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World Animal Protection Highlights the Animal Cruelty Behind YouTube’s First Video

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Twenty years ago, YouTube’s first video went viral—captivity still pays the price   

NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Twenty years ago today, YouTube released its first-ever video: a now-iconic 19-second clip titled Me at the Zoo. In it, co-founder Jawed Karim stands in front of an elephant enclosure at the San Diego Zoo, casually commenting on what he finds “cool” about elephants. The video has since amassed more than 350 million views and become a milestone in internet history.

But as YouTube celebrates this anniversary, World Animal Protection is calling attention to the deeper—and darker—reality behind the video’s setting: the suffering of wild animals held in captivity.

To mark the moment, World Animal Protection partnered with Happiness Brussels Agency and Bine Studio AI studio to release the video Us Still at the Zoo, a haunting new video that follows the story of Sumithi, an Asian elephant, and elephants like her, blending archival footage with AI-generated visuals, the video draws a powerful contrast between 20 years of global progress and the unchanged, confined lives of captive elephants.

Cameron Harsh, Programs Director, World Animal Protection, US states:

“Elephants aren’t here to entertain audiences,” said Cameron Harsh, Programs Director at World Animal Protection U.S. “They’re intelligent, social, and dynamic individuals who deserve to roam free, not live confined in small spaces. Whether taken from the wild or born in captivity, elephants suffer deeply when denied a natural life. We can’t allow another 20 years of this cruelty.”

Sumithi died after 48 years in captivity. While it’s too late to free her, it’s not too late for others—including Joyce.

Joyce, an African elephant, was brought to the US from the wilds of Zimbabwe in the 1980s after hundreds of elephants were killed in the government’s elephant culling operation. Since arriving in the US alongside 62 other orphaned elephants, Joyce has suffered a traumatic history of performances, isolation, and stress, regularly passed around between zoos, circuses, and other captive attractions around the US. Joyce is currently living in captivity at a Six Flags amusement park in New Jersey.

World Animal Protection is actively campaigning for Six Flags to release Joyce and the four other elephants at the theme park to accredited sanctuaries and to shut down its elephant exhibit for good. Moving Joyce and the other elephants to reputable sanctuaries offers them the best opportunity to live out her remaining years in peace, surrounded by nature and free to roam.

Take action and help release Joyce

About World Animal Protection 

World Animal Protection is a global organization working to end animal exploitation. We expose cruel systems, promote animal-friendly alternatives, and influence policy change. For 75 years, we’ve been rewriting the story for animals.

Working across almost 50 countries with offices in 12, we are the only global animal advocacy organization with general consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and all its subsidiary bodies It enables us to engage with and influence global decision-makers. We prioritize animals in farming and wild animals exploited for use in entertainment, as pets, and in fashion.

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Equifax Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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ATLANTA, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) will participate in several upcoming investor conferences in May and June.

Mark W. Begor, Chief Executive Officer, and John Gamble, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Baird 2026 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 including participation in a Fireside Chat at 10:50 a.m., Eastern Time and the William Blair 2026 Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, including participation in a Fireside Chat at 9:40 a.m., Eastern Time. 

The company invites investors to join a live webcast of these Fireside Chat events at: https://investor.equifax.com/news-events/ir-calendar. A replay of these Fireside Chats will be available within 24 hours after the event on the company’s Investor Relations website. 

John Gamble, Chief Financial Officer, will attend the Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. 

Trevor Burns, Senior Vice President of Corporate Investor Relations, will attend the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the virtual Needham Technology, Media, & Consumer Conference on Thursday, May 14, 2026, and the J.P. Morgan All Stars Canada Conference on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

ABOUT EQUIFAX INC.
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Molly Clegg for Equifax
mediainquiries@equifax.com

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Cisco Schedules Conference Call for Q3 Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 1:30 PM (PT); 4:30 PM (ET) to announce its third quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results for the period ending Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Financial results will be released over PR Newswire via US National and European Financial distribution, after the close of the market on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Cisco’s quarterly earnings press release will be posted at https://newsroom.cisco.com.

Date:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Time:
1:30 PM (PT); 4:30 PM (ET)

To Listen via Telephone: 
888-848-6507
212-519-0847 (for International Callers)

To Listen via the Internet: 
We are pleased to offer a live and replay audio broadcast of the conference call with corresponding slides at https://investor.cisco.com.

The conference call will also be livestreamed on YouTube & LinkedIn.

Replay:
A telephone playback of the Q3 FY2026 conference call is scheduled to be available beginning at 4:00 PM (PT) on May 13, 2026, through 10:00 PM (PT) May 19, 2026. The replay will be accessible by calling 800-839-2232 (International callers: 203-369-3662). The call runs 24 hours/day, including weekends. An archived version of the webcast will be available on Cisco’s Investor Relations website at https://investor.cisco.com.

About Cisco

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all. Discover more on The Newsroom and follow us on X at @Cisco.

Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at http://www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word ‘partner’ does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.

Investor Relations Contact: 

Press Contact: 

Sami Badri

Britt Stagnaro

Cisco

Cisco

sambadri@cisco.com

media_pr@external.cisco.com 

 

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Essen Health Care Launches RADIN Health All-In-One RIS and PACS Cloud Platform

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SHERIDAN, Wyo.  , May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Essen Health Care is thrilled to announce a significant advancement in our commitment to providing exceptional patient care and cutting-edge medical services: the introduction of RADIN Health.

This initiative represents a major investment in the future of medical imaging, solidifying our dedication to offering the highest quality diagnostic services and an unparalleled patient and provider experience within the communities we serve.

“RADIN Health is more than just a technology upgrade; it is a fundamental pillar of Essen Health Care’s strategy to deliver accessible, efficient, and superior diagnostic imaging services to our community”, says Jonathan Khodadadian, MD, Medical Director, Specialty Division, Essen Health Care.  

The RADIN Platform: A Commitment to Innovation

RADIN Health is powered by an advanced, end-to-end, all-in-one RIS and PACS radiology cloud platform. This state-of-the-art system has been meticulously designed to revolutionize the imaging process, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility for everyone involved.

Transforming the Patient and Provider Journey

The RADIN platform utilizes sophisticated, state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) across multiple facets of the imaging journey:

Enhanced Patient and Provider Engagement: AI tools, patient, and referring physician portals streamline orders for appointments and communication, ensuring the external workflow process is easy, transparent, and accessible.Easy Image and Report Sharing: The cloud application allows easy electronic sharing and access of images and reports for providers and patients.Ease of Scheduling: The system simplifies the typically complex scheduling process, allowing for quick, convenient, and accurate appointment booking.Optimized Physician Reporting: AI assists in the generation of detailed, rapid, and precise physician reports, ensuring healthcare providers receive the critical information they need promptly to guide treatment decisions.

Driving Efficiency and Quality

The RADIN platform elevates the operational standards of imaging services. By reducing manual steps throughout the process—from order entry to image archival—and improving overall system efficiency, the platform ensures:

Timely Imaging Services: Quicker turnaround times mean patients receive their diagnoses faster, enabling earlier treatment planning.High-Quality Diagnostics: The system supports consistent, high-fidelity imaging quality, leading to more accurate diagnoses.Patient Follow-up Tracking: Recommended patient follow-up scans are automated and track recommendations for important, abnormal or inconclusive findings.Compliance and Best Practices: The cloud platform is built to support stringent regulatory compliance and adherence to the highest industry standards and best practices, giving both providers and patients confidence in the care received.

Essen Health Care is an integrated, multi-specialty healthcare delivery organization with more than 25 years of experience providing quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to communities across New York. Offering house calls, urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, Essen Health Care is committed to advancing health equity and improving health outcomes for all patients. For more information, visit https://www.essenhealthcare.com

RADIN HealthⓇ is focused on developing SaaS products that enhance the efficiency, productivity, and scalability of hospitals, imaging centers and radiology practices. Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP), Radin Health offers a Cloud-based, Serverless, All-In-One RIS, PACS, Dictation AI®, and Select® Workflow Management Solution. For more information, visit www.radinhealth.com.

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