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• Second-generation Telluride becomes Kia’s flagship gas-powered SUV, setting a new benchmark for the brand’s design and ambition
• Telluride blends Kia’s Opposites United design philosophy with its own signature design DNA
• Global debut set for 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Kia turned the page to the next chapter of its iconic design narrative with an exclusive look at the reimagined 2027 Kia Telluride. Since its debut six years ago, the Telluride midsize SUV has become a defining success for the brand, lauded for its balance of refined luxury and rugged capability. This deft combination helped Telluride redefine family adventure with inspirational style, resort-level comfort and an unmatched on-road experience. 

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The challenge for the second-generation Telluride wasn’t to reinvent, but to evolve. For Kia’s design team, the goal was clear: preserve the essence and design DNA that made the original such a standout in its segment, while elevating its presence and sophistication. This wasn’t a blank slate. They were building on a legacy.

The result is an all-new Telluride that’s bigger, bolder, and still proudly boxy. Now 2.3 inches longer overall, with a wheelbase stretched by nearly three inches and a height increase of one inch, it’s a confident evolution that stays true to its roots while embracing a more modern edge. Guided by Kia’s global Opposites United design philosophy, the Telluride blends strength with elegance, toughness with sophistication, and innovation with restraint. It makes the statement that sequels can unabashedly transcend the original.

The all-new 2027 Telluride will make its official world debut later this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show with a wide breadth of trim levels including the X-Pro trim. The second-generation SUV is expected to arrive in showrooms during the first quarter of 2026.

Unexpected Pairings with the Opposites United Philosophy

Since 2021, Kia’s Opposites United philosophy has been the guiding principle for the brand’s design language. In Telluride, this approach comes to life through the interplay of contrasts where sharp angles meet smooth curves and rugged durability blends with refined sophistication.

“With Telluride, it was a matter of being tailored and restrained – dare I say, anti-design,” said Tom Kearns, VP and Senior Chief Designer, Kia Design Center America. “With that approach, it was about capturing strength and luxury, tradition and modernness, into a single expression. That’s what Opposites United enabled us to do.”

Exterior Design – Dreamer’s Companion

Inspired by the untamed beauty of its namesake Colorado town, the Telluride’s chiseled exterior design captures the spirit of the Rocky Mountains, with every angle and surface crafted to convey strength, security, and confidence. The front end sets an unmistakable tone: bold, robust, and ready for anything. A broad hood with clean, straight lines establishes a powerful stance, while vertical headlamps frame the high-gloss grille, giving the SUV an assertive yet sophisticated face. Precision grille patterns and advanced lighting signatures create a high-tech, futuristic impression that feels at home on city streets as it does at a mountain lodge.

Fluid body contours lend an elegant shape to the side profile, while aggressively defined triangular creases in the fenders resemble the chiseled facets of a diamond. Upward-flowing character lines give the impression of lifting the vehicle, emphasizing the SUV’s proud, athletic stance. Floating wheel cladding adds refinement while also insulating against the elements, and the tapered roofline contributes dynamic flow while preserving interior room. Breaking convention, sculpted notches in the wheel wells are a smart and deliberate interruption – a confident design detail that catches the eye and is poised to become another signature of the Telluride’s identity. Flush door handles, as offered on the Kia EV6 and EV9 models, lend to a clean and modern appearance.

At the rear, a rising beltline meets broad fender surfaces to give the vehicle a planted, powerful presence, while the sculpted bumper suggests the SUV’s trail-ready narrative.

X Factor

The Telluride X-Pro embraces a darker, more commanding character. Staying true to the design language of Kia’s X-series, these variants wear blacked-out wheel arches, side mirrors, beltline trim, and D-pillars. Raised roof rails reinforce an adventurous profile, ready to carry the gear that takes you off the grid. Up front, a bold mesh-type grille is paired with a squared-off lower black bumper, delivering a look that feels equal parts tactical and aggressive. The X-Pro pushes beyond the aesthetic with all-terrain tires and 9.1 inches of ground clearance, eager to go where the pavement ends. And for those moments when form truly meets function, the X-Pro adds standard front and rear recovery hooks, a subtle detail that tells a story of readiness for whatever lies ahead.

Art of Illumination

While sculpted lines and bold proportions set the foundation of the new Telluride, its unique lighting brings it to life.

“The original Telluride has these instantly recognizable vertical bar tail lamps.  In the second generation, we reinforced this strong light signature by applying it to the front as well,” said Kurt Kahl, Chief Designer, Kia Design Center America. “The twin LED vertical strips that frame the grille and sharpen the Telluride’s face feature Kia’s Star Map lighting graphic. The amber-hued DRL lighting returns with this sleeker, more modern expression. Their crisp geometry not only modernizes the SUV but also provides a beacon-like quality, recalling trail markers that guide the way through changing terrain. At the rear, the tail lamps adopt an architectural character. Body color separates the twin light bars, accentuating their graphic clarity. Overall, the front and rear lights appear flush and precise, evoking the high-tech illumination of a digital display screen. The lighting signature evolved, but the essence stayed. It’s still geometric, vertical, clean and unmistakably Telluride.”

Unique to the Telluride X-Pro, the new Ground Lighting feature enhances both form and function. Soft light projects from the rearview mirrors, beneath the rear doors, and from the rear bumper, illuminating the surrounding area of the vehicle. Additional lighting from the raised tailgate assists with tasks like tire changes or cargo access in low-light conditions. It’s a design detail that goes beyond aesthetics, offering real-world utility while accentuating the SUV’s commanding silhouette. When the front doors open, puddle lamps illuminate ‘Telluride’ on the ground beneath. Further defining the Telluride’s bold identity are wheels (available in 18- , 20- and 21-inches) with contrasting finishes and D-shaped patterns that create a balance of sophistication and strength. For the X series, the blacked-out wheels have thicker spokes to project confidence and capability.

Interior – A Tech Sanctuary

Inside the new Telluride, design becomes experience. Inspired by the vision of a boundless sanctuary, where urban living meets the natural world, the cabin invites passengers into a space that feels both expansive and intimate.

A wide, horizontal layout conveys a sense of grandeur, while a bold wraparound design offers a sense of enclosure. Flowing surfaces echo natural contours, while wood-like textures add warmth and an organic feel. Real metal accents emphasize precision and width, while sturdy grab handles signal rugged intent.

Subtle lighting beneath the center console casts a soft glow that enhances calm and reinforces the cabin’s premium feel. In the rear, the passenger console transforms into a functional table while available mesh headrests in the first and second rows combine a modern look with everyday comfort. Even utility is redefined, with the reconfigurable cargo area featuring a folding luggage table with integrated ruler markings and a removable partition, a nod to outdoor adventure that merges form with function.

Thanks to its increased overall length and height, the 2027 Telluride offers improved interior packaging with enhanced access for easier entry and exit into the second and third rows. Taller dimensions also contribute to increased headroom (up to half an inch more in models equipped with sunroofs) enhancing comfort without compromising the Telluride’s bold proportions.

At the core of the interior’s Color, Materials and Finish (CMF) story is a single concept: Grandioso. Defined by a magnificent yet restrained elegance, the cabin draws from the world of luxury interiors with rich hues and tactile details. Colorways like Deep Navy with Tuscan Umber create a bold duality, while an all-new Blackberry – a rich purple hue –paired with Sand Beige delivers a surprising harmony that’s sophisticated, daring, and distinctly flagship. For the X models, the interior color palette becomes more grounded with all-black, deep khaki, or saddle brown tones that feel both durable and refined. Texture plays a key role, with seating surfaces detailed in a variety of embossed lines, diagonal flourishes, and V-shaped motifs that add depth.

The same attention to color and finish extends to the Telluride’s exterior, where new paint options like Black Jade Green and Terrain Brown (available in both glossy and matte finishes) join a broader palette of ten colors. Each shade reflects the Telluride’s confidence and versatility: bold enough for the trail, refined enough for the showroom.

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including several SUVs proudly assembled in America*.

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* Select trims of the all-electric EV6 and EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BYLINE ARTICLE FOR COP30

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –Malaysia is not simply setting goals; it is actively translating its ambition into reality. Following the introduction of the Malaysia Pavilion theme, ‘Climate Action Now: Net Zero Pathways Unlocked,’ at the recent International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2025), we have cemented our commitment in the ‘whole-of-nation’ approach when it comes to all thing’s climate. This effort goes beyond high-level declarations. It is focused on mobilising all sectors including industry, energy, communities and government, towards climate action. Ultimately, our aim is to drive tangible and transformative change that will enable Malaysia to achieve carbon neutrality and secure a sustainable and resilient economic future.

Over the past year, our focus has been on defining the ‘Shift for Sustainability’. This includes building foundational ecosystems like the National Climate Change Policy 2.0 (NCCP 2.0), NDC Roadmap and Action Plan, Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategies (LT-LEDS) and National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) which anchors our mission to balance the critical energy trilemma of security, affordability and sustainability. Beyond our local efforts, we also advanced regional efforts like the ASEAN Power Grid, which serves as the physical infrastructure that transforms our ambition into reality by facilitating cross-border renewable energy trade. These frameworks and policies were developed to help us transform our national targets into actionable blueprints.

Having successfully established these foundational pillars, Malaysia is now holistically prepared to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Through both local and international collaboration, we believe this action-oriented mission transcends geopolitics or trends. It is a matter of national responsibility and economic prudence, ensuring a secure and sustainable future for our people and nation.

Malaysia has long been committed to climate action. In line with its commitments under the Paris Agreement, through the latest update of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), NDC 3.0 which we submitted in October 2025, Malaysia strives to peak its emissions by 2030 and intends to achieve an absolute reduction of 15–30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (MtCO₂eq) by 2035 from the peak level. This commitment is bolstered by a range of mitigation actions that have advanced Malaysia’s progress toward its NDC targets.

Some notable initiatives include those related to renewable energy policies, energy efficiency improvements, rail-based public transport, biofuel adoption, waste recycling, and sustainable forestry management. Furthermore, Malaysia has set its sights on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, a visionary goal that calls for strong public-private collaboration and long-term policy clarity.  

The recent Budget 2026 reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment to a greener and more resilient economy, with a stronger emphasis on energy transition, carbon regulation, and sustainable living to safeguard long-term security, affordability, and sustainability for the rakyat (all Malaysians). A key measure under this commitment is the planned introduction of a Carbon Tax, which serves as a critical carbon pricing instrument to incentivise the private sector and industry players to adopt low-carbon technologies, enhance energy efficiency, and integrate sustainability into their operations. Beyond supporting Malaysia’s commitments under the Paris Agreement, the Carbon Tax also positions domestic industries to remain competitive under emerging global carbon pricing regimes, particularly the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). More importantly, revenues generated through carbon pricing will be reinvested domestically, ensuring that the economic benefits are channelled towards national decarbonisation efforts, technological innovation, and capacity building for a sustainable and inclusive transition.

On the regional front, as the ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia continues to drive leadership in sustainability. Under the Chairmanship, Malaysia hosted the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment (AMME-18) and related meetings in Langkawi in early September emphasising the importance of climate change cooperation amidst pressing environmental challenges.

A core achievement of AMME-18 was ASEAN’s agreement on the ASEAN Joint Statement on Climate Change for COP30. The unified statement was endorsed by the ASEAN Environment Ministers and will be delivered at COP30, following its formal approval at the 47th ASEAN Summit on 26 October 2025. The joint statement not only serves as a critical opportunity for ASEAN to collectively influence global climate action but also articulates ASEAN’s common positions on key issues including climate finance, adaptation, loss and damage, technology transfer and implementation of the Paris Agreement.

During AMME-18, Malaysia also facilitated a dialogue between ASEAN Environment Ministers and the COP30 President Designate, Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago. This engagement successfully aligned ASEAN’s priorities with Brazil’s “Amazon COP” vision, laying the groundwork for early coordination towards COP30 in Belém. As a result, we see ASEAN positioned as a united and influential voice in the global climate negotiations.

Building on this momentum, the Malaysia Pavilion at COP30 will serve as an extension of this regional collaboration, highlighting both Malaysia’s national climate initiatives and ASEAN’s collective commitment to sustainability under Malaysia’s Chairmanship. Through this platform, Malaysia aims to amplify the collective voice of Southeast Asian nations, anchored on the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR).

The Pavilion will also spotlight regional initiatives, reinforcing Malaysia’s commitment to domestic transformation and regional leadership, ensuring that the voices, vulnerabilities and innovations of Southeast Asian nations are effectively represented and supported on the global stage.

YB DATO’ SRI HUANG TIONG SII

DEPUTY MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES

AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OF MALAYSIA 

10 NOVEMBER 2025

 

 

 

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Event provides opportunities to connect and celebrate, while raising funds for the nonprofit’s programs.

FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Cowork Frederick Foundation announces its third annual holiday gala to take place at Steinhardt Brewing Company, December 10, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Anyone can attend, but the event was created for freelancers, small biz owners, and remote workers who might otherwise miss out on a holiday party. It provides opportunities for them to connect with others and celebrate, while raising funds for the Foundation’s programs such as the “Brain Boost” lunch & learn series, discounted headshots on “Headshot Day”, and “Rebel Rescue” a mentorship and assistance program for Cowork Frederick members facing a sudden loss of income.

In 2023, the Surgeon General declared an epidemic of loneliness – one that impacts individual’s health, happiness, and prosperity, as well as our society as a whole. Addressing that aligns closely with the Foundation’s mission. The idea for the event grew from an awareness the people the Cowork Frederick Foundation serves – freelancers, small biz owners, and remote workers – are among those who feel increasingly isolated because they often work alone.

Cowork Frederick Foundation partners with local businesses for the event. Sponsors (this year Steinhardt Brewing Co, BMC Accounting, and ACNB Bank, with more coming) and local businesses who donate gift cards and certifications for raffle prizes make the event possible.

Tickets include heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a drink, music, dancing, and two chances to win prizes valued from $100 to $500. Raffle packages like “Date Night” with a gift card to a downtown restaurant and tickets to a Weinberg Theater show or “Business Boost” with consultations with a local accountant, attorney, and marketing professional help raise funds for the Foundation while also raising awareness of the donating businesses. Nonprofit members of Cowork Frederick also have an opportunity to raise funds at the event.

Celebrate this holiday season with food, drink, music, and dancing. Make new connections. Enter a raffle to win prizes. All for a good cause.

About the Cowork Frederick Foundation
Founded in 2019, the Cowork Frederick Foundation (a 501(c)(3) EIN: 83-2534882) is the community-supported, non-profit arm of Cowork Frederick, Frederick’s first and longest-running independently-owned coworking space. The Foundation helps Frederick County freelancers, remote workers, and micro-business owners be more successful by creating ways for them to connect, learn, and build better businesses – and lives – together. In so doing, we support a vital part of a healthy, growing, fluid, free-market economy.

WE BELIEVE

• Collaboration and innovation are the keys to turning challenges into opportunities to improve our communities and our planet.
• Collaboration and innovation thrive in a free and open environment. We must break down walls to end isolation, see beyond status quo, cooperate more, and learn from each other.
• The way we work must become more autonomous and flexible, with people independently pursuing their craft, choosing when, where, how, and with whom they work.
• Together we can reshape our economy and society through social entrepreneurship and innovation.

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Fossefall will deliver over 500 MW across Norway and Sweden to meet growing European demand 

RESTON, Va. and OSLO, Norway, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Seekr Technologies Inc. (“Seekr”), a US-headquartered, leading trusted artificial intelligence company, and Fossefall AS (“Fossefall”), a Norwegian AI infrastructure company, today announced a multi-year commercial agreement that will accelerate the deployment of sovereign, clean-energy AI capacity in Europe.

Across continental Europe, industrial electricity prices often exceed USD 0.15 per kWh, while in Northern Norway’s NO4 region, powered almost entirely by renewable hydropower, average spot prices in 2025 were around 10 øre per kWh (~USD 0.009) (statistics Norway, Nordpool). The cool climate, abundant renewable generation, and stable political and security environment make Norway uniquely suited for high-density AI operations. A recent Fortune Business Insights report projects Europe’s AI infrastructure market to grow at a CAGR of 28.30% during the forecast period (2024-2032) and is predicted to gain USD 16.86 billion in 2025.

This partnership brings together enterprise AI software that is built for mission-critical environments with one of Europe’s lowest-cost clean-energy platforms and sets a framework to deliver a phased multi-million-dollar collaboration. Seekr will reserve AI capacity for the first 36 months (phase 1) in conjunction with the creation of an AI cloud service offering that Fossefall will sell under a revenue share and reseller agreement with Seekr. Definitive commercial terms will be finalized before year end.

Fossefall will build and own AI factories in Norway and Sweden, combining power generation, storage, and AI capacity into a single value chain. The company has already secured key powered land sites and is developing multiple sites across the Nordic region, targeting more than 500 megawatts (MW) of operational AI capacity by 2030. Seekr’s Enterprise AI platform, SeekrFlow™, will be deployed across Fossefall AI factories as the operating system for training and deploying AI solutions that are accurate and secure, and delivering Seekr’s distinctive explainability and governance that enterprise and government customers demand.

“This capacity agreement establishes Fossefall’s first commercial anchor client and validates our model of converting clean Nordic power into scalable AI infrastructure,” said Øyvind Vesterdal, CEO of Fossefall. “The accompanying SeekrFlow license expands our capability beyond hardware, allowing us to deliver complete, trusted AI factories ready for enterprise deployment.”

“The structure of our agreement with Fossefall, both as an investor and customer, allows us to meet the insatiable demand for accurate, explainable and sovereign enterprise AI in Europe”, said Rob Clark, Seekr President. “Fossefall provides a strong infrastructure foundation, powered by clean energy and designed for performance. This allows us to deliver the best pricing and performance for SeekrFlow enterprise AI customers, whether they’re training models, performing inference, or deploying agents from our extensive library of pre-built, industry-ready applications.”

About Seekr 

Seekr is a privately held Artificial Intelligence (AI) company that provides secure, trusted, and explainable AI software solutions for mission-critical environments. Seekr helps enterprises and government agencies build, deploy and govern mission-ready Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision Language Models (VLMs), and Agentic AI solutions powered by their data. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Seekr is an AMD Ventures portfolio company. Seekr is employed across the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and other defense and intelligence agencies, and SeekrFlow™ is awardable in the Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.

About Fossefall

Fossefall is building Europe’s first bankable AI infrastructure platform, where Norwegian power and land are transformed into scalable, sovereign, and sustainable data center capacity for AI. Fossefall’s first projects are on track for financial close in 2026, with more than 400 MW under active development across the Nordics.

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LIVINGSTON, N.J., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering church operations, shaping sermon prep, communications, and administration. Many ministry leaders now face a new challenge: how to use AI responsibly.

Launching December 1, AI Policies Made Simple is a masterclass designed to help pastors and nonprofit executives create clear, mission-aligned AI policies. Developed by Kenny Jahng, founder of AIforChurchLeaders.com and editor-in-chief of ChurchTechToday.com, the course provides a faith-based framework for governing technology with wisdom and integrity.

According to the 2025 State of AI in the Church Survey and Report, over 42% of church leaders now use AI tools weekly or daily in their work. “AI is already in our ministries, whether leaders realize it or not,” said Kenny Jahng. “We can either drift into using it without direction, or take responsibility and set clear boundaries.”

The masterclass simplifies policy creation into five key tracks:

• WHO – Leadership & Governance

• WHY – Theological Foundations

• HOW – Practical Design

• WHERE – Ethical Boundaries

• WHAT – Policy Assembly

Each track includes templates and prompts that guide teams to produce a working, board-ready AI policy by the end of the course.

“Every church and nonprofit carries a sacred trust: to protect its people and ensure technology serves the mission, not the moment,” Jahng said. “An AI policy is how leaders turn conviction into practice. It’s a compass that keeps innovation pointing toward integrity.”

AI Policies Made Simple

 approaches technology through a theological and ethical lens, framing innovation as stewardship. It builds on Jahng’s earlier success with ChatGPT for Churches, the #1 course for pastors learning to use AI. Together, the two courses equip leaders to apply and govern AI with clarity and conviction.

The masterclass is hosted by AIforChurchLeaders.com and published in partnership with ChurchTechToday.com. Enrollment is available at AIPoliciesMadeSimple.com. For interviews or media inquiries, contact 404257@email4pr.com or 973-500-8536.

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Brand teams up with Retta from NBC’s hit sitcom Parks and Recreation to encourage customers to try Specialty Pizzas, any day of the year, for just $9.99 each as part of Domino’s Mix and Match deal

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new, mouthwatering pizza has just joined Domino’s Pizza Inc.’s (Nasdaq: DPZ) lineup of Specialty Pizzas. Starting today, customers can enjoy Domino’s Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza – a delicious pizza made with grilled chicken breast, creamy ranch, smoked bacon, jalapenos, provolone, cheese made with 100% real mozzarella and topped with a drizzle of buffalo sauce.

The new Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza joins Domino’s existing lineup of 10 other Specialty Pizzas, including The People’s Pizza-Deluxe, Philly Cheese Steak, Pacific Veggie and more. Customers can try the new pizza, as well as any other medium Specialty Pizza, for just $9.99 each when they select Domino’s Mix and Match deal.

“Domino’s Specialty Pizzas help put the ‘mmm’ in ‘Dommmino’s,’ and our Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza is no exception,” said Kate Trumbull, Domino’s executive vice president – chief marketing officer. “Typically, specialty pizzas come with premium prices, but at Domino’s, we’ve proudly partnered with the ‘Treat Yo Self’ queen, Retta, to tell customers they don’t have to wait for a great deal to treat themselves to our most delicious, craveable pizzas – they’re $9.99 every day of the year!”

Domino’s and Retta are teaming up on TV ads, which will begin airing in the coming weeks, to let customers know that now they can treat themselves to Specialty Pizzas any day of the year. “Treat Yo Self” became an iconic catchphrase from NBC’s hit sitcom “Parks and Recreation” – originating from a “Treat Yo Self” tradition in which Retta’s character, Donna Meagle, indulges in luxurious items like clothes, massages, fine leather goods, and more for one day each year. Thanks to Domino’s, now the best day of the year is every day of the year.

To “Treat Yo Self” to Domino’s new Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza or any other Specialty Pizza for just $9.99, visit www.dominos.com or use Domino’s mobile app, and select the “Mix and Match” deal.

About Domino’s Pizza^®
Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 21,700 stores in over 90 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $19.7 billion in the trailing four quarters ended Sept. 7, 2025. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 99% of Domino’s stores as of the end of the third quarter of 2025. In the U.S., Domino’s generated more than 85% of U.S. retail sales in 2024 via digital channels and has developed many innovative ordering platforms.

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Underutilization of VA loans delays homeownership, especially in high-cost markets, co-op-heavy cities, and areas where Veterans may not know about their benefits

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — For many U.S. Veterans, buying a home can feel out of reach, but a 0% down Veterans Affairs home loan can help first-time buyers move in 4.4 years sooner than with a typical conventional loan, according to a new report from Realtor.com^® and the National Association of Realtors^®.

A custom analysis of NAR’s 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers finds that 74% of first-time VA loan users put 0% down, compared with a 12% median down payment for conventional first-time buyers. With a VA loan, borrowers only need to cover standard closing costs, which are similar for both types of loans. On a typical $430,000 home, a conventional buyer would need roughly $51,600 upfront that a VA loan buyer wouldn’t need. For a first-time buyer saving 15% of a median $78,700 annual gross income, it would take about 4.4 years to accumulate that amount.

A lower 10% savings rate stretches the timeline to 6.6 years, while a more aggressive 20% rate shortens it to 3.3 years. In short, a 0% down VA loan lets buyers enter the market and start building equity years sooner.

“For many Veterans and service members, a VA loan can be a game changer,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com^®. “By removing the hurdle of a large down payment, these loans open doors to homeownership and financial security years sooner.”

Across U.S. markets, VA loans unlock homeownership 2.7 to 10 years sooner

Across U.S. metro areas, VA loans give first-time buyers a head start, cutting years off the path to a home. Assuming the same 0% down payment for VA loans versus 12% for conventional loans, and a 15% household saving rate for first-time buyers making the local median income and purchasing a home at the local median price, these loans can help buyers get a foothold in their local market years sooner. On the lower end, a VA loan lets buyers reach homeownership 2.7 years sooner than a conventional loan in Akron, Ohio, and 2.8 years sooner in Dayton, Ohio, while in higher-cost areas, it ranges from 6.5 years sooner in New York City, 7.5 years in both San Diego and Oxnard–Thousand Oaks, Calif., and up to 10 years sooner in Los Angeles.

High-cost, co-op heavy markets lag in VA loan use, while military hubs lead the way

Despite the clear advantages of VA loans, use remains low in some areas – especially high-priced metros like Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, and New York, where home prices, co-op restrictions, and limited awareness all play a role.

“The VA Home Loan program has opened the door to homeownership for more than 48 million veterans and service members – one of the most successful housing initiatives in American history,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. “The standout benefit of a VA loan is the 0% down payment but without the extra risk. The lower upfront cost makes homeownership more attainable, especially in high-cost markets and amid elevated mortgage rates, giving qualified buyers a critical advantage and the ability to start building equity sooner. The VA Home Loan program is a shining example of how smart federal policy can expand access to homeownership, strengthen communities, and reward those who’ve served our nation.”

In metros with a high concentration of co-ops, like New York, additional barriers limit access to VA loans, resulting in one of the nation’s lowest utilization rates – just 3.8 VA-financed home sales per 1,000 military households. That’s because in addition to high-costs, VA loans cannot currently be used to purchase co-ops, and condos or townhomes must be VA-approved to qualify. Identifying and addressing these underutilized markets is key, as many are exactly where Veterans could benefit most from the 0% down payment advantage.

Conversely, metros near major military bases – including Virginia Beach, Va., and Colorado Springs, Colo. – show some of the highest VA loan utilization rates, 42.1 and 43.1, respectively, reflecting both the concentration of military households and stronger awareness of the program. In contrast, markets like Salt Lake City and Fresno, Calif., have fewer military households, which may contribute to lower awareness despite the potential for significant financial benefit.

Mission Zero: Closing the awareness gap to help more Veterans achieve homeownership

Despite VA loans’ many advantages, only about one-third of Veterans and active-duty service members know they can buy a home with no money down, according to a 2025 survey from Veterans United Home Loans.

“Many Veterans don’t realize that a VA loan removes the need for a down payment, which is one of the biggest hurdles to homeownership,” said Chris Birk, vice president of Mortgage Insight and Education, Veterans United Home Loans. “As the nation’s largest VA lender, we see every day how this benefit changes lives. When Veterans understand the power of their VA loan, they can start building equity and stability for their families years sooner.”

This report is part of the Mission Zero campaign, launched two years ago by Realtor.com^® in partnership with Veterans United, to ensure every Veteran knows about and can use their VA home loan benefit. The 2025 campaign launches November 11 in partnership with Veterans United Home Loans, The New York Post, The Wall Street Journal, RE/MAX, Home Depot, NAR, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Homes for Our Troops.

This year, Army Veterans Terry Lashley, Shelia Roberts, & Ronnie Baldwin have joined Mission Zero to help more Veterans learn about the VA loan that makes homeownership possible with 0% down. On November 11, you can watch their stories and find out more about VA loans at www.realtor.com/veterans. The Veterans & Military Benefits section on Realtor.com^® for-sale home listings also includes information about this benefit.

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LONDON, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has partnered with UK-based Statera Energy to provide the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the Carrington Storage Project. With a total capacity of 680MW / 1360MWh, Carrington is one of the UK’s largest single-site battery storage projects to reach financial close, marking a decisive step toward a highly renewable, flexible, and intelligent power system that enhances grid resilience and supports the country’s low-carbon transition.

Located at Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park in Greater Manchester, Carrington Storage is expected to be energised by late 2026. Once operational, it will deliver power to around 2.2 million homes for up to two hours, enhancing grid stability, reducing renewable curtailment, and supporting the UK’s net-zero and energy security goals. The project brings together leading stakeholders including Statera Energy, Lloyds, Statkraft, NatWest, Santander, Siemens Bank, SEB, and Mizuho, highlighting strong institutional confidence in large-scale battery storage as a core enabler of the energy transition.

Envision Energy will supply its AI-powered BESS, designed for high renewable integration, superior efficiency, and optimal lifecycle performance. Statera chose Envision not only for its global expertise in energy storage and system integration, but also for its pioneering AI-driven solution. Leveraging Large Energy Model, the system can monitor real-time grid conditions, actively participate in grid-forming control, and ensure stability under high renewable penetration. Its “forecast – dispatch – trade – self-learning” closed-loop algorithm shifts revenue generation from experience-driven to model-driven, enabling replicable, measurable, and sustainable growth. This represents a generational upgrade from traditional “hardware assets” to “artificial intelligence assets”, offering high energy density, low noise, enhanced flexibility, and elevated returns, making it a key foundation for a stable and profitable renewable energy system.

“As one of the largest BESS sites in the UK, the Carrington Storage project is another important step toward realising the country’s clean energy ambitions.” said Henry Peng, Senior Vice President and President of Latin America and Europe at Envision Energy, “Envision is honored to collaborate with Statera and leading energy and financial stakeholders to deploy our AI-powered BESS solutions, advancing Statera’s ambition of over 5GW of BESS capacity by 2030. Together, we are enhancing grid flexibility and reliability, and accelerating the UK’s transition to a low-carbon, renewable-led energy future.”

“We’re pleased to be working with Envision Energy on the Carrington Storage project,” said Matt Arnold, Director, BESS & Flex Gen at Statera Energy. “We selected Envision for their proven track record in delivering large-scale energy storage systems and their integrated, AI-led approach. This collaboration strengthens our ability to deliver flexible, reliable energy to the UK grid and supports the country’s transition to a low-carbon future.”

Envision Energy has long been active in Europe, with operations and energy transition initiatives across the UK, France, and Spain and beyond. The successful implementation of the Carrington project will further strengthen Envision’s position in the European energy storage and renewable market.

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OSLO, Norway, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Reference is made to the press release issued by GreenH AS on November 7, 2025, announcing that the company has taken investment decisions and is progressing its hydrogen projects as planned. Nel ASA (Nel) (OSE: NEL) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with GreenH to be the technology provider for the Enova-supported projects in Kristiansund and Slagentangen.

GreenH develops, builds, owns, and operates hydrogen production facilities based on renewable energy. The company aims to establish a network of distributed hydrogen production sites to enable decarbonization in the maritime, transport, and industrial sectors. GreenH focuses on scalable solutions located close to end users, reducing logistics costs and supporting the development of efficient, regional hydrogen value chains.

The facilities in Kristiansund and Slagentangen are intended to supply green hydrogen to industrial and maritime users and form part of GreenH’s broader efforts to establish a network of distributed hydrogen production in Norway.

“We have worked together with Nel on finding the right electrolyser concept for Kristiansund and Slagentangen over a longer period. We are very pleased with the signing of this agreement and thereby bringing in Nel as a partner on these two projects that are very important for GreenH,” says Morten Solberg Watle, CEO of Green H AS

“We are pleased to support GreenH in developing regional hydrogen infrastructure in Norway, and we look forward to working together as they move forward,” says Håkon Volldal, CEO and President of Nel ASA.

Nel has entered into an agreement regarding delivery of electrolyser equipment, including associated engineering and technical support. Final scope, size, and delivery schedules will be confirmed later, but will be minimum 10 MW per site, totaling more than 20 MW.

For additional information, please contact:

Kjell Christian Bjørnsen, CFO, +47 917 02 097
Wilhelm Flinder, Head of IR, Communications & Marketing +47 936 11 350

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Nel has a history tracing back to 1927 and is today a leading pure play hydrogen technology company with a global presence. The company specializes in electrolyser technology for production of renewable hydrogen, and hydrogen fueling equipment for road-going vehicles. Nel’s product offerings are key enablers for a green hydrogen economy, making it possible to decarbonize various industries such as transportation, refining, steel, and ammonia.

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WUXI, China, Nov. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Wuxi Xishan Golden Autumn Investment and Cooperation Symposium was held on November 8 under the theme “Infinite Opportunities with Xishan.” The event brought together more than 200 business leaders, academic experts, and institutional representatives from around the world. Through project signings, partnership announcements, and related activities, the symposium highlighted Xishan’s favorable investment climate and strong growth potential, adding new momentum to the district’s ongoing economic development.

Launched in September, the Wuxi Xishan Golden Autumn Investment Promotion Month has led to the establishment of new commercial partnerships through investment promotion events, industry exchanges, and business matchmaking sessions, continuing to stimulate growth across the local economy.

During the symposium, 91 key projects were signed, covering advanced manufacturing, technology innovation, foreign investment, agriculture, and finance. Among them, a wind-turbine gearbox R&D and manufacturing facility capable of producing 1,000 high-precision 10-MW units annually will strengthen Xishan’s advanced equipment cluster. Three additional domestic projects — an intelligent manufacturing facility for renewable-energy and nuclear-fusion equipment components, the FanRuan Software headquarters and R&D facility, and a mass-production site for advanced process equipment and materials — will further reinforce the district’s industrial base and competitiveness.

In addition to on-site signings, the symposium showcased several major collaboration initiatives, including JD.com’s global smart factory for its Wolf Pack robots and the Songci Electromechanical’s R&D and manufacturing facility for next-generation renewable-energy and semiconductor equipment, both of which will contribute to building a modern industrial framework in Xishan.  

At the symposium, Xishan District, in partnership with Cushman & Wakefield, released the 2025 Wuxi Xishan Investment Environment White Paper and recognized the first six recipients of its “Best Partners” awards. The Xishan District Government also announced the launch of a new cross-regional collaboration framework with Wuxi’s four principal innovation centers.

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