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LIGHT AI ACHIEVES ISO 13485 AND MDSAP CERTIFICATION, ADVANCING REGULATORY READINESS FOR HEALTH CANADA SUBMISSION OF QUICKSCAN™ SOFTWARE PLATFORM

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Quality Management System Certification Marks Key Regulatory Milestone for Light AI’s Software as a Medical Device Platform

VANCOUVER, BC, June 29, 2026 /CNW/ – Light AI Inc. (“Light AI” or the “Company”) (CBOE CA: ALGO) (FSE: OHC) (OTCQB: OHCFF) an artificial intelligence health technology company developing Software as a Medical Device (“SaMD”) solutions, is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed its Quality Management System”” audit and has been certified as being in conformity with ISO 13485:2016 and the Medical Device Single Audit Program (“MDSAP”) by Intertek.

The MDSAP certification confirms that Light AI’s quality management system meets internationally recognized standards for the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of AI/ML powered devices used to screen, monitor, and assist in the detection of ENT infections management of medical devices and Software as a Medical Device technologies for Canada, the United States and Australia.

Achievement of MDSAP and ISO 13485 certification represents a significant regulatory milestone for the Company and supports its planned regulatory submissions for its QuickScan™ and QuickScan™ Strep A software platforms in Canada.

The certification covers the Company’s quality management processes associated with the development of QuickScan™ software-based medical technologies and establishes the operational framework required to support ongoing regulatory, clinical, and commercialization activities.

“As we continue executing our regulatory strategy, achieving MDSAP and ISO 13485 certification is an important accomplishment for Light AI,” said John R. Luna, Chief Executive Officer of Light AI. “This certification demonstrates our commitment to maintaining a robust medical device quality management system and reflects the significant work completed by our team to align our operations with internationally recognized medical device standards. With this milestone achieved, we are positioned to advance our planned Health Canada regulatory submissions for QuickScan™ Strep A.”

The Company’s QuickScan™ Strep A platform is being developed as Software as a Medical Device solutions intended to support healthcare professionals in the assessment of patients presenting with symptoms consistent with pharyngitis and potential Group A Streptococcus (“Strep A”) infection.

MDSAP allows recognized auditing organizations to conduct a single regulatory audit of a medical device manufacturer’s quality management system that satisfies the requirements of multiple participating regulatory jurisdictions including Canada, Australia and the United States. ISO 13485 is the internationally recognized quality management standard specific to the medical device industry and is widely utilized by regulators and manufacturers globally.

Light AI believes that completion of its MDSAP and ISO 13485 certification establishes an important foundation for future regulatory submissions, including the Company’s planned Health Canada Medical Device License application for QuickScan™ Strep A.

The Company will continue to advance its regulatory, clinical validation, and commercialization activities and expects to provide updates regarding Health Canada submission timing and other key milestones as appropriate.

About Light AI Inc. (CBOE CA: ALGO / FSE: OHC / OTCQB: OHCFF)

Light AI Inc. is a technology company focused on developing artificial intelligence health screening and diagnostic solutions. Light AI QuickScan™ is a technology platform which represents the next generation of patient management: it applies AI algorithms to compatible smart device images, starting with images of Strep A and anticipated expansion with other medical conditions, to identify the disease in seconds. Its patented, app-based solution requires no swabs, lab tests or proprietary hardware of any kind as its computing platform includes the 4.5 billion smartphones that exist in the world today. Light AI is at the forefront of developing innovative screening and diagnostic solutions aimed at improving healthcare delivery worldwide. Their cutting-edge AI powered technology offers rapid, accurate, and cost-effective screening and diagnostic tools designed to address critical healthcare challenges.

In pre-FDA validation studies, Light AI’s algorithm demonstrated remarkable accuracy in differentiating between viral and bacterial pharyngitis, specifically targeting Group A Streptococcus (GAS). The algorithm achieved a 96.57% accuracy rate and attained a Negative Predictive Value of 100%, indicating its high reliability in confirming the absence of Streptococcus A infection. Viral and GAS pharyngitis affects over 600 million people annually worldwide. If left untreated, GAS pharyngitis can lead to serious complications such as Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), which imposes a global economic burden exceeding $1 trillion annually. Light AI’s technology offers a significant advancement in the accurate and timely identification of GAS pharyngitis, potentially reducing the incidence of RHD and its associated costs. Light AI’s approach to applying AI to smart device images can be expanded to other medical conditions, as well as other areas of analysis. Light AI’s vision is to combine the Light AI QuickScan™ software platform with AI in-the-Cloud to create a Digital Clinical Lab that provides quick and accessible diagnosis for countless conditions that today require expensive and time-consuming imaging or lab processes.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

“John R. Luna”
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 1-(888) 804-9459
Email: jluna@light.ai

Website: https://light.ai/
LinkedIn: LinkedIn/company/Light AI 
X (Formerly Twitter): @lightaihealth

Forward-Looking Information:

This news release contains statements and information that, to the extent that they are not historical fact, constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including statements relating to its anticipated regulatory submissions for the Company’s QuickScan™ and QuickScan™ Strep A software platforms in Canada; the Company’s business plan; and QuickScan™ Strep A platform being developed as Software as a Medical Device solutions and that it will support healthcare professionals in the assessment of patients. Forward-looking information is based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the Company’s financial performance, business development, results of operations, and those listed in filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities (which may be viewed at www.sedarplus.ca). Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking information. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company’s management to predict all of such factors and to assess in advance the impact of each such factor on the Company’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking information to reflect information, events, results, circumstances or otherwise after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law including securities laws.

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Kreate Launches the HDX 2.5-Qt Mini Tough Tote, Its Smallest Storage Solution Yet

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Following the viral success of the 6.5-Qt tote, the newest HDX tote delivers compact, modular organization for everyday clutter

ATLANTA, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kreate, a leading vertically integrated, innovation-based manufacturing company, today launches the HDX 2.5-Qt Mini Tough Tote, its smallest storage solution yet. Available exclusively at The Home Depot, the micro storage solution expands the HDX Tough Tote Ecosystem, further building out a connected storage platform that allows consumers to organize everything from small essentials to large household gear, within one cohesive system.

Designed to organize the everyday items that create the most clutter, the HDX 2.5-Qt Mini Tough Tote is the perfect size for storing items like cords, batteries, craft supplies, hardware, tools, kitchen essentials and more. Modular and space-efficient by design, the compact tote integrates easily with other HDX Tough Tote products to support flexible organization across garages, classrooms, dorm rooms, offices, apartments, and homes.

The launch follows the success of the HDX 6.5-Qt Mini Tote, which went viral online and quickly sold out due to its compact size and everyday functionality. Building on that momentum, the new 2.5-quart version offers consumers an even more compact and portable organization solution while maintaining the durability and functionality that customers expect from the HDX storage line.

Constructed with durable plastic resin, the HDX 2.5-Qt Mini Tough Tote features a secure snap-tight lid, nestable construction and integrated tie-down channels for easier transport and storage. The modular design also allows two 2.5-quart totes to stack perfectly on top of the HDX 6.5-Qt Mini Tough Tote.

Kreate is the designer, manufacturer and distributor for the HDX and Husky storage solution brands, both exclusive to The Home Depot and trusted in many American homes. In 2025, Kreate was named The Home Depot’s Partner of the Year for Storage for the second year in a row, and its award-winning products can be found at Home Depot’s online storefront or at your local retail location.

About Kreate
Kreate is a leader in design and innovative, sustainable solutions that serve millions of customers through its exclusive partnership with Home Depot. With a focus on a variety of product categories, including plumbing, cleaning, lawn & garden, home organization and construction, Kreate combines engineering precision, sustainability leadership and private-label expertise to deliver differentiated products that drive category growth. Leveraging its innovation centers, equipped with 3D printer technology, Kreate is creating smarter, cleaner and more efficient solutions that move the industry forward, Kreate redefines what’s possible in modern manufacturing.

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TKKreate@trevelinokeller.com

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Terumo Interventional Systems Announces First Procedure Using Its OPUSWAVE® Dual Sensor Imaging System in the United States

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Marks a major milestone in expanding access to this next-generation intravascular imaging technology, helping physicians make more informed decisions across a wide range of coronary interventionsAddresses the need to balance the deep vessel visualization of IVUS with the high-resolution surface detail of OFDI

SOMERSET, N.J., June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Terumo Interventional Systems (TIS), a division of Terumo Corporation, recently completed the first procedure using its OPUSWAVE® Dual Sensor Imaging System. The procedure, performed on June 15 by Annapoorna S. Kini, MD, MRCP, FACC, at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York, represents a significant milestone in advancing intravascular imaging in the United States.

The OPUSWAVE Imaging System features the DualView® Imaging Catheter, combining Optical Frequency Domain Imaging (OFDI) and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in a single platform to provide simultaneous, complementary views of the coronary anatomy. This first U.S. case represents an important step in bringing next-generation intravascular imaging capability to physicians nationwide, supporting more informed treatment strategies across a broad range of coronary interventions. It also addresses a long-standing clinical challenge: the need to balance the deep vessel visualization of IVUS with the high-resolution surface detail of OFDI. By integrating both modalities into a single catheter, physicians can assess lesion morphology, plaque composition and stent deployment with a more comprehensive perspective – without compromise.

“Having both IVUS and OFDI available simultaneously changes how we approach complex cases,” said Dr. Kini. “Instead of choosing between depth or resolution, we can see both at once – giving us a more complete understanding of the vessel and greater confidence in our decisions.”

“The OPUSWAVE Imaging System enables physicians to see the full picture,” said Gray Fleming, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, TIS-US. “From vessel structure to surface detail, physicians can act with greater certainty. That’s the promise of dual view – brought together into a single, clear answer.”

This “see more, know more” capability directly reflects what physicians identified as most valuable in recent market research: clearer understanding, better procedural decisions and increased diagnostic confidence when imaging complex coronary disease.

“In the past, Interventional cardiologists have had to choose between two different imaging approaches,” said Michael J. Martinelli, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Chief Medical Officer, Terumo Medical Corporation. “The OPUSWAVE Imaging System eliminates that tradeoff by providing both IVUS and OFDI imaging in a single catheter, providing the physician the opportunity to leverage the strengths of each modality simultaneously. This provides the physician with increased clarity and insight for more informed decision–making in real-time, leading to greater confidence when treating the individual patient.”

The DualView Imaging Catheter is engineered for performance and deliverability, featuring a 2.6 Fr profile, 6 Fr guide compatibility, and advanced hydrophilic coating. It also offers a 150 mm pullback for both IVUS and OFDI, delivering the longest single-run pullback length. With flexible imaging modes – including IVUS-only, OFDI-only, or simultaneous dual imaging – the system allows physicians to tailor imaging to each case while maintaining workflow efficiency.

About Terumo Interventional Systems
Terumo Interventional Systems (TIS), a division of Terumo Corporation, is a market leader in minimally invasive entry site management, lesion access, and therapeutic intervention. TIS offers a complete, solution-based product portfolio used in advanced coronary, peripheral and endovascular treatments with strategic initiatives in Transradial Access, Complex Coronary Intervention, Peripheral Artery Disease and Embolotherapy. TIS combines innovative research and development with a deep market understanding to create a pipeline of industry-leading devices that deliver clinical value, economic benefit, and enhanced patient outcomes. More information can be found at www.terumois.com.

About Terumo
Terumo (TSE: 4543) is a global medical innovation company. Guided by an unwavering commitment to patients, and driven by the passion of our associates, we strive to fulfill our Group Mission of “Contributing to Society through Healthcare.” Founded in Tokyo in 1921, we provide a comprehensive range of solutions in the fields of therapeutic procedures, hospital operations, and life sciences in more than 160 countries and regions. More information can be found at www.terumo.com.

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FIREWORKS BY GRUCCI, AMERICA’S FIRST FAMILY OF FIREWORKS, LIGHTS UP AMERICA’S 250TH WITH HISTORIC CELEBRATIONS COAST TO COAST

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Centerpiece Show in Las Vegas Largest in the United States, with Performances Across 15 Simultaneous Locations on July 4

BELLPORT, N.Y., June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As America marks its 250th anniversary, Fireworks by Grucci and the Grucci family bring a uniquely resonant perspective to this milestone. While the family’s pyrotechnic roots date back to 1850 in Bari, Italy, Phil Grucci’s second great-grandfather established the American branch of this family tree in 1905 in Long Island, NY. Since then, the Grucci’s have been crafting celebrations and woven into the fabric of the America story for nearly a century. As America’s First Family of Fireworks, there is no more fitting name to light up the sky for America’s 250th birthday.

From hometown celebrations to landmark public performances, Fireworks by Grucci is honoring America’s Semiquincentennial with world-class displays that reflect the company’s unmatched record of innovation and excellence from pioneering the stringless shell to introducing microchip-timed aerials. Among its 14 Guinness World Records are the largest fireworks display, the largest aerial fireworks shell, the most UAVs launching fireworks simultaneously, and the longest chain of fireworks. That commitment to creating lifelong memories has also earned the company a Gold Medal at the Monte Carlo Fireworks Competition and the trust of the nation’s most iconic stages, from Presidential Inaugurations to the Olympic Games.

The Largest Fourth of July Show in the Country: Las Vegas
Fireworks by Grucci’s Las Vegas engagement stands as the centerpiece of its 2026 season and will be the largest multi-location choreographed Independence Day performance in the United States. Produced in partnership with Las Vegas Events and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the residency spans every Saturday from June 6 through July 25, with an eight-minute artistically choreographed performance each night beginning around 9 p.m. Starting with the World Class multi-media performance on July 1 to celebrate Station Casino‘s 50th anniversary with the first of seven properties.

On July 4, Grucci will deliver its grandest performance of the season across the largest theatre in the country: nine iconic rooftops spanning The Strip and six additional Station Casinos rooftops throughout the Las Vegas Valley, making it the largest multi-location choreographed performance with 15 simultaneous launch sites igniting the sky above the Entertainment Capital of the World.

“To bring our family’s 176-year legacy to the world’s greatest stage for America’s 250th birthday is a profound artistic privilege,” said Phil Grucci, CEO and Creative Director of Fireworks by Grucci. “On July 4th, we aren’t just lighting the sky; we are transforming the entire Las Vegas Strip and Valley into a singular, synchronized canvas of celestial choreography. We are ecstatic to deliver a production that honors our nation’s history and gives audiences from coast to coast a memory of a lifetime.”

To further celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial, Fireworks by Grucci is anchoring major community traditions and cultural institutions across the nation this summer, including:

Tri-State Tradition: From the historic shorelines of NY Harbor in a collaboration between City of Jersey City, to Montauk, Yonkers, Springfield, MA, Atlantic City’s major resort properties (Tropicana and Borgata), the legendary 21st anniversary of TD Bank’s ‘Celebrate America’ in Nassau County (July 2), to a 75+ year tradition at an intimate setting at a yacht club in the Hamptons, Grucci remains the definitive voice of summer celebration across the Northeast.Great American West: Anchoring the largest 250th celebration in the nation starts with an unprecedented summer-long rotating residency across 19 distinct Nevada casino-hotel properties with Las Vegas Events, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, and Station Casinos. And continues by highlighting the massive Stadium of Fire at “America’s Freedom Festival” in Provo, Utah (July 4) featuring “The Largest Stadium Fireworks Show in America”, set to patriotic music and narration, and enhanced with Grucci Pyro drones and flames, created in collaboration with Stadium of Fire’s producers Baruch/Gayton Productions. Grucci is executing the most elaborate aerial choreography in the country.Historic & Cultural Institutions: Throughout the summer celebrating America’s 250th, Grucci’s artistry will orchestrate multi-sensory experiences at landmark locations, including the ancestral home of the DuPont family at the Hagley Museum & Library in Delaware (June 12 & 19) and synchronized to live classical arrangements with the Chorus of Westerly in Rhode Island (June 20).

About Fireworks by Grucci
Fireworks by Grucci is America’s First Family of Fireworks, a sixth-generation family business rooted in 176 years of pyrotechnic artistry. A global authority in the field, Grucci has set the standard for innovation and excellence, from pioneering the stringless shell to introducing pyrotechnics on drones and microchip-timed aerials. The company’s mission is to create lifelong memories through world-class performances, guided by timeless values of honesty, integrity, and excellence. Grucci’s accolades include the Gold Medal at the Monte Carlo Fireworks Competition and 14 Guinness World Records. 

Grucci’s end-to-end expertise in pyrotechnics and manufacturing extends through its U.S.-based subsidiary, Pyrotechnique by Grucci, which employs 200 full-time workers across facilities in New York and Radford, Virginia. 

Headquartered in Bellport, New York, Grucci maintains additional facilities in Las Vegas, Radford, Virginia, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit grucci.com.

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