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CPKC reaches tentative collective agreement with TCRC-MWED

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CALGARY, AB, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said that it has reached a tentative four-year collective agreement with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Maintenance of Way Employees Division (TCRC-MWED) representing engineering service employees in Canada.

“Working together with the TCRC-MWED, we are pleased to have reached an agreement that is good for our railroaders and their families across Canada,” said Keith Creel, CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer. “With another tentative collective agreement completed at the negotiating table, we can continue our work safely and efficiently serving our customers and delivering for the Canadian economy.” 

TCRC-MWED represents approximately 2,300 engineering service employees across Canada.

Details of the tentative collective agreement will not be released publicly until the agreement has been ratified. 

About CPKC
With its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, CPKC is the first and only single-line transnational railway linking Canada, the United States and México, with unrivaled access to major ports from Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf of México to Lázaro Cárdenas, México. Stretching approximately 20,000 route miles and employing 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpkcr.com to learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC. CP-IR

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The Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) Standardizes on Coach-Assigned DUPRs Worldwide

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PPR-Certified Coaches Lead Global Adoption of DUPR Coach, Unlocking Revenue and Driving Growth for Coaches and Clubs.

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) and MyJourney Pickleball announced today that PPR will standardize on the Coach-Assigned DUPR Rating Program for its network of over 10,000 PPR-certified coaches. This move empowers PPR-certified coaches to generate DUPR ratings for the 34 million non-rated pickleball players, creating new revenue opportunities for coaches and clubs while driving the growth of the sport.

“With 95% of the world’s DUPR Coaches being PPR-certified, our coaches are leading the charge in adopting Coach-Assigned DUPRs because it creates immediate value for both coaches and clubs,” said Sarah Ansboury, Managing Director of PPR. “This program provides coaches with two significant revenue streams: first, being featured on The Global Pickleball Coach Map connects them with players worldwide, allowing them to create ratings virtually using the DUPR Coach app. Second, coaches can run DUPR Rating Sessions at their local clubs or courts. With DUPR Coach, we’re not just empowering coaches; we’re setting the global standard for growing pickleball. The formula is simple: PPR + DUPR Coach = ROI for coaches and their clubs.”

Zach Lee, a PPR-certified DUPR Coach, highlighted the program’s value: “Hosting weekly DUPR Rating Sessions has transformed the experience at my club. Players benefit from legitimate ratings, while I generate additional revenue and elevate the quality of open play and leagues. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.”

Brian Lloyd, PPR-certified DUPR Coach and Chief Pickleball Officer for Dill Dinkers, remarked: “I applaud PPR for setting the industry standard to ensure every player is DUPR-rated by equipping coaches with the essential tools and resources. By empowering coaches to provide accurate DUPR ratings, PPR is enhancing the player experience, fostering stronger competition, and unlocking meaningful income opportunities. Coaches are the backbone of this sport, and this program rewards their dedication with new revenue streams, creating a thriving ecosystem that benefits players, clubs, and the entire pickleball community.”

Katie Nimitz, President of MyJourney Pickleball, emphasized: “PPR’s decision to standardize the Coach-Assigned DUPR program across their global network of coaches is an important milestone for the pickleball industry. PPR coaches are at the forefront of driving pickleball’s economic growth by generating Coach-Assigned DUPR ratings for millions of players. PPR is ensuring players are accurately rated and matched to the right skill levels—all while creating new revenue streams for coaches and clubs. This decision lays the foundation for pickleball’s continued success, and we’re proud to be working alongside PPR and DUPR to help scale the sport and drive its GDP forward.”

Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR, stated: “The partnership between PPR and DUPR Coach is a monumental step toward making universal ratings more accessible than ever. With PPR-certified coaches leading the way, we are ensuring that every pickleball player—whether they’re stepping onto the court for the first time or training at an elite level—has a clear starting point and pathway for improvement. This collaboration doesn’t just benefit players; it creates real revenue opportunities for coaches and clubs, helping to grow the sport in a sustainable way. Together, PPR and DUPR are setting the global standard for ratings, competition, and player development.”

PPR-certified coaches who join the DUPR Coach program receive comprehensive training on the Coach-Assigned DUPR process, along with access to DUPR-approved skills rating tools. These resources enable coaches to efficiently and effectively generate ratings at scale, helping to achieve the goal of getting all 34 million pickleball players DUPR-rated.

Coaches interested in becoming PPR-certified DUPR Coaches and being featured on the Global Pickleball Coach Map can find more information and sign up here.

About PPR

PPR is the premier standard in pickleball instructor certification, dedicated to educating, certifying, and supporting pickleball professionals in their mission to grow the game.

About DUPR

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology platform, trusted by the world’s leading clubs, tournaments, leagues, and players. DUPR’s dynamic rating system unifies pickleball across age, gender, and location by analyzing match results to accurately evaluate all players across a 2.000 – 8.000 scale.

DUPR is the official pickleball rating of leagues, tournaments and clubs around the world, including United Pickleball Association (UPA), PPA, Major League Pickleball (MLP), Pickleball.com, Life Time, The Picklr, National Team Pickleball League, National Pickleball League. It also owns and operates Minor League Pickleball and Collegiate Pickleball, two of the biggest amateur leagues in the sport. Players and operators can visit www.dupr.com to sign up and learn more.

About DUPR Coach

DUPR Coach empowers coaches to launch Coach-Assigned DUPRs for the 34 million non-rated pickleball players, powered by MyJourney Pickleball.

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Katie Nimitz, MyJourney Technologies, 1 9047429544, katie@lifejourney.us

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NextEra Energy ranked No. 1 in its industry on Fortune’s list of ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’

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Company is meeting the country’s increasing energy demand with all forms of energy, growing the economy, keeping electricity prices as low as possible for customers and supporting the communities its projects call home.

JUNO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following a year where the company generated more electricity and invested more in energy infrastructure than any other company, NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) has been named No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune’s 2025 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” for the 17th time in 19 years. 

“This recognition would not be possible without the relentless dedication, creativity and hard work of our more than 16,000 employees, who constantly uphold our company’s 100-year legacy by driving innovation and excellence in our industry,” said John Ketchum, NextEra Energy chairman, president and CEO. “Energy demand is growing exponentially, and we have the scale, experience and technology to deliver. With our ability to quickly deliver renewables plus storage to meet growing power demand and also pair gas-fired generation for capacity, we’re right where we need to be to power America today and tomorrow. I couldn’t be prouder to be part of such an extraordinary team committed to securing America’s energy independence and dominance.” 

Fortune’s annual list is based on ratings from executives, directors and analysts, who rate the highest-revenue companies within their industry on nine criteria, including innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment value, quality of products/services and global competitiveness. 

Performance highlights for NextEra Energy include:

Leading in energy innovation and infrastructure – NextEra Energy continues to spearhead the energy industry through cutting-edge innovations and substantial infrastructure investments. Over the last decade, the company has invested more than $150 billion in the nation’s energy infrastructure, from upgrading its existing nuclear plants for increased energy output to building natural gas pipelines, natural gas-fired generation, battery energy storage and renewables.Delivering economic benefits and supporting rural America – NextEra Energy creates jobs and generates significant tax revenue across America, including in rural communities. Over the past decade, the company has paid nearly $8 billion in annual property taxes and more than $1.6 billion in annual land payments. It operates in 49 states and has more than 16,000 employees.Expanding energy capacity – NextEra Energy delivers more electricity to American homes and businesses than any other company. It is the owner of the nation’s largest natural gas fleet, one of the largest nuclear generators in the world and generates more American-made renewable energy than anyone else. Its diverse energy generation keeps electricity prices low. Last year, NextEra Energy placed into service roughly 8.7 gigawatts (GW) of new renewables and storage projects and plans to invest over the next four years roughly $120 billion, which would grow its fleet to roughly 121 GW.Driving operational excellence and reliability – NextEra Energy owns the largest electric utility in the U.S. with one of the lowest bills in the nation, more than 30% below the national average in one of the fastest-growing states. Its innovations in smart grid technology helped avoid 2.7 million outages in 2024 and its best-in-class non-fuel operations and maintenance costs are 50% better than the second-best in its peer group, saving customers over $24 each month on a typical 1,000-kilowatt-hour residential bill compared to an average-performing utility.Strategic focus on the future – NextEra Energy announced a new framework agreement with GE Vernova to develop natural gas generation projects paired with renewable energy and storage. This collaboration leverages the strengths of both companies to identify locations on the grid that would benefit from new gas-fired generation, enhancing the ability to deliver integrated power solutions for customers. NextEra Energy is also making significant progress in evaluating the recommissioning of Iowa’s only nuclear power plant, Duane Arnold Energy Center, with potential plant operations resuming by the end of 2028.

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NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light Company, which is America’s largest electric utility that sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to more than 6 million customer accounts, or approximately 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from seven commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. A Fortune 200 company, NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.

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Tripadvisor to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Conference Call on February 20, 2025

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NEEDHAM, Mass., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) announced today that at 7:05am ET on Thursday, February 20, 2025, the company will post its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on its investor relations website at ir.tripadvisor.com.

The same day, at 8:30am ET, the company will host a conference call to answer questions regarding its financial results. The event will be webcast live and can be accessed at ir.tripadvisor.com. A replay will be available on the website for three months.

About Tripadvisor, Inc.
The Tripadvisor Group operates as a family of brands that connects people to experiences worth sharing, and aims to be the world’s most trusted source for travel and experiences. We leverage our brands, technology, and capabilities to connect our global audience with partners through rich content, travel guidance, and two-sided marketplaces for experiences, accommodations, restaurants, and other travel categories. The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP), own and operate a portfolio of travel media brands and businesses, including Tripadvisor, Viator, and TheFork. 

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