Veterans on the ballot: up 21% from 2024, with women veterans running in record numbers, up 81%.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The service wave that swept this year's primaries has carried into the general election. On the eve of the 2026 midterms, 258 military veterans are on the ballot for Congress, up from 213 in 2024, according to new data from With Honor Action. Women veterans are a growing part of that wave, with 38 on the ballot, up from 21 two years ago, comprising 21 Democrats, eight Republicans, and nine independents or third-party candidates.

The wave first showed its size in the primaries. By June, With Honor Action had tracked 752 veterans running for Congress, a 47% increase over 2024 and the highest number of veteran candidates recorded since the organization began tracking in 2018. Of the 258 who made it to the general election:

- 227 are running for the House and 31 for the Senate.

- 115 are Republicans, 80 are Democrats, and 63 are independents or third-party candidates.

- 67 are incumbent members of Congress running for reelection â 62 in the House and 5 in the Senate â including 48 Republicans and 19 Democrats.

- The other 191 are challengers or running for open seats, and among them, the parties are nearly even: 67 Republicans, 61 Democrats, and 63 independents or third-party candidates.

The rise of women veterans began in the primaries, where at least 95 ran for Congress, up from 40 in 2024, a surge reported on by Politico using With Honor data in June. Women now make up 15% of total veteran candidates in the general election, up from 10% two years ago. The current Congress swore in nine women veterans, the most ever to serve at one time, according to Roll Call. That number fell to eight when Mikie Sherrill left the House to become governor of New Jersey, the first woman veteran elected governor of any U.S. state.

"Every one of these candidates has already sworn an oath to the Constitution," said Rye Barcott, co-founder and CEO of With Honor. "Now they're asking voters to let them keep serving. More of them are women, and they come from across the political spectrum. What they share is the habit of putting the mission first. Congress needs more of it."

Barcott is the author of Courage Can Save US, which profiles ten elected leaders, five Democrats and five Republicans, nine of them veterans and one a former FBI agent, who have each taken With Honor's pledge to serve with integrity, civility, and courage, including the courage to work across party lines.

They will meet an electorate inclined to trust them. In research released in July by With Honor and Gallup, 77% of Americans said they would trust a person with military experience to perform well as an elected official, including 91% of Republicans, 73% of independents, and 70% of Democrats.

"Americans trust veterans across party lines because that trust was earned in service," Barcott said. "Keeping that trust once in office means putting country over party and refusing to treat the other side as the enemy. That's the test for whoever wins on Tuesday, and every day after."

With Honor Action tracks veteran candidates through Federal Election Commission filings, candidate databases, campaign materials, and news reports to confirm both candidacy and military service. Figures are current as of Oct. 28, 2026.

Veterans hold roughly one in five seats in Congress today, down from roughly three in four in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Of the 96 veterans currently serving in Congress (excluding non-voting delegates), one, Rep. Barry Moore, is running for Senate, and 28 are not on a congressional ballot â senators not up this cycle and members retiring or seeking other non-federal office. With Honor Action will release a post-election count of veterans elected to the 120th Congress. Barcott is available for interviews through next week; contact Susan Forbes at [email protected].

About With Honor

With Honor Action fights polarization in Congress by supporting principled veterans across party lines who pledge to serve with integrity, civility, and courage. With Honor Action works alongside the bipartisan For Country Caucus in Congress to pass critical legislation for our nation. With Honor Action is a 501(c)(4), which serves as the organization's policy and social-welfare arm. With Honor has an affiliated federally registered "super PAC" called With Honor Fund III. Learn more about our work at WithHonor.org.

CONTACT: Susan Forbes, [email protected]

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Wujiang Marks 90 Years Since Fei Xiaotong's Jiangcun Field Study

WUJIANG, China, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholars and local officials gathered in Kaixiangong Village in Qidu Town, Wujiang District, Jiangsu Province, on November 1 to mark the 90th anniversary of sociologist and anthropologist Fei Xiaotong's Jiangcun field study. Organized by Wujiang District in partnership with several Chinese universities, the event explored Fei's enduring legacy and how research and practical experience in the village, also known as Jiangcun, can inform China's modernization.

The event, themed "Understanding China's Modernization Through Jiangcun," also marked the inauguration of the Fei Xiaotong Social Survey Center. The center will carry forward Fei's approach to fieldworkâunderstanding people's lives from their own perspectiveâthrough in-depth research that builds on his scholarly legacy.

Zhang Yi, president of the Chinese Sociological Association, highlighted Fei's commitment to improving people's livelihoods and the approach to sociological inquiry that guided his work. He encouraged scholars to follow Fei's example of grounding knowledge in firsthand investigation, beginning with life in rural communities to understand the dimensions and foundations of China's modernization and advance sociological research.

Sun Daoxun, secretary of the CPC Wujiang District Committee, said Wujiang would strengthen partnerships with universities and jointly develop sociological research sites. The district will also work to revitalize rural communities, strengthen local governance and develop a cultural economy, contributing further insights from Jiangcun and practical experience from Wujiang to China's modernization.

A ceremony honoring Fei's legacy and marking a new stage in Jiangcun's development brought participants together to support further research and practical work in rural communities. Drawing on Wujiang's experience in urban-rural integration, the initiative seeks to carry forward Fei's commitment to firsthand investigation and support a prosperous and beautiful Jiangcun.

Six scholars, including Li Peilin, a member of the Academic Divisions of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, delivered presentations examining China's modernization through the lens of Jiangcun. Presentations included "From the Jiangcun Field Study to Rural Revitalization: Carrying Forward the Intellectual Legacy of Grounding Knowledge in Firsthand Investigation and Improving People's Livelihoods."

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HashKey On-Chain and RD Technologies Form Deep Partnership to Support On-Chain Testing for RDUSD

On-Chain Ecosystem Drives Institutional Adoption of RDUSD Across Cross-Border Trade, Financing, and Corporate Payments

HONG KONG, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HashKey On-Chain, an on-chain financial infrastructure provider, announced a major strategic partnership with RD Technologies. The two parties will engage in a series of technical and ecosystem explorations centered around RDUSD. Leveraging HashKey On-Chain's full-stack comprehensive strengths in connecting on-chain infrastructure with institutional financial service ecosystems, the collaboration will span digital asset on-chain trading, settlement, treasury management, and asset tokenization. Together, they aim to drive the expansion of the US dollar stablecoin RDUSD from digital asset trading into real-world business scenarios such as cross-border trade, corporate payments/collections, and institutional finance.

HSK Chain Plans to Support RDUSD On-Chain Testing

RDUSD is a US dollar stablecoin supported by RD Technologies and issued by Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., a US federally regulated bank. Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. is the first federally chartered digital asset bank in the US, specializing in providing secure digital asset custody and financial services for institutional clients. RDUSD is designed to comply with the regulatory framework under the US GENIUS Act. As a digital US dollar settlement instrument, it is committed to satisfying institutional clients' needs to optimize treasury management in real-world operations while providing fiat-anchored support for asset tokenization.

As a core component of this collaboration, RDUSD will be deployed on HSK Chain. HSK Chain is an institutional-grade Ethereum Layer 2 that provides auditable, high-performance infrastructure support for the on-chain deployment, circulation, and smart contract execution of RDUSD. Currently, the HSK Chain ecosystem features over 200 projects with an on-chain RWA (Real World Asset) size exceeding US$300 million, covering asset classes such as money market funds, ETFs, and precious metals. It has also established a CeDeFi partnership with Morpho to explore institutional fund onboarding and on-chain yield opportunities. Following the deployment and launch of RDUSD, both parties will further drive its integration into HSK Chain's existing ecosystem, exploring technical applications in native scenarios such as on-chain lending, trading, RWA subscriptions, and settlement. HSK Chain will also provide technical development support for RDUSD's deployment and multi-platform integration.

RDUSD to Be Implemented Across HashKey On-Chain's Diverse Scenarios

Relying on HashKey On-Chain's three core technical application platforms, RDUSD will gradually be integrated into the following scenarios:

HashKey Trading Portal (HTP): In asset trading scenarios, RDUSD will be used for the trade settlement of various tokenized RWA products, providing stable and efficient settlement support for the on-chain circulation of real-world assets.

HashKey On-Chain Trade Finance Platform: RDUSD is expected to serve as a medium aimed at delivering 24/7, more efficient, and cost-effective on-chain clearing and settlement for cross-border import and export enterprises. Combined with the tokenization of trade assets (such as electronic bills of lading), it will support smart contract-driven Delivery vs. Payment (DvP) and act as a settlement tool for licensed financial institutions conducting disbursements and repayments for trade financing based on real trade backgrounds.

HashKey Settlement Platform (HSP): Both companies will explore further integrating RDUSD into relevant settlement protocols to provide global enterprises and cross-border payment service providers with payment, collection, and settlement services, as well as cash pooling and disbursement channel support. In addition to enhancing international corporate treasury management efficiency, this will reserve capacity for emerging scenarios such as automated AI agent payments.

These scenarios will also address the needs of RD Technologies and its partners in cross-border trade payments and treasury management, bridging corporate payments with on-chain finance to serve the real-economy operations of Asia-based cross-border institutions.

Rita Liu, CEO of RD Technologies, stated:

"The close collaboration between HashKey On-Chain and RD Technologies has always been a key focus for both parties. RDUSD brings a fresh highlight to this partnership. We look forward to combining our respective strengths in cross-border payments and digital assets to propel the technical application of RDUSD across diverse scenariosâsuch as on-chain trading, settlement, and treasury managementâto better serve corporate demands and the real economy."

Rachel Qiu, Head of Business Development at HashKey Group and COO of HashKey On-Chain Business Group, stated:

"The upcoming deployment of RDUSD on HSK Chain marks the first step in our collaboration. Moving forward, leveraging HashKey On-Chain's extensive experience in on-chain business, we will partner with RD Technologies to drive the gradual integration of compliant stablecoins into real-world commercial and financial activities, providing institutional users with more comprehensive digital asset services. In areas such as cross-border trade and corporate payments, HashKey On-Chain is well-equipped to provide the requisite technology and application platforms to support efficient, compliant on-chain clearing and settlement, ultimately fostering the growth of the on-chain ecosystem."

This strategic collaboration surrounding RDUSD represents a vital step for HashKey On-Chain as it continuously enhances its institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure. In the future, HashKey On-Chain will continue to join forces with industry partners like RD Technologies to explore the long-term value of stablecoins in cross-border payments, global treasury management, and real-world asset tokenization. By extending stablecoins deeper into the real economy and institutional finance, the partnership aims to deepen the integration between traditional finance and the on-chain economy, jointly building next-generation financial infrastructure.

About HashKey On-Chain

HashKey On-Chain is the core business group of HashKey Group dedicated to building and operating full-stack on-chain financial infrastructure. By coordinating five major business matricesâtokenized asset issuance (HIP), trading (HTP), payments (HSP), public chain (HSK Chain), and on-chain staking (HashKey Cloud)âit leverages a high-efficiency technical foundation to deliver end-to-end solutions for institutional clients, forging a solid bridge between traditional financial capital and the crypto economy.

About RD Technologies

RD Technologies is a Hong Kong-based global fintech group providing innovative digital financial services to enterprises through its licensed entities. The group is dedicated to building next-generation financial infrastructure that connects traditional finance (Web2) with Web3. As one of the first participants in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's (HKMA) Stablecoin Issuer Sandbox, RD Technologies consistently balances compliance with innovation. To date, the group has raised over US$90 million in total funding. Its investors include prominent industry and strategic figures such as HashKey Group, HSG (Sequoia China), ZA Global, Solana Foundation, Guotai Junan International, China Harbour, Bright Venture Capital, Hivemind Capital, Eternal Digital, Junshi Investment, and Aptos Labs.

Disclaimer

This material is provided for general information only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, recommendation or investment advice in respect of any securities, tokenised assets, stablecoins or financial products, nor a public offering, solicitation or invitation to invest in any jurisdiction. It is intended only for professional investors meeting applicable legal and regulatory requirements (where applicable). Non-professional investors should not rely on its contents in making any investment decisions. Regulated activities that require a licence are provided only by entities within the group holding the relevant licences within the scope permitted by their licences, and are subject to applicable laws and regulations. The on-chain infrastructure, protocol frameworks, technology platforms and related collaboration arrangements described herein are technical infrastructure or technical service platforms; they are not licensed corporations of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, and their activities do not themselves constitute regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance. Any reference to a platform, product, service, business scenario or collaboration arrangement is for illustration only and should not be regarded as any commercial commitment, service assurance or future business arrangement; descriptions of application scenarios such as cross-border trade, corporate payments, treasury management, trade finance, corporate treasury management, on-chain settlement and on-chain finance reflect only potential application directions or technical exploration. Whether the relevant projects can be implemented depends on technical conditions, market demand, collaboration arrangements and regulatory requirements. The issuance, reserve management, redemption and related compliance matters of any stablecoin referred to herein (where applicable) are the responsibility of the relevant issuer and service providers; the HashKey Group and its related entities do not participate. Stablecoins, tokenised assets and digital assets all involve risks; their prices and values may fluctuate significantly, and investors may lose all or part of their principal. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.

First production deployment of Ceva's NeuPro NPU family combines NeuPro-Nano with SensPro AI DSP to deliver advanced sensing and inference capabilities for Physical AI devices

ROCKVILLE, Md. and SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As AI becomes embedded across the physical world, workloads are increasingly being processed where they can run most effectively and efficiently, from the cloud to the device itself. For Physical AI systems that must sense, interpret and respond to their surroundings in real time, this is driving greater intelligence directly into power-constrained edge devices. Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leader in silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, today announced that Mobilint, a leading AI semiconductor company, has deployed Ceva's SensPro⢠AI DSP and NeuPro-Nano⢠NPU in its REGULUS edge AI System-on-Chip (SoC), marking the first production deployment of Ceva's NeuPro NPU family.

Designed as a standalone processor for on-device AI, REGULUS integrates Ceva's SensPro AI DSP and NeuPro-Nano NPN32 NPU within Mobilint's highly integrated processing architecture. Delivering 10 TOPS of AI performance at under 3W and supporting up to 8GB of memory, REGULUS is designed for real-time AI across power- and space-constrained applications including robotics, drones, machine vision, smart cameras and IoT devices.

The multi-engine architecture enables different sensing and AI workloads to run on the processing engine best suited to the task. SensPro provides programmable processing for sensing and signal-processing workloads, while NeuPro-Nano provides highly efficient neural processing for always-on inference use cases. Together, these technologies complement Mobilint's proprietary AI processing architecture, adding flexible sensing and inference capabilities to address the diverse and evolving requirements of Physical AI devices.

"REGULUS brings together the specialized processing capabilities needed to run sophisticated AI workloads directly on the device within very tight power constraints," said Dongjoo Shin, CEO of Mobilint. "Ceva's SensPro and NeuPro-Nano add flexible sensing, signal processing and inference capabilities to REGULUS, helping us address the diverse workloads our customers need to build the next generation of intelligent edge devices."

REGULUS is already enabling commercial products, including Mobilint's MLD-R1 AI USB accelerator, first previewed at COMPUTEX 2026 and now shipping. Designed to add on-device AI to existing systems, MLD-R1 supports computer vision, video analytics and generative AI workloads for applications including smart factories, robotics, machine vision, security, medical devices and digital signage, with support for widely used AI frameworks and ecosystems including PyTorch, ONNX, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, TFLite and Keras.

"REGULUS marks an important milestone for Ceva as the first production deployment of our NeuPro NPU family, demonstrating the progress we are making in bringing our AI technology into commercial silicon," said Yaron Galitzky, Executive Vice President and General Manager, AI Division at Ceva. "Together, NeuPro-Nano and SensPro provide efficient, flexible sensing and inference processing that helps address the diverse workloads Physical AI devices need to perform locally and in real time."

Product information for REGULUS and MLD-R1 is available at https://www.mobilint.com/regulus. For more on Ceva's Edge AI portfolio, visit https://www.ceva-ip.com/solutions/edge-ai/

About Mobilint

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Seoul, Korea, Mobilint is a fabless AI semiconductor company specializing in high-performance, energy-efficient NPUs and AI SoCs for edge and on-device AI applications. The company owns proprietary NPU IP and AI SoC design technologies, with proven deployments across smart city, healthcare, autonomous driving, security, industrial AI, and mobile AI device applications. Learn more: www.mobilint.com.

About Ceva, Inc.

Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer â the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.

With more than 22 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today's most advanced smart edge products - from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultraâlowâpower performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva's IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.

Visit us at www.ceva-ip.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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IPnest ranks Ceva #1 in wireless interface IP with approximately 68% market share, 12 times that of the next-largest vendor, as the category grows approximately 14%

HSINCHU COUNTY, Taiwan, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that powers the Smart Edge, today announced that it retained the #1 position in wireless interface IP in IPnest's September 2026 Design IP report. As AI expands across billions of connected devices, reliable, ultra-low-power wireless connectivity becomes essential for sharing data and context across them.

The category grew approximately 14% in 2025, and Ceva held 68% market share by IP revenue, 12 times that of the next-largest vendor. The result continues Ceva's leadership as documented in prior IPnest reports, which showed 67% share for 2023 and 68% for 2024. Ceva estimates that its wireless connectivity IP is used in approximately 30% of the world's Bluetooth-enabled IoT devices and 15% of Wi-Fi-enabled IoT devices shipped annually.

Through its Ceva-Waves portfolio, Ceva licenses Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, 802.15.4 and cellular IoT IP to semiconductor companies and OEMs building differentiated products. Its Bluetooth IP has more than 100 licensees, its Wi-Fi IP more than 60, and more than 30 customers have adopted both. Ceva is building on that reach by advancing Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT), developing Wi-Fi 8, and broadening its connectivity portfolio with PentaG-Edge, a 5G-Advanced modem IP subsystem for edge devices. These investments help customers bring intelligent, connected products to market across consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, PC and IoT applications, where devices increasingly need to exchange data with one another, networks and the cloud.

Wireless IP is an essential pillar of Ceva's Connect, Sense, and Infer strategy. Combined with Ceva's sensing IP and NeuPro NPUs, it gives chipmakers system-level IP for Physical AI, where the right AI model runs in the right place at the right time. Local inference handles latency- and power-sensitive work, while connectivity links each device to its peers and the cloud.

"AI is becoming an experience that follows people from one device to the next," said Ziv Hammer, Executive Vice President, Connectivity & Sensing Division at Ceva. "Each of those devices needs to exchange data and context, perceive its surroundings, and interpret what it perceives locally. Our sustained leadership position in wireless IP reflects the trust customers place in Ceva, and our multi-standard portfolio gives companies throughout the industry the connectivity they need to build the next generation of intelligent products."

Ceva will share its wireless connectivity and Physical AI roadmap at its technology symposium events in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on November 2 and in Shanghai, China, on November 5. For more information on Ceva-Waves wireless connectivity IP, visit https://www.ceva-ip.com/product/ceva-waves-links/.

Market share and vendor comparison are based on wireless interface IP revenue estimates in IPnest's September 2026 Design IP report.

About Ceva

Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer â the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.

With more than 22 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today's most advanced smart edge products - from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultraâlowâpower performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva's IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.

Visit us at www.ceva-ip.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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The Abu Dhabi-based investment platform backs Context Labs' regional growth in AI Data Infrastructure, the verified data foundation for sovereign AI and industrial applications across the MENA region.

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Context Labs B.V. ("Context Labs"), the AI Data Infrastructure company, today announced a strategic investment from 22/x, the Abu Dhabi-based AI-native investment and incubation platform established by the Nowais family. The two companies also signed a long-term agreement to establish Context Labs' regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi and accelerate expansion in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

The agreement with 22/x covers:

- A strategic equity investment by 22/x in Context Labs

- Establishment of a regional headquarters for Context Labs in Abu Dhabi to serve customers and partners across the GCC and wider MENA region

- Regional deployment of Context Labs' AI Data Infrastructure, including the Context Labs AI Distillery⢠for sovereign AI

- Development and deployment of industry applications for priority sectors, including energy, utilities and critical infrastructure

- Collaboration to deploy and integrate into the existing assets and ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa

Context Labs builds AI Data Infrastructure, the trusted data layer that enterprise AI depends on, and delivers the Context Engine for trusted and secure sovereign AI. Its platform ingests fragmented operational, engineering and enterprise data, structured and unstructured, verifies it cryptographically at the source, and maintains a tamper-proof data fabric with full lineage and provenance, so every AI model, agent and decision can be traced back to verified data.

A library of industry-specific ontologies gives that data context in the language of each sector, from energy, chemicals and mining to commodities trading, logistics, utilities, pharmaceuticals and financial services, so the platform scales across industries and extends readily to new ones. Use-case applications, from operations to compliance, are built on that common foundation. The Context Labs AI Distillery⢠extends that infrastructure into the enterprise, enabling organizations to run frontier and open-weight AI models and semantic context agents inside their own data centers, on their own verified data, with full decision provenance.

In energy and critical infrastructure, this provides a trusted foundation for connecting operational performance, emissions intelligence and AI-enabled decision-making. By bringing fragmented data into a verified, auditable environment, the platform can help operators demonstrate the integrity of their energy, respond to evolving market and regulatory requirements, and support more resilient operations.

22/x will collaborate with Context Labs to scale this infrastructure and its applications across the MENA region, giving organizations making significant commitments to enterprise AI a verified data foundation that builds trust and delivers measurable ROI. The partnership will draw on 22/x's expertise in incubating deep-tech and applied AI for critical infrastructure operations, and on its longstanding relationships with sovereign-aligned compute, data and distribution channels in the region. The focus is not simply to bring technology into the region, but to establish tangible capabilities, long-term partnerships and sustainable outcomes.

"AI is only as good as the data underneath it, and enterprises have to be able to verify that data before AI can be trusted to act on it," said Dan Harple, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Context Labs. "Our cross-industry ontologies, built on a single AI Data Infrastructure, let us move with the region's national champions across every sector they lead. With 22/x, we are bringing them the infrastructure to own their IP, own their AI, and prove the integrity of their data to partners, regulators and markets worldwide."

"Through Arab Development, we have predominantly served the oil and gas industry, bringing global expertise and technology into the UAE and building lasting local partnerships and industrial capability. As automation, robotics and artificial intelligence reshape these industries and the wider economy, we recognized the need for a dedicated, future-focused vehicle to support the new digital economy. We established 22/x to build on that foundation, helping local industries adopt these technologies, modernize their operations and develop the capabilities to compete in an increasingly digital world," said Yousif Al Nowais, Chairman and Managing Director of 22/x.

"Our partnership with Context Labs brings an essential foundation to that ambition: trusted data that enables businesses to apply AI with confidence while retaining control over their information. For us, this transition must also create opportunities for Emiratis to develop specialist skills, contribute to deployment and lead the industries of the future. Our ambition is not simply to bring technology to the UAE, but to build the knowledge, capability and long-term value that remain here," said Mohammed Yousif Al Nowais, Director and Board Member of 22/x.

"Our family has built deep trust across the Emirates and the wider region, and that trust is the foundation on which 22/x stands. Our role is to turn it into execution, not simply to introduce another AI platform, but to make AI work in real operating environments," said Ahmed Nasser Al Nowais, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, 22/x. "From Abu Dhabi, 22/x will establish Context Labs' regional headquarters, connect it with the sovereign compute, data and industrial partners who shape this market, and bring Emirati talent into the work from the outset. Together, we will work with customers on clearly defined use cases and build a repeatable pathway from first deployments in the UAE to scale across the GCC and MENA. Success will be measured by practical outcomes: better operational visibility, more auditable decisions and stronger control over enterprise data, all while holding to our National values: build here, build to last, and build in service of the Nation."

About Context Labs B.V.

Context Labs is an AI Data Infrastructure company delivering the Context Engine for Trusted and Secure Sovereign AI. Its platform turns complex, fragmented operational, engineering and enterprise data into continuously verified, auditable information that AI systems, people and markets can trust. Built on an extensible library of industry-specific ontologies that map to established standards published by ISO and other standards bodies, the platform is deployable across sectors, with use-case applications delivering decision-ready intelligence on a common foundation. The Context Labs AI Distillery⢠lets enterprises run sovereign AI inside their own data centers, so they own their IP and own their AI. Formed out of MIT research and led by a team that helped drive the at-scale growth of the Internet, Context Labs has offices in Amsterdam, Cambridge (Mass.), Houston and Abu Dhabi. Learn more at www.contextlabs.com.

About 22/x

22/x is an Abu Dhabi-based AI-native platform founded by the Al Nowais family. Operating across advisory, infrastructure, investment and incubation, it helps global technology businesses establish and scale their presence in the Middle East, with a focus on applied AI and critical infrastructure. 22/x connects international innovation with regional market knowledge, industrial relationships and capital to build lasting local capability and support long-term economic value creation. Learn more at www.22x.ae.

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Xinhua Silk Road: 2026 Global Mayors Dialogueâ¢Ningbo to be held in E China's Zhejiang

BEIJING, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ⢠Ningbo, themed "Openness and Connectivity for Shared Opportunities," will be held in the port city of Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, from November 2 to 5.

Nearly 200 Chinese and foreign guests, including mayors of Ningbo's international sister cities, foreign diplomats in China, and representatives of international organizations, will gather to build consensus on openness and cooperation and foster a new ecosystem of city-to-city collaboration.

As one of China's leading hubs for opening-up, Ningbo has the heritage of "ancient libraries and a port connecting the world," and plays a leading role in China in terms of intelligent manufacturing.

The event will encourage participants to focus on shared topics such as sustainable development and green transition, helping cities achieve revitalization and win-win cooperation through exchanges and mutual learning.

According to the organizers, the event features a "1+2+3" program, namely, one main event of the Global Mayors Dialogue ⢠Ningbo; two scenario-based dialogues covering topics of technology reshaping cities, and connectivity and integration of port cities; and three civilization exchange and mutual learning activities.

At the main event, participants will hold discussions on topics including distinctive strengths and city internationalization, open cooperation and urban development, and cultural exchanges and people-to-people connectivity. The Ningbo consensus on cooperative development will also be released at the main event.

During the scenario-based dialogues, participants will visit Ningbo's robotics companies, port areas and other showcases of distinctive industries, and hold open-space conversations on technological innovation, urban governance, urban economic resilience, and sustainable urban development.

In the civilization exchange activities, participants will tour local historical and cultural blocks, watch distinctive performances, and experience Ningbo's book-collecting culture, celadon culture and Maritime Silk Road heritage.

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Xinhua Silk Road: 2026 Nanchang Aviation Industry Expo opens on Oct. 31

BEIJING, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Nanchang Aviation Industry Expo kicked off in Nanchang City, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province on October 31, 2026.

It is learned that the expo features dedicated exhibition areas for three major sectors, including aviation manufacturing, commercial spaceflight and the low-altitude economy. The expo covers a total exhibition area of 30,000 square meters and has attracted more than 300 exhibitors.

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Rawlings Platinum Glove Award⢠voting is now open through Nov. 5 on Rawlings.com

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the winners for the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award®, honoring the best individual fielding performances at each position in the American League® and National League®. The winners were unveiled during a one-hour, special-edition Baseball Tonight broadcast that aired on ESPN Sunday, Nov. 1, at 8:30 p.m. ET.

This year's Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners represent the best defenders in the game, including 11 previous recipients and nine first-time honorees. Christian Walker and Matt Olson each earned their fourth career Gold Gloves, the highest total among this year's winners, while the Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks led all teams with three winners each.

"Throughout a season filled with unforgettable defensive highlights, this year's Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners consistently separated themselves from the competition, combining elite skill, instincts, and reliability while making the most difficult plays appear effortless," said Mike Thompson, chief marketing officer for Rawlings. "We look forward to celebrating this year's honorees, from first-time winners to returning standouts, alongside legendary defensive icons, as they join this distinguished legion of athletes."

To determine the winners of the 18 defensive position awards, each team's manager and up to six coaches on his staff voted from a pool of qualified players in their league and could not vote for players from their own team. Additionally, Rawlings includes the SABR Defensive Index⢠(SDI) as part of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award selection process, which influences approximately 25 percent of the overall selection total, with the managers' and coaches' votes continuing to carry the majority.

To identify the utility award winners, Rawlings collaborated with SABR to create a specialized defensive formula separate from the traditional selection process for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award position winners. Utilizing the SABR formula and additional defensive statistics, Rawlings selected one utility winner from each league.

"This year's Rawlings Gold Glove Award recipients represent the very best in defensive excellence, and SABR is proud to provide the statistical foundation that helps celebrate and validate their achievements," said Scott Bush, chief executive officer of SABR. "Through our long-standing and valued partnership with Rawlings, we look forward to continuing to celebrate and elevate one of baseball's most prestigious award platforms."

Below is the complete listing of the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners from each league and the number of Rawlings Gold Glove Awards each player has won in his career:

AMERICAN LEAGUE:

NATIONAL LEAGUE:

Fans can vote for the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award presented by SABR at www.Rawlings.com now through Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winners will be unveiled at the Rawlings Gold Glove Award Ceremony in New York City, on Friday, Nov. 6.

About the Rawlings Gold Glove Award®

The Rawlings Gold Glove Award® is a registered trademark owned by Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. The award is correctly identified as the Rawlings Gold Glove Award. The name should not be shortened, abbreviated, or otherwise misused. Proper identification of this service mark using the registration symbol and the Rawlings name is important to protect the integrity of the program and perpetuate this worthy tradition. For more information including how players qualify for the Award, please visit www.Rawlings.com.

About Rawlings®

Established in 1887, Rawlings is an innovative leading global brand and manufacturer of premium baseball and softball equipment, including gloves, balls, and protective headwear. Rawlings' unparalleled quality, innovative engineering and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more professional athletes, national governing bodies and sports leagues choose Rawlings.

Rawlings is the official glove, baseball, helmet and faceguard, and base of Major League Baseball, the official baseball of Minor League Baseball and the official baseball and softball of the NCAA and NAIA, and the official softball of the NJCAA. For more information, please visit www.Rawlings.com.

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AfD-Pläne für Corona-Ausschuss: Gesundheitsministerium kritisiert "Tribunal"-Rhetorik

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Sachsen-Anhalts Gesundheitsministerium unter Petra Grimm-Benne (SPD) hat die Ankündigung der AfD für einen Untersuchungsausschuss zur Corona-Pandemie kritisiert. "Die martialische Sprache, mit der bereits vor Einrichtung des Untersuchungsausschusses von Unrecht gesprochen wird, für das Schuldige zur Rechenschaft gezogen werden sollen, zeugt eher von einem Tribunal mit vorverurteilender Schlagseite als von einer ergebnisoffenen Reflexion", erklärte das Ministerium gegenüber der in Halle erscheinenden Mitteldeutschen Zeitung (Montagausgabe). "Selbstverständlich haben wir dennoch einen etwaigen parlamentarischen Mehrheitswillen zu respektieren."

Sowohl AfD als auch BSW wollen im neuen Landtag einen Corona-Untersuchungsausschuss einrichten. Solche Ausschüsse beleuchten das Handeln von Landesbehörden, sie können Zeugen unter Eid befragen und Akten anfordern. Als stärkste Kraft hat die AfD bereits alleine genug Stimmen im Landtag, um solch einen Ausschuss einzurichten. In ihrem 100-Tage-Programm schrieb die AfD im Wahlkampf: "Die Altparteien haben während der Corona-Zeit mit irrationaler Angstpolitik und moralischem Druck eine beispiellose Einschränkung von Grundrechten durchgesetzt." Und: "Die Maßnahmen waren Unrecht und damit waren auch alle Strafen und Verurteilungen für Verstöße gegen die Maßnahmen Unrecht." Der U-Ausschuss solle eingerichtet werden, "um dieses Unrecht aufzuarbeiten, die Schuldigen zu benennen und sie zur Rechenschaft zu ziehen". Aktuell führen AfD und BSW Sondierungsgespräche über gemeinsame politische Projekte, dazu gehört auch der geplante Corona-Ausschuss.

Bereits im Jahr 2025 hatte eine extra eingesetzte Regierungskommission eine kritische Analyse des Behördenhandelns in Sachsen-Anhalt vorgelegt. Die Kommission gab in ihrem Abschlussbericht zahlreiche Hinweise zum Umgang mit künftigen Pandemien. Zudem hatte die 2021 gebildete Regierungskoalition aus CDU, SPD und FDP ein Corona-Sondervermögen von rund zwei Milliarden aufgelegt. Das Geld sollte das Land besser auf künftige Pandemie vorbereiten und die angeschlagene Wirtschaft unterstützen.

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