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Dandenong, VIC 3175, Australia, 19th May 2026 - Cafe Chairs Melbourne, a respected supplier of commercial hospitality furniture in Australia, has released new insights into the furniture trends influencing modern cafes, restaurants, bars, and hospitality venues across the country. The findings reflect changing priorities among venue operators seeking practical, durable, and visually cohesive furniture solutions suited to evolving customer expectations and day-to-day operational requirements.The Australian hospitality industry continues to adapt to shifting dining habits, flexible venue layouts, and increased demand for functional indoor and outdoor spaces. According to Cafe Chairs Melbourne, furniture selection has become an increasingly important consideration for hospitality businesses focused on customer comfort, operational efficiency, and long-term value.The company has identified several key trends currently shaping hospitality furniture purchasing decisions, including the growing use of modular seating, lightweight commercial chairs, weather-resistant outdoor furniture, and adaptable table configurations. Venue owners are also placing greater emphasis on furniture materials capable of handling high daily usage while maintaining visual consistency over time.Outdoor dining continues to remain a major focus throughout the hospitality sector, particularly as cafes and restaurants continue investing in alfresco dining areas. Commercial venues are increasingly selecting furniture designed to withstand Australian weather conditions while reducing ongoing maintenance requirements. Stackable seating, compact table arrangements, and movable furniture options are also becoming more common as hospitality operators seek greater flexibility within limited floor spaces.Cafe Chairs Melbourne supplies a wide range of hospitality furniture products, including indoor and outdoor chairs, stools, tables, benches, and aluminium furniture suitable for cafes, restaurants, bars, and commercial venues. A spokesperson for Cafe Chairs Melbourne said hospitality businesses are increasingly prioritising furniture selections that support both venue presentation and operational functionality.“Hospitality venues are increasingly prioritising furniture selections that support practical venue layouts while creating comfortable and visually consistent dining environments,” the spokesperson said. “Demand continues to grow for seating and table solutions that combine durability, flexibility, and functionality across indoor and outdoor hospitality spaces.”The company reports that neutral colour palettes, timber-look finishes, powder-coated metal frames, and minimalist furniture styles continue to influence modern hospitality interiors. At the same time, many commercial venues are incorporating mixed-material furniture combinations to create distinctive dining aesthetics aligned with contemporary cafe design trends.According to Cafe Chairs Melbourne, furniture longevity and maintenance requirements are becoming more significant considerations for hospitality businesses managing ongoing operational costs. Commercial operators are increasingly seeking furniture products designed for long-term commercial use with reduced upkeep requirements, particularly within high-traffic dining environments.The company has also observed growing interest in customised seating layouts tailored to the operational needs of individual hospitality venues. Flexible furniture configurations are helping businesses accommodate a wider variety of customer groups, including individual diners, casual gatherings, and larger bookings. Adaptable seating arrangements also allow venues to adjust layouts throughout the day depending on customer traffic and service periods.Sustainability considerations continue to influence purchasing decisions in the hospitality industry. Venue operators are showing increased interest in durable furniture manufactured for extended commercial use and reduced replacement frequency. Hospitality businesses are also placing greater attention on overall product quality and long-term value when planning venue refurbishments or new fit-outs.In addition to aesthetics and durability, customer comfort remains an important factor in the planning of hospitality venues. Seating designed for extended dining periods is helping venues improve customer experience while supporting practical functionality for staff and venue operations. Cafe Chairs Melbourne noted that furniture now plays an increasingly important role in shaping overall venue atmosphere and customer perception.The spokesperson said hospitality furniture trends are expected to continue evolving alongside broader changes within the Australian hospitality sector.“Hospitality businesses are expected to continue investing in furniture solutions that support adaptable dining spaces, efficient venue operations, and long-term commercial performance,” the spokesperson said. “Furniture trends within the cafe and hospitality sector are likely to remain focused on flexibility, durability, and practical design suited to modern customer expectations.”Cafe Chairs Melbourne supplies commercial furniture solutions to hospitality and business venues throughout Australia. The company provides furniture advice and customised solutions designed to support practical, durable and visually cohesive dining spaces.For further information, contact Cafe Chairs Melbourne on (03) 9088 4163, email sales@cafechairsmelbourne.com.au, or visit 158 Cheltenham Road, Dandenong, VIC 3175. Media Contact Organization: Cafe Chairs Melbourne Contact Person: Spokesperson Website: https://cafechairsmelbourne.com.au/ Email: Send Email Contact Number: +61390884163 Address:158 Cheltenham Road City: Dandenong State: VIC 3175 Country:Australia Release id:45186 The post Cafe Chairs Melbourne Explores Seating Trends for Modern Cafes and Hospitality Spaces appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. 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Ahead of its official launch, Emotions You Know helps people identify emotions before reacting, improving communication across families, schools, and workplaces United States, 19th May 2026 - Churmell Mitchell is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Emotions You Know which is a conversation-based board and card game created to help children and adults to learn emotional vocabulary. The goal is to ensure that people can now communicate their feelings thereby strengthening communication in various stratas of human interaction. The game is designed to be interactive rather than a traditional competitive game. Participants play the game through structured prompts and reflective exercises that convert emotional awareness into usable language. Playing the game will help people to know what they are feeling and express how they feel clearly. “Most breakdowns in families, classrooms, and in organizations are not because people do not care,” explained Mitchell. “They happen because people are at loss for words to define and communicate how and what they are feeling. Also, it is because they are not asked the right questions. When someone cannot name what they feel, they act on it. Emotions You Know is going to fix that, letting you turn emotions into clear language.” Emotions You Know is going to expose players to a broad spectrum of emotional vocabulary which will help them to be able to identify how they are feeling at any point. The game creates an avenue for clarity, reflection, and intentional communication. It is designed to be used across generations - from kids who are still trying to understand themselves to adults who engage with others in leadership and workplace environments - everyone has a version of the game that fits them perfectly.As part of its global expansion strategy, the game is being built to include multilingual access with the rollout phase in English, Spanish, and Portuguese with subsequent updates to feature other languages. Accessibility is a major concern for Churmell Mitchell, ensuring the game is fitting for all age groups and people in different cultural contexts. “Our global launch is about access,” Mitchell added. “We’re expanding Emotions You Know across languages and accessibility formats so more families, leaders, schools, and organizations can strengthen communication using tools that are simple, practical, and easy to implement. The need for emotional clarity isn’t local - it’s universal.”“Our global launch is focused on making the game accessible,” Mitchell added. “We are working to expand Emotions You Know across languages and to produce versions that are fitting for family, leaders, schools, and organizational settings. The need for emotional clarity is not local but universal - it affects every environment where human interaction happens.”The original use for the game was in families and schools. However, while still being in its developmental stages, it has attracted interest from leadership teams and organizations who see it as a tool to improve the culture and performance in workplaces. Leaders believe that by teaching team members and employees emotional language, it would improve workplace culture and reduce conflict. “Emotions You Know isn’t just a game — it’s a communication tool that helps people move from reaction to clarity,” Mitchell said. “When emotional language improves, culture improves. And when culture improves, performance follows.”The official release of the game will be announced in the coming weeks. There is a free guide available on emotionsyouknow.com which contains information on how to moderate and play the game. About Churmell Mitchell Churmell Mitchell is the creator of Emotions You Know, a conversation-based emotional vocabulary board and card game built to strengthen communication, connection, and decision-making across families, schools, and organizations. He is a recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his commitment to community impact and service. Known for his work helping communities improve emotional clarity and culture, Mitchell developed Emotions You Know to provide a practical, repeatable tool people can use immediately in real life, not just in theory. 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Berlin, Germany, 19th May 2026 - AutoFull has joined the ESL Pro Tour as the  Official Chair Partner of the ESL Pro Tour for Counter-Strike 2 across the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Through the agreement, AutoFull will serve as the primary chair provider for competition stages and practice areas at selected ESL Pro Tour events.The partnership includes major ESL Pro Tour properties such as Intel Extreme Masters, ESL Pro League, and ESL Challenger League.Two AutoFull ergonomic gaming chairs, the M6 Ultra+ 2.0 Shiatsu and the M6 Ultra 2.0, will be used throughout the tournaments and during players’ daily training sessions. These chairs are designed for long sitting periods, offering support features intended to help users maintain comfort and focus during high-intensity gaming sessions. Key features include built-in lumbar massage, 6-Way AdaptTech Dynamic Lumbar Support, active cooling and heating, and leg vibration massage designed to support blood circulation and help reduce numbness caused by prolonged sitting.The chair also includes an ergonomic structure tailored for extended sessions, addressing a key need for competitive players who spend significant time in practice rooms, tournament areas, and high-pressure match settings. As esports continues to grow, equipment that supports posture, comfort, and consistency is becoming part of the broader performance environment for players and teams.“We are incredibly proud to join forces with ESL FACEIT Group for the 2026 and 2027 seasons,” said Anna DING, Founder of AutoFull. “Counter-Strike demands the highest level of focus and physical endurance.”AutoFull’s presence across ESL Pro Tour and Intel Extreme Masters events is expected to support both established professionals and rising players competing through the wider ESL ecosystem. Fans and partners can expect to see AutoFull chairs integrated into event environments during the 2026–2027 tournament seasons.About AutoFullFounded in 2014, AutoFull is a leading esports brand specializing in high-performance gaming equipment, including esports chairs, desks, and immersive setups. With a presence in nearly 2,000 tournaments and hundreds of teams worldwide, AutoFull delivers professional-grade gaming experiences for players and esports communities. The company continues to inspire a culture of passion, fearlessness, and joy through gaming-focused design and innovation. Media Contact Organization: AutoFull Contact Person: Heikong Website: https://www.autofull.eu Email: Send Email City: Berlin Country:Germany Release id:45187 The post AutoFull Joins ESL Pro Tour as Official Gaming Chair Partner Across 2026–2027 appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section above.

Bali Tourism Run 2026 will take place on June 21, 2026, in the UNESCO-listed Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, combining sport tourism, cultural experiences and sustainable travel. Organized by ASITA Bali and tourism stakeholders, the event aims to promote community-based tourism, support local businesses and position Bali as a leading sustainable tourism destination in Southeast Asia. Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, 19th May 2026 — Bali’s tourism industry is set to launch a new international sport tourism initiative as Bali Tourism Run 2026 prepares to take place on June 21, 2026, in the UNESCO-recognized cultural landscape of Jatiluwih Rice Terraces.Organized by the Bali chapter of the Association of Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA Bali) in collaboration with Bali Tourism Board, the Provincial Government of Bali, and tourism stakeholders across the island, the event is designed to combine sport tourism, cultural tourism and sustainable travel experiences within one of Bali’s most iconic rural destinations.The inaugural Bali Tourism Run 2026 will feature a 5-kilometer route through the scenic rice terrace landscape of Jatiluwih, offering participants an immersive experience that extends beyond the race itself.Organizers say the event is part of a broader effort to encourage quality tourism in Bali by promoting destinations rooted in local culture, environmental awareness and community-based tourism.“Through Bali Tourism Run, we want to show that Jatiluwih is a high-quality destination that is safe, comfortable and worthy of global attention,” said I Putu Winastra, Chairman of ASITA Bali and initiator of the event.Unlike large-scale urban marathons, Bali Tourism Run 2026 will limit participation to approximately 2,000 runners following environmental carrying-capacity assessments conducted for the Jatiluwih area.Organizers emphasized that preserving the integrity of the UNESCO-recognized cultural landscape remains a top priority.“If the event becomes too large, it could create environmental pressure and negatively impact the destination,” Winastra added.The event also aims to support local economic activity by involving small businesses, culinary vendors, village tourism operators and homestay owners in the surrounding Jatiluwih area.Participants will be encouraged to explore rural tourism experiences beyond the race, including local food, traditional Balinese village life and community-based tourism activities.Chairman of the organizing committee I Wayan Suberata said the timing of the event coincides with Indonesia’s school holiday period, Bali Arts Festival season and increased domestic travel demand.“Our main goal is to encourage more domestic and international visitors to experience Bali during this important tourism period,” Suberata said.The event weekend will also feature the Jatiluwih Festival on June 20, 2026, one day prior to the main race, further expanding cultural and tourism activities in the region.Registration for Bali Tourism Run 2026 is currently open through Official Bali Tourism Run 2026 Registration Page.Early bird registration is available for IDR 250,000 until May 21, 2026, while regular registration will be priced at IDR 300,000 afterward. Registration packages include a race jersey, finisher medal, amenities and vouchers redeemable at participating local businesses.In addition to tourism promotion, Bali Tourism Run 2026 will also support community-focused social initiatives, including scholarships for underprivileged children and housing assistance programs in Bali.Organizers expect Bali Tourism Run to evolve into an annual tourism event rotating across multiple regions in Bali as part of preparations toward the “100 Years of Bali Tourism” milestone in 2027. Media Contact Organization: ASITA BALI Contact Person: Kande Putra Website: https://runon.id/product/run-on-bali-culture-run-2026 Email: Send Email Address:Gd. Bali Tourism Board, Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin No.17X, Sumerta Kelod, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80239 Address 2: Denpasar Selatan City: Denpasar State: Bali Country:Indonesia Release id:45181 The post Bali Tourism Run 2026 Brings Global Spotlight to Sustainable Travel in Jatiluwih appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section above.

Cynergy Color Bar, a leading hair salon in Wake Forest, earned national recognition as a 2026 Salon Today 200 winner in the Growth category after achieving a remarkable 32.4% revenue increase. Owned by Cynthia Perry, the salon has now received this prestigious honor five times, solidifying its reputation as one of the top-performing salons in the United States. Known for expert hair color, extensions, balayage, and precision cuts, the salon combines advanced technology, strong team culture, and personalized client experiences to fuel rapid growth. Cynergy Color Bar also stands out for its community involvement, environmental sustainability as a certified Green Circle Salon, and exceptional customer satisfaction across Wake Forest and surrounding areas.  How Cynthia Perry & Her Team Built the Fastest-Growing Salon in Wake Forest Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States, 19th May 2026 – Cynergy Color Bar, the award-winning best hair salon in Wake Forest, NC, has been named to the 2026 Salon Today 200 by SALON TODAY magazine in the Growth category. This marks the fifth time the salon, owned by Cynthia Perry and located at 1970 South Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587, has earned this prestigious national honor — cementing Cynergy Color Bar’s position as one of the top-performing salons in the United States.The 2026 Growth award recognizes Cynergy Color Bar’s remarkable 32.4% increase in revenue. For a salon operating in just 1,320 square feet with a team of 15, that level of growth is a testament to the systems, culture, and client experience Cynthia Perry and her team have built from the ground up.What Is the Salon Today 200?Now in its 29th year, the Salon Today 200 is the salon industry’s most respected business competition. Published in the Spring 2026 edition of SALON TODAY, the annual list profiles the 200 top-performing salons in the country across 11 best-practice categories: Growth, Business Builders, Client Retention and Referral, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Service, Employee Education, Environmental Sustainability, Philanthropy, Retail and Merchandising, Salon Culture, and Technology.To qualify, salons must have been open since January 1, 2023, generate at least $250,000 in annual revenue, and submit detailed sales data along with essays about their business practices, biggest challenges, and growth strategies. Every submission is tabulated and judged, and only the top 200 salons are selected nationwide.“This year’s competition studied how salons are leading their businesses to realize growth despite challenges such as employee recruitment, employee retention, economic instability, and rising costs,” said Stacey Soble, director of brand content strategy for SALON TODAY. “For these small business owners, it has been several years of pivoting and adapting to rapid changes, and these honorees really proved their business acumen and leadership skills.”Why Cynergy Color Bar Won the Growth AwardCynergy Color Bar’s 32.4% growth did not happen by accident. It is the result of intentional decisions Cynthia Perry has made over the past several years — investing in her team, upgrading her technology, refining her service menu, and building a salon culture that retains both stylists and clients at an exceptional rate.One of the key strategies Perry credits is a “sharing contract” that every team member signs. This agreement gives the salon the right to display and discuss individual metrics across the team — creating transparency, accountability, and a rising-tide-lifts-all-boats environment where stylists can learn from each other’s performance data.“My team signs a sharing contract,” Perry explained to Salon Today. “This gives us the right to display or discuss all team members’ metrics to help other team members grow. This allows them the opportunity for growth, an example to follow, and confidence that they are on a good path.” That culture of openness extends throughout the salon. Cynergy Color Bar’s General Manager, Karla Patterson, was recently profiled in Salon Today’s “Meet the Manager” series and was also invited to speak on the Meet the Managers panel at the 2026 Salon Today Data Driven in Texas. There, Cyndy Perry praised her ability to balance operational precision with emotional intelligence. The team even pooled their own money to honor Patterson at the salon’s annual awards banquet — a moment that speaks to the depth of the relationships inside the business.Deep Roots in the Wake Forest CommunitySince opening its doors in March 2017, Cynergy Color Bar has become far more than a place to get your hair done. It has become a fixture in the Wake Forest community — a gathering place where clients build lasting relationships with their stylists and where the team treats every guest like a neighbor, not a number. The salon is a member of the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce and actively participates in local events, charitable initiatives, and community partnerships that reinforce its roots in the town.That community-first approach is reflected in the salon’s reviews. With over 378 five-star reviews on Google and consistently high ratings across Yelp, Facebook, and Birdeye, Cynergy Color Bar has built a reputation for genuine care that extends well beyond the chair. Clients regularly comment on the welcoming atmosphere, the personalized attention, and the feeling that every visit is designed around their individual needs. For residents of Wake Forest, Rolesville, Youngsville, and surrounding communities in northern Wake County, the salon has become the go-to destination for expert hair color, extensions, and precision cuts.Technology and Systems Powering the GrowthBehind the creative excellence at Cynergy Color Bar is a sophisticated technology stack that keeps the business running at peak efficiency. The salon uses Phorest for salon management and client retention, Vish for color management and waste reduction, and Trello for internal project management and training. The salon also partners with Fully Booked AI® for digital marketing, SEO, reputation management, and automated client communication systems — a done-for-you revenue infrastructure that helps the salon capture, convert, and retain clients without adding administrative burden to the team.This combination of premium salon software and AI-powered marketing systems has allowed Cynergy Color Bar to grow revenue significantly while maintaining the personalized, high-touch client experience the salon is known for. It is the kind of operational backbone that separates salons that grow intentionally from those that simply stay busy.Award-Winning Hair Color and Extension Services in Wake ForestCynergy Color Bar is Wake Forest’s premier destination for expert hair color, hair extensions, balayage, highlights, and precision haircuts. Led by Cynthia Perry, who brings over two decades of experience in color and extensions, the salon’s team of skilled hair colorists specializes in transformative color work using premium product lines including Goldwell, Goldwell Zero, Redken Shades EQ, and Pravana.The salon’s service menu includes classic all-over color, root touch-ups, balayage, foilyage, baby lights, vivid fashion colors, color corrections, hand-tied and tape-in hair extensions, precision haircuts for all ages. Each service begins with a personalized consultation to ensure the result reflects the client’s individual style, face shape, and lifestyle.As a certified Green Circle Salon, Cynergy Color Bar is also committed to environmental sustainability. The salon recovers and repurposes up to 95% of the resources that would normally end up in a landfill, including hair clippings, used foils, color tubes, and excess chemicals. For clients who value both premium results and environmental responsibility, Cynergy offers a rare combination of luxury and conscience.A Legacy of National RecognitionThe 2026 Salon Today 200 Growth award adds to an already impressive track record. Cynergy Color Bar has now been honored five times by Salon Today, including previous recognition in 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025 (Business Builders). The salon has also been recognized by the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce, holds a 5-star rating across 378 reviews on Google, and has been featured in multiple Salon Today editorial profiles, including the recent “Meet the Manager” series highlighting the salon’s leadership team.For Cynthia Perry, the recognition is meaningful — but it’s the team that makes it possible. Founded in 2017, the salon has grown from Perry’s solo vision into a thriving 15-person operation that consistently punches above its weight class. In a 1,320-square-foot space, Cynergy Color Bar generates more revenue per square foot than many salons twice its size — proof that intentional leadership, smart systems, and a genuine commitment to craft can outperform sheer scale.Celebrating at the 2026 Data-Driven Salon SummitCynthia Perry and the Cynergy Color Bar team will be celebrated at a special awards dinner on May 17, 2026, in Austin, Texas, during SALON TODAY’s Data-Driven Salon Summit. The evening’s theme is “Your Time to Shine,” and honorees will enjoy a plated dinner and certificate ceremony. Six salons will receive special awards in specific categories during the event.Visit Cynergy Color Bar in Wake Forest, NCWhether you are searching for the best hair salon in Wake Forest, NC, looking for a skilled hair colorist near Wake Forest, or ready to experience a luxury hair salon that has been nationally recognized five times, Cynergy Color Bar welcomes you.Salon: Cynergy Color BarAddress: 1970 South Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587Phone: (919) 804-0339Website: cynergycolorbar.comGoogle Business Profile: Find Us on Google MapsEmail: st200@lc.cynergycolorbar.comBook your appointment online 24/7 or call to schedule your personalized consultation today.About SALON TODAYSALON TODAY is a media brand under the Beauty, Health, and Wellness division of Bobit Business Media, headquartered in Torrance, California. Now in its 29th year, the Salon Today 200 is the industry’s premier business competition, celebrating salon success, growth, and best practices nationwide.  Media Contact Organization: Cynergy Color Bar Contact Person: Cynergy Color Bar Website: https://cynergycolorbar.com/ Email: Send Email Contact Number: +19198040339 Address:1970 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States Address 2: XF29+5M Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA City: Wake Forest State: North Carolina Country:United States Release id:45176 The post Cynergy Color Bar — Wake Forest NC's Only 5-Time Salon Today Top 200 Winner appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. 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United States, - Sumi X is stepping into the national conversation with her new single “American Dream,” out May 15 and the first offering from her forthcoming EP American Tarot. “American Dream” is mid-tempo electro-pop built around a cool, controlled tension, until the chorus arrives and military drums push up through the mix, turning the song into something that feels like a eulogy and a call to arms at once. It is a song about the fading promise of America, and the quieter, more intimate war it wages on the women living inside it. “‘American Dream’ is a song about the death of the American Dream and the horrors happening in this country right now,” Sumi X says. “Some of those things are called out directly, like the ICE kidnappings in the bridge, but more broadly, the song is a place for people to feel less alone in what they’re feeling.” Reaching for the flag directly, the chorus asks, “Look at all the stars, have they lost their shine?” while the lyric “Do you have a dream? 'Cause I’m losing mine” carries the emotional weight of the record. The first verse doesn’t let anyone off the hook, examining the ways boys are conditioned from early on to expect women to be quiet, obedient, and grateful for the space they’re given. “I can’t leave her” closes the record, a small phrase carrying the full weight of its resolution. “That’s where the hope comes in,” Sumi X explains. “It means we’re not going to leave America and all it should represent. We’re going to fight. But we have a lot of work to do.” A creative reckoning drove the single into existence. After a decade of songwriting, Sumi X found herself unable to separate her art from the moment she was living in. “I got tired of writing heartbreak and dance-pop songs while so much chaos was happening in the world around us,” she says. “I felt like art should try to reflect the truth of the times we’re living in.” Born Sumi Krishnan in Pittsburgh, PA, Sumi X is a former tech CEO and 30 Under 30 honoree who walked away from a thriving business career to chase the dream she had been carrying the longest. The daughter of Indian immigrants who built their American Dream from the ground up, she grew up watching ambition operate without apology, and brought that same energy into the music industry. Now LA-based, her sound draws influence from Adele, Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, and Olivia Rodrigo, among others. “American Dream” is available everywhere on May 15. Media Contact Organization: Laurelanne PR + MGMT Contact person: Laurelanne Davis Website: https://laurelanne.media/artist-services.html Email: contact@laurelanne.media Contact Number: 16787734257 Country: United States

The Los Angeles singer-songwriter delivers the next chapter of the ROWE rollout with a dark pop single about power, access, and the price women pay for both United States, - Los Angeles artist and songwriter Kiki T releases "Rich Kids" on May 15, the lead single from Aqua Eterna, her dark summer pop EP and the next chapter in the rollout toward ROWE, a fourteen-track project due this fall. A project built on dark pop with cinematic atmosphere and a female-forward point of view, ROWE has been taking shape through deliberate releases since "Dopamine" opened the era earlier this year. "Rich Kids" is the sharpest statement yet: a character study written from the perspective of a young woman who has traded youth, time, attention, and freedom for proximity to wealth, set inside a world that taught her those were the only assets worth cashing in, built by a culture the song has no interest in letting off the hook. "Rich Kids" puts the main character inside a fantasy where nothing appears to have a price tag and she is quietly the one covering all of it. The men around her see her value in three dimensions, and there is something inherently temporary about that kind of existence. There is a limited window to secure anything real before the arrangement expires and she finds herself somewhere expensive and alone, still waiting for someone to pick up the bill. The track has a pretty dark origin story. "I was traveling through Europe one summer and ended up at the American Bar at Hôtel de Paris in Monaco," Kiki explains. "Monaco has this reputation for extreme wealth and high-end escort culture, and I sat there watching this older man invite three different women to his table over the course of the night. They were all competing for his attention and it honestly felt surreal." Underneath the character portrait is a harder question about desire itself. Youth, time, attention, and freedom are all currency in this world, not just money, and the trade only looks uneven in hindsight. Men are often told their value builds with age, power, and experience. Women are told theirs has an expiration date. When a woman's early education is that beauty, desirability, and proximity to the right people are her primary assets, "Rich Kids" asks what happens when she has not built anything outside of that model, and whether the life she has been chasing was ever something she actually chose. The track is also sitting with a loneliness the fantasy works hard to obscure. The world it describes looks full from the outside: access, proximity to money, men who notice you. Inside it, attention has been substituting for intimacy long enough that the difference is no longer obvious. That is the gap "Rich Kids" refuses to close. "In a screwed-up way, 'Rich Kids' is really about the paycheck women are taught to chase," Kiki T says. "The song plays with that fantasy, but underneath it's asking whether those desires are actually ours, or whether we were conditioned into them by systems built to keep power exactly where it already is." "Rich Kids" pairs dark pop production with lyricism sharp enough to cut through the gloss, a precise opening statement for Aqua Eterna arriving this summer. "Rich Kids" is available everywhere May 15.  Aqua Eterna, coming soon.  ROWE, coming fall 2026. ######## Laurelanne PR + MGMT is a music publication and full-service artist marketing platform built for women who know what they want and take it. We offer emerging and independent artists the full package: reviews, promo suites, press copy, bio writing, and social content engineered to get attention and keep it. The editorial coverage is sharp, the promotional muscle is real, and the voice behind all of it is as bold as the artists we champion. Fiercely female-focused and unapologetically provocative, Laurelanne exists for the girls who own their chaos and the artists brave enough to soundtrack it. Media Contact Organization: Laurelanne PR + MGMT Contact person: Laurelanne Davis Website: https://laurelanne.media/artist-services.html Email: contact@laurelanne.media Contact Number: 16787734257 Country: United States

Canada, 18th May 2026, Grand Newswire -  The Crash of Worlds by Alisse Lee Goldenberg has received the BREW Reader’s Choice Award from The Chrysalis BREW Project.The novel is the third installment in The Children of Colonodona series. The story follows Lucas, Audrina, Zayna, Gertrude, and Salazar as they confront loss, identity, governance, and survival after a disaster strikes the island of Coralnoss.In its book review, The Chrysalis BREW Project stated that The Crash of Worlds “beautifully weaves fantasy and magic with realistic themes of self-identity, love, and acceptance.” The review also noted that “the world-building of this series is top-notch.”The review further observed that “the democratic yet closed-minded nature of Coralnoss is perfectly contrasted with the rigid decorum of monarchies.” It also described the relationship between Lucas and Zayna by stating that “Lucas and Zayna have great chemistry.”The novel continues storylines involving Queen Sitnalta, King Navor, Audrina, Lucas, Gertrude, and Salazar, while expanding the political and social conflicts between Colonodona and Coralnoss.The BREW Reader’s Choice Award is conferred by The Chrysalis BREW Project to books that receive at least 4.0 out of 5 stars in its BREW review. About the AuthorAlisse Lee Goldenberg writes children’s literature, horror, YA paranormal romance, and YA fantasy. She created The Sitnalta Series, The Children of Colonodona, The Dybbuk Scrolls, and The Bath Salts Journals with An Tran. Goldenberg holds degrees in education and fine arts and lives in Toronto.About the BookThe Crash of Worlds is the third book in The Children of Colonodona series. The novel follows survivors of a disaster in Coralnoss and members of the royal family of Colonodona as they respond to displacement, political conflict, and identity. The book is available via major retailers including Amazon.  

United States, 18th May 2026, Grand Newswire -  The Chrysalis BREW Project has named Signs of The Fall by Sean M. Price a recipient of the BREW Reader’s Choice Award, a recognition based on reader response and BREW review ratings. According to the award guidelines, books receiving at least four out of five stars in official BREW reviews qualify for consideration.The BREW Reader’s Choice Award is administered by The Chrysalis BREW Project and recognizes books that establish a connection with readers across genres and categories. The program includes monthly and annual recognitions determined through review performance and reader engagement.Signs of The Fall is an interconnected fiction anthology set in Salem, Virginia. The work examines themes of isolation, temptation, identity, and moral conflict through multiple linked narratives. The book combines Appalachian Gothic elements with psychological and speculative fiction structures.In the book review published by The Chrysalis BREW Project, the reviewer described the anthology as “something perhaps more terrifying: the corruption of the human spirit.” The same review also noted that “the stories are interconnected” and highlighted “the atmosphere, both autumnal and mundane” within the collection.The review further observed that the author “shows moral decline with a rawness” and identified the book as “an original and unadulterated piece of fiction.”Price is an Air Force veteran with a background in cybersecurity and technical publishing. His fiction work draws from professional and personal experiences and explores relationships, social systems, and intersections between reality and speculative concepts.The BREW Reader's Choice Award has recognized books across fiction, nonfiction, children’s literature, speculative fiction, historical fiction, and other literary categories since its launch. Past recipients and finalists have included works from independent and traditionally published authors worldwide that received at least 4.0 out of 5 stars in their BREW reviews.About the AuthorSean M. Price is an Air Force veteran with 30 years of cybersecurity experience and more than 20 professional publications. He holds degrees in Business, Accounting, Information Systems, Information Assurance, and Creative Writing, and is pursuing theological studies. His fiction examines relationships, mythology, mysticism, and speculative concepts.About the BookSigns of The Fall is a fiction anthology composed of interconnected stories set in Appalachia. The book follows multiple characters whose lives intersect through recurring locations, symbols, and events in Salem, Virginia. Themes include identity, isolation, morality, human behavior, and social connection. It is available via major retailers including Barnes and Noble.  

 In December 2025, through the collaborative efforts of the New Oasis International Foundation and its regional partners, a heartwarming initiative was successfully held to honor and support our elderly community, aiming to enhance their overall quality of life. Guided by our core mission of “Promoting Community Well-being through Care and Culture,” the event sought to provide warmth and support to the elders who have contributed so much to society. During this initiative, volunteers, staff, and community members gathered to create a nurturing and supportive environment for seniors in need. Event Highlights: Essential Provisions: Distribution of daily necessities to ensure that the fundamental needs of the elderly participants were met. Cultural Engagement: A diverse program featuring traditional dances and interactive games, such as Bingo, bringing joy and a sense of belonging to the participants. Spirit of Unity: Volunteers and staff, identifiable in their signature New Oasis International Foundation vests, served as a visible testament to the spirit of community solidarity and compassion. This event transcended the mere distribution of goods; it was a profound expression of respect, care, and gratitude toward our elders. The smiles on their faces served as a powerful reminder of the vital importance of communal support. As the New Oasis International Foundation continues its global expansion, we remain steadfast in our commitment to community-driven, sustainable public welfare projects that empower vulnerable populations. We take great pride in the positive impact this event had on our seniors and look forward to fostering even more meaningful interactions and partnerships in the future. Media Contact: Media Relations Global News Online New York NY United States https://www.globalnewsonline.info

Direct Sourcing + Pickup Station: Deepening Local Service to Connect Global Quality Goods Hong Kong – As cross-border e-commerce continues to evolve, a purely online transaction model is struggling to meet users’ demands for experience and trust. Especially in overseas markets, many consumers, before placing an order, care more about whether the products are authentic, whether after-sales support is guaranteed, and whether logistics are stable. They are also often troubled by practical issues such as long cross-border logistics cycles, cumbersome customs clearance processes with unpredictable delivery times, unclear tariff costs, and susceptibility to damage during transit—challenges that Sunyou Logistics cross-border delivery is well-positioned to address. These are precisely the long-standing shortcomings of online cross-border shopping. Against this backdrop, HuoPan has launched a model combining “direct sourcing from the source + self-pickup at pickup stations,” using an “online app/mini-program ordering + offline in-store experience and self-pickup” approach to try to bridge the last mile of cross-border shopping. Leveraging Sunyou global network—which covers over 220 countries and regions worldwide—HuoPan connects Chinese-origin products with local overseas communities. Users can first view samples and try products at physical stores before completing their orders, then pick up the goods directly when they arrive at the store. This model not only retains the convenience of online shopping but also enhances the sense of real experience through offline interaction. Compared to traditional cross-border e-commerce that “only completes transactions online,” HuoPan emphasizes the integration of online and offline channels, aiming to build more stable consumer trust through community stores. Bridging the “Trust” Gap with Community Stores Unlike purely online platforms, HuoPan positions its offline self-pickup points as key nodes connecting users. In HuoPan’s view, the pain points of cross-border e-commerce often lie in high damage rates during logistics and asymmetrical product descriptions — areas where Sunyou Logistics cross-border delivery brings proven expertise. By setting up offline self-pickup points in the community, users can collect their own packages, avoiding the awkwardness of missed deliveries when no one is home to sign for them or the risk of lost parcels.At the same time, through its “direct sourcing from the source” supply chain model, HuoPan eliminates multiple layers of middlemen, truly achieving “Chinese prices, global shipping.”The self-pickup model not only shares the cost of shipping but also solves the problems of untimely delivery or missed pickups. This business logic, built on a localized self-pickup network, turns the slogan “a global mall at your doorstep” into a tangible reality. Looking ahead, HuoPan also plans to expand its offline stores, offering product try-ons and scan-to-order services to further strengthen the trust loop. Starting from the Chinese Community to Drive Model Implementation HuoPan leverages local U.S. group-buy leaders as its primary market expansion force, and all Americans are welcome to participate. Leaders do not need to hold inventory and can get started at zero cost. By sharing quality products from the platform to facilitate goods distribution, they receive service support and incentives from the platform. The platform’s services are equally available to all American consumers. Currently, HuoPan plans to establish physical stores and pickup points in Chinese-populated areas such as California, New York, and Texas, and to carry out product experience and promotional activities within local communities. At these pickup points, users can collect their goods upon arrival, and group-buy leaders can build more direct communication with consumers offline. At the same time, HuoPan plans to collaborate with local leaders to go deeper into communities, further expanding its reach through scenarios like Chinese supermarkets and community events. The platform publishes a weekly leaderboard of group-buy leaders, leveraging group dynamics to continuously boost engagement and viral growth. It should be noted that the backend management features related to group-buy leaders are not yet available at present. Moreover, Sunyou Logistics cross-border delivery—with 18 years of experience— provides the fulfillment guarantee for the entire model: from domestic pickup to international transportation, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery, all integrated into a seamless end-to-end process. Sunyou’s proprietary customs clearance team can compress clearance time to as fast as 2 hours, significantly shortening consumers’ waiting period. Built on this foundation, HuoPan’s product transport, delivery, and after-sales service form a unified guarantee, steadily improving the user experience. For HuoPan, the stores are not just pickup points but also key nodes connecting users, products, and community relationships. The emergence of HuoPan marks a shift in cross-border e-commerce from pure traffic competition to deep trust services. It addresses the trust shortcomings of the purely online cross-border model through a community experience that is “visible, tangible, and quickly pick-up-able,” allowing quality global products to flow more smoothly into countless homes. This is not only an innovation in business models but also a fusion practice of “neighborhood commerce” and “global trade.” The practice of HuoPan demonstrates that in the second half of cross-border e-commerce, the platforms that truly win the market will be those willing to lower themselves, deeply cultivate the nearest intersections to users, and connect global resources through localized trust networks. ins: https://www.instagram.com/huopanglobalshopper/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huopan.global

In the accelerating evolution of global digital finance, market cognition of commercial innovation often lags. In the early digital asset market, some participants grew accustomed to using short-sighted thinking and logic to speculate on all business layouts. However, when the veteran Nasdaq-listed financial group—Greenpro Capital (NASDAQ: GRNQ)—deeply disclosed the development strategy of its core platform, GreenX, the dimension of the entire discussion fundamentally changed. Analysis shows that some of the current market controversies are essentially unregulated “Wild West” logic lacking regulatory awareness, severely misaligned with the compliance bottom line of a U.S. public company. In the professional vision of Wall Street analysts, using purely speculative capital-game thinking to evaluate the strategy of an SEC-regulated listed group building a “global digital underlying infrastructure” is undoubtedly absurd. This report will deeply deconstruct the underlying business logic of the GreenX 2.0 ecosystem from the professional dimensions of U.S. capital market operations, consolidated financial audit systems, and the ecological reconstruction of Real World Assets (RWA). Financial Reports and Compliance Barriers: The Bottom Line and Financial Common Sense of a Nasdaq Public Company Let us clarify a basic financial common sense for the market: As a Nasdaq-listed company, Greenpro Capital’s wholly-owned subsidiary, GreenX, must have its financials consolidated and subject to look-through audits by the U.S. SEC. A public company operating under the world’s most stringent capital market regulation could not, and would not dare to, operate any form of non-compliant project. Compliance is not only the lifeline of the enterprise, but also its most indestructible moat in international capital gaming. Specifically, the compliance moat built by Greenpro Group and GreenX is reflected in the following three core layers: 1.The First Layer: SEC Look-Through Audits and the “Ironclad Constraints” of the SOX Act The financial statements of U.S. listed companies must undergo strict scrutiny by independent auditors registered with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board). Under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX Act), management must establish and maintain an adequate internal financial control structure. As the core digital business segment within Greenpro Capital’s footprint, GreenX’s every booked digital asset transfer and every liquidity expenditure of its smart contracts must undergo look-through traceability during financial consolidation. If there are any unclear fund flows, independent auditors will refuse to issue an unqualified opinion, directly leading to delisting risks and criminal charges for executives. Under such stringent regulatory redundancy, the cost of non-compliance is economically entirely irrational. 2.The Second Layer: The Rigid Maintenance Costs of 11 Financial Licenses Since its establishment in 2013 and its Nasdaq uplisting in 2018, Greenpro Capital has accumulated 11 core financial licenses globally, including Hong Kong SFC Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), and Type 9 (Asset Management) licenses, as well as trust and insurance brokerage licenses. To maintain these, institutions must meet extremely high Liquid Capital thresholds and appoint compliance officers subject to strict regulatory background checks. Furthermore, the GreenX platform itself has obtained a digital asset exchange license issued by the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) in Malaysia, and holds the globally scarce Shariah Compliant certification alongside an official appointment from the Malaysian Ministry of Finance. This heavily invested compliance system acts as a physical-grade defense against all market noise. 3.The Third Layer: Institutional-Grade Risk Control Filtration by an Expert Advisory Board True short-term speculative projects often feature hidden core teams and lack transparent mechanisms. In contrast, GreenX has assembled an expert advisory board comprising professionals with international vision and institutional backgrounds. A think-tank system covering law, risk control, compliance, and finance deeply participates in the early review of RWA projects and the design of risk control mechanisms. The introduction of top-tier international auditing and compliance standards demonstrates that all business logic has successfully passed the test of professional financial scrutiny. Strategic Axis: Reconstructing the Pricing Power and Settlement Network of Global Financial Assets Revealing the ultimate purpose of the Group’s heavy investment in building a “Digital Bank” and the RWA ecosystem: its strategic intent is by no means to make quick short-term trading profits, but to build the pricing power and settlement network for global financial assets. In traditional financial systems, ordinary enterprises lack asset pricing power and face extremely high cross-border circulation costs. The implementation of the GreenX 2.0 strategy is precisely designed to bridge this structural fault line. ① The Leap from “Centralized Credit” to “Asset-Backed Credit” Past markets relied overly on pure algorithmic volatility, lacking real value backing. By introducing RWAs (such as real estate, agriculture, and debt with real cash flows), GreenX shifts the financial model toward “yield-based finance.” Once physical assets complete compliant digital mapping, pricing power returns to the quality and cash-flow capacity of the assets themselves. Relying on its compliance framework, the platform has mastered the audit standards for onboarding massive real-world assets onto the blockchain, essentially grasping the rule-making power of the new digital economy. ② Building the Next-Generation Global Settlement Hub Relying on the GreenX Digital Bank system, the platform is no longer constrained by the traditional T+1 or T+2 clearing cycles. Through the disintermediation characteristics of underlying blockchain technology, it achieves “private key equals ownership” and instant on-chain settlement. This move aims to undertake the future multi-trillion-dollar RWA market, providing global institutional capital with a secure, compliant, and highly efficient liquidity deployment hub. GreenX 2.0 Strategy Implementation: Nine Core Financial Infrastructures and Ecological Closed Loop If the aforementioned qualifications and licenses are an insurmountable moat, then the nine core financial infrastructures presented by the GreenX 2.0 strategy are the solid foundation upon which this grand vision lands. On May 7, 2026, it was officially announced that the ecosystem had entered its 2.0 phase, comprehensively transitioning from “internal capability accumulation” to exporting “all-around digital economy services” globally. Asset Supply and Capital Injection Ends: Solving the “Source Momentum” Problem Global RWA On-chain Incubation Alliance:Responsible for paving the way for physical assets to enter the digital financial system. The goal is to support over 100 physical enterprises in completing asset digitization, exceeding an incubation scale of $500 million, and guiding high-quality projects to list on U.S. stock markets, ensuring the ecosystem consistently possesses a high-quality, verifiable real asset supply. XGT Green Digital Fund:Positioned as the world’s first ESG green finance ETF. It adopts a lead-investment model to strategically invest in high-quality global projects, playing the crucial role of injecting green capital into the ecosystem. BidFi Auction Network:Entering the 2.0 institutionalized operation era in May 2026, BidFi is fully opening up to B-end institutions, leaping into a foundational financial infrastructure. It has heavily launched a shareholder dividend mechanism for early users, allowing them to enjoy value-added dividends brought by institutional onboarding, fundamentally binding community consensus with long-term ecological growth. Trading Pricing and Custody Clearing Ends: Solving the “Circulation and Safeguarding” Problem Bosuan Cloud:The ecosystem’s internal AI quantitative engine and professional value amplification layer. Absorbing the traffic and capital introduced by BidFi, it has now fully pivoted to serving institutional clients, providing institutional-grade liquidity depth maintenance and asset pricing support. Compliant Exchange:The central core of the entire ecosystem. Backed by multiple official endorsements, it is responsible for the ultimate asset circulation and secondary market price discovery. Digital Bank:Acting as the ecosystem’s “quasi-central bank.” It comprehensively manages the massive capital volume of all ecosystem projects, fully exporting asset custody, global clearing, and capital deployment capabilities, achieving highly efficient cross-border settlement. Application Scenarios and Technical Foundation Ends: Solving the “Implementation and Value Return” Problem GreenX Layer1 Public Chain:A foundational network customized specifically for RWA scenarios, ensuring the digital confirmation of massive physical assets is absolutely secure and reliable. GreenX Super Wallet (Exchange-embedded Wallet):Acting as the digital gateway, it undertakes asset management and ecological identity authentication functions. It opens up fiat channels, allowing users to seamlessly navigate all ecosystem applications with a single digital identity. Web3 Entertainment City:The offline conversion hub directly connecting industry with Relying on a comprehensive industrial space in Malaysia, it introduces real offline consumption scenarios, channeling physical cash flows back into the on-chain asset system, forming an irrefutable “Traffic-Asset-Yield” closed loop. Capital Gaming: The “Interception Effect” and Asymmetric Disruption Brought by Cross-Market Infrastructure Given such a complete ecological closed loop, why are there still baseless doubts in the market? In-depth analysis shows that this is essentially the defensive resistance of traditional grey-area interest groups when faced with the “capital interception” of a compliant system. With the advancement of the 2.0 institutionalization strategy, GreenX is greatly improving capital efficiency, attracting a large amount of compliant traditional capital that might have otherwise flowed into “unlicensed capital pools.” This cross-market hub approach by a regulated player directly subverts the old models that lack real asset backing. Devoid of product strength and compliance moats, fabricating information noise has become the only means for outdated models to attempt to delay capital outflow. However, in capital gaming, there is an extreme asymmetry between the cost of compliance and the cost of rumors. For a public company that spends heavily every year to maintain SEC audits and multi-national licensed operations, its strategic determination can never be shaken by cheap information noise. With the release of the BidFi 2.0 dividend mechanism and the explosive subscription of the Digital Bank channel, top-tier capital is voting for this strategic blueprint with real money. Officials have also explicitly emphasized ecosystem communication discipline and will firmly defend a healthy development order in accordance with the law. Conclusion: A Professional Assessment from Wall Street Overlooking from the height of Wall Street macro-analysis, the grand vision of a Nasdaq public company—deeply cultivated in the capital market for over a decade, holding 11 high-value financial licenses, and strictly regulated by U.S. SEC look-through audits—to build a global digital infrastructure has already exceeded the cognitive boundaries of ordinary market gamblers. This is not only basic business common sense but also an asymmetric paradigm shift empowered by the strict legal bottom lines of the capital market. From the value circulation heart forged by the GreenX Compliant Exchange, to the institutionalized traffic dividends released by BidFi 2.0; from the structural pricing depth driven by Bosuan Cloud, to the physical asset breakthrough of the Global RWA On-chain Incubation Alliance; from the source capital injected by the XGT Green Digital Fund, to the global clearing network formed by the Digital Bank; coupled with the consumption value return of the Web3 Entertainment City, and the solid foundation and super portal constructed by the GreenX Layer1 Public Chain and Super Wallet—the GreenX ecosystem is accelerating the construction of a global digital economic service network with the unstoppable momentum of nine major infrastructures comprehensively linked. The future multi-trillion-dollar RWA track is destined to belong to those ecological co-builders who dare to cultivate a global layout under the sunlight of compliance. True market dividends will eventually reward investors who firmly practice long-termism with the most generous returns.

Since mid-May, maximum temperatures across most of Zhejiang Province have consistently soared above 30°C, heralding the power industry’s critical annual summer peak demand period. Recently, State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Company has placed grid quality enhancement and reinforcement at the heart of its strategy, undertaking comprehensive measures to boost power supply reliability and fortify safety safeguards for the impending seasonal surge. The image above shows employees of State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power conducting integrated maintenance at the Ningbo 35 kV Shuangfeng substation. In Xian County, Ninghai District of Ningbo City, the power supply department is actively progressing with the 35-kilovolt Shuangfeng Substation’s comprehensive automation upgrade and integrated maintenance project. This initiative is designed to fully modernize the substation’s automated control systems, proactively eliminate latent hazards in aging equipment, and significantly elevate the grid’s operational safety, stability, and intelligent management capacity. As various new power sources across Zhejiang Province gradually come online, the region’s power supply reliability has been markedly reinforced for this summer. Nevertheless, the confluence of natural disasters—including extreme heatwaves, floods, and typhoons—alongside shifts in the international energy landscape, has introduced new layers of uncertainty to Zhejiang’s seasonal power security. Figure above: On April 26, cable-pulling work for the Jiaojiang long-span section of the Taizhou Binhai-Baishu 500 kV transmission line project was successfully completed. State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power is intensifying efforts to ensure the robust operation and maintenance of ultra-high voltage transmission corridors, address equipment vulnerabilities, commission critical projects, and meticulously implement flood and typhoon prevention protocols. These actions collectively enhance the company’s emergency response preparedness. Concurrently, it is steadily expanding inter-provincial power transmission channels, having increased the grid’s total power reception capacity from 47.8 million kilowatts to 52 million kilowatts. Image above: Employees of State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Company perform comprehensive maintenance on the No.2 main transformer at the 500 kV Zhuji Substation. The company is also dedicated to ensuring the timely commissioning of new power generation facilities, with an anticipated addition of 10 million kilowatts before the peak summer period. It is actively securing external resource supplies and coordinating with government bodies to guarantee comprehensive primary and secondary energy provision. This ensures coal-fired power generation achieves a calorific value of 5,200 kcal during peak hours and that maximum daily gas supply meets the requirements for supporting peak electricity generation of 13.5 million kilowatts. Furthermore, the company rigorously manages the non-shutdown and operational disruption rates of centrally dispatched coal-fired units while continuously strengthening emergency response capabilities. These multifaceted efforts provide a substantial power supply foundation, underpinning the stable operation of the province’s economy and society. Correspondent: Guo Jue

DUBAI, UAE — On December 30, 2025, New Oasis International Foundation convened a high-level strategic meeting at its Dubai branch. Presided over by the Head of the Middle East Division, the session marked the official launch of a precise humanitarian aid framework designed to assist refugees in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict zone. As a fully autonomous private philanthropic organization, New Oasis International Foundation operates independently of public donations, utilizing its own capital to drive sustainable charitable initiatives. This latest initiative addresses the severe humanitarian crisis, focusing on securing essential material support and dignity for displaced families. The Crisis and The Response The ongoing conflict has displaced millions, leaving vulnerable demographics — children, women, and the elderly — exposed to food insecurity, water contamination, and collapsed healthcare infrastructure. “Our mandate extends beyond transient relief measures; it is driven by a commitment to the long-term recovery of war-torn refugees and the promotion of regional peace,” stated the Head of the Middle East Division during the session. The Strategic Plan: A Phased Approach New Oasis International Foundation has committed a total allocation of $1 million USD, to be deployed in three phases over the next four months: Phase I (Month 1 — $400,000): Immediate transport of emergency food and water resources to refugee camps along the Gaza border. Phase II (Months 2–3 — $300,000): Expansion of medical supplies (trauma kits, antibiotics) and shelter provisions (tents, thermal blankets) into the West Bank. Phase III (Month 4 — $300,000): Follow-up monitoring and replenishment to ensure the durability of the aid’s impact. Future Outlook While the current focus is on emergency relief, New Oasis International Foundation is prepared to pivot toward long-term reconstruction — including education and psychological counseling — should a ceasefire occur. Conversely, emergency mechanisms will be fortified if the situation deteriorates. We invite global observers to follow our updates as we work together for the future of the refugees.   Media Contact: Media Relations Global News Online Dubai United Arab Emirates https://www.globalnewsonline.info

NEW YORK, USA — In an era where digitalization is reshaping global financial markets, AI-driven quantitative trading and blockchain technology are redefining investment strategies. As a mature, full-featured trading platform, Wealthorama has established itself as a strategic partner for numerous renowned family offices, large-scale financial institutions, and banks, backed by its robust technical prowess and extensive market experience. Through our diversified platform products, we provide intelligent financial trading tools that empower institutions to maintain their competitive edge and optimize investment returns. Partnering with Leading Family Offices and Financial Institutions to Leverage FinTech Advantages Key Family Office Partners Crown Ocean Capital – As a prominent family investment office focusing on technology and financial investments, Crown Ocean Capital utilizes Wealthorama's AI-driven quantitative trading system to optimize global asset allocation, enhance yields, and mitigate risks associated with market volatility. Wendel Group – With a long history and an extensive investment portfolio across financial and industrial sectors, Wendel Group benefits from our customized, blockchain-based mortgage and lending solutions. This enhances liquidity and enables more efficient market participation without requiring large-scale asset liquidation. Reimann Investors – Managing a diversified portfolio across multiple industries, Reimann Investors leverages Wealthorama’s AI-driven arbitrage system to execute low-risk, stable-return cross-market strategies, maximizing profits across forex, digital currencies, and traditional stock markets. Pictet Family Office – A world-renowned Swiss family office serving high-net-worth individuals and family funds. We apply smart asset management tools that integrate big data analytics and AI trading strategies to boost portfolio returns while reducing manual trading costs. Key Financial Institution and Banking Partners LGT Bank – As one of the world’s leading private banks, LGT Bank relies on Wealthorama’s AI-driven quantitative trading system to identify optimal trading opportunities across multiple asset classes, thereby enhancing smart asset management for its clients. EFG International – A globally renowned Swiss private bank focused on wealth management. With our blockchain-based mortgage and lending solutions, EFG helps high-net-worth clients optimize asset allocation and elevate wealth growth strategies. Banco Sabadell – One of Spain's leading banks, Banco Sabadell utilizes our global asset smart risk control system and AI trading algorithms to optimize foreign exchange and commodity trading, ensuring higher security and precision. National Australia Bank (NAB) – As part of its digital transformation strategy, NAB has partnered with Wealthorama to integrate AI trading tools, thereby enhancing investment decision-making capabilities, reducing transaction costs, and improving yields. How Wealthorama Helps Family Offices and Institutional Investors Succeed 1. AI-Driven Quantitative Trading: Maximizing Returns and Minimizing Risks Big Data & Machine Learning: Accurately predict market trends and optimize trading decisions. 24/7 Automated Execution: Runs seamlessly without manual intervention to execute highly efficient arbitrage strategies. Multi-Asset Compatibility: Supports forex, cryptocurrencies, equities, commodities, and more. 2. Blockchain-Based Crypto-Lending: Unlocking Asset Liquidity Institutions and family offices can use Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other major digital assets as collateral to secure low-interest loans. No Traditional Bank Approval Needed: Fast-tracked approvals to accelerate capital turnover. Smart Contract-Driven Transactions: Transparent, secure, and fully traceable, eliminating reliance on third-party trust. 3. Diversified Market Trading: Global Asset Allocation & One-Stop Management Trade stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies, index futures, and commodities to satisfy a broad range of investment needs. 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Local time recently in the United States, the Harvard China Forum was successfully held at Harvard University. This year’s event centered on the themes of “global vision” and “cross-border dialogue”, bringing together leaders from China and the United States’ political, business, and academic circles, technological innovators, and the next generation of entrepreneurs. Dali Ma, Founder and President of Truly Yours Inc. ,Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Purmulti and Co-founder and CEO of Echo of Entropy, was invited to attend as a keynote speaker and participated in the panel discussion themed “Global Vision of Business Elites in the New Era”. This panel was among the most anticipated roundtables at the forum. Other distinguished panelists included NVIDIA’s Chief Research Scientist and the President of Philip Morris International (PMI) China, among others. Representing cutting-edge AI basic research, the global operations of multinational giants, and the technological entrepreneurship practices of a new generation of Chinese entrepreneurs, the guests engaged in in-depth discussions around the topic of “how Chinese entrepreneurs can redefine global competitiveness in the AI era”. The venue was packed to capacity, attracting hundreds of students from top universities such as Harvard, Yale, and MIT, as well as industry observers. Highlight: Skylar — The World’s First AI Leader When talking about Truly Yours, Dali Ma systematically introduced Skylar — the team’s flagship product and the world’s first AI Leader — to the audience for the first time. He pointed out that 90% of most managers’ daily time is spent on “preparing to make decisions” — sifting through scattered emails, CRM data, and project documents to gather information and make judgments. “The time truly spent on thinking is eaten up by information sorting,” he noted. Skylar was built to solve this structural problem. “Skylar is not an assistant, but an AI Leader that can both act and judge,” Dali Ma emphasized. It automatically reads new emails every 30 minutes and generates professional, one-click-send replies, saving executives 80% of their communication time. It also automatically creates documents, assigns tasks, and designates responsible persons based on customer communications. Furthermore, Skylar proactively produces daily and weekly strategic briefings, and uses a “Risk Radar” to identify changes in customer sentiment, project anomalies, and potential deviations — giving management time to respond before problems arise. Currently, the core technologies related to Skylar are in the patent application stage. During the discussion, when asked about “how young founders can find their place in the AI track dominated by giants”, he responded: “Giants are building smarter tools; we are creating a new role. Skylar is not just another AI assistant — it is an AI Leader. This difference means we are not playing on the same field as everyone else.” In today’s era, many startups are compared to top international giants from day one. Customers want to know: why choose you, and what sets you apart from top brands? “The global vision of business elites in the new era is not just about seeing opportunities, but also about seeing responsibilities. When AI first has the ability to make judgments on behalf of managers, we must make it sufficiently reliable, secure, and restrained.” “Managers have never lacked more tools — they lack someone who can integrate information, make judgments, and directly drive execution. Today, we have built that ‘someone’ with AI.” These remarks quickly went viral both on-site and on social media. Many attendees commented that this panel was the “most insightful and industry-relevant” session at the forum. Truly Yours Inc. is an innovative company focused on enterprise AI. Its flagship product, Skylar, is positioned as “The World’s First AI Leader”. Through its dual engines of execution and judgment, Skylar helps managers shift from “processing information” to “making decisions”. Strictly adhering to enterprises’ existing permission systems, Skylar supports on-premises deployment, ensuring that enterprise data does not flow out or get used for public model training. Dali Ma is the Founder and President of Truly Yours Inc., where he leads the company’s overall strategy and Skylar’s product direction. He also serves as Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Purmulti, focusing on brand creativity and cross-border cultural cooperation. His work centers on integrating AI into the core decision-making processes of enterprise management, driving managers to shift from “processing information” to “making decisions”.

The global AI communication industry achieves a landmark milestone as CHAKEN.AI Phone Agent officially launches worldwide. Designed to reshape personal voice communication habits, the product breaks the long-standing Business-to-Business (B2B) dominated industry pattern and opens up a brand-new Business-to-Consumer (B2C) intelligent communication track. As AI voice interaction evolves from basic text AI assistants to fully autonomous voice calling, daily calling tasks including reservations, customer service consultations and work notifications remain tedious and bothersome for most users. Meanwhile, the fast proliferation of AI voice cloning has sparked global concerns over identity spoofing, scam calls and personal data privacy, making reliable identity verification an essential foundation for mainstream AI communication popularization. CHAKEN.AI Phone Agent has officially opened global pre-registration, delivering a comprehensive solution balancing efficiency, user experience and data security for users worldwide. Industry Context: Unmet Needs in Safety & Consumer Market The global AI voice agent market keeps expanding rapidly, with leading tech firms pouring investment into voice hardware and autonomous interaction systems. The industry has reached a consensus on two core unmet demands for future competition. First is security and public trust. Without verified real identity, AI voice cloning is vulnerable to abuse for deception and illegal activities, shaking public trust in intelligent calling tools. Second is the huge untapped consumer market gap. Most existing AI voice solutions focus on enterprise-level B2B scenarios such as call centers and corporate customer service, leaving individual users without dedicated and reliable AI calling assistants for daily use. CHAKEN.AI Phone Agent perfectly fills both gaps, emerging as a pioneer of consumer-grade trusted intelligent communication services. Core Product Strength: Full-Lifecycle Autonomous Calling Different from ordinary chatbots limited to simple question-and-answer interaction, CHAKEN.AI Phone Agent realizes complete closed-loop service covering demand input, autonomous AI calling and final result feedback. Users only need to put forward simple demands, and the AI will accurately understand intentions, extract key information, make calls independently and feed back sorted results. It rolls out the first personal voice avatar technology to replicate users’ voices and make calls on their behalf, paving the way for the next-generation voice interaction era. The product covers three major high-frequency usage scenarios worldwide: Daily life: Restaurant booking, consumer consultation, complaint handling and daily assistance calls, saving users plenty of time and unnecessary troubles; Work and small business operations: Interview alerts, event invitations, meeting reminders and batch outbound calls, realizing automated and standardized repetitive voice communication; Social interaction: Polite greeting and relationship maintenance calls, helping users ease social awkwardness. It supports real-time translation for over 30 languages paired with synchronized bilingual subtitles, enabling seamless cross-border communication for overseas travelers and international business practitioners. Trust & Privacy: GDPR-Aligned Compliant Design Reliable trusted communication architecture is the core competitive advantage of CHAKEN.AI Phone Agent, which fully complies with global mainstream data protection regulations including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As a key contributor to global trusted communication standards, it leverages Model Context Protocol (MCP) trusted communication services to popularize personal intelligent communication across all scenarios. All voiceprint collection and voice avatar model generation are conducted only after users take the initiative to grant explicit authorization. All call records are fully encrypted, and users can view, manage and delete personal voice models and communication records at any time. The system will send confirmation prompts before sensitive calls, with complete call records reserved for traceability. Built on international standard encryption algorithms and digital signature technology, every AI outbound call carries verifiable identity credentials. Call receivers can confirm real caller sources easily, and all call identities, statuses and content summaries are traceable, effectively blocking voice spoofing, fake calls and communication fraud. Global Value & Market Positioning CHAKEN.AI Phone Agent drives a strategic transformation of the AI communication industry, shifting focus from exclusive enterprise infrastructure to inclusive personal consumer tools. It focuses on building trusted communication systems rather than blind hardware competition, forming a distinctive global market positioning. Its updatable scenario skill library can adapt to diverse living habits and user demands across North America, Europe, Asia and other global regions. It adopts diversified profit models including scenario customized services, individual subscription plans and team enterprise versions, laying a solid foundation for long-term sustainable operation. Its built-in compliant design fits increasingly strict global AI governance policies, effectively lowering overseas regulatory risks and ensuring steady long-term development. Standing at the inflection point of the AI communication industry, CHAKEN.AI Phone Agent becomes a user-centric and highly trusted industry pioneer. Global users can sign up for early access to CHAKEN.AI Phone Agent via its official website. With continuous scenario expansion and global ecological cooperation, the product is poised to become a core pillar of global personal intelligent communication.

Professor Barry Barish, the 2017 Nobel Laureate in Physics and renowned as the “Father of Gravitational Waves” from the California Institute of Technology, visited the office of Mr. Hu Jiaqi, Director of Humanitas Ark, in Beijing on April 15, 2026. A giant of physics who has spent his life exploring the mysteries of the universe and a distinguished Chinese anthropologist long focused on the holistic survival of humanity engaged in a two-hour in-depth dialogue on the future of science, technology, and humankind. I. A Scientific Giant Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe Barry Barish holds an unshakable position in contemporary physics. In 1994, he resolutely took over the then-stagnant Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) project. With his exceptional leadership and foresight, he transformed it into an international endeavor involving over a thousand scientists. In 2015, he led his team to the first direct detection of gravitational waves, confirming the last prediction of Einstein’s general theory of relativity and opening a new window for humanity to observe the universe. This achievement earned him the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics and the academic honorific “Father of Gravitational Waves.” II. Another Kind of Gravity: Hu Jiaqi’s Inquiry into the Fate of Humanity During their exchange, Mr. Hu Jiaqi systematically introduced his research findings spanning over four decades. He proposed that the continued development of science and technology, if left unconstrained, would lead to the extinction of humanity within this century or two to three hundred years. He has constructed a complete academic system based on the Principle of Maximum Value, the Principle of Justice, and the Principle of Farsightedness, advocating for a global awakening movement and the Great Unification of humanity to address this crisis. Professor Barish showed strong interest in this theoretical framework. He carefully listened to Hu Jiaqi’s qualitative reasoning methods for “extinction path analysis” and “defense limit testing,” and during the subsequent dialogue, expressed both profound resonance and some differing views. III. Confluence of Ideas: Resonance and Divergence During the exchange, Professor Barish fully acknowledged Hu Jiaqi’s warning regarding the safety risks of technology. He stated, “The dangers you point out are real.” He believed that whether nuclear weapons, genetic engineering, nanotechnology, or AI, these technologies have developed to the point of threatening the holistic survival of humanity, while human society has yet to establish effective prevention and control mechanisms. Professor Barish highly appreciated the ideal framework Hu Jiaqi has designed for a future society — a peaceful, friendly, equitably prosperous, and non-competitive society. He believes such a vision is worthy of pursuit by all humanity. More importantly, Professor Barish was deeply moved by Hu Jiaqi’s persistent spirit over 47 years. He wrote in his message: “Thank you for your thoughtful dedication to preserving humanity. The dangers you present are Real. I hope we (mankind) can follow your lead.” This statement is not only an affirmation of Hu Jiaqi personally but also a solemn entrustment to the cause of saving humanity to which he has dedicated his life. However, a significant divergence emerged in their assessment of the destructiveness of nuclear weapons. Hu Jiaqi believes that while nuclear bombs can cause massive casualties, they cannot completely exterminate humanity — there would always be survivors to continue the species. Professor Barish held a different view. He pointed out that eighty years later, humanity possesses more powerful weapons like hydrogen bombs, whose power is sufficient to cause a global ecological catastrophe similar to an asteroid impact on Earth, potentially leading to the complete destruction of civilization. Regarding the solution pathway, Professor Barish also expressed cautious pessimism about the feasibility of establishing a world regime through intergovernmental cooperation. He believes that trust among current governments is extremely fragile, and competitive relationships are deeply entrenched, making it extraordinarily difficult for them to voluntarily cede sovereignty to form a unified regime. In contrast, he leans more towards awakening public consciousness through education and enlightenment rather than relying on top-down coercive restrictions. IV. Beyond the Dialogue: A Memorandum on the Future The collision of ideas between a Nobel laureate and a leading figure in astrophysics and a Chinese scholar on the fate of humanity lasting several hours is itself symbolic. It indicates that non-mainstream academic thinking, represented by Hu Jiaqi, can enter the purview of the world’s top scientists and be taken seriously. Professor Barish’s evaluation — “what you’re doing is incredibly important, and more people should do that” — injects confidence and momentum into this “awakening movement” not yet widely recognized. More importantly, this dialogue showcased the demeanor of mature thinkers: respecting differences while seeking common ground. As Hu Jiaqi quoted at the end of their exchange, “Gentlemen seek harmony but maintain diversity.” On the ultimate proposition of whether humanity faces an existential crisis, the two reached fundamental agreement: The continued development of science and technology must not proceed recklessly. As for the details of solutions, each may retain their own judgment. This dialogue, bridging science and humanities, East and West, is destined to be recorded in the annals of humanity’s exploration of its own fate.