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Netanyahu and Milei Sign Historic Isaac Accords

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Signing comes as other Latin American countries emulate Argentina’s example and expand ties with Israel

JERUSALEM, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yesterday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Argentina’s President Javier Milei signed the historic Isaac Accords, an initiative to expand cooperation between Israel and Latin American countries based on shared democratic values and mutual interests in innovation, economic growth, and security.

The signing comes ten months after Milei received the Genesis Prize, known as the “Jewish Nobel,” at a ceremony in Jerusalem, where the Isaac Accords initiative was initially announced. The first head of state to receive the Genesis Prize, President Milei was recognized for his unwavering support of Israel, which included his decision to move the Argentinian embassy to Jerusalem, reversing years of anti-Israel votes by Argentina in the UN, and taking action to bring culprits responsible for the AMIA and Israeli Embassy bombings in Argentina to justice.

Over the ensuing ten months, President Milei continued to take concrete steps in support of Israel and Argentina’s Jewish community. These include expanding trade and investment cooperation, deepening coordination on security and counterterrorism, renaming “Palestine Street” in Buenos Aires to “Bibas Family Street,” and designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. The growing partnership was bolstered by yesterday’s announcement that El Al will launch direct flights between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires beginning in November 2026.

Several other Latin American states have followed Argentina’s example. Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Paraguay have all declared Hamas, Hezbollah and the IRGC terrorist organizations. Ecuador opened an Office of Innovation with diplomatic standing in Jerusalem, while Costa Rica announced plans to do the same. Costa Rica also signed a free trade agreement with Israel and adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism. Bolivia restored full diplomatic relations with Israel, and the newly elected leaders of Honduras and Chile announced plans to forge closer ties with Israel.

And just last week, the Brazil–Israel Parliamentary Caucus became the first legislative group in Latin America to sign the Declaration of Shared Principles. The Declaration, developed by American Friends of the Isaac Accords establishes a framework to expand cooperation between Israel and Brazil in economic development, innovation, security, and healthcare. A permanent working group of parliamentarians will coordinate implementation and track progress.

“The Isaac Accords reflect a bold and necessary vision for the future – one rooted in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose,” said Stan Polovets, chairman and co-founder of The Genesis Prize Foundation. “President Milei has shown the world that aligning with Israel is not only morally right, but is essential to advancing stability, innovation, and prosperity. His courage has been contagious, and I am confident that this initiative will inspire leaders across Latin America to follow suit.”

Polovets also noted the important role of Argentina’s Ambassador to Israel Axel Wahnish, who prior to his appointment served as President Milei’s rabbi and who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes for the past two years to make Isaac Accords a reality. “This initiative would not have happened without the wise counsel and guidance of Ambassador Wahnish,” said Polovets. “While the work to establish closer ties between Latin American countries and Israel will involve many people and institutions across the world, Ambassador Wahnish is the person without whom Isaac Accords would not have seen the light of day. His role, while discreet and out of public view, should not be overlooked and will continue to be critical for the success of this groundbreaking initiative.”

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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