Month: July 2025

MIAMI, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Green Coffee Company and the Los Angeles Rams announced a multi-year partnership to make the iconic Juan Valdez® coffee, produced by GCC in the USA, the Official Coffee of the Los Angeles Rams. With this exciting partnership, fans attending Rams home games will be able to enjoy Juan Valdez® 100% premium Colombian coffee—served both hot and as cold brew—throughout the stadium, starting this season.

Through this collaboration, which highlights the shared commitment between the Colombian coffee company and GCC to sustainability and innovation, Juan Valdez will expand its presence in the competitive North American market and have the opportunity to connect with a diverse and discerning audience through high-quality coffee and an experience that celebrates Colombian culture.

“Premium 100% Colombian coffee is coming to captivate Rams fans. This announcement is an important milestone in our mission to bring the best of Juan Valdez to the North American market, highlighting the brand’s commitment to sustainability and innovation,” said Ted Skodol, Chief Revenue Officer of Green Coffee Company, the company supporting the distribution of Juan Valdez roasted coffee and coffee beverages across supermarkets and institutional channels. The executive also said, “Through this partnership with the Los Angeles Rams, we are opening a new chapter in the brand’s global presence, bringing its authenticity and quality to an even broader audience.”

“Being part of a team like the Los Angeles Rams is a powerful example of how far Colombian coffee can go when there is passion, purpose, and global vision behind it. Thanks to our alliance with Green Coffee Company—allowing us to elevate the presence of the more than 550,000 coffee-growing families who cultivate, with dedication and pride, a product of exceptional quality,” commented Sebastian Mejia, General Manager, Juan Valdez North America.  He also added that “being present in such an iconic scenario as this, allows us to connect with global consumers, share our culture and continue consolidating Colombia as a reference of coffee excellence at an international level.”

As part of this exclusive partnership, a special edition of Juan Valdez® x Rams coffee will be created, along with various activations featuring player images and a prominent advertising presence throughout the stadium. Additionally, digital content series “Recreate an Old Photo” and content from Media Day will be developed and shared across the team’s official social media channels.

“The Los Angeles Rams and Juan Valdez® Colombian Coffee are united by a shared commitment to excellence and inspiring communities, making this partnership a natural fit,” said Jennifer Prince, Chief Commercial Officer, Los Angeles Rams.

This collaboration creates a strategic platform for bringing the flavor of premium Colombian coffee to the American sports experience.

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MEXICO CITY, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Vista” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VIST; BMV: VISTA) today announced the publication of its 2024 Sustainability Report. You can access the report by visiting Vista’s official website at the following link: https://www.vistaenergy.com/

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Investor Relations:
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yale School of Medicine (YSM) was awarded a $27.7 million grant from Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) to develop an interdisciplinary research project to investigate non-invasive functional communication methods through large-scale brain modeling in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

“We are grateful to the ARIA initiative for its vision and generous support of this transformative work. It has the potential to change fundamentally how we treat children with severe neurodevelopmental disorders,” said Nancy J. Brown, MD, the Jean and David W. Wallace Dean of Yale School of Medicine. “It underscores the strength of partnership in driving innovative solutions and transforming lives.”

Led by Murat Günel, MD, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, Sterling Professor of Neurosurgery, and professor of genetics and of neuroscience at YSM, the interdisciplinary research project aims to leverage state-of-the-art technologies and cross-departmental expertise to develop large brain models that will serve as the basis for personalized, circuit-based therapies.

ASD affects 1 in 36 children in the United States and 1 in 100 children worldwide, presenting with myriad challenges, including language and social communication difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and sensory processing issues. Autism often co-occurs with epilepsy, mood conditions, and sleep disturbance. The variability in symptoms and the intricate nature of the brain’s involvement make treating the co-features associated with autism particularly challenging. Current treatments focus on managing symptoms through behavioral therapy, medication, and educational support, but there remains an unmet need for more effective and personalized interventions.

Pioneering New Treatments
Yale seeks to address this treatment gap by identifying the brain circuits responsible for key ASD-related co-features and to modify those circuits non-invasively in real-time to benefit people with autism. The research will initially focus on identifying novel approaches to establish or improve verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as co-occurring conditions such as sleep disturbances and anxiety. By understanding the neural circuits responsible for these morbidities, Yale aims to develop non-invasive neuromodulation techniques to restore their function.

A key strength of this project is the integration of data from three distinct cohorts: individuals with ASD, patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, and those with Angelman Syndrome, a condition marked by severe speech and language impairments, sleep disturbances, and anxiety due to a single gene mutation. The study will collect noninvasive clinical and behavioral evaluations developed for use in multisite autism studies in parallel with advanced neural and imaging technologies. The inclusion of epilepsy patients, in particular, offers a significant advantage due to the collection of intracranial recordings during the course of epilepsy monitoring and treatment—an area of expertise for the Yale neurosurgical team. These recordings allow for a detailed examination of circuit-level functions, informing the understanding of autism in ways not otherwise possible.

“Our vision is to translate our understanding of brain circuitry into practical treatments that restore neurological function,” Günel explains. “This integrated approach will not only improve outcomes for individuals with autism but also pave the way for addressing other neurodevelopmental disorders.”

Big Data, Digital Twins, and AI
Central to the research initiative is the use of mathematical and computer algorithms to decode complex neural signals and create large brain models. By integrating patient data from imaging, intracranial EEG (electroencephalogram) recordings, and other sources, these models will represent virtual replicas of patients’ brains. Using these models, researchers can pinpoint precise neural targets for intervention. Continuously updated with patient data, these comprehensive simulations will provide deep insights and facilitate meaningful comparisons across individuals and groups, enhancing the precision of therapeutic interventions.

Günel explains, “Using advanced AI and machine learning techniques, we can create individualized brain models that simulate potential treatments, thereby refining our approaches before clinical application.”

A Fusion of Disciplines
The project brings together more than 30 individuals from many Yale departments, schools, and centers, including neurosurgery, neurology, psychiatry, psychology, engineering, statistics and data science, applied mathematics, law, and digital ethics. This collaborative effort ensures that each aspect of autism—from neural circuitry to behavioral manifestations to ethics—is examined through multiple lenses.

The Yale Child Study Center, renowned for its work in child development and neurodevelopmental disorders, will play a central role in the clinical care of patients involved in the study. Advanced imaging techniques will be provided by the Yale Biomedical Imaging Institute and the Wu Tsai Institute, ensuring precise mapping of brain structures and functions. The School of Engineering & Applied Science’s expertise in computational modeling and AI will support large brain modeling aspects of the initiative. Lastly, Günel notes that a pivotal element of this initiative is the major collaboration with Yale New Haven Health, which ensures that clinical translational projects have the necessary infrastructure and support, facilitating seamless integration of research findings into clinical practice.

Brown emphasizes the significance of Yale’s collaborative spirit: “By bringing together experts and resources from across the university and collaborating with Yale New Haven Health System to make this work accessible to patients, we harness the power of interdisciplinary research to achieve breakthroughs that would not transpire in isolation.”

Aligning Research to Impact Autism
ARIA is a scientific initiative to accelerate understanding and treatment of autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions through alignment, collaboration, and cutting-edge research. ARIA connects emerging research, insights, and promising technologies from across scientific fields to create more therapeutic opportunities for people with profound autism and people on the spectrum who seek additional support. Its focus areas include building a clinical trial and translational research network to rapidly develop and test new therapies, funding frontier science, and facilitating data sharing. ARIA is led by Managing Director Ekemini Riley, PhD, of the Coalition for Aligning Science and Scientific Director Matthew State, PhD, of the University of California San Francisco, on behalf of the Sergey Brin Family Foundation.

About Yale School of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine educates leaders in medicine and science, fostering curiosity and critical inquiry. It is a global leader in biomedical research, clinical care, and medical education. With over 1,700 physicians, Yale provides compassionate care to patients worldwide. The Yale System of Medical Education emphasizes critical thinking and independent research, producing leaders in academic medicine.

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BOISE, Idaho, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a strategic move that reinforces its dominance in water and environmental law, Parsons Behle & Latimer (Parsons) has welcomed Twin Falls-based attorneys Travis L. Thompson and Abby R. Bitzenburg. Parsons’ new attorneys will continue to practice from their respective Twin Falls locations but will officially become part of Parsons’ Boise bench. Thompson and Bitzenburg’s arrival marks a significant expansion of the firm’s award-winning environmental and natural resources practice—already the most experienced in Idaho and a recognized leader throughout the Intermountain Region. Both attorneys join the firm from Marten Law, bringing with them deep experience involving some of the region’s most complex environmental and water issues.

Thompson brings more than 20 years’ experience to Parsons as a shareholder and key member of the firm’s environmental and natural resources practice. One of Idaho’s leading water lawyers, Thompson represents individual farmers, ranchers, irrigation organizations and municipal providers statewide. Known for his client-first approach, he brings practical insight and steady guidance to resolving complex environmental and natural resource challenges with common sense and integrity. Thompson regularly appears before Idaho’s adjudication courts and the Idaho Department Water Resources and has advised on a variety of real property and water right sales. He has successfully represented local canal companies and irrigation districts before the Idaho Supreme Court, securing important decisions protecting senior water right interests. A lifelong Idaho resident, Thompson is uniquely familiar with water rights and land issues that have touched all parts of the state.

“I am honored to join the Intermountain West’s premiere law firm,” Thompson says. “The Parsons’ water and natural resource practitioners are second to none and understand their clients and locales. The collective energy and experience at this firm will be an asset to our clients and their communities throughout Southern Idaho. It’s a privilege to have this opportunity, one that I will not take for granted.”

“Travis brings with him not only a strong command of water law but a client-focused approach that fits perfectly with Parsons’ values and our culture of service,” said Norman M. Semanko, office managing shareholder of Parsons’ Boise office. “His addition reinforces our ongoing commitment to delivering top-tier counsel in one of Idaho’s most critical legal sectors.”

Bitzenburg also brings her specialized legal experience to Parsons’ environmental and natural resources practice with a focus on water rights permitting adjudication and administration issues, practiced throughout the state of Idaho. Bitzenburg represents individual water users, canal companies, municipal providers and irrigation districts in a wide variety of matters. She says, “Joining Parsons offers an excellent environment with a support system that will enable me to better serve my clients while continuing to expand my knowledge in the water and natural resource practice areas.”

“Abby’s thoughtful and strategic approach to environmental challenges makes her an incredible asset to our team and our clients,” added Semanko. “With both Abby and Travis on board, Parsons continues to lead in providing expert legal guidance on water and environmental matters across Idaho and the broader region.”

With Thompson and Bitzenburg as part of its water and environmental practice, Parsons strengthens its position as not only the go-to law firm for water and natural resources law in Idaho, but also in the Intermountain Region. The firm proudly represents all seven of Idaho’s irrigation districts and canal companies that make up the Surface Water Coalition in the Magic Valley (South Central Idaho) and has an unparalleled track record of success in water rights adjudication, permitting and regulatory matters. Parsons’ deep experience in environmental law dates to the firm’s founding in 1882, anchoring its longstanding reputation as a leader in environmental and natural resources law.

Parsons’ CEO and Chairperson Shawn C. Ferrin says, “Travis and Abby’s addition represents Parsons’ continued investment in delivering best-in-class service across the Intermountain Region, bolstering its ability to support clients facing increasingly complex environmental and water-related challenges. We are extremely pleased that these leading attorneys have chosen to become part of Parsons Behle & Latimer.”

For more information about Parsons and its environmental and natural resources practice, visit www.parsonsbehle.com.

About Parsons Behle & Latimer
Established in Salt Lake City in 1882, Parsons Behle & Latimer’s (Parsons) more than 210 attorneys deliver an in-depth range of experience to its Idaho clients in the following industries: agriculture; banking and financial services; construction; dental; energy; healthcare; manufacturing; mining; natural resources; oil and gas; real estate; resorts and recreation; venture capital and start-ups; and technology. One of the Intermountain Region’s largest law firms, Parsons remains on the forefront of business and industry trends to help clients accelerate their business objectives. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Parsons has offices in Boise, Idaho Falls and Rexburg, Idaho; Helena and Missoula, Montana; Lehi, Park City and St. George, Utah; Reno, Nevada; and Jackson, Wyoming. To learn more, visit www.parsonsbehle.com

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