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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI) (“NCM”), the largest cinema advertising platform in the US, and the US Representative of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, today announced the official launch of the 2026 Young Lions competition and its new partnership lineup. The 2026 competition marks the 11th year of NCM’s role as US Representative and the third year since NCM’s launch of the US Lions Community, comprised of 5,000+ past and present Young Lions...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maxim Magazine has announced Kira Haught, a 19-year-old hairstylist from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, as the winner of the 2025 Maxim Cover Girl competition, the largest in the program’s history. In a selection process that drew more than 9 million total votes, Haught was selected as the winner from a record-breaking field of over 47,000 entrants, despite entering with only a handful of senior photos taken by a family friend. “Kira wasn’t chasing an image,” said Karin...

ANKENY, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Casey’s (NASDAQ: CASY) is delivering a new, team-member developed innovation to its guests following its annual Pizza Competition. The Barn Burner Chicken Pizza, crafted and named by Casey’s district manager and Indianapolis-based Terrell Banks, features spicy BBQ chicken for a punch of fiery, sweet and savory flavors, proving again that it’s not crazy, it’s Casey’s. Culinary Icon Meets a Midwest Original Best known for discovering the most delicious foods across...

PORTSMOUTH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Love is in the air…are you ready to say yes? Rivers Casino Portsmouth will host the Bridal Brunch & Designer Showcase featuring Randy Fenoli of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” at The Event Center on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at 11 a.m. This elegant event will officially launch wedding offerings at Rivers Casino Portsmouth — highlighting the venue’s full suite of wedding services and amenities. Attendees will enjoy a lavish brunch, a runway presentation featuring...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vrbo is giving college football fans a chance to score big during the 2026 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl with the “Take It to the House” sweepstakes....

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kraft Heinz, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL®) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), announced that nominations for the 20th anniversary year of Kraft Hockeyville are now open. Canadians can nominate their communities at KraftHockeyville.ca by answering just three questions until March 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Over the past two decades, Kraft Hockeyville has proven that hockey is more than a game–it’s the heart of Canadian c...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will once again sponsor the Japan Pavilion at CES 2026 from January 6th to 9th in Las Vegas. This time, JETRO is bringing 31 Japanese startups to exhibit at the Japan Pavilion in CES’ startup arena Eureka Park. The Japan Pavilion will be located at the Venetian Campus Venetian Expo 1F Hall G Booth #62801. CES 2026 Japan Pavilion E-Directory Within the Japan Pavilion, JETRO will set up a special event stage to host thrice...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Floor & Decor (NYSE: FND), the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, today announced the opening of its newest warehouse store and design center in Dearborn, Michigan, located at 1300 Shehadi Court. The Dearborn store opens with a team of approximately 35 full-time and 15 part-time associates and is led by Wesley Walker, the store’s Chief Executive Merchant. Floor & Decor operates more than 260 ware...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milliman, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been selected as the winner of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) “Crushing Fraud Chili Cook-Off” Competition. This recognition highlights Milliman’s pioneering work in applying explainable artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen public sector program integrity through advanced fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) analytics. Milliman’s winning solution stood out for its ability to deliver actionable intell...

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis, today announced the acquisition of Bayline Lift Technologies (Bayline) by ATIS, a TSCP portfolio company and premier provider of elevator and escalator safety inspections, consulting, and managed services across North America. Bayline provides elevator inspection services throughout the Mid-Atlantic. With the backing of ATIS’ team and resources, Bayline is poised for accelerated growth...