Scania and Prinoth in partnership to electrify snow groomers

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scania and Prinoth announce long-term partnership to accelerate the electrification of snow groomers. The partnership builds on an existing collaboration around winter operations, and what started with the Husky E-Motion, is now expanding to include the latest addition Leitwolf E-Motion.

- Scania has signed a long-term agreement with Italian manufacturer Prinoth, part of the HTI Group (High Technology Industries)

- The partnership will support the electrification of snow groomer models: Husky E-Motion and Leitwolf E-Motion

- Scania's Core 800 battery packs will power the Husky E-Motion and the newly introduced Leitwolf E-Motion

Snow groomers operate in demanding environments, requiring high performance, durability, and reliability. Scania will supply its Core 800 battery packs, selected to meet these challenges and delivering robust performance based on years of experience in electrified off-road and industrial applications.

"Collaborating with Prinoth is an exciting challenge for us, as it involves deploying our battery technology in extremely demanding conditions. Snow groomers operate in very low temperatures and steep terrain, moving heavy volumes of snow. This requires batteries that can deliver high power, withstand cold climates, and handle vibrations. We are proud that our technology has been recognised through this long-term agreement," says Elin Åkerström, Managing Director, Scania Industrial Batteries.

The partnership builds on an existing collaboration between the two companies, that started with Husky E-Motion, the world's first market-ready fully electric snow groomer, introduced in 2022. Since its launch, the machine has been successfully deployed across multiple markets, including Norway, France, Italy, UK, and the United States. The Core 800 battery has been used in the Husky E-Motion since 2023, demonstrating strong performance, seamless integration, and reliability in demanding winter conditions. The successful collaboration has now evolved into a long-term partnership.

The second machine is the Leitwolf E-Motion, recently introduced by Prinoth. This model is equipped with Scania Core 800 battery packs in top and side orientation, configured to meet higher energy and power requirements, further expanding the electrification of heavy-duty snow grooming operations.

Scania's Core 800 is a lithium-ion battery pack with an installed energy of 97 kWh and high energy density. Its modular design enables flexible installation and scalability, with systems ranging from 21 kWh up to 624 kWh. The battery features integrated liquid cooling, advanced safety architecture, and a proprietary Battery Management System, ensuring reliable operation, long service life, and optimised performance in harsh environments.

"At Prinoth, we have chosen to continue our collaboration with Scania because of the high quality of their battery systems, which we have tested in some of the most challenging environmental conditions. Scania's team has contributed deep technical expertise and a strong commitment to meeting our needs, while working together with us to continuously improve our products," says Roberto Pegoraro, Head of R&D Snow Groomers.

Scania's industrial battery systems are already used across a wide range of applications, including mining, construction, agriculture, and logistics vehicles, as well as energy storage solutions and airport ground support equipment. The partnership with Prinoth further strengthens Scania's position as a provider of sustainable electrification solutions for demanding industrial segments.

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HELLERUP, Denmark, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pursuant to section 30 of the Danish Capital Markets Act, TORM plc (NASDAQ: TRMD) (NASDAQ: TRMD A) hereby announces that:

OCM Njord Holdings S.à r.l. ("Njord Luxco") as of 23 September 2026 holds 6,329,874 A shares in TORM plc of a nominal value of USD 0.01 each in total corresponding to 6.17% of the total share capital and voting rights of TORM plc. Njord Luxco is jointly controlled by OCM Luxembourg Opps IX S.à r.l. and OCM Luxembourg Opps IX (Parallel II) S.à r.l., being ultimately controlled by Brookfield Corporation.

Contact:

Mikael Bo Larsen, Head of Investor Relations

Tel.: +45 5143 8002

About TORM

TORM is one of the world's leading carriers of refined oil products. TORM operates a fleet of product tanker vessels with a strong commitment to safety. environmental responsibility and customer service. TORM was founded in 1889 and conducts business worldwide. TORM's shares are listed on Nasdaq in Copenhagen and on Nasdaq in New York (NASDAQ: TRMD A) (NASDAQ: TRMD) (ISIN: GB00BZ3CNK81). For further information, please visit www.torm.com.

Safe Harbor Statement as to the Future

Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are statements other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. Words such as, but not limited to, "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "projects," "forecasts," "potential," "continue," "possible," "likely," "may," "could," "should" and similar expressions or phrases may identify forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are, in turn, based upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies that are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, the Company cannot guarantee that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs, or projections.

Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our future operating or financial results; changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities; inflationary pressure and central bank policies intended to combat overall inflation and rising interest rates and foreign exchange rates; general domestic and international political conditions or events, including "trade wars" and the war between Russia and Ukraine, the developments in the Middle East, including the war in Israel and the Gaza Strip, and the conflict regarding the Houthis' attacks in the Red Sea; international sanctions against Russian oil and oil products; changes in economic and competitive conditions affecting our business, including market fluctuations in charter rates and charterers' abilities to perform under existing time charters; changes in the supply and demand for vessels comparable to ours and the number of newbuildings under construction; the highly cyclical nature of the industry that we operate in; the loss of a large customer or significant business relationship; changes in worldwide oil production and consumption and storage; risks associated with any future vessel construction; our expectations regarding the availability of vessel acquisitions and our ability to complete acquisition transactions planned; availability of skilled crew members other employees and the related labor costs; work stoppages or other labor disruptions by our employees or the employees of other companies in related industries; effects of new products and new technology in our industry; new environmental regulations and restrictions; the impact of an interruption in or failure of our information technology and communications systems, including the impact of cyber-attacks, upon our ability to operate; potential conflicts of interest involving members of our Board of Directors and Senior Management; the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with us; changes in credit risk with respect to our counterparties on contracts; adequacy of insurance coverage; our ability to obtain indemnities from customers; changes in laws, treaties or regulations; our incorporation under the laws of England and Wales and the different rights to relief that may be available compared to other countries, including the United States; government requisition of our vessels during a period of war or emergency; the arrest of our vessels by maritime claimants; any further changes in U.S. trade policy that could trigger retaliatory actions by the affected countries; the impact of the U.S. presidential and congressional election results affecting the economy, future government laws and regulations and trade policy matters, such as the imposition of tariffs and other import restrictions; potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, climate-related incidents, adverse weather and natural disasters, environmental factors, political events, public health threats, acts by terrorists or acts of piracy on ocean-going vessels; damage to storage and receiving facilities; potential liability from future litigation and potential costs due to environmental damage and vessel collisions; and the length and number of off-hire periods and dependence on third-party managers.

In the light of these risks and uncertainties, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements contained in this release because they are statements about events that are not certain to occur as described or at all. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance, and actual results and future developments may vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, the Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions or updates to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Please see TORM's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of certain of these and other risks and uncertainties. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

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Cherokee Cablevision Deploys Teleste Luminato X32 for MDU Television Delivery

Cherokee Cablevision has deployed Teleste's Luminato X32 Edge QAM platform to deliver linear television to multi-dwelling units (MDUs). Supplied through Mega Hertz, the compact platform combines remote management with maintenance-free operation.

TURKU, Finland, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Carolina operator is expanding its fiber network alongside improvements to its cable infrastructure. Television remains part of its offering as the network develops, with X32 now serving its MDU video requirements.

"For our MDU deployments, we wanted a solution that was straightforward to deploy, integrate into our network and manage remotely," said Lester Brackett, Chief Technology Officer of BalsamWest FiberNet and Cherokee Cablevision. "The Luminato X32 allowed our team to take our IP-delivered video services and efficiently deliver them over the existing coax infrastructure within the property. The flexibility and ease of deployment made it a good fit for this application."

Luminato X32 converts incoming IP video streams into QAM signals for distribution over a building's coaxial network. Remote configuration and monitoring allow operators to manage the equipment centrally, bringing visibility and control to video delivery across individual properties.

Luminato X32 combines maintenance-free operation with a compact, fanless design for wall or rack installation. It brings Teleste's established Luminato broadcast technology to building-level deployments across fiber and HFC networks.

"The move toward fiber does not mean every television service has to become app-based," said Steve Condra, Senior Vice President of North America Sales for Teleste. "Broadcast can sit alongside broadband and streaming, giving operators different ways to meet a property's needs. X32 makes that approach practical at the building level, and we are pleased to support Cherokee Cablevision together with Mega Hertz."

About Cherokee Cablevision and BalsamWest FiberNet

Cherokee Cablevision provides broadband internet, television and voice services to residential and business customers in western North Carolina. Operated by BalsamWest FiberNet, the company is expanding its fiber network alongside upgrades to its cable infrastructure, improving connectivity and broadening service availability for the communities it serves.

For more information, please visit www.cherokeecablevision.com and www.balsamwest.net

About Teleste

Teleste (HEL: TLT1V) offers an integrated portfolio of products and services that helps build and run a better-networked society. Our solutions deliver broadband and television services, enhance safety in public places, and support the use of public transport. With solid industry expertise and a strong drive for innovation, we are a leading international company in broadband, security and information technologies and related services. We connect with our customers through a global network of offices and partners. Teleste is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

For more information, please visit www.teleste.com

About Mega Hertz

Mega Hertz is a value-added partner and integrator supporting service providers with solutions and services across broadband and video networks. For more than 50 years, Mega Hertz has served the service provider community and today supports operators with network upgrades to 1.8 GHz and DOCSIS 4.0-capable architectures.

For more information, please visit www.go2mhz.com

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Cherokee Cablevision and BalsamWest FiberNet, LLC — Hannah Hylton, [email protected], 828-339-2965

Teleste — Linda Kallas, SVP, Communications, [email protected]

Mega Hertz — Drew Kempen, EVP of Sales and Engineering, [email protected], 678-444-7904

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OTCX Goes Live with BlackRock's Aladdin

Institutional investors can now access OTCX's pricing and execution capabilities directly within BlackRock's Aladdin platform, streamlining OTC derivatives trading from price discovery through to execution.

LONDON, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OTCX Trading Limited (OTCX) today announced the successful launch of its integration with BlackRock's Aladdin® platform, marking the next milestone in the multi-year technology partnership announced in October 2025 (read the original announcement here). Mutual clients can now access OTCX's electronic execution capabilities from the Aladdin platform for interest rate swaps as part of the first phase of integration, helping streamline OTC derivative trading workflows from price discovery through to execution and post-trade processing.

As demand for electronic trading continues to grow across OTC markets, investment firms are increasingly seeking solutions that improve operational efficiency while preserving access to dealer liquidity. The integration enables users to access OTCX for price discovery, request-for-market workflows, trade execution, and post-trade processing through seamless FIX integration.

About OTCX

OTCX is a leading provider of price discovery and execution for OTC derivatives, operating regulated execution venues that connect buy-side and sell-side participants. Leveraging deep expertise in cleared and uncleared derivatives, OTCX delivers innovative solutions that digitise complex workflows, enhance transparency, and create greater choice for market participants across the globe.

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SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia celebrates its 10th anniversary with a decade of music, culture and unique experiences in Formentera

A CORUÑA, Spain , Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade of creating one of the most distinctive festival experiences in the music calendar. From 2–4 October, the festival will return to Formentera for a special edition that looks back at the moments, artists and places that have shaped its story, while continuing to push the concept forward.

Under the theme of (re)discovering Posidonia, this year's edition will revisit some of the artists and locations that have become part of the festival's identity.

SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia has challenged the traditional festival format. Its line-up remains a secret until the festival begins, bringing together established artists and emerging international talent in intimate and unexpected locations. With attendance limited to just 350 people, music is only one part of the experience. Local gastronomy, beer culture, a deep connection with the island and a commitment to positive environmental impact all come together to create something far removed from a conventional festival.

Formentera at the heart of the experience

Formentera is more than simply the backdrop to SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia — it is at the very heart of the experience. Each edition offers attendees the opportunity to discover the island through live performances, land and sea routes and guided experiences, led by local experts who know the island best.

Across its first nine editions, the festival has organised more than 30 land and sea routes, working with over 50 local experts, while attendees have explored more than 60 kilometres on foot. The festival has also collaborated with more than 140 local businesses and organisations, while over 30 restaurants and chefs have contributed to a gastronomic programme centred around local produce.

This deep-rooted relationship with the island is also reflected in the festival's ongoing commitment to positive impact. SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia is the only music festival in the world to have achieved TRUE Zero Waste Platinum certification for three consecutive years, the highest level awarded by Green Business Certification Inc.

The festival has also been a zero-emissions event since 2021, while shared mobility initiatives, local partnerships and its ongoing support for the Save Posidonia Project contribute to protecting the island's natural environment, including the oceanic seagrass meadows that are vital to its ecosystem.

Over nine editions, SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia has welcomed 78 artists, hosted 83 concerts and 17 DJ sets, featuring artists including The Vaccines, Jorge Drexler, Roosevelt, Baiuca, Israel Fernández, Queralt Lahoz, Pongo, Crystal Murray, KABEAUSHÉ and Los Bitchos, among many others.

A decade on, the festival's journey demonstrates that it is possible to grow while retaining a sense of intimacy, creating meaningful connections with the places in which it takes place and generating cultural, social and environmental value.

Ten years after its first edition, SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia continues to champion a simple idea: there is another way to experience a festival — when music, place and people come together with a shared purpose.

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Comporium Selects Teleste as Sole Supplier for Future HFC Upgrades and Network Management

The decision covers 1.8 GHz-capable ICON3000 and ICON4000 amplifiers, together with Argus NMS and VDM, for Comporium's future HFC modernization.

ROCK HILL, S.C., and TURKU, Finland, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Comporium, Inc., a diversified communications provider serving more than 145,000 customers across the Carolinas, has selected Teleste as the sole supplier of amplifiers and network management solutions for its future HFC upgrades following a competitive RFP process.

The selected platform combines Teleste ICON3000 line extenders and ICON4000 system amplifiers equipped with plug-in transponders, together with the Teleste Argus Network Management System and Virtual Device Manager (VDM).

Comporium's decision reflects the strengths of the complete platform. In the outside plant, the ICON amplifiers stood out for their RF performance, usability and speed of installation. In network operations, Argus, VDM and Teleste's amplifier telemetry were selected for their maturity, feature depth and operational value.

"During the field trial, we evaluated the amplifiers in our own plant and with the technicians who will install and maintain them," said Mike Deller, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Planning at Comporium. "The ICON3000 and ICON4000 exceeded the desired RF performance and stood out for their usability and speed of installation. That gave us confidence in Teleste as the amplifier platform for our future HFC upgrades."

The ICON amplifiers' plug-in transponders connect outside-plant telemetry to Teleste's management environment. VDM provides the virtualized device-management layer, while Argus brings centralized monitoring, alarms, diagnostics, remote control and device inventory into Comporium's operational workflows.

"Argus, VDM and Teleste's telemetry capabilities stood out for their maturity, feature depth and operational value," said Brian Bendt, Vice President of Network Services and Internet Planning & Development at Comporium. "The ICON amplifiers and the plug-in HMS transponders provide a standards-based foundation that integrates seamlessly with our network-management workflows. Together, these capabilities create a unified operational environment that gives our teams the visibility and the control they need."

"Comporium's decision is a strong endorsement of the complete platform," said Steve Condra, Senior Vice President of North America Sales for Teleste. "This was not a single-product selection. Comporium evaluated RF performance, field usability, telemetry and network management as one operational environment. Being chosen as sole supplier reflects the maturity of the platform and its ability to support the network strategy Comporium has defined. We are proud to have earned that confidence."

Future HFC upgrades and network expansion will use Teleste's ICON family of 1.8 GHz-capable amplifiers together with Argus and VDM. Deployment will follow Comporium's priorities as it advances its high-split modernization and prepares for a later transition to 1.8 GHz.

About Comporium

Comporium, Inc., headquartered in Rock Hill, S.C., is a diversified, privately held communications company providing broadband, TV, voice and smart home systems throughout the Carolinas. With a service area of more than 4,500 square miles and more than 150,000 customers served, Comporium has been serving communities in the Carolinas for more than 130 years.

For more information, please visit www.comporium.com.

About Teleste

Teleste (HEL: TLT1V) offers an integrated portfolio of products and services that helps build and run a better-networked society. Our solutions deliver broadband and television services, enhance safety in public places, and support the use of public transport. With solid industry expertise and a strong drive for innovation, we are a leading international company in broadband, security and information technologies and related services. We connect with our customers through a global network of offices and partners. Teleste is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. For more information, please visit www.teleste.com.

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Welding competitor earns bronze; Plumbing and Heating, Cooking competitors recognized with Medal for Excellence

SHANGHAI, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The elite group of young skilled professionals that comprise the 2026 WorldSkills USA team made its mark on the global stage at the prestigious 48th WorldSkills Competition, widely recognized as the "Olympics of skilled trades."

Nine U.S. competitors—all SkillsUSA champions in their home states—showcased their career skills against the best-of-the-best from around the world Sept. 22-27.

Mikala Sposito, a 21-year-old SkillsUSA Michigan welding champion, earned a bronze medal in the rigorous Welding competition with a highly competitive field. Sposito, a student at Washtenaw Community College, spent thousands of hours training for the competition and is the first female to represent the U.S. in this skill competition.

She qualified for WorldSkills by competing at the SkillsUSA Championships then earned her spot on the WorldSkills USA team through a series of welding trials administered by the American Welding Society (AWS), which oversees the selection process for SkillsUSA.

"Mikala represents the pinnacle of American skilled talent," said Chelle Travis, Executive Director of SkillsUSA. "Her dedication to her craft and precise technical skills are truly remarkable. She and the rest of WorldSkills USA Team are shining examples of American career and technical education and the workforce talent driving our economy. We commend their successes on the global stage and celebrate their bright futures."

Two members of the U.S. delegation also won a Medal for Excellence, an official distinction awarded to competitors who achieve a high standard of skills can score 700 points or more on the official WorldSkills scoring scale.

Elizabeth Brown, a 22-year-old Cooking competitor from Missouri, showcased world-class culinary technique, speed and artistic precision and earned this designation among 18 other competitors in the 45-person field. Brown's WorldSkills appearance was supported by Unilever, ZWILLING and Smithfield Foods.

Charles Goede, a 20-year-old from Connecticut, also earned the Medal for Excellence designation for his performance in the Plumbing and Heating competition. A dedicated plumbing apprentice, Goede showcased his mastery of advanced fluid, pressure and climate systems. He received comprehensive support and training from a coalition of industry leaders, including the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 777 JATC and DEWALT.

The remainder of 2026 WorldSkills USA delegation finished admirably within their skills areas. These competitors include:

Automobile Technology: James Cahill, 20 (Missouri) — A skilled automotive student who has demonstrated mastery over complex mechanical diagnostics and vehicle systems.

Carpentry: Tristan Coates, 22 (Florida) — A business owner and former national champion who brings extensive structural and craft excellence to the team.

CNC Milling: Alexis Squyres, 21 (Pennsylvania) — A graduate of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and national bronze medalist, specializing in complex multi-axis precision machining. She is the first female to represent the U.S. in this skill competition.

Heavy Vehicle Technology: Benjamin Strupp, 21 (Wisconsin) — An exceptional diesel technician specializing in heavy industrial machinery, diagnostics and large-scale transportation repair.

Mechatronics: Evan Chow, 24, and James (Jack) Sutherland, 24 (Tennessee) — A powerhouse duo representing Tennessee in the intensive two-person industrial automation and robotic systems engineering competition.

Chow and Sutherland were selected by SkillsUSA as the recipients of the Best of Nation award. Each country participating in the WorldSkills Competition selects a competitor from their national team to receive this special honor. As a two-person team, both men receive this honor.

"Evan and Jack epitomize teamwork, cooperation and commitment," Travis said. "They were selected as Best of Nation for not only performing well on the international stage but exemplifying the American spirit and SkillsUSA's values."

Held every two years, the WorldSkills Competition is the world's largest international gathering of skilled talent. About 1,400 competitors from 73 countries and regions competed in 64 skills, including seven new emerging occupations.

SkillsUSA, the #1 workforce development organizations for students, has served as the official U.S. representative to WorldSkills since 1973 with the first U.S. delegation competing in 1975. More than 300 Americans have competed at WorldSkills.

Ensuring peak performance in Shanghai, each team member was supported by business and industry partners and paired with a dedicated technical expert who planned and managed their training regimen. Competitors engaged in virtual training sessions and intensive in-person practices across the United States, Europe and Asia to refine their skills to world-class standards.

This year's experts in Shanghai include Rusty Brown, Automobile Technology; James Redd, Car Painting; Boyd Worsham, Carpentry; Alden "JR" Colvin, CNC Milling; Greg Beachey, Cooking; Greg Vannorsdel, Heavy Vehicle Technology; Joshua Whittington, Mechatronics; Larry Shoemaker, Plumbing and Heating; Shelia Hyde-Clower, Restaurant Service; and Ray Connolly, Welding.

Participation is made possible by the support of business and industry partners, especially 3M, American Welding Society, DENSO, DEWALT, PHCC Educational Foundation and Tennant Company. Other partners include Caterpillar, Inc., John Deere, PPG Industries, Inc., Unilever, Zwilling, UA Local 777 JATC, Lincoln Electric, NCCER, Smithfield Foods, CERATIZIT and Red Wing Shoe Company. SkillsUSA also acknowledges numerous individual donors who have generously supported the WorldSkills USA team.

To learn more about the WorldSkills USA team, its experts, sponsors and history, visit worldskillsusa.org Support the team's journey to Shanghai by visiting worldskillsusa.org/donate.

About SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students, empowering them to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. SkillsUSA represents more than 444,000 career and technical education students and teachers in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary institutions nationwide. Those members represent 130 in-demand occupational areas, from 3D animation to welding. A vital solution to the skills gap, SkillsUSA has served over 16 million members since its founding in 1965. Learn more at skillsusa.org.

About WorldSkills USA

SkillsUSA serves as the official U.S. representative to WorldSkills International, a global organization focused on elevating the visibility and recognition of skilled professionals. Under the name WorldSkills USA, SkillsUSA represents the United States in WorldSkills competitions. SkillsUSA (then known as VICA) was designated in 1973, and the U.S. first participated in the WorldSkills Competition in 1975. Learn more at worldskillsusa.org.

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SOLA Biosciences Japan Receives AMED Grant to Advance SOL-257, Innovative Gene Therapy Aiming to Restore TDP-43 Function for ALS Patients

TOKYO and BOSTON, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SOLA Biosciences Japan GK ("SOLA Japan"), the wholly owned Japanese subsidiary of Boston-based SOLA Biosciences Inc. (together, "SOLA"), announced that it has been awarded a grant of approximately 6 billion yen over five years by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development ("AMED") under the Strengthening Program for Pharmaceutical Startup Ecosystem. The award was announced by AMED on June 5, 2026, and SOLA Japan is now advancing the program, which supports the development of SOL-257, SOLA's gene therapy program designed to restore the structure and function of misfolded TDP-43, a key pathogenic driver of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ("ALS").

Through the AMED-supported program, SOLA Japan will serve as a central development hub in Japan, working closely with the SOLA team in the United States and with academic institutions, clinical development organizations, manufacturing partners, investors, and other collaborators in Japan and globally. The program is supported by Curie.Bio, an AMED-registered venture capital firm, as lead investor, with UTEC (The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners) participating as a follow-on investor.

SOL-257 and JUMP70 Platform Technology

ALS is a devastating neurodegenerative disease with a high unmet medical need. In approximately 97% of ALS cases, TDP-43 is reported to become mislocalized, misfolded, and aggregated in motor neurons, contributing to loss of normal TDP-43 function and neurodegeneration.

SOL-257 was developed using SOLA's proprietary JUMP70 platform, which is designed to harness the cell's natural protein quality-control machinery to selectively recognize disease-associated misfolded proteins while preserving their normal counterparts. JUMP70 combines a disease-specific targeting domain with a protein quality-control activation domain to engage HSP70, a key molecular chaperone involved in protein repair and removal.

In SOL-257, this technology is designed to selectively target misfolded TDP-43 and promote restoration of proper protein folding and function. By addressing a central molecular pathology present in the vast majority of ALS patients, SOLA aims to develop SOL-257 as a potentially first-in-class, disease-modifying gene therapy. Under the AMED-supported program, SOLA seeks to advance SOL-257 toward human proof of concept in both the United States and Japan, establishing a strong foundation for global clinical development.

"We are deeply honored to receive this support from AMED and feel a profound responsibility to advance SOL-257 as efficiently and rigorously as possible," said Keizo Koya, Ph.D., Founder, CEO & President of SOLA Biosciences Inc. and SOLA Biosciences Japan GK. "For ALS patients and their families, time is extremely important. We will continue working closely with researchers, clinicians, investors, manufacturing partners, and pharmaceutical collaborators in Japan and the United States to bring an innovative new treatment to patients as quickly as possible."

Yuta Inokuchi, COO of SOLA Biosciences Japan GK, added, "This AMED award gives us an important opportunity to build a truly integrated Japan-U.S. development platform. Our goal is to combine Japan's scientific, clinical, and manufacturing strengths with SOLA's global development capabilities and create a strong path from innovative science to meaningful benefit for patients."

About SOLA Biosciences Japan GK

SOLA Biosciences Japan GK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Boston-based SOLA Biosciences Inc. The company is focused on advancing innovative gene therapies and next-generation medicines for diseases with high unmet medical needs, including ALS, by integrating scientific, clinical, manufacturing, investment, and business development capabilities in Japan and the United States.

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Two-day summit will bring together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to address transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization and public charity dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, today announced the 2026 IEEE Tech Summit: Ethical AI, taking place 1–2 October in Budapest, Hungary. The summit will convene AI researchers, policymakers, ethicists, and industry leaders to examine how artificial intelligence can be designed, governed, and deployed in ways that prioritize transparency, fairness, accountability, and societal benefit.

Held under the theme "Exploring Dimensions of Ethical AI in Technology," the two-day program will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions covering critical topics such as algorithmic bias and fairness, AI policy and regulation, privacy and data responsibility, misinformation, and human-centered design. The summit will also host the IEEE Tech Summit Ethical AI Global Founders Showcase and Awards, spotlighting emerging innovators working to build responsible AI systems.

"As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and societies alike, we have a shared responsibility to ensure it develops in a way that reflects our values of transparency, fairness, and accountability," said Dalma Novak, conference chair and IEEE fellow. "The IEEE Tech Summit: Ethical AI will bring together the diverse voices needed to translate ethical principles into practical action, and we're proud to host and shape this conversation."

The summit builds on IEEE's long-standing leadership and pioneering research in AI ethics, governance, and standardization — including extensive technical literature in IEEE Xplore® and foundational work through the IEEE Standards Association. Building on this deep foundation, IEEE's recent Technology Megatrends 2030 Report, drawing on insights from 168 technical experts across 38 countries, reinforces the urgency of ethical AI. The report found that the technologies most likely to scale at a societal level are those built on trust, explainability, and safe human–AI interaction — not those that simply move fastest, underscoring the critical need for human-centered guardrails across the global workforce.

Attendees will gain practical insights into building trustworthy AI systems, navigating evolving regulatory landscapes, and fostering the cross-border collaboration needed to ensure AI benefits society as a whole.

Registration is now open; those interested in attending can register at https://techsummit.ieee.org/ethical-ai-2026/.

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BOOX Picco, Its Smallest eReader Yet, Opens for Preorder Sept. 28

Card-sized 3.97-inch ePaper device debuts as the first product in BOOX's new Tiles category, designed to make reading easier to fit into everyday life

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BOOX, a leader in ePaper electronics, today announced that preorders are now open for the BOOX Picco, its smallest eReader to date. Featuring a 3.97-inch monochrome ePaper display in a device weighing approximately 58 grams, Picco is designed to give readers an easy, distraction-free alternative to reaching for their phones during the small pockets of downtime throughout the day. Picco is expected to begin shipping by November.

The BOOX Picco is available for preorder beginning Sept. 28 through the official BOOX Shop, with pricing starting at $99.99.

Picco also marks the debut of BOOX Tiles, a new product category that expands the BOOX ecosystem beyond traditional eReaders and ePaper tablets with new form factors designed to bring ePaper technology into more aspects of everyday life.

Roughly the size of a playing card, Picco can fit into a pocket or bag and is designed for reading on the go, whether commuting, waiting in line or taking a quick break. An included magnetic ring case allows users to attach Picco to the back of a smartphone for an even more streamlined everyday carry.

The 3.97-inch monochrome ePaper display offers 235 PPI resolution and adjustable front lighting with warm and cool settings for comfortable reading across different environments. Users can navigate through either the touchscreen or physical page-turn buttons, while four-way screen rotation accommodates different reading grips.

Picco includes a 16GB microSD card and supports expandable storage up to 2TB, giving users room to carry thousands of books. Files can be transferred through the BOOX Tiles app, a web browser or USB-C, and the device supports a wide variety of popular eBook and document formats.

Designed around focused reading, Picco runs on a streamlined operating system without the visual clutter and constant notifications associated with traditional smartphones and tablets. It also includes utility tools such as Pomodoro, Todo and Countdown, and users can personalize the device with custom screensavers featuring photos, artwork or quotes.

Key BOOX Picco features include:

- 3.97-inch monochrome ePaper display with 235 PPI resolution

- Adjustable warm and cool front lighting

- Touchscreen and physical page-turn controls

- Approximately 58-gram card-sized design

- 16GB microSD card included, with support for up to 2TB

- Four-way screen rotation

- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity

- BOOX Tiles app, web and USB-C file transfer

- Magnetic ring case for attaching Picco to the back of a smartphone

- Pomodoro, Todo and Countdown utility apps

About BOOX

BOOX is a global leader in E Ink electronics that specializes in E Ink tablets and monitors. It offers 3.97 inch to 13.3 inch E Ink products to assist aspiring, persistent, and innovative users in becoming more productive in work and study without straining their eyes. With cutting-edge hardware and advanced software, BOOX is the world's only E Ink electronic brand that combines E Ink with Android and provides maximum flexibility. More product information can be found at www.boox.com.

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