Month: February 2026

** Special assistance offered to North Island Credit Union members whose pay has been disrupted as federal employees **

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — North Island Credit Union has announced that it will offer special relief programs to support current members whose pay has been affected by the partial government shutdown. Programs include:

• Loan Payment Assistance: Members may skip a payment, with all fees waived, on their Consumer auto loan and/or Signature Plus loan (Personal Loan).
• Penalty-Free Certificate Withdrawals: Members with certificate accounts may request early withdrawal to cover expenses with no fees or penalties.
• Reduced Rate (APR) Signature Loans: Members may apply for a signature loan at a 4.00% lower rate than the current lowest rate offered by the credit union. Members may receive up to two times their most recent net paycheck, up to $3,000.

“We know how disruptive and stressful a government shutdown can be for our members and their families,” said North Island Credit Union President/CEO Steve O’Connell. “As a member-owned cooperative, our priority is to stand by our members when they need us most. These relief programs are designed to provide flexibility, ease financial pressure and ensure our members have access to the support and resources they need during this challenging time.”

For more information, members should contact North Island Credit Union at 800.334.8788, visit any credit union branch or go to the credit union’s website.

About North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union 
California Credit Union is a federally chartered credit union founded in 1933 with assets of nearly $5.4 billion, over 200,000 members and 26 retail branches. Named a Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union in 2024 & 2025, California Credit Union membership is available to community members and businesses nationwide. The credit union operates in San Diego and Riverside Counties as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. Federally insured by the NCUA, the credit union offers a full suite of consumer, business and investment products and services, including comprehensive consumer checking and loan options, personalized financial planning, business banking, and leading-edge online and mobile banking. California Credit Union is certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a Low Income Designation, offering inclusive products and services to build financial stability in our underserved communities, including a checking account certified as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards. California Federal Credit Union operates as California Credit Union. Visit northisland.ccu.com for more information or follow the credit union on Instagram^® or Facebook^® @northislandcu.

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** Special assistance offered to North Island Credit Union members whose pay has been disrupted as federal employees **

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — North Island Credit Union has announced that it will offer special relief programs to support current members whose pay has been affected by the partial government shutdown. Programs include:

• Loan Payment Assistance: Members may skip a payment, with all fees waived, on their Consumer auto loan and/or Signature Plus loan (Personal Loan).
• Penalty-Free Certificate Withdrawals: Members with certificate accounts may request early withdrawal to cover expenses with no fees or penalties.
• Reduced Rate (APR) Signature Loans: Members may apply for a signature loan at a 4.00% lower rate than the current lowest rate offered by the credit union. Members may receive up to two times their most recent net paycheck, up to $3,000.

“We know how disruptive and stressful a government shutdown can be for our members and their families,” said North Island Credit Union President/CEO Steve O’Connell. “As a member-owned cooperative, our priority is to stand by our members when they need us most. These relief programs are designed to provide flexibility, ease financial pressure and ensure our members have access to the support and resources they need during this challenging time.”

For more information, members should contact North Island Credit Union at 800.334.8788, visit any credit union branch or go to the credit union’s website.

About North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union 
California Credit Union is a federally chartered credit union founded in 1933 with assets of nearly $5.4 billion, over 200,000 members and 26 retail branches. Named a Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union in 2024 & 2025, California Credit Union membership is available to community members and businesses nationwide. The credit union operates in San Diego and Riverside Counties as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. Federally insured by the NCUA, the credit union offers a full suite of consumer, business and investment products and services, including comprehensive consumer checking and loan options, personalized financial planning, business banking, and leading-edge online and mobile banking. California Credit Union is certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a Low Income Designation, offering inclusive products and services to build financial stability in our underserved communities, including a checking account certified as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards. California Federal Credit Union operates as California Credit Union. Visit northisland.ccu.com for more information or follow the credit union on Instagram^® or Facebook^® @northislandcu.

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HOUSTON, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Buzbee Law Firm, led by lawyers Tony Buzbee and Crystal Del Toro, filed suit on behalf of John Doe #1 against the band Ramón Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte for Sexual Assault. Ramón Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte (the “Band”) is one of the most prominent and influential musical groups in the history of regional Mexican music. Founded in the early 1970s, the Band has earned international acclaim, multiple Grammy Awards, and recognition across the United States, Mexico, and Latin America. The group’s founder, Defendant Ramón Ayala, is widely known as the “King of the Accordion.”

The case is brought on behalf of John Doe #1, who was a member of the Band’s traveling support staff. According to the lawsuit, John Doe #1 was subjected to repeated assaults of a sexual nature. According to Tony Buzbee: “I’ve handled some of the largest and most high-profile sexual assault cases in the United States. I’ve never seen the type of conduct alleged in this case. It is the most egregious and outrageous that I have seen. Something has to be done to stop this, and we intend to do it.”

The case is currently on file in Hidalgo County State Court; it seeks more than $25 million in damages.

The Buzbee Law Firm is located in downtown Houston, Texas and occupies the top floor of the tallest building in Texas. The Firm has been involved in the most high-profile sexual assault cases in the United States and has recovered more than $10 billion for its clients.

Inquiries:

Attorney Tony Buzbee: tbuzbee@txattorneys.com; 713-223-5393 (English)

Attorney Crystal Del Toro: cdeltoro@txattorneys.com; 713-223-5393 (Spanish)

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WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL), the leading global provider of sustainable aluminum packaging for beverages, personal and home care products, will present at the Bank of America 2026 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on February 26, 2026.

Ron Lewis, chief executive officer, and Dan Rabbitt, chief financial officer, are scheduled to speak at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the presentation via live webcast, visit the following link:

Ball Corporation Live Webcast

About Ball Corporation

Ball Corporation (NYSE: Ball) is the global leader in sustainable aluminum packaging solutions, serving a robust portfolio of customers in the beverage, personal care and household products industries. With 16,000 employees in more than 70 manufacturing plants and facilities worldwide, Ball reported 2025 net sales of $13.16 billion. For more information, visit Ball.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

 

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WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL), the leading global provider of sustainable aluminum packaging for beverages, personal and home care products, will present at the Bank of America 2026 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on February 26, 2026.

Ron Lewis, chief executive officer, and Dan Rabbitt, chief financial officer, are scheduled to speak at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the presentation via live webcast, visit the following link:

Ball Corporation Live Webcast

About Ball Corporation

Ball Corporation (NYSE: Ball) is the global leader in sustainable aluminum packaging solutions, serving a robust portfolio of customers in the beverage, personal care and household products industries. With 16,000 employees in more than 70 manufacturing plants and facilities worldwide, Ball reported 2025 net sales of $13.16 billion. For more information, visit Ball.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

 

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WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL), the leading global provider of sustainable aluminum packaging for beverages, personal and home care products, will present at the Bank of America 2026 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on February 26, 2026.

Ron Lewis, chief executive officer, and Dan Rabbitt, chief financial officer, are scheduled to speak at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the presentation via live webcast, visit the following link:

Ball Corporation Live Webcast

About Ball Corporation

Ball Corporation (NYSE: Ball) is the global leader in sustainable aluminum packaging solutions, serving a robust portfolio of customers in the beverage, personal care and household products industries. With 16,000 employees in more than 70 manufacturing plants and facilities worldwide, Ball reported 2025 net sales of $13.16 billion. For more information, visit Ball.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

 

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PHOENIX, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rooter Hero invites the Phoenix community to start their morning with a little extra kindness at its “Spread the Love” pop-up event, taking place Thursday, February 19, beginning at 8:00 AM at Cultivate Coffee.

The first 50 people in line will receive a free cup of coffee (up to a $10 value). Guests will also have the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for fun giveaways, including free pastries, Rooter Hero capes, and other branded goodies.

The event is open to the public, and no purchase is required to participate.

A Hero Helps initiative, this pop-up is part of Rooter Hero’s ongoing “Spread the Love” event series. Through these events, local Rooter Hero teams deliver small acts of kindness designed to brighten everyday moments and give back to the neighborhoods they serve—one cup of coffee at a time.

From simple surprises to meaningful connections, Rooter Hero’s “Spread the Love” series reflects the company’s commitment to service beyond plumbing.

Event Details at a Glance

What: Spread the Love Pop-Up Event
When: Thursday, February 19, starting at 8:00 AM
Where: Cultivate Coffee, 505 W Dunlap Ave, Unit E, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Who: Open to the public
Cost: Free (no purchase required)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Rooter Hero customer already to participate?
No. This event is open to everyone; no purchase or prior relationship with Rooter Hero is required.

What is the Hero Helps division of Rooter Hero?
Hero Helps is Rooter Hero’s community outreach division, focused on giving back through charitable projects, local support efforts, and kindness-driven initiatives like the “Spread the Love” series.

How can I find out when an event is happening near me?
Follow Rooter Hero on Instagram or Facebook for upcoming event announcements and local pop-ups.

About Rooter Hero

Rooter Hero is a trusted plumbing and drain services provider serving communities across California and Arizona. Known for fast, reliable service, Rooter Hero offers comprehensive plumbing solutions from highly trained, licensed professionals. Through its charitable division, Hero Helps, Rooter Hero invests in the areas it serves beyond service calls.

To learn more about Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, call 1-833-806-4057 or visit www.rooterhero.com. To learn more about Hero Helps, visit www.rooterhero.com/about-us/hero-helps. For current coupons and specials, visit www.rooterhero.com/coupons.
Media contact: marketing@rooterhero.com

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With detailed examples

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – On February 26th, Claigan will be hosting a walkthrough of all the elements of an EU MDR Justification Document. This webinar will be the most tangible walkthrough of a Justification Document for CMRs under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Claigan’s webinar will go over what has to be covered in each section (and when you should start!) and will use a dozen examples of medical devices examples.

If a medical device has a carcinogen, mutagen, or reproductive toxin (CMR) in an invasive situation, fluid path, or gas path it has to be labelled and justified under section 10.4 of the EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR).

With the addition of cobalt and NMP to the CMR list, the majority of invasive, fluid, or gas path medical devices are now requiring justification documents for compliance to EU MDR.

Example affected products include needles, trocars, catheters, vision systems, ventilators, endoscopes, glucose monitoring systems, stents, and dental files.

Key topics will include:

• Why cobalt and NMP are so common in medical devices
• Description and characterization
• Use and function
• Assessment of risks
• Assessment of possible and relevant alternatives
• Comparison of functionality, performance, risk, and benefits
• Timelines and deadlines

Note – due to the expected demand, there will be two (2) webinars scheduled on February 26th.

Webinars – Walkthrough of an EU MDR Justification Document
Date: 26 February, 2026
Time: 10am and 2pm
Duration: 1 hour including Q&A
To Register:
10am – https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1WIRbMtKScyx53mtgna1zA
2pm – https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MQDVtov2TQatNAachK-HYg 

or on Claigan’s Website at www.claigan.com/webinars

About Claigan Environmental (www.claigan.com)

Claigan is the leading provider in restricted materials compliance (consulting and testing). Claigan has tested thousands of products for EU MDR, PFAS, Section 71, REACH, POP, TSCA, Prop 65, and related global compliance. Claigan is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, expert consultancy, and is dedicated to providing practical solutions for supply chain due diligence and social responsibility. 

At Claigan, our philosophy is simple: More Results, Less Journey.

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SOURCE Claigan Environmental Inc.

With detailed examples

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – On February 26th, Claigan will be hosting a walkthrough of all the elements of an EU MDR Justification Document. This webinar will be the most tangible walkthrough of a Justification Document for CMRs under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Claigan’s webinar will go over what has to be covered in each section (and when you should start!) and will use a dozen examples of medical devices examples.

If a medical device has a carcinogen, mutagen, or reproductive toxin (CMR) in an invasive situation, fluid path, or gas path it has to be labelled and justified under section 10.4 of the EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR).

With the addition of cobalt and NMP to the CMR list, the majority of invasive, fluid, or gas path medical devices are now requiring justification documents for compliance to EU MDR.

Example affected products include needles, trocars, catheters, vision systems, ventilators, endoscopes, glucose monitoring systems, stents, and dental files.

Key topics will include:

• Why cobalt and NMP are so common in medical devices
• Description and characterization
• Use and function
• Assessment of risks
• Assessment of possible and relevant alternatives
• Comparison of functionality, performance, risk, and benefits
• Timelines and deadlines

Note – due to the expected demand, there will be two (2) webinars scheduled on February 26th.

Webinars – Walkthrough of an EU MDR Justification Document
Date: 26 February, 2026
Time: 10am and 2pm
Duration: 1 hour including Q&A
To Register:
10am – https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1WIRbMtKScyx53mtgna1zA
2pm – https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MQDVtov2TQatNAachK-HYg 

or on Claigan’s Website at www.claigan.com/webinars

About Claigan Environmental (www.claigan.com)

Claigan is the leading provider in restricted materials compliance (consulting and testing). Claigan has tested thousands of products for EU MDR, PFAS, Section 71, REACH, POP, TSCA, Prop 65, and related global compliance. Claigan is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, expert consultancy, and is dedicated to providing practical solutions for supply chain due diligence and social responsibility. 

At Claigan, our philosophy is simple: More Results, Less Journey.

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SOURCE Claigan Environmental Inc.