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GARDENA, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2025 / OPEN Healthcare proudly announces the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art 23,000-square-foot clinical laboratory in Gardena, California, marking a major milestone in its mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable testing worldwide.

Built on the foundation of Seegene Medical Foundation (SMF), one of the leading reference laboratories in Korea – OPEN Healthcare continues its mission of making healthcare open and accessible to everyone. SMF has invested significantly to bring the precision, quality, and innovation of Korean medicine and laboratory diagnostics to global communities. With successful operations in Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and now the United States, OPEN Healthcare’s expansion underscores its vision to provide “anywhere testing” to patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems across the world.

The Gardena lab represents not only a physical expansion, but also a commitment to the U.S. healthcare system. With an international CLIA certification and access to over 1,000 laboratory tests, OPEN Healthcare is equipped to support clinicians, hospitals, employers, and consumers with a wide range of diagnostics from routine wellness to advanced infectious disease panels.

Coinciding with the grand opening, OPEN Healthcare is launching the AllrangeKit, its flagship at-home collection testing service. Beginning with STI13 and HPV14 tests, and soon expanding into comprehensive wellness panel, hormones, and men’s & women’s health profiles, the AllrangeKit offers consumers an accurate, private, and physician-guided way to monitor their health from the comfort of home.

Today marks more than the opening of a laboratory; it marks our commitment to innovation, accessibility, and prevention in U.S. healthcare,” said Yongseok Kim, President and CEO of OPEN Healthcare.“With this facility, we are bringing together the global expertise of Seegene Medical Foundation and the latest in diagnostic technology to serve communities across America – offering clinical test services at the palm of your hand.”

OPEN Healthcare remains steadfast in its mission: making testing affordable, accessible, and open to anyone. With its U.S. headquarters now operational, the company will continue to expand services across clinicians, employers, hospitals, and direct-to-consumer channels, building on its strong global foundation.

About Open Healthcare (OH)

Open Healthcare (OH), a U.S. division of the global healthcare company Open Healthcare Inc., is a diagnostic laboratory offering a comprehensive range of testing services from routine tests to advanced molecular diagnostics. OH serves long-term care facilities (LTCs), physician offices, IVF centers, and other healthcare providers with a strong focus on quality, convenience, and rapid test results.

Supported by Seegene Medical Foundation, one of South Korea’s leading clinical labs, OH leverages cutting-edge technology, including multiplex PCR, mass spectrometry, and total laboratory automation (TLA) systems, bringing South Korea’s innovative medical advancements to the U.S. healthcare landscape. This comprehensive support, along with a dedicated team of specialists, enables OH to deliver rapid, high-precision diagnostic services across a wide array of medical disciplines. OH also operates AllrangeKit™, its flagship at-home collection testing service that brings clinician-guided testing directly to consumers.

About Seegene Medical Foundation (SMF)

Seegene Medical Foundation is South Korea’s leading specialized medical institution for disease testing, dedicated to advancing global healthcare through comprehensive, high-quality diagnostic services. The foundation currently employs 1,100 professionals, including skilled medical staff and testing experts. Operating from its headquarters in Seoul and testing centers in five major cities – Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Daejeon – the foundation handles specimens from approximately 5,500 medical institutions nationwide. It provides specialized diagnostic services across over 4,500 types of tests, including diagnostic, molecular diagnostic, and pathology tests. Seegene Medical Foundation focuses on developing innovative systems, maintaining stringent quality control, and pursuing continuous research and development. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation played a crucial role in advancing South Korea’s medical response by conducting 63 million COVID-19 tests – exceeding the country’s total population – using fast and accurate Real-time PCR methods. Guided by its mission to “contribute to human health and happiness through precise disease testing and innovative research and development,” Seegene Medical Foundation strives to be a global leader in disease diagnostics, committed to meeting and surpassing international medical standards with reliable, high-quality testing solutions.

OH Website: www.ohcus.com
SMF Website: Seegene Medical Foundation

SOURCE: OPEN Healthcare

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Launching October 1st, Hallowstream offers a hand-picked playlist of fang-tastic favorites, giving families a safe way to get into the spooky spirit!

CALGARY, ALBERTA / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2025 / This October, The Safe Streaming™ service, Kidoodle.TV® is bringing the Halloween spirit home with the launch of Hallowstream, a dedicated seasonal playlist designed just for families. Available all month long, Hallowstream features a curated lineup of Halloween-themed shows, movies, and specials that range from sweet to spooky, all hand-picked with kids and families in mind. Parents can feel confident knowing that every title has been screened and approved by a real human, taking the fright out of unvetted kids’ content.

This year’s lineup is spook-tacularly stacked with Halloween favorites the whole family will love! Get ready for special holiday content from Monster High, Unicorn Academy, and Sesame Street. The action continues with LEGO DC Super Heroes: Batman Be-Leaguered, while Spookley the Square Pumpkin rounds out the collection, ensuring a perfect pick for every age and fright level.

“Kidoodle.TV is more than just a safe, human-vetted platform – it’s where family holiday traditions come to life,” said Brenda Bisner, Chief Content Officer. “Our Halloween collection makes screen time simple, fun, and meaningful by giving families a curated mix of thrills, giggles, and memories to share together.”

With the rising cost of candy, costumes, and decorations, Kidoodle.TV is one less thing to stress over this season. The service is free – not a trick, just a treat – and designed to reduce barriers and be accessible to families. Free accounts also include access to the Parents Room – a feature that lets families create profiles, set age-based filters, and curate their content experience so kids only see the shows that matter most to them.

From silly scares to make-believe magic, Hallowstream brings families together for a month of giggles, goosebumps, and new Halloween traditions, all in a safe streaming space.

Join the Kidoodle.TV Safe Streaming™ family, and watch from a connected TV, or download the app on a mobile device or tablet.

Follow Kidoodle.TV on Instagram @kidoodleTV for more Hallowstream updates!

ABOUT APMC and Kidoodle.TV
A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC) is a media and technology company focused on providing innovative solutions to consumers and brands. APMC is a leader in Safe Streaming™ delivering an end-to-end solution to brands and platforms with an emphasis on unlocking incremental revenue. Utilizing proprietary streaming and monetization technologies, APMC reaches millions of homes globally through its products including Kidoodle.TV®, Dude Perfect Streaming Service, Glitch+™, Victory+™ and Safe Exchange™. Kidoodle.TV is a Safe Streaming™ service committed to providing children with a safe alternative to stream their favorite TV shows and movies. Available in over 160 countries and territories on thousands of connected devices, Kidoodle provides peace of mind, with every show* vetted by caring people who are committed to Safe and Free Streaming for Kids™. Kidoodle.TV is available on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, LG, Samsung, VIDAA-enabled Hisense TVs, Chromecast, Roku, Vizio SmartCast Amazon, Jio, Xfinity X1, Connected TVs, HTML5 Web, and many other streaming media devices, including Miko 3. Kidoodle.TV is certified by the kidSAFE® Seal Program and is the proud recipient of the Mom’s Choice Award®, a Stevie® Award, platinum winner of the Best Mobile App Award, and Parents’ Picks Award – Best Elementary Products. Visit www.kidoodle.tv to learn more.

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SOURCE: A Parent Media Co. Inc.

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Focus on multigenerational civics education, civil discourse and community building

PHOENIX, ARIZONA / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2025 / On this day, September 25, in 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor was sworn in as the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. Today, the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute honors that milestone by launching the Civics for Life Community App, a free national platform designed to help Americans strengthen their civic knowledge and connect with civic-minded individuals at their own pace.

The launch comes as the nation prepares to mark its 250th birthday in July 2026, a moment that calls for reflection on America’s past and renewal of its civic spirit for the future. The Civics for Life Community App, a new offering of the O’Connor Institute, continues Justice O’Connor’s legacy of lifelong learning, civil discourse, and civic engagement by offering tools and resources to empower individuals everywhere.

Justice O’Connor once reminded Americans: “The freedom we enjoy rests on the knowledge, skills, and engagement of our citizens. It is not inherited. It must be learned, earned, and renewed by each generation.”

“Justice O’Connor believed that informed citizens are essential to the strength of our nation,” said Sarah Suggs, President and CEO of the O’Connor Institute. “With our new Civics for Life Community App, we are making it possible for people of all ages to build civic confidence, engage in respectful dialogue, and apply increased knowledge to everyday life.”

About the Civics for Life Community App

The Civics for Life Community App is available on both desktop and mobile devices, offering flexible and accessible opportunities to learn and connect. Users will find:

• Self-paced micro-lessons & quizzes – short, dynamic resources that make civic learning simple and approachable.

• Real conversations – respectful dialogue that inspires fresh perspectives and builds community bonds.

• Practical tools – empowering users to become more engaged citizens in their communities and beyond.

By blending learning with connection, the Civics for Life Community App fosters a space where civic-minded individuals can deepen their understanding of our nation’s founding and governmental structure, explore American history, and participate in shaping our civic life.

Join the Civics for Life Community today: CivicsforLife.org/Community

About the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute

Founded in 2009 by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor following her retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court, the nonpartisan nonprofit continues her distinguished legacy and lifetime work to advance American democracy through multigenerational civics education, civil discourse and civic engagement. The vision of the Institute is to create a nation where important policy decisions affecting our future are made through a process of critical analysis of facts and informed participation of all citizens. Learn more at OConnorInstitute.org.

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Honest Digital Continues Its Winning Streak with Three Awards At US Search Awards

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2025 / Honest Digital is thrilled to announce another year of victory at the US Search Awards. The US Search Awards, an authority on SEO and PPC success, hosted its annual awards ceremony in the heart of New York City, showcasing the most innovative, forward-thinking, and impactful agencies and their work. In attendance was Parker Evensen, the CEO and founder of Honest Digital, as well as Jamie Rowe and Lucia Chesworth, the company’s Operations Manager and Director of SEO.

Honest Digital won three major awards this year, most notably “Best Large SEO Agency.” This is one of the most prestigious titles an American SEO agency can earn, and now, Honest Digital has won it two years in a row. They also took home the “Best Local Campaign – SEO” award for the second year straight, along with the “Best Low Budget Campaign – SEO” accolade.

Here’s what Parker Evensen, CEO & Founder, had to say:

We’ve gone from a small team just a few years ago to a 74-person company across 22+ different states, and we’re now competing, and winning, on the biggest stage in search marketing.

Our team has been crushing it lately, which is no easy task considering the industry has changed more in the last 12 months than in the last 5 or 10 years combined.

About Our Awards

Best Large SEO Agency: Proves an agency’s overall success and commitment to truly outstanding work – From the Judges: “The strategic depth… is directly reflected in ranking wins, traffic surges, and conversion growth… It’s also inspiring to see a culture that celebrates its people and earns genuine client satisfaction.”

Best Local Campaign – SEO: Demonstrates an agency’s ability to adapt and deliver to varying market needs – From the Judges: “An outstanding local SEO campaign that truly impressed us… Their laser-focused strategy, smart on-page tactics, and creative content structure delivered exceptional results on a modest budget.”

Best Low Budget Campaign – SEO: Shows an agency can create value, even with tight constraints – From the Judges: “…this campaign is a standout example of doing more with less. The smart use of schema, internal linking, and content tailored for AI Overviews shows deep technical and strategic sophistication.”

About Honest Digital

Honest Digital is an automotive SEO agency founded by Parker Evensen in 2019 as a direct answer to the lack of transparency and poor results he saw in the field. All six years have been defined by success and growth. Today, Honest Digital has 74 employees, a 17th-place ranking on Financial Times’ 2024 list of fastest growing companies, and many more accolades, all without losing sight of the human side of things.

Talk To The Team And Get Results

Contact Honest Digital today and discuss what a partnership with them can do for your business, starting with a free digital and SEO audit of your website.

SOURCE: Honest Digital

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2025 / Organto Foods Inc. (TSX-V:OGO)(OTC:OGOFF) (“Organto” or the “Company”), an integrated provider of branded, organic, and value-added organic and fairtrade fruit and vegetable products, is pleased to announce its participation in Fruit Attraction 2025 being held in Madrid, Spain and taking place from September 30^th to October 2^nd.

As one of the leading international trade shows for the fresh produce industry, Fruit Attraction 2025 provides a dynamic platform for global business development, collaboration, and innovation. Organto has a strong history with the event, having leveraged it in past years to build key partnerships, deepen relationships with suppliers and customers, and showcase its expanding global capabilities.

Organized by IFEMA Madrid and FEPEX, the 17th edition of Fruit Attraction will bring together more than 2,500 exhibiting companies from over 60 countries under a strategically expanded exhibition area expected to reach approximately 75,000 square metres. The event is expected to draw over 120,000 professionals from approximately 150 countries. For 2025, the show spans 10 halls at IFEMA, including the newly incorporated halls 12 and 14, arranged by geographic region and sector specialization to enhance the visitor experience.

Other highlights include:

• A strong emphasis on organic certified products via the “Organic Hub Tour,” giving organic exhibitors extra visibility.

• The International Buyers Program, together with the Guest Importing Countries initiative, is spotlighting Mexico and Malaysia.

• Multiple forums and conferences (technical, innovation, regulation, trends), including the Innovation Hub and others focused on logistics, biotechnology, and sustainable practices within the fresh produce.

“This conference continues to be a tremendous opportunity for us to connect with partners and explore new business opportunities across Europe and beyond,” said Bob Kouw, Chief Operating Officer, Global Operations of Organto Foods Inc. “With growing demand for fresh organic products and sustainable sourcing, we look forward to engaging with industry leaders and reinforcing Organto’s position as a trusted, innovative player in the space.”

Members of Organto’s commercial team will be on the ground in Madrid, meeting with retail customers, supply partners, and exploring strategic initiatives to support the Company’s ongoing growth.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Steve Bromley
Chairman and CEO

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

For more information, contact:
John Rathwell, Senior Vice President Corporate Development
647 629 0018
info@organto.com

ABOUT ORGANTO FOODS

Organto is an integrated provider of branded, private label, and distributed organic, fairtrade, and non-GMO fruit and vegetable products using a strategic asset-lighter business model to serve a growing socially responsible and health-conscious consumer around the globe. Organto’s business model is rooted in its commitment to sustainable business practices focused on environmental responsibility and a commitment to the communities where it operates, its people, and its shareholders.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release may include certain forward-looking information and statements, as defined by law, including, without limitation, Canadian securities laws and the “safe harbor” provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (“forward-looking statements”). In particular, and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements respecting the participation in the upcoming Fruit Attraction 2025 Conference in Madrid, Spain, in October, expected outcomes from the event, and future growth opportunities. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, regulatory risks; risks related to market volatility and economic conditions; risks related to unforeseen delays; and risks that necessary financing will be unavailable when needed. For further information on these and other risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s business, see the “Risks and Uncertainties” and “Forward-Looking Statements” sections of the Company’s annual and interim management’s discussion and analysis filings with the Canadian securities regulators, which are available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Except as required by law, Organto does not assume any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements contained in this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

SOURCE: Organto Foods, Inc.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2025 / A new life cycle assessment of 31 dry dog foods in the UK reveals that plant-based diets consistently outperform meat-based alternatives across every major environmental measure. Conducted by University of Nottingham veterinary researchers Rebecca Brociek and Professor David Gardner, and published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, the study underscores a major opportunity for pet owners and the pet food industry to shrink their ecological “pawprint.”

Key Results

• Greenhouse gas emissions: Plant-based foods produced just 2.82 kg CO₂-eq per 1,000 kcal, compared to 31.47 kg for beef-based formulas – over ten times higher.

• Land use: Plant-based diets required 2.73 m² per 1,000 kcal, versus 102.15 m² for beef-based products.

• Water use: Plant-based options consumed 249 L of freshwater per 1,000 kcal, far less than beef (575 L) or lamb (684 L).

• Nutrient and acidification pollution: Beef-based diets generated 14-16 times more acidifying and eutrophying emissions respectively, than plant-based equivalents.

• Middle ground: Poultry-based and semi-synthetic veterinary formulas had lower impacts than red meat, but still much higher than plant-based foods.

Over a typical nine-year lifespan, feeding a 20 kg Labrador exclusively on plant-based dry food would require 8,964 m² of land and emit greenhouse gases equal to 2.8 London-New York return flights. The same dog fed on beef-based food would need 334,851 m² of land and emit the equivalent of 31.3 such flights.

Why It Matters

With pet ownership on the rise worldwide and demand for pet foods increasing, the environmental impact of animal-based ingredients can no longer be overlooked. The researchers conclude that increasing plant-based ingredients in pet diets provides a practical and scalable way to reduce land use, emissions, nutrient pollution, and water stress – without compromising caloric value.

They note, “feeding your dog plant-based will significantly improve a households’ environmentally sustainability”, and that, “… lower-impact pet food ingredients will be essential in reducing the [pet food] sector’s ecological paw print.”

While some suggest that using meat by-products like ‘meat meals’ is more sustainable, the study found these often ranked among the highest-impact ingredients, failing to bridge the gap.

Broader Context

This work supports earlier research. In 2023, veterinary professor Andrew Knight demonstrated that switching pet dogs worldwide to nutritionally sound vegan diets could save greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 1.5 times the UK’s annual output, while providing enough food energy to feed 450 million people, equivalent to the EU population. By late 2025, at least 11 peer-reviewed studies had also shown positive health outcomes for dogs fed plant-based diets.

As Prof. Knight explained, “Higher proportions of plant-based ingredients, or nutritionally complete plant-based diets, can substantially reduce the ecological footprints of companion animals. As awareness grows, such diets may shift from niche to mainstream – aligning our care for pets with responsibility for the planet.”

SOURCE: Sustainable Pet Food Foundation

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WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / October 3, 2025 / The Crypto Lawyers PLLC has filed claims on behalf of more than one hundred victims of cryptocurrency confidence scams in federal forfeiture proceedings involving more than $225 million in seized digital assets. The filings seek the return of over $70 million stolen from victims and laundered through the same network of accounts identified in the government’s complaint. The firm is joined in the case by co-counsel Greenberg Traurig LLP and Boies Schiller Flexner LLP.

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that federal agents had seized approximately 225,364,961 USDT, worth more than $225 million, from accounts used to launder the proceeds of the fraud. In filing its forfeiture complaint, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro stated that her office was “taking a leading role in the fight against crypto-confidence scams, partnering with law enforcement throughout the country to seize and forfeit stolen funds and rip them from the hands of foreign criminals, all with the eye toward making victims whole.”

The DOJ reported that investigators traced approximately $19 million to sixty victims but acknowledged that many more could not be identified. The Crypto Lawyers has since identified more than one hundred victims, nearly double the number recognized in the government’s filing, whose combined losses exceed $70 million beyond those set forth in the complaint. By bringing these additional victims forward, The Crypto Lawyers looks forward to working with the government to ensure they are made whole.

“The Crypto Lawyers has long been at the forefront of efforts to recover stolen cryptocurrency for scam victims. Our clients’ assets have been painstakingly traced to the funds now under seizure, and they have waited patiently for the opportunity to be made whole. We are grateful for the Department of Justice’s work in securing these assets and look forward to seeing them returned to the victims,” said Rafael Yakobi, Managing Partner of The Crypto Lawyers and lead counsel to the victims.

This unprecedented case highlights the scale of harm caused by organized crypto scams and the importance of ensuring that victims are not left behind.

“This case is not only about recovering stolen funds, it is about restoring dignity and recognition to victims who have endured tremendous loss. For too long, many of these individuals had little hope that their voices would be heard. By identifying over one hundred victims whose assets were laundered through this network, the firm is helping ensure they are not overlooked, but instead given a meaningful chance to be made whole. This represents an important step toward justice in the face of widespread and organized fraud,” said Agustin M. Barbara of The Crypto Lawyers and also lead counsel to the victims.

Contact Information

Rafael Yakobi
Managing Partner – The Crypto Lawyers, PLLC
rafael@thecryptolawyers.com

SOURCE: The Crypto Lawyers, PLLC

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