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  • Denver North Care Center Awarded 2025 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award

    Denver North Care Center Awarded 2025 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award

    Denver, CO October 21, 2025 –(PR.com)– Part of a Leading Trend: Denver North Care Center Among Colorado’s Top-Quality Honorees

    Denver North Care Center is proud to announce that it has received the 2025 Bronze–Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). This national recognition reflects Denver North Care Center’s dedication to excellence in long-term and post-acute care.

    The award is part of AHCA/NCAL’s National Quality Award Program, which honors facilities with a strong foundation for delivering high-quality care. It is the first of three progressive levels, marking a significant achievement and highlighting Denver North Care Center’s commitment to providing excellent care.

    “This award would not have been possible without the amazing dedication of the staff that serve Denver North Care Center residents,” said Shayla Eidson, CEO of Denver North Care Center. “This award is dedicated to the Denver North Care Center staff who provide quality care to the vulnerable population we serve daily. Their dedication to the residents allows them to develop meaningful relationships and build trust with those in our care.”

    Denver North Care Center is one of nine communities within the Vivage-Beecan network to receive the Bronze Award in 2025, representing more than half of all honorees in Colorado this year. In contrast, just three Colorado communities earned this award in 2024, reinforcing the significant strides made across the network.

    Applications are rigorously reviewed by trained examiners using the Baldrige-based performance criteria.

    The award will be formally presented during the 2025 AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, this October.

    About Denver North Care Center:

    Denver North Care Center is a locally owned skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Denver, Colorado, offering personalized care and services in a warm and supportive setting. As part of the Vivage-Beecan network, the center is committed to advancing wellness through compassionate, resident-centered care. For more information, please visit www.vivage.com/communities/denver-north.

    About Vivage-Beecan:
    Vivage-Beecan is a Glendale, Colorado-based company that provides administrative and consulting services to a network of independently owned skilled nursing facilities. We provide guidance and support for the facilities’ mission of striving to ensure residents receive the best available care quality.   

    For any comments or questions regarding services, positive feedback, complaints, litigation, reporting or how you can be supported in pursuing your organization’s mission, please feel free to reach out and engage in a conversation.

    Media Contact:
    Branding@VivageBeecan.com

    Contact Information:
    Vivage Beecan
    Branding Team
    303-238-3838
    Contact via Email
    Vivage.com

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  • Crestmoor Care Center Awarded 2025 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award

    Crestmoor Care Center Awarded 2025 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award

    Denver, CO October 21, 2025 –(PR.com)– Part of a Leading Trend: Crestmoor Care Center Among Colorado’s Top-Quality Honorees

    Crestmoor Care Center is proud to announce that it has received the 2025 Bronze–Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). This national recognition reflects Crestmoor Care Center’s dedication to excellence in long-term and post-acute care.

    The award is part of AHCA/NCAL’s National Quality Award Program, which honors facilities with a strong foundation for delivering high-quality care. It is the first of three progressive levels, marking a significant achievement and highlighting Crestmoor Care Center’s commitment to providing excellent care.

    “At Crestmoor Care Center we are proud to receive the 2025 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award. This is a meaningful recognition of the staff’s dedication to delivering exceptional care,” said Tybel Gallagher, CEO of Crestmoor Care Center. “This award affirms our commitment to continuous quality improvement, clinical excellence, and compassionate service for every resident. It reflects the positive impact we strive to make each day—enhancing the quality of life for residents, offering peace of mind to their families, and fostering a supportive, positive environment for all staff.”

    Crestmoor Care Center is one of nine communities within the Vivage-Beecan network to receive the Bronze Award in 2025, representing more than half of all honorees in Colorado this year. In contrast, just three Colorado communities earned this award in 2024, reinforcing the significant strides made across the network.

    Applications are rigorously reviewed by trained examiners using the Baldrige-based performance criteria.

    The award will be formally presented during the 2025 AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, this October.

    About Crestmoor Care Center:

    Crestmoor Care Center is a locally owned skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Denver, Colorado, offering personalized care and services in a warm and supportive setting. As part of the Vivage-Beecan network, the center is committed to advancing wellness through compassionate, resident-centered care. For more information, please visit www.crestmoorcarecenter.com.

    About Vivage-Beecan:
    Vivage-Beecan is a Glendale, Colorado-based company that provides administrative and consulting services to a network of independently owned skilled nursing facilities. We provide guidance and support for the facilities’ mission of striving to ensure residents receive the best available care quality.   

    For any comments or questions regarding services, positive feedback, complaints, litigation, reporting or how you can be supported in pursuing your organization’s mission, please feel free to reach out and engage in a conversation.

    Media Contact:
    Branding@VivageBeecan.com

    Contact Information:
    Vivage Beecan
    Branding Team
    303-238-3838
    Contact via Email
    Vivage.com

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  • Lumber Liquidators Celebrates New Bowling Green Store on Campbell Lane

    Lumber Liquidators Celebrates New Bowling Green Store on Campbell Lane

    Bowling Green, KY October 21, 2025 –(PR.com)– Lumber Liquidators is proud to announce the opening of its new Bowling Green store at 1435 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104. The relocated store provides a refreshed shopping experience, a wide variety of high-quality flooring options, and a convenient location next to its sister store, Cabinets To Go — making it the perfect destination for homeowners, remodelers, and contractors.

    “Our mission has always been to deliver high-quality flooring at great prices — and to make the process simple,” said Jason Delves, President and CEO of Lumber Liquidators. “This new Bowling Green location provides an upgraded experience for our customers, with more room to explore styles, learn about products, and shop with confidence.”

    The new store showcases a wide array of flooring options, from timeless hardwoods to modern waterproof flooring, all supported by knowledgeable associates who are passionate about helping customers find the perfect fit.

    For more information or to find your nearest store, visit LumberLiquidators.com or call 1-800-HARDWOOD.

    About Lumber Liquidators
    Lumber Liquidators is the nation’s largest independent retailer of hardwood, waterproof, and laminate flooring. Known for its wide product selection, expert advice, and professional installation services, the company has built a reputation for making flooring projects seamless and affordable. With locations coast to coast, Lumber Liquidators is committed to helping customers find the perfect floors — at the perfect price. LumberLiquidators.com | 1-800-HARDWOOD

    Visit LumberLiquidators.com or call 1-800-HARDWOOD for more information.

    Contact Information:
    F9 Brands Inc.
    Brandon McGrath
    513-237-3534
    Contact via Email
    LumberLiquidators.com

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  • APS Environmental Expands Same-Day Hydro Jetting Services to Address Stormwater and Sewer Blockages

    APS Environmental Expands Same-Day Hydro Jetting Services to Address Stormwater and Sewer Blockages

    NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA – October 16, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE –

    APS Environmental, a licensed environmental services provider, has expanded its same-day hydro jetting services to address urgent stormwater and sewer blockages throughout the region. The enhanced service availability aims to reduce flood risks and minimize system downtime for both residential and commercial properties.

    The expansion comes as municipalities and property owners face increasing challenges with aging infrastructure and severe weather events that can overwhelm drainage systems. By offering same-day response for hydro jetting services, APS Environmental enables property owners to address blockages before they escalate into costly emergencies or property damage.

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    Hydro jetting utilizes high-pressure water streams to clear debris, grease buildup, tree roots, and other obstructions from pipes without the need for excavation. This method proves particularly effective for both preventive maintenance and emergency clearing of severely blocked lines. The technology can restore pipes to near-original capacity while avoiding the disruption and expense of traditional dig-and-replace methods.

    “The demand for rapid response to drainage issues has grown significantly as property owners recognize the importance of proactive maintenance,” said Bryan Hage, a spokesperson for APS Environmental. “Our same-day Hydrovac services allow us to address blockages quickly, preventing the cascading problems that can occur when stormwater and sewer systems fail. We have seen firsthand how timely intervention can save thousands of dollars in potential flood damage and system repairs.”

    The company’s fleet of specialized vacuum trucks and hydro jetting equipment enables technicians to handle a wide range of blockage scenarios, from residential septic systems to municipal storm drains. The service expansion includes comprehensive camera inspections to identify problem areas before they become critical, allowing for targeted maintenance strategies.

    Beyond emergency response, the expanded service supports routine maintenance programs that help extend the lifespan of sewer and drainage infrastructure. Regular hydro jetting can prevent the gradual accumulation of debris that leads to system failures, particularly important for commercial properties and municipalities managing extensive pipeline networks.

    The timing of the expansion aligns with seasonal concerns about storm drainage capacity. Heavy rainfall events can quickly overwhelm compromised systems, leading to backups, flooding, and potential environmental hazards. Properties with mature trees face additional challenges from root intrusion, which can create persistent blockages requiring professional intervention.

    APS Environmental maintains a comprehensive range of Hydrovac Services, including pipeline rehabilitation, CCTV pipe inspections, trenchless sewer repair, and waste management solutions. The company operates with license #985553 and provides 24/7 emergency response capabilities alongside scheduled maintenance services.

    The company specializes in both sewer and septic system solutions, offering services that range from routine cleaning and pumping to complex pipeline management projects. Their environmental services portfolio includes hydro excavation for utility locating, grease trap cleaning, lift station maintenance, and confined space entry for industrial applications. With expertise in trenchless technology and vacuum truck operations, APS Environmental serves residential, commercial, and municipal clients requiring sustainable solutions for wastewater and stormwater management challenges.

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    For more information about APS Environmental, contact the company here:

    APS Environmental
    Bryan Hage
    916-348-2800
    info@apsenvironmental.com
    6643 32nd St #101, North Highlands, CA 95660

  • SMX Brings Scientific Proof to eCommerce, Making Authenticity Instant and Automatic (NASDAQ:SMX)

    SMX Brings Scientific Proof to eCommerce, Making Authenticity Instant and Automatic (NASDAQ:SMX)

    NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / Every online purchase starts with trust. Buyers believe in photos, sellers count on reputation, and platforms lean on perception. For twenty years, that fragile faith has powered the global eCommerce economy. But visual verification has limits, and counterfeiters have learned to exploit every one of them. Today, even trained authenticators can be fooled by high-quality replicas.

    SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is eliminating that uncertainty by redefining what trust means in digital commerce. Instead of relying on perception, it delivers something far stronger-proof. The company’s invisible molecular-marker technology embeds authenticity directly into materials, giving every product a verifiable identity that can be read in seconds. It’s an invisible layer of scientific truth that turns verification from a process into a single scan. For platforms that depend on credibility, that kind of certainty isn’t just valuable-it’s transformative.

    The Science of Trust at the Source

    SMX doesn’t wait for counterfeits to surface. It prevents them before they exist. The company embeds its molecular markers directly into raw materials-polymers, metals, textiles, even liquids-so authenticity begins at creation. From the first moment a product is made, it carries a permanent molecular fingerprint that can be instantly identified anywhere in the world.

    Through partnerships with CETI, Aegis Packaging, and A*STAR in Singapore, that process is already in motion. Factories and packaging suppliers are incorporating SMX’s markers into production lines, giving every item a molecular “birth certificate.” By the time it reaches a resale marketplace, the verification is already done-the product itself holds the proof.

    This proactive approach flips authentication on its head. Instead of chasing fakes after they appear, SMX locks in legitimacy at the source, ensuring every future transaction is verifiable in seconds.

    When Proof Replaces Perception

    For global marketplaces, the shift is seismic. Listings, sales, and resales can be authenticated instantly, reducing reliance on manual verification centers. That’s not just efficiency-it’s evolution.

    Platforms become verification hubs that connect directly to the origin of truth. They scan, confirm, and link molecular data to a product’s entire lifecycle. The result is a cleaner, faster, and more defensible commerce ecosystem where trust is built on science, not speculation.

    Luxury brands benefit, too. A watch, handbag, or collectible with an embedded SMX signature carries a permanent, verifiable record of authenticity. Proof doesn’t end at the point of sale-it compounds through every resale, preserving brand integrity and consumer confidence at once.

    Building a Global Verification Network

    Once proof lives inside the material, its reach is nearly limitless. The same system can authenticate refurbished electronics before resale, track pharmaceuticals from lab to patient, or verify art provenance with molecular precision.

    Each new use case strengthens SMX’s global network-a connected verification web linking production, commerce, and recycling through continuous digital memory. This isn’t a software add-on for eCommerce. It’s the next layer of supply-chain infrastructure. Every scan, verification, and authenticated transaction generates data. That data is gold. SMX’s system doubles as a security layer and an analytics engine, offering insights into movement, authenticity, and lifecycle in real time.

    For brands, it means better protection of intellectual property. For regulators, it means verifiable compliance. For customs agents, it means counterfeit detection at the molecular level. And for consumers, it means complete transparency.

    With partners like CETI and A*STAR, SMX is already proving scalability. Whether in fashion, electronics, automotive, or art, its molecular framework delivers a common standard of authenticity across every sector where proof matters more than perception.

    The New Currency of Commerce

    Marketplaces may still be the gatekeepers, but SMX is redefining the standard they enforce. By linking every step of a product’s life through molecular verification, it creates an ecosystem where authenticity is automated, trust is transferable, and proof becomes currency.

    Manufacturers protect brand equity. Platforms cut fraud and cost. Consumers gain confidence. The next eCommerce revolution won’t be about faster delivery or smarter recommendations-it will be about proof.

    And thanks to SMX, that future isn’t theoretical. It’s already here.

    About SMX

    As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: matters relating to the Company’s fight against abusive and possibly illegal trading tactics against the Company’s stock; successful launch and implementation of SMX’s joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of gold, steel, rubber and other materials; changes in SMX’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX’s ability to develop and launch new products and services, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; SMX’s ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX’s ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX’s product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX’s business model; developments and projections relating to SMX’s competitors and industry; and SMX’s approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMX’s business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    EMAIL: info@securitymattersltd.com

    SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

    View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

  • Proof Before Panic: Why SMX’s Technology Is Global Security’s Missing Layer (NASDAQ:SMX)

    Proof Before Panic: Why SMX’s Technology Is Global Security’s Missing Layer (NASDAQ:SMX)

    NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / The most dangerous plots rarely announce themselves. They do not look cinematic. They look ordinary. A server rack in an apartment. A box of SIM cards that could pass through customs without a glance. A router that looks identical to the ones millions already own. That is the camouflage of modern conflict: weapons that hide in plain sight until they scale fast enough to cripple everything around them.

    When investigators uncovered more than 300 servers and 100,000 SIM cards in apartments across New York, it wasn’t a discovery of simple fraud. It was a logistics operation in waiting. One activation could have drowned emergency lines in static, overwhelmed hospitals, and pushed leaders to treat the disruption as a coordinated attack. Escalation would not have been optional. It would have been immediate.

    And while this case played out on U.S. soil, it was hardly unique to America. Similar vulnerabilities exist in Europe’s telecom backbone, Asia’s manufacturing hubs, and the Middle East’s energy infrastructure. Attackers are not confined by borders, and neither are their targets. The same counterfeit hardware that can silence New York can just as easily infiltrate London, Singapore, or Berlin. The threat is global, and prevention cannot be localized.

    That is why SMX (Security Matters, NASDAQ:SMX) matters now more than ever. Its technology embeds invisible molecular markers directly into materials – plastics, chips, metals, liquids, even telecom hardware – creating a permanent identity for every component. What once passed as anonymous becomes auditable in seconds. A cloned SIM is flagged before it activates. A counterfeit router is exposed before it connects. A nuclear sensor without a verified chain of custody is denied entry outright. Proof turns global supply chains from soft targets into verifiable fortresses.

    The nightmare to fear is not bombs raining down, but silence. Phones dead. Grids stalled. Sensors blind. A quiet disruption that forces a loud response. And here lies the cost: escalation. Pearl Harbor consumed four years. 9/11 reshaped two decades. The Cold War teetered on false alarms that could have erased entire nations. History shows that once surprise meets uncertainty, restraint is rare. Nations retaliate, and escalation takes on a life of its own.

    Proof changes that equation. For decades, governments and corporations have relied on forensics after the fact, audits that arrive months too late to prevent disaster. SMX flips the model. By embedding proof at the component level, it moves defense from hindsight to foresight. One scan can instantly answer the questions that matter most: where did this part originate, who handled it, and is it the same one that passed certification? When those answers are built in, adversaries lose the anonymity they depend on.

    The strength of this model is its reach. SMX has already proven it across industries where authenticity drives value: recycled plastics, industrial metals, luxury goods. The same markers that validate a polymer in Singapore can validate a chip in Germany. The same ledger that authenticates steel in the Middle East can authenticate grid hardware in North America. Fraud is fraud whether it targets commerce or security, and proof is the universal language that exposes it.

    What makes this urgent is not just what has happened, but what is guaranteed to keep happening. Every new crisis tries to outdo the last. Each adversary looks for a softer target, a wider gap, a new way to infiltrate without detection. In 2025 and beyond, that means turning everyday components into Trojan horses. The only real defense is to make sure those parts carry proof. Without it, history repeats itself. With it, infiltration collapses before it begins.

    SMX offers a different trajectory. By embedding proof into the DNA of global supply chains, it eliminates the very conditions that make escalation inevitable. Attacks that once looked indistinguishable from accidents or noise are unmasked at the source. False alarms lose their power to trigger retaliation. Counterfeit parts never gain the scale to cause chaos. The Trojan horse never makes it inside the walls.

    The lesson is clear. Security is no longer about bigger arsenals or faster retaliation. It is about proof. Proof that a component is real. Proof that a system is authentic. Proof that what enters the gate is what it claims to be. SMX is delivering that proof, not in theory but in practice, across industries and across borders. And in a world where history has shown the cost of hesitation, proof is not just prevention. It is survival.

    About SMX
    As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: matters relating to the Company’s fight against abusive and possibly illegal trading tactics against the Company’s stock; successful launch and implementation of SMX’s joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of gold, steel, rubber and other materials; changes in SMX’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX’s ability to develop and launch new products and services, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; SMX’s ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX’s ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX’s product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX’s business model; developments and projections relating to SMX’s competitors and industry; and SMX’s approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMX’s business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    EMAIL: info@securitymattersltd.com

    SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

    View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

  • Iowa Veteran Launches Emotional AI to Transform Human-Machine Understanding

    Iowa Veteran Launches Emotional AI to Transform Human-Machine Understanding

    Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Human Emotion with Ethical Innovation

    OGDEN, IA / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / Ethical Emotions LLC, led by Iowa veteran and AI innovator, The Emotional Architect, today unveils the Emotional Framework, a groundbreaking AI system designed to interpret human emotion with unprecedented depth, clarity, and ethical precision.

    “Current AI can tell you what someone feels, but it cannot explain why,” said The Emotional Architect. “Our framework bridges that gap, allowing machines to act with true emotional intelligence and ethical responsibility.”

    Transforming Real-World Applications

    Healthcare: Enables empathetic patient communication, reducing stress and miscommunication.

    Crisis Response: Supports trauma-aware interventions for faster, more effective outcomes.

    Education: Adapts to students’ emotional needs, enhancing learning and retention.

    Customer Engagement: Creates authentic, human-level interactions that build trust.

    Safety & Risk Management: Improves contextual awareness for smarter, ethical decision-making.

    Industry Validation

    Debuted at the ISU-NISS Conference on AI and Statistics (Sept 2025), the Emotional Framework captured attention from top AI and data science leaders, including statistician Nate Silver, signaling a new era for emotionally intelligent systems.

    “Every system hits diminishing returns eventually – that’s when you call me,” The Emotional Architect said, emphasizing the framework’s practical edge.

    Collaboration & Media Opportunities

    Ethical Emotions LLC invites:

    Pilot partnerships in healthcare, education, crisis management, and customer experience

    Ethical research collaborations under NDA

    Media coverage and demonstrations for qualified outlets

    The company remains committed to transparent, human-centered AI development, ensuring ethical integrity and public benefit in every deployment.

    About Ethical Emotions LLC

    Founded by The Emotional Architect, a veteran and AI researcher, Ethical Emotions LLC creates AI tools that enhance emotional understanding, ethical decision-making, and human dignity, setting a new standard for responsible technology adoption.

    Media Contact

    The Emotional Architect – Jeffrey Lakey
    Ethical Emotions LLC
    EmotionalArchitect0011@gmail.com
    515-626-1167

    SOURCE: Ethical Emotions LLC

    View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

  • SMX Provides Brands What Matters Most: Trust

    SMX Provides Brands What Matters Most: Trust

    NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / For decades, world leaders, regulators, and corporate executives have gathered in hotel ballrooms and convention centers to pledge their commitment to sustainability and safety. There have been meetings, conferences, conventions – more than anyone can count. And yet, the result has been a hollow cycle: glossy declarations, polished promises, and very little that consumers can actually believe.

    The betrayal is everywhere. Recycling logos printed on packaging rarely mean what they suggest. Fire safety certifications that once reassured the public have repeatedly failed in the real world. For years, people have rinsed their bottles, sorted their bins, and paid higher prices for “sustainable” goods, only to discover that much of it was theater. When fires like Grenfell or Lacrosse Tower strike, or when recycling plants quietly incinerate more than they recover, it is consumers who bear the costs. They were told progress was being made. The truth was that promises had replaced proof.

    That is the trust gap that no conference, no global summit, and no convention has ever closed. But it is the exact gap SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) was designed to fill.

    When Labels Lie, Molecules Tell the Truth

    The root of consumer betrayal is simple: claims are not verifiable. A recycling logo tells you nothing about whether the plastic in your hand contains recycled content. A datasheet about flame retardants cannot guarantee that the chemicals are present in the concentration needed to prevent disaster. Consumers are asked to believe, to trust logos and paperwork.

    SMX replaces belief with evidence. By embedding molecular markers directly into materials, it ensures that the truth lives inside the product itself. A scan can instantly confirm recycled content, validate flame-retardant safety, and even bring those under-the-radar plastics, such as carbon black, into view. Instead of consumers being asked to trust brands or regulators, the molecules carry the answer.

    This is more than a technical breakthrough. It is a restoration of trust in an age where skepticism has become the default. It says to the public: you no longer have to wonder if the claims are real. The proof is in the product.

    Turning Betrayal Into Confidence

    What makes this shift so powerful is that it gives consumers back the one thing they’ve been denied: confidence. When they buy a product marked as recycled, they can know it actually is. When they live in a building advertised as fire-safe, they can know that the materials inside have been verified, not just marketed.

    Singapore is showing the world how this works in practice. By partnering with A*STAR to create a national plastics passport, SMX has helped transform every piece of plastic into an identifiable, verifiable item with a digital twin. For consumers, that means recycling claims are no longer vague. They are backed by science. In Europe, the partnership with REDWAVE will extend this confidence to the industrial level, ensuring that materials are checked continuously as they move across sorting lines.

    And in North America, SMX’s work with the North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA) is shifting fire safety claims from datasheets into verifiable reality. Consumers don’t need to trust an industry assertion; they can trust the material itself. That is the difference between rhetoric and reassurance.

    Trust as the New Standard

    Decades of conferences tried to convince consumers that trust could be built with promises. It never worked. Trust only comes from proof. And proof only comes when it is embedded at the molecular level, inside the products people use every day.

    For regulators, this closes the enforcement gap. For manufacturers, it creates clarity in competitive markets. For insurers, it reduces liability. But for consumers, it does something even more fundamental: it ends decades of betrayal. It says that sustainability isn’t a label, fire safety isn’t a slogan, and recycling isn’t an illusion. It is all verifiable, right now.

    That’s the shift SMX is driving. After decades of talk, consumers don’t want another pledge. They want confidence. SMX gives it back to them – molecule by molecule.

    About SMX

    As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: matters relating to the Company’s fight against abusive and possibly illegal trading tactics against the Company’s stock; successful launch and implementation of SMX’s joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of gold, steel, rubber and other materials; changes in SMX’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX’s ability to develop and launch new products and services, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; SMX’s ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX’s ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX’s product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX’s business model; developments and projections relating to SMX’s competitors and industry; and SMX’s approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMX’s business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    EMAIL: info@securitymattersltd.com

    SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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  • City of Danbury Secures Nearly $3.5 Million in National PFAS Settlement Landmark Agreement With 3M Marks Major Victory for Clean Water and Public Health

    City of Danbury Secures Nearly $3.5 Million in National PFAS Settlement Landmark Agreement With 3M Marks Major Victory for Clean Water and Public Health

    Working together to protect residents, Ventura Law and the City of Danbury achieved a significant PFAS settlement that ensures cleaner water and a healthier future for their community.

    DANBURY, CONNECTICUT / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / The City of Danbury will receive a settlement award of nearly $3.5 million as part of a nationwide settlement addressing contamination of public water from PFAS pollutants-commonly known as “forever chemicals.” The settlement stems from multibillion-dollar agreements with 3M, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, the companies that produced and distributed the toxic substances for decades.

    PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been used since the 1940s in products such as firefighting foam, nonstick cookware, and waterproof fabrics. These chemicals do not degrade in the environment and have been linked to cancer, immune disorders, and other health risks.

    “The settlement awards achieved through this national litigation ensure that polluters, not taxpayers, bear the costs of cleanup and remediation,” said Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves.

    Nationally, 3M agreed to pay up to $12.5 billion, while DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva collectively agreed to pay up to $1.19 billion. Settlement funds are being distributed to public water systems across the country for both past and future testing, treatment, and infrastructure improvements.

    The City of Danbury has recently received payments amounting to approximately 65% of its settlement, with the remaining distributions to come over the next four years. Mayor Alves reaffirmed the City’s commitment to maintaining safe drinking water in his statement:

    “We are committed to protecting public health and will continue monitoring Danbury’s water to ensure safety and quality. These funds will help us invest in long-term infrastructure so residents can feel confident that their water is clean.”

    This action, which was filed in the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL No. 2873) in South Carolina, consolidated thousands of PFAS lawsuits nationwide and took more than seven years to resolve.

    “Danbury had the foresight and leadership to take action against companies that contaminated our water systems. Because cities like Danbury stood firm, 3M will stop producing these harmful chemicals, a historic win for public health and the environment,” said Augie Ribeiro, CEO of Ventura Law, who represented the City of Danbury in this action.

    Contact Information
    Joseph Choniski
    Marketing Director, Ventura Law
    joseph@venturalaw.com
    (203) 800-8000
    https://www.venturalaw.com/

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    SOURCE: Ventura Law

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  • 5E Advanced Materials to Present at the ThinkEquity Conference in New York

    5E Advanced Materials to Present at the ThinkEquity Conference in New York

    CEO Paul Weibel to Provide Operational Update and Host Investor Meetings, Highlighting 5E’s Role in Strengthening the U.S. Supply Chain for Critical Materials

    HESPERIA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (“5E” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FEAM)(ASX:5EA), a development stage company focused on becoming a vertically integrated global leader and supplier of refined borates and advanced boron derivative materials, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Paul Weibel will present at the ThinkEquity Conference on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. EDT in New York, NY.

    Mr. Weibel will provide an update on 5E’s operational progress and near-term milestones as the Company advances its strategy to establish a secure, U.S.-based supply of boron, essential to the energy transition, advanced manufacturing, and national security. He will also host one-on-one meetings with registered investors attending the event.

    The conference presentation will be live streamed on ThinkEquity’s virtual event platform. To learn more or register to attend, please visit www.think-equity.com.

    Presentation materials will also be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at investors.5eadvancedmaterials.com/events-presentations.

    About 5E Advanced Materials, Inc.

    5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM) (ASX:5EA) is focused on becoming a vertically integrated global leader and supplier of refined borates and advanced boron materials, complemented by calcium-based co-products, and potentially other by-products such as lithium carbonate. The Company’s mission is to become a supplier of these critical materials to industries addressing global decarbonization, energy independence, food, national security and the defense sector. The Company believes factors such as government regulation and incentives focused on domestic manufacturing and supply chains and capital investments across industries will drive demand for end-use applications like solar and wind energy infrastructure, neodymium-ferro-boron magnets, defense applications, lithium-ion batteries, and other critical material applications. The business is based on the Company’s large domestic boron resource, which is located in Southern California and designated as Critical Infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

    Forward Looking Statements

    Statements in this press release may contain “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s development plans, production capabilities, commercialization strategy, customer qualification activities, financing plans, and market opportunities for boron and lithium products. Any forward-looking statements are based on 5E’s current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to successfully develop its resource and process technology; secure necessary financing; obtain and maintain required permits and approvals; achieve commercial production within expected timelines; secure and fulfill offtake or supply agreements; manage operational and technical challenges; and respond to macroeconomic or regulatory changes affecting critical materials markets, including boron and lithium. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause our actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in 5E’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other reports filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based on information available to 5E as of the date hereof and are made only as of the date of this release. 5E undertakes no obligation to update such information except as required under applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing 5E’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. In light of the foregoing, investors are urged not to rely on any forward-looking statement in reaching any conclusion or making any investment decision about any securities of 5E.

    For further information contact:
    Michael MacMillan or Paola Ashton
    PRA Communications
    team@pracommunications.com
    Ph: +1 (604) 681-1407

    SOURCE: 5E Advanced Materials, Inc.

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