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BEAULIEU VINEYARD OPENS NEW HOSPITALITY CENTER, MARKING A NEW ERA FOR ONE OF NAPA VALLEY’S FOUNDATIONAL WINERIES

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Opening on July 13, Beaulieu Vineyard welcomes guests into its restored historic winery buildings, where elevated hospitality experiences, culinary storytelling and immersive wine education bring more than a century of Napa Valley history to life.

RUTHERFORD, Calif., July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Founded in 1900 by Georges and Fernande de Latour and later guided by the pioneering vision of André Tchelistcheff, Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) played a defining role in establishing Napa Valley’s reputation for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and elevating California wine on the global stage. Today, the winery reveals its new hospitality center ahead of welcoming guests on July 13, ushering in a new era for one of Napa Valley’s most influential estates.

Following a landmark, two-year renovation, BV’s historic stone winery buildings have been restored and transformed into welcoming hospitality spaces designed to connect visitors more deeply with the wines, vineyards, and people behind one of Napa Valley’s earliest wineries. The project represents the most significant transformation of the visitor experience in the winery’s modern history, introducing seven distinct tasting spaces, Beaulieu Vineyard’s first dedicated culinary program, immersive education, and expanded areas for dedicated club members.

“Few wineries have had a greater influence on Napa Valley and American winemaking history than Beaulieu Vineyard,” said Ben Dollard, President, Treasury Americas, a division of Treasury Wine Estates. “From helping establish Cabernet Sauvignon as Napa Valley’s signature variety to inspiring generations of winemakers, BV has played a defining role in shaping the region we know today. This opening marks a new era for Beaulieu Vineyard—one that honors our history while ensuring this iconic winery continues to inspire wine lovers for generations to come.”

Since 2016, Beaulieu Vineyard has invested significantly in viticultural advancements to continually elevate wine quality. With this renovation, that commitment expands to the guest experience, establishing a thoughtfully reimagined destination for the next generation of wine enthusiasts and Napa Valley visitors.

“As we continue elevating the quality of our wines, it was equally important to create a guest experience that reflects the same commitment to excellence. Our new hospitality center allows visitors to engage with every world-class wine we make. I think André would be very proud of this new space and our continued commitment to excellence,” said Nate Weis, Senior Winemaker and General Manager.

A REIMAGINED EXPERIENCE ROOTED IN HISTORY

More than a renovation, BV Director of Hospitality Luke Magnini says the team envisioned a new approach to hospitality. “At Beaulieu Vineyard, our guests can walk through the same historic winery buildings where generations of winemakers worked, discover stories that helped shape Rutherford and Napa Valley, and gather around food and wine experiences inspired by the traditions established by Georges and Fernande de Latour. It’s an experience that connects the past and present in a very tangible and personal way.”

Designed by Signum Architecture with interiors by San Francisco-based firm BAMO, the new BV Hospitality Center beautifully blends old and new. Historic stone winery structures dating to the 1880s were carefully restored, while contemporary design interventions such as floor-to-ceiling glass enhance light, openness, and connection to the surrounding Rutherford landscape. Reclaimed redwood from former winery tanks and salvaged Douglas Fir featuring signatures and musings from generations of winery workers were incorporated in the property, creating a dialogue between the winery’s past and present.

A welcoming arrival journey guides visitors into a reception area, where a timeline highlights the winery’s most important contributions to Napa Valley and American wine, to the light-filled Rutherford Atrium and the open-air 1885 Courtyard, a nod to the year the stone building was constructed. From there, the dual-level facility transitions into the flagship Georges de Latour Private Reserve Wine Library, tailored for collectors, and the Founders’ Garage, where guests can view Georges de Latour’s Cadillac up close—the same car he drove to San Francisco in 1938 to pick up André Tchelistcheff upon his arrival from France.

Upstairs in the historic building, the expansive André Tchelistcheff Hall features flexible seating for events framed by panoramic vineyard views. A glass jewel box called The Rarity Room at the end of the hall showcases the estate’s Rarity Cabernet Sauvignon, of which only six vintages have ever been released. A dedicated club member bar, called the Maestro Lounge, and the outdoor Madame de Latour Terrace give special recognition to longtime devotees of the brand.

Historical artifacts and custom artwork created by two Bay Area artists are thoughtfully integrated throughout the experience, creating an immersive journey and a new discovery in every corner.

FIRST-EVER CULINARY PROGRAM

Among the most significant additions to the winery is the launch of Beaulieu Vineyard’s first dedicated culinary program led by Winery Chef Sam McKenzie. For the first time in the winery’s history, culinary has been fully integrated into the guest experience, creating new opportunities for visitors to engage with BV’s wines, hospitality traditions, and storytelling.

The culinary program offers a contemporary interpretation of the estate’s rich history. Guests will encounter dishes inspired by archival menus and the entertaining traditions established by Madame de Latour that evolved through the generations, thoughtfully reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. In many ways, the culinary program offers a modern expression of the hospitality that helped define Beaulieu Vineyard from its earliest days.

For Chef McKenzie, the philosophy begins not in the kitchen, but in the glass. “At Beaulieu Vineyard, the starting point is always the wine,” said McKenzie. “Our role in the kitchen is to create dishes that complement and elevate what is in the glass so that each element works in harmony, and the wine completes the experience. When it all comes together, the food isn’t separate from the story; it’s part of it.”

The culinary program extends across multiple experiences, from introductory tastings starting at $50 per person to the Time Traveler Experience at $300 per person.

SUSTAINABILITY

Just as Georges and Fernande were guided by a deep appreciation for the beauty and potential of Rutherford, BV’s renovation balances preservation with progress. The project adopted an adaptive reuse approach that preserved the historic stone winery buildings while reducing environmental impact. Ninety-nine percent of removed construction materials were recycled or repurposed. Sustainably focused improvements include a new solar array generating more than 30 percent of the winery’s electricity needs, EV charging infrastructure, an all-electric commercial kitchen, and water-wise landscaping. These investments support the winery’s commitment to carbon neutrality in its operations by 2030.

For Carl Evans, Sr. Vice President of Consumer Experience at Treasury Americas, the new hospitality center reflects a broader ambition to ensure Beaulieu Vineyard remains one of Napa Valley’s most compelling wine destinations for generations to come.

“Beaulieu Vineyard helped shape Napa Valley into one of the world’s great wine regions, and we believed its guest experience should reflect that. We kept that in mind as we considered every detail and decision along this journey. As a result, we have created something that is relevant, engaging and distinctly BV, and we are excited to share it.”

Reservations for the new hospitality center are open, and guests can book their visits online at bvwines.com, with public tastings and tours commencing on Monday, July 13.

About Beaulieu Vineyard
Established in Rutherford, Napa Valley, in 1900, Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) is one of California’s most historic wineries and a standard bearer for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Guided by the original vision of founders Georges and Fernande de Latour and the lasting influence of legendary enologist André Tchelistcheff, BV has helped shape the reputation of Napa Valley wine for more than a century. Today, Beaulieu Vineyard continues its commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. For more information, visit bvwines.com or follow @bvwines on Instagram.

Media Contacts: 
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tia.butts@tweglobal.com, (707) 721-2082

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Joyson Electronics Unveils Embodied AI Core Component Portfolio, Including Dexterous Robotic Hand and Solid-Liquid Hybrid Battery, at WAIC 2026

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SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Joyson Electronics (600699.SH/0699.HK) announced at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) a suite of robotic component solutions, including a dexterous robotic hand, solid-liquid hybrid battery, third-generation AI head assembly, electronic skin, and an embodied AI brain – alongside its latest achievements in industrial settings training and application. In addition, the company’s robot controller products are already in volume production and being delivered to leading robotics firms.

Dexterous Robotic Hand Integrates Multiple Industry-Exclusive Technologies; AI Head Assembly Ready for Rapid Mass Production

The dexterous robotic hand is often regarded as the “crown jewel” of robotics – owing to its high level of integration across a broad range of frontier disciplines, among them bionics, flexible sensing, MEMS, and advanced materials – and its significant commercial value.

At WAIC, Joyson Electronics introduced its first fully in-house developed “TeleHand” series of dexterous hand solutions. The TeleHand Professional Edition features an industry-exclusive “in-palm integration + hybrid actuation” architecture, directly addressing key challenges such as standalone integrity, tactile sensing, compliant manipulation, and fine motion control.

With 20 degrees of freedom, the TeleHand integrates three actuation modes – direct drive, tendon-driven, and linkage – within the palm. This design not only combines the precision of direct drive with the compliance of tendon-driven mechanisms, but also delivers higher transmission efficiency and lighter weight, enabling easy adaptation to various robotic platforms.

The TeleHand is equipped with Joyson Electronics’ in-house developed actuators and force-tactile sensing technologies, including:

Ultra-compact, high-torque-density miniature frameless actuators, which reduce volume by nearly 50% and weight by approximately 30% compared to conventional models, while delivering 2–3 times higher torque density than industry-standard hollow-cup motors of the same diameter.In-house developed force and tactile sensing technology (electronic skin), featuring industry-exclusive natively decoupled three-dimensional force sensing, achieving resolution beyond human tactile limits, with high sensitivity, proximity detection, ultra-thin form factor, and flexibility – suitable for diverse dexterous hand and embodied intelligence applications.

The TeleHand PHINO platform’s native unified multimodal fusion architecture minimizes information loss and offers strong generalization capabilities, enabling the TeleHand to perform precision industrial operations while seamlessly supporting service-oriented interactive scenarios. In addition to the Professional Edition, Joyson Electronics also launched a cost-effective Basic Edition, which offers industrial-grade reliability and real-world deployment advantages through in-house factory batch deployment.

Meanwhile, Joyson Electronics unveiled its third-generation AI head assembly, which integrates perception, motion, and system-level capabilities to deliver more natural head movements and emotional expression. Designed with a production-ready mechatronic architecture, it enables rapid support from concept design and prototype validation to mass production. Its modular and platform-based design further allows for agile product customization and iteration to meet diverse customer requirements.

Joyson Electronics Debuts Embodied AI Brain; Controllers Already Shipping to Leading Customers

In the robotics “brain” domain (cerebrum and cerebellum), Joyson Electronics’ automotive-grade edge-side physical AI platform – its robot controller products – has already achieved commercial deployment and is now in volume production for leading robotics customers.

Furthermore, Joyson Electronics unveiled its embodied AI brain solution (EAOS + EAPC) – a unified, software-hardware-integrated platform designed for cross-form-factor and cross-scenario adaptability. The solution aims to make robots “easier to use, truly productive, and capable of autonomous evolution.”

The Embodied AI PC (EAPC) adopts an external form-factor design, built on a fused cerebrum-cerebellum controller architecture, with computing power ranging from 40 TOPS to 2070 TFLOPS, meeting diverse requirements from entry-level to flagship embodied AI systems. The product features a modular, integrated design with a compact footprint and superior thermal efficiency, enabling cross-platform and cross-environment adaptability. Leveraging Joyson Electronics’ automotive supply chain and manufacturing capabilities, the solution also offers significant cost competitiveness.

On the software side, the Embodied AI Operating System (EAOS) comprises three core subsystems:

World Model – responsible for “understanding”, encoding multimodal signals into unified state representations and using dynamic predictors to simulate and preview scenarios within the system.Agentic OS – responsible for “action”, formulating high-level strategies, decomposing complex tasks, dynamically orchestrating sub-agents, invoking skill libraries and tools, and translating decisions into precise motions across dexterous hands, robotic arms, and mobile chassis.Memory System – responsible for “evolution,” managing working memory for real-time context, episodic memory for past experiences, and skill memory for accumulated learned capabilities.

The EAOS enables robots to execute long-horizon, complex tasks and achieve autonomous evolution – translating into tangible productivity gains. To date, Joyson Electronics’ embodied AI brain has been deployed in real-world settings, including select industrial scenarios and automated charging.

Solid-Liquid Hybrid Battery: The Optimal Power Solution for Embodied Intelligence

Conventional energy solutions for embodied intelligence face multiple challenges – limited endurance, large footprint, long recharging times, and insufficient power capacity to support instantaneous high-current discharge. Battery safety also remains a critical factor for widespread adoption. The industry requires a fundamental breakthrough that simultaneously balances energy density, power density, and safety.

Solid-liquid hybrid batteries (semi-solid-state batteries) offer the optimal power solution for embodied intelligence and represent the only technological pathway capable of addressing all the above energy challenges at the current stage. At WAIC, Joyson Electronics introduced its “Crystal Energy” multi-form solid-liquid hybrid battery solution, delivering high performance and reliability:

Energy density significantly increased to 380 Wh/kgOverall endurance improved by approximately 60%Cycle life exceeding 2,000 cyclesWide operating temperature range from -20°C to 60°CSupports both wired and wireless charging, reaching 80% capacity in just 30 minutes

Complementing this is the Crystal Energy Ultra-Control BMS, which operates across a wide temperature range of -40°C to 105°C, featuring real-time cell monitoring, automotive-grade safety protection, and full-lifecycle health management – comprehensively enhancing the safety, durability, and energy efficiency of robotic power systems. Additionally, Joyson Electronics unveiled its first gallium nitride (GaN) motor driver, achieving conversion efficiency exceeding 95% while reducing size by 40% – positioning it at the forefront of the industry.

With robotics standing on the cusp of large-scale commercialization, Joyson Electronics is advancing its “self-development + investment” dual-drive strategy, expanding its presence in embodied intelligence, and accelerating breakthroughs in key technologies. Looking ahead, Joyson Electronics will leverage its global R&D, manufacturing capabilities, and industrial settings to drive the reliable, scalable, and cost-effective commercialization of robotic core components, helping accelerate the industry’s transition to mass adoption.

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With the Launch of Next-Gen Vehicle Reports, Zoooom Breaks the Car History Monopoly and Stops the $40+ Consumer ‘Rip-Off’

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The first platform to pair deep vehicle history with real-time visual AI diagnostics for private-party sales—at a market-disrupting price.

CYPRESS, Calif., July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zoooom, the pioneering peer-to-peer automotive technology platform, today announced the launch of Zoooom Car Reports, a direct, unprecedented reckoning for the legacy vehicle history monopoly. By offering the exact same volume of core historical and technical data as major traditional players — but adding real-time AI assessments and localized transactional intelligence — Zoooom is completely transforming the impact of car reports and dismantling its bloated pricing structure.

Zoooom Car Reports breaks the vehicle-history monopoly: same data, AI diagnostics, and a market-disrupting price.

For decades, a single vehicle history report could cost $40+. Because all major players rely on the exact same underlying datasets, Zoooom views this legacy pricing model as an outright consumer rip-off. Zoooom’s new initiative is rooted in its vision of democratizing automotive data and unlocking total transparency for everyday consumers.

Dismantling the Paywall: The Most Aggressive Pricing in Automotive Tech

To accelerate market adoption and empower consumers to gain confidence when transacting in the peer-to-peer marketplace, Zoooom is introducing a highly disruptive pricing structure:

Always Free for Your Own Vehicle: Any car registered in a user’s Zoooom Digital Garage receives full history reports completely free, without conditions. Zoooom is built on the core promise that no one should ever have to pay to access the data they already rightfully own.

The Summer Launch Offer: From now until August 31, 2026, users can run up to three comprehensive vehicle reports completely free of charge (see website for full conditions).

Zoooom Price Advantage: Starting September 1st, Zoooom will transition to a permanent, highly aggressive price positioning. While specific commercial tiers remain under wraps to protect Zoooom’s market edge, the post-summer pricing will permanently slash traditional industry rates, undercutting even basic budget data aggregators while delivering significantly higher technical value.

Zoooom Marketplace Plus Benefit: In a continuous commitment for service excellence, any buyer who runs a paid Zoooom report on a vehicle not saved in a Zoooom Digital Garage will receive a 100% refund on that report if they complete their transaction on the Zoooom marketplace using Stripe.

Zoooom Car Reports Goes Beyond with Advanced Features and a Unique Set of Data

While legacy reports rely entirely on lagging administrative logs, police reports, or DMV registrations, the Zoooom Car Report introduces a suite of modern, highly actionable features guiding potential buyers to make the right decision:

The “AI Walkaround” Integration: Users conduct a 60-second guided visual video scan of the car. Zoooom’s proprietary AI immediately analyzes the footage to capture real-time cosmetic wear (such as body scratches or interior cabin condition) and actively verifies instrument clusters to ensure no warning lights are illuminated, significantly enriching the depth of the historical report.

Actionable “What to Do Next” Framework: Instead of burying critical information in dense walls of text, Zoooom filters vehicle data into an immediate, prioritized checklist, explicitly flagging overdue services or open safety recalls.

NHTSA Owner Complaints Context: Zoooom cross-references the specific vehicle make and model year with broader consumer databases. By flagging recurring, owner-reported mechanical and electrical vulnerabilities, Zoooom arms buyers with critical preventative knowledge before they buy that is simply not mentioned in any other reports.

Localized Transaction & Tax Guidance: Unlike standard reports, Zoooom customizes the output based on the vehicle’s exact jurisdictional location, explicitly calculating estimated state sales taxes and outlining regional title notarization or transfer laws.

Integrated Pricing Guide: Estimated Private Party, Trade-in, and Dealer values are embedded directly into the history timeline, eliminating the need to cross-reference third-party valuation sites.

A Message from Leadership

“Zoooom continues to build unique capabilities that are fundamentally transforming the peer-to-peer car marketplace,” said Sheng Wang, CEO and Co-Founder of Zoooom. “With the launch of Zoooom Car Reports, Zoooom once again establishes itself as an indispensable player in the industry, leveraging data to create advanced, customer-centric AI features. By removing the friction of legacy systems and connecting buyers and sellers the way consumers expect, we are eliminating both the ‘trust deficit’ and the unnecessary middleman markups that have plagued this industry for too many years.”

“Charging consumers exorbitant prices for simple database queries is an outdated practice,” added Christophe G., Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Zoooom. “With Zoooom Car Reports, we are delivering a superior level of value for our customers and an unmatched product for a fraction of the cost. The Summer Launch Offer provides a unique opportunity for car sellers and buyers to engage with our brand and discover the most advanced peer-to-peer car marketplace in America. There has never been a better time to join the Zoooom community and benefit from our exclusive ecosystem.”

About Zoooom

Zoooom is an innovative automotive technology platform dedicated to bringing transparency, simplicity, and intelligence to the entire car ownership lifecycle. Leveraging proprietary technology, Zoooom develops user-centric solutions that break down traditional industry friction, creating a streamlined, cost-effective, and enjoyable experience for car owners, buyers, and sellers. Learn more at zoooom.me.

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Community Healthcare Trust Announces Second Quarter Earnings Release Date And Conference Call

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FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (NYSE: CHCT) today announced that on Tuesday evening, August 4, 2026, after the market closes, it will report results for the second quarter of 2026. 

On August 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time, Community Healthcare Trust will hold a conference call to discuss earnings results, quarterly activities, general operations of the Company and industry trends. Simultaneously, a webcast of the conference call will be available to interested parties via an Internet link at www.chct.reit under the Investor Relations section. A webcast replay will be available following the call at the same Internet site address.

Conference Call Details

Domestic Dial-In Number: 1-888-347-1332

International Dial-In Number: 1-412-902-4278

Canada Toll Free: 1-855-669-9657

Replay Conference Call Details

Domestic & Canada Replay Number: 1-855-669-9658

International Replay Number: 1-412-317-0088

Conference ID: 9422138

About Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated

Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (the “Company”) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on owning income-producing real estate properties associated primarily with the delivery of outpatient healthcare services in our target sub-markets throughout the United States. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had investments of approximately $1.2 billion in 198 real estate properties (including one property with sales-type leases). The properties are located in 36 states, totaling approximately 4.5 million square feet in the aggregate.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to the historical information contained within, the matters discussed in this press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes”, “expects”, “may”, “will,” “should”, “seeks”, “approximately”, “intends”, “plans”, “estimates”, “anticipates” or other similar words or expressions, including the negative thereof. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and can include future expectations, future plans and strategies, financial and operating projections or other forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. Because forward-looking statements relate to future events, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the control of Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (the “Company”). Thus, the Company’s actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements. Some factors that might cause such a difference include the following: general volatility of the capital markets and the market price of the Company’s common stock, changes in the Company’s business strategy, availability, terms and deployment of capital, changes in the real estate industry in general, interest rates or the general economy, adverse developments related to the healthcare industry, changes in governmental regulations, the degree and nature of the Company’s competition, the ability to consummate acquisitions under contract, catastrophic or extreme weather and other natural events and the physical effects of climate change, the occurrence of cyber incidents, effects on global and national markets as well as businesses resulting from increased inflation, changes in interest rates, supply chain disruptions, labor conditions, prolonged government shutdown or budgetary reductions or impasses, tariffs and global trade tensions, and/or international conflicts, and the other factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Readers are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company intends these forward-looking statements to speak only as of the time of this press release and undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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