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Action to target fraud and modernize operations preferred instead. 

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A recent survey conducted by McLaughlin & Associates for the Alliance for America’s Promise (AFAP) reveals deep concern with a forthcoming Social Security regulation. The poll surveys registered voters age 55+ with an oversampling of Republicans and Trump voters.

As documented by the poll, older voters hold strongly unfavorable views about the so-called “Mega-Reg” expected to be issued by the SSA in December. Based on early reports, the Mega-Reg could make it much harder for older disabled Americans to qualify for the Social Security disability payments they paid for during their working lives. Instead, older voters overwhelmingly support strengthening Social Security by protecting benefits, targeting fraud, and modernizing the system to make it more efficient. Key findings of the McLaughlin survey include the following:

• 
  85.0%
  oppose changes that reduce Social Security benefits for older Americans with disabilities who paid Social Security taxes while working.
• 
  94.3%
  think Social Security should honor its promises to workers who paid Social Security taxes and can no longer work due to age or disability.
• 
  only 2.8%
  think Social Security rules should be changed to reduce disability benefits for current retirees and future generations.
• 
  84.4%
  support modernizing Social Security with advanced technology to make the system work better for taxpayers and disabled individuals.
• 
  88%
  think Washington should achieve savings by targeting fraud rather than changing eligibility age or instituting other across-the board changes.
• 
  96.9%
  say a candidate’s position on Social Security will be important as they decide their vote for Congressional candidates.

“President Trump has consistently pledged to protect Social Security,” said Jason Turkish of the Alliance for America’s Promise. “The White House website also clearly states, ‘The Trump Administration will not cut Social Security.’ The Social Security Administration should honor the President’s vision and prevent the harm that older voters strongly oppose.”

About the Survey: McLaughlin & Associates conducted a nationwide survey in October 2025 among a sample of 1,000 voters age 55+. Results have a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.

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Integration Reinforces FreshCloud as the Industry’s Most
Connected Digital Quality Ecosystem

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global leader in post-harvest freshness solutions, continues to expand its FreshCloud™ digital ecosystem through two strategic global partnerships. Collaborations with Aerobotics, a leader in orchard and packhouse analytics, and Neolithics™, a pioneer in AI-powered quality inspection, position FreshCloud to be the most comprehensive digital produce quality and supply chain management platform in the fresh produce industry.

By aggregating real-time data from multiple sources, FreshCloud offers more options at each step in the fresh produce supply chain for digitally integrated, quality measurements. Building on its existing partnerships with sensor innovators Rubens Technologies, Strella, and Escavox, AgroFresh continues to expand its connected sensor platform for post-harvest management. This growing ecosystem empowers growers, packers and retailers to make faster, data-backed decisions to reduce waste, improve quality, and drive profit potential.

“AgroFresh is committed to building the most holistic and connected digital platform in fresh produce,” said Bradford Warner, AgroFresh Head of Digital Solutions. “By integrating partners like Aerobotics and Neolithics, FreshCloud now connects orchard-to-packhouse intelligence like never before.”

Accurate Yield Data with TrueFruit^® by Aerobotics

AgroFresh’s partnership with Aerobotics integrates multiple TrueFruit^® modules into FreshCloud™, delivering AI-powered orchard and packhouse intelligence. Using computer vision and AI analysis of smartphone imagery, Aerobotics enables growers to:

• Measure fruit size, color, and quality accurately and objectively.
• Improve harvest planning with accurate size forecasting, blemish detection, and color grading models.
• Monitor quality with standardized measurements, from the orchard to the packhouse.
• View yield data in one place for informed decisions that boost packouts by an average of 1-5%, providing more than 10 times return on investment for commercial customers.

“Aerobotics has always focused on empowering growers and packers with highly accurate yield,” said James Paterson, CEO of Aerobotics. “We are excited to partner with AgroFresh, as a key leader in our industry, to offer TrueFruit^® to more customers and combine the power of our technology with FreshCloud™. Together, these solutions seamlessly extend insights from the orchard into the post-harvest stage, providing continuity of data and enhancing decisions across the value chain.”

Next-Generation Quality Control with Neolithics

With Neolithics integrated into AgroFresh’s FreshCloud, packers have access to a technology that delivers quality assurance to match the speed and scale of the modern packhouse, turning inspection into a source of confidence versus risk. Neolithics’ AI-powered imaging:

• Provides high-throughput inspection, from one kilogram per minute for berries to over six tons per hour for avocados, scanning every piece for internal and external quality.
• Measures key parameters such as brix, acidity, and dry matter, while detecting hidden internal and surface defects.
• Completes this process without destroying a single piece of fruit, all above 90% accuracy.

“We want to enable customers to protect their produce through high-volume, non-destructive quality inspections by reducing waste and creating greater transparency from field to shelf,” said Kate Murray, CEO of Neolithics. “We’re excited to integrate with AgroFresh and their FreshCloud ecosystem to realize our shared vision for a more sustainable, transparent food chain.”

Discover how AgroFresh and its partners are advancing digital quality innovation by connecting with us through the contact us form.

About AgroFresh
AgroFresh is a global leader in post-harvest quality and freshness solutions, dedicated to enhancing the quality and extending the shelf-life of fresh produce while reducing food loss and waste. With over 40 years of innovation, AgroFresh addresses supply chain challenges from all angles, offering a full suite of integrated storage, packing line, and digital solutions. AgroFresh empowers growers, packers, and retailers to deliver fresh, quality, and sustainable produce from harvest to home. Learn more at www.agrofresh.com.

About Aerobotics
Powered by Aerobotics’ industry-leading computer vision, TrueFruit^® is a comprehensive suite of AI tools to help fruit companies better measure and estimate their yield. TrueFruit^® uses smartphone imagery and machine learning to accurately size and grade fruit, providing precise and objective measurements to aid forecasting and estimation. TrueFruit^® is used by leading fruit companies worldwide, helping improve packouts and enhance returns. Learn more at aerobotics.com.

About Neolithics
Neolithics™ is an AI agri-tech company leveraging advanced food science and optical sensing technology to revolutionize fresh produce inspection. Named for the Neolithic period, the dawn of agriculture, Neolithics brings that same spirit of transformation to modern food systems. Its flagship technology, in use by Neolithics Light devices, uses AI and optical sensors to deliver fast, accurate, and non-destructive quality analysis in real time, helping reduce food waste, ensure food safety, and improve efficiency across production environments. Learn more at www.neolithics.ai.

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Hosted by Robin Thede, with standout performances by Lucky Daye and Ari Lennox, the star-studded evening celebrated the innovators and changemakers defining Black excellence

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EBONY Media Group celebrated its 80th anniversary by honoring the trailblazers, visionaries, and leaders driving culture forward. The evening brought together Hollywood stars, industry leaders, and community giants for an unforgettable celebration of Black excellence.

In conjunction with the gala, EBONY’s November issue, which is now live, features a special group cover of the 2025 special honorees, celebrating their achievements and contributions to culture, business, sports, and entertainment.

The gala, hosted by Emmy-nominated Robin Thede and held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, featured show-stopping performances by Grammy Award-winning artists Lucky Daye and Ari Lennox. The night also included appearances from honorees such as Sterling K. Brown, Miles Caton, Mara Brock Akil, Gunna, and Scott Evans.

In addition to the Power 100 list of honorees, the program honored six distinguished figures within the special honoree category: Tracee Ellis Ross was honored as Pathbreaker of the Year. Iman was named Icon of the Year. 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III earned Humanitarian of the Year. Teyana Taylor was recognized as Entertainer of the Year. Shaquille O’Neal was honored as Entrepreneur of the Year. Olandria Carthen was voted People’s Choice winner.

The program’s special award presentations were delivered by an all-star lineup: The cast of Girlfriends — Jill Marie Jones, Golden Brooks, and Persia White — honored Tracee Ellis Ross as Pathbreaker of the Year; Elaine Welteroth presented Icon of the Year to Iman; Ava Duvernay recognized Lonnie G. Bunch III as Humanitarian of the Year; Taraji P. Henson celebrated Teyana Taylor as Entertainer of the Year; Nina Parker presented the The People’s Choice Award to Olandria Carthen. Rich Paul presented Entrepreneur of the Year to Shaquille O’Neal, who announced the renaming of his special honoree category to the Junior Bridgeman Entrepreneur of the Year Award in a moving tribute.

Ahead of the main program, guests were treated to a luxe experience at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, with an on-site luxury glam suite courtesy of Mielle. The celebration continued with cocktails and champagne from Moët Hennessy and premium mixers by Fever-Tree, and elevated bites from Ladurée.

Other Proud Sponsors of EBONY Power 100 2025 include: Nationwide, United, Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Secret & Olay, AARP, and Sports Illustrated.

The 2025 EBONY Power 100 Gala not only honored today’s trailblazers but also celebrated the enduring legacy of Black excellence, reaffirming EBONY’s role as a platform for amplifying voices, spotlighting achievement, and inspiring the next generation of pioneers, groundbreakers, and powerhouses to continue shaping culture and history.

Follow on social for more updates: #EBONYPower100 @EBONYMagazine on Instagram, @ebony_magazine on TikTok, and @EBONY on X and Facebook.

For media inquires, contact Power100@ebony.com or jedeney@ebony.com

About EBONY

For 80 years, EBONY has stood as the defining voice of the Black American experience and remains the most influential Black-owned media company in the world. With a legacy rooted in chronicling cultural excellence and achievement, EBONY has expanded into a global multi-media brand—spanning EBONY, EBONY Studios, and JET—with an unshakable mission to Move Black Forward.

As EBONY celebrates its 80th Anniversary, it continues to illuminate the Black perspective, celebrate Black innovation, and serve as the ultimate curator of culture—past, present, and future.

EBONY Media Group is a division of 1145 Holdings, LLC.Follow on social: @EBONYMagazine on Instagram and @EBONY on X and Facebook.

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From smarter charging to connected vehicle care, CTEK sets a new benchmark for performance, reliability, and innovation at SEMA 2025

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CTEK, the global leader in vehicle charging and battery management solutions, today announced a bold expansion of its product portfolio at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. With the debut of the NXT Series Chargers, the CS ONE (Gen 2) smart charger, and the RB 3000 and RB 4000 Premium Boosters, CTEK is redefining how drivers charge, maintain, and power their vehicles.

“Today marks an exciting new chapter for CTEK,” said Fredrik Uhrbom, President of CTEK’s Consumer Division. “From our advanced NXT chargers to the next-generation CS ONE and our powerful new RB Boosters, we’re giving customers more control, capability, and confidence than ever before — whether they’re at home, in the garage, or on the go.”

NXT Series – Next-Level Power for Every Driver

The new NXT 5 and NXT 15 chargers represent the next evolution in professional-grade battery charging — built tough, designed smart, and powered by CTEK’s patented technology
NXT chargers press release SEMA…

• NXT 5: Compact 5A charger ideal for motorcycles, cars, and seasonal vehicles.
• NXT 15: 15A high-performance charger for trucks, boats, and off-road vehicles.

Both models deliver automatic, spark-free operation and feature heavy-duty, temperature-compensated performance for ultimate reliability in any condition.

CS ONE (Gen 2) – The Future of Smart Charging

Unveiled for the first time at SEMA 2025, the CS ONE (Gen 2) introduces built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and a redesigned CTEK App, giving users complete remote control over charging and monitoring
CS ONE press release SEMA 2025

Key innovations include:

• APTO™ Adaptive Charging Technology that automatically detects and optimizes for any 12V battery.
• Polarity-free clamps for safe, simple use.
• Connect & Forget functionality for long-term battery maintenance.
  “The CS ONE (Gen 2) delivers the most advanced charging experience we’ve ever created — effortless, intelligent, and entirely connected,” added Uhrbom.

RB Series Boosters – Instant Power, Anywhere

Also debuting today, CTEK introduced the RB 3000 and RB 4000 Premium Boosters, combining instant jump-start capability with advanced safety and portable power-bank functionality
Boosters press release SEMA 2025

• RB 4000: 4000A peak current, up to 45 starts per charge — ideal for large vehicles and harsh conditions.
• RB 3000: 3000A peak current, up to 30 starts per charge — perfect for everyday use.
  Both models include USB-A/USB-C ports, multi-mode LED lights, and spark-proof technology, all within a rugged, compact Swedish design.

Availability

The NXT 5, NXT 15, and RB Series Boosters are available to order through authorized CTEK distributors and at www.ctek.com.
The CS ONE (Gen 2) will be available early 2026.

CTEK at SEMA 2025

CTEK’s full range of innovative chargers and boosters — including the new NXT Series, CS ONE (Gen 2), and RB Boosters — are on display all week at the SEMA Show, located in the Central Hall, Booth #20245. Visitors are invited to experience live product demos, meet the CTEK team, and see firsthand how CTEK is powering the future of vehicle charging.

For more information, visit www.CTEK.com or follow @CTEKChargers on Instagram and Facebook.

About CTEK

• Established in Dalarna, Sweden, CTEK is the leading global brand in vehicle charging solutions.
• CTEK offers products ranging from 12V and 24V battery chargers to charging solutions for electrical vehicles. CTEK’s E-mobility solutions range from individual EV chargers to larger corporate and commercial installations with multiple charging stations, that require load balancing and integrate seamlessly with monitoring and payment equipment.
• CTEK’s products are sold via a carefully selected network of global distributors and retailers: as original equipment; supplied to more than 50 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers; and through charge point operators, property owners and other organizations/individuals providing EV charging infrastructure.
• CTEK takes pride in its unique culture based on a passion for innovation and a deep commitment to supporting the transition to a greener mobility, by adhering to industry leading ESG standards.

Press Contact:

Michelle Suzuki
310-930-6655

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America Ferrera joins The Solutions Project in highlighting the invaluable climate solutions migrants have brought to the United States

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Solutions Project, a leading funder of grassroots climate organizations, has launched a new social media campaign celebrating the ways U.S. migrants are helping their communities adapt to climate change. The week-long campaign, titled Building Home + Future, kicked off on Monday, November 3 and today released a powerful video narrated by award-winning actress, America Ferrera. The campaign will run through Sunday, November 9. 

As part of the campaign, The Solutions Project is looking at narratives of those displaced by climate disasters within the U.S., as well as those migrating across borders for political, economic or climate reasons.

“It takes bravery to leave your home and to build a new life in a new community or country,” said Gloria Walton, President and CEO of The Solutions Project. “This year marked the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the largest examples of climate migration in this country. Since then, with the rising climate crisis, we’ve experienced even more climate migration—here and all over the world. Climate migrants can drive the solutions we need for climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience, making them true solutionaries.”

Building Home + Future

 will highlight migrant-led climate solutions in three cities and regions:

• In San Francisco, the Latinx-led nonprofit PODER has a group of immigrant leaders and community outreach workers called Promotoras sharing knowledge with the local population about migrant rights, climate disaster preparedness, and climate resilience. The Promotoras are leading community engagement in the San Francisco Healthy and Resilient Homes program to help ensure Northern California’s electrification efforts also benefit households most impacted by disinvestment and environmental harm, like displaced peoples and immigrant communities.
• In Miami, WeCount! has launched Planting Justice, a worker-driven campaign to call on corporate retailers to guarantee labor and human rights standards for immigrant plant nursery workers who grow the majority of houseplants sold in the U.S. Through the innovative worker-driven social responsibility (WSR) model, these workers are finding a solution to climate-driven extreme heat and other job hazards.
• In Buffalo, NY,PUSH Buffalo has a Sustainability Workforce Training Center that trains local residents for building careers in clean energy and sustainability. It also helps them find work in local construction, renewable energy, and the energy efficiency sector. They also host a community garden that is volunteer-run and provides gardening plots to immigrants to grow produce from their homelands and showcase alternative growing methods to the community.

“Across the country, immigrant workers are showing up to protect all Americans from the growing threat of climate change,” said Oscar Londoño, Co-Executive Director of WeCount!. “As temperatures rise every year, immigrant workers are leading the fight to protect all outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses and deaths on the job. As hurricanes, floods, and wildfires devastate our communities, immigrant workers are risking their lives to protect our homes and rebuild our cities. Instead of giving in to a false politics of fear and division, we should honor the sacrifice and contributions of millions of immigrant workers in our communities and fight together for a country and a future that includes all of us.”

In the Building Home + Future video, America Ferrera voices, “No matter why we move or where we came from, this is the moment to acknowledge that migrants can strengthen communities and bring with them robust climate solutions. This moment calls for all of us to join forces.”

Through this campaign, The Solutions Project aims to amplify on social media positive stories about migrants, climate solutions, and the importance of a vibrant multi-racial democracy.

“We have a responsibility to challenge false and dangerous narratives. We encourage our partners, allies, and like-minded people around the world to join us in this effort,” said Mark Ruffalo, Co-Founder of The Solutions Project.

National Partnership for New Americans
 is one of dozens of organizations that are also participating in the campaign. This week NPNA launched www.climatedisplacedleaders.org to showcase a diverse set of first-hand stories from immigrants and refugees who migrated to the United States seeking safety from climate impacts. 

“Immigrants and refugees are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, and its solutions,” said Ahmed Gaya, Director of the Climate Justice Collaborative at the National Partnership for New Americans. “Despite facing the trauma of displacement from their homes, these climate displaced leaders are planting the seeds of resilience in communities across the United States. We launched www.climatedisplacedleaders.org to elevate the first-hand stories of so many immigrants and refugees who arrive carrying so little, but bringing so much.”

The Solutions Project’s website, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn will serve as the platforms for the Building Home + Future campaign.

Media Contact: Carina Daniels
carina@storyandreach.com
510-847-1617

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