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UCLA Health: Study in Mice Reveals How Individual Brain Activity Drives Collective Behavior
LOS ANGELES, California, March 19 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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Study in mice reveals how individual brain activity drives collective behavior
People may think of survival as an individual act--every animal (and person) for themselves. But a new study (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-026-02224-0) from UCLA suggests that when it comes to facing hardship together, social groups may function more like a unified system than a collection of separate individuals.
The research, published in Nature Neuroscience, explored how mice huddle together for warmth in the
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LOS ANGELES, California, March 19 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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Study in mice reveals how individual brain activity drives collective behavior
People may think of survival as an individual act--every animal (and person) for themselves. But a new study (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-026-02224-0) from UCLA suggests that when it comes to facing hardship together, social groups may function more like a unified system than a collection of separate individuals.
The research, published in Nature Neuroscience, explored how mice huddle together for warmth in thecold and what that means for shaping group behavior and collective survival strategies.
Why it matters
At a time when social isolation is recognized as a serious health risk, and conditions like depression and schizophrenia are understood to involve disruptions in social connection, findings like these offer new insights into our understanding of social decision-making and group cohesion more broadly.
What the study did
Researchers tracked groups of mice moving freely during cold exposure, using behavioral and thermal imaging to study how they organized themselves for warmth. They identified four distinct ways an individual might end up in a huddle: actively choosing to join, being sought out by others, choosing to leave, or being left behind, and monitored brain activity in the prefrontal cortex, the region involved in decision-making and social behavior. They then selectively silenced that brain region in some animals within each group, leaving their groupmates untouched, to see what would happen to the collective.
What they found
The prefrontal cortex tracked not just an animal's own choices, but those made by its social partners, suggesting the brain is continuously modeling the behavior of others, not just the self. When that region was silenced in some animals, those animals became passive, waiting for others to come to them. What happened next was remarkable: their untouched groupmates automatically became more active, compensating so precisely that overall huddle time stayed the same and every animal's body temperature remained stable. No individual animal directed this; the group simply self-corrected. The study also found that animals huddle far more in larger groups, pointing to a kind of collective behavior that only appears when enough individuals are together.
What's next
Researchers now want to understand how the brain weighs an internal signal ("I'm cold") against a social one ("my groupmate isn't moving"), and how those two signals merge into a single decision. They're also investigating how the prefrontal cortex interacts with the hypothalamus, the brain's thermostat, to coordinate these responses.
From the experts
"When one individual in a group is compromised, the group doesn't fall apart--it adapts. That collective resilience is encoded in the brain, and we're now beginning to map the brain circuits behind it," said Tara Raam, first author and co-corresponding author of the study and a postdoctoral scholar at UCLA's Social Neuroscience Laboratory and. "Our findings suggest that to really understand how the brain controls behavior, we need to look beyond the individual and consider the whole group."
"This research shows that the brain not only helps individuals survive, it also helps groups coordinate collective responses to the challenges we face together," said Weizhe Hong, senior author of the study and professor in the UCLA Departments of Neurobiology and Biological Chemistry. "Understanding how groups think and act as one is one of the most exciting frontiers in neuroscience today."
About the study
Article title: "Cortical regulation of collective social dynamics during environmental challenge" Journal: Nature Neuroscience
DOI: 10.1038/s41593-026-02224-0
Authors: Authors: Tara Raam, Qin Li, Linfan Gu, Gabrielle M. Elagio, Kayla Y. Lim, Jay Y. Taimish, Xingjian Zhang, Norma P. Sandoval, Stephanie Correa and Weizhe Hong Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.
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Original text here: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/study-mice-reveals-how-individual-brain-activity-drives
[Category: Medical]
Newmark Arranges Sale of Stonemill Design Center, a Premier Redevelopment Opportunity in Costa Mesa, California
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Sale of Stonemill Design Center, a Premier Redevelopment Opportunity in Costa Mesa, California
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Stonemill Design Center, a flex office campus spanning approximately 8.3 acres at 2915 Red Hill Avenue in Costa Mesa, California.
Newmark Co-Head of U.S. Capital Markets Kevin Shannon, Vice Chairmen Paul Jones and Ken White, Senior Managing Directors Brandon White and Chris Benton and Managing Director Anthony Muhlstein represented the undisclosed seller,
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NEW YORK, March 19 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Sale of Stonemill Design Center, a Premier Redevelopment Opportunity in Costa Mesa, California
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Stonemill Design Center, a flex office campus spanning approximately 8.3 acres at 2915 Red Hill Avenue in Costa Mesa, California.
Newmark Co-Head of U.S. Capital Markets Kevin Shannon, Vice Chairmen Paul Jones and Ken White, Senior Managing Directors Brandon White and Chris Benton and Managing Director Anthony Muhlstein represented the undisclosed seller,an institutional investor, in the transaction. The buyer was a private investor.
"We are pleased to have facilitated the sale of this rare opportunity, which represents one of the best redevelopment opportunities in Orange County," said Jones. "Stonemill Design Center's prime location in the Greater Airport Area, strong in-place income and future redevelopment upside made it highly attractive to investors seeking value-add potential in a supply-constrained market."
The property consists of seven flex office buildings totaling 127,753 square feet, currently 94% leased with a diverse mix of commercial, industrial and office tenants. Situated in the prime Greater Airport Area submarket, Stonemill Design Center benefits from its adjacency to the SR-73 Freeway and proximity to major amenities, including South Coast Plaza.
The campus has maintained strong historical occupancy, averaging 92% over the last six years, and is ideally positioned in a transit-oriented location near SR-73 and SR-55 freeways. This strategic placement allows access to a broad employee base and a reasonable commute to key employment centers in Santa Ana, Anaheim and Irvine, which collectively present over 113 million square feet of office inventory and 452,000 jobs within 10 miles.
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About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of nearly $3.3 billion. As of December 31, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from approximately 175 offices with over 9,300 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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Original text here: https://www.nmrk.com/insights/press-releases/newmark-arranges-sale-of-stonemill-design-center-a-premier-redevelopment-opportunity-in-costa-mesa-california
[Category: BizReal Estate]
Mars Canada Invests $180 Million CAD to Strengthen Manufacturing, Innovation and Workplaces Across Ontario
MCLEAN, Virginia, March 19 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release:
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Mars Canada invests $180 million CAD to strengthen manufacturing, innovation and workplaces across Ontario
Strategic upgrades across Mars facilities expand production capacity, drive sustainability, and modernize operations for the future of Canadian manufacturing
* The $180 million (CAD) investment is distributed across the company's four Ontario-based manufacturing sites to enhance Mars Snacking, Pet Nutrition, Food & Nutrition, and Royal Canin
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MCLEAN, Virginia, March 19 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release:
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Mars Canada invests $180 million CAD to strengthen manufacturing, innovation and workplaces across Ontario
Strategic upgrades across Mars facilities expand production capacity, drive sustainability, and modernize operations for the future of Canadian manufacturing
* The $180 million (CAD) investment is distributed across the company's four Ontario-based manufacturing sites to enhance Mars Snacking, Pet Nutrition, Food & Nutrition, and Royal Caninoperations.
* Over $100 million of the total investment is allocated to three transformational packaging line upgrades to accelerate long-term performance and increase production capacity.
* With over 100 years of history in the country, the investment signals the company's long-term commitment to fueling Canada's economic growth.
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BOLTON, Ontario - Mars, Incorporated, the maker of iconic snacking, food, and pet brands, including Mars(R) bars, MALTESERS(R), TEMPTATIONS(TM), Ben's Original(TM) and ROYAL CANIN(R), is announcing the completion of a $180 million (CAD) investment to accelerate manufacturing innovation and workplace modernization across its four Ontario facilities. This investment strengthens the company's long-term commitment to fueling Canada's economic growth by advancing local manufacturing, modernizing workplaces and supporting Canadian communities. Spanning 2022-2026, it underscores Mars Canada's dedication to its consumers, Associates, and partners--bringing its total investment in Canadian operations to nearly $400 million since 2015.
"Rooted in more than a century of Canadian history, this investment represents both the future of our industry and our unwavering commitment to the Canadian market and economy," said Ellen Thompson, General Manager, Mars Snacking Canada. "For generations, Mars has been proud to make, invest and grow in Canada. These upgrades reflect our continued focus on advancing innovation, sustainability and workplace modernization, ensuring our business continues to thrive and contribute to Canada's economic vitality for years to come."
More than $100 million of the investment focuses on three major packing line transformations at Mars facilities - strengthening long-term performance, boosting reliability and increasing production capacity to produce new formats that meet evolving consumer tastes.
Across Mars Snacking, Pet Nutrition, Food & Nutrition, and Royal Canin, the investment also introduces best-in-class safety equipment systems and sustainability improvements designed to advance both operational excellence and environmental performance.
* Mars Pet Nutrition (Bolton) - Investing $86M to enhance manufacturing capabilities and sustainable operations, resulting in a 50% increase in production capacity of TEMPTATIONS(TM) care and treat operations, a 15% reduction in the site's water use, and 13% reduction in the site's gas and hydro consumption. The Bolton site also celebrates 40 years of operations this fall, marking four decades of innovation, growth and community impact.
* Mars Snacking (Newmarket) - Investing $40M in transformational packaging line upgrades responsible for producing household favorites such as Mars(R) bars, 3 MUSKETEERS(R), MILKY WAY(R) Standard and MILKY WAY(R) Midnight. The upgrades delivered a 25% increase in overall production capacity the filled line could run, a 40% reduction in the filled bar line's electricity usage, and a 75% reduction in the line's compressed air consumption. Annual energy savings from the transformation are roughly 440,487 kilowatt hours per year.
* Mars Food & Nutrition (Bolton) - Investing $17M to enhance production lines for Ben's Original(TM) and other brands in the Food & Nutrition portfolio, increasing capacity by 8% and reducing the site's energy usage by 93 kilowatt hours per day. This spring, the facility also marks its 25th anniversary in Bolton, celebrating a proud legacy of quality, innovation, and sustained growth.
* Royal Canin, a Mars Company (Guelph) - Investing $39M to modernize operations, resulting in elevated safety and quality standards, and strengthen manufacturing capabilities across the facility, resulting in a 12% increase in production capacity, a 12% reduction in the site's thermal energy use, and an 11% reduction in electrical energy use.
With more than a century of operations in Canada, Mars continues to invest in both its people and its production, driving innovation, sustainability and long-term growth across its Ontario facilities. The company's 1,800 dedicated Associates in Bolton, Newmarket and Guelph are central to its success, helping strengthen local communities, the Canadian economy and advance Canadian manufacturing for generations to come.
"As we mark 40 years of operations in Bolton, producing trusted brands like PEDIGREE(R), TEMPTATIONS(TM) and WHISKAS(R), this investment underscores our commitment to Canadian manufacturing and innovation. We look forward to continuing to serve the evolving needs of our customers, our community and pet parents, while furthering innovation for the future growth of the category," said Romain Dumas, General Manager, Mars Pet Nutrition, Canada.
"This investment in our manufacturing capabilities marks a significant milestone for our Canadian operations. By modernizing our facilities, we're fueling future growth and helping ensure our beloved products, like Ben's Original(TM), continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. As our Bolton Food Plant celebrates 25 years this year, this investment reflects both pride in our legacy and confidence in what lies ahead," stated Derin Bello, General Manager, Mars Food & Nutrition, Canada.
"By investing in manufacturing here in Canada, we're strengthening the resilience of our operations while unlocking new opportunities for our pet owners, Associates and communities. These upgrades position us to deliver long term value, driving innovation, supporting local economies, and ensuring we can continue to meet the needs of Canadian consumers today and in the future," stated Rob Lunn, General Manager, Royal Canin Canada.
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About Mars, Incorporated
Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a $65bn+ family-owned business, our diverse and expanding portfolio of leading pet care products and veterinary services support pets all around the world and our quality snacking and food products delight millions of people every day. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN(R), PEDIGREE(R), WHISKAS(R), CESAR(R), M&M'S(R), SNICKERS(R), Pringles(R), Cheez-It(R), and BEN'S ORIGINAL(TM). Our international networks of pet hospitals, including BANFIELD(TM), BLUEPEARL(TM), VCA(TM) and ANICURA(TM) span preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care, and our global veterinary diagnostics business ANTECH(R) offers breakthrough capabilities in pet diagnostics. The Mars Five Principles -- Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom -- inspire our more than 170,000 Associates to act every day to help create a better world for people, pets and the planet.
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Original text here: https://www.mars.com/news-and-stories/press-releases-statements/mars-canada-invests-180-million-CAD-ontario
[Category: BizFood/Beverage]
Marcus & Millichap Closes Sale of 105-Unit Lakefront Multifamily Asset in Richardson, Texas
ENCINO, California, March 19 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 18, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Closes Sale of 105-Unit Lakefront Multifamily Asset in Richardson, Texas
Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Lakefront Villas, a 105-unit apartment community in Richardson, Texas.
The property sits adjacent to a lake and features frontage on Spring Valley Road, just west of U.S. Highway 75. This location provides visibility,
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ENCINO, California, March 19 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 18, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Closes Sale of 105-Unit Lakefront Multifamily Asset in Richardson, Texas
Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Lakefront Villas, a 105-unit apartment community in Richardson, Texas.
The property sits adjacent to a lake and features frontage on Spring Valley Road, just west of U.S. Highway 75. This location provides visibility,access to area employers and proximity to Richardson ISD schools.
"This closing is a testament to the resilience and effectiveness of our team's marketing and competitive bidding process in any market environment," said Al Silva, executive managing director. "The choppy markets caused some heartburn throughout the marketing process, but we generated strong activity of 18 tours and 7 offers, which allowed us to find the right buyer for the project."
Silva, along with Ford Braly, managing director investments, in Marcus & Millichap's Fort Worth office, marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a local operator, and procured the buyer, a private investor new to the market.
"The buyer was awarded the offering due to their strong offer terms, including non-refundable money," added Silva. "The buyer met all obligations, including closing a Fannie Mae loan in 65 days from PSA signing. The seller maintained the strong operations throughout, and delivered the property at 93 percent occupancy, which aided in the ease of execution."
The buyer plans to implement a property-wide cable and internet service and offer washer/dryer rentals to increase revenue. "Lakefront Villas offers a great value-add opportunity for long-term ownership by marking rents closer to area comps in this strong rental market," said Braly. "New ownership has a quality, well maintained product in a high-growth neighborhood and will now put attention toward growing NOI."
Built in 1968, Lakefront Villas is an 11-building community spanning nearly six acres at 900 West Spring Valley Road. It offers large floor plans averaging more than 880 square feet, with washer/dryer connections in all units, fireplaces and full kitchens. Residents have access to lakeside views, a swimming pool, deck area, a clubhouse with fitness center and an onsite laundry facility. The property has been maintained by the same ownership for more than nine years.
Since the beginning of 2026, the Silva Braly Multifamily Team of Marcus & Millichap has closed or awarded 1,000 apartment units in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex totaling $95 million in consideration at a market leading 97.1% sales to list price ratio.
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About Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (NYSE: MMI)
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services with offices throughout the United States and Canada. As of December 31, 2025, the company had 1,808 investment sales and financing professionals in over 80 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The company also offers market research, consulting and advisory services to clients. Marcus & Millichap closed 8,818 transactions in 2025, with a sales volume of approximately $50.9 billion. For additional information, please visit www.MarcusMillichap.com.
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Original text here: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/news-events/press/2026/03/03-18-lakefrontvillas
[Category: BizRealEstate]
Duke Energy Helps Customers in South Carolina Advance Sustainability Goals Through Expanded Clean Energy Initiatives
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 19 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy helps customers in South Carolina advance sustainability goals through expanded clean energy initiatives
* First South Carolina project under Duke Energy's updated Green Source Advantage program enters service
* Renewable Choice program enrollment exceeds targets as business demand for clean energy grows
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Duke Energy has placed the 10 megawatt (MW) Ebbie Solar project into service in Marion, S.C., marking the first project in the state to operate under its updated Green Source Advantage
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 19 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy helps customers in South Carolina advance sustainability goals through expanded clean energy initiatives
* First South Carolina project under Duke Energy's updated Green Source Advantage program enters service
* Renewable Choice program enrollment exceeds targets as business demand for clean energy grows
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Duke Energy has placed the 10 megawatt (MW) Ebbie Solar project into service in Marion, S.C., marking the first project in the state to operate under its updated Green Source Advantageprogram. The milestone comes as Duke Energy's Renewable Choice program exceeded initial enrollment targets in 2025, reflecting strong demand from large commercial and industrial customers for flexible access to clean energy.
The background: Through the GSA program, large business customers can support new renewable energy projects on Duke Energy's grid. Customers receive renewable energy certificates (RECs) and bill credits for the clean energy the projects produce.
Go deeper: Located in Marion, S.C., the Ebbie Solar facility will provide customer driven renewable energy for the Schaeffler Group, supporting the company's sustainability goals. Built with American made panels and domestic steel, the 10 MW facility is expected to generate more than 23,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of clean electricity annually under a long term agreement through the GSA program.
The project was supported by Enel X Advisory Services in its advisory role to Schaeffler and was developed by Headwater Energy, which owns and will operate the facility.
What they're saying:
Joe Bailey, region facilities manager for Schaeffler:
"Partnering with Duke Energy and Headwater Energy on the solar project in South Carolina marks a milestone in our sustainability journey. By generating clean electricity that offsets approximately 25% of the combined energy consumption across our three Cheraw plants, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also reinforcing our commitment to clean energy."
Heather Shirley Smith, Duke Energy's vice president of regulatory affairs and policy for South Carolina:
"Customer feedback has shaped how we design our clean energy offerings, giving businesses multiple, flexible ways to meet their energy and sustainability goals. By building scalable options that balance customer choice with system wide benefits, we're helping bring new renewable generation onto the grid while delivering value for all customers."
Zoom out: Duke Energy's Renewable Choice program - its newest clean energy offering for large business customers in South Carolina - has surpassed enrollment targets, underscoring strong demand for flexible, turnkey access to renewable energy. The voluntary program has subscribed 57 MW of new renewable capacity (42 MW in Duke Energy Carolinas territory and 15 MW in Duke Energy Progress territory), enabling eligible nonresidential customers with at least 1 MW of annual peak demand to match up to 100% of their electricity use while providing benefits to all retail customers through Clean Energy Environmental Attribute (CEEA) revenue.
CEEAs are environmental attributes that bundle RECs plus the associated carbon emission reduction/carbon-free attribute tied to renewable energy generation (often tracked per 1 MWh of clean energy).
Why it matters: Demand continues to grow from businesses seeking greater access to renewable energy. Duke Energy is responding by offering new and enhanced programs that help customers make progress toward their renewable energy and sustainability goals.
Next steps: The Ebbie Solar project completed final commissioning and entered operational service on Feb. 3, 2026, and is now delivering renewable energy to the Duke Energy Progress South Carolina grid. Schaeffler will begin full participation in the Green Source Advantage program this month.
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Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage.
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Original text here: https://news.duke-energy.com/releases/duke-energy-helps-customers-in-south-carolina-advance-sustainability-goals-through-expanded-clean-energy-initiatives
[Category: BizEnergy]
DuPont Announces Plans for Reverse Stock Split
WILMINGTON, Delaware, March 19 -- DuPont issued the following news release on March 18, 2026:
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DuPont Announces Plans for Reverse Stock Split
DuPont (NYSE:DD) announced today that it plans to seek stockholder approval for an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to effect, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, a reverse stock split of the Company's common stock at a ratio of not less than 1-for-2 or more than 1-for-4, with the exact ratio to be determined by the Board of Directors at a later date. If and when the reverse stock split is effected, the Certificate
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WILMINGTON, Delaware, March 19 -- DuPont issued the following news release on March 18, 2026:
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DuPont Announces Plans for Reverse Stock Split
DuPont (NYSE:DD) announced today that it plans to seek stockholder approval for an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to effect, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, a reverse stock split of the Company's common stock at a ratio of not less than 1-for-2 or more than 1-for-4, with the exact ratio to be determined by the Board of Directors at a later date. If and when the reverse stock split is effected, the Certificateof Incorporation will also be amended to reflect a corresponding reduction in the number of authorized shares of the Company's common stock by the selected reverse stock split ratio. The reverse stock split will have no impact on the voting and other rights of stockholders and will have no impact on the Company's business operations or any of its outstanding indebtedness.
DuPont will seek approval of the reverse stock split at its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 21, 2026. DuPont's Board of Directors has set March 30, 2026, as the record date for stockholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. The time and other details regarding the Annual Meeting will be communicated to stockholders at a later date via proxy materials which will be filed with, and will be subject to review by, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
Even if the reverse stock split is approved by the Company's stockholders, the Board of Directors may delay or abandon the reverse stock split at any time prior to the effective time of the reverse stock split if the Board of Directors determines that the reverse stock split is no longer in the best interests of the Company or its stockholders.
Solicitation Material
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in connection with the proposal to be submitted to DuPont's stockholders at its Annual Meeting of Stockholders seeking approval of an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock split. In connection with the proposal, DuPont plans to file a preliminary proxy statement on Schedule 14A with the SEC. The Company expects to file its definitive proxy material in due course. Stockholders are encouraged to read the preliminary proxy statement and all other relevant documents filed with the SEC when they become available, including the definitive proxy statement, because they will contain important information about the proposal. Stockholders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement and other documents that the Company files with the SEC at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) or from the Company by accessing information included on the Investor Relations website (investors.dupont.com).
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About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader, providing advanced solutions that help transform industries and improve everyday life across our key markets of healthcare, water, construction, and industrial. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements in this release may be considered forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements often contain words such as "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "plan", "believe", "seek", "see", "will", "would", "target", "outlook", "stabilization", "confident", "preliminary", "initial", "continue", "may", "could", "project", "estimate", "forecast" and similar expressions and variations or negatives of these words . All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses or current expectations concerning, among other things, the timing, ratio, completion, and benefits of the reverse stock split. Forward-looking statements address matters that are, to varying degrees, uncertain and subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, many of which are beyond DuPont's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning the risks, uncertainties and assumptions can be found in DuPont's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other filings. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. DuPont assumes no obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.
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Original text here: https://www.dupont.com/news/dupont-announces-plans-for-reverse-stock-split.html
[Category: BizLaboratory Sciences]
CrowdStrike Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization for Federal XIoT and OT Security
AUSTIN, Texas, March 19 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on March 18, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization for Federal XIoT and OT Security
Falcon for XIoT extends the FedRAMP High-authorized Falcon platform to protect federal mission-critical operational and connected systems
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced that Falcon(R) for XIoT has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High Authorization, expanding
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 19 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on March 18, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization for Federal XIoT and OT Security
Falcon for XIoT extends the FedRAMP High-authorized Falcon platform to protect federal mission-critical operational and connected systems
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced that Falcon(R) for XIoT has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High Authorization, expandingCrowdStrike's protection to federal operational and connected infrastructure at the government's highest authorization baseline. Delivered through the FedRAMP High-authorized Falcon(R) platform in GovCloud, Falcon for XIoT protects the mission-critical systems that power national critical infrastructure.
"Federal agencies are defending operational and connected systems that were never designed with security in mind, especially against adversaries who make critical infrastructure a primary target," said Michael Sentonas, president of CrowdStrike. "Falcon for XIoT extends the full FedRAMP High-authorized Falcon platform to the mission-critical systems agencies depend on, stopping breaches without disrupting operations."
Securing the Systems That Power National Critical Infrastructure
Securing government operational and connected infrastructure is essential to national security. These environments present a distinct security challenge - assets are unmanaged, protocols are proprietary, and disrupting operations to deploy security controls is not an option.
Fragmented security tools create exploitable blind spots, leaving power grids, transportation systems, and medical devices vulnerable to attack. Falcon for XIoT closes these gaps by delivering native asset discovery, AI-driven risk prioritization, and real-time threat detection within the FedRAMP High-authorized Falcon platform, providing unified visibility and protection across federal environments from a single console without disrupting operations.
Key capabilities for federal agencies include:
* Zero-Touch Asset Discovery: Automatically identifies and inventories industrial assets across segmented networks without dedicated sensors, manual configuration, or intrusive scans, delivering instant visibility into previously unmanaged operational and connected systems without disrupting operations.
* Unified Protection Across Federal Systems: Eliminates security gaps between federal IT and operational systems, preventing lateral movement into mission-critical infrastructure.
* AI-Powered Risk Prioritization: Patented ExPRT.AI identifies and prioritizes high-risk vulnerabilities, exposures, and XIoT asset conditions so agencies can address the exposures most likely to be exploited before adversaries act.
* Integrated Threat Detection and Response for Operational and Connected Systems: Correlates operational and connected infrastructure telemetry with Falcon endpoint signals and threat intelligence to identify, investigate, and respond to threats across federal systems in real time without disrupting operations.
To learn more about Falcon for XIoT, visit here. To learn more about CrowdStrike's ongoing commitment to aligning to rigorous independent and government-led cybersecurity and information management standards, visit the CrowdStrike Compliance and Certification Page (https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/why-crowdstrike/crowdstrike-compliance-certification/).
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About CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), a global cybersecurity leader, has redefined modern security with the world's most advanced cloud-native platform for protecting critical areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data.
Powered by the CrowdStrike Security Cloud and world-class AI, the CrowdStrike Falcon(R) platform leverages real-time indicators of attack, threat intelligence, evolving adversary tradecraft and enriched telemetry from across the enterprise to deliver hyper-accurate detections, automated protection and remediation, elite threat hunting and prioritized observability of vulnerabilities.
Purpose-built in the cloud with a single lightweight-agent architecture, the Falcon platform delivers rapid and scalable deployment, superior protection and performance, reduced complexity and immediate time-to-value.
CrowdStrike: We stop breaches.
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Original text here: https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/press-releases/crowdstrike-achieves-fedramp-high-authorization-for-federal-xiot-ot-security/
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