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Clear Channel Outdoor and Maricopa County Launch Campaign to Display Critical Local Heat Relief Resources

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For the Second Consecutive Year, the Digital Billboard Campaign Will Expand Awareness and Provide Resources During the Hottest Months of the Year

PHOENIX, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE: CCO) and Maricopa County are teaming up for a second year in a row to reduce heat deaths in the region.  A new digital billboard campaign will educate and alert residents and visitors across the Valley about critical, local heat relief resources, specifically 200+ local heat relief sites that can help them stay cool during Arizona’s dangerous late spring and summer time heat. The campaign, which launched on May 12th and runs through mid-October, is also supported by the Maricopa Association of Governments, 211 Arizona and the City of Phoenix.

“We are grateful to Clear Channel for donating their billboard space for a second straight year to help us spread this important safety message,” said Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Thomas Galvin, District 2.  “Extreme heat can kill, whether you’re out in the sun or inside without proper cooling.  So don’t wait.  If you’re in a heat emergency, call 211 and get the help you need.”

Last year, Maricopa County saw its first decrease in heat-related deaths in a decade, according to data from Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH). Preliminary data shows 602 confirmed heat-related deaths in 2024, down from the record-setting 645 in 2023. Heat deaths dropped even during a record hot stretch in which the Phoenix metro area experienced 113 straight days at or above 100° F.

“Keeping our residents safe during extreme summer heat is a top priority. That’s why we’re providing respite sites with overnight and extended hour options,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “We’re grateful for our partnership with 211 Arizona, MAG, Clear Channel Outdoor, and Maricopa County to get the word out to ensure residents are aware of these lifesaving resources.” 

“We are proud to partner with our fellow community stakeholders to help amplify public awareness of the resources available to our residents during periods of life-threatening heat,” said Adriane Youngblood, President, Arizona division, Clear Channel Outdoor. “As a Phoenix resident, I am hopeful that our medium can help educate our community on how to quickly access the assistance they need whether it’s locating a cooling center or finding other heat relief resources. Everyone in our community is entitled to the knowledge needed to take the necessary steps to protect themselves and their families from the dangers of extreme heat.”

The digital billboards, donated by Clear Channel Outdoor, will help promote the free, 24-hour 211 information service that can assist people experiencing heat emergencies. 211 Arizona live operators will take calls, in English and Spanish, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily to help residents find nearby cooling centers, transportation help, utility support, or emergency A/C repair during the 2025 heat season. When live operators are not available, callers will still be able to connect with resources by selecting from an automated menu. Resource connections and further information are also accessible online at 211Arizona.org.  

For information on heat illnesses and prevention, visit Maricopa.gov/heat.

For real-time heat data, visit the new MCDPH dashboard.

About Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCO) is at the forefront of driving innovation in the out-of-home advertising industry. Our dynamic advertising platform is broadening the pool of advertisers using our medium through the expansion of digital billboards and displays and the integration of data analytics and programmatic capabilities that deliver measurable campaigns that are simpler to buy. By leveraging the scale, reach and flexibility of our diverse portfolio of assets, we connect advertisers with millions of consumers every month.

About Maricopa County

Maricopa County is one of the nation’s fastest-growing counties, home to more than four and a half million people.  Together, through nearly fifty line of business including public health, public safety, and elections, Maricopa County employees work on behalf of all residents to provide programs and services that improve quality of life at a great value to taxpayers.  We believe in service that helps you solve a problem, move forward with a project, manage a difficult situation, or simply check something off your list.

About City of Phoenix

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the United States. We’re a vibrant, growing city and a great place to live, work, and play! Explore our website for news and to learn about city services. Follow us on social media.

About Maricopa Association of Governments

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) provides a forum for local and tribal governments working together on issues that affect the lives of everyone in the greater Phoenix region. MAG develops and coordinates the Heat Relief Network interactive map that identifies hundreds of locations where people can find shade, water, and indoor cooling, as well as where to donate supplies. The network is active from May 1 to September 30.

About 211 Arizona

211 Arizona, originally known as Community Information and Referral Services, was founded in 1964 and incorporated as a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in 1979. In 2017, Solari, Inc. acquired the program, which transforms lives by linking individuals and families to vital services throughout Arizona. www.211arizona.org

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Super Famicom Style Comes to PS5 and PC with Killscreen’s SFC-1 Controller

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Killscreen™ launches SFC-1, a Super Famicom-inspired custom controller for PC and PS5 featuring retro 16-bit styling, multicolor face buttons, and optional performance upgrades including TMR Anti-Drift Thumbsticks, Omron powered Mecha Triggers™, and mechanical face buttons.

LARGO, Fla., June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Killscreen™ today announced the launch of SFC-1, a new custom performance controller inspired by the Japanese Super Famicom and the 16-bit era of gaming. Built for PC and PlayStation 5 players, SFC-1 brings the unmistakable visual style of classic Japanese gaming hardware into a modern performance controller.

With SFC-1, we wanted to capture a little bit of that Super Famicom feeling and bring it forward for PC and PS5.

SFC-1 features a retro SFC-inspired aesthetic with a soft gray body, graphite directional controls, and multicolor face buttons in blue, green, red, and yellow. The design draws from the Japanese Super Famicom console and controller — 16-bit hardware many players in the U.S. first discovered through magazines, import shops, and collector culture.

“Growing up, the Super Famicom always felt like this mysterious, cooler version of the system we got in the U.S.,” said Erik at Killscreen. “The gray body, the colored buttons, the shape of the console — it had this completely different energy. It felt like hardware from another world. With SFC-1, we wanted to capture a little bit of that feeling and bring it forward for PC and PS5.”

Beyond its retro-inspired design, SFC-1 is available with Killscreen’s premium performance upgrade options, including TMR Anti-Drift Thumbsticks for improved precision, durability, and long-term resistance to stick drift. Players can also configure SFC-1 with Mecha Triggers™, featuring high-performance Omron microswitches for shorter, faster trigger pulls, and mechanical face buttons for crisp, tactile inputs.

SFC-1 is designed for players who want a unique custom controller with a clear connection to gaming history, without giving up modern performance options. Like all Killscreen controllers, SFC-1 can be configured from a clean standard build to a competition-focused setup, giving players the ability to choose the controller that fits how they play.

The release continues Killscreen’s growing line of retro-inspired modern gaming hardware, following previous controllers that reimagine classic PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo-era design cues for today’s players.

The SFC-1 Super Famicom-inspired PS5 controller is available now exclusively at killscreen.io.

Key Features

Retro SFC-inspired aesthetic — Classic 16-bit color styling with multicolor face buttons inspired by the Japanese Super Famicom console and controller.TMR Anti-Drift Thumbstick upgrade option — Built for improved precision, durability, and long-term resistance to stick drift.Mecha Triggers™ upgrade option — High-performance Omron microswitch triggers with shorter, faster pulls designed for quicker response in competitive play.Mechanical face button upgrade option — Crisp, tactile button inputs with a more responsive mechanical feel.Configurable performance-focused build options — Available in standard or upgraded configurations depending on how players want to build their controller.Full PC + PS5 compatibility — Designed for PlayStation 5 and compatible PC gaming setups.

About Killscreen

Killscreen™ is a premium gaming hardware company focused on custom performance controllers for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC players. Combining distinctive industrial design with competition-focused upgrade options, Killscreen builds next-generation controllers engineered for precision, speed, durability, and personal expression.

For more information, visit For more information, visit Killscreen custom performance controllers.

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Maya, Killscreen LLC, 1 212-457-1776, pr@killscreen.io, https://killscreen.io

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AKA Foods Launches AKA Label Studio, a Free Food Labelling Tool for FDA and EU/UK Markets

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AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AKA Foods, a European food technology company, today launched AKA Label Studio, a free food labelling tool that produces compliant labels for the US (FDA) and Europe (EU/UK) markets. The product is available immediately at no charge, with no usage tier, no usage cap and no credit card required.

AKA Label Studio is built for food product developers, QA leads, regulatory teams and consumer packaged goods brands. Comparable nutrition and regulatory labelling software typically costs between $500 and $1,500 per user per year. AKA Label Studio is the company’s first free product and an entry point to the wider AKA Studio platform, the AI-powered R&D system used by AKA Foods’ paying customers.

Built by AKA Foods’ in-house food R&D team

AKA Label Studio was developed by the same in-house food R&D team behind AKA Studio. The product includes a Feedback bar on every page, where users can submit requested features. AKA Foods has committed to building the most-requested capabilities and publishing what it ships.

“We have spent two years building a professional food labelling tool inside AKA. Today we are making it available to the food industry free of charge. The food professionals who use it will tell us what to build next.”
David Sack, CEO and co-founder, AKA Foods

Product features

AKA Label Studio supports FDA and EU/UK compliance from a single tool, with a two-click market switch. It automatically detects the US Big 9 and the 14 EU-regulated allergens, includes a compliance review workflow and a live regulatory radar covering FDA and EFSA sources. Recipe versions, lab results and multi-recipe reports are included. Labels export as print-ready PNG, SVG or PDF.

“AKA Label Studio is a full implementation of food labelling functionality. It has been built to the same standard as the rest of the AKA Studio platform used by our paying customers.”
Shahar Rosentraub, Chief Product Officer, AKA Foods

AKA Studio integration

AKA Studio integrates formulation science, sensory data and institutional knowledge into a single AI-powered R&D system for food product development. The platform was named in the FoodTech 500 and received the Fi Europe Innovation Award 2025. Users of AKA Label Studio see references to AKA Studio inside the product, with an upgrade path to a paid licence.

AKA Label Studio is available immediately at www.aka-food.com. Registration requires an email and a phone number for verification.

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Olga Sukhman, AKA Foods
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In HelloNation, Plumbing Expert Manny Valdez Explains What a Plumbing Estimate Should Include

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The article outlines how Southern Arizona homeowners can review a plumbing estimate to understand scope, permits, and warranty coverage before work begins.

ORO VALLEY, Ariz., June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should homeowners expect to see in a written plumbing estimate before approving a plumbing repair or installation? HelloNation recently published an article that explains what Southern Arizona homeowners should review in a plumbing estimate before any project begins.

The article features insights from Plumbing Expert Manny Valdez of Acclaimed Drain and Plumbing Solutions LLC. The HelloNation article explains that a plumbing estimate should function as a clear roadmap for the repair or project, outlining the scope of work, permit requirements when applicable, and plumbing warranty coverage.

According to the article, transparency is one of the most important elements of a written plumbing estimate. Homeowners should be able to clearly understand the work being performed and the total cost of the project before the job begins. This clarity helps prevent misunderstandings between the homeowner and the plumber.

The article also notes that a detailed plumbing estimate should identify what is not included in the project. Because many plumbing estimates use flat-rate pricing, homeowners may receive a single price for the job without separate breakdowns for labor, materials, or equipment. Reviewing exclusions and asking questions helps homeowners understand the full scope of the work.

Local conditions can also influence how plumbing repairs are handled in Southern Arizona plumbing systems. Hard water is common throughout the region and can cause mineral buildup and corrosion in pipes and fixtures over time. The article explains that a thorough plumbing estimate should describe how the plumber plans to address the underlying cause of the problem rather than simply replacing damaged components.

The scope of work should also be clearly defined within the plumbing estimate. Homeowners should confirm which areas of the home will be serviced and what specific plumbing issues will be addressed. This level of detail allows homeowners to compare estimates more accurately and ensures the project targets the intended problem.

Permit requirements are another important consideration discussed in the article. Certain plumbing installations or repairs may require city or county permits. A detailed plumbing estimate should clarify whether the licensed plumber will obtain the permit or whether the homeowner is responsible for arranging it.

Warranty coverage is also a key part of the estimate review process. The article explains that homeowners should receive a clear explanation of the plumbing warranty, including its duration and any limitations. A written list of exclusions should also be provided so homeowners understand what may not be covered after the repair is completed.

Communication during the estimate process plays a major role in homeowner plumbing decisions. Reliable professionals take time to explain the estimate, answer questions, and provide realistic timelines for the project. This communication helps homeowners understand what to expect throughout the repair process.

Experience with regional plumbing conditions is another factor homeowners should consider when reviewing an estimate. Homes in Tucson, Marana, and Oro Valley often face challenges related to hard water, aging infrastructure, and desert climate conditions. A Tucson plumber or Oro Valley plumber familiar with these conditions may provide estimates that reflect practical solutions designed to last.

Referrals and online reviews may also support the evaluation process. Feedback from previous clients can help homeowners determine whether a Marana plumber or other local professional typically completes projects within the estimated scope and timeframe.

The article concludes that reviewing a plumbing estimate carefully helps homeowners protect their investment and reduce the risk of unexpected costs. By confirming the scope of work, permit responsibilities, and plumbing warranty coverage, homeowners can make informed decisions and prepare for successful repairs.

What a Written Plumbing Estimate Should Include for Southern Arizona Homeowners features insights from Manny Valdez, Plumbing Expert of Oro Valley, Arizona, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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