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YANTAI, China, April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Since the inaugural Earth Day in 1970, global environmental efforts have intensified, yet invisible threats—from melting glaciers to undetected gas leaks, smoldering wildfires to industrial emissions—continue to escalate and imperil our planet’s future. Under the 2025 theme “Cherish the Earth, Harmonious Coexistence Between Humanity and Nature”, Raytron, a key player in infrared thermal imaging innovation, deploys its advanced thermal imaging solutions to uncover hidden environmental risks through precise temperature diagnostics.

How Thermal Imaging Technology Safeguards the Planet:

Infrared thermal imaging solutions deliver non-contact, high-speed environmental diagnostics across vast areas, empowering proactive risk mitigation:

• Gas Leak Detection

Infrared thermography detects leaks of methane, ethylene, and sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆) by visualizing their infrared absorption signatures, enabling rapid large-scale screening to identify and mitigate leakage sources early.

• Water Pollution Monitoring

Thermal cameras enable rapid detection of aquatic temperature anomalies in rivers, lakes, and wetlands and by mapping surface thermal variations, precisely locate groundwater seepage and pollutant discharge sources to enable real-time ecological monitoring and support EU Water Framework Directive compliance.

• Early Forest Fire Warning

Based on globally leading infrared detection technology and advanced high-definition infrared stitching algorithms, Raytron deploys the PC4 Series Dual-Spectrum PTZ Camera which is a medium-to-long-range observation and monitoring product that integrates infrared thermal imaging, an HD visible light camera, and an intelligent PTZ into one to support the functions of fire point detection, tripwire intrusion, and regional intrusion detection, enhancing target recognition accuracy during nighttime and adverse weather conditions.

• Waste Management Safety

In landfills and treatment plants, infrared cameras can uncover subsurface combustion zones, issuing instant alerts to prevent fires and toxic emissions, safeguarding surrounding ecosystems and personnel.

• Wildlife Conservation

Raytron’s thermal imaging system enables 24/7, non-intrusive wildlife monitoring unaffected by light or weather, supporting anti-poaching, conflict prevention, and ecological research for harmonious human-wildlife coexistence.

Raytron’s Sustainable Vision:

As the pioneer of launching the world’s first 6µm uncooled infrared thermal imaging detector, Raytron integrates ASICs, MEMS sensors, AI algorithms into scalable solutions for carbon-neutral energy optimization. Driven by the mission of “To create incremental value for customers with technological advancement”, Raytron equips governments, NGOs, and enterprises with foresight to preempt threats, and foster a cleaner, safer Earth for generations to come.

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The Company is rapidly accelerating its global expansion with the goal of becoming a world-class automobile brand.

CHONGQING, China, April 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ChangAn Automobile (“ChangAn” or “the Company”), an intelligent low-carbon mobility technology company, recently hosted the 2025 Overseas Partner Conference in Chongqing under the theme “Vast Ocean Plan: United Towards The Peak.” The event brought together more than 500 partners from over 70 countries discuss the Company’s global achievements and share its future roadmap. During the conference, ChangAn unveiled its “2030 Vision,” pledging over $10 billion in global investment. The Company aims to reach 5 million in global vehicle sales by 2030. ChangAn also set its sights on becoming one of the world’s top 10 automobile brands.

ChangAn’s global business strategy continues to advance with an expected 5 million vehicles worldwide and 1.2 million overseas by 2030

In his keynote at the 2025 conference, Zhu Huarong, Chairman of ChangAn Automobile, highlighted the Company’s progress over five years in new energy, intelligence, and global business. Global sales rose 34.2% to 2.684 million vehicles in 2024, with 735,000 new energy vehicles and 536,000 sold internationally. “From product exports to brand globalisation, we are strengthening global competitiveness with the dual drive of ‘long-termism plus localized operations,'” Mr. Zhu said. Over the next five years, ChangAn will target five key overseas markets and expand localised production, branding, and customer service.

ChangAn’s overseas sales ranked among the top 3 in China’s automobile exports in 2024

At the conference, Li Mingcai, Executive Vice President of ChangAn Automobile, highlighted key global milestones. The Company launched its first international NEV manufacturing base in Thailand and developed eight overseas production partnerships, reaching a capacity of 580,000 units. In 2024, ChangAn ranked among China’s top three auto exporters, with over 500,000 vehicles sold internationally and revenue surpassing $11 billion. The brand expanded into 20 new countries, entering over 100 globally, and now operates 1,150 sales channels. CHANG-AN, DEEPAL, and AVATR gained international recognition, with ChangAn joining the “BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brands” just 14 months after launching the Vast Ocean Plan. “In the wave of anti-globalization, ChangAn Automobile has confirmed the strength of China’s smart manufacturing with nine consecutive years of export growth,” Mr. Li said.

The 2025 “dual-track” development plan will see 20 new cars launched internationally

Technological innovation remains at the core of ChangAn’s global strategy, said Executive Vice President Wang Xiaofei. The Company has invested over 114.8 billion yuan in R&D and established an international team of 18,000, including 5,000 software and AI specialists. Its 2025 plan includes a dual-track fuel and new energy strategy. Fossil-fuel vehicles will target markets in Central and South America, the Middle East and Africa, and Eurasia, while new energy vehicles will focus on Asia Pacific and Europe. ChangAn is building a unified global brand structure through CHANG-AN, DEEPAL, and AVATR, executing a “1+N” brand strategy — one global IP and multiple localised campaigns annually. Product-wise, 20 new global models (10 fuel, 10 NEVs) will be launched, including the CS75PLUS, DEEPAL S05, AVATR 07, and CHANG-AN Q07.

ChangAn remains confident and committed to future growth. Moving forward, the Company will focus on building a “competitiveness plus high quality” strategy, leveraging its core strengths and technology innovation to expand its footprint globally and further elevate its international influence.

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Designed exclusively for Apple Vision Pro, Lowe’s Style Studio™ empowers customers to visualize and experience a kitchen refresh in minutes at five Bay Area stores starting April 26

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beginning Saturday, April 26, Lowe’s stores in northern California will offer free appointments for Lowe’s Style Studio™, an immersive 3D experience that lets customers design and “try on” their dream kitchen using Apple Vision Pro, changing the colors, styles, and features around them in real time. Lowe’s Style Studio™ combines spatial computing with home improvement, giving customers the ultimate confidence of experiencing their dream kitchen—or a smaller project like a new sink or wall color —before actually renovating it.

“We try on clothes, sample paint colors, and test drive cars to help us decide before we buy,” said Chandhu Nair, Lowe’s SVP of Data, AI and Innovation. “Customers deserve that same confidence when it comes to home renovation. With Lowe’s Style Studio, consumers don’t have to guess what their new kitchen could look like—they can step into it and experience their style choices together as if they are actually there. This is the future of retail—personal, immersive, and powered by technology.”

Lowe’s shoppers can focus on a single aspect of the kitchen—like a new cabinet color—or reimagine the entire room using Lowe’s Style Studio™ for Apple Vision Pro. Within the experience they can view full-sized countertops, backsplashes, and appliances within a kitchen, all for free. This is particularly helpful for products like countertops, where a full scale rendering allows customers to see additional variation and veining. Whether it’s a major overhaul or a small refresh, Lowe’s Style Studio™ makes it easy to explore design possibilities before spending a dime.

The pressure to get kitchen remodels right impacts DIYers and the Pros that support them. Interior designers, real estate agents, and installers have used Lowe’s Style Studio™ to help clients feel more comfortable with their design selections. By turning ideas into immersive, shared experiences, the tool brings everyone to the table with clarity and confidence—and with Lowe’s lowest price guarantee, customers can feel good about their choices from every angle. Spatial computing seamlessly blends digital content into the physical space, enabling users to interact in stunning resolution, using intuitive input controlled by a user’s eyes and hands.

Customers are encouraged to bring family members or home professionals to their session, where they can follow along on an iPad that mirrors the Apple Vision Pro experience. Customers can then digitally save and share their selected styles at the end of the session. These can also be saved to the customer’s Lowes.com account for future reference at home.

Sessions are free with no purchase commitments and available by appointment or walk-in (appointments are preferred). Appointments can be made at Lowes.com for the following California stores:

• Concord, 1935 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord
• East San Jose, 775 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose
• Dublin, 3750 Dublin Blvd., Dublin
• South San Jose, 5550 Cottle Rd., San Jose
• Sunnyvale, 811 East Arques Ave., Sunnyvale

About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Media Contact
Caitlin Byrnes
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
caitlin.byrnes@lowes.com 

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Colossal launches the 2025 competition that has tattooed storytellers nationwide putting their body art in the spotlight for a shot at ink immortality.

PHOENIX, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tattoos aren’t trends. They’re timelines. And the stage is officially set for storytellers of all styles to make their mark. Colossal, the nation’s leading professional fundraiser, announces that it has opened registration for the 2025 Inked Originals competition, inviting tattooed individuals from across the nation to step into the spotlight and show the world what their body art really means to them.

This isn’t your average competition—it’s a full-blown celebration of identity, artistry, and the stories people wear on their skin.

The Prize Pack is Stacked

• $25,000
• A private session with Bang Bang, the artist behind Rihanna’s and Bieber’s legendary pieces
• A professional photoshoot and two-page feature in Inked Magazine

More Than Ink—This Is Immortality in Print

Founded in 2004, Inked Magazine has become the voice of modern tattoo culture. The champion of Inked Originals won’t just be featured—they’ll be immortalized in a two-page spread that highlights their artistry, passion, and personal ink journey.

“We’re not talking some quick-hit social feature. We’re talking high-gloss, double-page, legacy-level exposure in the publication that defines modern tattoo culture,” said Mary Hagen, Colossal CEO.

The Studio Session: A One-of-a-Kind Collaboration with Bang Bang

Bang Bang isn’t just another artist—he’s the blueprint. Described by Vogue as “the most famous tattoo artist in the world, or, better yet, tattoo artist to the most famous in the world,” he has tattooed some of the biggest names in pop culture, including Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Selena Gomez. His Lower East Side studio in New York City is a mecca for custom, next-level body art, where precision, vision, and creative freedom converge.

The 2025 Inked Originals champion will earn the rare opportunity to collaborate with the master himself on a bespoke piece.

Purpose With Power: Benefiting The B+ Foundation

Behind every tattoo is a story—and behind this competition is a cause that matters. The Inked Originals competition is a fundraising campaign that supports The Andrew McDonough Be Positive Foundation, which provides financial and emotional assistance to families battling childhood cancer. Since 2022, Colossal has helped support over 4,100 families across the country in partnership with B+ Foundation.

Creative Fuel from the Queen of Ink: Ryan Ashley

Competitors will get exclusive access to the artistry and insight of Ryan Ashley, Ink Master champion and co-owner of Elysium Studios. Known for her intricate black-and-gray work that fuses lace, armor, and symbolism, Ryan brings both edge and elegance to every piece. Her mentorship is electric, helping artists sharpen their vision and elevate their creative game.

Registration is open at https://originals.inkedmag.com/.

ABOUT COLOSSAL
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Inked Originals, 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?

Media Contact:
Anne-Marie Pritchett
pr@colossal.org
https://colossal.org

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Cove Communities Raises Over $100,000 for DAV (Disabled American Veterans) in 4th Annual Cove’s Got Talent Competition

PHOENIX, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cove Communities is thrilled to announce the success of its 4th annual Cove’s Got Talent Competition, held on March 26th at Cypress Lakes Village in Lakeland, Florida. The charitable giving event, which showcased the incredible talents of Cove residents and guests alike, raised over $100,000 in support of DAV (Disabled American Veterans).

Leading up to the finale, guests, residents, and team members from various Cove parks and communities rallied together, organizing countless fundraising activities to raise money for DAV’s mission. Events included raffles, yard sales, pancake brunches, health fairs, bake sales, auctions, and more. These efforts, coupled with the generous contributions from corporate and individual sponsors, enabled Cove Communities to achieve our fundraising goal of more than $50,000. In addition to those grassroots fundraising efforts, Cove Communities and its Chief Executive Officer, Jim Goldman, donated an additional $55,000 to bring the total for this year’s event to more than $100,000.

Jim Goldman, Cove’s Chief Executive Officer, expressed his gratitude, stating, “DAV is an important organization close to our hearts at Cove Communities. Many of our residents and guests are veterans, and events like Cove’s Got Talent bring residents, guests, team members, and charitable organizations together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.”

The funds raised from this year’s competition will directly benefit disabled veterans, their families, survivors, and caregivers by helping to power DAV’s mission.

“We are immensely grateful to Cove Communities and its guests and residents for choosing to donate to DAV for a fourth time,” said DAV National Adjutant and CEO Barry Jesinoski. “Thanks to the support of organizations like Cove Communities, DAV can continue keeping our promise to America’s veterans by providing life-changing services at no cost.”

Over the past four years, Cove Communities has raised over $400,000 for DAV, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to giving back to those who have served our country.

Leading up to the finale, nine of Cove’s resorts and communities held preliminary competitions to determine the finalists. A panel of three judges had the difficult task of determining the winners of the grand finale.

The results of the competition are as follows:

• First Place: Kenny Weiland from Camelot Lakes Village
• Second Place: Grackle Loop Birdettes from Cypress Lakes Village
• Third Place: Beverley Terzian from Rolling Greens Village

Cove Communities extends heartfelt congratulations to the participants and winners of Cove’s Got Talent and sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of this event.

Cove was founded in 2017 and owns and operates a best-in-class portfolio of manufactured housing communities and RV resorts. Since its founding, Cove has aggregated a portfolio comprised of 38 properties with over 13,000 sites in the United States and Canada.

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