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Universal Technical Institute Celebrates First Graduating Classes from Aviation Program at Avondale and Long Beach Campuses

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Graduations mark a significant milestone in program expansions.


PHOENIX
, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the transportation, skilled trades, and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced the first graduating classes from the Aviation program at its Avondale and Long Beach campuses. 

The program provides students with the skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain aircraft and powerplant components.

The Airframe and Powerplant Technician program was launched at the Avondale and Long Beach campuses in 2023 and is designed to be completed in 18 months. The program provides students with the skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain aircraft and powerplant components. Students are prepared to apply and test for FAA mechanic certification upon graduation.

Densen Pantal was among the first graduates from UTI-Long Beach. He shared how his childhood experience sparked his passion for aviation.

“The first time I saw a plane was when I flew from the Philippines to the U.S. as a child,” said Pantal. “It was amazing. I didn’t know what I wanted to do back then, but from that flight on, I knew I wanted to be around planes. Being in this program, with instructors who care and push you to succeed, showed me exactly how to turn that dream into a career.”

Another UTI-Long Beach graduate, Jimmy Gutierrez, found his inspiration in a historic event.

“Watching the space shuttle Endeavor being moved through the streets of LA inspired my passion for aviation. I originally studied engineering after high school, but realized I wanted a hands-on aviation career,” said Gutierrez. “The UTI-Long Beach program let me combine my love of aviation and my desire to work on aircraft.”

Both Pantal and Gutierrez are studying for their FAA exams and plan to pursue careers in civilian aviation.

Reflecting on the success of the inaugural class, UTI-Long Beach Campus President Anthony Pham stated, “We’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our first graduating class. These students’ hard work has prepared them for the first step in their aviation careers. It’s a significant achievement for our graduates.”

Tracy Lorenz, President of the UTI division, highlighted the division’s continued expansion, saying, “The graduation of our first aviation classes from UTI-Avondale and UTI-Long Beach represents an exciting new chapter in our growth. As part of our ongoing expansion, we’re meeting the need for skilled workers in the aviation maintenance industry by offering FAA-certified programs at new campuses.”

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson stated, “We are proud to recognize the inaugural graduating class of UTI’s Airframe and Powerplant programs—students who have gained the technical skills needed to inspect, maintain, and repair complex aviation components. Their achievements highlight the critical role of career training in building a strong workforce pipeline and supporting the economic growth of our community.”

In addition to UTI-Long Beach and UTI-Avondale, UTI-Miramar (Fla.), UTI-Canton (Mich.), and UTI-Houston offer aviation programs.

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) was founded in 1965 and is a leading workforce solutions provider serving students, partners and communities nationwide. The company offers high-quality education and support services for in-demand careers via its two divisions: UTI and Concorde Career Colleges. The UTI division operates 15 campuses located in nine states and offers a wide range of transportation, skilled trades, electrical and energy training programs. Concorde operates across 17 campuses in eight states and online, offering programs in the allied health, dental, nursing, patient care and diagnostic fields. For more information, visit www.uti.edu or www.concorde.edu; LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde Career Colleges; or X at @news_UTI and @ConcordeCareer.

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Udemy Expands Industry-Leading Creative Capabilities with Addition of Lummi’s AI-Powered Design Tools

Udemy Expands Industry-Leading Creative Capabilities with Addition of Lummi’s AI-Powered Design Tools

Integration of Lummi’s AI-driven design and illustration tools provides a more immersive, hands-on and practical AI learning ecosystem

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading AI-powered skills development platform, today announced the acquisition of Lummi, an innovative creative technology group known for AI-driven design tools that simplify and accelerate the creative process. The acquisition will better enable Udemy’s instructors and creators to enhance course experiences with custom illustrations, visual storytelling, and AI-generated design assets.

Now part of Udemy’s Innovation Studio, the Lummi team will play a key role in advancing product innovation and tool development. This strategic move reinforces Udemy’s commitment to providing instructors, learners, and enterprise customers with both expert instruction and the practical tools needed to apply skills in real-world settings.

Founded in 2020 by CEO Pablo Stanley and CTO Jason Donnette, the Lummi team has built a loyal following among creatives with its portfolio of intuitive tools that enable fast, high-quality content creation across platforms like Canva, Figma, and Adobe Express. Udemy will continue to enhance the Lummi suite of products as well as integrating the offering into the core Udemy platform further enhancing Udemy’s AI capabilities.

“At Udemy, we believe skills development should go beyond content consumption, it should activate real skills that are relevant, AI-driven, and work-ready,” said Hugo Sarrazin, President and CEO of Udemy. “Integrating Lummi’s intuitive AI tools enhances how learners and instructors apply their skills, while enabling enterprises to create more engaging, customized content. This move advances our transformation strategy to evolve into a comprehensive, AI-enabled platform for upskilling and reskilling, where instruction, practice, and tools align to drive real outcomes.”

Empowering Instructors and Creators with Tools to Teach Creatively

Udemy instructors and creators will be able to leverage Lummi Pro to enhance skills development experiences with custom AI-generated illustrations and design assets that support visual storytelling and more engaging content.

This move is an early step toward Udemy’s broader vision for a revamped Instructor Academy, a centralized resource hub planned for future release that will equip instructors with a suite of integrated tools, including Lummi, Role Play, Assessments, and Labs to make courses more interactive and applicable to today’s learners.

Advancing Enterprise Learning with AI-Enhanced Visual Content

For Udemy Business customers, Lummi Pro introduces a new layer of creative potential and will be sold as an add-on to the current enterprise and team plan offerings. Teams in learning and development, marketing, and communications will be able to leverage Lummi’s AI-powered capabilities to:

  • Generate high-quality, branded visuals for corporate training

  • Develop interactive assets that make workplace learning more engaging;

  • Streamline course creation through no-code design tools; and

  • Use enterprise-safe, original assets with no copyright infringement concerns.

“Instructional designers today face major hurdles from limited access to quality visuals and lack of design support to inconsistent style guidelines, which results in learning content that’s often misaligned, unengaging, and visually disconnected,” said Matthew Brown, Director of Research, Human Capital Management at ISG. “The Lummi offering helps address these issues by streamlining content creation and equipping instructional designers with AI-powered visual assets reducing production time, enhancing learner engagement, and ensuring scalable content quality across the enterprise.”

These features will help organizations scale their workforce’s reskilling/upskilling efforts with tools that match the pace and expectations of a modern workforce. With access to AI-powered design tools like Lummi and experiential learning solutions like Role Play, companies can go beyond consumption and become creators, developing their own high-impact, branded content, interactive simulations, and visually engaging training materials.

Looking Ahead: Creativity + Skills + Tools

The Lummi team’s arrival at Udemy will play a key role in shaping the platform’s future learning experience. Their deep experience in user-centric design, AI innovation, and accessible tool-building will directly inform new product capabilities across the platform, including the future rollout of a design-focused offering inspired by Udemy’s recently launched Career Accelerators. This offering will combine design-focused courses with practical creative tools, giving subscribers a more holistic path to launching or growing careers in the creative economy.

About Udemy

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY) is an AI-powered skills development platform transforming how companies and individuals across the world build the capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workplace. By combining on-demand, multi-language content with real-time innovation, Udemy delivers personalized experiences that empower organizations to scale workforce development and help individuals build the technical, business, and soft skills most relevant to their careers. Today, thousands of companies, including Ericsson, Samsung SDS America, On24, The World Bank, and Volkswagen, rely on Udemy Business for its enterprise solutions to build agile, future-ready teams. Udemy is headquartered in San Francisco, with hubs across the United States, Australia, India, Ireland, India, Mexico and Türkiye.

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MAIA Biotechnology Announces Master Clinical Supply Agreement with Roche for Hard-to-Treat Cancer Therapies

MAIA Biotechnology Announces Master Clinical Supply Agreement with Roche for Hard-to-Treat Cancer Therapies

  • Agreement to support future studies investigating the combination of ateganosine and atezolizumab for safe and effective cancer treatments

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. (NYSE American: MAIA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted immunotherapies for cancer, today announced its entry into a clinical master supply agreement with Roche for future studies investigating the combination of MAIA’s telomere-targeting agent ateganosine (THIO), sequenced with Roche’s checkpoint inhibitor (CPI), atezolizumab (Tecentriq®), for the treatment of multiple hard-to-treat cancers.

“In preclinical studies, ateganosine was found to be highly synergistic and effective in combination with Roche’s anti-PD-L1 agent atezolizumab,” said MAIA Chairman and CEO Vlad Vitoc, M.D. “We are pleased to partner with world-renowned Roche and we look forward to further strengthening our mission to find safe and effective cancer treatments.”

About Ateganosine

Ateganosine (THIO, 6-thio-dG or 6-thio-2’-deoxyguanosine) is a first-in-class investigational telomere-targeting agent currently in clinical development to evaluate its activity in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Telomeres, along with the enzyme telomerase, play a fundamental role in the survival of cancer cells and their resistance to current therapies. The modified nucleotide 6-thio-2’-deoxyguanosine induces telomerase-dependent telomeric DNA modification, DNA damage responses, and selective cancer cell death. Ateganosine-damaged telomeric fragments accumulate in cytosolic micronuclei and activate both innate (cGAS/STING) and adaptive (T-cell) immune responses. The sequential treatment with ateganosine followed by PD-(L)1 inhibitors resulted in profound and persistent tumor regression in advanced, in vivo cancer models by induction of cancer type–specific immune memory. Ateganosine is presently developed as a second or later line of treatment for NSCLC for patients that have progressed beyond the standard-of-care regimen of existing checkpoint inhibitors.

About MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.

MAIA is a targeted therapy, immuno-oncology company focused on the development and commercialization of potential first-in-class drugs with novel mechanisms of action that are intended to meaningfully improve and extend the lives of people with cancer. Our lead program is ateganosine (THIO), a potential first-in-class cancer telomere targeting agent in clinical development for the treatment of NSCLC patients with telomerase-positive cancer cells. For more information, please visit www.maiabiotech.com.

Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) is a registered trademark of Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.

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U by Kotex® Teams Up with #1 Pickleball Player Anna Leigh Waters to Help Smash Period Stigma in Sports

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The Champion Athlete Proves Periods Don’t Have to Sideline Performance


CHICAGO
, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The U by Kotex® Brand is taking a shot at period stigma through its new partnership with pickleball champion, Anna Leigh Waters, to challenge the outdated idea that periods hold athletes back. As the number one pickleball player in the world at just 18 years old, the new U by Kotex® brand ambassador is revealing her power move … her period.

A recent study suggests some women’s mental agility may actually improve during menstruation1, with faster reaction times and better accuracy while on their period. Coming out of an undefeated tournament in San Clemente, California, this week, where she swept doubles matches while on her period, Waters is reinforcing that peak performance doesn’t pause for your cycle.

“It’s always a rush to win a match, but yesterday’s win was especially rewarding considering I’m on my period,” said Waters. “Many girls today think playing on their period is a barrier to success, even causing many of them to drop out of sports entirely. Thankfully, I now have U by Kotex® as a partner to further our shared mission of empowering women to stay in the game, every day of the month. I am proof that periods shouldn’t stop you from competing, chasing your goals, or showing up as your best self – especially when you have the right protection.”

Additionally, according to a study in the UK, more than 84% of teenage girls ages 11-16 say their interest in sports and physical fitness decreased after starting their period2. Furthermore, nearly 25% of respondents say they feel embarrassed to take part in physical activity during their menstrual cycle2. The U by Kotex® partnership with Anna Leigh aims to debunk the stigma and weaknesses associated with periods in sports – and normalize conversations about how playing on your period can be powerful.

“We’re proud to partner with Anna Leigh Waters to show the world that a period shouldn’t stand in the way of a woman’s progress,” said Nicole Pawlukowsky, vice president of U by Kotex®. “Celebrating and showcasing female athletes’ resilience and strength is something the U by Kotex® brand is proud to champion, and we’re honored to partner with the #1 Pickleball player in the World to prove a period shouldn’t get in the way of doing what you love.”

Follow along on social at @UbyKotex on Instagram and @UbyKotexUS on TikTok.

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people’s most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what’s important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies(R) by Ethisphere for the seventh year in a row and one of Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America in 2024. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company’s 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.

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Tractor Supply Celebrates Hometown Heroes Anniversary With Its Largest-Ever Volunteer Event and $1 Million Donation

Tractor Supply Celebrates Hometown Heroes Anniversary With Its Largest-Ever Volunteer Event and $1 Million Donation

Rural lifestyle retailer kicked off second round of Hometown Heroes donations with major volunteer event to benefit military children

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation announced today they are donating an additional $1 million in total to charity organizations committed to supporting our nation’s military service members, veterans and first responders. The Company and its foundation made an initial $1 million donation in June 2024 to celebrate the launch of its Hometown Heroes initiative, which brings together the Company’s efforts to support the selfless men and women who serve America under one banner.

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Launching the second year of the company's Hometown Heroes initiative, Tractor Supply Team Members, FFA students and 4-H volunteers join Fort Campbell service members to pack backpacks for military children in partnership with Operation Homefront.

Launching the second year of the company’s Hometown Heroes initiative, Tractor Supply Team Members, FFA students and 4-H volunteers join Fort Campbell service members to pack backpacks for military children in partnership with Operation Homefront.

Tractor Supply launched the second year of its Hometown Heroes initiative yesterday with a Back-to-School Brigade® event in partnership with Operation Homefront, one of the program’s 10 recipient organizations. More than 250 Team Members, as well as soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell and members of 4-H and FFA gathered at the Company’s Store Support Center (SSC) to pack 500 backpacks with school supplies for military children—marking the largest volunteer event ever held by Tractor Supply.

“At Tractor Supply, support for our military service members, veterans, military families and first responders is entrenched in our culture and values,” said Colin Yankee, chief supply chain officer at Tractor Supply and former U.S. Army Captain. “Many of our Team Members and customers have served our country or communities, and we’re proud to stand with them. From charitable giving to hands-on volunteerism, we’re committed to showing appreciation for our Hometown Heroes in meaningful ways.”

Tractor Supply and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation have selected 10 nonprofit organizations to receive $100,000 each as part of this year’s $1 million donation. They are:

  • 9/11 Day: Inspires millions of Americans to volunteer, donate to charities and perform other good deeds and acts of kindness on September 11 to honor the memory of those killed or injured on 9/11. In addition to the $100,000 donation, Tractor Supply Team Members, including members of the Veterans Team Member Engagement Group, will gather on September 11, 2025, for a day of service. In 2024, more than 100 Team Members joined Tractor Supply President and CEO Hal Lawton to pack thousands of meals for Americans in need.
  • Bob Woodruff Foundation: Invests in programs that help our service members, veterans, their families and caregivers thrive. Hometown Heroes funding supports the organization’s grant-making, research, community-building and public education initiatives to ensure these individuals have stable and successful futures.
  • Farmer Veteran Coalition: Provides micro grants to veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching. Tractor Supply has partnered with FVC for the last seven years to assist farmer veterans from all branches of service. Through the joint initiative, the Company has provided more than 400 farmer veterans with Tractor Supply gift cards to access supplies, equipment and training to successfully launch their farm businesses.
  • Folds of Honor: Provides educational scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders.
  • K9s For Warriors: Fights veteran suicide by providing trained service dogs (many that are rescue animals) to military veterans suffering from PTSD and other traumas. Through this donation, Tractor Supply will sponsor three dogs—Scarlett on behalf of Tractor Supply, named after former Tractor Supply CEO Joe Scarlett; Murphy on behalf of Petsense by Tractor Supply, named after a heroic military veteran; and Rex (Rx) on behalf of Allivet by Tractor Supply.
  • National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Foundation (NLEOMF): Honors fallen law enforcement officers, tells the story of American law enforcement and makes it safer for those who serve. In addition to supporting NLEOMF’s work in remembering those who have lost their lives protecting our communities and providing best practices to help keep officers safe, Yankee represented Tractor Supply at the 2025 National Law Enforcement Memorial Candlelight Vigil in Washington, D.C., paying tribute to fallen officers from across the country by reading their names aloud.
  • National Police Dog Foundation: Raises funds for the purchase, training and veterinary care of law enforcement K-9s. Every October 28, National First Responders Day, Tractor Supply stores across the country host police dogs and their handlers for a celebratory demonstration.
  • National Volunteer Firefighters Council: Provides critical resources, programs, education and advocacy for volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services across the nation. With the ability to balance volunteer firefighting with their work commitment, thousands of Tractor Supply Team Members serve as passionate and dedicated volunteer firefighters within their communities.
  • Operation Homefront: Provides relief and recurring family support programs and services to help military families overcome short-term difficulties. Operation Homefront is one of Tractor Supply’s newly selected Hometown Heroes donation recipients.
  • Team Rubicon: Serves global communities before, during and after disasters and crises. Tractor Supply first supported the veteran-led humanitarian organization in its recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene in 2024.

The Hometown Heroes initiative also includes:

  • A Spotlight Series that recognizes Team Members who embody the spirit of being Hometown Heroes with a $5,000 donation made to a Hometown Hero charity of their choice.

  • The Neighbor’s Club Hometown Heroes benefit, which includes automatic top-tier Preferred Plus Neighbor status, where veterans, service members and first responders are eligible to enroll. This Hometown Heroes benefit is one of the few recognition programs that provide everyday savings with no limit on total savings and no brand exclusions.

To learn more, visit TractorSupply.com/honoringheroes.

About Tractor Supply Company

For more than 85 years, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) has been passionate about serving the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners, gardeners, pet enthusiasts and all those who enjoy living Life Out Here. Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., ranking 296 on the Fortune 500. The Company’s more than 52,000 Team Members are known for delivering legendary service and helping customers pursue their passions, whether that means being closer to the land, taking care of animals or living a hands-on, DIY lifestyle. In store and online, Tractor Supply provides what customers need – anytime, anywhere, any way they choose at the low prices they deserve.

As part of the Company’s commitment to caring for animals of all kinds, Tractor Supply is proud to include Petsense by Tractor Supply, a pet specialty retailer, and Allivet, a leading online pet pharmacy, in its family of brands. Together, Tractor Supply is able to provide comprehensive solutions for pet care, livestock wellness and rural living, ensuring customers and their animals thrive. From its stores to the customer’s doorstep, Tractor Supply is here to serve and support Life Out Here.

As of March 29, 2025, the Company operated 2,311 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and 206 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores in 23 states. For more information, visit www.tractorsupply.com and www.Petsense.com.

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City of Oakland Partners with Verra Mobility to Save Lives with Speed Safety Program

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Speed safety technology to be deployed along 18 high-risk corridors


MESA, Ariz.
, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced the approval from Oakland’s City Council to deliver, operate, and maintain a speed safety program across the city. This will be the second speed safety program in the state of California that utilizes advanced automated technology to help curb speeding issues. 

With this new safety program, the City of Oakland is taking a major leadership role in protecting residents and preventing traffic-related deaths. Authorized under Assembly Bill 645 (AB 645) in October 2023, the legislation allows the city’s pilot program to deploy speed safety systems at 18 high-risk locations throughout Oakland (a total of 36 cameras) to help reduce speeding and prevent traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

“As an Oakland City Councilmember and a Commissioner on the Alameda County Transportation Commission, which recently approved a $2 million grant for speed camera implementation in Oakland, I support this project and its many safety benefits,” said at-large Oakland Councilmember Rowena Brown.

Since 2020, Oakland has experienced an average of more than 33 traffic fatalities each year – something the city says needs to change. “The new speed camera safety program marks a much-needed shift for the streets of Oakland, where too many lives have been lost due to reckless speeding,” said Josh Rowan, Director of the City of Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT). “We are eager to work with Verra Mobility to implement this proven and effective tool as a crucial step toward making our streets safer and saving lives. Traffic safety requires all the tools in the toolbox, including infrastructure and enforcement. The City of Oakland is working aggressively on both fronts.”

The cameras will be installed at locations selected by the Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) from Oakland’s High-Injury Network, prioritizing areas with documented speeding near schools, senior centers, and commercial districts. OakDOT collected data on vehicle speeds at over 40 locations before narrowing the list down to 18 candidate sites, which are distributed throughout the City of Oakland as required by AB 645. Each site will monitor both directions of traffic for anyone speeding more than 11 mph over the posted limit.

“Verra Mobility is honored to partner with the City of Oakland to bring this critical safety technology to the community,” said Will Barnow, vice president, Verra Mobility. “Our experience implementing the largest programs across the country has demonstrated that automated speed enforcement is one of the most effective tools available to create safer streets. With more than 400 children injured every day across our nation in traffic crashes, Oakland is taking action to stop dangerous speeding and to save lives.”

The speed cameras will be installed along Oakland’s High-Injury Network—the 8% of streets that account for 60% of severe and fatal collisions in the city. The program addresses a critical public safety issue in Oakland, where two residents are killed or severely injured in traffic crashes every week, with speeding being a contributing factor to traffic fatalities. Similar large-city speed safety programs across the country have experienced up to a 94% reduction in speeding at locations with this technology.

“The Unity Council is excited for this important safety initiative in Oakland,” said Chris Iglesias, CEO of The Unity Council. “Traffic violence disproportionately impacts our most vulnerable community members. The goal is to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries, particularly among vulnerable populations. The Fruitvale area is a highly dense community where many residents walk or rely on alternative forms of transportation, making this type of safety measure not only timely but necessary. By focusing enforcement on the most dangerous behaviors on our highest-risk streets, this program will help create more equitable outcomes while making our neighborhoods safer and more walkable.”

The speed camera systems will operate 24/7 and issue citations starting at $50 for vehicles traveling 11–15 mph over the speed limit; the most egregious speeders could see fines up to $500. As required by AB 645, reduced fees will be available for low-income residents, with only warnings issued for the first 60 days of the program. Privacy and security are also addressed as part of the legislation, where only rear license plates will be captured, and strict data policies will be implemented.

Under the contract, Verra Mobility will provide and operate the speed camera systems and will partner with local firm Marinship Development, LLC to install and maintain the infrastructure.

“We’re honored to support Oakland in this life-saving effort,” said Derek Smith, founder and managing member of Marinship Development. “As a Bay Area-based firm, we understand the importance of building infrastructure that improves safety and respects the character of the communities it serves. This opportunity will support our commitment to hire local and create job opportunities for Oakland residents during installation.”

Both parties have already begun working to develop the program. The community can expect a public education campaign to start as early as late summer, with a mandatory 60-day warning period anticipated to launch before the end of the calendar year. The program will be monitored continuously by OakDOT, which will also conduct evaluations and post data and updates on the city’s website.

The speed safety program is funded in part by a grant from the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC).

About Verra Mobility

Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. The company sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Verra Mobility’s transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. The company also solves complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. Headquartered in Arizona, Verra Mobility operates in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit www.verramobility.com.

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We describe initiatives that drive our business and future results in this press release. Such discussions contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements are those that address activities, events, or developments that management intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. They are based on management’s assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ significantly from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update or revise any of our forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities law. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to material risks and uncertainties that can affect our performance in both the near-and long-term. In addition, no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this press release can or will be achieved. These forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the information included in this press release, our Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking plans described herein are not final and may be modified or abandoned at any time.

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We periodically provide information for investors on our corporate website, www.verramobility.com, and our investor relations website, ir.verramobility.com.

We intend to use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following the Company’s press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.


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Outlook Therapeutics to Participate in a Virtual Investor Lunch Break Event

Live webcast on Wednesday, June 25th at 12:00 PM ET

ISELIN, N.J., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OTLK), a biopharmaceutical company focused on enhancing the standard of care for bevacizumab for the treatment of retina diseases, today announced that it will participate in a Virtual Investor Lunch Break Event on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET.

As part of the event, Lawrence Kenyon, Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Evanson, Chief Commercial Officer and Jedd Comiskey, Senior VP – Head of Europe, will discuss the Company’s commercial strategy, upcoming milestones and current activities. In addition to the moderated discussion, investors and interested parties will have the opportunity to submit questions live during the event. The Company will answer as many questions as possible in the time allowed.

A live video webcast will be available on the Events page under the Investors section of the Company’s website (outlooktherapeutics.com). A webcast replay will be available two hours following the live event and will be accessible for 90 days.

About Outlook Therapeutics, Inc.

Outlook Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab-vikg; bevacizumab gamma) to enhance the standard of care for bevacizumab for the treatment of retina diseases. LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) is the first ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab to receive European Commission and MHRA Marketing Authorization for the treatment of wet AMD. Outlook Therapeutics commenced commercial launch of LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) in Germany and the UK as a treatment for wet AMD.

In the United States, ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab-vikg) is investigational, and a BLA has been resubmitted to the FDA. If approved in the United States, ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™, would be the first approved ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for use in retinal indications, including wet AMD.

Investor Inquiries:

Jenene Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
JTC Team, LLC
T: 908.824.0775
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Homes.Com Report: Home Price Increases Slowed in May for the Fifth Consecutive Month. Nationally, the Median Home Price Was Up Just 1.0% From a Year Ago.

Homes.Com Report: Home Price Increases Slowed in May for the Fifth Consecutive Month. Nationally, the Median Home Price Was Up Just 1.0% From a Year Ago.

The median home price increased by just 1.0% in May over the same time last year. Price increases slowed across the country.

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Homes.com, a CoStar Group leading online residential marketplace, today released a new report analyzing home prices in May (based on the data collected to date), price trends across major metros, and what the latest developments in the housing market mean for homebuyers.

According to the preliminary estimates, home prices continued to increase in May. Still, the rate of price increases slowed for the fifth consecutive month, with the median home price rising modestly by 1.0% in May. Year-over-year, prices rose 1.3% in April, 2.2% in March, 2.7% in February, and 3.9% in January. In dollar terms, the median home price went up $3,829 from May of last year to May of this year, from $385,000 to $388,829. Prices have increased for 23 consecutive months on a year-over-year basis, and the rate of increases peaked at 5.6% in the second half of 2024.

Easing price pressures offers some good news for homebuyers. In addition, May Homes.com data showed the inventory of homes for sale increased 17.2% compared to May 2024 to the highest level since October 2019. This rise in inventory and softening price pressures indicate a transition to a buyer’s market, especially in several key metros in the Sun Belt region. However, affordability continues to be challenging as mortgage rates remain elevated.

The highest price appreciation is concentrated in the Northeast and parts of the Midwest. However, the rates of price growth even in those markets have moderated. In April, the top three markets by price growth saw rates of increase between 10.5% and 10.8%. In May, the growth rates for the top three markets slowed to between 7.4% and 7.6%. The geography of the major metros with negative or flat price growth has broadened and now includes Texas, parts of Florida, parts of California, as well as Denver and Atlanta.

The data shared in this report could change slightly once all home sales are accounted for. Erika Ludvigsen, National Director of Residential Analytics at Homes.com, is available for interviews to provide insights on these data and the residential real estate market in general. For more information and insights on the latest home buying and selling market trends, visit Homes.com.

About Homes.com

Homes.com is the fastest-growing residential real estate marketplace and the second largest portal in the United States. Homes.com is a brand of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, which acquired the platform in 2021.

Homes.com is the first major U.S. real estate portal to focus first on helping homeowners and their agents leverage the marketing power of the internet to bring more potential buyers to their listings. Homes.com’s unparalleled content and search capabilities bring millions of buyers and sellers to the site where they can seamlessly connect with agents. On average, Homes.com’s Members are winning 58% more listings* because they offer the home sellers a real estate portal that works for them, not against them.

The Homes.com Network reached an audience of 104 million average monthly unique visitors in the first quarter ending March 31, 2025.** Consumer brand awareness skyrocketed from 4% to 33% in just one year since CoStar Group launched the industry’s largest marketing campaign to date in February 2024, reintroducing the platform to the market. For more information, visit Homes.com.

*Based on internal analyses comparing Members to non-Members on Homes.com.

** Homes.com Network (which includes Homes.com, the Apartments Network, and the Land Network) average monthly unique visitors for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, according to Google Analytics.

About CoStar Group

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, online marketplaces and 3D digital twin technology. Founded in 1986, CoStar Group is dedicated to digitizing the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

CoStar Group’s major brands include CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate data, analytics, and news; LoopNet, the most trafficked commercial real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the leading platform for apartment rentals; and Homes.com, the fastest-growing residential real estate marketplace. CoStar Group’s industry-leading brands also include Matterport, a leading spatial data company whose platform turns buildings into data to make every space more valuable and accessible, STR, a global leader in hospitality data and benchmarking, Ten-X, an online platform for commercial real estate auctions and negotiated bids and OnTheMarket, a leading residential property portal in the United Kingdom.

CoStar Group’s websites attracted over 130 million average monthly unique visitors in the first quarter of 2025, serving clients around the world. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, CoStar Group is committed to transforming the real estate industry through innovative technology and comprehensive market intelligence. From time to time, we plan to utilize our corporate website as a channel of distribution for material company information. For more information, visit CoStarGroup.com.

News Media Contact

Matthew Blocher

CoStar Group

(202) 346-6775

[email protected]

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Bluegrass Network, a Fiber-Optic Network Provider, Selects Vonage to Elevate Customer Communication and Operational Efficiency

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Company Chooses Vonage Fusion for integrated internal and external communications


HOLMDEL, N.J.
, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation and a part of Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), has announced that Bluegrass Network, LLC has chosen Vonage to power its employee and customer communications. Bluegrass Network is an internet, ethernet and customer service solutions provider, and chose Vonage to enhance communications flexibility and efficiency across all channels.

Bluegrass Network plans to employ Vonage Fusion, which combines Vonage Business Communications (VBC), its unified communications solution with Vonage Contact Center (VCC), Intelligent Workspace, to ensure seamless connectivity among back-office employees and inbound and outbound agents.

“Our customer relationships are built on trust and we rely on the right technology to help us provide the personalized, precise and insight-driven service our longstanding customers expect from our teams,” said Doug Updegraff, President and General Manager for Bluegrass Network, LLC. “With the addition of the AI-powered capabilities that Vonage Intelligent Workspace will bring to our contact center agents, we will be able to engage more deeply with our customers no matter how they choose to connect with us, while boosting agent productivity and gaining valuable analytics that will help us continue to deliver customized, real-time and 24/7 service to our clients’ customers–from anywhere, on any channel, no matter what.”

Vonage Fusion provides a mixed mode, flexible agent setup allowing different types of agents to work together seamlessly, while keeping everything connected on one platform for unified analytics and insights. With pre-built integrations to leading CRMs, agents can work seamlessly across various environments, creating a unified solution that connects back-office employees to the customer experience, facilitating real-time collaboration with subject matter experts. Enhanced by Vonage Communications APIs, the platform empowers agents with personalized, real-time connections, actionable insights, and exceptional customer experiences.

“At Vonage, we’re committed to empowering businesses like Bluegrass Network to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape,” said Reggie Scales, Head of Applications for Vonage. “Today’s contact center plays a pivotal role in fostering engagement, satisfaction and loyalty–key elements for creating exceptional customer experiences. Through our Vonage Fusion cloud solution, with  integrated AI, unified communications and contact center capabilities, we aim to unlock new levels of efficiency and opportunity for Bluegrass Network and their customers.”

To find out more about Vonage, visit www.vonage.com.


About Vonage


Vonage, a global cloud communications leader, helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation, providing a comprehensive set of engagement solutions to deliver richer, more personal and meaningful communications across the entire customer and employee experience.

Vonage’s Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions enable companies to transform how they communicate and operate from the office or anywhere. Vonage’s Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) offering is fully programmable and allows developers to embed video, voice, chat, messaging, AI and verification into existing products, workflows and systems using communications APIs. Leveraging the power of the network, Vonage’s CPaaS is expanding to incorporate new network capabilities exposed as APIs to help developers worldwide pioneer new, advanced applications that help enterprises reimagine their business, transform their operations and improve customer experiences.

Vonage is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), and a business area within the Ericsson Group called Business Area Global Communications Platform. To follow Vonage on LinkedIn, visit linkedin.com/company/Vonage/. To become a fan on Facebook, go to facebook.com/vonage. To subscribe on YouTube, visit youtube.com/vonage.


About Bluegrass

Bluegrass Network, a managed internet, ethernet & customer service solution provider, Founded in 1995 provides its fiber-optic infrastructure to over 400 miles, serving clients such as banks, cellular companies, factories, government offices, medical facilities, and telephone companies. Based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, the company is committed to delivering tailored networking solutions with a personal touch, ensuring clients have direct access to knowledgeable team members for prompt assistance. Bluegrass Network continually invests in both its advanced network and dedicated employees to provide exceptional service.

For more information, visit bluegrassnetwork.com.

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Micropep and Corteva Announce Multi-Year Research Collaboration to Advance Sustainable Biocontrol Solutions

Micropep and Corteva Announce Multi-Year Research Collaboration to Advance Sustainable Biocontrol Solutions

Agreement marks first major industry validation of Micropep’s Krisalix™ AI platform; companies to jointly develop peptide-based biofungicides and disease control products

DURHAM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Micropep Technologies, a global leader in micropeptide technology for sustainable crop protection, in partnership with Corteva, Inc., today announced a multi-year research and development collaboration through its Corteva Catalyst platform to co-develop next-generation peptide-based biocontrol solutions.

Corteva, a global agriculture technology company, will conduct joint research with Micropep scientists, potentially leading to product development in the future. As part of the agreement, Corteva, which invested in Micropep through its Corteva Catalyst platform in 2024, will hold, on a defined peptide library, exclusive rights to apply these peptides globally across biocontrol and biofungicide applications.

This strategic agreement represents the first major industry validation of Micropep’s proprietary Krisalix™ discovery platform, which uses advanced algorithms and high-throughput bioassays to rapidly discover new bioactive peptides to develop efficient and environmentally friendly crop protection solutions.

Micropep’s small peptides represent entirely new modes of action: they have excellent safety profiles, strong field efficacy, and help overcome resistance issues. By harnessing these novel micropeptides, the companies aim to develop affordable and sustainable tools that complement existing crop protection solutions, providing growers with additional options to manage crop diseases. Krisalix™ provides a platform approach capable of generating multiple end applications with different modes of action while supporting a scalable, cost-effective production model.

“This agreement with Corteva is a pivotal milestone in Micropep’s journey,” said Mikael Courbot, CTO of Micropep. “It marks a new chapter in our mission to bring forward scalable, science-driven biological solutions for crop protection. By combining Micropep’s innovation engine with Corteva’s global experience, we believe our research will only grow stronger, and the results will ultimately benefit growers, the environment, and the future of agriculture.”

“Partnering with Micropep allows us to advance sustainable agriculture in new ways by strategically leveraging our own R&D capabilities. Their innovative peptide technology complements our leading biologicals solutions and offers new ways to protect crops. By collaborating, we can accelerate the delivery of eco-friendly solutions that meet growers’ needs while promoting environmental stewardship,” said Tom Greene, senior director at Corteva and global leader for Corteva Catalyst.

About Micropep Technologies

Micropep Technologies, with operations in the US and France, is a global leader in breakthrough micropeptide technology. The company has developed a proprietary AI-powered discovery platform for micropeptides, which are short protein molecules naturally produced by plant cells and have an infinite number of applications. Micropep is building the next generation of natural solutions addressing global challenges in multiple markets, with a key focus on agriculture.

For more information about Micropep, please go to www.micro-pep.com.

About Corteva

Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a global pure-play agriculture company that combines industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world’s most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the Company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. More information can be found at www.corteva.com.

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Sarah Shkargi

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[email protected]

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