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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Opens July 4 During North Dakota’s America 250 Celebration

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Visitors can experience the nation’s newest presidential library while exploring Roosevelt-related attractions across the state

BISMARCK, N.D., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, North Dakota will mark the occasion with the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora on July 4, 2026. Coinciding with a four-day America 250 celebration, the opening will bring together live entertainment, patriotic festivities, family activities and community gatherings, creating an unforgettable backdrop for the debut of the nation’s newest presidential library.

“The grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library represents a historic moment not only for North Dakota, but for the nation,” said Sara Otte Coleman, director of North Dakota Tourism. “As visitors gather for the America 250 celebration, we invite them to extend their stay and discover the landscapes, communities and experiences that shaped Roosevelt’s legacy. Long after the opening festivities conclude, the library will continue serving as a world-class destination and a powerful reason to visit North Dakota.”

A New Presidential Landmark in the North Dakota Badlands

Designed to be far more than a traditional presidential museum, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library explores the life, leadership and enduring impact of America’s 26th president through immersive storytelling, innovative technology and striking architecture. Roosevelt often described his years in the North Dakota Badlands as formative to his identity and leadership. The library stands in the landscape where he found healing, adventure and purpose, creating a unique North Dakota setting for the nation’s newest presidential institution and a new, year-round attraction for travelers seeking history, inspiration and outdoor adventure.

Visitors can experience the library and its significance through several key features including:

Architecture Inspired by the Landscape: Designed by internationally renowned architecture firm Snøhetta, the library is thoughtfully integrated into the Badlands terrain and reflects Roosevelt’s lifelong commitment to conservation and stewardship. The striking design embraces the surrounding landscape, offering sweeping views of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park.Immersive Storytelling and Interactive Exhibits: Through multimedia experiences, artifacts and interactive displays, visitors can explore Roosevelt’s journey from a young rancher in the Dakota Badlands to a conservation champion, military leader and president. The exhibits illuminate the experiences that shaped his character and influenced his vision for the nation.A Presidential Library Rooted in Place: Unlike any other presidential library, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library stands in the very landscape Roosevelt credited with transforming his life. Visitors can experience the same rugged scenery that inspired his conservation ethic and helped shape one of the most influential leaders in American history.Inspiring Future Leaders: Beyond preserving history, the library invites visitors to engage with Roosevelt’s enduring values of citizenship, leadership and public service. Educational programming, leadership-focused experiences and opportunities for reflection encourage visitors to consider how they can make a difference in their communities and the world around them.

Extend the Experience Across North Dakota

Whether visiting during the grand opening or planning a future trip, travelers can pair a visit to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library with some of North Dakota’s most iconic attractions. The Library’s location offers easy access to outdoor recreation, scenic drives and historic sites that deepen the connection between Roosevelt’s story and the landscapes that inspired him.

Those looking to turn the celebration into a longer getaway can explore nearby experiences including:

Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Spanning both the South Unit near Medora and the North Unit near Watford City, the park preserves the Badlands landscapes Roosevelt cherished and remains one of North Dakota’s most recognizable destinations for hiking, wildlife viewing, scenic drives and outdoor exploration. The park also includes the historic site of Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch, located along the Little Missouri River.Maltese Cross Cabin: Roosevelt’s original Badlands cabin remains one of the most significant sites associated with his time in North Dakota. Preserved by the National Park Service, the cabin offers visitors a glimpse into the frontier lifestyle that helped shape the future president’s character, leadership, and conservation philosophy.Medora Musical: Throughout the summer season, visitors can experience North Dakota’s signature outdoor musical production, performed nightly against the backdrop of the Badlands.Theodore Roosevelt Show Brunch: Visitors can enjoy a hearty western brunch paired with the popular Theodore Roosevelt Show, featuring presidential historian and Roosevelt reprisor Joe Wiegand. The experience offers stories, humor and insights into Roosevelt’s life and legacy, along with endless coffee, one of the president’s favorite beverages.Point-to-Point Hike with Theodore Roosevelt: Led by Joe Wiegand in character as Theodore Roosevelt, this guided Badlands hike brings history to life as participants explore the landscapes that shaped Roosevelt’s conservation ethic. Along the trail, visitors hear stories of Roosevelt’s time in North Dakota while experiencing the scenery that helped inspire his lifelong commitment to protecting America’s natural places.Chateau de Mores State Historic Site: Explore the home of Marquis de Mores, the entrepreneur who founded Medora in the 1880s. The site provides insight into the frontier community Roosevelt encountered when he first arrived in the North Dakota Badlands and the people who helped shape the region’s early history.

For more on Theodore Roosevelt as an inspiration throughout the state, travelers should visit:

The Rough Rider Hall of Fame (Bismarck): Located in the State Capitol, the Rough Rider Hall of Fame honors individuals who embody the leadership, character and pioneering spirit associated with Roosevelt and North Dakota. Exhibits and interpretive displays help connect visitors to the state’s enduring Rough Rider legacy.North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum (Bismarck): Visitors can explore exhibits highlighting North Dakota’s natural and cultural history, including Roosevelt’s connection to the state and the landscapes that influenced his conservation legacy.Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University (Dickinson): Home to one of the nation’s leading collections of Theodore Roosevelt scholarship, the Roosevelt Center supports research, education and public programming focused on Roosevelt’s life, presidency and conservation legacy. Visitors can learn more about ongoing efforts to preserve and share Roosevelt’s impact on American history.Fargo’s Teddy Roosevelt Trail (Fargo): This special digital passport offers a unique way to connect with the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt. Visitors can check in at various local landmarks, outdoor spaces, and eateries to experience the area through a presidential lens while earning points toward prizes. From sites tied to Roosevelt’s love of wildlife and western culture to Roosevelt-inspired menu items, the trail provides an interactive, community-wide adventure.Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park (Mandan): North Dakota’s first state park holds a unique place in Roosevelt’s story. In 1907, Roosevelt signed the deed to transfer the former military post to the state, helping establish what would become North Dakota’s first state park. Today, visitors can explore reconstructed military buildings, Native American earth lodges and miles of trails overlooking the Missouri River.

America 250 Comes to Life in Medora

The library’s opening serves as the centerpiece of Medora’s America 250 Celebration, a four-day event that transforms the historic western town into a gathering place for visitors from across the country. The celebration combines patriotic programming, live entertainment and family-friendly experiences with the natural beauty and western character that define the Badlands.

Throughout the holiday weekend, residents and visitors can take part in commemorative events and festivities such as:

America 250 Celebration (July 2–5, Medora): This multi-day festival features free live entertainment, food trucks, patriotic vendors, family activities and special programming surrounding the library’s opening. Downtown Medora and Chimney Park will host events designed to commemorate America’s semi quincentennial while welcoming visitors to one of the country’s most iconic western landscapes.Grand Opening Programming (July 4, Medora): Alongside the official library opening, visitors can enjoy special guest speakers, author talks, live music and commemorative events marking both America’s 250th birthday and the debut of the presidential library.”Eyes on the Stars” Drone Show (July 4, Medora): The Independence Day celebration concludes with a large-scale drone show inspired by Roosevelt’s legacy, the American West and the star-filled skies of the North Dakota Badlands. To stay in the know about this event, visit here.

While the library’s grand opening serves as a centerpiece of North Dakota’s America 250 celebration, its impact will extend far beyond Independence Day. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library creates a new opportunity for visitors to experience the landscapes, history and communities that shaped Roosevelt’s legacy and continues to inspire travelers today.

Travelers interested in exploring Roosevelt’s legacy can follow North Dakota’s Teddy Trail, a statewide collection of sites and experiences connected to the 26th president. For more information, visit the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library or North Dakota Tourism.

Follow North Dakota Tourism on Facebook at facebook.com/TravelND, on Instagram at instagram.com/northdakotalegendary/, or on X at x.com/NorthDakota and get tips on what to see and do all year long.

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ToolDance Unveils X1 Smart Desktop CNC Mill at IFA 2026

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BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ToolDance, a technology company focused on intelligent desktop CNC solutions, officially unveiled its flagship product ToolDance X1 Smart Desktop CNC Mill at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

On the first day of the exhibition, ToolDance attracted significant attention from professional users, makers, and industry audiences with live demonstrations showcasing the complete workflow from preparation to finished parts. Learn more about the X1 Smart Desktop CNC Mill.

“What has been especially encouraging at IFA is seeing people watch the X1 turn raw material into a finished part and immediately start thinking about how they could use it in their own work,” said Will Wang, Founder and CEO of ToolDance. “Our goal is to bring professional CNC capabilities to makers, engineers, and small businesses in a more accessible desktop format, while retaining the performance required for real manufacturing tasks.”

ToolDance’s participation in IFA 2026 reflects the company’s commitment to making industrial-grade manufacturing capabilities more accessible in personal workspaces.

The X1 features a 1,500W permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) spindle that maintains strong torque at lower spindle speeds for demanding roughing operations and reaches speeds of up to 24,000rpm for precise finishing. It delivers positioning repeatability of ±0.01mm.

Its three-axis work envelope measures 400 × 265 × 180mm, providing room for functional parts such as fixtures, molds, machine plates, and housings, as well as multi-part production in a single setup. Support for tool shanks up to 10mm expands the range of cutters available for heavier material removal and larger tools.

The X1 supports both dry machining and flood-coolant machining across a range of metals, wood, and engineering plastics. Continuous coolant flow helps control heat, clear chips, and support stable cutting in demanding metal applications. Its cast aluminum-alloy frame is reinforced along critical load paths to increase rigidity and reduce vibration, supporting stable machining, consistent accuracy, and clean surface finishes.

On the software side, ToolDance Studio, developed in-house by ToolDance, is designed to lower the barrier to CNC machining through a streamlined three-step workflow from model to finished part.

Its Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis checks geometry, tool access, stock, and machining constraints to help users identify potential issues before cutting begins. The Workholding Guidance System recommends workholding setups for each operation based on part geometry and machining parameters, with step-by-step visual guidance. Its image-to-model feature can also generate editable geometry from photographs or reference images.

A nine-tool automatic tool changer (ATC) automates tool changes across operations ranging from roughing and drilling to finishing, chamfering, threading, and engraving, reducing the need for manual tool changes during multi-operation jobs.

The X1 is also designed as an expandable platform. With the optional simultaneous four or five-axis module, it can machine complex parts, curved surfaces, and fine details in a single setup, reducing re-clamping while maintaining alignment and accuracy.

The ToolDance X1 will remain on display at Hall 17, Booth H17-205 at Messe Berlin from Sept. 4–8, 2026, with live machining demonstrations taking place throughout the event. The product is scheduled to launch on Kickstarter in October 2026.

For more information, visit: https://www.tooldance.ai

About ToolDance

ToolDance is a technology company focused on  smart desktop CNC solutions. With the vision of “Your Personal Factory,” ToolDance integrates hardware, software, and automation to make industrial-grade manufacturing capabilities more accessible, helping makers, engineers, professionals, and small businesses turn ideas into physical products more efficiently.

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Amwell Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 United States Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Technology-Enabled Care Platforms

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Amwell® is transforming virtual care delivery through its unified Amwell Platform, combining interoperability, clinical integration, and intelligent orchestration to improve access, efficiency, and outcomes.

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As healthcare organizations move beyond fragmented telehealth solutions toward connected virtual care models, Amwell is helping redefine how digital care is delivered at scale. Frost & Sullivan is pleased to recognize Amwell with the 2026 United States Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition in the Technology-Enabled Care Platforms industry for its ability to address healthcare fragmentation through a unified platform that connects patients, health plan members, clinicians, and partner ecosystems across the care continuum.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Amwell excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with evolving healthcare needs while executing with flexibility, scalability, and measurable customer impact. “The combination of reliability, flexibility, and clinically integrated workflows positions the Amwell Platform as a strategic enabler for organizations seeking to reduce fragmentation, improve member engagement with covered programs, expand access to care, and create more connected healthcare experiences,” said Sagar Mukhekar, Industry Analyst, Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a strategy centered on connected care, interoperability, and continuous, digital innovation, Amwell has positioned the Amwell Platform as an operating layer for next-generation healthcare delivery. Rather than relying on disconnected point solutions, the platform integrates technology, services, and clinical intelligence to orchestrate personalized care experiences across virtual primary care, urgent care, behavioral health, chronic condition management, and specialized digital programs.

Backed by 20 years of technology-enabled care innovation, more than 90 million covered lives, and over 38.7 million virtual visits, Amwell continues to help health plans and healthcare organizations modernize digital care delivery at scale.

“As healthcare becomes more digital, it risks becoming more fragmented. Health plans need more than point solutions. They need enterprise infrastructure, clinical integration, and an open platform that brings partners and programs together. Our vision at Amwell is that technology creates value when it improves access, engagement, quality, and efficiency, and produces measurable clinical and business outcomes. We’re honored by this recognition from Frost & Sullivan,” said Dan Zamansky, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Amwell.

Amwell’s enterprise scale includes supporting the digital transformation of the Defense Health Agency’s Military Health System, serving approximately 9.6 million beneficiaries. The company’s commitment to measurable outcomes is also reflected in a landmark National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-funded study, published in Nature Human Behaviour and among the largest studies of its kind. The study found that students offered SilverCloud® by Amwell® engaged in mental healthcare at more than double the rate of traditional care, experienced lower rates of mental health disorders, and generated an estimated $1.18 million in avoided costs for the study population.

The company further differentiates its platform through intelligent orchestration and navigation, helping guide members to appropriate programs while giving clinicians visibility across care plans. Amwell also evaluates integrated third-party programs for clinical effectiveness, scalability, and enterprise readiness.

Frost & Sullivan commends Amwell for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and technological innovation. The company’s unified approach to digital care is helping reduce fragmentation, improve access, strengthen operational efficiency, and support more equitable and sustainable healthcare delivery.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The recognition identifies forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition

Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.
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MiniTool Released MovieMaker 8.9 with Advanced Keyframe Animation

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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MiniTool Software Limited has released MiniTool MovieMaker 8.9, a significant update to its video editing software. The latest version focuses on empowering creators with advanced keyframe animation controls, a more streamlined installation experience, and an optimized export button for a smoother experience.

Precise Control with Keyframe Animation

The hallmark of MiniTool MovieMaker 8.9 is the introduction of keyframe animation for video, images, and elements. Users can now set keyframes for position, scale, and rotation at different points. As a result, they can easily generate smooth, cinematic motion effects.

The position parameter supports accurate X- and Y-axis adjustments, allowing flexible horizontal and vertical movement of clips to achieve natural screen scrolling and displacement effects. The scale feature allows for seamless zoom-in and zoom-out transitions, enabling users to zoom in on a clip and highlight key visual elements. Coupled with rotation control, which supports precise angle adjustments, the three tools work together to deliver smooth, dynamic visual effects.

Designed with simplicity and accessibility in mind, this update brings intuitive keyframe animation tools without complex settings. It balances powerful editing capabilities and ease of use, allowing users to easily bring static photos to life and create custom movements for high-quality visual content.

Installation Package Optimization for Faster Setup

MiniTool MovieMaker 8.9 places a strong emphasis on the installation package. In this latest release, the development team has reduced the overall installation package size, enabling a faster, more streamlined download and setup experience. This enhancement not only saves disk space but also improves application launch speeds. As a result, creators can quickly run the software and start working on their projects with minimal delay.

Enhanced Export UI for a Seamless Final Step

The final export stage is crucial to the editing workflow. This time, MiniTool MovieMaker 8.9 brings a new export button with a redesigned interface. This update optimizes the export button and provides intuitive guidance. Therefore, users can quickly locate the button for exporting their projects, whether they are absolute beginners or experienced editors.

About MiniTool MovieMaker

MiniTool MovieMaker is an easy-to-use video editing program designed for beginners, featuring a clean interface and a variety of effects, text templates, stickers, filters, and transitions for quick video creation.

The software offers a flexible multi-track timeline where users can layer and independently manage video tracks and audio tracks to create complex compositions, such as picture-in-picture (PiP) effects and video collages. Users can also place visual elements on different layers and lock tracks to prevent accidental edits.

More importantly, this editing tool can export videos in 1080P or 4K for free and without watermarks, ensuring high-quality, professional-looking results.

About MiniTool® Software Ltd.

MiniTool® Software Ltd. is a software development company specializing in providing software services across multiple fields, including video editing, screen recording, video conversion and compression, video enhancement, as well as disk partition management.

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