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TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Denison Mines Corp. (“Denison” or the “Company“) (TSX: DML) (NYSE American: DNN) is pleased to announce that it has received Ministerial approval under The Environmental Assessment Act (Saskatchewan) to proceed with the development of the In-Situ Recovery (“ISR”) uranium mine planned for the Wheeler River Project (the “Project”). PDF Version

As part of Denison’s strategy to effectively harmonize the Federal and Provincial Environmental Assessment (the “EA”) for the Project, the Provincial EA was submitted for final approval in late 2024 after Denison successfully completed multiple key milestones in the Federal regulatory process, including completion of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s (“CNSC”) rigorous technical review phase, and acceptance by the CNSC of the Company’s final Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) for the Project. As a result of this approach, the Federal and Provincial EAs for the Project are substantially the same and no subsequent revisions for conformance are expected to be required.

“Saskatchewan is the world’s second-largest uranium producer, and remains a destination of choice for mining investment due to our abundant natural resources and strong regulatory environment,” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said. “The province continues to be a national leader in safe and sustainable mining practices, well positioning Canada as an emerging energy superpower. As demand for these resources increase, we are pleased to see this project move ahead, further enhancing Saskatchewan’s world class energy sector, while bringing new jobs and opportunities to northern communities.”

“I would like to congratulate Denison Mines on this significant project milestone with their Wheeler River Project”, commented the Honourable Travis Keisig, Saskatchewan Minister of Environment. “We look forward to working with Denison as this project progresses and are excited that they have chosen Saskatchewan as a place to do business.”

David Cates, President and CEO of Denison, commented, “We thank the Province of Saskatchewan for entrusting Denison to proceed with the development of the Project, which is expected to set a superior standard of sustainability as the first ISR uranium mine in Canada. We applaud the work of the Provincial Government to uphold the province’s rigorous environmental regulations, while simultaneously recognizing the important role that the natural resources sector can play in driving societal wellbeing. The Province of Saskatchewan is truly a leading jurisdiction for sustainable natural resource investments.

I’d also like to applaud our own environmental, regulatory, sustainability and technical teams for working closely with the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Environment, Indigenous nations, local communities, and other interested parties during the EA process. Importantly, completion of the provincial EA represents one of the final regulatory milestones necessary for Denison to commence construction of the Phoenix ISR mine, which is on track to become Canada’s next new large-scale uranium mine.”

With the Provincial EA approved, the remaining regulatory requirements to commence construction of the ISR mine planned for the Phoenix deposit include receipt of the Provincial Pollutant Control Facility Permit, as well as the Federal approval of the EA and receipt of the Federal License to Prepare the Site & Construct. Both outstanding Federal approvals are the subject of the CNSC public hearings for the Project scheduled in October and December 2025.

About Wheeler River

Wheeler River is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the infrastructure-rich eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin region, in northern Saskatchewan. The project is host to the high-grade Phoenix and Gryphon uranium deposits, discovered by Denison in 2008 and 2014, respectively, and is a joint venture between Denison (90% and operator) and JCU (Canada) Exploration Company Limited (“JCU“, 10%). In August 2023, Denison filed a technical report summarizing the results of (i) the feasibility study completed for ISR mining of the high-grade Phoenix uranium deposit and (ii) a cost update to the 2018 Pre-Feasibility Study for conventional underground mining of the basement-hosted Gryphon uranium deposit. More information on the studies is available in the technical report titled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Wheeler River Project Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada“ dated August 8, 2023, with an effective date of June 23, 2023, a copy of which is available on Denison’s website and under its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.

Based on the respective studies, both deposits have the potential to be competitive with the lowest–cost uranium mining operations in the world. Permitting efforts for the planned Phoenix ISR operation commenced in 2019 and are nearing completion with approval of the project‘s EA received from the Province of Saskatchewan and CNSC hearing dates set in the fall of 2025 for Federal approval of the EA and project construction license.

About Denison

Denison is a uranium mining, exploration and development company with interests focused in the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan, Canada. In addition to Denison’s effective 95% interest in its flagship Wheeler River Project, Denison’s interests in Saskatchewan also include a 22.5% ownership interest in the McClean Lake Joint Venture (“MLJV”), which includes unmined uranium deposits (with mining at the McClean North deposit via the MLJV’s SABRE mining method having commenced in 2025) and the McClean Lake uranium mill (currently utilizing a portion of its licensed capacity to process the ore from the Cigar Lake mine under a toll milling agreement), plus a 25.17% interest in the Midwest Joint Venture’s Midwest Main and Midwest A deposits, and a 70.55% interest in the Tthe Heldeth Túé (“THT”) and Huskie deposits on the Waterbury Lake Property. The Midwest Main, Midwest A, THT and Huskie deposits are located within 20 kilometres of the McClean Lake mill. Taken together, Denison has direct ownership interests in properties covering ~384,000 hectares in the Athabasca Basin region.

Additionally, through its 50% ownership of JCU (Canada) Exploration Company, Limited (“JCU”), Denison holds additional interests in various uranium project joint ventures in Canada, including the Millennium project (JCU, 30.099%), the Kiggavik project (JCU, 33.8118%), and Christie Lake (JCU, 34.4508%).

In 2024, Denison celebrated its 70th year in uranium mining, exploration, and development, which began in 1954 with Denison’s first acquisition of mining claims in the Elliot Lake region of northern Ontario.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information contained in this press release constitutes ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of the applicable United States and Canadian legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Denison. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‘potential’, ‘plans’, ‘expects’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘estimates’, ‘forecasts’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’, or ‘believes’, or the negatives and/or variations of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will‘ ‘be taken’, ‘occur’ or ‘be achieved’.

In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following: expectations with respect to the EA process, including the filing of the final EIS and the results and objectives thereof; expectations regarding regulatory reviews and processes, including hearings with the CNSC Commission; and expectations regarding its joint venture ownership interests, including plans for mining and the use of SABRE by the MLVJ, and the continuity of its agreements with its partners and third parties.

Forward–looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Denison to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Denison believes that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be accurate and results may differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information. For a discussion in respect of risks and other factors that could influence forward-looking events, please refer to the factors discussed in Denison’s Annual Information Form dated March 28, 2025 under the heading ‘Risk Factors’ or in subsequent quarterly financial reports. These factors are not, and should not be construed as being, exhaustive.

Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking information and the assumptions made with respect thereto speaks only as of the date of this press release. Denison does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information after the date of this press release to conform such information to actual results or to changes in Denison’s expectations except as otherwise required by applicable legislation.

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Strong DER policies can help create market growth and ensure the grid can meet future demand

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new report from Guidehouse Research explores the global market for distributed energy resources (DER), small-scale technologies that when added to the traditional grid physically or virtually can make it work more efficiently.

Faced with climate change and increases in energy demand, governments around the world are recognizing the importance of renewable energy and a connected, adaptive electrical grid that includes DER. According to a new report from Guidehouse Research, global DER capacity in all technologies will grow from 1.9 million GW in 2024 to 7.6 million GW by 2033 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8%.

“As climate change accelerates, global energy demand rises, and oil and natural gas become scarcer, supplying electricity is increasingly difficult,” says Maya Smith, research analyst with Guidehouse Research. “Consumers using DER can expand the grid’s capacity while lowering their costs, and sometimes, they can even sell energy back to the grid. Although integrating DER into the grid so that they are sustainable and beneficial to all stakeholders is challenging, policy and regulation can help integration by reducing the financial burden of implementation.”

Policy is an important market driver for DER. Acknowledging DER’s different levels of value to the grid—regardless of how operators and technology are distributed—is critical when discussing policies intended to expand DER. In the traditional market, operators set prices for each provider. Now, some countries have decentralized their energy markets so that larger companies can connect DER to the grid in larger capacities. While this practice creates pricing flexibility, the complexities of selling energy back to the grid create issues for utilities, governments, and private entities, so pricing can be a barrier to DER, according to the report.

The report, Distributed Energy Resources and Regulatory Policy, focuses on the importance of regulation and policy for DER expansion. It reviews market drivers and barriers and analyzes DER capacity and revenue by five global regions (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa), nine technologies (bioenergy, DESS, EV charging, microturbines, NG gensets, solar, stationary fuel cells, thermal storage, and wind). An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Research website.

About Guidehouse Research
Guidehouse Research, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today’s rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Research can be found at guidehouseresearch.com.

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com

* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, Distributed Energy Resources and Regulatory Policy, is a summary and reflects the current expectations of Guidehouse Research based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report’s conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Guidehouse Research nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.

For more information, contact:

Cecile Fradkin for Guidehouse Research
+1.646.941.9139
cfradkin@scprgroup.com 

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KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aquaporin has successfully completed the Living Lab Project to develop the world’s first biomimetic low-energy Aquaporin Inside^® CLEAR membrane at demonstration scale. The membranes were installed at the Kranji NEWater Factory (KNF), operated by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency. After 12 months of continuous operation benchmarked against parallel concurrently operated trains with other commercial membranes, the Aquaporin Inside^® CLEAR biomimetic membranes have achieved up to 20% energy savings for the energy-intensive reverse osmosis treatment stage, while consistently meeting the stringent water quality standards of NEWater. The demonstration project marks a major step forward in the potential use of biomimetic membrane technology for the NEWater treatment process in Singapore.

Dr. Gurdev Singh, PUB’s Chief Engineering & Technology Officer, commented, “At PUB, we recognize that the future of water management lies in meaningful collaborations. We actively seek to partner with industry players who share our vision of innovation and sustainability. By working hand-in-hand from the early stages of planning and conceptualization, to the deployment of innovative technologies, we can transform promising ideas into robust solutions that serve Singapore’s water needs whilst creating opportunities for growth in the water sector.”

Klaus Juhl Wulff, CFO of Aquaporin and CEO of Aquaporin Asia, added: “We are really proud of our work in the Living Lab Project. Achieving energy savings of this magnitude, while maintaining consistent water quality during the NEWater treatment process, underscores the real-world application and positive impact of our biomimetic technology. PUB has been an exceptional partner, and this outcome is a testament to what we can accomplish together through a shared vision.”

A strong collaboration to build upon

The successful collaboration between Aquaporin and PUB was driven by hands-on involvement from concept to deployment, open communication, and rapid responses to operational needs. This direct and ongoing interaction played a central role in ensuring smooth execution from the beginning of the project, which provided continuous learning and optimization.

Xuan Tung Nguyen, Head of Commercial Engineering at Aquaporin Asia, has been a part of the project from day one.

“It has been a great experience working closely with the PUB on this project. Seeing our technology delivering real energy savings in a demonstration scale setting is a proud moment for the team. The strong partnership and hands-on collaboration made a big difference, and we are excited about what this means for the future of sustainable water treatment,” explains Xuan Tung Nguyen.

As part of the demonstration project, a Resilience Study was also conducted, accelerating membrane stress conditions to simulate up to five years of operational use. This provided evidence that the Aquaporin Inside^® CLEAR membranes can achieve their expected operational lifespan.

The Aquaporin CLEAR membranes will continue to be operated and monitored at KNF, while delivering NEWater standard permeate into PUB’s distribution network. Following this successful 12-month demonstration, Aquaporin will work with PUB to explore further collaboration opportunities to expand the use of low-energy membranes to other NEWater factories.

About Aquaporin:

Aquaporin is an innovative water technology company with operations in Denmark (HQ), Singapore, Turkey, the United States, and China. We are committed to rethinking water filtration with biotechnology to solve global water challenges. By combining three disciplines from the world of natural sciences: biology, chemistry, and physics, we have created the unique, nature-inspired Aquaporin Inside^® technology which we embed into all our membranes and solutions. Our technology is based on Nobel Prize-winning research and is used to clean and reuse water in industries, in our homes, and even by NASA and ESA in space. We work with customers and partners around the globe to responsibly treat industrial wastewater, concentrate food and beverage products in a natural way, and enhance drinking water quality and accessibility. 

Contact:
Jon Tolstrup Jensen
Senior PR & Communications Specialist
+45 53 55 55 21
jtj@aquaporin.com

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If your Private Information was involved and/or if you were an Account Owner or Line User whose call records were involved in the AT&T Data Incidents, you may be eligible to receive benefits from a class action Settlement.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The following statement is being issued by Kroll Settlement Administration regarding In Re: AT&T Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation.

A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit called In Re: AT&T Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, MDL Docket No. 3:24-md-03114-E (the “Lawsuit”), which is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (the “Court”). The Lawsuit alleges that AT&T specific fields were contained in a data set released on the dark web in a data incident announced on March 30, 2024 (“AT&T 1 Data Incident”) and, in a separate data incident announced on July 12, 2024, certain limited AT&T data had been unlawfully downloaded from a third-party cloud platform hosted by Snowflake, Inc. (“AT&T 2 Data Incident”) (collectively, “Data Incidents”). AT&T denies the claims alleged in the Lawsuit and denies any wrongdoing. AT&T has not been found liable of anything by any court.

Who is a Settlement Class Member?
There are two (2) subclasses that make up the Settlement Class:

1. AT&T 1 Settlement Class: All living persons in the United States whose data elements were included in the AT&T 1 Data Incident, announced on March 30, 2024.
2. AT&T 2 Settlement Class: All AT&T Account Owners or Line Users whose Call Records were involved in the AT&T 2 Data Incident, announced on July 12, 2024.

What does the Settlement provide?
AT&T agrees to make available two (2) Settlement Funds. The AT&T 1 Settlement Fund means a $149 million all cash fund that AT&T has agreed to pay to settle the claims arising from the AT&T 1 Data Incident. The AT&T 2 Settlement Fund means a $28 million all cash payment that AT&T has agreed to pay to settle the claims arising from the AT&T 2 Data Incident.

Settlement Class Members under the Settlement Agreement will be eligible to receive benefits based on the Settlement Class(es) they are in: (a) Documented Loss Cash Payments; or (b) a Tiered Cash Payment. Visit www.TelecomDataSettlement.com for a full description of the Settlement Class Member Benefits and documentation requirements to receive a cash payment.

How do I get a cash payment?
You must submit a Claim Form, available at www.TelecomDataSettlement.com to be eligible to receive a benefit. Your completed Claim Form must be submitted online or mailed to the Settlement Administrator at AT&T Data Incident Settlement, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324 and postmarked, by November 18, 2025.

What are your other options?

• Do Nothing: If you do nothing, you are included as a Settlement Class Member but you will not get money from the Settlement. You will be legally bound by the terms of the Settlement, and you give up any rights to sue for the claims asserted in this case.
• Exclude Yourself: If you do not want to be included in the Settlement and want to keep your right to sue about the claims in the Lawsuit, you must exclude yourself, or “opt out,” by mailing a written request for exclusion to the Settlement Administrator postmarked no later than October 17, 2025. Please refer to the opt-out requirements, available at www.TelecomDataSettlement.com. If you exclude yourself, you will not get any Settlement Class Member Benefits because the Settlement no longer affects you.
• Object: You can remain a Settlement Class Member but submit an objection and explain why you do not like the Settlement. Written objections must be filed with the Court no later than October 17, 2025.

When is the Final Approval Hearing?

The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on December 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CT to consider approval of the settlement, payment to Class Counsel for attorneys’ fees of up to one-third of their respective action’s Settlement Funds (AT&T 1 Class Counsel, $49,666,666.67, and AT&T 2 Class Counsel, $9,333,333.33, respectively), plus expenses, and an award of up to $1,500 for each Class Representative. You may appear at the hearing yourself or through an attorney hired by you, at your own expense, but you don’t have to.

This is only a summary. For more information, visit www.TelecomDataSettlement.com or call (833) 890-4930.

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Granite’s “B.A.’s Brigade” Honors Cherished Colleague by Raising $3.6 Million

QUINCY, Mass., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Granite Telecommunications, led by CEO Rob Hale, has made the largest team donation in the 46-year history of the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), raising an extraordinary $3.6 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The record-breaking gift was made in honor of longtime Granite executive and cherished colleague Bob Allen, affectionately known as “B.A.,” who passed away unexpectedly in December.

The Granite team, riding under the name “B.A.’s Brigade,” was made up of nearly 50 Granite teammates and family members, many of whom trained together on the South Shore in the months leading up to the two-day, nearly 190-mile ride. The cause is deeply personal, not only for CEO Rob Hale, whose father was treated at Dana-Farber before passing from pancreatic cancer, but also for the entire Granite community, which has supported Dana-Farber for years and raised millions of dollars to help advance cancer research and care.

“Supporting the Pan-Mass Challenge and Dana-Farber is personal for all of us,” said Hale. “We ride for our loved ones and colleagues, and this year, we rode for B.A. The joy of giving, and doing it together, is one of the greatest gifts we can share. I couldn’t imagine a better way to honor B.A.’s memory and I couldn’t be more proud of our Granite team.”

Bob Allen, one of Granite’s earliest team members, was a dedicated marathoner and endurance athlete who channeled his passion into raising funds for charity. He had planned to participate in this year’s Pan-Mass Challenge for a second consecutive year alongside the Granite team, and in the days before his passing, he shared with coworkers his excitement about training and riding together. When CEO Rob Hale announced that Granite would form a team in Bob’s memory, teammates responded with enthusiasm and heart, naming themselves “B.A.’s Brigade” and committing to making a meaningful impact.

Together, the team turned their shared loss into meaningful action, setting an ambitious goal to raise a record-breaking $3.6 million in homage to B.A. Just days before the 2025 ride, B.A.’s Brigade exceeded the previous record and hit their $3.6 million target.

Granite’s commitment to giving back continues to be a cornerstone of its culture. Under the leadership of CEO Rob Hale, Granite has contributed over $400 million to charitable causes across cancer research, healthcare, education and community development. The company has been consistently recognized for its philanthropic leadership, ranking No. 1 as the most philanthropic company in Massachusetts for the past three consecutive years.

To learn more about Granite’s community impact, visit Granite Gives Back.

About Granite
Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada. The $1.8 billion company serves more than two-thirds of Fortune 100 companies and has 1.75 million voice and data lines under management, supporting more than 650,000 locations. Founded in 2002, Granite has become one of the largest competitive telecommunications carriers in the U.S. by simplifying sourcing and management of voice, data and cellular service with a single point of contact and consolidated invoicing for all locations nationwide. Today, Granite supports customers with a wide range of services, including access, UCaaS, mobile voice and data, and MSP solutions for SD-WAN, monitoring and network management. Granite employs more than 2,220 people at its headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts, and 10 regional offices nationwide. For more information, visit www.granitenet.com.

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HONOLULU, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fortistar and Epic Star Energy (“Epic Star”) announced the acquisition of a renewable energy portfolio from Pacific Current, a subsidiary of Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI). The acquired portfolio consists of a utility scale solar project on Kauai and several other operating renewable energy projects. The acquisition closed on August 1, 2025. Epic Star will manage the portfolio under long-term contracts going forward, providing seamless, renewable power for many more decades of service to Hawaii.

Epic Star’s management team has deep expertise in the Hawaii renewable energy development space, having previously developed one of Oahu’s largest solar and battery projects currently under construction. Epic Star, a Fortistar portfolio company, invests in and develops battery energy storage systems coupled with solar and other sustainable energy resources where practical. Fortistar has a successful track record of developing, owning and operating assets for over 30 years.      

“The sale of this portfolio ensures that these important renewable assets continue to provide clean power to our communities,” said Scott DeGhetto, EVP & CFO of HEI. “We believe Epic Star’s expertise in developing and operating renewable energy assets will make it a good partner for Hawaii as our state continues on its path to a clean, reliable and resilient energy future.”

The acquisition of this portfolio provides a platform for Epic Star’s proven development team to focus on building more sustainable energy projects to address the robust demand for new renewable power generation in Hawaii supported by statewide goals to create a reliable, resilient power supply while safely transitioning from imported oil and fossil fuel generation.

“This diversified portfolio of long-term contracted commercial and utility scale projects represents an attractive platform for sustainable energy investment in Hawaii. We plan to leverage these existing projects with our strong, local relationships as a complement to our community centric skillset, ensuring alignment with the community” said Henry Yun, CEO of Epic Star.  

Epic Star Energy

Epic Star Energy is a Fortistar portfolio company managed by a highly respected team of proven developers and professionals representing all aspects of the renewable energy value chain. Epic Star Energy leverages interconnections at key grid locations throughout North America to meet the increasing demand for stand-alone energy storage systems, coupled with other sustainable energy resources where practical. Epic Star’s management team has developed some of the largest renewable energy projects in the US, including a 3.2-gigawatt solar PV project and 2.0 gigawatts of storage in Western Arizona, and the largest energy storage project under construction in New York City under contract with Con Edison.

For more information, please visit: www.epicstarenergy.com

Fortistar

Founded in 1993, Fortistar is a privately-owned investment firm that provides capital to build, grow and manage companies that address complex sustainability challenges. Fortistar utilizes its capital, flexibility and operating expertise to grow high-performing assets, first in independent power projects and now into other areas that support decarbonization. As a team, Fortistar has led financings raising over $3.5 billion in capital for companies and projects in the energy, transportation and industrial sectors.

For more information, please visit: www.fortistar.com

Contact:
Kelly Sarber, Epic Star, 760.613.5994, Kelly.Sarber@epicstarenergy.com

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New Los Angeles-Based Media Venture to Bring World Class Coverage and Indispensable Reporting to California

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — New York Post Media Group (NYPMG)—home of The New York Post, Page Six and Decider—is launching a new media venture, The California Post, in early 2026. The California Post will offer readers a unique and indispensable combination of fearless, common-sense journalism, celebrity and entertainment news, world class sports reporting and the legendary covers people expect from The New York Post—but from a distinctly Californian perspective. The California Post content will appear across multiple platforms and formats, including mobile and desktop sites, video, audio, social media and importantly, a daily print edition.

The California Post will be headquartered in Los Angeles and staffed by a robust team of tenacious editors, reporters and photographers dedicated to covering the stories that matter most to the people who live and work in the Golden State. Across print, digital and social channels, the team will chronicle the incredible state of California—a global power center of culture, sports, business and politics. The California Post will also leverage NYPMG’s national news gathering capabilities, sharing resources with The New York Post and adding even more value for readers.

This new venture is launching at the right time for NYPMG, California and Los Angeles. The Post brand, influence and reach has never been stronger, with The Post Digital Network, which includes NYPost.com, PageSix.com and Decider.com, attracting 90 million unique visitors in June alone. Ninety percent of Post digital readers already live outside of the New York media market. Los Angeles is home to the second largest concentration of Post readers, with 3.5 million monthly unique visitors—and 7.3 million across the state. This new masthead further positions The Post as a true national brand, substantially increasing its profile on the West Coast. The New York Post has achieved three consecutive years of profitability beginning in Fiscal Year 2022, an impressive achievement in a challenging environment for some publishers.

NYPMG has appointed News Corp veteran Nick Papps as The California Post‘s Editor-in-Chief. Papps has nearly two decades of editorial leadership, and has helped drive editorial and commercial success at multiple publications. He has also served as News Corp Australia’s West Coast Correspondent for nearly three years and was based in Los Angeles. 

Now more than ever, Californians need a media outlet dedicated to common sense, clever coverage of the most important issues, many of which are ignored or dismissed by current print and digital outlets. Despite its vibrancy—as well as the upcoming Olympic Games and World Cup—California lacks a voice that will hold leaders to account as they attempt to tackle the most critical issues facing residents. In fact, Los Angeles is fast becoming a news desert, despite being home to nearly 13 million monthly digital news readers. Thousands of stories are going untold and countless perspectives aren’t being represented by a media ecosystem that has lost touch with the people—especially as the city and state face unprecedented challenges and leadership vacuums.

Perhaps that’s why The New York Post already outranks the leading LA-based publication when it comes to desktop viewership according to Comscore, and is gaining ground in every corner of the state.

“Los Angeles and California surely need a daily dose of The Post as an antidote to the jaundiced, jaded journalism that has sadly proliferated. We are at a pivotal moment for the city and the state, and there is no doubt that The Post will play a crucial role in engaging and enlightening readers, who are starved of serious reporting and puckish wit,” said News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson. “I am also pleased that Keith Poole’s remit is expanding, as he will now be responsible for covering not just New York, but California, the U.S., the world and, perhaps, Mars.”

“This is the next manifestation of our national brand,” said Keith Poole, Editor-in-Chief of The New York Post. “California is the most populous state in the country, and is the epicenter of entertainment, the AI revolution and advanced manufacturing—not to mention a sports powerhouse. Yet many stories are not being told, and many viewpoints are not being represented. With The California Post, we will bring a common-sense, issue-based approach to metropolitan journalism. We’ll tell the stories that our readers care about the most, but others overlook, and we’ll do so with clarity and our trademark conviction, across print, digital and the platforms where audiences live today.

“I am also thrilled to welcome Nick Papps to The Post family,” continued Poole. “Nick has a keen sense for the stories that matter, an understanding of what makes Los Angeles tick and the ability to apply The Post’s unique voice to this vibrant market.”

“Our content is read everywhere from the corner store to the corner office,” added Sean Giancola, CEO of New York Post Media Group. “We are trusted by millions for our direct and plain-spoken approach to news, and The New York Post has been the voice of the people in New York for 200 years. California is a vibrant, dynamic market where our unique journalistic ethos will resonate and engage audiences in meaningful ways.”

The California Post will operate as a separate entity under the New York Post Media Group and will launch in early 2026.

If you are a reporter, editor or audience development professional, especially in the Los Angeles area, and looking for an opportunity to have an impact in the state of California, the team is in the process of staffing its LA-based operations. If you are interested in applying for a role at The California Post, please visit the New York Post Media Group’s Careers site: careers.nypost.com/.

About New York Post Media Group
New York Post Media Group is home to the oldest continuously-published daily newspaper in the United States, The New York Post, founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801. Its portfolio also houses some of the nation’s premier digital destinations for news, sports and entertainment, including The California Post and fabled Page Six gossip column, a world leader in breaking celebrity news that has evolved into its own iconic and powerful brand. The Post Digital Network is composed of the flagship NYPost.com, TheCaliforniaPost.com, PageSix.com, including Page Six Style, and Decider.com, covering streaming television and movies. The New York Post Media Group is owned by News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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New Los Angeles-Based Media Venture to Bring World Class Coverage and Indispensable Reporting to California

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — New York Post Media Group (NYPMG)—home of The New York Post, Page Six and Decider—is launching a new media venture, The California Post, in early 2026. The California Post will offer readers a unique and indispensable combination of fearless, common-sense journalism, celebrity and entertainment news, world class sports reporting and the legendary covers people expect from The New York Post—but from a distinctly Californian perspective. The California Post content will appear across multiple platforms and formats, including mobile and desktop sites, video, audio, social media and importantly, a daily print edition.

The California Post will be headquartered in Los Angeles and staffed by a robust team of tenacious editors, reporters and photographers dedicated to covering the stories that matter most to the people who live and work in the Golden State. Across print, digital and social channels, the team will chronicle the incredible state of California—a global power center of culture, sports, business and politics. The California Post will also leverage NYPMG’s national news gathering capabilities, sharing resources with The New York Post and adding even more value for readers.

This new venture is launching at the right time for NYPMG, California and Los Angeles. The Post brand, influence and reach has never been stronger, with The Post Digital Network, which includes NYPost.com, PageSix.com and Decider.com, attracting 90 million unique visitors in June alone. Ninety percent of Post digital readers already live outside of the New York media market. Los Angeles is home to the second largest concentration of Post readers, with 3.5 million monthly unique visitors—and 7.3 million across the state. This new masthead further positions The Post as a true national brand, substantially increasing its profile on the West Coast. The New York Post has achieved three consecutive years of profitability beginning in Fiscal Year 2022, an impressive achievement in a challenging environment for some publishers.

NYPMG has appointed News Corp veteran Nick Papps as The California Post‘s Editor-in-Chief. Papps has nearly two decades of editorial leadership, and has helped drive editorial and commercial success at multiple publications. He has also served as News Corp Australia’s West Coast Correspondent for nearly three years and was based in Los Angeles. 

Now more than ever, Californians need a media outlet dedicated to common sense, clever coverage of the most important issues, many of which are ignored or dismissed by current print and digital outlets. Despite its vibrancy—as well as the upcoming Olympic Games and World Cup—California lacks a voice that will hold leaders to account as they attempt to tackle the most critical issues facing residents. In fact, Los Angeles is fast becoming a news desert, despite being home to nearly 13 million monthly digital news readers. Thousands of stories are going untold and countless perspectives aren’t being represented by a media ecosystem that has lost touch with the people—especially as the city and state face unprecedented challenges and leadership vacuums.

Perhaps that’s why The New York Post already outranks the leading LA-based publication when it comes to desktop viewership according to Comscore, and is gaining ground in every corner of the state.

“Los Angeles and California surely need a daily dose of The Post as an antidote to the jaundiced, jaded journalism that has sadly proliferated. We are at a pivotal moment for the city and the state, and there is no doubt that The Post will play a crucial role in engaging and enlightening readers, who are starved of serious reporting and puckish wit,” said News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson. “I am also pleased that Keith Poole’s remit is expanding, as he will now be responsible for covering not just New York, but California, the U.S., the world and, perhaps, Mars.”

“This is the next manifestation of our national brand,” said Keith Poole, Editor-in-Chief of The New York Post. “California is the most populous state in the country, and is the epicenter of entertainment, the AI revolution and advanced manufacturing—not to mention a sports powerhouse. Yet many stories are not being told, and many viewpoints are not being represented. With The California Post, we will bring a common-sense, issue-based approach to metropolitan journalism. We’ll tell the stories that our readers care about the most, but others overlook, and we’ll do so with clarity and our trademark conviction, across print, digital and the platforms where audiences live today.

“I am also thrilled to welcome Nick Papps to The Post family,” continued Poole. “Nick has a keen sense for the stories that matter, an understanding of what makes Los Angeles tick and the ability to apply The Post’s unique voice to this vibrant market.”

“Our content is read everywhere from the corner store to the corner office,” added Sean Giancola, CEO of New York Post Media Group. “We are trusted by millions for our direct and plain-spoken approach to news, and The New York Post has been the voice of the people in New York for 200 years. California is a vibrant, dynamic market where our unique journalistic ethos will resonate and engage audiences in meaningful ways.”

The California Post will operate as a separate entity under the New York Post Media Group and will launch in early 2026.

If you are a reporter, editor or audience development professional, especially in the Los Angeles area, and looking for an opportunity to have an impact in the state of California, the team is in the process of staffing its LA-based operations. If you are interested in applying for a role at The California Post, please visit the New York Post Media Group’s Careers site: careers.nypost.com/.

About New York Post Media Group
New York Post Media Group is home to the oldest continuously-published daily newspaper in the United States, The New York Post, founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801. Its portfolio also houses some of the nation’s premier digital destinations for news, sports and entertainment, including The California Post and fabled Page Six gossip column, a world leader in breaking celebrity news that has evolved into its own iconic and powerful brand. The Post Digital Network is composed of the flagship NYPost.com, TheCaliforniaPost.com, PageSix.com, including Page Six Style, and Decider.com, covering streaming television and movies. The New York Post Media Group is owned by News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) recently partnered with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to support its mission of ensuring no one in the community goes hungry. A group of CU SoCal managers volunteered their time to sort and package food items for distribution to families in need across Southern California.

The volunteer event was part of CU SoCal’s ongoing commitment to their People Helping People philosophy. The LA Regional Food Bank was selected for its impact in addressing food insecurity and its deep roots in serving vulnerable populations throughout Los Angeles County.

“The experience was both humbling and energizing,” said Melissa Manning, Vice President of Business & Talent Development at CU SoCal. “It reminded us of the power of coming together for a greater cause—and inspired many of our team members to seek out similar volunteer opportunities with their families. That kind of ripple effect is exactly the lasting impact we strive for.”

Since 1973, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been a vital force in the fight against hunger, distributing millions of pounds of food each year to families, seniors, and individuals in need. CU SoCal is proud to support such a trusted partner in strengthening our communities. For more information on LA Regional Food Bank’s work and mission, visit lafoodbank.org.

About Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal)
Founded in 1954 as Whittier Area Schools Federal Credit Union, CU SoCal is a credit union open to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, and Lake Havasu City. CU SoCal has a superior five-star financial rating from BauerFinancial, holds more than $3.3 billion in assets, and serves more than 180,000 Members. For more information, visit CUSoCal.org. 

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All Credit Union Branches Accepting Book Donations for San Diego Elementary School Students Throughout August

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — For the fourth year, North Island Credit Union has launched a book drive to help ensure children in low-income households have access to books outside the classroom. The book drive is being conducted with ABC 10News as part of its “Storytime” childhood literacy campaign.

Through August 31, North Island Credit Union encourages community members to drop off new books to any of its branch locations in San Diego County. A complete list of North Island Credit Union locations is available here. Donated books should be new and appropriate for kindergarten through elementary school students. All books will be given to students attending Title 1 schools in San Diego County.

“We’re excited to launch this annual book drive as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting education in our communities,” said North Island Credit Union President/CEO Steve O’Connell. “Access to books can spark a lifelong love of learning, and we’re proud to help put books directly into the hands of our local students. We invite our members and neighbors to join us in this effort—every book donated can make a meaningful difference in a child’s life.”

Credit union branch drop off locations include:

• 7968 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa
• 2550 Fifth Ave, San Diego
• 9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego
• 9420 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego
• Naval Air Base, Saufley St Bldg. 318, San Diego
• 10549 Scripps Poway Pkwy, San Diego
• 45 N. Broadway, Chula Vista
• 5898 Copley Dr, San Diego
• 1101 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach
• 884 Eastlake Pkwy, Chula Vista
• 301 N. Magnolia Ave, El Cajon
• 1230 Auto Park Way, Escondido

More information about the book drive for literacy is available here. Monetary donations are also accepted to purchase books for students in need here.

“Storytime” is a partnership between North Island Credit Union and ABC 10News to promote child literacy. With the help of the San Diego Council on Literacy, monthly “mini” book fairs are held in Title 1 schools across San Diego, providing free books to students in underserved communities to encourage reading outside the classroom. 

The E.W. Scripps Company, which includes KGTV ABC10, sponsors the annual “If You Give a Child a Book…” childhood literacy campaign, in collaboration with the Scripps Howard Fund, members of the Scripps family, and the communities it serves. Since its inception in 2016, the campaign has successfully distributed over 1,000,000 books.

About North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union
California Credit Union is a federally insured, state chartered credit union founded in 1933 with assets of $5 billion, approximately 200,000 members and 25 retail branches. Named a Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union in 2024 and 2025, the credit union serves community members and businesses in the California counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura as well as school employees throughout the state. The credit union operates in San Diego and Riverside Counties as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. The credit union offers a full suite of consumer, business and investment products and services, including comprehensive consumer checking and loan options, personalized financial planning, business banking, and leading-edge online and mobile banking. California Credit Union is certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a Low Income Designation, offering inclusive products and services to build financial stability in our underserved communities, including a checking account certified as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards. Visit northisland.ccu.com for more information or follow the credit union on Instagram® or Facebook® @northislandcu.

About KGTV ABC10
ABC10/KGTV is a proud member of The E.W. Scripps Company, dedicated to delivering fair, impartial, and comprehensive news and information while serving the community and fostering an environment that values honesty, integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all its endeavors.

 

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