Leading dermatologists and laser experts spotlight the versatility and clinical potential of cold ablative fiber laser technology in advancing the future of skin resurfacing

SMITHFIELD, R.I., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaro Medical is bringing the next generation of skin resurfacing to the forefront of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Annual Meeting, November 4â8, in San Diego, California. At the center of the company's presence is UltraClear®, the world's first 2910 nm cold ablative fiber laser, which has established an entirely new category of skin resurfacing and is redefining the possibilities for laser-based skin rejuvenation.

Epitomizing a significant evolution in aesthetic laser technology, UltraClear presents a uniquely versatile approach to resurfacing, spanning a broad spectrum of treatment possibilities from prejuvenation and superficial resurfacing to advanced procedures, including treating excess skin with novel Laser-Coring®. Its innovative fiber laser technology is designed to deliver exceptional results for all skin types with faster healing and greater patient comfort, expanding the range of treatment options available to physicians and their patients.

Unlike traditional resurfacing technologies, UltraClear offers physicians the flexibility to customize treatments across a broad range of skin concerns, skin types, treatment depths and aesthetic objectives. Its versatility supports an evolving approach to treating skin aging, pigmentation, scars and the effects of gravity through a single, highly adaptable platform.

At ASDS, UltraClear's clinical applications will be part of the broader scientific dialogue among leading aesthetic dermatologists. Through podium presentations, expert-led educational sessions and hands-on workshops, UltraClear clinical studies will address the benefits of its ablative resurfacing, treatment techniques, skin of color, and scar management shaping the future of aesthetic skin surgery.

"As the world's first 2910 nm cold ablative fiber laser, UltraClear has established a new category of Skin Health treatments that give physicians remarkable versatility in how they approach skin rejuvenation," said Shlomo Assa, Acclaro Medical President. "From prejuvenation to more advanced resurfacing and Laser-Coring, UltraClear expands treatment possibilities while prioritizing patient comfort and recovery. We are particularly pleased to see the important laser topics represented throughout the ASDS program."

Leading Experts Address the Future of Laser Resurfacing

Acclaro's presence at ASDS is complemented by participation from some of the most recognized experts in dermatologic surgery, whose presentations address key areas of innovation in laser treatments.

Featured Podium Presentations:

- Ablative Resurfacing: Pearls and Pitfalls from Fractional to Full-Field: Joel L. Cohen, MD; Suzanne Kilmer, MD; and E. Victor Ross, MD

- Tech Unleashed: Real Videos of Cutting-Edge Devices: Catherine DiGiorgio, MD, and Arielle Kauvar, MD

- Making the Most of Your Laser Settings: Roy Geronemus, MD

- Lasers in a World of Color: How I Do It: Tina Alster, MD,

- Hands-On Workshop: Energy-Based Devices: Suzanne Kilmer, MD; Eric F. Bernstein, MD, and E. Victor Ross, MD;

- The Scar Session: Tina Alster, MD, and Suzanne Kilmer, MD

- How I Do It: Learn From the Experts: Daniel Yanes, MD

- Multimodal Cosmetic Treatments: Strategizing What, When and How to Combine: Emily Guo, MD

Experience the Innovation at Acclaro Booth #527

Acclaro Medical invites physicians to visit Booth #527 to discover UltraClear and AuraLux®, the company's expanding portfolio of advanced aesthetic fiber laser technologies.

A key feature of Acclaro's ASDS exhibition will be its Fiber Focus Sessions, a series of expert-led presentations offering attendees an opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners, explore treatment approaches and engage in real-time Q&A.

Fiber Focus Session Schedule:

- Joel L. Cohen, MD, Thursday, November 5 | 1:00 PM

- Eric F. Bernstein, MD, Friday, November 6 | 1:30 PM

- Taryn Murray, MD, Friday, November 6 | 3:30 PM

- Danny Yanes, MD, Saturday, November 7 | 10:00 AM

About Acclaro Medical

Acclaro Medical is dedicated to advancing aesthetic medicine through innovative energy-based technologies that empower physicians, expand treatment possibilities and enhance patient experiences. Its portfolio includes UltraClear®, the world's first 2910 nm cold ablative fiber laser, which has established a new category of skin resurfacing, and AuraLux®, an advanced aesthetic fiber laser designed to deliver quick, safe and comfortable treatments for all skin types and a broad range of patient needs. For more information, visit www.ultraclearlaser.com 

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As the First-To-File, Lupin is Eligible for 180-Day Generic Exclusivity

MUMBAI, India and NAPLES, Fla., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global pharmaceutical leader Lupin Limited (Lupin) (BSE: 500257) (NSE: LUPIN) (REUTERS: LUPIN.BO) (BLOOMBERG: LPCIN) today announced the launch of Raltegravir Tablets USP, 600 mg in the United States following the approval from the U.S. FDA for its Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Raltegravir Tablets, 600 mg are bioequivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD) Isentress® HD Tablets, 600 mg of Merck Sharp & Dohme, LLC. and indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) infection in adult patients and in pediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg. Lupin is the exclusive first-to-file for this product and is eligible for 180-day generic drug exclusivity.

Raltegravir Tablets USP, 600 mg (RLD Isentress® HD) had an estimated annual sale of USD 26 million in the U.S. (IQVIA MAT September 2026).

About Lupin

Lupin Limited is a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Mumbai, India, with a strong presence across India, the U.S., Other Developed Markets, and Emerging Markets, with products distributed in over 100 markets. Lupin has a diversified portfolio spanning generics, complex generics, specialty medicines, and biosimilars, and continues to strengthen its market position through a differentiated portfolio. The company maintains strong leadership in the U.S. and India across core therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, respiratory, diabetes, gastrointestinal, and women's health. 15 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities support sustainable operations, with 6 research centers and a dedicated workforce of over 26,000 professionals. Lupin continues to expand the healthcare ecosystem through diagnostics, digital health, patient-support programs, and disease management initiatives. Sustainability continues to be a core pillar of the company's business strategy.

To know more, visit www.lupin.com or follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lupin

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Cambiotics initiates first human clinical trial focused on PFAS reduction in firefighters with occupational PFAS exposure

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambiotics ApS ("Cambiotics"), the company developing beneficial bacteria designed to support the natural elimination of unwanted compounds, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, known as "forever chemicals"), announced today that the first participant has been enrolled in its first human clinical trial investigating its proprietary probiotic strain, 46-SL1, as a dietary supplement in firefighters with occupational exposure to PFAS. The study is a 2 x 12-week randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial, and it is being conducted by Atlantia Clinical Trials in Chicago, Illinois [NCT07846371].

The clinical trial investigates whether daily supplementation with 46-SL1 is associated with changes in serum PFAS concentrations in 70 participants with prior occupational PFAS exposure through their work as firefighters. Safety and tolerability and fecal microbiome changes are also being assessed. 46-SL1 is being developed to support the body's natural elimination of PFAS â compounds firefighters encounter through multiple sources, including the historical use of PFAS-containing firefighting foams and protective equipment. However, firefighters are not the only ones affected. The CDC's national biomonitoring survey, NHANES, has detected at least one PFAS chemical in more than 99% of samples from the US population. With no efficient way to accelerate PFAS elimination from the body, there is an urgent need for accessible approaches to reduce that burden.

Peter Holme Jensen, CEO and Co-founder of Cambiotics, said: "PFAS persist in the body for years, and until now there has been very little anyone could do about it. That is why moving from laboratory work into clinical investigation matters, and why it was the right place to direct our recent funding round. We are deeply grateful to the clinical team and the firefighters participating. As we execute this stage of our clinical programme, we are also looking ahead to the next phase of Cambiotics' development."

Dr. Stacey Boetto, Principal Investigator, Atlantia Clinical Trials, commented: "Firefighters serve their communities under demanding conditions and may encounter PFAS through their work. I am pleased to begin this important study to evaluate a potential approach to reducing PFAS burden in this population. My team and I look forward to generating data that can help inform future efforts."

About Cambiotics ApS

Cambiotics is a Copenhagen-based biotech company developing next-generation probiotic solutions focused on PFAS, widely known as "forever chemicals". Founded in 2024 with support from Denmark's BioInnovation Institute, Cambiotics is a spin-off from the University of Cambridge, originating from research conducted at the MRC Toxicology Unit. The company's scientific foundation builds on the PhD research of Anna E. Lindell, conducted under the supervision of Professor Kiran Patil. Their work, published in Nature Microbiology in 2025, identified human gut bacteria capable of bioaccumulating PFAS and provided preclinical evidence linking bacterial PFAS accumulation with increased faecal excretion. Cambiotics has now initiated its first human clinical trial in the United States and plans to launch its first dietary supplement in early 2027.

For more information, visit cambiotics.com and follow Cambiotics on LinkedIn.

To learn more about Atlantia Clinical Trials, visit atlantiaclinicaltrials.com and follow them on LinkedIn.

Funding

The clinical study is funded by Cambiotics ApS as part of the company's scientific and clinical development programme. In February 2026, Cambiotics announced the closing of a EUR 4 million Seed investment round, led by Collaborative Fund, with participation from EIFO, the Danish Export and Investment Fund, and True. The funding was raised in part to support Cambiotics' clinical development programme, including initiation of its first human clinical trial in the United States.

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DALLAS, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Covalus, a veteran-owned healthcare consulting firm specializing in strategic advisory services, program management, medical equipment planning, and transition planning, is pleased to announce that Anna Riehm, MS, has joined the firm's Strategy Group. Anna brings decades of executive healthcare leadership experience, with a background spanning hospital operations, strategic planning, organizational development, and major capital improvement initiatives.

Anna's career has been defined by her ability to connect organizational strategy with operational execution. She has held senior executive leadership positions at Baylor Scott & White Grapevine and Texas Health Resources, where she led multidisciplinary teams, oversaw complex hospital operations, and guided campus-wide renovations, expansions, and space-planning initiatives. More recently, she served as Vice President of Operations for LIFT Healthcare, partnering with healthcare system executives on strategic alignment, change management, transformational leadership development, and organizational performance.

Throughout her career, Anna has championed trust through collaborative leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a people-centered approach to organizational culture-building and change. Her experience bridging clinical and nonclinical operations, executive leadership, and facility planning will strengthen Covalus' ability to help healthcare organizations navigate complex challenges and translate strategic priorities into actionable plans.

"Anna's depth of healthcare leadership experience and her ability to bring people together around a shared vision make her an outstanding addition to our Strategy Group," said Walt Massey. "Her understanding of healthcare operations, strategic planning, and the complexities of facility expansion and renovation will bring tremendous value to our clients as they plan for the future of healthcare delivery."

Anna holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, with an emphasis on healthcare, from The University of Texas at Dallas, where she graduated with highest honors. She also earned a bachelor's degree in English and Technical Writing from Texas Tech University and is a graduate of the leadership program through Omnicom University's association with the Harvard School of Business.

Her appointment reinforces Covalus' commitment to providing healthcare organizations with experienced, collaborative advisors who understand the cultural and operational realities behind complex healthcare initiatives and help owners make informed, strategic decisions.

About Covalus

Covalus is a veteran-owned, professional services firm that performs strategic advisory services, program management, medical equipment planning, and transition/activation planning for healthcare clients across the U.S. Since 1998, Covalus has been recognized as one of the leading firms in planning, budgeting, and executing healthcare facility projects, working in academic, private, and government sectors. Headquartered in Dallas, with offices in Nashville, Houston, and staff located throughout the U.S., Covalus currently serves hospitals in 28 states, coast to coast, and is currently overseeing more than $15 billion in capital projects across the country.

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Company is investing in the next generation of builders and the careers they can build in construction

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DPR Construction, a forward-thinking, self-performing builder, has been named to Forbes' America's Dream Employers 2027 list.

The recognition reflects college students' interest in working for DPR and employees' willingness to recommend the company as an employer. The ranking, developed by Forbes and Statista, is based on independent surveys of college students and employees across the United States.

"For people looking for more than a job, today's construction industry offers a broader range of careers than many people realize, from building and fabrication to technology, logistics and more," said George Pfeffer, DPR Construction CEO and Leadership Team member. "DPR brings those capabilities together to deliver great projects while giving our teammates opportunities to learn, grow and build rewarding careers."

DPR's focus on employee's growth begins early and continues throughout their careers. One example is the company's Builder Development Program, an 18-month rotational experience designed for students entering the construction industry after college. More than 200 engineers currently participate in the program, gaining hands-on field experience and structured learning and coaching while contributing to active project teams.

"Early experiences shape a person's professional journey," said Vicki Angell, who leads DPR's early career programs. "The Builder Development Program gives new engineers meaningful project experience, strong support and feedback, and exposure to the many opportunities available in construction, helping them quickly build their skills and network while finding the path that's right for them."

That focus on providing opportunities and creating a place where people can build meaningful careers extends across DPR. Earlier this year, 97 percent of employees surveyed said DPR is a great place to work. The company has also been recognized by local and national organizations as a top workplace.

Learn more about career opportunities at DPR at dpr.com/careers.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in complex projects across the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Guided by our purposeâWe Exist to Build Great Things®âDPR's global portfolio spans large-scale new construction, tenant improvements and special projects.

Founded in 1990, DPR is one of the largest privately held, employee-owned companies in the U.S. We are strategically focused on building long-term partnerships and delivering more predictable outcomes for customers. We're advancing the industry by integrating the project lifecycle from design to delivery using innovative construction methods, prefabrication on more than 90% of new work, and a highly skilled craft workforce deployed on nearly all of our projects.

DPR consistently ranks among the top building contractors and employs more than 13,500 professionals across our family of companies worldwide. For more information, visit www.dpr.com.

For more information, please contact:

Stephanie McCay

DPR Construction

Email: pr@dpr.com

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BEAVERTON, Ore., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernier Science Education recently launched the Vernier Energy Counter to provide elementary and middle school students with a simple way to measure and compare the energy output of KidWind wind turbines or solar panels. During hands-on KidWind challenges, students design, build, and test various turbine models to generate maximum power. Now, with the standalone Vernier Energy Counter connected to a turbine or panel, students can press one button, run a 30-second test, and get a digital reading of the total energy in joules their model producedâwithout needing a computer, accompanying software, or multimeter calculations.

"Exploring renewable energy with KidWind gives students an early opportunity to practice science and engineering skills through hands-on projects," said Jill Hedrick, CEO of Vernier Science Education. "The Vernier Energy Counter makes it easy for students to measure energy output, interpret results, and use what they learn to improve their designs. This helps them develop the problem-solving skills to think and work like real-world scientists and engineers, while preparing them to use more advanced data-collection technology in the future."

The Vernier Energy Counter features a digital display of total energy output, a built-in 30 Ω load, and source inputs with potentials of up to ±12 V and currents of up to ±400 mA. Its long-lasting, rechargeable battery makes it possible for students to test more than 100 KidWind wind turbines and solar panels multiple times each without needing to recharge.

To get started using the Vernier Energy Counter, teachers can access two easy-to-implement investigations for free: Investigating Wind Energy, Lesson 06: Blade Design: Pitch and Wind Energy Explorations, Lesson 05: Blade Variable: Pitch. The investigations guide students through testing different blade pitches, measuring energy output, and using their data to determine which design generates the most energy.

The Vernier Energy Counter is available for $85 and is compatible with the KidWind product line offered by Vernier. It is backed by Vernier product support and a five-year limited warranty.

To learn more about the Vernier Energy Counter, visit www.vernier.com/product/vernier-energy-counter.

About Vernier Science Education

For more than 45 years, Vernier Science Education has been committed to using our experience, knowledge, and passion to create the best and most reliable solutions for STEM education. Our comprehensive solutions include hardware, software, content, assessment, professional development, and technical support. At the heart of Vernier is our deep commitment to being an authentic and trusted partner to STEM educators. We are dedicated to partnering with educators and communities to build a STEM-literate society where students grow up to become knowledgeable citizens who can solve problems, fully contribute to their communities, and drive innovation. For more information, visit www.vernier.com.

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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lode Gold Resources Inc. (TSXV: LOD) (OTCQB: LODFF) (FSE: X27) ("Lode Gold" or the "Company") announced today that it has identified structural patterns controlling gold grade distribution at the Pine TreeâJosephine Mine within its Fremont Gold Mine in Mariposa County, USA. The interpretation is based on the digitization, completed earlier this year for the 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), of an extensive portion of the historical Pine Tree underground level containing channel samples collected in 1941, integrated with historical drilling results and the Company's geological interpretation of the Pine Tree and Josephine vein systems.

The integrated dataset indicates the presence of at least two higher-grade mineralization shoots along the Pine Tree vein, each approximately 50â60 metres long and associated with grades of approximately 4â6 g/t Au. These shoots occur in predictable structural positions relative to transverse normal faults. The adjacent Josephine vein was barely explored in this area during the historical underground operation, although a later drill hole intersected 43.02 g/t Au over 0.61 metres, approximately 26 metres from a crosscut developed to intersect the vein. The Company believes that understanding these structural relationships could help identify underexplored zones with potential for higher grades and additional gold content, including at depth.

Hashim Ahmed, Director and Chair of the Board of Lode Gold, commented: "The strategy pivot to bulk underground mining is central to a lower-cost operation. With the significant increase in the price of gold since the previous MRE, the cut-off grade has decreased to 0.82 g/t Au for economic extraction. This approach allows a greater proportion of the deposit, including lower-grade material, to be considered in the resource estimate."

Continuous Underground Sampling Reveals Structural Controls

The historical channel samples provide continuous sampling along exposed mineralized structures in the underground workings, allowing the Company to examine changes in the vein geometry and grade distribution in greater detail than would be possible from drill intersections alone. This dataset has revealed a recurring relationship between transverse normal faults and changes in the orientation of the Pine Tree and Josephine veins.

Where these faults intersect the vein systems, the veins bend, creating concave and convex segments associated with local openings and closures. The Company's interpretation indicates that higher-grade shoots along Pine Tree occur approximately 50â60 metres before the transverse faults, whereas along Josephine, higher-grade mineralization occurs in the metres following the faults. This contrasting spatial relationship provides a geological framework for predicting where higher-grade mineralization may occur along each vein.

Jon Hill, Director of the Board, Chair of the Technical Committee of Lode Gold, commented: "An important opportunity at Fremont is the ability to improve our understanding of gold grade distribution even within mineralized structures that have already been drilled. Systematic drilling on a regular grid provides valuable information, but it does not guarantee that localized higher-grade shoots will be intersected. Continuous underground channel samples allow us to examine how grades change along the veins and relate those changes to the underlying structural geometry. By recognizing these patterns, we can develop more targeted drilling strategies to test areas that may have been underexplored and assess the potential to increase both the grade and gold content of the deposit."

Historical drilling at Fremont was generally conducted on a systematic grid of approximately 30 by 30 metres (100 by 100 feet), rather than being specifically targeted at the structural positions now recognized as favourable for higher-grade mineralization. Consequently, drill holes may have intersected the veins without intersecting the higher-grade shoots, depending on their position relative to the structures. Where the systematic drill pattern did not intersect these localized zones, their potential contribution may not have been adequately represented in the geological interpretation or resource model.

Recognizing these patterns allows the Company to revisit known mineralized structures with a more predictive geological framework. Rather than relying solely on the regular spacing of historical drill holes, future drilling can be designed to test specific structural positions where the historical underground data indicate a greater potential for higher-grade mineralization.

Historical Drilling Demonstrates Higher-Grade Potential

Historical drilling provides supporting evidence for the interpretation of the Pine Tree and Josephine vein systems. Drill hole DD-15-045 intersected 43.02 g/t Au over 0.61 metres, from 314.25 to 314.86 metres downhole. The intersection was obtained approximately 26 metres from a crosscut developed to intersect the Josephine vein, demonstrating the presence of very high-grade gold mineralization in a structure that had seen limited historical underground exploration in this area.

Historical drilling along the Pine Tree vein also returned grades of approximately 6 g/t Au in several intervals:

These results are consistent with the grades recorded in the higher-grade shoots identified from the historical underground channel samples. Together, the underground sampling and drilling data support the interpretation that structural geometry plays an important role in the distribution of gold grades along both vein systems.

Implications for Resource Growth and Deeper Exploration

The significance of this work extends beyond the two higher-grade shoots identified along the historical Pine Tree level. By recognizing structural controls on grade distribution, Lode Gold aims to identify underexplored portions of known mineralized structures where historical drilling may not have adequately tested the most prospective locations.

The deeper portion of the area under consideration remains sparsely tested, with only two drill holes providing information in the relevant zone. The Josephine vein has had limited exploration by historical underground mining in this specific area, leaving its continuity and grade distribution insufficiently constrained.

The Company intends to use the structural interpretation to guide future infill drilling and evaluate whether the same patterns continue at depth. Such drilling will test whether additional higher-grade shoots occur in previously underexplored portions of the Pine Tree and Josephine veins and whether these zones could contribute to an increase in the grade and gold content represented in future resource evaluations. Any such increase would be subject to confirmation through drilling, geological modelling and a subsequent resource estimate.

Wendy T. Chan, CEO and Director of the Board, Lode Gold, commented: "An important aspect of Fremont's potential is that resource growth may not depend solely on discovering new mineralized areas or extending the known deposits at depth. A better understanding of how gold grades are distributed within the structures we already know could reveal opportunities to improve the grade and potentially increase the gold content captured in our resource models. We believe this represents an important opportunity to unlock additional value from the existing mineralized system as we continue to advance Fremont."

About Lode Gold

Lode Gold has key assets in United States and Canada.

Fremont Gold Mine (Fremont Gold Mining LLC) is a brownfield project in Mariposa, California with 43,000 m drilled, 10,000 underground channel samples, 14 adits and 2 shafts. Mining halted in 1942 due to the gold mining prohibition during WW II. It was mined at 10.7 g/t when price was gold was $35 per oz. PEA was completed (link) in 2023. The PEA was based on 1.16 Moz at 1.90 g/t Au within 19.0 Mt Indicated, and 2.02 MOz at 2.22 g/t Au within 28 Mt Inferred with a composite cut-off[1]. MRE (link) was updated in 2026; 89% of the ounces were left unmined if we compare historical production with our current Indicated Resource. Average true widths at 1 g/t cut off is 53m. Project sits on > 3,000 acres of 100% owned private and patented land which is designated as OZ, Trump Administration Opportunity Zone (Special Tax Incentives).

[1] 0.25 g/t for oxide, 0.45 g/t for open pit mineralization and 1.45 g/t for underground mineralization

Dingman Property is an orogenic deposit in Ontario, Canada with over 22,000 m drilled, with a 2013 PEA, MRE (link to report) : 376,000 oz at 0.94 g/t within 12.5 Mt measured and indicated and 47,000 oz at 0.71 g/t within 2.1 Mt Inferred.

Qualified Person

The technical information contained in this press release was reviewed and approved by Gary Wong, P.Eng., Vice President of Exploration of Lode Gold, designated as a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101.

The data presented in this news release relies on historical data from the 1941 mining operation and cannot been independently verified due to lack of underground access.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

Wendy T. Chan

CEO & Director

info@lode-gold.com

+1(604) 977-GOLD (4653) 

Kevin Shum

Investor Relations

kevin@lode-gold.com

+1(604) 977-GOLD (4653) 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release includes "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida customers will soon pay less for electricity following the Florida Public Service Commission's (FPSC) approval of the company's request to lower rates in 2027.

Big picture:

- Typical residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy per month will see a $33 decrease in their January 2027 bills when compared to January 2026.

- This reduction is due, in part, to an innovative tax strategy Duke Energy Florida recently implemented to avoid an increase in the base rate that was scheduled for 2027.

- The company will continue investing in customer priorities, such as expanding cost-effective renewable energy and upgrading infrastructure to reduce outages and allow for faster restoration after storms.

Our view:

"Duke Energy Florida is committed to delivering real, tangible value for the essential service we provide," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "In addition to lowering rates in 2027, we'll continue working to strengthen our system and further improve the reliability we know our customers count on to live their lives, raise their families and run their businesses every day."

More details:

- From December 2026 to January 2027, rates will decrease:

- Approximately $0.95 for residential customers using 1,000 kWh of energy per month

- Between 0.9% and 3.8% for commercial and industrial customers, though the impact will vary depending on several factors

- In March 2027, residential customers will see an additional $10 decrease per 1,000 kWh, reflecting a temporary reduction DEF implements every March through November to offer relief when energy use is often highest.

Help is available:

Duke Energy Florida offers several energy efficiency and financial assistance programs, from free home and business energy assessments to flexible payment plans. For more information, customers can visit duke-energy.com/Savings or duke-energy.com/HereToHelp.

Duke Energy Florida

Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida. 

Duke Energy

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.

More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.

Contact: Aly Raschid

24-Hour: 800.559.3853

X: @DE_AlyRaschid

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This latest firmware update extends radar detection range while maintaining the response times and filtering precision drivers depend on

CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Escort, the leader in premium radar and laser detection and connected driver awareness technology, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. As part of its legacy celebrating 50 years of innovation and performance, Escort has announced a new firmware update for its flagship Redline 360c radar detector. Building upon the firmware released earlier this year which achieved groundbreaking response times, this update addresses range, giving drivers more time and distance to react to the alerts that matter most.

In testing against previous firmware versions, the update delivered up to 24% greater detection range, meeting customer expectations for the fastest, longest-range, and most accurate detector Escort has ever put on the road. It reflects Escort's commitment to best-in-class performance drivers can rely on, delivering greater confidence and awareness wherever they go.

This latest advancement has undergone extensive internal and external testing, validating real-world performance that translates to noticeable and useful capability on the road. With measurable improvements to K and Ka Band detection without compromising accuracy, response times, and filtering performance, this update builds on Redline's rapid response times and accurate filtering to identify radar signals at greater distances.

"Greater range matters most when it's backed by the precision to distinguish meaningful signals from surrounding noise," said Jonas Forsberg, CEO of Escort Inc. "This update brings those priorities together, extending Redline 360c's detection capabilities while maintaining the filtering performance our customers expect. It's another example of how we continue to advance the experience for drivers who have already invested in our flagship technology."

Key improvements and testing highlights of the Redline 360c firmware update include:

- Extended K Band Range: Testing showed a 21% detection range increase, iterating on previous firmware versions.

- Greater Ka Band Reach: Detection range improved across dramatically across tested Ka Band frequencies, with up to a 24% detection range increase over previous firmware versions.

- Advanced Signal Recognition: Improved signal-to-noise ratio algorithms help better identify weaker radar signals at greater distances, allowing the detector time to better distinguish radar signals from surrounding noise for more accurate long-range detection.

- No Filtering Compromises: The update extends detection range without compromising overall filtering performance, designed to deliver greater sensitivity without creating additional false alerts.

Continuing Escort's commitment to advancing its existing products, the latest firmware gives Redline 360c owners a new way to get more from their detector. By updating their device, drivers can access greater detection range supported by the response and filtering capabilities that form the foundation of Redline's performance.

Firmware updates are also now available for ESCORT Redline 360c International and MAXcam 360c, as well as hotfixes for the newly released Cobra RAD 390 and RAD 490i.

For additional information about Redline 360c firmware updates, visit www.escortradar.com/pages/firmware-update.

About Escort

Escort is a major brand of Cedar Electronics, a global supplier of connected automotive and consumer electronics solutions. Escort is the leader in premium, high-performance radar detectors and driver alert systems, bringing together advanced product technology to build solutions with extreme range detection, full 360° directional awareness, accuracy against false alerts and stealth capabilities. Escort users can access the exclusive driver community for real-time and shared driving alerts. With its class-leading Redline, MAX, and Custom Install series, Escort leads the industry in developing and marketing global solutions that empower people to Drive Smarter and Safer. To learn more please visit EscortRadar.com.

Sara Osborne, sosborne@360pr.plus

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Partners and customers can now audit and apply AWS resource tags across an entire AWS Organization in plain English, and connect an agentic workspace directly to their Platformr Organizations.

BEND, Ore., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Platformr, an AI cloud operations company and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner, today announced the recent release of two additions to its Optics AI Suite: the Optics Tag Manager agent and the Optics Remote MCP Server. Tag Manager lets cloud teams manage all resource tags across multiple AWS accounts from a single agent interface, including the tags AWS partner programs such as Partner Revenue Measurement (PRM) rely on. The MCP Server connects the AI assistants teams already use to their Platformr Organizations.

Tag Manager: consistent tags across the whole organization just by asking

Tags do far more than label resources. They drive cost allocation, attribute-based access control (ABAC) policies, partner program attribution, and operational targeting for services like AWS Systems Manager and AWS Backup. Keeping them consistent across dozens of accounts is hard, and getting them wrong has real consequences: resources drift from the standard, cost attribution becomes unreliable, and cleanup turns into weeks of scripting.

With Optics Tag Manager, a team member describes the outcome in plain English, such as: "Show me every EC2 instance in us-east-1 and us-west-2 missing a CostCenter tag, then apply CostCenter=Platform-Engineering to any instance tagged Environment=prod." The Optics agent finds every matching resource across the organization and applies the change within the customer's guardrails. For exact boundaries, a structured query builder targets by account, region, resource type, and tag presence. Teams can add, update, remove, or rename tags at scale, preview the full impact before anything runs, and share a Tag Compliance Report of what an audit found.

Tag Manager is governed by design. Its service role is scoped strictly to tagging operations. It cannot read application data, change resource configuration, or create or delete resources. Customers can layer their own Service Control Policies over it, and every action is recorded in the customer's own AWS CloudTrail, with Platformr's activity log capturing the request behind it. Because Tag Manager runs on Optics Discovery, requests resolve against a live view of the organization at the moment they are made, not a cached inventory.

Built for the tagging AWS partner programs depend on

For MSPs and SIs, tags carry weight beyond cost reporting. AWS programs such as PRM can attribute AWS usage to a partner's solution through a resource tag, and the Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) uses resource tags to track qualifying usage. Tag Manager can read, add, update, and remove the PRM tag (aws-apn-id) like any other, so teams can audit an AWS Organization for resources missing it, apply it in bulk, and catch drift before it affects attribution. Resources deployed through Platformr already carry the PRM tag, and Tag Manager covers the rest of the environment. Eligibility and benefits under AWS programs are determined by AWS.

"Fixing tags shouldn't mean weeks of writing scripts and cleaning up account by account," said George Rolston, Co-Founder and VP of Product at Platformr. "Optics Tag Manager lets our partners and customers ask for the outcome they want, preview it, and apply it, including the PRM tag, across every account in their AWS Organization, inside the guardrails their security teams set."

Optics MCP Server: Platformr inside the AI tools teams already use

The Optics MCP Server lets teams run Platformr in their own AI agent of choice. Users add the server to their agentic workspace of choice, sign in with their existing Platformr account, and work with their AWS environments in plain English. There are no new credentials and no new console to learn.

Through the MCP Server, teams can:

- Evaluate any number of AWS Organizations. List Platformr Organizations, switch between them, run security evaluations, and pull scored results in a single chat session.

- Discover resources across subscribed AWS Organizations with read-only access, including mapping accounts to workloads and fetching detailed configurations on demand.

- Manage Foundation and workloads. Review saved settings before deployment, check deployment status, ask why a deployment failed and get the failed stack and relevant error from the build logs, and import an existing AWS Organization through a guided dialogue instead of a form.

- Build dashboards. Ask the AI agent to turn evaluation results into interactive visuals, such as scores by organization and findings by workload.

Anyone can evaluate AWS Organizations for free, with no Platformr subscription required, by creating an evaluation Platformr Organization directly from agentic workspaces like Claude, Kiro, Copilot, or even a custom Strands agent. MCP is the open standard for connecting AI models to real systems. By exposing Platformr through it, a team's security, governance, and FinOps data becomes a data source for any agent it runs, including automated workflows.

"Your AWS configuration, data, and reporting should be available wherever your team already works," said Rolston. "With the Optics MCP Server, an engineer in Claude or a developer in Kiro can evaluate the configuration, check on deployments, and build reporting dashboards in plain English, with no new credentials and no new console. And anyone can start with a free evaluation."

Availability

Optics Tag Manager is part of the Optics AI Suite. Customers can turn it on under Settings > Optics in the Platformr console and then run the guided deployment for their AWS Organization. The Optics Remote MCP Server is available to all Platformr customers, and anyone can start with a free AWS Organization evaluation. To learn more or request a demo, visit platformr.cloud/get-started.

About Platformr

Platformr is an AI CloudOps platform purpose-built for AWS environments and organizations. Platformr gives users the tools to deliver secure, well-architected AWS environments quickly and then stay engaged at every stage of the customer journey, from ongoing security and compliance monitoring to cost optimization and operational visibility. The result is less time spent on infrastructure, more time spent on high-value work for customers. Learn more at platformr.cloud.

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