TEYANA TAYLOR, LAURYN HILL, EMMY ROSSUM, KARL ANTHONY TOWNES, MARK RONSON AND MORE JOIN YSL BEAUTY U.S. AMBASSADORS AMELIA GRAY AND LAURA HARRIER FOR THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NYC EDITION

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YSL Beauty doesn't play by the rules; it rewrites them. After taking the unmissable Block Party around the world, YSL Beauty is bringing the next edition stateside, landing in New York City for one night only.

On Saturday, September 19, YSL Beauty embeds itself into La Esquina, the local favorite, SoHo taqueria, for the NYC edition: raw, unapologetic, culture-shaping, and impossible to ignore.

While you may be familiar with the Block Party series, this edition stands as a masterclass in hyper-local infiltration. YSL Beauty doesn't simply visit a city; it authentically becomes part of its cultural fabric, tapping into the people, places and energy that make each location entirely its own.

NYC natives, local cool kids and trendsetters will descend downtown for YSL Beauty's Block Party, bringing together the people who shape, influence and curate the city's cultural scene.

Joining the night are Teyana Taylor, Lauryn Hill, Karl Anthony Towns & wife Jordyn Woods, Emmy Rossum, and more, alongside YSL Beauty U.S. Makeup Ambassadors Amelia Gray and Laura Harrier, with a performance by Mark Ronson, and fueled by a guest list of tastemakers who shape, influence and curate the city's cultural scene.

LAURYN HILL AND TEYANA TAYLOR LEAD A CULTURE-SHAPING LINEUP AT YSL BEAUTY'S BLOCK PARTY

After setting socials ablaze with every new city drop, YSL Beauty's Block Party series has made its way to New York. With each edition becoming a must-attend moment for the names at the center of New York's cultural scene, anticipation has continued to build around where YSL Beauty will take the party next.

For New York, YSL Beauty brings that energy downtown, colliding beauty, fashion, music and the city's creative community under one roof with appearances from New York natives Teyana Taylor, Lauryn Hill, and Emmy Rossum, alongside NYC's champion Karl Anthony Townes and his wife Jordyn Woods. Mark Ronson ignites the party with a DJ performance that has guests on their feet.

Together, the night's guests embody the unapologetic spirit of YSL Beauty and the city hosting it: individual, unpredictable and always moving. In New York, the party doesn't wait for nightfall. It starts while the city is still wide awake and keeps going as downtown comes alive.

THE VENUE: LA ESQUINA

YSL Beauty's Block Parties are built around iconic cultural landmarks, proving the brand doesn't just visit a city, but authentically becomes part of its local identity by embedding itself directly into the lived-in spaces where locals spend their days.

For its New York edition, YSL Beauty takes over La Esquina, the downtown cultural hot spot at the corner of Kenmare and Lafayette, a venue rooted in NYC nightlife.

Rather than reinventing the space, YSL Beauty steps into it. The architecture stays visible. The energy stays unmistakably New York. Against it, the codes of YSL Beauty arrive almost overnight: concrete, metal, sound, graphic posters and flashes of pink and black. Everything feels intentionally layered into the existing space rather than built over it, preserving La Esquina's distinct character at the center of the experience.

From street-level energy to the subterranean rooms below, the familiar becomes the backdrop for something fleeting. Tonight, La Esquina becomes a distinctly New York collision of grit and couture.

THE NEW BLACK OPIUM PINK GLAZE AND MAKE ME BLUSH CREAM BLUSH ARE HERE TO PARTY

At the center of the NYC edition are two new YSL Beauty icons: THE NEW BLACK OPIUM PINK GLAZE FEMININE FRAGRANCE and MAKE ME BLUSH CREAM LIFTED GLOW CREAM BLUSH, brought to life through experiences that blur beauty with the visual language of the city.

The takeover transforms La Esquina through layers of YSL Beauty codes and references rooted in the city's downtown vernacular, from modern vending machines and deli-window product displays stationed throughout the SoHo hotspot to a custom pink-and-black pool table and the iconic tattoo parlor, BANG BANG, onsite with their tattoo artists ready to work their magic.

The city's food culture becomes part of the experience, too. Guests can grab La Esquina's infamous tacos & cocktails draw inspiration from the worlds of BLACK OPIUM PINK GLAZE and MAKE ME BLUSH.

It's beauty without the beauty counter. Couture without the velvet rope. YSL Beauty, dropped directly onto the concrete jungle. 

BEYOND PARTIES TO LIVING CAMPAIGNS        

Since its kick-off, YSL Beauty has been redefining how it engages with culture: not simply exporting it, but creating hyper-local moments rooted in the cities themselves. These local cultural moments are now the new global, transforming distinct, intimate scenes into massive global brand equity. With this series, YSL Beauty has, in essence, built a living communications campaign—using every city as a broadcast channel and with cultural impact that resonates far beyond its borders.

New York is no exception. Tonight, one of downtown's most recognizable spaces becomes the latest expression of YSL Beauty's global Block Party series—a space that inherently makes culture rather than borrowing it. YSL Beauty stages a takeover seamlessly embedded into the city and distinctly local in spirit, with a moment built to resonate far beyond the city itself.

ABOUT YSL BEAUTY  

In the tension between timeless legacy and modern audacity, YSL Beauty creates daring beauty that dresses change. Boldness and singularity. Manifested through clashes of color, light, style, and the liberation from convention. The defiance of the norm. Authenticity, the foundation driving the brand to create icons in makeup, fragrance and skincare, born from the heritage of M. Saint Laurent who shaped the cultural zeitgeist for generations. YSL Beauty creates unapologetic beauty that frees and moves the lines, in the here and now. Young, edgy, luxury.     

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Olight Unveils ArkTac Series and New ArkPro Ultra Colorway at O-Fan Day 2026

HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Olight, a global innovator in portable lighting, unveiled the ArkTac Series at O-Fan Day 2026, bringing ArkPro's signature flat-body, multi-source design to tactical lighting for the first time. The company also introduced Amber Orange for ArkPro Ultra, alongside several new portable-lighting products. Launching during National Preparedness Month, the new releases reflect Olight's focus on helping users stay prepared, from fast response to everyday readiness.

"The best products start with understanding how people really live, and our O-Fans have always been an important part of that journey," said Mavis Xiao, general manager at Olight. "As we come together for our fifth in-person O-Fan Day, we're grateful for a community that continues to share its ideas and feedback with us. That connection keeps us focused on real-world needs, from the new ArkTac Series to Amber Orange ArkPro Ultra."

ArkTac Series: All-In-One Tactical Versatility

Inspired by ArkPro's flat-body, multi-function design, the new ArkTac Series brings that approach to handheld tactical lighting. Available in two models, ArkTac and ArkTac Ultra, the series combines an easy-to-carry flat profile with immediate tactical controls and multiple light sources.

Designed for fast, intuitive control, a two-stage tail switch provides immediate access to Turbo Spotlight and Pure Flood without cycling through modes. The new CommandPoint shortcut activates Strobe with one touch by default and can be customized for other frequently used functions. Both models also feature UV and Red Light, while ArkTac Ultra adds a Green Laser. The series delivers up to 1,800 lumens and reaches up to 215 meters.

ArkTac Ultra also debuts OAL², the next generation of Olight's proprietary aluminum alloy. It delivers 7.3% greater hardness and 11.5% higher yield strength than first-generation OAL.

ArkPro Ultra Amber Orange: Crafted to Stand Out

As the premium model in the ArkPro Series, ArkPro Ultra debuts in Amber Orange, its most vibrant color yet. Warm and energetic, the new colorway is designed to stand out, bringing the high visibility associated with outdoor and emergency equipment to everyday carry.

Rich metallic orange contrasts with sleek black accents, while polished edges catch the light to reveal shifting highlights and a refined sense of depth. This layered finish is achieved through a dual-anodizing process — a first for Olight — that also offers up to twice the scratch resistance of Olight's standard anodized finishes.

Beyond its new look, ArkPro Ultra combines premium design with everyday-carry versatility, keeping preparedness close at hand. Its signature flat design brings together four light sources — Pure Flood, Spotlight, UV and Green Laser — with seven lighting configurations. Featuring Olight's self-developed EIP 1 LED, ArkPro Ultra delivers up to 1,700 lumens in a compact EDC flashlight.

Also unveiled at O-Fan Day were the PL X GL, Oclip 2 Series and Marauder 3.

Pricing and Availability

ArkPro Ultra Amber Orange, PL X GL and Marauder 3 will be available September 21 for $129.99, $149.99 and $369.99, respectively. The Oclip 2 Series will also be available September 21, starting at $49.99. The ArkTac Series, starting at $119.99, is expected later this year. Pricing and availability may vary by market.

About Olight

Founded in 2007, Olight is a global innovator in portable lighting, offering high-tech solutions for everyday carry, outdoor, tactical and professional use. With over 1,200 patents and international recognitions, including the iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award, Olight products are available in more than 100 countries worldwide.

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Statement from Bradley Tusk In Response to 15-Year-Old Girl Killed While Riding Electric Citi Bike in East Village

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a Friday night crash that killed a fifteen year old girl on an electric Citi Bike, Bradley Tusk, founder of Tusk Philanthropies and leader of the effort — which was scrapped by the Mamdani administration — to institute age verification to prevent riders under sixteen from accessing electric Citi Bikes, released the following statement:

"Last night in the East Village, a 15-year old girl on a Citi Bike e-bike was hit by a heavy-duty industrial truck and killed. In May, Citi Bike, after a year of preparation, was prepared to roll out a new age verification system to ensure that no one under the allowed age of 16 could rent an e-bike.

"The day before the launch, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Deputy Mayor Julia Kerson ordered Citi Bike to stand down. Their argument was that biometric screening is racist and therefore it cannot be used. They also argued that data about Citi Bike users should not be collected even though every ride already is recorded since renting a bike means using a digital device and payment in the first place.

"The mayor's unyielding devotion to a far left ideology at the expense of common sense has now resulted in the death of an innocent girl. His refusal to put real people ahead of Instagram politics and Bushwick basement philosophizing has yet again resulted in real world harm, just as his refusal this past winter to break up homeless encampments led to the death of 19 people who froze to death. This mayor neither understands his roles and responsibilities, nor does he care. Getting more followers on TikTok is all that matters.

"E-bike crashes are up more than 32% this year compared to last. It is time to immediately implement the Citi Bike age verification system before more kids are killed or injured on e-bikes. And if Deputy Mayor Kerson continues to obstruct public safety, the City Council should demand that she be relieved of her duties."

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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Insta360 officially opened its first flagship retail store outside of Asia on Saturday, September 19, 2026, occupying a prime location at 1515 Broadway in New York's Times Square. The store opening marks a major milestone in the global imaging brand's international expansion, underscoring its maturity, scale, and long-term commitment to supporting the U.S. market.

The New York flagship arrives as Insta360 surpasses 10 million cameras shipped worldwide, signaling a new stage of global brand momentum and strong leadership in the camera market. According to IDC, Insta360 ranked No.1 in the global 360° camera market, maintaining a significant lead over competitors with a shipment share of nearly 70% in Q1 this year.

The launch is also part of a broader physical retail strategy that includes a flagship store opened in Tokyo in August, dozens of authorized stores across Asia, and planned European expansion into cities such as Munich.

Establishing a Permanent Footprint in a Priority Market

Insta360 has cultivated strong momentum in the United States since entering the market in 2016, establishing clear category leadership in 360º Cameras*†. Opening an owned flagship in Times Square demonstrates confidence in future North American growth and a desire to build deeper, lasting connections within the U.S. creator ecosystem.

"Reaching 10 million cameras shipped worldwide is a milestone we owe to our community, but opening in Times Square is about building lasting roots," said Max Richter, Co-founder and VP of Marketing at Insta360. "This store opening is about more than just selling into the U.S.; it reflects our long-term commitment to the American creator ecosystem. We look forward to continuing our support for local creators, connecting directly with everyday users, and making innovative imaging tech approachable for anyone with a story to tell."

Democratizing Creativity from Online Awareness to Offline Experience

While Insta360 originally built global awareness through viral social media content and digital channels, the Times Square flagship introduces a permanent physical touchpoint designed to make creative technology accessible to everyone. The store serves as an experience center, offering hands-on product trials, in-person education, technical support, and community space.

By letting visitors test 360, action, gimbal, and wearable cameras in person, the store bridges the gap between online visibility and real-world understanding—helping consumers move from recognizing viral videos to learning how the technology works and capturing their own everyday moments.

"We are thrilled to welcome an innovative, industry-leading brand like Insta360 to the Crossroads of the World," said Tom Harris, President of the Times Square Alliance. "Times Square has always been a global stage for creativity, culture, and cutting-edge technology, making it the perfect home for Insta360's flagship store and a fantastic addition to our dynamic retail landscape."

Grand Opening Highlights

The grand opening at 1515 Broadway featured a day of immersive brand experiences and celebration dedicated to Insta360's growing New York City community. Insta360 Co-founder and VP of Marketing Max Richter led the official ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside renowned filmmaker Casey Neistat. A longtime user of Insta360 technology, Neistat's participation underscores the brand's deep-rooted connection to the professional creator community. The event also featured YouTubers Jesse Wellens and Jeana Smith—both veteran advocates of the brand—who served as honorary store managers, providing hands-on product walkthroughs and engaging directly with local users.

In a nod to Insta360's action-first spirit, the brand also hosted a "Ride Bold" rally, a cycling event that sent 100 riders past iconic New York landmarks to capture the city using Insta360 hardware. The opening attracted long lines of customers waiting outside the store for hours for a chance to explore interactive camera demos, enjoy exclusive opening-day giveaways, and interact with honorary store managers.

*Source: Circana, LLC, Retail Tracking Service, US, Camcorders by Brand, 360 Degrees Capable, Dollar & Unit Sales, Jan 2020 - Feb 2025 Combined

†360° Camera is defined by Circana as camcorders with video and 360-degree view capability.

About Insta360

With a "Think bold" mindset, Insta360 empowers people to capture and share their lives in extraordinary ways. Recognized as a market leader and innovator, Insta360's vast lineup includes the world's best-selling 360 cameras in the X Series, the thumb-sized GO Series for everyday capture, as well as an extensive range of action cameras, gimbals, webcams, and professional photography solutions. With intuitive, AI-powered software, Insta360 simplifies the creative process, allowing users to focus on storytelling without technical barriers. Insta360 is dedicated to helping a new generation of athletes, creatives, travelers and professionals bring their ideas to life.

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There's Nothing Half-Baked About These Stamps

Christmas Cookies Forever stamps now available nationwide

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Postal Service released its Christmas Cookies Forever stamps at a family-friendly event at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.

For generations, people have been creating fond memories with the simple act of baking holiday cookies — mixing ingredients, rolling out the dough, choosing just the right cookie cutter, and impatiently waiting for the treats to cool off enough to decorate and eat them.

Like many other Christmas traditions, baking cookies began as part of winter solstice festivals in Europe, Africa and other parts of the world. These food-centric celebrations recognized the changing of the seasons — and no party is complete without dessert! But even as the celebration of Christmas became more widely recognized than solstice ceremonies, the tradition of celebrating with food during the holiday remained a standard practice for many.

By the beginning of the 20th century, baking and decorating Christmas cookies became commonplace in the United States. The habit of leaving cookies for Santa Claus caught on during the Great Depression when parents used the opportunity to teach children about kindness and gratitude. In addition to making memories and leaving treats for the "big guy," cookie swaps — exchanging cookies with friends and family — have also gained in popularity as part of holiday celebrations.

This isn't the first time the Postal Service has included Christmas cookies on its stamps. The sweet treats were featured in 2005 (Holiday Cookies stamps) and again in 2017 (Christmas Carols stamps).

Artwork

Greg Breeding, an art director and designer for USPS, wanted a fun twist on the holiday dessert for the newest contemporary Christmas stamps. After reviewing the latest trends and the work of cookie designers and bakers, he enlisted designer Kyrie Johnson to create, bake and decorate the cookies. Breeding recruited artist Sarah Cramer Shields to photograph them.

However, creating the final product wasn't without its challenges.

"Cookies crumble! The transportation of the cookies from Kyrie to Sarah was nerve-racking. We had a little shuffling of cookies in transit, but we've retouched those little flaws in post-production," Breeding explained.

Starting with the top left stamp image, a Christmas tree decorated with red ribbons, yellow stars and silver ornaments sits on a blue background. The word "forever" runs vertically along the top of the left side, while "usa" runs along the bottom right.

The next stamp features a red background with a cookie in the shape of the face of Santa Claus — with a thick white beard, rosy cheeks and small black eyes — wearing his red cap. The words "forever" and "usa" run along the bottom of the stamp.

On the bottom left is a blue present with holly in the center of a red ribbon "tied" around the package. The words "forever" and "usa" run horizontally at the bottom of the stamp.

The last stamp, on the bottom right, depicts a red stocking on a blue background. The stocking has alternating vertical light blue and green stripes and is topped by white trim. The word "forever" runs vertically along the top left side, and "usa" runs along the bottom right.

The front of the booklet features three of the four cookies on a blue background — the Christmas tree, Santa's face and the stocking. Printed below the image is "Christmas Cookies" and "Twenty First-Class Forever Stamps."

News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #ChristmasCookiesStamps.

The Christmas Cookies stamps are being issued as Forever stamps in booklets of 20. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.

Christmas Cookies Forever stamps are available at Post Office locations nationwide and on usps.com.

Postal Products

Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through The Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic, or at select Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. Additional information on stamps, First Day of Issue Ceremonies and stamp inspired products can be found at StampsForever.com.

Please Note: The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is currently pursuing a transformation plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America's most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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RITFIT Announces $150,000 Partnership with Breast Cancer Research Foundation to Advance Women's Health Through Fitness

CHINO HILLS, Calif., Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RITFIT, a leading U.S. home fitness equipment brand, today announced an annual partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and curing breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research. Under the agreement, RITFIT is donating $150,000 to BCRF to support scientific studies aimed at preventing and curing breast cancer.

BCRF was established in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder and now it is a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and one of the world's most influential funders of breast cancer research. It is the highest-rated breast cancer research organization in the United States and the largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide.

The partnership, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, marks a significant milestone in RITFIT's ongoing commitment to women's health and inclusive fitness. The $150,000 contribution, already received by BCRF, will help fund critical research initiatives.

This year, RITFITNESS is donating $150,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). BCRF is dedicated to ending breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research. For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrf.org.

RITFIT's collaboration with BCRF is anchored by its long-running Pink Series, a dedicated product line launched in 2024 by RITFIT to serve female fitness enthusiasts. The collection, which includes 23 products ranging from power racks and Smith machines to leg press machines, weight benches, and free weights, is designed to make strength training accessible and empowering for women of all abilities. Unlike limited-edition promotional campaigns, the Pink Series reflects RITFIT's sustained investment in female-focused design and health advocacy.

The partnership places RITFIT among the brands in BCRF's $100,000+ annual commitment tier, alongside globally recognized brands including La Mer, Jo Malone London, Tom Ford Beauty, GNC, Bobbi Brown. RITFIT is now featured on BCRF's official partners page at bcrf.org/partners.

"Our partnership with BCRF is a natural extension of RITFIT's mission to make strength training simple, strong, and effective for everyone," said Jessie JIANG, Head of Brand at RITFIT. "We believe that movement is a form of strength—physical, mental, and communal—not in a clinical sense, but in its power to build resilience, confidence, and long-term health. By supporting BCRF, we're supporting advanced research that can advance the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, while also encouraging women to take ownership of their strength."

RITFIT has consistently championed women's health and inclusive fitness. In 2024, the brand launched its "We All Fit" initiative, sponsoring Paralympic triathlete Kendra Herber and advocating for athletes of all abilities. Since 2024, RITFIT has also hosted annual Pink October campaigns to raise breast cancer awareness. The 2026 campaign, themed "Strong in Pink. Strong for Her.", will further amplify the connection between fitness, prevention, and community support.

According to studies funded by BCRF, scientific research increasingly affirms the role of regular physical activity in reducing breast cancer risk and improving outcomes for survivors. RITFIT's initiative underscores the message that prevention and proactive health management are vital, while also challenging outdated stereotypes that associate femininity with fragility. The Pink Series embodies the idea that "pink does not mean weak"— a visual and cultural statement on the power of women in strength training.

RITFIT was founded in the United States in 2015 and has helped hundreds of thousands of customers build home gyms with accessible, multifunctional equipment. In 2025, the brand opened its flagship showroom in Chino Hills, California, and began its European market expansion in 2026. With a brand philosophy rooted in Simple. Strong. Effective., RITFIT continues to bridge fitness, health advocacy, and social impact.

For more information about RITFIT and the Pink Series, visit https://ritfitsports.com, follow Instagram / TikTok / YouTube / Facebook and RITFITsports.com/collections/RITFIT-pink-series. To learn more about BCRF and its research mission, visit www.bcrf.org.

About RITFIT:

Founded in the U.S. in 2015, RITFIT is a home fitness brand dedicated to making strength training accessible to everyone. Specializing in affordable, multifunctional equipment—from power racks and Smith machines to leg press machines, weight benches, and free weights—RITFIT has helped hundreds of thousands of people build their own gyms at home. In 2025, the brand opened its showroom in Chino Hills, California, and began expanding into European markets in 2026. Beyond equipment, RITFIT is committed to women's health and inclusive fitness. In 2024, the brand launched its "We All Fit" initiative, sponsoring para-triathletes and championing athletes of all abilities and has run its annual Pink October campaign for women's health every year since 2024. Brand Slogan: Simple. Strong. Effective.

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ARIDGE and UAE Authorities to Jointly Establish the World's First Personal Flying Car Regulatory Sandbox

Company deepens its UAE presence through flight validation, airworthiness activities and preparations for future inter-emirate advanced air mobility services.

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ARIDGE (Formerly XPENG AEROHT), Asia's largest flying car company, officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and under the full oversight of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the two parties will jointly establish an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) regulatory sandbox in the UAE, while simultaneously advancing the planning and implementation of an inter-emirate demonstration route connecting Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.

The cooperation marks a major industry breakthrough, making ARIDGE the first Chinese flying car company to enter a national-level regulatory sandbox in the Middle East, while also establishing the world's first flying car testing sandbox dedicated to personal low-altitude flight.

Through the regulatory sandbox led by RAKTA (Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority), ARIDGE will conduct flight validation under desert conditions, evaluate aircraft performance across representative operational scenarios and refine procedures within controlled airspace. The program will provide a structured environment for the company to validate its technology and operating model while working closely with relevant authorities and industry partners.

The planned Abu Dhabi–Ras Al Khaimah demonstration route will serve as a real-world platform for assessing the requirements of future inter-emirate advanced air mobility services. The program is expected to cover key operational areas, including flight planning, airspace coordination, ground support, passenger handling, aircraft turnaround and safety management.

By combining aircraft validation, regulatory engagement and route-based operational testing, ARIDGE aims to build a comprehensive foundation for the safe and compliant introduction of commercial air-mobility services in the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Saud said: "The true value of technology lies in the difference it makes to people's lives and in its ability to support development and improve services." He noted that "Ras Al Khaimah is harnessing innovation and new technologies to support the growth of its economy, enhance quality of life, strengthen the Emirate's competitiveness and reinforce its position as a preferred destination to live, work, invest and visit."

As part of its recent activities in the UAE, ARIDGE also conducted a live formation flight demonstration of its modular flying car, the Land Aircraft Carrier, at a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy celebrating the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the 42nd Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and the UAE at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Attended by the Chinese Ambassador Zeng Jixin, and representatives of the UAE government and business community, as well as international guests, the demonstration offered partners a firsthand view of ARIDGE's technology.

The Land Aircraft Carrier embodies ARIDGE's vision of integrating ground and air tourism into a flexible solution. Its modular configuration is designed to expand the practical applications of ground and air vehicles while creating new possibilities for how people experience the sky. With safety at its core, ARIDGE's advanced flight control system allows pilots to override autonomous functions while maintaining stable flight within safe parameters. The air module includes fully redundant systems for propulsion, power, communications, and flight control, with automatic rotor failure response in milliseconds.

ARIDGE's entry into the regulatory sandbox and advancement of the demonstration route mark an important step in its global expansion. The UAE program will generate valuable operational experience and support ARIDGE in developing localized, scalable advanced air mobility services, while accelerating the company's broader global expansion across key international markets, including Europe and Southeast Asia.

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About ARIDGE (formerly XPENG AEROHT)

ARIDGE is the largest flying car company in Asia and an integral part of the XPENG Group ecosystem. Our vision is to become the "Global Leader in Low-Altitude Product Innovations", and our mission is "Freedom to Fly". We are committed to creating safe, intelligent low-altitude mobility products, such as flying cars, for a variety of user needs. Whether it's personal flight, aerial commuting, or public services, we are driving the transformation of low-altitude mobility, bringing the freedom and convenience of flight to everyone.

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American Vitality Highlights Liver Nurture as Interest in Liver Health Support Grows

MANASSAS, Va., Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- More people are paying closer attention to liver wellness, looking for everyday ways to help it beyond diet alone. American Vitality is meeting that interest with Liver Nurture, a formulation built around Milk Thistle, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Beet Root, Dandelion, Artichoke, Ginger, L-Cysteine, and Glycine, ingredients commonly used to support liver function, bile flow, and the body's natural detoxification processes.

The Everyday Work Behind Liver Function

The liver relies on healthy enzyme activity and normal bile production to keep digestion moving well, and diet, sleep, alcohol intake, and everyday habits all influence how those processes hold up over time. As more consumers look into liver health supplements, many are exploring botanical and amino-acid-based formulas as part of a broader approach to supporting the liver's natural function.

Liver Nurture combines Milk Thistle (silymarin), Turmeric, Beet Root, Dandelion, Artichoke, Ginger, L-Cysteine, and Glycine – ingredients long associated with everyday liver wellness. American Vitality, a USA-based company, positions the formula within its focus on carefully formulated, quality-tested nutrition for proactive liver wellness.

How Each Ingredient Plays a Role

- Liver Enzyme & Bile Balance: Milk Thistle (silymarin) and Beet Root are commonly used to support healthy liver enzyme levels already within a normal range and normal bile flow.

- Antioxidant & Detox Pathways: Turmeric, Black Pepper, L-Cysteine, and Glycine support the body's natural antioxidant defenses and detoxification pathways.

- Digestive Comfort: Dandelion, Artichoke, and Ginger support healthy digestion and everyday digestive comfort.

A Closer Look at Everyday Liver Wellness

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New platform gives bourbon enthusiasts the ability to buy a full barrel of bourbon, continue aging it and ultimately create their own private single-barrel release.

BARDSTOWN, Ky., Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BarrelPick.com, a new platform designed to make full-barrel bourbon ownership accessible to individual consumers, officially launched this month during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, Kentucky.

The platform allows individuals to purchase an entire barrel of bourbon, keep it aging in Kentucky, follow its development over time and ultimately determine when and how it will be bottled.

Rather than selecting a finished bourbon from a retail shelf, BarrelPick.com gives consumers the opportunity to enter the process years earlier and make decisions traditionally handled by whiskey producers and private barrel programs.

"Most people experience bourbon only after every important decision has already been made," said Steve Scheidecker, founder of BarrelPick.com. "We wanted to give people the opportunity to experience bourbon from the other side of the barrel. You can choose the whiskey, follow it as it ages and ultimately decide what that barrel becomes."

Bringing Barrel Ownership Directly to Consumers

BarrelPick.com was created as a dedicated marketplace and management platform for individual barrel ownership.

The company provides access to aged and newly filled barrels from whiskey producers across the United States, with inventory ranging from recently filled bourbon to barrels that have spent more than a decade aging in oak.

After purchasing a barrel, owners can choose to continue aging it or begin the bottling process. Owners can select the proof of the finished whiskey, develop their bottle and label design, and create a private single-barrel release from their bourbon.

Owners also have the option to bottle only a portion of a barrel, beginning with as few as 48 bottles, while allowing the remaining whiskey to continue aging.

BarrelPick.com currently lists more than 1,000 barrels from more than 20 distilleries and producers.

The concept is intended for bourbon enthusiasts as well as families, companies, clubs and organizations looking to create a whiskey tied to a particular person, place or milestone.

"A barrel can spend years developing before it ever reaches a bottle," Scheidecker said. "Owning one gives you something a bottle never can: time. You get to decide whether to bottle it now, give it another year or continue following it as it changes."

A Kentucky Home for Every Barrel

A key component of the BarrelPick.com platform is its Kentucky-based storage and bottling infrastructure.

BarrelPick.com has partnered with Kentucky Artisan Distillery in Crestwood, Kentucky, just outside Louisville, to provide storage and bottling services for participating barrels.

Through the platform, owners can track their barrel, view specifications and status, request samples and begin the bottling process when they are ready.

The company also coordinates the compliance and logistics required to move a barrel from acquisition through eventual bottling.

Launching During Bourbon's Biggest Week

BarrelPick.com made its public debut in conjunction with the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown.

The annual festival, held in the Bourbon Capital of the World, brings together bourbon producers, industry leaders and enthusiasts from around the world. Tickets to the 2026 festival sold out for the fifth consecutive year.

BarrelPick.com introduced the platform to festival attendees through its presence on the festival grounds, where guests could taste single-barrel bourbon from the company's inventory, view examples of customized bottle designs and learn how full-barrel ownership works.

The company also offered limited BarrelPick.com Sample Sets featuring five barrel-strength single-barrel samples pulled directly from inventory.

Ahead of the festival, BarrelPick.com hosted its inaugural Single Barrel Showcase at Kentucky Artisan Distillery in Crestwood. Guests toured the bottling operation, tasted bourbon directly from barrels in the warehouse and received a behind-the-scenes look at the process of taking a single barrel from the rickhouse to a finished private release.

The launch comes as bourbon tourism continues to attract millions of visitors to Kentucky. The Kentucky Distillers' Association reported that Kentucky Bourbon Trail experiences welcomed approximately 2.7 million visitors in 2025.

From Barrel to Bottle

BarrelPick.com is designed to manage the process from the initial barrel selection through bottling.

Owners can browse available barrels, select a specific barrel, allow it to continue aging, request samples and eventually choose how their bourbon will be bottled.

When the owner decides the barrel is ready, options include barrel-strength bottling or proofing the whiskey to a selected strength. Owners can then create a bottle and label design for their private release.

Unlike an investment offering, BarrelPick.com is designed around ownership and consumption of the physical product. Customers purchase a specific barrel of bourbon with the intention of ultimately having the whiskey bottled for personal use.

"Bourbon has always been about patience, place and the people behind it," Scheidecker said. "BarrelPick.com gives more people the opportunity to become part of that process instead of simply seeing the finished product."

About BarrelPick.com

BarrelPick.com is a dedicated platform for bourbon and whiskey barrel ownership, providing individuals, families, businesses and organizations access to full barrels from producers across the United States. The platform brings barrel selection, secure storage, sampling, aging, bottle design, bottling and compliance into a single experience.

BarrelPick.com currently provides access to more than 1,000 aged and new-fill barrels from more than 20 distilleries and producers, with Kentucky-based storage and bottling available through its partnership with Kentucky Artisan Distillery.

For more information, visit BarrelPick.com.

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Qatar Foundation - Wilton Park Dialogue Calls for Global Action to Drive Social Development Through Sport

Three-day UK dialogue emphasizes female empowerment, inclusion, and systemic reform across the Global South.

WEST SUSSEX, England, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- International leaders spanning government, policy, development, and sport convened at Wilton Park for a three-day dialogue hosted with Qatar Foundation (QF), calling for a global coalition to turn sport's potential to support social development into practical action.

Held under the theme 'Sport for Development in the Global South: Advancing Female Empowerment, Inclusion, and Accessibility', the event focused on removing structural barriers to sporting opportunity for women and girls, building on UN Resolution 59/17, initiated by Qatar with Indonesia and Morocco and co-sponsored by 71 nations. Wilton Park and QF will now jointly develop an actionable roadmap for action in policy, coaching, and infrastructure.

Speaking at the dialogue, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, urged action that goes beyond basic parity, saying: "The barriers girls face are fundamentally different. "Our approach is to close that gap in practice, not just in principle: involving women in the design of facilities, providing coaching tailored to women's needs, and building the scientific research base that, too often, doesn't exist for women's and girls' sport."

His Excellency Dr. Khalilur Rahman, President-Elect of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, told the dialogue that sport "changes how a girl is seen by her family and community, and how she sees herself", saying: "A girl who plays on a team learns to lead, to fail and try again in public — and that confidence follows her into the classroom, workplace, and civic life."

Participants in the dialogue included Olympism365, Special Olympics, Laureus Sport for Good, NBA Africa, FIVB, and Olympic athletes Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Ibtihaj Muhammad.

QF continues to advance inclusive sport, with over 70,000 female participants participating in tailored sporting activities at the Education City Stadium in the past two years, and its Circle In initiative supporting sport-for-development projects in 10 countries.

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Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is a non-profit organization driving education, research, and community development. Founded in 1995, QF operates an interconnected ecosystem at Education City in Doha, Qatar, empowering individuals and driving positive social change. Visit www.qf.org.qa.

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