Ultratenká jednosmerná (DC) nabíjačka pre elektromobily EVB s výkonom 150 kW získala ocenenia iF a Red Dot za rok 2026

WEN-ČOU, Čína, 2. septembra 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Spoločnosť EVB, poskytovateľ infraštruktúry a riešení pre nabíjanie elektrických vozidiel, oznámila, že jej ultratenká jednosmerná nabíjačka BUDC s dvojitým konektorom pre elektromobily získala ocenenia iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 a Red Dot Award: Produktový dizajn 2026. Tieto ocenenia vyzdvihujú kombináciu priemyselného dizajnu, technickej výkonnosti a úžitkovej hodnoty tohto produktu.

S celkovým výkonom 150 kW a hrúbkou zariadenia približne 100 mm rieši nabíjačka BUDC spoločnú výzvu v rámci európskych projektov rýchlonabíjania jednosmerným prúdom: inštalácia vysokovýkonných zariadení v obmedzenom priestore. Jej plochá architektúra umožňuje nástennú a zabudovanú inštaláciu v mestských uliciach, na parkoviskách, autobusových depách, depách nákladných vozidiel a na miestach pre vozové parky.

Nabíjačku BUDC je možné konfigurovať s duálnymi konektormi CCS2 a má krytie IP65 pre vonkajšie inštalácie. Jeden konektor dokáže dodať až 150 kW, zatiaľ čo inteligentné rozdelenie výkonu distribuuje dostupný výstupný výkon pri súčasnom nabíjaní dvoch vozidiel. Jej systém chladenia kvapalinou a nezávisle vymeniteľné moduly striedavého prúdu, jednosmerného prúdu a riadenia zjednodušujú údržbu a podporujú spoľahlivú prevádzku.

„Získanie cien iF DESIGN AWARD aj Red Dot Award potvrdzuje, že nabíjacia infraštruktúra môže poskytovať vysoký výkon bez toho, aby ohrozovala priestory, v ktorých je nainštalovaná," povedal Jundan Wang, generálny riaditeľ spoločnosti EVB. „Nabíjačka BUDC bola vyvinutá s cieľom pomôcť prevádzkovateľom nabíjacích staníc a zákazníkom s vozovým parkom efektívnejšie využívať obmedzený priestor a zároveň poskytovať spoľahlivý a intuitívny zážitok z nabíjania."

Riešenia nabíjania elektromobilov jednosmerným prúdom od spoločnosti EVB tvoria súčasť širšieho portfólia, ktoré siaha od nabíjacích staníc na striedavý prúd s výkonom 3,7 kW až po megawattové nabíjacie systémy s výkonom 2 000 kW. V rámci svojho európskeho portfólia ponúka EVB modely a konfigurácie s označením CE a certifikáciou TÜV, ako aj podporu pre OCPP 1.6J/2.0.1 a ISO 15118 Plug & Charge. V závislosti od zvoleného modelu a konfigurácie projektu môže spoločnosť EVB poskytnúť aj meranie v súlade so smernicou o meracích prístrojoch (MID), platby kreditnou alebo debetnou kartou a možnosti bezkontaktnej platby pre európskych prevádzkovateľov nabíjacích staníc a verejné nabíjacie siete.

O spoločnosti EVB

EVB je poskytovateľ infraštruktúry pre nabíjanie elektromobilov a dcérska spoločnosť BENY New Energy, spoločnosti zaoberajúcej sa obnoviteľnou energiou založenej v roku 2011. Vďaka výrobe so sídlom v Číne a kancelárii v Nemecku spoločnosť EVB podporuje partnerov a projekty vo východnej, juhovýchodnej, západnej a južnej Európe. Spoločnosť dokončila viac ako 25 000 projektov vo viac ako 100 krajinách a regiónoch.

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Midea präsentiert SpaceMaster-Serie mit Graphen-Technologie auf der IFA 2026

Berlin (ots)

Der Einbaubackofen der nächsten Generation kombiniert Graphen-Turbo-Heißlufttechnologie, ein 350-°C-Pizzaprogramm und smarte Vernetzung vor dem geplanten globalen Marktstart 2027.

Media OutReach Newswire - Midea präsentiert auf der IFA 2026 in Berlin den neuen Einbaubackofen der SpaceMaster-Serie und gibt damit einen Ausblick auf eine neue Generation von Küchengeräten, die Hochtemperaturgaren, flexible Kapazität und smarte Funktionen in die heimische Küche bringen soll. Der globale Marktstart des Produkts ist für 2027 geplant.

Im Mittelpunkt der SpaceMaster-Serie steht Mideas Graphen-Turbo-Heißlufttechnologie. Sie nutzt die hohe Wärmeleitfähigkeit von Graphen und ermöglicht eine Wärmereaktion in nur 0,2 Sekunden. Dadurch unterstützt die Technologie eine präzise Temperatursteuerung, verkürzt die Vorheizzeit und sorgt für eine gleichmäßige Wärmeverteilung im Garraum.

Das System ermöglicht zudem ein spezielles 350-°C-Pizzaprogramm. In Kombination mit dem mitgelieferten Schamottstein ist die hohe Gartemperatur darauf ausgelegt, auch zu Hause einen knusprigen Boden und Ergebnisse wie aus dem Steinbackofen zu erzielen.

Technische Highlights und Vorteile

● Graphen-Turbo-Heißlufttechnologie: Wärmereaktion in nur 0,2 Sekunden für präzises und energieeffizientes Garen.

● 350-°C-Pizzaprogramm: Kombiniert hohe Gartemperaturen mit einem speziellen Pizzastein für einen knusprigen Boden wie aus der Pizzeria.

● 81 Liter Garraum: Bietet ausreichend Platz, um mehrere Gerichte gleichzeitig auf drei Ebenen mit unabhängiger Temperatursteuerung zuzubereiten.

● Smartes und pflegeleichtes Design: Duales Selbstreinigungssystem, Energieeffizienzklasse A++ sowie Vernetzung mit der Midea SmartHome App, Google Home und Amazon Alexa.

Der 81 Liter große Garraum ist für Haushalte konzipiert, die mehrere Gerichte gleichzeitig zubereiten möchten. Dank des Multi-Ebenen-Garens können unterschiedliche Speisen parallel und mit individueller Temperatursteuerung gegart werden. Das duale Selbstreinigungssystem erleichtert die Pflege, während die vernetzte Steuerung zusätzliche Flexibilität im Küchenalltag bietet.

„Kochen zu Hause bedeutet für viele Menschen heute mehr als nur die Zubereitung einer Mahlzeit – es geht auch um Qualität, Kreativität und Genuss“, erklärt ein Sprecher von Midea. „Mit der SpaceMaster-Serie verbinden wir fortschrittliche Thermotechnik mit intuitiver Bedienung. Damit möchten wir Funktionen wie das Hochtemperaturbacken bei 350 °C im Küchenalltag leichter zugänglich machen.“

Über Midea & Midea MOA

Midea ist ein globaler Technologiekonzern und belegt Platz 246 in den Fortune Global 500 (2025) sowie Platz 39 unter den weltweit wertvollsten Technologiemarken in den Brand Finance Top 100 2026. Seit zehn Jahren in Folge ist Midea die weltweite Nummer 1 im Bereich Mikrowellengeräte (Euromonitor, 2016–2025). Die Sparte Microwave & Oven Appliance (MOA) erwirtschaftete 2025 einen Umsatz von 3,05 Milliarden US-Dollar.

Getreu der Philosophie „Simply ideal“ betreibt Midea sieben globale F&E-Zentren, hält mehr als 5.500 erteilte Patente und ist mit seinen Produkten in mehr als 160 Ländern und Regionen vertreten.

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Film sets new all-time CJ 4DPLEX record in just 33 days, drawing more than 6.7 million moviegoers across 1,200 screens with a record 40% average occupancy

BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading entertainment technology and content company specializing in premium film formats, cinematic production, visual effects and immersive experiences, today announced that Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the highest-grossing film of all time across its SCREENX and 4DX formats, generating more than $104 million in combined global box office.

In just 33 days, Spider-Man: Brand New Day surpassed the previous all-time CJ 4DPLEX global box office record established by Avatar: The Way of Water, which accumulated $103 million across its 228-day theatrical run. The unprecedented speed at which Spider-Man: Brand New Day reached the milestone underscores the growing global demand for differentiated premium theatrical experiences and the increasing value SCREENX and 4DX can deliver to filmmakers, studios and exhibitors.

Since its global release, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has drawn more than 6.7 million admissions across SCREENX and 4DX, playing more than 115,000 shows across 1,200 screens worldwide. The film has achieved a record 40% average occupancy rate, demonstrating extraordinary audience demand and the ability of premium formats to drive moviegoers to theaters and maximize the value of every auditorium. It also set opening records for SCREENX in 36 countries and 4DX in 22 countries.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day marked the debut of CJ 4DPLEX's "Shot for SCREENX" initiative and the first time the company collaborated with filmmakers from on-set production through theatrical exhibition. Working alongside director Destin Daniel Cretton and the filmmaking team, SCREENX provided a new creative canvas designed to extend select moments beyond the traditional screen and surround audiences with imagery conceived specifically for the format, moving SCREENX further upstream in the creative process and giving filmmakers new tools to expand the scale and impact of their storytelling.

"The global response to Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been extraordinary," said Steven O'Dell, President, International Marketing & Distribution, Sony Pictures Entertainment. "The success of Shot for SCREENX demonstrates how creative collaboration can enhance the theatrical experience, and we're thrilled to see that innovation resonate with audiences around the world."

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved something no film has ever done across SCREENX and 4DX, and to establish this record in just 33 days makes the accomplishment even more extraordinary," said Jun Bang, CEO, CJ 4DPLEX. "As the first film in our Shot for SCREENX initiative, it represents an important evolution in how we collaborate with filmmakers and studios. We are incredibly grateful to Sony Pictures, Destin Daniel Cretton and the entire filmmaking team for embracing this new creative approach and helping demonstrate what is possible when premium formats become part of the filmmaking process from the beginning."

"This record demonstrates the tremendous opportunity premium formats create across the theatrical ecosystem," said Don Savant, CEO, CJ 4DPLEX Americas. "For studios and filmmakers, SCREENX and 4DX provide differentiated ways to showcase their biggest films, create excitement and drive incremental box office. For exhibitors, they provide a premium experience audiences actively seek out and are willing to pay more to enjoy. Most importantly, we are incredibly grateful to Sony Pictures for embracing our vision for 'Shot for SCREENX' and working with us to make it a reality. Their partnership and commitment were instrumental in achieving this historic success."

With SCREENX and 4DX now reaching audiences across major theatrical markets worldwide, studios and filmmakers have a powerful global premium platform through which to differentiate major releases, while exhibitors can offer audiences experiences that cannot be replicated at home.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now playing in SCREENX and 4DX theaters worldwide.

About Spider-Man: Brand New Day

It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn't forgotten them.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. Written by Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers. Based on the MARVEL Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a., Amy Pascal, p.g.a., Avi Arad, and Rachel O'Connor, p.g.a. Executive Producers are Louis D'Esposito and David Cain. The film stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando and Mark Ruffalo.

About CJ 4DPLEX

CJ 4DPLEX is a proud subsidiary of CJ Group, Korea's leading lifestyle and culture company. Headquartered in Sangam, Seoul, CJ 4DPLEX develops and operates the world's leading premium cinema technologies, partnering with major exhibitors across the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East to deliver SCREENX, 4DX and ULTRA 4DX experiences. Through continuous innovation, the company is committed to expanding immersive storytelling and creating new ways for audiences around the world to experience cinema.

About SCREENX

SCREENX is the world's first multi-projection cinema technology, delivering a 270-degree panoramic viewing experience that extends select scenes beyond the main screen and onto the auditorium walls. By surrounding audiences with exclusive imagery created or specially formatted for SCREENX, the technology enhances immersion while preserving the filmmaker's creative vision.

About 4DX

4DX is the world's leading immersive theatrical technology, enhancing films with synchronized motion seats and more than 21 environmental effects, including wind, water, scent, fog, lightning, vibration and more. By engaging multiple senses, 4DX transforms moviegoing into a fully immersive entertainment experience that places audiences inside the action.

CJ 4DPLEX can be found at www.cj4dplex.com.

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TPx Secures Court Approval of Plan of Reorganization, Positioning Company for Long-Term Success

Clears path for TPx to emerge with significantly less debt, increased capacity to invest in the business and a new ownership structure that supports TPx's future growth

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TPx (the "Company"), a leading nationwide managed services provider, today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has confirmed the Company's Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan"), marking a significant milestone in TPx's Chapter 11 process.

Under the confirmed Plan, TPx expects to emerge with a stronger balance sheet, a more sustainable capital structure, and access to new capital. This improved financial position will allow TPx to build on its continued EBITDA and free cash flow growth while increasing investment in the business.

"Confirmation of our Plan marks a major step for TPx and clears the way for the company's next phase," said Shaun Andrews, Chief Executive Officer of TPx. "We reached this milestone with the commitment of our employees, the partnership of our customers and Channel Partners, and the support of our lenders, and I'm grateful to all of them. Now we can turn our full attention to the opportunities ahead: expanding the business, strengthening our capabilities and raising the bar for the managed services we deliver. We have a clear direction and a lot to build on."

TPx continues to operate as usual, delivering reliable managed IT services and supporting customers' day-to-day operations without interruption.

The Company expects to emerge from Chapter 11 once required regulatory approvals are received and customary closing conditions are satisfied. At that time, a group of investors consisting of the Company's existing lenders and equity sponsor will become TPx's new owners. TPx will be well capitalized upon emergence with new financing provided by this group of investors.

Additional Information

Additional information about TPx's restructuring process is available at http://tpx.com/ourfuture. Bankruptcy Court filings and other information regarding the case can be found at https://restructuring.ra.kroll.com/TPx, or by contacting Kroll Inc., the Company's noticing and claims agent, at (888) 339-7353 (toll-free) and +1(646) 825-5321 (international).

TPx is advised in this matter by Sidley Austin LLP as legal counsel, Portage Point Partners as financial advisor, with Steven Shenker serving as Chief Restructuring Officer, PJT Partners, Inc. as investment banker, and FTI Consulting, Inc. as communications advisor. An ad hoc group of lenders is advised by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP as legal counsel, Haynes and Boone LLP as local counsel, and Guggenheim Securities, LLC as financial advisor.

About TPx

TPx is your sidekick for smart IT—helping organizations connect, secure, and grow with confidence. Leveraging decades of experience, TPx delivers managed services for cybersecurity, networks, and cloud communications that reduce risk and maximize the value of IT investments. Visit www.tpx.com to learn more.

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SUSSEX, Wis., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 26th, Spectrum Investment Advisors proudly hosted the annual Cristo Rey Memorial Golf Outing at Ironwood Golf Course—a day filled with purpose, community, and celebration. This year, we raised $18,000, allowing us to award one scholarship, supporting the Cristo Rey graduate for two years of college.

This year's scholarship recipient is Nataly Esquivel Campos. She will attend MSOE in the fall.

The recipient is selected by a dedicated committee that evaluates applicants based on the following criteria:

- Good financial standing with Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

- Strong academic performance

- A clear interest in pursuing a degree in Business or Finance

The outing was originally created in memory of a dear friend of the firm who passed away unexpectedly. His passion for Cristo Rey inspired a lasting bond, and this event continues to honor his legacy by investing in the futures of local students.

One of the most moving moments is the awards dinner, where scholarship recipients share their goals and personal stories. Hearing their testimonies reminds us why this event matters—it's more than golf; it's about opening doors.

Each year, the outing grows in spirit and support. This year, Rick Danning's neighbors, family, friends, the Cristo Rey community, and countless others came together to champion education. It's a true reflection of one of Spectrum's Guiding Principles: "We Give Back."

And to top it off, a local conga band brought rhythm, joy, and festive energy to the day.

At Spectrum, we believe that when you invest in people, you build a stronger future.

About Spectrum Investment Advisors

Spectrum Investment Advisors was incorporated in 1995. Spectrum is a Registered Investment Adviser built on the premise that achieving one's financial goals depends on independent financial advice, timely research, and easy access to the investments and services that best fit an investor's specific needs. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

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New firearm safety toolkit, supported by Face the Fight®, offers practical guidance and conversation tools for veterans and military families

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Suicide remains a critical public health issue among veterans. The veteran suicide rate is 60% higher than the national average, and firearms remain the most common method of suicide among veterans, accounting for nearly three-quarters (73.3%) of veteran suicide deaths in 2023. As September marks Suicide Prevention Month, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a global not-for-profit integrated network of mental health clinics for post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families, today announced the launch of Ask Anyway: Conversations to Save a Life, a new public awareness campaign that encourages people to overcome hesitation and start conversations that can make a difference.

"People rarely regret asking a caring question, but after a tragedy, they may regret the conversations they never had," said Dr. Anthony Hassan, president and CEO of Cohen Veterans Network. "Whether it's asking about suicide, talking about firearm safety or reaching out for support yourself, these conversations can create connection, increase safety and open the door to help and hope."

Ask Anyway provides veterans, service members, military families and their support networks with practical tools to navigate discussions about mental health, suicide prevention and firearm safety. By building confidence and connecting people to trusted resources, the campaign empowers individuals to turn concern into support and connection. It is organized around three key actions:

- Ask the Question: Research suggests that asking someone directly and compassionately if they are experiencing thoughts of suicide can help them feel seen, supported and less alone. Campaign resources help people recognize warning signs, start conversations, and support someone who may be struggling.

- Ask About Firearms: For many veterans and service members, firearms are an important part of daily life and identity. They are also the most common method of suicide among veterans. To help people navigate conversations about firearm safety and secure storage, CVN developed Ask Anyway: How to Have Conversations About Firearm Safety, a new toolkit supported by a grant from Face the Fight, a veteran suicide prevention coalition. The toolkit offers practical guidance and resources for veterans, military families and their supporters.

- Ask for Help: Veterans, service members and military families are reminded that seeking support is a sign of strength. Visitors are connected to suicide prevention resources including the Veterans Crisis Line and mental health care through the network's Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics.

"Suicide prevention is a shared responsibility," Hassan added. "Whether you're checking in on a fellow veteran, talking with a family member about firearm safety, or reaching out for support yourself, every conversation matters. Don't wait until you feel completely comfortable or confident. Ask anyway."

As CVN marks 10 years, the network has provided care to more than 106,000 clients and delivered more than 953,000 clinical sessions. The network treats a wide variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, military transition challenges, anger, PTSD, grief and loss, family issues, relationship problems, and children's behavioral problems. Therapy options include individual, couples, family, and group sessions. Care is available in-person and via CVN Telehealth, face-to-face video therapy. The network has 23 Cohen Clinics serving 22 states and the District of Columbia and five clinics on U.S. military bases in Asia opening soon.

To learn more about Ask Anyway: Conversations to Save a Life and access suicide prevention resources, visit cohenveteransnetwork.org/askanyway.

Cohen Clinic b-roll is available here.

ABOUT COHEN VETERANS NETWORK

Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) is a 501(c)(3) global not-for-profit philanthropic organization for post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. CVN focuses on improving mental health outcomes, operating a network of outpatient mental health clinics in high-need communities, in which trained clinicians deliver holistic evidence-based care to treat mental health conditions. It was established in 2016 by philanthropist Steven A. Cohen with a commitment of $275 million to build the network. Learn more about CVN at cohenveteransnetwork.org.

ABOUT FACE THE FIGHT®

Face the Fight® is a life-saving initiative uniting more than 300 cross-sector partners to dramatically reduce veteran suicide by 2032. Founded by USAA, Reach Resilience, an Endeavors Foundation, and the Humana Foundation, the movement breaks stigma, expands access to proven solutions, and builds a culture where seeking help is a sign of strength, ensuring every veteran and their loved ones are supported and never left to fight alone. Learn more at WeFaceTheFight.org.

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. represented JATT III Acquisition Corp (the Company) in the closing of its initial public offering of 6.9 million ordinary shares at a price of $10 per share Aug. 27, including the underwriter's full exercise of its overallotment option to purchase an additional 900,000 ordinary shares. Total gross proceeds from the offering were $69 million before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. The shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "JTTT" Aug. 26.

AI Biotechnology LLC, an affiliate of Access Industries, Inc. and Vianti Capital Fund I, L.P. have indicated non-binding interests to participate in a private placement that may occur concurrently with the consummation of the Company's initial business combination.

The offering included participation from Adage Capital Partners, L.P., ADAR1 Capital, Affinity Asset Advisors, LLC, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Deep Track Capital, Great Point Partners, LLC, Janus Henderson Investors, Nantahala Capital, RA Capital Management, Sirenia Capital Management LP, Squadron Capital Management LLC, and other institutional investors.

The Greenberg Traurig team was led by Vice Chair Alan I. Annex in Miami, Corporate Practice Shareholders Tricia Branker in West Palm Beach and Adam S. Namoury in New York, and Associate Tiange "Tim" Chen in New York, with support from Law Clerk/JD Jung Baek in Washington, D.C.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm's broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI "Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm" by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com.

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HUDSON, Fla., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- September is Pain Awareness Month, and the Bonati Spine Institute is marking the observance by publishing a set of questions that patients with chronic back and neck pain should ask any surgeon who proposes an operation on their spine.

"Most of the people who come to us have been in pain for years, and most of them have been treated for years," said Dr. Alfred Bonati, founder and chief orthopedic surgeon of the Bonati Spine Institute. "Many of them have never gotten a straight answer to one basic question: what specifically is generating this pain, and how do you know? With September being Pain Awareness Month, we feel it's beyond a reasonable time to ask it."

Much of the guidance concerns spinal fusion, among the most common operations offered for degenerative spine conditions. For the common degenerative reasons people are fused, including degenerative spondylolisthesis and lumbar stenosis, several major randomized trials comparing fusion against decompression alone found no meaningful difference in patient-reported outcomes. In one five-year follow-up published in The Bone & Joint Journal in 2024, patients who were not fused reported better quality of life than those who were.

Fusion also carries a documented pattern of further required surgeries. Between 5% and 15% of fusions never achieve solid bone union, and a substantial share of fusion patients undergo an additional operation at an adjacent level within a decade, as the vertebrae above and below are forced to take on the work that the fused vertebrae used to perform.

September is also recognized as National Recovery Month. One retrospective study of 260 fusion patients found that 44.2% were still taking opioids 90 days after surgery.

"These are serious concerns for the patient, concerns which are not often discussed prior to performing a significant procedure like a fusion surgery," Bonati said. "For some patients, a fusion may be the correct procedure, however, these issues should absolutely be a part of the informational process before any surgical decision is reached. For a lot of the people I meet, they were not properly informed of the risks."

The questions the institute recommends:

- What is generating my pain, and what diagnostic test established that?

- Am I being offered decompression, fusion or both, and what does each one accomplish?

- What does the published evidence show for my specific diagnosis, rather than for back pain generally?

- What is my likelihood of a second operation, and at which level?

- Who reads my imaging, and what is that person's training?

- What would make me a poor candidate for what you are proposing?

On the last question, the institute said patients should be skeptical of any practice that cannot answer it. The Bonati Spine Institute declines patients whose conditions fall outside what its outpatient approach can address.

The institute performs the proprietary Bonati Spine Procedures in Hudson, Florida, using small incisions and local anesthesia, with patients leaving the same day. It also treats patients who have had prior spine surgery, including removal of previously placed hardware and treatment of failed back surgery syndrome. Imaging is read by a fellowship-trained neuroradiologist whose training includes Weill Cornell and Memorial Sloan Kettering.

About the Bonati Spine Institute:

The Bonati Spine Institute is a minimally invasive spine surgery center at 7315 Hudson Ave., Hudson, Florida, in the Tampa Bay area, founded in 1984 by Dr. Alfred O. Bonati. Its clinical team includes board-certified neurosurgery, anesthesiology and diagnostic radiology specialists. The institute performs outpatient cervical, thoracic and lumbar decompression procedures for herniated disc, spinal stenosis, sciatica, radiculopathy, spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease and failed back surgery syndrome, using patented instrumentation and techniques developed over more than 42 years. Patients travel to the Hudson facility from across the United States and internationally, and 65% arrive with a history of prior failed back surgery. Contact: 855-267-0482, bonati.com.

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Corgi Insurance Launches 'Corgi Re' to Modernize Reinsurance With Technology-Driven Underwriting

NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Corgi Insurance, the AI-native, full-stack insurance carrier, today announced the launch of Corgi Re, a reinsurance platform designed to bring modern underwriting technology, speed and operational efficiency to the reinsurance market.

Reinsurance is the financial backbone of the insurance industry, allowing primary insurers to transfer portions of their risk to reinsurers and maintain the capital and capacity needed to pay claims. Yet much of the market continues to rely on longstanding relationships, manual processes, spreadsheets and lengthy underwriting cycles.

Corgi Re brings Corgi's technology-driven approach to a market where understanding risk, deploying capital and moving quickly are increasingly important.

"Reinsurance is one of the hardest markets to enter for a reason. Carriers are handing you part of their risk, and those relationships are typically built over decades, not overnight," said Jeremy Eisemann, Head of Government Affairs & Deputy General Counsel at Corgi Insurance. "The foundation of reinsurance is trust. Technology can make the process faster and more efficient, but it doesn't replace that trust. Corgi Re is being built around both."

Corgi Re combines Corgi's underwriting technology and lean operating model with the institutional expertise and relationships required to operate in reinsurance.

"There is an enormous opportunity to modernize the way reinsurance is underwritten without losing what makes the market work," said Eisemann. "The goal isn't to take the relationships out of reinsurance. It's to give the people on both sides better tools, better data and a faster way to make informed decisions."

The launch expands Corgi's role across the insurance ecosystem. Corgi initially built its business around providing insurance directly to modern companies, including startups and technology businesses. With Corgi Re, the company is expanding upstream to help provide capacity and risk management solutions to insurance companies themselves.

Corgi Re will operate within Corgi's broader regulated insurance infrastructure, maintaining the company's emphasis on regulatory compliance, underwriting discipline and responsible risk management.

About Corgi Insurance

Corgi Insurance is an AI financial infrastructure company built to make insurance and financial services better, faster, and more affordable. Headquartered in San Francisco, Corgi has raised over $378 million, and has offices globally in New York, London, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Dallas, and Chicago. Learn more at www.corgi.com.

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HOUSTON, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), today announced the acquisition of a 30% interest in Conifer, an exploration prospect operated by BP Exploration and Production (BP) in the US Gulf of America near BP's Kaskida host development.

"The Gulf of America (GoA) remains a world-class basin, and we are continually looking for opportunities to grow our position and create value," said Colette Hirstius, Shell's Executive Vice President for GoA and Shell USA President. "Conifer is another way to strengthen our position in this highly competitive region."

Shell is the largest producing leaseholder in the GoA, where our production has among the lowest greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity in the world for producing oil.

Notes to editors

- The Conifer prospect in the GoA is located offshore within Keathley Canyon, approximately 250 miles southwest of New Orleans.

- BP currently holds 100% Working Interest in Kaskida and would retain operatorship following the completion of this deal.

- The initial exploration well for Conifer is currently expected to spud in 2027.

- The reference to our GoA production having among the lowest GHG intensity in the world is a comparison among other IOGP oil-and gas-producing members.

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