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Square and Thrive Expand Partnership to Simplify Multi-Channel Inventory Management for Retailers

Square and Thrive Expand Partnership to Simplify Multi-Channel Inventory Management for Retailers

The new integration enables Square sellers to seamlessly sync catalogs, inventory, and sales with Shopify – while keeping Square as their source of truth

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Square today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Thrive, the leading inventory management reporting system, to give sellers a seamless way to manage their catalogs, sales, and stock between their in-store and e-commerce platforms, including Shopify. The new integration enables retailers to create and edit products within Square, and have those updates automatically reflected on Shopify. With Square serving as the source of truth, sellers can avoid overselling, automate re-ordering, and save time managing multiple systems.

Having a dependable and scalable inventory management system is essential for the success of local businesses, particularly in the lead-up to busy periods like the holiday season. Alongside surging e-commerce, it is important for retailers to maintain a strong neighborhood presence and engage their in-person community at this time of year. With 50% of Square retail sellers operating across channels, keeping shelves stocked, orders accurate, and customers happy is complex. The new Thrive integration helps retailers sync in-store and online channels – reducing manual reconciliation and freeing them to focus on delivering great customer experiences.

“Sellers today increasingly operate across channels, but keeping them in sync shouldn’t multiply their workload,” said Morgan Kuntze, Global Partnerships Lead at Block. “Our partnership philosophy is to ensure sellers can seamlessly run and grow their businesses with Square, while also using their preferred industry and channel-specific tools. Our new Thrive integration makes it easy for retailers who use both Shopify and Square to enjoy seamless channel management – so they can spend less time reconciling their systems and more time connecting with customers.”

The new Thrive integration introduces a simple, reliable way for Square retail sellers to manage their Shopify e-commerce operations. Key features include:

  • Unified catalog management: Create and edit catalog items in Square, which automatically syncs to Shopify for consistent product listings.
  • Real-time inventory updates: Stock quantities adjust bi-directionally between Square and Shopify to avoid overselling or stock discrepancies.
  • Square as the source of truth: All updates to catalog data can begin in Square, to maintain accurate reporting and analytics for every channel within one comprehensive destination.

“Thrive Inventory eliminates back office guesswork by automating real-time updates between Square and Shopify. This integration stops costly stockouts and overselling dead in their tracks, ensuring merchants execute their busiest seasons with absolute precision instead of relying on constant manual oversight,” said Bach Le, CEO of Thrive.

Square’s new integration with Thrive was built for:

  • Sellers of retail products operating both in-store via Square POS and online via Shopify.
  • Businesses that operate a single Shopify storefront and one Square fulfillment location, but may have multiple Square locations.
  • Businesses that want to maintain Square as their system of record while syncing product data and stock levels across multiple platforms.
  • Local retail sellers looking to centralize their operations to save time on manual purchasing and stocking processes.

“With our business operating across channels, keeping Square and Shopify in sync was one of our highest priorities,” said Daniel Janelle, Owner of Puzzled in Albuquerque. “Thrive’s integration solved that instantly – now our inventory, catalog, and reporting all stay consistent, which means fewer errors and more time focused on serving our customers.”

The Thrive integration is now available to Square sellers in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and Spain.

To sign up for Square’s new integration with Thrive, visit https://thrivemetrics.com/thrive-inventory-for-square/ or reach out to [email protected] for a demo.

Thrive integrations for Square are also available for those who are using Woo Commerce, BigCommerce, Meta, and Google Listings and Shopping as storefront channels. For more information, visit: https://squareup.com/us/en/app-marketplace/app/thrive-inventory.

To learn more about Square’s expansive partner ecosystem, visit https://squareup.com/us/en/partner-directory.

About Thrive:

Thrive is a leading inventory management solution designed for small business owners by small business owners. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Thrive provides merchants with the confidence to run and grow a healthy and successful business. The Thrive Inventory platform offers a collection of tools focused on powerful inventory, catalog, and reporting features, enabling businesses to maintain accurate stock levels, centralize operations across sales channels, and access up-to-the-minute insights. Thrive integrates seamlessly with major point-of-sale and e-commerce platforms, acting as a single source of truth for modern retailers. To learn more, visit thrivemetrics.com.

About Square

Square helps businesses turn transactions into connections and businesses into neighborhood favorites.

In 2009, Square started with a simple invention – the first mobile card reader, which changed how the entire financial system thinks about small businesses. Square has since grown into a global business platform helping millions of sellers of all sizes participate and thrive in their communities.

Whether independently run or a global chain, Square understands that sellers succeed when they have the freedom to focus on the experiences that keep customers coming back. From point of sale and payments to online commerce, staff management, banking, and more, Square brings together the tools sellers need to run and grow on one intelligent platform. For more information, visit squareup.com.

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MGM RESORTS REACHES RESPONSIBLE GAMING MILESTONE BY SURPASSING 2,000 GAMESENSE ADVISORS

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Advisors now located across more than 20 properties nationwide, including company’s non-gaming establishments 

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) (“MGM Resorts” or the “Company”) has reached a major milestone with its responsible gaming program, GameSense®. The company has now certified more than 2,000 employees as GameSense Advisors. These advisors consist of frontline and executive MGM Resorts employees working in more than 30 company departments. This accomplishment was reached following a recent training session at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Similar sessions were conducted for employees of every MGM Resorts property across the U.S. this year, including the company’s non-gaming establishments such as Shadow Creek Golf Course and T-Mobile Arena.

Throughout the sessions, team members received comprehensive, research-based responsible gaming training designed to empower them to proactively promote responsible play and address problem gambling concerns through GameSense.

GameSense is an industry-leading responsible gaming program first developed and licensed to MGM Resorts in 2017 by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). The program focuses on positive, transparent and proactive interactions with guests about how to gamble responsibly. GameSense has been adopted by BetMGM as well.

“Our investment in GameSense ensures an approach where responsibility is woven into the heart of the MGM Resorts brand,” said Stephen Martino, SVP & Chief Compliance Officer, MGM Resorts. “With GameSense at the center, we’re empowering employees to play an important role in promoting responsible gaming awareness and enjoyable experiences for our guests.”

GameSense Advisors reinforce player education for guests and employees and are also trained to identify at-risk behaviors, escalate concerns, and provide support and local resources for anyone who may need them. These tools include BetBlocker, a free, fully anonymous gambling-blocking software that prevents access to both legal and illegal gambling sites and apps.

Garrett Farnes, Executive Director of Responsible Gaming, MGM Resorts, said, “This accomplishment is made possible by leadership and team members who genuinely want to make a difference. We’re committed to a culture of responsibility that turns every interaction into an opportunity to build trust and provide a level of hospitality that truly matters.”

Building on that commitment, MGM Resorts continues to support the American Gaming Association’s Play Smart from the Start initiative and Have A Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly.™ public-service campaign. These programs educate both new and experienced sports bettors on how to make informed decisions while also promoting the use of licensed operators in regulated markets.

David Forman, VP of Research, American Gaming Association, said, “Through initiatives like GameSense, MGM Resorts continues to set a standard that makes responsible gaming an everyday expectation. As the industry continues to expand, it’s well-trained employees who are positioned to drive these important messages forward.”

For more information, @mgmresorts on X.


About MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global gaming and entertainment company with national and international locations [SH1] featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 31 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company’s 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers sports betting and online gaming in North America through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker, and the Company’s subsidiary, LV Lion Holding Limited, offers sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands in several jurisdictions throughout Europe and Brazil. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through an integrated resort development in Japan. Through its Focused on What Matters philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on X as well as Facebook and Instagram.


About British Columbia Lottery Corporation


BCLC is a social purpose company based in British Columbia, Canada that is committed to delivering win-wins for the greater good while providing lottery, casino and sports gambling entertainment in a way that serves the best interests of its players, the province and society. Last year, BCLC generated more than $1.3 billion in net income to benefit provincial and community programs, including healthcare, education and charities across British Columbia, Canada.


About the American Gaming Association
 
As the national trade group representing the U.S. casino industry, the American Gaming Association (AGA) fosters a policy and business environment where legal, regulated gaming thrives. The AGA’s diverse membership of commercial and tribal casino operators, sports betting and iGaming companies, gaming suppliers, and more lead the $261 billion industry and support 1.8 million jobs across the country.


CONTACTS


MGM Resorts
Marc Jacobson
[email protected]

BCLC 

[email protected]

AGA

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Unisys Receives Enterprise & AI Innovation Award from Plug and Play

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BLUE BELL, Pa., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has received the Enterprise & AI Innovation Award from Silicon Valley-based innovation platform Plug and Play. This recognition underscores the company’s commitment to collaboration and leadership, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for transformative AI solutions. Plug and Play’s global network connects over 100,000 startups, partners and investors to drive innovation and economic growth.

Plug and Play noted that Unisys stood out for its agile yet systematic approach to innovation, as well as its ongoing engagement with startups and industry peers to unlock new growth opportunities. Unisys actively participates in the Plug and Play ecosystem by conducting regular deal flows and pilots with startups and partners throughout the year, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and technologies.

“Plug and Play’s recognition of our enterprise and AI innovation is a testament to what we can achieve when we embrace collaboration and stay relentlessly curious,” said Chris Bennett, vice president of the AI & Machine Learning Practice at Unisys. “Unisys’ passion for new technologies fuels our growth and paves new avenues for our clients and partners. Together, we’re shaping the future with AI not as spectators, but as active creators of impact.”

This is the second time Unisys has received the Enterprise & AI Innovation Award from Plug and Play, having previously received the honor in 2023. Plug and Play also recognized Unisys for continuing to evolve after more than 150 years in business, delivering market-leading solutions to clients.

To learn more about the AI offerings from Unisys, click here.

About Unisys
Unisys is a global technology solutions company that powers breakthroughs for the world’s leading organizations. Our solutions – cloud, AI, digital workplace, applications and enterprise computing – help our clients challenge the status quo and unlock their full potential. To learn how we have been helping clients push what’s possible for more than 150 years, visit unisys.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on January 7, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 26, 2025. We currently estimate that a total of $1.6 million will be paid on the Company’s approximate seventy-eight million shares of common stock. This is the Company’s ninetieth consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $561.4 million in cash dividends, including four special dividends since the dividend program was implemented in the third quarter of 2003.

The press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are based on information currently available. These statements and assumptions involve certain risks and uncertainties. Actual events may differ from these expectations as specified from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to the extent it becomes aware that it will not be achieved for any reason.

For further information contact
Michael J. Gerdin, CEO
Christopher A. Strain, CFO
Heartland Express, Inc.
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Bahakel Communications and Gray Media Announce Sale of WBBJ 7 in Jackson, Tennessee

ATLANTA, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bahakel Communications, Limited has reached an agreement to sell its Jackson, Tennessee, ABC affiliate WBBJ-TV, known locally as WBBJ 7, to Gray Media, Inc.

Since its launch 70 years ago, WBBJ 7 has been the most-watched local news television station in its market. Upon closing, the station will join Gray’s portfolio of leading local news television stations across the country and throughout the region, including in the adjacent markets of Nashville, Memphis, Huntsville and Paducah.

“Gray is honored to be entrusted by Bahakel Communications as the next long-term stewards of WBBJ 7,” said Kevin Latek, Gray’s Chief Legal and Development Officer. “We look forward to welcoming the station and its dedicated employees into our extensive local news and sports operations in this region and working with these employees to further enhance their long record of service to local viewers and businesses.”

“This sale marks a pivotal step for Bahakel Communications as we focus our footprint and strengthen our digital platforms and entertainment division,” said Beverly Bahakel, CEO. “We are committed to ensuring a smooth and positive transition for WBBJ’s audience, advertisers, and employees. We believe Gray is the right group to build on WBBJ’s longstanding legacy of serving the Jackson community and its commitment to delivering trusted local news and information.” 

This transaction advances Gray’s strategy of enhancing shareholder value through select acquisitions of highly rated stations that share the culture and values of our existing television stations. Gray anticipates that the transaction will be immediately free cash flow accretive, and it expects to fund the acquisition with cash on hand. The parties anticipate closing the transaction following receipt of regulatory and other approvals in the first quarter of 2026.

Kalil & Co., Inc. represented Bahakel in this transaction.

About Bahakel Communications:

Bahakel Communications, founded by Cy N. Bahakel in 1947 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a family-owned media company that operates television and radio stations. The company has a long history of media innovation and is known for its local broadcasting. Bahakel also runs a full-service digital marketing agency, Bahakel Digital, in addition to entertainment programming, sports production, and streaming through Bahakel Sports & Entertainment.

About Gray Media:
        
Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 37 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station during 2024, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 44 markets. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.


Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based largely on Gray’s current expectations and reflect various estimates and assumptions by Gray. These statements are statements other than those of historical fact and may be identified by words such as “estimates,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will,” “implied,” “assume” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results and achievements to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such risks, trends and uncertainties, which in some instances are beyond Gray’s control, include the inability to complete, or realize the expected benefits of, the proposed acquisition, within the expected timeframe, or at all, and other future events. Gray is subject to additional risks and uncertainties described in its quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including in the “Risk Factors,” and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations sections contained therein, which reports are made publicly available via www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statements in this communication should be evaluated in light of these important risk factors. This press release reflects management’s views as of the date hereof. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Gray undertakes no obligation to update or revise any information contained in this communication beyond the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Contact:

Kevin P. Latek, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Development Officer, 404-266-8333

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CARFAX: Odometer Rollbacks See Dramatic Jump of 14% to 2.45 Million Vehicles

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Alarming Spike In Odometer Fraud Since Last Year Costing Unsuspecting Buyers Thousands

CENTREVILLE, Va., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Odometer fraud is a serious and growing concern for used car buyers across the country. New CARFAX data shows roughly 2.45 million cars on the road are suspected to have had their odometers rolled back, a sharp 14% increase from just last year. To put that into perspective, 2023 to 2024 saw a 4% increase year-over-year.

“Odometer rollbacks occur when someone alters the mileage stored in a vehicle’s electronic systems to make it appear less driven,” said Faisal Hasan, Vice President of Data Acquisition at CARFAX. “As modern vehicles have transitioned from mechanical to digital odometers, tampering has unfortunately become more common due to the wider availability of inexpensive tools. At the same time, a car’s mileage is now recorded more often, which helps us identify discrepancies and better protect consumers.”

This year, CARFAX data shows vehicles with an odometer rollback averaged a loss of around $3,300 in value. The unsuspecting driver is not only paying more for a vehicle with many more miles than expected, but may also incur additional costs for unexpected repairs and potential safety risks.

Top 10 states with the highest number of vehicles suspected of an odometer rollback:

States that saw the largest increase in vehicles suspected of an odometer rollback compared to last year include Montana at 33%, Tennessee at 30%, Arkansas at 28%, Oklahoma at 25%, Kansas at 24%, New Jersey at 21%, and Florida at 20%.

“I needed to buy a car, and I negotiated the price down to something I could afford,” said Seven Beverly from Valencia, CA. “I later was curious about the car’s history, so I checked the CARFAX and saw that there was a possible odometer rollback. It’s definitely something that I wish I knew before buying.”

How to protect from odometer fraud:

  1. Do your research: Pull the CARFAX report for the vehicle’s history and check the title, maintenance, and inspection records to compare the mileage on the vehicle.
  2. Check for potential odometer fraud by entering your Vehicle Identification Number at www.carfax.com/odometer.
  3. Check out the wear and tear on the gas, brake, or clutch pedals.
  4. Always have a trusted mechanic inspect the car before a purchase. They should be able to tell if a vehicle looks older than its odometer suggests.

Editor’s note: Localized data available upon request. Please contact Em Nguyen at [email protected].

About CARFAX

CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX® vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX Vehicle History Report to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world’s largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX®.

S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.

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Toll Brothers Announces New Luxury Community Coming Soon to La Mirada, California

LA MIRADA, Calif., Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest Southern California community, Vista Ventana, is coming soon to La Mirada, California. The community will offer 42 luxurious townhome-style condominiums in an intimate setting. Site work is underway, and the community is anticipated to open for sale in summer 2026.

Vista Ventana will offer five modern two- and three-story home designs with open-concept floor plans ranging from 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 3.5 baths, and attached 2-car garages. Select home designs will include live/work opportunities. Homes will be built with the quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail for which Toll Brothers is known.

Toll Brothers customers will experience one-stop shopping at the Toll Brothers Design Studio. The state-of-the-art Design Studio allows customers to choose from a wide array of selections to personalize their dream home with the assistance of Toll Brothers professional Design Consultants.

Vista Ventana will feature inviting outdoor amenities, including a park, community grills, a picnic area, a pergola, and plentiful parking. The community’s convenient location is close to everyday conveniences, shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and attractions such as Disneyland.

“We are thrilled to bring the Toll Brothers brand to the city of La Mirada,” said Brad Hare, Division President of Toll Brothers in Southern California. “Vista Ventana will offer an intimate community with luxurious home designs and thoughtfully curated amenities, striking the perfect balance for home shoppers seeking both comfort and convenience.”

For more information and to join the Toll Brothers interest list for Vista Ventana, call (866) 232-1631 or visit TollBrothers.com/CA.

About Toll Brothers

Toll Brothers, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes. The Company was founded 58 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TOL.” The Company serves first-time, move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as in the District of Columbia. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations.

Toll Brothers has been one of Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies™ for 10+ years in a row, and in 2024 the Company’s Chairman and CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. was named one of 25 Top CEOs by Barron’s magazine. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit TollBrothers.com.

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Contact: Andrea Meck | Toll Brothers, Senior Director, Public Relations & Social Media | 215-938-8169 | [email protected]

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NRC Renews Operating Licenses for Clinton & Dresden; Constellation Investing $370 Million in State-of-the-Art Upgrades to Keep These Illinois Nuclear Facilities Online, Meet Rising Power Demand and Support Economic Growth

NRC Renews Operating Licenses for Clinton & Dresden; Constellation Investing $370 Million in State-of-the-Art Upgrades to Keep These Illinois Nuclear Facilities Online, Meet Rising Power Demand and Support Economic Growth

20-year renewals preserve 2,200 jobs and $8.1 billion in tax revenues; clears path for Clinton to run until 2047 and Dresden to operate until mid-century

WARRENVILLE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a 20-year initial license renewal for Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center and a 20-year subsequent license renewal for its Dresden Clean Energy Center, following a rigorous review of maintenance activities, plant equipment and safety systems at the two Illinois facilities. The approvals allow Clinton to operate through 2047 and the Dresden reactors to operate through 2049 and 2051. Constellation, the nation’s largest operator of clean, reliable nuclear power, is investing more than $370 million to relicense the plants, installing state-of-the-art upgrades to increase efficiency and ensure safety and reliability for decades to come.

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Constellation's Clinton Clean Energy Center (left) and Dresden Clean Energy Center

Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center (left) and Dresden Clean Energy Center

“In the last ten years, we’ve invested over $3 billion in our high-performing Illinois nuclear facilities to power the state’s economy with clean, reliable energy,” said Bryan Hanson, Constellation Executive Vice President and Chief Generation Officer. “These license extensions will allow Clinton and Dresden to stay online for another two decades, preserving more than 2,200 family-sustaining jobs and $8.1 billion in federal, state and local tax dollars.”

“Today’s announcement is a win for workers, communities, and Illinois’ clean energy future,” said Sean McGarvey, President of North America’s Building Trades Union (NABTU). “By renewing the operating licenses for the Clinton and Dresden clean energy centers, Constellation is ensuring decades of good union jobs while delivering reliable, carbon-free power. Our highly skilled members are proud to operate and maintain these plants safely every day. NABTU, the IBEW and all our affiliates value this long-term commitment, which demonstrates the success of labor and industry working together effectively to deliver the energy solutions our nation needs.”

At Clinton, two new auxiliary transformers and two advanced equipment chillers are delivering higher system reliability, while upgrades to the plant’s condensate polisher system offer greater protection from component degradation. At Dresden, operators are now using next-generation feedwater level control technology to enhance reactor safety, while a new main power transformer purchased for the plant will deliver state-of-the art electrical system monitoring and control. With these and other upgrades in place, Clinton and Dresden continue to operate at higher levels of safety, reliability and efficiency than the day they came online.

“We are looking forward to many more years of collaboration with the Clinton Clean Energy Center,” said Clinton Mayor Helen Michelassi. “We are so proud to have Constellation in our community and look forward to decades of impactful support for volunteer events and non-profit work to benefit the region.”

While these license renewals give Constellation the regulatory approval needed to operate Clinton and Dresden for another two decades, actual operation is contingent on each plant’s financial viability. At Clinton, the facility’s carbon-free energy is secure as a result of the 20-year agreement with Meta announced in August. The deal supports the continued operation, expansion and relicensing of the 1,121-megawatt Clinton facility following the expiration of the state’s Zero Emission Credit (ZEC) program in May 2027.

“The renewal of Dresden’s operating license reinforces this region’s standing as a hub for business growth and industrial innovation,” said Nancy Norton, president and CEO of Grundy County Economic Development. “Reliable, emissions-free energy is the foundation of economic progress, and the Dresden Clean Energy Center plays a vital role in keeping our communities and the businesses that depend on them moving forward. As new industries look to invest and expand in Grundy County, Dresden’s continued operation ensures that our region remains competitive, resilient, and ready for the future. It’s a win for our community and a step toward a stronger future for everyone who calls this region home.”

Constellation’s clean energy portfolio includes 26 nuclear reactors in six states, and the company is investing billions to keep America’s largest nuclear fleet running at world-class levels of safety, reliability and efficiency.

About Constellation

Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG), a Fortune 200 company headquartered in Baltimore, is the nation’s largest producer of reliable, emissions-free energy and a leading energy supplier to businesses, homes and public sector customers nationwide, including three-fourths of Fortune 100 companies. With annual output that is nearly 90% carbon-free, our hydro, wind and solar facilities paired with the nation’s largest nuclear fleet have the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 16 million homes, providing about 10% of the nation’s clean energy. We are committed to investing in innovative technologies to drive the transition to a reliable, sustainable and secure energy future. Follow Constellation on LinkedIn and X.

Brett Nauman

Constellation Communications

(309) 433-6894

[email protected]

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LRN INVESTOR ALERT: Berger Montague Advises Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) Investors of a January 12, 2026 Deadline

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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — National plaintiffs’ law firm Berger Montague PC announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) (“Stride” or the “Company”) on behalf of investors who purchased Stride securities during the period of October 22, 2024 through October 28, 2025 (the “Class Period”).


Investor Deadline:

Investors who purchased Stride securities during the Class Period may, no later than January 12, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE.

Stride, based in Reston, Virginia, provides online and blended education services to schools and school districts across the United States.

On September 14, 2025, it was reported that a school district had sued Stride for fraud and deceptive trade practices. On October 28, 2025, the Company announced that “poor customer experience” had resulted in higher withdrawal rates and fewer enrollments. Both of these revelations caused the price of Stride’s shares to suffer significant declines.


If you are a Stride investor and would like to learn more about this action,




CLICK HERE


 or please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at [email protected] or (215) 875-3015, or Caitlin Adorni at [email protected] or (267)764-4865.

About Berger Montague
Berger Montague is one of the nation’s preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.

For more information or to discuss your rights, please contact:
Andrew Abramowitz
Senior Counsel
Berger Montague
(215) 875-3015
[email protected]

Caitlin Adorni
Director of Portfolio & Institutional Client Monitoring Services
Berger Montague
(267) 764-4865
[email protected]

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Acme United Corporation Board Approves Cash Dividend

SHELTON, Conn., Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) declared a cash dividend of 16 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on January 27, 2026, to stockholders of record on the close of business on January 6, 2026.

ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its leading brands include First Aid Only®, First Aid Central®, PhysiciansCare®, Spill Magic®, Westcott®, Clauss®, DMT®, Med-Nap, Safety Made and Elite. For more information, visit www.acmeunited.com.

Forward Looking Statements

The Company may from time to time make written or oral “forward-looking statements” including statements contained in this report and in other communications by the Company, which are made in good faith pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to us. When used in this document, words like “may,” “might,” “will,” “except,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “potential,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from our current expectations.

Forward-looking statements in this report, including without limitation, statements related to the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may impact the Company’s business, operations and financial results.

These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the following: (i) changes in the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions, which may be made at any time at the discretion of the Company; (ii) the impact of uncertainties in global economic conditions, including the impact on the Company’s suppliers and customers; (iii) international trade policies and their impact on demand for our products and our competitive position, including the imposition of new tariffs or changes in existing tariff rates by the United States or foreign governments; (iv) the continuing adverse impact of inflation, including product costs, and interest rates; (v) potential adverse effects on the Company, its customers, and suppliers resulting from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; (vi) additional disruptions in the Company’s supply chains, whether caused by pandemics, natural disasters, including trucker shortages, strikes, port closures or otherwise; (vii) labor related costs the Company has and may continue to incur, including costs of acquiring and training new employees and rising wages and benefits; (viii) currency fluctuations; (ix) the Company’s ability to effectively manage its inventory in a rapidly changing business environment; (x) changes in client needs and consumer spending habits; (xi) the impact of competition; (xii) the impact of technological changes including, specifically, the growth of online marketing and sales activity; and (xiii) the Company’s ability to manage its growth effectively, including its ability to successfully integrate any business it might acquire; and (xiv) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONTACT:   Paul G. Driscoll    Acme United Corporation
Phone: (203) 254-6060		   1 Waterview Drive
FAX: (203) 254-6521		   Shelton, CT 06484