InventHelp Inventor Develops Absorbent Accessory for Urine Leaks (OCC-1851)

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an absorbent accessory to prevent embarrassing urine leaks, stains, and odors for men," said an inventor, from Newport Beach, Calif., "so I invented the CAPS. My design would be comfortable to wear, and it provides added protection and peace of mind."

The invention provides a comfortable accessory for men designed to effectively absorb any leakage after urination. In doing so, it reduces the risk of wet spots and stains. It also reduces odors. The invention features a disposable design that is easy to apply so it is ideal for males aged 40 and up who experience light urine leakage immediately after urinating.

The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 25-OCC-1851, 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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The Grand Strand Chef's Table event returns as national accolades and rising culinary talent

redefine the destination's food scene

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Grand Strand Chef's Table returns Friday, Oct. 16, to celebrate the local chefs, restaurants and flavors behind Myrtle Beach's growing culinary reputation. Headlined by acclaimed Gullah Geechee Chef BJ Dennis, this year's event arrives as national and international accolades and a growing roster of chef-driven restaurants draw attention to the quality, creativity and talent found throughout the destination's dining scene.

"Across the Myrtle Beach region, talented chefs, students and restaurateurs are doing incredible work, combining fresh ideas with local traditions and introducing visitors to flavors from around the world," said Stuart Butler, President, Visit Myrtle Beach. "The Grand Strand Chef's Table brings all of that together in one place, giving attendees the chance to taste what makes our culinary community so special and see where it is headed next."

Among those helping to elevate the area's food scene is chef and restaurateur Heidi Vukov. Her restaurant Hook & Barrel was named Tripadvisor's No. 1 casual dining restaurant in the United States and No. 7 in the world for the 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards, adding to Vukov's distinction as the first Myrtle Beach-area chef to be named a James Beard Award semifinalist. Her restaurant group, Heidi's Corner, includes Hook & Barrel, Croissants Bistro & Bakery and Coffee & Cream Cabana and will be represented at the Grand Strand Chef's Table by Megan Fenwick of Croissants.

"Words cannot express our gratitude for our amazing and incredibly hospitable team. From those who welcome and care for our guests to the talented people behind the scenes in the kitchen, everyone plays an essential role in creating an extraordinary experience," said Vukov. "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to our devoted customers. We are truly grateful that you allow us to share in your memories."

Additional recognitions include two statewide awards for Chef Joseph Bonaparte, executive director of the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach. In 2026, Bonaparte was named the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association's Hospitality Educator of the Year and received the A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year Award. Jordan Heyd of Lekker Eats was selected as a 2026 South Carolina Chef Ambassador, marking the second consecutive year the honor has gone to a Grand Strand chef following the 2025 selection of Darren Smith of Rivertown Bistro and Bonfire in Conway. These accolades build on O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar becoming the Grand Strand's first restaurant to receive a Recommended designation in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide American South.

Those achievements provide the backdrop for this year's Grand Strand Chef's Table, where established and emerging talent will come together to showcase the region's evolving food scene. Hosted by The Local Palate magazine in partnership with Visit Myrtle Beach, the James Beard Foundation and the Culinary Institute, the evening will feature tasting plates, beverage stations, live cooking demonstrations and interactive culinary experiences. Held at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach this year, students will work alongside participating chefs and a portion of event proceeds will support the institute's study abroad program and the James Beard Foundation's Good Food for Good mission.

At the Grand Strand Chef's Table, guests will have the opportunity to meet the participating chefs, discover new flavors and experience the creativity shaping Myrtle Beach's food scene. Tickets, additional information and the latest chef lineup are available at thelocalpalate.com/events/grand-strand-chefs-table-2026.

Editor's Note: Photos of last year's event can be viewed HERE.

About Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Myrtle Beach isn't just a beach. It's The Beach. Popularly known as the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is one destination made up of 14 unique communities that stretch 60 miles along the northeast coast of South Carolina. Families, couples and those in search of a warm welcome will find more than just a day at The Beach when they come together to connect and enjoy vibrant entertainment and family attractions, including world-class golf, shopping and fresh coastal Carolina cuisine. From the moment you arrive, you'll find you belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For additional information on tourism offerings in the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the AI in Network Market is projected to grow from USD 8.38 billion in 2026 and to reach USD 21.52 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 17.0% during 2026–2032.

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AI in Network Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2020–2032

- 2025 Market Size: USD 7.06 billion

- 2026 Market Size: USD 8.38 billion

- 2032 Projected Market Size: USD 21.52 billion

- CAGR (2026–2032): 17.0%

AI in Network Market Trends & Insights:

- The AI in Network Market is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing complexity of hybrid and multicloud networks, rising AI workloads, and demand for real-time network visibility and automation.

- By offering, the services segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 20.4% during the forecast period.

- By end user, the enterprises segment is projected to grow at the fastest rate from 2026 to 2032.

- By region, Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global AI in Network Market.

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Growing network complexity, rising data volumes, and increasing demand for automation and real-time visibility are accelerating AI adoption in network solutions. Enterprises and service providers are increasingly investing in AI-powered network management, predictive analytics, intelligent monitoring, and automation to improve network performance, reduce downtime, and optimize resource utilization. The expansion of cloud, 5G, and edge computing further increases the need for intelligent network infrastructure that can analyze large volumes of data and enable faster decision-making.

The growing deployment of AI-enabled networking technologies enables continuous analysis of network traffic, performance, anomalies, and infrastructure health. These solutions support predictive maintenance, automated fault detection, traffic optimization, capacity planning, and faster incident resolution. AI-driven decision-making helps reduce operational costs and downtime while improving network security and user experience. As organizations prioritize network automation, resilience, and intelligent infrastructure management, AI adoption in networks is expected to expand across developed and emerging economies.

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By solution, the AI-driven network management segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period.

The AI-driven network management segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global AI in Network Market, driven by growing network complexity, rising data volumes, and the need for automated, real-time network operations. Enterprises and communication service providers are increasingly adopting AI-driven solutions for network monitoring, configuration, optimization, fault detection, and performance management. The growing adoption of 5G, edge computing, cloud, hybrid-cloud, IoT, and software-defined networking is further driving demand for intelligent network management. These solutions leverage machine learning, predictive analytics, generative AI, and automation to detect anomalies, predict failures, optimize resources, and accelerate incident resolution, helping organizations reduce operational costs, minimize downtime, and improve network performance. Integrating AI with network observability, digital twins, intent-based networking, and closed-loop automation is further enabling self-optimizing networks. As digital transformation accelerates, AI-driven network management is becoming critical for scalable, resilient, and autonomous network operations.

By service, the managed services segment is expected to witness a higher growth rate during the forecast period.

The managed services segment is expected to grow rapidly as enterprises increasingly outsource AI-driven network monitoring, optimization, and maintenance to improve performance and reduce operational complexity. The growing complexity of hybrid, multi-cloud, and 5G networks, along with rising network traffic, is driving demand for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, automated troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Managed services also support AI adoption by providing AI-powered analytics and automation without significant in-house investments. The increasing deployment of AIOps, edge computing, software-defined networking, and cloud-based network environments is enabling proactive fault detection, enhanced security, and improved network resilience, further driving segment growth.

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Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is projected to register the highest growth rate in the AI in Network Market during the forecast period, driven by rapid 5G deployment, increasing network complexity, rising investments in cloud and edge infrastructure, and strong adoption of AI-driven network optimization across countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Singapore. Telecom operators and enterprises are increasingly deploying AI for network optimization, predictive maintenance, traffic management, network security, and autonomous operations to improve network performance, reduce operational costs, and enhance user experience. The region's transition toward AI-native and 6G networks is further accelerating market growth, with operators focusing on software-defined architectures, distributed AI, and AI-enabled RAN capabilities. A notable recent development is the March 2026 collaboration between NTT DOCOMO and SK Telecom, which produced a joint white paper outlining the technical requirements and enabling technologies for evolving vRAN into AI-RAN, reinforcing Asia Pacific's leadership in AI-native network development.

Top Companies in AI in Network Market:

The Top Companies in AI in Network Market are Cisco (US), HPE (US), Nokia (Finland), Ericsson (Sweden), Huawei (China), Arista Networks (US), NVIDIA (US), Extreme Networks (US), Broadcom (US), IBM (US), Fujitsu (Japan), Dell Technologies (US), Ciena (US), NEC (Japan), Forward Networks (US), BlueCat Networks (Canada), A10 Networks (US), ScienceLogic (US), Versa Networks (US), Dynatrace (US), Infoblox (US), EfficientIP (France), Riverbed (US), NETSCOUT (US), SolarWinds (US), NetBrain (US), ManageEngine (US), VIAVI Solutions (US), Selector (US), Aviz Networks (US), Nile (US), NetBox Labs (US), Celona (US), Shabodi (Canada), and A5G Networks (US).

These players have adopted various growth strategies, such as partnerships, agreements, collaborations, new product launches, enhancements, and acquisitions, to expand their footprint in the AI in Network Market.

AI in Network Market - Investment & funding +Merger & Acquisition

Investment Funding Context

The AI in Network Market is witnessing increasing investment from telecom operators, network equipment providers, hyperscalers, and technology companies as AI-native infrastructure becomes a strategic priority for 5G-Advanced and 6G networks. Investment is increasingly directed toward AI-RAN, GPU-accelerated network infrastructure, edge AI, intelligent network automation, and programmable RAN platforms. For instance, NVIDIA announced a USD 1 billion investment in Nokia to accelerate AI-RAN innovation and the transition toward AI-native 6G networks, while SoftBank is developing its AITRAS platform with NVIDIA to combine AI computing and RAN infrastructure. In parallel, national initiatives such as South Korea's government-backed Hyper-AI Network project are supporting the development and commercialization of AI-RAN technologies, indicating that public and private funding is increasingly converging around AI-native network infrastructure.

Revenue Shift Context

The market is shifting from conventional connectivity and rule-based network management to AI-enabled, autonomous, and programmable networks that can dynamically optimize performance, energy consumption, and customer experience. AI is increasingly embedded directly into the RAN and network operations layer, creating opportunities for operators to improve network efficiency while developing new services around AI workloads, edge intelligence, network slicing, and differentiated connectivity. Ericsson's AI in RAN software, for example, is designed to enable real-time optimization of radio networks, while commercial trials with T-Mobile have shown up to 15% higher downlink throughput and nearly 10% higher spectral efficiency. At the same time, network monetization is emerging as a key revenue priority, with operators increasingly exploring premium, low-latency, secure, and AI-optimized connectivity services rather than relying solely on traditional bandwidth-based models.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & acquisitions in the AI in Network Market are increasingly focused on combining networking infrastructure, optical connectivity, network observability, and AI-driven operations. Recent transactions have strengthened vendor capabilities in AI-native networking, high-speed optical connectivity, and network intelligence, driven by demand for AI workloads, data-center connectivity, and autonomous network operations.

AI IN NETWORK MARKET: MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, JANUARY 2025–JUNE 2026

Company Revenue Share Details

The AI in Network Market remains highly competitive and fragmented, with no single vendor controlling the overall market because AI networking spans switching, interconnects, optical infrastructure, network management, and observability.

MCHOSE Launches ACE75 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard on Kickstarter

The new 75% gaming keyboard features 8K polling, a 256K scan rate, 0.08ms latency, dedicated Rapid Trigger controls, and web-based customization through M HUB.

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MCHOSE has launched the ACE75, a 75% Hall Effect gaming keyboard aimed at competitive gaming while retaining the controls and layout needed for everyday use. The keyboard will be available through Kickstarter beginning September 17.

At the hardware level, the ACE75 runs at an 8,000Hz polling rate and 256K scan rate, with 0.08ms latency and 0.001mm adjustment precision. Rapid Trigger is adjustable from 0.001mm to 3.4mm, alongside advanced key functions including SOCD, DKS, MT, TGL and LT.

Quick access to Rapid Trigger

One of the more practical additions is a dedicated Rapid Trigger button. Three preset modes can be accessed directly from the keyboard, making it easier to switch settings for different games or everyday use without opening the driver each time.

More detailed adjustments are available through M HUB, MCHOSE's web-based driver. Users can change actuation points, Rapid Trigger behavior, key functions, lighting, and profiles without installing additional software.

Compact, but still practical

The 75% layout retains the function row, dedicated arrow keys, and essential navigation keys, while taking up less desk space than a full-size keyboard. This leaves more room for mouse movement without moving to a more restrictive 60% layout.

Two magnetic switch options are available. The Berserker Magnetic Switch has a crisper bottom-out feel, while the Royal Steed Magnetic Switch is tuned for a softer sound profile. Both are rated for 100 million keystrokes. The keyboard also uses a multi-layer internal structure to improve typing feel and reduce unwanted case noise.

A multi-function knob sits on the left side of the keyboard, with controls for volume, mute, and customizable functions. Across the top is the Horizon RGB Light Bar, which supports lighting effects and music-responsive modes.

The ACE75 will be offered in four finishes: Mecha Green, Navy Blue, Midnight Purple and Moon Rock Gray. Inspired by modern tech, military sci-fi, and aerospace design, the new palette brings a bolder visual direction for MCHOSE.

Kickstarter availability

ACE75 is MCHOSE's second keyboard project on Kickstarter, following the MCHOSE × Unbox Therapy UT98 campaign. It also expands MCHOSE's Hall Effect keyboard lineup with a larger 75% option aimed at users who want both gaming performance and a more complete everyday layout.

The MCHOSE ACE75 will launch on Kickstarter on September 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Early VIP backers will have access to a special launch offer and receive a complimentary Coiled Aviator Cable, valued at $39, with their order.

About MCHOSE

Founded in 2021, MCHOSE develops gaming peripherals and desktop products, including keyboards, mice, and headsets. The company focuses on performance-driven hardware, product design, and accessible pricing.

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AMSTERDAM, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At IBC 2026, SDMC (00901.HK), a Global Leading Provider of AI Home Solutions, showcased a deployable AI Home architecture powered by cloud-edge intelligence, Edge AI, and emerging Physical AI capabilities. The showcase followed SDMC's selection for Google Cloud's Proactive Physical AI Acceleration Program, highlighting continued collaboration to advance AI Home innovation and real-world service deployment.

Advancing Physical AI with Google Cloud

Through the program, SDMC is working with Google Cloud across technology co-creation, scenario validation, and service pilots, combining Google Cloud's AI capabilities with SDMC's experience in home devices, edge computing, and operator delivery.

The collaboration supports the development of more proactive AI Home services across entertainment, security, and other emerging home scenarios.

Cloud-Edge Intelligence: From Understanding to Action

At the core of SDMC's AI Home architecture are Cedar and AI Station, combining multimodal intelligence with shared edge compute to enable more responsive, private, and scalable AI Home services.

SDMC demonstrated Cedar through an interactive AI Home experience combining Cedar multimodal AI model and Cedar Agent. Built on Google's Gemma open model, Cedar supports multimodal context understanding and reasoning at the edge, while Cedar Agent coordinates actions across devices and services. Gemini complements edge intelligence in the cloud when broader reasoning is needed.

AI Station provides shared edge compute for Cedar and broader AI Home workloads, serving operators, small businesses, and premium households. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson T5000, it allows multiple AI applications to share computing resources, reducing the need for dedicated high-performance hardware in every endpoint while keeping latency- and privacy-sensitive workloads within the home.

Extending AI Across Home Experiences and Operations

SDMC demonstrated how AI can extend across interaction, entertainment, connectivity, and operations. Together with Amlogic, SDMC brought Edge AI to AI Home Display and AI Streaming Box, while the Google TV 4K Projector extended entertainment to immersive large-screen viewing.

For home networks and devices, AI Operation supports faster diagnosis, proactive optimization, and more autonomous O&M, while AI Fiber Gateway combines advanced connectivity with AI capabilities to improve network performance and operational efficiency.

Turning AI Home Innovation into Deployable Services

Beyond the demonstrations, discussions at IBC also addressed how operators can introduce AI services across existing home devices and platforms while balancing deployment complexity, responsiveness, and privacy. These discussions will help inform the next stage of customer validation, product configuration, and service pilots.

By combining cloud intelligence, shared edge compute, and existing home ecosystems, SDMC helps operators scale AI Home services without requiring dedicated AI hardware at every endpoint, supporting differentiated home experiences, more efficient operations, and continuous service innovation.

Bringing Physical AI into the Home

Beyond current AI Home deployments, SDMC continues to explore how Physical AI can extend intelligence from digital understanding to real-world action—from connected home control and autonomous cleaning to emerging scenarios involving robotic manipulations.

Looking ahead, SDMC continues advancing AI Home innovation and ecosystem collaboration to create practical value for operators and households.

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Multi-year partnership kicks off with inaugural Adaptive Sports Day on September 19, featuring coaching from former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Michael Haynes

Event offers personalized guidance, technology and community support for individuals to advance their mobility

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ottobock, a global leader in prosthetics, orthotics and mobility solutions, and the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, today announced a multi-year partnership naming Ottobock the team's first-ever Official Adaptive Mobility Partner. The partnership is built around hands-on programming for Atlanta's adaptive community, beginning with the inaugural Adaptive Sports Day on Saturday, September 19, at Meadowcreek Mustangs Stadium in Norcross, GA.

Adaptive Sports Day is a clinic for amputees who have the ability to participate in dynamic running activities. The program will be led by Ottobock clinicians alongside former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Michael Haynes. Participants will move through a full progression over the course of the day: product fittings and gait evaluation, running mechanics coached by Ottobock's clinical running team, and football drills with the Falcons organization. The day is designed to give Atlanta's adaptive community a direct, hands-on experience of the sport, from the clinic floor to the field.

"Movement and sport are fundamental human rights. Prosthetic users deserve the opportunity to participate, pursue their goals, and experience the physical, mental, and social benefits that sport provides," said Lucas Crisanti, MS, CPO, Prosthetic Clinical Specialist and Global Running Clinic Coach at Ottobock, and head coach of Adaptive Sports Day. "This event gives us the opportunity to work directly alongside Atlanta's adaptive community, providing running prosthesis fittings, coaching, and training while demonstrating how access to the right technology, support, and community can help make movement and sport accessible to all."

In addition, one amputee and a guest will travel to Madrid for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of representing Ottobock, at the Falcons game against the Cincinnati Bengals. This individual will serve as a host documenting their journey and bringing the Ottobock adaptive community along via their social media channels.

"At AMB Sports and Entertainment, we believe sports have the power to bring people together and create opportunities for everyone to participate and thrive." Says Vice President, Corporate Partnerships, AMBSE Dana Harple. "Partnering with Ottobock as the Atlanta Falcons' first Official Adaptive Mobility Partner reflects our commitment to advancing inclusion and expanding access to the game. Through programs like Adaptive Sports Day, we're creating meaningful experiences that empower individuals, celebrate ability, and help grow a stronger, more connected community across Atlanta."

For nearly four decades, Ottobock has stood alongside Paralympians and adaptive athletes, working to expand movement and mobility access for people with limb loss and limb difference. This partnership is the latest expression of Ottobock's belief that visibility and opportunity are what help people see what's possible for themselves through sport and movement. Ottobock brings more than a product to the field: its clinicians, technicians and coaches are the infrastructure behind every fitting, every stride and every drill.

About Ottobock

Ottobock, a listed global MedTech champion, combines over 100 years of tradition with outstanding innovative strength in the fields of prosthetics, neuro-orthotics and exoskeletons. Ottobock develops innovative fitting solutions for people with limited mobility and is driving the digitalization of the industry. Founded in Berlin in 1919, the company has business activities in 45 countries with nearly 9,300 employees (FTEs) worldwide and operates the largest international patient care network with around 420 patient care clinics. Ottobock is shaping the future of human bionics with a strong R&D ratio in the products and components business and over 2,600 patents and patent applications. Ottobock's mission of improving freedom of movement, quality of life and independence is deeply rooted in the company's DNA, as is its social commitment: Ottobock has been a partner and supporter of the Paralympics since 1988. 

About Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team's headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons' NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002. Under Blank's leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League's premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit www.atlantafalcons.com and follow @AtlantaFalcons.

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Planned as an anchor retailer alongside Costco at the new Mineral Place development, the Littleton SCHEELS will offer an unmatched blend of expert service, premium product selection, family-friendly experiences, and a deep commitment to the local community. Strategically located along the C-470 corridor, SCHEELS will bring more than 500 new jobs to the growing region before it opens.

"On behalf of our employee-owners, we could not be more excited to expand our footprint across Colorado's Front Range," said SCHEELS CEO Matt Hanson. "Our goal is always to deliver the best retail experience in the world, and this store represents our deepest commitment to that vision. We look forward to collaborating with local leadership, becoming a meaningful part of the Littleton community, creating hundreds of new career opportunities, and building a true destination to bring families together for years to come."

Unmatched Expertise & Customer Service

The flagship store spans over 80 specialty shops under one roof, all powered by true product experts educated through SCHEELS University training to ensure every customer receives tailored guidance to reach their goals. Because each associate is an employee-owner, the SCHEELS team is personally invested in delivering unmatched service, certified equipment fittings, and technical repairs. Premier in-store services include:

- Golf Custom Fittings: Expert fittings by SCHEELS certified Master Fitters using launch monitor technology, plus re-gripping, re-shafting, and repairs.

- Baseball & Softball Fitting Studio: Custom bat fittings and HitTrax swing analysis tailored for high-elevation play, alongside glove re-lacing and break-in services for local athletes.

- Archery Service Shop: Bow tuning built for Rocky Mountain big-game hunting, including string replacement, sight installation, and arrow fletching by certified technicians.

- Full-Service Bike Shop: Complete tune-ups, hydraulic brake bleeds, and suspension service built for commuter trails and rugged mountain rides.

- Ski & Snowboard Service Shop: Mountain-ready winter prep, including precision edge tuning, high-performance base waxing, structural repairs, and certified binding adjustments.

- Fly Fishing & Mountain Waters Shop: Custom-tailored for Colorado anglers, offering fly line spooling, leader setups, rod repairs, and local fly selection for the South Platte River and alpine waters.

Behind these expert services is one of the largest retail selections in the industry, where shoppers will find top-tier sporting goods, outdoor gear, footwear, and fashion apparel from leading brands like Nike, Vuori, UNRL, Sitka, Yeti, Trek, Titleist, and Varley.

Destination Attractions for the Whole Family

Beyond shopping, SCHEELS redefines traditional retail by creating a one-of-a-kind entertainment destination for visitors. Immersive features and family-friendly attractions include:

- A signature 60 ft. hubless Ferris Wheel

- Rollerball bowling lanes and an interactive arcade

- A 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium stocked with hundreds of tropical fish

- An expansive toy shop experience featuring a premier LEGO selection

- A classic candy shop filled with treats for all ages

- Custom services offering hands-on, expert support across countless product categories including bikes, golf, skis & snowboarding, and more

The new Littleton SCHEELS store will be the 38th SCHEELS location when it opens in 2029, continuing the company's tradition of employee ownership, community involvement, and retail excellence.

About SCHEELS:

SCHEELS is an employee-owned retailer redefining the sporting goods experience through immersive shopping, unmatched selection, and superior customer service. Founded in 1902 as a small hardware store in Minnesota, SCHEELS has grown into an industry leading all-sports retailer with 34 locations across 16 states, and more on the way.

Today, SCHEELS employs more than 14,000 associates and is guided by the vision: to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes of their customers, associates, and business partners.

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Thunderpick World Championship 2026 Reveals Eight-Team Field for $1 Million Malta Finals

Defending champions FURIA return alongside six other top-20 teams and the TWC closed qualifier winner

TA' QALI, Malta, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Thunderpick World Championship 2026 Finals are set for Oct. 14 to 18 at BLAST Studios Malta, where Counter-Strike 2's top teams will compete for a $1 million USD prize pool. 2025 champions FURIA return to the Finals, with seven of the eight teams ranked inside Global VRS top 20.

Teams competing at TWC 2026, along with their rankings, include:

- Legacy (#3) - Brazil's top-ranked team, continuing its rise on the international stage

- Falcons (#4) - One of Europe's most star-studded rosters

- FURIA (#8) - Defending TWC champions and one of Brazil's top teams

- BETBOOM (#9) - Experienced Russian team with a track record of causing upsets

- 9z (#10) - A top South American team with some of the region's best talent

- Aurora (#12) - European organization with a core of international stars

- PARIVISION (#17) - Rising European team with tier-one stars and regional talent

- Virtus.pro (#30) - One of CS's most recognizable organizations, ranked #30 after winning the TWC closed qualifier

Hotspawn returns as a Presenting Partner of the Thunderpick World Championship 2026, supporting coverage and content around the tournament and its competing teams.

"Counter-Strike fans know a great matchup when they see one, and this field has plenty of them. We've got teams that have been battling at the highest level all year, a defending champion looking for another historic performance, and plenty of room for new headlines to emerge in Malta. That's what makes TWC so much fun," said Kelly Sanders, Head of Strategy at Thunderpick.

The Finals will feature a broadcast lineup of some of Counter-Strike's most recognizable voices. Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Alex "Machine" Richardson, Hugo Byron and Harry "JustHarry" Russell will serve as casters, with Tres "stunna" Saranthus and Sam "Tech Girl" Wright hosting the desk. Analysts Sudhen "Bleh" Wahengbam, Janko "YNk" Paunović, Teodor "Tedd" Borisov and Jason "moses" O'Toole will join the broadcast, alongside sideline reporter Anastasija "Heccu" Tolmačeva and stage host James Banks.

All matches will be broadcast live on Thunderpick's Twitch, Kick and YouTube.

About Thunderpick World Championship

Now in its fourth year, the Thunderpick World Championship is an independent Counter-Strike 2 tournament featuring a $1 million prize pool. Hosted in collaboration with data partner GRID, TWC brings together top CS2 teams from around the world for competition across qualifiers and live LAN finals.

About Thunderpick

Built by gamers for gamers, Thunderpick is an esports-first betting platform offering markets across the world's biggest competitive titles alongside live streaming, community activations and fan-first experiences. Thunderpick continues to invest in competitive gaming through original tournaments, partnerships and initiatives supporting the global esports ecosystem.

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The article explains how site preparation, vehicle use, drainage, curing, and future care can influence driveway planning and long-term performance.

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What should homeowners know before installing a concrete driveway?

HelloNation answers that question in an article featuring insights from Masonry Expert Alan Williams of A. W. Masonry & Restoration. The article explains that planning a concrete driveway involves considering how the surface will be used, how the property should be prepared, and what care may be required after installation.

The HelloNation article notes that concrete driveway installation begins with evaluating the property. Size, slope, drainage, soil conditions, and an existing driveway can all influence preparation. These factors help determine how the site should be graded and prepared before concrete is placed.

Expected vehicle use is another consideration. A driveway used mainly for passenger cars may have different requirements from one that regularly supports trucks, trailers, or recreational vehicles. The article explains that these expected loads can influence concrete thickness and other preparation decisions.

Rather than relying on a single standard measurement for every property, concrete thickness should reflect both anticipated use and site conditions. Areas carrying heavier vehicles may require a different approach from sections exposed primarily to lighter traffic. The base beneath the surface is also important because stable soil, grading, and base materials contribute to long-term performance.

Drainage should be addressed during planning as well. Water needs to move away from the home and other areas where it could cause problems. The driveway's slope and surrounding grade influence how rain and melting snow travel across the property.

Homeowners also have options for the finished appearance. A broom finish creates a lightly textured surface commonly used for driveways, while decorative colors, patterns, and other finishes can change the appearance and may bring additional installation or care considerations.

Climate conditions can affect outdoor concrete because the material expands and contracts with temperature changes. In areas that experience freezing temperatures, moisture and freeze-thaw cycles can add stress. Control joints are used to help manage natural movement and cracking, although they cannot guarantee that cracks will never develop.

Curing is another important part of concrete driveway installation. Fresh concrete requires sufficient time and appropriate conditions to develop strength. Homeowners should understand when foot traffic and vehicles can safely use the surface because driving on it too early can interfere with the curing process.

Future care should also be discussed before the project is completed. Concrete sealing can help limit moisture penetration and exposure to certain contaminants, depending on the product selected. Because products and schedules vary, homeowners should understand what type of concrete sealing may be recommended for their particular project.

Routine concrete driveway maintenance can help homeowners monitor the surface over time. Cleaning the driveway and watching cracks, joints, and drainage areas can provide useful information about changing conditions. Homeowners should also understand that certain chemicals and deicing products may affect concrete surfaces.

Weather can influence installation schedules, particularly during extreme heat, cold, or rain. Practical features around the property, including garages, sidewalks, landscaping, utilities, and street connections, can also affect dimensions, elevations, drainage, and other design choices.

The article concludes that successful planning requires homeowners to consider site preparation, expected vehicle use, drainage, concrete thickness, finish, curing, and future care together. A well-planned project reflects the property's specific conditions rather than focusing only on appearance. Understanding concrete driveway maintenance from the beginning can also help homeowners know what to expect as the finished surface ages.

What to Know Before Installing a Concrete Driveway features insights from Alan Williams, Masonry Expert of Richmond, VA, in HelloNation.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Health Advisory, a leader in healthcare cybersecurity strategy and risk management, launches Resilience360, a comprehensive operational resiliency program designed to help healthcare organizations sustain critical services during disruptions, strengthen operational continuity, and accelerate the return to normal operations while protecting patient care.

Healthcare organizations have invested significantly in disaster recovery, incident response, and emergency preparedness to strengthen their ability to respond to cyberattacks, technology outages, third party failures, and natural disasters. While these efforts are essential to restoring systems, many organizations have not fully validated how clinical and operation workflows will continue delivering care during system restoration. Resilience360 helps close that operational gap by validating people, processes, and workflows required to sustain operations throughout a disruption.

"Healthcare organizations do not need another framework. They need confidence that they can continue delivering care when disruption occurs," said Carter Groome, CEO of First Health Advisory. "Resilience360 helps organizations validate the operational capabilities that keep healthcare running, identify where operational risk truly exists, and build practical plans that enable care to continue regardless of what is causing the disruption."

Resilience360 gives organizations a validated plan to sustain care during disruptions and return to normal operations efficiently. The program evaluates critical business functions, clinical workflows, downtime procedures, key operational dependencies, recovery priorities, and the points where services begin to degrade. Organizations leave with a clear view of their operational readiness, recovery priorities, and the resources required to sustain continuity of care.

"Resilience360 went beyond reviewing our plans on paper. It helped us pressure test how our organization would actually respond when critical technology became unavailable, uncover dependencies and gaps we hadn't considered, and strengthen coordination across teams. That process gave us greater confidence in our ability to maintain operations and continue caring for patients through a disruption." shared Chief Digital & Information Officer, Southeastern Health System.

Designed as a flexible consulting engagement, Resilience360 meets healthcare organizations wherever they are in their operational resiliency journey. The program complements existing disaster recovery, incident response, and emergency preparedness efforts by validating operational plans, identifying operational dependencies, and strengthening the processes required to sustain patient care regardless of the source of disruption.

Rick LeMay, Chief Delivery Officer at First Health Advisory, added, "Healthcare organizations require more than recommendations. They need partners who understand how healthcare actually operates. Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise across clinical operations, clinical engineering, cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, and healthcare consulting because sustaining patient care requires every one of these perspectives. Our breadth of experience helps organizations validate critical processes, strengthen operational continuity, and build confidence before disruption occurs."

Resilience360 is designed for hospitals, health systems, and other covered entities seeking to strengthen operational resiliency. Whether organizations are building foundational capabilities or validating mature continuity plans, the program provides a practical roadmap to sustain critical workflows, reduce operational risk, and protect patient care through any disruption.

To learn more about Resilience360, visit firsthealthadvisory.com or contact First Health Advisory at [email protected].

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First Health Advisory partners with health care and government organizations to solve complex cybersecurity challenges, align cyber strategy with business priorities, and safeguard patient care. First Health Advisory operates as an extension of your team across strategic, operational and technical environments, working side by side from strategy to execution to enable safe, resilient care and organizational success. Discover more at firsthealthadvisory.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, or via [email protected].

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