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<title>Micro-cations Surge as Americans Redefine Summer Travel in 2025</title>
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RICHMOND, Va., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a year marked by ongoing economic uncertainty and evolving consumer habits, a travel trend has become popular among U.S. travelers once again: the micro-cation. According to new data from Allianz Partners USA in their annual Vacation Confidence Index*, Americans are increasingly opting for shorter but more intentional getaways – redefining how they plan, spend, and experience their time away from home.
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Micro-cations, a leisure trip more than 100 miles from home for 4 or fewer nights, are making a strong comeback in 2025 as travelers seek to balance time, cost, and experience. These shorter getaways offer a practical solution for Americans navigating high travel costs, limited PTO, and a desire for meaningful breaks without the commitment of a week-long vacation. Whether it’s a two-night city escape or a long weekend by the coast, micro-cations are ideal for fitting travel into busy lifestyles. As inflation continues to shape spending behavior and workplace flexibility enables more frequent but shorter trips, micro-cations have emerged as a preferred way to recharge, without overextending budgets or schedules.
"Microcations reflect a new kind of travel mindset, with one that values spontaneity, intentionality, and balance," said Emily Hartman, General Manager at Allianz Partners USA. "As travelers embrace shorter, high-impact trips, they’re also recognizing the importance of protecting those moments. Whether it’s a quick weekend getaway or a last-minute escape, travel insurance plays a key role in offering peace of mind, so travelers can focus on making the most of their time away."
The study reveals that 34% of Americans now say their first vacation of the year will last just two nights or less, up four percentage points from last year. The average trip length is expected to dip slightly to 4.2 nights, down from 4.6 nights in 2024. While longer getaways may be less common, travelers are still eager to make the most of their time away – often choosing shorter, more frequent breaks to balance rising prices with their desire for meaningful experiences.
While vacations may be getting shorter, they’re certainly not getting cheaper, as one-night trips are the most expensive on a per-night basis, averaging $700 per night, compared to $396 per night for a traditional week-long vacation. The data suggests that Americans are willing to spend more for luxury, convenience, and quality over quantity – even in a time of economic caution.
That said, high-income travelers are helping keep the travel sector buoyant. 15% of Americans earning $100K+ annually plan to take three or more trips this summer, indicating that affluent consumers remain undeterred by inflationary pressures or lingering economic uncertainty. As the cost of living continues to rise and consumer sentiment fluctuates, the travel landscape is increasingly shaped by those who can afford to splurge.
The Vacation Confidence Index has been conducted each summer since 2009 by national polling firm Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of Allianz Partners USA. A vacation is defined as a leisure trip of at least one week to a place that is 100 miles or more from home.
Allianz Partners offers travel insurance through most major U.S. airlines, leading travel agents, online travel agencies, hotel companies, cruise lines and directly to consumers. For more information on Allianz Partners and available travel policies, please visit http://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/. 
* *Methodology: These are the findings of an Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of Allianz Partners. For this survey, a sample of 2,005 Americans aged 18+ was interviewed from April 14 to 15, 2025 via the Ipsos Online Omnibus. The precision of Ipsos online polls is measured using a credibility interval. In this case, the results are accurate to within +/- 2.7 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, of what the results would have been had all American adults been polled. Quota sampling and weighting were employed in order to balance demographics and ensure that the sample’s composition reflects that of the actual U.S. population, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Credibility intervals are wider among subsets of the population.
About Allianz Partners 
In the United States, Allianz Partners USA (AGA Service Company) offers Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans and serves millions of customers each year. In addition to travel protection, the company offers event ticket protection, registration protection for endurance events and unique travel assistance services such as international medical assistance and concierge services. AGA Service Company is doing business as Allianz Global Assistance Insurance Agency in California (License # 0B01400) and Massachusetts. Allianz Partners USA is part of the Allianz Partners group. Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, mobility and assistance. Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by delivering future-ready, high-tech, high-touch products and solutions that go beyond traditional insurance. Present in over 75 countries, our 19,400 employees speak 70 languages, handle over 58 million cases each year, and are motivated to go the extra mile to offer peace of mind to our customers around the world.
For Allianz Partners USA products offered and sold in the U.S.: Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply to all plans. Plans are available only to U.S. residents. Not all plans are available in all jurisdictions. Availability of coverage, including the epidemic-related benefits and covered reasons described here, varies by product and by state. Products may not include all benefits or covered reasons described here. All benefits are subject to maximum limits of liability, which may in some cases be subject to sublimits and daily maximums. Benefits and limits vary by plan. For a complete description of the coverage and benefit limits offered under your specific plan, carefully review your plan’s Letter of Confirmation/Declarations and Certificate of Insurance/Policy. Insurance coverage is underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: Oakbrook Terrace, IL), rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: Richmond, VA), rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101–C series or 101–P series, depending on state of residence. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Except as otherwise specified, AGA Service Company d/b/a Allianz Global Assistance is the licensed producer and administrator of Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans in the U.S. and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. Allianz Global Assistance is a mark of AGA Service Company or its affiliates. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between Allianz Global Assistance and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance and assistance services. Noninsurance benefits/products are provided and serviced by Allianz Global Assistance.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Diamond Hill, a boutique investment management firm with a long-term, valuation-disciplined approach across multiple asset classes, today announced the launch of the Diamond Hill Securitized Total Return strategy. This portfolio broadens Diamond Hill’s differentiated offerings in fixed income, leveraging the firm’s unique expertise in securitized assets.
The strategy will be managed by Henry Song, CFA. This portfolio offers a dedicated allocation to securitized bonds and could complete a core fixed income allocation where Treasurys and corporate bonds are managed separately.
“The Securitized Total Return strategy provides focused exposure to securitized assets, managed by a team with deep and unique expertise in this area,” said Heather Brilliant, CFA, Diamond Hill CEO.
“Securitized markets remain an overlooked opportunity by many investors, as they typically are underrepresented in common fixed income benchmarks,” said Song. “These securities can provide compelling return and risk management opportunities, due in part to additional inherent protections that can be built into the asset class.”
The Diamond Hill fixed income team has $7.2 billion in assets under management as of May 31, 2025, and manages the Core Bond, Core Plus Bond, Intermediate Bond, Securitized Credit, Short Duration Investment Grade and Short Duration Securitized Bond portfolios in addition to Securitized Total Return.
About Diamond Hill: Diamond Hill invests on behalf of clients through a shared commitment to its valuation-driven investment principles, long-term perspective, capacity discipline and client alignment. An independent active asset manager with significant employee ownership, Diamond Hill’s investment strategies include differentiated US and international equity, alternative long-short equity and fixed income. As of May 31, 2025, Diamond Hill’s assets under management and assets under advisement totaled $31.2 billion. For more information visit www.diamond-hill.com
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<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="144" height="34" src="https://bubblear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/aquiline-announces-close-of-archway-acquisition.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></div>NEW YORK, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aquiline, a private investment firm specializing in financial services and technology, has closed its acquisition of SEI’s Family Office Services business. As an independent company, the business will revert to its original name, Archway. After a strong period of growth under SEI’s ownership, Aquiline is excited to support Archway […]
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NEW YORK, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aquiline, a private investment firm specializing in financial services and technology, has closed its acquisition of SEI’s Family Office Services business. As an independent company, the business will revert to its original name, Archway.
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After a strong period of growth under SEI’s ownership, Aquiline is excited to support Archway with substantial new investment into product, customer experience, and talent.
Archway also announced the appointment of several key executives to lead the newly independent company. Anthony Abenante will join Archway as CEO. Anthony most recently served as Global Head of Equities at Credit Suisse and previously was the CEO of Instinet, where he expanded multi-asset trading capabilities and led platform modernization efforts serving institutional clients across more than 60 markets.
“Archway sits at the intersection of fintech, data, and service—exactly the kind of platform I’ve spent my career scaling. I’m excited to work alongside our talented team and Aquiline to expand our platform capabilities, enhance client experience, and scale our services to meet growing demand across the family office and private wealth ecosystem,” said Abenante.
Steve Meyer will join the Board of Directors as Chairman. “Having been a part of SEI during their acquisition of Archway, I have seen the tremendous progress the business has made under their ownership. I’m incredibly excited to have the opportunity to be a part of this next chapter of the Archway story and continue to build upon its success serving the family office and private banking customers. Archway operates in one of the most dynamic segments of the wealth management market, where complexity and demand for institutional-grade infrastructure has never been higher.”
Archway delivers a comprehensive suite of solutions to family offices, private banks and wealth advisors through the industry’s most robust general ledger accounting software platform, along with investment reporting and fund administration services.
Vincenzo La Ruffa, Managing Partner of Aquiline said: “Family offices are an underserved market with increasing complexity of investment portfolios, generational changes and associated operational challenges. We believe Archway has developed the most powerful platform in the industry and we are excited to keep building. Having worked with Anthony as an advisor to Aquiline and board member in the past, we’re thrilled to be partnering with him to grow Archway both organically and through complementary acquisitions.”
Nick Seibert, Principal at Aquiline added “Having invested in several wealth management software and services platforms, we are excited to leverage Aquiline’s depth of experience in partnership with the existing Archway platform and team to build upon its success. Through our experiences with Mirador and Landytech, we see a clear opportunity to grow Archway’s client base.”
With Aquiline’s investment and strategic guidance, Archway enters a new phase as an independent company focused on accelerating product innovation, deepening client partnerships, and expanding its market reach. The company plans to invest in its core platform, enhance its outsourced service capabilities, and build new solutions to meet the evolving needs of family offices and complex wealth enterprises.
About Aquiline
Aquiline Capital Partners LP (“Aquiline”) is a private investment firm based in New York, London, and Philadelphia, that is dedicated to financial services and technology. As of March 31, 2025, Aquiline has approximately $12 billion of assets under management and has deployed approximately $7.4 billion of capital across the firm’s three strategies in private equity, venture, and credit.
For more information about Aquiline, its investment professionals, and its portfolio companies, visit: aquiline.com.
About SEI® SEI (NASDAQ: SEIC) is a leading global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services within the financial services industry. SEI tailors its solutions and services to help clients more effectively deploy their capital—whether that’s money, time, or talent—so they can better serve their clients and achieve their growth objectives. As of March 31, 2025, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.6 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
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<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="287" height="512" src="https://bubblear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/can-ai-learn-what-black-beauty-really-looks-like.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://bubblear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/can-ai-learn-what-black-beauty-really-looks-like.jpg 287w, https://bubblear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/can-ai-learn-what-black-beauty-really-looks-like-168x300.jpg 168w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px" /></div>Black Girls Code + The Doux announce the Black Beauty AI Challenge ATLANTA, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Black Girls Code + The Doux are launching the Black Beauty AI Challenge, a first-of-its-kind opportunity for girls and young women to use AI as a tool for self-expression, creating original videos that reflect how they define […]
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Black Girls Code + The Doux announce the Black Beauty AI Challenge
ATLANTA, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Black Girls Code + The Doux are launching the Black Beauty AI Challenge, a first-of-its-kind opportunity for girls and young women to use AI as a tool for self-expression, creating original videos that reflect how they define beauty, style, and culture. Their voices and visions will contribute to shaping how AI sees and understands the depth and diversity of Black identity.
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“If Black creators don’t guide what AI learns from us, we risk being overlooked—or worse, misrepresented by others,” says Maya Smith, CEO and Creative Director of The Doux. “The Black Beauty AI challenge is about taking control of that narrative by challenging these young women to run the code.” 
The Black Beauty AI Challenge gives participants as young as 13 a chance to win up to $1,500 in cash prizes. Submissions from participants will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges.
“At Black Girls Code, we show girls and young women that technology is theirs to shape and to connect to their lived experiences because the future of AI is being written right now,” said Cristina Mancini, CEO of Black Girls Code. “This challenge is about nurturing confidence and sparking creativity to empower women to lead in this new tech era.”
How It Works: Participants will create a 60-90 second AI-generated video that expresses their unique perspective. The challenge is open to two age tracks:
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To ensure a level playing field, cash prizes will be awarded only to entries created using free versions of tools such as Kaiber.ai, Runway ML, Luma Labs, Pika, CapCut, or Canva. All participants are encouraged to use whatever tools best enable them to showcase their creativity and skill set. Submissions created with paid or subscription-based platforms are enthusiastically welcomed but will be considered only for honorary recognition.
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IRVINE, Calif., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kia America set an all-time first half volume record of 416,511 vehicles, an 8 percent increase over the same period last year. Retail sales rose 12 percent year-over-year, reaffirming Kia’s strong growth momentum.
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Four Kia models posted best-ever first-half sales: Carnival (+57 percent); Telluride (+15 percent); Sportage (+9 percent); and K4 (+7 percent). In addition, the K5 (+170 percent) and Sorento (+9 percent) models also showed impressive growth over the previous year, contributing to the brand’s record-breaking first-half performance.
Sales of hybrid models surged 70 percent year-over-year, continuing the brand’s strong momentum in electrification. In addition, sedan sales increased 29 percent and SUVs grew by 9 percent, reflecting both the wide range and broad popularity of Kia’s extensive model lineup.
“In the face of uncertain market conditions, Kia delivered a record-breaking first-half sales performance, a milestone made possible by the continued interest from consumers in our well-designed, technologically advanced lineup,” said SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon, president and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America. “Our core models including Carnival, Telluride, Sportage, and K4, continue to set sales records. Coupled with the steady sales growth generated by our electrified and hybrid models along with the continued rollout of the 2026 EV9 Nightfall Edition and the newly introduced EV9 GT-Line featuring a two-tone roof, we expect this positive sales trajectory to continue. In the second half of 2025 Kia will remain agile in our response to changing market conditions and steadfast in our commitment to delivering products and services that meet the expectations of US consumers.”
In addition to the monthly sales performance, Kia America also announced initiatives, including:
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<td class="prnpr2 prnpl2 prnvab prntac prncbts prnrbrb1 prnbbbs prnsblb1" colspan="2" nowrap="nowrap" rowspan="1">
MONTH OF JUNE
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<td class="prnpr2 prnpl2 prnvab prntac prncbts prnbrbrs prnbbbs prnbsbls" colspan="2" rowspan="1">
JUNE YTD
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<td class="prngen5" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
Model
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
2025
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
2024
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
2025
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
2024
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="prngen5" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
EV9
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
913
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
1905
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
4,938
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
9671
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<tr>
<td class="prngen5" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
EV6
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
680
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
2,171
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
5,875
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
10,941
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<td class="prngen5" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
K4/Forte
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
11,564
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
11,358
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
75,535
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
70,473
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<td class="prngen5" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
K5
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
5,613
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
3,771
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
34,565
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
12,807
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<tr>
<td class="prngen5" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
Soul
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
4,737
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
4,565
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
26,126
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
28,465
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<td class="prngen5" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
Niro
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
1,966
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
3,381
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
11,788
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
18,102
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<td class="prngen5" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
Seltos
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
4,259
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
5,871
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
24,939
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
32,786
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Sportage
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
12,630
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
13,316
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
87,172
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
79,853
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<td class="prngen5" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
Sorento
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
7,050
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
6,925
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
50,919
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
46,663
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<td class="prngen5" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
Telluride
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
9,239
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
8,858
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
61,502
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
53,700
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Carnival
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
5,198
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
3,806
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
33,152
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
21,083
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<td class="prngen5" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
Total
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
63,849
</td>
<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
65,929
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<td class="prngen6" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
416,511
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386,460
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The Håkan Frisinger Prize is awarded annually to a prominent transport researcher active at a Nordic university or research institute. The award aims to promote and support research and development in transportation that benefits industry, academia, and society at large.
Björn Nykvist is now awarded for his significant and interdisciplinary contributions to understanding the electrification of the transport sector, particularly the crucial role of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in climate policy and energy system transformation. With two decades of experience spanning over engineering physics, psychology, environmental sciences, and social sciences, his work consistently bridges diverse disciplines to address complex socio-technical systems and policy design.
VREF is further also underlining Björn Nykvist’s influence with his early and seminal research on battery cost trajectories, notably a 2015 paper in Nature Climate Change that significantly shaped global perspectives on BEV viability due to rapidly falling battery costs. His research has since deepened into real-world adoption and system impacts of BEVs, including the feasibility of heavy-duty electric trucks, with early assessments conducted in collaboration with the Swedish forest industry.
“Björn Nykvist embodies the spirit of the Håkan Frisinger Prize,” says VREF Director Henrik Nolmark. “His ability to connect rigorous scientific inquiry with direct policy relevance, particularly in the vital area of transport electrification, is of great importance for a sustainable urban future.”
During his upcoming VREF Visiting Researcher Programme at Lund University’s Division of Environmental and Energy Systems Studies, Björn Nykvist will have opportunities to further bridge scientific and social science disciplines, contributing to the development of the next generation of researchers.
“This is a welcome and strong recognition of Björn Nykvist’s pivotal research and a great opportunity to deepen our collaboration on more sustainable and electrified transports,” says Lars J Nilsson, Head of Department of Technology and Society, Lund University.
Beyond his academic publications, Björn Nykvist actively engages in public debate, translating research insights into accessible reports, policy briefs, and opinion pieces for broader societal impact.
“Research that bridges disciplines and aims to support evidence-based policymaking is more important than ever. I am very happy that VREF recognises this, and honoured to receive the Håkan Frisinger Prize,” says Björn Nykvist.
The Håkan Frisinger Award selection process involves a review by an appointed panel and the VREF Scientific Council, with the final decision made by the VREF Board.
July 1, 2025
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HANGZHOU, China, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hikvision has announced the launch of its new DeepinViewX-Series Bullet Cameras, powered by the advanced Guanlan large-scale AI models. These smart cameras are designed to provide better perimeter protection with longer video content analysis (VCA) range and fewer false and repeated alarms.
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“The launch of DeepinViewX-Series Bullet Cameras shows our commitment to making perimeter protection smarter and more efficient,” said Max Fang, the Product Director at Hikvision. “By covering wider areas and keeping false alarms to a new low, we’re helping security professionals focus on what really matters, significantly saving their time and costs.”
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<li>7-Line triple-lens cameras covering up to 120 meters at night with an ultra-long depth of field</li>
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These cameras adapt to various environments, from residential areas and office buildings to large-scale business parks. With advanced video optics and AI-ISP technology, they ensure 24/7 high-quality video capture.
What makes DeepinViewX different?
At the heart of the DeepinViewX series are the Guanlan large-scale AI models. This advanced AI technology distinguishes real threats from harmless activities, such as moving tree shadows, small animals, or bright lights. This means security teams can focus on actual problems instead of dealing with constant false alarms.
With an intelligent algorithm running on the cameras and alarms pushing from cameras, there is no reliance on network or remote center resources. This edge-based processing ensures faster response times, avoids video compression and transmission losses, and enhances overall reliability. In the meantime, we have also upgraded the cameras’ optical performance to enhance their detection capabilities.
Key Benefits
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<li>90% fewer false alarms compared to traditional AI cameras</li>
<li>50% fewer repeated alarms compared to traditional AI cameras</li>
<li>Up to 140 meters detection range (in the daytime), twice as far as traditional AI cameras</li>
<li>Enhanced night vision performance for tiny objects</li>
<li>Fewer cameras needed to cover the same area</li>
<li>Cost savings through reduced labor and storage needs</li>
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Advanced security solutions
The DeepinViewX-Series Bullet Cameras offer an advanced security solution especially for perimeter protection. They ensure optimal performance and simplified management for security installations of any scale. For more information about DeepinViewX cameras and Guanlan large-scale AI models, visit Hikvision’s website.
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CALGARY, AB, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shell Canada Energy, an affiliate of Shell plc (“Shell”), announced that the first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has left the LNG Canada facility on the west coast of Canada. At 40%, Shell has the largest working interest in the LNG Canada joint venture. Located in Kitimat, British Columbia, the facility will export LNG from two processing units or “trains” with total capacity of 14 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).
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“LNG Canada grows our leading integrated gas portfolio, providing a reliable supply of LNG to markets, most notably in Asia,” said Cederic Cremers, Shell’s President, Integrated Gas. “We expect that supplying LNG will be the biggest contribution Shell will make to the energy transition over the next decade, and projects like LNG Canada position our portfolio to achieve this.”
As Asian markets transition away from coal, exports from LNG Canada are well positioned to play a crucial role in global decarbonisation efforts. LNG is a lower-carbon alternative to coal when used for electricity generation and a partner for intermittent renewables.
Shell’s LNG Outlook 2025 forecasts global demand for LNG is set to rise by around 60% by 2040, largely driven by economic growth in Asia. LNG Canada’s strategic location on Canada’s Pacific Coast connects cost-competitive upstream gas from British Columbia to growing Asian demand.
LNG Canada brings a new source of economic development to British Columbia, delivering a competitive, secure, and reliable source of energy in partnership with local communities and First Nations.
Notes to editors 
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<li>LNG Canada is a joint venture comprised of Shell plc, through its affiliate Shell Canada Energy (40%); PETRONAS, through its wholly-owned entity, North Montney LNG Limited Partnership (25%); PetroChina Company Limited, through its subsidiary PetroChina Canada Limited (15%); Mitsubishi Corporation, through its subsidiary Diamond LNG Canada Ltd. (15%); and Korea Gas Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Kogas Canada LNG Ltd (5%). It is operated through LNG Canada Development Inc.</li>
<li>At Capital Markets Day 2025, Shell announced plans to reinforce our leadership position in liquefied natural gas (LNG) by growing sales by 4-5% per year through to 2030.</li>
<li>Each LNG Canada joint venture participant will provide its own natural gas supply and individually offtake and market their respective share of LNG from the project.</li>
<li>All LNG produced at the facility — from day one — will be provided to Shell and the other joint venture participants.</li>
<li>Over 50,000 Canadians have worked on the LNG Canada venture with more than CAD $5.8 billion in contracts and subcontracts to local, Indigenous-owned and other businesses in British Columbia.</li>
<li>The project includes an option for a future Phase 2 expansion, which could include the construction of two additional LNG trains, bringing total capacity to 28 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).</li>
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Enquiries 
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Shell’s net carbon intensity
Also, in this announcement we may refer to Shell’s “net carbon intensity” (NCI), which includes Shell’s carbon emissions from the production of our energy products, our suppliers’ carbon emissions in supplying energy for that production and our customers’ carbon emissions associated with their use of the energy products we sell. Shell’s NCI also includes the emissions associated with the production and use of energy products produced by others which Shell purchases for resale. Shell only controls its own emissions. The use of the terms Shell’s “net carbon intensity” or NCI is for convenience only and not intended to suggest these emissions are those of Shell plc or its subsidiaries.
Shell’s net-zero emissions target
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KITIMAT, BC, June 30, 2025 /CNW/ – LNG Canada has successfully loaded a first cargo of liquefied natural gas that is now destined for global markets, marking the start of operations at Canada’s first large-scale LNG export facility. 
The new LNG Canada export facility is located in Kitimat, British Columbia, in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation. It is a long-life asset that will initially export LNG from two processing units or “trains” with a total capacity of 14 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).
“Today is a historic moment for LNG Canada and our five joint venture participants (JVPs), Haisla Nation, the District of Kitimat, British Columbia and all of Canada,” said Chris Cooper, LNG Canada President and CEO. “We began with a clear vision: To work side-by-side with First Nations and local communities as the catalyst for a thriving new energy sector in Canada, and to set a new standard for safe and responsible LNG production. As world events continue to demonstrate, a reliable supply of responsibly produced energy should never be taken for granted. We’re proud to be part of the effort to help Canada diversify its export markets and to deliver lower carbon energy to the world, for many decades to come.”
On making its final investment decision in October 2018, LNG Canada agreed to meet the Government of British Columbia‘s conditions for LNG development in the province, to provide jobs, training opportunities and additional benefits to residents.
Some of the benefits LNG Canada has delivered to British Columbians and Canadians over the span of construction include:
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<li>More than 50,000 Canadians have directly contributed to building LNG Canada Phase 1. The connecting Coastal GasLink pipeline employed more than 25,000 Canadians. In operations, more than 300 full-time, permanent LNG Canada jobs have been created. </li>
<li>The cumulative value of LNG Canada’s contracts and subcontracts to local, Indigenous and other businesses in B.C. to date has exceeded CAD$5.8 billion; this includes more than CAD$4.9 billion to Indigenous-owned and local area businesses. It includes a CAD$500 million contract with HaiSea Marine, a joint venture between the Haisla Nation and North Vancouver-based Seaspan providing harbour and escort tugboat services to LNG Canada with its innovative fleet of battery-powered and low emissions vessels. </li>
<li>LNG Canada has to date invested more than CAD$10 million in workforce development programs—meaningful trades training and development programs designed to increase the participation of local area residents, Indigenous communities and British Columbians in trades and construction-related activities including but not limited to the LNG Canada project. </li>
<li>We have also contributed more than CAD$13 million to programs and equipment benefiting Kitimat, Terrace and First Nations communities, and enabled and supported the addition of new long-term housing in the Kitimat and Terrace region.</li>
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LNG Canada and its JVPs continue to explore pathways for a potential Phase 2 expansion, which may include the construction of two additional LNG trains, resulting in a total plant capacity of 28 mtpa.
Each LNG Canada joint venture participant will provide its own natural gas supply and individually offtake and market their respective share of liquified natural gas from LNG Canada, starting today.
Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Crystal Smith: “Congratulations to our partner LNG Canada on this monumental day. This milestone is a testament to what can happen when industry elevates and respects the role of Indigenous communities in major projects. When LNG Canada first came to our territory over a decade ago, they, unlike so many others, chose to build a relationship first before even considering building a project. They focused on understanding what mattered first and foremost to Haisla Nation, and to Indigenous communities in the region. So much has changed for our community since that first meeting. Our people, our country and the world are better off today, and will be for decades to come. Congratulations to LNG Canada. We look forward to a long and lasting partnership.”
Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney: “Canada has what the world needs. With LNG Canada’s first shipment to Asia, Canada is exporting its energy to reliable partners, diversifying trade, and reducing global emissions — all in partnership with Indigenous Peoples. By turning aspiration into action, Canada can become the world’s leading energy superpower with the strongest economy in the G7.”
British Columbia Premier David Eby: “At a time when B.C. jobs are under attack, it’s more important than ever that we get our resources to global markets and reduce our reliance on the United States. LNG Canada’s first cargo shipment to Asia marks a major milestone in our efforts to build a stronger, more diversified economy that creates those good jobs and makes us all better off. With abundant resources the world needs and a strategic location to deliver them, shovel-ready projects like this are how B.C. will become the engine of a newly revitalized, more independent, and growing Canada.”
Response from LNG Canada’s Joint Venture Participants:
Shell “Today marks a significant achievement for LNG Canada, with the first shipment of liquified natural gas departing from the facility on Canada’s west coast,” said Cederic Cremers, Shell’s President for Integrated Gas. “LNG Canada is a testament to how responsible energy development can create lasting and positive impacts for local communities and First Nations while delivering essential energy to the world.”
PETRONAS “As a customer-focused global energy leader committed to innovation, PETRONAS is proud to be part of LNG Canada – a world-class first-of-its-kind facility. With this new supply node, we are advancing secure, reliable, and responsibly sourced LNG to meet our customer needs and support global energy demand,” said Adif Zulkifli, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Gas & Maritime Business, PETRONAS. “This milestone is a result of years of perseverance to realise our vision for Canadian LNG exports to the Asia Pacific region, and we are excited to celebrate this moment with LNG Canada, our other joint venture partners, the Haisla Nation, Kitimat community, and Canadians at large.”
Mitsubishi Corporation “This first cargo highlights our commitment to providing stable energy supplies to global customers while generating economic and societal value through our LNG project. It’s a proud moment for all involved,” said Masaru Saito, Group CEO of Environmental Energy Group. “This remarkable achievement will contribute not only to the further development of the local economy but also to the long-term employment landscape, making it a significant driver for the Canadian economy.”
PetroChina Canada Limited “PetroChina is proud to be a joint venture participant in this major milestone for Canada’s energy industry and the global energy transition,” said Zhiyong Liu, President and CEO of PetroChina Canada. “The production of LNG Canada represents the culmination of world-class technological integration and a new chapter in global energy collaboration. It will play a vital role in stabilizing global energy supply and accelerating the path to a lower carbon future.”
KOGAS “The first cargo from LNG Canada represents a monumental milestone for our partners and demonstrates the strong commitment of British Columbia and Canada and the strong participation of First Nations and local communities,” said Yeonhye Choi, President and CEO, KOGAS. “We congratulate our partners and stakeholders and express our gratitude to the project contractors. We are confident that LNG Canada will demonstrate the highest standards of safety, reliability and competitiveness.”
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About LNG Canada LNG Canada operates a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada, in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation. Today, LNG Canada produces LNG from two processing units, referred to as “trains.” LNG Canada is a joint venture comprised of Shell plc, through its affiliate Shell Canada Energy (40%); PETRONAS, through its wholly-owned entity, North Montney LNG Limited Partnership (25%); PetroChina Company Limited, through its subsidiary PetroChina Kitimat LNG Partnership (15%); Mitsubishi Corporation, through its subsidiary Diamond LNG Canada Partnership (15%); and Korea Gas Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Kogas Canada LNG Partnership (5%). It is operated through LNG Canada Development Inc.
About LNG Canada’s Joint Venture Participants
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing around 96,000 people across more than 70 countries. It has activities ranging from oil and gas exploration and production to the marketing of fuels and lubricants, and research and development. As a leading global supplier, Shell manages every stage of the LNG value chain—from discovering and extracting natural gas, to liquefaction, shipping, regasification, and delivering it directly to customers.
PETRONAS is a fully integrated energy company with extensive experience in LNG. Through its wholly owned upstream energy company, Progress Energy Canada Ltd and its partners, PETRONAS is one of the largest natural gas reserves owner in Canada – with the majority of these reserves in the North Montney natural gas formation in northeast British Columbia. The North Montney LNG Limited Partnership is a wholly-owned entity of PETRONAS.
Mitsubishi Corporation is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates business together with its offices and subsidiaries worldwide. MC has eight Business Groups that operate across virtually every industry: Environmental Energy, Material Solution, Mineral Resources, Urban Development and Infrastructure, Mobility, Food Industry, Smart-Life Creation, and Power Solution. Mitsubishi Corporation has been investing in LNG since 1969 and currently has interests in 13 LNG projects worldwide, capable of meeting approximately 20% of Japan’s LNG demand.
PetroChina Company Limited (PetroChina) is one of the world’s major oil and gas producers and distributors and a significant player in the global LNG industry. PetroChina is engaged in a wide range of activities related to oil, gas, LNG and new energy, providing energy products which fuel economic and social development. While focusing on growing its core business through innovation and responsible corporate governance, PetroChina actively pursues opportunities for the low-carbon transformation, accelerating new advantages in green development.
KOGAS is one of the world’s largest LNG importers and South Korea’s principal LNG provider, operating five LNG import terminals and a nationwide pipeline network. KOGAS has taken a new path of seeking opportunities to participate in the development of international upstream projects, as well as downstream businesses.
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American Ratings Corporation announces the arrival of the Summer 2025 Diamond Certified Directory Update, which features enhanced listings of top rated companies throughout the Greater Bay Area.
PETALUMA, Calif., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This month, American Ratings Corporation (ARC) began emailing the Summer 2025 Diamond Certified Directory Update to more than 820,000 homeowners, local business owners, property and apartment managers, and insurance and real estate agents throughout the Greater Bay Area. There are five versions: North Bay, East Bay, South Bay, San Francisco & Peninsula, and Napa & Solano. Each Diamond Certified company is represented with an enhanced listing that includes their phone number, website, owner/manager info, California license and Diamond Certified Rating Report URL.
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Only companies that score Highest in Quality and Helpful Expertise® earn Diamond Certified and are featured in this directory. What really separates Diamond Certified ratings from all others is that a large, random sample of each company’s customers are surveyed by phone to get the most accurate ratings and verify only real customers are responding. By surveying from a company’s entire customer base, ARC ensures that each company’s research results truly represent its customer satisfaction level. And each Diamond Certified company is backed by mediation and the Diamond Certified Performance Guarantee.
As part of their always-free membership, 180,000+ Diamond Certified Preferred Members get immediate access to the Summer 2025 Diamond Certified Directory Update. Diamond Certified Preferred Membership also includes a member hotline, a double Diamond Certified Performance Guarantee, exclusive digital downloads and more.
In recent years, the increase in online reviews has given rise to cherry-picked and fake reviews. Anyone can post a review on sites like Yelp even if they were never a customer, which inflates the company’s star rating and creates a false sense of security for consumers. That’s why the Diamond Certified Directory has become such an important resource over the last two decades. It’s designed for those who care about quality work done by companies that prioritize customer satisfaction.
“People love our Diamond Certified Directory Updates because they can find the most recent collection of local companies that are a pleasure to do business with,” says ARC CEO Greg Louie. “The directories are easy to use, too—just download one to your computer, iPad or Kindle and you’ll have instant access to hundreds of top rated Diamond Certified companies across a wide range of service industries, from auto repair and remodeling to dentistry and painting.”
Here are the newly released Diamond Certified Company Report SUMMARY UPDATES. 
Advance Construction Alva Flooring Inc. American Home Renewal, Inc. Artisans Landscape Bell Pest Control Benjamin Franklin Plumbing California Heating and Cooling Davis Roofing Group G Landscape Division LLC. GBA Realty Heritage Exteriors Inc. Maloney Construction Inc. Mattie’s Hardwood Flooring Meza’s Fence Moore Home Services Mr. Pavers Contractor Services, Inc. NBE Property Restoration One Source Plumbing and Rooter, Inc. Ortiz Heating and Air Conditioning Pipe Spy Inc. Presto Pest Control, Inc. Roofmasters Schmitt Heating Company, Inc. Smith & Son Construction Stanford Painting, Inc. Top Tier Roofing Winter Roofing Inc.
It’s easy to find top rated companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and Other Areas on Diamond Certified Resource.
Alameda County Contra Costa County El Dorado County Fresno County Los Angeles County Marin County Milwaukee County Monterey County Napa County Orange County Placer County Sacramento County San Benito County San Francisco San Joaquin County San Mateo County Santa Clara County Santa Cruz County Solano County Sonoma County Yolo County Yuba County
About American Ratings Corporation American Ratings Corporation (ARC), the creator of Diamond Certified Resource, the source for consumers who love quality local companies, rates local companies by surveying only their verified real customers to produce the country’s most accurate ratings of local companies. It also creates deeply researched company reports and consumer guides that give consumers the best companies plus the best advice for choosing a local Auto, Home, Health or Personal service type of company.
Only companies rated Highest in Quality and Helpful Expertise® earn Diamond Certified and are backed by their Performance Guarantee. All their deeply researched reports and guides are available for free at diamondcertified.org. They also produce an annual, full-color, printed Diamond Certified Directory with 840,000 copies published in 9 geographic zones in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. Each April, these are mailed for free to their 182,000 Diamond Certified Preferred Members and selected homeowners and companies.
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