Week 9 College Football Betting Trends:

The following is a collection of analytical data, betting systems and strength ratings featured on VSiN and qualified for the college football games of Week 9. This report emulates the process Steve Makinen and other members of the VSiN Analytics team use to handicap each week’s college football board.

AJ’s Angles

These are the top trends and systems for this week’s CFB games, handpicked by VSiN Analyst AJ Makinen.

* Higher-ranked home teams playing as single-digit favorites or underdogs against a worse-ranked opponent have gone 69-30 SU and 61-35-3 ATS (63.5%) since 2017.

System Match (PLAY): TEXAS TECH (-3.5 vs Arizona)

* Teams coming off losses in which they were road dogs of less than 3 points are just 71-121 ATS (37%) in the follow-up game since 2018.

System Matches (FADE ALL): BAYLOR (+1.5 at UCF), WESTERN MICHIGAN (-13.5 vs Bowling Green), UNLV (-23.5 vs Northern Illinois)

* Teams that have won back-to-back conference games both SU and ATS while being defensively dominant (12 PPG allowed in those two games) have been tremendous when playing on the road in the next game, 60-35 ATS (63.2%) since 2019.

System Match (PLAY): LOUISIANA TECH (-5.5 at South Alabama)

* Teams playing at home in conference games as dogs of more than 3 points when coming off a huge upset win as a double-digit road underdog have been a play against team, 32-50 ATS (39%) since 2010.

System Matches (FADE ALL): CHARLOTTE (+10 vs Tulane), LA MONROE (+3.5 vs Southern Miss)

* GEORGIA SOUTHERN is 6-3 SU and 8-1 ATS in the last nine matchups with App State

Trend Match (PLAY): GEORGIA SOUTHERN (-5.5 vs Appalachian State)

* RUTGERS is 13-2 (86.7%) to the Over as a home underdog since 2021

Trend Match (PLAY OVER): MICHIGAN-RUTGERS (o/u at 46.5)

* UAB is 2-16-1 ATS (11.1%) in the last 19 following up a SU win

* SOUTH FLORIDA is 9-1 ATS (90%) in the last 10 post-bye week games

Trends Match (PLAY): SOUTH FLORIDA (-8.5 vs UAB)

#1 TOTAL PROJECTION FAVORING OVER according to the MAKINEN EFFECTIVE STRENGTH RATINGS: MINNESOTA-INDIANA OVER 41.5 (simulation has total at 46.9)

College Football Systems Based Upon AP Poll Rankings

The following college football betting systems take into account whether or not teams in a non-neutral field game are ranked in the AP poll

CFB Ranked Team System #1 – Games featuring two ranked teams

– In games featuring two ranked teams since 2017, home teams are now 236-123 SU and 205-145-9 ATS (58.6%).

System Match (PLAY): TEXAS TECH (-3.5 vs Arizona)

– Digging deeper into that data, you will find that when the home team has been ranked better, those teams have gone 131-34 SU and 98-63-4 ATS (60.9%).

System Match (PLAY): TEXAS TECH (-3.5 vs Arizona)

– Adding another point spread wrinkle to the last angle, when better-ranked home teams have been single-digit favorites or underdogs, they have gone 69-30 SU and 61-35-3 ATS (63.5%) since 2017.

System Match (PLAY): TEXAS TECH (-3.5 vs Arizona)

CFB Ranked Team System #5: Unranked teams that favored over ranked teams in Power 4 conference games boast a record of 64-33 SU and 53-40-4 ATS (57%) dating back to November 2016.

System Matches (PLAY ALL): IOWA (-3.5 vs Wisconsin), OREGON (-3.5 vs Northwestern)

CFB Ranked Team System #6: Ranked home favorites of more than 14 points are 368-29 SU but just 174-219-4 ATS (44.3%) versus unranked conference opponents since October 2015.

System Matches (FADE ALL): INDIANA (-20.5 vs Minnesota), BYU (-16.5 vs Arizona St), TEXAS (-20.5 vs Mississippi State)

CFB Ranked Team System #8: Teams coming off an upset win over a Top 15-ranked team are 129-95 SU but just 98-125-1 ATS (43.9%) in the follow-up contest dating back to November 2016.

System Matches (FADE ALL): UCF (-1.5 vs Baylor), FLORIDA (+11.5 vs Georgia), MINNESOTA (+20.5 at Indiana), CINCINNATI (+6.5 vs Utah)

CFB Ranked Team System #9: Teams coming off a home loss to a top-10-ranked team are just 145-152 SU and 132-163-2 ATS (44.7%) in their next game since October of 2016.

System Match (FADE): MICHIGAN (-14 at Rutgers)

CFB Ranked Team System #10: Ranked teams coming off a close loss of 7 points or fewer and playing an unranked team are 126-31 SU but just 65-88-4 ATS (42.5%) since December of 2015.

System Matches (FADE ALL): NOTRE DAME (-30.5 vs Navy), OLE MISS (-13.5 vs Auburn)

CFB Ranked Team System #11: Ranked teams coming off a close win of 7 points or fewer where they didn’t cover the point spread are on a 235-55 SU and 167-120-3 ATS (58.2%) surge when favored in the next game since October of 2015.

System Match (PLAY): INDIANA (-20.5 vs Minnesota)

CFB Ranked Team System #12: Ranked teams coming off of double-digit losses have responded nicely of late, going 68-30 SU and 57-40-1 ATS (58.8%) in the next game since November of 2021.

System Matches (PLAY ALL): TEXAS TECH (-3.5 vs Arizona), MISSOURI (-10 at Arkansas)

CFB Ranked Team System #13: Teams still unranked even after beating a ranked team in the prior game are 89-42 SU but just 57-72-2 ATS (44.2%) when favored in the follow-up contest since November of 2015.

System Match (FADE): UCF (-1.5 vs Baylor)

CFB Ranked Team System #14: Teams still ranked even after losing as 7-point favorites or more are 78-38 SU but 46-68-2 ATS (40.4%) in the follow-up games. These teams are also 68-47-1 Under the total (59.1%) in these next contests since September of 2016.

System Matches (FADE ALL): NOTRE DAME (-30.5 vs Navy), TEXAS TECH (-3.5 vs Arizona), GEORGIA (-11.5 vs Florida), BYU (-16.5 vs Arizona State)

System Matches (PLAY UNDER ALL): NOTRE DAME-NAVY (o/u at 56.5), TEXAS TECH-ARIZONA (o/u at 54.5), FLORIDA-GEORGIA (o/u at 55.5), ARIZONA ST-BYU (o/u at 48.5)

CFB Ranked Team System #15: Teams coming off a win over a ranked team and playing another ranked team are just 75-106 SU and 77-101-3 ATS (43.3%) since September 2019. These teams are also 88-50 Under the total (63.8%) in these next contests dating back to September of 2021.

System Matches (FADE ALL): FLORIDA (+11.5 at Georgia), MINNESOTA (+20.5 at Indiana), CINCINNATI (+6.5 vs Utah)

System Matches (PLAY UNDER ALL): FLORIDA-GEORGIA (o/u at 55.5), MINNESOTA-INDIANA (o/u at 41.5), UTAH-CINCINNATI (o/u at 56.5)

CFB Ranked Team System #16: Teams playing in the middle game(s) of what winds up being 3+ straight games versus ranked opponents have been quite successful, going 103-83 SU and 112-72-2 ATS (60.9%) dating back to November 2015.

System Matches (PLAY ALL): MINNESOTA (+20.5 at Indiana), CINCINNATI (+6.5 vs Utah)

College Football Conference Play Systems and Trends

These detail top trends and systems for college football conference play.

* Road teams in conference games coming off very close losses of less than 3 points have struggled lately, 90-125 ATS (41.9%) since 2011.

System Matches (FADE): BAYLOR (+1.5 at UCF)

* Teams playing as conference road dogs of more than 7 points after not having played since 14 days ago are on a 153-129 ATS (54.3%) surge since 2010.

System Matches (PLAY ALL): UAB (+8.5 at South Florida), UTEP (+24.5 at North Dakota State), PURDUE (+7.5 at Penn State), WASHINGTON (+7.5 at Nebraska)

* Teams playing at home in conference games as dogs of more than 3 points when coming off a huge upset win as a double-digit road underdog have been a play against team, 32-50 ATS (39%) since 2010.

System Matches (FADE ALL): CHARLOTTE (+10 vs Tulane), LA MONROE (+3.5 vs Southern Miss)

* Conference home favorites coming off a double-digit conference loss are just 220-300 ATS (42.3%) since 2016

System Matches (FADE ALL): MISSOURI STATE (-6 vs Sam Houston State), TEXAS TECH (-3.5 vs Arizona), PITTSBURGH (-7.5 vs Georgia Tech), OREGON (-3.5 vs Northwestern), UNLV (-23.5 vs Northern Illinois)

* Teams playing in a home conference game after losing and yielding 48+ points to another conference rival the previous game are just 75-108 ATS (41%) since 2020

System Matches (FADE ALL): MISSOURI STATE (-6 vs Sam Houston State), PITTSBURGH (-7.5 vs Georgia Tech), SAN DIEGO STATE (-2.5 vs Washington State), COLORADO (+1.5 vs Kansas State)

* Teams playing as road underdogs in conference play after a game in which they turned the ball over 4+ times have been huge Under plays on totals, 130-89 (59.4%) since 2016.

System Matches (PLAY UNDER ALL): WASHINGTON-NEBRASKA (o/u at 49.5), NORTHERN ILLINOIS-UNLV (o/u at 53.5)

* Big 10 road favorites of -4 or less have gone 30-13 SU and 27-16 ATS (62.8%) in conference play since 2021.

System Match (PLAY): ILLINOIS (-2.5 at Maryland)

* Big 10 home favorites in the -17 to -30.5 line range with a total of = 56 have gone Under the total at a 42-21 (66.7%) rate in conference play since 2017.

System Match (PLAY UNDER): MINNESOTA-INDIANA (o/u at 41.5)

* Under the total is 32-13-1 (71.1%) in ACC matchups with spreads >= 13 points and totals >= 60.5 since 2016.

System Match (PLAY UNDER): STANFORD-LOUISVILLE (spread LOU -22.5, o/u at 60.5)

* AAC favorites in the -7 to -12 line range have gone 120-19 SU and 77-56-6 ATS (57.9%) in conference play since 2015.

System Matches (PLAY ALL): TULANE (-10 at Charlotte), SOUTH FLORIDA (-8.5 vs UAB)

* Sun Belt non-Saturday games have gone Under the total at a 57-33-1 (63.3%) rate since 2015.

System Match (PLAY UNDER): TROY-JAMES MADISON (o/u at 49.5)

* Sun Belt small home favorites/pick ‘ems in the PK to -5.5 line range and totals within the 52.5-65 range have had these totals go Under at a 44-21 (67.7%) rate since 2015.

System Match (PLAY UNDER): APPALACHIAN STATE-GEORGIA SOUTHERN (spread GASO -5.5, o/u at 56.5)

* Sun Belt road favorites in the -3.5 to -10 line range are 72-30 SU and 61-41 ATS (59.8%) in conference play since 2015.

System Matches (PLAY ALL): LOUISIANA TECH (-5.5 at South Alabama), SOUTHERN MISS (-3.5 at LA Monroe)

* Under the total is 60-41-1 (59.4%) in Conference USA expected-tight matchups (-3 to +2.5 line range) since 2015.

System Matches (PLAY UNDER ALL): DELAWARE-WESTERN KENTUCKY (spread WKU -1.5, o/u at 55.5), KENNESAW STATE-MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE (spread MTSU -2.

DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) ("Kimberly-Clark") announced today the extension of the expiration date of the offers to exchange (each an "Exchange Offer" and, collectively, the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "Kenvue Notes") issued by Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE) ("Kenvue") for up to $7,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by Kimberly-Clark (the "Kimberly-Clark Notes"). Kimberly-Clark hereby extends such expiration date from 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 27, 2026, to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 2, 2026 (as the same may be further extended, the "Expiration Date").

Except as described in this press release, all other terms of the Exchange Offers remain unchanged.

As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 27, 2026, the principal amounts of Kenvue Notes set forth in the table below had been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn:

In addition, the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement dated September 28, 2026 (as amended from time to time, including by this press release, the "Offering Memorandum") is hereby amended to incorporate by reference Kenvue's unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2025 that will be included in Kenvue's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Exchange Offers are being made pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offering Memorandum, and are conditioned upon the consummation of Kimberly-Clark's previously announced pending acquisition of Kenvue (the "Acquisition"), which condition may not be waived by Kimberly-Clark, and certain other conditions that may be waived by Kimberly-Clark. The settlement date for the Exchange Offers is expected to occur promptly after the Expiration Date.

On the early participation date of October 9, 2026, requisite consents were received for adopting certain amendments (the "Amendments") to the indenture governing the Kenvue Notes and a supplemental indenture to the Kenvue Indenture containing the Amendments was executed. The Amendments will become operative only upon settlement of the Exchange Offers.

The Kimberly-Clark Notes have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or securities laws of any state or any other jurisdiction. Unless registered, the Kimberly-Clark Notes may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Exchange Offers will only be made, and the Kimberly-Clark Notes are only being offered and will only be issued, (a) to persons reasonably believed to be "qualified institutional buyers" (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act) in compliance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act and (b) outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act, and (if a resident in a member state of the European Economic Area) such person is not a "EEA retail investor" or (if a resident in the United Kingdom) such person is not a "UK retail investor" (as defined in the Offering Memorandum) or (if resident in Canada) it is a "non-U.S. Canadian qualified offeree" (such persons, "Eligible Holders"). Eligible Holders who are located or resident outside of the United States may be subject to other eligibility criteria. Only Eligible Holders who properly complete and return the eligibility letter (the "Eligibility Letter"), which is available from the Information Agent (as defined below), are authorized to receive and review the Offering Memorandum and to participate in the Exchange Offers.

Holders who desire to obtain a copy of the Eligibility Letter should contact D.F. King & Co., Inc., the information and exchange agent for the Exchange Offers (the "Information Agent"), at: (800) 967-7635 (banks and brokers) or (646) 602-4897 (all others), at www.dfking.com/kmb-kvue or by email at [email protected]. D.F. King & Co., Inc. will also provide copies of the Offering Memorandum to Eligible Holders.

The Exchange Offers are being made only pursuant to the Offering Memorandum. The Offering Memorandum and other documents relating to the Exchange Offers will be distributed only to Eligible Holders. The Exchange Offers are not being made to holders of Kenvue Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. The Kimberly-Clark Notes have not been approved or disapproved by any regulatory authority, nor has any such authority passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the Offering Memorandum.

None of Kimberly-Clark, Kimberly-Clark's subsidiaries, its and their respective directors or officers, the dealer managers and solicitation agents, the exchange agent, the information agent, any trustee for the Kimberly-Clark Notes or the Kenvue Notes, their respective affiliates, or any other person is making any recommendation as to whether holders should tender their Kenvue Notes in the Exchange Offers.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase, or the solicitation of tenders or consents with respect to, any security in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

The Kimberly-Clark Notes offered in the Exchange Offers have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. Therefore, the Kimberly-Clark Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws.

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company's purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. The KMB stock is a large cap growth and value stock and core S&P 500 equity held by more than 400 Exchange Traded Funds. Kimberly-Clark is considered a dividend aristocrat, having paid a cash dividend to shareholders for 92 consecutive years and increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years.

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Certain statements contained in this press release, including the expected timing of completion of the Acquisition and the Exchange Offers, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally. There can be no assurance that these future events will occur as anticipated or that our results will be as estimated. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Forward-looking statements are based upon the expectations and beliefs of the management of Kimberly-Clark as of the date they were made and speak only as of the date they were made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by words like "anticipate," "approximately," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will" or "would," the negative of these words, other terms of similar meaning or the use of future dates.

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Firmable earned 17 badges in G2's Fall 2026 reports and improved its ranking in 28 of the 32 reports it featured in last season, holding its position in the other four.

MELBOURNE, Australia and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmable, the AI-native B2B sales platform, has climbed from #8 to #4 on G2's global Momentum Grid for Sales Intelligence, which ranks the fastest-rising products in the category worldwide. It also ranked #1 for SMB sales intelligence in both Australia and ANZ and moved into the top 10 across Asia-Pacific.

The results span regional, segment and global reports in both the Sales Intelligence and Lead Intelligence categories. They are based on verified reviews from Firmable customers, alongside G2's measures of market presence and growth.

Global momentum as Firmable scales in North America

Firmable is now one of the fastest-rising sales intelligence products worldwide. Its jump to #4 on G2's global Momentum Grid for Sales Intelligence was matched by strong gains in G2's global satisfaction indexes:

- Relationship Index for Sales Intelligence: #3, up from #24

- Implementation Index for Sales Intelligence: #3, up from #17

- Results Index for Sales Intelligence: #4, up from #16

The results arrive as Firmable expands across the US and Canada, following its $14 million Series A in March and the launch of the Firmable MCP in July. They were followed by the launch of Tech Intelligence earlier in October.

"G2 rankings come straight from customers, and that's why these results matter to us," said Leigh Jasper, co-founder and co-CEO of Firmable. "Customers are telling the market three things: Firmable is easy to work with, fast to roll out, and it delivers results. Those scores climbed the most this season. That's exactly the proof point sales leaders look for when they evaluate a new platform. We built Firmable as an AI-native product from day one, and teams in North America and elsewhere are responding. Breaking into the global top five for momentum is a strong signal of where we're headed."

#1 in Australia and in ANZ

Firmable took the top spot for small-business sales intelligence in both of its home markets. It rose from #2 to #1 on G2's Small-Business Australia Regional Grid for Sales Intelligence, and from #3 to #1 on the Small-Business ANZ Regional Grid. Firmable also held #1 overall in both Australia and ANZ for Lead Intelligence.

"Ranking top in Australia and ANZ and climbing across Asia-Pacific comes down to one thing: our customers are booking more meetings with less effort," said Paul Perrett, co-founder and co-CEO of Firmable. "Growing sales teams can't afford to waste a rep's day on bad data or cold accounts. We give them verified contacts and buying signals that tell them who to call and when. These results show that approach is working for teams in every market we serve. And with the launch of Tech Intelligence last week, we're not slowing down."

Top 10 across Asia-Pacific

Firmable moved into the top 10 for small-business sales intelligence across Asia-Pacific. It climbed from #13 to #10 on G2's Small-Business Asia Pacific Regional Grid for Sales Intelligence. It also rose from #14 to #9 on the matching Lead Intelligence grid.

Firmable debuted on G2's Mid-Market Asia Pacific Regional Grid for Sales Intelligence at #13. That reflects growing adoption among larger revenue teams in the region. On the overall Asia Pacific grid for Sales Intelligence, Firmable moved from #18 to #15.

About G2

G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 90 million people annually use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews.

About Firmable

Firmable is an AI-native B2B sales platform, your AI sales teammate, that helps revenue teams find, understand and connect with the right buyers at the right time. Combining verified company and contact data with technology intelligence, CRM context, buyer intent and agentic AI, Firmable powers go-to-market teams across the US, Canada and Asia-Pacific. Firmable is ISO 27001 certified. Learn more at firmable.ai.

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BOGOTA, Colombia, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) (the "Company") announces that on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, it plans to release its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2026, after the market closes.

On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, management plans to hold a virtual conference, with simultaneous transmission in Spanish and English at the following times:

To participate in the conference, please use the following link and select your preferred language for the broadcast:

https://xegmenta.co/ecopetrol/registro-conferencia-de-resultados-3t-2026/

Participants may ask questions via the platform once the call has begun.

The earnings release, presentation, webcast, and recording of the conference call will be available on Ecopetrol's website: www.ecopetrol.com.co

To ensure access, we recommend that you verify in advance that your browsers allow the webcast to operate normally and that you have the latest versions of Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and/or Mozilla Firefox.

Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 19,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the BarranquillaâCartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with drilling and exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector.

This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases, or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations Office

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Janesville police arrest 58-year-old man after finding person dead in apartment

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - Janesville Police Department arrested a 58-year-old man after finding a person dead in an apartment Sunday evening.

The police department said Tuesday that officers responded to a welfare check around 6 p.m. Sunday in the 800 block of Myrtle Way. When they entered the apartment, officers found a person’s body inside.

Officers found Andrew Bradley near the apartment complex. They took him into custody and for medical treatment.

The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office investigated the death and determined the manner of death was homicide. The individual was not identified.

JPD said officers arrested Bradley on a potential charge of first-degree intentional homicide- domestic violence.

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Protesttag an Halloween: Bundesschülerkongress befürchtet "Entwicklung wie in Frankreich"

Sprecherin Berthold warnt vor Instrumentalisierung durch politische Akteure

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Vor dem ersten deutschen Jugend-Protesttag an Halloween hat der Bundesschülerkongress (BSK) vor Gewalt und Ausschreitungen wie in den Nachbarländern gewarnt. "Wir befürchten eine Entwicklung wie in Frankreich und wollen nicht, dass die Anliegen junger Menschen dadurch in den Hintergrund geraten", sagte Lilli Berthold, Vize-Generalsekretärin und kommissarische Sprecherin des BSK, im Interview mit der "Neuen Osnabrücker Zeitung" (noz). "Unsere Sorge ist nicht, dass die Organisatoren selbst Gewalt wollen. Wir befürchten aber, dass andere Akteure solche Demonstrationen für ihre eigenen Zwecke nutzen könnten. Wenn das passiert, lässt sich vor Ort womöglich nicht mehr sauber trennen: Wer gehört zu wem, und wer steht für welche Forderung?"

Neben anderen Gruppen hat auch das Bündnis "Gen Z regelt" für diesen Samstag zu einem bundesweiten Protesttag aufgerufen. Es sieht den Funken aus Frankreich bereits übergesprungen. Das Positionspapier von "Gen Z regelt" kritisiert neben "kaputten Schulen" auch "Wehrpflicht und Musterung" sowie "mehr Überwachung". "Auch der Konflikt zwischen Israel und den Palästinensern könnte auf solchen Demonstrationen zum Streitpunkt werden", sagte Berthold zu "noz".

Das vorherrschende Gefühl Jugendlicher in Deutschland sei "Resignation", so die Bundesschülersprecherin weiter, und das aus nachvollziehbaren Gründen: "Beim Wehrdienst wird über sie entschieden, bei der Rente haben sie kaum eine Stimme. Beim Klimaschutz erleben sie, dass das Thema wieder in den Hintergrund gerückt ist." Auch aus der Coronazeit sei das Gefühl geblieben, mit den eigenen Bedürfnissen nicht ausreichend vorgekommen zu sein. Das spiele der AfD in die Hände: "Die Unzufriedenheit ist da. Nur äußert sich politischer Frust nicht automatisch in Demonstrationen", sagte Berthold. "Der Ärger kann sich auch im Privaten aufstauen und irgendwann an der Wahlurne zeigen. In Sachsen-Anhalt und Mecklenburg-Vorpommern haben junge Leute schon genauso stark die AfD gewählt wie die älteren Generationen."

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MÃXICO CITY, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Elektra, S.A. de C.V., Latin America's leading specialty retailer and financial services company, and the largest non-bank provider of cash advance services in the United States, today announced third quarter 2026 results.

Quarterly results

Grupo Elektra's consolidated revenue was Ps. 53,297 million for the period, compared to Ps. 53,864 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Consolidated costs were Ps.24,225 million, down from Ps.25,637 million the previous year, while sales, administrative, and promotional expenses totaled Ps.21,260 million, compared to Ps.21,305 million in the same period of 2025.

EBITDA was Ps.7,813 million, up from Ps.6,922 million a year ago.

Below EBITDA, an exchange loss of Ps.67 million was recorded, compared to a gain of Ps.155 million a year earlier, driven by depreciation of the peso against the dollar, combined with a net monetary liability position in foreign currency, in contrast to currency appreciation a year ago.

Grupo Elektra reported net income of Ps.2,230 million, from Ps.2,274 million a year ago.

Balance sheet

Grupo Elektra's consolidated gross loan portfolio as of September 30, 2026, was Ps.217,489 million, compared to Ps.212,366 million the previous year. The consolidated delinquency rate was 4.9% at the end of the period.

The gross loan portfolio balance for Banco Azteca Mexico was Ps.209,671 million, compared to Ps.203,994 million a year earlier. The bank's non-performing loan ratio was 4.9%.

Grupo Elektra's consolidated deposits were Ps.255,695 million, compared to Ps.248,125 million a year earlier. Traditional deposits at Banco Azteca Mexico were Ps.246,069 million, up from Ps.240,761 million the previous year.

Banco Azteca Mexico's liquidity coverage ratio was 461%, and the capitalization ratio was 14.04%.

Company Profile:

Grupo Elektra is Latin America's leading financial services company and specialty retailer and the largest non-bank provider of cash advance services in the United States.  The group operates more than 5,000 points of contact in México, the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama.

Grupo Elektra is a Grupo Salinas company (www.gruposalinas.com), a group of dynamic, fast-growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating economic value through market innovation and goods and services that improve standards of living; social value to improve community well-being; and environmental value by reducing the negative impact of its business activities. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies. These companies include TV Azteca (www.TVazteca.com;www.irtvazteca.com), Grupo Elektra (www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Banco Azteca (www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Purpose Financial (havepurpose.com), Afore Azteca (www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (www.segurosazteca.com.mx), Punto Casa de Bolsa (www.puntocasadebolsa.mx), Total Play (irtotalplay.mx; www.totalplay.com.mx) and Total Play Empresarial (totalplayempresarial.com.mx). Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently, with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings. The group of companies shares a common vision, values, and strategies for achieving rapid growth, superior results, and world-class performance.

Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are concepts about the future that involve risks and uncertainty that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Other risks that may affect Grupo Elektra and its subsidiaries are presented in documents sent to the securities authorities.

SOURCE Grupo Elektra, S.A. de C.V.

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The vendor-agnostic solution moves results from legacy and modern instruments into LabWare sample result records with a verified chain of custody and without manual data handling.

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LabWare and Phizzle today announced the availability of LabWare Loop, powered by Phizzle, for LabWare customers, available by request as development continues toward commercial availability in early 2027.

LabWare Loop connects multi-vendor scientific instruments directly to LabWare worklists and carries each GxP sample from sampling plan to result in one auditable digital workflow. The workflow supports 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and ALCOA+ data integrity principles.

Regulated labs must prove the right instrument produced each result, the data arrived intact, and it populated the correct sample tables. Today, that proof depends on either manual processes or custom integrations. Manual processes, such as paper printouts, manual entry, and USB transfers, create data integrity gaps. Custom per-device integrations add IT overhead and more network endpoints to patch. LabWare Loop replaces both with a single, vendor-agnostic connection that eliminates manual data handling and isolates instruments from the network.

"LabWare has connected laboratories to thousands of instruments and enterprise systems, from chromatography data systems to MES and ERP," said Kyle Kershner, Co-CEO at LabWare. "LabWare Loop extends that reach to any instrument, legacy or modern, without custom integration work, automatically linking worklists directly to benchtop instruments, thus removing manual transcription from GxP workflows, and with it, a major source of data integrity risk."

In a LabWare Loop workflow, an operator runs one or more tests based on the LabWare worklist. The Phizzle Edge Puck⢠captures the instrument's data file along with instrument-generated metadata, and Phizzle Connected Plant⢠routes the file to LabWare with verifiable lineage and chain of custody. The results then automatically populate the LabWare sample results records. Because the Edge Puck connects via USB, serial, or Ethernet, LabWare Loop works with legacy and modern instruments without firmware changes or requalification.

"Integrating scientific instruments into regulated workflows has historically forced a trade-off between IT security and operational efficiency," added Ben Davis, CEO of Phizzle. "With LabWare Loop, regulated manufacturers and laboratories can digitize the full sampling lifecycle without exposing benchtop instruments to network threats."

Benefits span three teams:

- Laboratory Technicians & Operators shift to review-by-exception. They stop handling data by hand and eliminate the transcription checks that manual data entry requires.

- QA & Compliance receive a chain of custody verified at every step and an automatically created audit trail that supports 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11. Because laboratory analysts no longer transcribe results by hand, transcription errors and their subsequent investigations are eliminated.

- Information Technology onboards every instrument through the same process, whatever its type, make, or model. Air-gapped instruments add no network endpoints to patch, and the integration needs maintenance only when the network, data path, or instrument changes.

To schedule a technical demonstration or request integration specifications, visit https://phizzle.com/labware-loop

About LabWare

LabWare is a unified laboratory informatics platform built for the complexity, compliance demands, and long-term requirements of modern laboratory operations. Trusted by more than 30,000 laboratories, 2,500 companies, and 125 countries, LabWare combines a proven, long-lasting core with continuous innovation, an integration-first architecture, industry-ready solutions, and a community-centric approach. The result is a platform built for the laboratory's full life cycle, supporting operational continuity, secure, manageable integration, and enduring value over time.

About Phizzle

Phizzle simplifies instrument integration, orchestration, and optimization at scale for regulated GxP environments. Its hardware and software deliver ALCOA+-aligned data integrity and a complete chain of custody from instrument to system of record. The solution also keeps instruments from becoming cybersecurity threat surfaces. Learn more at phizzle.com.

Media Contacts

LabWare: [Katie Zamarra, Marketing Communications, [email protected], 917-379-5422]

Phizzle: [Eric Myers, Marketing Communications, [email protected], âª972-454-9764]

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Sam Feldt Headlines Heaven & Hell at The Quin, Reimagining The Spirit of FLUXX For One Night

The October 31 VIP Halloween celebration offers a sneak peek inside The Quin, a new high-end private event and entertainment venue reimagining the former FLUXX space.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- One of San Diego's most recognizable nightlife addresses is opening its doors for Halloween, with internationally acclaimed DJ and producer Sam Feldt headlining Heaven & Hell at The Quin on Saturday, October 31. The limited-capacity celebration reimagines the spirit of FLUXX for one night, giving guests advance access to the Gaslamp Quarter's new high-end private event and entertainment venue before its official debut.

Taking place from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at 500 Fourth Avenue, FLUXX Nights @ The Quin: Heaven & Hell pairs Feldt's headline set with a lineup of supporting DJs, aerial performances, go-go dancers, immersive production and a costume contest.

Sam Feldt: A Global Headliner at a Gaslamp Landmark

Known for his global hits and energetic performances, Feldt leads the Halloween lineup alongside supporting DJ Daniel Joseph, with additional supporting artists to be announced. Live entertainment and surprises will unfold throughout the night, with aerialists above the crowd, go-go dancers keeping the energy high and a costume contest celebrating the evening's most inspired looks.

An Invitation to Heaven & Hell

Guests will be welcomed with a complimentary drink and small bites, while VIP admission includes a dedicated hosted bar and access to exclusive private areas. Tickets and event details are available at thequinsd.com/heaven-and-hell.

Meet The Quin: Private Events with Main Stage Possibilities

The Quin brings a broader purpose to the former FLUXX address as a high-end private event and entertainment destination. Its approximately 11,000-square-foot space features a flexible, single-floor layout, three full-service bars and a full kitchen.

An official grand opening celebration is planned for November, with the date and details to be announced. Private event inquiries and venue tours can be requested at thequinsd.com/plan-your-event.

About The Quin

The Quin brings the production power of a nightlife destination to private events and live entertainment in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Nightlife programming carries the FLUXX legacy forward through FLUXX Nights @ The Quin. For more information, visit thequinsd.com.

Media Contact

Aisha Belagam

Sr. Director, Solid State Marketing

[email protected] 

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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("A. O. Smith" or "the Company") (NYSE: AOS) today announced definitive agreements with CPE, a leading alternative asset manager, under which CPE will acquire an 81% interest in A. O. Smith's China business. A. O. Smith will retain a 19% interest and enter into a long-term brand licensing agreement, both of which allow it to participate in the business's future growth.

The transaction values the China business at approximately $400 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, before taking into account the long-term brand licensing royalty stream. The total value, including the net present value of the ongoing licensing economics payable to A. O. Smith over the multi-decade period, is expected to exceed $500 million. In addition, the transaction structure will enable A. O. Smith to repatriate approximately $80 million in cash that is currently being held in China. Consistent with its commitment to returning capital to shareholders, the Company intends to prioritize share repurchases as a use of the after-tax proceeds and repatriated cash following the closing of the transaction.

The agreements follow a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives for the China business, announced in July 2025. After evaluating a broad range of options, A. O. Smith's Board of Directors concluded that a strategic transaction with CPE is the best path forward for the China business, the Company and its shareholders. The transaction will enable A. O. Smith to sharpen its portfolio focus while retaining the opportunity to participate in future value creation in China.

"For more than three decades, A. O. Smith has built a leading premium brand in China, supported by an extensive distribution network, differentiated innovation and a highly talented local team," said Steve Shafer, A. O. Smith chairman and chief executive officer. "We believe this transaction positions the China business for continued growth under experienced local ownership, while enabling A. O. Smith to focus resources on our highest-return opportunities and drive sustainable value creation."

A. O. Smith and CPE are committed to the business's customers and distributors throughout the transition and beyond. As brand owner and a minority shareholder, A. O. Smith will continue to cooperate with CPE on branding, product innovation and service quality.

"We are deeply grateful to our employees in China for their leadership and continued dedication, particularly in a challenging market," Shafer added. "We are confident CPE is the right partner to lead the business going forward."

CPE takes a long-term, value-oriented approach to investing across the full AI value chain, advanced manufacturing, consumer, healthcare and infrastructure, and has significant experience partnering with multinational companies in China, including its recent strategic partnership with Restaurant Brands International to support the Burger King China business.

"A. O. Smith has built a trusted, premium brand and a strong business in China over more than three decades," said Liuwei Qin, Managing Director of CPE. "We are excited and proud to invest in A. O. Smith's China business and look forward to supporting its next phase of growth through continued investment in its product innovation, service capabilities and customer relationships."

Transaction Details

CPE will acquire an 81% equity interest in A. O. Smith (China) Investment Co., Ltd. ("CIC"), the holding company for A. O. Smith's China business, and A. O. Smith will retain a 19% interest. A. O. Smith will also receive ongoing royalties under a long-term license for the A. O. Smith brand in China. Additional information about the transaction is available on our website, click here.

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel to A. O. Smith.

A. O. Smith will release third quarter financial results on Oct. 29, 2026 and host a webcasted conference call at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss those results and its guidance for the remainder of the year. The call can be heard live on the Company's website, click here. An audio replay of the call, along with the related presentation, will be available on the Company's website after the live event. To access the archived audio replay and related presentation, go to the "Investors" page and select the Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call link.

Forward-looking Statements

This release contains statements that the Company believes are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "continue," "guidance," "outlook", "confident" or words of similar meaning. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated as of the date of this release. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these expectations include, among other things, the following: the timing and effects of the China business transaction, including the possibility that the parties will fail to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or to satisfy any of the other conditions to the transaction; potential negative effects relating to the announcement of the China business transaction; failure to realize the expected benefits of the China business transaction; further softening in U.S. residential and commercial water heater demand; further weakening in North American residential or commercial construction or instability in the Company's replacement markets; failure to realize the expected benefits of acquisitions or expected synergies; difficulties in predicting results of operations of an acquired business; negative impact to the Company's businesses from international tariffs, including any new or increased tariffs that could also trigger retaliatory responses from other countries, as well as trade disputes and geopolitical differences, including the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; negative impacts to the Company, particularly the demand for its products, resulting from global inflationary pressures or a potential recession in one or more of the markets in which the Company participates; the Company's ability to continue to obtain commodities, components, parts and accessories on a timely basis through its supply chain and at expected costs, including the recent volatility in fuel and other material prices; inability of the Company to implement or maintain pricing actions; inconsistent recovery of the Chinese economy or a further decline in the growth rate of consumer spending or housing sales in China; the availability, timing or effects of China stimulus programs; the failure to realize the expected benefits of restructuring actions; further weakening in the high-efficiency gas boiler segment in the U.S.; substantial defaults in payment by, material reduction in purchases by or the loss, bankruptcy or insolvency of a major customer; foreign currency fluctuations; failure to realize the expected benefits, timing and extent of regulatory changes; competitive pressures on the Company's businesses, including new technologies and new competitors; the impact of potential information technology or data security breaches; negative impact of changes in government regulations or regulatory requirements; the inability to respond to secular trends toward decarbonization and energy efficiency; and adverse developments in general economic, political and business conditions in key regions of the world. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements included in this news release are made only as of the date of this release, and the Company is under no obligation to update these statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributed to the Company, or persons acting on its behalf, are qualified entirely by these cautionary statements.

About A. O. Smith

A. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AOS), the Company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment and water management products. For more information, visit www.aosmith.com.

About CPE

CPE is an alternative asset manager with extensive China experience and, at the same time, an international perspective. With a long-term vision and value investment strategy, CPE provides innovative investment solutions to leading enterprises across a diversified range of themes and sectors, including the full AI value chain, advanced manufacturing, consumer, healthcare, and infrastructure. Currently with its successful long-term performance, CPE's funds under management are supported by over 200 domestic and international institutional investors across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The core investment team has completed more than 300 investments globally and has an outstanding track record in multiple USD and RMB funds with a total AUM exceeding RMB 150 billion, enabling the firm to accumulate key sector knowledge and a widespread business network.