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TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 3 -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children issued the following news:

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Shriners Children's Chicago Researcher Awarded $3.2 million NIH Grant to Study Foot Deformities

Shriners Children's Chicago is committed to advancing care and research in pediatric orthopedic conditions. Our research focus includes common pediatric orthopedic conditions, as these can have serious implications for a subset of patients' quality of life. As part of that work, in September 2025, Karen Kruger, Ph.D., of Shriners Children's Chicago's motion analysis center, was awarded a National Institutes ... Show Full Article TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 3 -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children issued the following news: * * * Shriners Children's Chicago Researcher Awarded $3.2 million NIH Grant to Study Foot Deformities Shriners Children's Chicago is committed to advancing care and research in pediatric orthopedic conditions. Our research focus includes common pediatric orthopedic conditions, as these can have serious implications for a subset of patients' quality of life. As part of that work, in September 2025, Karen Kruger, Ph.D., of Shriners Children's Chicago's motion analysis center, was awarded a National Institutesof Health (NIH) grant totaling $3.18 million. This follows an initial $2 million commitment by Shriners Children's research grants to support the work.

The project aims to further doctors' understanding of pediatric flatfoot deformities, which are common in young children. Many grow out of it, but some do not, and the condition causes problems as they grow. "A lot of those children who have flat feet will be asymptomatic, but a subset go on to develop pain and a collapsed arch," said Kruger. "In children with cerebral palsy, it may be as high as 60-70%."

Five-Year Study with Weight-Bearing CT

The five-year study will assess weight-bearing computed tomography and its ability to provide 3D imaging for use in developing children. Kruger said the goal is to close "the large knowledge gap in understanding foot pathologies through growth and development." The study includes collaborations with university partners and will follow 100 Shriners Children's patients across three locations, including Chicago, over three years. They'll look at children 7 to 16 years old whose arch did not develop or was impacted by their medical condition. "We really think Shriners Children's is in a position to be an international leader in foot and ankle research. We have some really great academic collaborators."

A Prestigious Award

This is Dr. Kruger's first NIH grant as a principal investigator. Experts estimate that only 10% of NIH R01 research grants are funded annually. "This grant was made possible due to this longstanding collaboration with Shriners Children's, which provided all of the pilot data," said Kruger.

"Dr. Kruger's hard work and tenacity have paid off," added Ross Chafetz, PT, DPT, Ph.D., MPH, corporate director of motion analysis centers. "She is a leader both nationally and internationally, and we are proud to have her represent Shriners Children's."

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Original text here: https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/news-and-media/news/2025/12/shriners-childrens-chicago-researcher-awarded-nih-grant-to-study-foot-deformities

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Regulators Approve 3-Year Hawaiian Electric Wildfire Safety Strategy

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 3 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release:

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Regulators approve 3-year Hawaiian Electric Wildfire Safety Strategy

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved Hawaiian Electric's expanded Wildfire Safety Strategy, which calls for deploying new technology, fortifying infrastructure, minimizing fire hazards and expanding community partnerships to significantly reduce the risk of a wildfire started by utility equipment.

The 260-page decision and order by the PUC concludes that the Hawaiian Electric plan "reasonably can be expected to reduce wildfire ... Show Full Article HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 3 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release: * * * Regulators approve 3-year Hawaiian Electric Wildfire Safety Strategy The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved Hawaiian Electric's expanded Wildfire Safety Strategy, which calls for deploying new technology, fortifying infrastructure, minimizing fire hazards and expanding community partnerships to significantly reduce the risk of a wildfire started by utility equipment. The 260-page decision and order by the PUC concludes that the Hawaiian Electric plan "reasonably can be expected to reduce wildfirerisk" and emphasizes the requirement for continuous improvement and adoption of metrics for tracking progress against targets and expenditures through 2027.

"We appreciate the PUC's thorough review and approval of this comprehensive plan for the safety of our communities. This work is already underway and we're working with many government agencies and community partners who are all focused on doing their parts to address the ongoing risk of wildfires," said Jim Alberts, Hawaiian Electric senior vice president and chief operations officer.

The expanded wildfire safety strategy (PUC Docket 2025-0156) approved by the PUC identifies key initiatives including:

* Ongoing grid hardening, asset inspections and vegetation management focused on areas with medium to high risk of ignition

* Installing more weather stations, hazard-detection cameras, creating a wildfire-focused Watch Office and implementation of an operational wildfire risk model to inform real-time decision making and management of the company's Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program

* Ongoing engagement with stakeholders and communities

In a separate docket, the PUC is considering the overall $480 million cost of the 3-year Wildfire Safety Strategy, about one-third of which is already funded through existing programs, including a federal grant for grid resilience received in 2024.

Approximately two-thirds of the cost will go toward capital investments in upgraded physical infrastructure, with one-third for operations and maintenance, such as equipment inspections and trimming and removal of thousands of hazardous trees.

Hawaiian Electric first created its wildfire safety plan 2019. It was updated in 2023 in the months after the August 2023 windstorm and wildfires on Maui. The enhanced plan underscores the recent emergence of extreme weather events as requiring a coordinated effort by many organizations and supportive public policy to keep communities safe.

In a related action, the PUC issued a study that analyzes the need for a recovery fund to compensate victims of a future catastrophic wildfire. The study, to be presented to the legislature, found "that a wildfire recovery fund is likely warranted in the future, but should not be established until other interconnected issues and decisions are resolved."

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Original text here: https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/regulators-approve-3-year-hawaiian-electric-wildfire-safety-strategy

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis Powers New Toyota RAV4, Delivering Unbeatable In-Vehicle Experiences

SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 3 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2026:

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis Powers New Toyota RAV4, Delivering Unbeatable In-Vehicle Experiences

Highlights:

* New Toyota RAV4 now available with Snapdragon Digital Chassis for personalization and immersive infotainment.

* Powered by next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit platform, the RAV4 delivers advanced safety, convenience, and real-time connected features.

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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced ... Show Full Article SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 3 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2026: * * * Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis Powers New Toyota RAV4, Delivering Unbeatable In-Vehicle Experiences Highlights: * New Toyota RAV4 now available with Snapdragon Digital Chassis for personalization and immersive infotainment. * Powered by next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit platform, the RAV4 delivers advanced safety, convenience, and real-time connected features. * Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announcedtoday that the newly launched Toyota RAV4 will be powered by Qualcomm Technologies' cutting-edge Snapdragon(R) Digital Chassis(TM) solution. Through this technology collaboration, the new Toyota RAV4s will utilize a next-generation Snapdragon(R) Cockpit Platform - a key component of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis - to deliver premium in-vehicle experiences, providing a personalized, intuitive, and seamlessly connected driving experience.

The Snapdragon Cockpit platform, with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, enables high-resolution displays, intuitive touch interfaces, and responsive voice-activated controls--enhancing the overall user experience.

"We are excited to partner with Toyota to integrate our Snapdragon Digital Chassis into the new RAV4," said Mark Granger, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "By leveraging our next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit platform, Toyota is delivering an elevated driving experience that combines personalization, immersive infotainment, and connectivity. This collaboration brings advanced capabilities and safety innovations designed to make every journey smarter, more intuitive, and more secure for RAV4 drivers and passengers."

For more information on the RAV4, please login here (https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/42758168.html) or on the Snapdragon Digital Chassis site here (https://www.qualcomm.com/automotive/solutions/snapdragon-digital-chassis).

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Building on our 40 years of technology leadership in creating era-defining breakthroughs, we deliver a broad portfolio of solutions built with our leading-edge AI, high-performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. Our Snapdragon(R) platforms power extraordinary consumer experiences, and our Qualcomm Dragonwing(TM) products empower businesses and industries to scale to new heights. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation to enrich lives, improve businesses, and advance societies. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.

Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering and research and development functions and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm patents are licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated.

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Original text here: https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2026/01/qualcomm-s-snapdragon-digital-chassis-powers-new-toyota-rav4--de

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NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix Scores Again With the Lions-Vikings Becoming the Most-Streamed NFL Game in US History

LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 3 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news:

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NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix Scores Again With the Lions-Vikings Becoming the Most-Streamed NFL Game in US History

* Netflix scored again with NFL Christmas Gameday, as its second game, the Lions-Vikings, became the most-streamed NFL game in US history with an average of 27.5 million viewers in the US, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.

* The Cowboys-Commanders game averaged 19.9M US viewers.

* Netflix has now distributed the top three most-streamed NFL games in US history. ... Show Full Article LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 3 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix Scores Again With the Lions-Vikings Becoming the Most-Streamed NFL Game in US History * Netflix scored again with NFL Christmas Gameday, as its second game, the Lions-Vikings, became the most-streamed NFL game in US history with an average of 27.5 million viewers in the US, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. * The Cowboys-Commanders game averaged 19.9M US viewers. * Netflix has now distributed the top three most-streamed NFL games in US history.

* Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party in the Lions-Vikings game brought in an average of 29M viewers in the US, with US viewership of NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix peaking at over 30M viewers during the halftime show, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.

* Viewers from over 200 countries and territories tuned in to at least one of the games, with the Cowboys-Commanders drawing a 22.4 million global AMA and the Lions-Vikings garnering a 30.5 million global AMA.

* This year, NFL Christmas Gameday drove more than 632M global owned social impressions, with Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party driving over 100M impressions on Christmas Day. Additionally, Lions-Vikings was the most socially consumed sporting event on Christmas Day.

* Netflix's Christmas Day games dominated social conversation all day on X in the US, Mexico, Brazil and Spain. In the US, #NFLonNetflix trended at #1 alongside other top trends Vikings, Jared Goff, Deebo Samuel and KaVontae Turpin. During Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party, Snoop was the #1 trend in the US along with Andrea Bocelli, Lainey Wilson and Duck Hodges.

* AMA viewership figures are based on National Nielsen Big Data + Panel in the US, which includes out-of-home viewing, CBS local market viewing, NFL+, and mobile and web viewing across Netflix. International data is based on Netflix Live + 1 first-party data for TV, mobile, and web, along with NFL-reported viewing for the NFL's international distributors and NFL Game Pass outside of the US. The NFL sources TV data from Futures and Game Pass is first-party.

* CBS Sports produced the games, with NFL Media producing the pre- and post-game, and studio halftime programming. EverWonder Studio executive-produced NFL Christmas Gameday.

* This year marked the second of a three-season partnership between Netflix and the NFL to broadcast NFL football games on Christmas Day.

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Original text here: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/nfl-christmas-gameday-on-netflix-scores-again-with-the-lions-vikings

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Dinsmore Elevates 16 Attorneys to Partnership, Elects Seven to Board of Directors, Names New Department Chairs

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 3 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release:

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Dinsmore Elevates 16 Attorneys to Partnership, Elects Seven to Board of Directors, Names New Department Chairs

Dinsmore is starting 2026 with exciting changes that reflect its commitment to helping attorneys grow their careers and strengthen leadership across the Firm.

"Our focus has always been on continuous improvement and anticipating what our clients will need next," said Managing Partner Josh Lorentz. "These elections reflect our dedication to constant progress and delivering exceptional ... Show Full Article

Allison Transmission Completes Acquisition of Dana Incorporated's Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems Business, Creating a Premier, Global Industrial Leader

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 3 -- Allison Transmission issued the following news on Jan. 2, 2026:

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Allison Transmission Completes Acquisition of Dana Incorporated's Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems Business, Creating a Premier, Global Industrial Leader

Combined company to form $5.5 billion revenue global enterprise with operations spanning 29 countries

Global footprint positioned to meet growing demand for advanced high-performance mobility and work solutions across infrastructure, energy, agriculture, construction and national security

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Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ALSN, ... Show Full Article INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 3 -- Allison Transmission issued the following news on Jan. 2, 2026: * * * Allison Transmission Completes Acquisition of Dana Incorporated's Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems Business, Creating a Premier, Global Industrial Leader Combined company to form $5.5 billion revenue global enterprise with operations spanning 29 countries Global footprint positioned to meet growing demand for advanced high-performance mobility and work solutions across infrastructure, energy, agriculture, construction and national security * Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ALSN,"Allison", "the Company") today announced it has completed its acquisition of the Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems business of Dana Incorporated, a leading provider of drivetrain and propulsion solutions, for approximately $2.7 billion. The combination of industry-leading products and advanced technologies will accelerate Allison's growth and broaden the Company's position as a global provider of commercial duty mobility and work solutions that Improve the Way the World Works.

"We are excited to welcome our new colleagues from Dana Incorporated's Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems business to Allison," said David Graziosi, Allison Chair, President and CEO. "Together, we have an expanded market reach and broader portfolio of high-quality and reliable products, creating a global platform that will continue to deliver strong financial performance from both organic and inorganic growth. Our talented colleagues are dedicated to helping support our customers and their end users to better capitalize on the global megatrends shaping the modern industrial world."

The combined company will be headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, and led by Graziosi. The company will operate under the Allison name and be comprised of two business units. Allison Transmission will be led by Fred Bohley, President & Business Unit Leader, and Allison Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems will be led by Craig Price, President & Business Unit Leader. Both Bohley and Price will report to Graziosi, and Bohley will continue to serve as Allison's Chief Operating Officer. Business unit leadership will be located around the world, reflecting the global nature of the business and the importance of local insights for its customers and stakeholders. Collectively, these changes allow the Company to better serve an expanded customer base with more local sourcing, production and service via a deeper pool of engineering and technological expertise.

BofA Securities and KPMG LLP served as Allison's financial and transaction advisors respectively, and Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal advisor. Barclays, BofA Securities, Citigroup and JPMorgan provided committed financing in connection with the transaction. Edelman acted as Allison's strategic communications advisor.

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About Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) ("Allison") is a global leader in high-performance mobility and work solutions built for the needs of the modern industrial world. Enhanced by a track record of strategic acquisitions, Allison operates through two business units: Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, the Company manufactures solutions which offer industry-leading value propositions across vital sectors such as infrastructure, mining, energy, agriculture, construction, transportation and national security. For over 110 years, Allison has been recognized as a reliable partner of choice, keeping essential industries moving anytime, in over 150 countries around the world. For more information, visit https://allisontransmission.com

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate" and other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and trends and that do not relate to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although forward-looking statements reflect management's good faith beliefs, reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: we are expected to incur significant costs in connection with the integration of the Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems business (the "Business") of Dana Incorporated; the Business and its operations may not be integrated successfully in the expected time frame; we may fail to realize all of the anticipated benefits from the integration of the Business and its operations or fail to effectively manage our expanded operations; our participation in markets that are competitive; our ability to prepare for, respond to and successfully achieve our objectives relating to technological and market developments, competitive threats and changing customer needs, including with respect to electric hybrid and fully electric commercial vehicles; increases in cost, disruption of supply or shortage of labor, freight, raw materials, energy or components used to manufacture or transport our products or those of our customers or suppliers, including as a result of geopolitical risks, natural disasters, extreme weather events, wars and public health crises such as pandemics; global economic volatility; general economic and industry conditions, including the risk of prolonged inflation and recession; labor strikes, work stoppages or similar labor disputes, which could significantly disrupt our operations or those of our principal customers or suppliers; the highly cyclical industries in which certain of our end users operate; uncertainty in the global regulatory and business environments in which we operate; the concentration of our net sales in our top five customers and the loss of any one of these; cybersecurity risks to our operational systems, security systems or infrastructure owned by us or our third-party vendors and suppliers; the failure of markets outside North America to increase adoption of fully automatic transmissions; the success of our research and development efforts, the outcome of which is uncertain; U.S. and foreign defense spending; risks associated with our international operations, including acts of war and increased trade protectionism and tariffs; the discovery of defects in our products, resulting in delays in new model launches, recall campaigns and/or increased warranty costs and reduction in future sales or damage to our brand and reputation; our ability to identify, consummate and effectively integrate acquisitions and collaborations; and risks related to our indebtedness.

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Original text here: https://www.allisontransmission.com/newsroom/article/2026/01/02/allison-transmission-completes-acquisition-of-dana-incorporated's-off-highway-drive---motion-systems-business--creating-a-premier--global-industrial-leader

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'Stranger Things 5': Prepare for One Last Adventure With Our Final Season Coverage Guide

LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 3 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news:

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'Stranger Things 5': Prepare for One Last Adventure With Our Final Season Coverage Guide

Are you ready to have your world turned upside down one last time? The epic series finale of Stranger Things (and every other episode ever) is now streaming on Netflix and Tudum has your complete coverage guide to everything you'll need to dissect the final twists and turns.

Before You Watch:

The Stranger Things 5 Release Date Has Been Revealed: Tick tock. The countdown to the final episodes ... Show Full Article

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