The European Union supports Tallinna Sadam in establishing onshore power supply for cruise ships
Globenewswire· 2025-12-15 14:00
The European Union approved funding for AS Tallinna Sadam (hereinafter: Tallinna Sadam) project PoTOPS (Port of Tallinn Onshore Power Supply), which aims to create onshore power supply for cruise ships at two quays in the Old City Port by 2030. The project, which will last more than three years, will include the construction of a power grid connection to the Elering main grid, a 110/10kV substation and onshore power supply infrastructure with connection equipment for cruise ships. The capacity of the substa ...
Freshworks to Deepen its IT Service and Operations Portfolio with Acquisition of FireHydrant’s AI-Native Incident Management and Reliability Platform
Globenewswire· 2025-12-15 14:00
Freshworks to Deepen its IT Service and Operations Portfolio with Acquisition of FireHydrant Freshworks has signed a definitive agreement to acquire FireHydrant, a provider of AI-powered Incident Management software. The combination will bring together Freshservice’s IT Service Management (ITSM) and FireHydrant’s core IT Operations Management (ITOM) as a unified AI-native ServiceOps solution designed to simplify operations, proactively prevent disruptions, and ensure exceptional IT service reliability. ...
Kartoon Studios Announces Livingston Taylor as the Voice of Winnie the Pooh in Upcoming Animated Series “Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie and Friends”
Globenewswire· 2025-12-15 14:00
Taylor Will Perform Live Song From the Series at Insider ‘Table Read’ After Sneak Peak Animation Showing, December 16 at Chinese Theatre in Hollywood BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON), today announced that acclaimed musician, songwriter, performer, and educator, Livingston Taylor has been cast as the iconic voice of Winnie the Pooh in the Company’s upcoming animated franchise, Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie and Friends, based on A.A. Milne’s iconic ...
Nutanix Expands Capabilities to Help Customers Build and Operate Distributed Sovereign Clouds
Globenewswire· 2025-12-15 14:00
Enhancements to the Nutanix Cloud Platform empower customers to maintain security, control, and resilience across distributed environmentsSAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, today announced new capabilities in its Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) solution designed to give organizations greater flexibility to deploy and govern their infrastructure across distributed environments running traditional, modern, and AI applications, incl ...
NVIDIA Debuts Nemotron 3 Family of Open Models
Globenewswire· 2025-12-15 14:00
NVIDIA Nemotron 3 The NVIDIA Nemotron 3 family of open models — in Nano, Super and Ultra sizes — introduces the most efficient family of open models with leading accuracy for building agentic AI applications. News Summary: The Nemotron 3 family of open models — in Nano, Super and Ultra sizes — introduces the most efficient family of open models with leading accuracy for building agentic AI applications.Nemotron 3 Nano delivers 4x higher throughput than Nemotron 2 Nano and delivers the most tokens per s ...
Gevo Names Paul Bloom as Incoming CEO to Succeed Long-Time Leader Patrick Gruber Who Will Retire on April 1, 2026
Globenewswire· 2025-12-15 14:00
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in renewable fuel and chemicals, and carbon management, today announced a strategic leadership transition designed to position the company for continued growth and innovation. Effective December 9, 2025, Dr. Paul Bloom has been appointed President of Gevo, Inc. and a director on Gevo’s Board of Directors. Gevo’s long-standing Chief Executive Officer and board member, Dr. Patrick Gruber, has assumed the role of Executive ...
Hunton Expands Employment and Litigation Teams in Miami with New Partners Carol Lumpkin and Shawn Hogue
Globenewswire· 2025-12-15 14:00
Carol Lumpkin, Partner, Hunton Carol Lumpkin, Partner, Hunton Shawn Hogue, Partner, Hunton Shawn Hogue, Partner, Hunton Miami, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to welcome litigation and employment partner Carol C. Lumpkin and litigation partner Shawn Hogue, who have joined the firm in Miami. Lumpkin has extensive class action experience representing companies ranging from small closely held family businesses to multinational public corporations. Her multifaceted ...
iStock Reveals the Visual Marketing Trends That Will Shape SMB growth in 2026
Globenewswire· 2025-12-15 13:58
Core Insights - iStock's 2026 Marketing Trends highlight the importance of visual strategy for SMBs as generative AI tools increase content creation pressure, leading to a trust gap among consumers [2][5] Group 1: Visual Strategy and Trust - The rise of generative AI has led to a significant increase in content volume, but consumer trust in advertising is declining, with 60% of people expressing distrust due to perceived AI manipulation [2][6] - Consumers are demanding greater authenticity and originality from brands, creating both challenges and opportunities for SMBs [2][5] Group 2: Risks of Visual Sameness - The proliferation of generative AI tools has resulted in 44% of people using these tools more frequently, leading to a homogenization of visual content [6][7] - To stand out, brands must focus on high-quality images, as 83% of respondents believe that better images are more likely to capture attention [7][8] - Balancing AI use with authentic imagery is crucial, as 64% of consumers prefer "real" images in advertising [8] Group 3: Designing for Randomness - Visuals that appear overly polished or symmetrical can erode trust, prompting a shift towards more human-like, imperfect visuals [9][10] - Emphasizing simplicity and authenticity in visuals can help brands connect with audiences seeking genuine experiences [9] Group 4: Comfort as a New Aspiration - Current consumer concerns include global issues and personal well-being, leading to a desire for comfort in various aspects of life [11][12] - Visual marketing should reflect themes of growth, balance, and restorative experiences, aligning with the audience's aspirations for a grounded future [12]
Actuate Therapeutics Announces Publication of Positive Phase II Clinical Data for Elraglusib Combined with Platinum Chemotherapy and Sequential Immunotherapy in Recurrent, Metastatic Salivary Gland Carcinoma
Globenewswire· 2025-12-15 13:45
Core Insights - Actuate Therapeutics, Inc. announced promising results from a Phase II study of elraglusib, showing a median overall survival of 18.6 months and 40% of patients alive at 2 years [1][5][6] Company Overview - Actuate Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers, with elraglusib as its lead investigational drug targeting GSK-3β [8] Study Details - The Phase II study evaluated elraglusib in combination with platinum chemotherapy in patients with advanced, metastatic salivary gland cancers, including adenoid cystic carcinoma [3][7] - The study enrolled 32 patients, with a median progression-free survival of 6.4 months and 27% of patients progression-free at 1 year [5][11] Key Findings - Nuclear GSK-3β expression was significantly higher in responders (50%) compared to non-responders (2%), suggesting its potential as a biomarker for treatment response [3][11] - Among non-ACC patients receiving immune priming followed by cisplatin plus elraglusib, the response rate was 18%, with all responders showing elevated nuclear GSK-3β expression [4][6] Treatment Efficacy - The median overall survival for non-ACC patients was notably higher at 27.8 months, indicating a potential benefit of elraglusib in this subgroup [5] - The combination treatment was well tolerated, with no treatment-related deaths and a low discontinuation rate due to toxicity [11]
VivoPower to Originate 450 Million Underlying XRP Tokens Worth an Estimated $900 Million for Lean Ventures Through Targeted Ripple Labs Share Purchase
Globenewswire· 2025-12-15 13:40
Core Insights - VivoPower's digital asset unit, Vivo Federation, is engaged in a joint venture with Lean Ventures to originate $300 million worth of Ripple Labs shares, translating to approximately 450 million XRP tokens valued at around $900 million [1][2] Group 1: Joint Venture Details - Lean Ventures, a licensed South Korean asset manager, will establish a dedicated investment vehicle to acquire and hold the initial $300 million of Ripple Labs shares sourced by Vivo Federation [3] - Vivo Federation is expected to earn management fees and performance carry, targeting a net economic return of approximately $75 million over three years based on the initial assets under management [2] Group 2: Company Overview - VivoPower, founded in 2014 and listed on Nasdaq since 2016, operates globally with a focus on sustainable energy solutions and has three business units: Tembo, Caret Digital, and Vivo Federation [3] - Tembo specializes in electric solutions for customized fleet applications, while Caret Digital focuses on renewable power use cases, including digital asset mining [3] - Vivo Federation is dedicated to XRPL-based blockchain applications and maintaining exposure to Ripple Labs shares and XRP tokens [3]