Security and IT teams get visibility and control over MCP usage and agent tool calls, starting with Claude Code and Codex.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumos, the identity management platform for the agentic era, is releasing MCP Governance for Claude Code and Codex. MCP Governance checks an AI agent's permissions at the moment it acts, and blocks the action if policy does not allow it.

Enterprises are rolling out AI coworkers faster than they can govern them. An agent inherits the permissions of the person who launched it, and then works at machine speed. A single employee might delete one Salesforce record by mistake, but their agent can delete a thousand in seconds.

"We spent twenty years learning to govern humans, and we still have not finished," said Andrej Safundzic, CEO and co-founder of Lumos. "Now we have agents doing the same work ten times faster. Just here at Lumos, with fewer than 200 employees, we measured over 450,000 agent actions in a single week. That kind of scale is impossible to track with old methods."

The industry has answered this problem with inventory, but registering every agent only tells a security team that an agent exists. It does not tell them what that agent can reach, and it does not tell them what it did.

Lumos is taking a different position. Permissions set the upper bound of what an agent is allowed to do. What the agent actually does happens at runtime, and until now identity teams have had no way to govern that moment. MCP Governance moves the decision to the point of action.

"The teams I talk to are not trying to slow AI down. They are trying to say yes," said Safundzic. "One customer would not turn on an integration for their marketing team because too many people had access to the underlying tool. That decision cost them pipeline. Governance at the moment of action is how you turn that no into a yes."

"Identity has always governed what someone is allowed to do," said Leo Mehr, co-founder of Lumos. "It has never governed what they actually did, because humans move slowly enough that review after the fact was good enough. Agents changed that. By the time you review an agent's activity, it has already made a few thousand decisions. The only place left to govern is the moment before the action runs."

MCP Governance extends the work Lumos has already done on non-human identity. Lumos maps every identity and permission across human, machine, and AI identities. MCP Governance covers the other half of the problem, which is control over what those identities do.

MCP Governance is available today for teams running Claude Code and Codex, with support for more agents to follow.

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About Lumos

Lumos is the first identity platform built around autonomous agents, not manual workflows. Security teams use Lumos to give every human, machine, and AI agent a living control layer that watches and governs access in real time. Traditional identity governance was built for human workflows and periodic reviews. AI makes the problem bigger, messier, and faster: more identities to protect, more permissions to govern, and less time to catch abuse. Lumos helps teams at companies like Mars, Netskope, Assurant, and GitLab move faster, reduce risk, and prove compliance, all while keeping humans in control.

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WEST POINT, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point is proud to celebrate its centennial, marking 100 years since the landmark hotel opened to the public in 1926 as a distinguished gathering place for United States Military Academy guests, cadet families, members of The Long Gray Line, dignitaries, and heads of state.

Located at the gateway to the U.S. Military Academy and overlooking the Hudson River in New York's Hudson River Valley, The Thayer Hotel has long stood as a symbol of tradition, service, and hospitality. Since its opening on June 3, 1926, where the hotel was hailed as a "dream come true" and "the greatest improvement in many, many years at West Point", the hotel has welcomed generations of guests and played host to moments connected to American military, civic, and cultural history. During World War II, nicknamed the "General's Hotel", figures like Eisenhower, MacArthur, and Patton used the hotel's secure, formal environment to discuss strategy and leadership. Later, in 1981, the 52 freed Americans held captive in Iran, spent three days at the Thayer for medical check-ups and emotional reunions. They dined in the restaurant and signed a copy of the menu that hangs in the hotel on the mezzanine level.

"As we celebrate this milestone, we honor the hotel's remarkable past while looking ahead," says Rick Minicozzi, the hotel's managing general partner. "We are about to complete a yearlong restoration of our guest rooms to further enhance our guest experience and our mission as the world's premier destination for leadership development and unforgettable social events."

The hotel's centennial year will highlight its role as a gathering place for the West Point community, and its continued commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Planned commemorative activities include opportunities for alumni, families, and visitors to share their memories of The Thayer Hotel, an interactive centennial website, an article in West Point Magazine, and other enhanced guest experiences, programming and culinary offerings. Interested parties are encouraged to visit https://www.thethayerhotel.com/centennial-celebration/ for the full centennial experience.

Originally constructed to accommodate U.S. Military Academy personnel and their guests, The Thayer Hotel succeeded the earlier West Point Hotel and was named for Sylvanus Thayer, West Point Class of 1808, known as the "Father of the Military Academy." Today, the hotel continues to serve as a premier destination for lodging, dining, weddings, conferences, and leadership-focused gatherings in the Hudson Valley. A robust Room Dedication program highlights the extraordinary civic and military achievements of West Point Graduates that have impacted American life.

Centennial events and offerings include:

- A New Year's Eve Gala highlighting menu items from the opening night in 1926. More details to follow.

- A specially priced Centennial Wedding Package available through June 3, 2027.

- Special Overnight Package that includes a 100th Anniversary commemorative Deneen Pottery mug.

- Various special menu items and drink specials that call back to notable moments in the Hotel's history.

Guests and community members are encouraged to visit https://www.thethayerhotel.com/centennial-celebration/ and follow The Historic Thayer Hotel on social media for updates.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Carlys Lemler

Hotel Director of Operations

+1 (845) 446-4731

[email protected] 

About The Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point

The Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point is a landmark hotel located at the gateway to the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. Opened in 1926 and overlooking the Hudson River, the hotel blends historic character with modern hospitality, offering 151 guest rooms and suites, dining, meetings and events, weddings, and memorable experiences in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the global Modular Data Center Market is expected to grow from USD 41.0 billion in 2026 to USD 93.6 billion by 2031 at a compound annual growth rate of 18.0% during the forecast period.

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Modular Data Center Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2021–2031

- 2025 Market Size: USD 34.9 billion

- 2026 Market Size: USD 41.0 billion

- 2031 Projected Market Size: USD 93.6 billion

- CAGR (2026–2031): 18.0%

Modular Data Center Market Trends & Insights:

- Market is driven by the increasing demand for scalable and rapidly deployable digital infrastructure, growing adoption of cloud computing, and the proliferation of AI-driven applications.

- The solution segment is expected to hold the largest market value of USD 29,852.4 million by 2026.

- The all-in-one data center segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 19.6% during the forecast period.

- The skid-mounted systems segment is projected to grow at the fastest rate at a CAGR of 21.2% during the forecast period.

- By end user, the enterprise data center is expected to account for USD 7,993.1 million in 2025.

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The growing integration of AI and machine learning is expected to drive significant growth in the global Modular Data Center Market. End users, including cloud service providers, telecommunications operators, hyperscale data center operators, and enterprises across BFSI, IT & ITeS, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries, are increasingly adopting modular data centers to support scalable infrastructure deployment, streamline operations, and optimizing costs. The rapid expansion of AI workloads, advanced analytics, and automation is accelerating investments in modular data center solutions that can accommodate increasing computing and power requirements while enabling faster capacity expansion. The integration of AI-enabled monitoring, automation, and predictive analytics is also improving infrastructure management and real-time operational visibility.

By solution type, all-in-one module is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

By solution type, the all-in-one modular data center segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the global market. These modules integrate IT racks, power distribution, cooling systems, fire suppression, security, and monitoring within a single prefabricated enclosure, enabling faster commissioning and simplified site preparation. Demand for this format is increasing among enterprises, telecom operators, and government entities that require compact, self-contained infrastructure for rapid digital service rollout. All-in-one modules are particularly suitable for remote locations, industrial zones, and secondary cities where building large-scale facilities may not be practical. Their standardized design supports predictable performance in high-temperature environments while reducing dependency on extensive civil construction. As organizations prioritize shorter deployment cycles and phased expansion strategies, the all-in-one configuration is emerging as a preferred approach for distributed and edge-oriented digital infrastructure projects across the Kingdom.

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As per form factor, enclosures hold the largest share during the forecast period.

By form factor, enclosures are expected to hold the largest market value in the global Modular Data Center Market. Enclosures form the structural foundation of modular deployments, housing IT racks, power systems, cooling units, and security components within a controlled and protected environment. Their demand is higher because every modular installation, whether partial or fully integrated, requires a robust physical structure designed to withstand the Kingdom's harsh climatic conditions, including high temperatures, dust, and sand exposure. Enterprises and telecom operators prefer enclosure-based modules as they provide flexibility to customize internal configurations based on workload requirements. Additionally, enclosure solutions support both permanent and semi-permanent installations, making them suitable for hyperscale expansions as well as edge deployments. Since enclosures represent a significant portion of total project cost and are essential to overall system integrity, they account for the largest share of market value within the form factor segment.

Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period

Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth in the Modular Data Center Market during the forecast period, driven by rapid digitalization, cloud adoption, AI infrastructure expansion, and increasing investments in data center capacity. Countries such as China, India, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and South Korea are witnessing growing demand for hyperscale, colocation, edge, and enterprise data center infrastructure. The need for rapidly deployable and scalable facilities is encouraging operators to adopt modular solutions that can reduce construction timelines and support incremental capacity expansion. Growing AI and high-performance computing workloads are further increasing demand for high-density modular infrastructure with advanced power and cooling systems. In addition, land constraints, power availability challenges, and the need to deploy infrastructure closer to end users are supporting the adoption of prefabricated, containerized, and edge modular data centers. Increasing investments by cloud service providers, hyperscalers, telecom operators, and enterprises are expected to create significant opportunities for modular data center vendors across the region. These factors, combined with the expansion of digital infrastructure in emerging Asian markets, are expected to make Asia Pacific the fastest-growing regional market during the forecast period.

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Top Companies in Modular Data Center Market:

The Top Companies in Modular Data Center Market are Dell Technologies (US), Vertiv (US), Schneider Electric (France), Huawei (China), Delta Electronics (Taiwan), Eaton (Ireland), Rittal (Germany), Siemens (Germany), Johnson Controls (Ireland), STULZ (Germany), Mitsubishi Electric (Japan), and ABB (Switzerland).

Modular Data Center Market - Investment & funding + Merger & Acquisition

Investment and Funding Context

The global Modular Data Center Market is attracting strong investment as hyperscalers, cloud providers, colocation operators, and enterprises seek faster ways to expand capacity for AI, high-performance computing, and edge workloads. Investment is increasingly directed toward prefabricated power and cooling systems, integrated IT modules, high-density AI pods, and factory-based manufacturing capacity. JLL estimates that annual sales of modular systems and micro data centers could reach USD 48 billion by 2030, reflecting the industry's shift toward standardized, assembly-at-scale deployment.

Capital is also moving toward companies that can reduce deployment timelines and address power and cooling requirements for AI infrastructure. For example, EPG secured more than USD 100 million in Series B+ funding in March 2026 to expand its international manufacturing, R&D, and delivery capabilities. Eaton has also expanded its modular strategy through its Fibrebond acquisition and investment in Flexnode, while Vertiv acquired BMarko to strengthen structural fabrication and prefabricated infrastructure capacity.

Revenue Shift Context

The market is shifting from conventional, site-built data center infrastructure toward prefabricated, standardized, and repeatable modular architectures. AI workloads are accelerating this transition because operators require higher power density, advanced cooling, and shorter deployment cycles. Prefabricated modules can move power, cooling, and IT integration into controlled factory environments, reducing onsite work and improving deployment consistency. Industry estimates indicate that highly modular projects can significantly shorten construction schedules compared with conventional builds.

Revenue opportunities are consequently expanding beyond conventional IT modules toward integrated power modules, liquid-cooling systems, AI-ready compute pods, monitoring, and lifecycle services. The growing adoption of high-density AI infrastructure is particularly increasing demand for liquid-cooled modular designs and scalable power architectures. This is encouraging vendors to move toward integrated grid-to-chip solutions and standardized modules that can be deployed incrementally across hyperscale, enterprise, and edge environments.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments are increasingly shaping the Modular Data Center Market as infrastructure providers seek to strengthen prefabrication, power, cooling, and AI-ready infrastructure capabilities. Recent activity is focused on expanding vertically integrated modular offerings and accelerating deployment capacity.

MODULAR DATA CENTER MARKET: MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, AUGUST 2025–APRIL 2026

Company Revenue Share Details

The global Modular Data Center Market is moderately consolidated, with leading infrastructure providers competing across prefabricated IT modules, power systems, cooling, racks, integrated infrastructure, and deployment services. Major participants include Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Eaton, Huawei, Delta Electronics, Rittal, ABB, STULZ, and Caterpillar, alongside specialized modular data center providers such as EPG and other regional manufacturers.

Enhanced AI tools Improve Customer Productivity Without Adding Complexity

ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarion Communications LLC ("Clarion") a leading cloud-based Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) announced today that its IPitomy Communications LLC ("IPitomy") subsidiary released a new set of enhanced AI tools, called Resolvix, for use with their proprietary UCaaS platform. Resolvix powers AI voice & chat agents that help support and enhance the customer experience. Features include -

- 24/7 coverage for calls and website live chat

- Lead qualification with accurate intake

- Scheduling/next-step automation

- Natural, business specific dialogue with multilingual capability

"Our customers are looking for practical ways to use AI to improve their customer experiences and employee productivity without adding complexity," said IPitomy CEO, Joseph Haines, Sr. "Our strategy has been to build a unified platform that brings together communications, customer engagement and AI, making it easier for customers to achieve exceptional outcomes."

In addition to releasing the Resolvix AI-based tools, Clarion remains active regarding acquisition opportunities as it seeks to enhance the growth trajectory of IPitomy. "Together, Clarion and IPitomy are uniquely positioned to acquire smaller UCaaS / MSP operators affected by the changing network economics," said Clarion President & CEO, Vincent M. Oddo.

"Clarion and its predecessor companies have completed more than 30 acquisitions in the past 20+ years," said Oddo. "We are aggressively pursuing M&A growth through tuck-in acquisitions in the highly fragmented UC / MSP industry."

About Clarion Communications:

Clarion is a leading cloud-based Unified Communications and Managed Service Provider to SMB customers throughout North America. Clarion provides UCaaS, contact center, AI tools, SIP, broadband, and managed services. Clarion also has an expansive cloud-based network, experienced leadership, and support staff. For additional information about Clarion, please visit clarioncomm.com.

About IPitomy Communications:

IPitomy, founded in 2005, is a leading cloud-based Unified Communications and Managed Service provider. IPitomy provides UCaaS, contact center, AI tools, SIP, broadband and managed services to SMB customers throughout North America. For additional information about IPitomy and Resolvix, please visit ipitomy.com.

Press Contact:

Vincent M. Oddo

President & CEO

Clarion Communications LLC 

[email protected]

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Andrew Schwartz and Bhavik Patel reunite after xtraCHEF to build an AI platform designed specifically for restaurant operators

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- xtraCHEF co-founders Andrew Schwartz and Bhavik Patel are teaming up again to launch Tandem, an AI company focused on transforming how restaurants operate. Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson has joined the company as a Founding Partner, bringing decades of restaurant operating experience directly into Tandem's product strategy and development.

Schwartz and Patel previously built restaurant technology company xtraCHEF, which was acquired by Toast. After spending years working alongside thousands of restaurant operators, the pair are returning to restaurant technology with a new thesis: AI creates an opportunity to fundamentally rethink how technology supports restaurant operators and their teams.

Tandem has also closed an initial seed financing to accelerate product development, expand its team and support its early restaurant deployments. The company is already working with operators across 100 restaurant locations through its pilot program, with a growing waitlist of additional restaurant groups interested in deploying the platform.

Restaurants today operate across an increasingly fragmented technology ecosystem spanning point-of-sale, labor, accounting, inventory, purchasing, reservations, delivery, marketing and more. While these systems have digitized much of the restaurant, operators and their teams still spend significant time manually moving information between platforms, analyzing data, identifying issues and completing repetitive administrative tasks.

Tandem is being built to change that.

Rather than adding another dashboard or standalone application for restaurant teams to manage, Tandem is building AI agents designed to work across the systems restaurants already use. These agents can help operators analyze information, identify what requires attention, automate repetitive workflows and take action across the business. Tandem will also act as a multiplayer workspace for the human employees to communicate with their agentic co workers.

"Bhavik and I spent years building technology alongside restaurant operators at xtraCHEF, and we came away with a very clear understanding of both the power and limitations of traditional restaurant software," said Andrew Schwartz, Co-Founder and CEO of Tandem. "Restaurants don't need another system to log into or another dashboard to manage. We believe AI gives us the opportunity to build technology that actually works alongside the operator — understanding what's happening across the business, handling repetitive work and helping teams take action."

As Co-Founder and CPO/CTO, Bhavik Patel leads Tandem's technology, AI and engineering strategy. Patel previously served as CTO and Co-Founder of xtraCHEF, where he helped build the technology platform that ultimately became part of Toast following the company's acquisition.

"The technology available to us today allows us to approach restaurant operations in a fundamentally different way," said Patel. "We're moving beyond software that simply stores data or presents information. AI gives us the ability to build systems that can understand context, reason across multiple sources of information and help execute work. Our focus at Tandem is turning those capabilities into reliable, practical products that solve real problems for restaurant operators."

Joining Schwartz and Patel as a Founding Partner is Michael Schulson, one of the country's most accomplished chefs and restaurateurs and founder of Schulson Collective. Schulson brings decades of hands-on experience building and operating successful restaurant concepts and will work closely with Tandem on product strategy, operator needs and the real-world application of AI inside restaurants.

Schulson's involvement reflects a core part of Tandem's approach: build with restaurant operators, not simply for them.

"There is an enormous opportunity for AI in restaurants, but it has to solve the problems operators actually deal with every day," said Schulson. "What excited me about Tandem is the opportunity to build this from the operator's perspective. We're identifying the work that takes time away from our teams and asking a simple question: why can't technology do more of this work for us?"

Together, Schwartz, Patel and Schulson bring a combination of restaurant technology, product development, AI expertise and hands-on restaurant operating experience to Tandem.

The company sees applications for AI across nearly every part of restaurant operations — from finance and accounting to labor, purchasing, inventory, marketing, guest engagement and day-to-day operational management. Tandem's strategy is to introduce agents around specific, high-value workflows and increasingly connect those capabilities across the restaurant organization.

Tandem is also developing integrations across the restaurant technology ecosystem, allowing its agents to work with the systems operators already rely on rather than requiring restaurants to replace their existing technology stack.

The company will use its seed capital to expand its engineering and product teams, deepen these integrations and accelerate deployments with restaurant groups.

"We think the restaurant technology industry is entering a major new chapter," Schwartz added. "The last generation of restaurant technology was about digitizing workflows and putting software into every part of the restaurant. We believe the next generation will be about intelligence and action — technology that understands the business and actively helps operators run it. That's the company we're building with Tandem."

About Tandem

Tandem is an AI platform built specifically for the restaurant industry. The company develops intelligent agents that work across restaurant systems to automate operational and administrative tasks, analyze information and help restaurant teams take action.

Tandem was co-founded by Andrew Schwartz and Bhavik Patel, the co-founders of restaurant technology company xtraCHEF, which was acquired by Toast. Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson serves as a Founding Partner, bringing deep restaurant operating expertise to Tandem's product development and strategy.

Tandem is operated by AI Labz Inc.

Media Contact

Andy Schwartz

[email protected]

www.usetandem.xyz

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Scanova Transforms Its Platform to Take QR Codes from Scan Counts to Business Outcomes

The company's largest release reorganizes the product around what happens after a code is scanned — for brands and manufacturers whose QR Codes stay in the market for years.

NOIDA, India, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scanova, the QR Code platform from Trycon Technologies India, today released the most significant update in its history: built on one idea: a QR Code should be judged by the outcome it produces, not the scans it records.

Scanova integrates with 14 marketing and sales tools, so QR data flows into the systems businesses run on. This release carries it down the funnel. Conversion tracking now follows the visitor onto the brand's own site, reporting pages opened, links clicked and actions taken. That separates codes generating traffic from codes generating action, and puts QR in the same terms as other channels. Scanova's 2026 QR Code Benchmark Report, built on 69.9 million scans, found the top 5% of codes drive 78 to 95 percent of all scans.

Knowing which codes perform matters only if acting on it is quick. Scanova now opens on a small set of starting points, matched to a common objective, so teams begin with the outcome in mind rather than deciding where to start.

Moving quickly stalls in one place: the page behind the code. Campaigns wait on design resources, and codes point to generic URLs never built for the scan. Scanova's AI Studio removes that dependency — describe the page a campaign needs, and the platform generates it. Teams can refine it block by block, put multiple pages behind one QR Code, and control each page's theme and SEO.

A destination built for its purpose still has to keep working, and a code printed on packaging cannot be recalled if it stops. The new Health Center surfaces expired schedules, unpublished drafts and unverified domains before customers meet a dead end. Passkey sign-in, two new languages and dark mode complete the release.

"Scan counts tell you a code was noticed, not whether it did its job," said Gautam Garg, CEO of Trycon Technologies India. "Businesses invest in QR for an outcome. Our job is to make it measurable, so QR earns its budget like any other channel."

The update reaches all Scanova accounts, including free trials, on 21 September. Account owners choose when to switch, API integrations are unchanged, and printed codes keep scanning as normal.

About Scanova

Scanova is the QR platform for businesses running long-lived QR programs, where printed codes must stay accurate, editable and trackable for years and deliver measurable return. Over 10,000 companies use Scanova, including Amazon, AT&T, Nestlé and Walmart. It serves manufacturers, retailers, hospitality, healthcare and financial organizations, along with agencies and packaging partners supporting them. Scanova is ISO/IEC 27001:2022, GDPR and SOC 2 compliant, and a multiple-time G2 Leader.

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The article explains how needling techniques may address muscle tightness and movement limitations as one part of a broader rehabilitation plan.

REXBURG, Idaho, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What is dry needling in physical therapy?

HelloNation has published an article that provides the answer, featuring insights from Physical Therapy Expert Paul Dye of Rexburg Rehabilitation in Rexburg, ID.

The HelloNation article explains that dry needling is a technique some therapists use as part of rehabilitation. A physical therapist inserts a thin needle into selected muscles or areas that may contribute to pain, tightness, or restricted movement. The needles contain no medication, and nothing is injected into the body.

Treatment areas are selected after the therapist considers symptoms, mobility, strength, movement patterns, and other physical findings. Trigger points are sensitive areas within muscles that may feel tight or tender when pressed. Targeting trigger points may be considered when muscle tension appears to interfere with movement or everyday activities.

The article also distinguishes the technique from acupuncture. Although both approaches use thin needles, acupuncture developed from traditional Chinese medicine and follows a different treatment framework. Needling in rehabilitation is used with a focus on anatomy, movement, and physical function.

A physical therapist generally does not use needling as a complete treatment by itself. It may be combined with stretching, strengthening, mobility work, movement training, and physical therapy exercises. These approaches can address limitations that require continued attention beyond an individual needling session.

One technique can combine needling with electrical stimulation. After needles are positioned in selected muscles, a low-level electrical current can stimulate tissue below the surface. This approach may be considered when muscle knots or tight areas contribute to restricted movement.

Another technique may involve controlled needle movement around a tendon or other selected tissue. The article explains that this can create small, localized tissue irritation intended to produce a limited inflammatory response and increase blood flow. The approach may then be combined with strengthening or loading exercises based on the tissue involved.

Sensations during treatment can differ from person to person. Some patients may notice pressure, aching, muscle twitching, or brief cramping. Muscle soreness can also occur afterward and may feel similar to discomfort following exercise. The intensity and duration of muscle soreness can vary with the technique, treatment area, and individual response.

A physical therapy evaluation helps determine whether the technique may be appropriate for a particular patient. Pain and movement restrictions can have several possible causes, including muscle tension, weakness, joint stiffness, tendon problems, previous injuries, or movement habits. A physical therapy evaluation allows these factors to be considered before determining how needling might fit into rehabilitation.

The article notes that treatment for muscle pain often involves examining more than the location where symptoms are felt. Therapists may assess how nearby muscles and joints function during common activities. This broader approach can help identify limitations that may contribute to discomfort or restricted movement.

Physical therapy exercises can then focus on strength, flexibility, mobility, and movement control. When used alongside treatment for muscle pain, exercises can address ongoing limitations and be adjusted as movement and tissue tolerance change.

The therapist can also monitor range of motion, soreness, strength, movement tolerance, and function throughout rehabilitation. Those findings help determine whether dry needling should remain part of the plan or whether the approach should be modified.

What Is Dry Needling in Physical Therapy? features insights from Paul Dye, Physical Therapy Expert of Rexburg, ID, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

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 publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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HOUSTON'S CAR SCENE TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT AS ALL-STARS CAR SHOW RETURNS TO DAIKIN PARK

Expanded schedules, guest appearances, and featured zones power the second year of the car show

HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Daikin Park will host the second All-Stars Car Show November 7-8, continuing to make Houston the only market in the country to host a car show at a Major League Baseball stadium. The ballpark will become a full-scale automotive showcase, featuring more than 300 vehicles, immersive brand activations, live entertainment and guest appearances, all celebrating Houston's emergence as a powerhouse in global car culture.

All-Stars Car Show will feature seven exclusive zones throughout Daikin Park including:

- Exotic Car Zone - hypercars, supercars, rare collector vehicles, luxury marques

- 713 Classics Zone - Houston lowriders, American classics, pre-war vehicles

- Motorsports Zone - professional race cars, racing simulators, pit crew demonstrations

- EV Zone - Tesla showcase, Lucid showcase, autonomous ride-along

- Indigo Zone - Porsche driving experience, luxury brand showcase

- Kids Zone - bounce house, face painting, games, giveaways

- Showcase Field - premium vehicle display, hypercar collection, collector cars

- Please note: Field Access or VIP ticket required for this section

"We spent the last year building the lineup for All-Stars to be bigger and better than last year," said Abe Levitz and Jorge Verdejo, proprietors of Coffee and Cars "We set the bar extremely high, but we want to keep building the show to be something that represents the global car market that Houston is."

Showcasing Houston's deep and diverse car culture, the majority of vehicles will come from local collectors, many of whom are displaying their prized cars publicly for the first time. The show will feature an expanded on-field warning track along with zones throughout the stadium concourses and outdoor lots of Daikin Park.

Beyond the featured zones, attendees can expect appearances by Orbit and the Shooting Stars.

"Because of last year's success, the All-Stars Car Show has expanded to a two-day event at Daikin Park. We were able to donate $10,000 in event proceeds to the Astros Foundation in 2025, and we hope to continue that tradition following this year's event," said Anita Sehgal, Astros Executive Vice President of Marketing & Communications.

VIP tickets, All-Star Club Premium tickets and field access tickets are still available but sold out in advance of the event in 2025. General admission tickets start at just $35 with children 2-years-old and under getting in free.

For more information, visit https://allstarscarshow.com.

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- An exceptional edition crafted from leaves that have undergone a rigorous additional aging process of at least three years, featuring a limited production of 5,000 numbered boxes of 20 Habanos each, as well as an ideal gift case containing 3 Habanos.

HAVANA, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Habanos, S.A. unveiled the Trinidad Vigía Reserva Cosecha 2022 in a world premiere. This launch marks a historic milestone for Trinidad, representing the debut of the brand's first Reserva.

The new Reserva is presented in the Vigía vitola - one of Trinidad's emblematic formats and the one with the largest ring gauge in its current portfolio - measuring 54 x 110 mm in length and delivering a medium-strength profile.

Since its inception in 1969, Trinidad has built an identity associated with exclusivity, subtle elegance, and the excellence of Cuban tobacco. Its name pays tribute to the historic city of Trinidad - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - while its origins were linked to its status as a Habano reserved as a state gift for international dignitaries.

Trinidad Vigía Reserva Cosecha 2022 marks a new chapter in its history: it is the first Reserva from the Trinidad brand.

The exclusivity of this first 'Reserva' is also reflected in its production in two formats. Only 5,000 individually numbered boxes - each containing 20 Habanos - and 5,000 gift boxes containing 3 Habanos, will be available at points of sale worldwide.

The presentation features a distinctive 'Reserva' band with NFC technology, allowing aficionados to access product information and verify the authenticity of each Habano.

The combination of selected leaves, additional aging of at least three years, artisanal craftsmanship, limited production, and authentication technology makes the Trinidad Vigía Reserva Cosecha 2022 an edition specially designed for collectors and aficionados seeking exceptional pieces within the world of Habanos.

World premiere in Montreux

The global unveiling of Trinidad Vigía Reserva Cosecha 2022 took place on 19 September at the Petit Palais of the Fairmont Montreux Palace in Montreux (Switzerland), during an event organized in collaboration with Intertabak, the exclusive distributor of Habanos for the Swiss market.

The celebration brought together 300 international guests, including members of the Intertabak board of directors, aficionados, business partners, and media representatives. Attendees had the exclusive opportunity to experience the new Reserva from the Trinidad brand, which was presented by Tony Hoevenaars, Managing Director of Intertabak AG.

Inspired by the world of private clubs and the brand's signature sophistication, the event combined gastronomy, pairings, and entertainment centered around Trinidad.

The highlight of the evening was the pairing of the Trinidad Vigía Reserva Cosecha 2022 with The Dalmore King Alexander III. The pairing programme also featured Henri Giraud PR 90-20 champagne served with the Trinidad Esmeralda.

Tasting notes

- Brand: Trinidad

- Product name: Trinidad Vigía Reserva Cosecha 2022

- Factory name: Torres

- Dimensions: 54 x 110 mm in length

- Strength: Medium

- Format: Parejo with pigtail

Unlit, the Trinidad Vigía Reserva Cosecha 2022 offers notes of cedar and toasted hazelnut.

In the first third, the smoke is smooth and creamy, with cedar and hazelnut predominating, accompanied by a slow, even burn and dense, aromatic smoke.

During the second third, the experience intensifies, maintaining the brand's characteristic medium strength while developing nuances of dark cocoa, sweet spices, and roasted coffee.

In the final third, the Habano achieves a deeper, more lingering expression, featuring notes of aged leather, sweet undertones, and a delicate hint of white pepper.

Smoking time: Approximately 50 minutes

*PDO (Protected Designation of Origin)

Recommended retail price

- 3,800 USD / 3,276 EUR per box of 20

- 660 USD / 570 EUR per gift box of 3

*Prices may vary by market

About Habanos, S.A.

Habanos, S.A. is the world leader in the marketing of premium cigars. It operates through a distribution network spanning five continents and more than 130 territories. For more information, visit www.habanos.com.

Habanos have been crafted "Totally Handmade" for over 500 years and have set the global standard ever since.

About the distributor

Intertabak AG, based in Pratteln (Switzerland), is the distributor for Habanos, S.A. in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Founded in 1995, the company is the official direct importer of Habanos in both markets and supports a network of specialized retailers and La Casa del Habano boutiques.

Notes for editors

High-resolution product images HERE

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SOURCE HABANOS, S.A.

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Dallas-Plano marks the company's first U.S.-based corporate-operated location, after two decades of U.S. franchise growth

DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportball, a leader in developmentally appropriate youth sports programming, is accelerating its U.S. expansion with two new openings: its first corporate-operated U.S. location in Dallas-Plano this fall and a new franchise location in Frisco-McKinney, expected to open in early 2027.

While the Canadian-based company has had a presence in the U.S. via franchises since 2005, the milestone of its first corporate location gives Sportball a direct operating presence in the U.S., as it continues to grow its franchise network nationwide.

Building Sportball's U.S. Footprint

For more than 30 years, Sportball has offered fun-first, multi-sport programming designed to build physical literacy and help children develop a lifelong love of movement. Sportball has been steadily increasing its U.S. investment, as demand grows for youth sports programs that emphasize development and fun over early specialization and competition.

Texas Emerges as a Key Growth Market

The new corporate and franchise openings build on four existing Texas locations, making the state a key market in Sportball's U.S. growth strategy. The expansion comes as Texas presents both a strong sports culture and an opportunity to engage more children earlier. While Texas leads the nation in high school athletics participation, just 51% of youth ages 6 to 17 participate in a sports team or lessons, compared with 56.7% nationally, according to the National Survey of Children's Health.

"Opening our first corporate location in the U.S. is a meaningful step forward and a clear message that we're dedicated to building in the states for the long term," said Quinten Griffiths, CEO of Sportball. "Our existing franchises have shown us that U.S. families, especially in Texas, are looking for developmentally appropriate options that prioritize fun, confidence and skill-building. These new locations reflect both our confidence in the market and our broader commitment to building physical literacy in kids across the U.S."

The Dallas-Plano location will also serve as a testing ground for Sportball's continued U.S. growth, allowing the company to try new classes, formats and experiences that can be introduced across its franchise system.

"I've spent more than 20 years helping develop and evolve Sportball programming, and we're always looking for new ways to get kids moving and excited about sport," said Jason D'Rocha, Vice President and Growth Coach at Sportball. "Having a corporate-operated location in the U.S. gives us the opportunity to continue testing new ideas while staying focused on our ultimate goal: helping kids build a positive relationship with movement that lasts."

New Programming for Dallas-Plano Families

Sportball Dallas-Plano will launch its inaugural season on October 10, 2026, with parent-and-child classes for children ages 16 months to 3 years and drop-off classes for ages 3 to 5. Expanded multi-sport programs and camps for children through age 12 will follow.

Programs will initially be offered at Liberty Recreation Centre, Plano Day School and Little Marvels Montessori, with additional locations planned. Families can now register for these programs at Sportball.com or join the mailing list to be the first to know about new locations opening soon.

The new Sportball Frisco-McKinney franchise is expected to open in early 2027, with programming and location details to be announced in the coming months. Families can sign up to be updated when registration opens.

In addition to the two new locations, Sportball operates in the U.S. from coast to coast, with locations in Phoenix, AZ, Southern CA; Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; and Austin, Katy, North Houston and San Antonio East, TX. The company plans to continue expanding across the U.S. through a combination of franchise growth and strategic investment in new markets.

To learn more about Sportball or find a program near you, visit Sportball.com. For franchise opportunities, visit SportballFranchise.com.

About Sportball

Founded in Toronto in 1995, Sportball is a leader in youth sports, redefining the industry with a fun-first, multi-sport approach designed to get kids moving and loving physical activity from an early age. Serving children ages 16 months to 12 years, Sportball's mission is to shape a generation of healthy, confident kids who experience "Fun with Purpose" by building physical literacy through play. The company has more than 900 locations across four countries, including Canada, the U.S., Singapore and India, reaching more than 70,000 kids each year. Sportball partners with schools, community centers and research institutions to offer programs and align its curriculum with the latest research for cognitive, social and motor skills development. For more information, visit: sportball.com.

SOURCE Sportball Systems Inc.

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