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#NewYorkNotes @RecordingAcad @GrammyMuseum SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2027 MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARD™ PRESENTED BY THE RECORDING ACADEMY® AND GRAMMY MUSEUM®

The Music Educator Award™ was established to recognize current educators (kindergarten through college and public and private schools) who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. A joint partnership and presentation of the Recording Academy® and Grammy Museum®, the recipient will be recognized during Grammy® Week 2027.

The award is open to current U.S. music teachers, and anyone can nominate a teacher—students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans, and administrators. Teachers are also able to nominate themselves, and nominated teachers are notified and invited to fill out an application.

Each year, one recipient is selected from 10 finalists and recognized for their remarkable impact on students' lives. The 13th annual honoree will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the 69th Grammy Awards® and a range of Grammy Week events. The nine additional finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, and the schools of all 10 finalists will receive matching grants.

Fifteen semi-finalists will receive a $500 honorarium with matching school grants.

WHO:

A total of 25 music teachers from 25 cities have been announced as semifinalists for the Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum. In total, over 2,000 initial nominations were submitted.

SEMIFINALISTSJustin Antos, Dwight D. Eisenhower High School | Blue Island, IL

Marcos Carreras, Conservatory of The Arts | Springfield, MA

Ernesta Chicklowski, Roosevelt Elementary School | Tampa, FL

Michael Coelho, Ipswich High School | Ipswich, MA

Marissa Guarriello, University of Texas Austin | Austin, TX

Amanda Hanzlik, Edwin O. Smith High School | Storrs, CT

Roland Hatcher, Adlai E. Stevenson High School | Lincolnshire, IL

Lisa Sunset Holt, Cedar Park High School | Cedar Park, TX

Rachel Jayson, Lexington High School | Lexington, MA

Dominique Lane, Crisp County High School | Cordele, GA

Drew Lewis, Ramón C. Cortines School of VAPA | Los Angeles, CA

Stefano Marchese, Eliot K-8 Innovation School | Boston, MA

Michael McCabe, Lake Highland Preparatory School | Orlando, FL

Kevin McDonald, Wellesley High School | Wellesley, MA

Angela McKenna, Classen School of Advanced Studies @ Northeast High School | Oklahoma City, OK

Ailisa Newhall, Canyon Park Middle School | Bothell, WA

Bill Podolski, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program | Arlington, VA

Alberto Rodriguez, Mount Vernon High School | Alexandria, VA

Edgar Rubio, Gulliver Prep School | Coral Gables, FL

Emily Saenz, Benbrook Middle/High School | Fort Worth, TX

Rebecca Saltzman, Simsbury High School | Simsbury, CT

Jordyn Satterfield, Quioccasin Middle School | Richmond, VA

Cameron Siegal, George H. Potter School | Dartmouth, MA

Miriam Vazquez, Duane D. Keller Middle School | Las Vegas, NV

Krystal Williams, Suitland High School | District Heights, MDWHEN:

The finalists will be announced in November. For more information, please visit www.grammymuseum.org.

ABOUT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM

The Grammy Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through exhibits, education, grants, preservation initiatives, and public programming. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum values and celebrates the dynamic connection in people’s diverse backgrounds and music’s many genres, telling stories that inspire us, and creative expression that leads change in our industry.

For more information, visit www.grammymuseum.org, “like” the Grammy Museum on Facebook, and follow @GrammyMuseum on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

ABOUT THE GRAMMYS

Music is a powerful force for good in the world. It heals. It unites. It moves us like nothing else. The people who create it deserve an organization dedicated to their well-being. That's us. We exist to serve music, and all the people who make it. The Grammy organization is powered by 30,000 members, working songwriters, performers, producers, engineers, and music professionals, and we serve music people by spearheading public policy efforts to protect their rights, opening pathways of opportunity for them while dismantling old barriers, providing direct assistance, recognizing musical excellence, and upholding a peer-based Awards process that endures as music's highest honor. Our service positively impacts music creators everywhere, and results in a growing, thriving and more fair music industry. 

The Grammy organization is made up of the Recording Academy®, The Latin Recording Academy®, MusiCares®, the Grammy Museum® , and the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation®. For more information about the Grammys, please visit Grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the Grammys' social communities on  Instagram, YouTube,  TikTok,  Facebook, LinkedIn,  Threads, and  X.

#CruisingPeachy #TexasPeachy CLASSIC CHEVROLET GRAPEVINE TO OPEN 181,000-SQUARE-FOOT SERVICE CENTER WITH 121 REPAIR BAYS AND INDOOR CORVETTE STORAGE

Classic Chevrolet, a Chevrolet dealership in Grapevine, Texas, will open a new 181,000-square-foot service center at 1101 HWY 114 W. The dealership anticipates moving in this December, with full operations by February 2027. The current service center will remain open throughout the transition.

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The new facility will include 121 repair bays and new equipment selected to reduce repair time. More than 50 indoor parking spaces will be dedicated to Corvettes and other high-end vehicles. A 24-car service drive will speed check-in during peak hours.

Customers will wait in a 10,000-square-foot lounge with refreshments, free WiFi, and private workstations. An 18,600-square-foot parts department will include a proshop with performance parts and apparel on display and available for purchase.

"As the #1 Chevy dealer in the world, we keep growing to meet demand," said Tom Durant, owner of Classic Chevrolet. "This state-of-the-art facility gets customers back on the road faster. Add indoor storage for the Corvettes and an unprecedented array of performance parts in the proshop, and you have even more reasons to relax and enjoy the difference with us."

About Classic Chevrolet: Classic Chevrolet is located on 63 acres at 1101 HWY 114 W, Grapevine, TX 76051, and has been recognized as the world's #1 Chevrolet dealership for the third consecutive year and twelfth time overall. The dealership offers one of the nation's largest selections of new and pre-owned vehicles.

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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces Three-Year Grant to Lead the National Paralysis Resource Center

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the nation's premier nonprofit dedicated to curing spinal cord injury and improving quality of life for all those impacted by paralysis, announced that the Administration for Community Living (ACL) has awarded the Foundation a three-year grant to continue its leadership of the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC). The cooperative agreement awards $10 million, appropriated by Congress for FY26, to support the first year of the grant. The Reeve Foundation has operated the NPRC for more than 25 years, competing in a rigorous, competitive bidding process every grant cycle to renew funding.

"The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can live with dignity, independence, health, and full participation in their communities. The Reeve Foundation is honored to partner with ACL to advance that vision through the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC), the nation's trusted source of resources, support, and meaningful connection for people living with paralysis and their families," said Maggie F. Goldberg, President & CEO of the Reeve Foundation. "With longstanding bipartisan federal support, the NPRC has helped millions of Americans navigate life after injury or diagnosis, and the Reeve Foundation is proud to continue that work alongside ACL."

The NPRC is at the heart of the Reeve Foundation's commitment to Today's Care. Tomorrow's Cure., a vision of a world where spinal cord injury doesn't result in paralysis, and paralysis does not result in diminished quality of life.

Congress established the NPRC in 2002 as a federally supported national resource because living with paralysis requires specialized expertise and national coordination. When paralysis changes life, people need clear answers, timely support, and a path forward. Paralysis may begin suddenly after injury, stroke, a traumatic event, or surgical complication, or it may develop gradually as part of a progressive condition. It can affect a child growing up with paralysis, an adult returning to work, an older adult adapting to new supports, a veteran navigating multiple systems, or a family member who becomes a caregiver overnight.

The NPRC is the only national program that directly serves the 5.4 million Americans living with paralysis, the leading causes of which include stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy. These and other paralysis-causing conditions affect movement, health, independence, communication, employment, school, caregiving, family life, and community participation.

The NPRC delivers a coordinated, national system of services designed to increase access to trusted information, improve care systems navigation and self-advocacy, reduce isolation, create stronger caregiver supports, increase community capacity, reduce barriers to care, and demonstrate measurable quality of life improvements. Its services combine information and care referrals, peer support, community outreach, national and community-based partnerships, competitive Quality of Life Community Grants, and more.

In 2025 alone, the NPRC responded to over 7,400 inquiries, showing the continuing need for individualized support long after injury, diagnosis, or hospital discharge. Over the course of the prior five-year ACL cooperative agreement, the NPRC awarded more than $17 million in nonprofit community-based grants to support nearly 1,500 programs that have resulted in measurable improvements for individuals, families and caregivers and whole communities. For the approximately 42,000 veterans living with paralysis, the NPRC helped provide specialized support tailored to veterans' unique needs. Its nearly 600 certified peer mentors ensure that individuals have someone to turn to who understands deeply their personal experiences with paralysis.

This coordinated system of care addresses a critical care gap facing everyday Americans. Although paralysis-related conditions may begin in different parts of the healthcare system, life after paralysis quickly extends beyond healthcare. People and families need support across rehabilitation, benefits, caregiving, transportation, housing, employment, education, peer connection, adaptive recreation, mental health, community living, and long-term services and supports. No single local system is responsible for coordinating all of these needs, and state-based services may vary. As a result, people frequently encounter disconnected care, inconsistent information, limited provider coordination, and gaps in community-based supports.

Delayed or unreliable support has real consequences. It can lead to inappropriate services, delayed access to equipment or benefits, preventable secondary conditions, avoidable rehospitalization, increased healthcare costs, caregiver strain, reduced independence, and lost opportunities for community participation. The problem is not simply that services do not exist. The problem is that people must find, understand, trust, coordinate, and use those services while already navigating a major life change.

"From the moment Dana Reeve envisioned and championed a centralized place where people affected by paralysis could turn for practical and emotional support, the Reeve Foundation has worked to make the NPRC the trusted, go-to resource for people living with paralysis and those who care for them," said Regina Blye, Chief Program Officer at the Reeve Foundation. "No one should have to navigate paralysis alone. The NPRC is here to ensure that everyone, regardless of where they live or what challenges they face, can access the information, resources and support they need to live their best life."

For more information on the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, please visit ChristopherReeve.org.

About the Reeve Foundation

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation (Reeve Foundation) is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. We envision a world in which spinal cord injury does not result in paralysis and paralysis does not result in diminished quality of life. The Reeve Foundation operates the National Paralysis Resource Center, the only federally funded entity dedicated to directly supporting the paralysis community. As the recognized leader in the field, the National Paralysis Resource Center is supported by a competitive cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living (ACL) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to promote the health, well-being, and independence of people living with paralysis, providing comprehensive information, resources, and referral services.

We meet all 20 of the Better Business Bureau's standards for charity accountability and hold the BBB's Charity Seal. For more information, please visit ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-225-0292.

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#FinlandPeachy Why Helsinki Should Be on Every Art Lover's Travel List in Summer 2027

Following a record-breaking edition that attracted more than half a million visits, Helsinki Biennial returns in summer 2027, inviting visitors to discover world-class contemporary art across the historic island of Vallisaari, Esplanade park and HAM Helsinki Art Museum. The biennial has now revealed its theme, Unknowns, and announced the first 12 participating artists.

Helsinki Biennial combines world-class contemporary art with nature, maritime landscapes and vibrant city life in a way that is distinctly Helsinki. Located just a short ferry ride from the city centre, Vallisaari Island offers visitors the chance to discover contemporary art amidst wild island nature, historic fortifications and panoramic views across the Baltic Sea. The experience continues in Esplanade Park, Helsinki's iconic urban promenade, before leading visitors to HAM Helsinki Art Museum, one of Finland's leading contemporary art institutions. United by the theme Unknowns, the fourth edition invites audiences to explore curiosity, imagination and the possibilities that emerge when we embrace what we do not yet understand.

For travellers seeking culture, design, architecture, food and nature in a single destination, Helsinki Biennial offers from 6 June to 19 September 2027 a compelling reason to visit the Finnish capital during its brightest and most vibrant season.

International artists, new commissions and unexpected discoveries

Helsinki Biennial 2027 will bring together approximately 45 artists and artist groups from Finland and around the world. The first announced artists are Ari Bayuaji (Indonesia/Canada), Tara Donovan (United States), Laurent Grasso (France), Marguerite Humeau (France/United Kingdom), Matias Karsikas (Finland), Britta Marakatt-Labba (Sápmi/Sweden), Ragnhild May (Denmark), Yoshitomo Nara (Japan), Josefina Nelimarkka (Finland), Tawatchai Puntusawasdi (Thailand), Anna Retulainen (Finland) and Jakob Kudsk Steensen (Denmark). Further participants will be announced in the coming months.

Helsinki Biennial 2027 is curated by Mami Kataoka and Arja Miller. Photo: Kerttu Malinen, HAM / Helsinki Biennial

Exploring the Unknowns

Curated by Mami Kataoka and Arja Miller, Helsinki Biennial 2027 is built around the theme Unknowns. Rather than presenting clear answers, the biennial invites audiences to engage with mystery, wonder and uncertainty through art. Drawing inspiration from fields as diverse as astronomy, geology, science, mythology and spirituality, the biennial encourages visitors to imagine new ways of understanding both the visible and invisible worlds around us.

A proven success and a growing international attraction

With approximately 568,000 visits recorded in 2025, Helsinki Biennial has become one of the Nordic region's leading contemporary art events and an increasingly important attraction for international visitors. Bringing together internationally acclaimed artists, cultural professionals, and audiences from around the world, the biennial offers a compelling reason to experience Helsinki in summer.

The event reflects what makes Helsinki unique: the opportunity to encounter contemporary art across a historic island, vibrant public spaces, and a leading art museum, all within easy reach of one another.

Alicja Kwade's Big Be-Hide (2022) recalls the very first Helsinki Biennial, held in 2021.Photo: Maija Toivanen, HAM

Art that leaves a lasting mark on Helsinki

A visit to Helsinki Biennial offers more than a temporary exhibition experience. Several artworks commissioned for previous editions have become permanent additions to Helsinki's public art collection, creating a growing cultural legacy across the city. For visitors, this means that each edition leaves a lasting mark on Helsinki, extending the experience well beyond the summer of the biennial itself.

Helsinki Biennial 2027

Unknowns

6 June – 19 September 2027

Vallisaari Island, Esplanade Park and HAM Helsinki Art Museum

Media Day

2 June 2027

Professional Preview Days

3 – 6 June 2027

www.helsinkibiennial.fi

#WestCoastPeachy #CulinaryCourant Hozpitality Celebrates California's Top 30 General Managers at Inaugural Hozpitality's Best GM Powerlist 2026

Hozpitality Group celebrated the achievements of California's leading hospitality professionals on August 28 with the inaugural Hozpitality's Best GM Powerlist – California 2026, held at The Westin Los Angeles Airport.

The invitation-only evening brought together General Managers, tourism executives, business leaders, hospitality professionals, sponsors and industry partners for an evening dedicated to recognizing leadership and excellence across California's hospitality industry.

The California edition marks an important milestone for Hozpitality Group as it expands its established Hozpitality's Best Powerlist platform from the Middle East and India into the United States.

A Leadership Conversation on the Future of California Hospitality

The evening began with a 30-minute leadership discussion titled "California Hospitality Leadership Conversation – The Next Chapter of California Hospitality: What's Ahead for Hotels, Tourism & Business?"

Moderated by Tajh Henderson, Executive Director, Gateway LA, the panel brought together:Anna Marie Presutti, President & CEO, San Francisco Travel Association

Ron Frierson, CEO, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

Steve Pufpaf, General Manager, The Westin Los Angeles Airport

Michael D'Amodio, VP – Operations, Azul Hospitality

The discussion explored California's tourism opportunities, changing traveler expectations, destination competitiveness, hotel operations, business and investment opportunities, and the challenges facing the hospitality industry.

The panel also addressed what today's General Managers should be preparing for over the next three to five years.

Celebrating California's Hospitality Leaders

The evening then moved into the presentation of Hozpitality's Best 30 GM Powerlist – California 2026, recognizing 30 General Managers who received strong support through Hozpitality's online voting process.

The Powerlist celebrates hospitality leaders who have earned recognition and respect from their colleagues, teams, suppliers, partners, friends and wider industry networks.

The 2026 honorees represented leading hotels and hospitality organizations across California.

The Hozpitality's Best GM Powerlist 2026 honorees are:Alfonso Torres – Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina

Anastasia Moore – Sheraton Gateway LAX and E-central DTLA

Annie Painting – Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

Armando Campos – Proper Santa Monica Hotel

Bobby Copeland – AC Marriott Beverly Hills / Azul Hospitality

Carolyn McCammon – Andaz San Diego

Casey Neuburger – Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Dave Han – Omni San Francisco

David Townsend – Hyatt Place / House LAX Century Blvd

Diego Andrada – Candlewood Suites by IHG Anaheim

Erin Henry – Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

Heidi A. Miersemann – Alila Napa Valley

Ian Williams – San Ysidro Ranch, Montecito

Kandee Anderson – LAX Marriott and Renaissance Hotel

Kara Bartelt – The Hoxton Downtown LA

Kenan Tekin – Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

Marina Dutton – Irvine Marriott

Markus Kohn – Renaissance Newport Beach

Nick Rimedio – W Hollywood

Offer Nissenbaum – The Peninsula Beverly Hills

Orlando Salazar – H Hotel, a Curio by Hilton & Homewood Suites by Hilton

Rob Adams – Hilton Long Beach

Robert Thomas – The West Hollywood EDITION

Sebastian Hinsch – Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Shokoufeh "Shuki" Koushandeh – Aimbridge Hospitality

Simon A. Fricker – Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows Santa Monica

Sonesh Mool – Remington – Marriott Beverly Hills

Steve Pufpaf – The Westin Los Angeles Airport

Tom Beedon – Sheraton Universal

Yuni Hunter – AC Hotel Irvine

Lifetime Achievement Recognition

A special highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Hozpitality Lifetime Achievement Award to Javier Cano, Area General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles & JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, recognizing his exceptional career, leadership, dedication and contribution to the Los Angeles hospitality community.

The award was presented by Ron Frierson, CEO, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and Raj Bhatt, Founder & CEO, Hozpitality Group.

The event also recognized 10 additional hospitality leaders as Commended General Managers, acknowledging their contribution to California's hospitality community.

Commended General Managers

In addition to the Powerlist, Hozpitality recognized a further group of outstanding hospitality professionals as Commended General Managers:Arnulfo Cano – General Manager, Hyatt Place

Claudio Bono – Area General Manager, CG Hotel Group

Cory Christensen – General Manager, Found Hotel Santa Monica

Danielle Delcambre – General Manager, The Eden Santa Monica

Danielle Goller – General Manager, The Culver Hotel

Gerardo Salas – General Manager, Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco – San Mateo – SFO

Karla Roque – General Manager, Springboard Hospitality

Luke Somerset – General Manager, The LINE LA

Michael Cunes – General Manager, City Club Los Angeles

Sirley Cuevas – General Manager, The Hotel Lili & Mosaic Hotels

Building a Hospitality Community in California

According to Vandana (Vee) Bhatt, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Hozpitality Group, the California Powerlist represents more than an awards program.

"We wanted to create something that brings the hospitality community together—not simply to recognize achievements, but to create opportunities for people to connect, collaborate and support one another. California has an incredible hospitality community, and this first Powerlist has shown us just how much talent and leadership exists across the state."

Hozpitality's Next Chapter in the United States

Speaking at the event, Raj Bhatt, Founder & CEO of Hozpitality Group, said:

"For more than three years, Hozpitality's Best has been recognizing hospitality leaders across the Middle East and India. Bringing the Powerlist to California has been an exciting milestone for us. The response from the hospitality community has been incredible, and last night was a wonderful reminder that hospitality is ultimately about people recognizing people."

He added:

"This is only the beginning for Hozpitality in the United States. We are already looking ahead to our next Powerlist in Florida and continuing to build a strong hospitality community across the country."

The event was supported by Coqui Integrated Hospitality Services (CIHS) as Presenting Partner, with Monty Reviews as Platinum Sponsor, Towne as Gold Sponsor, Gateway Los Angeles Airport Business District as Associate Partner, and The Westin Los Angeles Airport as Venue Partner, alongside SDI Quality, WrkSpot, BIC Consultants, Hozpitality Insurance, Blu Sky Renovations and NEFT Vodka.

Hozpitality Group also announced its upcoming Hozpitality Women Leadership Forum, scheduled for October 7, 2026, at Cameo Beverly Hills, continuing its commitment to creating platforms for hospitality leadership, networking and industry dialogue.

About Hozpitality Group

Hozpitality Group is a global hospitality networking, recruitment, media and professional recognition platform connecting more than 1.3 million hospitality professionals worldwide.

Through Hozpitality.com and Hozpitalityplus.com, the company supports hospitality professionals and organizations through recruitment, networking, industry news, events, awards, Powerlists and business opportunities.

Hozpitality serves hospitality professionals, hotels, restaurants, management companies, suppliers and industry partners across North America, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and other global markets.

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Bausch + Lomb Advancing Two First-in-Class Eye Health Therapies Based on Trial Results

Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced that two of its pharmaceutical pipeline assets – both first-in-class treatments – will advance to new trials based on recent clinical results.

“Helping people see better to live better starts with tackling the challenges patients still face every day,” said Bausch + Lomb CEO Brent Saunders. “These results support our approach to developing differentiated therapies that have the potential to address significant unmet needs and change the standard of care in eye health.”

Dry Eye Disease Dual-Action Eye Drop: Phase 2 Results Support Advancement to Phase 3 with Day 15 Primary Endpoint

Dry eye disease is a complex, multifactorial condition affecting millions of people worldwide. While existing prescription therapies can effectively address individual causes of dry eye disease, no approved treatment addresses both the inflammatory and evaporative drivers of the disease in a single therapy. Patients often continue to experience persistent symptoms despite treatment, highlighting the need for new approaches that more comprehensively address the condition.

Bausch + Lomb has developed a first-in-class dual-action eye drop that combines 5% lifitegrast (the active ingredient in XIIDRA®) and perfluorohexyloctane (PFHO; the active ingredient in MIEBO®) into a single twice-daily treatment designed to address both ocular surface inflammation and tear evaporation – two of the primary underlying causes of dry eye disease.

Study Design and Results

A four-week, randomized, double-masked, parallel-group, active-controlled Phase 2 study enrolled 443 patients with dry eye disease (age 18 and older) across six arms: the dual-action eye drop, lifitegrast alone, PFHO alone and three vehicle masking controls. This was the first clinical study of the combination, and Day 29 was selected as the primary endpoint timepoint in the absence of prior human data on the timing of the combined treatment effect.

The study did not meet its primary endpoint of superiority over lifitegrast alone in reducing total corneal fluorescein staining (tCFS) from baseline at Day 29, although results numerically favored the dual-action eye drop (p=0.196). A pre-specified secondary analysis at Day 15 – a timepoint accepted by the Food and Drug Administration as a registrational primary endpoint for tCFS – showed a significant reduction in mean change from baseline tCFS for the dual-action eye drop versus lifitegrast alone (p=0.0007). At Day 15, 41.6% of patients treated with the dual-action eye drop achieved a ≥3-unit improvement in tCFS, compared with 18.8% of patients treated with lifitegrast alone and 31.6% treated with PFHO alone.

The safety profile in all three treatment groups was consistent with the established profiles of XIIDRA and MIEBO, with no new safety signals identified.

Path to Phase 3

The data provide a clear path forward, and Bausch + Lomb will advance the dual-action eye drop into Phase 3 development with a primary endpoint at Day 15.

Notably, the dual-action eye drop achieved these results with more than 50% less lifitegrast volume than XIIDRA and half the dosing frequency of MIEBO. The company believes this profile – a rapid treatment effect at a lower drug load and simplified dosing regimen – supports the design of Phase 3 studies to demonstrate superiority to both individual therapies. Details of the Phase 3 program will be shared in the coming months.

“This was the first time this combination has been studied in humans, and it did exactly what a Phase 2 should do: demonstrated a rapid, robust treatment effect and told us precisely when to measure it,” said Yehia Hashad, MD, executive vice president, R&D and chief medical officer, Bausch + Lomb. “With a pre-specified result of this strength at a registrationally accepted timepoint achieved with less drug than the individual therapies, and the ability to increase the dose based on an acceptable safety profile, we’re advancing to Phase 3 with a clear design and high conviction.”

Ocular Surface Pain Program: Positive Phase 1b Results Confirm TRPV1 Mechanism in Humans and Support Continued Development of BL1332; Phase 2 Results Expected Within Next Few Months

Ocular surface pain is the leading reason patients seek care from eye care professionals and can affect individuals with dry eye disease, corneal disease and post-surgical complications. Despite its prevalence and impact on quality of life, there are currently no approved therapies specifically designed to target the underlying neurosensory pathways responsible for ocular surface pain, leaving many patients with limited treatment options.

Bausch + Lomb has developed BL1332, a first-in-class topical TRPV1 antagonist designed to target a key receptor involved in ocular pain signaling. Unlike therapies that primarily address associated signs or symptoms, BL1332 is intended to directly modulate the biological pathways that drive ocular surface pain. The investigational therapy is being evaluated as a potential treatment for multiple forms of ocular surface pain, including post-surgical, acute and chronic conditions. Based on its mechanism and clinical experience to date, the company believes BL1332 could support development across multiple ocular surface pain patient populations.

Study Design and Results

A Phase 1b study evaluated BL1332 0.30% ophthalmic solution in a capsaicin-induced ocular pain challenge model in healthy adult participants. The study met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in pain intensity compared with vehicle and providing the first clinical confirmation that TRPV1 blockade can reduce ocular pain in humans beyond acute post-surgical pain. At five seconds following capsaicin challenge, BL1332-treated eyes experienced a 5.5-point reduction in mean pain intensity versus vehicle (p<0.0001). In exploratory analyses, 68.2% of BL1332-treated eyes achieved complete pain resolution compared with 0% of vehicle-treated eyes (p<0.0001), while no BL1332-treated eyes reported severe pain compared with 36.4% of vehicle-treated eyes receiving vehicle (p<0.01). Mean duration of pain following capsaicin challenge was also markedly shorter with BL1332 than with vehicle (1.6 versus 37.8 seconds; p<0.0001). The safety profile was acceptable and consistent with previous clinical experience, with no new safety signals identified.

The company believes these results validate the underlying mechanism of BL1332 and provide a foundation for ongoing studies designed to evaluate the therapy in patients experiencing clinically relevant ocular pain conditions.

Path Forward

Bausch + Lomb is currently evaluating BL1332 in an ongoing Phase 2 study in patients experiencing pain following photorefractive keratectomy surgery, with topline results expected in the coming months. The study is intended to assess the potential of BL1332 in a real-world clinical setting and represents the next step in defining the therapeutic profile of the program.

Beyond post-surgical pain, the company believes BL1332's mechanism may have potential relevance across multiple ocular surface pain conditions, including pain associated with dry eye disease and other acute and chronic ocular disorders. Future development decisions will be informed by ongoing clinical results and discussions with regulatory authorities.

“These results provide the first clinical evidence that targeting TRPV1 can meaningfully reduce ocular pain in humans that have not just undergone surgery,” stated Hashad. “They also strengthen our confidence in the mechanism as we continue evaluating BL1332 in patients with clinically relevant pain conditions.”

Potential Financial Impact

As shared at Investor Day in November 2025, estimated peak sales for the dual-action dry eye disease therapy are approximately $700 million, assuming successful development and commercialization. Peak sales for BL1332, the ocular surface pain candidate, are estimated at approximately $1.4 billion, assuming successful development and labeling across multiple ocular surface pain conditions.

Both programs are expected to provide a meaningful financial contribution upon approval and commercialization beyond 2028, further supporting Bausch + Lomb's long-term growth outlook. The company remains on track to achieve the three-year targets outlined at Investor Day.

About Bausch + Lomb

Our mission is simple – we help people see better to live better, all over the world. For nearly two centuries we’ve evolved with the changing needs of patients and customers, and our commitment to innovation and improving the standard of care in eye health has never been stronger. From contact lenses to prescription products, over-the-counter options, surgical devices and more, we’re turning bold ideas into better outcomes through passion, perseverance and purpose. Learn more at www.bausch.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.

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#ChezPeachy Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) Wins Greatest Trade Show Award from Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Grand Awards

B2B events and media company Forge announces today that Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by NKBA and produced by Forge, has been named Greatest Trade Show of 2025 at Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Grand Awards. North America’s largest trade show dedicated to kitchen and bath design, KBIS combined record scale with thought-leadership programming and new ways to reach the industry, including its first Podcast Studio and Ambassador Program.

KBIS highlights include:Scale with momentum: Attendance grew 28% since 2019. KBIS drew over 650 exhibitors across 500,000 net square feet, anchoring Design & Construction Week (DCW), which brought together 120,000+ professionals from 165 countries.

Reach that outlives the event: The first-year Podcast Studio posted a 10% engagement rate, the highest of any program in the 2025 show cycle. The new Ambassador Program extended reach to more than 600,000 across platforms.

Thought leadership at the core: NEXTStage featured 70 speakers across 18 sessions and drew 220+ speaker submissions, more than double the prior cycle. Every LUXURY Lounge session was standing-room only.

Media impact: The show generated more than 1.8 billion media impressions. The redesigned Best of KBIS Awards alone produced 100+ media placements.

A qualified, loyal audience: 71% of attendees hold verified purchasing authority, 87% were satisfied with their experience and 84% of exhibitors said they were likely to return.

Live Design International (LDI) the premier event for live entertainment technology and design professionals, won the Slam Dunk Award: Best New Idea of 2025. LDI won for transforming education into live entertainment through the Inaugural VJ Challenge.

StreamTV Show, the streaming industry’s fastest-growing event, won in the Best Attendee Acquisition Model category. StreamTV Show won for its reinvention of event marketing through persona-driven audience acquisition.

“We’re honored that the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show has been recognized with the Greatest Trade Show Award,” said Paul Miller, CEO of Forge. “KBIS is owned by NKBA, and we’re proud to be their strategic partner and the producer of this prestigious event. We are equally proud that Live Design International received the Slam Dunk Award: Best New Idea award and StreamTV Show won the Best Attendee Acquisition Model award.”

Miller added, “This recognition reflects the incredible work of our teams who continually challenge themselves to create experiences that go beyond traditional events. By bringing people together in meaningful ways, fostering connections and building communities that extend well beyond the show floor, they've helped set a new standard for what our industry can achieve. I'm grateful for their creativity, passion and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.”

Pizza Expo Columbus and ClimaTech were finalists in the awards program.

Additionally, Linette Dao, Senior Marketing Director, Industrial Group and Alexandra Lombardo, Events Operations Manager, Event Performance Group were honored as 2026 TSE Women to Watch.

About Forge

Forge is a leading global B2B events and media company, connecting buyers and sellers across high-value industries through live events, trusted media brands, digital products and year-round communities. Powered by first-party data, technology and deep market expertise, Forge helps businesses discover opportunities, build the right relationships and stay engaged well beyond the event itself. It is a company guided by a single purpose, Moving Markets.

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Grammy Camp is a national music industry program for high school students interested in having a career in music. Students from across the country will have the opportunity to apply for a variety of Grammy Camp programs. Led by Grammy Camp faculty of music industry professionals, Grammy® nominees and winners, Grammy Camp is the industry’s only summer camp dedicated to providing students valuable insight from real-world music makers to give campers the best chance at achieving success in their chosen career.

Grammy Camp Seattle and Miami are five-day, non-residential, immersive, fast-paced programs designed to give high school students a hands-on introduction to the music industry and emphasizes active participation and learning in one of the three tracks: Music Production, Singer-Songwriter or Music Business.

Grammy Camp Nashville and New York are seven-day, non-residential immersive music industry programs designed for high school students who already have foundational skills and knowledge in music and are ready to expand their expertise toward career preparation. These programs offer instruction across multiple career tracks including Music Business, Instrumental Performance, Music Production, Songwriting, and Vocal Performance. Additional specialized tracks are offered in New York in Musical Theater and Jazz.

Grammy Camp Los Angeles is a seven-day, non-residential intensive program for high school students with strong proficiency in multiple areas of music and the music industry, including music business, production, songwriting, and instrumental or vocal performance. Students are placed into cohorts where every subject area is represented, creating a collaborative environment that mirrors real-world music industry teams.

In partnership with Inspire EDU, the Grammy Museum® is pleased to offer undergraduate credit for successful completion and attendance of Grammy Camp® Los Angeles, with additional accreditation information for the other locations to be announced later this year. Each student will be issued a transcript from Golden West College, a regionally accredited institution where the credit(s) will be earned through, to submit to the higher education institution they attend. The acceptance of the undergraduate college credits is at the discretion of that institution.

The Grammy Museum continues its expansion of Grammy Camp, a prestigious program for high school students eager to pursue careers in the music industry. Starting in summer 2027, Grammy Camp will be held in Seattle, in addition to its Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and New York camps. The expansion aims to make the one-of-a-kind music industry immersive experience more accessible to students from all over the country, furthering the program’s mission to educate and inspire the next generation of music professionals.

“Accreditation adds an exciting new dimension to Grammy Camp. Students already come away with meaningful learning, performance experience, mentorship, and industry connections, and now they can connect that work to their broader educational journey. Through our collaboration with Inspire EDU and our expansion to Seattle this year, we are continuing to build an experience that supports young people as artists, students and future music professionals, while reducing barriers and expanding opportunities in more communities,” – Arin Canbolat, Vice President, Education & Community Engagement, Grammy Museum.

“Grammy Camp has long provided students with an extraordinary opportunity to learn from working professionals and experience the music industry firsthand. By adding undergraduate college credit, we are recognizing the rigor and value of that experience while helping students take a meaningful step toward their educational and career goals. Inspire EDU is proud to partner with the Grammy Museum and Golden West College to expand access and create a stronger bridge between students’ creative passions, higher education and careers in music.” – Mike Packer, Founder and President, Inspire EDU

The 2027 Grammy Camp season will take place at the following locations:Grammy Camp Nashville will be held from June 6 to June 12, 2027.

Grammy Camp Miami will be held from June 21 to June 25, 2027.

Grammy Camp Los Angeles will be held from July 11 to July 17, 2027.

Grammy Camp Seattle will be held from July 26 to July 30, 2027.

Grammy Camp New York will be held from August 8 to August 14, 2027.

Applications for Grammy Camp 2027 are now open to high school students across the country. Students interested in applying can visit https://grammycamp.com/ for more details.

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Inspire EDU connects classrooms to careers in arts, entertainment, & design. The organization partners with schools, districts, nonprofits, and creative-industry leaders to provide industry-informed curriculum, work-based learning, teaching artists, professional development, and portfolio-based student certifications. Through authentic projects and direct engagement with working professionals, Inspire EDU helps students build creative, technical, and professional skills while developing portfolios that demonstrate college and career readiness.

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#NHLPeachy @NHL NHL Announces Election of Washington Capitals’ Ted Leonsis as Chairman of Board of Governors

Boston Bruins Governor Jeremy Jacobs Retires from Chairman Role After 19 Distinguished Years; Calgary Flames Governor Murray Edwards Will Assume Role of Vice-Chair of the Board

The National Hockey League today announced the unanimous election of Ted Leonsis, Governor of the Washington Capitals and Chairman of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, as Chairman of the League’s Board of Governors. Leonsis will succeed Boston Bruins Governor Jeremy Jacobs, who has served with distinction in the role of Chairman for the last 19 years.

The League also announced that Murray Edwards, Governor of the Calgary Flames, will assume the role of Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors.

“It has been one of the great privileges of my career to work alongside Jeremy Jacobs for the last 19 years as he led the Board of Governors with a rare combination of steadiness and vision,” said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. “His wisdom and unwavering commitment to this League have helped guide us through a period of unprecedented growth, both on and off the ice. On behalf of the Board of Governors, our Clubs and our fans, I want to express my deepest gratitude for his extraordinary service and his enduring legacy as one of the great leaders in the history of our game.

“Ted Leonsis’ entrepreneurial instincts and forward-thinking approach have helped shape the direction of our League for more than two decades. Since joining the Board of Governors, Ted has been an invaluable leader and a thoughtful voice in our boardroom, bringing to our discussions the same innovative spirit he has poured into Monumental Sports & Entertainment. I am excited to work alongside him in this new capacity as we continue to build on the remarkable momentum of our League.

“Murray Edwards’ passion for our game, our League and our collective future has been evident in every conversation we’ve shared over the years. As one of our longest-serving Governors, Murray has been a great partner and an astute businessman, and his deep investment in the success of the sport of hockey makes him an ideal choice to serve as our Vice-Chair.”

“It is a tremendous honor to be elected Chairman of the NHL’s Board of Governors, and I’m grateful to my fellow owners for their trust,” said Leonsis. “Long before I became an owner, I was a fan of this game and of the Washington Capitals. I love hockey and have a profound belief in its potential – we have proven in Washington how investing in a team, its fans and in a community can create a true hockey city. I thank Jeremy Jacobs for his nearly two decades of commitment to the League as Chairman and Gary Bettman for his stewardship and partnership, and I look forward to working closely alongside Murray Edwards as Vice-Chair. Our opportunity now is to continue growing our game, serve our fans well and build an even stronger National Hockey League.”

“I am incredibly honored to have been asked to assume the role of Vice-Chair of the NHL’s Board of Governors,” said Edwards. “I am looking forward to working closely with incoming Chairman Ted Leonsis, our Board of Governor peers, Commissioner Bettman and the NHL Office to build upon the legacy of Jeremy Jacobs in ensuring the NHL’s continuing partnership with the players to create many more exciting memories for the fans in the years ahead.”

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The performance brand brings its legacy in exploration to the open ocean, outfitting McGregor and his crew on their journey across the Atlantic Ocean

Canada Goose is charting a course on the open ocean as the Official Protective Gear Partner of TRUE WIND, a documentary series following Ewan McGregor and his childhood friend and expedition partner, Eric Strickland, on an unsupported transatlantic sailing expedition — directed by David Alexanian. Working alongside them, the brand has curated an integrated protective gear system curated to perform in whatever conditions the Atlantic brings across thousands of miles at sea.

Built on a shared pursuit of exploration, endurance and performance, the partnership takes the brand’s heritage of protecting people in the harshest conditions, from bitter cold to wind and rain, out to sea. At the heart of the voyage is the Sea Mantra, engineered over six years specifically for extreme wet weather environments.

“Canada Goose is built on the belief that the right protection gives people the freedom to go further. For nearly seven decades, we’ve learned from some of the most demanding environments on Earth, and TRUE WIND gives us the opportunity to put that expertise to the test on an extraordinary journey. The open Atlantic Ocean presents a different kind of extreme — relentless, unpredictable and constantly changing — and that is exactly where Canada Goose belongs,” said Carrie Baker, President, Brand & Commercial, Canada Goose.

“I always thought that being on a small boat in the middle of a huge ocean must be very close to experiencing real adventure, at a time when adventure is harder and harder to find. I’ve never been far offshore before, and my friends and I will have to be self-sufficient and ready to cope with whatever the weather, the sea and the boat throw our way,” said Ewan McGregor. “The extreme measures Canada Goose goes through to test and perfect their gear is extraordinary and we are lucky and happy to be wearing it. We’re so excited to team up for this journey. See you in Brazil!”

McGregor and Strickland departed Oban, Scotland, at the end of August and are set to arrive in Brazil later this fall. TRUE WIND, produced in partnership with Elixir Films and Lief Entertainment Company, will document their journey across the Atlantic. The partnership marks the first chapter of a broader story, with more from the expedition to be revealed in the months ahead. Further details, including product and programming, will be announced in due course.

About Canada Goose

Canada Goose is dedicated to empowering discovery and pushing boundaries in design, functionality, and style. Inspired by our Canadian heritage, we craft high-performance outerwear, apparel, footwear, and accessories that elevate craftsmanship and embrace individuality. Rooted in resilience and driven by a pioneering spirit, we embolden explorers to thrive in all environments while preserving the planet they roam. For more information, visit www.canadagoose.com.