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SPOTLIGHT SPORTS GROUP RELEASES SECOND ANNUAL RESEARCH REPORT INTO THE SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM

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Spotlight Sports Group (SSG), a global technology, content and media company specialising in sports betting and fantasy sports has today released its second review of the sports betting industry ‘ BetTech Ecosystem 2022 ’. After a positive response to the first edition, the 2022 version has been expanded by more than 60% with the visual now containing seven new sub-segments and 127 new suppliers. The BetTech Ecosystem graphic visualises the core six operational segments of the sector: platform providers, trading, e-commerce, data, content and iGaming. The number of service providers in each segment is as follows; ● Content: 114 (New providers added to the BetTech Ecosystem +75% YOY) ● iGaming: 80 (+56% YOY) ● Platform Provider: 47 (+27% YOY) ● E-commerce: 49 (+32% YOY) ● Trading: 26 (+13% YOY) ● Data: 70 (+63% YOY) For 2022, the visual is supported by an industry report and new for this year is additional commentary from five industry leaders (Chris Grove - Eilers and Krejcik, Josh Brown - PwC Harry von Behr - Spotlight Sports Group, Nic Sulsky - PointsBet and Camilla Wright - RedKnot Communications). This year, the panel discuss the value of the BetTech Ecosystem and where the industry is moving over the coming years in an exclusive webinar on Spotlight Sports Group’s YouTube channel. The study was conducted internally by a team of Spotlight Sports Group researchers and with the support of independent industry experts. The research focuses on the regulated European and North American markets. Discussing the second edition of the ‘BetTech Ecosystem’, Spotlight Sports Group Head of B2B Marketing, Alan Davis said: “We had an incredible response to last year’s BetTech Ecosystem and we’re delighted to be back with the 2022 version. This year we’ve made it bigger and better by expanding the visual and adding industry commentary.’’ Davis continued: “What we’ve found from this year’s research is that M&A might have slowed slightly but there is no lack of innovation in the industry. The visual continues to expand and while this is not definitive, we feel this gives a snapshot of the industry-leading into the new football seasons on either side of the Atlantic.” To read and download the full BetTech Ecosystem report and visual click here. For more information on Spotlight Sports Group please visit: https://www.spotlightsportsgroup.com #### ABOUT SPOTLIGHT SPORTS GROUP Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company specialising in sports betting content and data. With more than 500 staff, the business operates multiple award-winning B2C brands, including Racing Post, MyRacing, and Free Super Tips in the UK. In the US, we operate Pickswise and fantasy Alarm. Our other businesses in the group are ICS-digital and ICS-translate. Our global B2B division provides sports betting and fantasy sports content, including in-play, through the EGR award-winning Superfeed product. We also have media partnerships with leading global publishers, including AS in Spain. Contact Details Red Knot Camilla Wright +44 7968 166031 camilla@redknotcomms.com Company Website https://www.spotlightsportsgroup.com/en_us/

June 30, 2022 11:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Cambria Hotels Combines the Art of Mixology with Local Flavors

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After two years of pandemic-related cancellations, Americans are ready to travel. Now is the perfect time to start locking in plans for July, August and September. To toast to the summer travel season, Cambria Hotels Certified Cicerone & Mixologist Zach O’Haire curated unique, destination-focused interpretations of the Cambria Margarita, inspired by six gem properties and their surrounding cities. Taste of the Destination further enhances the bar-forward experience modern travelers have come to enjoy at Cambria Hotels. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/ntV5o4xRJn4 Located in some of the most sought-after destinations coast to coast, guests staying at Cambria Hotels can experience an authentic taste of the surrounding city with the brand's signature margaritas infused with signature flavors. All summerlong, six selected Cambria hotel destinations will offer a specialty margarita, unique to each destination. The Taste of the Destination margaritas are available for a limited time (now to Sept. 22, 2022) at the following hotels across the portfolio: Cambria Hotel LAX: Mezcal on Melrose A creamy and smoky fresh take on the Cambria Margarita featuring homemade avocado purée, agave nectar, lime juice, and mezcal. Cambria Hotel Austin Airport: Moonlight Agave Paying homage to Texas' spicy cuisine, this Cambria Margarita kicks up the heat with chilies and handcrafted, 100% blue agave tequila. Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row: The High Stakes Margarita In a city steeped in whiskey, this variation of the Cambria Margarita appeals to whiskey and tequila drinkers alike with tequila aged in bourbon barrels, Old Fashioned cocktail syrup, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice. Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach: Las Olas Margarita Influenced by state-grown oranges and coconuts (Florida is one of the few places in the U.S. where coconuts can grow), this Cambria Margarita combines coconut syrup, orange liquor, lime juice, and tequila. Cambria Hotel New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District: The Bourbon Street Bayou Let the good times roll with passionfruit syrup, citrus, reposado tequila, and a sprinkle of a pastis liqueur—an anise-flavored spirit created as an absinthe substitute in 1934 New Orleans—in a Cambria Margarita that celebrates New Orleans cocktail culture. · Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront: For All the People The District's official fruit, the cherry, is mixed with a bitter aperitif distilled in the Ivy City— small neighborhood in Northeast Washington, D.C.—to elevate the classic Cambria Margarita featuring tequila and lime juice. Travelers looking to get away this summer can take advantage of great deals such as Cambria's Longer Days promotion by visiting choicehotels.com/cambria. Longer Stays is available at Cambria hotels across the U.S. with savings of up to 20 percent on stays of seven nights or more through the end of August.* Cambria® Hotels The Cambria Hotels brand is designed for the modern traveler, offering guests a distinct experience with simple, guilt-free indulgences allowing them to treat themselves while on the road. Properties feature compelling design inspired by the location, spacious and comfortable rooms, flexible meeting space, and local, freshly prepared food and craft beer. Cambria Hotels is rapidly expanding in major U.S. cities, with hotels open in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, Boston and Washington, D.C. There are nearly 130 Cambria properties open or in the pipeline across the United States, with 60 currently open. To learn more, visit www.choicehotels.com/cambria. *Subject to availability at participating Cambria and Ascend hotels. Must be a Choice Privileges member. The rate is 15% off Best Available Rate for a reservation of a minimum of 5 nights. The rate is 20% off Best Available Rate for a reservation of a minimum of 7 nights. Valid only for reservations booked from 6/6/2022 to 8/22/2022 for stays from 6/13/2022 to 8/29/2022. Offer is not applicable to groups and cannot be combined with any other discounts, special offers or promotions. Offer may be changed or discontinued at any time. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

June 30, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Social Betting Marketplace BettorEdge Achieves 75% User Retention, Surpassing Industry Average Retention Rates

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BettorEdge, a no-fee social betting marketplace connecting sports fans, announced today it has achieved a 75% user retention rate in its first 18 months of operation. Three-fourths of users stay on the BettorEdge platform after completing their first order, far above research that shows an average of only 40% after a customer first downloads a mobile app. [ Apptentive ] As of June 2022, 36 jurisdictions have passed legislation legalizing sportsbooks. BettorEdge retains 75% of its users in states where sportsbooks are not yet legal, and 72% in states where they are available. BettorEdge’s social betting marketplace is qualified to be live and legal in 45 states because there is no fee involved. “Our data shows that sports bettors are craving a different experience that the sportsbooks aren’t currently providing,” said Greg Kajewski, Co-Founder of BettorEdge. “Bettors want social interaction, transparent pricing and the option to give back to people in need. BettorEdge combines all of those aspects in an easy-to-use app.” The sports betting boom in the past few years has betting operators placing greater significance on retaining valuable users, but it is proving more difficult as bettors are “promotion hopping” and the well-known fact that bettors only choose one or two operators to use in the long-term. BettorEdge has cracked the code by offering a more equitable betting experience. “BettorEdge’s community is strong and growing. We experienced a 750% increase in order volume from 2021 to 2022 during the NCAA tournament,” said James Seils, Co-Founder of BettorEdge. “We have plans to expand our features and make the experience even more engaging ahead of football season, including a discover feature that will show users personalized orders, events and posts based on past activity.” Since launching in January 2021, BettorEdge has grown to a community of almost 11,000 users who have bet $36 million in orders collectively. On the platform, users are shown what they saved in fees on each order and are offered the opportunity to donate that saved fee to one of BettorEdge’s charitable partners. To date, one-fourth of users have donated and earlier this year, BettorEdge donated $10,000 to Chad Greenway’s Lead the Way Foundation. About BettorEdge BettorEdge was founded in 2019 following a University of Minnesota Sportradar Innovation Challenge. Iowa native founders, now Minnesota residents, had a vision of creating a more efficient sports betting marketplace that offered a better fan experience at no fee to the consumer within the US. BettorEdge has a strong emphasis on giving the edge to the bettor through offering a fair market, providing data and analytics and creating a seamless social community. Access to their webapp can be found at app.bettoredge.com and additional information at BettorEdge.com. Contact Details Hot Paper Lantern Bailey Irelan +1 614-795-3308 birelan@hotpaperlantern.com Company Website https://www.bettoredge.com/

June 29, 2022 09:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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New Menu at UNO Pizzeria & Grill

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UNO Pizzeria & Grill, the iconic deep dish pizza brand, has introduced a new and flavorful menu for June 2022. The new menu features some highly-requested brand favorites such as the Lobster Roll, Cobb Salad and Deep Dish Nachos, but also brings new flavors to the table like the fresh Burrata appetizer and Bruschetta Chicken entrée. In a twist, the popular nachos return to the menu, but in a new form, piled high and served in UNO’s signature deep dish pan – appropriately named Deep Dish Nachos. Tortilla chips are layered with seasoned beef, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, salsa, banana peppers, olives and diced tomatoes. On a new front, Burrata joins the summer hit parade. This creamy mozzarella, drizzled with balsamic, is surrounded by seasoned tomatoes and basil, and accompanied by freshly toasted garlic baguette slices. Also added to the menu will be new pizza options. Availability will vary by location – some featuring the new Detroit-style pizza (8 delicious varieties) and others showcasing a duo of new summer pizzas: the Fresco Deep Dish and Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Thin Crust. The new Detroit-style pizzas have a light and airy thick crust, cheese baked to the edges and are topped with a hearty sauce. The Fresco Deep Dish is a veggie pizza with plum tomato slices, cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, fresh basil and pesto sauce. The Broccoli Rabe and Sausage is a white pizza topped with mozzarella cheese. “We are so excited to announce our new menu this summer. We are always listening to our guests for what they have loved in the past, but also looking at currents trends to bring in popular items that our guests will be excited to try. This menu accomplishes both of these. We think we have a “mic-drop” menu with these new additions. ” noted CEO Erik Frederick. A full list of new menu items is as follows: - Lobster Roll – Classic lobster salad served on a buttery toasted roll - Lobster and Shrimp Scampi – Shrimp scampi with lobster added - Citrus Shrimp Salad – Grilled shrimp atop a greens salad with assorted veggies and mandarin slices - Burrata – Creamy mozzarella with seasoned tomatoes and drizzled with balsamic - Deep Dish Nachos - Tuscany Bread – Toasted ciabatta with pesto, cheese, spinach, and seasoned plum tomatoes - Cobb Salad – Greens salad with crumbled blue cheese, chicken, avocado, tomatoes, egg, bacon - Bruschetta Chicken – Grilled chicken breast with seasoned plum tomatoes and a balsamic glaze - Triple B (Bacon Blue Burger) – Burger with bacon, blue cheese and caramelized onions - Turkey Avocado BLT – A BLT with turkey and avocado on a ciabatta roll - Sliders and Fries added to the Lunch Menu About UNO Pizzeria & Grill Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation includes approximately 80 company-owned and franchised UNO Pizzeria & Grill restaurants located in 18 states, and the District of Columbia, India, and Saudi Arabia. UNO is all about connecting people over pizza – from its famous Chicago Deep Dish, which UNO invented in 1943, to its Chicago Thin Crust, to its gluten-free and vegan pizzas. The Company also operates Uno Foods, a consumer packaged-foods business which supplies supermarkets, airlines, movie theaters, hotels, airports, travel plazas, and schools, with both frozen and refrigerated private-label foods and UNO branded products. For more information, visit www.unos.com. Contact Details Chris Dellamarggio cdellamarggio@unos.com Company Website https://www.unos.com/

June 28, 2022 11:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Chainers NFT Collection is Almost Here - Secure Your Whitelist Spot Now

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The crypto space has seen an interplay of NFTs and the Metaverse following the pivot of social media giant Facebook into the blockchain ecosystem. Since then, both sub-sectors have worked hand-in-hand with growing interactions in the entertainment, gaming, arts, and music industries. Multiple metaverse projects have stolen the spotlight, and now, Chainers is making a statement with the launch of its long-awaited NFT collection. Called Chainers NFT, this new body of digital collectibles comes with a plethora of benefits including access to the upcoming Chainers Metaverse or app and also participating in tons of in-game activities. Chainers will let you design your NFTs while also allowing you to build your own Web3 house or empire. Chainers NFTs collection will represent each user’s in-game character as well as their digital appearance. The Chainers NFT collection will be minted to each user primarily through whitelists and the public sale stages. Benefits of Owning Chainers NFT The primary benefit of owning the Chainers NFT is access to the forthcoming Chainers Metaverse app. The Chainers app will be launched in a step-by-step format and holders of the NFT collection will be eligible to get the project’s in-game tokens and direct access to the game. Here are some other benefits: Right to vote and direct the project development. In essence, you get to be a part of the in-game government. Access to awesome community events, raffles, and giveaways Earn tokens from competing with other players Chance to increase the value of your NFT grow as the Chainverse ecosystem continues to grow Customise your Chainers collection and the world around them Access to the Chainverse which allows you to own a space and rent it Setting up personal live events where you can have fun with your Web3 friends Creating and selling mini-games and decorations. This lets you earn as a creator. How to Get a Whitelist Spot? The first step in minting your own exclusive Chainers NFT collection is by securing a whitelist spot. A whitelist spot guarantees that you will be able to mint a Chainers NFT before the limited edition collectibles become scarce. Also, you will be among a class of first minters, which comes with the added bonus of getting your own Chainers NFT for half the price. How Do You Get a WL Spot? It’s quite easy to secure a whitelist spot. Here’s all you have to do: Participate in raffles accessible on our event page Follow Chainers on Twitter and complete all tasks posted there daily Join the Discord channel and get a higher chance of getting a whitelist spot Joining Chainers’ Discord is even more exciting as you don’t need an invite and you also stand a chance to win a Chainers NFT when you join. With Chainers, you can easily live your best Web3 life as you get to decide what happens in your universe. What Is Chainers.io? Chainers is a crypto metaverse that is radically changing every concept we know about the metaverse. Instead of a group of developers creating an immersive experience where users are only participants, Chainers allows players to build a world of NFTs. It is fast becoming the home of Web3 creators as it allows players to have fun with Web3 friends while also granting the ability to create/build and earn. Chainers.io is a community-oriented development that tracks the journey of a group of alien creatures. The backdrop details the lives of these interstellar creatures who lived in a perfect world but were full of boredom. To escape this endless circle of perfection, the Chainers built a rocket ship with which they escaped into our galaxy. Their mission is simple: to create, socialise, play, and have fun. The Chainers’ project thrives on this principle comprising SOCIALISE - PLAY - CREATE! All player assets in the game are presented as NFTs, giving them intrinsic value. This way, each NFT collectible is tied to a particular user and recorded immutably on the blockchain. The project’s competition-based in-game economy means players get to earn in-game currencies by completing multiple tasks on the Chainers platform. About the Game The Chainers is a multiplayer-oriented game, which means it thrives on community. This means there are community-owned in-game spaces as well as private ones. This also points to a collaborative platform that allows users to air their views as well as decide the future of the whole universe. The Chainers game will be played in the following format: How to Play The Chainer will kickstart the game from his degen flat with his phone and bed, with no obvious furniture. To increase your wealth and have fun, you will need to farm the in-game currency in order to craft furniture to create your ideal Web3 house. Chainers will be able to farm in-game currency through a variety of ways, including games, staking, and social interactions. The in-game currency will be useful in creating items, templates, and making purchases. Also, a few of the items can be used to unlock new gameplay. Earned currency will be used for gameplay and customisation. Other likely gameplay will see Chainers use some of the items to change the visual appearance of chainers, fiat, and player generated NFT game content. In addition to the aforementioned: All items will be created by players enabling a truly diverse collection The community can create templates for customisable items - from outfit to building Templates can be designed by and voted for by the community, and implemented by devs into the games Creators receive royalties thereby earning passive income on their works Created items on Chainers are used for specific needs and places (their flat, their hub space) Players can trade their assets on the secondary market. Contact Details Chainers.io Dan K. team@chainers.io Company Website https://chainers.io/

June 28, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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CleverTap Recognized by Great Place to Work® Among India’s Great Mid-size Workplaces

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CleverTap, the modern, integrated retention cloud, has been recognized by Great Place to Work® India as one of India’s Great Mid-size Workplaces 2022. CleverTap is recognized for creating and sustaining a high-trust, high performance work culture. In its 6th edition this year for India, the list has grown to include the top 75 companies, up from the top 50 until last year. The rigorous methodology to assess workplace culture and identify India's Great Mid-size Workplaces 2022 is considered the gold standard globally. In the Great Place to Work® India study, they have observed that the Great Mid-size Workplaces have gone above and beyond to create and sustain aspirational organizations. Effective leadership is visible in these workplaces that are fostering a culture of fairness and originality, while offering flexibility to their employees in the current hybrid work environment. Organizations that succeed in establishing high-trust, high-performance cultures, and maximizing human potential by bridging experience gaps, will be Great Places to Work For All in the future. “We’re very excited to be recognized by Great Place to Work® India as one of India’s Great Mid-size Workplaces. Even before the pandemic hit, we believed that an empathetic and flexible work culture is the essence of an organization’s growth,” says Sidharth Malik, Chief Executive Officer, CleverTap. “Our employees and their holistic well-being have always been the top priority for us. The recognition by Great Place to Work® India is a testament to our commitment of building a workplace that is inclusive and driven, and one that provides its people an environment to thrive and succeed in everything they do.” “With homes becoming an extension of people's workplaces, this year companies around the world were challenged to put their people at the center of their strategies. But the organizations that invested in their culture and people before the pandemic have overcome these challenges effortlessly. Being recognized as one of India’s Best Workplaces 2022 demonstrates these organizations' commitment to improving their culture and putting their people first, whatever challenges they face,” says Yeshasvini Ramaswamy, CEO, Great Place to Work®, India. As a global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work® has been studying employee experience and people practices across organizations for over three decades. Every year, more than 10,000 organizations from over 60 countries partner with Great Place to Work® Institute for assessment, benchmarking, and planning of actions to strengthen their workplace culture. About CleverTap CleverTap is the modern, integrated retention cloud that empowers digital consumer brands to increase customer retention and lifetime value. CleverTap drives contextual individualization with the help of a unified and deep data layer, AI/ML-powered insights, and automation enabling brands to offer hyper-personalized and delightful experiences to their customers. 1,200+ customers in 60+ countries and 10,000+ apps, including Gojek, ShopX, Canon, Mercedes Benz, Electronic Arts, TED, Jio, Premier League, TD Bank, Carousell, Papa John’s, and Tesco, trust CleverTap to achieve their retention and engagement goals, growing their long-term revenue. Backed by leading venture capital firms, including Sequoia, Tiger Global Management, and Accel, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in Mumbai, Singapore, Sofia, São Paulo, Bogota, Amsterdam, Jakarta, and Dubai. For more information, visit clevertap.com or follow on LinkedIn and Twitter. Forward-Looking Statements Some of the statements in this press release may represent CleverTap’s belief in connection with future events and may be forward-looking statements, or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. CleverTap cautions that such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties that could amount in the actual result being absolutely different from the results anticipated by the statements mentioned in the press release. Factors such as the development of general economic conditions affecting our business, future market conditions, our ability to maintain cost advantages, uncertainty with respect to earnings, corporate actions, client concentration, reduced demand, liability or damages in our service contracts, unusual catastrophic loss events, war, political instability, changes in government policies or laws, legal restrictions impacting our business, impact of pandemic, epidemic, any natural calamity and other factors that are naturally beyond our control, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different, from those anticipated by such statements. CleverTap does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or updated or revised status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will CleverTap and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction with the information and/or statements in this press release or any related damages Contact Details Sony Shetty sony@clevertap.com Company Website https://clevertap.com/

June 24, 2022 03:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Bat Boy Found in West Virginia Cave 30 Years Ago; Americans Push to Make June 23rd a National Bat Boy Holiday!

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Weekly World News (WWN) celebrates the 30 th anniversary of its ground-breaking June 23, 1992 cover story “ Bat Child Found In Cave. ” WWN introduced the half-human, half-bat child to readers around the world, and its ongoing coverage has fostered a growing national movement to make June 23 an official National Bat Boy holiday! Weekly World News is celebrating the anniversary with a special tribute on its website. It all started in Pendleton County, West Virginia where Dr. Ron Dillon discovered this unique “creature,” who would become known as Bat boy, living in a cave in the Allegheny Mountains. Explorers captured Bat Boy, who was living almost two miles underground. Weekly World News' Bat Boy reporting went “viral,” spreading faster than any news story could in the days before the Internet and social media – it was a peaceful time. Scientists and reporters quickly learned that Bat Boy is a very skittish and elusive creature who is frequently on the run, often disappearing for extended periods of time. Bat Boy has been known to be quite tricky and unpredictable. He even managed to steal a vehicle and drive it at high speed, leading to a multi-state run with law enforcement in pursuit. When explorers discovered Bat Boy in Hellhole Cave, they estimated his age at around 10 years old. But further research has identified a genetic deformity that has locked Bat Boy in the very same age for the last 30 years. It seems Bat Boy will never age, however his intelligence and global interests continue to grow. Bat Boy has long demonstrated a keen interest in political and social issues which have thrust him into the limelight, as he has befriended and advised a range of U.S. Presidents and candidates for national office. Bat Boy’s political interests even led to an unsuccessful 2020 run for the U.S. Presidency. Close advisors admit that cryptid prejudices along with the candidate’s communications challenges and non-traditional demeanor posed major obstacles in the campaign. Dr. Ron Dillon, one of the foremost experts on Bat Boy, describes him as a “human-bat hybrid creature. His father was likely a bat or a creature heavily dominated by bat genomes, his mother, Susan Boy, was a human being. We have since traced Susan’s ancestry to passengers on the Mayflower.” Bat Boy's life has been nothing short of a whirlwind and even spawned an off-Broadway musical. Weekly World News does its best to keep readers up to date on his comings and goings. In the years since his discovery, Bat Boy has met Travis Scott, Elvis, Nelson Mandela, Frank Sinatra, every living U.S. President. He is adored by most celebrities – though given his reclusive nature, very few have been lucky enough to meet him. In anticipation of his run for president, Bat Boy abandoned his pagan ways and converted to Judaism and then to every other religion, seeking to play a unifying role for all people under his “Right Wing AND Left Wing” platform. He’s also had a busy and sometimes stormy romantic life, dating Farrah Fawcett, Jennifer Lopez, Jean Kirkpatrick, Cher, Kim Kardashian and more recently, Taylor Swift, but never really settling down. Bat Boy has no known offspring. Bat Boy has become a reluctant cultural icon and national treasure, who savors hiding in plain sight. He has been a subject in numerous TV shows and films such as The Simpsons, American Dad, The Boys, 12 Monkeys and many others. When Bat Boy isn't evading the paparazzi, law enforcement or government scientists, he apparently enjoys supporting his fans via surprise appearances in pop culture outlets. Recently, Bat Boy was knighted by the Queen Elizabeth and blessed by Pope Francis, and there are growing rumors about another presidential run in 2024 under his healing and unifying right-wing plus left-wing message. Leaders of the Bat Boy holiday movement urge all supporters to contact their elected representatives to voice support for a National Holiday to honor Bat Boy and his achievements and to demonstrate support for cryptids of all shapes and sizes. Supporters also encourage of Bat Boy themed apparel, some of which is coincidently available in the WWN online store! There are rumors that Bat Boy will be biking with President Biden today, but with Bat Boy, one never really knows. BAT LINKS WWN Bat Boy Tribute Page Bat Boy the Musical Book - Going Mutant: The Bat Boy Exposed Bat Boy Mask, Socks, Koozies, Pins, etc. Bat Boy Blanket! I © Bat Boy T-Shirt About Weekly World News Since its launch in 1979, Weekly World News has emerged as the defining brand for reliable tabloid news, known for exclusive coverage of Bat Boy, Manigator, P’lod the Alien, SpyCat, the three-legged, Bigfoot and scores of other notable characters. WWN boasts a global fan base of millions, is regularly profiled in the media and relaunched its reliable reporting online in 2019. The brand is expanding into exciting new areas including an online store, advertising and promotions, licensed merchandise and the recent formation of Weekly World News Studios, to bring its iconic characters and stories to big and small screens across the universe. Contact Details Weekly World News Media Contact Carl Woodward press@weeklyworldnews.com Company Website https://www.weeklyworldnews.com

June 23, 2022 08:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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SPARK Microsystems Releases SDK for Simple, Fast UWB Application Development

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SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation ultra-wideband (UWB), today announced the availability of its Software Development Kit 1.0 (SDK) for its SR1000 Series UWB transceivers. SPARK’s SDK can be used to simplify and accelerate development of high data rate, low power, and low latency UWB communication links for various applications. This software development kit uses SPARK’s Evaluation Kit (EVK) board as a reference hardware platform for code development and debugging. The SPARK Software Development Kit includes a comprehensive set of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to facilitate development of various software applications without requiring direct access and control of the UWB transceiver. Combined with various example application code included in the SDK, this enables more efficient development of new products using SPARK UWB communication technology. “Release of the SPARK SDK 1.0 represents another milestone in our effort to proliferate our products using the unique SPARK UWB technology and support fast time to market for a wide range of customer applications.” said Frederic Nabki, Co-Founder and CTO, SPARK Microsystems. The SPARK SDK is a collection of software development tools and examples in one comprehensive package for use by developers to create UWB-based products and applications. The SDK provides multiple simple and concise application examples to educate developers on using SPARK core libraries, such as the SPARK Wireless Core and the SPARK Audio Core, which bring additional functionality and accelerate development time. It also provides a board support package (BSP) that will enable developers to try the application examples on an already supported and tested hardware platform. In addition, SPARK’s SDK offers an effortless way for developers to experiment with SPARK technology by customizing existing applications and then testing and debugging code on SPARK’s EVK boards. In booth 326 at Sensors Converge 2022, SPARK Microsystems will highlight the many advantages that UWB delivers for sensor applications compared to legacy short-range wireless platforms like Bluetooth. The company will demonstrate its new Wireless Sensor Kits (WSKs) based on the SDK. This extreme low power and compact reference module – just 40mm X 40mm – houses multiple sensors (optical, gyroscope, motion sensors/accelerometers) and leverages a SPARK SR1020 UWB transceiver for point-to-point sensor applications. This kit comes with software examples and necessary information for customers to design sensor modules specific to their own applications. About SPARK Microsystems​ SPARK Microsystems is a fabless semiconductor company that is leading the way towards ultra-low power wireless communications for consumer and IoT-connected devices. With its patented technologies, SPARK Microsystems is bringing to market a high-performance wireless transceiver that allows for orders of magnitude improved power consumption, latency and more accurate ranging and positioning, while providing higher data rates than competing technologies. ​For more information, please visit www.sparkmicro.com.​ Contact Details Rainier Communications Jenna Beaucage +1 508-340-6851 jbeaucage@rainierco.com Company Website https://www.sparkmicro.com

June 22, 2022 10:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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The Sweetest (And Most Popular) Fast Food Menu Items Just in Time for Summer

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/6KjRjXrOgxA What do you think of when it comes to summer? Ballgames, vacations, spending time with friends and family and road trips. When you’re on-the-go – from the park to the beach to a game – the return of summer is not complete without a trip (or trips!) to your favorite fast-food restaurant. Now is your chance to find out what the most popular fast food menu items will be this summer. Hint...it will be a berry delicious summer. Wendy’s is always looking at new ways to fuel fast food forward and be true boundary breakers in the industry, and this Strawberry season is no different. The Strawberry Frosty has been added to the Wendy’s menu for a limited-time this summer! If you can believe it, this was the number one requested item from Wendy’s fans. It’s a sweet, strawberry spin on the classic Vanilla Frosty – full of thick, creamy flavorful goodness in every spoonful. When it comes to its summer menu, everything Wendy’s does ladders back to its principles of fresh, real, affordable and forward-leaning, and the return of the Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad as a full-sized entrée is a great example! Fans look forward to this item each year, and as the only hamburger QSR in the game to offer entrée salads, Wendy’s is happy to treat them to a salad they can feel good about eating – full of high-quality, flavorful ingredients. · This salad features: o Wendy’s signature lettuce blend o Sun-ripened, freshly sliced strawberries o Crispy Applewood smoked bacon o All-white meat chicken o Italian Cheese Blend o Candied Almonds o Sweet Champagne vinaigrette But that’s not all! Wendy’s has also added a brand-new offering to the Dave’s Craft Lemonade lineup –he Sunburst Melon Lemonade. It’s light, refreshing and features favored summer flavors like strawberry, watermelon, cantaloupe and kiwi. A taste of summer in every sip. For more information, head to your nearest Wendy’s restaurant or check out the Wendy’s app for more information on our menu, offers, Rewards and more. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

June 21, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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