Obsidian's DUTCH project goal is twofold: drive down cost and increase manufacturing scale (volume) for high-resolution thermal imaging without sacrificing performance. Under the award, Obsidian will deliver thermal cameras at attritable price points, using its proprietary Large Area MEMS Platform (LAMP) manufacturing process.

LAMP represents a fundamental departure from the thermal imaging industry's conventional manufacturing approach. Rather than fabricating MEMS thermal sensors on expensive silicon wafers, Obsidian fabricates its proprietary MEMS structures on large glass substrates 20 times larger in area than an 8-inch wafer — inside a standard flat-panel display factory. The approach allows Obsidian to leverage the scale, throughput, and cost structure of the display industry rather than the semiconductor industry to produce thermal imaging sensors.

Obsidian is already shipping VGA-resolution thermal cameras at prices consistent with the cost guidelines set out under the Drone Dominance program, and the company is on track to unveil its next resolution tier, SVGA, by the end of this year, followed by SXGA in 2027.

"The thermal imaging industry has made great strides in improving performance and resolution over the past 30 years, but the production strategy got locked into a high-cost proposition," said John Hong, co-founder and CEO of Obsidian Sensors. "We set out to change the cost and manufacturing scale aspects of the technology with something new, and succeeded — and fortuitously, it is a capability that is becoming a critical support for the Drone Dominance program. At scale, our technology will be an order of magnitude lower in cost than incumbents."

"What we do in the days to come, not just on the DUTCH program but also the spin-up of our new packaging factory in San Diego, will be foundational to making attritable-priced thermal imaging the new standard, not the exception," said Tallis Chang, co-founder and COO of Obsidian Sensors.

About Obsidian Sensors

Obsidian Sensors is a San Diego, California-based thermal imaging company developing high-resolution uncooled thermal cameras manufactured at scale using its proprietary Large Area MEMS Platform (LAMP) process. By fabricating MEMS thermal sensors on Gen 4.5 glass substrates within standard flat-panel display factories — rather than on conventional 8-inch silicon wafers — Obsidian is able to produce thermal imaging sensors at significantly lower cost and higher volume than legacy manufacturing approaches allow. Obsidian's cameras are already deployed at VGA resolution in volume, with SVGA and SXGA formats in development to support next-generation defense and commercial applications, including uncrewed aerial systems, loitering munitions, and other attritable platforms.

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First Waste Workers in Sacramento Join Teamsters Local 150

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Management workers in Sacramento, Calif., have voted to join Teamsters Local 150. The 69 drivers, mechanics, and welders overcame a vicious union-busting campaign to secure strong Teamsters representation.

"This win was a long time coming, and it did not come easy. Waste Management went to desperate lengths trying to stop us from unionizing — everything from forcing us to attend captive audience meetings to spending huge amounts of money on union busters," said Francisco Covarrubias, a seven-year Waste Management worker and proud new Teamster. "Waste Management's aggression only made it clearer why we need a strong union in our corner. Now that we're Teamsters, we can finally start working to negotiate a first contract that forces management to treat us with respect."

The new Teamsters provide waste collection services throughout the capital of California. They are the first waste workers in the city of Sacramento to join the Teamsters.

"Local 150 is very proud of our new brothers and sisters for driving this victory. Waste Management was ruthless in trying to block them from becoming Teamsters. But the company's union busting only made these workers stronger," said Dale Wentz, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 150. "This is Local 150's first waste organizing win in the City of Sacramento. We look forward to continuing to expand our reach throughout the city using the playbook these workers courageously wrote."

Waste Management is the largest solid waste and recycling company in North America. Last year, the company's workers generated $25 billion in revenue. The Teamsters Union proudly represents thousands of Waste Management workers across the country.

Teamsters Local 150 represents approximately 9,000 members across Northern California, primarily in Sacramento. For more information, go to teamsters150.org.

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Veteran quality leader returns strengthening Nellson's commitment to quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and customer confidence

ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nellson Nutraceutical LLC, North America's leading full-service contract manufacturer of nutritional bars and functional powders, today announced the appointment of Raj Krishnamachari as Vice President, Quality & Regulatory. Effective September 14, 2026, Krishnamachari will lead Nellson's Quality & Regulatory organization across its North American manufacturing network.

Krishnamachari returns to Nellson with extensive quality and regulatory leadership experience and a deep understanding of the company's operations, customers, and culture. He previously served as Senior Director of Quality at Nellson, where he helped strengthen quality systems, advance food safety programs, support successful regulatory inspections, and foster a culture centered on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Krishnamachari succeeds Marty Hudak-Roos, who recently announced her retirement following a distinguished career in quality and regulatory leadership. Throughout her tenure, Hudak-Roos championed a culture of quality that helped shape the standards, systems, and mindset that continue to guide Nellson today. Her impact can be seen across the organization, and Nellson wishes her continued success and happiness in retirement.

"Quality, food safety, and regulatory excellence are foundational to the trust our customers place in Nellson every day," said Jean Filion, Chief Executive Officer of Nellson. "Raj brings an exceptional combination of industry expertise, proven leadership, and firsthand knowledge of our business. He understands our customers, our manufacturing network, and our commitment to quality. Raj is uniquely positioned to build on the strong foundation Marty and the team have established while continuing to strengthen the systems, processes, and culture that support our customers' success."

In his new role, Krishnamachari will oversee quality, food safety, supplier approval, sanitation, regulatory affairs, and compliance functions across Nellson's manufacturing facilities, helping ensure the highest standards of quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and customer assurance across the organization.

About Nellson

Nellson is North America's leading co-manufacturer of nutritional bars and functional powders. By combining advanced technology with Human Intelligence™, Nellson helps customers bring winning nutrition products to market. Learn more at NellsonLLC.com.

About Kohlberg & Company

Founded in 1987, Kohlberg is a leading U.S. middle market investment firm based in Mount Kisco, New York with deep experience investing across private equity and credit. Informed by its thesis-driven White Paper Program, Kohlberg invests in healthcare and services companies characterized by strong brands, recurring revenue streams and leading market positions. Kohlberg manages approximately $17 billion on behalf of investors globally. For more information, please visit www.kohlberg.com.

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Cortisol Face: What the Viral Trend Gets Wrong About Stress, Say Laser by Aleya Experts

GREAT NECK, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Search "cortisol face," and the internet will tell you a lot: puffy cheeks, a moon-shaped jawline, and a supplement to fix it. What you likely won't find is that "moon face," the medical sign the term borrows from, is a marker of a rare hormonal disorder. It has almost nothing to do with a stressful week at work.

Laser by Aleya, a laser hair removal and electrolysis studio in New York, is publishing a guide separating the viral claim from the actual clinical picture. It also covers something the trend never mentions: a real hormonal link between cortisol and unwanted facial hair.

Cortisol Face: Where the Term Came From and What It Claims

As used online, cortisol face describes general facial puffiness attributed to stress, usually paired with advice to lower cortisol through supplements, diet changes, or lifestyle tweaks. It is not a diagnosis and not a clinical term. It borrows its visual language from a real medical sign, then applies that sign to an everyday appearance concern most people can relate to, which is a large part of why it caught on.

What Moon Face Actually Is, and Why the Distinction Matters

Moon face is a specific medical change in facial shape associated with conditions such as Cushing syndrome, a genuine but rare endocrine disorder. According to StatPearls, one hallmark of true moon face is that the earlobes aren't visible when the face is viewed straight on, a specific feature that ordinary stress-related puffiness doesn't produce.

Roughly two to three cases per million are caused by a tumor, and the most common cause overall is prolonged use of corticosteroid medication, not stress. Per the Merck Manual, moderately elevated cortisol is common and non-specific, and frequently reflects obesity, depression, or polycystic ovary syndrome rather than a cortisol disorder. More detail on the condition is available through the National Institutes of Health.

Stress Acne: What the Link Really Looks Like

Stress doesn't cause acne out of nowhere, but it can make existing acne worse. Per the American Academy of Dermatology, stress prompts glands to produce more oil, which can worsen breakouts in people already prone to them.

That's a narrower claim than the viral framing suggests, and it's worth being precise about. Stress acne is a real pattern worth understanding, not evidence that stress alone can trigger a hormonal skin condition.

How Does Stress Affect Skin? Beyond the Viral Claims

Outside of acne specifically, stress is associated with a handful of modest, well-documented skin effects: slower wound healing, more reactive skin barrier function, and flare-ups of existing conditions like eczema or psoriasis.

None of that amounts to a new diagnosis, and none of it produces the kind of structural facial change that moon face describes. The gap between "stress affects skin" and "stress causes cortisol face" is exactly where the viral version of this topic overreaches.

The Part Nobody Covers: Cortisol, Androgens and Unwanted Hair

Here's what the trend leaves out entirely. Genuine cortisol excess doesn't only affect the face; it can also affect hair growth. StatPearls lists hirsutism, excess coarse facial and body hair, among the recognized cutaneous manifestations of hypercortisolism. This is because the same adrenal pathways that affect cortisol also influence androgen production.

That means unwanted facial hair can sometimes be a hormonal signal rather than a cosmetic inconvenience, and a hair removal studio is often the first place someone raises that concern, sometimes before they've mentioned it to a physician at all.

Laser by Aleya's guide to common causes of unwanted hair growth explains that hormonal changes are one of several distinct drivers behind excess hair, alongside genetics and certain medications.

For anyone whose primary concern is the hair itself rather than an underlying diagnosis, facial hair removal for women addresses the follicle directly, regardless of what's driving its growth.

When to Stop Scrolling and See a Doctor

A physician, not a supplement or a search engine, is the right next step when facial changes appear alongside:

- New or worsening coarse facial or body hair, especially alongside irregular periods or scalp hair thinning

- Unexplained weight gain concentrated in the face, neck, or abdomen

- Easy bruising, new stretch marks, or muscle weakness that wasn't there before

- Any of the above alongside prolonged use of corticosteroid medication

These patterns, taken together, warrant an endocrinologist's evaluation. Some people arriving at the term cortisol face are noticing genuine, undiagnosed symptoms, and the goal here is to help them recognize that, not to wave the concern away as internet noise.

Cortisol Face, Hormonal Hair and What a Clinic Can Actually Treat

Laser and electrolysis treat the hair, not what's driving it. If a hormonal cause goes untreated, whether diagnosed or not, new follicles can keep getting stimulated, so maintenance sessions may still be needed after a strong initial response. That's not a hidden catch, but rather what sets expectations from the start.

"We get clients who mention a stray chin hair almost as a throwaway comment, and it's usually the third or fourth thing they bring up in a consultation, not the first," said Aleya Bamdad, Founder & CEO of Laser by Aleya. "If it's new, coarse, and showed up alongside other changes, we'll say plainly that we can treat the hair but not whatever's causing it, and that seeing a doctor first is the right call, not a detour from treatment."

Anyone who wants to talk through what's actually driving their unwanted hair, hormonal or otherwise, can schedule a consultation directly with the studio.

About Laser by Aleya

Laser by Aleya is an award-winning provider of professional New York laser and electrolysis hair removal services based in Great Neck. Founded by Aleya Bamdad, the clinic delivers personalized treatments supported by advanced laser technology and carefully selected beauty supplies. With over 20 years of experience, Laser by Aleya is committed to safety, education, and consistent results.

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New Voyage Segments Offer Flexible Ways to Join Oceania Aurelia's Inaugural Journey

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MIAMI, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises®, the world's leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, is opening for sale today 12 distinct segments of Oceania Aurelia's inaugural 180-day Around the World voyage in 2028.

Ranging from 10 to 19 days, each segment offers travelers a curated slice of the ship's extraordinary global itinerary which departs Miami in January 2028 and includes an 18-day sailing from Los Angeles to Papeete, a two-week voyage from Sydney to Bali and a 12-day itinerary from Taipei to Tokyo.

"Oceania Aurelia was designed for travelers who want to explore the world in comfortable elegance - where space, warmth and personalized care allow them to fully relax and enjoy the journey on a ship that truly feels like home," said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises. "Whether tracing the atolls of the South Pacific or threading through ports of the Mediterranean, these 12 segments give the opportunity to experience a chapter of Oceania Aurelia's remarkable 180-day global journey."

Across her inaugural Around the World voyage in 2028, Oceania Aurelia will call on destinations spanning six continents, with overnight stays in captivating destinations such as Papeete, Bora Bora, Sydney, Bali, Tokyo, Bangkok and Mumbai. Thousands of small-group shore excursions will be available to guests to explore the local culture, cuisine and heritage of these destinations, with nearly 100 UNESCO World Heritage sites within reach across the full Around the World sailing.

Highlighted 2028 Around the World Voyage Segments aboard Oceania Aurelia:

- Two Oceans Odyssey: 17-day voyage from Miami to Los Angeles, departing January 19, 2028. Journey through the Panama Canal and along the vibrant coastlines of Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Mexico, discovering a rich blend of tropical landscapes, colorful cultures and coastal cities before arriving in Los Angeles.

- South Pacific Serenade: 19-day voyage from Papeete to Sydney, departing February 23, 2028. Set sail on a South Pacific adventure and discover idyllic island destinations including Bora Bora, Pago Pago, Vava'u, Lautoka, Port Vila and Noumea before sailing onwards to Sydney.

- Isles of the Orient: 14-day voyage from Bali to Taipei, departing March 27, 2028. Explore the diverse landscapes and cultures of Southeast Asia and Taiwan, with calls at Jakarta, Singapore, Puerto Princesa, Coron, Manila, Salomague and Hualien before concluding in Taipei.

- Pearls of East Asia: 12-day voyage from Taipei to Tokyo, departing April 10, 2028. Enjoy a visit to South Korea and an expansive exploration of Japan, with calls including Busan, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Kochi and Osaka, combining ancient traditions, vibrant cities and rich culinary culture before concluding in Tokyo.

- Treasures of Southeast Asia: 12-day voyage from Hong Kong to Bangkok, departing May 2, 2028. Journey through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, with calls including Hanoi (Ha Long Bay), Ho Chi Minh City, Sihanoukville and Ko Kood, where storied traditions meet dynamic cities, before concluding in Bangkok.

- Timeless Mediterranean: 14-day voyage from Istanbul to Barcelona, departing June 20, 2028. Discover the Mediterranean's rich history and coastal beauty, visiting destinations such as Athens, Katakolon, Messina, Salerno, Rome, Florence, Pisa and Livorno, Nice, Saint-Tropez, Sète and Palamos, concluding in Barcelona.

For more information on Oceania Cruises' collection of extended global itineraries, visit OceaniaCruises.com or call 855-OCEANIA.

About Oceania Cruises®

Oceania Cruises® is the world's leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, celebrated for its port-rich voyages and authentic cultural and culinary experiences. The line's intimate, luxurious ships feature an adults-only environment, with a high proportion of spacious rooms and suites, calling on more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in more than 100 countries across seven continents, with destination-intensive itineraries ranging from seven to 180 days. Aboard the designer-inspired ships, guests enjoy personalized service supported by a strong crew-to-guest ratio, alongside The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, prepared by one of the highest chef-to-guest ratios at sea. Oceania Cruises® is also recognized as one of the world's most awarded cruise lines, with accolades spanning luxury, dining, service and destination experiences. Oceania Cruises® has five Sonata Class ships on order scheduled for delivery in 2027, 2029, 2032, 2035 and 2037. Oceania Cruises® is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH).

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MANASSAS, Va. and WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Electra and The Atlas Group today announced a landmark airframe agreement for the EL9 Ultra Short airplane, pairing Electra's innovative aircraft design with Atlas's proven aerospace manufacturing expertise as the program advances through flight test, certification, and toward scaled commercial production.

Electra is developing the EL9 Ultra Short to open the door to Direct Aviation: a new model of regional travel that brings air service closer to where people live, work and play. In carrying nine passengers and meaningful payload while taking off and landing in as little as 150 feet, the EL9 can operate from dramatically smaller spaces, enabling shorter, more direct journeys between communities rather than routing travelers via long drives or through distant, congested airports.

Under the agreement, Atlas will manufacture and assemble EL9 airframes for Electra's flight test and certification program. Work is scheduled to begin this month at Atlas' facilities, with first deliveries expected in 2027. The partnership marks a significant milestone on Electra's path to certification and commercial entry into service, drawing on Atlas's deep experience in aerospace manufacturing, complex aerostructures, production system development, and automated manufacturing.

The two teams will work closely to mature the EL9 production architecture, reduce manufacturing risk, and build the industrial foundation needed to scale output after certification.

"Today's agreement with The Atlas Group is another great milestone in Electra's journey to open a new era of aviation," said Marc Allen, CEO of Electra. "The EL9 is designed to transform how people travel and where aviation serves us all. Realizing this vision requires more than a breakthrough aircraft; it requires the ability to build and deliver it with the consistency and scale of an advanced production system. Atlas, with its manufacturing expertise and aerospace discipline, now joins us in turning the EL9 from a new kind of airplane into a new way of connecting communities."

"We are excited to be a part of the Electra team as we engage in transforming a groundbreaking hybrid-electric aircraft concept into a producible, scalable platform," said Greg Harwell, CEO of The Atlas Group. "Atlas brings decades of expertise in aerospace manufacturing, industrialization, and supply chain execution to help bridge the gap between innovation and production, ensuring the EL9 is positioned for successful growth and long-term market adoption."

The EL9 is a nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft designed to take off and land in as little as 150 feet, enabling operations from locations far smaller and closer to where people live, work and travel than conventional airports. Its blown-lift aerodynamics and distributed electric propulsion work together to generate the lift needed for Ultra Short operations, while a turbogenerator supplies the onboard electrical power required for practical regional range and payload.

In combining the accessibility of a helicopter with the speed, comfort and operational flexibility of a fixed-wing airplane, the EL9 is designed to make direct regional air travel practical. It is intended to deliver quiet, safe, affordable service with meaningful payload and practical range from more locations than traditional aircraft can today serve.

The Atlas agreement comes as Electra moves rapidly from demonstrating Ultra Short technology toward certification, production and commercialization of the EL9.

In July, the FAA formally established the EL9's certification basis, defining the framework for several industry firsts including distributed hybrid-electric propulsion, blown lift for ultra-short takeoff and landing, and advanced fly-by-wire flight controls. Electra has also entered a life-of-program development and production agreement with Safran for the TG600 turbogenerator that will power the EL9.

Electra has selected Springfield, Ohio, as the home of its first EL9 production facility. The planned $850 million investment will create nearly 2,000 jobs and is designed to ultimately support production of up to 800 aircraft annually. Together, Electra's production campus and a growing network of experienced aerospace partners are creating the industrial base needed to move the EL9 from certification into high-rate commercial production.

Those investments are being driven by a regional mobility market that already exists at significant scale. Electra's Direct Aviation Market Outlook identifies approximately 35 million passenger trips each day across U.S. regional routes between 50 and 500 miles. In the heart of the market, trips between roughly 50 and 250 miles are too long to drive and too short to fly, leaving most travelers with few practical alternatives.

Electra estimates that serving the modeled Direct Aviation market between 2030 and 2040 will require 12,000 to 16,000 EL9 aircraft. The company has secured more than 2,200 provisional aircraft orders from more than 60 operators worldwide, and earlier this year Bristow Group entered into a pre-delivery payment agreement securing the first EL9 delivery slot for five aircraft, with options for an additional 45, subject to certification.

The EL9 is targeting entry into commercial service in 2030.

About Electra

Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) is an advanced air mobility (AAM) company building hybrid-electric Ultra Short airplanes that deliver unprecedented performance advantages to fly people and cargo seamlessly without airports, emissions, or noise. With the EL9 Ultra Short, Electra is pioneering Direct Aviation, the next level of connectivity that brings air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. Electra's Ultra Short technology delivers 2.5x the payload and 10x longer range with 70% lower operating costs than helicopters and eVTOLs with significantly greater safety and far less certification risk.

Electra's team includes some of the most respected and successful entrepreneurs and engineers in novel aircraft design, with over 40 prior aircraft successfully developed and/or certified. Lockheed Martin Ventures, Honeywell Aerospace, and Safran are among Electra's strategic investors along with Prysm Capital, the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC), and other private investors. Electra's contracted customers include the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and NASA along with over 2,200 letters of intent from 60+ commercial customers, including both airlines and helicopter operators.

About The Atlas Group

Atlas is a vertically integrated aerospace and defense solutions partner built to solve complex challenges others cannot. With operations across Wichita, Park City, Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Mexico, Atlas brings together engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing, and system-level integration into one unified platform to help customers advance what's possible.

For more information, visit atlas-aero.com.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to grow rapidly, new survey data from leading travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth reveals four surprising trends when it comes to AI and travel planning.

1. AI Usage For Trip Planning Has Doubled Year Over Year

In 2025, the share of travelers who said they never used AI for trip planning dropped from 63.1% last year to 27.6% this year. Meanwhile, 18.7% now say they use AI to help plan every trip they take.

2. Gen Z Travelers Emerge as the Most AI-Skeptical Generation

Despite being the generation most closely associated with AI adoption, Gen Z are the least convinced it belongs in their travel experience. Only 38.0% of Gen Z respondents strongly agreed that AI is integral to how they travel, compared with 55.7% of Gen X, 52.7% of Millennials, and 45.5% of Boomers.

This isn't just lukewarm interest. Gen Z also expressed the strongest skepticism, with 31.0% strongly disagreeing that AI is integral to their travel experience, compared to 24.6% of Millennials, 21.2% of Boomers, and 18.4% of Gen X respondents.

3. Trust In AI Remains Low, Despite High Adoption

Although AI usage is increasing, only 16.7% of travelers have high or complete trust in AI. This includes using AI for tasks such as entering payment information or buying tickets. That said, 36.5% of travelers express "average trust," a sentiment consistent across generations.

4. Travelers Want AI to Explain, Not Make Decisions

Overall, when asked how they would like to see AI used by travel insurance companies, like Squaremouth, results across generations were as follows:

- 71.2% want AI to provide plain-English summaries of what each plan covers.

- 51.9% desire side-by-side comparisons of different plans.

- 50.7% want a chat feature that answers questions like, "Does this cover X?"

"AI usage for travel planning continues to grow; however, just because travelers use it doesn't necessarily mean they trust it," explains Jacquelline Mondelli, Chief Marketing Officer at Squaremouth. "Travelers still want to be the ones making important decisions, so they're more interested in AI when it's helping them better understand their options rather than deciding for them."

For more insights and commentary on how AI is reshaping the way travelers plan their trips, connect with our team.

About Squaremouth

For over 20 years, Squaremouth has helped more than 4.4 million travelers quote, compare, and purchase travel insurance online. Renowned for award-winning customer service, transparency, and an unbiased approach, Squaremouth has led travel insurance comparison since 2003. As America's largest travel insurance marketplace, Squaremouth.com features more providers and plans than any other platform.

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Grand Prize Winner to receive $10,000 cash prize: entries open on September 15

HOUSTON, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you plan to run with the bulls but ended up running to the hospital instead? Did your hotel accommodations come with surprise roommates? Did your luggage decide it needed a better vacation and flew to another continent? As one of the leading travel insurance providers in the world, Travel Guard, part of Zurich Cover-More, has heard almost every conceivable travel mishap — from ocean–view rooms that actually face a dumpster to romantic gondola rides that end with a full–body canal dip. This fall, they're bringing back their annual contest to recognize the traveler with the absolute worst luck.

The World's Unluckiest Traveler promotion is open for contest entries from September 15 to October 5. Residents of the U.S. and Canada1 can submit either a video or photo, along with the accompanying story describing their epic travel nightmare. Next, judges from Travel Guard will select eight (8) finalists, which will be announced on the contest website on October 26, 2026. Those final entries will then go up for a public vote until November 9, 2026. Finalists can share their submissions across social media to encourage votes.

Four (4) winners from the eight (8) selected finalists will be determined based on vote volume, with the grand prize of $10,000 going to the submission with the highest number of votes. The finalists that receive the second, third and fourth highest number of votes will also be awarded prizes. There's even something in it for the voters, as a randomly selected voter will be chosen to receive a sweepstakes prize of a GoPro® action camera and kit2.

"Travel Guard knows that even the best-planned vacations can quickly unravel," said Rhonda Sloan, CMO, North America at Zurich Cover-More. "We created the World's Unluckiest Traveler contest to recognize those who have endured the worst in pursuit of their love of travel and to highlight the sort of misfortunes that show just how valuable a travel insurance plan can be."

For contest rules, visit www.worldsunluckiesttraveler.com. Promotion entries can be submitted on the same site starting September 15, 2026, at 9 a.m. Central Daylight Time.

For more information about Travel Guard, its products and services, visit www.travelguard.com or follow Travel Guard on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.

1The Promotion is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older at the time of entry, and residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 19 years of age or older at the time of entry. The promotion is not available where prohibited by applicable law.

2GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. GoPro is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.

About Travel Guard

Travel Guard, part of Zurich Cover-More, meets the diverse needs of travelers worldwide through its comprehensive portfolio of travel insurance plans and assistance services as well as a network of experienced providers. With global service centers placed strategically around the globe, our 24/7 multilingual team is always just a phone call away and ready to assist when our customers experience travel issues – from lost luggage or minor travel inconveniences to medical emergencies or life-threatening events. We help customers recover from travel disruptions and enjoy their journeys knowing Travel Guard has their back every step of the way. Learn more at www.travelguard.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok.

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InkSonic Launches Spark F13, a 13-Inch DTF Printer Built for Small Businesses

Designed to simplify maintenance and streamline workflows for creators and growing apparel businesses.

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- InkSonic, a leading provider of accessible DTF printing solutions, today announced the launch of the InkSonic Spark F13. This 13-inch DTF printer is designed to help small businesses and creators move more easily from creative ideas to custom apparel production. It combines intelligent ink monitoring, streamlined maintenance, and a more intuitive printing workflow for everyday DTF production.

Core Product Highlights

Key features of the Spark F13 include:

Intelligent ink-level monitoring: Alerts users before ink runs out to prevent costly production delays.

Automated maintenance routine: Keeps the printhead clean and operational with minimal manual effort, significantly reducing downtime.

Intuitive visual monitoring system: Allows operators to oversee the entire printing workflow in real time from a connected device.

Who It's For / Applications

The Spark F13 is tailored for Etsy and Shopify sellers, small apparel shops, and home-based entrepreneurs looking to add custom DTF printing to their services. It supports the production of customized T-shirts, tote bags, and other small-batch apparel and merchandise.

Brand Quote

"We built the Spark F13 to eliminate the technical barriers that hold creators back," said David, Founder of InkSonic. "Our goal is to make professional printing more accessible so users can start small, turn creative ideas into real products, and grow their business with confidence."

Availability

The InkSonic Spark F13 will be available starting September 15, 2026, through the official InkSonic website (www.inksonic.com). Consumers can visit the website to join the waitlist and be first in line for early access and special launch offers.

About InkSonic

InkSonic is a dedicated provider of DTF printers and DTF printing solutions for creators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. The company focuses on making DTF production more accessible through practical printing equipment and workflows. Guided by its slogan, "Start small, Print big," InkSonic empowers users to grow with confidence.

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Joint solution combines real-time communications governance and policy enforcement with enterprise retention, supervision, eDiscovery and AI-ready data governance

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Archive360, a leader in enterprise data and AI governance for regulated enterprises and government agencies, today announced a strategic partnership with Caju AI, a provider of AI-driven governance and actionable intelligence solutions for mobile and digital communications. Together, the companies enable organizations to govern business communications across WhatsApp, SMS, iMessage, Signal, Telegram, WeChat and other messaging channels alongside email, collaboration platforms and other enterprise data.

Business communications increasingly span email, collaboration platforms and mobile messaging applications. As organizations also begin using AI agents to interact with employees and customers, the number and complexity of digital conversations requiring governance will continue to grow. When these communications off-channel or sit outside established retention and supervision workflows, they create gaps in recordkeeping, investigations, privacy, data residency and eDiscovery.

The integrated solution combines real-time communications governance, policy enforcement and risk detection with enterprise retention, search, discovery, access controls and auditability. Caju AI captures mobile and digital communications and applies policy controls as conversations occur, including interactions involving people and AI agents. Archive360 preserves the communications and associated context within a governed environment, enabling organizations to apply retention and legal hold policies, manage access, search data and support supervision, investigations and eDiscovery.

The joint solution is currently deployed across the Archive360 customer base. The company will use the solution to govern business communications across email, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp. Bringing these channels into a consistent governance environment is intended to help the company support applicable recordkeeping and supervision requirements, apply retention schedules and legal holds, and produce complete, auditable records for regulatory examinations, investigations and eDiscovery.

"Enterprises need comprehensive governance across an expanding universe of digital communications, but a single vendor rarely delivers equal depth across every channel and capability," said Jerry Caviston, CEO of Archive360. "By combining Caju AI's specialized communications capture, real-time policy enforcement and intelligence with Archive360's enterprise retention, discovery and governance capabilities, we give organizations the breadth of an integrated platform without sacrificing best-of-breed depth and flexibility."

"Digital communications have become central to how business gets done, and AI agents are beginning to participate in those conversations," said Otavio Freire, CEO of Caju AI. "Our partnership with Archive360 connects real-time governance with enterprise retention and discovery, helping organizations extend consistent controls to the channels their employees, customers and AI agents use while creating a foundation for actionable intelligence."

About Archive360

Archive360 provides an Enterprise Data and AI Governance Platform that enables regulated organizations to govern, control and extract value from their data while maintaining defensible compliance. Trusted by more than 2,000 organizations worldwide, Archive360 governs over 160 petabytes of data in the cloud and provides the controls required to safely apply analytics and AI. Archive360 is recognized as a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrants for Digital Communications Governance & Archiving and Structured Data Archiving & Application Retirement.

About Caju AI

Caju AI delivers agentic AI-driven governance and actionable intelligence solutions for next-generation communications and CRM platforms. Caju AI helps regulated organizations govern digital communications between people and AI agents across WhatsApp, SMS, iMessage, Signal, Telegram, WeChat and other messaging channels by applying real-time policy, security and compliance controls. The platform helps reduce off-channel communications risk while transforming governed conversations into actionable business intelligence. Learn more at www.caju.ai.

SOURCE Archive360

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