Evoto 8.0 also brings portrait retouching inside DaVinci Resolve, story-based culling, reusable workflows and an SDK

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Evoto announced Evoto 8.0 at its annual launch event, opening a marketplace where photographers can publish and sell presets and creative assets they build — backed by a $500,000 reward pool. The release spans their product family—Evoto Desktop, the Evoto App, and Evoto Video—and introduces a new Asset Hub, portrait retouching directly inside DaVinci Resolve, story-based culling for high-volume shoots, reusable workflow templates, and an SDK for production teams.

"Evoto is built to give photographers the most speed and the most value in the industry, without asking them to give up their judgment. That creative call on every image is what a photographer brings to the work, and this release is built to protect it," said Jay Peterson, US Revenue and Marketing Director, Evoto AI.

More than 1.2 billion photographs have now been processed through Evoto. The company supports 1.2 million professional photographers and 60,000 studios1, and has expanded from 158 countries at its 2025 launch to more than 200 countries and regions in twelve months2.

Evoto Video: portrait retouching that stays inside the edit

The most significant new capability in 8.0 extends portrait retouching into moving footage. Unlike a single image, a video clip is hundreds of individual frames. A 30-second clip could contain more than 700 separate frames. Retouching a face consistently, as the person moves and the light shifts, becomes possible with Evoto Video.

In-Workflow Retouching Plugin. Evoto's core portrait retouching now runs directly inside DaVinci Resolve3, allowing editors to refine faces and skin on a clip without leaving the timeline or exporting to another application.

Evoto Video also adds Hair Shine, which tracks along the strands as the head moves; conservative teeth whitening that reduces yellow without removing ivory; and Facial Fullness, which restores volume flattened by lens or lighting and follows the face as it turns.

Color Match works across clips too: set a still image as the reference, match one clip, then apply that direction to the rest in a single click — bringing footage shot on different cameras, locations and times to a consistent look.

Story-Based Culling: organizing a shoot before editing it

A wedding photographer finishes a fourteen-hour day with roughly four thousand frames in the order they were captured — the order photographers have always had to start from.

Storyline Mode organizes a set into the chapters a photographer chooses; frames that don't clearly belong are left unassigned rather than forced into the wrong place. General Mode groups visually similar images by subject, setup or scene — even when captured hours apart — for list-based work such as school photography, product shoots, real estate and events.

Evoto surfaces the strongest frames within each chapter; the photographer makes the final picks. Segment structure carries through to delivery, so clients receive a gallery that follows the narrative of the day rather than an unsorted folder.

Workflow, SDK integration, and production at scale

For studios running the same job repeatedly — school portraits, monthly headshot days, a recurring product shoot — Workflow saves a production path from import through delivery for reuse. What carries over is the process, not the creative decisions.

SDK. For larger production teams, Evoto's SDK connects directly to the Evoto desktop app4, allowing teams to script recurring steps such as importing, applying presets and exporting.

Precision refinement on desktop

Evoto Desktop 8.0's retouching updates focus on corrections that preserve texture and identity:

- Precision Freckles & Acne Retouching — targets blemishes while leaving freckles, moles and scars untouched

- Face Shadow Removal — reduces distracting shadow while preserving facial structure and skin tone

- Clothing Moiré Removal — removes moiré on fine fabrics while preserving weave and folds

- Liquify Background Repair — restores background lines distorted by subject reshaping

- Sweat Stain Removal — clears marks while preserving fabric texture

- Generative Expand — extends the frame for reformatting without inventing new subject matter

The release also improves Background Extraction and adds orientation-aware AI Crop. Across these tools, Evoto reads the image in context — subject, light, color and environment — before adjusting, so every correction stays true to the original photograph.

A redesigned Home screen brings Create Project, Tethered Shooting, Workflow and Asset Hub into one launch surface, and Evobot, Evoto's in-app assistant, answers questions in natural language and links to the relevant control.

Evoto App: from tethered capture to delivery

The Evoto App adds tethered capture directly to mobile, so frames land on the phone as they're shot — letting photographers review in real time and show a client a finished-looking frame on set. The Evoto App also gains Hot Presets, portrait retouching, Color Match, full color controls, Motion Blur and Relight5.

Asset Hub: a marketplace built into the editor

Evoto 8.0 introduces Asset Hub, a marketplace built into the editor that brings official and creator-made presets, AI Looks, AI background fusions, backdrops and skies into one place. It launches with more than 400 official assets6, professionally curated, with the library continuing to grow. Any asset can be applied to the photographer's own image before it is bought — the hub minimizes, the edit continues, and permission is checked only at export7.

Masters' Signature Presets bring collections built by working photographers out of delivered client work. A look that performs on a single frame is straightforward; one that holds across a full gallery, through changing light and locations, is a different matter.

Membership campaign. From September 22 through December 31, customers purchasing an eligible Evoto Desktop plan or Cloud Storage package receive three months of complimentary access to Evoto Official Assets8. Full eligibility and campaign terms are published at evoto.ai.

The Creator Program: $500,000 into the community

Asset Hub is also open to photographers publishing and selling their own work. For most working photographers, income is a direct function of hours worked — a look developed over years of client work can now generate revenue from jobs the creator will never personally take.

"A photographer's style might be the reason clients book them," Peterson said, "this gives that same style a second way to generate income."

Creators keep 60% of net sales, with no listing fee9. They retain ownership of their assets and may sell the same work non-exclusively on other platforms.

How it works. Photographers apply through Become a Creator on the Asset Hub home page, submitting a portfolio and creative background; review is typically completed within seven business days. Approved creators upload assets through Creator Dashboard, add effect examples, set a price and submit for platform review. Earnings enter a monthly payout process, with the first payouts beginning in October10.

Pricing and scope. Creators set their own prices within published bands: $8 to $30 for presets, $49 to $199 for AI Looks, and $2 to $8 for backdrops and skies. Presets, AI Looks, backdrops and skies are open to creator submission at launch; AI Background Fusion is not yet supported. Creators may submit only original work they legally own11.

Evoto is backing the program with a $500,000 Creator Reward Pool. Photographers who join between September 22 and December 31, 2026 receive $50 once their first asset gets approved and goes live, and the top 20 creators by total sales during the campaign each receive an additional $100. Applications open September 22 at https://assethub.evoto.ai/ ; creator submissions, asset review and earnings details open September 29.

Availability and pricing

Evoto 8.0 is available now. Evoto Desktop is free to download on macOS and Windows, and the Evoto App from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

About Evoto AI

Evoto AI develops innovative software solutions that power and streamline the workflows of professional creators. The company's core products, Evoto Desktop and the Evoto App, harness proprietary AI, machine learning, and advanced rendering to deliver faster edits and finer control without disrupting the creative process. Evoto continues to innovate with Evoto Instant, an end-to-end mobile workflow, Evoto Cloud Spaces, for seamless project syncing across devices and teams, and Evoto Video, a professional-grade tool for high-resolution, high-precision, and cinema-quality video retouching. Evoto is used by creators in more than 200 countries and regions, ranging from small businesses and solo practitioners to large enterprises. The company was founded in 2022 by an experienced team of AI researchers and graphics engineers. It has a dedicated team based in Singapore and offices in the United States, Japan, and South Korea. For more information: www.evoto.ai.

1Figures as presented at the Evoto Launch Event, September 22, 2026.

2Evoto AI reported users in 158 countries at its 2025 launch event (press release, September 16, 2025). The 200+ figure is as presented at the 2026 event.

3The Evoto Video plugin currently supports DaVinci Resolve Studio 19 and later on macOS and Windows. The plugin is installed and managed through the Evoto Video desktop app, which must be installed and signed in. The initial installation is manual; subsequent updates are delivered automatically through newer desktop-app versions.

4SDK availability is currently provided to enterprise clients.

5Relight supports lighting after the shutter, bringing new depth and mood to the scene.

6 As of Monday, September 21, 2026.

7Asset permission and credits are separate checks.

Bone Density and Gum Health Are Among the Key Factors in Dental Implant Candidacy.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What does a dentist actually look for when evaluating whether a patient is a good fit for dental implants, and what options exist when someone does not meet the standard criteria? A HelloNation article breaks down the evaluation process, covering the clinical factors that affect candidacy and the alternatives available when traditional implants are not the most appropriate path forward.

The HelloNation article explains that the most essential requirement for dental implants is sufficient bone density in the jaw. The implant itself is a small titanium post placed directly into the jawbone, where it bonds with surrounding tissue through a process called osseointegration. When bone has deteriorated significantly after tooth loss, the jawbone may not be able to support the post without additional preparation, and procedures such as bone grafting may be needed before placement can proceed.

Gum health carries equal importance. The article notes that active periodontal disease creates conditions in which dental implants are more likely to fail. Patients with gum disease are typically treated and stabilized before any implant planning begins, and candidacy is reassessed once the infection has resolved and gum tissue is healthy.

Overall medical health also plays a meaningful role, the article explains. Conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes, certain autoimmune disorders, and some blood clotting issues can affect how the body heals after implant surgery. Smoking is another significant factor, as it impairs circulation and reduces the success rate of implant integration. Patients who smoke are not automatically disqualified, but they are typically counseled on how the habit affects outcomes before proceeding.

One of the most common questions Dental Experts hear from patients in the Champaign-Urbana area is whether age rules someone out for implants. The article is clear that age alone is rarely the deciding factor. Adults in their 60s, 70s, and beyond receive successful dental implants regularly, provided their bone density, gum condition, and general health meet the necessary thresholds. On the younger end, implants are generally deferred until jaw growth is complete, typically in the late teens or early 20s depending on the individual.

For patients who do not qualify for traditional implants, the article describes several alternatives. Implant-supported dentures offer a middle path for patients with more significant bone loss, anchoring a full arch with fewer implants while providing considerably more stability than conventional removable dentures. Dental bridges and traditional dentures remain options as well, though each involves trade-offs related to adjacent tooth structure, long-term bone health, and daily comfort.

Dental Expert Kelvin Jung of Q Dental is featured in the article as a source of perspective on how these evaluations and decisions play out for patients in Champaign-Urbana. The evaluation process typically begins with a comprehensive exam that includes X-rays or a cone beam CT scan to assess bone volume and density. That imaging gives the treating dentist a clear view of what is available to work with and whether any preparatory steps might improve a patient's candidacy before moving forward with treatment planning.

Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants? What to Know Before Your Evaluation features insights from Kelvin Jung, Dental Expert of Champaign, Illinois, in HelloNation.

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HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Trained on 125 teleoperated demonstrations collected in about five hours, BoxBot pairs image-based visual servoing with an open source VLA, no custom architecture required, on one data path built on Viam.

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viam, the software platform for robotics, will debut BoxBot at IROS 2026, one of the world's leading robotics research conferences held in Pittsburgh from September 27 through October 3. BoxBot is an ongoing Viam research project: a robot arm that opens taped cardboard boxes using image-based visual servoing to cut the tape and a vision-language-action (VLA) model, trained on human demonstrations, to open the flaps.

A hybrid approach to manipulation

BoxBot specifies what it can and learns what it can't:

- Visual Servoing: No two sealed boxes are alike, so the robot uses image feedback to guide the cutting tip to tape seams that are typically 1 to 2mm wide.

- Learned Policy (VLA): A fine-tuned SmolVLA model handles the deformable, contact-rich task of peeling open and adjusting four box flaps.

Both systems run as native services on the same machine, with the VLA policy inferring locally on an NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano via Viam's ML model service.

Less time on data plumbing, more time on research

Researchers often spend weeks building teleop rigs, syncing cameras to joint states, and formatting episodes for training, then rebuild it all for the next arm. On Viam, that capture layer already exists, making it easy to add an input device as a module, record synced episodes, and copy a config fragment to stand up another station.

Two Viam engineers collected BoxBot's 125 demonstrations in about five hours over four days using a VR controller. Viam synced the arm data and two camera streams to the cloud, the team fine-tuned SmolVLA with LeRobot on Hugging Face Jobs, and deployed the policy back to the robot. No custom model architecture, no task-specific engineering: the base model and 125 episodes were enough for a working policy.

The code and dataset are open on Hugging Face at https://huggingface.co/viamrobotics, so researchers can train on them, benchmark against BoxBot, or reproduce the setup. See BoxBot in development at Viam's NYC robotics lab, here.

At the booth

IROS attendees can see BoxBot run, drive the arm themselves, and record data on a separate station:

- BoxBot: Watch the arm cut the tape seam and open the flaps.

- VR teleoperation station: Control the arm using the same VR setup that produced BoxBot's training data.

- SO-101 leader-follower station: Move a leader arm, watch the follower mirror it, record and replay an episode, and see the synced data in the Viam app.

"The question isn't whether to use a VLA, it's where," said Shannon Bradshaw, Ph.D., SVP of Product and Education at Viam. "Learned policies are the right tool for contact-rich manipulation tasks that are hard to model analytically, and methods like visual servoing enable precise solutions in dynamic environments. This robot also uses classical motion planning for other elements of the application. With many frameworks, this would require extensive ad hoc scripting to bring everything together in one application. The Viam platform provides an integrated solution that enables us to combine the hardware, software, and models this robot uses in a coherent solution we can easily iterate on, updating components as needed and adding new ones as we build new capabilities. Our implementation is publicly available, so robotics and physical AI researchers can check our work or build on it."

Viam, the software platform for robotics, runs BoxBot's hardware abstraction, visual servoing, computer vision, data capture, and edge ML deployment as services behind one set of APIs. Developers connect hardware in JSON, write logic in Python, Go, or TypeScript, and pull modules from the Viam Registry. ROS 2 teams can run Viam alongside existing robots through the viam-ros2-integration module.

IROS attendees can visit Viam at Booth 828. To book a technical demonstration or meeting with the Viam engineering team, reach out to Viam's SVP of Product and Education, Shannon Bradshaw, at [email protected].

About Viam

Viam is the software platform for building, deploying, and managing robotics applications. With Viam, engineers, startups, and large enterprises can develop for the physical world the way they develop anything else. Viam works with teams across manufacturing, marine, climate, logistics, entertainment, and more. Founded in 2020 by MongoDB co-founder and former CTO Eliot Horowitz, Viam has its headquarters and robotics lab in New York City. viam.com

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LAUSD deploys Zum's AI-powered technology across its in-house fleet, creating a connected platform across district- and Zum-operated buses

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm, a leader in modern student mobility, today announced that starting this school year, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has expanded Zum CMX™ across its in-house school bus fleet, bringing the same technology powering Zūm-operated buses to district-operated vehicles.

The expansion creates a connected technology platform across LAUSD student mobility, providing greater visibility, coordination and operational intelligence regardless of who operates the bus.

Zum currently operates approximately 450 buses across 405 routes for LAUSD. This 2026-2027 school year, the District expanded Zum's technology to its own fleet, extending the benefits of CMX across the broader transportation system.

"LAUSD is demonstrating what it means to modernize student mobility at scale," said Abhishek Garg, Co-Founder and CTO of Zum. "By connecting district- and Zūm-operated buses through one technology platform, Zum CMX gives transportation teams greater visibility, coordination and accountability, while giving drivers better tools to do their jobs."

Zum CMX is Zum's unified, AI-powered operating system purpose-built for student mobility, connecting routing, dispatch, drivers, schools, families, safety and operations in real time. For drivers, that means digital routes, navigation, real-time updates and greater operational support. For the District, it enables smarter routing, better coordination of resources and greater visibility across daily operations.

"Transportation is about much more than getting students from point A to point B—it is about access to education," said Abhishek Garg, Co-Founder and CTO of Zum. "We're proud to partner with Los Angeles Unified to help ensure students can get to school safely and reliably every day, while giving families greater transparency and confidence in their child's journey."

Today, Zum supports more than 6,500 schools across 19 states, as school districts nationwide increasingly turn to modern technology to improve student mobility.

To learn more about how Zum is leading the nation in redefining student mobility, visit www.ridezum.com.

About Zum

Zum is redefining mass mobility with Zum CMX, which connects and coordinates people, vehicles, and operations in real time. In the student mobility market, Zum is addressing a daily source of anxiety and disruption by providing a reliable, transparent, and efficient mobility experience for students and families. Learn more at www.ridezum.com. Today, more than 6,500 schools in 199 states have relied on the Zum CMX™ system.

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Partner support helps expand opportunities and access for startups advancing technologies and business solutions in low Earth orbit

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Increased support from investors, sponsors, and industry partners has fueled the growth of the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory's Orbital Edge Accelerator in its second year, creating new opportunities for startups developing space-enabled technologies and business ventures. The collective efforts of these partners helped attract strong interest in the program, resulting in the selection of eight innovative startups. The companies in this year's cohort are now working with mentors, industry leaders, and financial experts to advance their business models and accelerate their path to commercial success.

The continued growth of Orbital Edge has been driven by a network of global investment partners, including CIRI, Context Ventures, Draper Associates, Draper University, E2MC, and Stellar Ventures. Their engagement has expanded the program's reach and strengthened investment opportunities, raising the available funding from up to $500,000 per startup to between $500,000 and $750,000. This increased support also enabled the accelerator to expand its 2026 cohort from six startups to eight.

In addition to investment partners, the accelerator has benefited from the involvement of sponsors committed to fostering collaboration across the entrepreneurial and aerospace communities. Boeing, serving as the program's presenting sponsor, will also award one of the cohort participants the Technology in Space Prize, which consists of $100,000 in non-dilutive funding. Corporate sponsor Fenwick and event sponsors Aegis Aerospace Inc., BAE Systems, Greenberg Traurig, and J.P. Morgan play an important role in connecting startups with leaders across the space, technology, business, and financial sectors.

The 2026 accelerator program has also expanded pathways to in-space testing through the addition of dedicated flight sponsors. Exotrail, Loft Orbital, and Rogue Space Systems Corporation have committed to providing complimentary or discounted flight opportunities that may be awarded to selected Orbital Edge startups. These contributions may also assist with payload and hardware development activities, helping reduce barriers to entry and creating additional avenues for future in-space demonstrations. In addition, Orbital Edge startups benefit from the Google for Startups Cloud program, which is providing cohort members with up to $200,000 in cloud credits over two years.

"Orbital Edge is designed to accelerate the conversion of highly promising startup innovation in space into real-world commercial successes, driving increased value creation from the assets of the space station while leveraging private capital and industry partnerships," said ISS National Lab Chief Economist Sven Eenmaa. "The commitment of our investment partners, sponsors, and industry collaborators has been instrumental in creating an environment where entrepreneurs can access the expertise, resources, and connections needed to accelerate growth and unlock opportunities within the expanding space economy."

Through mentorship, strategic guidance, and direct engagement with investors and industry experts, startups in the Orbital Edge cohort are refining their plans to leverage the unique space environment to validate technologies and strengthen business strategies. These efforts will culminate in a Demo Day event in San Francisco this December, where each startup will present its planned spaceflight project.

For more information on the Orbital Edge Accelerator, visit www.OrbitalEdgeAccelerator.com.

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The International Space Station (ISS) is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology development not possible on Earth. As a public service enterprise, the ISS National Laboratory® allows researchers to leverage this multiuser facility to improve quality of life on Earth, mature space-based business models, advance science literacy in the future workforce, and expand a sustainable and scalable market in low Earth orbit. Through this orbiting national laboratory, research resources on the ISS are available to support non-NASA science, technology, and education initiatives from U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS®) manages the ISS National Lab, under Cooperative Agreement with NASA, facilitating access to its permanent microgravity research environment, a powerful vantage point in low Earth orbit, and the extreme and varied conditions of space. To learn more about the ISS National Lab, visit our website.

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The Dog Stop Announces First Kansas City Location

Local Owners to Bring The Dog Stop's All-in-One Dog Care Experience to Kansas City with New 10,000-Square-Foot Facility This Fall

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dog Stop, the all-in-one award-winning dog care brand, is expanding into the Kansas City market with its first location opening in late October at 2713 Cherry St. The location will provide dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and retail services to dogs and their families throughout Kansas City, including the Midtown, Downtown, Crown Center, Union Hill, Hyde Park, Crossroads and River Market neighborhoods.

Husband-and-wife duo, Charlie and Ellen Tocco, will be leading the charge as owners of The Dog Stop Kansas City, with Charlie managing the day-to-day operations. Together, they are combining their professional backgrounds with a shared love of dogs to bring a new pet care option to the rapidly growing Midtown and Downtown community.

Born and raised in Kansas City, Charlie attended Rockhurst University and built his career in public accounting before deciding to pursue entrepreneurship. "We know how valuable dogs are to their families because ours are such a big part of our own lives," said Charlie. "As we looked at different franchise opportunities, The Dog Stop stood out because it allowed us to build a business around something we genuinely care about while benefiting from a system and brand that have already been established." Ellen, a University of Kansas graduate who continues her career in health care technology, was equally excited by the opportunity to build a family-owned and operated business.

Fittingly, dogs have been part of Ellen and Charlie's story since before they were even a couple. Charlie's Patterdale Terrier, Pumpkin, stole Ellen's heart before she'd even met Charlie. Ellen first spotted Pumpkin while socializing with Charlie's then roommates and describes the interaction as "love at first sight." Weeks later, Charlie met Ellen while he was out walking a friend's German Shepherd on the Country Club Plaza. Today, the couple's family includes Pumpkin, now 14 (she continues to steal Ellen's heart), their 4-year-old Mountain Cur, Tiger, and their two young daughters, a 2-year-old and a newborn. As longtime dog parents and now parents to two little girls, Ellen and Charlie understand just how much pets are part of the family and how important it is to have a place you genuinely trust to care for them when you can't be there, which is one of the reasons bringing The Dog Stop to Kansas City felt like such a natural fit.

"We were drawn to the family-oriented culture of The Dog Stop and its focus on both the dogs and the relationship with their owners, and we can't wait to introduce our community to The Dog Stop difference," continued Charlie.

Ellen and Charlie believe that The Dog Stop's focus on transparency and individualized dog care, 24/7 camera access, thoughtfully designed play spaces, highly trained staff, and options for dogs who may not thrive in traditional group play, will set it apart from other dog care options. The Dog Stop Kansas City is designed to give dog parents peace of mind that their dog is safe, happy and cared for like family.

The Kansas City facility will feature approximately 8,500 square feet of indoor space in addition to 1,500 square feet of outdoor space. Plans include multiple play yards designed to accommodate dogs of different ages, energy levels, and play styles, including dedicated areas for lower-energy dogs, high-energy dogs, and older dogs. In addition, the facility will also feature a Very Independent Player space, dedicated specifically for dogs that do better with one-on-one care rather than traditional group play and will offer The Dog Stop's comprehensive lineup of pet care services, including daycare, boarding, grooming and retail.

Through The Dog Stop's partnership with Fear Free®, all Kansas City team members will receive specialized training designed to recognize and reduce fear, anxiety and stress in dogs. From boarding and daycare to grooming and everyday handling, staff will use Fear Free principles to create a calmer, more positive experience — especially in situations that can naturally be stressful for pets. The goal is simple: to help every dog feel as safe, comfortable and secure as possible while away from home.

As Charlie and Ellen prepare to open the location, they're looking forward to becoming even more involved in the Kansas City pet community. They plan on exploring partnerships with local rescue organizations, including opportunities to help rescue dogs access grooming services and potentially hosting adoption events at the facility.

For more information about The Dog Stop Kansas City, visit https://thedogstop.com/grand-opening-kansas-city-midtown/.

About The Dog Stop

Founded in 2009 and franchising since 2013, The Dog Stop is an all-in-one destination for dog care, offering play-focused daycare, year-round overnight boarding, spa-style grooming, individualized training and enrichment, and a natural pet retail store with carefully selected, high-quality products. Owned and operated by dog people, The Dog Stop pairs comprehensive services with highly trained staff knowledgeable in dog behavior, grooming and nutrition, with each experience tailored to support the unique physical, mental and emotional needs of every dog. The Dog Stop currently serves dogs and their owners at 47 locations across 17 states, with more than 50 additional locations coming soon. For more information, visit TheDogStop.com.

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Landmark investment will expand patient access, accelerate research and establish a world-leading center for cerebrospinal fluid leak diagnosis and treatment.

AURORA, Colo., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Colorado Anschutz has received an anonymous $50 million gift to transform care for patients with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, one of the most underdiagnosed and undertreated neurological conditions in medicine.

Inspired by the life-changing work of Andrew Callen, MD, his neurosurgical partner Peter Lennarson, MD, and the CSF Leak Program team, the landmark gift, one of the largest in campus history, will expand the already nationally recognized program by broadening access to specialized care, advancing research and diagnostic expertise and further solidifying CU Anschutz as one of the nation's leading destinations for CSF leak diagnosis and treatment. At the same time, the investment will create opportunities for advances in radiology and collaborative research.

Cerebrospinal fluid is the clear liquid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. When the protective membrane surrounding the brain or spinal cord develops a defect, either through a tear or an abnormal connection to a vein, cerebrospinal fluid can escape, causing a range of often debilitating symptoms, including severe headaches, neck pain, hearing changes, dizziness and cognitive difficulties. Because symptoms frequently mimic other neurological disorders, patients often spend years searching for answers before receiving an accurate diagnosis.

"This extraordinary gift has the potential to transform the future of CSF leak care and speed advances across the neurosciences," said John Sampson, MD, PhD, dean of the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine. "First and foremost, this is about patients – reaching more people with the specialized care they need while accelerating research and innovation. This investment also creates opportunities for breakthroughs in areas such as neuroimaging, extending its impact well beyond the CSF Leak Program."

"Too many patients spend years searching for answers to a condition that is still widely misunderstood," said Andrew Callen, MD, associate professor of diagnostic radiology and director of the CSF Leak Program at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine. "This gift will help us reach more patients, reduce barriers to specialty care, and advance the research, innovation, and education needed to improve diagnosis and treatment. I'm fortunate to work alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes neurosurgery, headache neurology, advanced practice providers, nurses, technologists, researchers and coordinators, proving that this discipline is truly a team effort."

According to CU Anschutz researchers in collaboration with the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation, who conducted the largest patient survey ever on CSF leaks, nearly 80% of patients reported being misdiagnosed and saw a median of more than six clinicians before receiving the correct diagnosis. More than 60% said they were unable to access specialized care because of long waitlists, while many traveled across state lines in search of treatment.

The gift provides the program with the flexibility to invest in its highest priorities, including expanding clinical capacity, recruiting physician-scientists, advancing research, supporting innovation, enhancing physician education and developing the infrastructure needed to further propel CU Anschutz as one of the world's leading comprehensive programs dedicated to spinal CSF leak diagnosis, treatment, research, innovation, and education. This gift is also designed to reduce barriers to specialty care so that geography and financial circumstances become less of an obstacle to receiving expert evaluation and treatment.

Unlike many CSF leak programs, where treatment is part of broader neurology or radiology services, the CU Anschutz CSF Leak Program is designed to focus on CSF leak diagnosis, treatment, research, innovation and education. The investment will bring together specialized clinical care, advanced imaging, physician education, patient access initiatives and groundbreaking research under one coordinated mission.

"This remarkable gift allows us to build something that does not currently exist at this scale," said Don Elliman, chancellor of CU Anschutz. "Together with our clinical partners at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, who have been important champions of this work, we have an opportunity to establish CU Anschutz as the definitive leader in CSF leak care and advance discoveries that will improve lives in Colorado and around the world."

About the University of Colorado Anschutz

The University of Colorado Anschutz is a world-class academic medical campus leading transformative advances in science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus includes the University of Colorado's health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - which see nearly three million adult and pediatric patient visits each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, CU Anschutz delivers life-changing treatments, exceptional patient care and top-tier professional training. The campus conducts world-renowned research supported by $890 million in funding, including $762 million in sponsored awards and $128 million in philanthropic gifts for research.

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The strategic collaboration will expand access to global oncology insights for physicians across Brazil

NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Medscape, the leading global digital platform for physicians and healthcare professionals, today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology (SBOC). This expanded partnership will provide Brazilian oncologists and other professionals who care for cancer patients with timely access to the latest advances in cancer research, treatment, and clinical practice.

The two-year agreement will focus on the development and publication of Portuguese-language educational and medical content designed to enhance knowledge and support day-to-day clinical practice of oncology professionals in Brazil. This announcement continues the editorial partnership between the two organizations, previously announced in 2022, which aimed to strengthen editorial content to tackle misinformation and inaccuracy of health information online. "Physicians are bombarded with a huge volume of information online, which varies in quality," said Pablo Labbé, Group Vice President at WebMD/Medscape. "By working closely with SBOC, combining clinical expertise with our advanced Medscape AI technologies, we can help Brazilian physicians more easily identify and access peer-reviewed and validated clinical information from global sources. This in turn better allows medical developments to be translated into everyday clinical practice here in Brazil."

Through the collaboration, thousands of oncology professionals across Brazil will gain access to expert-led reporting, congress updates, analysis of emerging clinical data, and educational resources from major international and national oncology meetings, all free and on-demand. "SBOC is committed to advancing oncology care in Brazil through education, scientific excellence, and professional development. This collaboration with Medscape creates an important new channel for knowledge sharing, benefiting oncologists across Brazil and, ultimately, their patients," said Dr. Clarissa Baldotto, President of the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology (SBOC).

This announcement marks the latest in Medscape's ongoing collaboration with leading academic institutions, professional societies and healthcare organizations, brought together by a shared commitment to advancing medical education and supporting healthcare professionals. "Partnerships with leading medical societies are central to Medscape's mission of supporting healthcare professionals with trusted, clinically relevant education," said Diane Leonis, Head of Commercial and Educational Partnerships, Medscape Brazil. "By deepening our collaboration with SBOC, we can connect Brazilian oncology professionals with timely insights from the global oncology community."

SBOC is one of Brazil's most recognized medical specialty societies and a leading advocate for oncology education and professional development. Founded in 1981, the organization represents clinical oncologists across Brazil and supports continuing medical education, research, professional advocacy, and healthcare policy development.

This collaboration reflects Medscape's continued investment in Brazil, one of its most engaged international markets for physician education.

About Medscape

Medscape is the leading source of clinical news, health information, and point-of-care tools for health care professionals. Medscape offers specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals the most robust and integrated medical information and educational tools. Medscape AI is the first and only medical-grade generative AI platform that synthesizes peer‑reviewed evidence, real-time medical news, and Medscape's expert‑validated content in seconds, delivering clinically verified insights that healthcare professionals can trust. Built for global healthcare, Medscape AI is free to all 13+ million Medscape members and accessible in any language, in any country, and in any clinic. Medscape Education (medscape.org) is the leading destination for continuous professional development, consisting of more than 30 specialty-focused destinations offering thousands of free C.M.E. and C.E. courses and other educational programs for physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals. Medscape is a subsidiary of WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company.

About the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology

The Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology is the national organization representing clinical oncologists in Brazil. Founded in 1981, SBOC works to advance oncology through medical education, scientific research, professional development, healthcare policy engagement, and national and international collaboration. The organization is dedicated to promoting excellence in oncology practice and improving outcomes for patients with cancer across Brazil.

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~ Maestro Andrea Bocelli Headlines "An Unforgettable Evening Under the Stars" on New Year's Eve, Joined by Chart-Topping Artist Alex Warren ~

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantis Paradise Island, the Caribbean's premier destination for world-class entertainment, will welcome 2027 with two marquee performances over New Year's Eve weekend, featuring five-time Grammy-winning Maestro Andrea Bocelli on December 31, 2026, and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren on January 2, 2027.

"Live performances from the best talent in the world are a hallmark of the Atlantis experience, and this New Year's will be no exception," said Audrey Oswell, President and Managing Director of Atlantis Paradise Island. "With Andrea Bocelli and Alex Warren, we are bringing together two extraordinary artists from different generations and genres, creating an opportunity for our guests and the community to come together through the universal language of music."

Andrea Bocelli will headline An Unforgettable Evening Under the Stars on New Year's Eve, bringing his unparalleled artistry to The Royal Deck for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. Set against the backdrop of Paradise Island and beneath the Bahamian sky, the intimate evening will invite guests to experience Bocelli in an exclusive setting, culminating in a dazzling midnight fireworks display.

Bocelli has captivated audiences across six continents for more than 40 years, carrying the Italian vocal tradition to audiences around the world and earning his place among the most celebrated classical artists. With more than 90 million albums sold, a Golden Globe, six Latin Grammy Awards, seven Classical BRIT Awards, seven World Music Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Bocelli has performed for presidents, prime ministers, members of royal families and millions of fans around the globe. His repertoire includes iconic songs such as, "Con te partirò (Time to Say Goodbye)" and "The Prayer," alongside acclaimed performances at the Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup and some of the world's most prestigious cultural events.

On January 2, Alex Warren will take the stage at Casuarina Beach, bringing his hit songs and high-energy stage presence to Atlantis' harborside setting. His performance will add a distinctly modern sound to the New Year's weekend, complementing Bocelli's timeless artistry and extending the celebration with another unforgettable night of live music in paradise.

Alex Warren has quickly emerged as one of pop music's most compelling new artists, transforming a dedicated social media following into a global recording career and devoted international fanbase. His chart-topping single, "Ordinary," quickly became a worldwide success, showcasing the deeply personal songwriting and distinctive sound that has propelled Warren onto the global stage. Following the recent release of his sophomore album, WILDCHILD, Warren arrives at Atlantis at a pivotal moment in his rapidly ascending career.

For decades, Atlantis Paradise Island has welcomed some of music's most celebrated performers, creating signature entertainment experiences for resort guests, travelers and the local community. Previous New Year's Eve performances have included artists such as Maroon 5, Neil Patrick Harris, DJ Khaled, Timbaland, Nelly, Doja Cat, Kesha, Ellie Goulding, The Chainsmokers, Lil Jon, Ariana Madix and many others, reinforcing Atlantis' position as the entertainment capital of the Caribbean.

Tickets for both performances are now on sale. For more information, accommodations, and ticket purchases, visit NewYearsAtlantis.com.

About Atlantis Paradise Island, The Bahamas

Atlantis Paradise Island recently completed $250 million in bold renovations and launched exciting new partnerships throughout the resort — including a full transformation of The Royal Towers, a reimagined Atlantis Casino, and much more. These enhancements mark a dynamic new chapter for the world's most iconic entertainment resort destination, ensuring that guests from around the globe continue to enjoy the very best of Atlantis: with stunning accommodations, innovative cuisine, and unforgettable experiences ranging from live music performances and concerts to internationally acclaimed food and wine festivals. For more information and reservations, please visit atlantisbahamas.com.

About Andrea Bocelli:

Maestro Andrea Bocelli is the most successful classical artist of all time who has sold nearly 90 million records and amassed over 25 billion streams since rising to fame after winning the 1994 Sanremo Music Festival. Renowned for his interpretations of major operatic works under legendary conductors such as Lorin Maazel, Seiji Ozawa, and Zubin Mehta, he has earned six Grammy and six Latin Grammy nominations and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Bocelli has performed for four Presidents of the United States, four Popes, the British Royal Family, and at global events around the world including the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup. He also founded the Andrea Bocelli Foundation to advance education and healthcare worldwide. His 2020 Easter performance at Milan's Duomo became one of the most-watched classical livestreams in history, offering an uplifting message of love, healing and hope.

About Alex Warren

Off the heels of the success of 'Ordinary,' Warren released his album You'll Be Alright, Kid in July 2025. The album features all the songs on You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1), released last fall, alongside 10 entirely new tracks. Amongst these new tracks are Warren's smash hit 'Ordinary,' 'Bloodline (with Jelly Roll),' and 'On My Mind (with ROSE)'. While You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) focuses on dealing with grief, You'll Be Alright, Kid turns the page with healing, resilience, and optimism. The album is currently #11 on the ARIA Albums Charts (#2 peak), #6 on the Aotearoa Official Top 40 Albums Chart (#2 peak) and #15 on the Billboard 200 chart (#5 peak) and dominated across charts globally appearing #1 in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, and Norway.

Alex has delivered soul bearing performances, making his award show debut at the 2025 American Music Awards, 2025 MTV Video Music Awards and most recently taking the stage at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. He also made his late-night television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performed with Ed Sheeran in an underplay at Coachella and joined Jelly Roll during Stagecoach. Adding to his accolades, Alex was named Billboard's January Chartbreaker with his track 'Burning Down with Joe Jonas' joining for a reimagined version. The single marked Alex's first time breaking onto the Billboard Hot 100, has now amassed over 185 million streams, and reached #1 on the global charts in 8 countries. He follows his record-breaking success with live shows as he recently wrapped his sold out, headlining "Cheaper Than Therapy" Global Tour, hitting 47 cities across Europe and North America. He extended the tour to add 15 more shows this fall.

In 2024, Warren released his acclaimed full-length debut album, You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1), which instantly skyrocketed onto charts around the world. The album is further highlighted by Warren's global success with another standout platinum certified track, 'Carry You Home,' which has garnered over half a billion streams worldwide. Known for his vulnerable pop melodies, passionate vocals, and lyrical candor, Warren has won over fans with these deeply personal singles.

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Appointments bring deep casino marketing modernization and world-class hospitality and culinary operations expertise to the firm's Senior Advisor team

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GMA Consulting, a world-leading gaming, hospitality, integrated resort, sports and entertainment research and consulting firm, today announced that Alisa Mirabal and David Robins have joined the firm as Senior Advisors. The appointments deepen GMA's roster of subject-matter experts advising public gaming companies, private operators, Native American tribes, banks, and government agencies around the world.

"Alisa and David each bring exactly the kind of hands-on, results-driven experience our clients count on," said Josh Swissman, Founding Partner & Managing Director of GMA Consulting. "Alisa's track record modernizing marketing, loyalty, and customer experience for some of the largest names in gaming, paired with David's three decades leading world-class hospitality and culinary operations for the Wolfgang Puck organization, gives our clients partners who have done the work from the inside — not just advised on it. As our industry evolves, additions like this strengthen our ability to deliver real, measurable results across every corner of the guest experience."

About Alisa Mirabal

Alisa Mirabal joins GMA Consulting as a Senior Advisor specializing in casino marketing modernization and connected customer growth strategy. With more than 20 years of leadership across casino operations, marketing strategy, product innovation, and digital transformation, Mirabal helps gaming, hospitality, sports and entertainment organizations turn legacy loyalty, CRM, and technology investments into measurable growth.

Most recently, Mirabal served as Vice President, Advanced Products & Global CXS Products at Aristocrat Technologies, where she directed five-year product roadmaps and led global gaming systems CXS product lines across the U.S., Asia, and Australia — overseeing a $25 million development budget and 40 legacy product lines where she focused on elevating innovation for regulated omni-channel and payment systems. She previously built the customer success function and product capabilities at sports-tech SaaS company Lava.ai, supporting 17 major clients across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS to deliver digital real-time fan engagement experiences.

Mirabal's casino operating background spans 16 years as an operational marketer in such roles as Vice President & Assistant General Manager at Red Rock Casino Resort, where she led a full-spectrum resort operation with 2,600 employees and $450 million in annualized revenue, and Vice President, Marketing, Sales & Entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, where she delivered a $10 million EBITDA swing in 18 months. She holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, and a B.S. in Gaming Management from the University of Nevada, Reno.

About David Robins

David Robins joins GMA Consulting as a Senior Advisor, bringing more than 35 years of hospitality operations, culinary leadership, and brand development experience to the firm. Robins is the founder and principal consultant of Robins Hospitality, a full-service consultancy he launched in 2025 that partners with hotels, restaurant groups, developers, and lifestyle brands on concept development, operational turnarounds, culinary innovation, and leadership coaching.

From 1992 to 2025, Robins served as Executive Vice President of Operations, Corporate Chef, and Managing Partner for Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, directing culinary and operational functions across a global, multi-concept restaurant portfolio — including Spago, CUT, and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill — spanning Las Vegas, Beverly Hills, New York, London, Singapore, and beyond. He led more than 30 domestic and international restaurant openings, oversaw more than 1,500 employees and $400 million in annual revenue responsibility, and partnered with luxury hospitality brands including Four Seasons, MGM Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, Caesars Entertainment, The Venetian, and the Walt Disney Company. During this period, Robins concurrently served as Executive Chef of Spago, Wolfgang Puck's flagship restaurant, helping establish Las Vegas as a world-class dining destination.

Robins' honors include a James Beard Award nomination, Las Vegas Chef of the Year, and recognition from Zagat, Forbes, Bon Appétit, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2021, he opened 1228 Main, an artisan bakery and restaurant in downtown Las Vegas's Arts District, in partnership with Wolfgang Puck. He holds a B.A. in Communications from San Francisco State University.

Mirabal and Robins are available to meet with clients immediately. To learn more or to schedule a meeting, please contact [email protected].

About GMA Consulting

GMA Consulting is a world-leading gaming, hospitality, integrated resort, sports and entertainment research and consulting firm that is led by Founding Partners Matthew Chilton, Steve Gallaway, Seth Schorr, Josh Swissman, and Kit Szybala. GMA's client list spans the majority of public gaming companies, 85 Native American tribes, commercial and investment banks, and government agencies from around the world. For more information on GMA Consulting, please visit www.gmaconsulting.com.

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