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ASPCA ShopKind™ Launches to Help Shoppers Nationwide Find More Humane Food Locally

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New digital tool maps products certified to the highest welfare standards from more than 250 farms and brands to help shoppers avoid factory farmed food

NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today launched ASPCA ShopKind™, a new, free digital tool that helps grocery shoppers find more humanely raised food near them. Americans are deeply concerned about the animal welfare, environmental and health impacts of industrial animal agriculture while more humane farms need help reaching consumers in a marketplace crowded with misleading labels. ASPCA ShopKind makes it easier to find local and online sources of meat, eggs, and dairy from more than 250 farms and brands using strong certifications that ban animal confinement and require outdoor or pasture access, as well as other standards that address farm animals’ critical needs.

According to national survey data released today, nearly 7 in 10 Americans report not knowing where to find more humanely raised meat, eggs, and dairy locally, with only 9% reporting that they feel confident knowing where to look locally for these products. This confusion leads to well-meaning consumers inadvertently supporting farming practices that are not aligned with their values. ASPCA ShopKind offers an interactive, personalized platform so shoppers can find the most humane products closest to them.

“ASPCA ShopKind connects concerned consumers with welfare-conscious farmers and brands who all want a more humane food system, but their voices and values are often overwhelmed in a marketplace flooded with factory-farmed food,” said Daisy Freund, Vice President of Farm & Industry Engagement for the ASPCA. “By setting a standard for more humane farming and channeling consumer power, ASPCA ShopKind will accelerate the urgently needed transition toward more humane, safe and sustainable farming practices that allow animals to feel sun and fresh air rather than spending their lives confined in warehouses.”

For more than a decade, the ASPCA has worked to educate consumers about more humane food choices through its Shop With Your Heart® program. ASPCA ShopKind is replacing this program to provide a single, easy-to-use tool with new functionality, including:

A map using geolocated data across more than 34,000 locations nationwide, to help consumers find verified higher-welfare products from local stores, farms, farmers markets and online retailers.A build-and-share-your-list function so users can save the products they’re interested in and email it to themselves or others for future reference.Farms and brands pioneering animal welfare improvements including a filter to find the first eggs produced without male chick culling, chicken products from farms that raise more humane and healthy breeds and pet food and treats made with higher-welfare standards.Tips on decoding food labels and opting for pasture-raised and plant-based products to support a more regenerative, humane food system.

ASPCA ShopKind identifies products that were analyzed on critical welfare issues for each farm animal species from farms verifying their practices by an expanded spectrum of animal welfare, regenerative and grass-fed certification programs.

The ASPCA is the nation’s first and leading animal welfare organization, founded in 1866, with the mission to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. Celebrating its 160th anniversary this year, that mission continues to drive the ASPCA’s work today, which includes advocating for the protection of farm animals to increase transparency in animal agriculture, end the cruelest factory farming practices, ensure adequate funding for a more humane food system and connect consumers with higher-welfare food aligned with their values.

To find higher-welfare food or learn about the ASPCA’s work with farmers and the food industry to help create more humane policies for farm animals, visit aspca.org/shopkind. Join the conversation on social media by using #shopkind and tagging the ASPCA or spread the word by sharing ASPCA ShopKind resources on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the ASPCA®
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) believes every animal deserves to live free from suffering. For 160 years, we’ve been on the frontlines to save, transform and protect millions of lives in the fight against animal cruelty. As the nation’s first and leading animal welfare organization, we assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal relocation and placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary communities through research, training and resources. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than 2 million supporters nationwide, our commitment to eliminating animal cruelty is unwavering. For more information, visit aspca.org, and follow the ASPCA on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.

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Medmovie’s Hx Heart Video Library Powers Patient Education at Cardiovascular Practices Worldwide

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Physician-validated, privately branded HD video helps heart patients understand their care.

BERKELEY, Calif., June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Medmovie, Inc., a leader in cardiovascular medical visualization, today highlighted the global reach of its Hx Heart Video Library (HVL), a hosted patient-education solution licensed to clinics and hospital systems for more than a decade.

The HVL turns the cardiovascular conditions, diagnostic tests, procedures, and medications heart patients encounter into concise, accurate HD videos — helping clinicians spend less time explaining and more time connecting with their patients.

The HVL is a curated collection of clinician-reviewed cardiovascular videos. Practices and hospitals can license, brand, and embed it directly on their websites.

Users to-date span multiple continents, including hospitals in Australia and Germany, a national trade association, and cardiology practices in the United States and around the world.

Every video is reviewed and validated by Medmovie’s MD editorial board. The Hx Heart library is brought to you by the same creative developers of the CardioSmart Heart Explorer App, which was created and produced by Medmovie and distributed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) through 2024.

Cardiovascular specialists who rely on Medmovie’s visual content have seen its impact firsthand.

“Over the past year, my clinic’s website, www.sukruakyuz.com, has attracted more than 100,000 unique visitors per month, and my YouTube videos have generated nearly 7 million views,” said Dr. Sukru Akyuz, interventional cardiologist in Turkey. “This level of reach and engagement would not have been possible without Medmovie’s exceptional medical animations and support. Thanks to their contributions, I have achieved my goal of becoming one of Turkey’s most recognized interventional cardiologists.”

From the point of care to a clinic’s online presence, Medmovie’s trusted visual content helps patients see and understand their own care. The Hx Heart Video Library is available now to cardiovascular practices, hospitals, and health systems worldwide.

See the library in action at medmovie.com/cvl — the same branded player can be customized with a practice’s or hospital’s logo and embedded on its website in a matter of days. Watch a sample, the CAD video on the hidden risks of coronary artery disease, at https://youtube.com/shorts/0Tt-k8XkrTk

Healthcare organizations and practices interested in licensing the Hx Heart Video Library can contact Medmovie at medmovie.com/contact.

About Medmovie, Inc.

Medmovie translates complex medical and life science information into accurate, easy-to-understand, strategically focused visual media. Our clients leverage our experience, validated animations, and interactive media to create cost-effective, innovative tools to help tell their stories. We are a team of trained Medical Illustrators and Animators who love our work and are passionate about our simple goal: we want our clients’ stories to be fully understood.

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Sarrah Hussain
Director of Communications
Medmovie, Inc.
sarrah@medmovie.com

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Kevin Wheeler to Retire as Executive Chairman; President and CEO Stephen Shafer Named Chairman

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MILWAUKEE, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a global leader in water technology, announced today that Executive Chairman Kevin Wheeler will retire effective July 1. The company’s board of directors has elected Stephen Shafer, president and chief executive officer (CEO), as chairman upon Wheeler’s retirement. Wheeler will remain a member of the company’s board of directors.

“Kevin’s impact on A. O. Smith spans three decades,” said Chris Mapes, lead director of the board. “During his tenure, the company expanded its global footprint, strengthened its portfolio through multiple acquisitions and successfully navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining strong operational performance.”

Wheeler joined A. O. Smith in 1994 as a regional sales manager for the former Water Products Company and held various senior leadership roles across the business before becoming president and CEO in 2018 and chairman in 2020.

Shafer, who has served as president and CEO since July 2025, becomes the 11th CEO to assume the role of chairman in the company’s history. He joined A. O. Smith in 2024 as president and chief operating officer. As chairman, Shafer will lead the board of directors and continue to oversee the company’s global operations, strategic direction, profitability and shareholder return.

“Steve has demonstrated strong, strategic leadership and a deep understanding of our business and growth opportunities,” said Mapes. “His combined role as chairman and CEO will further strengthen alignment across our strategy, operations and long-term value creation.”

Before joining A. O. Smith, Shafer held roles of increasing responsibility at 3M Company across multiple business units in the U.S. and China. Earlier in his career, he worked at McKinsey & Co. and Ford Motor Company. Shafer serves on the boards of the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute and the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, as well as the Executive Advisory Board for WorkBoard Inc.

“As chairman, I will continue leading this outstanding company and team with focus and discipline,” said Shafer. “We remain committed to driving innovation, serving our customers and advancing our purpose to find a better way. I would also like to thank Kevin for his leadership and continued support through this transition and look forward to benefiting from his continued guidance as a member of our board going forward.”

About A. O. Smith

A. O. Smith Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AOS), the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment and water management products. For more information, visit www.aosmith.com.

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S&P Global Declares Third Quarter Dividend

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NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has approved a cash dividend on the Company’s common stock for the third quarter of 2026. The dividend of $0.97 is payable on September 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 26, 2026. The annualized dividend rate is $3.88 per share.

The Company has paid a dividend each year since 1937 and is one of fewer than 30 companies in the S&P 500® that has increased its dividend annually for more than 50 years.

About S&P Global:

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. 

From helping our customers assess new investments across the capital and commodities markets to guiding them through the energy expansion, acceleration of artificial intelligence, and evolution of public and private markets, we enable the world’s leading organizations to unlock opportunities, solve challenges, and plan for tomorrow – today.

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Investor Relations:
Mark Grant
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
Tel:  + 1 347 640 1521

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April Kabahar
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Tel:  +1 212 438 7530

 

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