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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — REAL SLX today announced the launch of REAL Meals, a new hunger-relief initiative kicking off with a 1,000,000 meal pledge* in partnership with Feeding America. The 2026 campaign will be co-captained by philanthropists Super Bowl Champion Russell Wilson, and multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning artist Ciara, in an effort to ensure everyone across the United States has access to nutritious food. REAL Meals will officially launch on Saturday, February 7, 2026, during the REAL Power Breakfast. As part of the activation, Wilson and Ciara will serve a limited-edition REAL Meals Smoothie, with 100 meals* donated to Feeding America for each smoothie served.

Hunger remains a significant challenge across the United States. More than 48 million people — including approximately 14 million children — experience food insecurity, underscoring the ongoing need for large-scale, community-driven support. Through its nationwide network of food banks and partner agencies, Feeding America continues to deliver meals to tens of millions of people each year as demand for assistance remains elevated.

“It’s a true honor to be partnering with Feeding America once again, alongside Russell and Ciara” said Kenny Dichter, Founder and Chairman of REAL SLX. “REAL Meals is built around a simple idea – use our platform responsibly, set a clear goal, and turn participation into real support to help people bring home food to their families.”

Feeding America will oversee meal distribution through its trusted national network, ensuring that every donation directly translates into food for people facing hunger. REAL SLX will fund, produce, and execute the initiative, with a model designed to scale beyond a single event.

“When we unite with a shared mission and work together, each donation, each volunteer, each rescued meal brings us closer to our goal of an America where no one is hungry,” said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Feeding America chief executive officer. “REAL SLX is a great example of the type of partnership and commitment required.  We are incredibly thankful for Kenny and his team and for Russell and Ciara for joining our cause.”

REAL Meals builds on REAL SLX’s history of impact-driven initiatives and reinforces the belief that when the right partners come together, meaningful outcomes follow.

*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local partner food banks.

About Feeding America
Rooted in the voices of neighbors facing hunger, Feeding America® unites communities through a nationwide network to ensure everyone has access to food and a thriving future. As part of a network of 250+ food banks, 20+ statewide food bank associations, 10+ regional co-ops and 60,000+ agency partners, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 5.9 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year.  Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more. 

About REAL SLX
REAL SLX is a global sports and lifestyle experience club that creates and curates bespoke real-life experiences, best-in-class hospitality, exclusive offerings, and exceptional benefits for its individual members and corporate partners. As part of the platform, REAL JET offers a next-generation private aviation experience built on the pillars of service, simplicity, and community — providing flexible, on-demand access to private aircraft with no memberships or long-term commitments. Together, REAL SLX and REAL JET connect members to the right events, the right aircraft, and the right people — creating meaningful connections and lasting memories. For more information, visit: http://realslx.com

About the Why Not You Foundation
Founded by Super Bowl Champion and entrepreneur Russell Wilson and award-winning artist and philanthropist Ciara the Why Not You Foundation is dedicated to empowering today’s youth to lead with a “Why Not You?” mindset. The Foundation works to create real, measurable change by increasing access to education, advancing children’s health initiatives, and fighting food insecurity in communities across the country.

Learn more at whynotyoufdn.org

Follow REAL SLX on social media: @realslxofficial (Instagram) @realslx (Facebook) @real_slx (Twitter) @real-slx (LinkedIn)

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DETROIT, Feb. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wanxiang A123 Systems Corp. successfully hosted its global launch event at Wanxiang Innovation Energy City, unveiling a breakthrough energy storage platform designed to address the industry’s most critical challenge: safety. Under the theme “Gathering Stars, Smart Storage Future,” the event marked a decisive shift in energy storage safety—from reactive fire suppression to intrinsic, system-level prevention.

At the event, Wanxiang A123 introduced the Star Series semi-solid-state battery cells and the Star River Series energy storage solutions, representing the world’s first deep integration of semi-solid-state battery technology with immersion cooling. This architecture establishes a new benchmark for thermal safety and system reliability across high-risk applications.

The Star Series cells leverage proprietary technologies to fundamentally resolve electrolyte leakage and instability. In a highly publicized 10-needle puncture test, a 100 Ah semi-solid-state cell remained fully stable, exhibiting no fire, no explosion, and no thermal propagation—a level of intrinsic safety unattainable with conventional liquid lithium-ion batteries.

At the system level, the Star River Series employs full immersion cooling, maintaining cell temperature variance within 2 °C, even under demanding operating conditions. This dual-layer protection—combining material-level stability with active thermal isolation—creates a robust safety barrier against thermal runaway and ensures reliable operation in extreme environments.

Beyond safety, the platform delivers compelling economic performance. The system achieves a cycle life exceeding 10,000 cycles at room temperature, and more than 7,000 cycles at 45 °C, representing a 40% improvement over industry averages. Its superior high-temperature resilience reduces the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) by approximately 15%, offering customers a highly cost-effective, long-term solution.

The Star River Series solution matrix addresses four core application scenarios. For data centers, the platform features an 800 V HVDC architecture capable of serving as a primary power source. Outdoor cabinet solutions are engineered with IP68-rated protection to withstand extreme environmental conditions. For offshore and logistics-constrained applications, modular 5-ft containers enable efficient shipping, while 20-ft container systems integrate multi-stage fire suppression and three-level BMS protection for large-scale deployments.

Further enhancing system intelligence, Wanxiang A123 introduced a Wireless BMS + AI platform incorporating pressure-sensing technology capable of identifying thermal runaway risks up to 10 minutes earlier than conventional monitoring systems. This advancement enables predictive safety management and supports the transition toward unmanned, intelligent energy storage operations.

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Led by Kwanza Jones’ SUPERCHARGED® platform, the national Roadshow activates communities across Northern California in collaboration with The Apollo during Super Bowl Week.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Northern California becomes the center of a global cultural moment this week, Culture In Motion™, the national arts and empowerment Roadshow founded by artist, visionary leader, and cultural architect, Kwanza Jones, expands into the region, bringing SUPERCHARGED®, community-centered cultural platform, and The Apollo legacy into neighborhoods across the Bay Area and beyond.

Led by Kwanza Jones’ SUPERCHARGED platform, and realized in partnership with The Apollo, Culture In Motion is designed to move culture where people already are, deploying arts, empowerment, and creative infrastructure into moments of maximum visibility. The Northern California presence follows the Roadshow’s Southern California launch and marks the next chapter in its national journey.

Culture In Motion is anchored in Jones’ vision for culture as an active force; one that moves capital, access, visibility, and opportunities directly into communities. Through live creative moments, community engagement, and a mobile cultural hub, the Roadshow transforms public space into a site for expression, connection, and possibility.

“Culture doesn’t happen alone — it’s shaped and shared together. Northern California is a place where creativity, innovation, and influence converge,” said Kwanza Jones, Founder and Executive Producer of Culture In Motion and Founder of SUPERCHARGED®. “Bringing Culture In Motion here during a global moment is intentional. It’s about placing arts and empowerment directly where culture flows.”

A signature element of Culture In Motion is the SUPERCHARGED® Boost Bus™, a custom mobile cultural hub designed and operated by SUPERCHARGED to carry programming, storytelling, and creative energy directly into communities.

During Super Bowl weekend, the Boost Bus will appear across Northern California, activating public spaces and embedding arts and empowerment into the region’s cultural fabric as it welcomes a global audience.

“The Apollo has always been a place where culture evolves by meeting people where they are,” said Joy Profet, Chief Growth Officer, The Apollo. “Through our partnership with Kwanza Jones and SUPERCHARGED®, Culture In Motion allows us to steward that legacy in a new way, extending it beyond a single stage and into communities during moments that shape the cultural conversation.”

Culture In Motion is supported by the Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Initiative, which advances long-term cultural platforms rooted in access, scale, and community impact.

As Culture In Motion™ continues its national journey, Northern California represents a key moment for the Roadshow, demonstrating how culture, when intentionally placed, can move alongside the world’s biggest moments while remaining grounded in community.

For more information, visit boostbus.com #CultureInMotion.

About SUPERCHARGED® by Kwanza Jones
SUPERCHARGED by Kwanza Jones is the future-forward creative studio and empowerment platform founded and led by multidisciplinary artist, investor, and philanthropist Kwanza Jones. Ignited by her signature formula–energy + intention + impact– SUPERCHARGED creates dynamic music, innovative media, and transformational experiences that boost confidence, build community, and inspire meaningful action. Every project carries the imprint of Kwanza’s high-voltage vision and contributes to the growing Kwanzaverse ecosystem. The mission is simple yet SUPERCHARGED: elevate culture, expand human potential, and uplift humanity. Visit kwanzajones.com | @kwanzajones | #CultureSUPERCHARGED

About The Apollo 
The Apollo is an American cultural treasure. It is a vibrant non-profit organization rooted in the Harlem community that engages people from around New York, the nation, and the world. Since 1934, The Apollo has celebrated, created, and presented work that centers Black artists and voices from across the African Diaspora. The Apollo has long championed community engagement, serving as both an incubator for artistic innovation and creativity and a catalyst for social and civic advocacy. Today, The Apollo is the largest performing arts institution committed to Black culture and creativity.  apollotheater.org | @apollotheater | #ApolloRoadshow

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Calling Local Students and Skilled Trades

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. , Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

February Workshop Schedule:

February 3, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Beard/Bennett Memorial Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for six eligible high school seniors.

February 5, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Directors Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for seven eligible college students.

February 10, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
SRCU Member Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for six eligible high school seniors from BayPort partner high schools.

February 12, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Legacy Scholarships Overview (Heldreth, McGee, Rowe, Steppe, Wright) – Scholarships for seven eligible college students/working adults.

February 19, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Tuition Booster Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for six eligible working adults.

February 24, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Wiatt Memorial Apprentice School Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for two eligible shipyard apprentices or graduates.

About BayPort
In 1928, 12 shipyard workers from Newport News Shipbuilding formed an organization with a specific purpose as a low-interest source of loans and a trusted place to deposit money. Today, BayPort Credit Union is rated a Superior 5-Star credit union by Bauer Financial, managing $2.6 billion in assets and servicing over 154,000 individuals and businesses with 29 branch locations across the Virginia Peninsula and Southside communities. Visit us at www.bayportcu.org.

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