Vom Betrugsopfer zum Millionär: Stuttgarter gewinnt 2,5-Mio-Poolvilla am Plauer See
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Vom Betrugsopfer zum Millionär: Stuttgarter gewinnt 2,5-Mio-Poolvilla am Plauer See

Schwerin / Stuttgart (ots)

Das kam gerade zur rechten Zeit: Ulrich "Uli" Durst (59) aus Ostfildern bei Stuttgart hat mit seinem Los bei der Omaze Hauslotterie eine Poolvilla am Plauer See in der Mecklenburgischen Seenplatte gewonnen - ein Glücksfall für ihn und seine Frau Carmen (60). Der Gesamtwert beträgt rund 2,5 Millionen Euro inklusive 100.000 Euro Starthilfe.

Der Gewinn bedeutet für die beiden weit mehr als nur materielles Glück: Erst vor zwei Monaten waren sie Opfer eines Betrugs geworden, bei dem das Bankkonto des Paares manipuliert wurde. Betrüger erstellten eine virtuelle EC-Karte und hoben binnen vier Tagen rund 15.000 Euro vom Konto des Paares in verschiedenen Supermärkten ab. Das Ereignis belastete das Ehepaar stark.

Als dann das Omaze Team vor der Haustür des Paares stand, konnte Uli Durst zunächst kaum glauben, dass ausgerechnet ihm dieses Glück widerfährt, denn der Schreck saß noch tief. Entsprechend groß war zunächst die Skepsis, ob es sich bei der Nachricht von Omaze nicht ebenfalls um einen Betrugsversuch handelt. "Endlich Glück!", sagt Uli über den Moment, in dem klar wurde, dass das Haus tatsächlich ihm und Carmen gehört.

Vom Elternhaus zum eigenen Traum am Wasser

Vor sieben Jahren übernahm Uli Durst das Elternhaus und zahlte seine Geschwister aus. Dafür nahm er ein Darlehen auf, das er seither tilgt. Beruflich blickt der gelernte Metzger auf rund 40 Jahre in der Fleischbranche zurück: In den vergangenen Jahren hatte er auch hier mit viel Ungewissheit zu kämpfen, als sein Arbeitgeber in eine wirtschaftliche Schieflage geriet und sich der Fleischereibetrieb stark verkleinern musste. Zuhause haben sich Uli und Carmen ein enges soziales Netz aufgebaut - eine der größten Konstanten in ihrem Leben. Familie und gute Freunde, die schon jetzt fest vorhaben, das neue Haus am Plauer See zu besuchen. "Je älter man wird, desto wichtiger wird uns das soziale Umfeld", sagt das Paar.

Der Omaze-Gewinn bedeutet für das Paar: einen großen Schritt näher an die ersehnte Schuldenfreiheit - und ein zweites, ganz eigenes Zuhause in einer Region, die beide längst ins Herz geschlossen haben. Denn die Mecklenburgische Seenplatte ist für Uli und Carmen kein unbekanntes Terrain. Sie waren bereits dreimal dort, sind gemeinsam Kanu gefahren, und auf dem Segelboot fühlen sich beide wohl. "Wir wollten schon immer am See wohnen", sagt Uli Durst. Das Haus am Plauer See war von Anfang an sein klarer Favorit.

Panorama-Pool, Kamado-Grill und Blick bis zum Horizont

Was Uli und Carmen gewonnen haben, ist keine gewöhnliche Immobilie. Die moderne Luxusvilla in Alt Schwerin verbindet auf 250 Quadratmetern Wohnfläche klare, zeitgenössische Architektur mit einer erhöhten Terrasse und einem Panorama-Pool mit Blick über den Plauer See. Zur Ausstattung gehören zwei Schlafzimmer, ein lichtdurchflutetes Wohnzimmer mit bodentiefen Fenstern, eine offene Küche mit zentraler Kochinsel, ein Bad mit freistehender Wanne und spa-artiger Atmosphäre sowie ein Arbeitszimmer mit Blick ins Grüne. Auf der Terrasse steht außerdem ein hochwertiger Kamado-Grill - für den gelernten Fleischer natürlich ein besonderes Detail. Das Grundstück ist rund 2.000 Quadratmeter groß, die Villa erfüllt die Energieeffizienzklasse A+ und ist komplett eingerichtet, von der Küchenausstattung bis zu den Poolliegen.

Ein fester Plan steht noch nicht: Zunächst wollen Uli und Carmen ankommen und das Haus in Ruhe kennenlernen; eine Vermietung schließen sie dabei nicht aus.

Rückkehr an den Ort, an dem alles begann

Der Standort der Villa ist für Omaze auch symbolisch: Genau ein Jahr nach der allerersten Omaze Hausverlosung in Deutschland kehrt das Unternehmen mit dieser Immobilie an denselben Ort zurück: Plau am See. Damaliger Gewinner war Burak B. "Was Uli und Carmen erlebt haben, ist genau die Art von Kontrast, für die Omaze steht", sagt Georg Hesse, Deutschland-Chef von Omaze. "Ein Betrug hat ihnen das Vertrauen genommen und sie in eine finanziell schwierige Lage gebracht. Jetzt bekommen sie die Chance, in einer Region, die sie schon lange lieben, ganz neu durchzustarten und den Weg in die Schuldenfreiheit zu Ende zu gehen. Genau dafür wollen wir mit Omaze da sein."

Rekordsumme: 1.205.000 Euro für treffpunkt verein

Aus der Verlosung der Poolvilla am Plauer See gehen nicht nur Uli und Carmen hervor. Eine Initiative der Philipp Lahm Stiftung, treffpunkt verein, kann sich über Fördermittel in Höhe von 1.205.000 Euro freuen. Die Initiative stärkt Ehrenamtliche in Vereinen durch Förderprogramme, Wissensangebote und Dialogformate, damit Vereine auch künftig Orte der Begegnung und des Zusammenhalts bleiben. Auch Philipp Lahm, DFB-Ehrenspielführer und Botschafter der Verlosung, kennt das Haus aus eigener Anschauung: "Über die Summe in Höhe von 1,2 Millionen Euro aus der Partnerschaft freue ich mich sehr, denn damit können wir noch mehr Vereine und die Menschen dahinter stärken. Im Vereinsheim und auf dem Platz entsteht Gemeinschaft, die im Alltag spürbar ist. Rund 600.000 Vereine gibt es in Deutschland, getragen vom Engagement Ehrenamtlicher. Mit meiner Initiative treffpunkt verein stärken wir ihre Arbeit durch Förderung und Wissen und machen ihre Leistung sichtbar. Danke an Omaze und an alle, die mitgemacht haben, um das Vereinsleben in Deutschland zu stärken".

Über Omaze

Omaze ist eine staatlich lizenzierte Lotterie mit gesellschaftlichem Impact, die Häuser-, Auto- und Geldgewinne mit einer guten Sache verbindet. Gegründet 2012, ist Omaze seit 2025 auch in Deutschland aktiv. Die Omaze Community hat weltweit bereits mehr als 200 Millionen Euro für wohltätige Zwecke gesammelt und mehr als 150 Millionen Euro an Preisen vergeben - von Häusern und Autos bis zu Geldpreisen. Teilnehmende kaufen Lose ab ca. 10 Euro. In Deutschland ist Omaze als zugelassene Soziallotterie tätig und unterliegt der Aufsicht der Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL); Gewinnermittlungen finden unter notarieller Aufsicht statt. Lose und weitere Informationen unter www.omaze.de.

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L'IA de Bybit est désormais opérationnelle : une couche conversationnelle intelligente pour réinventer l'expérience financière
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Bybit démocratise l'accès à une IA de niveau professionnel pour le trading, la gestion des comptes et le service client

DUBAÏ, Émirats arabes unis , 9 septembre 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, la deuxième plus grande plateforme d'échange de cryptomonnaies au monde en termes de volume de transactions, a annoncé le lancement officiel de Bybit AI, un assistant conversationnel qui regroupe les services essentiels de la plateforme, à commencer par le trading et l'assistance à la clientèle, au sein d'une interface de chat unique intégrée à l'application Bybit.

Bybit AI permet aux utilisateurs d'exprimer leurs besoins en langage courant. L'assistant interprète les requêtes des utilisateurs et exécute l'action demandée en leur nom, faisant office de copilote pour diverses opérations financières, notamment le trading et la gestion de comptes au quotidien.

Discuter pour trader : une nouvelle expérience financière

« Bybit AI est un élément essentiel de notre feuille de route pour la nouvelle plateforme financière », a déclaré Ben Zhou, Co-founder et CEO de Bybit. « Nous souhaitons permettre aux utilisateurs d'accéder plus facilement, en un seul et même endroit, aux services financiers dont ils ont besoin. Au fur et à mesure du développement de Bybit AI, les utilisateurs pourront s'en servir pour découvrir et accéder à un éventail plus large de produits et de services sur Bybit. L'idée est simple : vous expliquez à Bybit AI ce que vous souhaitez faire, et il vous aide à trouver les produits et services adaptés pour y parvenir. C'est comme si vous aviez une équipe d'experts financiers à portée de main. »

Bybit AI remplace l'expérience fragmentée liée à la navigation entre les pages Web, les menus et les tableaux de bord par une conversation unique et fluide. Au lieu de devoir rechercher l'outil adapté à chaque tâche, qu'il s'agisse de consulter le solde d'un portefeuille, de passer un ordre ou d'envoyer une demande d'assistance, l'utilisateur formule sa demande en langage naturel et Bybit AI procède à l'action correspondante directement dans le chat. Bybit a conçu l'architecture de son produit selon un principe clair : l'infrastructure assure les connexions de base et chaque secteur d'activité se connecte à une interface unique, de sorte que les nombreux services boursiers se présentent aux utilisateurs comme un assistant unique et cohérent, plutôt que comme un ensemble de produits disparates.

Bybit a également dévoilé une feuille de route visant à fédérer ses services via Open API, en reliant trading, produits de rendement, prêts, carte et support client dans une expérience plus intégrée. « Nous ne cherchons pas à ajouter un tableau de bord de plus ni à intégrer un chatbot supplémentaire », a déclaré Rockman Zhang, CTO chez Bybit. « Il s'agit ici de permettre aux utilisateurs de trouver plus facilement ce dont ils ont besoin et d'effectuer leurs démarches en un seul et même endroit, grâce à une interface simple qui regroupe les produits et services adaptés. »

Dans sa première phase de déploiement, Bybit AI est mis à la disposition de tous les utilisateurs à travers deux grands modules :

- Un seul assistant IA pour tous les besoins : Bybit AI couvre les fonctions clés et essentielles du trading Spot, Futures et Options, Bybit Earn, Copy Trading, Trading Bot, Loan, P2P, Bybit Card, Spot X, l'accès au Rewards Hub, ainsi que la gestion des notifications et des abonnements.

- Un support intelligent : le service client de Bybit monte en gamme tout en conservant l'intervention humaine, Bybit AI travaillant de concert avec des professionnels pour optimiser l'expérience utilisateur. Une assistance à la clientèle plus intelligente est intégrée en natif à Bybit AI, afin d'accélérer et d'améliorer la réponse aux demandes.

Pour déployer Bybit AI, les utilisateurs éligibles doivent d'abord activer la fonctionnalité, ce qui crée un sous-compte Bybit AI dédié. Bybit a conçu son système d'IA phare sur une architecture axée sur la sécurité. Le sous-compte est isolé du solde principal de l'utilisateur pour éviter tout risque lié à l'IA, tout en permettant un onboarding instantané, sans clé API ni paramétrage manuel.

Livestream : démo de Bybit AI

Ben Zhou, Co-founder et CEO de Bybit, présentera officiellement Bybit AI et fera la démonstration de ce copilote de nouvelle génération le 9 septembre 2026 à 8 h 00 UTC en direct sur Bybit. Pour s'inscrire au livestream et voir Bybit AI en action, les spectateurs peuvent se rendre sur : Comment ça marche : Bybit AI Livestream.

Bybit AI illustre l'ambition de Bybit de s'imposer comme une nouvelle plateforme financière conçue pour l'ère de l'IA, en faisant de l'intelligence artificielle non pas un simple module additionnel, mais la couche de cohésion entre trading, gestion de patrimoine et opérations de compte au quotidien. Ce lancement constitue une première étape dans une feuille de route plus vaste vers des services financiers pilotés par l'IA en natif, où Bybit place l'intelligence conversationnelle au cœur de son infrastructure.

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AT&amp;T to Launch Automated Wavelength Quoting First on Connectbase
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AT&T Wavelength MetroSM and AT&T Wavelength Long-HaulSM automated quoting will go live on Connectbase, giving customers and partners a new digital path to AT&T Wavelength pricing and serviceability

BOSTON and CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Connectbase, the Operating System for Connected Commerce, today announced that AT&T will launch automated quoting for AT&T Wavelength Metro and AT&T Wavelength Long-Haul (collectively, AT&T Wavelength) services first on the Connected World Platform. The services are expected to go live in early Q4 2026.

The launch will make Connectbase the first platform where customers and partners can automatically quote AT&T Wavelength services, creating a new digital path to one of the world's largest and most advanced network infrastructures.

AT&T Wavelength services provide dedicated connectivity designed to support performance, reliability, and security requirements associated with high-bandwidth workloads and evolving digital infrastructure demands. For customers and partners, the launch will streamline AT&T Wavelength opportunities that have traditionally required manual quoting. Eligible Connectbase customers will be able to digitally qualify, price, and quote AT&T Wavelength services in near real time. For AT&T, the collaboration creates a scalable way to bring its Wavelength portfolio to the broader connectivity ecosystem and accelerate how opportunities move from demand to revenue.

"AT&T launching automated Wavelength quoting first on Connectbase is a significant moment for our industry," said Ben Edmond, Founder and CEO of Connectbase. "This goes beyond making quoting faster. It establishes a new way for the market to access and transact with one of the world's most important networks."

The collaboration comes as growing AI adoption, cloud expansion, and increasing demand for high-capacity connectivity are reshaping how organizations plan and procure network infrastructure. As businesses deploy more data-intensive applications and move larger volumes of information across their environments, demand continues to rise for scalable, high-bandwidth connectivity solutions. By automating access to AT&T Wavelength pricing and serviceability, AT&T and Connectbase help remove a critical point of friction between network demand and supply.

"We want to make it easier and faster for our ecosystem to do business with AT&T," said Ande Hazard, VP AT&T Wholesale Partner Solutions, "as demand for high-capacity connectivity continues to grow, launching automated Wavelength quoting on Connectbase helps create a more digital path to our network and a faster way to pursue opportunities."

AT&T Wholesale Partner Solutions helps wholesale and managed service providers deliver differentiated business solutions by providing the connectivity foundation they need to serve customers, extending the reach of AT&T's network through trusted relationships.

The launch further positions Connectbase as the digital marketplace where the connectivity industry comes to discover, quote, and transact network services, while giving AT&T customers and partners a clear starting point for automated Wavelength opportunities.

AT&T Wavelength Metro and AT&T Wavelength Long-Haul automated quoting is expected to go live for eligible Connectbase customers through the Connected World Platform in early Q4 2026. Customers and partners interested in automated AT&T Wavelength quoting should contact Connectbase now to learn how to connect to AT&T through the platform.

About Connectbase

Connectbase is the Operating System for Connected Commerce, transforming how the connected world transacts. Built on trusted, location-based intelligence and automated workflows, the Connected World Platform enables buyers, sellers, and channel partners to digitize the connectivity lifecycle from discovery to order across billions of serviceable locations. Connectbase powers automation, intelligence, and monetization across the global connectivity and AI infrastructure ecosystem. Visit Connectbase.com and follow Connectbase on LinkedIn.

About AT&T Business

AT&T Business offers a wide range of solutions designed to meet the needs of companies of all sizes. Our services include high-speed internet, robust networking, mobile connectivity, cybersecurity, cloud services, and IoT solutions. AT&T Business also provides unified communications tools like VoIP and video conferencing, alongside expert consulting and professional services. By leveraging advanced technology and reliable services, AT&T Business helps organizations enhance productivity, help secure their operations, and drive innovation. We aim to support businesses in navigating the digital landscape and achieving their strategic goals.

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MLB All-Star and Entrepreneur Alex Rodriguez Backs Breakout Menswear Brand Jack Archer
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MLB All-Star and Entrepreneur Alex Rodriguez Backs Breakout Menswear Brand Jack Archer

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Archer built its business around one idea: taking the guesswork out of getting dressed. The investment brings together one of today's most recognizable athlete-entrepreneurs with a brand built for men who are ambitious, driven and always on the move. Jack Archer combines elevated design, technical performance and everyday versatility to help men look great and feel comfortable wherever the day takes them, an approach the brand distills with its tagline "Ready When You Are."

Jack Archer first gained a following with its signature Jetsetter Tech Pant and has since expanded into shirts, outerwear and accessories, dressing more than 400,000 men to date. The brand's growth has been driven by one proposition: men shouldn't have to choose between style, comfort, quality and practicality.

"I invest in businesses where I see a strong product, a clear customer and a team that knows where it wants to go. Jack Archer checks all three boxes. They've built a strong brand with a clear point of view, and I'm excited to bring my experience and network to help them build on that momentum" said Rodriguez.

Rodriguez leads A-Rod Corp, which deploys internal and external capital across more than 40 companies and partnerships valued at more than $1 billion. His investment approach focuses on businesses with strong growth potential where his experience, network and strategic expertise can help accelerate what comes next.

"Alex embodies the guy we design for: ambitious, driven and always thinking about what's next," said Emma Crepeau, CEO of Jack Archer. "That's what 'Ready When You Are' is all about:

creating exceptional clothes that remove friction from his day and are ready for wherever he's going next. Alex sees what we've built and, more importantly, the opportunity ahead. We're excited to have his experience and perspective with us as we take Jack Archer into its next chapter."

Rodriguez's investment comes as Jack Archer enters its next stage of growth, expanding its product assortment, customer base and brand presence while staying focused on its mission: simplifying style so every guy can look and feel great.

Ready When You Are.

About Jack Archer

Jack Archer is a men's lifestyle brand built on a simple idea: it's not about more, it's about better. The brand creates timeless, versatile essentials, including the signature Jetsetter Tech Pant and the Everywear Shirt, using premium materials, technical performance and thoughtful design, giving men the tools to feel confident without overthinking it. Every Jack Archer piece is designed to earn its place in a modern wardrobe: fewer compromises, less friction, more confidence getting out the door.

About Alex Rodriguez / A-Rod Corp

Alex Rodriguez is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp, a Miami-based multi-asset platform led by Alex Rodriguez, deploying capital across real estate, sports ownership, venture, and consumer for more than two decades. The firm seeks to convert high-visibility access and a deep operator network into differentiated positions where brand, culture, and capital converge. While best known as one of the world's greatest athletes (a 14x MLB All-Star and a 2009 World Series Champion with the New York Yankees), Alex is now Co-Chairman of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx and leads a team of experts building high-growth businesses. He is also an Emmy Award-winning MLB analyst for Fox Sports, has been an investor on ABC's Shark Tank, and co-hosts the video series The Deal with Bloomberg Originals' chief correspondent Jason Kelly, interviewing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and sports legends.

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Cellipont Bioservices and Xiogenix Publish New White Paper on Automated Fill-Finish for Scalable Cell Therapy Manufacturing
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas and MUSKEGO, Wis., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellipont Bioservices, a leading cell therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), and Xiogenix, an innovator in cell and gene therapy downstream process automation, today announced the publication of a new collaborative white paper, "Scaling Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing with Automated Formulation and Fill-Finish".

The white paper presents results from Cellipont's evaluation of Xiogenix's ARES™ X20+ automated fill-finish platform and examines its performance across small and large-scale cell therapy manufacturing workflows.

As cell therapy programs move toward larger clinical studies and commercialization, downstream formulation and fill-finish can become significant manufacturing constraints. Manual and semi-automated processes can increase variability, handling requirements and contamination risk, making scalable, reproducible downstream processing increasingly important.

The study evaluated how automation could help address these challenges while maintaining flexibility across different batch sizes, container formats and manufacturing scales.

Key findings from the evaluation included:

- Consistent formulation performance across an approximately 17-fold increase in process scale

- Final formulation volume accuracy of 98.2% at small scale and 103.6% at large scale

- Stable cell viability before and after automated formulation, indicating the process did not negatively impact cell integrity

"These findings are important because scaling cell therapy manufacturing is not simply about producing more cells — the entire manufacturing process has to scale with the therapy," said Darren Head, Chief Executive Officer of Cellipont Bioservices. "As programs advance, downstream formulation and fill-finish become increasingly important to consistency, throughput and manufacturing readiness."

The evaluation also provided practical feedback used to implement next-generation enhancements to the ARES™ X20+ platform, including improvements in priming, single-use kit capacity, pressure integrity monitoring, gravimetric control, pump calibration and product recovery.

"The most meaningful innovation doesn't happen in isolation, it happens when we work side by side with our customers to understand the challenges they are trying to solve" said Rachel Bahr, Chief Executive Officer of Xiogenix, "Our collaboration with Cellipont is a great example of that approach. Together, we demonstrated the potential of automation to bring greater consistency and flexibility as cell therapy manufacturing scales, while also identifying opportunities to make the ARES™ X20+ even better. Ultimately, our goal is to build solutions that grow with our customers and help remove manufacturing barriers as therapies move toward commercialization."

Continuing the Conversation at CAR-TCR Summit

Cellipont Bioservices will be attending the 11th CAR-TCR Summit, September 15–17, 2026, in Boston, where automated manufacturing and the scalability of next-generation cell therapies will be among the key topics being discussed across the industry.

Anyone interested in learning more about the study, the ARES™ X20+ platform or strategies for scaling cell therapy manufacturing, please connect with Cellipont at [email protected].

Or get a copy of the full white paper via this form: https://form.jotform.com/262374951881063

About Cellipont Bioservices

Cellipont Bioservices is a premier Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in the advancement of cell therapies. With a team of industry-leading experts, Cellipont is at the forefront of cell therapy development and manufacturing, offering comprehensive solutions from process development, analytical services, to large-scale commercial manufacturing. Our purpose-built facility, combined with our cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality enable us to support our clients in delivering life-changing cell therapies to patients worldwide. Cellipont Bioservices is dedicated to excellence in all aspects of our operations, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of our clients and the communities we serve. To learn more, visit www.cellipont.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Xiogenix

Xiogenix is driving innovation in downstream process automation for cell and gene therapy, developing technologies that help manufacturers move beyond manual, labor-intensive workflows toward greater control, consistency, and scale. Its portfolio includes automated formulation and fill-finish systems, tissue processing technologies, and single-use systems, backed by more than 25 years of experience in regulated biologics and more than 250 systems deployed internationally. Xiogenix brings together engineering, quality, regulatory, and process expertise to solve complex manufacturing challenges and advance the accessibility of next-generation therapies. To learn more, visit www.xiogenix.com and visit their LinkedIn.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During Suicide Prevention Month this September, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Ad Council are recognizing Buddy Check Week (Sept. 21-25, 2026) as part of their ongoing national "Don't Wait. Reach Out." campaign. To mark the occasion, VA and the Ad Council are introducing expanded resources on VA.gov/REACH and public service advertisements (PSAs) reinforcing the powerful truth that every Veteran deserves support. These complementary efforts encourage Veterans to check in with each other and remind them of the power and impact of connection.

In 2023, suicide was the second-leading cause of death for Veterans under the age of 45. 6,398 Veterans lost their lives to suicide that year, according to the latest data from the 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. This calls attention to the importance of comprehensive suicide prevention efforts helping Veterans stay connected, access support and navigate life's challenges.

The campaign is refreshing its suite of "You Are a Veteran" PSAs, which addresses a key barrier: many Veterans question whether their experiences mean they deserve support or even whether they should identify as Veterans at all. Through Veteran-to-Veteran messages, the PSAs highlight the power of connection within the Veteran community and remind Veterans that support from fellow Veterans can make a meaningful difference. The PSAs also remind Veterans that, no matter when, where or why they served, they earned access to resources, care and support. The PSAs were developed pro bono by creative agency GSD&M and will run nationwide across donated media placements.

"We've seen firsthand how impactful human connection can be," said Heidi Arthur, chief campaign and program officer at the Ad Council. "Buddy Check Week is a reminder that Veterans don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. We're honored to be a part of a campaign that helps Veterans support one another and ensure that Veterans everywhere know there are resources available to them."

Buddy Check Week serves as an important reminder that a simple text, phone call or conversation can help strengthen connections and let Veterans know they are not alone. Established through legislation and launched by VA in 2023, the effort aligns with VA's public health approach to suicide prevention and encourages Veterans to lean on supportive relationships with those who have similar lived experiences.

To further support Buddy Check Week, VA and the Ad Council are also partnering with Twitch on a custom livestream featuring Veteran gamers, who will check in with one another and encourage viewers to do the same with the Veterans and friends in their own lives.

"Our research revealed that many Veterans are unsure whether they are entitled to support—or whether they should even see themselves as Veterans—because of when, where or why they served," said Bo Bradbury, SVP and managing director at GSD&M. "That insight shaped a message designed to meet those uncertainties and reinforce that every Veteran, regardless of their experience, deserves care and connection. We want every Veteran to feel recognized, valued and confident seeking the support they have earned."

The "Don't Wait. Reach Out." campaign is one component of VA's 10-year strategy to prevent Veteran suicide and part of the Ad Council's broader Mental Health Initiative, which fosters a culture that is more open and proactive about mental health. The campaign is making a difference: an estimated 3.5 million Veterans in the United States who are currently struggling and are aware of the campaign have reached out for help within the past six months.

Since launch, the campaign has also generated more than $150 million in donated media support and driven more than 7.5 million visits to VA.gov/REACH—a website developed to connect Veterans with resources and support.

If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7 confidential support. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. To reach responders, Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

Reporters covering this issue can download How To Communicate and Write About Veteran Suicide fact sheet or visit www.ReportingOnSuicide.org for important guidance on how to communicate about suicide.

About the Ad Council

The Ad Council convenes creative storytellers to educate, unite and uplift audiences by opening hearts, inspiring action and accelerating change. For more than 80 years, the nonprofit organization and its partners in advertising, media, marketing and tech have been behind some of the country's most iconic social impact campaigns – Smokey Bear, Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk, Tear the Paper Ceiling and many more.

To learn more or get involved, visit AdCouncil.org, join the Ad Council's communities on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and view campaign creative on YouTube.

About GSD&M

Founded in 1971, GSD&M is an ideas-driven, fully integrated agency that has helped create some of the world's most iconic brands. Headquartered in the music-loving, tech-driven, creative hub that is Austin, we build First & Only brands—fueled by ideas that are the first of their kind for the only brands that can pull them off. These brands stand out in a sea of sameness and stretch marketing dollars— they grab attention, drive consumer behavior, and earn people's' loyalty.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When you have a puppy in the house, you know you have to watch them constantly. If you look away for even a moment, it seems like they always find trouble – especially if they're named after a Housewife.

"I took a long, 15-minute shower," explained Jim Wren, who lives in Columbia, South Carolina with his Italian Mastiff Phaedra, who is named after Wren's favorite 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' cast member Phaedra Parks. "When I got out, I realized that Phaedra had opened a drawer with her big paws and chewed open a bottle of my grandmother's old naproxen. When I saw it was naproxen, I knew we were going straight to the veterinarian."

Naproxen, an over the counter NSAID, is commonly used for osteoarthritis, inflammation and pain control. While safe to use for humans, naproxen is very poisonous to dogs and cats, as it has a very narrow margin of safety. As little as one 220mg tablet can cause very serious symptoms, including death, in both dogs and cats.

Wren took Phaedra to Four Paws Animal Clinic in Columbia.

"Naproxen should never be given to your dog or cat," advised Dr. Renee Schmid, a senior veterinary toxicologist and director of Veterinary Medicine at Pet Poison Helpline. "Naproxen can result in severe gastrointestinal ulcers and acute kidney failure in animals, even in low doses." Symptoms include abdominal pain, lack of appetite, weakness, vomiting, pale gums, lethargy, bloody stools, diarrhea, increased drinking and urination due to kidney failure.

"When we got to the hospital, the veterinarian initially thought Phaedra wouldn't make it," said Wren. "She was going into renal (kidney) failure, and I told him let's do everything we can do. It all but killed her. All I could do was be with her."

The medical team immediately ran bloodwork to help assess Phaedra's condition, which showed kidney damage was already occurring. Phaedra was also anemic, which was likely due to bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. They then contacted the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline and spoke with a veterinary toxicologist who discussed the concerns with this expected large ingestion as well as current symptoms and bloodwork results.

Treatment recommendations made by Pet Poison Helpline's veterinary toxicologist included intravenous fluid therapy to help the kidneys recover, medication for gastrointestinal ulceration and protection, an anti-emetic to prevent vomiting, and monitoring Phaedra's red blood cell count and kidney values closely, as a blood transfusion might have been needed. Fortunately, Phaedra responded well to the treatment, and she was able to recover.

"The anemia and kidney injury Phaedra had would have been fatal if it weren't for the aggressive care and heroics of the veterinarians and staff at Four Paws Animal Clinic," Dr. Schmid added. "Fortunately, Phaedra's owner was able to know what medication she had ingested, so appropriate treatment recommendations could be made, and her life could be saved."

For the next three weeks, Wren monitored Phaedra at home and took her back to the hospital for further blood tests and treatment. She was placed on a special diet and given medications to take at home. She is back to full health and continuing to create mischief.

"People should reconsider things when they get a big dog," added Wren, who had only had small dogs before adopting Phaedra. "She's a big bully. She can open three-foot tall trash cans, get into drawers and surf counters. She's good at the drama."

Pet Poison Helpline created Toxin Tails to educate the veterinary community and pet lovers on the many types of poisoning dangers facing pets, both in and out of the home. All the pets highlighted in Toxin Tails have been successfully treated for the poisoning and fully recovered.

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The Toxin Tails campaign will be sunsetting at the end of 2026. Pet lovers and professionals who would like to join us on our new lifesaving campaign and continue receiving similar content directly can sign up here.

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Pet Poison Helpline®, your trusted source for toxicology and pet health advice in times of potential emergency, is available 24 hours, seven days a week for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. Per incident and subscription service options are available. We are an independent, nationally recognized animal poison control center triple licensed by the Boards of Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Pharmacy providing unmatched professional leadership and expertise. Our veterinarians and board-certified toxicologists provide treatment advice for all species, including dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, large animals and exotic species. As the most cost-effective option for animal poison control care, Pet Poison Helpline's fee of $89 per incident includes follow-up consultations for the duration of the case. The company also offers pethelpline(SM) and pethelplinePRO(SM) subscription services directly to pet lovers. Based in Minneapolis, Pet Poison Helpline is available in North America by calling 800-213-6680. Additional information, including a chat feature for pet owners, can be found online at www.petpoisonhelpline.com.

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New Sage Growth Partners research identifies a significant gap between collecting social drivers of health data and using it to improve maternal health

BALTIMORE, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health plans are collecting significant amounts of social drivers of health (SDoH) data, but only few believe they are highly effective at turning that information into action, according to new research from national health care consultancy Sage Growth Partners. Sage's survey of 50 health plan leaders found that 60% collect SDoH screening data, yet just 7% describe their organizations as "very effective" at acting on that information.

The findings are detailed in a new report, From SDoH Data to Maternal Health Action, which examines how health plans can move beyond simply identifying members' social needs and use SDoH insights to improve maternal health strategies, investments and outcomes.

"Health plans don't have a data problem. They have an action problem," said Dan D'Orazio, CEO of Sage Growth Partners. "Plans are collecting valuable information about the social barriers affecting mothers and babies, but data creates little value sitting in a database. The opportunity is to turn those insights into decisions about where to intervene, where to invest and where members need help most."

Maternal health gaps underscore the need for action

The stakes are particularly significant in maternal health, as health plan leaders identified several major gaps affecting their maternal populations, including:

- Access to OB/GYNs in rural areas — 66%

- Access to high-risk OB/Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists — 62%

- Behavioral health and postpartum depression services — 56%

- Completion of the first prenatal visit within the recommended window — 46%

- NICU capacity — 38%

While 60% of surveyed health plan leaders report collecting SDoH screening data, 80% are only "somewhat confident" in their ability to use it, suggesting that collecting information is only the first step toward addressing the broader social needs of members.

The report suggests that the next stage of SDoH strategy for health plans isn't simply collecting more information. It's activating the information they already have.

Five steps from SDoH data to action

To help health plans close this gap, Sage is recommending a five-step maturity path for moving from SDoH screening to strategic action:

- Screen members to identify broad social needs.

- Map those needs to maternal, postpartum and NICU risks.

- Connect members to case management, benefits and community resources.

- Track which needs are resolved and which remain unaddressed.

- Act on identified gaps by using the data to guide investments, partnerships and other resource-allocation decisions.

The approach is designed to help health plans move beyond documenting social needs toward better understanding which needs are driving risk, whether interventions are working and where additional resources can have the greatest impact.

Health plans are willing to invest—but don't expect immediate returns

The research also suggests health plan leaders recognize that addressing social barriers requires a longer-term investment. Sixty-four percent of surveyed health plan leaders are comfortable with an ROI timeline of up to three years when evaluating investments aimed at overcoming SDoH challenges.

"What's particularly encouraging is that health plan leaders aren't necessarily demanding immediate ROI," D'Orazio said. "Nearly two-thirds are comfortable evaluating SDoH investments over extended periods. That gives plans an important window to make targeted investments today that can improve access, reduce avoidable escalation and support better member experiences."

From SDoH Data to Maternal Health Action is the final installment in Sage Growth Partners' three-part State of Maternal & NICU Care 2026 research series.

Part one, The Medicaid Maternity Cliff: How Health Plans Can Support Members Amid Widespread Coverage Loss, examined the potential impact of Medicaid coverage disruptions on pregnant and postpartum women.

Part two, The Communication Chasm: Why Mothers Feel Lost in the System and How Health Plans Can Help, explored the disconnect between the maternity resources health plans provide and how well members understand and value that information. Sage's previous research found that 56% of surveyed mothers did not fully understand their care plans.

Together, the three reports examine some of the most significant challenges health plans face in supporting maternal and NICU populations—from maintaining coverage and improving member communication to turning SDoH data into meaningful action.

Download From SDoH Data to Maternal Health Action here.

About Sage Growth Partners

Sage Growth Partners is a healthcare growth strategy and marketing firm with deep expertise in market research, go-to market strategy, and marketing communications. Founded in 2005, the company's extensive domain experience ensures that healthcare organizations thrive amid the complexities of a rapidly changing marketplace. Sage serves clients across the full healthcare spectrum, including GE Healthcare, Press Ganey, LexisNexis, ProgenyHealth, HMR Veterans Services, Eagle Telemedicine, Philips Healthcare, Cecelia Health and Xealth. For more information, visit sage-growth.com 

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Beyond the Scale: Orderly Wellness and Veo Health Team Up to Give GLP-1 Patients the Full Picture
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New partnership pairs OrderlyMeds' GLP-1 therapies with Veo Health's biomarker testing so customers can see — and act on — what's really changing inside their bodies.

ATLANTA, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OrderlyMeds and Veo Health today announced a strategic partnership that looks past the scale — pairing OrderlyMeds' GLP-1, peptide and longevity therapies with Veo Health's advanced biomarker testing and body composition analysis so customers can monitor health improvements and assess specific changes to their health during a weight-loss journey.

Through the partnership, OrderlyMeds customers gain access to two new Veo Health membership tiers built for the GLP-1 journey: Veo Core (60+ biomarkers and AI-powered insights) and Veo Pro (80+ biomarkers, physician and health-advisor consultations, and a personalized health action plan). Veo Health members, in turn, get discounted access to OrderlyMeds' therapeutic platform and clinical network.

"At Orderly, we believe the best treatment is prevention. By pairing our accessible therapeutic programs with Veo's health monitoring and coaching platform, we're giving people a complete toolkit — not just to manage their health, but to get ahead of it," said Chris Spears, CEO, Orderly Wellness Corporation. "Partnering with Veo gives our customers a much broader view of their health — and the tools and expertise to act on what they learn."

The partnership connects the full arc of health optimization — measure, understand, treat, monitor and optimize — pairing Veo Health's national lab and mobile phlebotomy network, DEXA scans, wearable-device integrations and concierge clinical experts with OrderlyMeds' prescribing, coaching and clinical infrastructure.

"The goal isn't simply to help someone lose weight," said David Harvey, CEO, Veo Health. "It's to use that journey as a catalyst for better health and longevity."

About Orderly Wellness

As a part of Orderly Wellness, OrderlyMeds is a telemedicine platform connecting customers with licensed physicians across all 50 states to access prescription GLP-1 medications, including compounded and brand-name treatments. More than 125,000 customers have used OrderlyMeds to improve their health, collectively shedding over 1 million pounds; individual results may vary. Learn more at www.orderlymeds.com.

Compounded GLP-1 medications are not FDA-approved and are not generic versions of, or substitutes for, FDA-approved drugs. They are prescribed only based on an individualized medical determination by a licensed healthcare provider.

About Veo Health

Based in Atlanta, Veo Health is a physician-led preventive health platform that helps individuals identify health risks earlier and act on them, through advanced biomarker screenings and imaging along with guidance from physicians, functional nutritionists and health advisors. Learn more at www.veo.health.

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Employee-nominated grants support local nonprofits expanding opportunity and strengthening communities.

PURCHASE, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The PepsiCo Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2026 Community Impact Awards, recognizing 100 nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada with $500,000 USD in grants to help advance their missions and expand opportunity. Nominated by PepsiCo associates who know their work firsthand, the organizations are helping address some of the most pressing needs in their communities, from expanding access to food and safe water to creating pathways to employment and supporting farming livelihoods.

Now in its fifth year, the Community Impact Awards put local perspective at the center of community investment. PepsiCo associates nominate nonprofit organizations they know and trust, helping identify organizations that are making a meaningful difference every day. Since launching in 2022, the program has invested more than $3.7 million USD in community grants across North America.

Each recipient organization will receive a $5,000 USD grant to support its mission and continue serving its community.

"Across North America, there are organizations showing up every day for their communities, often without recognition and with limited resources," said Monica Bauer, SVP, Social Impact, PepsiCo, and President of the PepsiCo Foundation. "The Community Impact Awards help shine a light on organizations that are creating opportunities, solving local challenges and making a real difference in people's lives. What makes this program special is that the recognition comes from PepsiCo associates who know these organizations firsthand and have seen their impact up close."

Local Organizations, Community-Led Solutions

The 2026 recipients reflect the power of local organizations to respond to the unique needs of their communities. Whether serving families, supporting young people, strengthening local economies or creating new opportunities, these organizations are helping improve lives in meaningful and lasting ways.

From Hunger Resource Network in Northbrook, Illinois, which will use its grant to help provide more than 22,000 meals across the Chicago area, to Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center in Westchester County, New York, which advances sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship and community education, this year's recipients demonstrate how locally rooted organizations are turning community knowledge into action. Each organization was nominated by a PepsiCo associate with a personal connection to its work, whether through volunteering, community involvement or firsthand experience.

"I've always admired the Hunger Resource Network's approach to address food insecurity across the Chicago area, which is why I wanted to nominate them," said Matthew Hester, Finance Sr. Director at PepsiCo. "I really appreciate having the opportunity through the Community Impact Awards to further support organizations that are doing important work in our local community."

The Community Impact Awards extend beyond grant funding. By Spring 2027, each recipient will work with the PepsiCo associate who nominated them on a volunteer activity aligned to the nonprofit's mission and community needs, turning recognition into continued action and engagement.

Behind each of the 100 awards is an organization working to solve a problem, create an opportunity or meet a need in its community. Together, this year's recipients reflect the impact that local leadership can have when people step up for their neighbors, and the powerful role community organizations play in helping communities thrive.

2026 PepsiCo Foundation Community Impact Awards Recipients

United States

- 360 Communities

- 4Roots Foundation, Inc.

- A New Day Foundation Inc

- Abilityfirst

- Alliance For Children

- Any Step Community Services

- Be A Little Too Kind

- Better Way New York Inc.

- Beyond the Ball NFP

- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Inc

- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana Inc

- Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago

- Bonton Enterprises

- Boys and Girls Club of Benton County

- Boys and Girls Clubs in Texas

- Bread of Life Food Pantry - Lake Oconee Lutheran Church

- Brighter Days

- Broadway Community, Inc

- Capital IDEA Houston

- Center on Halsted

- Change Course

- Chicago Youth Centers

- Claremont Neighborhood Center

- CLiCK

- Clifton Education Foundation, Inc.

- Denmark Community Cupboard

- District Alliance for Safe Housing

- Elmwood Neighborhood Farm

- Emma's Torch

- Empower the Voice

- Every Day Action

- Feed My Starving Children

- Florence-Firestone Community Organization

- Food Lifeline

- FoodSphere Inc

- Future Founders

- Generations Grow Network Inc.

- Grace at the Green Light

- Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Inc

- Harlem Grown, Inc.

- Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc

- Hendrick Scholarship Foundation

- Hope for the Cities

- Hunger Resource Network

- Idaho Foodbank Warehouse, d.b.a. The Idaho Foodbank

- Interfaith Food Pantry, Inc.

- Jobs for America's Graduates

- Junior Achievement of Chicago

- Junior Achievement of Dallas Inc

- Kitsap Community and Agricultural Alliance

- LA's BEST

- Ladies of Virtue

- Matthew 25

- McKinney Little Free Pantry - Sanchez Charities

- Meals for Unity

- Minds Matter NYC

- My New House

- Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors

- Neptune Middle School

- New Friends New Life

- Pitney Meadows Community Farm

- Plate and Pathways

- Prairie Fire Foundation

- Project 150

- Project Cultivate LLC

- Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York

- Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC

- Second Helpings Inc

- Sloatsburg Food Pantry

- Soundwaters Inc

- St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry

- Tackle Hunger

- The Concilio

- The Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Inc

- The Friendship Center

- The Nashville Food Project (TNFP)

- The Salvation Army

- The Table Community Foundation

- Three Square

- Together We Thrive

- Train Up a Child NOLA

- United Way of Central KY

- United Way of Tri-County

- United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Inc.

- Water Is Basic

- Weissman Children's Foundation

- YMCA of Central Florida

- Young Mens Christian Association of Rome and Floyd County GA Inc.

- YWCA Central Maine

Canada

- Ducks Unlimited Canada

- Halton Down Syndrome Association

- Hamilton Out of the Cold

- Kamloops Food Bank Society

- Kawartha Food Share

- Kings County Family Resource Centre

- La Bouchée Généreuse

- Lethbridge Food Bank Society

- The Harris Brand Foundation

- The Local Community Food Centre

- Y.E.S.S.: Youth Emergency Shelter Society of Edmonton

About the PepsiCo Foundation 

The PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, works to support positive change for people and the planet by expanding access to essential resources that help meet immediate needs and unlock pathways to opportunity. Guided by PepsiCo Positive (pep+), our philanthropic investments focus on four key areas: food access, safe water access, farming, and workforce development. Through collaboration with nonprofits, community organizations and global partners, the Foundation works to strengthen food systems, support farmers, expand access to nutritious food and safe water, and advance workforce development to build lasting economic resilience. Learn more at www.pepsicofoundation.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. 

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<p>Employee-nominated grants support local nonprofits expanding opportunity and strengthening communities. PURCHASE, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The PepsiCo Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2026 Community Impact Awards, recognizing 100 nonprofit organizations across...</p>

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