SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–500 Global anunció hoy la incorporación de Nadia Karkar como socia directora, en el marco de la expansión de su plataforma global de inversión. El nombramiento de Nadia se suma al reciente anuncio de la designación de Atul Mehta —ex director de Inversiones de la Corporación Financiera Internacional— como miembro del directorio de 500 Global, y refleja la continua consolidación del liderazgo y las capacidades necesarias para impulsar la próxima etapa de crecimient
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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A 500 Global anunciou hoje a nomeação de Nadia Karkar como sócia-gerente, em um momento em que a empresa expande sua plataforma global de investimentos. A nomeação de Nadia segue o recente anúncio da nomeação de Atul Mehta — ex-diretor de Investimentos da Corporação Financeira Internacional — para o Conselho de Administração da 500 Global, e reflete o contínuo desenvolvimento da liderança e das capacidades necessárias para concretizar a próxima etapa de crescimen
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–500 Global heeft vandaag de benoeming van Nadia Karkar tot Managing Partner aangekondigd, in een periode waarin het bedrijf zijn wereldwijde investeringsplatform uitbreidt. De benoeming van Nadia volgt op de recente aankondiging van de benoeming van Atul Mehta — voormalig Chief Investment Officer van de International Finance Corporation — in de Raad van Bestuur van 500 Global. Deze stappen weerspiegelen de voortdurende uitbouw door het bedrijf van het leiderschap
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) announced today the company will report its first quarter financial results for 2026, ended March 31, 2026, on Thursday, May 7. Senior management will also hold an analyst and investor call to discuss results at 2:00PM PT/5:00PM ET after market close on May 7. To listen to the live audio webcast, click here. A full replay will be available later the same evening by clicking here.
About STARZ
STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.
Investor Inquiries – Contact:
Nilay Shah
nilay.shah@starz.com
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Free Compost Available for Orange County Residents in Celebration of Earth Day
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) invites Orange County residents to a countywide Community Compost Giveaway on Saturday, April 18, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, while supplies last. The annual event offers residents free, ready-to-use compost produced from green waste collected throughout Orange County.
“Green waste collected from homes across Orange County can be transformed into nutrient-rich compost that benefits our communities,” said Tom Koutroulis, Director of OC Waste & Recycling. “By recycling organic materials, we improve soil health, conserve water, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our Compost Giveaway event supports compliance with Senate Bill 1383 and helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. Earth Day is a reminder that small actions at home can make a meaningful difference.”
Free compost will be available at three OCWR locations:
- Bee Canyon Greenery (Frank R. Bowerman Landfill), 11002 Bee Canyon Access Rd., Irvine
- Valencia Greenery (Olinda Alpha Landfill), 1942 N. Valencia Ave., Brea
- Capistrano Greenery (Prima Deshecha Landfill), 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano
At the Irvine and San Juan Capistrano locations, residents should bring their own containers or heavy-duty yard waste bags and a shovel to load compost. At the Brea location, prefilled bags will be distributed and limited to four bags per household, while supplies last.
OCWR’s compost carries the Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) from the U.S. Composting Council, confirming that it meets strict safety and quality standards. The nutrient-rich material is ideal for backyards, gardens, and landscaping projects.
Additionally, OCWR compost and mulch are certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and are OMRI Listed, confirming compliance with the USDA National Organic Program. The material is also licensed as Organic Input Materials (OIM) by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), a designation that highlights OCWR’s commitment to producing quality, sustainable compost and mulch for agricultural and landscape use.
OC Waste & Recycling produces compost using green waste collected from homes throughout Orange County. Composting organic material helps return valuable nutrients to the soil while reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and preserving valuable landfill capacity to support the County’s long-term waste management needs.
According to CalRecycle, Californians dispose of nearly 6 million tons of food scraps each year, representing about 18 percent of the material sent to landfills. Composting and proper organics recycling help reduce methane emissions and support California’s climate goals.
Residents looking to improve their recycling habits can visit OCrecycleguide.com, a resource that helps them find proper disposal options for common and hard-to-recycle items.
For more information about the compost giveaway, visit OClandfills.com. The event is subject to weather.
Orange County residents are also encouraged to safely dispose of hazardous household materials, such as batteries, paint, and household cleaners, at the County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers in Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine, and San Juan Capistrano, which are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
About OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR)
OCWR serves the County’s solid waste disposal needs through resource recovery, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable energy enterprises and promoting recycling to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. The department manages one of the nation’s premier solid waste disposal systems and three composting greenery sites, all serving residents and businesses in the County’s 34 cities and its unincorporated areas. OCWR’s three active landfills and compost greeneries reflect environmental engineering at its best. For more information on our compost and mulch program, please visit our website at OClandfills.com/compost.
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Free Compost Available for Orange County Residents in Celebration of Earth Day
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) invites Orange County residents to a countywide Community Compost Giveaway on Saturday, April 18, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, while supplies last. The annual event offers residents free, ready-to-use compost produced from green waste collected throughout Orange County.
“Green waste collected from homes across Orange County can be transformed into nutrient-rich compost that benefits our communities,” said Tom Koutroulis, Director of OC Waste & Recycling. “By recycling organic materials, we improve soil health, conserve water, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our Compost Giveaway event supports compliance with Senate Bill 1383 and helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. Earth Day is a reminder that small actions at home can make a meaningful difference.”
Free compost will be available at three OCWR locations:
- Bee Canyon Greenery (Frank R. Bowerman Landfill), 11002 Bee Canyon Access Rd., Irvine
- Valencia Greenery (Olinda Alpha Landfill), 1942 N. Valencia Ave., Brea
- Capistrano Greenery (Prima Deshecha Landfill), 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano
At the Irvine and San Juan Capistrano locations, residents should bring their own containers or heavy-duty yard waste bags and a shovel to load compost. At the Brea location, prefilled bags will be distributed and limited to four bags per household, while supplies last.
OCWR’s compost carries the Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) from the U.S. Composting Council, confirming that it meets strict safety and quality standards. The nutrient-rich material is ideal for backyards, gardens, and landscaping projects.
Additionally, OCWR compost and mulch are certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and are OMRI Listed, confirming compliance with the USDA National Organic Program. The material is also licensed as Organic Input Materials (OIM) by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), a designation that highlights OCWR’s commitment to producing quality, sustainable compost and mulch for agricultural and landscape use.
OC Waste & Recycling produces compost using green waste collected from homes throughout Orange County. Composting organic material helps return valuable nutrients to the soil while reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and preserving valuable landfill capacity to support the County’s long-term waste management needs.
According to CalRecycle, Californians dispose of nearly 6 million tons of food scraps each year, representing about 18 percent of the material sent to landfills. Composting and proper organics recycling help reduce methane emissions and support California’s climate goals.
Residents looking to improve their recycling habits can visit OCrecycleguide.com, a resource that helps them find proper disposal options for common and hard-to-recycle items.
For more information about the compost giveaway, visit OClandfills.com. The event is subject to weather.
Orange County residents are also encouraged to safely dispose of hazardous household materials, such as batteries, paint, and household cleaners, at the County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers in Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine, and San Juan Capistrano, which are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
About OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR)
OCWR serves the County’s solid waste disposal needs through resource recovery, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable energy enterprises and promoting recycling to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. The department manages one of the nation’s premier solid waste disposal systems and three composting greenery sites, all serving residents and businesses in the County’s 34 cities and its unincorporated areas. OCWR’s three active landfills and compost greeneries reflect environmental engineering at its best. For more information on our compost and mulch program, please visit our website at OClandfills.com/compost.
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NEW ORLEANS, April 7, 2026 /3BL/ – Entergy today announced the publishing of its 2025 Performance Report, “Energy for a Better Future,” detailing the company’s achievements last year and the strategic priorities guiding its path forward on behalf of customers and communities. The report includes financial performance as well as updates on local economic development, environmental stewardship, support for the communities we serve and governance practices that support positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
“After a dynamic and productive 2025, Entergy continues to advance the energy solutions our customers and communities depend on,” said Drew Marsh, Entergy chair and chief executive officer. “From modernizing the electric grid to expanding generation resources, we are committed to partnering with our stakeholders to shape a more resilient and sustainable energy future.”
Highlights from 2025 include:
Driving growth in our region. We are an engaged partner in economic development for our region, helping attract or expand 85 economic projects last year. These projects represent a capital investment in local communities by companies totaling more than $77 billion and more than 12,000 new jobs. In support of that growth, we added electric service agreements totaling more than 3.5 gigawatts last year.
Maintaining a resilient power grid. We’re actively at work on projects designed to deliver more reliable power — fewer outages and faster restoration when needed — to our customers. Through the end of 2025, our operating companies have invested more than $800 million in approved accelerated resilience projects.
Strengthening affordability for our customers. We are committed to keeping bills as low as possible for all our customers, especially for those who struggle financially. We promote energy efficiency initiatives that help individual customers save money by reducing their usage. This includes energy audits, incentives, rebates and products to make people’s homes or businesses more energy efficient. Our Bill Toolkit empowers customers with resources and available assistance options to help them more easily manage their energy bills.
Empowering our communities. Giving back to our communities, and empowering them, is at the core of our mission. Our focus on corporate social responsibility last year made a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers and communities, resulting in an economic impact of more than $145 million across our service area. Our dedicated employees were vital to this success, contributing 169,000 hours of volunteer service, valued at $5.8 million. That highlight of our commitment was reinforced by being recognized by Points of Light as an honoree of The Civic 50 for the 10th consecutive year, leading the way in employee volunteerism and community investment.
Delivering on our financial commitments. Our 2025 adjusted earnings per share was $3.91, in the top half of our guidance range. We are investing in our power delivery system to improve reliability and resilience, and we are expanding our clean, modern generation to support rapidly growing industrial load and the clean energy goals necessary for our customers.
Explore the report to read about our progress and learn how we’re delivering energy for a better future.
About Entergy
Entergy (NYSE: ETR) generates, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for more than 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re focused on keeping costs for our customers as low as possible while providing reliable energy that our communities count on. We’re also investing in growth for the future with a more resilient, cleaner energy system that includes modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy generation. As a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at Entergy.com and connect with @Entergy on social media.
Investor inquiries:
Liz Hunter
504-576-3294
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Media inquiries:
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504-576-4238
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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–500 Global today announced the appointment of Nadia Karkar as Managing Partner as the firm expands its global investment platform. Nadia’s appointment follows the recent announcement of the appointment of Atul Mehta — former Chief Investment Officer of the International Finance Corporation — to 500 Global’s Board of Directors, and reflects the firm’s continued build-out of the leadership and capabilities required to deliver on its next stage of global growth. Nad
Author Richard Flyer draws on four decades of real-world community work to show the crisis is rooted in the breakdown of civic life—and that rebuilding it must begin locally
HONOLULU, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As polarization deepens and trust in institutions continues to erode across the United States, many leaders are confronting a growing reality: the foundations of civic life are breaking down.
Based on more than four decades of work across diverse communities and cultural contexts, author and community builder Richard Flyer demonstrates that the root issue runs deeper than structure—it is rooted in relationships.
Flyer proposes what he calls “Symbiotic Culture”—small, trust-based networks fostering genuine dialogue, shared responsibility, and resilient “parallel systems” across civic, economic, and cultural life. These models show cooperation across divides is possible and replicable at the neighborhood level.
“Most solutions focus on systems,” Flyer said. “But systems cannot function without trust—and trust cannot be engineered from the top. It is built through lived relationships.”
Flyer’s framework is grounded in proven examples, including Sri Lanka’s Sarvodaya movement, initiatives he helped develop in San Diego and Reno, and historical precedents such as early Christian communities, Gandhi’s initiatives, and Czechoslovakia’s Parallel Polis.
At a time when large-scale solutions dominate discourse, Flyer offers a different diagnosis:
“We don’t lack solutions—we lack the relational fabric that allows them to work.”
In an era marked by polarization, institutional distrust, and social fragmentation, Flyer emphasizes practical steps for leaders and communities:
- Rebuild trust through ongoing face-to-face dialogue across differences
- Strengthen resilient local economies and mutual-support networks
- Integrate ethical formation into everyday life
- Empower grassroots leadership by supporting local connectors
“Our crisis is not only structural—it is relational,” Flyer said. “And when relationships break down, everything downstream begins to fail.”
Flyer reframes civic renewal not as a policy problem, but as a deeper spiritual and cultural challenge—rooted in what he describes as “love as the architecture of civilization.” Here, love is not sentiment, but the foundation that makes trust, cooperation, and shared life possible.
These ideas are explored in his book, Birthing the Symbiotic Age: An Ancient Blueprint to Unite Humanity.
Flyer is available for interviews, speaking, and panel discussions on civic renewal, community resilience, and post-partisan approaches to rebuilding trust.
Media Contact:
Richard Flyer
(775) 721-3287
richard@richardflyer.com
www.richardflyer.com
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EIS strengthens Mountain Region demolition capabilities with acquisition of Utah’s TID Demolition.
WESTLAKE, Texas, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EIS – Environmental Infrastructure Solutions (EIS), one of the largest providers of mission-critical environmental and infrastructure services, announced today the acquisition of TID Demolition, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. This acquisition represents a strategic step in EIS’s regional expansion strategy and further strengthens the company’s demolition capabilities in the Mountain Region.
With more than 25 years of demolition experience, TID Demolition has built a strong reputation for safe, precise project execution across commercial and residential markets. The company’s roots are in interior and selective demolition, from which it has grown into the local leader working on some of the largest and most challenging projects in the region. TID Demolition serves customers across Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and surrounding western markets, with project experience spanning retail spaces, office towers, medical facilities, government projects, and manufacturing environments.
The addition of TID Demolition enhances EIS’s ability to deliver broader environmental and infrastructure solutions throughout the western United States. Together with Eagle Environmental in Colorado, Earth Services & Abatement in the Rocky Mountain Region, and EN TECH in Arizona, TID Demolition expands EIS’s regional offerings with additional demolition depth, interior demolition expertise, and complementary environmental and remediation capabilities.
“TID Demolition brings an experienced team and a strong reputation for high-quality demolition work, particularly in interior and selective demolition,” stated B.J. Stephan, EIS CEO. “This acquisition deepens our presence in Utah and the Mountain Region while complementing our soil and groundwater remediation, consulting, dewatering, underground tank removal, and bridge surface and coatings services. By bringing TID into EIS, we’re further reinforcing our ability to provide safe, responsive, and technically strong solutions to customers nationwide.”
Together, EIS forms one of the nation’s largest environmental and infrastructure service providers. With a proven track record of safety and performance, EIS is equipped to execute projects of any size while delivering high-quality solutions to clients nationwide.
To learn more about EIS, please visit https://eisholdings.com or follow the Company on LinkedIn.
About EIS – Environmental Infrastructure Solutions
EIS provides mission-critical environmental, remediation, and infrastructure services across the United States, serving a wide variety of public and private end markets. Headquartered in Westlake, Texas, EIS operates from 32 office locations across 38 states and employs more than 1,000 people nationwide. As a leading remediation and specialty infrastructure services firm, EIS is committed to sustained growth through geographic expansion, service line extensions, and an unwavering dedication to safety.
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