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Friday, November 13, 2026
#NFLPeachy CHIEFS NAME CLARK | AECOM TO CONSTRUCTION TEAM FOR NEW STADIUM SET TO OPEN IN 2031
On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs named the joint venture of Clark Construction Group and AECOM (Clark | AECOM) as the construction team for the club’s new fixed-roof NFL stadium. Set to open in Wyandotte County, Kansas, in 2031, the 70,000-person venue will serve as the future home of the Chiefs, become a robust year-round entertainment destination, and anchor a vibrant mixed-use development.
The joint venture brings two of the sports industry’s premier venue builders together on one marquee project to transform the club’s ambitious stadium vision into fully executable construction plans that will drive economic growth throughout the region, create jobs, attract new investment, and deliver a bucket-list sports and entertainment venue for locals and visitors alike.
“We are excited to have the Clark | AECOM team join us for our transformational stadium project that will benefit the entire region,” said Chiefs President Mark Donovan. “This milestone is indicative of the progress and continued momentum we’ve made with our project partners. As we finish the overall design, Clark | AECOM will help us advance the project further by identifying more certainty around project scope, budget, and scheduling. They understand our vision and have the expertise required for this scale of project, and we look forward to collaborating with them as we prepare for construction to begin.”
In this phase, the club, as well as the stadium designers, owners’ representative, and other key stakeholders are collaborating with the construction experts from Clark | AECOM to transform the initial stadium design concept into a buildable, permitted, budgeted, and constructible project.
“It is an incredible privilege to team with the Kansas City Chiefs and AECOM to begin the process of delivering this landmark project,” said Clark Group CEO Lee DeLong. “This project represents an exciting new era for Kansas City, poised to transform the sports and entertainment experience for the region, and serve as a powerful catalyst for economic growth and community connection. We share a deep commitment to delivering a world-class venue that will serve Chiefs Kingdom for decades to come.”
Throughout this stage of the project, the stadium design is being refined by the design team of MANICA and HNTB, including the seating bowl, premium spaces, back-of-house operations, as well as site infrastructure, while the construction team provides input aimed at improving constructability, functionality, and operational flexibility. That includes recommendations regarding material availability and procurement, installation, as well as construction timelines.
“As the leading sports venue builder in the United States, we are honored to partner with Clark Construction to deliver this once-in-a-generation project for the Kansas City Chiefs and Chiefs Kingdom,” said Ken Johnson, Executive Vice President and Sports Market leader of AECOM Hunt. “NFL stadium projects present some of the most complex challenges in our industry, and that’s where our team thrives. We bring decades of experience, innovative thinking, and a relentless commitment to delivering world-class facilities that spur job creation and fuel the economic engines of communities nationwide. We’re excited to take on this challenge alongside Clark Construction and the Chiefs organization and create a state-of-the-art entertainment destination that supports the Kansas City region and inspires the next generation of football fans.”
The Clark | AECOM team will also lead the strategy and schedule for competitively bidding the work by establishing market interest, identifying qualified subcontractors and suppliers, as well as evaluating their experience, resources, and availability to perform the work. Sitework is set to begin in 2027.
About Clark Construction Group
Clark Construction Group is a national building and infrastructure company with deep roots in the Kansas City region, having delivered impactful projects such as the Kansas City International Airport New Single Terminal and multiple projects at the University of Kansas. Founded in 1906, our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transit, water, and roadways. Clark brings more than 50 years of sports construction experience and a long history of delivering award-winning professional sports facilities across the country, including Washington Commanders Stadium, Chase Center (Golden State Warriors), Bank of America Stadium (Carolina Panthers), Capital One Arena (Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards), and Nationals Park (Washington Nationals). To learn more, visit clarkconstruction.com.
About AECOM
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
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#FloridaPeachy 24th Annual Palm Beach Show February 11–16, 2027
Returning February 11–16, 2027, over Presidents' Day Weekend, the 24th Annual Palm Beach Show will once again transform the Palm Beach County Convention Center into one of the most prestigious marketplaces for art, antiques, jewelry, and design in the United States. Renowned for its museum-quality presentations and sophisticated atmosphere, the Palm Beach Show brings together an exceptional roster of international exhibitors showcasing fine art, estate jewelry, contemporary and modern design, decorative arts, silver, porcelain, textiles, Asian art, antiquities, and other rare luxury collectibles spanning centuries of craftsmanship and creativity.
As the premier cultural and luxury event of the season, the Palm Beach Show attracts thousands of affluent attendees, including private collectors, museum curators, interior designers, investors, and tastemakers from around the world. Guests will enjoy an unparalleled opportunity to discover, acquire, and engage with extraordinary works presented by many of the industry's most respected dealers, all within the heart of one of the nation's most affluent and vibrant cultural destinations.
February 11-16, 2027
Opening Preview Party
Thursday, February 11 2pm – 9pm
Exclusive Preview – 2pm Entry (Invitation or $200 Multi-Day Ticket Per Person)
VVIP Preview – 4pm Entry (Invitation or $100 Multi-Day Ticket Per Person)
VIP Preview – 6pm Entry (Invitation or $50 Multi-Day Ticket Per Person)
General Show Days (Invitation or $30 Multi-Day General Admission Ticket Per Person)
Friday, February 12 11am – 6pm
Saturday, February 13 11am – 6pm
Sunday, February 14 11am – 6pm
Monday, February 15 11am – 6pm
Tuesday, February 16 11am – 6pm
Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center
Admission: $50 - $200 for Opening Preview Tickets and $30 for General Admission Tickets
All purchased tickets are valid for all General Show Days and are also good for the 2027 Palm Beach Fine Craft Show located on the 2nd floor of the Palm Beach Convention Center.
For more info: Please call 561.822.5440 or visit www.PalmBeachShow.com
#SmallScreenScenes #CruisingPeachy @Daytona @Nascar The 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on The CW Network Delivers Strongest Viewership in Five Years
33-Race Season Averaged 1,044,000 Total Viewers
22 Races Drew More Than One Million Total Viewers, the Most Races in Nine Years
Most-Watched Championship Race Since 2019, Delivering 1,181,000 Total Viewers
The CW Network’s second full year broadcasting the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series concluded on Saturday, November 7, as the most-watched season in five years.
Ratings highlights for the 2026 season include:Averaged 1,044,000 total viewers for all 33 races, per Nielsen Panel + Big Data.
Second consecutive year of viewership growth and the strongest season since 2021.
Double-digit increase in the Adults 18-49 demo, up +13% over last season.
22 races throughout the year averaged more than one million viewers, the largest number of races with more than one million viewers during a single season in nine years.
For the year, all NASCAR programming on The CW reached nearly 38 million total viewers.
Highlights of this season’s championship race from Homestead-Miami Speedway include:1,181,000 total viewers saw Justin Allgaier win his second NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship. Viewership peaked at 1,638,000 total viewers from 7:30-7:45 pm ET.
Strongest championship race since 2019, with total viewers up +16% compared to last season’s championship race from Phoenix.
Most-watched Homestead-Miami race since 2021 and the highest fall Homestead-Miami race since 2019.
In addition, CW Sports reached 12.3 million total viewers over the weekend across NASCAR, ACC and Pac-12 football, PBR bull riding championship, and college basketball. The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will return to The CW next year with the 2027 season beginning on Saturday, February 20, 2027, from the legendary Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida home to the best beach in the world.
About The CW Network
The CW is one of America’s premier broadcast networks, delivering 18 hours per week of primetime entertainment and children’s programming plus, on average, more than 13 hours of sports programming every weekend. CW Sports is the broadcast home to almost 700 hours of sports programming annually, including the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series; WWE NXT; college football and men’s and women’s basketball from the ACC, Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences; AVP beach volleyball; Professional Bull Riding Team Series; Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) events; and the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. CW Sports content is available on the ESPN App to ESPN Unlimited Plan subscribers. CW Entertainment offers a variety of popular scripted and unscripted programming, including Wild Cards, Sullivan’s Crossing, Police 24/7, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Scrabble, and Trivial Pursuit. The CW’s primetime and other entertainment programming can be found on the CW App across all major platforms and through a dedicated CW-branded hub on The Roku Channel, featuring more than 800 hours of content. The CW is owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), a leading diversified media company. For more information about The CW, please visit www.cwtv.com.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026
#FashionAlert FASHION by Informa Unveils New Playbook to Help International Brands Break into and Scale Across the U.S. Market Our Coverage Sponsored by Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner @hallakcleaners @hallakcouturecleaner
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FASHION by Informa announces the launch of The U.S. Fashion Playbook: How Global Brands Enter, Scale, and Win, a practical guide designed to help international fashion brands and retailers successfully enter and scale their presence in the U.S. market, providing insight on legal compliance, supply chain, and marketing strategy.
With the overall American market expected to grow from approximately $363 billion in 2018 to $691 billion by 2030 (FASHION by Informa 2026 US Fashion Consumer Outlook Report), global fashion brands increasingly look to the United States for growth, however, many face a complex set of challenges. From understanding American consumer behavior to navigating legal requirements and building resilient supply chains, the Playbook was created to address these challenges directly, offering a clear, actionable framework for brands at every stage of their U.S. expansion journey.
"We're thrilled to launch this new guide for our fashion community," said Emilie Lewis, VP Events, FASHION by Informa. "It was created specifically for international brands who are serious about winning in the U.S. market, whether they're just starting to explore the opportunity or actively planning their entry. This resource isn't just for our existing community—it's an opportunity to reach new brands and retailers across the industry who are exploring U.S. expansion, and to support them with the same level of expertise and insight we offer our current customers."

What's Inside
The Playbook covers four core areas essential to a successful U.S. market entry:
01. Understanding the U.S. Market — Know the market before you enter it, with deep insight into American consumer behavior and expectations.
02. Navigating the Legal & Regulatory Landscape — Build a strong foundation before you launch, covering key compliance and legal requirements.
03. Building an Efficient Supply Chain — From factory to customer, with practical guidance on logistics and operations.
04. Marketing & Brand Growth — Strategies to build awareness, trust, and sales in a competitive market.
The guide also includes a 90-day action plan, giving brands a concrete, step-by-step framework to move from strategy to execution.
Who the Playbook Is For
The Playbook is designed to serve a broad range of audiences across the global fashion industry:Current FASHION by Informa event participants can use the guide as an essential resource to prepare for FASHION by Informa events, including COTERIE, MAGIC, PROJECT, SOURCING and OFFPRICE, and deepen their understanding of the American consumer.
International Fashion Professionals (Brands and Retailers) still evaluating their U.S. entry strategy will find a practical roadmap to guide their decision-making.
The U.S. Fashion Playbook: How Global Brands Enter, Scale, and Win is available now at https://www.fashionbyinforma.com/resources/us-fashion-playbook/
To view the full calendar of upcoming 2027 FASHION by Informa events, please visit www.fashionbyinforma.com
About Informa Markets
Informa Markets, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LON:INF), creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. With a global reach and diverse portfolio of verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure, Informa Markets connects buyers and sellers worldwide through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. For more information, visit www.informamarkets.com
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Utah Mammoth and America First Credit Union Add a New Four-Legged Star to the Roster: Meet Bryce!
The Team Welcomes Their Second Future Service Dog Through Their Partnership with America’s VetDogs, Continuing Their Commitment to Veterans and First Responders with Disabilities
America’s VetDogs, a New York based national nonprofit providing service dogs to veterans and first responders, free of charge, is thrilled to announce a partnership with the Utah Mammoth and America First Credit Union, to co-raise a future service dog for a veteran or first responder with disabilities. As part of America’s VetDogs Puppy With a Purpose® program, the 11-week-old black Labrador Retriever has been named "Bryce," the namesake of Bryce Canyon National Park, one of Utah’s most famous landmarks, known for its spectacular red rock formations called hoodoos.
Bryce will make his public debut at the Delta Center on Nov. 12 as the Utah Mammoth face the St. Louis Blues and the team celebrates Military Appreciation Night. Bryce has already begun his basic training and socialization, which will continue with Utah Mammoth staff, fans and the community for the next 14-18 months. The Utah Mammoth will host Bryce at additional community events and select home games at the Delta Center to assist in raising him to be a confident and calm future service dog. Fans who follow the Utah Mammoth across social media and the @SEGCommunity Instagram account can stay up to date on Bryce’s progress, his training and local appearances.
Following Bryce’s puppy raising, he will return to America’s VetDogs campus in New York to begin his formal service dog training. Concluding his training, Bryce will be matched at no cost with a veteran, active-duty service member, or first responder with disabilities.
In March of 2026, Archie, the team’s first sponsored service dog, was matched with a U.S. Army Veteran and Salt Lake City native.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Utah Mammoth and America First Credit Union as we welcome our second future service dog, Bryce,” said John Miller, president and CEO of America’s VetDogs. “Seeing Archie, the first puppy raised through this partnership, now working as a service dog and making a life-changing difference for his veteran is a powerful reminder of why these partnerships are so important. We are incredibly grateful to the Utah Mammoth and America First Credit Union for their continued commitment to our mission, and we look forward to watching Bryce follow in Archie’s pawprints as he begins his own journey to change a veteran’s life.”
“The Utah Mammoth are thrilled to continue our work supporting veterans and first responders as we welcome Bryce to Utah and guide him through his initial training and development as a service animal,” said Kari Larson, senior vice president of community relations and foundation efforts at Smith Entertainment Group. “We’re grateful to America First Credit Union for sharing our commitment to providing this important resource to a person who has bravely served our country and look forward to continuing to work with America’s VetDogs in the journey ahead. We can’t wait for our players, fans and community members to meet Bryce.”
It costs more than $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place one service dog; however, all America’s VetDogs’ services are provided at no charge to the individual. Funding comes from the generosity of individuals, corporations, and service and fraternal clubs. Learn more by visiting VetDogs.org.
About America’s VetDogs
For more than 20 years, America’s VetDogs (www.VetDogs.org) has trained and placed guide and service dogs to provide independence, enhanced mobility, and companionship to veterans with disabilities from all eras. In 2015, America’s VetDogs opened its programs to first responders, including fire, police, and emergency medical personnel. America’s VetDogs is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by the Guide Dog Foundation and serves individuals from across the United States. America’s VetDogs relies on contributions from generous individuals, corporations, service clubs, and foundations to fund its mission to help those who have served our country live with dignity and independence. It costs more than $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place one assistance dog, but America’s VetDogs provides its services completely free of charge to the individual. America’s VetDogs has been accredited by both the International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International.
About the Utah Mammoth
Established in 2024, the Utah Mammoth are the newest franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL). Known as Utah Hockey Club for its inaugural season, the arrival of the Utah Mammoth ignited a new era for the state’s vibrant sports and entertainment landscape. The team competes in the NHL’s Western Conference and plays at the Delta Center, a world-class venue located in downtown Salt Lake City. For more information on the Utah Mammoth, an entity of Smith Entertainment Group, visit www.UtahMammoth.com.
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#NHLPeachy @NHL Morning Skate – Nov. 11, 2026
* Kirill Kaprizov scored the overtime goal as the Wild quelled a late comeback attempt by the Canadiens and extended their road winning streak to six games.
* Dawson Mercer tallied twice against his former team to help the Jets earn a fourth consecutive victory dating to their historic four-goal comeback win on Nov. 3.
* Wednesday is highlighted by NHL on TNT’s Veterans Appreciation Night Presented by Navy Federal Credit Union doubleheader capped with Golden Knights captain Mark Stone needing three points to pass Jonathan Marchessault for the most in franchise history.
KAPRIZOV, HUGHES PLAY OT HEROES TO HELP WILD EXTEND ROAD WIN STREAK
After the Canadiens tied the game with less than two minutes left in regulation, Kirill Kaprizov (1-0—1) and Quinn Hughes (0-1—1) combined to provide the overtime heroics and help the Central Division-leading Wild earn their sixth consecutive road win – their longest since 2019-20 (6-0-0).
* Kaprizov scored his 17th goal of the season – the second most in the League behind Leon Draisaitl (18) – and tied for the third most by a player through 20 games in a season since 2016-17. The only players with more in the past decade are Draisaitl (20 in 2021-22) and Auston Matthews (18 in 2020-21). Of note, Draisaitl (18 G in 19 GP) is set to skate in his 20th game of the season tonight.
* Hughes became the second-fastest defenseman in NHL history to reach 80 points with a franchise (11-69—80 in 68 GP). The only other blueliner to reach the mark in fewer than 68 games is Paul Coffey (53 GP w/ PIT).
MERCER SCORES TWICE AGAINST FORMER TEAM, JETS SOAR TO FOURTH STRAIGHT WIN
Just two and a half weeks after being traded from the Devils to the Jets in a blockbuster trade that saw Connor Hellebuyck go the other way, Dawson Mercer netted a pair of goals against his former team to help Winnipeg soar to a fourth consecutive victory. Mercer's first tally came just 7:54 into the contest, the fastest goal by a Jets skater in their first game versus their former team since the club returned to Winnipeg in 2011-12.
* Kyle Connor (2-0—2) and Mark Scheifele (0-1—1) combined on the same power-play goal for the 82nd time and tied Vyacheslav Kozlov and Ilya Kovalchuk for the second-most instances in franchise history behind Dale Hawerchuk and Paul MacLean (103).
* Scheifele, who tallied his 550th career assist to tie Hawerchuk and Blake Wheeker for second most in Jets franchise history behind Thomas Steen (553), is also just three goals and three points back of Hawerchuk’s club records in those categories.
BLUES, AVALANCHE EARN WINS AFTER VETERANS honored in St. Louis, Toronto
Jimmy Snuggerud and Gabriel Landeskog vaulted their teams to victories after veterans were honored in St. Louis and Toronto ahead of Veterans and Remembrance Day in the U.S. and Canada, respectively:
* Snuggerud scored the game-winning goal and had an assist to reach 69 points through 95 career contests while helping the Blues beat the Red Wings. His 69 career points mark the most by a St. Louis player prior to his 100th game since Nelson Emerson, who had 78 through his 99th contest exactly 34 years ago on Nov. 10, 1992.
* Landeskog accounted for both of the Avalanche’s go-ahead tallies as Colorado rallied past Toronto via its fifth six-goal game this season, which tied Boston and Carolina for the most in the NHL. Landeskog logged his 47th career game-winning goal to pass former teammate Mikko Rantanen (46) and match Michel Goulet for fourth place on the franchise’s all-time list.
* Bob Schultz, a 104-year-old World War II veteran, dropped the ceremonial puck at Enterprise Center and received a handshake of gratitude from every player in the Blues’ lineup. The Maple Leafs also honored veterans Roy Payne, 87, Joe Kennedy, 101, William King, 102, and Ed Pyette, 102, during a pre-game ceremony at Scotiabank Arena, before 48th Highlanders of Canada pipe major Alexander Brown performed “Amazing Grace.”
FORSBERG, OVECHKIN, TKACHUK, MATTHEWS FEATURED IN #NHLSTATS: LIVE UPDATES
Tuesday’s edition of #NHLStats: Live Updates had more notes from the seven-game slate. Some highlights include:
* Filip Forsberg scored both Predators goals and Juuse Saros stopped all 30 shots he faced to record his 28th career shutout and match Niklas Backstrom for the sixth most in NHL history by a Finnish goaltender as Nashville notched its fifth straight win while jumping into third place in the Central Division. That list is topped by Saros’ former partner, Pekka Rinne (60), who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday.
* Alex Ovechkin (0-1—1) factored on Cole Hutson’s overtime winner and tied Nicklas Backstrom (762) for the most assists in Capitals history as Washington defeated Ottawa at Canadian Tire Centre. Hutson (20 years, 135 days) became the third-youngest Capitals player to score an overtime goal, behind those same two players: Backstrom (20 years, 0 days on Nov. 23, 2007) and Ovechkin (20 years, 118 days on Jan. 13, 2006).
* Matthew Tkachuk assisted on Sam Bennett’s second goal to help the Panthers beat the Blue Jackets while extending his point streak versus Columbus to 16 games since Dec. 4, 2018. Tkachuk and his dad, new Hockey Hall of Fame member Keith (15 GP from Dec. 1, 2001 – March 31, 2006), are the only father-son duo in NHL history to each have a point streak of at least 15 contests against the same franchise.
* Auston Matthews picked up the primary helper on Darren Raddysh’s first career goal with his hometown Maple Leafs. Raddysh’s tally was clocked with a shot speed of 92.89 mph according to NHL EDGE, the fourth hardest resulting in a goal this season behind Arber Xhekaj (97.22 mph on Nov. 5), Travis Sanheim (95.71 mph on Oct. 1) and Rasmus Dahlin (92.95 mph on Nov. 6).
* Toronto was one of 14 teams in action Tuesday, which marked the 51-year anniversary of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sinking. Matthews (2024-25 – Present) and teammate John Tavares (2019-20 – 2023-24) have both donned the ”C” for the Maple Leafs, as did the late musician Gordon Lightfoot who memorialized the tragedy with his 1976 folk rock ballad "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald."
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STONE COULD BREAK VEGAS POINTS RECORD ON TNT’S VETERANS APPRECIATION NIGHT
Wednesday’s slate includes an NHL on TNT doubleheader during its annual NHL Veterans Appreciation Night Presented by Navy Federal Credit Union when the Sabres host the Lightning before the Mammoth visit the Golden Knights, who could have a new outright all-time points leader should Mark Stone find the score sheet thrice.
* The first half of the TNT doubleheader also has players approaching milestones: Nikita Kucherov is two tallies away from becoming the second skater in Lightning history with 200 road goals, while Tage Thompson is one shy of his 200th career assist. Thompson (546 GP) can become the ninth-fastest active U.S.-born skater to have both 200 goals and assists – Auston Matthews (412 GP) was fastest.
* Stone, who is the only captain in Golden Knights history, needs three points to overtake Jonathan Marchessault (417) as Vegas’ all-time leading scorer but his opponent tonight won’t make it easy – the Mammoth will seek revenge on the Golden Knights in their first meeting since suffering a defeat in Game 6 of the 2026 First Round. Three-point games is one of the franchise records Stone already holds, along with overall multi-point games and five-point outings.
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New England Asset Management Named Insurance Asset Management Firm of the Year by Insurance Insider US
New England Asset Management, Inc. (NEAM), a provider of investment management solutions for insurance companies, was named Insurance Asset Management Firm of the Year from Insurance Insider US Honors. The award recognizes excellence in delivering investment management services and strategic solutions to insurance organizations.
"We are honored to be recognized by Insurance Insider,” said Bill Rotatori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NEAM. “For many years, NEAM has focused on helping insurers address complex investment and capital challenges through thoughtful advice, specialized services, and a commitment to long-term client relationships. We are proud of what this award represents and grateful for the trust our clients place in us."
The Insurance Insider US Honors is an annual award program that recognizes achievement across the US wholesale, specialty and (re)insurance markets. Winners are selected through a judging process led by senior insurance industry executives serving on the Insurance Insider US Honors judging panel.
New England Asset Management, Inc. (NEAM) received the 2026 “Insurance Asset Management Firm of the Year” award at the Insurance Insider US Honors ceremony on 9/30/2026. The award was determined by judges who evaluated asset manager service and solution offerings to insurance risk carriers, based on survey responses provided in May 2026. NEAM paid Insurance Insider ticket fees for employees to attend the Insurance Insider US Honors award ceremony as well as a fee to sponsor the event. The ticket fee was a requirement for award finalists to retain eligibility for receiving an award.
About NEAM
NEAM provides insurance companies investment management solutions through a team of skilled professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional client service. NEAM’s comprehensive offering includes asset management services; enterprise capital strategy services; capital and risk analytics platform; and investment accounting and reporting services. For more information, visit neamgroup.com.
New England Asset Management, Inc. is a registered investment adviser, registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. This designation does not imply a certain level of skill or training. New England Asset Management Limited is registered in Ireland with a branch office in the UK. New England Asset Management Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. NEAM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Re Corporation. General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations.
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#PatrioticPeachy #NHLPeachy @NHL @NHLUnites NHL, Buffalo Sabres, and Vegas Golden Knights Erase $1.5 Million of Debt for U.S. Veterans
2026 NHL Veterans Appreciation Night on TNT Sports Platforms presented by Navy Federal Credit Union Doubleheader to Feature Buffalo Sabres and Vegas Golden Knights Military Appreciation Efforts
The National Hockey League (NHL), Buffalo Sabres, and Vegas Golden Knights today announced they have erased $1.5 million of debt for U.S. veterans in recognition of Veterans Day. The NHL’s partnership with ForgiveCo will provide debt relief and aid to more than 600 veterans and their families.
This season, all 32 Clubs are saluting and honoring military members, veterans, and their families with themed games or special in-game moments. Tonight’s 2026 NHL Veterans Appreciation Night on TNT Sports Platforms presented by Navy Federal Credit Union doubleheader will feature the Sabres and the Golden Knights at home, with both Clubs hosting their annual military appreciation night. The broadcast will include interviews with Sabres forward Tage Thompson who sponsors ‘Tickets for Troops,’ and Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin, who has multiple family members who have served.
Tonight, the Sabres and Golden Knights are also hosting veterans who are recipients of the debt relief initiative. Of the $1.5 million of debt being erased, $400,000 is directly supporting veterans in Western New York and $500,000 is directly supporting veterans in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In Buffalo, U.S. Army veteran Milton J. Nolan is attending the game with his family. Nolan served four years on active duty, including during Desert Storm, as well as service in Korea. Through Operation Line Shift, medical debt due to his battle with appendix cancer was erased. In Las Vegas, U.S. Army veteran James King is attending the game with his family. King served for eight years, and his medical debt associated with his wife’s hospitalization was erased.
To date, the NHL and its Clubs have forgiven $3.75 million in debt, helping more than 2,100 veterans and their families as part of ‘Operation Line Shift,’ the NHL’s military initiative which is committed to honoring and supporting the military community. Last week, the Pittsburgh Penguins eliminated $1 million of medical debt for local veterans. Earlier this year, the NHL erased $1.25 million of debt during the Stanley Cup Playoffs alongside Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson, who shines a spotlight on the bravery and sacrifice of military families with his program ‘JR’s Heroes,’ supported by the Dallas Stars Foundation.
ForgiveCo purchases debt for veterans and removes any collection marks from the beneficiary’s credit report. Since 2021, ForgiveCo has erased millions of dollars of debt for thousands of people across the U.S. by purchasing large portfolios of debt for a fraction of the original cost.
As part of the NHL’s ‘Operation Line Shift’ military initiative, the League continues to donate to partner Warrior for Life Fund which supports active duty, veterans, and their families through sport; and to United Heroes League whose mission is to keep children of service members active and healthy through sport. Last month, League employees and alumni participated in the Heroes Cup Hockey Tournament with proceeds providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families. Additionally, the NHL is a founding partner of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s VetsEXCEL Career Development and Mentorship Program designed to help veterans transition to civilian life. To learn more, follow @NHLUnites.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026
#NHLPeachy @NHL Gauthier, J. Hughes and Saros Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week presented by GEICO Our Coverage Sponsored by Cosmopolitan Dental, Official Dentist of Whom You Know @GaroNazarianDDS #cosmopolitandental #loveyoursmile
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Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier, New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes and Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the week ending Nov. 8.
FIRST STAR – CUTTER GAUTHIER, LW, ANAHEIM DUCKS
Gauthier led the NHL with 8-2—10, highlighted by a pair of hat tricks and three game-winning goals, in four contests to help the Ducks (10-7-1, 21 points) climb into third place in the Pacific Division by improving to 5-0-0 in November. Gauthier, who scored three goals (including the game-winner) Nov. 1 vs. OTT (6-3 W), became the first player in Anaheim history to record a hat trick in consecutive games – as well as the first player in League history to notch multiple power-play goals in three straight contests – when he again struck three times (including the decisive goal) in a 5-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks Nov. 3. He then registered 1-1—2 in a 5-4 victory against the Edmonton Oilers Nov. 5 before notching the winning goal in a 5-3 triumph over the Calgary Flames Nov. 6. Gauthier capped the week with 3-1—4, including the decisive goal for the fourth time in his past five appearances, in a 5-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins Nov. 8. In doing so, Gauthier became the seventh player in the NHL’s modern era (since 1943-44) to compile three hat tricks within a five-game span and the first to do so since Alexander Mogilny from Dec. 23, 1992 – Jan. 2, 1993 (w/ BUF). The 22-year-old Gauthier additionally tied the NHL record for hat tricks in a calendar month (last achieved by Patrik Laine in November 2018 w/ WPG) and the Ducks record for hat tricks in an entire season (last reached by Frank Vatrano in 2023-24). Gauthier (15-7—22 in 17 GP) – who places among the 2026-27 League leaders in power-play goals (1st; 10), game-winning goals (t-2nd; 4), goals (3rd; 15), shots on goal (4th; 72) and power-play points (t-4th; 14) – is the fourth different player in the past 100 years to post at least three hat tricks through his first 17 games of a season. The others: Auston Matthews (2023-24 w/ TOR), Mike Bossy (1984-85, 1983-84 and 1980-81 w/ NYI) and Bernie Nicholls (1981-82 w/ LAK). Gauthier’s 13 goals over his past six games (Oct. 29 – Nov. 8: 13-2—15) also are the most by any player in such a span since Mogilny reached that total three times in 1992-93.
SECOND STAR – JACK HUGHES, C, NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Hughes collected 3-6—9 in four games as the Devils (13-5-0, 26 points) posted a perfect week to improve to 9-1-0 in their last 10 contests dating to Oct. 20. Hughes recorded 2-1—3, his second straight multi-goal performance after tallying 2-0—2 (including the decisive goal) Oct. 30 at VGK (5-2 W), in a 4-3 shootout win over the Edmonton Oilers Nov. 3. He then registered two points in each of his next three outings, picking up two assists in a 5-4 overtime victory against the St. Louis Blues Nov. 5, 1-1—2 (highlighted by his League-leading third overtime goal of the season) in a 5-4 triumph versus the New York Islanders Nov. 7 and two helpers in a 4-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Nov. 8. The 25-year-old Hughes, who has notched multiple points in five consecutive team games for the second time in his career (also Jan. 22 – Feb. 6, 2023: 6-5—11 in 5 GP), tops New Jersey and ranks 11th in the entire NHL with 9-16—25 through 18 total appearances in 2026-27.
THIRD STAR – JUUSE SAROS, G, NASHVILLE PREDATORS
Saros denied 53 of the 55 shots he faced across two starts, compiling a 2-0-0 record, 1.00 goals-against average and .964 save percentage to help lift the Predators (8-4-5, 21 points) into the first Wild Card position in the Western Conference. He made 29 saves, including 12 in the third period, in a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes Nov. 3 – handing the defending Stanley Cup champions just their third regulation loss of the season (14-3-2). Saros then turned aside 24 of 25 shots in a 3-1 triumph against the St. Louis Blues Nov. 7 as Nashville extended its winning streak to four games dating to Oct. 31. The 31-year-old Saros has earned points in nine of his 12 total outings this season, going 5-3-4 with a 2.26 goals-against average and .911 save percentage.
GEICO’s “Fourth Star” program shines a light on the fans who bring energy, passion and unwavering support to their teams. It feels good to go all in with the loudest, proudest fans. Click here to review last season’s “Fourth Star” videos.
#NewYorkNotes @RecordingAcad #Grammys @Grammys Grammy Nominees To Be Unveiled Monday, November 16, 2026
Grammys CEO Harvey Mason jr. and Chair of the Recording Academy® Board of Trustees Dr. Chelsey Green will be joined by a star-studded lineup of Grammy®-winning and -nominated artists, including Alan Menken, Amy Allen, Carly Pearce, David Guetta, FYÜTCH & Aura V, Herbie Hancock, Israel Houghton, Juanes, Kehlani, Linda Perry, Meghan Foley & Michelle Holme, Olivia Dean, Pharrell Williams, Renée Fleming, YUNGBLUD, and Ziggy Marley, to announce the 2027 Grammy nominees.
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Nominees across all Categories for the 2027 Grammys will be revealed during a special presentation on Grammy.com and the Grammys YouTube channel , with special live coverage on Good Morning America. The complete list of nominees will be published on Grammy.com at 9:00 a.m. ET / 6:00 a.m. PT and will also be announced via press release.
The 2027 Grammys will celebrate the artistic excellence that defined the year in music. As music’s only peer-recognized accolade, the Academy’s nearly 16,000 Voting Members – made up of active music creators representing various music genres and disciplines, including songwriters, composers, producers, engineers, and more – are eligible to vote for the Grammys, ultimately determining the nominees and winners on Music’s Biggest Night®.
The 2027 Grammys will air live at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on ABC, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and stream on Disney+ and Hulu.
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