PHOENIX, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES), the leader in rodent birth control and sustainable rodent population management, will participate in a webcast presentation and host one-on-one meetings with investors at the Lytham Partners Fall 2026 Investor Conference, taking place virtually on September 29-30, 2026.

Company Webcast

The webcast presentation will take place at 2:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The webcast can be accessed by visiting the conference website at https://lythampartners.com/fall2026/ or directly at https://app.webinar.net/zVDkW93n62b. The webcast will also be available for replay following the event.

1x1 Meetings

Management will be participating in virtual one-on-one meetings throughout the event. To arrange a meeting with management, please contact Lytham Partners at [email protected] or register for the event at https://lythampartners.com/fall2026invreg/.

About SenesTech

SenesTech is the leader in rodent birth control solutions. The Company's patented products, marketed under its Evolve® and ContraPest® brands, provide effective, sustainable approaches to long-term rodent population management that can be integrated into existing pest management programs or used independently. SenesTech serves both consumer and professional markets with science-based solutions aimed at addressing one of the world's most persistent pest challenges.

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

CONTACT:

Investor: Robert Blum, Lytham Partners, LLC, 602-889-9700, [email protected]

Company: Tom Chesterman, Chief Financial Officer, SenesTech, Inc., 928-779-4143

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New capability is first to market and gives restaurant leaders direct access to their operating data with the business context AI needs to understand it without any additional fees.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Logic, a provider of back-of-house operations software for restaurants, today announced Open Semantic Access, a new way for restaurant operators to securely use their Decision Logic data with the AI tools they already use.

The idea is simple: your data should work for you, wherever you want to use it.

Restaurant companies generate enormous amounts of operating data across sales, labor, inventory, food cost, and other areas of the business. But getting an answer from that data can still mean requesting a custom report, combining exports from hundreds of restaurants, or buying additional business intelligence software.

Open Semantic Access is designed to remove those barriers and give every large restaurant operator working with Decision Logic the opportunity to move faster as they look to understand how to use AI tools to better manage their business.

Decision Logic customers get read-only access to their operating data; which retains enterprise privacy standards; the ability to export it, and the context that explains what the data means. This ensures an AI tool can understand the difference between gross and net sales, or a case and an individual item, before it begins answering a question.

Restaurant leaders can then use the AI tools their teams already choose to work with, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and others rather than being locked into a single vendor's disconnected AI chat function.

"Restaurant operators shouldn't have to buy their own data back just because they want to use it with AI," said Keegan Conrey, CEO of Decision Logic. "Open Semantic Access is built around a straightforward principle: it's your data. You should be able to use it with the tools you choose, ask the questions that matter to your business and get answers without waiting for someone else's roadmap."

From waiting for reports to asking questions

For multi-unit restaurant operators, answering a question that falls outside an existing dashboard can become a project of its own. Data may need to be exported restaurant by restaurant, combined and cleaned before analysis can even begin. A new report may take weeks or months to build.

Open Semantic Access changes that workflow by making the underlying data and its definitions available together.

Instead of asking, "Do we have a report for that?" leadership can start with a business question.

An operator could use AI to compare the ideal versus actual performance of a menu item, better understand true guest traffic or build a menu margin view based on its own operating data. What once required a new report or application can become a question, analysis or tool created around the operator's specific needs.

Decision Logic estimates that this approach can make the path from question to answer three to four times faster in applicable use cases.

Open data without an AI toll

Open Semantic Access is included at no additional charge from Decision Logic.

That distinction becomes increasingly important as restaurant brands grow. An illustrative AI or API add-on priced at $300 per restaurant would cost a 450-location organization more than $135,000 annually and increase with every new opening.

With Open Semantic Access, Decision Logic does not charge a per-location fee to turn the capability on.

The approach also gives restaurant companies more flexibility as AI evolves. Customers bring their own tools, methodologies, and credentials, so they can use the technology that works for them today and change it tomorrow without changing the underlying access to their operating data.

"We don't think restaurant companies should have to choose between getting more value from AI and keeping control of their data," said Conrey. "Our job is to make the operating data useful and understandable. The operator should decide what they want to do with it."

Open Semantic Access is available now. Restaurant operators can see it live at the Decision Logic booth at FSTEC 2026 or request a demo at decisionlogic.io/demo.

About Decision Logic

Decision Logic provides restaurant operators with intelligent tools to streamline operations, improve performance, and drive consistency across multi-unit brands. The Decision Logic Platform includes inventory management, food cost intelligence (actual versus theoretical variance, menu item analysis), labor optimization, manager logs and task management including digital line checks, and consolidated sales reporting and analytics. Decision Logic AI continues to redefine how restaurants operate smarter and faster. Current partners include 54th Street Restaurants, RibCrib BBQ, Golden Corral, Taco John's, and Twin Peaks. www.decisionlogic.io

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McDONALD'S MARKS 50 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF DIVIDEND INCREASES, JOINING THE RANKS OF DIVIDEND KINGS

Board declares quarterly cash dividend of $1.93 per share, an increase of 4%

Milestone reflects ongoing commitment to rewarding shareholders with five decades of durable growth and disciplined capital allocation

Company will provide further details on its next phase of growth at upcoming Investor Day on September 23, 2026

CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.93 per share of common stock, a 4% increase over the Company's previous quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on December 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2026. The new quarterly dividend of $1.93 per share is equivalent to $7.72 annually.

With this increase, McDonald's marks a golden milestone with its 50th consecutive year of dividend increases, reflecting the durability of its business model, the resiliency of its cash flow, and a commitment to sustainable dividend growth. McDonald's is now proudly crowned as one of the "Dividend Kings," an elite group of fewer than 60 U.S. public companies that have raised their annual dividend for at least 50 consecutive years.

"This milestone is the result of decades-long commitment to maintaining our financial discipline and rewarding our shareholders," said Ian Borden, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer. "It is also a reflection of the consistent hard work and partnership of our crew members, owner-operators and suppliers. We look forward to sharing more about our financial goals and next phase of growth at our upcoming Investor Day."

McDonald's will hold its 2026 Investor Day on September 23, 2026. The Company remains focused on delivering strong returns for shareholders through its consistent capital allocation philosophy of (i) investing in opportunities to grow the business and drive strong returns, including capital expenditures and investments in technology and other capabilities, (ii) prioritizing our dividend, and (iii) repurchasing shares with remaining free cash flow over time.

Upcoming Communications

For important news and information regarding McDonald's, including the timing of future investor conferences and earnings calls, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's Internet home page at www.investor.mcdonalds.com. McDonald's uses this website as a primary channel for disclosing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information.

About McDonald's

McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with over 45,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 95% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains certain forward-looking statements, which reflect management's expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations are detailed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements, except as may otherwise be required by law.

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital at Memorial Healthcare System has once again been named one of U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals, earning top rankings in five pediatric specialties.

"This recognition belongs to every physician, nurse and team member who works together to provide children with exceptional care," said Holly Neville, MD, Associate CMO at Memorial Healthcare System, Chief of Pediatric General Surgery. "We are always looking for innovative ways to help kids heal, support their families and make the hospital experience as comfortable as possible. Being nationally ranked in five specialties reflects that shared dedication."

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital rankings include:

Orthopedics (#2 in Florida, #19 in the U.S.)

With expertise in minimally invasive surgery and advanced therapies, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital's orthopedic services focus on achieving excellent patient outcomes and a quicker return to normal activities for children. The hospital offers specialized care for a wide range of orthopedic conditions, from scoliosis and bone fractures to sports injuries. A multidisciplinary team includes pediatric orthopedic surgeons, specialists and therapists who use state-of-the-art technology to provide personalized, child-friendly treatment options.

Neonatology (#4 in Florida, #36 in the U.S.)

Neonatology at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital provides neonatal care up to a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest available in Florida. The Wasie Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is the only designated Level IV NICU in Broward County, providing advanced care for critically ill newborns. Across three NICUs, strategically located at Memorial Family Birthplace locations, comprehensive care for over 12,000 newborns is provided annually, including those born prematurely or in distress.

Nephrology (#3 in Florida, #45 in the U.S.)

The pediatric nephrology team at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital provides advanced care for children with kidney conditions, offering services that range from diagnosis and ongoing treatment to dialysis and kidney transplantation. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is Broward County's only on-site dialysis center designed for children.

Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (#5 in Florida, Top 50 in the U.S.)

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is nationally ranked in pulmonology and lung surgery, reinforcing the hospital's reputation for high-quality, family-centered care across a broad range of pediatric needs. Pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery specialists diagnose and treat children with acute or chronic breathing problems and lung diseases, including asthma, cystic fibrosis and pneumonia. The team works closely with families to create treatment plans that support each child's health and quality of life.

Behavioral & Mental Health (Top 50 in the U.S.)

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital's pediatric & adolescent behavioral health offers inpatient and outpatient mental health services for children and adolescents. The program focuses on treating a wide array of behavioral and emotional conditions through an integrated care model. By collaborating with families, schools and community resources, the hospital's team of child psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers provide personalized care to support the mental well-being of young patients.

U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on an extensive assessment of clinical outcomes, resources and expert opinions from pediatric specialists across the country. In collaboration with RTI International, data was collected from 119 children's hospitals this year to identify the nation's top-performing pediatric care providers.

About Memorial Healthcare System

South Florida-based Memorial Healthcare System is a national leader in quality care and patient, physician and employee satisfaction. Its commitment to deeper caring, smarter health and community outreach prioritizes a person-centered approach that has delivered safe, positive outcomes for more than 70 years.

Memorial is committed to healing the body, mind and spirit of those in its care. For more information, visit mhs.net and connect on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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AceMyHomework Expands Personalized Academic Support After Serving 10,000+ Students Across 50+ Subjects

AceMyHomework is expanding personalized academic support after serving more than 10,000 students since 2019.

The platform connects students with more than 500 verified subject experts and provides 24/7 online homework help across more than 50 subjects.

As learning becomes more digital, AceMyHomework is focusing on subject-specific help built around each student's coursework and questions.

TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AceMyHomework today announced an expanded focus on personalized academic support for college students navigating demanding coursework across mathematics, statistics, nursing, programming, business, science and writing.

According to AceMyHomework, the Tempe-based online tutoring platform has served more than 10,000 students since 2019 and connects learners with more than 500 verified subject experts. Its online homework help is available 24/7 across more than 50 academic subjects.

The company says students often have plenty of information available but still struggle to apply it to a specific assignment. A statistics student may know the formulas but be unsure which test fits a dataset. A nursing student may understand the terminology but struggle with the reasoning behind a clinical scenario. A programming student may have code that looks correct but cannot identify why it fails.

"Most students who reach out to us have already tried to work through the problem themselves," said James Macharia, Director of Academic Support at AceMyHomework. "They may have reviewed their notes, searched online or tried an AI tool. What they often need is someone who can look at the exact question and help them understand where they are stuck."

Personalized Support Built Around the Coursework

AceMyHomework's personalized academic support model gives students direct access to subject experts who can work from the assignment requirements and questions they bring. Students can explain what they have tried, provide relevant instructions and ask follow-up questions.

The platform supports more than 50 subject areas, including mathematics, statistics, nursing, programming, biology, chemistry, accounting, finance, economics, business and writing-intensive coursework. Its 24/7 online tutoring model also gives students a place to turn when they are studying outside traditional office hours.

Students can learn more at https://acemyhomework.com/.

About AceMyHomework

AceMyHomework is an online tutoring and academic-support platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. It provides 24/7 personalized academic support across more than 50 subjects through a network of more than 500 verified subject experts.

James Macharia

Director of Academic Support

AceMyHomework

[email protected]

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WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Engagement Network Inc. (Nasdaq: BNAI) ("BEN" or the "Company"), an AI technology company powering intelligent engagement, today announced it has filed a Form 8-K/A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission providing the financial statements required in connection with its acquisition of Cataneo GmbH, a Munich-based provider of media and advertising infrastructure software, which closed on June 30, 2026.

Key Cataneo Financial Highlights (Pre-Acquisition):

- Cataneo's operating cash flow more than doubled to $1.85 million in fiscal 2025, up from $848,000 in fiscal 2024.

- Cataneo's operating income more than doubled year over year to $726,065 in fiscal 2025, up from $345,725 in fiscal 2024, on revenue of $9.6 million.

- Total contract liabilities — representing future revenue already billed or collected — grew approximately 19% to $4.5 million at year-end 2025, up from $3.8 million at year-end 2024.

- The company continues to execute against its previously disclosed $900,000 annualized cost-synergy target for the Cataneo integration, with additional headcount-related savings identified since that guidance was issued.

"This filing gives investors a transparent look at the business we acquired," said Tyler Luck, Chief Executive Officer of BEN. "Cataneo converts its earnings into cash at a high rate, and its growing base of contracted, recurring revenue gives us real visibility into the business going forward. Integration with our conversational AI platform is progressing, and we see meaningful long-term opportunity in the media and advertising space."

The Cataneo financial information for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 referenced above is audited. Interim financial information as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2026, included in the Form 8-K/A, is unaudited.

"Cataneo's steady operating performance is a testament to the quality of its software solutions and strong product-market fit, and we look forward to sustained business momentum for Cataneo within BNAI," said Walid Khiari, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of BEN.

The filing follows closely on BEN and Cataneo's joint announcement at IBC2026 in Amsterdam earlier this month, where the companies unveiled conversational advertising technology designed to turn traditional commercial breaks into real-time, one-to-one interactions — letting viewers engage directly with AI agents embedded in broadcast and streaming content, rather than watching a static ad. Industry researcher Omdia projects global connected TV advertising revenue will grow from $44 billion in 2025 to $81 billion by 2030, a market BEN and Cataneo are positioning their combined technology to serve.

The acquisition brings Cataneo's MYDAS platform — which supports advertising sales, scheduling, traffic, and monetization for more than 1,000 media brands and over 200 broadcast and digital channels worldwide — into BEN's enterprise AI engagement portfolio.

The Form 8-K/A, including complete financial statements and notes, is available on the SEC's EDGAR system at www.sec.gov.

About Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI)

Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) builds secure, enterprise-grade AI for the engagement layer between companies and consumers, connecting human intent to organizational data, workflows, and outcomes inside closed-loop, governed environments. For more information, visit www.brandengagementnetwork.com.

About Cataneo GmbH

Cataneo GmbH is a global provider of enterprise software for advertising sales, scheduling, traffic, and content management across linear, digital, and on-demand media. For more information, visit www.cataneo.de

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. Statements other than historical fact — including those regarding the benefits and integration of the Cataneo acquisition and targeted synergies, the prospects for and future performance of BEN and Cataneo as a combined company, and the projected market size for TV advertising revenue — are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Risks include, but are not limited to, the ability to realize the expected benefits of the Cataneo acquisition; the successful integration of Cataneo's technology, operations, and personnel; the Company's ability to expand its AI capabilities into new markets and applications; customer adoption and retention; competition; financial performance; and other risks described in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and subsequent filings. BEN undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law.

Contacts

Investor Relations: [email protected]

Media: [email protected]

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PrismML Launches Bonsai 2 27B, Its Most Capable Model Yet

New flagship model brings 27B-class reasoning, coding, vision, and agentic capability into a dramatically smaller, faster, and more energy efficient deployment footprint

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PrismML today announced Bonsai 2 27B, its new flagship model based on Qwen3.8 27B. Available as a ternary model, Bonsai 2 27B brings a new generation of reasoning, coding, vision, and agentic capabilities to the Bonsai series.

The release follows PrismML's first Bonsai 27B model, which demonstrated that a 27B-class multimodal model could be compressed enough to run efficiently on a local device. Bonsai 2 27B advances that milestone further, significantly improving model quality while preserving the dramatically smaller deployment footprint that defines the Bonsai series.

At just 5.9 GB, Ternary Bonsai 2 27B reduces memory footprint by more than 9x compared with its full-precision counterpart. However, while the original Ternary Bonsai 27B retained 95% of the aggregate benchmark performance of its full precision counterpart, the new Ternary Bonsai 2 27B retained over 98%. This considerable closing of the gap shows how quickly low-bit models are improving from one generation to the next.

"Bonsai 27B proved that powerful models do not have to be confined to cloud infrastructure," said Babak Hassibi, Founder and CEO of PrismML. "With Bonsai 2 27B, we are closing the quality gap while keeping the same deployment advantages: a dramatically smaller footprint, strong local performance, and the ability to support more demanding workflows such as agentic coding, multimodal understanding, and long-horizon task execution."

"AI deployment has historically forced a choice between model quality and the resources required to run it," said Ion Stoica, Advisor to PrismML and Professor at UC Berkeley. "What is compelling about Bonsai 2 27B is how little capability is lost despite such a dramatic reduction in footprint. If that gap continues to close, it can fundamentally expand where highly capable models can be deployed."

A flagship model for practical local AI

PrismML introduced its first Ternary Bonsai 27B model in July, compressing a 27B-class multimodal model by 9x. Ternary Bonsai 2 27B advances that goal further, significantly improving the tradeoff between model quality, and memory footprint.

This matters because 27B-class models increasingly do far more than answer questions. They reason through complex problems, work across text and visual inputs, write and debug code, call tools, and execute multi-step workflows. For these workloads, deployment is not only about fitting the model into memory. It is also about whether the model can run fast enough, and reliably enough to be useful in real applications.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B is built for that broader deployment challenge. It is intended for local assistants, multimodal agents, private knowledge workflows, computer-use applications, and long-running agentic tasks that have traditionally depended heavily on cloud inference.

Strong capability retention at a fraction of the footprint

Across a 20-benchmark suite spanning reasoning, math, coding, instruction following, vision, and agentic tool use, Ternary Bonsai 2 27B achieves an aggregate score of 83.9, retaining 98.2% of Qwen3.8 27B's performance of 85.4. The model reaches up to 143 tokens/second on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

These gains are central to PrismML's "intelligence density" thesis: the future of AI will not be defined only by larger models in larger datacenters, but by how much useful capability can be delivered per unit of memory, compute, energy and deployment footprint.

Technical Details:

The Ternary Bonsai 2 27B model is a 27.8-billion parameter multimodal language model. It has been trained using Google v5 TPUs. It has been designed for seamless integration with existing AI workflows and is optimized for low-latency inference on consumer-grade CPUs, and edge GPUs.

Pricing and Availability:

Developers, researchers, and other users can download the Ternary Bonsai 2 27B models under the Apache 2.0 license for free starting September 17, 2026.

- Download Ternary Bonsai 2 27B model here

About PrismML:

PrismML is a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company focused on making AI more efficient and accessible. PrismML emerged from a team of Caltech researchers and was founded with support from Khosla Ventures, Cerberus, and Google, with continuing support from Samsung. For more information, visit the Website, LinkedIn, or X.

All registered trademarks and product identifiers belong to their respective corporate entities. Any other trademarks or product names referenced here are also owned exclusively by their relevant companies.

Contact: Gary Bird, PrismML, [email protected]

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Minnesota Dairy Workers Secure Major Gains After Strike Authorization

FARMINGTON, Minn., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 110 members of Teamsters Local 471 at Kemps in Farmington, Minn., have overwhelmingly ratified a new two-year agreement that delivers improvements on wages, workplace protections, a two percent reduction for their health care cap, and other benefits.

Kemps, a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), is a key part of DFA's Midwest dairy operation. Teamsters at the Farmington facility produce and package popular products like Top the Tater and Kemps cottage cheese.

"This agreement is proof that when workers stay engaged and stick together, they can raise standards for themselves and their families," said Lyndon Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 471. "Our members remained focused throughout bargaining and secured meaningful improvements that reflect the value they bring to this company every single day. I'm proud to say that they earned everything in this new contract."

In addition to better wages and health care, Teamsters secured a two percent increase in contributions to the Central States Pension Fund. Workers also won a 400 percent increase in the night shift differential, the extra pay provided to employees for hours worked on overnight shifts. More than 70 percent of the bargaining unit will benefit from the increase.

"This contract addresses the issues we identified as priorities from the start of bargaining," said Ryan Just, a worker at Kemps and steward with Local 471. "We stayed united, focused on what mattered most, and got a contract that will make a real difference for us and our families. We're proud of what we accomplished together."

Teamsters Local 471 represents workers throughout Minnesota across industries, including dairy processing, warehousing, and distribution. For more information, go to local471.com.

Contact:

Lena Melentijevic, (347) 208-2279

[email protected]

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NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What should Niagara County homeowners do first when storm damage affects their trees? That question is the focus of a HelloNation article featuring Tree Service Expert Brandon Lindke of BL Tree Care, LLC in Niagara Falls, NY. The piece explains how to stay safe, recognize hidden hazards, and know when to call a qualified tree service after severe weather.

The HelloNation feature begins by acknowledging how quickly storms can move through Niagara County and how long their effects can last. Fallen branches, split trunks, and exposed roots can create serious hazards even after the winds die down. The article emphasizes that safety must come first. Homeowners are advised to wait until the storm fully passes before inspecting any damage because weakened trees and unstable soil can shift without warning.

According to the article, familiar trees can behave unpredictably when stressed or damaged. The piece notes that one of the first steps after any storm is to survey the surroundings before approaching. Downed power lines, hanging limbs, and leaning trunks may not be visible from a distance but can still pose immediate danger. This careful observation helps prevent injuries and allows homeowners to spot warning signs that call for a professional assessment.

The HelloNation article highlights several key indicators that a tree might be unsafe. Split trunks, exposed roots, and cracked branches often suggest structural weakness. The article explains that split trunks can extend much deeper than they appear, making the tree unstable even if it seems upright. Exposed roots may mean that the soil has shifted, compromising the base. Both conditions often require expert evaluation to determine whether the tree can recover or must be removed for safety.

One of the most pressing dangers described in the feature is hanging limbs, often called "widowmakers." These heavy, broken branches can fall suddenly and without warning. The article explains that a qualified tree service knows how to secure the area, remove weight safely, and predict how each cut will affect the tree's balance. Without professional help, homeowners risk underestimating the danger or making cuts that cause further damage.

Tree Service Expert Brandon Lindke's approach, as detailed in the HelloNation feature, centers on clear communication and professional assessment. The article notes that a qualified tree service provides homeowners with a structured plan, explaining which hazards require immediate action and which can be addressed later. This transparency helps property owners feel more confident after a stressful event and ensures that every decision is based on accurate information.

Cleanup is another area where the HelloNation piece offers important guidance. Many homeowners try to remove fallen limbs on their own, but the article explains that branches under tension can behave unpredictably. Cutting a branch that is supporting weight can cause it to snap back with significant force. The feature outlines how professional crews use specialized tools and techniques to release pressure safely and avoid injury.

By describing these details, HelloNation helps readers see that storm cleanup is about more than debris removal. It requires awareness of hidden hazards and knowledge of how trees respond to stress. Crews trained in storm recovery understand how to stabilize a damaged canopy, protect nearby structures, and prevent new hazards during the cleanup process. These steps reflect the value of working with a qualified tree service that prioritizes safety and precision.

The article also explains that not every tree can be saved after severe storm damage. In cases where the trunk has split vertically or the root system has shifted significantly, removal may be the only safe option. The HelloNation feature emphasizes that professional crews evaluate each tree carefully and explain their findings to the homeowner. This helps property owners understand why removal is sometimes necessary even when damage is not obvious from the ground.

In Niagara County, weather conditions like heavy winds, ice, and saturated soil can affect trees differently depending on species, age, and health. The HelloNation article notes that timely assessment is essential for preventing further decline. When cracks or leaning trunks go unnoticed, they can worsen over time, increasing the risk of future breakage. Early inspection by a qualified tree service allows homeowners to act before those hazards develop.

The article further highlights how trained professionals approach storm recovery with both caution and care. By identifying structural weaknesses, inspecting exposed roots, and evaluating canopy balance, they determine which trees can recover through pruning and which require removal. This thorough process not only protects property but also supports long term health for the remaining landscape.

Tree Service Expert Brandon Lindke's insights, as presented in the HelloNation article, encourage homeowners to combine patience with informed action. Rather than rushing into cleanup, the article recommends waiting for conditions to settle and then relying on professional assessment to guide the next steps. This balanced approach helps reduce risks and allows many trees to recover naturally.

For homeowners throughout Niagara County, the HelloNation feature serves as a reminder that storm recovery starts with safety and ends with careful decision making. From hanging limbs and split trunks to exposed roots and hidden cracks, the article gives readers the knowledge to recognize when expert help is needed. By calling a qualified tree service early, homeowners protect both their property and the health of their trees.

What to Do After Storm Damage Hits Your Trees features insights from Brandon Lindke, Tree Service Expert of Niagara Falls, NY, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative "edvertising" approach that blends educational content and storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Ross Stores Announces Changes to Board of Directors

DUBLIN, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) announced the following changes to the composition of its Board of Directors effective October 1, 2026:

- Shelley H. Bransten and Christian B. Johnson have been elected to join the Board.

- Sharon D. Garrett, long-time Board member, has announced her plans to retire from the Board.

Ms. Bransten has over 25 years of experience as a senior technology and consumer industry executive, currently serving as Corporate Vice President, Frontier Industry Advisory, Microsoft Frontier Company. Prior to this, she was Corporate Vice President, Global Industry Solutions from 2023 to 2026. Before joining Microsoft, Ms. Bransten was SVP, Retail and Consumer Goods Industry at Salesforce.com, Inc. from 2014 to 2018 and held several progressively responsible marketing roles at The Gap, Inc. from 1998 to 2014.

Mr. Johnson has more than two decades of experience investing in and growing consumer-facing businesses across the retail, consumer products, restaurant, and consumer services sectors. He has been a Partner at Freeman Spogli since 2016, after joining the firm in 2006 and advancing through positions of increasing responsibility. Before Freeman Spogli, Mr. Johnson held positions at Wachovia Securities, Inc. and Genzyme Corporation, Inc.

Mr. K. Gunnar Bjorklund, Chairman of the Board commented, "On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to welcome Shelley and Chris to Ross. Shelley brings extensive expertise across technology, retail, and consumer-focused businesses. Her leadership in innovation and customer engagement will provide valuable perspective to our Board. Chris has a proven track record of investing in consumer-facing businesses across the retail, distribution, and services sectors. His experience in business strategy and growing consumer businesses will further strengthen our Board."

Mr. Bjorklund continued, "On behalf of the Board and management team, I want to sincerely thank Sharon for her service and impact over the past two and a half decades. Since joining the Board in 2000, Sharon has provided valuable counsel that has helped guide the Company through a period of significant growth. We are deeply grateful for her many meaningful contributions and lasting impact she has had on the Company. We wish her all the very best in the years ahead."

About Ross Stores, Inc.

Ross Stores, Inc. is an S&P 500, Fortune 500, and Nasdaq 100 (ROST) company headquartered in Dublin, California, with fiscal 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion. Currently, the Company operates Ross Dress for Less® ("Ross"), the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States with 1,952 locations in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Ross offers first-quality, in-season, brand name and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions for the entire family at savings of 20% to 60% off department and specialty store regular prices every day. The Company also operates 376 dd's DISCOUNTS® stores in 23 states that feature a more moderately-priced assortment of first-quality, in-season apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions for the entire family at savings of 20% to 70% off moderate department and discount store regular prices every day. Additional information is available at www.rossstores.com.

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