenters from the company's senior leadership will include:

- Tim Cawley, Chairman, President and CEO, Consolidated Edison, Inc. and Chairman and CEO, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

- Matthew Ketschke, President, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

- Michele O'Connell, President and CEO, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.

- Robert Sanchez, President, Shared Services, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

- Kirk Andrews, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Consolidated Edison, Inc. and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

- Jen Hensley, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

- Mary Kelly, Senior Vice President, Gas Operations, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

- Vicki Kuo, Senior Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

Consolidated Edison, Inc. is a holding company that provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its customers through the following subsidiaries: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., a regulated utility providing electric service in New York City and New York's Westchester County, gas service in Manhattan, the Bronx, parts of Queens and parts of Westchester, and steam service in Manhattan; Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., a regulated utility serving customers in a 1,300-square-mile area in southeastern New York State and northern New Jersey; and Con Edison Transmission, Inc., a regulated company primarily under the oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, that develops and owns interests in electric transmission assets.

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Borr Drilling Limited - Contracting Updates

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Borr Drilling Limited (NYSE: BORR) (OSE: BORR) ("Borr Drilling" or the "Company") is pleased to announce new commitments for three of its premium jack-up rigs.

In West Africa, the Norve has received a binding letter of award from an undisclosed operator. The commitment is expected to commence in mid-December 2026 and includes a firm scope of three wells with an estimated duration of 245 days, keeping the rig committed into August 2027. The commitment also includes priced options with an estimated duration of 175 days.

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company has exercised the one-well option on the Natt in Nigeria. Based on the current well program, it is anticipated that the rig will remain contracted with the customer into early August 2027.

In Europe, the Joro has been awarded a contract with an undisclosed operator for accommodation activities in the UK. The contract is expected to commence in mid-October 2026 and has an estimated firm duration of 60 days, keeping the rig committed into December 2026. The contract also includes priced options with an estimated duration of 56 days.

About Borr Drilling Limited

Borr Drilling Limited is an international drilling contractor incorporated in Bermuda in 2016 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange since July 31, 2019 and on Euronext Oslo Børs since May 21, 2026 under the ticker "BORR." The Company owns and operates jack-up rigs of modern and high specification designs and provides services focused on the shallow-water segment to the offshore oil and gas industry worldwide. Please visit our website at www.borrdrilling.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and related discussions include forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements do not reflect historical facts and may be identified by words such as "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "intends", "may", "should", "will", "likely", "aim", "plan", "guidance" and similar expressions and include statements regarding expectations about new contracts and commitments, the commencement, timing and duration of contracts, the exercise of options, contract coverage, backlog, and other non-historical statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements included herein, including risks relating to the commencement and duration of contracts, including our ability to commence contracts consistent with the timeframes described herein, risks related to contracting, including our ability to convert letters of intent, letters of award and other commitments into contracts, the risk that we may not enter into contracts or that contracts are not performed as expected, the risk of contract suspension or termination, the risk that options will not be exercised, the risk that backlog will not materialize as expected,  risks relating to the operations of our rigs, risks relating to geopolitical events including their impact on our business and industry, risks relating to market trends, and other risks and uncertainties, including those described in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 and our other filings with and submissions to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors could cause actual events to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements included herein. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this release. We do not undertake to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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MDCX in the U.S. Navy's Unmanned Air Warfare Center

PALMDALE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy has doubled its fleet capacity to operate the MQ-25A Stingray™ unmanned aircraft system (UAS) over a five-month period, standing up a second operational MD-5C Ground Control Station (GCS) powered by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® (NYSE: LMT) MDCX™ autonomy platform.

Skunk Works engineers MDCX for the U.S. Navy's MD-5C that is installed in the Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAWC), the dedicated onboard command center for unmanned carrier aviation.

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) received the first operational MD-5C in March 2026, followed by USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in August 2026.

Why it matters

The MD-5C is a highly complex system-of-systems, which includes the government Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence network, Lockheed Martin's MDCX™ software and hardware, and additional government-produced ancillary equipment. Within the GCS, MDCX is the mission planning and execution software that enables Navy operators to command and control the MQ-25A Stingray, extending carrier air wing reach and freeing manned aircraft for higher-priority missions.

What Our Partners are Saying

"These two operational unmanned air warfare centers aboard CVN 71 and CVN 76 bring us closer to integrating unmanned carrier aviation into the fleet," said Capt. Daniel Fucito, PMA-268 program manager. "Thanks to the incredible work from our joint Navy and Lockheed Martin team, these carriers are ready to fly the MQ-25A. By pairing our unmanned systems with our manned aircraft, we are building a more resilient, adaptable force that is better prepared to win the fight."

A Ready-Now Capability

"MDCX is delivering on the promise of a ready-now, open-architecture command and control platform for the fleet," said Ben Tongue, MDCX Program Manager. "In five months, we've doubled the number of U.S. Navy carriers ready to fly the MQ-25A Stingray. Our team, in close coordination with the Navy, is establishing the command and control backbone for the Carrier Air Wing of the Future."

This install continues a series of MDCX milestones spanning ship, shore and flight test - evidence of proven platform autonomy, multi-platform control and scalable operation footprints built on operationally proven systems and Skunk Works integration expertise.

For additional information, visit our website: MDCX™ command and control platform

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com.

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TINTON FALLS, N.J., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT), a leader in unified resilience at enterprise scale, today announced that it has achieved the AWS Data Competency in the Relational Database category. This designation recognizes Commvault for its demonstrated expertise delivering unified data architectures on Amazon Web Services (AWS), helping customers build the data foundations that power modern analytics and AI workloads.

Achieving the AWS Data Competency differentiates Commvault as a member of the AWS Partner Network (APN) with deep technical proficiency and proven customer success delivering data solutions on AWS. The Data Competency validates partners across the full data lifecycle—from databases and analytics to streaming, data engineering, and AI-ready foundations—reflecting how customers build and modernize their data architectures.

Commvault achieved the AWS Data Competency in the Relational Databases category by delivering cyber-resilient data protection for relational database workloads on AWS, helping customers securely protect, recover, and manage business-critical data across Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) environments. Commvault solutions delivered via SaaS, software, or appliance help organizations protect Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora with automated backups, point-in-time recovery, and immutable, air-gapped storage, reducing complexity while improving cyber resilience and recovery readiness.

"Achieving the AWS Data Competency in Relational Databases reflects our continued commitment to helping organizations get more value from their data while strengthening resilience on AWS," said Brian Lanigan, Chief Partner Officer, Commvault. "As enterprises accelerate AI initiatives and modernize critical workloads on AWS, Commvault enables them to recover their data with confidence, reducing complexity and helping keep their information ready to drive innovation and business outcomes."

AWS is enabling scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions from startups to global enterprises. To support the seamless integration and deployment of these solutions, the AWS Competency Program helps customers identify AWS Partners with deep industry experience and expertise across industries, use cases, and workloads to help grow their business.

Commvault holds numerous service validations, certifications, and AWS competencies, including the AWS Storage Competency and AWS Resilience Competency in the Recovery category.

To learn more about Commvault's support for AWS, visit https://www.commvault.com/supported-technologies/amazon/aws.

About Commvault

Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is a leader in unified resilience at enterprise scale. In a constantly evolving threat landscape, Commvault keeps customers ready by unifying data security, identity resilience, and cyber recovery, on one cloud-native, AI-enabled platform. Customers trust Commvault to conduct the fastest, most complete recoveries – not just their data, but their entire business. Purpose-built for the agentic enterprise, Commvault also enables organizations to safely embrace AI while protecting against AI-driven threats.

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Kong Partner Awards honors the partners leading the charge for customers building AI in production

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kong Inc., the AI Connectivity Company, announced the winners of its 2026 Partner Awards, awarded during Kong's API + AI Summit in Los Angeles. The awards recognize the partners across Kong's global ecosystem who are turning API and AI connectivity into real customer outcomes.

"The AI race is on, and our partners are playing a critical role in helping customers move from experimentation to production," said Ken Kim, SVP of Business Development at Kong. "They're helping enterprises navigate an increasingly complex technology landscape. This year's winners demonstrate what's possible when we combine Kong's technology with the expertise, reach, and innovation of our partner ecosystem. We're proud of what we've accomplished together thus far and even more excited to build upon this success!"

This year's honorees were recognized for achievements spanning joint customer wins, geographic impact, AI-focused pipeline and pursuits, solution innovation and integration, and investment in Kong.

The 2026 Partner Award recipients include:

- Partner of the Year: AWS is delivering exceptional business impact by combining the power, scale, and global reach of AWS with Kong Konnect and Kong AI Gateway. Together, we're helping customers of all types and industry segments around the world compete in the AI era, moving at unprecedented speed without sacrificing the control, security, or flexibility required to operate at enterprise scale.

- Solution Partner of the Year, Americas: AHEAD is helping customers turn AI ambition into action through security solutions designed to help enterprises deploy AI safely and at scale. A strong co-selling motion with Kong has translated that expertise into meaningful pipeline and customer wins across the Americas.

- Solution Partner of the Year, EMEA: ApiShare has distinguished itself as a trusted advisor for API and AI connectivity, combining deep governance expertise with Kong's platform. This year, the partnership generated new opportunities across EMEA that are translating directly into new logos and expansion. By bringing governance into AI strategy early, APIShare and Kong are creating a unified foundation spanning APIs, AI, agents, and emerging technologies.

- Solution Partner of the Year, APJ: International Integrated Systems, Inc. (IISI) empowers organizations to modernize legacy API architecture as a launchpad for enterprise AI initiatives, steering customers from legacy API management toward AI-ready gateway and governance solutions. Combining deep technical proficiency with robust joint co-selling efforts alongside Kong, IISI emerged as the top regional driver of new customer logos this year. This collaboration delivered significant adoption across Taiwan's premier BFSI institutions, securing major wins.

- Emerging Market Partner of the Year: Perceptiva is our Emerging Market Partner of the Year, recognizing their presence across Latin America this year. The team has engaged on deals across the region and across industry verticals, taking on important sales functions that help bring Kong solutions into new markets — not just opening doors, but seeing the business through. This consistent, cross-market presence is what earned them this recognition and paves the way for how Kong serves a region we see as critical to our future.

- Tech Partner of the Year: Noma Security is strengthening the security posture of joint customers as enterprise AI adoption accelerates. Strong co-selling, executive alignment, and a growing pipeline across life sciences, enterprise software, financial services, insurance, and hospitality demonstrate a partnership that truly delivers. Together, Kong and Noma are putting security and governance at the center of enterprise AI adoption.

- Rising Star: WWT, with Kong AI Gateway now live in its Advanced Technology Center (ATC), they're giving customers a hands-on environment to explore AI connectivity, governance, and security before deploying into production. The collaboration brings these capabilities into WWT's broader enterprise AI strategy and gives customers a practical path from experimentation to deployment. The ATC is the starting line, and we're excited about what's ahead.

- Rising Star: Presidio has quickly built strong momentum with Kong, driving a growing pipeline of AI-focused opportunities across new customers, expansions, and renewals. Behind that momentum is an expanding bench of Presidio architects, consultants, and account teams bringing Kong into customer conversations through resell, co-sell, and influenced opportunities. With a strong foundation already in place, Kong and Presidio are turning AI opportunities into real business outcomes.

- Rising Star: NTT DATA has grown its partnership with Kong from an initial collaboration in Japan with iQuattro into a truly strategic partnership, driven by multiple joint wins across large enterprises within Automobile, Media and FS sectors. Building on that success, the partnership has now expanded globally across the Americas, UK&I, Iberia, and Latin America. Beyond a growing portfolio of joint GTM initiatives and customer pursuits, we are taking the partnership even deeper through joint solution development within NTT DATA's AI Studio, creating the foundation for the next phase of our collaboration around AI and Agentic AI.

- Americas GSI Partner of the Year: Infosys has translated its relationship with Kong into meaningful opportunities across enterprise software, manufacturing, energy, financial services, and retail. Strategic integrations with Infosys Topaz Fabric and the InfyMe platform further extend Kong's API and AI connectivity capabilities into enterprise solutions, creating new ways for customers to modernize and advance their AI strategies.

- AI Innovation GSI Partner of the Year: Persistent Systems is pushing joint AI innovation forward across automotive, enterprise software, financial services, and payments. Its GenAI Hub integration puts Kong to work as the strategic AI gateway layer, giving enterprises the connectivity, governance, and control needed to move AI initiatives from experimentation into production.

- Enterprise Integration & Kong Capability Partner of the Year: Cognizant has delivered significant impact across insurance, automotive, life sciences, financial services, and banking while building one of the strongest Kong migration practices in the ecosystem. With more than 300 Kong-badged or certified associates, Cognizant has invested deeply in the expertise required to help enterprises navigate complex API modernization and migration initiatives.

- Solution Innovation GSI Partner of the Year: Wipro has embedded Kong API Gateway and Kong AI Gateway directly into WEGA, its agentic AI platform, establishing an orchestration and governance layer for enterprise AI. The integration is already fueling joint go-to-market opportunities across banking, retail, technology, travel and hospitality, entertainment, and professional services, turning solution innovation into tangible opportunities in the field.

- EMEA GSI Partner of the Year: TCS has delivered joint wins and built a growing pipeline across energy, telecommunications, financial services, technology, aviation, and media. The partnership spans both API management and agentic AI governance, combining TCS's industry and delivery expertise with Kong's platform to address the evolving connectivity requirements of enterprises across EMEA.

- Industry Excellence GSI Partner of the Year: Coforge stands out for translating deep expertise in financial services, insurance, and aviation into customer success with Kong. Its understanding of these complex industries lets our teams ground modernization solutions in each customer's business and technology environment, turning vertical expertise into joint wins and new opportunities for growth.

To learn more about Kong's Partner Program, visit konghq.com/partners.

About Kong Inc.

Kong Inc., the AI Connectivity Company, is building the connectivity layer of AI. Trusted by the Fortune 500® and AI-native startups alike, Kong's unified API and AI platform enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI traffic — on any model, any cloud. For more information, visit www.konghq.com.

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Con Edison is New York's Leading Engine for High-Quality Union Jobs

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Con Edison generated $24.8 billion in total economic output and supported 39,700 jobs across New York State in 2025, according to a new economic impact report developed with HR&A Advisors.

The report details how Con Edison's investments and operations support economic growth, strengthen local communities and advance a cleaner, more equitable energy future. The company provides reliable energy to 9.5 million people and more than 340,000 businesses across New York City and Westchester County.

"Con Edison is deeply connected to the communities we serve," said Matthew Ketschke, the president of Con Edison. "Every day, our investments drive economic growth across New York, creating family-sustaining jobs, supporting local businesses, enhancing energy reliability, and expanding access to clean energy. Together, these investments are helping build a stronger, more resilient future for all New Yorkers."

Supporting High-Quality Union Jobs

Con Edison supported more than 14,000 company employees in 2025 as part of the 39,700 jobs supported statewide.

More than half of Con Edison employees are union members, a rate approximately three times the industry average. This reflects the company's strong partnerships with organized labor and its commitment to providing safe, family-sustaining careers.

"Con Edison powers New York, and the members of UWUA Local 1-2 are at the heart of that mission," said Frank Morales, president of Utility Workers of America Local 1-2. "Our union plays a critical role in delivering the safe, reliable energy that millions of New Yorkers depend on every day. These life-changing jobs strengthen our local communities, support economic growth, and help build a skilled and diverse workforce ready to meet the challenges of the future. We are proud to contribute so much to the communities we serve."

"Con Edison is New York's leading engine for stable, high-quality jobs for Local 3 members," said Christopher Erikson Jr., business manager of Local Union No. 3, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. "These jobs contribute to the local economy, support working families and help maintain a skilled, productive workforce. We look forward to building on our partnership with Con Edison to protect good union jobs and promote economic opportunity for our members and all New Yorkers."

Growing New York Businesses & Trades

In 2025, Con Edison spent $2 billion on contracts with New York State businesses, including approximately $1.2 billion with companies in New York City and Westchester County. About $441 million of that spending supported diverse and small businesses through 262 contracts, representing half of all Con Edison vendor contracts in New York State. This spending supports more than 8,800 indirect jobs, many of which are skilled labor.

"Every day, Con Edison's investments in New York's energy system put union carpenters to work across the five boroughs and Westchester", said Paul Capurso, executive secretary treasurer of the NYC District Council of Carpenters. "This report shows what that means for our city: $24.8 billion in economic output, nearly 40,000 jobs statewide, and $2 billion in contracts with New York businesses. We are proud to partner with Con Edison to create union careers with good wages and benefits. Together, we're creating a path into the middle class, and our members are proud to help build the infrastructure that keeps New York running."

"When Con Edison invests in New York, laborers are on the ground making it happen," said Donato A. Bianca Jr., Laborers' International Union of North America, Vice President and New England Regional Manager. "For every Con Edison employee, another 1.8 jobs are supported in the state, and many of those are skilled union construction jobs. Investment in reliable energy infrastructure is also an investment in working families. We are proud to stand with Con Edison as it strengthens New York's economy and its workforce."

"Keeping the lights on for 9.5 million New Yorkers takes heavy lifting, and the Operating Engineers are proud to do it," said Thomas A. Callahan, business manager, International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 15. "Con Edison's $16.2 billion in direct spending across New York State supports thousands of skilled union jobs and helps make New York's grid one of the most reliable in the country. This is what responsible infrastructure investment looks like: safe, good-paying careers for New Yorkers and a grid built for the future. We look forward to continued work to build it together."

New York City pension funds, which represent more than 785,000 current and former City employees, benefit from Con Edison stock through dividends and increases in its value. Beneficiaries include NYC Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System, NYC Police Pension Fund, NYC Fire Pension Fund and Board of Education Retirement System.

These partnerships help strengthen New York's supply chain and support an inclusive and resilient regional economy.

Con Edison's 2025 economic activity represented approximately 1 percent of New York State's gross domestic product. For every Con Edison job, the company's work supported an additional 1.8 jobs across the state.

Investing In Higher Education & New York's Workforce

Eighty percent of employees live in New York State, and more than 40 percent earned degrees from a City University of New York or State University of New York school.

The company invested approximately $7 million in tuition assistance in 2025, along with leadership programs and rotational assignments that support career advancement and continued education. These workforce investments contribute to a median employee tenure of 13 years, which is eight years higher than the national utilities average.

Investing In Our Communities

Con Edison invested approximately $720 million in clean energy and reliability programs benefiting customers in disadvantaged communities in 2025.

The company also provided $247 million in bill assistance to approximately 420,000 income-eligible households and delivered $41 million in energy-efficiency incentives for low- and moderate-income customers.

Through workforce development programs, Con Edison is expanding access to careers in the clean energy economy. Since 2020, more than 1,000 participants have graduated from the Clean Energy Academy. The company expects its 2025 grant program to support training opportunities for approximately 1,800 additional New Yorkers.

Providing A Stable Tax Base for New York

Con Edison collected $4.9 billion from customers in taxes and fees across New York State in 2025, including $3.6 billion in New York City.

Of the New York City total, $2.6 billion went to property taxes, an increase of 26 percent since 2021. Con Edison's property tax payments represented approximately 8 percent of all property taxes collected by New York City. These revenues help fund essential municipal services, including schools, parks, police, fire, and sanitation.

Looking Ahead

"Reliable energy is the foundation of a strong economy," Ketschke added. "As we look ahead, we will continue investing in the infrastructure, people and partnerships that help New York thrive while working to advance a clean, resilient and reliable energy system."

Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. [NYSE: ED], one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies. The utility delivers electricity, natural gas and steam, and serves 3.7 million customers in New York City and Westchester County, NY. For financial, operations and customer service information, visit conEd.com.

SOURCE Consolidated Edison, Inc.

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Atlantic Digestive Specialists Notifies Individuals of Data Security Incident

SOMERSWORTH, N.H., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Digestive Specialists ("Atlantic Digestive") has learned of a data security incident that may have involved protected health information. Atlantic Digestive has sent notice of this incident to potentially affected individuals and provided resources to assist them.

In March 2026, Atlantic Digestive was alerted to suspicious activity in its network. In response, Atlantic Digestive immediately took measures to ensure our network was secure and initiated an investigation to determine the full nature and scope of the event. Atlantic Digestive also engaged cybersecurity experts to assist with this process. The investigation determined that some information may have been viewed or acquired without authorization between March 16, 2026 – March 17, 2026. Atlantic Digestive conducted a comprehensive review of all potentially affected information. The review, which concluded in August 2026, determined that some personal or protected health information was contained in the potentially affected data. Atlantic Digestive then took steps to locate contact information needed to notify individuals. At the conclusion of this process on September 8, 2026, Atlantic Digestive arranged for notification to potentially affected individuals.

Based on Atlantic Digestive's review, the following protected health information for individuals may have been involved in the incident: first and last name, Social Security number, driver's license or state identification number, date of birth, financial account information, payment card information, alien registration number, taxpayer identification number, passport number, clinical information, diagnosis, medical history, medical record number, medical treatment/procedure information, mental or physical condition, prescription information, Medicaid / Medicare number, medical cost, medical dates of service, medical provider name, patient account number, health insurance policy-related number, username and password information, and digital / electronic signature. Atlantic Digestive provided notice of this incident to potentially impacted individuals beginning on September 30, 2026.

Atlantic Digestive has established a toll-free call center to answer questions about the incident and address related concerns. Call center representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Eastern Time, excluding U.S. holidays and can be reached at 1-866-200-0962.

The privacy and protection of personal and protected health information is a top priority for Atlantic Digestive, which deeply regrets any inconvenience or concern this incident may cause.

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The Philadelphia area-based company becomes the first mahjong studio brand to offer an in-demand third space at scale where beginners learn, players compete, and communities connect.

WAYNE, Pa., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Line Mahjong (MLM), the popular mahjong studio brand founded on Philadelphia's Main Line, today announced the launch of its franchise program—becoming the first mahjong studio brand in the nation to franchise. The move opens the door for entrepreneurs across the country to bring MLM's signature blend of expert instruction, competitive league play, private events, open play, and beautifully curated retail to their own communities, just as mahjong becomes one of the most popular games in the U.S.

"Mahjong isn't just having a moment—it's meeting a fundamental, long-term societal need: real, in-person connection," said Karla Crockett, co-founder and head of franchise operations and marketing at Main Line Mahjong. "We are proud to be the first brand to offer passionate entrepreneurs a proven blueprint to build a fulfilling and successful gathering place that brings joy to members in their own communities. We're taking the studio game to the next level and could not be more excited."

The launch arrives during an irrefutable resurgence of a centuries-old tile game. Yelp named mahjong a top trend of 2026, reporting that searches for mahjong clubs surged 4,467% year over year while searches for mahjong lessons climbed 819%. Nationwide, mahjong events listed on Eventbrite jumped 179% in a single year, and industry analysts project the global mahjong market will grow toward roughly $3 billion by 2035.

Main Line Mahjong has leveraged the cultural momentum into a replicable, community-first business that is supported by a multi-revenue model and an unwavering commitment to bringing people together. Franchisees launch with MLM's proven playbook: a structured teaching curriculum that makes learning approachable, teacher-training certification, league and tournament formats, private- and corporate-event programming, open play, and a curated retail strategy.

At the heart of every MLM studio is a teaching style that turns the nervous first-timers into dedicated players and a system that delivers it consistently at scale.

"The magic of Main Line Mahjong is that someone can walk in never having touched a tile – feeling slightly intimidated – and walk out wanting more," said Suzett Hamilton, co-founder and head of teacher & people training. "We've distilled our method into a teacher-training and certification program so every franchise studio delivers the same warm, hands-on, confidence-building experience that has made people fall for us in the first place."

Traditional retail has been retrofitting stores with experiences to win back foot traffic lost by e-commerce. Main Line Mahjong was built the other way around. The experience is at the core of the MLM business model with retail enhancing the revenue opportunities. The Main Line Mahjong studio has a distinct look and feel true to the MLM brand: bright, stylish, approachable, fun and design-forward that also doubles as an inviting retail destination.

"People don't just want to play—they want to belong somewhere beautiful that brings a little happiness to their day," said Megan Boss, co-founder and head of franchise sales and design/retail. "From the tiles on the table to the products on the shelf, every detail is intentional. We're giving franchisees a brand that looks as good as it feels, and a retail engine that only makes the experience better."

Phones Down

Society is poised for a business primarily rooted in delivering a connection-building experience. Even as loneliness has been declared a public-health crisis—the U.S. Surgeon General likened it to smoking 15 cigarettes a day—Americans are actively seeking ways to unplug, fueling a boom in analog hobbies and phone-free experiences.

The Main Line Mahjong studio is not only capitalizing on the increasing popularity of American Mahjong, it is solving a real societal need:

- 47% of Americans say they experience loneliness during a typical day, and more than 1 in 3 feel less socially connected than they did five years ago. 68% say they struggle to build in-person community, according to a Talker Research survey conducted in 2026

- 2023 the U.S. Surgeon General warned of a "loneliness epidemic," comparing the health risk of disconnection to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

- A 2025 YouGov survey found 47% of those under 30 are striving to reduce screen time, versus 32% of older Americans.

What's in a Name

While Main Line Mahjong was founded on the Main Line of Philadelphia, its meaning extends far beyond a geographical location. 'Main Line' is representative of a player's favorite line on the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card, or primary line. Similar to how the Main Line is home to the MLM founders, a player's main line on the NMJL card offers that same sense of comfort and belonging – it's their home on the card. 

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Main Line Mahjong was founded by a dedicated team of three couples coming together to support the operations, growth and success of the MLM franchise system. With deep industry knowledge and extensive careers across finance, real estate, operations, communications/marketing, design, merchandising, entrepreneurship, investing and community building – the experience of the founding team is unique asset to the Main Line Mahjong franchise offering. Full bios.

Main Line Mahjong is now awarding franchises in select markets nationwide, with early territories expected to move quickly. Prospective franchisees can explore available territories, investment details, and MLM's full support system at www.mlmahjong.com/franchise or by contacting the franchise team at [email protected].

This website and the franchise sales information contained herein do not constitute an offer to sell a franchise. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a franchise disclosure document registered with the applicable state authorities in compliance with federal and state law. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or wish to acquire a franchise to be located in one of these states, we will not offer or sell you a franchise unless and until we have complied with the applicable presale registration and disclosure requirements in your state. RESIDENTS OF NEW YORK: This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made by a franchise disclosure document filed with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law of the State of New York.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: OUR WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION AND INNOVATION. ANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION AND INNOVATION AT WWW.DFPI.CA.GOV.

About Main Line Mahjong

Main Line Mahjong (MLM) is an American mahjong studio brand headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, founded by Suzett Hamilton, Megan Boss, and Karla Crockett. Sitting at the intersection of social wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection, MLM offers private lessons, group classes, competitive leagues, private and corporate events, open play, and curated retail—all in a bright, welcoming, beautifully curated space. Now franchising nationwide, Main Line Mahjong is on a mission to help players everywhere find their main line, form meaningful connections and enhance communities. Learn more at www.mlmahjong.com.

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