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Donors have chance to win trip to Super Bowl LX during National Blood Donor Month.
Red Cross x Saquon Barkley huddle up for lifesaving play in January.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The American Red Cross is facing a growing risk of a blood shortage following the holiday season. Currently, the Red Cross is distributing blood products faster than they are coming in. Without immediate action, doctors may have to make difficult decisions about which patients receive blood transfusions and who will need to wait. Snow, ice and frigid temperatures created challenges in December causing thousands of donations to go uncollected followed by busy holiday schedules and seasonal illness have significantly reduced donations—straining the Red Cross-national blood inventory.

January is National Blood Donor Month, and the Red Cross is calling on donors to start the year with a lifesaving act of generosity. To help inspire action, all who come to give blood or platelets Jan. 1-25, 2026, will automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX, in partnership with the NFL. The winner and guest will get to enjoy Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, CA, access to day-of in-stadium pregame activities, tickets to the official Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare, three-night hotel accommodations (Feb. 6-9, 2026), plus a $1,000 gift card for expenses. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.

Your blood type is an MVP − Kick off 2026 with a blood or platelet donation. To book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Over the last two decades, blood donation rates have declined — which means even small disruptions can have a big impact on the Red Cross ability to meet patient needs. This makes partnerships like the one between the Red Cross and the NFL as important as ever.

Now in its seventh year, the Red Cross-NFL collaboration has helped motivate more than 150,000 first-time blood donors to take up this simple act of kindness. Growing it into a lifetime routine can save the lives of patients today, tomorrow and for years to come.

“The start of the new year is a challenging time to collect blood, but it’s also an opportunity to build lifesaving habits,” said Paul Sullivan, senior vice president of Donor Services, American Red Cross. “Through our partnership with the NFL, we’re turning ordinary acts of generosity into what we hope is a powerful tradition — ensuring patients have the blood they need, whenever they need it.”

“Be like Saquon”- Give Blood, Save Lives
The Red Cross and Pro Football Champion and blood donor Saquon Barkley are asking, “Will you give blood to help save lives?” One of the most common reasons people say they don’t give blood is simple, no one asked.

“I gave blood once in college and that was the only time I had ever been asked to give, until the Red Cross reached out. It was a no-brainer for me to give again. It only takes about an hour and once you realize in that short amount of time how much help it can bring – it’s a beautiful thing.”

The blood supply can drop quickly – now’s the time to get in the game and give blood or platelets.

How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass^® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.

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EZgo pairs 40A / 9.6kW charging with dual-plug flexibility, a 1.8-inch on-unit display, aConnect app controls, and IP66 + 2T run-over durability, so drivers can charge fast at home, work, and on the road

LAS VEGAS and CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For nearly four decades, MSI has set the pace in performance engineering. This year at CES, MSI is showcasing how it’s extending that same build-it-tough, make-it-smart mindset into portable EV charging with MSI EZgo, a new 40A / 9.6kW charger designed to deliver fast, flexible charging across the places EV drivers live and travel.

One charger for home and on-the-go charging

EZgo is designed to be the charger you keep mounted at home during the week—and toss in the trunk when you travel. It supports 100–240V input with NEMA 5-15 (120V) and NEMA 14-50 (240V) plug options and delivers up to 40A / 9.6kW to help drivers recharge faster when a 240V outlet is available. With a 25-foot charging connector and Type 1 (J1772) or NACS options, EZgo is built to fit a wide range of EVs and daily driving needs.

Smart charging, without the “app-first” headache

Unlike many portable chargers that hide key info behind a phone screen, EZgo features a 1.8-inch display that shows essential charging data at a glance, plus physical buttons for delay scheduling and manual amp adjustment. Drivers can also use MSI aConnect with fast Bluetooth pairing and multi-user sharing, no “exclusive binding” hassle.

Built to endure harsh environments, and the stuff that happens in them

EZgo is engineered for the realities of portable charging, like being moved, stored, and used in unpredictable conditions. The IP66-rated enclosure helps protect the unit against dust and water exposure, while durability validation such as a 2T run-over evaluation underscores that it’s built to withstand the everyday mishaps that can happen in garages, driveways, and travel scenarios. Just as important, EZgo emphasizes electrical safety through compliance with UL 2594 and UL 2231, two widely recognized standards for EV charging equipment and personnel protection. And by using materials aligned with UL 94-V0 and UL 746C (F1), EZgo supports long-term reliability, helping the enclosure and components maintain performance with long-term exposure to heat, sun, and weather.

EZgo includes the practical extras drivers actually use: a home kit (holder + hook + hardware) for clean, simple storage, and a structured carry bag designed for trunk/frunk-ready portability.

“Portable charging shouldn’t feel like a compromise,” said Engin Yoruk,
North America Product Manager of EVSE at MSI. “EZgo delivers the power,
durability, and smart control drivers want, while keeping it simple and
compact enough to use anywhere you can find an outlet.”

A New Addition to the EV Life Series of Level 2 Wall Chargers

EZgo is the new grab-and-go solution for drivers who need flexible charging beyond the garage, but MSI is also expanding its home-charging lineup with EV Life Premium, the newest addition to the MSI EV Life Series of wall chargers. Built for everyday Level 2 charging, EV Life is engineered to deliver up to 14.4 kW (60A) of output, with installation flexibility for either hardwired setups or plug-and-play via NEMA 14-50. The EV Life Series is also designed for demanding conditions, featuring robust durability credentials including IP55/IP67 protection and IK08 impact resistance, helping ensure dependable performance indoors or out, season after season.4

EV Life Premium elevates the experience with an integrated full-color LCD display that makes it easy to navigate charger features directly on the unit while surfacing key charging metrics at a glance, reducing reliance on a phone for every interaction. Like the broader EV Life lineup, it supports Type 1 (SAE J1772) and Tesla NACS compatibility and works with the MSI aConnect app for smart scheduling, current adjustment, charging history, and updates. For drivers and properties that want a more connected, managed, and secure charging setup, EV Life also offers advanced capabilities including Wi-Fi + Ethernet connectivity, OCPP 1.6J support, and RFID authentication, helping make EV Life Premium a smarter, more secure, and more intuitive home-charging centerpiece.

Pricing, warranty, and availability

MSI EZgo and EV Life Premium EV chargers are available now at Amazon and the MSI Store, with prices EZgo prices starting at $349 (MSRP) and EV Life Premium prices starting at $649. Every EZgo charger is backed by a 3-year warranty, and every EV Life charger is backed by a 5-year warranty.

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About MSI

MSI is a world-leading brand in computing and technology, recognized for nearly four decades of innovation across gaming, enterprise solutions, and high-performance computing hardware. From industry-defining laptops, desktops, and motherboards to advanced displays and AI-driven systems, MSI has consistently delivered products that set new benchmarks in performance and reliability. With a global reputation for engineering excellence, the company continues to expand its expertise into new industries, including electric vehicle charging solutions. MSI’s EV charging product line represents the latest evolution of its mission: to empower users with smarter, stronger, and more dependable technology that drives the future forward.

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New Era Marketing & Communications
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WUXI, China, Jan. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi Biologics (2269.HK) announced it has achieved ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement certification, an internationally recognized standard that integrates sustainability principles into procurement practices and promotes transparency and responsibility across the supply chain. This recognition highlights WuXi Biologics’ outstanding performance in sustainability and showcases the company’s dedicated efforts in strengthening supply chain resilience.

Dr. Chris Chen, WuXi Biologics CEO and Chairman of the ESG Committee, commented, “As a member and active participant of PSCI*, WuXi Biologics adheres to world-leading management strategies to build a robust supply chain that ultimately serves as the value chain empowering sustainable business growth. We deliver high-quality solutions to meet global client demands while making active contributions that spearhead responsible value chain advancement in the pharmaceutical industry.”

Supplier Lifecycle Management

WuXi Biologics has embedded sustainability principles across its entire system of supplier lifecycle management — from supplier due diligence and admission, to risk management and engagement, to performance review and termination. This not only ensures that suppliers consistently meet quality, compliance, and sustainability standards throughout their partnerships, but also enables transparent and traceable supply chains, mitigates risks, improves operational efficiency, and drives responsible practices among suppliers.

Net-Zero Across Value Chain

Deeply understanding the importance of tackling climate change, WuXi Biologics has adopted an integrated strategy with measurable SBTi targets and refined roadmaps. While diligently pursuing its own climate goals, the company also actively engages with suppliers through comprehensive sustainable supply chain management to help achieve positive impacts across the entire value chain.

As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), WuXi Biologics proactively advocates sustainability and has earned widespread recognitions for its efforts. The company was granted an MSCI AAA Rating; awarded an EcoVadis Platinum Medal; listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI); named to the CDP “A List” for Climate Change, Water Security, Supplier Engagement Assessment; given the highest negligible-risk rating by Sustainalytics, and recognized as a Sustainalytics industry and regional ESG top-rated company for five consecutive years; selected as a Constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series; listed in the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index; and rated as Prime by ISS ESG Corporate Rating.

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics – from concept to commercialization – for the benefit of patients worldwide.

With over 12,000 skilled employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany and Singapore, WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to provide customers with efficient and cost-effective biologics discovery, development and manufacturing solutions. As of June 30, 2025, WuXi Biologics is supporting 864 integrated client projects, including 24 in commercial manufacturing.

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives green technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while consistently achieving excellence in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com.

 

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