15, Aug 2026
Surfshark helps create new official EU security standards for the whole VPN Industry
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Run strict no-logs deployments on RAM-only servers.
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Ensuring personal data stays on the device, make telemetry optional, and block permanent storage of user data on servers.
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Strip passwords from diagnostic logs and warn users before exporting settings that contain credentials.
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Enforce safe memory handling and secure encryption to block common attacks and protect stored data, even on a lost device.
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Undergo automated and manual testing for known exploits before updates reach users.
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Install critical security patches the first time the VPN is switched on.
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Ensuring VPN clearly labels the level of security and privacy offered to different use cases (from journalists to households).
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Extend protection to modern, decentralized infrastructure like mesh networks.
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15, Aug 2026
Jason Prevelige Named Director of Sacred Heart University’s Doctor of Medical Science Program
FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Sacred Heart University has appointed Jason Prevelige founding program director of its Doctor of Medical Science (D.M.Sc.) program.
Prevelige, a Sacred Heart alum and longtime educator, returns to the University with more than 17 years of clinical experience and a distinguished record of leadership in physician associate (PA) education, health care advocacy, and professional organizations. As founding program director, he will provide academic, administrative, and strategic leadership for the University’s newly established post-professional doctoral program, overseeing its launch, curriculum, faculty, assessment, and continued growth.
Before joining Sacred Heart full time, Prevelige played an integral role in developing the University’s physician associate studies program, serving on its founding advisory committee, developing the pediatric curriculum, and teaching pediatrics and emergency medicine since the program’s inaugural cohort. He also helped shape the foundation of the Doctor of Medical Science program alongside colleagues Reynold Jaglal, director of the physician associate studies program and Eric Nemec, clinical professor and director of research, assessment, and program development.
Throughout his career, Prevelige has practiced emergency medicine as well as pediatric hospital medicine, neonatology, and urgent care. He has held health care leadership positions for more than a decade and most recently served as assistant medical director in emergency medicine at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. Nationally, he completed a three-year leadership succession culminating in his term as president and chair of the board of the American Academy of Physician Associates. He also served two terms as president of the Connecticut Academy of Physician Associates and continues to chair its legislative committee.
“Dr. Prevelige is a visionary leader whose expertise spans academia, clinical practice, and national professional leadership,” said Karl Minges, dean of the College of Health Professions. “I am confident he will build a distinctive and innovative D.M.Sc. program that empowers physician associates to advance their careers and lead in an increasingly complex health care environment. We are excited to welcome him to Sacred Heart University and look forward to the impact he will have on our students and the profession.”
In a question-and-answer session, Prevelige discussed what drew him back to Sacred Heart University, his vision for the D.M.Sc. program, and how his experiences have prepared him to lead the University’s newest doctoral program.
What attracted you to Sacred Heart University and the D.M.Sc. program?
When the Doctor of Medical Science program was proposed, I was honored to be asked and jumped at the opportunity to assist my colleagues, Drs. Reynold Jaglal and Eric Nemec, in shaping the foundation of the program. When the position of program director was open, it seemed natural for me to apply. I feel now that I have come full circle in my SHU journey and am so thrilled to once again return in such a significant capacity to SHU.
What excites you most about leading the program?
While something new and different can be scary, it can also be exciting. For me, the opportunity to develop a world-class program, built for PAs who are looking for that next step in advancing their knowledge base and career, is an incredible one. I have had a variety of experiences, including my own education, that I am bringing with me, and to take the best of those experiences and share them with others is so unique and does not happen every day!
How have your previous experiences prepared you for this role?
I have been so fortunate in my career that I have been surrounded by phenomenal leaders who have mentored, supported, and helped shape my journey. After my PA education at Quinnipiac University, I quickly became involved in our state’s professional organization, the Connecticut Academy of Physician Associates. I have held a variety of roles, including two terms as president, and I continue to serve as the chair of the legislative committee. That work has provided me the opportunity to help shape health care and health care education in our state through advocacy efforts that have included authoring and amending language that later became law and working closely with our state’s legislators.
That eventually led to my service to our national organization, the American Academy of Physician Associates, where I first served in the House of Delegates, which is the policy making body for the Academy, later as a director at large, and most recently was elected president and chair of the board of directors, with my term just ending June 30.
In that role I had the amazing opportunity to travel across the country and internationally where I engaged PAs, physicians, nurses, and other health care leaders. I advocated for patients and PAs at the federal level and even internationally, had the opportunity to engage the national media and do my part to shape health care in different ways.
Along the way I completed an MBA at Quinnipiac, and my own Doctor of Medical Science at University of the Pacific.
What do you hope students gain from their experience in the program?
I hope to see our students find their own areas of personal growth. My own doctoral education helped me to grow as a leader as I self-reflected, but my own education also grew my network which is where opportunities in leadership often come from. I want to help our students achieve their goals in life by enhancing their already solid foundations with new areas of focus that will allow them to provide even better patient care through a stronger ability to advocate, to lead teams, to educate the health care providers of tomorrow.
Looking ahead, what is your vision for the program?
The opportunities for this program are endless in my opinion. With our SHU Dingle campus, there is an incredible opportunity to expose our students to international models of health care to help inform their work in our system. At the same time, there is opportunity to provide our education to international PAs and carry the SHU mission further abroad. I see the ability to grow relationships, not just among classmates in the program, but between our doctoral students and our PA students so we can create bonds between our PAs of today, with our PAs of tomorrow. Through the Doctoral Capstone, our students will have the ability to make real change in their workplaces, in the literature and in health care.
15, Aug 2026
Pristine Unreleased Version of Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt Leads Goldin’s 2026 Summer Pop Culture Auction
Auction house offers more than 1,000 collectibles tied to Nintendo, Pokémon, Superman, Metallica, among others
August 15, 2026 – Goldin, an internationally recognized auction house known for rare and record-breaking collectible sales, today opened its Summer Pop Culture Elite Auction offering over 400 trading cards, 280 video games, 270 comics and magazines–including 25 original artworks–alongside more than 250 pop culture toys, and 50 vinyl records and VHS tapes. Spanning franchises from Nintendo and Pokémon to beloved characters of Superman and Harry Potter to cultural figures like Metallica and Bob Ross, Goldin’s Summer Pop Culture Elite Auction encompasses memorabilia for all pop culture collectors.
Following the recent detection of a box containing unreleased versions of Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt, the auction brings the first of this astounding Nintendo Wire find to public auction. This 1988 NES Nintendo Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt (USA) Cartridge and Manual received a perfect 10 grading, a first in PSA history for any cartridge. The discovery is so rare that PSA leadership shared their shock with reporters covering the unearthing and pristine condition.
Additional videogame highlights include a 1999 GB Nintendo Game Boy Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition (USA) Sealed Video Game with a PSA 9.8/A+ as well as a 1997 PS1 Sony PlayStation Final Fantasy VII (USA) Sealed Video Game at CGC 9.9/A++.
The 1996 Pokémon Japanese CoroCoro Unpeeled Promo Sheets Collection stands at the front of the Pop Culture Elite trading card lineup. Featuring the undeniably iconic Pikachu and Jigglypuff promo cards, these glossy cards are widely regarded as the very first Pokémon TCG cards in history as published in Japan on October 15, 1996–predating the official Japanese Base Set retail launch by five days. Enthusiasts can further find several highly-graded Pokémon pieces such as 2014 Pokémon World Championships No. 2 Trainer with CGC GEM MINT 10, a 2014 Pokémon World Championships No. 3 Trainer at CGC PRISTINE 10, and a 1999 Pokémon Japanese Vending Masaki Promo Holo complete set (5), featuring Gengar, Golem, Alakazam achieving PSA MINT 9.
TV and film-adjacent trading cards feature a 2004 ArtBox Harry Potter Prisoner of Azkaban Card autographed by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint at PSA NM-MT 8, and a Millenial-favorite cartoon in a 2025 Topps Chrome SpongeBob SquarePants Red Refractor #25 with PSA GEM MT 10.
Graded magazine offerings span a Jul./Aug. 1988 Nintendo Power #1 (Newsstand) receiving a Pop 5 grading, with two higher copies in existence, alongside an instantly-recognizable Dec. 1953 Playboy First Issue featuring Marilyn Monroe’s first-ever cover (Newsstand) at CGC 7.5. Printed pages further include comics from both DC and the Marvel Universe with a 1939 Superman #1 – Origin of Superman at CGC Restored 5.0, a 1962 Amazing Fantasy #15, signed and inscribed by Stan Lee at CGC Signature Series 3.0, and a 1963 Tales of Suspense #39 featuring the first appearance of Iron Man with CGC 7.5.
Original artwork includes a 1984 He-Man Masters of the Universe Original William George Oil Painting, measuring 44.25″ x 34.75” as well as an original Bob Ross MTV Oil Painting on Canvas at 24” x 18”.
Heavy metal music lovers and members of Metallica Nation will be thrilled by multiple in-sleeve vinyl records in the Summer Pop Culture Elite Auction. A 1983 “Kill ‘Em All” from Megaforce Records is signed by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Cliff Burton, having received a VMG EX 8.0 with JSA LOA at Pop 1. Additionally, a 1986 “Master of Puppets” Elektra specialty pressing is signed by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Cliff Burton and includes a printed inner sleeve, graded VMG NM 9.0 with JSA LOA Pop 1.
The Pop Culture auction would not be complete without classic toys, and this summer’s rendition features a 2026 Stern Pinball x Pokemon LE (#646/750) Boxed, Sealed Pinball Machine and several 1970s-era Kenner Star Wars action figures such as Luke Skywalker with Telescoping Saber and a complete action figure set in a custom display case.
Goldin’s Summer Pop Culture Elite Auction is open for regular bidding through Wednesday, September 9. Extended bidding begins at 10 PM ET.
Concurrently, the company’s 2026 Sports Monthly Sports Elite Auction #7 continues through Saturday, August 15. Additionally, Goldin is set to open the Summer Goldin 100 Auction on Monday, August 17, the Monthly Sports Elite Auction #8 on Friday, August 21, and the 2026 Summer Movie Prop & Memorabilia Auction is scheduled to open Wednesday, August 26. Consignment inquiries can be sent to sell@goldin.com.
15, Aug 2026
VICTORINOX INDIA WELCOMES ABHAY DEOL AS A FRIEND OF THE BRAND
SHARED VALUES. AUTHENTICITY. CHARACTER.
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Victorinox India today announced actor Abhay Deol as a Friend of the Brand for its watch portfolio for the coming 18 months. Known for his authenticity, independent spirit and thoughtful approach to life, Deol reflects values that have guided Victorinox for more than 140 years.
The association will bring Abhay Deol across Victorinox’s watch portfolio, all collections including I.N.O.X., Maverick, Concept One Solar, Air Pro, Dive Pro and Concept One Automatic. Throughout this term, Deol will feature across all media touch touchpoints including digital, outdoor and retail touchpoints, celebrating a shared commitment to character, quality and enduring craftsmanship.
SPEND YOUR TIME WISELY, CELEBRATED THROUGH AN INDIAN LENS
At the Heart of the Collaboration Is Victorinox’s Global Watch Campaign – Spend Your Time Wisely. a Belief That Time Is Our Most Valuable Resource, and That How We Choose to Spend It Says Something About Who We Are.
For India, Victorinox is bringing this global philosophy to life through Abhay Deol, whose distinctive approach to life reflects the idea of making thoughtful, individual choices. Through his journey with the brand, Abhay will introduce audiences to Victorinox watches not simply as timepieces, but as companions to the moments that make time meaningful.
The campaign brings Spend Your Time Wisely to life across the most important festive occasions in India, from Diwali, Raksha Bandhan and the wedding season. Highlighting the importance of time during celebrations and milestones. Each occasion captures a different way of spending time with family, with loved ones, celebrating traditions, pursuing passions or simply being present in the moment.
In doing so, the Swiss heritage and craftsmanship of Victorinox embraces Indian festivities by being ‘The Ideal Gift – Time’ during these occasions and milestone moment.
Commenting on the campaign, Avirup Mukhopadhyay, Head of Marketing, Victorinox India, said:
“With Spend Your Time Wisely, we are bringing Victorinox’s iconic Swiss heritage and craftsmanship into the heart of Indian celebrations. Our ambition is to make Victorinox watches the ideal gift for every festive occasion and the important moments that define our lives, creating a meaningful bridge between Swiss excellence and the traditions of India.“
SHARED VALUES, MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
Commenting on the announcement, Debraj Sengupta, Managing Director, Victorinox India, said:
“At Victorinox, every partnership is guided by shared values. Abhay Deol represents authenticity, thoughtful choices and quiet confidence – qualities that closely reflect our brand philosophy. As we continue strengthening our presence in India, this collaboration marks an important step in building deeper connections with consumers while staying true to our Swiss heritage and commitment to quality.”
More than a brand partnership, this collaboration brings together two philosophies rooted in authenticity, independence and long-term thinking. Throughout his career, Abhay Deol has been recognized for forging his own path, making deliberate choices and remaining true to his convictions. It is an approach that closely mirrors Victorinox’s enduring commitment to quality, purpose and staying true to its values.
Commenting on the collaboration, Abhay Deol said:
“I’ve always believed that the choices we make define who we become. What resonates with me about Victorinox is its authenticity, its strong sense of purpose and the integrity with which it has stayed true to its values for generations. There is a timeless quality to the brand that goes beyond products. I’m delighted to be part of this journey and to share that message with Indian audiences across the world.”
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ABOUT VICTORINOX
140+ YEARS OF BEING BEST PREPARED.
The origins of Victorinox date back to 1884, when Karl Elsener opened a knifemaking workshop in a village in central Switzerland. Elsener delivered his first soldier’s knife to the Swiss Army in 1891. Six years later, he created the Swiss Officer’s and Sports Knife – now known as the original Swiss Army Knife™ – which would lay the foundation for a thriving global company.
Victorinox is now a fourth-generation family business operating in over 120 countries. In addition to its iconic pocket knives, Victorinox produces premium household and professional knives, watches and travel gear. Victorinox products embody the brand and ensure consumers are best prepared for everyday challenges by offering smart and masterful solutions. The enterprising spirit of the founder and a commitment to strong, values-based corporate governance live on until today.
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15, Aug 2026
79 years after Partition, museum to remember those uprooted in 1947 and honour stories of resilience, rebuilding and hope
Aug 15: The Partition Museum, Delhi, in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), commemorated the 79th year of India’s Partition on Friday, August 14th, 2026, at 11 A.M. at the Partition Museum and Cultural Hub, Dara Shukoh Library Building, inside Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Campus, Lothian Road, Delhi.
The memorial ceremony was held in the distinguished presence of Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA, as the Guest of Honour, Lady Kishwar Desai, Founder and Chair, Partition Museum, Ms Lakshmi Puri (Former Assistant Secretary General, United Nations), Shri K. Mahesh (MD, DKVIB and Secretary ACL Department under the Government of NCT of Delhi).
Though unable to be present in person, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu, shared his thoughts as, “Partition was not merely the drawing of a border; it was the uprooting of millions from their homes, communities and memories. Delhi bears the imprint of that history in neighbourhoods such as Lajpat Nagar, Punjabi Bagh, Model Town and Khan Market, shaped by the rehabilitation of displaced families who arrived with little, yet rebuilt their lives and contributed to the making of a new nation.
It is this lived history that Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi sought to preserve by designating 14 August as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day—a day to remember the pain, honour the resilience of survivors and reaffirm our commitment to unity and harmony.
For me, this resilience has a deeply personal resonance. My grandfather, Sardar Teja Singh Samundri, dedicated his life to courage, non-violence and service, and chose principle over personal liberty, attaining martyrdom in Lahore Central Jail in 1926. His life reminds us that true resilience lies not merely in enduring adversity, but in standing by one’s values and serving a larger cause.
As we remember Partition, let us preserve these stories as legacies of courage, rebuilding and nation-building.”
Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA and Guest of Honour, shared his views as, “The preservation of memory is an essential part of preserving culture. It is also essential to remember the agony of the Partition to keep our Country united and strong. The stories of Partition live not only in history books, but in oral histories, family photographs, documents and personal belongings passed down through generations. It is also to tell the world about this tragedy, which is one of the biggest human displacements of all time.
IGNCA values its association with the Partition Museum in bringing these lived histories into a larger cultural conversation, so that they may continue to be documented, studied and understood by generations to come.”
The programme brought together Partition survivors and families of eyewitnesses to remember the millions uprooted in 1947, evoking applause and teary eyes. The occasion also marked Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, designated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and was followed by a museum tour offering a glimpse into the personal histories, objects, photographs and documents that keep Partition’s memories alive.
Lady Kishwar Desai, Founder and Chair, Partition Museum, whose vision has been central to creating the Partition Museums, emoted, “The Partition Museum was created to ensure that the voices of ordinary people are not lost to the passage of time. The objects they carried, the photographs they preserved, the documents they saved and, most importantly, the stories they shared, tell us what Partition meant at a deeply personal level. On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, we remember not statistics or borders, but people, their homes, their losses, their journeys and their extraordinary resilience. This commemoration is also an invitation to younger generations to listen to those memories and understand why they must never be forgotten.“
Lady Kishwar Desai furthered announced that as a special initiative for the 80th year of India’s Independence and Partition, The Partition Museum will undertake a project along with city governments and several young artists to create and place sculptures across the cities of New Delhi, Amritsar and Mumbai to honor the resilience and perseverance of the refugees who began a new life post partition. These sculptures would be of men, women and children, placed at key locations like Lajpat Nagar, Friend’s Colony, Khan Market and Kingsway Camp in New Delhi to mark the pain of those uprooted overnight. In Amritsar and Wagah Border as well there will be sights from the Partition of 1947. This project attempts at bringing the glimpse of personal tragedies of victims of partition out of the closed doors of museums and brings people together from all walks of life to identify with their profound pain.
The Partition Museum in Amritsar, established to mark the 70th anniversary of India’s Partition, was the first museum in the world to collect and publicly display oral histories, documents, photographs and objects carried across the border by refugees of 1947. It was established by The Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust (TAACHT) under the chairmanship of Lady Kishwar Desai, with Mallika Ahluwalia as its first curator. The museum has received more than seven national and international awards.
The Partition Museum, Delhi, is the second Partition Museum in the world. Both museums were conceived as people’s museums, centred on the lived experiences of those affected by Partition, and are run entirely through donations.
Their collections and exhibitions encompass the Punjab and Bengal Partitions, as well as the Lost Homeland of Sindh, bringing together personal narratives and material histories from communities whose lives were transformed in 1947. The museums also feature art installations and artworks by well-known artists who have themselves been impacted by Partition.
Today, the museums welcome national and international visitors, school and college students from India and abroad, and have been written about by international historians and featured in films and documentaries.
The August 14 ceremony at the Delhi museum will bring these strands together—memory, history, culture and lived experience—in an effort to ensure that the human stories behind Partition remain alive for generations that did not witness it.
15, Aug 2026
77 DAYS TO GO: 7 WONDERS OF FUTURE CITIES COUNTS DOWN TO START OF VOTING
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 7 Wonders of Future Cities today marks 77 days until global voting begins on www.7wondersfc.com on 31 October 2026. The day, also known as World Cities Day, will be when the public can start choosing amongst the participating cities and developments, to become historically recognised as the leading representatives of the future of urban life.
According to Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Chairman of the 7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign, “Public participation, global visibility and the status of our recognised brand can transform urban vision into a shared cause, and we are seeing this already with motivating engagement from participating cities and developments from all over the world.”
Chie Kobayashi, Global Initiatives Manager for Minato Mirai 21 in Yokohama, Japan, says “We are proud to contribute our experience and vision for creating sustainable, people-focused cities of the future through the 7 Wonders of Future Cities initiative.”
Sabine Müller, Chairwoman of aspern Seestadt in Vienna, Austria, says: “We joined the 7 Wonders of Future cities initiative to stand alongside world-leading urban developments, to share our vision of an innovative, sustainable and liveable city for many future generations.”
Jeremy Fasser, Mayor of Stellenbosch, South Africa, considers that the future city vision for Adam Tas Corridor “is about creating walkable, connected, mixed-use and mixed-income neighbourhoods where homes, schools, workplaces, public spaces and opportunities are within easy reach – about building a city that connects rather than divides.”
Eduardo Pimentel, Mayor of Curitiba, Brazil, says participating “is an opportunity to show the world a city that combines planning, innovation, sustainability and, above all, care for people.”
Służewiec, in Warsaw, Poland, believes that “participating in the competition will highlight the work put into the transformation process and allow other cities around the world to learn from our example.”
For participant Konza Technopolis, southeast of Nairobi, Kenya, its CEO John Paul Okwiri believes that participation in the campaign provides an opportunity to share Kenya’s experience in developing a purpose-built smart city with a global audience.
7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign Chairman Jean-Paul de la Fuente summarises the growing momentum: “With 77 days remaining to voting, now is the time that participating cities and developments can build strong foundations of awareness and support locally, nationally and internationally, and that will for sure become valuable assets for when the competition gets underway.”
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14, Aug 2026
Michael Owen Joins ehamarkets as Global Brand Ambassador
HONG KONG and NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ehamarkets today announced a global brand partnership with England football legend and 2001 Ballon d’Or winner Michael Owen, who has joined the brand as its Global Brand Ambassador.
Owen said he was drawn to ehamarkets’ focus on technology, reliability and a simpler trading experience.
“I’m delighted to join ehamarkets as its Global Brand Ambassador. I like the way ehamarkets uses technology to make trading simpler and more efficient. It’s exciting to be part of a brand that is building a modern trading experience for people around the world.”
Markus Weber, CEO of ehamarkets, said the partnership marks a new chapter for the company as it continues to grow its global presence and invest in trading technology.
“Michael Owen is one of the most recognizable names in English football, and we are proud to welcome him to ehamarkets. His career, achievements and international appeal make him a great fit for our global brand. This partnership is an important step as we continue to grow in markets around the world.
Our goal is simple: make advanced trading technology easier to use. We will keep investing in secure systems, smart technology and AI to make trading simpler, faster and more efficient. With ehamarkets AI, we are building a platform that helps traders navigate the markets with greater ease.”
ehamarkets is a global multi-asset trading platform offering access to forex, commodities, equities and indices. Its focus is to make trading simpler through advanced technology, stable systems and ehamarkets AI, an intelligent trading assistant that helps users monitor markets, receive real-time alerts and interact with trading tools through natural language.
In 2026, ehamarkets was named Best Mobile Trading Platform Global and Most Trusted Trading Platform Global.
A former Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United and Manchester United striker, Michael Owen made 89 appearances for England and won the 2001 Ballon d’Or.
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14, Aug 2026
FERRERO GROUP TO ACQUIRE PURELY ELIZABETH, A LEADING U.S. MODERN WELLNESS BRAND
LUXEMBOURG and BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ferrero Group today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Purely Elizabeth, the high-growth modern wellness brand and a leading better-for-you food company based in the U.S. The acquisition further enhances Ferrero’s relevance at the American breakfast table with Purely Elizabeth joining its portfolio. Following closing, Ferrero intends to support Purely Elizabeth’s next phase of growth through continued product innovation, operational capabilities and expanded distribution, helping the brand reach more consumers while preserving its distinct identity and commitment to quality.
Founded in 2009 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Purely Elizabeth has more than doubled its sales in the past two years, driven by its innovative portfolio of granola, oatmeal and cereals while more recently expanding into the fast-growing protein segment. The brand has built a leading position and helped shape evolving consumer expectations around breakfast and wellness by pioneering premium and taste-forward products containing ingredients such as oats, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
“Purely Elizabeth, with its terrific portfolio of quality, tasty products, is a great addition to Ferrero,” said Giovanni Ferrero, President of Ferrero International S.A., holding company of the Ferrero Group. “With this transaction, Ferrero builds on its recent acquisition of WK Kellogg Co, reinforcing both its presence at breakfast time in America and its reach in the better-for-you segment.”
“We are delighted to welcome Purely Elizabeth to the Ferrero Group,” said Lapo Civiletti, President of Ferrero Ice Cream and WK Kellogg Co. “This acquisition reflects our long-term strategy to invest in high-growth categories and further enhance our presence in the better-for-you offerings across breakfast occasions and beyond. Purely Elizabeth has built a distinctive brand by being in tune with evolving consumer preferences through premium, innovative and delicious products, making it a highly complementary addition to our portfolio. We look forward to supporting the brand’s continued growth while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit that has made it successful.”
“Building Purely Elizabeth from an idea 17 years ago into the brand it is today has been one of the most rewarding journeys of my life, and I’m incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished,” said Elizabeth Stein, Founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth. “As I thought about the next chapter, finding a partner who understood what makes Purely Elizabeth special and shared our commitment to quality, innovation, and building for the long term was incredibly important to me. In Ferrero, we’ve found a family-owned company that believes deeply in what we’ve built and sees the tremendous opportunity still ahead. I couldn’t be more excited to continue leading Purely Elizabeth alongside our team as we bring our mission and products to even more people.”
The company will continue to operate as a standalone brand within the Ferrero Group, with Founder and CEO Elizabeth Stein, continuing in her role alongside the existing leadership team. The business will benefit from Ferrero Group’s long-term commitment to support the brand’s product-development pipeline and innovation, supporting the continued growth of Purely Elizabeth and its product offering.
The acquisition builds on Ferrero Group’s growing portfolio in the U.S., following the 2025 acquisition of WK Kellogg Co. It also further expands the company’s presence in both the breakfast and better-for-you categories, alongside brands including Eat Natural and FULFIL in Europe, Power Crunch in North America and Bold Snacks in Brazil.
The proposed transaction is expected to close in the coming months, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
About Ferrero Group
Ferrero Group is a global leader in sweet-packaged foods, renowned for iconic brands such as Nutella®, Kinder®, Ferrero Rocher®, and Tic Tac®, alongside local favorites.
Founded in 1946 in Alba, Italy, Ferrero marks 80 years as a family-owned group with more than 50,000 employees and operations in over 170 countries. The company combines a strong heritage and commitment to quality with continuous innovation across brands and categories, including ice cream, biscuits and bakery, breakfast cereals, and better-for-you offerings. Guided by a long-term vision, Ferrero focuses on sustainable and responsible growth, strengthening its presence in emerging segments while staying true to its values of excellence and care.
About Purely Elizabeth:
Founded in 2009 by wellness entrepreneur and holistic nutrition counselor Elizabeth Stein, Purely Elizabeth is a modern wellness brand that is redefining the better-for-you breakfast category and beyond. What began with Elizabeth’s vision to create nourishing food without compromising on taste has grown into a beloved portfolio spanning granola, oatmeal, cereal and more. A pioneer in bringing ancient grains, thoughtfully sourced ingredients and functional nutrition into the mainstream, Purely Elizabeth continues to create products that meet consumers at the intersection of nutrition and deliciousness. Its mission is simple: to help people thrive on their wellness journey, one delicious bite at a time. For more information, visit www.purelyelizabeth.com or follow @purely_elizabeth on Instagram and TikTok.
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14, Aug 2026
Bybit TradFi Perpetuals Extend 24/7 Exposure to Over 200 Global Equities and Pre-IPO Assets
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce TradFi Perpetual Contracts now offer over 200 curated TradFi-themed listings, marking one of the highest quality coverage of TradFi derivatives exposure available on a crypto-native platform. The lineup now spans equities, ETFs, precious metals, indices, and oil, with coverage extending across premium US, Hong Kong, South Korean and other equities markets.
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Bybit is expanding its TradFi offering as it builds a broader, always-on trading environment connecting mature crypto infrastructure with global financial markets. One of Bybit’s strongest suits traditionally, the perpetual contracts product line is centered around listing quality, timeliness, and access to global opportunities.
Since introducing TradFi Perpetual Contracts in April 2026, Bybit has added new weekly listings, building out a product suite of a total of 200+ high-quality, high-potential TradFi Perpetual listings, with a lineup of coveted assets such as gold, silver, crude oil, technology sectors across Asia and North America, global indices, ETFs, inverse ETFs, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence. The expansion reflects sustained trader demand for accessible multi-market, multi-asset exposure on a familiar interface, and with leverage tools. Bybit TradFi Perpetuals enable traders to respond to market-moving events around the clock, including during hours when the physical exchanges are closed.
Alongside standard equities and ETFs, Bybit has introduced pre-IPO TradFi perpetuals, giving traders exposure to high-profile private companies ahead of public listings. The latest lineup includes Unitree Robotics, a leading humanoid robotics developer, and Moonshot AI, the company behind the Kimi AI assistant. Pre-IPO perpetuals extend Bybit’s TradFi Perpetuals beyond publicly traded names, capturing demand for exposure to companies at the center of the AI and robotics investment cycle well before formal listings.
The expansion takes place as interest in AI infrastructure, robotics and cross-border equity access continues to shape both traditional and digital asset markets. By combining established large-cap names with pre-IPO access and multi-region ETF coverage, Bybit’s TradFi Perpetuals give traders a single, comprehensive venue to build diversified, round-the-clock exposure. With Bybit TradFi Perpetuals, this level of access no longer requires multiple brokerage relationships across different time zones and regulatory jurisdictions.
Bybit TradFi Perpetuals: Trading Movements and Exposure With Agility
Financial innovation such as TradFi Perpetuals allows traders to navigate the evolving global markets with unprecedented flexibility and access. Within one platform and account, users can plan strategies around price movements and gain sector exposure to some of the most traded TradFi assets from NASDAQ to KOSPI, without having to own and manage actual shares.
TradFi Perpetual Contracts are USDT-denominated and USDT-settled derivatives that track the price of the underlying asset. Offering up to 100x leverage and competitive rates and fees, Bybit traders can gain price exposure and trade market movements without holding the underlying shares directly. Combined with Bybit’s deep market depth and powerful trading infrastructure, this structure removes the custody, brokerage account and market-hour constraints associated with owning shares outright, while still allowing traders to express a directional view, hedge existing exposure or diversify across regions and asset classes from within their existing Bybit account.
Terms and conditions apply. Trading carries risk. For more information about Bybit TradFi Perpetuals, users may explore: What are TradFi Perpetuals on Bybit? Trading traditional markets 24/7
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14, Aug 2026
RemotePeople Completes 2026 SOC 2 Type II Audit Across Security, Availability, and Confidentiality
The New York-headquartered global Employer of Record renews its SOC 2 Type II attestation for a full 12-month period, adding to its ISO 27001 and GDPR certifications and its recent A+ platform security rating from Astra Security.
NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RemotePeople, a global provider of Employer of Record (EOR), payroll, and recruitment services operating in more than 150 countries, today announced the successful completion of its 2026 SOC 2 Type II audit, covering the Security, Availability, and Confidentiality Trust Service Criteria. The independent examination was performed by INTERCERT CPA LLC in accordance with AICPA SSAE 21 attestation standards and covered a continuous 12-month observation period from May 31, 2025 to May 30, 2026.
Unlike a SOC 2 Type I report, which evaluates the design of controls at a single point in time, a Type II report evaluates whether those controls actually operated effectively over a sustained period — in this case, an entire year. The auditor issued a clean opinion, confirming that RemotePeople’s controls were both suitably designed and operating effectively throughout the period to achieve its service commitments and system requirements.
What the audit covered
The examination scope covered RemotePeople’s cloud-hosted platform, including the following Trust Service Criteria:
- Security — protection of the system against unauthorized access, both physical and logical.
- Availability — the system is available for operation and use as committed or agreed.
- Confidentiality — information designated as confidential is protected as committed or agreed.
Many EOR and HR technology providers scope their SOC 2 examination to Security alone. Extending to Availability and Confidentiality reflects the reality of RemotePeople’s work: the platform runs payroll for employees in more than 150 countries and holds sensitive personal, tax, and banking data on behalf of thousands of organizations. Downtime and data disclosure both carry direct consequences for customers.
Layered assurance across independent frameworks
The 2026 SOC 2 Type II attestation is the third pillar of RemotePeople’s independent security assurance stack, joining its ISO 27001 certification, GDPR compliance program, and the A+ platform security rating recently awarded by Astra Security following an AI-augmented penetration test of app.remotepeople.com. Together, these attestations cover control design, sustained operating effectiveness, data protection, and offensive security testing — from independent third parties operating under different methodologies.
“Our customers trust us with contracts, payroll, tax IDs, and banking details for their people in more than 150 countries. That trust has to be earned every year, not claimed once. A SOC 2 Type II covering not just Security but also Availability and Confidentiality, alongside our ISO 27001 and our recent Astra A+ rating, is how we prove — with independent third parties — that the platform behind the promise is doing what we say it is.”
— Antoine Boquen, CEO of RemotePeople
The full SOC 2 Type II report is available to RemotePeople customers and qualified prospects under NDA through the company’s Trust Center at eu.sprinto.com/trust-center/view/0656f314-c72e-4fad-a251-258d8102fef8.
About RemotePeople
RemotePeople is a global Employer of Record (EOR), payroll, and recruitment provider headquartered in New York, helping companies hire, pay, and manage employees in 150+ countries without setting up a local entity. Its platform covers the full “recruit, employ, incorporate” journey: international recruitment through an in-house team, EOR, global payroll, benefits administration, Contractor of Record (COR), global mobility with work-visa sponsorship, US PEO, and company incorporation. RemotePeople is the trusted solution of more than 3,000 organizations, including Binance, Boeing, Coinbase, Porsche, LVMH, and Bang & Olufsen, and is certified SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and ISO 27001. The company was named best Employer of Record platform in the G2 Summer 2026 reports, with 80+ badges, and ranked #1 in the 2026 best EOR guides published by People Managing People, SelectSoftwareReviews, and Outsource Accelerator. Learn more at remotepeople.com.
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