WiMi Studies Quantum Encoding Circuit Adaptation Optimization Architecture Based on Reinforcement Learning

BEIJING, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WiMi) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, leverages the interdisciplinary technology of quantum computing and machine learning to propose a specific problem encoding circuit generation scheme based on reinforcement learning technology, breaking the limitations of traditional heuristic design and providing an innovative technical path for improving the performance of QML models. This scheme takes task adaptability optimization as its core objective and utilizes the intelligent search capability of reinforcement learning algorithms to achieve automated and customized generation of encoding circuit architectures, which will solve the core problems of traditional design methods, such as poor adaptability, low search efficiency, and insufficient consideration of multiple objectives.

WiMi's proposed technical solution has its core innovations concentrated on the deep integration of model-based reinforcement learning algorithms and hierarchical circuit structures, constructing a sample-efficient encoding circuit search framework. Unlike traditional reinforcement learning algorithms, this solution adopts a model-based reinforcement learning strategy. By constructing an environment model to predict the performance of encoding circuits, it eliminates the need to perform actual quantum hardware evaluations for every candidate circuit architecture, significantly reducing the number of necessary circuit evaluations during the search process, effectively lowering quantum resource consumption, and markedly improving search efficiency. This sample-efficient characteristic enables it to rapidly explore the optimal encoding circuit architecture adapted to specific tasks under limited quantum computing resource constraints.

The introduction of the hierarchical circuit structure further breaks through the performance bottlenecks of traditional search algorithms. It abandons the traditional algorithm's blind search mode for complete circuit architectures by decomposing the encoding circuit into multiple levels of basic modules. Through hierarchical exploration and combinatorial optimization of each level of modules by the reinforcement learning agent, a complete encoding circuit adapted to specific tasks is gradually constructed. This hierarchical design approach effectively decomposes the originally huge circuit search space, substantially reducing the search dimensions, avoiding efficiency losses caused by redundant searches, and ensuring through module-level optimization that the final generated encoding circuit possesses better structural rationality and performance stability. Compared with traditional search algorithms, this hierarchical strategy achieves dual improvements in search efficiency and architecture optimization effectiveness, providing efficient and feasible technical support for the customized generation of encoding circuits.

WiMi's researched technical solution possesses strong multi-objective optimization capabilities, enabling it to fully meet the diversified needs of different application scenarios and precisely match the core requirements of tasks. During the encoding circuit generation process, it can simultaneously consider multiple core objectives such as model performance, quantum resource consumption, and noise robustness. Through the design of a multi-objective reward function, the reinforcement learning agent achieves synergistic optimization of various objectives during the search process, avoiding performance imbalance issues caused by single-objective optimization. In the future, WiMi will continue to deeply explore the interdisciplinary field of quantum computing and machine learning technology. Relying on its own technological accumulation and innovation capabilities, it will continuously optimize the encoding circuit generation solution, lead the sustained development of QML technology, and contribute to the progress of the global quantum computing industry.

About WiMi Hologram Cloud

WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WiMi) focuses on holographic cloud services, primarily concentrating on professional fields such as in-vehicle AR holographic HUD, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR, head-mounted light field holographic devices, holographic semiconductors, holographic cloud software, holographic car navigation, metaverse holographic AR/VR devices, and metaverse holographic cloud software. It covers multiple aspects of holographic AR technologies, including in-vehicle holographic AR technology, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR technology, holographic vision semiconductor technology, holographic software development, holographic AR virtual advertising technology, holographic AR virtual entertainment technology, holographic ARSDK payment, interactive holographic virtual communication, metaverse holographic AR technology, and metaverse virtual cloud services. WiMi is a comprehensive holographic cloud technology solution provider. For more information, please visit http://ir.wimiar.com.

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Boston Business Journal also names Granite CEO Rob Hale its 2026 CEO Social Leadership Award honoree

QUINCY, Mass., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Granite Telecommunications, one of North America's largest providers of communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies, today announced it has again been recognized among Massachusetts' top corporate philanthropists by the Boston Business Journal (BBJ), ranking No. 3 on the publication's 2026 Top Charitable Contributors List.

The recognition marks Granite's 18th consecutive year on the BBJ list and its 10th straight year among the top three charitable contributors in Massachusetts. The annual ranking honors companies that reported at least $100,000 in cash contributions to Massachusetts-based charities during the prior calendar year.

The BBJ also named Granite CEO Rob Hale as its 2026 CEO Social Leadership Award honoree. The annual award recognizes a Greater Boston executive who demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to giving back to the community.

"This recognition belongs to our teammates, who bring Granite's culture of giving to life with their time, generosity and heart, and to the nonprofit leaders doing the hard work every day," said Hale. "I'm grateful that the BBJ is recognizing Granite's collective impact, and I'm deeply humbled by the personal honor. More importantly, this recognition shines a light on the nonprofit partners whose tireless work improves countless lives and strengthens our communities."

Granite's Corporate Giving and Volunteerism

In 2025, Granite contributed more than $30 million in cash and in-kind donations to charitable organizations in Massachusetts and more than $30.2 million nationwide.

Granite supports causes including medical research and care, housing insecurity, education, food access and veterans' services. Granite also gives teammates opportunities to support the communities where they live and work through Granite Gives Back, paid volunteer time, employee-led service projects and companywide fundraising efforts.

Granite's signature Saving by Shaving fundraiser has brought together employees, family members, customers and supporters over the past 13 years. By shaving their heads, donating their hair and contributing to the campaign, participants have helped raise $62.7 million to support lifesaving medical research and patient care, benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the event's early years and Boston Children's Hospital since 2019.

Rob Hale Honored for Social Leadership

The BBJ's CEO Social Leadership Award recognizes Hale's commitment to philanthropy and the example he has set for other business leaders. Hale and his wife, Karen, support nonprofit organizations working in health care, education, cancer research, youth development and social services.

In 2025, the Hales donated $110.9 million, including a $100 million gift to Boston Children's Hospital, the largest gift in the hospital's history. The gift will help transform pediatric behavioral health care by expanding treatment, research, clinical training and community support.

The Hales have become known for transformational philanthropic investments that strengthen organizations for the long term. In 2022, they committed $1 million per week for 52 weeks to support grassroots nonprofits, with many of the gifts establishing endowments to help sustain their missions for years to come. More recently, after completing his first Boston Marathon, Hale donated $26.2 million to 72 local charities, extending the spirit of the race into a region-wide investment in community organizations.

Granite and Hale were honored at the BBJ's 21st annual Corporate Citizenship Awards on Sept. 16 at Big Night Live in Boston. The BBJ also featured Hale in a special profile highlighting his commitment to philanthropy and community impact.

To learn more about Granite's philanthropic initiatives, visit granitenet.com/granite-gives-back.

About Granite

Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada. The company serves more than two-thirds of Fortune 100 companies and has 1.75 million voice and data lines under management, supporting more than 650,000 locations. Founded in 2002, Granite has grown to be one of the largest competitive telecommunications carriers in the U.S. by simplifying sourcing and management of voice, data and cellular service with a single point of contact and consolidated invoicing for all locations nationwide. Today, Granite supports customers with a wide range of services, including access, UCaaS, mobile voice and data, and MSP solutions for SD-WAN, monitoring and network management. Granite employs more than 2,220 people at its headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts, and 10 regional offices nationwide. For more information, visit www.granitenet.com.

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Finch Launches Industry-First Platform That Uncovers What's Buried in a Property Claim

The company's technology connects the full history of a claim, giving public adjusters evidence against complexity that can conceal millions

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Finch has launched the property claims industry's first full-claim intelligence platform, combining historical claim records, live inbox activity and analysis across the full life of a claim. The platform pulls together the entire universe of a claim, exposing what complexity conceals and turning it into usable intelligence.

The facts of a property claim are often scattered across thousands, and sometimes tens of thousands, of emails, documents, photographs and estimates. Large insurance carriers have the staff, data and technology to navigate even the most challenging claims. Policyholders and their representatives are left searching for answers. Finch is built to challenge that imbalance.

That tension is growing. Property claims are taking longer to resolve than at any point since 2008, according to J.D. Power's 2025 U.S. Property Claims Satisfaction Study. Following 27 catastrophic events in 2024 and 28 the year before, average repair times reached 32.4 days, while final payments took more than 44 days. Longer timelines can also mean larger claim records, as emails, photographs, estimates, supplements and other documentation accumulate over the life of a claim.

Finch connects directly to the inbox, where claim work already happens, and automatically builds a complete, continuously updated claim record. It matches every relevant email and attachment to the correct claim, extracts the important information and connects it to the claim's full history. Finch then compares estimates, documents and claim data to identify overlooked facts, unanswered questions, missing line items, costs and inconsistencies that might otherwise go unnoticed.

"The insurance industry does not have an information shortage. It has an information asymmetry," said Thomas McLaughlin, founder and CEO of Finch. "The truth of a claim can be buried in a record so large and complex that no single person could realistically uncover everything that matters. Finch lifts that truth out of the claim record, brings it to light and gives the people representing policyholders the firepower to act on it."

Intelligence that understands the entire claim

Generative AI has made it possible to summarize individual documents in seconds. Finch is taking the next step: connecting and reasoning across the complete history of a claim.

The platform combines three layers that have historically remained separate:

- A firm's historical claims, documents, contacts and communications.

- New emails and attachments added automatically as a claim develops.

- An intelligence layer that makes the complete record searchable and actionable.

"Most products address a vertical slice of the claim," McLaughlin said. "One may read a policy. Another may store documents or build a customer record. Finch brings all of it together. Context creates intelligence, and connecting the full claim is what helps public adjusters see what others miss and act with stronger evidence."

Uncovering what complexity hides

Finch makes claim information easier to find and harder to overlook. To date, the platform has analyzed 315,000 documents from more than 15,000 property claims. In a sample comparing carrier estimates with those prepared by public adjusters, Finch identified an average difference of nearly 50%, representing more than $6 million in repair costs omitted from carrier estimates.

Claim values can also shift substantially over time. Among property claims in which insurers made no payment during the first six months, Finch found that the final settlement was typically 43% higher than the insurer's initial estimate. The findings show how substantially a claim's value can change as the record develops and additional damage, costs and documentation are accounted for.

Building the data layer for the future of insurance

Finch's ambition extends beyond automating individual claims. By structuring the complete history of each claim, rather than just analyzing isolated documents, the company is building a connected intelligence layer for property claims. Over time, this foundation can help AI understand claims in context, identify patterns across authorized data and uncover costs, inconsistencies and information that might otherwise remain overlooked.

"The way software companies are built has changed," McLaughlin said. "In an AI-driven future, the most valuable platform will be the one capable of supplying models and agents with the complete, reliable data they need. Finch is organizing the world's claim data so AI can understand a claim as a whole, helping public adjusters find what others miss and build stronger, evidence-backed claims for policyholders."

Finch has raised $4.5 million from focal, Company Ventures, Veridical Ventures, TipTop VC and Aglaé Ventures, whose portfolio includes Airbnb, Spotify, Slack and Stripe.

Finch is initially available to public adjusters and public adjusting firms working across residential and commercial property claims.

To learn more, visit www.finchclaims.com

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Industry recognition highlights AML RightSource's expertise in helping organizations navigate evolving crypto and digital asset regulations

HIGHLAND HILLS, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AML RightSource, a global expert solutions provider of financial crime compliance managed services and advisory solutions, has been recognized by CobraSight with a 2026 Crypto & Digital Assets Growth Partner Award in the Licensing & Compliance category. The award recognizes firms that demonstrate deep expertise, specialization, and experience supporting organizations operating within the digital asset ecosystem.

As digital assets continue to move further into the financial mainstream, organizations face an increasingly complex regulatory environment. New and evolving requirements across jurisdictions are raising expectations around anti-money laundering, financial crime compliance, governance, licensing, and risk management.

AML RightSource helps digital asset businesses, financial institutions, fintechs, and other regulated organizations navigate these challenges through a combination of managed services, advisory support, investigations, transaction monitoring, sanctions compliance, and broader financial crime risk management expertise.

"Digital assets have rapidly evolved from a niche market to an increasingly important part of the global financial ecosystem," said Steve Meirink, Chief Executive Officer of AML RightSource.

"As digital assets continue to gain broader adoption, organizations face increasing pressure to balance innovation with strong compliance and risk management practices. We're proud to support our clients as they navigate that challenge, helping them build programs that meet evolving regulatory expectations while enabling sustainable growth."

"This award reflects the expertise and commitment of our global team. Every day, our professionals work alongside clients to solve complex compliance challenges, strengthen trust, and create the foundation for long-term success."

AML RightSource has more than 7,000 professionals globally, providing financial crime compliance expertise across North America, EMEA, and APAC. The firm's capabilities span anti-money laundering, Know Your Customer (KYC), sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, fraud prevention, investigations, regulatory remediation, and advisory services for highly regulated industries.

According to CobraSight, more than 350 vendors were evaluated through an independent research process, with winners selected based on specialization, industry expertise, client experience, and support for organizations operating in regulated markets.

About AML RightSource

AML RightSource is a global leader in financial crime compliance and risk management. Delivering tailored solutions through expert professionals to support AML, KYC, EDD, and more. We help clients meet compliance demands, manage risk, and navigate regulatory change with confidence. www.amlrightsource.com. 

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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a quick and easy way to roll under a vehicle or other item when making repairs," said an inventor, from McDonough, Ga., "so I invented the AUXILIARY VEST. My design eliminates the need to struggle with a standard creeper."

The invention provides improved mobility when working beneath vehicles, under equipment, in attics, etc. In doing so, it eliminates the need to position one's body upon a traditional creeper and then roll underneath a car or truck to be serviced. As a result, it increases comfort and convenience. The invention features a low-profile design that is easy to use so it is ideal for professional mechanics, tradesmen, homeowners, and contractors.

The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 25-TKA-497, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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Buildings for world-class specialty care, including cardiac and cancer care, will anchor the first phase of a 120+-acre destination

Key Points

- The Alice L. Walton Foundation and Mercy broke ground on a 120+-acre campus for specialty care and whole-health innovation in Bentonville, Arkansas.

- As part of the long-term agreement between the Foundation and Mercy, specialty care services will include extensive cardiac care, in partnership with Cleveland Clinic, as well as cancer, orthopedics, and gastroenterology, creating a multi-state destination.

- The announcement of its name, AWSOM Whole Health Campus, builds on the shared vision of Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) and Heartland Whole Health Institute.

- A $50 million charitable pledge from the Tyson Family Foundation and Tyson Foods, Inc., marks the first philanthropic milestone to support the campus.

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alice L. Walton Foundation and Mercy today celebrated the groundbreaking of a new health care campus in Bentonville, a significant milestone in the creation of a transformative destination for health and well-being in Northwest Arkansas.

The 120+-acre campus located two miles east of downtown Bentonville represents a bold vision for health care in the Heartland, bringing world-class specialty care, whole-person health, and community together in an environment intentionally shaped by nature, art, and evidence-based design.

"Today marks an important step toward realizing a vision that has been years in the making," said founder and philanthropist Alice Walton. "Through prioritizing a whole-health focus and bringing together excellent partners, we're creating a health care destination for our region, the Heartland, and beyond."

Advancing Specialty Care

The groundbreaking represents the latest milestone in a long-term collaboration between the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Mercy. The organizations are making significant investments to expand access to high-quality specialty care, advance whole-person health, and position Northwest Arkansas as a destination for leading-edge care and a national example of innovative health care delivery.

The vision for the campus grew from efforts to address longstanding gaps in access to specialty care across the region. Construction has now begun on the campus's first building, the Center for Advanced Specialty Care, which will focus on cardiac care services in affiliation with Cleveland Clinic.

Planned to open in 2029, the 709,000-square-foot facility will significantly expand access to specialty and virtual care for patients across Northwest Arkansas and the broader Heartland region. Initial specialties will include orthopedics, gastroenterology, and neurology, helping connect more people to advanced care closer to home and addressing rural health care needs.

In addition, a world-class cancer care destination is in development, with more than 1.1 million square feet dedicated to oncology treatment. The campus will also include a new hospital containing over 250 beds and 40 operating rooms in an additional 1 million square feet, creating nearly 3 million new square feet dedicated to specialty care. The AWSOM Whole Health Campus will be built in alignment with Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, including its ongoing expansion of services and its work toward a new Level II Trauma Center designation.

"This is a defining moment for Northwest Arkansas and the Heartland," said Steve Mackin, Mercy President and CEO. "People deserve access to world-class specialty care close to home. Together with Alice and her team, we're building something unique, bringing leading-edge care, innovation and whole-person health to the heart of America, while simultaneously addressing some of health care's biggest problems."

"As a global leader in cardiovascular care, Cleveland Clinic is pleased to partner with Mercy and Alice Walton's AWSOM Whole Health Campus to help bring patient-centered care to the region," said Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair. "This collaboration supports our goal of reaching more patients to provide exceptional care and the best experience in health care."

Prioritizing Whole Health

The name for the campus was also announced: AWSOM Whole Health Campus. The name reflects a shared vision among Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) and Heartland Whole Health Institute to reimagine how health care is delivered and experienced.

Founded by Alice Walton, the organizations share a commitment to transforming health care through a whole-person approach. AWSOM Whole Health Campus will bring together advanced specialty care, therapeutic landscapes, trails, and gathering spaces in a setting that recognizes the connection between physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.

"Including AWSOM in the campus name reflects our belief that the future of health care begins with how we educate the next generation of physicians," says Dr. Sharmila Makhija, Founding Dean and CEO of Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. "Together with Mercy, our primary education partner, AWSOM brings its educational and clinical expertise to a campus designed to integrate learning, patient care, and innovation. By training students in whole-person care and grounding them in whole-health principles, which are the foundation of value-based care, we are creating an environment where patient-centered care is not only taught, but practiced every day."

Reaching Rural Communities

AWSOM Whole Health Campus will serve as a specialty care hub, and through virtual care and strong collaborations with local providers, it will bring that expertise closer to patients — keeping care local as much as possible while connecting patients to the highest level of specialty care when needed.

"We are not building a specialty care campus solely for Northwest Arkansas; we are building a hub and spoke model that can strengthen access to specialty care across the region," said Dr. Claude Pirtle, President of Heartland Whole Health Institute. "By combining world-class clinical expertise with virtual care and partnerships, we can create a model that brings high-quality specialty care closer to home."

Building Community Connections

Today's ceremony also marks a significant philanthropic milestone for AWSOM Whole Health Campus, with the announcement of a major charitable pledge of a $50 million combined contribution from the Tyson Family Foundation and Tyson Foods, Inc. This generous pledge reflects growing community support for the campus vision and its potential to transform health and well-being across the region.

"This extraordinary pledge is a testament to the shared commitment our community has for this project," said Walton. "Their generosity will help support the development of this transformative campus and the vision it represents for the future of health and wellness."

AWSOM Whole Health Campus is being brought to life through the collaboration of nationally recognized partners in health care, design, and construction. CannonDesign serves as lead architect, EDSA leads landscape architecture and planning, and Nabholz serves as construction manager for the first phase.

When complete, AWSOM Whole Health Campus will stand as a new destination for specialty care, health, and healing in the Heartland, reflecting a belief that the best health care not only treats illness, but helps people thrive. To learn more: www.awsomwholehealth.org.

AWSOM Whole Health Campus

Inspired by Alice Walton's vision for transforming health care, AWSOM Whole Health Campus is a 120+-acre health care destination under development in Bentonville, Arkansas. Its name reflects a shared commitment alongside Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) and Heartland Whole Health Institute to reimagining how health care is delivered and experienced. The campus will bring specialty care, whole-person health, and community together in an environment intentionally shaped by nature, art, and evidence-based design.

Developed by the Alice L. Walton Foundation in collaboration with Mercy and informed by the expertise of Cleveland Clinic, the campus is focused on expanding access to high-quality, value-based specialty care in the Heartland while improving outcomes and reducing costs. Its first building, the Center for Advanced Specialty Care, is intended to open in 2029. To learn more about AWSOM Whole Health Campus, our partnerships, and milestones visit www.awsomwholehealth.org.

Mercy

Mercy, one of the 15 largest U.S. health systems and named the top large system in the U.S. for excellent patient experience by NRC Health, serves millions annually with nationally recognized care and one of the nation's largest and highest performing Accountable Care Organizations in quality and cost. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state healthcare system including 55 acute care and specialty (heart, children's, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has over 1,000 physician practice locations and outpatient facilities, more than 6,000 physicians and advanced practitioners and more than 50,000 caregivers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In fiscal year 2025 alone, Mercy provided more than half a billion dollars of free care and other community benefits, including traditional charity care and unreimbursed Medicaid. 

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After more than 15 years of parcel-by-parcel observation in Montepulciano, Avignonesi brings together three 100% Sangiovese wines to explore how vintage, evolution and individual site shape the identity of Tuscany's most iconic grape.

MONTEPULCIANO, Italy, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What defines Sangiovese? Is it the character of a vintage, what a decade of aging can reveal, or the identity of a single place?

With 300% Sangiovese, Avignonesi, a historic organic and biodynamic producer of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, brings together three 100% Sangiovese wines to explore the dimensions of Vintage, Time and Place: In Grandi Annate Toscana IGT 2021, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Late Release 2016 and Poggetto di Sopra Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022.

The project debuts in the U.S. in September 2026 and will include the long-awaited return of In Grandi Annate and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Late Release after several years away from the market.

The three featured wines build on 15 years of work across Avignonesi's vineyards. Each year, the estate harvests and vinifies more than 100 hectares of Sangiovese separately, creating over 60 individual micro-lots. Since 2010, this parcel-by-parcel approach has allowed the team to develop an increasingly precise understanding of how Sangiovese responds to various soils, sites, and vintages across Montepulciano.

"Sangiovese has always been at the heart of Avignonesi, but we believe there is still a great deal to say about what this grape can be today," says Matteo Giustiniani, CEO of Avignonesi. "With 300% Sangiovese, we wanted to show its range without losing sight of where it comes from. These are wines deeply rooted in Montepulciano, while expressing the freshness, individuality and sense of place that resonate with wine drinkers today. Vintage, Time and Place allow us to show three distinct dimensions of the same grape and territory."

To capture the Vintage pillar, In Grandi Annate 2021 blends the harvest's top-performing sites rather than relying on a single vineyard. These sites are chosen for their ability to come together with exceptional balance, depth, and energy. Produced only when conditions warrant it, In Grandi Annate captures exclusively those vintages in which Avignonesi believes Sangiovese reaches an exceptionally complete expression.

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Late Release 2016 explores Time through a decade of evolution. Largely aged in bottle within the cellars of the estate, this wine explores Vino Nobile di Montepulciano's aging potential and what patience can reveal about Sangiovese. Additionally, the 2016 vintage represents a milestone for Avignonesi, marking the year of the estate's first certified-organic Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

For this Late Release, Avignonesi collaborated with Bonvini 1909 and French design studio Atelier Bingo to design a special label and packaging inspired by Le Capezzine, the estate's visitor center and agricultural hub, as well as the surrounding Tuscan landscape. Through this collaboration, the project expands beyond the wine itself, reflecting Avignonesi's broader dialogue with agriculture, landscape, and contemporary culture.

Finally, Poggetto di Sopra Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022 represents Place, focusing on the identity of a single vineyard. Studied parcel by parcel since 2010, Poggetto di Sopra grows on Pliocene clay-silt and calcareous soils, a composition that Avignonesi considers among the most representative of Montepulciano and one that offers a highly specific expression of Sangiovese and its territory.

"What these years have taught us is just how responsive Sangiovese is to its environment" added Alessio Gorini, COO of Avignonesi. "Working with more than 60 individual lots allows us to observe how the same variety behaves differently according to soil, water availability, exposure and vintage. That knowledge has progressively changed the way we work: the more precisely we understand each parcel, the less we need to impose a predetermined result in the cellar."

Three 100% Sangiovese wines. Three perspectives. One continuous exploration of Montepulciano.

Discover Avignonesi's 300% Sangiovese project at https://www.avignonesi.it/en/300sangiovese/

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Founded in the 1970s and named after a noble Renaissance family from Montepulciano, Avignonesi unites Tuscan heritage with a model of conscious viticulture rooted in organic and biodynamic farming. At its core is Le Capezzine, a historic estate and former agricultural model farm where tradition, innovation and sustainability converge in support of long-term stewardship. Made exclusively from estate-grown fruit, Avignonesi wines are elegant expressions of their varieties and the diverse terroirs of Montepulciano.

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A look at America's real estate news, including higher interest rates and baby boomers' domination of the US housing market. Top 10 Real Estate News is featured at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Top 10 Real Estate News

Feds Raise Interest Rates - Defy President Trump 

In an effort to curb inflation that picked up again last month, the Federal Reserve hiked benchmark interest rates for the first time since 2023. The Fed's flagship rate now ranges from 3.75% to 4.00% after a 0.25% increase.

Although President Trump has been calling for lower interest rates for months, the rate increase was unanimously approved by the Fed's policymakers, who also hinted that another rate increase would occur before the year is out.

Baby Boomers Dominate As Both Home Buyers & Sellers

The generation that has dominated much of the US economy since the 1960s now has the largest share of both US home buyers and sellers. Buyers between the ages of 61 and 79 represent 42% of home buyers and also make up 55% of all sellers. And since boomers often have large or 100% equity in the homes they currently live in, they frequently pay cash when selling and then purchasing a new home.

Foreigners Bypass US Homes

According to information from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), foreign buyers are losing interest in purchasing US real estate, continuing a multi-year decline since 2017. Foreign purchasers bought 67,100 properties, a total of $45.3 billion worth of existing residences in the US, between April 2025 and March 2026, the second-lowest number since NAR started monitoring foreign buyer activity in 2009. The median purchase price was $465,000, which is a 19.1% drop.

America's Tallest Residential Tower South of NYC

With two opulent penthouses that have their own zip code in the sky, Cipriani Residences is completing construction of its Brickell tower. The 1931 Collection, a two-unit penthouse atop the 950-foot skyscraper, is the largest residential structure south of Manhattan. With the larger unit listed at $33 million and its companion at $19.8 million, the total cost of the penthouses is almost $53 million.

Florida Home Sales Increase 11 Consecutive Months

In July, Florida's housing market hit 11 straight month of year-over-year sales gains. Single-family sales rose over 5% and condos climbed 11%. More buyers are entering the market even without better mortgage rates, and housing inventories are tightening.

Where Americans Really Want To Live 

It's not Florida, Texas, or California where Americans want to move. According to an online platform that helps people to move, South Carolina is where many Americans would like to move. The Palmetto State has topped the list for seven straight years. Idaho and Florida were the second and third choices.

America's Best City For Retirees

Niche.com has released its annual Best Places to Retire report. The website considered a number of factors that are important for retirees, such as the weather, housing costs, crime rates, and access to entertainment and medical care. Florida grabbed eight of the top 10 spots, with Rio, Florida, located between the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon near Stuart, Florida, at #1 and Highland Beach, Florida, located near Fort Lauderdale, at #2.

New GOP Proposal Would Create Portable Mortgages

Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (Republican, NJ) has introduced the Making Ownership Viable for Everyone (MOVE) Act, legislation that would make portable mortgages accessible, allowing homeowners to transfer their existing mortgage rate, term, and balance to a new property. The MOVE Act would require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, entities that buy mortgages from lenders, to begin purchasing portable mortgages.

Million-Dollar Home Sales Surge In Florida

Sales of million-dollar homes and condos surged throughout Florida in July. Closed sales of Florida condos and townhomes priced at $1 million or more increased by more than 31% from 2025. Single-family house sales over $1 million increased by more than 27%. Sales of $500,000 to $1 million condo and townhomes also had a strong month, with sales up 24% from a year ago.

Top 10 Wealthiest US Suburbs

Based on a report from the 2024 American Community Survey, the average household income in the Westchester County suburb of Scarsdale, New York was $612,591, making it the wealthiest suburb in the United States. In second place, with average household income of $439,594, is West University Place, a suburb of Houston. Eight of the 10 wealthiest US suburbs are in three states: California, New York and Texas.

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ANTA FOLD Showcases Structural Innovation at Paris Design Week

PARIS, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In September 2026, a leading Chinese sportswear brand ANTA unveiled its latest ANTA FOLD at the China Creative Pavilion (CCP) at Paris Design Week, an event widely regarded as a global design trendsetter. Centered around an origami art installation, ANTA unfolded a journey of its sports technology innovation, revealing how it draws inspiration from a traditional art and harnesses mechanical computation to create a pioneering technology matrix.

From Plane to Rebound, a large-scale installation, provided a tangible interpretation of ANTA's "origami mechanics" at the debut of ANTA FOLD in Shanghai. Now, presented at Paris Design Week, it has taken the dialogue a step further, allowing structure itself to engage audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds in an aesthetic exchange.

From Plane to Rebound is made entirely from a single sheet of paper. Comprising 720 triangular tessellation units, the installation reveals the silhouette of a running shoe completely through natural deformations, without any use of cutting or glue. This visual spectacle offers an intuitive interpretation of force distribution, showcasing how a seemingly fragile sheet of paper can withstand tremendous loads through structural transformation. Standing in front of the work, one can truly experience the interplay between artistic design and structural science.

Inspired by traditional origami, ANTA FOLD was developed by the ANTA Innovation Laboratory, in collaboration with the research teams led by Professor Zhong You from the University of Oxford, Professor Yan Chen from Tianjin University, and Professor Guanyun Wang from Zhejiang University. By combining this traditional art with modern engineering mechanics, the technology applies origami's structural and mechanical diversity to running-shoe midsoles. Through the deliberate arrangement of geometric units, a quantifiable "structural engineering philosophy" is brought to life.

ANTA FOLD has built an extendable "structural matrix platform" based on this highly engineered structural system. By parametrically adjusting the origami units, the midsole structure can be customized according to the needs of different user groups, enabling lightweighting and performance optimization from material to structure.

The H1 Waterbomb negative Poisson's ratio configuration, formed by a staggered arrangement of classic six-crease units, makes the folded midsole structure clearly visible. It concentrates energy upon landing and releases it rapidly on take-off, delivering high energy absorption and responsive rebound for everyday commuting and urban running. The Z1 Square-twist and M1 Multi-layer configurations, meanwhile, are designed respectively for rolling and energy-absorption scenarios, a demonstration of the technology's scalability.

The technology has won an array of international awards. As a winner of Germany's Red Dot Design Award and the US-based MUSE Design Awards (Gold and Platinum), ANTA FOLD has come to the forefront amid global exploration into structural cushioning technology.

Franck Millot, President of Paris Design Week, said, "The sports industry is always among the first opportunity to work with new materials, while seeking a balance between technology and design." "A running shoe can also be an art piece. ANTA FOLD represents Chinese style is on the rise. It has its own history and confidence."

Beyond the exhibition venue, an immersive Architecture Running event weaved ANTA FOLD into urban fabric of Paris. Members of a leading running community in Paris, together with high-profile international guests, laced up ANTA FOLD running shoes and ran through the city's iconic landmarks. Where flowing modern technology and historic architecture meet, a dialogue between "future structures" and "lasting moments" has just begun.

In the meantime, the FOLD Workshop offered visitors a hands-on experience of origami—and the mechanical wisdom within. Instead of watching and listening from a distance, visitors created their own origami structures under the guidance of an artist, experimenting with the magic of folding and unfolding and feeling the strength and beauty embedded in every crease.

As a key component of the China Creative Pavilion at Paris Design Week, ANTA FOLD's participation marks a shift for Chinese sports brands from exporting manufacturing capabilities to exporting technology and design. From the ANTA FOLD launch and its "Physics of Folded Space" class at the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, to its pioneering preview in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and now its debut at Paris Design Week, ANTA FOLD is committed to empowering global runners' performance and social presence.

Bringing a sports-focused perspective to the CCP, themed "Bon Goût! Good Taste!", Lou Yongqi, President of Shanghai University of Engineering Science, expressed strong recognition of ANTA FOLD's creativity. He noted that transforming familiar cultural experiences rooted in everyday life into product innovation through scientific and technological approaches offers a compelling form of expression and inspiration. He further suggested that origami could become a subject of academic exploration, with its potential applications continuing to be studied and developed.

More than a technological breakthrough in the Chinese sports arena, ANTA FOLD has earned recognition from influential design accolades across the world. These honors not only affirm the brand's leading position in structural cushioning but also underscore the technology's superiority in aesthetic innovation and functional design—a leap from "Made in China" to "Designed in China."

A 12-hour journey across continents has brought ANTA's 30-year innovation story to Paris. Here, by combining the beauty of design rooted in Chinese ingenuity with advanced structural innovation, the brand offers athletes around the world smarter, more efficient, and more distinctly Chinese sports solutions.

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TONOPAH, Nev., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A2Gold Corp. ("A2Gold" or the "Company") (TSXV: AUAU) (OTCQX: AUXXF) (FRA: RR7) is pleased to announce assay results from the first phase of reverse circulation ("RC") drilling completed at the McIntosh Target, part of the Company's district-scale Eastside Gold-Silver Project in Esmeralda County, Nevada, within the Walker Lane Trend.

ES-347 intersected 0.23 g/t gold over 65.5 metres beginning at 253.0 metres downhole, representing the discovery of a new zone of gold mineralization approximately 370 metres southwest of the current McIntosh resource.

ES-342 intersected 0.20 g/t gold over 32.0 metres beginning at 214.9 metres downhole, representing an 86-meter extension of known McIntosh mineralization and providing a compelling target for mineralization extension.

The new discovery in ES-347 is associated with a ~1.5 km-long but previously untested north- to northwest-oriented magnetic low anomaly.

Gold mineralization in both ES-347 and ES-342 occurs primarily along the margins of magnetic low anomalies, consistent with the geophysical relationships observed within the existing McIntosh resource.

The results provide additional support for the Company's use of integrated geophysics and geology to target mineralization outside the existing McIntosh resource footprint.

Peter Gianulis, CEO of A2Gold, commented: "The Phase 1 South McIntosh program accomplished two important objectives: it extended mineralization beyond the existing resource boundary and identified gold mineralization associated with a previously untested geophysical target southwest of McIntosh. While additional drilling will be required to understand the scale and continuity of this new zone, the results provide useful confirmation that the magnetic features surrounding McIntosh can help us identify additional mineralized structures. This work is contributing to our broader targeting strategy across the Eastside district."

McIntosh RC Drilling Results The first phase of RC drilling was designed to evaluate opportunities for resource expansion while testing high-priority geophysical targets adjacent to the existing McIntosh resource.

Hole ES-347 intersected 0.23 g/t gold over 65.5 metres beginning at 253.0 metres downhole, representing the discovery of a new zone of gold mineralization approximately 370 metres southwest of the current McIntosh resource. ES-347 represents the first drill test to intersect gold mineralization associated with a ~1.5 km north- to northwest-trending magnetic low anomaly identified in recently collected geophysical data.

Hole ES-342 intersected 0.20 g/t gold over 32.0 metres beginning at 214.9 metres downhole, extending known gold mineralization approximately 86 metres southeast of the current McIntosh resource. The intercept demonstrates that mineralization continues beyond the existing resource boundary and provides a target for additional drilling southeast of McIntosh.

Table Notes: Reported drill intercepts were calculated using a 0.10 g/t Au cut-off grade with a maximum of 5.0 metres of consecutive internal dilution. No limit was applied to the total amount of non-consecutive internal dilution included within a composite. All reported intercepts begin and end with assays above the cut-off grade. Composite intervals were calculated using uncapped raw assay values. Reported intervals represent downhole drilled lengths; true widths have not yet been determined.

Geological Significance The new gold mineralization identified in ES-347 is spatially associated with a previously untested, prominent magnetic low anomaly. Geological interpretation indicates that gold mineralization occurs primarily along the margin of the magnetic low, a relationship that closely mirrors the mineralization pattern previously identified within the existing McIntosh resource.

The similarity between the geophysical setting of ES-347 and mineralization at McIntosh suggests that magnetic-low margins may provide an effective targeting tool for identifying additional mineralized structures across the broader Eastside district. The magnetic feature associated with ES-347 remains largely untested and provides additional targets for future drilling.

Exploration Potential The first phase of RC drilling supports A2Gold's broader Eastside exploration strategy of expanding known mineralization while also testing structural and geophysical targets that may represent higher-grade feeder zones within the broader epithermal system.

The southeast extension intersected in hole ES-342 demonstrates continued potential to expand mineralization adjacent to the existing McIntosh deposit, while the new mineralized zone in ES-347 provides an additional target for future follow-up drilling. These results will also help guide the Company's ongoing evaluation and prioritization of structural targets across the broader Eastside district.

Future drilling at McIntosh will be prioritized alongside other Eastside targets based on geological interpretation, geophysical targeting and the potential to identify higher-grade mineralized structures.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control The RC drilling program included the routine insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates as part of the Company's quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") procedures. Drill samples were submitted to American Assay Laboratories in Reno, Nevada, an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited analytical laboratory. Gold analyses were completed using a 30-gram fire assay with an OES (optical emission spectrometry) finish. Samples exceeding the laboratory's upper detection limit are reanalyzed using gravimetric methods.

Qualified Person John Marma, CPG, a Certified Professional Geologist with the American Institute of Professional Geologists and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release.

About A2Gold Corp A2Gold Corp. has built a multi-asset gold-silver exploration platform in Nevada, one of the world's premier mining jurisdictions. The Company controls approximately 230 km² of prospective mineral tenure across its Eastside and Taylor projects, both district-scale assets with large precious metals resources with significant exploration and resource growth potential.

Eastside hosts an inferred mineral resource of 1.4 million ounces of gold and 8.8 million ounces of silver*, while Taylor adds a highly prospective exploration district with gold, silver, antimony and porphyry-skarn upside. Backed by a fully funded exploration program and a strong pipeline of catalysts, A2Gold is focused on unlocking value through resource expansion, new discoveries and systematic district-scale exploration.

A2Gold is also supported by a strong shareholder base, including Kinross Gold Corporation, which owns approximately 9.9% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Certain statements and information contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable U.S. securities laws and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, which are referred to collectively as "forward-looking statements". The United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. A2Gold Corp.'s ("A2Gold") exploration plans for its gold exploration properties, the drill program at A2Gold's Eastside project, the preparation and publication of an updated resource estimate in respect of the Original Zone at the Eastside project, A2Gold's future exploration and development plans, including anticipated costs and timing thereof; A2Gold's plans for growth through exploration activities, acquisitions or otherwise; and expectations regarding future maintenance and capital expenditures, and working capital requirements. Forward-looking statements are statements and information regarding possible events, conditions or results of operations that are based upon assumptions about future economic conditions and courses of action. All statements and information other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "seek", "expect", "anticipate", "budget", "plan", "estimate", "continue", "forecast", "intend", "believe", "predict", "potential", "target", "may", "could", "would", "might", "will" and similar words or phrases (including negative variations) suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Some of the known risks and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are described in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" in A2Gold's Listing Application, dated January 24, 2018, as filed with the TSX Venture Exchange and available on SEDAR under A2Gold's profile at www.sedar.com. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.