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THE ASPCA® UNVEILS 2026 HUMANE AWARDS RECIPIENTS
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THE ASPCA® UNVEILS 2026 HUMANE AWARDS RECIPIENTS News provided by ASPCA® Sep 03, 2026, 10:32 ET Share this article Share toX Share this article Share toX Animal and human heroes from across the country will be honored for their heroic contributions to animal welfare at annual luncheon on October 8 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) unveiled the recipients for the 2026 Humane Awards, celebrating both remarkable people and animal heroes nationwide who have made extraordinary contributions to animal welfare and improve the lives of those around them. This year's honorees include miniature therapy horses Aiden and Pearl, Kid of the Year Eloise "Lulu" Peck, farm animal welfare advocate Craig Watts, New York City Police Department Mounted Unit's Detective Kyle McLaughlin, Dog of the Year Canyon, and Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment (C-RAD). Their efforts range from being deployed to the harshest conditions to assist search-and-rescue and recovery efforts to bring closure to families; exposing harmful animal welfare concerns within the poultry industry; keeping our communities safe; spreading compassion and kindness; and touching the lives of individuals struggling with grief, crisis and terminal illness. The 2026 ASPCA Humane Awards will recognize these powerful contributions at the annual luncheon at The Plaza Hotel in New York City on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. "Animals show us extraordinary courage, resilience and an incredible capacity to trust and connect," said Matt Bershadker, ASPCA president and CEO. "The ASPCA Humane Awards celebrate remarkable animals whose stories inspire us and remind us why protecting and caring for animals matters so deeply." The ASPCA winners were selected in six categories, including ASPCA Equine Welfare Award, ASPCA Kid of the Year, ASPCA Farm Animal Welfare Award, ASPCA Public Service Award, ASPCA Dog of the Year and the ASPCA Henry Bergh Award, named after the ASPCA's founder, which is given to an individual or institution exhibiting exceptional leadership, compassion and commitment to animal welfare. This year's valiant honorees include: ASPCA Equine Welfare Award - Aiden and Pearl For more than a decade, Aiden (a 16-year-old gelding) and Pearl (an 18-year-old mare) have brought comfort, connection and joy to thousands across New York as HorseAbility's beloved miniature therapy horses. HorseAbility is a nonprofit that improves the lives of individuals with special needs through equine-assisted services. This calm, adaptable pair travels together to hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and rehabilitation centers providing therapeutic interactions for individuals facing physical, emotional and cognitive challenges. Confidently navigating elevators, wheelchairs, and medical equipment, Aiden and Pearl demonstrate the profound impact horses have on human healing, companionship, and emotional well-being. ASPCA Kid of the Year - Eloise Peck Eloise "Lulu" Peck, named after the beloved character from Eloise at the Plaza, touched everyone around her with an extraordinary love for animals, compassion, and an open heart. She delighted in befriending every creature she met—a spirit best captured by her pre-camp lemonade stand sign: "Lemonade is $5. Dogs Drink Free." At just 8 years old, Eloise was one of the young lives lost in the devastating floods near Camp Mystic in Texas in July 2025. To honor her legacy, her family established the Living for Lulu Foundation to continue her mission of inspiring kindness and caring for animals in need. ASPCA Farm Animal Welfare Award - Craig Watts Craig Watts is a leading advocate for farm animal welfare and contract poultry farmers. A former contract chicken grower for Perdue, he partnered with Compassion in World Farming USA in 2014 to expose industry practices and animal welfare concerns, earning national coverage in The New York Times and more. Today, Craig serves as Contract Grower Transition Program Director for the Socially Responsible Agriculture Project (SRAP), helping farmers transition away from industrial animal agriculture and toward sustainable, humane alternatives. He lives with his wife and three children, alongside two dogs (Bean and Sue), five goats (Bandit, Jimmy, Reva, Gabby and George), and several chickens and ducks. ASPCA Public Service Award - Detective Kyle McLaughlin Det. Kyle McLaughlin, a 13-year NYPD veteran with the Mounted Unit, patrols New York City's five boroughs alongside his equine partner, Kelly, a rescued Standardbred. Paired in 2020, the duo provides a visible, approachable presence at public events, parades and daily patrols, showcasing the powerful impact of giving rescued animals a second chance to thrive. In April 2026, their remarkable bond drew national attention when they pursued a fleeing suspected purse thief on horseback through Manhattan's Upper West Side, leading to a

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Osteosarcoma Market is Set to Rise by 2036 as 8 Emerging Therapies Set to Drive Future Growth | DelveInsight
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Osteosarcoma Market is Set to Rise by 2036 as 8 Emerging Therapies Set to Drive Future Growth | DelveInsight News provided by DelveInsight Business Research, LLP Sep 03, 2026, 10:31 ET Share this article Share toX Share this article Share toX The osteosarcoma treatment pipeline is gradually expanding, with emerging therapies such as OST-HER2 (OS Therapies), DANYELZA (naxitamab-gqgk; SERB Pharmaceutical), Vactosertib (MedPacto), Risvutatug rezetecan (GSK), Olaparib with Ceralaserti (AstraZeneca), OMO-103 (Peptomyc), Eflornithine (DFMO) and AMXT 1501 (Aminex Therapeutics), PEEL-224 (Peel Therapeutics), ADCE-D01 (ADCendo), Dendritic cell-based vaccine (CellxLife), LNTH-2403 (Lantheus), and other investigational agents representing promising assets that could reshape the future treatment landscape, particularly in relapsed and metastatic settings. LAS VEGAS, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Osteosarcoma management generally relies on a multimodal treatment strategy that integrates surgery with chemotherapy and, in selected cases, radiotherapy. According to the NCCN Guidelines, commonly recommended chemotherapeutic agents include methotrexate, doxorubicin, cisplatin, and ifosfamide. For patients with relapsed, refractory, or metastatic osteosarcoma, second-line options recommended by the NCCN include high-dose ifosfamide, etoposide, regorafenib, sorafenib, radium-223 dichloride, and everolimus. Despite these treatment options, the osteosarcoma therapeutic landscape remains relatively limited, with few therapies specifically approved for the disease. In the United States, levoleucovorin (KHAPZORY) has received FDA approval, whereas mifamurtide (MEPACT) has been authorized by the European Commission for use across the European Union. Find out the major differences between osteosarcoma vs Ewing sarcoma @ https://www.delveinsight.com/report-store/osteosarcoma-market The emerging osteosarcoma pipeline is increasingly exploring targeted therapies and immunotherapeutic strategies. Key candidates include OST-HER2, which employs HER2-directed cellular immunotherapy to stimulate antitumor immune responses; naxitamab-gqgk (DANYELZA), which targets GD2-expressing tumor cells through antibody-mediated cytotoxicity; Vactosertib, an inhibitor of TGF-β signaling associated with tumor progression and metastasis; and Risvutatug Rezetecan, an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) designed to deliver targeted cytotoxic activity to tumor cells. However, osteosarcoma drug development remains predominantly concentrated in early-stage clinical trials, particularly Phase II studies. The limited number of late-stage trials restricts the availability of large, randomized datasets capable of demonstrating statistically significant improvements in overall survival, event-free survival, and durable response rates. Consequently, the lack of robust confirmatory evidence continues to present a major challenge to regulatory approval and contributes to differences in treatment availability across regions. Aparna Thakur, an oncology expert at DelveInsight, said that increasing research efforts in targeted therapies, immunotherapies, tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and cell-based therapies are expanding the future therapeutic landscape and creating opportunities for innovation. Reflecting ongoing therapeutic innovation and increasing unmet medical needs, DelveInsight estimates that the osteosarcoma market across the seven major markets, comprising the United States, EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), the United Kingdom, and Japan, was valued at approximately USD 60 million in 2025. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 9% during the forecast period through 2036, driven by the development of novel targeted therapies, advances in multimodal treatment approaches, increasing investment in osteosarcoma research, and growing efforts to address treatment-resistant and relapsed disease. Below, we highlight 8 promising emerging therapies poised to reshape the future of the osteosarcoma market. OS Therapies' OST-HER2 HER2-targeted cancer vaccine OST-HER2 is an investigational HER2-targeted immunotherapy being developed for HER2-expressing malignancies, including osteosarcoma. The therapy is designed to stimulate an anti-tumor immune response by activating HER2-specific T cells, enabling them to recognize and eliminate cancer cells. Following intravenous administration, the OST-HER2 vector is rapidly taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), which subsequently initiate a targeted immune response against HER2-positive tumors. Translational studies, including research in canine osteosarcoma, have demonstrated the therapy's potential to reduce disease recurrence and suppress metastatic progression. OST-HER2 is currently being evaluated as a second-line treatment in a Phase IIb clinical trial, with OS Therapies planning to pursue a Biologics License Application (BLA) under the U.S. FDA's Accelerated Approval pathway in the se

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SwitchBot Launches Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo, Bringing Faster, Smarter, Multi-Way Entry at IFA 2026
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SwitchBot Launches Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo, Bringing Faster, Smarter, Multi-Way Entry at IFA 2026 USA - English Deutschland - English Deutschland - Deutsch News provided by SwitchBot Sep 03, 2026, 10:30 ET Share this article Share toX Share this article Share toX BERLIN, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At IFA 2026, SwitchBot, a leading provider of smart home automation and embodied AI products, today announced the launch of SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo, a complete retrofit smart-entry solution for European households that combines the all-new SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max, SwitchBot Keypad Vision Pro, and SwitchBot Hub Mini Matter Enabled. Continue Reading SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo Designed to let households keep their existing lock cylinder while upgrading the entire experience at the door, the combo brings together faster lock performance, up to 19 ways to unlock, layered power backup, local biometric protection, real-time status awareness, and Matter connectivity. The result is a flexible entry system built for different family members, everyday situations, and connected-home platforms. SwitchBot will showcase the Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo at IFA 2026. Visitors can experience the system firsthand at booth #H1.2-146. Faster, More Refined Retrofit Performance At the heart of the combo, SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max upgrades an existing door lock from the inside without requiring users to replace the cylinder or modify the door. Its UltraDrive brushless motor reaches 160 rpm, delivering 3.2 times the motor rotation speed of SwitchBot Lock Ultra. Max Mode can complete unlocking in as little as 1.1 seconds, while more than 9 kg of turning force provides the power needed for everyday European lock mechanisms.[1]Users can choose Max Mode for a more immediate response or Quiet Mode for more discreet locking and unlocking during late-night arrivals, early mornings, and shared living situations. A high-precision magnetic encoder helps the lock track movement accurately, supporting smooth and consistent operation through frequent daily use.Performance is matched by a more premium industrial design. Lock Ultra Max combines an aluminum-alloy body with brushed electroplated stainless-steel detailing, while SwitchBot's Fluted Light Design creates subtle highlights and shadows across the surface. Together with a closely fitted base ring, the design helps the retrofit lock feel more integrated with the door rather than like a separate device added afterward.Up to 19 Ways to UnlockSwitchBot Keypad Vision Pro expands the combo into a multi-user entry system with 3D facial recognition, contactless palm vein recognition, fingerprint recognition, passcodes, and NFC card access. Across the complete system, households can choose from up to 19 unlock methods, including the SwitchBot App, remote control, voice control, smartwatch access, widgets, Home Sharing, Auto-Unlock via geofencing, a physical key, and SwitchBot Remote.For hands-free entry, Keypad Vision Pro projects more than 30,000 infrared points to create a millimeter-level 3D facial map and complete recognition in under one second under laboratory conditions. The depth-based system is designed to resist spoofing attempts using photos or videos and can recognize users in low-light environments with built-in infrared illumination.Contactless palm vein recognition uses near-infrared sensing to read the unique vein pattern inside a user's palm. This provides another biometric option for children, older family members, and users whose fingerprints may be difficult to read because of dry, worn, wet, or dirty fingers. Fingerprint, passcode, and NFC access remain available for family members and visitors who prefer more familiar entry methods.Triple Power System for Dependable Everyday AccessLock Ultra Max uses three layers of power to help keep the door accessible in unexpected low-battery situations. Its 4200 mAh rechargeable main battery provides up to 9 months of typical use, while an independent CR123A backup battery keeps the lock operational when the main battery is removed for charging or depleted, supporting approximately 500 locking or unlocking operations.Even when the battery is depleted, Micro-Power Unlock gathers residual energy for approximately 30 seconds before providing emergency unlocking assistance up to 5 times. The SwitchBot App also shows main and backup battery status and provides low-battery notifications, giving households time to recharge or replace the relevant power source.Keypad Vision Pro includes a 5000 mAh rechargeable battery designed to last up to 12 months on a single charge under typical use. Its approach-detection system activates biometric recognition when a user arrives, helping reduce unnecessary power consumption between entries.Security, Privacy, and Awareness at the DoorThe combo is designed with multiple layers of protection across communication, biometric storage, locking, alerts, status awareness, and

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Cypress Creek Energy's Ostrea Solar Reaches Commercial Operation, Helping Power Nation's Fastest-Growing State Economy
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Cypress Creek Energy's Ostrea Solar Reaches Commercial Operation, Helping Power Nation's Fastest-Growing State Economy

Cypress Creek Energy's Ostrea Solar Reaches Commercial Operation, Helping Power Nation's Fastest-Growing State Economy News provided by Cypress Creek Energy Sep 03, 2026, 10:30 ET Share this article Share toX Share this article Share toX 104 MWdc / 80 MWac solar project adds new, clean, American-made power to the region as Washington leads the U.S. in economic growth Microsoft has signed a power purchase agreement with Cypress Creek for electricity and environmental products generated by the project Long-term land stewardship initiatives conserve 275 acres of critical habitat, support wildlife migratory paths, and restore healthy native vegetation across the project site YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypress Creek Energy's Ostrea Solar project in Yakima County, Washington has reached commercial operation, adding a new source of locally generated electricity to the regional grid.Community leaders, project partners, and other stakeholders joined Cypress Creek on September 2 to mark this milestone and celebrate the completion of approximately $180 million in privately funded energy infrastructure for Washington. Continue Reading Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, Cypress Creek Energy CFO Mike Discenza and guests cut the ribbon at Ostrea Solar The project comes online at a time of significant economic and electricity demand growth in Washington. The state led the nation in economic growth during the first quarter of 2026, with real GDP growing at an annualized rate of 4.5%, more than twice the national rate. The information sector was the leading contributor to that growth, underscoring the increasingly important connection between Washington's technology-driven economy and the infrastructure needed to power it. "Washington's economy is growing, and that growth requires more electricity," said Kevin Smith, CEO of Cypress Creek Energy. "Ostrea shows how we can responsibly bring new power online quickly and affordably, while creating lasting benefits for the communities where we operate, and caring for the land for generations to come."Powering Washington's GrowthMicrosoft, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, is the long-term offtaker of energy and environmental products generated by Ostrea Solar. The project is interconnected to the Bonneville Power Administration transmission system, adding 104 MWdc / 80 MWac of new generation to the region's power system. Ostrea is expanding clean energy infrastructure needed to meet rising energy demand and support continued economic success in Washington.Caring for the LandFor Cypress Creek, completing construction is also the beginning of a long-term responsibility to the land. The company will own and operate Ostrea for up to 40 years, making thoughtful land management and environmental stewardship an important part of the project throughout its operating life.That commitment began during development. Cypress Creek worked closely with the Washington State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), including modifying the project design to conserve approximately 275 acres of critical shrubsteppe habitat.Shrubsteppe is one of Washington's most diverse ecosystems, providing habitat for species found nowhere else in the state. It is also increasingly scarce, with an estimated 80% of Washington's historic shrubsteppe lost or degraded to development and agriculture. Cypress Creek also contributed funding to WDFW to support additional conservation work elsewhere in the region.Ostrea was also designed with wildlife corridors to maintain migratory pathways through the project area, including for Rocky Mountain elk that move through the region.Cypress Creek's stewardship efforts extend to the land beneath and around the solar panels. Portions of the project site include degraded former cropland that has not been actively farmed for more than 25 years and where invasive and non-native plant species had become established. During construction, invasive plants that can threaten native habitats were removed, and disturbed areas were revegetated.The project was then seeded with carefully selected mixes of grasses and pollinator-friendly flowering plants. Beneath and around the solar arrays, lower-growing species were selected to establish healthy vegetation without interfering with the panels. Other restored areas include taller grasses and flowering species that provide additional habitat and forage for pollinators.Contrary to the perception that solar panels cover an entire project site, more than 90% of the land within a typical solar project remains open and available for vegetation beneath and around the panels. At Ostrea, that creates an opportunity to generate electricity while continuing to actively manage and care for the underlying land.When Ostrea eventually reaches the end of its operating life, Cypress Creek's goal is for the land to have been well cared for and rested, preserving it

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