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Expanded assortments, broader distribution through new Fanatics partnership and season-long activations bring Abercrombie to more customers and NFL fans

Abercrombie & Fitch (“Abercrombie”) announced the next evolution of its multi-year partnership with the National Football League (“NFL”) ahead of the 2026 season. As an Official Fashion Partner of the NFL for the second year, Abercrombie will continue to deliver its signature NFL apparel with a fashion-first lens representing all 32 teams, host in-season activations designed to engage with fans and reach more customers around the globe with broadened product distribution.

The 2026 NFL by Abercrombie collection will be available to more fans than ever before. For the first time, the collection will be sold on NFLShop.com, in NFL stadium stores and on official team e-commerce sites and Fanatics.com, in addition to its existing home at Abercrombie stores and abercrombie.com. The expansion is driven by a new partnership with Fanatics, the NFL’s e-commerce partner, who will use its broad reach across online and physical channels to broaden the overall product availability to fans. Abercrombie’s continued collaboration with the NFL reflects the retailer’s strategy to grow its lifestyle brand through meaningful partnerships that meet customers whenever, wherever and however they shop for their important life moments.

To celebrate the new season, Abercrombie will highlight top NFL players and influential women in sport, showcasing how they bring their personal style to the game on and off the field. Drake Maye (New England Patriots), Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) and Jaxson Dart (New York Giants) lead the campaign, with additional appearances from CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys), Cooper DeJean (Philadelphia Eagles), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks), Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions) and Malik Nabers (New York Giants). The women's lineup includes Ann Michael Maye (content creator), Emily Engram (model and content creator), Claire Kittle (content creator and media personality) and Diana Flores (captain and quarterback of the Mexico Women's National Flag Football Team).

"Our customers are looking for ways to represent the teams they love while staying true to their personal style," said Corey Robinson, brand president of Abercrombie & Fitch. "That's what makes our partnership with the NFL such a natural fit. As fashion and sport continue to shape culture, we're creating more ways for fans to bring their team pride into everyday style. The strong response we've seen from customers reinforces that demand, and in our second year as an Official Fashion Partner of the NFL, we're expanding our assortment and distribution network to bring our signature collection to even more fans."

“Abercrombie & Fitch shares our vision of fandom and fashion working hand in hand, as we continue to position the NFL globally at the intersection of sports and culture,” said NFL Senior Vice President of Consumer Products and Licensing Casey Collins. “With an expanded collection and distribution network this season, fans and players will have even more ways to express themselves and celebrate the game we all love.”

“The inaugural NFL by Abercrombie collection was a hit with fans, and we’re excited to build on that momentum in year two,” said Sam Archibald, Chief Merchandising Officer of Fanatics Commerce. “Abercrombie brings a distinct fashion point of view to NFL product, and this season we’re excited to offer it to fans wherever they shop across the full NFL ecosystem - from NFL Shop and Fanatics.com, to team shops online and in stadiums.”

The Abercrombie 2026 NFL assortment includes men’s, women’s, kids’, baby and toddler styles, broadening the product range across age groups. Designed to be worn beyond just game day, hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, outerwear and more will be available. Select store locations will also feature expanded team-specific assortments tailored to local fan bases.

This season, the partnership will also introduce a steady cadence of product drops, including co-designed collections with NFL players and personal styling for select talent through Abercrombie’s “Style Concierge.”

Throughout the season, Abercrombie will bring the partnership to key NFL moments, including tunnel walks, arrival moments at select international games and Super Bowl activations. Fans can learn more at abercrombie.com and follow @abercrombie on Instagram and TikTok for season-long updates.

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Abercrombie & Fitch is an effortless, elevated American lifestyle brand, blending heritage and modern style through quality apparel, accessories and fragrance crafted for all of life’s moments. Abercrombie & Fitch is the namesake brand of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and is sold in more than 300 stores worldwide (including abercrombie kids) and on abercrombie.com globally.

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#SportyPeachy #EnglandPeachy Kings Dock Sports Group Limited Launches Liverpool Basketball as Super League Basketball's Newest Franchise, Returning Top-Tier Professional Basketball to Liverpool

Super League Basketball (SLB) announced the launch of its landmark 10th franchise, returning top-flight men's professional basketball to one of Britain's most iconic sporting cities. The new club, Liverpool Basketball, will begin competing in the upcoming 2026-27 season, with M&S Bank Arena serving as its home venue on Liverpool's iconic waterfront.

The announcement represents more than long-term investment and the launch of a new club. It marks the creation of a new sporting institution for Liverpool -one designed to compete at the highest level while delivering lasting economic, community and cultural impact.

The franchise is owned by Kings Dock Sports Group Ltd, the sports holding company founded by media executive and sports investor, Jason Dolan. Kings Dock Sports Group is committed to building a club capable of competing at the highest level internationally while becoming a lasting civic institution for Liverpool and a catalyst for growing basketball across the region.

Jason Dolan, Founder and Owner - Kings Dock Sports Group Ltd, said:

"We are building for decades - not seasons. That's why Liverpool was the clear choice. Its global sporting reputation, world-class arena, vibrant city centre and passionate supporters have created a culture shaped by clubs that represent more than competition - they represent their communities, their supporters and their city. This culture provides the foundation to build one of Europe's premier basketball clubs.

Our ambition is to build a professional club that Liverpool is proud to call its own. One that reflects the character of this city, inspires young people, attracts world-class talent and delivers an unforgettable experience to the Liverpool community every time the doors open at M&S Bank Arena."

The new franchise further strengthens Liverpool's position as one of the UK's leading destinations for major sporting and entertainment events, adding another year-round professional sports organisation to the city's expanding visitor economy.

Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Transformation, Councillor Ruth Bennett, said:

"Liverpool has earned a reputation as a city that stages major sport to a world-class standard, and the arrival of a Super League Basketball franchise restores something that has been missing for more than a decade - a top-flight professional team on our waterfront across a full season, year after year."

Cllr Graham Morgan, Deputy Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:

"This investment will bring a new professional sports organisation to the Liverpool City Region, creating jobs, strengthening our visitor economy and reinforcing our region's standing as somewhere global investors choose to build.

Just as importantly, the club's commitment to working with local communities should open pathways for young people in this fast-growing sport. I look forward to seeing our newest professional team competing and creating opportunities for local people."

Faye Dyer, Chief Executive of Liverpool Experience Campus, home to M&S Bank Arena said:

"Welcoming a Super League Basketball franchise to M&S Bank Arena marks another exciting chapter in Liverpool's rich sporting story and we're proud to play a role in bringing it to life.

This partnership further strengthens Liverpool's reputation as a destination for world-class sport, entertainment and live experiences, while highlighting the important role Liverpool Experience Campus plays in the city's ongoing growth and success.

Bringing people together through unforgettable live experiences is at the heart of everything we do. Becoming the home of this new team reflects our ambition to make elite sport more accessible, inspire the next generation and create year-round energy on the waterfront.

We're excited to welcome new audiences through our doors and give fans the opportunity to experience top-level basketball in the heart of the city. We hope that seeing elite athletes compete on their doorstep will inspire young people across the Liverpool City Region, helping to grow the game and create memories that will last for years to come."

Annie Brown, General Manager of The Municipal and Chair of Liverpool's ABID Board, said:

"We are delighted to be able to support these events that don't just bring footfall to the city, but vibrancy and animation. Liverpool's ABID introduced the £2 levy to support events that make a real difference to our visitor economy in a sustainable way. It's about converting visits to stays to support our hotels and accommodation sector. We know that people want to make the most out of their visit and sporting events really do capture the imagination and encourage people to stay for longer. Basketball will find its audience in Liverpool, and it'll will be another sport we get passionate about, which is good news for everyone".

Over the coming weeks, the organisation will unveil the club's identity, branding, leadership appointments, coaching staff and inaugural playing roster, alongside a comprehensive community program designed to inspire participation and provide pathways for the young talented players across the Liverpool City Region.

Season ticket registrations, founding partnerships and additional club announcements will begin later this summer as preparations continue for the franchise's inaugural season.

Today marks the return of professional basketball to Liverpool. Tomorrow begins the work of building a club that will represent the city for generations to come.

Super League Basketball (SLB) is the top tier of men's professional basketball in Great Britain. Established in 2024 by a consortium of the country's leading professional clubs, the league succeeded the British Basketball League and tipped off its first season in September 2024. SLB clubs compete for the domestic championship and represent Great Britain in European competitions, including the ENBL, Basketball Champions League and the FIBA Europe Cup. The league is broadcast globally by DAZN. With the addition of the Liverpool franchise, SLB will comprise 10 clubs for the 2026-27 season. superleaguebasketballm.co.uk

Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX) is the UK's only interconnected arena, convention and exhibition campus, set on Liverpool's Kings Dock waterfront. Comprising M&S Bank Arena, the Convention Centre, the Exhibition Centre and the Auditorium, the campus opened in 2008 and has since welcomed millions of visitors to concerts, conferences, exhibitions and major international sporting events. M&S Bank Arena has a capacity of up to 11,000 and is one of the UK's busiest venues. LEX is a major regional employer and a long-standing contributor to Liverpool's visitor economy and social value programmes. mandsbankarena.com

About Kings Dock Sports Group Ltd:

Kings Dock Sports Group Ltd is the ownership company behind Liverpool's Super League Basketball franchise. Founded by American sports investor Jason Dolan, the company was established to build world-class sports properties and long-term community impact through sports in Liverpool. Dolan is also the founder of The Atlanta Cup, one of the largest annual professional tennis exhibitions in the United States.

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#InauguralReview #TerrificTakeout #RisingBakeries #DanBakery Since 2026 by #AnarKozhabayev and #ArmanKozhabayev #1431YorkAvenue between East 75th and 76th #UpperEastSide

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Time to wake up, Manhattan.

It's Monday.

BUT, it's LESS of a Monday when you have great coffee and a RASPBERRY YAM TURNOVER, smiling at you above, which we don't believe we've ever had and never knew we needed in our life, and it was so spectacular it even eclipsed the chocolate performers here which is rare.

Dan Bakery opened on Thursday, August 6, 2026 on the Upper East Side at 1431 York Avenue between East 75th and 76th and the founders and owners are wife and husband team Anar Kozhabayev and Arman Kozhabayev, who both came to the USA in 2018 from Kazakhstan.  In the Kazakh language, Dan means Seed, hence the name.

If you like chocolate too, you have options here and the best places always give you lots of options.  The dark chocolate muffin, the chocolate croissant and the nutella chocolate chip cookie all satisfy a sweet tooth and are solid performers.

It's a good sign when a casual venue has a chandelier, but shouldn't everyone have a chandelier on the Upper East Side?

What we liked best were the egg bites, and we would like to see them concentrate on much more in the realm of eggs (real eggs from chickens, not fake eggs or egg whites) and we would like to see much bigger egg sandwiches and especially with cheeses we love like munster, burrata, and basically everything from Ireland, England and Italy and especially Lioni here.  What we saw was a great start and they are fantastic for being LESS THAN A MONTH OLD.  Peachy must really like them if she is featuring them THIS SOON!

The raspberry yam turnover was the superstar here.  They make their own jam from scratch and we are told its freshness is less than a week from its birth to your plate, like all the best places do. All items are crafted in New Jersey every morning and delivered here before you wake up, presumably! 

The jam is really what makes this great and we believe they could even sell it if they wanted to.

They also have New Jersey locations that precede this Manhattan one.

The croissant options extend to raspberry and classic:

The red velvet cookie also hits the spot, and all of this sweetness is only the beginning.

Fermented rice coloring gives this cookie its hue; everything here is natural.  It's super clean and nothing is artificial; go see for yourself and discover one of the 18 indoor seats.

We are impressed and we look forward to seeing what they do next.

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#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?

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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.

ABOUT CORGAN

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

Submit at: FilmFreeway.com/FloridaFilmFestival.

For submission guidelines and additional information, visit FloridaFilmFestival.com or contact the Florida Film Festival programming department at entries@enzian.org.

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.

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

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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.

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#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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- Song of the Witches in Act IV, Scene I of Macbeth by William Shakespeare

And, double in this case we'd say is SANDRA and NICOLE, superstar female actors ready to get your Halloween and Fall started with WARNER BROTHERS our FAVORITE for home entertainment!  Practical Magic, the beloved 1998 film starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, will be available for purchase Digitally in 4K Ultra HD and on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc on August 25. The 4K Ultra HD digital release will include a new bonus content featuring the cast and creative team discuss the film’s legacy. The newly remastered film will be available ahead of the theatrical release of the highly anticipated sequel Practical Magic 2 on September 11.

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.

About the Film

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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Practical Magic

Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: Latin Spanish, Castilian Spanish, Italian, German, Parisian French, English, Czech

Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: Latin Spanish, Castilian Spanish, Italian, German, Czech, Swedish, Norwegian, Parisian French, Finnish, English, Dutch, Danish, Czech

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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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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