Southwire’s Project GIFT Equips Students To Go Back to School

On July 19, Southwire’s Project GIFT hosted its annual Back to School drive in West Georgia, distributing more than 4,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to local K-12 students.

More than 100 volunteers gathered at Midway Church in Villa Rica, Ga., to participate in one of the company’s signature Giving Back events.

“Back-to-school season is always something special,” said Stefanie Anderson, Sr. Giving Back Specialist. “Every small act of support helps parents and students feel more prepared—and more excited—for the year ahead.”

The West Ga. event was just one of many. Throughout July and August 2025, 26 Southwire communities will host school supply drives or partner with local organizations to help their local students prepare for the academic year.

“It’s a great opportunity to pour back into the community that supports you,” said Amber Bassett, Total Rewards Coordinator. “My mom is a teacher, so the chance to serve alongside my peers that I work with every day giving back to our community, especially in the education area, is a great way to get plugged in.”

The work goes beyond the bookbag distribution events. Even more volunteers joined the cause ahead of the event. Southwire team members donated their time to prepare for the event by packing the bookbags to be distributed in West Ga. and beyond. In total, 30,000 bookbags are anticipated to be distributed through Project GIFT’s Back-to-School events.

2025 marks Southwire’s twenty-first year of the Back-to-School supply drive. Other signature Giving Back events include Walk for Water benefitting Water Mission, Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive and Disaster Relief Collection and Distribution campaigns.

Back-to-School is made possible by the generosity of its sponsors: West Georgia Technical College, MedImpact, Cintas, Midway Church, RaLin, CDT Inc., Tisinger Vance, University of West Georgia, 3:16 Healthcare, Phoenix Wood Products, Heart Wood Products, Chick-fil-A, The City Menus, Gradick Communications, New Leaf Marketing and Systems & Methods Inc.

To learn more about Giving Back at Southwire, visit southwire.com/sustainability.

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Pyxus International Named as a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP

 — Recognized for collaborative efforts with suppliers, particularly its global farmer base —

— Earns CDP Supplier Engagement ‘A’ ranking for second consecutive year —

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pyxus International, Inc. (OTCID: PYYX), a global value-added agricultural company, is pleased to announce it has been named a Supplier Engagement Leader by environmental nonprofit CDP. Pyxus ranked amongst the top tier of businesses worldwide, earning a coveted “A” rating on CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) Leaderboard for the second consecutive year.

CDP’s SEA evaluates the effectiveness of companies’ climate change engagement efforts with their suppliers, helping to drive greater impact across their value chain.

“One of Pyxus’ greatest strengths is our close collaboration with our contracted grower base. Our ability to educate, demonstrate and train growers on updated agronomic best practices and climate change adaptation has an essential link to the reduction of our Company’s indirect greenhouse gas emissions,” said Pyxus President and CEO Pieter Sikkel. “We are honored to receive Supplier Engagement ‘Leadership’ status, CDP’s highest level of recognition, further confirming our commitment to working with our stakeholders to grow a better world.”

A company’s Supplier Engagement Assessment ranking is derived from Company-related information on climate change submitted during CDP’s annual disclosure process and assesses a business’ governance, targets, scope 3 emissions and value chain engagement.

About Pyxus International, Inc.

Pyxus International, Inc. is a global agricultural company with more than 150 years of experience delivering value-added products and services to businesses and customers. Driven by a united purpose—to transform people’s lives, so that together we can grow a better world—Pyxus International, its subsidiaries and affiliates, are trusted providers of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable, and traceable products and ingredients. For more information, visit www.pyxus.com.

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Face of Halloween Summons Scream Queens, Horror Diehards, and the Creatures of the Night to Support Starlight Children’s Foundation

PHOENIX, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From the twisted minds behind Face of Horror comes a frightful new chapter: Face of Halloween. This all-new online competition invites lovers of the macabre to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight for a chance to prove they’re the ultimate Halloween icon, all while supporting Starlight Children’s Foundation.

 

At stake?

  • $13,000 cash to fuel some frightful dreams
  • A run-in with horror icons
  • A paranormal ghost hunt with legendary horror icon Kane Hodder
  • A professional photoshoot and feature in Rue Morgue—the definitive publication for all things eerie and iconic

Horror Royalty Joins the Mission to Support Starlight Children’s Foundation

While the competition celebrates the fun of fear, it’s also grounded in a mission that truly matters. Through the Face of Halloween competition, Colossal, the nation’s leading professional fundraiser, proudly supports Starlight Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit that brings happiness to hospitalized kids and their families through empowering gaming programs, personalized hospital gowns, and play-based experiences that help young patients feel like kids again—even in the face of serious illness.

At the heart of this mission is Jamie Lee Curtis, serving as Charity Host. A genre-defining scream queen since her breakout role in Halloween (1978), Curtis has spent decades at the center of horror cinema. But beyond her iconic on-screen status, she’s a fierce advocate for children’s health and a long-time supporter of Starlight.

“Starlight helps children face real fears with strength and joy. I’m honored to help shine a light on their work,” says Curtis. 

Her passion for empowering young people and transforming their hospital experiences makes her the perfect champion for this campaign. She’s not just part of horror history—she’s using her legacy to help rewrite real ones. The 2025 Face of Halloween champion will meet Curtis at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to see the campaign’s impact firsthand.

Also taking center stage is cult icon Matthew Lillard, stepping in as the competition’s Cinematic Host. With an unforgettable filmography that spans Scream, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Thirteen Ghosts, Scooby-Doo, and more, Lillard brings his trademark energy, insider perspective, and fan-favorite status to the Face of Halloween experience. Through behind-the-scenes commentary and his infectious love of the genre, Lillard helps celebrate everything that makes Halloween a one-of-a-kind cultural phenomenon.

Kane Hodder, beloved by fans for his role as Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th franchise, returns as the competition’s Supernatural Host. From exclusive workshops to ghost-hunting glory, Hodder offers fans a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the world of horror. The legend will join the champion for a paranormal investigation, and one more horror fan will be selected to join in on the bone-chilling experience.

Exclusive Workshops: Learn From the Best 

Participants will also unlock exclusive behind-the-scenes sessions and insider insights from horror industry experts, offering a rare glimpse into the craft and creativity that bring Halloween to life. 

Whether you’re fueled by passion, nostalgia, or pure adrenaline, Face of Halloween is a chance to be part of something terrifyingly fun—and deeply meaningful.

Enter, vote, or learn more at Faceofhalloween.org. Because this Halloween, the bravest thing you can do… is show up.

ABOUT COLOSSAL 
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Face of Halloween, Fab Over 40, and America’s Favorite Pet, participants have the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact. Colossal competitions serve as fundraising campaigns for DTCare, a United States 501(c)(3) public charity organization, which then grants donation funds to specified charities at the completion of the competitions. Learn more at colossal.org. Who’s Next?

ABOUT STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
Hospital stays can be lonely, stressful, and scary. That’s why Starlight exists. Founded in 1982, Starlight Children’s Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that aims to deliver happiness to seriously ill children and their families through vital programs that impact millions of kids annually. Donor-funded and offered free of charge to hospitals and families, Starlight programs unleash the power of play, empowering kids with a renewed sense of optimism, resilience, and courage. Starlight is a top-rated charity committed to the equitable allocation of programs to its nationwide hospital network. Healing begins with happiness™.  Learn more at starlight.org and follow Starlight on social media @starlightchildrensfoundation. 

MEDIA CONTACT: 
Anne-Marie Pritchett, Colossal, (602) 633-4163, pr@colossal.org, colossal.org 

 

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Experience the Magic of McDonaldland with a Signature Meal & Specialty Shake

A trip to McDonald’s is a trip to McDonaldland, starting Aug. 12

CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the whimsical world of McDonaldland lives a colorful cast of characters who are legendary, timeless and cherished by McDonald’s fans across generations. Now, for the first time in more than 20 years, Ronald McDonald, Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar, Mayor McCheese and the Fry Friends are officially taking the trip out of the group chat. Fans are invited to visit the Golden Arches to grab the all new McDonaldland Meal, starting Aug. 12.

The all new McDonaldland Meal features a new, limited-edition Mt. McDonaldland Shake – an ode to one of its major landmarks – that offers a secret concoction as enchanting as the world itself. It's up to you to discover the surprise flavor. It also comes with your choice of a Quarter Pounder® with Cheese or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets®, World Famous Fries®, and even a first-of-its-kind collectible souvenir that’s sure to unlock core memories.

The meal features a new, limited-edition Mt. McDonaldland Shake – an ode to one of its major landmarks – that offers a secret concoction as enchanting as the world itself. It’s up to you to discover the surprise flavor. It also comes with your choice of a Quarter Pounder® with Cheese or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets®, World Famous Fries®, and even a first-of-its-kind collectible souvenir that’s sure to unlock core memories.

 

But first… a note from your travel advisor
“Over the past few years we’ve seen how fans flock to our characters, everyone from Grimace to the Hamburglar. But many, especially the new generation, don’t know that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There’s an entire magical world of McDonaldland filled with characters, places and lore,” said Jennifer “JJ” Healan, McDonald’s VP, U.S. Marketing, Brand, Content & Culture. “And so, for the first time in decades we are taking fans on a trip to McDonaldland with an immersive experience that taps into the past to create the future. It’s a chance for us to give fans a new, modern way to experience this magical world.” 

So, pack your bags for a fun-filled itinerary that lets you explore all that McDonaldland has to offer!

Discover McDonaldland: (Left to right) Refresh yourself with the Mt. McDonaldland Shake, score a souvenir with one of six collectible tins inspired by the characters and discover more than 50 years of rich history (imagery from the 1970 McDonaldland Specification Manual).

  • Stop #1: Refresh Yourself at Mt. McDonaldland
    Experience the volcano first-hand with our limited-edition shake, inspired by the vibrant blue “lava” and pink clouds of Mt. McDonaldland.
  • Stop #2: Swing by the Souvenir Shop and Meet the Locals
    Every McDonaldland Meal comes with one of six exclusive collectible tins featuring postcards, stickers and more, each inspired by the different characters. Get your hands on the full collection, because no trip is complete without a souvenir!
  • Stop #3: Discover the Rich History
    McDonaldland first opened its doors in 1971, introducing fans to the beloved characters and their home filled with Apple Pie Trees and Hamburger Patches. For over 20 years, McDonaldland was featured in everything from games to movies, and the characters developed a devoted fan following. Now the gang is back together, and fans can rediscover the epic world and its characters or experience it for the first time – all through the meal.
  • Stop #4: Show Your McDonaldland Pride
    Grab limited-edition merch from our collaborations with Pacsun on Aug. 12, featuring sweat sets and graphic tees as colorful as McDonaldland itself, and Away including complimentary luggage tags and bag charms with any purchase at Away retail locations from Aug. 18 onward, while supplies last. Now you can carry a piece of McDonaldland magic wherever you go.

Grab merch from collabs with Pacsun and Away to show your McDonaldland pride.

Pack your bags, because a trip to McDonald’s is a trip to McDonaldland IRL this summer. And be sure to head to McDonaldland.com to learn more about the world and keep an eye out on social @McDonald’s on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook for more ways to explore what this world has to offer. Adventure awaits!

McDonald’s USA
McDonald’s USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald’s approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, and follow us on social: X, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

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Denison Receives Provincial Environmental Assessment Approval for the Wheeler River Project

TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Denison Mines Corp. (“Denison” or the “Company“) (TSX: DML) (NYSE American: DNN) is pleased to announce that it has received Ministerial approval under The Environmental Assessment Act (Saskatchewan) to proceed with the development of the In-Situ Recovery (“ISR”) uranium mine planned for the Wheeler River Project (the “Project”). PDF Version

As part of Denison’s strategy to effectively harmonize the Federal and Provincial Environmental Assessment (the “EA”) for the Project, the Provincial EA was submitted for final approval in late 2024 after Denison successfully completed multiple key milestones in the Federal regulatory process, including completion of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s (“CNSC”) rigorous technical review phase, and acceptance by the CNSC of the Company’s final Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) for the Project. As a result of this approach, the Federal and Provincial EAs for the Project are substantially the same and no subsequent revisions for conformance are expected to be required.

Saskatchewan is the world’s second-largest uranium producer, and remains a destination of choice for mining investment due to our abundant natural resources and strong regulatory environment,” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said. The province continues to be a national leader in safe and sustainable mining practices, well positioning Canada as an emerging energy superpower. As demand for these resources increase, we are pleased to see this project move ahead, further enhancing Saskatchewan’s world class energy sector, while bringing new jobs and opportunities to northern communities.”

“I would like to congratulate Denison Mines on this significant project milestone with their Wheeler River Project”, commented the Honourable Travis Keisig, Saskatchewan Minister of Environment. “We look forward to working with Denison as this project progresses and are excited that they have chosen Saskatchewan as a place to do business.”

David Cates, President and CEO of Denison, commented, “We thank the Province of Saskatchewan for entrusting Denison to proceed with the development of the Project, which is expected to set a superior standard of sustainability as the first ISR uranium mine in Canada. We applaud the work of the Provincial Government to uphold the province’s rigorous environmental regulations, while simultaneously recognizing the important role that the natural resources sector can play in driving societal wellbeing. The Province of Saskatchewan is truly a leading jurisdiction for sustainable natural resource investments.

I’d also like to applaud our own environmental, regulatory, sustainability and technical teams for working closely with the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Environment, Indigenous nations, local communities, and other interested parties during the EA process. Importantly, completion of the provincial EA represents one of the final regulatory milestones necessary for Denison to commence construction of the Phoenix ISR mine, which is on track to become Canada’s next new large-scale uranium mine.”

With the Provincial EA approved, the remaining regulatory requirements to commence construction of the ISR mine planned for the Phoenix deposit include receipt of the Provincial Pollutant Control Facility Permit, as well as the Federal approval of the EA and receipt of the Federal License to Prepare the Site & Construct. Both outstanding Federal approvals are the subject of the CNSC public hearings for the Project scheduled in October and December 2025.

About Wheeler River

Wheeler River is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the infrastructure-rich eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin region, in northern Saskatchewan. The project is host to the high-grade Phoenix and Gryphon uranium deposits, discovered by Denison in 2008 and 2014, respectively, and is a joint venture between Denison (90% and operator) and JCU (Canada) Exploration Company Limited (JCU, 10%). In August 2023, Denison filed a technical report summarizing the results of (i) the feasibility study completed for ISR mining of the high-grade Phoenix uranium deposit and (ii) a cost update to the 2018 Pre-Feasibility Study for conventional underground mining of the basement-hosted Gryphon uranium deposit. More information on the studies is available in the technical report titled NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Wheeler River Project Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada dated August 8, 2023, with an effective date of June 23, 2023, a copy of which is available on Denison’s website and under its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.

Based on the respective studies, both deposits have the potential to be competitive with the lowestcost uranium mining operations in the world. Permitting efforts for the planned Phoenix ISR operation commenced in 2019 and are nearing completion with approval of the projects EA received from the Province of Saskatchewan and CNSC hearing dates set in the fall of 2025 for Federal approval of the EA and project construction license.

About Denison

Denison is a uranium mining, exploration and development company with interests focused in the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan, Canada. In addition to Denison’s effective 95% interest in its flagship Wheeler River Project, Denison’s interests in Saskatchewan also include a 22.5% ownership interest in the McClean Lake Joint Venture (“MLJV”), which includes unmined uranium deposits (with mining at the McClean North deposit via the MLJV’s SABRE mining method having commenced in 2025) and the McClean Lake uranium mill (currently utilizing a portion of its licensed capacity to process the ore from the Cigar Lake mine under a toll milling agreement), plus a 25.17% interest in the Midwest Joint Venture’s Midwest Main and Midwest A deposits, and a 70.55% interest in the Tthe Heldeth Túé (“THT”) and Huskie deposits on the Waterbury Lake Property. The Midwest Main, Midwest A, THT and Huskie deposits are located within 20 kilometres of the McClean Lake mill. Taken together, Denison has direct ownership interests in properties covering ~384,000 hectares in the Athabasca Basin region.

Additionally, through its 50% ownership of JCU (Canada) Exploration Company, Limited (“JCU”), Denison holds additional interests in various uranium project joint ventures in Canada, including the Millennium project (JCU, 30.099%), the Kiggavik project (JCU, 33.8118%), and Christie Lake (JCU, 34.4508%).

In 2024, Denison celebrated its 70th year in uranium mining, exploration, and development, which began in 1954 with Denison’s first acquisition of mining claims in the Elliot Lake region of northern Ontario.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information contained in this press release constitutes ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of the applicable United States and Canadian legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Denison. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‘potential’, ‘plans’, ‘expects’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘estimates’, ‘forecasts’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’, or ‘believes’, or the negatives and/or variations of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will be taken’, ‘occur’ or ‘be achieved’.

In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following: expectations with respect to the EA process, including the filing of the final EIS and the results and objectives thereof; expectations regarding regulatory reviews and processes, including hearings with the CNSC Commission; and expectations regarding its joint venture ownership interests, including plans for mining and the use of SABRE by the MLVJ, and the continuity of its agreements with its partners and third parties.

Forwardlooking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Denison to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Denison believes that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be accurate and results may differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information. For a discussion in respect of risks and other factors that could influence forward-looking events, please refer to the factors discussed in Denison’s Annual Information Form dated March 28, 2025 under the heading ‘Risk Factors’ or in subsequent quarterly financial reports. These factors are not, and should not be construed as being, exhaustive.

Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking information and the assumptions made with respect thereto speaks only as of the date of this press release. Denison does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information after the date of this press release to conform such information to actual results or to changes in Denison’s expectations except as otherwise required by applicable legislation.

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Guidehouse Research Estimates Global Market for Distributed Energy Resources Will Grow to 7.6 Million GW by 2033

Strong DER policies can help create market growth and ensure the grid can meet future demand

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new report from Guidehouse Research explores the global market for distributed energy resources (DER), small-scale technologies that when added to the traditional grid physically or virtually can make it work more efficiently.

Faced with climate change and increases in energy demand, governments around the world are recognizing the importance of renewable energy and a connected, adaptive electrical grid that includes DER. According to a new report from Guidehouse Research, global DER capacity in all technologies will grow from 1.9 million GW in 2024 to 7.6 million GW by 2033 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8%.

“As climate change accelerates, global energy demand rises, and oil and natural gas become scarcer, supplying electricity is increasingly difficult,” says Maya Smith, research analyst with Guidehouse Research. “Consumers using DER can expand the grid’s capacity while lowering their costs, and sometimes, they can even sell energy back to the grid. Although integrating DER into the grid so that they are sustainable and beneficial to all stakeholders is challenging, policy and regulation can help integration by reducing the financial burden of implementation.”

Policy is an important market driver for DER. Acknowledging DER’s different levels of value to the grid—regardless of how operators and technology are distributed—is critical when discussing policies intended to expand DER. In the traditional market, operators set prices for each provider. Now, some countries have decentralized their energy markets so that larger companies can connect DER to the grid in larger capacities. While this practice creates pricing flexibility, the complexities of selling energy back to the grid create issues for utilities, governments, and private entities, so pricing can be a barrier to DER, according to the report.

The report, Distributed Energy Resources and Regulatory Policy, focuses on the importance of regulation and policy for DER expansion. It reviews market drivers and barriers and analyzes DER capacity and revenue by five global regions (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa), nine technologies (bioenergy, DESS, EV charging, microturbines, NG gensets, solar, stationary fuel cells, thermal storage, and wind). An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Research website.

About Guidehouse Research
Guidehouse Research, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today’s rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Research can be found at guidehouseresearch.com.

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com

* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, Distributed Energy Resources and Regulatory Policy, is a summary and reflects the current expectations of Guidehouse Research based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report’s conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Guidehouse Research nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.

For more information, contact:

Cecile Fradkin for Guidehouse Research
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Aquaporin successfully achieves up to 20% energy savings at Kranji NEWater Factory

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aquaporin has successfully completed the Living Lab Project to develop the world’s first biomimetic low-energy Aquaporin Inside® CLEAR membrane at demonstration scale. The membranes were installed at the Kranji NEWater Factory (KNF), operated by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency. After 12 months of continuous operation benchmarked against parallel concurrently operated trains with other commercial membranes, the Aquaporin Inside® CLEAR biomimetic membranes have achieved up to 20% energy savings for the energy-intensive reverse osmosis treatment stage, while consistently meeting the stringent water quality standards of NEWater. The demonstration project marks a major step forward in the potential use of biomimetic membrane technology for the NEWater treatment process in Singapore.

Dr. Gurdev Singh, PUB’s Chief Engineering & Technology Officer, commented, “At PUB, we recognize that the future of water management lies in meaningful collaborations. We actively seek to partner with industry players who share our vision of innovation and sustainability. By working hand-in-hand from the early stages of planning and conceptualization, to the deployment of innovative technologies, we can transform promising ideas into robust solutions that serve Singapore’s water needs whilst creating opportunities for growth in the water sector.”

Klaus Juhl Wulff, CFO of Aquaporin and CEO of Aquaporin Asia, added: “We are really proud of our work in the Living Lab Project. Achieving energy savings of this magnitude, while maintaining consistent water quality during the NEWater treatment process, underscores the real-world application and positive impact of our biomimetic technology. PUB has been an exceptional partner, and this outcome is a testament to what we can accomplish together through a shared vision.”

A strong collaboration to build upon

The successful collaboration between Aquaporin and PUB was driven by hands-on involvement from concept to deployment, open communication, and rapid responses to operational needs. This direct and ongoing interaction played a central role in ensuring smooth execution from the beginning of the project, which provided continuous learning and optimization.

Xuan Tung Nguyen, Head of Commercial Engineering at Aquaporin Asia, has been a part of the project from day one.

“It has been a great experience working closely with the PUB on this project. Seeing our technology delivering real energy savings in a demonstration scale setting is a proud moment for the team. The strong partnership and hands-on collaboration made a big difference, and we are excited about what this means for the future of sustainable water treatment,” explains Xuan Tung Nguyen.

As part of the demonstration project, a Resilience Study was also conducted, accelerating membrane stress conditions to simulate up to five years of operational use. This provided evidence that the Aquaporin Inside® CLEAR membranes can achieve their expected operational lifespan.

The Aquaporin CLEAR membranes will continue to be operated and monitored at KNF, while delivering NEWater standard permeate into PUB’s distribution network. Following this successful 12-month demonstration, Aquaporin will work with PUB to explore further collaboration opportunities to expand the use of low-energy membranes to other NEWater factories.

About Aquaporin:

Aquaporin is an innovative water technology company with operations in Denmark (HQ), Singapore, Turkey, the United States, and China. We are committed to rethinking water filtration with biotechnology to solve global water challenges. By combining three disciplines from the world of natural sciences: biology, chemistry, and physics, we have created the unique, nature-inspired Aquaporin Inside® technology which we embed into all our membranes and solutions. Our technology is based on Nobel Prize-winning research and is used to clean and reuse water in industries, in our homes, and even by NASA and ESA in space. We work with customers and partners around the globe to responsibly treat industrial wastewater, concentrate food and beverage products in a natural way, and enhance drinking water quality and accessibility. 

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AT&T Data Incident Settlement Notice: $177 Million Settlement Fund for Eligible Claimants

If your Private Information was involved and/or if you were an Account Owner or Line User whose call records were involved in the AT&T Data Incidents, you may be eligible to receive benefits from a class action Settlement.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The following statement is being issued by Kroll Settlement Administration regarding In Re: AT&T Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation.

A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit called In Re: AT&T Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, MDL Docket No. 3:24-md-03114-E (the “Lawsuit”), which is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (the “Court”). The Lawsuit alleges that AT&T specific fields were contained in a data set released on the dark web in a data incident announced on March 30, 2024 (“AT&T 1 Data Incident”) and, in a separate data incident announced on July 12, 2024, certain limited AT&T data had been unlawfully downloaded from a third-party cloud platform hosted by Snowflake, Inc. (“AT&T 2 Data Incident”) (collectively, “Data Incidents”). AT&T denies the claims alleged in the Lawsuit and denies any wrongdoing. AT&T has not been found liable of anything by any court.

Who is a Settlement Class Member?
There are two (2) subclasses that make up the Settlement Class:

  1. AT&T 1 Settlement Class: All living persons in the United States whose data elements were included in the AT&T 1 Data Incident, announced on March 30, 2024.
  2. AT&T 2 Settlement Class: All AT&T Account Owners or Line Users whose Call Records were involved in the AT&T 2 Data Incident, announced on July 12, 2024.

What does the Settlement provide?
AT&T agrees to make available two (2) Settlement Funds. The AT&T 1 Settlement Fund means a $149 million all cash fund that AT&T has agreed to pay to settle the claims arising from the AT&T 1 Data Incident. The AT&T 2 Settlement Fund means a $28 million all cash payment that AT&T has agreed to pay to settle the claims arising from the AT&T 2 Data Incident.

Settlement Class Members under the Settlement Agreement will be eligible to receive benefits based on the Settlement Class(es) they are in: (a) Documented Loss Cash Payments; or (b) a Tiered Cash Payment. Visit www.TelecomDataSettlement.com for a full description of the Settlement Class Member Benefits and documentation requirements to receive a cash payment.

How do I get a cash payment?
You must submit a Claim Form, available at www.TelecomDataSettlement.com to be eligible to receive a benefit. Your completed Claim Form must be submitted online or mailed to the Settlement Administrator at AT&T Data Incident Settlement, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324 and postmarked, by November 18, 2025.

What are your other options?

  • Do Nothing: If you do nothing, you are included as a Settlement Class Member but you will not get money from the Settlement. You will be legally bound by the terms of the Settlement, and you give up any rights to sue for the claims asserted in this case.
  • Exclude Yourself: If you do not want to be included in the Settlement and want to keep your right to sue about the claims in the Lawsuit, you must exclude yourself, or “opt out,” by mailing a written request for exclusion to the Settlement Administrator postmarked no later than October 17, 2025. Please refer to the opt-out requirements, available at www.TelecomDataSettlement.com. If you exclude yourself, you will not get any Settlement Class Member Benefits because the Settlement no longer affects you.
  • Object: You can remain a Settlement Class Member but submit an objection and explain why you do not like the Settlement. Written objections must be filed with the Court no later than October 17, 2025.

When is the Final Approval Hearing?

The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on December 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CT to consider approval of the settlement, payment to Class Counsel for attorneys’ fees of up to one-third of their respective action’s Settlement Funds (AT&T 1 Class Counsel, $49,666,666.67, and AT&T 2 Class Counsel, $9,333,333.33, respectively), plus expenses, and an award of up to $1,500 for each Class Representative. You may appear at the hearing yourself or through an attorney hired by you, at your own expense, but you don’t have to.

This is only a summary. For more information, visit www.TelecomDataSettlement.com or call (833) 890-4930.

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SOURCE Kroll Settlement Administration

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