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Prepping for Fall: It Is Time for Everyone to Get Their Annual Respiratory Virus Vaccines

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American Lung Association launches campaign to educate people living with lung disease and other risk factors about critical vaccines

CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — September marks the unofficial start of the respiratory virus season and the potential for related spikes in influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), so the American Lung Association is urging everyone to talk to their healthcare provider now about recommended vaccines to protect themselves from severe illness, complications and hospitalization.

Each year, respiratory viruses cause hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, which significantly impact a person’s work, school and family time. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Respiratory Virus Hospitalization Surveillance Network:

There was an estimated 32 million illnesses, 390,000 hospitalizations and 24,000 deaths during the 2025-2026 influenza season. From October 1, 2025, through July 18, 2026, as many as 2.3 million COVID-19 outpatient visits and 240,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations.From October 1, 2025, through June 6, 2026, there have been an estimated 2.8 million RSV outpatient visits and as many as 340,000 RSV hospitalizations.

“Fortunately, vaccines are available and effective in keeping people healthy, active and out of the hospital. Vaccines are especially important for the 35 million individuals in the United States with lung disease, like asthma or COPD, because respiratory infections can worsen existing lung disease symptoms,” said Harold Wimmer, president and CEO of the American Lung Association. “As families look ahead to the winter and the holiday season, the best thing they can do to protect their health is to make sure everyone is up to date on their recommended vaccinations.”

The Lung Association encourages individuals to speak to a healthcare provider about receiving the following recommended vaccines to prevent severe illness this respiratory virus season, which typically peaks from October through March:

Flu: Everyone ages six months and older is recommended to get a flu shot annually.  COVID-19: Everyone six months and older or their caregiver should discuss COVID-19 vaccination with a healthcare provider.RSV: Adults ages 50 to 74 who are at an increased risk of developing severe RSV illness, like adults living with chronic lung or heart disease, and all adults ages 75 or older are recommended to get a single RSV vaccine if they have not received one previously. Additional doses are not recommended at this time.

For the millions of people in the U.S. living with asthma, respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV can place added stress on the lungs even when asthma is mild or well controlled. Respiratory viruses are the leading cause of asthma flare-ups, or exacerbations, accounting for up to 80% of asthma attacks, according to the CDC. Adults with asthma are more likely to develop pneumonia after getting sick with the flu than people who do not have asthma.

In addition, respiratory illnesses pose a serious risk to individuals with lung cancer because their body, including their lungs, is already vulnerable from cancer and its treatments, such as radiation and surgery. Many people with lung cancer may have weakened immune systems, meaning that they may not be able to easily fight off viral infections which can quickly become severe and lead to complications like pneumonia or hospitalization.

People living with COPD are also at increased risk of serious complications from respiratory viruses. Respiratory infections are a leading cause of COPD flare-ups, or exacerbations, which can worsen symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing and excess mucus production. These flare-ups can take weeks or longer to recover from and increase the risk of hospitalization and other serious complications.

Educating adults about vaccine-preventable disease is essential to reducing severe illness and hospitalizations. The Lung Association is working to achieve this by: 

Sharing trusted, science-based information about vaccine safety, effectiveness and accessibility.Raising awareness about surveillance trends during the 2026-2027 fall and winter respiratory virus season.Educating people about factors that increase risk for severe symptoms and hospitalization from respiratory viruses, especially resources for people living with lung disease and lung cancer.Encouraging people to talk to their healthcare provider about risk factors for severe respiratory illness and recommended prevention strategies.

For more information on vaccines that protect against infectious respiratory diseases, visit Lung.org/vaccines.

Support for this campaign is provided by Moderna.

About the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org. To support the work of the American Lung Association, find a local event at Lung.org/events or donate today at Lung.org/donate. 

CONTACT:
Jill Dale | American Lung Association
P: 312-940-7001 M: 720-438-8289E: Jill.Dale@Lung.org

 

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Ember Launches Newly Designed Temperature-Controlled Tumbler 2 for On-the-Go and Outdoor Use

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New 16-ounce tumbler features a sleek design to fit any car cup holder and includes on-device temperature control, a dishwasher-safe design, and two lid options.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ember Technologies, the global leader in temperature-controlled drinkware, launched Tumbler 2 today. The new 16-ounce tumbler features a slimmer, taller design that fits standard car cup holders, on-device temperature control and a top-rack dishwasher-safe build, making it easier than ever to enjoy coffee or other hot drinks on the go. Tumbler 2 builds on the foundation of Ember’s original Travel Mug 2 and Tumbler, rounding out the lineup with a new option built around portability.

“Simplicity has been at the heart of everything we’ve built since day one,” said Matt Murray, CEO of Ember. “We built our mugs for the kitchen table and the desk. Tumbler 2 carries the temperature-control technology Ember is known for out the door, keeping drinks exactly the way you want wherever the day leads.”

The redesigned Tumbler 2 body is slimmer and taller than the original Tumbler, built around the same portability that made Ember’s Travel Mug 2 popular. Tumbler 2 keeps the original Tumbler’s 16 ounces in a more versatile design, large enough to get through a soccer practice, a morning on the boat fishing, or a full shift on a job site without a refill.

Tumbler 2 adds new features Ember recently introduced with the recent Mug 3 launch, including on-tumbler temperature control. Owners can set their preferred temperature directly on the new Tumbler, or through the Ember app. One click sets 125 degrees Fahrenheit, and each additional click raises it five degrees, up to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Indicator lights on the Tumbler 2 show the battery level while it charges on its coaster.

Like Mug 3, Tumbler 2 is also now top-rack dishwasher-safe. Every Tumbler 2 ships with a charging coaster and two lids, a leak-proof Handle Lid and a spill-proof Sliding Lid, so owners can pick whichever one fits what they’re doing. The Handle Lid is built for carrying a drink before it’s time to enjoy it without worrying about a leak. The Sliding Lid opens with one hand right away, behind the wheel. With the included lid on, a single charge powers the tumbler for up to two hours and 45 minutes.

Tumbler 2 replaces both the Travel Mug 2 and the original Tumbler in Ember’s lineup. The Travel Mug 2 will remain available while supplies last.

Tumbler 2 is available today for $179 in black and Sandstone at ember.com and is also immediately available online and in-store at Target. The Tumbler 2 will be available on Amazon starting October 19.

About Ember Technologies
Ember Technologies is a global design-led temperature control brand and technology platform whose mission is to revolutionize the way people eat, drink, and live. Ember Technologies creates, designs, and develops temperature control products that offer people complete customization. The award-winning Ember Travel Mug and Ember Mug are the most advanced coffee mugs on the market, allowing individuals to set and maintain their preferred drinking temperature for hot beverages. For more information, visit ember.com and connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

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Benzinga and TradingView Collaborate to Bring Professional Analyst Research to Millions of Traders

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Benzinga’s Analyst Insights enhances the TradingView platform, delivering accessible sell-side research alongside industry-leading charting and community-driven tools

DETROIT, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Benzinga, a leading provider of real-time financial news and market data, and TradingView, one of the world’s leading charting platforms and social networks for traders and investors, today announced a collaboration to expand access to professional-grade analyst research across TradingView’s global community.

Through this integration, Benzinga’s Analyst Insights product is incorporated into the TradingView platform and news experience, delivering timely, easy-to-digest summaries of sell-side analyst reports directly within the tools millions of traders use every day.

TradingView’s platform provides the ideal environment for these insights to be applied in context, alongside real-time charts, technical indicators, and a highly engaged global community sharing ideas and strategies. The result is a more connected trading experience where data, analysis, and market perspective come together in one place.

Professional analyst research has long influenced market sentiment, but accessing and interpreting that information has often been a challenge. Reports are typically dense, technical, and distributed through institutional channels, making it difficult for many traders to quickly identify the key takeaways.

Benzinga’s Analyst Insights addresses this gap by transforming complex analyst commentary into clear, qualitative summaries that highlight the reasoning behind rating changes, price targets, and outlook shifts. Rather than replacing traditional research, it makes those insights more accessible and easier to act on.

TradingView complements this by providing a powerful platform where those insights can be applied in real time. Known for its advanced charting capabilities and intuitive user experience, TradingView enables users to visualize market movements, test strategies, and engage with a global network of traders, all within a single, seamless interface.

“TradingView has built one of the most widely used and respected platforms in trading, and their community values speed, clarity, and insight,” said Andrew Lebbos, SVP of Licensing at Benzinga. “Analyst Insights was created to make professional research more accessible. Bringing it into a platform where traders are actively analyzing the market makes that information even more useful.”

“A successful trade requires both sharp technical analysis and deep fundamental context. Adding Benzinga’s Analyst Insights into our platform enhances that combination. We are empowering our community of millions to instantly validate their ideas with professional research, all within the charts they already rely on every single day,” said Alexander Bondar, VP of Content at TradingView.

As trading continues to evolve, the ability to combine technical, fundamental, and sentiment-driven analysis within a single environment is becoming increasingly important. This collaboration reflects a shared focus on improving how traders access, interpret, and act on information.

By bringing together Benzinga’s real-time financial intelligence and TradingView’s powerful platform and community, traders gain the context and tools needed to navigate markets with greater confidence and efficiency.

About Benzinga 

Benzinga is a leading financial media and data technology company that empowers investors with high-quality, real-time market intelligence. Through its news platform, APIs, and data products, Benzinga provides traders, financial institutions, and fintech platforms with the insights they need to make smarter investment decisions. From breaking news and analyst ratings to corporate events and alternative datasets, Benzinga’s tools help market participants stay ahead of the information that drives price movement.

To learn more, visit www.benzinga.com/apis/.

About TradingView 

TradingView is a world-leading charting platform and social network for traders and investors. Offering advanced charting tools, real-time market data, fresh news, and a vibrant community, TradingView empowers millions to analyze markets, follow the latest events in the Economic Calendar, share ideas, and make informed decisions across stocks, crypto, forex, and more.

To learn more, visit www.tradingview.com.

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Leslie Jemiolo Named a Finalist for 2026 CRN Woman of the Year in the Solution Provider Category

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The nomination highlights Leslie’s ability to foster deeper, human-centric partnerships within the IT channel.

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Leslie Jemiolo, Director of Partner Marketing at MarketDesign Consulting Inc., has been named a finalist for CRN’s Women of the Year Awards in the Woman of the Year – Solution Provider category. This nomination recognizes Leslie’s decades of channel experience and her influence in building partner ecosystems across the technology sector. Full award details can be found here.

Leslie’s career spans telecom, solution providers, and manufacturing, where she has consistently transformed vendor-partner relationships into measurable business growth. By integrating operational excellence with strategic channel dynamics, she has led high-impact campaigns and client success initiatives for several of the industry’s most prominent organizations. 

[Read Leslie’s latest insights on the state of partner marketing in the channel: From MDF to Market Impact: Building Programs for the Partner You Actually Have.]

“I’m incredibly grateful to be named a finalist for CRN’s Woman of the Year – Solution Provider award, especially alongside so many women who are making a meaningful impact across our channel,” said Leslie. “I’ve spent my career believing that the best results happen when you put relationships first and give people the right support to turn good ideas into action. The channel has never been more diverse in how partners operate, serve customers, and create value, and I believe our opportunity is to build partner marketing programs that embrace that diversity rather than ask every partner to work the same way. When vendors and partners align around shared goals, remove friction, and make room for the relationships that actually drive this business, everyone has a better opportunity to grow. I’m proud to be part of a community that keeps pushing that work forward.”

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Leslie is noted for a creative approach to leadership that emphasizes empathy and foresight. Her experience in field marketing and partner development allows her to bridge the gap between technical implementation and business value, a skill-set that has become vital for modern solution providers.

CRN’s Women of the Year Awards aims to shine a spotlight on women who have made significant contributions to the channel throughout 2026. Winners will be announced on December 8 in New York City.

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