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Sunday, August 23, 2026

#CruisingPeachy @IndyCar #WashingtonDCPeachy #PatrioticPeachy Kirkwood Dominates for Historic, Star-Spangled Victory in D.C.

Kyle Kirkwood made history Sunday by winning the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever motor race around the National Mall and the iconic monuments and buildings of the nation’s capital city.

And after a disastrous day for NTT INDYCAR SERIES points leader Alex Palou, can Kirkwood make even more history by catching Palou in the final three races of the season for a championship?

SEE: Race Results

Florida native Kirkwood drove his No. 27 Sam’s Club Honda to a 3.0906-second victory over the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet of Christian Lundgaard, leading three Andretti Global drivers in the top four. That margin of victory was deceptive due to a late caution that bunched the field for a restart on the seven-turn, 1.7-mile temporary street circuit, as Kirkwood led by upward of 16 seconds at some points during the 250-mile race.

“You can’t even put it into words – this is incredible,” Kirkwood said. “I’m almost in tears here. This is a big moment for us, a big moment for America here with the 250.”

Said Lundgaard: “I feel that it’s fitting that an American won, right? We gave it our best shot.”

Kirkwood earned his second victory of the season in crushing fashion, leading 128 of 147 laps after starting second. He also won the inaugural street race in March at Arlington, Texas, as six of his seven career victories have come on temporary circuits.

“It felt good to dominate out there; I’m not going to lie,” Kirkwood said. “That was a really good moment. What an incredible place to do it. If you can’t win the (Indianapolis) 500, this is definitely the place to win. I don’t know if we’re ever going to get a chance to do it again – I hope we do. This was awesome. What a dream come true.”

Andretti Global took the next two spots, with Will Power finishing third in the No. 26 TWG AI Honda and Marcus Ericsson fourth in the No. 28 Acura Honda in this race that was the capping event of the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

Kyffin Simpson rounded out the top five in the No. 8 Sunoco Chip Ganassi Racing Honda.

Kirkwood trailed Palou by 133 points entering this historic event, but the gap is down to 91 with three races remaining after Palou finished 20th in the No. 10 OpenAI Chip Ganassi Racing Honda.

While Kirkwood was dreaming at the checkered flag, Palou endured a nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Palou, aiming for his record-tying fourth consecutive title and fifth overall, suffered through an uncommon string of mistakes ranging from hitting a rival’s tire during a pit stop and incurring a drive-through penalty, a slow pit stop due to a loose wheel and then a crash in Turn 4 on Lap 123 due to a broken toe link from earlier wall contact.

“It hurts, man,” Palou said. “I wanted to get that win. It kind of hurts a lot that we had this bad of a day. It’s OK; things happen.”

History still is very much on Palou’s side. Since the sport reunified in 2008, the largest gap any driver has overcome with four races left to win a title is 59 points by Dario Franchitti in 2010. Palou still could clinch his fifth Astor Challenge Cup in the doubleheader Aug. 29-30 at the Milwaukee Mile.

Kirkwood left no doubt about his intent and the strength of his car right from the waving of the green flag by President Donald J. Trump. He dueled with Palou through Turn 1 before taking the lead in Turn 2 on the opening lap of the second-longest temporary street race in INDYCAR SERIES history.

From there, Kirkwood only trailed during pit stop sequences. No alternate tire or fuel strategies from rivals could touch him on his day of days.

Kirkwood shed perhaps the only rival who could challenge him early in the race before a huge crowd – the two-day weekend attendance was 215,000 – when Palou hit the wheel laying in the pit box of the No. 47 Vanda Honda of Mick Schumacher on Lap 39 during his first pit stop. That violation resulted in a drive-through penalty that Palou served on Lap 43, dropping him to 20th place.

From that point, caution periods were the only thing that blunted Kirkwood’s charge toward history. He led by 16 seconds when he made his final pit stop at the end of Lap 112.

There were two restarts between Laps 128 and 134, bunching the field and offering hope to Kirkwood’s rivals.

Scott McLaughlin dove under Kirkwood in Turn 1 to take the lead for a split-second on Lap 129 after a restart, but he carried too much speed into the corner and was eliminated from the race when the right side of his No. 3 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet clipped a tire barrier.

Kirkwood left no doubt on the final restart of the race on Lap 134, rocketing away from the field. He cruised to the checkered flag waved by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and then celebrated in front of numerous government dignitaries in a suite above Turn 1, including President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.

Up next is a doubleheader at the Milwaukee Mile, the last oval event of the season. The Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250 is set for Saturday, Aug. 29 on the historic, 1-mile track, with the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 on Sunday, Aug. 30.

The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season concludes with the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Monterey on Sunday, Sept. 6 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California.

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#EnglandPeachy #ArchitectPeachy #PilotPeachy Strzala Architects and Corgan to Support Major Capital Investment Programmes for UK’s Manchester Airports Group

Manchester-based Strzala Architects, with global architecture and design firm Corgan as subconsultant, has been appointed to a consultancy framework established by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to support capital investment programmes across its airports over the next five years. Strzala Architects has secured a position on the framework under Lot 7: RIBA Stages 1+2 Architecture, partnering with Corgan, placing the team among a select group chosen to deliver early-stage architectural services, including concept design, master planning and capacity planning for terminal and commercial developments.

MAG is entering a significant phase of capital development aimed at modernising infrastructure, expanding capacity, enhancing operational resilience, and advancing sustainability goals including achieving net zero carbon operations by 2038. Serving more than 60 million passengers annually across its three airports — Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands — MAG is the UK’s largest airport group and plays a vital role in regional economic growth and international connectivity.

Strzala Architects has deep local expertise, having worked at Manchester Airport for more than 15 years and serving on the MAG framework since 2020. In partnership with Corgan, a global leader in aviation design, the team combines regional insight with international best practices in airport planning and passenger experience, delivering coordinated design services that support the efficient development of airport infrastructure.

“We are proud to continue our longstanding relationship with Manchester Airports Group and to partner with Corgan on this important framework,” said Roman Strzala, Director of Strzala. “This appointment reflects in depth understanding of MAG’s operations and our ability to deliver impactful, early-stage design solutions that set the foundation for successful project delivery.”

Corgan is a globally recognised leader in aviation and transportation design, with a portfolio spanning more than 200 airports worldwide, including the world’s largest airports. The firm is consistently ranked among the top airport architecture practices and is known for delivering innovative, high-performance environments that elevate the passenger experience. In Corgan’s fast-growing London office, the regional Aviation and Transportation practice is led by studio leader Pablo Codesido along with Kat Leppard, a British Aviation Group (BAG) board member.

“Supporting Strzala Architects on this appointment with Manchester Airports Group is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of aviation in the UK,” said Jonathan Massey, Managing Principal and Aviation and Transportation Sector Leader at Corgan. “Together, we bring a shared commitment to innovative, forward-looking design that enhances the passenger experience while supporting operational performance and long-term sustainability.”

ABOUT STRZALA ARCHITECTS

Strzala Architects is a professional and contemporary architectural practice based in Manchester, England delivering thoughtful, well-considered design across a broad range of sectors and project types. The practice has particular expertise in transport, public and commercial projects, alongside experience in education, residential, heritage and refurbishment. Strzala Architects works with clients to develop practical, innovative and sustainable design solutions, from individual buildings and complex refurbishment projects through to wider master planning and urban design.

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Corgan is an employee-owned architecture and design firm with 23 locations and more than 1,400 team members globally. The firm, ranked as the No. 4 architecture firm by Architectural Record and Building Design + Construction, works with clients in a variety of sectors including aviation & transportation, data centers, education, government, health, hospitality & retail, mixed-use, multifamily, office, urban, campus & cultural, and workplace. The firm’s core disciplines are supported by a wide range of supplemental services including brand & graphics, furniture services, master planning and sustainability — all of which have a singular goal: to build environments where clients thrive. Founded in 1938, Corgan has developed a strong reputation for agility in design by anticipating marketplace changes and leading clients to thoughtful, data-driven design solutions. Its research insights and design expertise empower the organisation to foresee emerging changes and develop solutions that minimise risk, create flexibility, and maximise longevity. To learn more about Corgan, visit www.corgan.com.

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#CruisingPeachy @IndyCar INDYCAR To Introduce Updated Shell 100% Renewable Race Fuel in 2027

INDYCAR and Shell announced Aug. 21 that an updated formulation of Shell's 100% Renewable Race Fuel* will be introduced for the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

The new fuel, announced during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., builds on the renewable race fuel program launched in 2023 and continues INDYCAR's commitment to advancing innovation and sustainability in motorsports.

Beginning in 2027, all NTT INDYCAR SERIES entries will compete using an updated fuel formulation supplied by Shell. The new fuel incorporates a significant portion of domestically sourced renewable ethanol produced from the waste stream of a grain mixture-based distilling process and is blended with additional renewable components to create a 100% Renewable Race Fuel*.

The ethanol feedstock used in the updated formulation will now be domestically sourced from Indiana, the home of both the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. By drawing on Indiana’s rich agricultural and motorsports heritage, the program creates a powerful connection between the Heartland communities that help produce the fuel and the world-class racing that showcases it on track each May in Indianapolis and at venues across North America.

The updated fuel delivers at least a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to the Renewable Fuel Standard average gasoline baseline.** The fuel will continue to meet the performance and durability requirements of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and its engine manufacturers.

Since 2023, every NTT INDYCAR SERIES race has run on Shell's 100% Renewable Race Fuel*, making it the first major U.S.-based motorsports series powered by renewable race fuel. The updated formulation reflects the ongoing evolution of the program and the shared vision of INDYCAR and Shell to advance fuel technology through competition.

What They Are Saying

"From the beginning, INDYCAR has viewed racing as a platform for innovation. This next evolution of our renewable race fuel program demonstrates the continued progress that can be made when industry leaders work together to develop high-performance solutions that help advance sustainability goals without compromising competition." – Mark Miles, president and CEO, Penske Entertainment Corp.

“For decades, Shell and INDYCAR have worked together to advance innovation through motorsports’ demanding testing environments. That collaboration continues today with renewable race fuel engineered to help deliver the performance and reliability required for motorsports while incorporating renewable feedstocks sourced in the United States.” – Colette Hirstius, president, Shell USA

“Indiana is an agricultural and racing powerhouse, and this exciting partnership aligns two of our state's proudest industries. By using renewable ethanol sourced here in Indiana to fuel INDYCAR, we’re supporting Hoosier farmers and producers while showcasing Indiana innovation on a global stage. I’m proud to see Indiana agriculture powering the future of racing.” – Todd Huston (R-Fishers), Indiana House speaker

“Shell has been a terrific partner for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and their 100% renewable race fuel has set the standard around the world for as the first renewable and sustainable fuel in racing. To now know that the fuel that powers the series will be sourced in my home state makes the partnership even more powerful to me. Indiana loves racing, and the farmers in our state now have an even deeper connection to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, thanks to Shell and their innovation.” – Ed Carpenter, owner, ECR; 23-time Indianapolis 500 starter as a driver

"The level of dedication that Shell has for both Team Penske and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES is amazing. They are continually working to provide the most advanced products, and this new fuel is a continuation of that philosophy. There is not a better time to announce this change to corn that is grown and processed in the Midwest than at this patriotic Freedom 250 race weekend. As an Illinois native, it is another reason why I am proud to work with Shell." – David Malukas, driver, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet

*The Renewable Race Fuel is blended from components derived from biogenic wastes and byproducts that meet the renewable fuel definition in the Renewable Fuel Standard. The definition for renewable fuel can be found here: eCFR :: 40 CFR Part 80 Subpart M -- Renewable Fuel Standard. The Renewable Race Fuel is not available at Shell retail stations.

**Shell’s 100% renewable fuel delivers at least 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to the Renewable Fuel Standard average gasoline baseline. Renewable fuel as defined in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS, 40 CFR Part 80 Subpart M). Reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions relative to 2005 baseline average gasoline as defined in the RFS. Shell internal estimations for Shell Race Fuel based on data provided by component suppliers and parameters extracted from the Ca-GREET 4.0 model.

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#FloridaPeachy #MovietimeInManhattan 36TH ANNUAL FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES Academy Award®-Qualifying Festival Returns April 9 – 18, 2027

The Florida Film Festival is officially accepting submissions for its 36th annual edition, taking place April 9 – 18, 2027, inviting filmmakers from around the world to submit their latest work for consideration.

A premier showcase for American independent and international cinema, the Florida Film Festival features competitive categories spanning narrative, documentary, animation, and international filmmaking. The 2027 competition will include Narrative Features, Documentary Features and Shorts, Narrative Shorts, and Animated Shorts.

The festival, named one of the “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by MovieMaker Magazine in 2026, is a 10-day celebration of filmmakers and their art. Alongside the Competition, the festival also features an International Showcase, Spotlight Films, Midnight Movies, Music Films, Florida Films, Secret Screenings, Tributes, Special Guests, Panels & Forums, parties, and more. The festival welcomed more than 200 filmmakers and more than 17,000 patrons to the 2026 edition.

The Florida Film Festival is also proud to be accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences® in all three short-film categories. The festival’s Grand Jury Award winners for Best Narrative Short, Best Animated Short, and Best Documentary Short are eligible to qualify for consideration for the following year’s Academy Awards®. To compete for these Grand Jury Awards, selected films must be at least a Florida premiere.

Submission Deadlines

· Early Deadline: September 30, 2026

· Regular Deadline: November 6, 2026

· Late Deadline: November 20, 2026

· Extended Late Deadline: December 9, 2026

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The 2026 Florida Film Festival was the 35th Anniversary edition of the popular film festival which combined salutes to beloved stars, screenings of highly anticipated films, and a concentration of films produced in Florida by local filmmakers, all taking place in the warm (literal and figurative) setting of Central Florida. William Means’ Junkie led the award winners, taking both the Grand Jury prize and the Audience Award for Best Narrative Film. Sharon Leise’s Seized won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Film, and Patrick Bresnan’s First They Came For My College won the Audience Award for Best Documentary Film. Michael Borrelli’s The Last Day of Byron Bray also was a two-time winner, taking both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award for Best Short Film.

The 35th Anniversary edition kicked off with an Opening Night presentation of Adam Carter Rehmeier’s renegade road trip movie Caroline, Caroline, and featured a gala Centerpiece presentation of Jorma Taccone’s Over Your Dead Body, with both filmmakers in attendance. Florida Film Festival’s celebrated “An Evening With.. events were huge hits with the packed audiences, as well as fans outside the Enzian Theater, with Academy Award®-nominee Paul Giamatti and Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Beverly Hills Cop’s Judge Reinhold delighting everyone with stories from their films and careers, and having fun posing for selfies and talking to people outside prior to the events in the theater. Also making special appearances were Fallout’s Johnny Pemberton, with his film Mermaid, Justice Smith, with his film Grampa, and Orlando’s first African American Poet Laureate, Shawn Welcome, with Welcome, a documentary short film about his life. The film festival saw several screenings sell out, with record breaking audience numbers overall. Filmmakers participated in dedicated red carpets and press junkets throughout the festival’s run, as well as numerous networking events which have become a hallmark of the film festival.

About the Florida Film Festival

Debuting in 1992, the Florida Film Festival is the premier showcase in the state of Florida for American independent and international film. A core program of Enzian, the nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1985, the Festival brings filmmakers and audiences together for 10 days of screenings, conversations, and celebrations of cinema. Together, Enzian and the Florida Film Festival have served more than 2 million guests and welcomed an impressive roster of award-winning filmmakers and performers, including Paul Giamatti, Jorma Taccone, Justice Smith, Christina Ricci, Mia Farrow, Natasha Lyonne, John Cleese, Kieran Culkin, Emma Stone, Pam Grier, Giancarlo Esposito, Richard Dreyfuss, Sam Rockwell, Ellen Burstyn, Sissy Spacek, Christopher Walken, and Susan Sarandon. The Florida Film Festival is funded in part by Orange County, Florida through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program and by United Arts of Central Florida, your local agency for the arts.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

#CruisingPeachy @IndyCar #WashingtonDCPeachy Palou Punishes Rivals With Sensational Pole Lap in D.C.

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Sensational Pole Lap in D.C.

On a weekend full of iconic moments, sights and sounds for global motorsports and America’s capital city, Alex Palou continued his relentless march toward the INDYCAR SERIES history Saturday.

Palou zeroed in on his record-tying fourth consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship and fifth overall by winning the NTT P1 Award on Saturday for the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever motor race on the streets of the District of Columbia.

SEE: Qualifying Results

The Spaniard earned his seventh pole of 2026 – his career best for a season – and 19th of his career with a lap of 56.8993 seconds in the No. 10 OpenAI Chip Ganassi Racing Honda during the single-car, one-lap format of the Firestone Fast Six. He leads the series standings by 133 points – a gap of more than two races – over Kyle Kirkwood with just four races to go this season.

“Incredible,” Palou said. “Such a privilege to be racing here. Spectacular place, spectacular fans, as well. My car was on rails. Super-fun lap, super-fun car to drive. Couldn’t be happier. Looking forward to tomorrow. Tomorrow is going to be a long day, man, 250 miles.”

The 250-mile race – the second-longest street race in INDYCAR SERIES history – will cover 147 laps on the seven-turn, 1.7-mile temporary circuit that winds around the National Mall and past many historic buildings and monuments in one of the most stunning backdrops in motorsports history. Live coverage starts at 11:30 a.m. ET Sunday on FOX and FOX One, with INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls also broadcasting live.

Palou has won three of the five previous street races this season, but Arlington street race winner Kirkwood kept his faint title hopes flickering by earning the second spot at 57.4661 in the No. 27 Sam’s Club Honda of Andretti Global after leading the first two rounds of qualifying and setting the new circuit's qualifying record in round one with a lap of 56.7729. Kirkwood locked his front Firestone Firehawk tire under braking in Turn 1 of his Firestone Fast Six hot lap, but even without that small bobble admitted it would have been tough to top Palou.

“P1 both first and second group, and the last one Alex Palou is just a legend and goes faster on his one-lap dash than he did the whole rest of the run, I think,” Kirkwood said. “He made us look silly out there.

“But I’m telling you what: It wasn’t that easy. I thought I put a stellar lap in, and he just went six-tenths clear. So, hat’s off to them. But we’ll race them hard tomorrow.”

Scott McLaughlin was the quickest Chevrolet-powered driver in qualifying, third at 57.6200 in the No. 3 PPG Team Penske Chevy sporting a patriotic, stars-and-stripes livery for this race. Christian Rasmussen produced one of the most impressive performances of the three-round qualifying session, ending up a career-best fourth at 57.8892 in the No. 21 Splenda Stevia Chevrolet of ECR.

Marcus Armstrong qualified fifth at 58.8145 in the No. 66 REMAX Honda of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian, snapping a qualifying drought that saw him line up 20th or worse in three of the last four races this season.

David Malukas, third in points, rounded out the Firestone Fast Six at 1 minute, 10.6709 seconds in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet. Malukas locked his front tires under braking in Turn 1 and clipped the concrete wall with his right rear wheel, damaging his car’s alignment.

Andretti Global’s Marcus Ericsson, last weekend’s winner in Markham, Ontario, didn’t advance past the first round and qualified 15th in the No. 28 Acura Honda. Three multiple series champions – Andretti Global’s Will Power (qualified 13th), Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon (14th) and Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden (16th) each also were eliminated in the first round.

A 30-minute warmup session at 9:15 a.m. ET will precede the historic race, with FS1, FOX One and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls starting coverage at 9 a.m.

Friday, August 21, 2026

#MovietimeInManhattan @WBD #PRACTICALMAGIC WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) AVAILABLE ON 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM AND DIGITAL ON August 25, 2026

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Practical Magic will be available to purchase on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc online and in-store at major retailers and available for purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home and more.

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In a small, contemporary New England town, for two sisters from a family of witches, falling in love is the trickiest spell of all. They struggle to use their gift for magically guiding fate to overcome their family curse: The men they fall in love with are doomed to an untimely death!

Based off the book Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman, the film, directed by Griffin Dunne, features an all-star cast including Academy Award Winners Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, and Dianne Wiest, along with Emmy Award Winner Stockard Channing, Goran Visnjic, and Aidan Quinn. The film is produced by Denise Di Novi, and the screenplay is by Robin Swicord and Akiva Goldsman and Adam Brooks, based on Hoffman’s novel. It is a Di Novi Pictures production in association with Fortis Films.

Practical Magic 4K UHD Digital release will contain the following new special feature, as well as previously released commentary: The Power of Practical Magic

Nearly 30 years after Practical Magic first cast its spell, the women who made it revisit the story, sisterhood and world that turned an unconventional film about witches into a generational touchstone.

Commentary by director Griffin Dunne, producer Denise Di Novi, star Sandra Bullock and composer Alan Silvestri

Practical Magic 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will contain the following previously released special features and commentary: Casting the Spell

Director Griffin Dunne and producer Denise Di Novi, along with stars Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Aidan Quinn and Goran Visnjic, reflect on the joys of bringing Practical Magic to life.

Making Magic

Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of Practical Magic as they share their insights on bringing Alice Hoffman’s novel to the screen.

Commentary by director Griffin Dunne, producer Denise Di Novi, star Sandra Bullock and composer Alan Silvestri

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Run Time: 105 minutes

Rating: PG-13 for some violence, intense thematic elements and sensuality

Digital Street Date: August 25, 2026

Physical Street Date: August 25, 2026

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Thursday, August 20, 2026

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The National Hockey League (NHL) and FC Bayern today announced a first-of-its-kind strategic multiyear partnership designed to accelerate the growth of hockey in Germany and the development of FC Bayern in North America, create innovative fan engagement opportunities and connect two of the world's most iconic sports brands and passionate fan bases. The unique collaboration with FC Bayern is part of the NHL’s long-term international growth strategy in Germany.

Unveiled today at Säbener Straße, FC Bayern’s world-class training facility, with German NHL stars Leon Draisaitl and JJ Peterka, and FC Bayern champion Alphonso Davies, the partnership includes creating a platform for cross-sport collaboration, community engagement, youth outreach and original content development. Through a series of initiatives, the NHL and FC Bayern will work together to introduce hockey to new audiences in Germany while creating distinctive experiences for fans of both organizations.

“Germany continues to be one of the NHL’s most important international growth markets, and FC Bayern is among the most recognizable and respected sports brands in the world,” said Keith Wachtel, President, NHL Business. “By combining the NHL's passion for hockey with FC Bayern's extraordinary reach and connection to fans, we have a tremendous strategic opportunity to introduce more people to our game, deepen engagement with existing fans and create unique experiences.”

“FC Bayern is renowned for constantly breaking the mould – and we are very excited about this special partnership with the NHL. By developing ideas together with one of the most tradition-steeped leagues in world sport, the connection of our respective regions will create unique synergies on a wide variety of levels, in sports and beyond. We are creating a platform that promises long-term value for both partners and sets a new benchmark in terms of what cross-sport collaborations can achieve,” commented FC Bayern Board Member and CMO, Rouven Kasper.

As part of the agreement, the NHL and FC Bayern will collaborate on a range of fan-focused initiatives, including digital and social media campaigns, co-branded content and merchandise opportunities, street hockey events in Munich, watch parties, matchday activations at Allianz Arena, youth programming, hospitality experiences, and business networking events. The partners will also work together on player appearances, experiential activations, cross-promotional campaigns, and other community engagement and storytelling initiatives designed to create memorable experiences for hockey and football fans alike.

Earlier today, the NHL announced it will be bringing more NHL regular season games to Germany in the 2027-28 regular season as part of the 2027 NHL Global Series Germany. Munich will host a pair of games at SAP Garden featuring the Boston Bruins and Munich native JJ Peterka, while Cologne will also host a set of games at Lanxess Arena featuring the Edmonton Oilers and Cologne native Leon Draisatl. This coming NHL season, Düsseldorf will host the 2026 NHL Global Series Germany on December 18 and 20, 2026 at PSD Bank Dome, featuring two regular season games between the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks.

For more information on the 2026 NHL Global Series Germany visit NHL.com/GlobalSeriesGermany.

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About the National Hockey League (NHL)

The National Hockey League (NHL), founded in 1917, consists of 32 Member Clubs. Each team roster reflects the League’s international makeup with Players from more than 20 countries represented, all vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup. Every year, the NHL entertains more than 670 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 191 million followers - League, team and Player accounts combined - across Facebook, X, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube; and more than 100 million fans online at NHL.com. The League broadcasts games in more than 250 countries and territories through its rightsholders including ESPN, TNT Sports and NHL Network in the U.S.; Prime Video, Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada; and via SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™, Sports USA and TuneIn; and reaches fans worldwide with games available to stream in nearly 200 countries and territories (listed here) via NHL.TV on DAZN.

Fans are engaged across the League’s digital assets on mobile devices via the free NHL App; across nine social media platforms; on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™; and on NHL.com, available in eight languages and featuring unprecedented access to Player and team statistics as well as every regular-season and playoff game box score dating back to the League’s inception. NHL Productions develops compelling original programming featuring unprecedented access to Players, coaches and League and team personnel for distribution across the NHL’s social and digital platforms.

The NHL is committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. The NHL’s social impact platform, NHL Unites, reinforces that the official policy of the sport is one of inclusion on the ice, in locker rooms, boardrooms and stands. For more information, visit NHL.com.

About FC Bayern

FC Bayern is one of the world’s most successful sports organizations on and off the field. Since the club’s foundation in 1900, FC Bayern has won 35 national championships, 21 domestic cups as well as six UEFA Champions League titles, making it the most successful German team in history.

FC Bayern is also renowned globally for its financial success, youth development and supporter culture. The club’s unique ownership structure sees more than 430,000 club members own a majority share, more than any other sports organization in the world.

With over 1 billion interested worldwide, FC Bayern is one of the strongest brands in global sports.

In April 2014, FC Bayern opened its first international office in the U.S. to engage with the millions of fans living in the Americas. In March 2017, following the success of the first international venture, the club opened an office in Shanghai in March 2017, Bangkok April 2022 and Seoul in October 2025.

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#AsiaPeachy #BigAppleBusiness @BBGNewEconomy Bloomberg New Economy Forum Announces Global Lineup Featuring Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Michael R. Bloomberg, Mario Draghi, Gina Raimondo, Chuck Robbins, Rishi Sunak and Jonathan Gray

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Bloomberg New Economy today announced the initial speakers confirmed for the eighth edition of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum (the “Forum”), to be held in New Delhi on October 13 -15, 2026. Under the guiding theme of “A World in Play: Defining the New Levers of Power,” the Forum will convene more than 500 of the world’s most influential public and private sector leaders to address critical challenges and collaborate on a roadmap toward future prosperity.

Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, leads the Indian government delegation along with attending senior ministers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare; Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs; Dr. S. Jaishankar, Union Minister of External Affairs; Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry; Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, New & Renewable Energy and Education; Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology; and Shri Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology.

Karen Saltser, CEO, Bloomberg Media said, “India occupies a position of great consequence in the global economy. Government and industry have worked together to build capacities the world can rely on, making India a place where innovation, capital, and ideas converge at the highest levels. As the center of gravity in global affairs continues to shift, this New Economy Forum will reflect the optimism, and the responsibility, that India carries forward.”

Erik Schatzker, Editorial Director, Bloomberg New Economy added, “The global economy has entered a fractious new chapter, one increasingly defined by competition for control of resources, trade and technology. Governments and companies alike are navigating pressures that didn’t exist only a few years ago. The 2026 Bloomberg New Economy program is built for precisely this moment, confronting the divisions that make dialogue both harder and more necessary.”

Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce said, “In a world navigating geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological transformation and the growing need for sustainable growth, prosperity can no longer be built in isolation. It must rest on mutual trust, open and fair markets and innovation-driven collaboration. Guided by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ and deeper international economic cooperation, India remains committed to shaping a secure, future-ready world economy. As New Delhi hosts the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, we have a timely opportunity to turn this vision into action. Governments and businesses must work together to build resilient and diversified supply chains, accelerate innovation and create an enabling environment for investment and entrepreneurship. I look forward to engaging with global business leaders to deepen engagement and forge enduring partnerships that deliver tangible outcomes for businesses, people and the world economy.”

Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs added “The global order is undergoing rebalancing and structural changes. This requires us all to revise assumptions and expectations. Today’s priorities are focused increasingly on de-risking and diversifying. India’s approach has been to undertake issue-based collaboration and bridge divides. I look forward to discussing these issues at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum.”

Confirmed Speakers, Distinguished Delegates and Advisory Board Members Attending the Forum Include:Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, Republic of India

Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. & Bloomberg Philanthropies

Noubar Afeyan, Co-Founder & Chairman, Moderna; Founder & CEO, Flagship Pioneering

H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed AlMheiri, Vice Chair & Managing Director, 2PointZero Group

Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group

Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons

Sonia Cheng, CEO, Rosewood Hotel Group

Mario Draghi, Former Prime Minister of Italy; Former President, European Central Bank

Abhijit Dubey, President, CEO & Chief AI Officer, NTT Data

Dawn Fitzpatrick, CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Soros Fund Management

Robert Goldstein, Chief Operating Officer, BlackRock

Jonathan Gray, President & Chief Operating Officer, Blackstone

Mohamed Kande, Global Chairman, PwC

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Founder & Executive Chairperson, Biocon Ltd.

Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group

José Muñoz, President & CEO, Hyundai Motor Company

Yuvraj Narayan, Group CEO, DP World

Masayuki Omoto, President & CEO, Marubeni Corporation

Salil Parekh, CEO, Infosys

Gina Raimondo, Former Secretary of Commerce, United States of America

Chuck Robbins, Chairman & CEO, Cisco Systems

John Romeo, Managing Partner & CEO, Oliver Wyman Forum

Surendra Rosha, Co-CEO, Asia & Middle East, HSBC

Noboru Saito, President & CEO, TDK Corporation

Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO, Hitachi Energy

Rishi Sunak, Former Prime Minister, United Kingdom

Connor Teskey, CEO, Brookfield Asset Management

Christopher Waller, Member, Board of Governors of the United States Federal Reserve System

The invitation-only event will gather current and former heads of state, central bank governors, Fortune 100 CEOs, sovereign investors, technology founders and critical infrastructure operators during a moment of profound global realignment.

The Forum’s program will examine how geopolitical realignments, technological breakthroughs, energy transitions and evolving supply chains are reshaping the global economy, while assessing the challenges and opportunities emerging from a rapidly changing world. Through newsmaking plenaries, private breakouts and bilateral meetings, delegates will exchange ideas, collaborate on solutions and forge new partnerships to drive long-term resilience and growth. Bloomberg’s media platforms, reaching 100 million people monthly, will deliver the Forum’s most consequential conversations and insights to audiences worldwide.

Founded by Michael R. Bloomberg in 2018, with an initial focus on East-West dialogue, Bloomberg New Economy has evolved into a year-round global community and platform that engages every corner of the world.

The 2026 Forum coincides with Bloomberg’s 30th anniversary in India, marking three decades of partnership supporting the evolution of the nation’s financial markets. As India enters its next ambitious chapter, Bloomberg remains committed to powering the data, transparency and connectivity essential to India’s future growth story.

The 2026 Bloomberg New Economy Forum’s Founding Partners include DP World, Hitachi Energy, HSBC, Hyundai Motor Company and Tata Sons. Marsh is the exclusive Knowledge Partner. Infosys, PwC and Suzlon are this year’s Presenting Partners. They are joined by Coalition Partners Schneider Electric and AstraZeneca.

Follow Bloomberg New Economy across LinkedIn, X and Facebook for the latest updates. For more information on Bloomberg New Economy Forum or to request an invitation, please visit https://www.bloombergneweconomy.com/.

About Bloomberg Media

Bloomberg Media is the world’s leading multi-platform media company for business and finance, which draws on the editorial resources of more than 3,000 journalists and analysts in more than 100 bureaus around the world. Bloomberg Media is the consumer-facing media organization of Bloomberg L.P.

#PeachyontheLinks #ScotlandPeachy American Express and St Andrews Links Trust Announce Partnership to Grow the Global Reach of the Home of Golf™

Eligible Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members to Have an Exclusive Application Window to Enter for a Chance to Purchase Tee Times

American Express today announced it is adding the illustrious St Andrews Links to its sports partnership portfolio. American Express will be the Official Payments Partner of one of the world’s most prestigious golf destinations. With American Express’ large international presence, the partnership will help to make St Andrews accessible to more golfers and Card Members from around the world. This partnership builds on the breadth of American Express’ global sports partnerships, ranging from the NFL and F1® to Wimbledon and the US Open to stadiums and arenas around the world.

Through the partnership, eligible Consumer, Business and Corporate American Express Platinum Card and Centurion Members in select countries will have access to an Amex-exclusive application process, administered by St Andrews Links Trust, for a chance to purchase a golf package for themselves and one guest at select St Andrews Links courses in 2027. This will include the chance to play on the iconic Old Course, which is more than 600 years old, sits at the heart of St Andrews and has hosted golf’s oldest major a record 30 times – the next in 2027.

“Golf and premium travel continue to be passions of our Card Members globally, and there are few places in the world more legendary than St Andrews,” said Shiz Suzuki, Vice President, Global Brand Sponsorships & Experiential Marketing, American Express. “We’re proud of this first-of-its-kind partnership with St Andrews Links Trust to provide the meaningful access American Express is known for, and to create new ways for eligible Platinum Card and Centurion Members to not only experience this historic destination, but also to play at the Home of Golf.”

“St Andrews Links has welcomed golfers from around the world for generations, and we are continually looking for ways to enhance the visitor experience and connect with new audiences internationally. This partnership will open up a new channel to help us raise awareness of our brand and existing visitor golf opportunities across a broader international audience while preserving the traditions and accessibility that make St Andrews so special,” said James Ralley, Commercial Director, St Andrews Links Trust. “We are delighted to work with American Express on this unique partnership that will help introduce more golfers to St Andrews Links and support more investment into the Home of Golf.”

The Amex-exclusive application process will open August 26 at 10am BST, for eligible Centurion Members and on September 2 at 10am BST for eligible Platinum Card Members, in select countries. It will conclude at 11:59pm BST on September 9, prior to the upcoming 2026 Swilcan Package – St Andrews’ annual application process to access advanced tee times, which remains open to all.

The number of tee times available for St Andrews local golfers and all other traditional access routes are not impacted. St Andrews will also continue to offer its affordable golf initiatives.

Eligible Card Members who apply during an Amex-exclusive window will be selected by St Andrews Links Trust using the same random draw mechanism as the St Andrews Swilcan Package. Selected Card Members will then have approximately seven days after notification to purchase the golf package offered by St Andrews Links Trust. The Card Members who are selected during the Amex exclusive application window and subsequently purchase a golf package will also receive various perks including complimentary pull trolleys for all courses and a customized photography gift commemorating their round on the Old Course. Golf handicap restrictions and terms apply. Learn more at the St Andrews website.

American Express has a long-standing history in golf dating back to 1958, when it was a broadcast cosponsor of one of the four major championships. The partnership with St Andrews Links Trust builds on American Express’ global sports portfolio and expands opportunities for Card Members to enjoy what matters most to them – golf, travel and premium experiences. Beyond the partnership with St Andrews Links Trust, Scotland is a destination for nearly 20 properties in American Express’ premium hotel programs - Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Hotel Collection - at which all eligible Consumer and Business Platinum Card® Members can enjoy even more of their Amex Membership when they book their stay through Amex Travel™. Terms apply.

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ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS

American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services, and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.

Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express’ brand is built on trust, security, service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. We seek to provide the world’s best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations, and we build and manage relationships with millions of merchants across our global network.

For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com

ABOUT ST ANDREWS LINKS TRUST

St Andrews Links Trust is responsible for the management and maintenance of the eight Links courses at St Andrews, including the world-famous Old Course. St Andrews Links Trust manages a number of additional facilities including four clubhouses, a golf academy and six retail stores. More than 290,000 rounds are played over the eight courses attracting visitors from around the world to follow in the footsteps of the world’s greatest golfers and become a part of golf’s rich history. As a charitable trust, all surplus derived from the Trust’s commercial activities is reinvested into the preservation of the Home of Golf for current and future generations and to deliver the Trust’s charitable objectives.

#NHLPeachy #GermanyPeachy NHL and NHLPA Announce First-Ever NHL Regular Season Games in Munich and Cologne as Part of 2027 NHL Global Series Games in Germany

Boston Bruins to Play Two Regular Season Games in Munich; Edmonton Oilers to Play Two Regular Season Games in Cologne

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and National Hockey League (NHL) today announced that for the first-time ever, Munich and Cologne will host NHL regular season games during the 2027-28 NHL season. The 2027 NHL Global Series Germany will feature the Boston Bruins playing two games in JJ Peterka’s home city of Munich at SAP Garden. Also, as part of the 2027 NHL Global Series Germany, the Edmonton Oilers will play two games in Leon Draisaitl’s native city of Cologne at Lanxess Arena.

Today’s announcement furthers the NHL’s and NHLPA’s long-term international growth strategy in Germany, which includes strategic investment in growing the game through grassroots activations, content and other fan engagement initiatives, and forging new, long-term business partnerships. The NHL and NHLPA’s plans, as demonstrated today, include bringing more live, regular season games to Germany. More details including ticketing and opponents will be announced during the 2026-27 regular season.

“There is no better way to experience the speed, skill and excitement of NHL hockey than live and in person. The National Hockey League is thrilled to bring our first-ever regular season games to the passionate fans in Munich and Cologne,” said Bill Daly, NHL Deputy Commissioner. “These events represent an important step in our commitment to grow the game in Germany. By bringing more NHL games to one of Europe’s most dynamic hockey markets, we hope to continue to deepen engagement amongst our fans, partners and local communities, while at the same time creating a significant opportunity to grow the game throughout the country.”

“The NHL Global Series games in 2027 bring two of the NHL’s best players in Leon Draisaitl and JJ Peterka back to play in front of their hometown fans,” said Marty Walsh, NHLPA Executive Director. “Germany has a proud hockey tradition, and these NHL Global Series games are part of the League and NHLPA’s ongoing commitment to build meaningful connections between NHL players and the German marketplace.”

The upcoming 2027 NHL Global Series Germany games in Munich and Cologne represent another key milestone in the League’s expanding global footprint. The games will mark the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh NHL Regular-Season games played in Germany, with the first dating back to Oct. 8, 2011, when the Buffalo Sabres faced the Los Angeles Kings at O2 World in Berlin. The NHL and NHLPA will bring NHL Regular Season games to Germany for at least the next three seasons, starting with this year’s 2026 NHL Global Series Germany on December 18 and 20, 2026 at PSD Bank Dome, featuring the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks. A complete history of NHL Regular-Season games played outside North America can be found here.

The 2027 NHL Global Series Germany games will also showcase the strength of German-developed NHL talent, led by native stars who continue to elevate the country’s hockey presence on the global stage. Edmonton Oilers’ forward and Cologne native Leon Draisaitl is the highest-scoring German player in NHL history, with more than double the points of the next highest scorer, and has earned multiple League awards since being drafted third overall in 2014. In 2025-26, Draisaitl became the first German player to record 1,000 career NHL points and captained the country to its best finish at an Olympic tournament that featured NHL participation (6th place) – topping Team Germany with seven points in five games. Draisaitl and NHLPA Goals & Dreams have partnered to donate 58 complete sets of hockey equipment to Kölner Haie youth teams.

Boston Bruins’ forward and Munich native JJ Peterka has topped the 20-goal mark in three of his four full NHL seasons, including a 25-goal performance for the Utah Mammoth in 2025-26 (25-22—47 in 82 GP). A second-round draft pick (34th overall) by the Buffalo Sabres in 2020, Peterka has already skated in 320 career NHL games at the age of 24, for the Sabres and Mammoth, scoring 92 goals and adding 105 assists for 197 points – already among the top 10 German scorers in NHL history. He joined Draisaitl on the 2026 German Olympic Team at Milano/Cortina, contributing one goal and three assists in five games.

The NHL continues to demonstrate its commitment to the long-term growth of hockey in Germany through grassroots programs and community engagement initiatives. Central to these efforts is the expansion of NHL Street Hockey in regions such as North Rhine-Westphalia, helping create a lasting legacy and broaden access to the sport in communities hosting NHL games, alongside initiatives such as Hockey Day in Germany and the NHL Global Fan Tour. Looking ahead, the League will expand its school-based initiatives, youth development programs and fan engagement activities, strengthening participation and helping foster a new generation of players, families and fans throughout the country.

Arrow McLaren Adds Autonomous Trucking Pioneer Aurora as Official Partner

Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team announced a multi-year partnership with Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR), welcoming the self-driving technology company as an Official Partner.

Aurora is transforming the movement of goods with the Aurora Driver, its self-driving system that enables a Class 8 truck to drive itself. Trucking is a trillion dollar industry in the U.S. but it faces challenges, including an aging driver population, skyrocketing operating costs and underutilized assets. These challenges make autonomy – which adds safe, reliable capacity without displacing jobs – valuable to the industry and society.

Last year, Aurora became the first company to launch a commercial self-driving service with heavy-duty trucks on public roads. Aurora recently released its second-generation driverless truck and plans to expand across the Sun Belt.

The partnership will showcase Aurora branding across the Arrow McLaren team kit beginning at Portland International Raceway August 7-9. For the 2027 season, their branding will extend to driver firesuits and the engine cover of the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet.

Kevin Thimjon, President at Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, said:

"We're excited to welcome Aurora to our team. This partnership is a natural fit, as both of our organizations understand the value of innovation, safety and reliability. We look forward to partnering with Aurora as they continue to grow and shape the future of transportation."

Ossa Fisher, President at Aurora, said:

"We are thrilled to team up with Arrow McLaren, a brand that embodies the same relentless pursuit of performance and innovation that drives us at Aurora. This multi-year partnership is more than just a collaboration; it’s an alignment of two organizations rooted in precision, cutting-edge technology, and a shared vision for the future. Racing demands excellence at every turn, and we look forward to accelerating our growth alongside one of the most iconic names in motorsport."

About Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team

Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team builds on McLaren Racing’s rich heritage, giving it a home in North America. Within the INDYCAR SERIES, the team’s legacy includes three McLaren-powered Indianapolis 500 victories (1972, 1974, 1976), alongside McLaren Racing’s broader IndyCar total of 30 wins, 31 poles and 93 podium finishes.

Following a dominant run in the 1970s, McLaren Racing re-entered the INDYCAR SERIES forty years later with Indianapolis 500 entries in 2017 and 2019 with Fernando Alonso behind the wheel. In 2020, McLaren Racing solidified its full-season return through a partnership with Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports before securing majority ownership in 2021 and full ownership at the end of 2024.

In 2026, the team competes with Pato O’Ward, reigning runner-up in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, Nolan Siegel in the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet and Christian Lundgaard, who was fifth in the 2025 championship, in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. Ryan Hunter-Reay also competed with the team at the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 in the No. 31 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet.

Arrow McLaren operates out of the McLaren Racing Center (MRC) in Indianapolis, Indiana, and competes through a shared ambition: to race and to win - for its people, its partners, its fans and the sport.

About Aurora

Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora’s driver as a service product for trucking. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including AUMOVIO, FedEx, Hirschbach, McLane, NVIDIA, PACCAR, Ryder, Schneider, Toyota, Uber, Uber Freight, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Werner. To learn more, visit aurora.tech.

#TexasPeachy The Dickey Foundation Hosts 5th Annual Denim & Diamonds Charity Gala

Annual fundraiser returns with live entertainment, Texas barbecue, auctions and more to benefit first responder safety and wellness initiatives

Pull out your boots and dust off your denim because one of North Texas' favorite nights of giving is back. The Dickey Foundation, the charitable arm of Dickey's Barbecue Pit, is proud to once again honor the brave men and women who protect our communities through its annual Denim & Diamonds fundraiser.

The action-packed evening of barbecue, boots and big-hearted giving will take place on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. at On the Levee, located at 1108 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207, in the Dallas Design District. Guests will enjoy delicious food and drinks, live entertainment from crowd-favorite '90s country band Western Rewind, the always-popular Champagne Diamond Bar, a raffle and silent auction, a special performance by the Lake Highlands Wildcat Wranglers Dance Team and, most importantly, an unforgettable evening celebrating and supporting the first responders who protect and serve our communities every day.

This year, The Dickey Foundation is introducing a new way for attendees to give back. For just $50, supporters can purchase a First Responder Ticket, providing a local first responder with the opportunity to attend the Denim & Diamonds event as a guest of the Foundation. Specialty First Responder Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

General admission tickets are available through the following tiered pricing schedule, with guests encouraged to purchase early to secure the best available pricing:August 1 through August 31: $60 per person

September 1 through September 30: $75 per person

October 1 through October 22: $100 per person

As always, 100% of ticket sales and sponsorship proceeds from Denim & Diamonds directly benefit The Dickey Foundation and its mission to support the safety, wellness and resilience of first responders nationwide.

Additionally, several sponsorship opportunities are available starting for as little as $1,000 for the Patron sponsorship.

Last year's Denim & Diamonds fundraiser raised over $200,000 to help equip, protect and support the brave first responders who answer the call every day. Their unwavering courage inspires The Dickey Foundation's mission, and every ticket purchased helps ensure they have the resources they need to keep our communities safe.

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT: The Dickey Foundation hosts its annual Denim & Diamonds fundraiser, bringing together community members, first responders and supporters for an evening of barbecue, live entertainment, auctions and fundraising to benefit first responder safety and wellness initiatives across the country.

WHEN: Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: On the Levee, 1108 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207

The Dickey Foundation, formerly known as Barbecue, Boots & Badges, is the charitable arm of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Dedicated to supporting first responders across the United States, the Foundation provides essential safety equipment, protective armor, rescue gear, and financial support to enhance the safety and well-being of those who risk their lives to protect their communities. By partnering with local franchisees and communities nationwide, The Dickey Foundation works tirelessly to ensure first responders have the tools and resources they need to keep us all safe. For more information or to get involved, visit www.thedickeyfoundation.org.