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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Group’s engine plant in Skövde, Sweden, has been awarded up to €49 million from the EU Innovation Fund to support the CarbonSmart Factory project: SPACE. This initiative aims to advance Volvo’s transformation through net-zero innovation and clean technology.

“We transition towards sustainable foundry operations by electrifying key processes and integrating AI technologies, reducing CO₂ emissions by 88% from our manufacturing process. This project is a vital part of Volvo Group’s journey towards net-zero emissions.” says Rickard Lundberg, Vice President Powertrain Production Skövde Plant.

The initiative is an ambitious transformation project aiming for significant reduction of CO₂ emissions from manufacturing processes within Skövde Plant. With support from the EU, the plant will become a pioneering example of decarbonized heavy manufacturing.

Driving Industry Leadership in Sustainability

Central to this transformation is the integration of green technologies, including:

• Electric furnaces powered by green electricity
• Hydrogen replacing propane, as a fossil-free fuel alternative
• Advanced heat recovery systems to capture and reuse energy
• Cutting-edge AI-powered energy management to optimize energy use across operations

The project will also introduce three innovative solutions for energy storage, allowing the plant to balance energy use and production.

1. Iron Battery: Uses existing furnaces to store energy for high-demand times.
2. Hydrogen Battery: Uses green hydrogen, adding possibilities to store energy seasonally.
3. Water Battery: Reuses hot water to reduce energy needs for heating and melting processes.

Together, these systems will allow the plant to balance energy use and production, improving operational flexibility while addressing grid capacity limitations that many large-scale electrification projects face.

The Skövde plant is conditionally granted up to €49M by Innovation Fund, European Commission. The project is preceded by a prestudy conducted together with Skövde Energi and AI Sweden, funded by Advanced Digitalization through Vinnova.

June 24, 2025

For more information, contact:

Rickard Lundberg
VP Powertrain Production Skövde Plant 
rickard.lundberg@volvo.com
+46 790 62 43 78

Maria Hillerström
Manager Communication Strategy Skövde Plant
maria.hillerstrom@volvo.com
+46 735 58 84 97

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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Emission Trading System
Innovation Fund

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The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs more than 100,000 people and serves customers in almost 190 markets. In 2024, net sales amounted to SEK 527 billion (EUR 46 billion). Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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Sustainable, resilient solutions to support England’s critical road network

DALLAS, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jacobs (NYSE: J), in joint venture with AtkinsRéalis, has been appointed by National Highways in the U.K. to provide essential environmental and sustainability technical services to support the organization’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity and climate resilience, and support community wellbeing.

The AtkinsRéalis-Jacobs Joint Venture will work closely with National Highways to support the delivery of its Environmental Sustainability Strategy, which aims to achieve net zero emissions across England’s 4,500 miles of motorways and major A-roads by 2050.

With a three-year duration, the contract has been commissioned through National Highways’ Specialist Professional and Technical Services Framework. The joint venture will provide a range of technical expertise across priority areas, including designing lower carbon roads, developing nature-based solutions, mitigating pollution, optimizing resource and energy use, and integrating roads into surrounding landscapes.

“Our integrated project delivery will be essential in supporting National Highways’ vision for a connected country and a thriving environment,” said Jacobs Senior Vice President Richard Sanderson. “Leveraging our knowledge of the network and the supply chain, combined with our global environmental and sustainability capabilities, we are committed to helping National Highways foster a resilient natural environment, reduce carbon emissions and support community wellbeing.”

AtkinsRéalis Market Director – Strategic Highways & Regional Roads, UK & Ireland, Peter Baynham said: “England’s economy depends on our strategic road network and sustainability must be at its heart, not just for environmental protection, but because resilient, low-carbon infrastructure is essential for long-term growth. This appointment builds on our extensive environmental work with National Highways, including our ongoing collaboration with Jacobs and specialist supply chain. This combined expertise enables us to engineer roads which benefit both road users and the environment, continuing our work on sustainable infrastructure development across England’s highways.”

National Highways Director of Environmental Sustainability Stephen Elderkin said: “We are committed to delivering on our ambitious environmental sustainability goals. We want to have a connected country and a thriving environment. This means achieving our net zero targets, contributing to nature recovery and tackling local environmental pollution for the benefit of our neighbouring communities. In order to achieve those goals, we need to work collaboratively to accelerate the transformation of the highway sector. Drawing on expert support from our technical partners is a crucial step towards doing just that. The bid submitted by AtkinsRéalis and Jacobs demonstrated a strong commitment to these values, and we look forward to working with them to deliver this vision.”

Through a collaborative delivery approach, the joint venture will engage a diverse supply chain, including Jacobs’ strategic partner PA Consulting, small and medium-sized enterprises and academic representatives to create and deliver effective propositions that meet National Highways’ environmental objectives.

Jacobs and AtkinsRéalis bring significant credentials, with an eight-year track record of previous collaborations through National Highways’ Specialist Professional and Technical Services Framework. This includes the innovative “Structures Moonshot” project, which is exploring advanced technologies for bridge monitoring and maintenance, and trials of graphene-enhanced asphalt on the A12 which could extend road materials’ lifespan while reducing carbon.

Additionally, both companies are members of the Roads Research Alliance, and have achieved PAS 2080:2023 verification for carbon management in infrastructure, demonstrating their systematic approach to helping clients reduce carbon emissions across the entire infrastructure lifecycle.

About Jacobs
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we’re creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.

About AtkinsRéalis  
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not directly relate to any historical or current fact. When used herein, words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “plans,” “intends,” “future,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “can,” “may,” and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management’s current estimates and expectations, as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, uncertainties as to, the timing of the award of projects and funding and potential changes to the amounts provided for under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other legislation and executive orders related to governmental spending, including any directive to federal agencies to reduce federal spending or the size of the federal workforce, and changes in U.S. or foreign tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, including the impact of, and changes to tariffs and retaliatory tariffs or trade policies, that may adversely impact our future financial positions or results of operations, as well as general economic conditions, including inflation and the actions taken by monetary authorities in response to inflation, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in capital markets, the possibility of a recession or economic downturn, and increased uncertainty and risks, including policy risks and potential civil unrest, relating to the outcome of elections across our key markets and elevated geopolitical tension and conflicts, among others. For a description of these and additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law. 

For press/media inquiries:
Jacobs:
media@jacobs.com

AtkinsRéalis:
Campbell.gibson@atkinsrealis.com

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Unilever, Asahi, and Amcor are among the initial global brands and packaging producers trialing Deepnest to design more sustainable packaging

LONDON, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Greyparrot, a global leader in waste analytics, has launched Deepnest: a world-first AI waste intelligence platform that gives brands direct access to their recyclable waste data. What happens to products when they become waste is a knowledge gap for most industries. This is due to limitations of waste infrastructure and a lack of available data. Deepnest plugs this knowledge gap, unlocking post-use packaging performance insights to help brands shape their products and business models.

Recyclable materials offer a powerful opportunity for both business growth and environmental gains, but brands aren’t able to fully tap into this potential. By 2040, regulations like virgin plastic taxes and EPR fees could cost global businesses up to $100 billion[RB1] every year. With 95% of plastic packaging discarded after a single use,[RB2] keeping materials in the value chain longer is key to improving circularity and reducing financial risk. Consumer goods brands currently spend millions annually on product innovation, testing centers, and consultants to improve their packaging, but lack the real-world data to validate these developments.

Greyparrot’s latest product, Deepnest, delivers detailed, product-level data to brands. This unlocks commercial insights by tracking packaging performance by brand, material, product type, and region. It reveals exactly how packaging moves through the waste system: what’s sorted, recycled, or lost. No assumptions or guesswork: just the objective, data-led truth.

Powered by Greyparrot Analyzer AI-camera systems in material recovery facilities, Deepnest relies on the world’s most comprehensive household packaging waste database – these systems process over 40 billion waste objects annually across more than 20 countries. Greyparrot currently detects $1 billion worth of recyclable materials in the waste streams it monitors, and estimates that, if rolled out globally, its systems could uncover up to $100 billion in recyclable value every year by 2040.

Using this data, Deepnest then provides brands with actionable insights, generating tailored recommendations to improve packaging, from shape and color to material composition. This allows brands to measure the real-world impact of their product innovations for the first time. Brands can use Deepnest to:

• Benchmark packaging recycling performance against competitors and category standards
• Test and compare packaging formats within sub-brands before scaling across the full portfolio
• Identify specific design elements that reduce recyclability in priority markets
• Quantify the impact of R&D efforts, packaging innovations, and circularity interventions

Greyparrot’s ultimate ambition is that Deepnest will not only reduce financial risk, but help brands keep much higher volumes of their recyclable waste in their own value chain. This provides financial value as well as driving a more transparent and truly circular economy.

Ambarish Mitra, Co-founder of Greyparrot, said: “The term ‘waste’ is itself a misnomer – our data shows that post-consumption materials are worth billions to our global economy. For too long, brands have had to operate with little visibility into their packaging’s end-of-life. Empowering brands with real-world data on their products’ recyclability gives them a huge competitive advantage, which is exactly what Deepnest is designed to do. As regulations tighten and consumer demands grow, winners will be those who act on real-time insight — and can prove it.”

Unilever and Amcor are some of the major consumer goods brands and packaging producers trialing Greyparrot’s technology to navigate the changing landscape for waste material and unlock its business-critical insights.

Dr Liz Smith, Global R&D Head of Deodorants at Unilever, said: “AI-enabled waste intelligence tools have great potential to provide new visibility into how packaging is actually being sorted and processed in real-world recycling systems. Our goal is to reduce our virgin plastic use and make our plastic packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable – and insights like these could critically help to inform future packaging design, enable recyclability in practice and at scale, and increase the supply of high-quality recycled materials.”

Sandra Gibbs, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Asahi Beverages, said: “Asahi Beverages has made big strides in sustainable packaging, including switching to 100% recycled plastic bottles for brands like Pepsi Max, Solo, Schweppes, and Sunkist. We also operate Australia’s largest PET recycling facility—a joint venture with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners—and we’ve been looking for real-time data to help maximize its impact. That’s why we installed Greyparrot Analyzers to unlock operational data to improve recycling quality and output. Deepnest can transform that data into insights to guide smarter packaging design from the outset. We’re exploring how this technology can help us embed a data-driven approach across the entire packaging lifecycle, moving us closer to 100% circular packaging.”

Mark Roberts, Circular Economy Director at Amcor, said: “The packaging industry relies on lab-scale testing and software models to predict recyclability of packaging solutions, but actual real-life data is missing, given the huge resources it would take to get real waste data at scale from operating facilities. With Greyparrot’s AI-powered waste intelligence, Deepnest is unlocking real-world recyclability data that the packaging data chain has been missing.”

[RB1]https://www.pew.org/-/media/assets/2020/07/breakingtheplasticwave_report.pdf

[RB2]https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/plastics-and-the-circular-economy-deep-dive

About Greyparrot
Greyparrot (https://www.greyparrot.ai/) is using AI to revolutionize the resource value chain by gathering previously unavailable data on waste streams. Its systems collect real-time data on global waste streams, detecting over 40 billion waste objects in 2024 alone. In the process, the company has created one of the world’s most comprehensive waste datasets. That data equips recyclers, brands, and regulators with actionable intelligence to improve efficiency, accountability, and sustainability in the global resource ecosystem.

Media Contact:
Kyle Austin
BMV for Greyparrot
6175640446
KYLE@BEANTOWNMV.COM

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MBAK Energy Solutions Debuts at the Battery Show Asia – Long awaited shipment of electric tax bikes arrived in Mombasa, Kenya

SEOUL, South Korea and SHENZHEN, China and WILMINGTON, N.C., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MIA GLOBAL is executing a key component of its long-term strategic growth plan. This involves a significant rebranding initiative centered around its recently acquired controlling interest in Alternet Systems Inc., a company founded in 2000 and previously traded on the US OTC market under the ticker symbol ALYI. The rebranding effort will see Alternet Systems Inc. relaunched as MBAK Energy Solutions Inc., reflecting a strategic shift in focus and  a new direction for the company’s operations. The exact details of this strategic shift, including the specific areas of energy solutions MBAK will target, remain to be announced. MIA GLOBAL’s acquisition and subsequent rebranding suggest a considerable investment and a belief in the future potential of the rebranded entity. The announcement of the new ticker symbol for MBAK Energy Solutions Inc. will signal the completion of the rebranding process and the commencement of trading under the new identity. This rebranding is a substantial step for both MIA GLOBAL and the formerly known Alternet Systems Inc., marking a significant milestone in their respective corporate histories.

MBAK, under its newly adopted name, is expanding its current operations to encompass a comprehensive approach to the battery industry. This includes not only the design and development of batteries themselves, but also the entire manufacturing process and the crucial supply chain necessary for efficient production and distribution. Furthermore, MBAK’s focus extends to the broader field of energy storage technology and its diverse applications. This strategic diversification positions MBAK for significant growth within the rapidly evolving energy sector.”MBAK Energy Solutions Inc.’s formation is a strategic repositioning for substantial growth, driven by a robust order pipeline and proven success in meeting global demand for sustainable energy solutions,” said Chairman Michelle Boos.

In a significant development and in the spirit of “promises made, promises kept”, Chairman Michelle Boos has announced the arrival of a highly anticipated shipment  of electric taxi bikes in  the port of Mombasa, Kenya. This marks a key milestone for MBAK’s expansion into the African market and hence taken over the relay set by the former Alternet Systems Inc. The company is now aiming for a substantial market penetration, projecting deliveries of over 2000 electric taxi bikes to East and West African markets by the end of 2025 and continuing into 2026. This ambitious target underscores MBAK’s commitment to providing sustainable transportation solutions across the region and highlights the significant potential of the African market for electric vehicles. The successful port arrival represents a crucial step in fulfilling this ambitious goal and bringing MBAK’s innovative electric transportation solutions to a wider audience.

MBAK will showcase its innovative products at The Battery Show Asia in Hong Kong. The event will take place from July 15th to July 17th, and MBAK’s booth will be located in Hall 5, number 5D20. Attendees interested in learning more about MBAK’s offerings are encouraged to visit their booth during the show’s opening hours. The Battery Show Asia is a significant industry event, providing a platform for companies to display their latest advancements in battery technology and related products. MBAK’s presence at this event highlights their commitment to the Asian market and their dedication to showcasing their technological capabilities to potential clients and partners. Visitors to booth 5D20 can expect to see firsthand demonstrations and detailed information on MBAK’s products.

MBAK engages in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of non fossil fuel products. MBAK specialized in lithium, sodium and solid state batteries and battery manufacturing and supply chain equipment. Interested parties are welcome to visit MBAK website at www.mbakcorp.com

MIA GLOBAL USA INC is a green energy company conceptualizing, designing, manufacturing and commercializing e-mobility products for automotive, maritime and aeronautical uses.  MIA Global’s current operating business focuses on the commercialization of in-house manufactured e-bikes, golf carts and specialized batteries for niche applications.  MIA Global affiliated companies has sold over 5600 electric vehicles since 2010.  In 2022 it expanded into the USA with a corporate office in New York. After a successful 2023 CES Show (Las Vegas), MIA Global has partnered with importers, distributors, and dealers throughout the United States with sales currently focused on electric golf carts, e-bikes, scooters, three wheelers, e-utility vehicles, and electric boats.

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A new space to foster collaboration, innovation, and hands-on learning in solar energy — part of Trinasolar’s growing global network of university-linked Demo Centers.

MADRID, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Trinasolar, a global leader in smart solar and storage solutions, and the Instituto de Energía Solar at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid have officially inaugurated their joint Demo Center, located on the university’s campus in the Spanish capital.

The opening of this Demo Center marks a significant milestone in the strategic partnership launched in early 2024 between Trinasolar and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. More than just a technology showcase, the center underscores the shared values of innovation, knowledge exchange, and long-term collaboration that define this alliance. It is designed to serve as both a real-world testbed for emerging solar technologies and a collaborative space for joint R&D, training, and open innovation in the renewable energy sector.

Visitors to the Demo Center will have the opportunity to explore the performance of Trinasolar’s proprietary Vertex N series photovoltaic modules, as well as its complete range of solar mounting solutions, including the Vanguard 1P and 2P trackers, and the FixOrigin fixed-tilt structure.

“This Demo Center represents a bridge between innovation and collaboration,” said Gonzalo de la Viña, President of Trinasolar Europe. “It allows us to demonstrate the quality and performance of our latest technologies to our European partners while deepening our joint work with one of Europe’s leading solar research institutions.”

From the Instituto de Energía Solar, Ignacio Antón Hernandez, Director at Instituto Solar, added: “Having access to such advanced technologies on campus opens up great opportunities for our students, researchers and collaborative projects. It’s a living lab, and also a space for connection with the industry.”

The inauguration, held on June 18th, brought together representatives from academia, industry, and the renewable energy sector, reinforcing Trinasolar’s broader commitment to supporting the global energy transition through local partnerships.

In addition to the Madrid facility, Trinasolar recently opened another Demo Center in São Paulo, Brazil, in collaboration with Facens University. This initiative is part of a growing global network of collaborations with academic institutions, designed to foster talent development, research, and innovation in solar energy around the world.

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Anti-Union Waste Company Pushing Workers Closer to Strike

CUMMING, Ga., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Members of Teamsters Local 728 at Republic Services will hold a practice picket on Tuesday, June 24, at 5:15 a.m.

Republic Teamsters nationwide are demanding a new contract with substantial raises, improved benefits, and stronger work rules. Practice pickets are also planned for tomorrow in Manteca, Calif.; Ottawa, Ill.; Evansville, Ind.; and Lacey, Wash. The action this week comes on the heels of a practice picket held near Boston earlier in the month.

Republic Teamsters across the country are fully prepared to strike if the company fails to reach a fair agreement, which could cause major disruptions to trash collection.

Media Contact:
Colin McCullough, (856) 625-6856
cmccullough@teamster.org 

On-site Contact:
Eric Massaro, (404) 668-2459 

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• AccuWeather’s RealFeel^® Temperature is the only authentic formula-based metric—unlike ‘Feels Like,’ which lacks scientific credibility.
• Request an interview with an AccuWeather expert meteorologist

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With a blistering heat wave underway that is impacting more than 170 million Americans, AccuWeather® is urging the public, media and decision-makers to use RealFeel® Temperature—the only scientifically developed and proprietary measure of what outdoor conditions actually feel like—to understand and prepare for greater safety, comfort and convenience.

AccuWeather® expert meteorologists say temperatures are soaring past 100 degrees across vast regions of the central and eastern United States, triggering high heat risks in major cities from the Midwest to the Northeast. 

In these extreme conditions, relying solely on traditional temperature readings—or worse, the vague and misleading “Feels Like” temperature—can have dangerous or even deadly consequences.

“AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature is the only scientifically derived and tested measure of human-perceived temperature,” AccuWeather® Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said. “It incorporates 12 specific factors including humidity, temperature, wind and more to reflect what people actually feel, not just what a thermometer says. It is the only index of its kind that includes sun intensity, air density, precipitation and other factors in the formula.”

In addition to its standard RealFeel® Temperature, AccuWeather® also provides RealFeel Shade™, a critical measure during heat waves. While temperatures in direct sunlight can feel significantly hotter due to solar radiation, RealFeel Shade™ reflects how conditions feel in a shaded area—where people may find substantial relief. The difference can often be 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit or more, which is essential information for outdoor workers, athletes and anyone seeking to reduce heat-related health risks.

By contrast, the commonly used “Feels Like” phrase has no universally accepted formula, no consistent methodology and lacks scientific validation and value. That means no two sources, like local television stations and other news or weather sources, may calculate it the same way—if at all.

The ‘Feels Like’ Heat Index varies, based only upon temperature and humidity – nothing else is included in its calculation. AccuWeather expert meteorologists know from our experience how inaccurate that can be. For example, it feels much hotter with no wind and a searing summer midday sun than it does with a 20-mph gusty breeze and thick clouds. AccuWeather’s exclusive RealFeel® Temperature reflects this difference, while other heat indices do not.

The patented and exclusive AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature combines a dozen atmospheric factors to provide an accurate measure of how representative the current and forecast weather conditions really “feel” to an appropriately dressed person.

“There is no such thing as the ‘Feels Like’ temperature,” said AccuWeather® Founder and Executive Chair Dr. Joel N. Myers, who was one of the inventors of the AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature. “Without a scientific basis or consistent definition, ‘Feels Like’ is open to interpretation—and misinterpretation.”

There will be little relief from the heat during the nighttime hours, as temperatures will fall into only the 70s. In some urbanized areas, overnight temperatures will not get out of the 80s. Hot and humid overnight conditions will increase the health risks, since those in non-air-conditioned environments will experience little temperature relief at night, increasing the stress on the human body. 

The intense heat, sweltering humidity and dangerously high overnight temperatures can increase the risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, especially for younger children, older adults, athletes, outdoor workers and others who have medical conditions or use medications that may increase their risk of heat-related illnesses.

For nearly two decades, AccuWeather’s RealFeel® Temperature has been the gold standard in extreme heat and cold impact communication, trusted by emergency managers, healthcare providers, athletes and everyday Americans to better understand environmental risks. During heat waves, it helps communicate the full effect of heat and humidity on the human body—critical for assessing heat stroke risk and other heat impacts, making school or workplace attendance decisions and informing public safety announcements. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States.

AccuWeather® encourages all media outlets, government agencies and weather communicators to adopt the RealFeel® Temperature in their reporting communication to the public to provide the most accurate, actionable information. The AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature is available for free to all users on the free AccuWeather app and AccuWeather.com, including hour-by-hour forecasts as well as the current AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature for every inhabited location on earth.

Additional AccuWeather^® Resources:

Dangerous heat wave to envelop 170 million Americans through late June

AccuWeather’s heat wave index helps people better understand and respond to heat dangers

AccuWeather’s RealFeel Temperature Guide provides unique outdoor insight amid heat wave

How We Calculate AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures

What is the AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature?

Stay cool from extreme heat with the free AccuWeather app

Heat exhaustion vs. heatstroke: What are the warning signs and how should you react?

Heat-related deaths have surged by 117% since 1999

AccuWeather meteorologists are available 24/7 to provide further insights and updates on evolving weather conditions. Please contact pr@accuweather.com during regular business hours, or support@accuweather.com or call AccuWeather’s Media Hotline at (814)-235-8710 at any time to arrange interviews with AccuWeather experts or to request the most updated graphics for print or broadcast.

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Highlights the Support of Oportun Founder and Former CEO James Gutierrez, who Wrote that Findell Has “Offered a Smart, Focused Plan to Restore Value”

Outlines How the Company Forced a Costly Proxy Contest by Refusing to Fill Board Leadership Positions with Independent Directors Who Possess Lending Industry Experience and by Ousting Former OneMain Financial CFO Scott Parker from the Board

Makes Clear That Removing Failed CEO Raul Vazquez from the Board Would Strengthen the Board’s Oversight of Management

Reiterates That Oportun Significantly Underperformed Peers Prior to Findell’s Involvement – and That Further Board Refreshment Is Needed to Prevent Additional Value Destruction

NEW YORK, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Findell Capital Partners, LP, (together with its affiliates, “Findell,” “we” or “us”) one of the largest stockholders of Oportun Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: OPRT) (“Oportun” or the “Company”), today issued a rebuttal presentation correcting false and misleading statements made in the Company’s June 18^th presentation.

Earlier today, Oportun Founder and former CEO James Gutierrez released an open letter to stockholders: see here . In the letter, Mr. Gutierrez expressed support for Findell’s case for boardroom change at Oportun, writing that “Findell Capital has accurately diagnosed the root causes of this [valuation] gap and offered a smart, focused plan to restore value.” He also endorsed the election of Warren Wilcox to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) in place of Raul Vazquez.

Findell is seeking to strengthen the Board’s lending industry credentials, independence and oversight of management at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. We urge stockholders to vote today FOR the election of independent lending industry veteran Warren Wilcox to the Board on the WHITE proxy card.

Visit www.OpportunityAtOportun.com  to learn more.

Contact:

Findell Capital Management, LLC
88 Pine Street, 22nd Fl.
New York, NY 10005
info@findell.us

OR

Saratoga Proxy Consulting LLC
John Ferguson
info@saratogaproxy.com

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Retired NFL stars host “Training Camp for Dads” to offer practical tips, encouragement and tools, emphasizing the essential role that fathers play in their children’s lives

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Former NFL players are lining up to spotlight the important role of fathers and provide the skills and tools needed to become “Fatherhood Champions.” The Fatherhood Champions Program, launched by the National Football League Alumni Association (NFL Alumni) and supported through a grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services, celebrates dads and the impact fathers have on their children and families, and offers practical tools and skills to make their roles more impactful.

Several former NFL greats are serving as NFL Alumni Ambassadors for the Program, including former Houston Oilers All-Pro, Pro Bowl linebacker and NFL Alumni national lead ambassador Al Smith; former Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens and Carolina Panthers tackle Michael Oher; former Tennessee Titans long snapper Ken Amato; former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson; former Tennessee Titans and Houston Oilers All-Pro, Pro Bowl offensive tackle Brad Hopkins; former Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Winston Justice; and former Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro, Pro Bowl running back and punt returner Dexter McCluster.

NFL Alumni hosted a Training Camp for Dads on June 21 at the Maddox Grand Atrium of the Curb Center at Belmont University in collaboration with New Life Center and Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Hundreds of families joined the event, the purpose of which was to raise awareness of the essential roles of fathers in promoting healthy families and provide helpful tips and resources on parenting and co-parenting, maintaining physical and mental health, job training and career development. Expectant fathers were offered coaching on car seat installation, diaper changing, feeding, and child safety tips.

“Being a father is about showing up as a leader where it matters most and that’s with your family,” said Smith. “On the field, I learned discipline, teamwork, dependability and accountability. Now I want to help other men bring those same values into their families.”

Tennessee Department of Human Services Commissioner Clarence H. Carter, who joined NFL Alumni for the June 21 Training Camp for Dads, said, “Strong families build healthy communities, and fathers play a vital role in that foundation. We’re proud to support this program because when we invest in fathers, we’re investing in better outcomes for children and families across Tennessee.”

Oher, a Tennessee native and former Titans tackle who won a championship with the Baltimore Ravens, knows the impact of having a stable family life. His story of struggle, resilience and success on the gridiron is widely known.

“Growing up without a steady father figure taught me how critical it is for dads to be present, involved, and supportive,” Oher said. “That’s why I’m proud to be part of this program. I want to help dads understand the impact they have in shaping their children’s lives and building stronger families.”

McCluster, former running back and Pro-Bowl punt-returner for the Tennessee Titans and the father of five daughters, said while football has taught him about “life and sacrifices,” fatherhood has taught him so much more.

“As part of this program, we’ll talk about fatherhood skills and how to make sure we are present for our kids,” said McCluster. “We’ll lean on, learn from, and support each other, because ‘dad’ is the most important role we’ll ever take on.”

For more information about the NFL Alumni Fatherhood Champions Program, visit www.nflafatherhood.org.

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About NFL Alumni
Founded in 1967 by a small group of successful retired NFL players, NFL Alumni is one of the oldest and most well-respected retired player organizations in professional sports. NFL Alumni’s mission is to inform, assist, and serve players in their post-NFL lives.

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MINNEAPOLIS, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Our Rescue formally announces the launch of the first-ever program called “ICAC Connect,” designed to support North American Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces by providing advanced investigative tools, data analytics, ICAC Officer Training Scholarships, and community-driven funding to combat online child exploitation, particularly CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material).

CSAM, often referred to as child pornography, is one of the fastest-growing forms of online sexual exploitation—and the stakes are rising. In a recent Our Rescue’s article “Sounding the Alarm”, experts call for immediate action to support law enforcement. In the article, Sgt. Tarik Muslimovic and his team in the Human Exploitation Trafficking Unit in Arlington, TX, report that approximately 90 percent of CSAM cases originate from cyber tips, with up to 100 tips per month at his department alone. Even after filtering out cases that cannot be prosecuted, more than 50 cases remain each month—far exceeding the agency’s capacity to investigate each one.

“ICAC Task Forces are incredibly efficient, but they’re increasingly outmatched by the volume of cases, limited funding, and the technological complexity of these crimes,” said Derek Benner, CEO of Our Rescue. “ICAC Connect exists to close that gap. This is about empowering those who protect children every single day.”

ICAC Connect directly provides:

• Technology and forensic tools for digital investigations
• Data analytics and intelligence support
• ICAC Officer Training Scholarships
• Rapid response grants for urgent resource needs
• Local fundraising partnerships to build sustainable, long-term impact

“These crimes are happening right here in the U.S. We must focus our support on equipping our heroes to protect our children,” said Benner. “Fighting online exploitation requires both innovation and collaboration.“

Detective Corporal Christopher Smith of the Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit reinforced the need: “It’s critically important to get help for our agency and agencies just like mine. We’re doing our best to process tips as fast as we can, but we need more investigators, support personnel, software, subscriptions, and training.”

ICAC Connect is a strategic priority for Our Rescue and will expand throughout 2025. The program complements Our Rescue’s existing ESD K9 Program, which supports law enforcement with Electronic Storage Detection dogs to uncover hidden digital evidence.

This initiative reflects Our Rescue’s increasing focus on supporting domestic law enforcement, ensuring U.S. based agencies have the resources and tools they need to fight child exploitation right here at home. Our Rescue’s ICAC CONNECT program is a priority for 2025. Learn how you or your organization can sponsor a local task force, donate urgently needed resources, or raise awareness in your community.

URL: www.ourrescue.org/icac-connect

Video: https://youtu.be/joPWGfQAWa4

About Our Rescue 
Our Rescue is a global non-governmental organization on a mission to end sex trafficking and child exploitation by empowering survivors to reclaim their lives and thrive on their healing journey. The organization focuses on education toward prevention, supports law enforcement in rescuing survivors and prosecuting perpetrators, and provides trauma-informed survivor care services. Our Rescue operates in the U.S. and Internationally. Learn more at www.ourrescue.org.

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