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VirtuAlly Wins Gold in the 2026 Merit Awards for Healthcare

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Recognition highlights the clinical rigor and measurable outcomes of VirtuAlly’s virtual clinical care model

CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VirtuAlly, the virtual clinical care team built to extend the capabilities of bedside nurses, today announced it has won Gold in the Telemedicine category of the 2026 Merit Awards for Healthcare.

Merit Awards honor the organizations and leaders driving meaningful progress across the healthcare industry. Gold, Silver, and Bronze honors were awarded in each category based on innovation, measurable impact, and contribution to the healthcare community. The independent program is judged by industry executives, members of the media, and consultants.

“Every health system we talk to is asking the same question: how do we give bedside nurses more support without adding headcount or risk?” said Joe Wechsler, CEO of VirtuAlly. “This recognition belongs to our clinicians. They show up for every shift as part of the care team, and they deliver results our customers can measure.”

“This year’s winners show how quickly healthcare is changing, from AI-driven clinical tools to new models for virtual care and benefits,” said Marie Zander, executive director of Merit Awards. “Each of these organizations is solving real problems for patients, providers, and payers, and we’re proud to recognize the teams behind that work.”

Health systems face persistent nursing shortages, rising patient acuity, clinician burnout, and pressure to expand capacity while protecting quality and safety. VirtuAlly was selected for its model of embedding experienced virtual clinicians directly into the care team, working within the technology and workflows hospitals already use. Virtual nurses take on appropriate responsibilities so onsite clinicians can spend more time on hands-on patient care.

VirtuAlly continues to expand how hospitals access that support. Its Global Command Center model delivers 24/7 telesitting coverage, giving health systems a way to scale patient observation as demand grows without adding strain on bedside teams.

“Virtual nursing works when bedside nurses trust it,” said Angel Bozard, chief nursing officer at VirtuAlly. “We build every program with frontline nurses and around their workflows, so the time we give back goes straight to patients.”

VirtuAlly is among the first virtual nursing organizations to achieve Joint Commission Accreditation. Its clinicians, all employed by VirtuAlly, work alongside bedside teams around the clock at hospitals and health systems across the country.

Earlier this year, the company debuted on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.

To schedule a meeting with VirtuAlly, visit virtually.io/schedule-a-meeting.

About VirtuAlly

VirtuAlly is the virtual clinical care team built to extend the capabilities of bedside nurses, strengthen patient safety, and deliver outcomes that health systems can measure. Born out of the Medical University of South Carolina, one of only two federally recognized Telehealth Centers of Excellence in the country, VirtuAlly is among the first virtual nursing organizations to achieve Joint Commission Accreditation. That standing reflects a standard of clinical rigor built into every service we deliver. Our 24/7 services include virtual nursing, telesitting, telemetry monitoring, and clinical intelligence, giving frontline teams the experienced clinical backup they need to care for patients and support bedside nurses. We partner with leading technology platforms to bring virtual care into the systems and workflows hospitals already use, so care teams get support without added complexity. Hospitals and health systems across the country rely on VirtuAlly to meet the real demands of today’s care environment. Learn more at virtually.io.

About Merit Awards

Merit Awards recognizes excellence and innovation across healthcare, technology and business. The program celebrates organizations and individuals whose work delivers measurable impact in their industries, with entries judged by a panel of industry executives, members of the media and consultants. Learn more at www.merit-awards.com.

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Agoda names five quieter corners of Asia to catch the snow this season

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Winter is almost upon Asia, and with it the part of the calendar travelers look forward to: frozen lakes, steaming open-air baths, and towns that come fully alive once the snow settles. Winter trips are shifting away from the big-name resorts, where lift queues and lodging have both grown steeper, toward smaller places where the snow still feels like it belongs to the locals first. Digital travel platform Agoda spotlights five spots across Asia where travelers can take in the season’s sights, from fire festivals to frozen lakes.  

Zao Onsen, Japan

Up in Yamagata, freezing wind and snow coat the conifers until they stand like hooded figures across the slopes — the juhyo (snow monsters). On winter evenings they’re lit from below, turning an ordinary ski field into something closer to a dream.

Taebaek, South Korea

Away from the Olympic crowds of Gangwon’s better-known towns, Taebaek hosts a late-January snow festival built around hand-carved snow and ice sculptures, sledding hills, and mountain trails that lead to some of Korea’s most reliable early-season powder.

Gulmarg, India

High in Kashmir, Gulmarg rides one of the world’s loftiest cable cars up into wide, lightly tracked bowls. Mornings bring tea sellers and the smell of woodsmoke; afternoons bring long, quiet descents that few travelers outside the subcontinent have discovered.

Kanas, China

Tucked into the far north of Xinjiang near the Altai Mountains, Kanas turns almost silent in winter: a long glacial lake freezes over, snow piles onto the roofs of the old Tuvan villages, and smoke curls from log cabins where families still see out the season in the traditional way.

Sapa, Vietnam

Sapa is proof that snow in Southeast Asia isn’t a myth. When cold air drops over the Hoàng Liên Son mountains, frost and the occasional dusting settle over the rice terraces, and the hill-tribe markets carry on trading in the mist, blankets and all.

“Winter in Asia has so much to offer travelers willing to look a little further afield,” said Jay Lee, Regional Director, North Asia at Agoda. “From a snowy mountain village to a warming soak in an outdoor onsen, these destinations offer different ways to enjoy the season and experience local life. With Agoda’s wide range of stays, travelers can find a base that suits their budget and make a winter escape their own.”

With over 6 million properties, more than 130,000 flight routes and a wide range of activities to choose from, travelers can discover and plan their next winter escape on Agoda.com or the Agoda app.

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Datavault AI Founder Nathaniel Bradley Sues Board

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WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lawsuit Alleges Chairman and CFO Brett Moyer Engineered a Weekend Lockout While Keeping a $90–$100 Million Financing Offer From Independent Directors

Datavault AI Founder Nathaniel Bradley Sues Board

Nathaniel Bradley, the founder whose technology became Nasdaq-listed Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT), today filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery asking the court to declare his contested ouster as CEO void and restore him to office. The complaint alleges that Board Chairman and CFO Brett Moyer “suspended” Bradley without a Board vote, cut off his email, and then rushed through a defective Sunday meeting, all while a $90–$100 million financing lifeline sat on the table.

On October 30, two days after Bradley asked the Board to consider removing Moyer as CFO, Moyer “suspended” Bradley on his own perceived authority. According to the complaint, no Board meeting was held and no written consent was circulated. This was done despite Datavault’s own Bylaws, which give only the full Board the power to remove officers.

The lawsuit further alleges that Moyer and certain unnamed directors shut Bradley out one day after he brought the company a $90–$100 million funding offer that could have substantially improved its financial position. Rather than present the offer, Moyer “suppressed, withheld and concealed” it from the company’s independent directors.

Last night, Bradley released the following statement:

“While I remain confident in Datavault AI’s technology, product offerings, and patent-protected innovations, I strongly dispute the legal validity of the Board’s decision to remove me as President and Chief Executive Officer.

“During my tenure, we increased revenue by more than 1,300% in my first year, alongside record trading volumes, and built the foundation for continued growth. We assembled a portfolio of more than

100 patents and pending applications, including newly issued U.S. patents in data valuation, tokenization, and wireless audio. We launched the Information Data Exchange, NIL Vault, and American Political Exchange, and signed licensing and tokenization agreements that bring real-world assets, from carbon credits to gold, copper, and geothermal energy, onto our platforms. We also completed strategic acquisitions, including API Media Innovations, that expanded our reach into digital twins, sports, and live events. We broadened our strategic partnership network, including with IBM,

ServiceNow, and the Department of Energy, and recruited industry-leading talent to the Datavault cause.

“Innovators are often targeted, and I intend to protect my rights and the interests of the Company and its shareholders. I believe the Board’s action jeopardizes the Company’s ability to realize its full potential.”

Jacob Frenkel, Bradley’s lead counsel and a former SEC enforcement lawyer and federal prosecutor, said:

“The company’s groundbreaking and cutting-edge technologies are a function of Mr. Bradley’s brilliance and vision. As a corporate leader, Mr. Bradley has a long-standing commitment to best practices in corporate governance.”

Mr. Bradley puts his investors first. When you’re out building and innovating and those you think you can trust decide to stage a corporate coup, the only place for relief is in court. Mr. Bradley will continue to fight for the shareholders and against those who put their own interests ahead of the company’s stakeholders.”

Read the full complaint here.

About Nathaniel Bradley:

Nathaniel Bradley is an inventor and technology executive who holds more than 70 patents. He founded and invented AudioEye, founded Intellectual Property Network Inc., and served as CTO of Marathon Patent Group (now Marathon Digital Holdings). In 2021, he founded Data Vault Holdings, whose assets were acquired in December 2024 by WiSA Technologies, the company that became Datavault AI. As CEO, he led the company through partnerships with IBM, Dolby Laboratories, and NYIAX, as well as the acquisition of CompuSystems assets.

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County of Sussex, New Jersey Notice of Data Privacy Incident

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NEWTON, N.J., Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office (SCPO) experienced a data privacy event that involved personal information.

On or about August 10, 2026, SCPO received alerts of a disruption to its computer network. Upon this identification, it launched an immediate investigation and engaged outside cybersecurity specialists to assist. The investigation determined that someone accessed its network without authorization between July 15, 2026, and July 22, 2026, and that certain files containing personal information were accessed and may have been taken. That information includes people’s first and last name, Social Security number, and driver’s license or State-issued identification card number. The SCPO has reported the incident to state and federal law enforcement, the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC), and the Office of Attorney General. For more information on this incident, people may contact the call center at (888) 269-1448, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST for further assistance.

Lauren Stinger, Esq.
Lauren.stinger@kennedyslaw.com
Associate Counsel

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