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Los Defensores and the Jaime & Blanca Jarrín Foundation Open 2026 Scholarships for Latino Students in Law and Journalism

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Through its Siempre Contigo community initiative, Los Defensores deepens its commitment to underserved Latino students across Southern California — part of nearly $200,000 in scholarships awarded since 2019.

LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Los Defensores, the trusted legal-access brand serving the Latino community across the United States, today announced the opening of its 2026 Scholarship Application Program in partnership with the Jaime & Blanca Jarrín Foundation (JBJF). Applications are open now through July 24, 2026, for California college students pursuing degrees in law and journalism. The program is part of Los Defensores’ Siempre Contigo community initiative, which has helped award close to $200,000 in scholarships to students from underserved communities since 2019.

This year’s theme, “The Power of Believing,” celebrates the transformative effect of being seen, supported, and believed in. Hearing someone say “I believe in you” — especially from a trusted mentor or guide — can be a turning point. It fuels resilience, awakens self-confidence, and affirms that a student’s dreams are worth pursuing. Rooted in cultural pride and personal perseverance, the theme resonates with the journey of students from underserved communities, who often carry the weight of generational sacrifice while striving to find their voice, their place, and their path forward.

As the Foundation’s founding fiscal corporate partner, Los Defensores leads this effort as an active investor in the next generation of Latino leaders. The brand’s support extends beyond legal access to direct, community-rooted action — helping close educational gaps and championing future attorneys and journalists, fields where Latino stories, perspectives, and voices are sorely needed. Together with JBJF, Los Defensores is working to ensure that financial barriers never stand between a talented student and their potential.

“At Los Defensores, we know that behind every dream there is a community willing to fight for it,” said Ariela Nerubay, Chief Brand Officer at Los Defensores. “The Power of Believing is not just a message — it’s our commitment. When a student faces doubt, financial barriers, or the pressure of being the first in their family to pursue higher education, we want them to know that we see them, we stand with them, and we believe in their potential. Supporting scholarships is one of the most powerful ways we live our brand — because true strength comes from lifting others and reminding them that with the right support, anything is possible.”

The Jaime & Blanca Jarrín Foundation was founded to support the next generation of changemakers through meaningful scholarship opportunities for college students from underserved communities.

“When we invest in our youth’s education, we’re investing in stronger, more vibrant communities for us all,” said Jaime Jarrín, MLB Hall of Famer and former Los Angeles Dodgers Spanish-language broadcaster. “By offering meaningful financial support, we help protect students’ hard-earned dreams while reinforcing a powerful message: we believe in their potential to succeed, thrive, and lead.”

“Receiving the JBJF scholarship has been an incredible boost to my confidence and my future. There were people who doubted me — who said it was too hard, that I didn’t belong there. But I pushed through my first year at USC and proved them wrong. I want to give back to my community, and this scholarship brings me one step closer to that goal. I’m deeply grateful to Los Defensores and JBJF for investing in my journey,” stated Atilio Sagara, 2025 JBJF Scholarship Recipient, University of Southern California.

WHO CAN APPLY

To be eligible for a 2026 JBJF scholarship, applicants must:

Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higherDemonstrate financial needBe enrolled at a California-based schoolProvide basic contact details and the school(s) they attend or plan to attendProvide family and household informationComplete a brief questionnaire

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted from June 20 through July 24, 2026. To apply or request additional information, visit https://www.losdefensores.com/scholarship/.

ABOUT LOS DEFENSORES

Los Defensores is a distinguished brand committed to supporting the Latino community across the United States by connecting consumers with qualified attorneys. With a history dating back to 1984, Los Defensores leverages a network of more than 200 independent attorneys across practice areas including personal injury, workplace accidents, and employment law. Renowned for its accessibility, Los Defensores connects Latinos with attorneys who offer free initial consultations in Spanish. The brand aims to connect clients with legal support within 10 minutes and operates around the clock, emphasizing both urgency and quality of service.

ABOUT THE JAIME & BLANCA JARRÍN FOUNDATION (JBJF)

The Jaime & Blanca Jarrín Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young Latinos through education. Through scholarships and mentoring programs, the Foundation creates opportunities for underserved students to reach their full potential, investing in economically challenged college students working to realize their goals through higher education. Learn more at https://www.jarrinfoundation.org/.

ABOUT THE SIEMPRE CONTIGO COMMUNITY INITIATIVE

Los Defensores’ Siempre Contigo community initiative is an extension of the brand’s belief in treating every individual like family — offering unwavering support, guidance, and advocacy when it is needed most. Officially launched in 2024, Siempre Contigo empowers individuals and families to overcome common barriers and thrive despite adversity, ensuring the communities Los Defensores serves receive not just legal assistance, but meaningful support that fosters long-term well-being across the United States.

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X Square Robot showcases the Power of “One Model, Many Applications” at WRC 2026

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Highlighting the breadth of what WALL-B can enable and the depth of performance it can sustain in the physical world.

BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — X Square Robot, a Shenzhen-based embodied AI company, concluded its participation at the 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, putting its “one model, many applications” approach to practice across multiple robotic platforms and real-world tasks. Powered by WALL-B, the company brought this approach into a range of physical environments, while extending its first logistics livestream on Aug 12 into a five-hour challenge during WRC.

At the conference, X Square showcased its WALL-B technology across several robotic platforms. In a home environment, two wheeled humanoid robots responded to spoken commands. It performed tasks including organizing household items, retrieving and delivering objects, cleaning, watering plants and handling pet-related chores. Using coordinated two-arm manipulation and obstacle avoidance, the robot moved between rooms and carried out the requested tasks.

The exhibition demonstration formed part of X Square’s broader effort to deploy robots in real homes. In March, the company partnered with Chinese local-services platform 58.com to launch a home-cleaning service, with robots working alongside professional cleaners during household visits. In May, X Square began placing robots with participating households for extended in-home service through its “X Family Member Program.”

Elsewhere at the conference, a 22-degree-of-freedom, five-fingered dexterous hand completed a multi-stage fan-unboxing task powered by WALL-B. With its view partially obstructed by the box, the system opened the packaging, removed the fan from a confined space, placed it on a table, turned the fan on and visually verified that it was running. A separate dual-arm system responded to visitors’ natural-language requests by selecting flowers of the specified color and arranging them in a vase. It adjusted its grip and positioning to handle flexible stems and deformable flowers, and replanned its movements when the flower basket or vase was moved during the task.

X Square extended its focus on real-world deployment into logistics. The WALL-B-powered system is already operating on a live parcel-sorting line and is designed to support continuous, round-the-clock operation. The WRC demonstration provided a public test of that capability. During the challenge, the WALL-B-powered system sorted 10,000 parcels in 5 hours, 14 minutes and 1 second, translating into an average throughput of 1,911 parcels an hour, or about 1.88 seconds per parcel.

During the challenge, the robots handled parcels that varied in size, shape, material and position. The system had to repeatedly identify, grasp, orient and sort the items, while correcting unsuccessful actions and responding to changes on the conveyor. Maintaining its throughput over thousands of parcels offered a measure of the consistency and endurance required in commercial logistics operations.

“Embodied AI requires a foundation model built specifically for the physical world, in parallel with the foundation models developed for the digital world. At X Square, our aim is to develop a common intelligence foundation that can operate across different robots, tasks and physical environments, while continuing to improve through real-world deployment,” said Wang Qian, founder and CEO of X Square Robot.

Taken together, the demonstrations reflected X Square’s broader view that embodied intelligence should not be tied to a single robot, task or environment. The company said it will continue integrating models and robotic hardware as it expands into additional home, logistics and industrial applications.

For more information, visit https://x2robot.com/.

About X Square Robot

X Square Robot focuses on developing its own general-purpose embodied AI models and robotic hardware. As a leading Chinese company in the field, it has pioneered the deployment of general-purpose embodied AI in real-world settings such as homes and logistics.

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European Telcos Push EMEA 5G Mobile Core Revenue to a New High in 2Q 2026, According to Dell’Oro Group

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Sharp IMS Revenue Contraction Brings Down Market

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, 5G Mobile Core Network (MCN) revenue in EMEA grew over 30 percent in 2Q 2026, contributing more revenue to the worldwide 5G MCN market than any other region.

“So far in 2026, eighty percent of the operators to have launched 5G Standalone (SA) networks for consumer services have been in Europe,” stated Siân Morgan, Sr. Director at Dell’Oro Group. “This helped EMEA 5G MCN revenue to reach a high-water mark in 2Q 2026, and we expect this region will keep expanding in the coming quarters.

“The growth in 5G MCN occurred despite an escalation in server prices causing mobile network operators to scrutinize the cost of network projects. On the other hand, IMS revenue contracted for the third quarter in a row, with most regions seeing a drop in Voice core revenue,” continued Morgan.

Additional highlights from the 2Q 2026 Mobile Core Network and Multi-Access Edge Computing Report include:

MCN market dynamics were stable, with Huawei, Ericsson and Nokia growing MCN revenue in alignment with total market expansion.
4G Wireless Packet Core revenue outpaced the market for the third quarter in a row, driven by mobile network operators that have not yet moved to 5G SA.
In nominal terms, revenue from 5G MCN has still not reached the levels achieved by 4G MCN, with the pressure to automate operations and grow ARPU counterbalanced by the rising cost of infrastructure.

About the Report
The Dell’Oro Group Mobile Core Network & Multi-Access Edge Computing Quarterly Report offers complete, in-depth coverage of the market with tables covering manufacturers’ revenue, shipments, and average selling prices for Traditional Packet Core, Evolved Packet Core, 5G Packet Core, Policy, Subscriber Data Management, Signaling, Circuit Switched Core, and IMS Core by geographic regions. To purchase this report, please contact us at dgsales@delloro.com.

About Dell’Oro Group
Dell’Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications, security, enterprise networks, and data center infrastructure markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell’Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit https://www.delloro.com.

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YADEA and J&T Express Philippines Sign Strategic Agreement to Advance Electric Last-Mile Delivery

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TAGUIG CITY, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yadea Philippines and J&T Express have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the local logistics sector. Manila will serve as the pilot with 1,000 units rolling out initially, followed by nationwide expansion.

As the global No.1 electric two-wheeler brand for nine consecutive years, Yadea operates over 70 branded sales and service centers, with flagship models like EPOC and CL8. Partnering with J&T Express, a leading Philippine courier, will accelerate Yadea’s entry into the local logistics market. Together, they aim to optimize logistics and drive a greener, low-carbon future for express delivery, reflecting the companies’ shared commitment to sustainable urban mobility and environmental stewardship.

YADEA ST13 is an electric delivery tricycle designed for high-frequency, short-distance commercial delivery scenarios. It integrates energy-efficient transport systems purpose-built for high-frequency urban dispatch. The unit features a weight-reducing mesh cargo box that directly optimizes battery range, paired with premium A+ grade puncture-resistant steel-wire tires designed for continuous delivery operational capability.

Yadea General Manager of the Philippines Wang Chun stated, “This cooperation reflects a deep synergy between product capability and logistics networks, representing a practical response to the country’s demand for green transportation. We hope our locally tailored electric vehicles allow delivery personnel to ride with greater peace of mind and operate more efficiently, injecting tangible momentum into low-carbon urban logistics.”

J&T Express Philippines National Capital Region Key Account Manager Mary Andaya stated, “Through this collaboration, we are actively integrating electric vehicle solutions into our last-mile operations. This initiative optimizes our daily workflow while aligning with our shared direction of collaborating on the large-scale adoption of electric tricycles for deliveries to enhance delivery efficiency within the local logistics sector.”

About YADEA

YADEA is a leading electric mobility brand and has ranked No.1 globally in electric two-wheeler sales for nine consecutive years. Driven by innovation, YADEA provides electric two-wheelers, electric tricycles and other mobility solutions to users around the world through its integrated capabilities in R&D, manufacturing, products channels and services.

About J&T Express Philippines

J&T Express Philippines, a nationwide logistics provider established in 2019, offers express delivery services via land, air, and sea. The company operates automated distribution centers and maintains extensive trucks and delivery services that run 24/7, ensuring that packages are safely delivered across the Philippines.

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