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AppTech Unveils Revolutionary CoreBanking Solution, Projecting Explosive Growth with Innovative Client Offerings

CARLSBAD, Calif., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppTech Payments Corp. (NASDAQ: APCX) has launched its groundbreaking CoreBanking solution, seamlessly integrated with the FINZEO Platform, alongside its first banking client. This milestone signals AppTech’s entry into digital banking and retail financial services, with the company bringing both cutting-edge products and customers directly to financial institutions.

Transforming Banking Efficiency and Revenue Potential

The CoreBanking solution will help banks achieve operational efficiency, enter new markets, eliminate reliance on antiquated technologies, and remove the entry barriers of entry. CoreBanking delivers Digital Onboarding, FedWire, FedACH, Compliance, Virtual Bank Accounts, Risk Management, Ledger, FedNow, and Physical and Virtual Cards.

Coupled with the tightly integrated FINZEO client offering, banks can realize the benefits of these innovative solutions faster by leveraging AppTech’s existing client base for transaction fees and deposits ready for bank launch. AppTech expects sustained revenue growth through 2025 and beyond through sources not previously available.

“Our CoreBanking solution is more than a product—it changes how banks can operate and grow,” said Thomas DeRosa, CEO of AppTech. “By integrating our technology with unmatched client acquisition capabilities, we eliminate inefficiencies and drive revenue at scale.”

Projected Growth and Scalability

AppTech’s CoreBanking launch is expected to generate $40,000 in revenue in its first week, with monthly revenue projected to scale beyond $500,000 by the end of 2025. With our current pipeline ofbanks integrating the FINZEO platform, the CoreBanking solution is primed for rapid adoption, including expansion to community banking clients in the FINZEO pipeline. As additional partnerships and product launches roll out in April, AppTech is poised for transformational growth, increasing to millions of transactions. AppTech has restructured its management team and upgraded its technology to drive revenue through the final three quarters of 2025. With a visionary strategy, enhanced staffing, and a growing base of larger clients, the company intends to redefine digital banking and payment solutions.

About AppTech Payments Corp.

AppTech Payments Corp. (NASDAQ: APCX) provides digital financial services for financial institutions, corporations, small and midsized enterprises (“SMEs”), and consumers through the Company’s scalable cloud-based platform architecture and infrastructure. For more information, please visit apptechcorp.com.

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This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate, believe, estimate, expect, forecast, intend, may, plan, project, predict, should, will” and similar expressions as they relate to AppTech are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in methods of marketing, delays in manufacturing or distribution, changes in customer order patterns, changes in customer offering mix, and various other factors beyond the Company’s control. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to any of these factors. AppTech is under no obligation to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

AppTech Payments Corp.

760-707-5959

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UL Solutions Earns Platinum Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

UL Solutions Earns Platinum Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

Achieving the top EcoVadis rating reflects the safety science company’s commitment to corporate sustainability

NORTHBROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that it has achieved a Platinum Medal from EcoVadis, a leader in business sustainability assessments, placing it in the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally in the past 12 months.

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UL Solutions improved its rating from Silver – bypassing Gold – to reach EcoVadis’ top Platinum rating this year. More than 150,000 companies have been rated by EcoVadis.

“We are thrilled to receive the EcoVadis Platinum Medal,” said Gitte Schjøtz, executive vice president and chief operations and sustainability officer, UL Solutions. “Our mission is working for a safer, more secure and more sustainable world, and this clearly indicates we are holding ourselves accountable for meaningful improvement in our own sustainability management and reporting.”

The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. The Platinum rating reflects the quality of UL Solutions’ sustainability management system and demonstrates a commitment to promoting transparency throughout the value chain.

EcoVadis’ business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidence-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement.

Learn more about UL Solutions corporate sustainability here.

About UL Solutions

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

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CORRECTING and REPLACING Quantify Funds Redefines Single Stock Investing with Launch of First-Ever Double-Stacked ETFs

CORRECTING and REPLACING Quantify Funds Redefines Single Stock Investing with Launch of First-Ever Double-Stacked ETFs

New ETF suite combines 100% exposure to paired market leaders like NVIDIA, Strategy, Meta, and Uber, redefining how investors access market-moving stocks.

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Please replace the release dated March 6, 2025 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions.

The updated release reads:

QUANTIFY FUNDS REDEFINES SINGLE STOCK INVESTING WITH LAUNCH OF FIRST-EVER DOUBLE-STACKED ETFS

New ETF suite combines 100% exposure to paired market leaders like NVIDIA, Strategy, Meta, and Uber, redefining how investors access market-moving stocks.

Quantify Funds, a leading ETF provider, announces the launch of four new double-stacked single stock ETFs, reinforcing its position as the largest issuer of stacked ETFs in the U.S.

The new ETFs combine exposure to some of the market’s most dynamic companies, offering investors efficient access to paired positions in technology, cryptocurrency, and transportation leaders.

STKd 100% MSTR & 100% COIN ETF

APED

STKd 100% NVDA & 100% AMD ETF

LAYS

STKd 100% SMCI & 100% NVDA ETF

SPCY

STKd 100% UBER & 100% TSLA ETF

ZIPP

The funds trade on the Nasdaq Exchange and are designed for investors seeking concentrated exposure to pairs of high-profile stocks through the efficiency and transparency of the ETF structure. Each fund provides investors with 100% exposure to each of its underlying securities through Quantify’s and ReturnStacked™ (STKd) methodology. By using swaps and options to create leverage, this methodology allows investors to gain exposure to the performance of the underlying securities.

These new offerings expand Quantify Funds’ existing suite of stacked ETFs, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to providing innovative investment solutions. Detailed information about APED, LAYS, SPCY and ZIPP is available at www.quantifyfunds.com.

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Quantify Funds specializes in developing innovative exchange-traded funds that make sophisticated investment strategies accessible through the ETF structure. The firm maintains the largest lineup of stacked ETFs in the United States.

Important Information Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Funds are non-diversified and concentrate their investments in securities and derivatives of individual companies. This exposes the Funds to greater market fluctuations than diversified funds. Double-stacked exposure may increase volatility and amplify losses. If the share price of the underlying securities decrease, the Funds will likely lose value and, as a result, the Funds may suffer significant losses.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Fund, please call (844) 599-9888 or visit our website at www.quantifyfunds.com. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. As an ETF, the funds may trade at a premium or discount to NAV. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. A portfolio concentrated in a single industry or country, may be subject to a higher degree of risk. There is no guarantee that the Fund’s investment strategy will be properly implemented, and an investor may lose some or all of its investment.The funds may invest in derivatives contracts, which may put a fund at risk that losses exceed its net assets.

Derivatives Risks: The Funds’ derivative investments carry risks such as an imperfect match between the derivative’s performance and its underlying assets or index, and the potential for loss of principal, which can exceed the initial investment.

Leverage Risk: As part of the Funds’ principal investment strategy, the Funds will make investments in swap contracts and options. These derivative instruments provide the economic effect of financial leverage by creating additional investment exposure to the Underlying Securities, as well as the potential for greater loss.

Concentration Risk: The Funds will not concentrate its investments (i.e., hold more than 25% of its total assets) in any industry or group of related industries, except that the Funds will have economic exposure that is concentrated to the industries, if any. As a result, the Funds may be more susceptible to loss due to adverse occurrences that affect the price of such industries more than the market as a whole.

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Unity Bank Recognized Again on Hovde Group’s High-Performer List

Bank earns spot for the third time in annual ranking of top-performing small banks

CLINTON, N.J., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unity Bank has been named one of the top-performing small banks in the United States by the Hovde Group, a nationally respected financial advisory and research firm. This marks the third time Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY) has been included in Hovde’s annual high-performer list, underscoring the bank’s sustained excellence in financial management and customer service.

The 2025 edition of Hovde Group’s report evaluates small banks with market capitalizations between $100 million and $1.5 billion, ranking them on key financial metrics such as pre-tax pre-provision net revenue, efficiency ratios, loan and deposit growth, tangible book value growth, and employee productivity.

“Being recognized again by the Hovde Group reflects the consistent strength of our strategy, the dedication of our employees, and the continued trust of our customers,” said James Hughes, President & CEO of Unity Bank. “This recognition reinforces our focus on long-term, responsible growth.”

Unity Bank joins a select group of institutions that have been recognized multiple times for outstanding performance in the small bank sector.

More information about the full report and methodology is available through Hovde Group’s research platform or via coverage from financial publications.

About Unity Bancorp, Inc.

Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY) is the parent company of Unity Bank, a financial services organization based in Clinton, New Jersey. Unity Bank operates 21 branches across New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, offering community-focused commercial banking services, including deposit accounts, loans, and digital services. For details, visit unitybank.com or call 800-618-BANK (800-618-2265). Unity Bank is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). To learn about FDIC insurance, visit FDIC.gov.

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Crystal Rose
Marketing Director
(908) 713-4310
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AMTD Opens the World’s 1st L’OFFICIEL COFFEE

AMTD Opens the World’s 1st L’OFFICIEL COFFEE

PARIS & NEW YORK & SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
AMTD Group Inc. (“AMTD” or the “Group”), alongside The Generation Essentials Group (“TGE”), a subsidiary of the Group under AMTD Digital, jointly announce that L’OFFICIEL, the global fashion media that has been influencing fashion, art, and culture for over 100 years, opens the world’s first L’OFFICIEL COFFEE on April 15, 2025, in Omotesando, Tokyo.

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The launch party for L’OFFICIEL COFFEE was a resounding success, warmly embraced by celebrities and well-attended by local influencers. Among the notable attendees was global celebrity Jackson Wang, who has built a thriving career that seamlessly blends music, fashion, and creative entrepreneurship, boasting over 30 million followers each on both Instagram and Weibo. Jackson not only participated in the launch party but also interactively engaged with a large group of his fans surrounding the L’OFFICIEL COFFEE venue, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere. He shared L’OFFICIEL COFFEE and other products with fans on the launch day, allowing them to experience the exceptional quality of L’OFFICIEL COFFEE products firsthand.

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A Three-Story Concept Space Expressing L’OFFICIEL’s Aesthetics Through Coffee

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Located in a stylish three-story building in Omotesando and designed by acclaimed architect Keiji Ashizawa, the space reflects L’OFFICIEL’s refined aesthetic — marrying minimalist sophistication with rich material textures.

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A Specially Designed L’OFFICIEL COFFEE Menu Where Fashion Sense and Casual Luxury Coexist

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The menu features a diverse selection of beverages focused on carefully curated specialty coffees from around the globe. In addition to visually stunning and flavourful sweets, it also includes high-quality food options, including a truffle dish and caviar. This provides a new café experience that blends sensibility with aesthetic appreciation.

As a new lifestyle destination where fashion and culture intersect, L’OFFICIEL COFFEE allows visitors to experience a unique sense beginning in Omotesando, with plans for a global rollout.

L’OFFICIEL COFFEE Overview

About L’OFFICIEL

L’Officiel (www.lofficiel.com) is a global leading media company with a century-long brand legacy, based in Paris since 1921. Present in over 30 countries globally, L’Officiel is recognized as a leading luxury and fashion media brand, serving as an international reference for French style and pioneering in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and contemporary society.

About L’OFFICIEL JAPAN

A subsidiary of L’Officiel, L’OFFICIEL JAPAN was launched in September 2024, marking the beginning of a full-scale effort to engage the Japanese market. L’OFFICIEL is a subsidiary under the media arm of AMTD Group, a global conglomerate.

About L’OFFICIEL COFFEE

L’OFFICIEL COFFEE, which embodies L’OFFICIEL’s aesthetic and history, offer carefully selected specialty coffees, beautifully designed sweets, and meticulously crafted café menus, providing visitors with a special experience of luxury in a casual style. L’OFFICIEL COFFEE is being rolled out in progress by AMTD Group in major markets of the world, starting this year in Japan.

About AMTD Group

AMTD Group is a conglomerate with a core business portfolio spanning across media and entertainment, education and training, and premium assets and hospitality sectors.

About AMTD IDEA Group

AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) represents a diversified institution and digital solutions group connecting companies and investors with global markets. Its comprehensive one-stop business services plus digital solutions platform addresses different clients’ diverse and inter-connected business needs and digital requirements across all phases of their life cycles. AMTD IDEA Group is uniquely positioned as an active super connector between clients, business partners, investee companies, and investors, connecting the East and the West. For more information, please visit www.amtdinc.com or follow us on X (formerly known as “Twitter”) at @AMTDGroup.

About AMTD Digital Inc.

AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France. Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates key business lines including digital media, content and marketing services, investments as well as hospitality and VIP services. For AMTD Digital’s announcements, please visit https://ir.amtdigital.net/investor-news.

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Winnebago Industries, Leave No Trace Announce First-Ever RV & Boating Environmental Stewardship Guidelines

New partnership creates best practices to help outdoor enthusiasts protect natural spaces during their adventures

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. and BOULDER, Colo., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In celebration of Earth Month, Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor recreation product manufacturer, today announced a new partnership with the environmental non-profit, Leave No Trace, to promote environmental stewardship in boating and recreational vehicle (RV) activities. At the heart of the partnership, the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace have been adapted into first-of-their-kind guidelines to help RVers and boaters protect the outdoors while enjoying all the benefits of our country’s parks, campgrounds, roads and waterways.

“At Winnebago Industries, we want to ensure the outdoors remains a place to find health, happiness and connection, and we want to empower our customers to do the same,” said Stacy Bogart, chief legal officer and corporate responsibility lead at Winnebago Industries. “Our partnership with Leave No Trace supports our efforts to protect people and planet by promoting education on how to be good stewards of the outdoors while using our products.”

Responsible RVing and Boating

Leave No Trace provides innovative education, skills, research and science to help people care for the outdoors. Their 7 Principles give outdoor enthusiasts practical, easy-to-use guidelines to enjoy the outdoors with minimal impact to the environment, including:

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  3. Dispose of Waste Properly
  4. Leave What You Find
  5. Minimize Campfire Impact
  6. Respect Wildlife
  7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Winnebago Industries and Leave No Trace have adapted the 7 Principles into sets of guidelines tailored specifically for RVers and boaters.

The RV guidelines offer best practices to protect campgrounds, parks and other outdoor areas, including:

  • Parking only in designated RV locations or on durable surfaces
  • Keeping pets leashed or inside the RV to protect them and surrounding wildlife
  • Driving slowly and cautiously in campgrounds and shared spaces

Guidelines to help boat owners protect waterways and coastal environments include:

  • Avoiding shallow waters where propellers may disturb marine life
  • Cleaning vessels thoroughly before entering new waters to prevent the introduction of invasive species
  • Practicing courteous, low-noise navigation, especially near residential areas and natural reserves

The full RV and marine specific principles can be found here.

A Shared Commitment to Protecting the Outdoors

“Responsible recreation is key to preserving the outdoor spaces we all enjoy,” said Leave No Trace Executive Director Dana Watts. “These new guidelines equip RVers and boaters with simple, effective ways to minimize their impact while still embracing adventure. We’re proud to partner with Winnebago Industries to bring these best practices to the community.”

Adds Bogart, “We know our customers and communities share our passion for the environment. Our partnership with Leave No Trace is another way we are elevating every moment outdoors and helping RV and boat owners make the most of their time outside.”

The launch of the partnership was featured in a recent episode of the Overland Journal podcast, with Mark Nevils, senior manager of brand strategy for the Winnebago brand. To learn more about these marine and RV guidelines and download a copy of each for your use, visit www.winnebagoind.com/newsroom/our-stories.


About Winnebago Industries


Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta brands, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The Company builds high-quality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats, pontoons, and commercial community outreach vehicles. Committed to advancing sustainable innovation and leveraging vertical integration in key component areas, Winnebago Industries has multiple facilities in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida. The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol WGO. For access to Winnebago Industries’ investor relations material or to add your name to an automatic email list for Company news releases, visit http://investor.wgo.net.


About Leave No Trace


Leave No Trace is an international movement, program and nonprofit organization that uses the power of science, education and stewardship, to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet. The organization accomplishes this mission by delivering state-of-the-art education and research to millions of people across the country U.S., alone each year. For more information: www.LNT.org.

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Humble Design San Diego Helping 500th Family Escape Homelessness

Humble Design San Diego Helping 500th Family Escape Homelessness

Turning empty residences into custom-designed furnished homes in San Diego County since 2018, Humble Design has a 98% effectiveness rate for their clients breaking the cycle of homelessness

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Humble Design San Diego is about to celebrate a milestone that is seven years in the making: its 500th home transformation to help a local family leaving homelessness.

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The nonprofit group Humble Design San Diego is furnishing its 500th home for a family escaping homelessness on April 24.

The nonprofit group Humble Design San Diego is furnishing its 500th home for a family escaping homelessness on April 24.

The event, set for April 24, is a joyful testament to the power of community and compassion in the ongoing fight against the homeless epidemic.

From 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday in San Marcos, charity staff and volunteers will lovingly transform a once-empty space into a fully furnished, personalized home for Mercedes, a resilient woman referred to Humble Design through an Independent Living Systems and Kaiser Permanente partnership.

Mercedes’ journey included significant assistance from Interfaith Community Services, which supported her family at a local shelter and helped them secure housing earlier this year.

“This day is about so much more than furniture — it’s about dignity, healing, and a new chapter,” said Laura Lavoie, Executive Director of Humble Design San Diego. “Mercedes, like all of our Humble clients, has overcome immense challenges with strength and determination. We are honored to celebrate her story as our 500th.”

Members of the media wanting to attend the home reveal can email Lavoie at [email protected] for additional details.

Since opening its doors in 2018, Humble Design San Diego has transformed the homes and lives of more than 1,200 people (including 700-plus children and 60 veterans) by turning their empty housing units into warm, inviting homes. With the support of more than 50 social service referral partners like Independent Living Systems and Interfaith, Humble Design helps clients take the critical last step from homelessness to enduring stability.

A 2024 UC San Diego Homelessness Hub study backs the nonprofit’s impact, finding that 98% of clients remain housed after receiving services from Humble Design — a housing retention rate more than 10x the San Diego County average.

UCSD’s findings, released in August 2024, were based on a 10-month study that included 169 surveys and 30 interviews with Humble Design San Diego clients. The study underscores that having a home in which people can invest, and not just housing, is a powerful social determinant of health and well-being.

Humble Design’s model is dependent upon community-donated furnishings, philanthropic funding, and volunteer power, creating a tangible way for the public to take part in helping their neighbors to escape homelessness.

Founded in 2009 in Michigan, Humble Design now operates offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit and San Diego. U-Haul® has served as its national sponsor since 2016, offering the national infrastructure and financial support for Humble Design to assist more than 11,000 people and furnish more than 3,700 homes.

Do you have a business, church group, or team of friends interested in helping their neighbors and making a genuine difference in the community? Sign up for a day of service at https://www.humbledesign.org/day-of-service.

About Humble Design San Diego

Humble Design welcomes people home, so that lives are changed for good. Humble Design helps individuals, families, and veterans to break the cycle of homelessness by transforming empty housing into personalized, fully furnished homes. Upon receiving Humble’s services, 98% of clients stay housed – a rate more than 10x the alternative. Humble Design’s Logan Heights warehouse receives new and gently used donated furniture and home goods by appointment. Learn more at humbledesign.org/sandiego.

About U-HAUL

Celebrating our 80th anniversary in 2025, U-Haul is the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers with more than 23,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The U-Haul app makes it easy for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks anytime through the self-dispatch and -return options on their smartphones with our patented Live Verify technology. Our customers’ patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to 193,100 trucks, 138,700 trailers and 40,200 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America with 1,037,000 rentable units and 89.6 million square feet of self-storage space at Company-owned and -managed facilities. U-Haul is the top retailer of propane in the U.S. and the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. uhaul.com

Laura Lavoie, Executive Director

Humble Design San Diego

617-283-6675

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Axon Announces New Fixed ALPR Camera Solutions and Next-Gen AI Advancements to Expand Real-Time Public Safety Ecosystem

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Axon and Ring Partner to Transform Community Collaboration in Public Safety


SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.
, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global public safety technology leader, today announced a wave of new products and partnerships, expanding its real-time network and public safety ecosystem:

  • Axon Outpost and Axon Lightpost—two new fixed, intelligent ALPR cameras—join Axon Fleet 3 to form a complete suite of fixed and mobile vehicle recognition solutions. Together, they go beyond traditional plate reads by capturing detailed vehicle attributes and extending real-time intelligence.
  • Axon’s partner ecosystem expands, connecting third-party cameras through a new Works With Axon certified partner program and creating the most interoperable, intelligent public safety network integrated through Axon Fusus.
  • Axon Assistant, an AI voice companion, launches via Axon Body 4, giving officers hands-free access to real-time translation, policy guidance, and general information, useful facts, and answers from the internet.
  • Axon announces plans to integrate with Ring, a leading smart security company; empowering Ring customers to share—on their terms—relevant video with law enforcement to help solve crimes faster and safeguard neighborhoods.

“Technology alone doesn’t build safer communities—people do,” said Rick Smith, Founder & CEO of Axon. “Our job is to innovate in ways that protect more lives in more places. That means building tools and forging partnerships that help public safety agencies connect with residents and businesses in their community so they can act faster when every second counts. We’re expanding our ecosystem into one of the most collaborative and comprehensive public safety networks—alongside leaders like Ring—to deliver more intelligence and capture more truth. Paired with advances in AI, drones and robotics, less-lethal solutions, and immersive training, this is the blueprint for a safer, smarter future—and one where technology plays a critical role in achieving our mission and our Moonshot goal.”

A full breakdown of the announcements, partnerships, and AI features is available in the extended release here:
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For interviews, assets, or press inquiries, contact [email protected].

 

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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE UNVEILS NEW INDIAN CHALLENGER ELITE AND INDIAN PURSUIT ELITE, CRAFTING THE ULTIMATE IN STYLE AND EXCLUSIVITY

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2025 Limited-Edition Models Feature Liquid-Cooled, PowerPlus 112 Motor – Delivering
Consistent, Sustainable Power with Instant Acceleration in Every Gear

Each Individually Numbered Elite Model Offers Premium, Custom-Quality Paint, Intricate Details,
High-End Components & Advanced Rider Technologies


MINNEAPOLIS
, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today announced two 2025 limited-edition models, crafting the ultimate in style and exclusivity. The all-new Indian Challenger Elite and Indian Pursuit Elite feature Indian Motorcycle’s championship-winning, liquid-cooled PowerPlus 112 motor – delivering consistent, sustainable power with instant acceleration in every gear. Each individually numbered Elite model delivers an extraordinary level of detail, custom-quality paint straight from the factory, high-end components, and advanced rider technologies aimed at improving rider awareness and enhancing rider convenience.

“Our Indian Motorcycle Elite series enables our designers to fully showcase their skills, creating bikes that exemplify the artistry and craftsmanship behind every Indian Motorcycle model,” said Aaron Jax, Vice President, Indian Motorcycle. “Every detail within the Indian Challenger Elite and Indian Pursuit Elite is meticulously designed, while a multi-layered painting process takes 24 hours to complete. A distinctive American style, with an obsessive attention to detail, paired with a limited production of each model makes the Indian Motorcycle Elite series the ultimate in style and exclusivity.”

Each limited-edition model redefines two-wheeled luxury—fusing bold aesthetics, groundbreaking technology, and cutting-edge performance to stand apart from conventional V-twin motorcycles.


STYLE

With bold, eye-catching paint, exclusive badging, and premium componentry, the 2025 Indian Challenger Elite and 2025 Indian Pursuit Elite have been expertly designed for experienced riders who demand the ultimate American V-twin with no compromises.

Indian Challenger Elite
The Indian Challenger Elite pulls its design inspiration from the legacy of Gene “Alabama Flash” Walker, who set a land-speed record in 1920 on his Indian PowerPlus and was considered the “fastest man alive.”  Wearing a tri-tone paint job, with premium Black Candy and Red Candy finishes over Crystal White Pearl Satin paint, the Indian Challenger Elite is highlighted with shattered glass particles in the paint to add brilliance and depth. The multi-layered paint job is completed with an Indian Motorcycle Headdress logo pattern over a hand-painted fade. The striking paint is further complemented by premium black Dark Horse finishes throughout, giving the limited-edition bagger a bold, race-inspired style that gets noticed.

As a nod to Walker’s legacy, each Indian Challenger Elite features an individually numbered center console with an image of Gene Walker’s PowerPlus racer, in addition to distinctive PowerPlus 112 engine covers and Elite badging throughout.

Indian Pursuit Elite
The Indian Pursuit Elite draws its style inspiration by the production of 20,000 PowerPlus motorcycles in 1916 for the U.S. Army. The limited-edition touring motorcycle features a tri-tone paint, with premium Black Candy and Black Forest Candy finishes, highlighted with the artistry of hand-painted Championship Gold accents. The custom paint is further complemented by premium black Dark Horse finishes throughout, giving the Indian Pursuit Elite a sophisticated style that stands out. Each Indian Pursuit Elite features distinctive PowerPlus 112 engine covers and exclusive Elite badging throughout, including an individually numbered center console.


PERFORMANCE

The PowerPlus engine represents the future of American V-Twin performance, engineered with an innovative cooling system to deliver consistent power in all conditions. At the heart of each Elite model is the PowerPlus 112 – taking bagger and touring performance to an entirely new level and unleashing 126 horsepower and 133 ft-lbs of torque. The contemporary design of the PowerPlus, a high revving engine with overhead cams and 4 valves per cylinder, delivers both high horsepower and high torque. This unique combination delivers an unmatched ride without sacrifices – optimizing acceleration across the rev range for passing power in every gear.

Prior to its launch earlier this year, the PowerPlus 112 was tested and refined in the most demanding environment – bagger racing. Powering the Indian Motorcycle King of the Baggers factory race team since 2021, the PowerPlus 112 helped deliver championships in 2022 and 2024.


PREMIUM COMPONENTRY

The ultimate in style and exclusivity requires state-of-the-art componentry. Each bike’s frame geometry and stiffness are designed to maximize power with nimble and precise handling. Inverted performance forks and dual radial Brembo® brakes are prominently visible and designed to turn power into great handling and confident stopping.

5-spoke precision machined wheels on Indian Pursuit Elite and Indian Challenger Elite create a striking stance, while Metzeler® Cruisetec® tires offer confident control. Each bike is standard with top-of-the-line components, including a Pathfinder Adaptive LED Headlight, Driving Lights, and Pathfinder Auxiliary LED Saddlebag Lights, for enhanced visibility and eye-catching style. Three ride modes allow riders to customize their throttle response and dial-in their ride experience, while cylinder deactivation enhances comfort when stopped at idle.

To better manage airflow for increased cockpit comfort, an adjustable Flare® Windshield on Indian Challenger Elite and adjustable windshield on Indian Pursuit Elite can be controlled via the push of a handlebar-mounted button. Select Headdress Driver and Passenger Headdress floorboards add to each bike’s sleek style and provide extra foot room. Keyless ignition and remote locking storage add extra security and convenience. Completing the package is cruise control and USB charging – providing modern functionality.

Indian Pursuit Elite offers a green color-matched, stitched Heated Seat and Heated Grips with backlit switch cubes for additional comfort regardless of temperature.

Premium audio is a key element of the ultimate bagger and touring experience and the Indian Challenger Elite and Indian Pursuit Elite deliver with PowerBand Audio. Featuring Bass Boost and four 100-watt speakers on Indian Challenger Elite and six 100-watt speakers on Indian Pursuit Elite, the system provides crystal-clear sound. A nine-band dynamic equalizer adjusts automatically for road, wind and engine noise, ensuring an immersive listening experience without missing a beat. The speakers are enhanced with UnderGlow white LED lighting and a sleek, chiseled design, offering a modern look to complement the powerful audio. Seamlessly integrated into the RIDE COMMAND menu, the system ensures an intuitive and effortless user experience.


TECHNOLOGY

Both the Indian Challenger Elite and Indian Pursuit Elite come fully loaded with a host of ride-enhancing technologies. Indian Motorcycle’s revolutionary package of Rider Assist features improve rider awareness and enhance rider convenience. These new Rider Assist features are bundled with the previously offered SmartLean Technology and include the following:

  • Bike Hold Control – Activated by the rider, this braking system automatically maintains brake pressure to prevent the bike from rolling while resting at an incline for up to three minutes.
  • Electronic Combined Brake System – This feature optimizes brake pressure across both front and rear circuits based on the rider’s brake input, delivering balanced and efficient braking performance.
  • Blind Spot Warning – The system alerts riders when a vehicle is detected in their rear blind spot with warnings across their in-dash seven-inch display powered by RIDE COMMAND and light indicators on the side mirrors. Riders can customize notification preferences to suit their needs.
  • Tailgate Warning – This warning system alerts riders when a vehicle is traveling too close for comfort behind the rider. Riders will be notified via their in-dash seven-inch display powered by RIDE COMMAND. Riders can adjust notification mode and following distances to suit their preferences.
  • Rear Collision Warning – This feature alerts rearward approaching vehicles via rear lighting when a potential rear collision is detected.

Adding to the Indian Challenger Elite and Indian Pursuit Elite technology offering is Indian Motorcycle’s seven-inch display powered by RIDE COMMAND. The advanced infotainment system offers a control system right from the dash with bike information, Bluetooth® connectivity and more. Riders can also receive RIDE COMMAND+ connected services, offering GPS navigation with turn-by-turn mapping, Apple CarPlay®, live traffic and weather overlays, intuitive destination search and more. Riders will experience added peace of mind with next-level bike information sharing, control and connectivity when they unlock features like Bike Locator, which allows riders to remotely monitor the location of their motorcycle.

Both the Indian Challenger Elite and Indian Pursuit Elite are standard with Electronically Adjustable Rear Suspension Preload. The electronic system allows riders to seamlessly adjust their preload setting of their rear shock directly within the RIDE COMMAND system. Whether riding with added gear or a passenger, the bike’s spring preload is automatically adjusted to ensure optimal ride quality and comfort.

With only 350 Indian Challenger Elites and 250 Indian Pursuit Elites available worldwide, each bike is truly exclusive. Pricing for Indian Challenger Elite and Indian Pursuit Elite starts at $39,999 and $49,999, respectively. Bikes will begin shipping to dealers this month.

Riders can learn more at their local Indian Motorcycle dealership, by visiting IndianMotorcycle.com, or by following along on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. 

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Sig, Inc.; Apple CARPLAY® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.; Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Indian Motorcycle International, LLC. * Metzeler® and CRUISETEC® are registered trademarks of Pirelli Tyre S.P.A. © 2025 Indian Motorcycle International, LLC. All rights reserved. Brembo™ is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo S.p.A. Corp of Italy and Flare™ is a registered trademark of Kustom Cycles, Inc.

ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE
Indian Motorcycle is America’s First Motorcycle Company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.

 

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New terminal neighbors: Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines align operations

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An even more seamless travel experience is ahead as Hawaiian Airlines relocates its lobbies next to Alaska Airlines at several key airports


SEATTLE
, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are integrating airport spaces across several key airports as part of a network-wide initiative aimed at streamlining operations and delivering a more seamless and efficient travel experience for guests.

“We are committed to enhancing guest convenience to set the stage for future collaborative efforts that will benefit all our guests,” said Celley Buchanan, vice president of operations and customer service at Alaska Airlines. “These moves represent a significant step in that direction.”

Hawaiian’s co-location efforts involve moving its gates, ticket counters and other airport resources next to Alaska’s — with some locations featuring fully shared spaces between the two airlines.

Hawaiian Airlines Joins Alaska at LAX and JFK

Today, Hawaiian Airlines check-in operations have moved to Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International Airport, co-locating with Alaska Airlines to offer guests quicker and easier access between gates, counters and baggage claim.

Hawaiian also launched operations today at Terminal 8 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport as part of a months-long transition from Terminal 4. This strategic move enhances connectivity with Alaska’soneworld alliance partners, including American Airlines and British Airways. By October, both Alaska and Hawaiian will be fully consolidated at Terminal 8 as Alaska transitions from its current location at Terminal 7.

“The new long-term lease at Terminal 8 and our resulting move strengthen our commitment to enhancing the guest experience, improving employee spaces and driving better economic outcomes for our JFK operation,” said Shane Jones, senior vice president of fleet, revenue products and real estate at Alaska Airlines. “Terminal 8 is home to American Airlines — our long-standing oneworld partner — and this move demonstrates our shared commitment to delivering seamless connectivity for our guests. After two years of thoughtful evaluation, we’re excited to be closer to American and other global partners to better serve guests.”

In addition, thanks to the partnership with American Airlines, First Class guests on both Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines enjoy access to the Admirals Club at JFK’s Terminal 8 – providing a comfortable and premium travel experience. Hawaiian Airlines guests booked in the First Class cabin also have access to American’s Greenwich Flagship Lounge.

“We are thrilled to welcome our West Coast International Alliance and oneworld partner, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines to Terminal 8,” said Amanda Zhang, American’s vice president of corporate real estate. “We continue to invest in JFK to enhance the travel experience for our customers and those of our partners like Alaska and Hawaiian, especially as we make progress on the redesign and expansion of the T8 concessions program, bringing new shops and restaurant options for customers to enjoy.”

Progress so far and what’s next

The co-location initiative began last year with Hawaiian relocating next to Alaska in the newly renovated Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport, followed by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

In addition to Los Angeles, JFK, Phoenix and San Francisco, Alaska and Hawaiian plan to co-locate in Sacramento, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, with completion expected later this year.

The growing network of co-located spaces not only simplifies the guest experience at the airport for guests but also reflects Alaska and Hawaiian’s commitment to providing connectivity, convenience and comfort for all travelers.


About Alaska Air Group

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, with McGee Air Services a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. With hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, we deliver remarkable care as we fly our guests to more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. Alaska is a member of the oneworld Alliance with Hawaiian scheduled to join in 2026. With oneworld and our additional global partners, guests can earn and redeem miles for travel to over 1,000 worldwide destinations. Guests can book travel at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about what’s happening at Alaska and Hawaiian. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”

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