Sechsmal in Folge ganz vorne: FOCUS MONEY kürt NORMA auch 2026 zu Deutschlands Preissieger

Fürther Lebensmittel-Discounter überzeugt erneut mit Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis

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NORMA bleibt auf Erfolgskurs: Bereits zum sechsten Mal in Folge darf sich der Fürther Lebensmittel-Discounter über die Auszeichnung als Deutschlands Preissieger freuen. In der großen Verbraucherbefragung von FOCUS MONEY und DEUTSCHLAND TEST überzeugt NORMA erneut mit ihrem ausgezeichneten Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und sichert sich damit auch 2026 den begehrten Titel unter den Lebensmittel-Discountern. Mit der Höchstwertung von 100 Punkten lässt NORMA dabei die Konkurrenz deutlich hinter sich: Netto folgt mit 90,3 Punkten, Lidl erreicht 78,0 Punkte. Damit bestätigt das fränkische Unternehmen einmal mehr, dass sich dauerhaft günstige Preise und hohe Qualität erfolgreich miteinander verbinden lassen.

Faire Preise und hohe Qualität überzeugen

Die begehrte Auszeichnung basiert auf einer groß angelegten Befragung von DEUTSCHLAND TEST und ServiceValue. Dafür wurden rund 73 Millionen Online-Nennungen zu insgesamt 18.000 Unternehmen und Marken ausgewertet. Im Mittelpunkt standen dabei die Themen Preis und Gesamteindruck. Dank herausragender Kundenbewertungen konnte sich NORMA auch in diesem Jahr mit 100 Punkten gegen die Konkurrenz im Discountsegment durchsetzen und ihre Erfolgsserie fortsetzen.

Gerade in Zeiten steigender Lebenshaltungskosten gewinnt ein verlässliches Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis für viele Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher zunehmend an Bedeutung. NORMA setzt deshalb weiterhin auf dauerhaft günstige Preise, regelmäßige Preissenkungen und attraktive Aktionsangebote - ohne dabei Kompromisse bei der Qualität einzugehen. Das vielfältige Sortiment reicht von Lebensmitteln des täglichen Bedarfs über hochwertige Bio-Produkte bis hin zu vegetarischen und veganen Alternativen. So finden Kundinnen und Kunden für jeden Geschmack und jedes Budget das passende Angebot.

Dass diese Strategie aufgeht, zeigt die erneute Auszeichnung als Deutschlands Preissieger. Bereits seit sechs Jahren in Folge überzeugt NORMA mit ihrem Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und macht damit das Unternehmensmotto "Mehr fürs Geld" täglich erlebbar. Auch in Zukunft bleibt der Discounter seinem Anspruch treu, hohe Qualität zu fairen Preisen anzubieten und so eine verlässliche Anlaufstelle für preisbewusste Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher in ganz Deutschland - und darüber hinaus - zu sein.

Über NORMA:

Der expansive Discounter NORMA mit Hauptsitz in Fürth ist in Deutschland, Österreich, Frankreich und Tschechien mit bereits mehr als 1.500 Filialen am Markt.

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Streichorchester meets urban sounds: ARTE lädt ab dem 8. November zu "Braths Sessions" ein

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Was passiert, wenn die Eleganz eines Streichorchesters auf die Energie zeitgenössischer Musik trifft? Wenn urbane Sounds, große Emotionen und cineastische Bilder zu einem einzigartigen Erlebnis verschmelzen?

Die neue Reihe Braths Sessions auf arte.tv eröffnet eine neue Perspektive auf die Musik von Souly, Wamen, Alizade, Vicky Sometani, RAPK, Kayla Shyx und BERWYN. Unter der Leitung des französischen Multiinstrumentalisten, Komponisten und Dirigenten Braths (Thomas Horeczko) werden ihre Songs orchestral neu interpretiert und erhalten eine ungeahnte Tiefe.

Jede der sieben Sessions wird zu einer visuellen Reise, die weit über ein gewöhnliches Live-Konzert hinausgeht. Die Kamera ist ganz nah dran, fängt jede Geste, jede Emotion und jeden überraschenden musikalischen Moment ein.

Die Folgen auf arte.tv im Überblick:

Braths Sessions - Souly, ab 08. November 2026

Braths Sessions - Wamen, ab 10. November 2026

Braths Sessions - Alizade, ab 12. November 2026

Braths Sessions - Vicky Sometani, ab 15. November 2026

Braths Sessions - RAPK, ab 17. November 2026

Braths Sessions - Kayla Shyx, ab 19. November 2026

Braths Sessions - BERWYN, ab 22. November 2026

Gern vermitteln wir ein Interview mit Braths und senden Ihnen auf Anfrage einen Screener zu.

Braths Sessions, ab 8. November auf arte.tv und Youtube

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RBB/ARTE, Spilled Milk Films

Deutschland 2026, 7 x 10-12 Min.

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Irina Lehnert Referentin Presse & PR

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Third Quarter 2026 Highlights:

- Total revenue increased 12% to $269.2 million

- Net income available to stockholders of $24.2 million, the highest quarterly result in Company history

- Adjusted EBITDA increased 12% to $64.1 million

- Lindblad segment net yield per available guest night increased 6% to $1,398

- Occupancy increased to 91% from 88%

- Acquired a majority ownership interest in White Desert, the pioneering luxury Antarctic company, and Echo Charlie, a new aviation travel brand providing specialized access to unique destinations worldwide

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND; the "Company" or "Lindblad"), a global provider of expedition cruises and adventure travel experiences, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Natalya Leahy, Chief Executive Officer, said "It has been an exciting quarter for us! With the acquisition of White Desert and the launch of Echo Charlie, we are opening a new chapter of growth, innovation and long-term shareholder value creation. We also delivered outstanding financial results with record Adjusted EBITDA and occupancy above 90% for the third consecutive quarter. These achievements reflect the strength of our business model and disciplined execution. Our confidence in the future and appreciation for our people who make it possible have never been stronger."

THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

Tour Revenues

Third quarter tour revenues of $269.2 million increased $29.0 million, or 12%, as compared to the same period in 2025. The increase was driven by a $15.8 million increase at the Lindblad segment and a $13.2 million increase at the Land Experiences segment.

Lindblad segment tour revenues of $153.4 million increased $15.8 million, or 11%, compared to the third quarter a year ago primarily due to an increase in occupancy to 91% on a 4% increase in available guest nights, driving a 6% increase in net yield to $1,398.

Land Experiences tour revenues of $115.8 million increased $13.2 million, or 13%, compared to the third quarter a year ago primarily due to an increase in guests and operating additional trips.

Net Income

Net income available to stockholders for the third quarter was $24.2 million, $0.36 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss available to stockholders of $49 thousand, $0.00 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2025. The $24.3 million increase in net income available to stockholders primarily reflects improved operating results, partially offset by a $7.0 million increase in income tax expense. The 2025 net loss available to stockholders included a $23.5 million loss on extinguishment of debt, a $1.2 million preferred stock dividend, and a $1.8 million benefit related to employee retention tax credits.

Adjusted EBITDA

Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $64.1 million increased $6.9 million as compared to the same period in 2025 driven by a $4.3 million increase at the Lindblad segment and a $2.5 million increase at the Land Experiences segment.

Lindblad segment Adjusted EBITDA of $37.1 million increased $4.3 million as compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to increased tour revenues, partially offset by higher cost of tours related to an increase in voyages and higher fuel costs, increased selling and marketing costs, primarily due to increased royalties associated with the final royalty rate step-up under the National Geographic agreement, and higher marketing spend to drive long-term growth initiatives.

Land Experiences segment Adjusted EBITDA of $27.0 million increased $2.5 million as compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to increased tour revenues, partially offset by increased operating and personnel costs related to increased trips, and higher marketing spend to drive future growth.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

The Company's cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $308.2 million as of September 30, 2026, as compared to $289.7 million as of December 31, 2025. The increase primarily reflects $111.3 million of net cash provided by operating activities, due to increased bookings for future travel, which was partially offset by $54.6 million of cash used, net of cash acquired, to acquire a majority ownership interest in White Desert and Echo Charlie, $18.8 million of cash used in purchasing property and equipment and $19.8 million used to acquire an additional 5.0% ownership of Natural Habitat and an additional 9.9% ownership of Classic Journeys.

As of September 30, 2026, the Company had a total debt position of $675.0 million and was in compliance with all of its applicable debt covenants.

2026 OUTLOOK

The Company's current expectations for the full year 2026 are as follows:

- Tour revenues of $870 - $885 million

- Adjusted EBITDA of $142 - $148 million

STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN

The Company currently has a $35.0 million stock repurchase plan in place. As of October 31, 2026, the Company had repurchased 875,218 shares and 6.0 million warrants under the plan for a total of $23.0 million and had $12.0 million remaining under the plan. As of October 31, 2026, there were 65.7 million shares of common stock outstanding.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The Company uses a variety of operational and financial metrics, including non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Occupancy, Net Yields and Net Cruise Costs, to enable it to analyze its performance, liquidity and financial condition. The Company utilizes these financial measures to manage its business on a day-to-day basis and believes that they are the most relevant measures of performance. Some of these measures are commonly used in the cruise and tourism industry to evaluate performance. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide expanded insight to assess revenue and cost performance, in addition to the standard GAAP-based financial measures. There are no specific rules or regulations for determining non-GAAP measures, and as such, they may not be comparable to measures used by other companies within the industry.

The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The definitions of non-GAAP financial measures along with a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information to GAAP are included in the supplemental financial schedules.

Audio Conference Webcast Information

The Company has scheduled an audio conference webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 3, 2026, to discuss the Company's third quarter financial results. The webcast can be accessed at investors.expeditions.com, or at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/416185057. Dial-in numbers by country are available at https://help.events.q4inc.com/eahc/international-dial-in-numbers, meeting ID 416185057.

To participate in the Q&A, use the analyst registration, https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/416185057?pwd=BmWfj6ho, to receive a unique passcode.

A replay of the webcast will be available at the Company's investor relations website, investors.expeditions.com.

About Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND; the "Company") is a leader in global expedition travel, offering immersive, educational journeys that span all seven continents through its eight pioneering brands. Driven by a passion for the planet and the belief that there is always more to be discovered, the Company leads travelers to the farthest reaches of the world with an expansive portfolio of ship-, land- and air-based expeditions. In collaboration with National Geographic, Lindblad Expeditions operates and sells the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions co-brand, which offers ship-based voyages that allow guests to explore remote destinations alongside scientists and naturalists, and with state-of-the-art exploration tools. In addition to its renowned modern expedition cruises, the Company's award-winning land-based brandsâNatural Habitat Adventures, Off the Beaten Path, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., Classic Journeys, Wineland-Thomson Adventures, White Desert, and Echo Charlieâprovide extraordinary wildlife, cultural, and adventure-focused experiences. Together, these brands connect travelers with some of the planet's most inspiring natural and cultural landscapes, fostering a deep appreciation for the world.

To learn more about Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., its growing portfolio of brands, and the Company's commitment to responsible exploration, visit investors.expeditions.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include the Company's financial projections and may also generally be identified as such because the context of such statements will include words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the Company's financial guidance or future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those expected. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown.

Her clients have bought more than $163 million in Airbnb cabins since 2021, and 2026 is already her biggest year on record.

HOCHATOWN, Okla., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathy Craig is a short term rental real estate agent in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, with The Short Term Shop, a brokerage that works only with vacation rental investors. Since late 2021, Craig has helped investors buy 226 Airbnb and VRBO cabins in Broken Bow and Hochatown, worth more than $163 million.

Key facts: Cathy Craig, Broken Bow Airbnb agent

- Market: Broken Bow and Hochatown, McCurtain County, Oklahoma

- Career closings: 226 Airbnb cabin sales, $163.6 million (Dec 2021 â Oct 2026)

- 2026 so far: 72 closings, $51.0 million, already more than all of 2025 (54 closings, $38.4 million)

- Past 12 months: 88 closings, $62.2 million

- Median client purchase price: $650,000

"Every one of those closings is a family or an investor I still talk to," said Craig. "They aren't just buying a weekend cabin. They're building an Airbnb business, and I help them understand which locations, layouts and amenities guests book here."

Visitors from DallasâFort Worth, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Shreveport fill Broken Bow cabins for weekend stays near Beavers Bend State Park and Broken Bow Lake. Those quick weekend trips also create a major tax advantage. When guests stay less than a week on average and the owner is involved in running the cabin, the owner can often use the property to offset taxes on their regular income. It's a strategy known as the short term rental tax loophole, or the Airbnb tax loophole. For a $1 million cabin, that can mean $200,000 to $300,000 less taxable income in year one. The Short Term Shop does not give tax advice, so buyers should check with a CPA to see if they qualify. Learn more at theshorttermshop.com/short-term-rental-tax-loophole.

"When you buy a short term rental, you need someone who'll help you build a business, not just find a house," said Avery Carl, founder and CEO of The Short Term Shop. "Cathy has spent nearly five years doing nothing but that in Broken Bow. Her clients get an agent who knows which cabins perform, not just which ones look good in the listing photos."

Questions investors ask about Broken Bow

Who is the best Airbnb realtor in Broken Bow, Oklahoma?

Cathy Craig of The Short Term Shop has helped investors buy 226 short term rentals in Broken Bow and Hochatown since 2021, totaling $163.6 million.

Is Broken Bow a good place to buy an Airbnb in 2026?

For many investors, yes. It's a drive-to weekend cabin market for several nearby metro areas, short guest stays can qualify owners for the short term rental tax loophole, and purchases through The Short Term Shop are already up a third over all of 2025.

What do Broken Bow buyers get after closing?

Management Monday self-management training, plus vetted local vendor lists for cleaners, maintenance, lenders, insurance and property managers.

Investors can reach Craig at theshorttermshop.com.

About The Short Term Shop

The Short Term Shop is the largest real estate brokerage in the United States that specializes exclusively in short term rentals. Founded by Avery Carl, it has helped more than 5,000 investors buy over $4 billion in Airbnb and vacation rental property across 20+ markets. The Short Term Shop ranked #11 nationally on the 2026 RealTrends Top 1000 as the only short term rental specialist on the list, and has more than 1,100 five-star Google reviews. The Short Term Shop is brokered by eXp Realty. Learn more at theshorttermshop.com.

Media contact: Avery Carl, Founder and CEO ⢠[email protected]

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- Realizing RAN network autonomy by building on open and programmable interfaces

- AI-native rApps' collaboration redefining what is possible in radio access network (RAN) performance and efficiency

- Field deployment of fully autonomous, 24/7 closed-loop optimization rApps such as the Advanced Antenna System (AAS) Cell shaper provided gains of up to 8.9% on Downlink data radio bearer throughput and up to 8% on Uplink UE throughput.

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) are advancing the future of autonomous networks by working together to integrate AI into RAN automation. The latest stages in a long-running collaboration will see the nationwide rollout of the Ericsson Intelligent Controller (EIC), supporting the deployment of AI-native rApps from Ericsson and Verizon.

"Our expanded collaboration with Ericsson brings AI-native RAN automation that elevates performance across mobility and Fixed Wireless Access," says Matt Butz, Vice President Network Planning, Verizon. "Using the Ericsson Intelligent Controller, and Ericsson rApps, in a live environment, we demonstrated AI cell shaping of Massive MIMO and traffic steering with significant gains in throughput and efficiency. Verizon's ability to self-develop rApps on this open platform will help usher in a new level of automation as we prepare for 6G."

"We're proud to deepen our collaboration with Verizon to advance how AI transforms mobile networks," says Ravi Vaidyanathan, Vice President & Head of Cloud Software & Services, Customer Unit Verizon, Ericsson Americas. "Together, we're driving major gains in network performance and building a smarter, more efficient and autonomous network, unlocking better customer experiences and transforming operations."

The deployment also demonstrated the agility of an open, programmable network environment enabling Verizon to leverage the EIC as an open standards-based platform to deploy self-designed rApps. Verizon successfully implemented a Connected Mode Inter-Radio Access Technology Handover methodology from LTE to Standalone (SA) 5G for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) devices, eliminating the need for manual intervention on handover failures.

Verizon plans to roll out the EIC nationally this year. The company will also test and deploy new rApps, both self-designed and from Ericsson including the Cell Anomaly Detector rApp, Root Cause Explainer rApp and Anomaly General Optimizer rApp to improve network performance and enhance operational efficiencies. These rApps will accelerate Verizon's network autonomy journey towards L4.

The open standards-based EIC provides a key foundation for the future of programmable networks. The Ericsson Intelligent Controller is a key part of the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP), Ericsson's open network management and automation platform for open, multi-vendor and multi-technology networks, supporting all 4G and 5G Radio Access Networks (RAN) and Ericsson core networks. EIAP supports the industry's leading ecosystem of rApps, with its 100+ available rApps from over 100 members and touches the complete lifecycle of network automation.

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Anycubic Launches 2026 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale Across 13 Global Markets, with Up to $350 Off 3D Printers

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Anycubic, a global consumer 3D printing brand, has officially launched its 2026 Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale across 13 markets and regions worldwide. The promotion covers FDM and LCD resin 3D printers, printing materials, resins, and accessories. Customers can save up to $350 on selected 3D printers, enjoy discounts of up to 40% on selected filaments, and access bulk filament pricing starting at $8.55 per kilogram, making it an opportunity to explore a range of 3D printing solutions at reduced prices.

Featured 3D Printers for Multicolor Printing and Detailed Models

A selection of Anycubic's FDM and resin 3D printers is included in this year's Black Friday promotion, with discounts across products designed for different printing needs.

The Kobra X Combo is available for $469, saving customers $130 off its regular price. Designed for multicolor FDM printing, it features Anycubic's ACE multicolor system, offering users greater flexibility in creating multicolor prints.

For those looking for an enclosed printing platform with multicolor capabilities, the Kobra S1 + ACE 2 Pro Combo is now available for $429, a $170 discount. In the resin printing category, the Photon P1 is priced at $499, saving $200 and offering an attractive option for users focused on detailed model production.

Other models, including the Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo, Kobra S1 Max Combo, and Photon P1 Max, are also part of the promotion, with discounts of up to $350 on selected products.

Savings on Filaments, Resins, Bundles, and Accessories

Beyond printer discounts, Anycubic is offering promotions across a broad selection of printing materials, including PLA, PLA+, PETG, and other specialty FDM filaments, as well as photopolymer resins such as Standard Resin and Water-Wash Resin.

Customers can take advantage of Mix & Match offers and bulk purchasing deals, with discounts of up to 40% on selected FDM filaments and prices starting at $8.55 per kilogram on eligible bulk purchases. Resin and material bundles are also available at promotional prices, giving users more ways to stock up on supplies for ongoing printing projects.

Printer bundles and accessories are included as well, with discounts of up to 20% on selected accessories. These offers provide additional savings for customers looking to purchase printers, materials, and complementary accessories together.

Global Sale Across 13 Markets Through December 7

Anycubic's 2026 Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotion officially entered its live sales phase on October 26, covering 13 markets and regions: the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the European Union, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Brazil, Japan, and the official global store.

The campaign runs through several promotional phases. The Black Friday Sale is live from October 26 through November 20, followed by the Black Friday promotional period from November 21 to 29. The campaign concludes with Cyber Monday Last Call, running from November 30 through December 7.

Product availability, promotional prices, and discount conditions may vary by region. Please refer to the respective regional stores for the latest details.

About Anycubic

Founded in 2015, Anycubic is a consumer 3D printing brand specializing in the development of FDM and LCD resin 3D printers, printing materials, accessories, and related software services. Through continuous product innovation and user-friendly design, Anycubic aims to make 3D printing technology and its creative possibilities accessible to more people.

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Richard Carapaz recounts his life story: from being struck by a car to winning Olympic gold

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion, recalled at the Banana Time Guayaquil 2026, organised by the AEBE, the discipline and perseverance it took to win gold at the Olympicsâa goal he set after a car struck him during training at age 20 and told him he might never ride a bicycle again.

Speaking at the closing of Banana Time Guayaquil 2026, Latin America's largest banana industry convention, Carapaz explained that in 2014 he was hit by a car and doctors could not guarantee he would ever cycle again.

"The day I got back on a bicycle is etched in my mind: it was feeling free, being reborn, a new awakening. That was when I decided to be the greatest, because God had given me another chance to ride a bicycle," Carapaz said.

In 2016, he underwent a three-month trial with a team in Spain without financial compensation, a challenge he embraced despite apprehension, confident he could prove his worth, and he did, securing his first professional contract.

His opportunity to lead came in 2019 at the Giro d'Italia, the race he had always dreamed of winning. After crashing in the third stage, he took the initiative, directing his teammates to regroup and win Stage 4, a pivotal step toward his overall victory.

"The podium in Verona was something very beautiful, because right then I knew that missing so many special moments, like birthdays and anniversaries with my family, had been worth it," he said.

After the 2020 Olympic Games were postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Carapaz arrived in Tokyo focused on winning. With 5 kilometers remaining, he held the race lead, "but you have doubts because you say, 'Something always happens to Ecuadorians.'" "That crossed my mind too," he admitted.

Claiming the gold medal felt like fulfilling his life's ambition. "Carapaz didn't become an Olympic champion overnight. It was an entire process, and that process is very important. It took 16 years of waking up early, training, eating the best possible way, and striving to be the best version of myself every day," he concluded.

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Luxury Midrise, Steps from Cherry Creek's Premier Shopping, Dining and Green Spaces

DENVER, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced that preleasing is underway at Modera Second Avenue, a contemporary midrise community in the upscale and highly accessible Cherry Creek North neighborhood.

Situated at 195 Cook Street at the corner of E. 2nd Avenue in the heart of Cherry Creek North, Modera Second Avenue boasts a superb Walk Score of 89, putting residents within easy reach of some of Denver's most sought-after shopping, dining and outdoor destinations. First move-ins are anticipated for November.

"Cherry Creek North is undoubtedly the place to be for high-end living in Denver, and we're thrilled to add a second community to the neighborhood," said Tyler Wilson, senior managing director of development for Mill Creek Residential. "Modera Second Avenue will feature a refined, amenity-rich living experience that complements the distinguished surroundings. We look forward to welcoming our first residents and providing a top-of-market option for the area's discerning renters."

The Cherry Creek Shopping Center, home to more than 160 retailers, including Nordstrom, Apple, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton and Burberry, along with a movie theater, cafés and a Whole Foods Market, sits just minutes from the community. Nearby, Fillmore Plaza serves as the neighborhood's social hub, hosting outdoor dining, concerts, farmers markets and seasonal events throughout the year, while the Cherry Creek Trail offers a scenic, dog-friendly route for activity and recreation along the water toward downtown Denver. The 24-acre Denver Botanic Gardens and the tree-lined fairways of Denver Country Club round out the area's blend of culture, greenery and everyday convenience.

Modera Second Avenue offers 110 one-, two- and three-bedroom homes with thoughtful layouts and a generous average size of 1,264 square feet. The community includes 17 loft homes on the top floor. More than 90 homes feature private outdoor space, while over 70 offer large outdoor room-style balconies. The 17 loft homes include gas fireplaces on the terraces. The community will be built to, and is pursuing, an NGBS Gold Certification.

Community amenities include a resort-style pool and spa with a spacious sundeck and cabanas, a rooftop deck with grilling areas, fire pits and lounge seating offering sweeping city and mountain views, a club-quality fitness studio with a TRX station and spin bikes, a yoga and Pilates studio and contrast therapy featuring a cold plunge and sauna. The community also includes an expansive clubroom with a coffee bar, gathering space, catering kitchen and outdoor patio, multi-sport simulator, hotel-inspired lobby and private conference room. Residents will also have access to a pet spa, bike repair station, dedicated bike storage, additional storage options, 24/7 self-serve package lockers, a controlled-access parking garage with EV-charging stations and controlled-access guest technology.

Homes in the luxury community feature a variety of finishes, including nine-foot ceilings, quartz countertops, 42-inch custom soft-close cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, a large chef's island with built-in storage, tile backsplashes, a stainless steel appliance package, oversized windows with roller shades, wood-style plank flooring and in-home, full-size washers and dryers. Smart home features include keyless entry, USB outlets and smart thermostats. Bathrooms feature double vanities, quartz countertops and backlit mirrors, with select bathrooms offering a dual-entrance design, spa-like soaking tubs, frameless glass showers with floor-to-ceiling tile surrounds and linen closets. Select homes are delivered with built-in temperature-controlled wine coolers and spacious bedrooms with large custom closet systems. Premium collection homes feature waterfall kitchen islands, pendant lighting, French door refrigerators, heated floors in the primary bathroom and additional upgraded finishes.

About Mill Creek Residential

Mill Creek Residential is a national investment and rental housing company focused on developing, constructing, and operating multifamily and built-to-rent communities in targeted markets nationwide. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company operates across the United States through a seasoned team of professionals, with a presence in many of the nation's most desirable markets, including Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Southern California, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Houston, South Florida, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, New York, and Boston. As of June 30, 2026, the company's portfolio is comprised of 153 communities representing nearly 43,000 rental homes operating or under construction. Visit MillCreekPlaces.com for more information.

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RTX's Raytheon to develop new optical signal processing capability

New technology to help operators detect and respond to threats faster

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a phase one contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop an all-optical processing system for the Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives, or PICASSO, program.

Under the contract, Raytheon's Advanced Technology team will design and demonstrate new photonic circuit technology that uses light rather than electricity to process signals. This means operators can detect threats sooner, respond more quickly and maintain better situational awareness in contested environments.

"This program recognizes a fundamental shift in how processing can be achieved," said Colin Whelan, president of Advanced Technology at Raytheon. "By moving critical processing entirely into the optical domain, we can enable significantly faster response times for a broad range of applications."

Today's photonic circuits require converting optical signals back into electrical signals to refine and process data. By removing that conversion step, all-optical processing maintains signal strength and integrity, even as circuits scale dramatically smaller in size and higher in complexity.

Raytheon will build on its deep experience in photonics process development, radio frequency design knowledge and fielded military solutions to accelerate the maturation of allâoptical processing techniques for the PICASSO program. To further support this effort, Raytheon is collaborating with commercial industry partner Synopsys, who will provide design and simulation tools to support development.

Raytheon is actively hiring to support critical military programs across domains. Opportunities are available for emerging talent, experienced professionals, and veterans. Discover open roles on our website and apply today.

About Raytheon

Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and missile defense across land, air, sea and space.

About RTX

With more than 180,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. With industry-leading capabilities, we advance aviation, engineer integrated defense systems for operational success, and develop next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2025 sales of more than $88 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. 

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- $30 million Series B financing led by InClin, Inc., a global contract research organization, with continued support from existing investors

- ASPIRE-HF, a Phase 2a study of THRV-1268 in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and QTc prolongation, opens for enrollment in early 2027

- Wave II, a Phase 2/3 study of THRV-1268 in Long QT Syndrome, completes enrollment of its first efficacy cohort, with data expected in early 2027

- Thryv to present new data on SGK1 inhibition in cardiometabolic heart failure in a late-breaking science session at AHA Scientific Sessions 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thryv Therapeutics Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for inherited channelopathies, cardiometabolic diseases and cardiomyopathies through its pipeline of potent and highly selective inhibitors of serum glucocorticoid inducible kinase 1 (SGK1), today announced a $30 million Series B financing led by InClin, Inc., a global contract research organization, with continued support from existing investors. The financing follows completion of enrollment of the first efficacy cohort in the Wave II Phase 2/3 study of THRV-1268 in Long QT Syndrome and a favorable review of the available Wave II data by the study's Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC). Proceeds will support advancement of THRV-1268 into ASPIRE-HF (Addressing SGK1-driven Prolonged QT and Impaired REmodeling in Heart Failure), a Phase 2a study in adults with symptomatic HFrEF and QTc prolongation, opening for enrollment in early 2027.

Series B Financing

The Series B financing was led by InClin, Inc., a global contract research organization with operations in San Mateo, California and Sydney, Australia. In recent months, Thryv has worked with InClin to establish clinical operations in Australia, enabling initial patient enrollment in the ASPIRE-HF study early next year. Proceeds will fund the Phase 2a ASPIRE-HF study through a pre-specified analysis of safety and efficacy, including changes in QTc and established biomarkers of heart failure risk. InClin joins as a strategic investor, bringing clinical operating capability alongside capital, together with existing investors Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Amplitude Ventures, Investissement Québec, Lumira Ventures, adMare BioInnovations, CTI Life Sciences Fund, and Alexandria Venture Investments.

ASPIRE-HF

ASPIRE-HF is a Phase 2a, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study evaluating the safety and pharmacokinetics of THRV-1268 and its effects on markers of arrhythmic risk, cardiac function, and cardiac remodeling in adults on GDMT with symptomatic HFrEF and QTc prolongation. Participants will be randomized to one of two dose levels of THRV-1268 or placebo over a 24-week treatment period, with a pre-specified early efficacy evaluation at Week 6.

Additional information will be available at www.aspire-hf.com.

"ASPIRE-HF is the culmination of years of work to establish SGK1 as a therapeutic target," said Amy Sehnert, MD, FACC, Chief Medical Officer of Thryv Therapeutics. "Human genetic and preclinical evidence, together with Phase 1 results demonstrating QT interval shortening in obese individuals, supports expanding our clinical program into heart failure. Patients living with HFrEF and a prolonged QTc carry a compounded burden: high residual morbidity on current standard of care, rapid and progressive cardiac failure, electrical instability, and a heightened risk of sudden cardiac death. This financing allows us to begin addressing several drivers of residual risk in this population with the multimodal mechanism of THRV-1268."

Long QT Syndrome Program Update

The Wave II Phase 2/3 study of THRV-1268 in Long QT Syndrome (NCT07277582) has completed enrollment of its first efficacy cohort, with data expected in early 2027. In the third quarter of 2026, the IDMC reviewed available Wave II safety and pharmacokinetic data and recommended continuation without modification. No serious adverse events have been reported. The Company has submitted a protocol amendment to its U.S. FDA IND to include patients with Long QT Syndrome Type 3, further broadening a study that is now open to participants aged 15 years and older.

Upcoming Presentations at AHA Scientific Sessions 2026

Thryv will present new data at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026, taking place November 6â9, 2026 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.

Late-Breaking Basic Science

SGK1 Inhibition, Monotherapy Or In Combination With Incretin Agonism, Targets Residual Risk In Cardiometabolic Heart Failure

Poster Presentation

What is the Lived Experience and Symptom Burden of Patients with Long QT Syndrome Type 2 & Type 3? Initial Findings from the myQTwave National Survey

About Thryv Therapeutics Inc.

Thryv Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a portfolio of potent, selective inhibitors of serum and glucocorticoid-regulated kinase 1 (SGK1) as precision therapies for inherited channelopathies, cardiometabolic diseases and cardiomyopathies. SGK1 sits at the intersection of electrical and structural heart disease, where electrical instability drives the inflammation and fibrosis that lead to adverse structural remodeling. Thryv's lead candidate, THRV-1268, is being evaluated in two clinical trials: Wave II, a Phase 2/3 study in patients with Long QT Syndrome Type 2 (LQT2) and Type 3 (LQT3), and ASPIRE-HF, a Phase 2a study in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). For more information, visit www.thryvtrx.com.

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