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Matching Energy Bill Relief Available: Apply for PG&E’s Match My Payment Program While Funds Last

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Eligible Customers May Receive Up to $1,000 to Pay Past‑Due Bills

OAKLAND, Calif., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Match My Payment Program has provided nearly $30 million in matching payments to help more than 78,000 customers catch up on past-due energy bills since the program began one year ago. Limited funds are still available for a short time.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

PG&E launched the Match My Payment Program last June, offering a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $1,000 for qualifying low-to moderate-income customers to pay past-due energy bills to stop service disconnections.  

In 2026, PG&E expanded its bill relief efforts by committing $50 million to support programs including Match My Payment and PG&E’s Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH). REACH provides income-eligible customers with a bill credit of up to $800 based on the past-due balance. The emergency assistance is available for customers with a disconnection notice.   

“PG&E Match My Payment provides meaningful support for many customers whose incomes don’t typically qualify for other assistance, said Vincent Davis, PG&E Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. “The strong response over the past year shows the difference a dollar‑for‑dollar match can make for families who are behind on their energy bills.”

Since 2025, the three counties with the highest number of approved applications and funding include Fresno, Kern, and San Joaquin. In these three counties combined, PG&E has distributed more than $12.5 million in bill assistance. 

PG&E Match My Payment recipients can receive multiple matches throughout the year by paying at least $50 toward a past-due balance of $100 or more. Eligibility is based on federal income guidelines. For example, a family of four earning less than $132,000 annually may qualify. This is double the income limit of the PG&E REACH program. 

Funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Customers are encouraged to check their eligibility and apply while funds last. PG&E works with the nonprofit Dollar Energy Fund (DEF) to process applications.

Coordinated Support for REACH Recipients

Customers who receive up to $800 in a REACH grant may also qualify for up to $1,000 through Match My Payment, for combined support of up to $1,800, or while funds last. Eligibility for PG&E’s REACH program follows federal income guidelines, which are lower than those for the PG&E Match My Payment Program. 

Other Income-eligible Assistance Programs  

Customers are also encouraged to check if they qualify for PG&E’s other assistance programs including: 

Customers may also qualify for Medical Baseline, which offers an additional allotment of energy at the lower baseline rate or a discount on rate plans without baselines, and priority shutoff notifications for those who depend on power for certain medical needs. Enrollment requires certification by a qualified medical practitioner. 

To learn more about PG&E’s assistance programs, use the free Savings Finder tool or visit pge.com/billhelp.  

About PG&E 

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than sixteen million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news    

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Nova Minerals Announces Completion of its Redomiciliation to the United States

Anchorage, Alaska, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Corp (“Nova Minerals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announced that its previously announced plan to redomicile from Australia to the United States has become effective as of today. The shares of common stock of Nova Minerals and the warrants of Nova Minerals issued in connection with the redomicilation are expected to commence trading on the NYSE American under the symbols “NVA” and “NVAWS,” on or about June 17, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, respectively.

Nova Minerals will be subject to the reporting requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and applicable corporate governance rules and continued listing requirements of the NYSE American. Further details regarding the implementation of the redomicilation can be found in a Current Report on Form 8-K that will be filed by Nova Minerals with the SEC.

About Nova Minerals Corp

Nova Minerals Corp is advancing one of the world’s largest undeveloped gold deposits into production and securing a U.S. domestic supply of the critical mineral antimony. The Company is focused on the exploration and development of the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project, located in Alaska, a tier-one mining jurisdiction.

Estelle hosts two defined multi-million-ounce gold resources, and more than 20 prospects distributed along a 35-kilometre mineralised trend, in the prolific Tintina Gold Belt, a province which hosts a >220 million ounce (Moz) documented gold endowment and some of the world’s largest gold mines and discoveries including, Kinross Gold Corporation’s Fort Knox Gold Mine. In parallel, the Company is advancing its critical minerals strategy, fully funded by a US$43.4 million U.S. Department of War award to develop a domestic antimony supply chain, targeted for production in late 2026/2027.

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NEW at Capital Link Shipping Portal: CEO Insights from Scorpio Tankers, DHT Holdings, d’Amico International Shipping, DNV Maritime, DNB Markets & Deutsche Bank

Latest Content Covers CEO Insights on Crude Oil & Product Tanker Markets, Maritime Resilience, Capital Markets and Shipping Market Developments

NEW YORK, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capital Link Shipping – The Maritime Intelligence Hub continues to expand its library of executive discussions and market intelligence with new content featuring leading executives and market professionals from across the maritime and financial sectors.

Featured insights on Capital Link Shipping are:

  • Mr. Robert Bugbee, Director and President, and Mr. James Doyle, Head of Business Development and Investor Relations, at Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) on the Product Tanker Market, the company’s strategy and growth following the company’s first quarter 2026 earnings report.
  • Mr. Svein Moxnes Harfjeld, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of DHT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DHT) discussing key forces shaping the crude oil tanker sector—from geopolitics to energy transition.
  • Mr. Carlos Balestra di Mottola, CEO of d’Amico International Shipping S.A. (Borsa Italiana: DIS) (OTCQX: DMCOF) on the Product Tanker Market, the company’s strategy and growth following the company’s first quarter 2026 earnings report.
  • Mrs. Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, CEO of DNV Maritime, on building resilience and navigating change.
  • Mr. Chris Robertson, Director of LNG Infrastructure & Maritime Shipping of Deutsche Bank Securities with a weekly overview of shipping and capital markets.
  • Mr. Vasilis Mouyis, co-founder and Mr. Michalis Voutsinas, Head of Research, Doric Shipbrokers with a review of the dry bulk sector.
  • Mr. James Cirenza, Managing Director – DNB Markets providing an update on the U.S. Capital Markets

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Insights featured last week include:

  • Mr. Pankaj Khanna, CEO of Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp., discussing the company’s strong first-quarter performance, earnings growth, expansion strategy, and outlook for the tanker market.
  • Mr. Hamish Norton, President of Star Bulk Carriers Corp., sharing insights on dry bulk market fundamentals, fleet strategy, shareholder returns, and opportunities shaping the sector in 2026.
  • Dr. Anil Sharma, Founder & CEO of GMS, discussing the OFAC GMS Breakthrough, the Shadow Fleet, & Safe Recycling.

These discussions form part of Capital Link Shipping’s ongoing Industry Insights and Analyst Update series, providing shipping professionals, investors, and industry stakeholders with direct access to senior executives, market experts, and thought leaders.

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Capital Link Shipping is a maritime intelligence platform providing market data, executive insights, expert analysis, and industry content to shipping professionals, investors, and the broader public. Leveraging Capital Link’s extensive network across the maritime and investment communities, the platform delivers company and industry news, capital markets information, shipping market data, shipbroker research, executive interviews, webinars, podcasts, analyst commentary, and industry research focused on global shipping and capital markets.

In addition, Capital Link Shipping features regular market intelligence, analysis, and commentary from leading industry professionals and organizations, including Optima Shipping Services, Doric Shipbrokers, Allied Shipbroking, Deutsche Bank Securities, DNB Markets, and other prominent participants across the global shipping and capital markets sectors.

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Access to the platform is complimentary, with certain market intelligence sections available through free registration.

Visit www.CapitalLinkShipping.com to access the latest content and market insights.

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Capital Link is also recognized for organizing leading investor and industry conferences, executive forums, webinars, and digital media initiatives that connect companies with institutional investors, analysts, banks, and industry stakeholders worldwide.

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Brain Cancer Innovator NeOnc Heads into Critical Data Season with Fresh Abu Dhabi IND

Closely Watch NTHI Ahead of Multiple Neuro-Oncology Catalysts

DENVER, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (247marketnews.com) – NeOnc Technologies Holdings (NASDAQ: NTHI) continues to build momentum as a neuro-oncology sector trailblazer, as it advances multiple clinical programs targeting some of the most difficult cancers to treat, after announcing that the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi granted Investigational New Drug (IND) authorization for NEO212, the company’s oral perillyl alcohol-temozolomide conjugate being developed for aggressive brain tumors. The approval represents the first international regulatory clearance for NEO212 following completion of the Phase 1 dose-escalation study, which established 610 mg as the recommended Phase 2 dose. The authorization creates an additional clinical development pathway outside the United States as the company continues discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding a potential registrational strategy.

The company is focused on developing therapies for glioblastoma and other aggressive central nervous system cancers while addressing one of the industry’s most persistent challenges: the blood-brain barrier.

For decades, many promising oncology therapies have struggled to achieve meaningful clinical success in brain cancers because drug molecules often fail to penetrate the brain in sufficient concentrations. NeOnc’s platform is designed to overcome this obstacle through innovative delivery technologies intended to improve therapeutic access to tumor tissue while potentially reducing systemic toxicity.

NEO100 Advances Toward Key Data Readout

One of the company’s most closely watched programs is NEO100, a patented intranasal composition of a proprietary synthesis perillyl alcohol designed for direct nose-to-brain delivery. The program has now achieved full enrollment in its Phase 2a study evaluating recurrent IDH1-mutant high-grade glioma and related brain cancers.

Recent updates have highlighted encouraging clinical observations, including tumor remission reported in approximately 24% of recurrent glioblastoma patients treated with NEO100. Investors are now looking toward anticipated interim and top-line data expected later in 2026, which many view as potentially significant value-inflection events for the company.

Analysts have identified NEO100 as one of NeOnc’s primary near-term catalysts, citing the program’s differentiated delivery approach and the significant unmet need that continues to exist throughout neuro-oncology.

NEO212 Continues Advancing Through Clinical Development

Beyond NEO100, NeOnc has also continued making progress with NEO212, an oral bioconjugate combining NEO100 and temozolomide. The company recently completed the Phase 1 dose-escalation portion of the study and established 610 mg as the recommended Phase 2 dose.

According to analyst commentary, prior data suggest NEO212 may achieve approximately three times greater brain exposure compared with temozolomide alone. The company is now preparing for an FDA Type B End-of-Phase 1 meeting to align on Phase 2 development plans and potential next steps.

Analysts covering the company have specifically highlighted the broader blood-brain-barrier bypassing platform as a potentially important differentiator, with NEO100 representing a more advanced clinical opportunity while NEO212 provides an additional development pathway targeting aggressive brain cancers.

Insider Buying Continues to Draw Attention

Another development attracting investor attention is the continued insider buying activity by Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Amir Heshmatpour. According to company disclosures, Heshmatpour has invested more than $500,000 in open-market stock purchases in recent weeks, with total insider purchases approaching $1 million over the past year.

All reported purchases were made with personal funds and disclosed through SEC Form 4 filings. While insider buying does not guarantee future performance, market participants frequently monitor such activity as one indicator of management’s confidence in a company’s long-term strategy and development prospects.

The CEO’s growing ownership position comes as the company approaches several potentially important milestones, including NEO100 data updates, NEO212 regulatory interactions, and continued advancement of its broader neuro-oncology platform.

Financial Position and Growing Visibility

Analyst reports have also pointed to NeOnc’s financial flexibility, including access to a $75 million at-the-market facility and a $10 million line of credit.

Wall Street awareness has continued expanding through several major financial institutions, including Bank of America, State Street, and Barclays. As this emerging biotechnology company approaches potentially significant clinical milestones and following analyst coverage highlighting the company’s platform technology, clinical pipeline, and potential market opportunity in high-grade gliomas. NeOnc’s growing profile has also been supported by increased investor visibility surrounding management, including recognition of CEO Amir Heshmatpour among USA Today’s Top Entrepreneurs Going Into 2026.

With multiple clinical and regulatory catalysts expected during the coming months, investors remain focused on whether NeOnc’s blood-brain-barrier bypassing platform can continue generating the clinical data necessary to support future development, partnerships, and broader adoption in neuro-oncology.

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Tri-Continental Corporation Holds 96th Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Tri-Continental Corporation Holds 96th Annual Meeting of Stockholders

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Tri-Continental Corporation (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: TY) today held its 96th Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stockholders voted in favor of the recommendations of the Corporation’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on each of two proposals at the Meeting.

Specifically, Stockholders elected Directors Nancy T. Lukitsh, Catherine James Paglia, Brian J. Gallagher, and Ryan C. Larrenaga, each for a term that will expire at the Corporation’s 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and all until their successors are elected and qualify. Stockholders also ratified the Board’s selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.

The Corporation is managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Corporation carefully before investing. A prospectus containing information about the Corporation (including its investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information about the Corporation) may be obtained by contacting your financial advisor or visiting www.columbiathreadneedleus.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing in the Corporation. For more information, please call 1-800-345-6611 or visit www.columbiathreadneedleus.com.

The Corporation is not insured by the FDIC, NCUA or any federal agency, is not a deposit or obligation of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involves investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value.

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Z, ZG Investor News: A Class Action Was Filed on Behalf of Zillow Investors That Lost Money – Contact BFA Law Before August 10 Legal Deadline

Z, ZG Investor News: A Class Action Was Filed on Behalf of Zillow Investors That Lost Money – Contact BFA Law Before August 10 Legal Deadline

A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Zillow investors after its stock plummeted over 16% because of Zillow’s alleged anticompetitive agreement with Redfin, potentially violating federal securities laws.

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z, ZG) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after significant stock drops resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Zillow, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/zillow-class-action-lawsuit.

Key Details of the Zillow ($Z, $ZG) Class Action:

  • Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 10, 2026
  • Alleged Misconduct: Securities fraud relating to Zillow’s allegedly anticompetitive agreement with Redfin Corporation
  • Largest Alleged Stock Drop: February 11, 2026 – 16.54% Stock Drop on Class C shares; 17.13% Stock Drop on Class A shares.
  • Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
  • Action: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights

Investors have until August 10, 2026 to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts securities fraud claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Zillow Class C and Class A common stock. The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. It is captioned Breidert v. Zillow Group, Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-02016.

Why is Zillow Being Sued for Securities Fraud?

On February 6, 2025, Zillow entered into an agreement with Redfin through which Zillow became the exclusive provider of multifamily rental listings on Redfin’s platform and affiliate websites, including Rent.com. According to the complaint, during the relevant period, Zillow characterized the agreement with Redfin as a “partnership” that would provide Zillow exclusive access to Redfin’s advertising platform.

As alleged, in truth, under the terms of the agreement, Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to stop competing with Zillow, facilitate the transition of its multifamily rental advertising business to Zillow, and close the remainder of its business.

Why did Zillow’s Stock Drop?

On September 30, 2025, the FTC filed a complaint against Zillow and Redfin alleging violations of the federal antitrust laws. According to the FTC complaint, “Zillow and Redfin executed an unlawful agreement to remove competition from [the online rental marketplaces industry], starting with a $100 million payment to Redfin to exit the [Internet Listing Services] market.” In sum, the FTC alleged, “[t]his agreement is nothing more than an end run around competition on the merits with Redfin for customers…” This news caused the price of Zillow’s Class C and A common stock to decline 4.33% and 4.5%, respectively.

On February 10, 2026, Zillow’s CFO told investors that Zillow experienced increased legal expenses which “will result in approximately 200 basis points headwind to EBITDA margins in Q1.” On this news, the price of Zillow’s Class C and A common stock declined 16.54%, and 17.13%, respectively.

Finally, on May 7, 2026, Reuters reported that a “federal judge rejected [Zillow and Redfin’s] request to end a [FTC] lawsuit accusing them of illegally agreeing to suppress competition for online apartment rental listings.” This news caused the price of Zillow’s Class C and A common stock to decline 1.9% and 1.76%, respectively.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/zillow-class-action-lawsuit.

What Can You Do?

If you invested in Zillow, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

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BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, “Litigation Stars” by Benchmark Litigation, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

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SC Invests in Agentic AI With Calix One, Building on 90 Net Promoter Score & Zero Call Center Churn

SC Invests in Agentic AI With Calix One, Building on 90 Net Promoter Score & Zero Call Center Churn

SC builds on a more than 20-year partnership with Calix and proven success on the Calix platform—delivering differentiated subscriber experiences across residential, business, and community markets, including outdoor Wi‑Fi—to now securely accelerate with agentic capabilities on Calix One

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that SC (formerly SCTelcom) is expanding theirmore than 20-year partnership with Calix—building on a proven model of delivering differentiated experiences across residential, business, and community markets—to deploy Calix Agent Workforce™ Cloud on the AI-native Calix One™ platform and accelerate growth.

SC, which has served rural Kansas and Oklahoma communities since 1953, has built their business on delivering differentiated subscriber experiences across markets with SmartLife™ managed services. These span secure SmartHome™ experiences that include outdoor Wi-Fi, small business growth with SmartBiz™, and community-wide connectivity with SmartTown®. SC has already seen robust results with the Calix platform: a full return on their cloud investment in four months, zero call center churn with 100 percent support staff retention, a Net Promoter Score℠ (NPS®) of 90—up from 79 in just two years, and a 3 percent increase in average revenue per user in six months—all while scaling performance without adding operational overhead.

With agentic-driven workflows on the Calix One platform, SC can accelerate growth through more personalized subscriber engagement, improved segmentation and targeting, and consistent experiences at scale—helping reduce operating expenses (OPEX) to fund continued expansion. To support this transformation, SC leadership is working with Calix Success™ and using the Calix AI Leadership Playbook to guide organization-wide enablement and accelerate adoption of agentic capabilities.

Carla Shearer, chief executive officer and general manager at SC, said: “Over our 20-year partnership with Calix, we’ve built something that truly works—for our subscribers and for our business. We’re delivering a strong experience, reflected in a 90 NPS and no staff turnover, while keeping our operation simple and sustainable.

“What excites me most is the direction we’re heading together. The Calix vision of an ‘experience of one’ aligns with how we believe service should feel—personal, responsive, and rooted in real relationships. At the same time, it helps us run more efficiently and manage OPEX in a way that allows us to reinvest right back into the communities we serve.

“As we evolve how we work—bringing our teams together with agentic capabilities through Calix One—we’re able to spend less time on friction and more time where it matters most: strengthening subscriber relationships and delivering faster, more personalized engagement. That’s how we continue to grow and stay relevant in the AI era.”

Michael Weening, president and chief executive officer at Calix, said: “Since November 2023, we have deliberately invested to evolve our platform so AI works natively within provider workflows—securely and at scale. Over decades of partnership with Calix, SC has built a business that delivers differentiated experiences and drives loyalty and growth. We are proud to support their continued success as they enable human-AI collaboration within their teams to drive efficiency, strengthen subscriber relationships, and allow them to compete and win in any market.”

Learn how Calix One is helping service providers transform their business by leveraging the AI Leadership Playbook, exploring the award-winning “AI Academy” in Calix University, and attending Calix Customer Success webinars.

About Calix

Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) is an AI platform company that enables service providers to transform their operations and accelerate delivery of differentiated experiences—so they can compete and win in the markets and communities they serve.

Through the AI-native Calix One platform, service providers can securely and privately activate agentic-AI alongside their human teams to acquire new subscribers, grow existing subscriber revenue, and build loyalty across residential, business, municipal, and MDU markets. More than 1,200 customers of all sizes leverage the Calix One platform, which has evolved over 15 years at an investment of more than $2 billion.

Calix innovation cycles are underpinned by a strong financial balance sheet and a people‑first culture that routinely earns broad industry recognition—winning 81 culture and innovation awards since 2025 alone, as well as Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based upon management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this release, and we assume no obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking statement to reflect any event or circumstance after the date of this release, except as required by law. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from current expectations based on risks and uncertainties affecting Calix’s business. The reader is cautioned not to rely on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Additional information on potential factors that could affect Calix’s results and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov.

Calix and the Calix logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Calix and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Calix’s trademarks can be found at https://www.calix.com/legal/trademarks.html. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

Net Promoter®, NPS®, NPS Prism®, and the NPS-related emoticons are registered trademarks of Bain & Company, Inc., Satmetrix Systems, Inc., and Fred Reichheld. Net Promoter Score℠ and Net Promoter System℠ are service marks of Bain & Company, Inc., Satmetrix Systems, Inc., and Fred Reichheld.

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Majority of Pastors Use AI in Ministry Amid Concerns and Caution, New Research Finds

Majority of Pastors Use AI in Ministry Amid Concerns and Caution, New Research Finds

Only 13% of pastors don’t use AI at all, with brainstorming, biblical research, and graphic design among the most common uses

BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
New research from Barna Group, in partnership with Gloo, reveals that most pastors are already using AI in ministry — only 13% say they don’t use it at all. Part of the 2026 State of the Church series, the findings show that at the same time, 71% of pastors describe feeling cautious about AI, and 40% say they feel conflicted about the technology — shaping not just whether they use AI, but how they allow AI into their ministry work.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260616612254/en/

“Pastors are predominantly using AI for behind-the-scenes work — as a thought partner, a visual aid,” said Daniel Copeland, Barna’s Vice President of Research. “They’re using it to prepare for ministry, not to replace what happens when they’re actually with people.”

Pastors primarily use AI for brainstorming or idea generation (50%), graphic design or visual creation (37%), biblical or theological research (36%), generating small group discussion questions (34%), and administrative tasks like scheduling, emails and document preparation (34%).

AI-assisted sermon work is growing, with 24% of pastors actively using it today to write or edit sermons, compared to just 12% who felt comfortable doing so in early 2024. However, this emerging pattern indicates that AI is being used for research and preparation, to surface commentary, explore theological angles, or create a structural outline, rather than to generate the message itself.

“The pattern of pastors using AI for preparation rather than people-facing ministry makes sense,” said Nick Skytland, Vice President of Gloo Developers and AI Research. “Other Barna data shows that administrative tasks often dominate a pastor’s schedule, keeping them from their most meaningful work — like teaching, discipling believers, and developing their teams. AI is helping them reclaim those hours so they can focus on ministering to people. It’s encouraging to see leaders adopting these tools while keeping a clear line between the technology and their calling.”

Despite their willingness to use the tools, pastors remain significantly more hesitant about the technology than practicing Christians. When asked to identify their emotional response to AI, the top response chosen by pastors was “cautious” (71%). While more than half (52%) reported feeling curious about AI, this is coupled with feeling conflicted (40%) and skeptical (40%).

Though pastors may be willing to experiment with AI in low-stakes, preparatory contexts, the researchers say that these emotional tensions may cause reluctance to use it for the relational and spiritual aspects of their work. The majority of pastors (79%) worry about AI acting as a replacement for God, and nearly two-thirds (63%) worry about AI replacing the role of pastors or spiritual leaders entirely.

This month’s research release is part of a yearlong Faith & AI series produced by Barna in partnership with Gloo, as part of the State of the Church initiative. Learn more about the 2026 State of the Church initiative at gloo.com/stateofthechurch.

About the Research

Data are from two surveys conducted by Barna Group. The U.S. adults survey (n=1,514) was conducted online in November 2025, utilizing representative quotas for age, gender, race/ethnicity, region, education, and income. The U.S. Protestant pastors survey (n=442) was conducted online in December 2025, utilizing representative quotas for church size, denomination, and region.

Gloo (Nasdaq: GLOO) is a leading technology platform serving the faith and flourishing ecosystem. Gloo helps missional organizations amplify their impact by powering their technology and expanding their reach, so that people flourish and organizations thrive. The company’s values-aligned, AI platform modernizes systems, workflows and data, while its marketing and donor solutions expand reach, awareness, and long-term giving for mission-based organizations. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Gloo serves over 140,000 faith, ministry, and nonprofit leaders.

Barna Group is a leading research organization focused on the intersection of faith and culture. Since 1984, Barna has conducted more than two million interviews over the course of thousands of studies and has become a go-to source for insights about religion, leadership, vocation and generations. Barna is an independent, privately-held, nonpartisan organization based in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas.

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Nexstar Media Group Shareholders Approve All Proposals at 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting

Nexstar Media Group Shareholders Approve All Proposals at 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting

IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) announced that at its 2026 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting shareholders voted to:

  • Elect all nominees to Nexstar’s Board of Directors;

  • Affirm the executive compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers;

  • Ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026; and,

  • Approve the 2026 Long-Term Omnibus Incentive Plan.

The official voting results for each proposal voted on by shareholders is being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

Investor Contacts:

Lee Ann Gliha

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

972/373-8800

Joseph Jaffoni or Jennifer Neuman

JCIR

212/835-8500 or [email protected]

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Gary Weitman

EVP and Chief Communications Officer

972/373-8800

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Blend Expands Integration with MeridianLink Mortgage and MeridianLink Consumer and DecisionLender

Blend Expands Integration with MeridianLink Mortgage and MeridianLink Consumer and DecisionLender

Partnership now spans across Blend’s mortgage, home equity loans, lines of credit, and full suite of consumer lending products to support a consistent, modern digital application experience.

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Blend (NYSE: BLND), a leading digital origination platform for banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders, today announced an expanded partnership with MeridianLink®. The integration allows lenders to more efficiently and securely share data between Blend’s solutions and MeridianLink to drive quality and efficiency in the loan origination process.

Blend’s extensive integration capabilities enable white-labeled application experiences for home equity and consumer lending, such as personal, credit card, direct auto, and specialty vehicle.

By integrating with MeridianLink Consumer, MeridianLink Mortgage, and DecisionLender, the partnership supports the full suite of consumer loans and banking services. By feeding clean, verified data directly into MeridianLink’s powerful back end, both borrowers and bankers experience a cohesive and efficient journey across product lines.

MeridianLink powers digital lending and account opening for financial institutions and provides data verification solutions for consumer reporting agencies. MeridianLink’s scalable, cloud-based platforms help customers build deeper relationships with consumers through data-driven, personalized experiences across the entire lending life cycle. Its partner marketplace supports hundreds of integrations for tailored innovation.

“Our secure integration with MeridianLink allows for a seamless flow from initial application through to the LOS,” said Nima Ghamsari, co-founder and Head of Blend. “Clients can expect to onboard customers even faster and more efficiently while compliance is fully maintained. Blend is constantly building new integrations and expanding capabilities, and now MeridianLink clients have access to more options.”

Combining Blend’s digital application experience with MeridianLink’s established loan origination and data verification capabilities is a significant investment in providing a comprehensive, flexible, and future-proof technology stack.

MeridianLink joins a roster of 150+ leading integrations on Blend’s platform. Explore them all at blend.com/integrations.

About Blend

Blend Labs Inc., (NYSE: BLND) is a leading origination platform for digital banking solutions. Financial providers—from large banks, fintechs, and credit unions to community and independent mortgage banks—use Blend’s platform to transform banking experiences for their customers. Learn more at blend.com.

About MeridianLink

MeridianLink’s leading digital lending platform and suite of solutions help retail banks, credit unions, IMBs, and consumer reporting agencies grow, scale, and serve. Powered by smarter automation, built-in compliance, trusted AI and data, and the industry’s most robust partner network, we connect consumers to a modern technology ecosystem. Our solutions across account opening, loan origination and optimization, digital mortgages, collections, and reporting accelerate processes, deliver personalized experiences, and foster lasting relationships. Together, we’re making lending human.

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Chloé Demeunynck

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