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Weekly Recap: 14 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

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A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire this week, including 2025’s best colleges, Taco Bell’s new hot sauce and SeaWorld Orlando’s new walrus calf resident.

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

U.S. News Releases 2025 Best Colleges Rankings
Serving as a guide for prospective students and their families, the national rankings evaluate nearly 1,500 colleges and universities using up to 17 measures of academic quality. This year’s edition continues to prioritize social mobility and post-graduate success.IBM and NASA Release Open-Source AI Model on Hugging Face for Weather and Climate Applications
Potential applications include creating targeted forecasts based on local observations, detecting and predicting severe weather patterns, improving the spatial resolution of global climate simulations, and improving how physical processes are represented in numerical weather and climate models.Taco Bell® Adds New Hot Sauce Packet to its Lineup: Omar Apollo’s Family Disha Hot™ Hot Sauce
This first-of-its-kind sauce packet partnership introduces savory, smoky flavors, capturing the flavors perfected by Omar’s mother in her original recipe, and can be enjoyed via a curated Disha Hot Discovery Box featuring Taco Bell menu favorites and three sauce packets or can be purchased a la carte.SeaWorld Orlando Welcomes Orphaned Pacific Walrus Calf Rescued in Alaska to New Home
The calf, which was found orphaned and abandoned on the beaches of Utqiagvik, Alaska, has been named Ukiaq, which translates to “autumn” in the language of the Iñupiaq people who live in the area of northern Alaska where she was first found.Got Ghosts? Good. Ring Will Pay You to Escape Your Haunted House
Whether seriously spectral or sublimely silly, Ring users can submit videos of paranormal activity captured on their Ring doorbell or camera now through November 1, 2024, for a chance to win the grand prize. The winning entry will get $100k to put toward a not-so-haunted house, ghost-free getaway, or any other earthly expense.GoPro’s Tiny 4K Camera Hits Global Shelves at $199 MSRP
Weighing just 86 grams, the tiny new 4K HERO camera is waterproof, durable and combines GoPro’s simplest user interface ever with sharp 4K video, 2x slo-mo at 2.7K resolution, and 12 megapixel photos.Survey Reveals Majority of Americans Still Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Seventy-seven percent of workers in America would experience financial difficulty if their paycheck were delayed a week, according to results from the 2024 “Getting Paid In America” survey conducted by PayrollOrg.Broadcom, Charter Communications and Comcast to Jointly Develop Unified DOCSIS Chipsets Capable of 25Gbps Speeds
“By pushing the benefits of AI and ML to the edge of our network, we are maximizing network performance, improving the internet experience, and introducing new and exciting services to support our customers’ incredible appetite for more, higher quality data,” said Charlie Herrin, President, Technology, Product, Experience, Comcast.Warner Bros. Discovery Deploys AI-Powered Captioning Solution Built Using Google Cloud AI
Captioning has traditionally been a labor-intensive and time-consuming process. To maintain high levels of accuracy, Warner Bros Discovery’s captioning solution incorporates a workflow that utilizes Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform to optimize captioning, coupled with human-oversight for quality assurance.Iconic Character Bluey Makes Debut at Build-A-Bear Workshop
The Bluey Build-A-Bear collection includes a make-your-own Bluey that features her name on the left paw pad, as well as Bluey’s little sister, Bingo. Fortune Announces the 2024 Change the World List
Fortune’s 2024 list showcases 52 companies globally that have created significant social or environmental impact through their profit-driven strategies and operations, spanning a range of industries including technology, space, e-commerce, and health care. Southwest Airlines Unveils its “Southwest. Even Better.” Transformational Plan at Investor Day
“We’ve already started rolling out modernized cabins with improved WiFi, in-seat power, larger overhead bins, enhanced operational efficiencies, and optimized flight schedules. We will continue to build upon our unique competitive advantages, while adapting to consumer priorities in today’s dynamic environment,” said Ryan Green, Executive Vice President Commercial Transformation.FDA Approves Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccine for Self- or Caregiver-Administration
FluMist is approved for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and B in individuals 2 through 49 years of age. It is the first vaccine to prevent influenza, more commonly known as the flu, that does not need to be administered by a health care provider.Topgolf and SEGA of America Partner to Launch Exclusive New Sonic the Hedgehog™ Game at Topgolf
The experience will utilize Topgolf’s ball-tracing technology to blend the physical act of hitting a golf ball with digitally watching popular characters Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy track shots and collect rings as Players climb to the top of the leaderboard.

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Tax Relief Over Democracy? US Expats Weigh Sacrificing Voting Rights to Escape Tax Obligations

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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MyExpatTaxes, the leading tax filing platform for American expats, has found that nearly 60% (58.4%) of expats would give up their right to vote in exchange for not having to file U.S. taxes while living abroad amidst the increasingly complex filing requirements imposed on them.

“We are seeing a very notable shift in the attitude of American expats,” said MyExpatTaxes CEO Nathalie Goldstein. “As tax requirements become more onerous and expensive, especially against the backdrop of historic political polarization and the perception of getting less value in return for taxes paid, we are seeing more Americans than ever questioning whether to remain U.S. citizens.”

There are now 5.9M Americans living outside the United States.

The filing requirements as an American expat have become so daunting that MyExpatTaxes’ survey found 46.7% of respondents considered actually renouncing their US citizenship due to the complexities of filing.

Many first time expats are in fact surprised to learn that even income earned from working a job located in a foreign country is still subject to U.S. tax filing requirements– and adding additional forms and documentation along the way.

The shifting attitude of American expats seems to not merely be a referendum on taxation itself, but rather a dissatisfaction with the value realized from those taxes. Just about 90% of respondents indicated that their quality of life had improved since moving abroad. Perhaps as a nod to the taxation systems in other countries such as across Europe, 88% stated that they are agreeable with paying higher taxes if it means better access to healthcare and social safety nets.

The survey, the largest of its kind ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, polled 1,500 expats living in 89 different countries. The findings also illuminated the potential impact of expat voters with just over 27% of respondents admitting that they have not voted while living abroad. Of those polled, 15% hail from swing states.

As the U.S. remains one of two countries that enforce citizen-based taxation, Goldstein, an American expat herself, encourages all U.S. citizens living abroad to vote in the upcoming 2024 election. “It’s important that Americans abroad are seen as a sizable community, so that those making changes to U.S. taxation laws keep them in mind.”

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Spring Labs Expands Line-Up of Marquee Names to Present at Its Inaugural AI-Native Banking and Fintech Conference

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Industry Luminaries Join Speaker Roster to Discuss AI Use Cases that Drive Economic Growth.

MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Spring Labs, the intelligent AI powerhouse solution for financial services, today announced it has deepened its bench of speakers to present at the inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Native Banking and Fintech Conference, Monday, October 7, 2024, at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah—an epicenter for AI innovation.

The AI-Native Banking and Fintech Conference, which will include an address from Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox, will be co-hosted by the University of Utah, the Utah Bankers Association (UBA), the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) and American Fintech Council. In a collaborative setting, leading banks, fintechs, and AI providers will hear about the AI use cases and value-added ideas that translate into real-world applications that drive economic growth.

“When we first announced this event, we were met with a huge wave of enthusiasm from the financial service and fintech ecosystem,” says John Sun, CEO and Co-Founder of Spring Labs. “Our updated roster of speakers includes some of the most prominent names in the industry, and we’re delighted to host them as they collaborate with and inspire our audience on the practical and ethical development and applications of AI.”

“As an organization who is focused on accelerating fintech growth, it’s great to work with organizations like Spring Labs, which are committed to innovation and excellence in fintech and AI,” says Ryan Christiansen, Executive Director of the Stena Center for Financial Technology. “The conference agenda highlights the fantastic financial services ecosystem here in Utah, and we’re excited to participate.”

New speakers added to the line-up include:

Travis Hill, Vice Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Brian Brooks, Former Comptroller of the Currency, OCCDan Pillemer, President and CEO at CardWorksKirk Cullimore, Utah State Senator, Sponsor of the AI Policy Act (SB 149)Zach Boyd, PhD, Director, Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy, State of Utah

Additionally, we will be joined by senior leaders from regulatory agencies such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve, the Utah Department of Financial Institutions, C-Suite leaders from prominent fintech banks and fintech companies, academics studying the AI space, and top media outlets covering AI in banking and fintech.

Visit the conference website for further details on the event and/or to purchase tickets.

About Spring Labs
Spring Labs is the creator of Zanko, the intelligent AI copilot for financial institutions. Zanko streamlines customer support and compliance operations by automating tasks, enabling robust self-service options, boosting team efficiency and enhancing the customer experience. For more information, visit: https://www.springlabs.com/.

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Anti-Drone Market worth $7.05 billion by 2029 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global anti-drone market was valued at USD 2.16 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7.05 billion by 2029; it is expected to register a CAGR of 26.7% during the forecast period according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Increasing government spending on counter-drone technologies, rising incidence of critical infrastructure security breaches by unauthorized drones, and surge in adoption of aerial remote sensing technologies to safeguard critical infrastructure are attributed to the demand for anti-drone.

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Market Revenue in 2024

$ 2.16 billion

Estimated Value by 2029

$ 7.05 billion

Growth Rate

Poised to grow at a CAGR of 26.7%

Market Size Available for

2020–2029

Forecast Period

2024–2029

Forecast Units

Value (USD Million/Billion)

Report Coverage

Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends

Segments Covered

By System Type, Application, Platform type, Vertical, and Region

Geographies Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World

Key Market Challenge

Vulnerability to hacking

Key Market Opportunities

Emphasis on improving unmanned aircraft systems technology

Key Market Drivers

Growing number of illicit activities

By System Type: Hybrid systems to account for the larger market share in the forecasted year.

The hybrid segment accounted for the largest share of the anti-drone market in 2029. The trends of integrating multiple anti-drone technologies are rising since they are most effective in detecting, tracking, and neutralizing drone threats. These systems merge electronic, kinetic, and lasers, providing a comprehensive defense solution against UAVs. Hybrid systems use electronic, kinetic, and laser-based countermeasures to offer optimum protection against drones. These systems are designed to detect, track, identify, categorize, and mitigate drones at operational wide ranges ranging from a few km up to tens of km.

By Platform: The ground-based segment accounted for the largest market share in the forecast year.

The ground-based segment will hold a major share of the anti-drone market in 2029. Many ground-based anti-drone systems use several electronic technologies, such as radar, IR sensors, acoustic systems, and RF & GNSS jammers. MESA radar solutions are used mostly for counter-UAS purposes, protecting critical infrastructure, military camps, and other security-sensitive sites from unauthorized drones. One such solution is EchoGuard, a ground-based airspace management solution that contains a software-defined 3D radar that can be specific to the site. This system can identify single or multiple off-chance drones, including swarms in unauthorized areas. They provide accurate and sustained airspace surveillance for the field of view (FOV) they are configured, and both human and AI-monitored visual checks. The system can be easily transported and integrated directly with the command-and-control centers or another identification sensor for portable use, and multiple units of the system can be combined to cover vast areas or lengths of borders. Major providers of ground-based counter-drone systems include companies like EchoDyne Corporation, DeTect, Meteksan Defense, and WhiteFox Defense. Acoustics-based Discovair G2 utilizes patented microphone arrays. With 128 interconnected microphone elements, the Discovair sensor units can establish azimuth and elevation to the target in real-time using advanced digital signal processing.

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By Region: Americas are expected to hold the largest share of the anti-drone market during the forecast period.

Americas is expected to capture the largest share in the anti-drone industry during the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to protecting crucial infrastructure in the region. Governments, particularly in the US, invest in anti-drone systems for military bases, borders, and critical infrastructure. For Instance, in April 2023, RTX secured a USD 237 million contract from the US Army to provide Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensors (KuRFS) and Coyote effectors. These systems are designed to detect and neutralize unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The contract includes stationary and mobile systems and a specified quantity of effectors, all aimed at enhancing the Army’s operations within the US Central Command region.

Key Players-

The key companies offering anti-drone companies include RTX (US), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy), Thales (France), and IAI (Israel).

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