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vVardis Raises $175 Million Ahead of NYSE IPO: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on November 13th

• vVARDIS will list on the NYSE under the ticker symbol VVVV
  • The dental health firm priced 9.72 million shares at $18 apiece.
  • vVARDIS (NYSE: VVVV) says that it provides the first commercially available peptide-containing formulation to treat early cavities without drilling.
  • Co-founders, Co-Chairs and Co-CEOs Dr. Haley Abivardi and Dr. Goly Abivardi will join NYSE Live to discuss their decision to take the company public.
• VAST Data announces it has received more than $10 billion in commitments
  • The AI operating system says the funds came from 14 of the more than 1,000 companies it serves.
  • The $10 billion will be deployed toward its software and supporting platform.
  • VAST Founder + CEO Renan Hallak will join NYSE Live to discuss how the company’s AI OS has become the platform of choice for AI cloud operators.
• Kraft Heinz looks to build off Thursday’s momentum at the NYSE
  • The food and beverage giant was on hand to celebrate its recent NYSE listing.
  • Senior leaders outlined the firm’s plan for sustainable, profitable growth at its investor day.
  • Shares of Kraft Heinz (NYSE: KHC) rose by 0.9% during Thursday’s session.

Opening Bell

vVardis (NYSE: VVVV) celebrate their IPO on the New York Stock Exchange

Closing Bell

Revvity (NYSE: RVTY) celebrates its 2026 Investor Day

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55-Foot Christmas Tree Lights Up Toronto as The Distillery Winter Village, presented by Quince, Opens for 2026

Toronto’s world-famous Christmas market returns with new attractions, special performances and holiday experiences through January 3, 2027

TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Distillery Winter Village, presented by Quince, officially opened its 2026 season on November 12 with the lighting of its iconic 16.8-metre (55-foot) Christmas tree. Thousands gathered in Toronto’s Distillery Historic District to join Santa in the countdown as the towering silver fir, adorned with more than 80,000 white lights and hundreds of custom ornaments inspired by Quince‘s holiday world of cashmere and gingerbread, was illuminated as a flurry of snow fell, creating a magical winter scene.

The tree lighting ceremony was followed by a performance from JUNO Award-winning Canadian singer Holly Cole. Now in its 17th season, The Distillery Winter Village runs through January 3, 2027, welcoming global visitors for seven weeks of holiday entertainment, shopping, food and seasonal experiences.

All profits from opening night ticket sales support The Distillery Winter Village’s local charity partners: The Anishnawbe Health Foundation, Soulpepper Theatre, and the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund. Watch a replay of the countdown of the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on YouTube.

“There’s something really special about opening night, as the city comes together for the countdown and the Christmas tree lights up for the first time,” said Rik Ocvirk, Vice President, The Distillery Restaurants Corp. and Director, Experiences & Events, The Distillery Historic District. “This year’s tree is particularly beautiful, and our partners at Quince have helped us create something truly unique with all the wonderful details that visitors will enjoy seeing up close. After months of planning and preparation, it’s incredibly rewarding to see The Distillery Winter Village come to life and welcome everyone back for another holiday season.”

Canada’s Most Photographed Christmas Tree

This year’s Christmas tree is adorned with 80,000 white lights and 750 ornaments, featuring a family of whimsical 12-inch gingerbread characters dressed in miniature Quince cashmere sweaters, hats and scarves, 120 oversized custom-painted ornaments in matching Quince cashmere sweater colours with decorative icing details, and custom snowflake ornaments.

At the base of the tree, three Quince gingerbread village vignettes come to life with animatronics in glass-fronted window displays. Gingerbread characters skate, ski, snowboard down a hill and ride a gondola, while gingerbread airplanes fly overhead. Large gingerbread houses complete the scenes, framed by a gingerbread-textured surround with three-dimensional icing details.

Lanterns inspired by those found throughout The Distillery Historic District add a warm glow, tying the installation to its heritage surroundings. A custom-built circular platform surrounds the tree and includes a 3.6-metre (12-foot) performance stage. In total, more than 1,000 hours were dedicated to fabricating, detailing and decorating this year’s Christmas Tree.

Key Highlights for 2026

The 2026 Distillery Winter Village transforms Toronto’s 13-acre pedestrian-only heritage district into a global holiday destination, expecting to attract a million visitors, and features live performances, immersive experiences, shopping, and more than 60 food and retail vendors and outdoor bars. The site is decorated with one million Christmas lights, tens of thousands of ornaments, and 2,000 pounds (907 kg) of fresh evergreen boughs.

This year’s highlights include:

• NEW: The Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Photo Experience: The Distillery’s cobblestone corridor transforms into a Hogwarts-inspired setting, where guests can snap a photo alongside the Hogwarts Express and a Platform 9¾-inspired luggage trolley, or choose their Hogwarts House and pose at an interactive selfie booth featuring custom House-themed photo frames. The experience celebrates the highly anticipated HBO Original series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, streaming December 25, only on Crave.

• NEW: The Immersive Nutcracker: Enter through the towering castle door on Gristmill Lane for this 360-degree holiday experience at The Fermenting Cellar, featuring floor-to-ceiling digital projections, larger-than-life Mouse King and The Nutcracker characters, festive photo ops, exclusive story-inspired food and drinks, and interactive games. Separate admission is required.

• Santa’s Village at Soulpepper Theatre: A European Christmas department store-themed setting inspired by Soulpepper’s production of Parfumerie, featuring Santa and his elves, a vintage-inspired letter-writing station, specialty hot chocolates and sweet treats. Storytime with the Elves takes place daily in the atrium.

• Caitie and Tobee from Super Simple are back for a one-time special performance on Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 p.m. under the tree. They’ll kick off their Countdown to Christmas tour with a high-energy, interactive performance from one of the world’s most beloved children’s brands. Free to attend.

• Live festive performances: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (November 22), Opera Atelier (November 29), Canadian Opera Company (December 4), Mirvish Productions (December 13), Myriad Ensemble (December 17) and Kente Claus (Christmas Eve) featuring steelpan drums. The McGregor Carollers perform daily through Christmas Eve. All performances are included with admission.

• The Quince Cashmere Cabin: An inviting gingerbread-inspired cabin offering a curated selection of Quince’s signature cashmere accessories, including beanies, knit caps, gloves and scarves, alongside holiday-scented candles and other seasonal surprises. Visitors can purchase select holiday gifts from the cabin’s walk-up retail window, and capture a festive photo from the dedicated photo moment.

• NEW: Visit Costa Rica’s Chocolate Waterfall: A taste of the tropics comes to Gristmill Lane with a flowing chocolate waterfall inspired by Costa Rica’s lush landscapes and cacao heritage, framed by tropical foliage, wildlife décor, and festive lights. Visitors can sample chocolate-drizzled pineapple and banana, snap a holiday photo and step through an augmented reality portal to explore Costa Rica’s natural wonders.

• Chef’s Lane Returns: Following a successful debut last year, Chef’s Lane returns for 2026 with four new cabins, four acclaimed chefs and four one-of-a-kind, holiday-inspired dishes created exclusively for the Distillery Winter Village. This year’s experience has a fresh new look. The four cabins are turned inward to create an intimate, speakeasy-style laneway, complete with overhead lighting and peek-through windows that invite guests to discover what’s (and who’s) cooking inside. Featured chefs include: Michael Angeloni, Afrim Pristine, Taylor Wells and Arush Vardhan Singh.

• New food vendors: Prince St. Pizza, Carousel Bakery, Sweet Crumble, Potato Bar, Peacock Bakehouse and Sando Man! join returning favourites including Stick Shift Robata’s A5 Wagyu Sando, Cluny’s torched s’mores hot chocolate (and new Biscoff hot chocolate), Scooped by Demetres’ Monkey Bread and Spirit of York’s Yorkie Burrito. Other options include Japan Taco, WuBaEats bao buns, poutine, pierogies, empanadas, roasted chestnuts, Swiss raclette, BBQ from Grinch’s Grill, doughnuts, crème brûléed crêpes, and Basque cheesecake – and so much more.

• NEW: The Canuck Tavern: A love letter to the Great White North, this outdoor bar on the Archeo Patio celebrates Canadian pride with hockey, cottage-country charm and iconic Canadian landscapes. Enjoy Muskoka chairs around the fire, s’mores, hockey on the big screen, Canadian beer and spirits, and photo ops including a canoe against a hand-painted, Group of Seven-inspired mural, two oversized gondola chairs, a hockey penalty box and a giant topiary moose. Tributes to famous Canadians including Terry Fox, Roberta Bondar and Michael J. Fox, plus a message board where visitors can share what they love about Canada, round out the experience.

• NEW: Silent Nite Disco: The Cluny Tunnel features mirror balls, starburst lighting, giant disco ball-covered snow people and silent (headphone) DJ nights on the heated patio, alongside Parisian-style mousse au chocolat in cherry, espresso or Belgian chocolate flavours.

• Outdoor drinks: The Naughty or Nice Bar returns to the Pure Spirits Courtyard with a refreshed look, 50,000 white-and-blue lights, 300 hand-sewn icicles, and a long communal table. New on Trinity Street, Merry Matcha offers alcohol-free drinks in flavours including coconut, strawberry rose, lavender, ubé and vanilla.

• Holiday shopping: Support local and find unique gifts for everyone on your list at seasonal vendor cabins and more than 90 permanent businesses offering handmade jewellery, gourmet treats, home décor, original art, and self-care services. Ninety per cent of the permanent shops are Canadian-owned, and 30 per cent of merchandise is made on-site at The Distillery District by local makers. New this year, The Cooperage Marketplace brings together seven independent, founder-operated Canadian businesses, while the recently launched Maplee Market showcases local brands and independent makers.

• Holiday photo ops: The Christmas Tree, Countdown to Christmas Clock, Santa’s Sleigh and Reindeer, Alley Press’ vintage-style newspaper photo booth, Giant Snowpeople, LOVE, FAMILY, JOY and PEACE marquee signs, The Heart of Christmas, and The Quince Gingerbread Family interactive photo installation.

Tickets and Planning Your Visit

The Distillery Winter Village runs daily from Thursday, November 12, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027, and is closed Christmas Day.

Tickets are required during peak periods, including:

• Opening Night;
• Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays after 4:00 p.m.;
• Thursdays in December after 4:00 p.m.; and,
• Daily after 4:00 p.m. from December 14-31.

Admission is free all day Monday to Wednesday through December 13, 2026, and every day before 4:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $16, plus HST and service charge, with General Admission, Flex and Express ticket options available. Kids aged nine and under always enter free and do not require a ticket.

For the complete ticket calendar, ticket options and everything visitors need to plan their trip including how to get here, visit TheDistilleryWinterVillage.com.

ABOUT THE DISTILLERY WINTER VILLAGE

The Distillery Winter Village is Toronto’s original outdoor Christmas market, set within The Distillery Historic District. Recognized among the best Christmas markets in the world, it welcomes more than one million visitors each year from across Canada and around the world. For seven weeks each winter, the pedestrian-only neighbourhood transforms into a festive destination featuring its famous centrepiece Christmas tree, seasonal vendor cabins, holiday performances and themed food and beverage experiences. The event employs more than 700 seasonal workers and raises funds for local charities.

For more information and tickets, visit TheDistilleryWinterVillage.com.

ABOUT QUINCE

Quince is a manufacturer-to-consumer platform offering a curated assortment of the world’s best-made essentials, from cashmere and linen to fine jewelry and furniture, across more than 100 categories. By connecting shoppers directly to the manufacturing partners who make each product, Quince prices its assortment 50 to 70 percent below comparable market prices without compromising on quality, backed by a 365-day return policy and a 4.7 average customer rating across millions of reviews. Founded in January 2019 by three co-founders and headquartered in San Francisco, Quince closed its Series E in March 2026 at a $10.1 billion valuation and is one of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Explore the full Canadian experience at Quince.ca, or download the Quince app on the App Store and the Google Play Store, with free shipping, free 365-day returns, and all prices in CAD including duties.

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Bybit Launches ByPick Season 2, Expanding Its Free-to-Play Events Market Across Crypto, Sports and Finance

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, has launched ByPick Season 2, the next chapter of its free-to-play, points-based game in the Bybit App. Building on a successful debut season, ByPick Season 2 introduces two leaderboards and an expanded 100,000 USDT prize pool from now until December 11, 2026.

ByPick was designed as a risk-free alternative to real-money prediction platforms. Instead of staking funds, participants use Campaign Points to pick outcomes across crypto, sports, and esports, earning points for correct calls and climbing seasonal leaderboards for a share of USDT rewards.

ByPick Season 2 broadens the event categories beyond crypto, sports and esports to include a wider range of finance events, giving participants more opportunities to put knowledge and instinct to work.

Two Leaderboards, More Ways to Earn

Season 2 also introduces a dual-leaderboard format, splitting the 100,000 USDT prize pool across a long-running season ranking and a faster weekly cycle. The weekly leaderboard  is ranked by Campaign Points earned through correct picks rather than trading volume, rewarding participants for making the right calls and staying sharp throughout the season.

• Season Leaderboard (70,000 USDT): The top 3,000 participants at the end of the campaign period will share 70,000 USDT, distributed by final ranking.
• Weekly Leaderboards (7,500 USDT per available period): Each available weekly ranking period offers a separate 7,500 USDT pool. Only Campaign Points earned from successful picks count toward weekly standings, rewarding sharp event-calling over the short term.

The weekly format gives later entrants and consistent performers a recurring shot at rewards without needing to lead the overall season standings.

As with Season 1, ByPick Season 2 remains entirely free to play. Campaign Points have no monetary value and cannot be withdrawn or transferred, preserving the gamified, community-first approach that prioritizes gameplay over financial gains.

How It Works

Eligible Bybit users who successfully register for ByPick Season 2 will receive 200 free Campaign Points as a starter bonus, with no deposit or trade required. From there, participants can grow their points total through several channels:

• Correct picks pay out Campaign Points proportionally based on the odds at the time of the pick.
• Daily check-ins reward consistency with bonus points.
• Campaign milestones unlock additional Campaign Points as participants hit activity thresholds.
• Trading Tasks offer a repeatable, uncapped path to earning points through qualifying trades on Bybit.
• Referrals yield Campaign Points for each friend who joins the campaign.

A Points Top-Up Station ensures active participants stay in the game: if a cp balance falls below 200, eligible users can refill it to 200 cp once per day, keeping the playing field accessible throughout the season.

Terms and conditions apply. Campaign Points (cp) have no monetary value and cannot be withdrawn or transferred. Bybit reserves the right of final interpretation. For details, users may visit: ByPick: Make your pick count  

About Bybit

Bybit is The New Financial Platform.

We believe every person should have access to every financial opportunity on earth. That’s why we’re building the first intelligent platform that connects anyone, anywhere to the world’s finance.

Trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, Bybit brings together investing, trading, payments, and wealth-building in a single secure and intelligent ecosystem. Through the combination of AI-powered technology, deep global liquidity, robust security, and transparent operations, Bybit makes global finance more accessible, efficient, and empowering for everyone.

Built for everyone. Powered by intelligence. Open to the world.

Learn more at Bybit.com.

For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press

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vVardis Raises $175 Million Ahead of NYSE IPO: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on November 13th

• vVARDIS will list on the NYSE under the ticker symbol VVVV
  • The dental health firm priced 9.72 million shares at $18 apiece.
  • vVARDIS (NYSE: VVVV) says that it provides the first commercially available peptide-containing formulation to treat early cavities without drilling.
  • Co-founders, Co-Chairs and Co-CEOs Dr. Haley Abivardi and Dr. Goly Abivardi will join NYSE Live to discuss their decision to take the company public.
• VAST Data announces it has received more than $10 billion in commitments
  • The AI operating system says the funds came from 14 of the more than 1,000 companies it serves.
  • The $10 billion will be deployed toward its software and supporting platform.
  • VAST Founder + CEO Renan Hallak will join NYSE Live to discuss how the company’s AI OS has become the platform of choice for AI cloud operators.
• Kraft Heinz looks to build off Thursday’s momentum at the NYSE
  • The food and beverage giant was on hand to celebrate its recent NYSE listing.
  • Senior leaders outlined the firm’s plan for sustainable, profitable growth at its investor day.
  • Shares of Kraft Heinz (NYSE: KHC) rose by 0.9% during Thursday’s session.

Opening Bell

vVardis (NYSE: VVVV) celebrate their IPO on the New York Stock Exchange

Closing Bell

Revvity (NYSE: RVTY) celebrates its 2026 Investor Day

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Cemig and Huawei Jointly Deploy 450 MHz Private Wireless Network

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As distribution network services grew increasingly complex, Cemig’s distribution devices relied primarily on leased public networks for data backhaul. However, this model presented significant risks.

• Coverage gaps: Carrier network coverage in Brazil stands at only about 50%. A large number of distribution devices in remote, uninhabited areas remained in communication dead zones for extended periods. When faults occurred, personnel had to drive long distances for repairs and routine inspections, severely hampering operational efficiency.
• Lack of reliability: The public network SLA was not designed for power grid operations. During the rainy season, severe weather frequently caused base station outages or microwave link interruptions, and the connectivity rate of distribution devices plummeted from 90% to around 60%. When communications were disrupted, remote control commands could not reach or be executed on the devices, forcing personnel to travel to sites for manual operations. This severely delayed power restoration, undermined supply reliability, and caused significant economic losses.

Solution

To address these challenges, Cemig conducted multiple rounds of technical evaluation and global use case research, ultimately selecting Huawei as its strategic partner to jointly deploy the first commercial 450 MHz private wireless network for the power sector in Latin America.

Application Outcome

After field testing, the customer gained firsthand experience of the benefits delivered by the private wireless network, strengthening their confidence in distribution grid modernization and raising high expectations for the future energy transition: “Huawei submitted the best proposal during the bidding process, offering a solution that not only meets our current distribution grid modernization requirements but also scales for future renewable energy integration. Huawei has extensive experience in the energy industry. With Huawei’s private network solution, Cemig will secure a high-quality private communications network. For Cemig, this partnership goes far beyond technology; it is crucial to our future business growth.”

1. Improved power supply reliability

The private wireless network lifted distribution terminal connectivity to 99% and communication reliability to 99.99%, significantly improving Cemig’s power distribution service levels.

2. Mitigated business risks

The private wireless network can significantly improve line losses, SAIDI, and SAIFI, thereby helping Cemig avoid regulatory penalties.

3. Assured investment returns

The private wireless network greatly enhances power services, ensuring Cemig meets ANEEL’s regulatory requirements and secures favorable investment returns.

4. Expanded core production applications

As the foundational communications backbone for power production operations, the private wireless network delivers reliable last-mile connectivity for today’s distribution automation. Furthermore, it supports future core applications, such as massive smart meter integration, rapid distributed PV adoption, and complex microgrid management, driving the transition from traditional load-based power generation to dynamic interaction across source, grid, load, and storage.

For more details, please visit: https://e.huawei.com/en/case-studies/industries/grid/202611-cemig-450-mhz 

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CeraVe Becomes “The Official Moisturizer of Arrakis” in First-Ever Film Partnership with DUNE: PART THREE

The global campaign brings CeraVe’s developed with dermatologist, moisturizing cream with 120 hours of hydration to the epic cinematic universe of DUNE in a series of social first videos.

• CeraVe announces its first-ever official film partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Dune: Part Three, becoming “The Official Moisturizer of Arrakis,” ahead of its December 18, 2026 theatrical release.
• Debuting today, our custom media spot “Precious Resource” playfully suggests that the most precious resource on Arrakis may not be spice after all, with more surprises from the desert planet still to come.
• The global campaign spotlights CeraVe Moisturizing Cream and its new up-to-120-hour hydration, with activations spanning content, creators, retail, and experiential moments across markets.

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CeraVe, the #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand in the US¹ and recommended by over 80,000 dermatologists worldwide², announced its first-ever official film partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Dune: Part Three. The campaign brings CeraVe’s hydration expertise to the driest planet in cinema, marking the brand as “The Official Moisturizer of Arrakis” ahead of the film’s December 18 theatrical release.

The epic conclusion deserves an epic solution! Dune: Part Three marks the epic conclusion to one of the biggest global film franchises of the decade, a billion-dollar saga whose appeal spans the globe. On Arrakis, the driest planet in fiction, every drop of moisture is precious, making the finale a fitting stage for a brand built on hydration.

At the center of the partnership is CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, from #1 Dermatologist Recommended Ceramide Skincare Brand Worldwide³, now offering a new level of efficacy with 120 hours of hydration. Through a series of social films, the campaign brings CeraVe’s signature “medutainment” approach to Dune: Part Three, blending skincare science with entertainment.

The Official Moisturizer of Arrakis was created and produced by OBB Bolded, OBB’s branded content studio. This campaign continues the partnership between L’Oreal and OBB Bolded, coming off of the Cannes and Clios award-winning campaign: Kevin Durant’s ‘New Face of Legs.’ ‘The Official Moisturizer of Arrakis’ was filmed in Samalayuca Dunes in Mexico and Mexico City and directed by Maca Rubio from Stink Films.

Arrakis’ Most Precious Resource

The brand is debuting the custom media spot “Precious Resource” today. In the spot, which reimagines the lore of spice on Arrakis, there’s a twist in the narrative when a character inspired by Dune‘s Fremen makes an unexpected discovery, begging the question: what is the most precious resource on Arrakis after all?

On November 11, CeraVe debuted a teaser video, “Defy the Desert,” that first revealed the brand as “The Official Moisturizer of Arrakis.” The spot opens on a Thumper beating rhythmically against the sands of Arrakis, and just when the viewer expects a massive sandworm to burst from beneath the dunes in an explosive surge of sand…instead, a jar of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream rises from the dunes. More social-first content will continue the story in the weeks leading up to the film’s release, with a few more surprises from Arrakis along the way.

“On Arrakis, spice isn’t the only precious resource—hydration matters, too, and that’s where our moisturizer comes in!” said Vincent Chauvière, Global Brand President at CeraVe. “For our first-ever film partnership, we’re proud to step into one of cinema’s most extraordinary worlds with Dune: Part Three. It’s an unexpected pairing, but there’s a natural connection between the desert conditions of Arrakis and what we do every day at CeraVe: help people care for dry skin. Through this partnership, we have an exciting opportunity to put the importance of hydration on a global pop culture stage and introduce our skin barrier and ceramide science to new audiences. We’re embracing that opportunity with a campaign that matches the imagination of the Dune cinematic trilogy while staying true to CeraVe’s signature blend of humor, science and entertainment.”

The Science Behind the Epic Solution

As Dune: Part Three brings the saga to its epic conclusion, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream steps in as the epic solution for dry skin. Developed with dermatologists and formulated with three skin-identical ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and MVE Technology, the cream helps restore the skin’s barrier and for the first time provides up to 120 hours of long-lasting hydration. In the US alone, one unit is sold every three seconds⁴.

Like every CeraVe product, the cream is developed with dermatologists and follows CeraVe’s formulation charter. The pH-balanced formula contains essential, barrier-restoring ingredients, is free of fragrance and dyes, and is suitable for sensitive and eczema-prone skin. It is accepted by the National Eczema Association, as well as allergy- and dermatologist-tested, with safety, tolerability and efficacy evaluated throughout development.

“While the extreme desert environment of Arrakis may be fictional, the challenges of dry skin are very real,” said Dr. Andrew Park, CeraVe Board-Certified Dermatologist. “Maintaining the skin’s protective barrier and keeping skin hydrated are essential to healthy-looking skin. I recommend the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream because it’s developed with dermatologists to help support the skin barrier while providing up to 120 hours of hydration.”

From Arrakis to Audiences Worldwide

Rolling out globally across all continents, the partnership brings “The Official Moisturizer of Arrakis” to fans worldwide. Available in more than 100 countries, CeraVe, the #1 body care dermocosmetic brand⁵, brings a global reach to match a franchise with a truly global following.

Designed as one global platform that flexes across markets, the campaign pairs content shared worldwide with local adaptations, including insights from local dermatologists and market-specific experiences in select markets. Beyond its co-branded content, the campaign spans paid, earned, social, digital, retail, creator, and experiential activations, continuing through the film’s theatrical release on December 18^th, 2026 in North America, and beginning on the 16^th of December internationally.

Planned activities include out-of-home advertising, Dune: Part Three-inspired media and creator gifting, and corporate screening experiences in select markets. CeraVe is also a sponsor of the film’s World Premiere in Hollywood on December 1 and the UK premiere on December 9.

“Our goal is to create partnerships that extend the worlds of our films in ways that feel unexpected, culturally relevant and genuinely entertaining,” said Julie Moore, EVP Global Brand Partnerships Warner Bros. Pictures. “For Dune’s first-ever venture into body care, CeraVe felt like the perfect partner. Dune: Part Three is the epic conclusion to a sweeping saga, and this collaboration brings together two brands with passionate global audiences in a way that is smart, surprising and incredibly fun. We can’t wait for fans to experience it.”

The CeraVe x Dune: Part Three partnership was teased on November 11, 2026, and launches globally today, with additional creative and experiences rolling out through the film’s theatrical release. Dune: Part Three arrives in cinemas beginning December 18^th, 2026 in North America, with international release dates varying by market.

For more information, visit www.cerave.com and follow CeraVe on Instagram (@cerave) for exclusive campaign content and updates.

ABOUT CERAVE

Founded in 2005 with a mission to provide therapeutic skincare for all, CeraVe creates products developed with dermatologists to restore and maintain the skin’s natural barrier. All CeraVe formulas are enriched with three skin-identical ceramides (EOP, NP, AP or 1, 3 & 6-II), with select products featuring MVE Technology for controlled, long-lasting hydration. CeraVe is the #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand in the US¹and is recommended by over 80,000 dermatologists worldwide ². It is now available in over 100 countries across the globe. For more information, visit the brand on Facebook (@ceraveusa), Instagram (@cerave), TikTok (@cerave), X (@cerave), or visit www.cerave.com.

ABOUT DUNE: PART THREE

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present A Legendary Pictures Production In Association With Image Nation Studios, A Film By Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Three, only in theaters and IMAX® across North America on December 18, 2026 and internationally beginning 16 December 2026. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and in China by Legendary East.

DUNE: PART THREE TM & © 2026 Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved.

ABOUT LEGENDARY ENTERTAINMENT

Legendary Entertainment is a leading independent media studio with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics and Publishing) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand that consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment and successfully translates the world’s most popular fan-driven IP. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of nearly $21 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more, visit: www.legendary.com.

ABOUT OBB 

OBB, founded by Michael D. Ratner, is the next-gen entertainment company with a portfolio of innovative, vertically integrated storytelling businesses including OBB Studios, its film, TV, digital, and podcast studio; OBB Bolded, its branded content studio; OBB Ventures, the company’s investment arm; OBB Cares, its impact practice; and Fanatics Studios, its joint venture with Fanatics creating the premier global sports and entertainment studio at the intersection of sports and culture. Together, these businesses have generated billions of views, shaped culture, and earned industry acclaim from Cannes Lions to Peabody and Emmy Awards through projects including Who’s In My Bathroom? with Hailey Bieber and rhode, Speed Goes Pro with IShowSpeed and DICK’S Sporting Goods, Cold As Balls with Kevin Hart, A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter for Netflix, Justin Bieber: Our World for Amazon, The Fanatics Flag Football Classic on FOX, “The New Face of Legs” campaign with Kevin Durant for CeraVe which won 7 Cannes Lions, “Bet on Kendall” Super Bowl campaign for Fanatics Sportsbook, the “Where It All Kicks Off” World Cup campaign with Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal for Adidas & DICK’S, and more.

OBB was founded in 2016 by Ratner alongside Co-Founder and COO Scott Ratner. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, London, and a 15,000+ square-foot production and post-production facility in Hollywood, CA.

For more information, visit www.obbmedia.com or follow @obb on Instagram.

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^{4 Nielsen L52W 10/17/26}

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AION i60’s Overseas Debut Shows How GAC Is Building Global Competitiveness

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On November 7, the AION i60 officially launched in Indonesia, marking its overseas debut. This global strategic model had already sold more than 100,000 units in China. As competition intensifies in the global NEV market, the launch gives fresh momentum to GAC’s international expansion.

Winning customers’ trust worldwide depends on the AION i60’s specifications and, above all, on quality at every stage of R&D and manufacturing. At the launch, Masato Katsumata, CTO of GAC International, detailed the model’s development philosophy. “Quality is the foundation of trust and must be built into every stage of vehicle development,” he said. As a veteran engineer with over 30 years at Toyota, Katsumata brings extensive international automotive R&D experience and a global engineering perspective to GAC’s product development. This reflects GAC’s efforts to build more competitive products from the start of R&D and tailor them to diverse overseas markets.

GAC’s commitment to quality spans the full vehicle lifecycle, from R&D and manufacturing to service. Drawing on 22 years of close collaboration with Toyota, GAC combined the core lean principles of the Toyota Production System with its own manufacturing practices and smart manufacturing technology to develop version 3.0 of the GAC Production System (GPS). GAC has implemented GPS 3.0 at all its plants worldwide to ensure consistent manufacturing standards and quality across its global models.

GAC continues to develop its full stack of core technologies in-house, spanning intelligent technologies and electrification. Its innovations include Quark Electric Drive, the Magazine Battery and ADiMOTION. The AION i60 is built on GAC’s in-house AION Electric Platform, designed specifically for battery-electric vehicles. The platform also underpins the Toyota bZ3X. The shared platform demonstrates GAC’s engineering capabilities and illustrates how the two companies build on each other’s strengths through joint development as the industry electrifies.

GAC’s global competitiveness stems from years of systematically building its capabilities. Taking products overseas is the starting point. The real test is whether their quality can meet the exacting demands of diverse markets worldwide. The AION i60’s overseas debut is an important step in turning those strengths into a competitive advantage worldwide.

For further information about GAC, please visit: https://www.gacgroup.com/en or follow us on social media.

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Puri Restaurant LPG Blast: Four Critically Injured As Ceiling Collapses Near Bada Danda

Puri, Nov 13 (UDN): Panic gripped the busy Bada Danda area of Puri on Friday after an LPG cylinder explosion at a restaurant near Market Chhak left at least four people critically injured and damaged a major portion of the establishment.

A Fire Services personnel was also injured while responding to the incident.

According to reports, the blast occurred inside the restaurant, with the force of the explosion causing its ceiling to collapse. The incident triggered alarm in the crowded locality, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.

Firefighters Remove LPG Cylinders To Prevent Further Blast

After receiving information, Fire Services teams and police personnel rushed to the spot. Puri Superintendent of Police Prateek Singh also reached the site to oversee the response.

Firefighters brought the flames under control and removed the LPG cylinders stored inside the restaurant to prevent the possibility of another explosion.

Speaking to the media, SP Prateek Singh said all cylinders kept inside the establishment had been cleared. He added that the precise cause of the explosion had not yet been established and an investigation was underway.

One Fire Services personnel sustained injuries during the operation, the SP confirmed.

Four Injured Shifted To Hospital

At least four people injured in the explosion were rushed to a hospital for treatment. Their condition was reported to be critical.

The incident has raised fresh concerns over fire safety arrangements and the storage and handling of LPG cylinders at commercial establishments in the busy Bada Danda locality.

Police have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the explosion. The exact cause remains unknown.

PM Modi Launches Projects Worth ₹15,600 Crore In Bengaluru, Pink Line Takes Metro Network Past 100 Km

Bengaluru, Nov 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and dedicated several development projects worth more than ₹15,600 crore to the nation in Bengaluru, Karnataka, while also laying foundation stones and flagging off new initiatives aimed at strengthening urban connectivity, railway infrastructure and energy security.

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The projects span metro and railway connectivity, fuel storage and distribution, renewable energy and waste management. Addressing the gathering, Modi said robust infrastructure and improved connectivity were essential to creating employment opportunities, attracting industries and accelerating the country’s development.

He said the initiatives would strengthen Karnataka’s growth and contribute to the vision of a developed India, while reinforcing Bengaluru’s position as a major technology and innovation centre.

Bengaluru Metro Crosses 100-Km Milestone

Highlighting the inauguration of the Bengaluru Metro’s new Pink Line, the Prime Minister said the expansion would improve access to educational institutions, including IIM Bengaluru, as well as major business and commercial centres.

With its network now extending beyond 100 km, Bengaluru has become the third city in India, after the Delhi-NCR region and Mumbai Metropolitan Region, to cross the milestone.

Modi recalled that Namma Metro had a network of just 17 km in 2014. He said the expansion reflected the government’s focus on improving urban mobility and making daily travel more convenient and affordable for residents.

The Prime Minister also paid tribute to former Union Minister Ananth Kumar, recalling his close association with the region and his contribution to public life.

New Railway Links And Vande Bharat Service

Emphasising the transformation of Indian Railways, Modi said modern trains and upgraded stations were helping establish a distinct Indian identity in the country’s railway infrastructure.

He referred to the development of more than 60 Amrit Bharat stations in Karnataka, including those at Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road. These stations are being equipped with improved facilities, including amenities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

The Prime Minister also noted that Karnataka’s railway budget allocation had increased ninefold over the past decade, while four Amrit stations and two railway doubling and electrification projects were among the initiatives highlighted during the event.

He flagged off a new Vande Bharat train connecting Karnataka and Goa, following the recent introduction of the state’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train. The new service is expected to improve semi-high-speed rail connectivity along the coastal region, including Mangaluru.

Three Projects To Strengthen Energy Security

Underlining the importance of energy security amid geopolitical uncertainties in the Iran and Gulf region, Modi said investments made over the past decade had helped India strengthen its energy infrastructure and diversify supply sources.

He highlighted three projects in Karnataka:

Mangaluru LPG Project: Adds 80,000 metric tonnes of LPG storage capacity.

Devangonthi Marketing Terminal: Aims to improve the distribution of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel.

Bengaluru Compressed Biogas Plant: Will produce 13 tonnes of biogas daily, while supporting waste management and reducing dependence on imported natural gas.

The Prime Minister said reliable energy supplies would be crucial as India expands its ambitions in advanced technologies, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centres and quantum computing.

He also pointed out that India’s renewable energy capacity had crossed 300 gigawatts.

Rooftop Solar Push For Households And Farmers

Modi highlighted the role of government schemes in encouraging households and farmers to become energy producers rather than remaining only electricity consumers.

Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, more than 60 lakh households across the country have installed rooftop solar systems with government assistance. This includes over 40,000 households in Karnataka, with each eligible family receiving central assistance of around ₹80,000, he said.

He also referred to the installation of more than eight lakh solar pumps for farmers in Karnataka under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The initiative, he said, would help reduce irrigation-related electricity expenses and create opportunities for additional income.

Describing the shift, Modi said farmers were increasingly becoming ‘Urjadatas’ alongside their traditional role as ‘Annadatas’.

Middle Class And New Aspirational Economy

The Prime Minister said rising aspirations among India’s expanding middle class and Neo Middle Class were driving demand across sectors such as automobiles, electronics, tourism, education, healthcare and consumer services.

He said the government’s development approach was aimed at improving household savings and strengthening purchasing power.

Among the measures he cited were the exemption from income tax for annual income up to ₹12 lakh, changes in tax deduction at source rules benefiting senior citizens and people earning rental income, and next-generation GST reforms intended to reduce the cost of everyday goods.

He also referred to the removal of GST on personal health and life insurance, saying the move had made insurance more affordable.

Modi said the projects launched in Karnataka would support economic growth, improve public infrastructure and create new opportunities for citizens. He reiterated that the government’s priority was to increase middle-class savings and enable families to participate more actively in the country’s economic progress.

Justice Bibhu Prasad Routray Appointed Acting Chief Justice Of Orissa High Court

Cuttack, Nov 13 (UDN): Justice Bibhu Prasad Routray, the senior-most judge of the Orissa High Court, has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice following the retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Harish Tandon.

The Union Ministry of Law and Justice issued the appointment notification on Friday. Justice Routray is scheduled to assume charge on November 16, a day after Chief Justice Tandon retires on November 15.

His appointment comes at a time when the High Court is facing a significant shortage of judges. Following Chief Justice Tandon’s retirement, the court will have 13 judges against its sanctioned strength of 33.

From Legal Practice To The Higher Judiciary

Born in Cuttack, Justice Routray completed his schooling at Ravenshaw Collegiate School and graduated from Utkal University. He obtained his LLB degree in 1994 and subsequently practised law at the Orissa High Court, besides appearing before other courts and tribunals.

After around a decade in legal practice, he was selected to the Higher Judicial Service directly from the Bar in 2008. He joined the judiciary as an Additional District and Sessions Judge in Sambalpur in December of that year.

During his judicial career, he served in several capacities in the district judiciary, including as District and Sessions Judge of Ganjam.

Elevated To High Court In 2019

Justice Routray was elevated to the Orissa High Court as a judge on November 8, 2019. As the senior-most judge of the court, he will now take over its administrative leadership as Acting Chief Justice following Justice Tandon’s retirement.

His appointment comes amid concerns over the High Court’s judicial strength, with the number of serving judges set to fall to 13 against 33 sanctioned positions.