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The Alliance for a Better Future Launches “250 American Reasons,” a National Campaign Honoring Children Harmed by AI-Powered Platforms

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WASHINGTON, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Alliance for a Better Future (ABF) today announced the launch of “250 American Reasons,” a national storytelling campaign commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding by putting names, faces, and stories to the children and families harmed by AI-powered and algorithmic platforms.

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, 250 American Reasons reminds the nation that the future of technology is ultimately a question of what kind of society we choose to build. Behind every debate over artificial intelligence and innovation are real children, real families, and futures that are forever changed. The campaign exists to ensure that lawmakers, industry leaders, and the American public do not lose sight of the human cost of failing to protect the next generation.

Over the coming months, ABF will publish 250 individual profiles across its social media channels, one for each child, pairing a photograph with a description of who they were and how AI-powered and algorithmically driven platforms contributed to their harm or death. Together, the 250 posts will also be gathered as a single collection on ABF’s website, creating a lasting memorial that honors these children, preserves their memory, and underscores the urgent need for meaningful safeguards that place children, families, and human dignity at the center of technology policy.

The campaign launches at a pivotal moment as Congress and state legislatures consider landmark proposals governing artificial intelligence and children’s online safety. ABF believes that effective technology policy should be informed by the stories of the families most directly affected. Those stories ground the national conversation in the realities of American family life and remind policymakers that innovation should strengthen families, empower parents, and advance human flourishing.

“We are deeply grateful to the leaders across this country who are fighting every day to keep our children safe,” said Janet Kelly, CEO of the Alliance for a Better Future. “Artificial intelligence holds extraordinary promise to improve American lives, but promise alone is not enough. Strong guardrails are what ensure that this technology lifts our children up rather than putting them in harm’s way – and that our families and our nation remain secure. Honoring these 250 children means committing to a future where innovation and safety go hand in hand.”

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, 250 American Reasons is a call to remember the children whose lives were forever changed, to hold technology companies accountable for the harms their products have caused, and to build a future in which innovation embodies American values and enhances the American life.

Link to Launch Video:

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About the Alliance for a Better Future: The Alliance for a Better Future is a pro-family, pro-innovation organization dedicated to ensuring artificial intelligence strengthens families, empowers workers, and advances technologies that reflect American values.

Reason #001: Juliana

Juliana was a 13-year-old honor roll student who loved art, adored her friends, and dreamed about the future.

Her family encouraged healthy technology habits and used parental controls.

Over time, a ChatBot became one of the most important attachments in Juliana’s life. When she shared suicidal thoughts at 4 a.m., the chatbot suggested she wait until morning rather than wake anyone. Later, when she described plans to write her suicide note in red ink, the system continued engaging with her rather than directing her toward emergency resources.

In November 2023, her parents found the note exactly as she had described.

Stories like Juliana’s remind us that debates over AI safety are ultimately about people, families, and the responsibilities that come with powerful technologies.

#250AmericanReasons

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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Germany

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BERLIN, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces four of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Germany.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

FROM €2799 PP—MALDIVES: LUXURY RESORT WITH FLIGHT, SAVE €1600
7 nights, in either a beach villa or an overwater villa. All-inclusive across 5 different restaurants, with stand-up paddling, yoga, and a snorkeling trip.€89 PP—MEISSEN: HOTEL ON THE ELBE WITH CASTLE VIEWS
2 nights including breakfast in the restaurant’s winter garden. Views of the cathedral and the Albrechtsburg, Germany’s oldest castle building built in 1471.€149 PP—3 DAYS IN THE BLACK FOREST WITH 6-COURSE DINNERS, SAVE 57%
Great for hiking or cycling. Many trails start right outside the hotel, including the Baiersbronn Seensteig with its waterfalls and glacial cirque lakes. The offer includes e-bike rental and half board.FROM €309 PP—ROME, 4 DAYS, WITH FLIGHTS
Cappuccino and breakfast with a view: the 4-star hotel’s breakfast restaurant and rooftop terrace look out over St. Peter’s Basilica. Twenty minutes’ walk to the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain.

Offers have limited inventory and are subject to availability.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travelers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

Travelzoo
Unter den Linden 40
10117 Berlin

Media Contact: 
Natalia Cwierz – Berlin
+49 30 311 975 20
ncwierz@travelzoo.com

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NEREUS™ Powers Forward: Sponsors No. 47 IndyCar Entry, Celebrating 47 Years Since Last New U.S. Motion Sickness Treatment

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WASHINGTON, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced that NEREUS™ (tradipitant), the first new prescription medication approved for prevention of vomiting induced by motion in 47 years, will sponsor the No. 47 entry in the NTT IndyCar Series with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

The partnership aligns NEREUS’™ breakthrough innovation in motion relief with the high-speed world of IndyCar racing, where focus and stability are essential.

This sponsorship marks a symbolic milestone: 47 years since the last new motion sickness treatment was introduced in the United States. NEREUS™ represents a modern advancement as a selective NK-1 receptor antagonist designed to prevent vomiting induced by motion, offering a new option for millions who experience motion sickness during travel.

“Partnering with the No. 47 car perfectly captures this historic moment and our shared commitment to performance under challenging conditions,” said Mihael H. Polymeropoulos, M.D., President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Vanda. 

The NEREUS™-branded No. 47 IndyCar will feature prominent sponsorship visibility across select NTT IndyCar Series events in 2026.

About NEREUS™ (tradipitant)

NEREUS™ is an oral NK-1 receptor antagonist FDA-approved for the prevention of vomiting induced by motion in adults. It is the first new pharmacologic treatment approved for this indication in over four decades.

About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com and follow us on X @vandapharma.

About Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing is a championship-winning team competing in the NTT IndyCar Series.

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Kevin Moran
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
202-734-3400
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Collected Strategies
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VIAVI Announces Date for Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

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CHANDLER, Ariz., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) will announce its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 financial results for the period ended June 27, 2026, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after the close of market.

The Company will host an earnings call at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the call and the replay will be available on the VIAVI website at https://investor.viavisolutions.com. The quarterly earnings press release, supplementary slides and historical financial tables will be posted under the “Quarterly Results” section.

To participate via telephone:

Toll-Free Dial-In Number:

1 (833) 461-5787

Toll Dial-In Number:

1 (585) 542-9983

Conference ID:

687 725 628

About VIAVI Solutions
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical technologies. Our test, monitoring, assurance, and resilient position, navigation and timing solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace, railway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop and advance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and automotive end markets.

Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Investors Contact:
Vibhuti Nayar, 408-404-6305; investor.relations@viavisolutions.com
Press Contact:
Amit Malhotra, 202-341-8624; amit.malhotra@viavisolutions.com

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