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20 Jahre „Die Nordreportage“ – NDR feiert die Erfolgsreihe mit Kinotour und Jubiläumsprogramm – Tickets gewinnen

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Seit 2006 erzählt die NDR Reihe „Die Nordreportage“ Geschichten aus dem echten Leben: authentisch, nahbar und typisch norddeutsch. Zum Jubiläum lädt der NDR zu einer Kinotour durch Norddeutschland ein und zeigt in zwei Jubiläumswochen ab 28. September besondere Klassiker und neue Reportagen im NDR Fernsehen und online.

Andrea Lütke, stellv. NDR Intendantin: „Über 20 Jahre zeigt „Die Nordreportage“ Geschichten, die nah am Leben sind und den Norden in seiner ganzen Vielfalt zeigen. Die Reihe begegnet den Menschen mit Respekt, Neugier und auf Augenhöhe – und macht sichtbar, was unsere Regionen bewegt und zusammenhält. Zum Jubiläum möchten wir mit unserem Publikum feiern, und uns bei den Protagonisten bedanken, die uns den Blick in ihren Alltag ermöglicht haben.“

Als am 9. Januar 2006 die erste Nordreportage um 18:15 Uhr im NDR Fernsehen läuft, steht schnell fest: Echte norddeutsche Typen, die Kamera und Publikum nah an sich und ihr Leben heranlassen, sind ein Erfolgsmodell. Seitdem geben die 30-minütigen Reportagen aus den NDR Landesfunkhäusern  Einblick in den Alltag besonderer und doch ganz bodenständiger Menschen in Norddeutschland. Ob Handwerk, Landwirtschaft, Rettungsdienst oder Gastronomie: „Die Nordreportage“ zeigt die Norddeutschen wie sie sind, vielfältig, direkt und authentisch, und feiert alle Menschen, die unsere Region mitgestalten.

Seit 2006 läuft „Die Nordreportage“ im NDR Fernsehen, seit mehreren Jahren auch in der ARD Mediathek und auf den YouTube-Kanälen „NDR Doku“ und „NDR auf’m Land“. Auf allen Ausspielwegen und über die Generationen hinweg erzielt das Format im NDR Vergleich Spitzenabrufzahlen bzw. sehr gute Quoten.

Jetzt Tickets für „Die Nordreportage“ Kinotour gewinnen

Zwischen dem 28. September und 2. Oktober lädt der NDR in vier norddeutschen Kinos - in Hamburg, Stralsund, Lüneburg und Husum -  zum gemeinsamen Ansehen einer beliebten „Classic“-Nordreportage und einer noch unveröffentlichten Nordreportage ein. Dabei hat das Publikum Gelegenheit, mit Machern und Menschen aus den Nordreportagen ins Gespräch zu kommen und sie persönlich kennenzulernen.

Alle, die dabei sein möchten können bis 13. September unter folgendem Link Tickets für die Veranstaltungen gewinnen: 20 Jahre „Nordreportage“: Tickets für Kino-Tour gewinnen | ndr.de

Classic-Highlights:  Lange Nacht der Nordreportage im  NDR  Fernsehen  und zum Streamen 

 Eine Auswahl der beliebtesten Nordreportagen der vergangenen 20 Jahre zeigt das NDR Fernsehen  in der Woche ab 28. September immer Montag bis Donnerstag um 18.15 Uhr. In der Nacht zum 29. September folgt ab 1.00 Uhr „Die Lange Nacht 20 Jahre Nordreportage“. Am 4. Oktober ist außerdem ab 20.15 Uhr die Best-of Nordreportage “Heiß, fettig und mit ganz viel Herz - Imbissgeschichten aus‘m Norden” zu sehen.

Ab dem 5. Oktober, zeigt das NDR Fernsehen die vier Neuproduktionen, die die Gäste der Kinotour bereits vor Ort sehen konnten, Montags bis Donnerstags ab 18.15 Uhr. Viele Klassiker und die neuen Folgen können auch in der ARD Mediathek gestreamt werden.

Die Kinotour im Überblick:

20 Jahre "Die Nordreportage" im Kino Center Husum

Montag, 28. September 2026; 18:00 Uhr Einlass; 19:00 Uhr Beginn

Premiere: Notruf auf Fehmarn - Die Retter von der Sonneninsel

20 Jahre "Die Nordreportage" im „Ozeaneum Stralsund“

Dienstag, 29. September 2026; 18:00 Uhr Einlass; 19:00 Uhr Beginn

Premiere: 110 hautnah – Auf Streife mit "Strela 10" in Stralsund

20 Jahre "Die Nordreportage" im „Filmpalast Lüneburg“

Donnerstag, 1. Oktober 2026; 18:30 Uhr Einlass; 19:30 Uhr Beginn

Premiere: Neues aus Rollys Trucker-Imbiss – Hausmannskost und Herzlichkeit

20 Jahre "Die Nordreportage" in der „ASTOR Film Lounge HafenCity“ in Hamburg

Freitag, 2. Oktober 2026; 18:00 Uhr Einlass; 19:00 Uhr Beginn

Premiere: Kiezpolizei Davidwache – Dauereinsatz rund um die Reeperbahn

Mehr Infos zur Nordreportage: Die Nordreportage | ndr.de

Pressevertreter, die sich für Berichterstattung für eine der Veranstaltungen akkreditieren möchten, können sich unter presse@ndr.de melden.

In Kürze finden Sie einige der Classics im NDR Vorführraum.

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Allegiant Announces Two New Nonstop Routes Connecting Flint-Area to Premier Florida Destinations

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Sep 01, 2026, 01:00 ET

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For a limited time, travelers can receive one-way fares as low as $69* 

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today added two new year-round nonstop routes from Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), with limited time one-way fares as low as $69*. Due to popular demand, the airline is also adding flights to two existing routes from FNT to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), expanding its network with additional affordable travel options.

Launching in late winter 2027, the new routes will offer convenient nonstop service between these cities while strengthening Allegiant's presence in popular leisure destinations. The airline is known for connecting small to mid-size cities to larger markets. As more people seek value-driven travel options, Allegiant remains dedicated to making dream vacations possible with budget-friendly fares and excellent customer service. 

"We're pleased to expand service between Michigan and Florida with these new routes, giving travelers even more convenient access to the destinations they want to visit most," said Drew Wells, Allegiant's chief commercial officer. "Combined with added frequencies in several markets, these nonstop, year-round flights provide customers with greater flexibility and value when planning their travel."

A hallmark of Allegiant's leisure-focused business model is its network of all-nonstop flights, making air travel more seamless and accessible. Passengers spend less time at the airport and more time enjoying their vacation.

The year-round new routes between Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) and the following cities include:

Orlando, Florida via Orlando International Airport (MCO) beginning Feb. 10, 2027

Fort Myers, Florida via Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) beginning Feb. 11, 2027.

Additional frequency has been added between Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) and the following cities:

Sarasota, Florida via Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), with weekly Wednesday, Friday and Monday service beginning Feb. 10, 2027.

St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida via St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), with weekly Thursday, Sunday and Tuesday service beginning Feb. 11, 2027.

"This is tremendous news for Flint Bishop Airport and travelers throughout Mid-Michigan," said Nino Sapone, Chief Executive Officer of Flint Bishop International Airport. "As an Allegiant base, we are proud of the partnership we have built and appreciate Allegiant's continued investment in FNT. Adding year-round service to Orlando and Fort Myers gives our passengers even more choices and flexibility when traveling to Florida."

Tickets for all newly announced routes are now available. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found at Allegiant.com.

*About the introductory one-way fares:

Seats and dates are limited, and fares are not available on all flights. For FNT-MCO, introductory fares are available as low as $69 one way when purchased by Sept. 2, 2026. For FNT-RSW, introductory fares are available as low as $69 one way when purchased by Sept. 2, 2026. Prices displayed include taxes, carrier charges and government fees. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Optional baggage charges and additional restrictions may apply. For more details, optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com.

About Allegiant – Together We Fly™

Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most.  Through Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines, the company serves approximately 22 million annual customers across scheduled passenger, charter and cargo operations.  Together, the airlines operate more than 650 routes serving nearly 175 cities throughout the United States and select international destinations.  Allegiant is committed to providing affordable travel options, operational excellence and long-term value for customers, employees, communities and shareholders. For more information, visit Allegiant.com.  Media information, including photos, is available at http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF

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Halloween Creeps Up as First Fright 2026 Begins Sept. 11 at America's Best Haunted Attractions

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America Haunts announces the nation's most celebrated haunted attractions open between Sept. 11 and Oct. 2 — giving scare-seekers a reason to hit the road and launch Halloween early

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why wait until October to have fun getting scared? While Halloween merchandise has been creeping onto store shelves since July, the real kickoff to Halloween comes when America's best haunted attractions open their doors, and serious haunt fans know there's something special about being there for the season opener.

America's most acclaimed haunted attractions open for the 2026 season.

Eighteen America Haunts member attractions open for the 2026 season between September 11 and October 2, giving thrill-seekers a jump on the season and a chance to experience some of the country's most celebrated haunted attractions before Halloween is in full swing.

First Fright is opening night- the anticipation of being among the first through the gates, seeing the new surprises, and experiencing the scares before the season is "poof" already over! For fans who plan their Halloween around haunted attractions, it's a reason to start the season with a road trip, a staycation, or a weekend adventure close to home. Get it on your calendar and be ready for many screams and laughter, as Amber Arnett Bequeaith, spokesperson for America Haunts, advises on the fall ritual.

America Haunts is the nation's premier haunted attraction association, representing some of the country's longest-running, largest, and most technically sophisticated haunted experiences. Collectively, America Haunts members entertain more than one million thrill-seekers annually.

"In October, haunts are busy, but our biggest haunt fans love the thrill of First Fright. It's about being there opening night and getting the bragging rights to be one of the first to conquer your fears going through these acclaimed haunts," said Arnett-Bequeaith. "It is also fun to kick off your fall holiday early and fit them all in. Families are busy, and our members are destinations in their own right, so opening night can be the perfect excuse for a road trip. Find one within driving distance, book a hotel, explore the community, have dinner, get scared, and make a weekend of it. All before the rest of the goblins are out and about!"

For those ready to make First Fright a fall tradition, the options span the country. From coast to coast, these top haunted attractions offer a range of opening dates for the season—making this list road-trip ready for serious scare-seekers.

THE 2026 AMERICA HAUNTS FIRST-FRIGHT CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER 11 — THE SEASON BEGINS

Niles Scream Park — Niles, Michigan  Open: Sept. 11–Nov. 7

The Dent Schoolhouse — Cincinnati, Ohio Open: Sept. 11–Nov. 13

SEPTEMBER 18/19 — THE SECOND WAVE

NETHERWORLD Haunted House — Atlanta metro Open: Sept. 18–Nov. 7

Erebus Haunted Attraction — Detroit metro Open: Sept. 18–Nov. 7

The Dead End Hayride — Minneapolis metro  Open: Sept. 18–Nov. 1

Spooky World/Nightmare New England — Boston metro  Open: Sept. 18–Nov. 1

Thrillvania Haunted House Park — Dallas metro  Open: Sept. 18–Oct. 31

Nightmare on 13th — Salt Lake City Open: Sept. 18–Oct. 31, and special events through Nov. 13

Factory of Terror — Canton, Ohio  Open: Sept. 19–Nov. 13

SEPTEMBER 25/26 — THE BIGGEST WAVE OF OPENINGS

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park — San Diego  Open: Sept. 25–Nov. 1

Talon Falls Screampark — Paducah–Mayfield, KY-IL metro  Open: Sept. 25–Nov. 1

The 13th Gate — Baton Rouge  Open: Sept. 25–Nov. 7, with special experiences including Flashlight Fright Nights and Séance

Bennett's Curse Haunted House — Baltimore metro  Open: Sept. 25–Nov. 7

Spookywoods at Kersey Valley — Greensboro-High Point metro Open: Sept. 25–Nov. 7

Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride — Philadelphia metro Open: Sept. 25–Nov. 1

Cutting Edge Haunted House — Fort Worth metro Open: Sept. 25–Nov. 13

Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions — New York City area  Open: Sept. 26–Oct. 31

OCTOBER 2 — KANSAS CITY JOINS THE FRIGHT

Beast and Edge of Hell — Kansas City  Open: Oct. 2–Oct. 31

FIRST FRIGHT – It's time to plan for Halloween! Go ahead, get your scream on.

About America Haunts

America Haunts is the national association of premier haunted attractions, representing some of the most respected and recognized haunts in the United States. Its members set the standard for safety, creativity, and innovation, delivering immersive, spine-chilling experiences that have helped make haunted attractions a destination for Halloween entertainment. Find attractions, locations, and ticket links at AmericaHaunts.com.

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Furuno Unveils New SOLION-100 Terminal for Iridium GMDSS USA - English

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Sep 01, 2026, 01:01 ET

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The SOLION-100 combines GMDSS, Ship Security Alert System and Long-Range Identification and Tracking capabilities in a single Iridium Certus 100 terminal for newbuild and retrofit vessels.

HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, and Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. today announced Furuno will offer its new SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS. This new Furuno maritime safety terminal is built on Iridium® Certus 100 technology and integrates GMDSS, Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) and Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) capabilities in a single platform.

SOLION-100 Terminal for Iridium GMDSS

Iridium GMDSS entered service in 2020 following recognition by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), becoming the first new provider of satellite GMDSS services since the system was established. It delivers regulated maritime distress and safety communications through Iridium's low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network, with global coverage, including the polar regions.

Furuno's addition of Iridium GMDSS to its portfolio gives shipowners and shipyards greater choice in selecting maritime safety equipment for newbuild and retrofit vessels.

"Furuno has been committed to supporting safer navigation at sea for decades, and maritime safety remains at the heart of what we do," said Kiyoshi Furuno, Head of Marine Electronic Products Division and Sales Management Department General Manager, Furuno. "The new SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS allows us to strengthen our safety communications portfolio and provide customers with LEO satellite GMDSS technology alongside the Furuno navigation and communications systems they already rely on."

"Furuno has a long history of supporting maritime safety, and its addition of Iridium GMDSS brings together that expertise with the global coverage of the Iridium network," said Wouter Deknopper, vice president and general manager, maritime, Iridium. "Together, we are giving shipowners and shipyards another way to equip vessels with reliable maritime safety communications, including in the polar regions."

Iridium GMDSS is designed to support crews throughout a maritime safety event, from receiving navigational and meteorological warnings through Iridium SafetyCast® to initiating a distress alert and establishing Safety Voice communications with a Rescue Coordination Center. A single-button distress alert transmits the vessel's identification, status and position, while Safety Voice enables crews to communicate directly with rescue authorities to provide additional information about the situation.

The SOLION-100 is expected to be commercially available for retrofit applications in late 2026, with availability for newbuild projects expected to follow in 2027.

Iridium is exhibiting this week at SMM Hamburg. Visit booth Hall B6 Stand 313 to learn more about Iridium PNT, Iridium GMDSS, and other critical maritime safety services.

For more information about Iridium GMDSS, visit https://www.iridium.com/gmdss.

About Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) operates the world's only truly global mobile satellite network. It serves as a platform for innovation, enabling voice, data, and messaging, positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), and aircraft surveillance services anywhere on Earth. Through its satellite constellation and integrated capabilities like Aireon, the world's only space-based air traffic surveillance system, Iridium delivers services that support safety-focused operations across aviation, maritime, government, industrial, and consumer markets. The company is a leader in satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and is advancing direct-to-device (D2D) communications based on open standards to expand access to satellite services.

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Iridium innovates through an ecosystem of more than 500 technology and distribution partners, serving millions of customers worldwide. For more information visit www.iridium.com.

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Ripple and SettleMint partner to provide digital asset custody and tokenization for financial institutions in Asia Pacific

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New integration between Ripple Custody and SettleMint's Digital Asset Lifecycle Platform gives regulated financial institutions a single, connected foundation to issue, manage, and operate digital assets across their full lifecycle.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripple, the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions across traditional and digital finance, and SettleMint, a global leader in Digital Asset Lifecycle Management, have announced today a strategic partnership offering regulated financial institutions a unified solution to custody, issue, and manage tokenized assets across their full lifecycle. The partnership integrates Ripple Custody, Ripple's institutional-grade digital asset custody infrastructure, and SettleMint's DALP (Digital Asset Lifecycle Platform).

Ripple Custody provides institutional-grade digital asset custody infrastructure and has continued to expand its capabilities over the past year through new partnerships with Securosys and Figment, integration with Chainalysis, and the acquisition of Palisade, simplifying procurement and giving banks, fintechs and corporates a faster, less complex way to secure digital assets, stablecoins and real-world assets.

In parallel, SettleMint's DALP offers an institutional-grade, entirely composable digital asset lifecycle platform, designed for regulated financial institutions, market infrastructure operators, and sovereign entities. DALP is already in use across production and pre-production programmes with institutions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, and provides these institutions the ability to design, issue, and manage tokenized real-world assets. Unlike point solutions that only handle token creation, DALP serves as a unified, governed control plane that manages the entire lifecycle of an asset post-launch. Issuance, compliance, custody, settlement, and servicing are managed on a single platform, without multi-vendor assembly, without reconciliation gaps, and with a controlled transition from pilot to production.

The combination of Ripple's custody solution and SettleMint's DALP platform means an institution can hold and manage digital assets in a regulated, compliant and safe way across the full lifecycle through one integrated solution, instead of operating across separate vendors for custody, issuance, compliance and servicing. This includes compliance and permissioning controls required by heavily regulated institutions.

Ripple and SettleMint have already commenced their partnership offering in Asia and plan to extend this to other markets as institutional demand develops.

The integration of digital assets and tokenized financial products has become essential for the future of banking and the traditional financial sector. In Boston Consulting Group's report, "The Future of Digital Assets," published in May 2026, the firm identifies the shift toward digital assets as a fundamental restructuring of financial infrastructure, projecting that tokenized real-world assets could reach $88 trillion by 2035. The report warns that traditional banks failing to adapt to this digital shift face a potential 30% reduction in profits by 2035.

The report also noted that banks can leverage tokenized products to transition from traditional intermediation to infrastructure orchestration, creating new revenue streams through tokenized funds, automated collateral mobility, and advanced custody solutions.

Fiona Murray, Managing Director, Asia Pacific at Ripple, said: "Financial institutions across Asia Pacific are putting digital assets to work. They are asking how to do more without stitching together separate solutions for custody, issuance and governance. This partnership gives them the foundation to roll out digital assets and future-proof them from there: Ripple Custody to hold and govern the asset, and SettleMint to manage its entire lifecycle."

"Global capital markets are moving fully on-chain, and that shift only works when digital asset custody and lifecycle management operate as one system rather than two," said Adam Popat, CEO of SettleMint. "Combining Ripple Custody and  DALP gives institutions that single foundation, and this partnership lets us bring it to regulated markets globally."

About SettleMint

SettleMint, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, with offices in the UAE, Singapore, and Japan, is the company behind DALP, the entirely composable Digital Asset Lifecycle Platform. DALP enables financial institutions, market infrastructure operators, and governments to build, deploy, and manage digital assets and blockchain applications at scale.

About Ripple

Founded in 2012, Ripple is the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions across traditional and digital finance. Its solutions span global payments, custody, liquidity, and treasury management, serving as a one-stop shop for moving, storing, exchanging, and managing value. Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, and the cryptocurrency XRP underpinning these solutions, allow Ripple and its customers to shape the modern financial system.

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SettleMint: Lara Abdul Malak, lara@settlemint.com, Tel: +961 3 748 689

Ripple: Hsueh Mei Tan, press@ripple.com 

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XPENG Announces Vehicle Delivery Results for August 2026

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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XPeng Inc. ("XPENG" or the "Company,"NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading global Physical AI company, today announced its vehicle delivery results for August 2026.

XPENG delivered 39,107 vehicles in August 2026, up 4% year-over-year.

On August 11, 2026, the XPENG G9L made its official debut and commenced pre-sales in the Chinese mainland.

In August, XPENG Robotaxi business validation gained further progress. The Company secured a permit to conduct remote testing of intelligent connected vehicles in Guangzhou, allowing road trials without an onboard safety operator on designated Level 1, 2 and 3 test roads across the city and marking a key milestone toward fully driverless road testing.

XPENG's electric vehicles delivered from January to August 2026 are expected to reduce life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions by more than 3.72 million tons compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, equivalent to the carbon absorbed by 61.6 million young trees over 10 years.

About XPENG

XPENG is a leading global Physical AI company, dedicated to bringing artificial intelligence into the physical world to reshape future mobility and smart living. Through in-house R&D, XPENG has developed a full-stack Physical AI architecture spanning Turing AI chips, world foundation models, and highly integrated software and hardware applications. This unified technology foundation of XPENG powers an expansive product portfolio of smart EVs, robotaxis, and humanoid robots, advancing the deployment of Physical AI at scale. Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, XPENG is dual-primary listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. With global capabilities across R&D, manufacturing, sales, and services, XPENG drives continuous technological innovation and fosters an open Physical AI ecosystem, making life smarter, safer, and better for users worldwide. For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.

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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about XPENG's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: XPENG's goal and strategies; XPENG's expansion plans; XPENG's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the trends in, and size of, China's EV market; XPENG's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its products and services; XPENG's expectations regarding its relationships with customers, suppliers, third-party service providers, strategic partners and other stakeholders; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in XPENG's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement, and XPENG does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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Chinese auto leaders seek solutions for transformative growth at forum held in Chongqing USA - English

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Sep 01, 2026, 00:37 ET

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CHONGQING, China, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Xinhua Silk Road:

From "leading in scale" to "quality-led transformative growth", the shift currently affecting China's auto industry was brought under the spotlight during the recent 2026 Automotive New Quality Productive Force Development Forum.

Chinese auto leaders seek solutions for transformative growth at forum held in Chongqing

Organized by China Economic Information Service and China Certification & Inspection Group, the event, held in Jiulongpo District of Chongqing, attracted a cohort of business representatives from the auto manufacturing and intelligent driving sectors.

As electric vehicle output and intelligent driving burgeon domestically, transformative growth instead of economy of scale remains a critical issue particularly for Chongqing, a leading auto- and motorcycle-producing city on its way to becoming a high-end player in the global value chain.

Regarding industry pain points such as high intelligent driving penetration yet low user trust, He Gang, vice president of Changan Automobile, stressed the significance of enhancing users' sense of safety.

Via its all-weather dark-room laboratory and world models for smart driving, the Chongqing-based company is improving driving stability under extreme conditions and enabling advance detection of hazardous obstacles to build a three-pronged safety system.

He Liyang, president of Seres, outlined a set of principles centered on safety and performance that the company has consistently upheld in its development, saying "safety is the utmost luxury worth pursuing."

To reduce homogeneous competition, Cao Li, senior vice president of Leapmotor, highlighted the importance of full-domain self-reliant research and manufacturing to navigate industry cycles.

With more than 65 percent of core parts developed and made by itself, the company, which owns 18 super factories, has built a closed-loop industrial cluster to keep quality, cost, and iteration efficiency fully under control.

In the face of industry controversies over powertrain technology routes, Wu Jian, a member of GAC Group's strategy committee, said that traditional overseas powertrain technology routes have limitations in terms of intelligent adaptation.

Powertrains with Chinese characteristics can only be developed by delving into technologies that adapt to local scenarios and integrate well with vehicle intelligent systems, noted Wu, adding that after 20 years of independent R&D, the company now boasts three powertrain technology series for range-extended, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid electric vehicles.

As for "going global", Wu Yongqiao, president of Bosch's intelligent driving and control system division in China, said the company's smart driving business is deeply involved in local innovation while aligning with overseas laws and regulations to facilitate the global expansion of Chinese auto companies.

To leverage technology for social good, Tang Guomei, deputy president of Sevnce Robotics, said the company focuses on resolving industry security dilemmas in special scenarios.

Addressing industry dilemmas such as insufficient cognitive generalization and causal reasoning in the evolution of intelligent driving systems, Yang Mu, CTO of Chongqing Afari Technology, a Chongqing-headquartered smart driving business, said the company is building a native intelligent driving base model by integrating large language models with intelligent driving models to strengthen smart vehicles' capabilities in scene understanding, logical reasoning, and risk prediction.

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North Carolina Approves Reimbursement of VR Therapy for Neurodivergent Residents Under NC Innovations Waiver

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Sep 01, 2026, 00:01 ET

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Under the state's NC Innovations Waiver, eligible families in Alliance Health's seven-county region can now request Floreo's virtual reality therapy platform through their care manager.

CHEVY CHASE, Md., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- North Carolina has approved Medicaid Waiver reimbursement for virtual reality (VR) services delivered by Floreo – the pioneering developer of VR-based therapy – for neurodivergent youth and adults supported by the NC Innovations Waiver.

The state's NC Innovations Waiver covers a wide range of home and community-based supports for individuals with intellectual or development disabilities— from help with daily living activities and job coaching to assistive technology and caregiver support. The NC Innovations waiver is an NC Medicaid program that "waives" (does not consider) some of the usual Medicaid eligibility requirements, like the family's income. Any North Carolinian with autism or other intellectual and development disabilities can apply regardless of age or insurance status.

"North Carolina has shown a real commitment to practical, access-oriented support for the neurodivergent community, and this expansion of the NC Innovations Waiver is a great example," said Vijay Ravindran, CEO and founder of Floreo. "As a result, many neurodivergent individuals across the state will now have a new, tangible way to build the confidence and independence they need for everyday life."

Floreo's approval as a vendor applies to the seven counties managed by Alliance Health: Cumberland, Durham, Harnett, Johnston, Mecklenburg, Orange, and Wake, the state's most populous county. North Carolina families in this region who are eligible for the NC Innovations Waiver can now request reimbursement for Floreo's VR therapy platform directly through their Care Manager.

Floreo helps neurodivergent youth and adults build social, behavioral, and daily life skills by practicing real-world scenarios — like navigating public transportation, interacting with law enforcement, multi-tasking at work, or raising a hand to answer a question in the classroom — in a safe, immersive virtual environment. North Carolina joins a growing list of states that provide Medicaid waiver reimbursement for Floreo's services, including Tennessee, New York, and Wisconsin.

As the first VR autism technology to receive the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) breakthrough device designation, Floreo is backed by a growing body of research conducted with world-renowned programs like the Center for Autism Research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the National Institutes of Health. Floreo's VR curriculum augments traditional therapies and improves outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and individuals with developmental disabilities.

Families and care providers in the Alliance Health region interested in incorporating Floreo into a support plan should contact their care manager to learn more.

About Floreo

Floreo's vision is a world that is open and accessible for every neurodiverse person. Through immersive virtual reality experiences, Floreo creates safe, engaging environments where learners can build skills and tools they can apply in their everyday lives. Floreo's virtual reality platform teaches social, behavioral, communication, and life skills for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodiverse conditions. For more information, please visit floreovr.com.

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Ashley Williams and Nikki DeLoach to Host Annual Dance Party to End ALZ Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association

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—– Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman to Emcee Star-Studded Pajama Party-Themed Fundraiser Supporting Alzheimer's Research —–

Expected performers include Caleb Polaha, Eliza Pryor, Greg Laswell, Holly Robinson Peete, Karen David, Kayden Muller-Janssen, Lindsey Gort, Melinda Doolittle, Paul Greene, Riley Weston, Sarah Drew and Tamera Mowry-Housley

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hallmark stars Ashley Williams and Nikki DeLoach will host the eighth annual Dance Party to End ALZ on Sunday, Sept. 13, at AVALON Hollywood, bringing together celebrities, advocates and supporters for an unforgettable evening benefiting the Alzheimer's Association's research grant program.

Founded by Kimberly Williams-Paisley in honor of her mother and family's journey with Alzheimer's disease, the signature fundraiser has become a beloved annual event dedicated to accelerating scientific breakthroughs and advancing hope for millions of families affected by dementia.

This year's Pajama Party-themed celebration will be emceed by Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman and will feature live musical performances, special celebrity appearances, dancing, auctions and inspiring mission-focused moments highlighting the urgent need for Alzheimer's and dementia research.

Williams and DeLoach, who have both experienced the loss of a parent to dementia, will welcome guests for an evening centered on remembrance, community and action.

"Every year, this event reminds us of the incredible power of community," said Williams and DeLoach. "So many families, including our own, have been impacted by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Dance Party to End ALZ allows us to honor our loved ones while raising critical funds for groundbreaking research that brings us closer to a world without Alzheimer's."

Accompanied by Casual Encounters, expected performers include:

Caleb Polaha

Eliza Pryor

Greg Laswell

Holly Robinson Peete

Karen David

Kayden Muller-Janssen

Lindsey Gort

Melinda Doolittle

Paul Greene

Riley Weston

Sarah Drew

Tamera Mowry-Housley

Guests are encouraged to embrace the event theme by arriving in pajamas, slippers and sleep masks for a pajama party with purpose. Throughout the evening, attendees will have opportunities to support the Alzheimer's Association through fundraising activities and learn more about the organization's efforts to advance research, improve care and provide support services for families facing Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Event Committee

Ashley Williams, actor, director and writer

Nikki DeLoach, actor, producer and writer

Annie Howell, chief communications officer, Hallmark Media

Shaina Julian, director of talent relations and events, Hallmark Media

Cassandra Troy, co-founder, Little West

Andrew Walker, actor, producer and co-founder, Skin Mason

Featured Sponsors

Hallmark Media

Kimberly Williams-Paisley & Brad Paisley

Funds raised through Dance Party to End ALZ support the Alzheimer's Association's research grant program, which invests in innovative studies focused on prevention, treatment and ultimately a cure for Alzheimer's disease and all other dementia.

Since its inception, Dance Party to End ALZ has raised more than $2 million to accelerate Alzheimer's research and help advance promising scientific discoveries. Organizers hope this year's event will build on that momentum while raising awareness of a disease that affects millions of families worldwide.

For tickets, sponsorship information or to make a donation, visit alz.org/DanceParty.

About the Alzheimer's Association ®

The Alzheimer's Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.

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Eluvio to Power Pasifika+: New OTT TV Streaming Service to Reach Consumers Throughout the Pacific and Across the Globe

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New Direct-to-Consumer OTT Service: New Zealand-based Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited (PCBL), operator of Pasifika TV, has selected Eluvio for a new direct-to-consumer streaming service scheduled to launch later this year

A Platform with Purpose: Focusing on Pacific media sustainability and story sovereignty, content will come from the consortium of 30+ Pacific broadcasters and local content creators, backed by a revenue-share model that returns value directly to the region's media ecosystem

Built on Eluvio's Global Broadcast Fabric: New service to provide live and VOD distribution, monetization, and frame-accurate inline AI without file duplication or use of legacy media clouds and CDNs 

BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of IBC Show 2026, Eluvio today announced that it was selected to power Pasifika+, a new direct-to-consumer streaming service for Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited (PCBL), that will extend the collective reach of Pasifika TV and its media partners to Pacific Island communities and fans across the globe. Eluvio's Content Fabric will provide Pasifika+ with a unified zero-copy platform for broadcast, streaming and AI video intelligence from a single ingest workflow, without creating file copies at any stage, and superseding the use of legacy media clouds or CDNs. Specific details about pricing and availability of Pasifika+ will be made by PCBL later this year. 

Eluvio to Power Pasifika+:

Formed to strengthen partnerships between New Zealand and the Pacific Islands through television broadcasting, PCBL delivers Pasifika TV to a growing collective of more than 30 free-to-air broadcast partners across the Pacific. Pasifika+ will extend that mission via a direct-to-consumer streaming service globally for the first time. Pasifika+ aims to connect diaspora audiences in New Zealand, Australia, the U.S., and elsewhere back to their home islands, preserve and share Pacific culture, sport, news, and original entertainment, and provide the region's broadcasters and content creators a new, equitable revenue stream.

"Pasifika+ is a platform with purpose — it's about giving every fan of Pacific content, especially our diaspora, access to the unique stories, news, and entertainment to stay connected to home, while opening a new, equitable revenue stream back to the 30+ broadcasters and local content creators who make our stories possible. Beyond entertainment value, Pasifika+ will provide our regional media partners with a powerful new way to advocate for self-determination, sovereignty, and government accountability, while educating the rest of the world about the beauty of and issues facing Pacific island nations," said Natasha Meleisea, Chief Executive Officer, PCBL. "Therefore, after evaluating numerous alternatives, we selected Eluvio because they aligned with our aspirations, had the most cost-effective, easy-to-use, and technologically advanced platform to securely scale into a global operation, while providing us a level of monetization and viewer insights never before possible. We look forward to partnering with Eluvio to launch Pasifika+ in the months ahead."

"PCBL is a mission-driven organization with the trust of Pacific broadcasters, regional production companies, and content creators, and we're honored that the Eluvio Content Fabric, serving as a Global Broadcast Fabric, will enable them to distribute and monetize their exceptional regional news, sports, documentaries, and entertainment globally for the first time," said Michelle Munson, CEO and Co-founder, Eluvio. "In addition to traditional live and VOD programming, Pasifika+ will also deploy our Inline AI services to expand their content pipeline, using Eluvio's AI-enabled analysis, clipping, search, and content composition, to scale efficiently from day one without requiring additional original production. For an organization carrying this much cultural and economic responsibility, having zero-copy distribution, monetization, and AI unified on a single platform isn't just efficient, it gives PCBL the freedom to focus on their audiences and creators well into the future."

A Unified Platform for Streaming and AI Video Intelligence

Eluvio's Content Fabric receives live or VOD source feeds and dynamically ingests, transcodes, publishes and generates just-in-time streaming output directly to viewers. Streaming is provided at full source resolution, including HD and 4K, with dynamic automatic adaptation to the user's available bandwidth with low latency HLS/DASH delivery, unlimited multi-view, and "zero-copy" live-to-VoD and fast DVR playback. Pasifika TV will provide a white-label browser, mobile, and connected TV application to its viewers built using the Eluvio Media Wallet platform (full turnkey OTT Suite). The platform also provides subscriptions, pay-per-view, and/or ad-supported monetization, while providing end-to-end content security and anti-piracy protection including strong encryption, DRM, forensic watermarking, and dynamic authorization per-offering including geo blocking and rights control. All features are built-in allowing for a hyper-efficient, tamper-proof distribution, fast and easy purchasing, and on-screen authenticity proofs for the viewer.

In addition, the Eluvio Video Intelligence Editor (EVIE) and AI-assisted tools provide frame-accurate, in-line analysis, indexing, and search, composition, and transformation such as live vertical video, all without file copies or re-transcoding. Finally, Eluvio Content Analytics provides complete transparency of source-to-viewer audience, QoS, and sales analytics. Full details about Eluvio's technical capabilities and benefits can be found at https://eluv.io.

Eluvio at IBC Show 2026

During IBC Show 2026 at the RAI Amsterdam, Eluvio will highlight its work with Pasifika+ and showcase the full capabilities of the Global Broadcast Fabric and Eluvio AI and in Hall 8, Stand 8.MS5, and in the Future Tech Zone, Hall 14, Stand 14.A58, September 11–14, 2026. In addition, Eluvio's CEO and co-founder, Michelle Muson, will also speak on the Future Tech Zone stage on Sunday, September 13 from 2pm-2:15pm. Registration for one-on-one meetings and information about Eluvio on-site keynote demonstrations at IBC is available at https://ibc.eluv.io.

About Eluvio

Eluvio (https://eluv.io) is solving the generational problems of video over the Internet with its Content Fabric Protocol — transforming the distribution and monetization of premium video and digital media in contrast to legacy cloud workflows and CDNs. Eluvio serves Amazon Studios/MGM, Cricket Australia, European Professional Club Rugby, FOX, SONY, Telstra Broadcast Services, UEFA, United Rugby Championship, Warner Bros., WPALiveTV, WWE, and others. Led by Michelle Munson and Serban Simu, founders and inventors of Aspera, and based in Berkeley, California. Eluvio holds more than 15 issued US patents and has won multiple NAB Streaming Product of the Year awards, the Seicon Grand Prize, Hollywood Professional Association Engineering Excellence Award, and other industry honors. @EluvioInc | linkedin.com/company/eluv-io

About Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited (PCBL)

Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited (PCBL) was established in April 2015. It is a New Zealand initiative that is primarily funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade with the overall aim to deepen partnerships in the Pacific region by strengthening the media sector. PCBL supports Pacific free-to-air broadcasters through delivering New Zealand and Pacific originated content that can be rebroadcast to their local audiences and encouraging the production of local content via the provision of field equipment, network infrastructure, contestable funding and training. 

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