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Author Tony Landon Issues a Powerful Call for American Unity and Justice in New Book Sugar Hill Road
By Team Editorial

SEATTLE, WA / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Author Tony Landon announces the release of his latest work, Sugar Hill Road, a compelling narrative that challenges readers to confront systemic injustice while advocating for a future rooted in equality and personal responsibility. Published by Amazon Publishing Company, the book serves as both a reflection on American values and a provocative call to action for citizens to “arm themselves with knowledge.”

In Sugar Hill Road, Landon explores themes of social awakening and the complex “forks in the road” that define the American experience. The book is dedicated to the memory of Robert “Buck” Pryor and Virginia “Lee” Pryor, honoring the sentiment that “no greater love has a man than to lay down his life for another.” This spirit of sacrifice and service permeates the text, which also pays tribute to the agricultural and spiritual legacy of Ebenezer Farm.

The release comes at a time of significant national discourse. Landon, who has previously authored titles such as The Paper Chase and Nics Dimes & Sense, describes his perspective as one that transcends traditional political boundaries.

“I believe in equality, justice, and freedom but I’m not a Democrat,” Landon states in a message accompanying his work. “I believe in responsibility, pro-life, capitalism, and less government but I’m not a Republican. I’m an American and we want our country back.”

Key highlights of the book include:
- The Awakening: A deep dive into social consciousness and what Landon terms “The Oreo Syndrome.”
- A Call to Duty: An urgent plea for Americans to stand united against injustice and protect one another.
- Global Perspectives: Chapters detailing “The Years Abroad” and the “Cloaks & Daggers” of modern society.
Sugar Hill Road is more than a memoir or a political treatise; it is a heartfelt dedication to Landon’s “many seeds,” his extensive family and the future generations he hopes will inherit a world “pleasing to God” where all people enjoy the fruits of the earth.

About the Author: Tony Landon is a prolific writer based in the Pacific Northwest. His work focuses on the intersection of faith, American identity, and the pursuit of justice.

Media Contact:

Joshua Smith
PR@EvrimaChicago.com

SOURCE: PR Team – L. M. Booker

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February 10, 2026
January Harvard Caps / Harris Poll: Trump Approval Drops 2 Pts. With 57% of Voters Saying ICE And CBP Have Gone too Far

55% OF VOTERS DISAPPROVE OF HOW IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE ENFORCING LAWS IN U.S. CITIES, WITH 40% STRONGLY DISAPPROVING

80% OF VOTERS WANT ICE AND CBP TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES DURING ENFORCEMENT, AND 86% OF VOTERS SUPPORT BODY CAMERA REQUIREMENTS FOR AGENTS

67% WANT LOCAL OFFICIALS TO COOPERATE WITH FEDERAL AUTHORITIES TO DEPORT CRIMINAL ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS

63% OF VOTERS ATTRIBUTE THE ECONOMY TO TRUMP OVER BIDEN, AN 11-PT. INCREASE, WITH VIEWS OF THE ECONOMY SPLIT

55% OF VOTERS SAY TRUMP POLICIES HAVE BEEN CONSISTENT WITH CAMPAIGN PROMISES, AND 54% SAY TRUMP HAS ACCOMPLISHED A LOT IN HIS FIRST YEAR; 15 OF 22 KEY TRUMP POLICIES CONTINUE TO RECEIVE MAJORITY SUPPORT

DEMOCRATS HOLD AN 8-POINT LEAD IN THE 2026 MIDTERM GENERIC BALLOT AMONG REGISTERED VOTERS, AND 4-POINTS AMONG LIKELY VOTERS

64% OF VOTERS WANT DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION IN VENEZUELA TO BE A KEY PRIORITY FOR ADMINISTRATION

59% OF VOTERS SAY THE U.S. SHOULD SUPPORT IRAN REGIME CHANGE

69% OF VOTERS SAY MAINTAINING NATO IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ACQUIRING GREENLAND

NEW YORK, NY AND CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) today released the results of the January Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris Poll and HarrisX.

President Donald Trump’s approval rating is at 45%, down 2 points from December with a small decline across each policy area. Trump’s job approval is highest on his response to anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis (51%) and fighting crime in America’s cities (47%), and lowest on handling inflation (39%) and tariffs and trade policy (39%). This month’s poll also covered public opinion on immigration policy, Minnesota, the economy, political factions, Venezuela, Greenland and NATO, the Israel-Hamas conflict, Iran, and the war in Ukraine. Download the key results here.

“President Trump’s ratings are slowing declining with Americans seeing the economy sagging and inflation raging, even though economic statistics show the opposite,” said Mark Penn, Co-Director of the Harvard CAPS / Harris poll and Stagwell Chairman and CEO. “On immigration, the public supports removing criminal aliens but believe that ICE has gone too far and is randomly picking up migrants, a policy they do not support. Given these two trends, Republicans are now facing a tough midterm election.”

IMMIGRATION INCHES INTO VOTERS’ TOP TWO CONCERNS ALONGSIDE THE ECONOMY

49% of voters say the U.S. economy is strong (+2, Dec. 2025).

The Republican Party approval rating is at 44% (-2), while the Democratic Party approval rating is at 44% (+3). Congressional approval is at 32% (-3).

Inflation and immigration are the nation’s top two most important issues today, according to American voters. 33% of voters say inflation is the most important issue (-3, Dec. 2025), and 29% of voters say immigration (+3).

Among key American institutions and federal agencies, voters have the highest net favorable view of the U.S. Military (+58 net favorable) and the police (+35) and the least favorable view of ICE (-16).

DEMOCRATS HAVE EDGE IF CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS WERE HELD TODAY

74% of voters say they will definitely or probably vote in the 2026 Congressional midterm elections (Definitely: Democrats: 69%; Republicans: 66%; Independents: 43%).

54% of voters say they would vote for a Democrat if the congressional election was held today, an 8-pt. lead over Republicans. The lead narrows to 4 pts. among likely voters.

MOST TRUMP POLICIES CONTINUE TO BE POPULAR AS VOTERS CREDIT HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE PAST YEAR

55% of voters say Trump’s policies have been consistent with campaign promises, and 54% say he has accomplished a lot in his first year.

49% of voters, a plurality, say Trump’s policies thus far have set America on a worse path. 49% say Trump is doing a better job than Biden (-4).

15 of 22 key Trump policies continue to see majority support. His most popular policies are lowering prescription drug prices (83% support), deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes (73%), eliminating fraud in government expenditures (70%), and capping credit card interest rates at 10% for one year (69%).

Trump’s least popular policies include hiring an additional 20,000 border patrol and ICE agents to conduct immigration raids (43%), Medicaid cost cuts (44%), and withdrawing from international organizations (46%).

55% of voters say Trump is making bad deals on behalf of the country (+4).

VOTERS BELIEVE ICE AND CBP SHOULD FOCUS ON IMMIGRANTS WHO HAVE COMMITTED CRIMES

55% of voters disapprove of how immigration enforcement agencies like ICE and Border Patrol (CBP) are enforcing laws in U.S. cities, with 40% strongly disapproving. 57% say ICE and CBP have gone too far.

67% of voters say local officials should cooperate with federal immigration authorities on deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes.

60% of voters believe Democratic officials have been encouraging resistance to ICE, with 57% opposing elected officials who do so.

The majority of voters say ICE should not be allowed to conduct raids at schools or daycare (72%), on the street without a warrant (68%), and at workplaces (56%). 56% of voters believe ICE has been taking people randomly off the street (Democrats: 76%; Republicans: 37%; Independents: 57%).

44% of voters, a plurality, say ICE officers should only go after individuals who have committed crimes rather than performing sweeps of places with many illegal immigrants (Democrats: 58%; Republicans: 26%; Independents: 50%).

Voters across political parties strongly support deporting illegal and legal immigrants who have committed a serious crime but are split on deporting other undocumented immigrants who do not have criminal records and generally do not support deportations of those who have lived in the U.S. for years, arrived as a child, or committed a minor infraction.

MAJORITY BELIEVE ICE AND CBP HAVE GONE TOO FAR IN MINNEAPOLIS; WANT AGENTS TO WEAR BODY CAMERAS AND IDENTIFY THEMSELVES

58% of voters say ICE and CBP have been using too much force in Minneapolis.

56% say ICE is not justified in arresting U.S. citizens it believes are interfering with enforcement efforts. 62% say it is violating American civil liberties.

62% of voters believe ICE was too quick to escalate situations leading to the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

59% of voters, including a majority across political parties, believe the Trump administration is doubling down on its actions in Minneapolis rather than de-escalating and changing course.

55% of voters support Congressional Republicans withholding funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the upcoming government funding bill, but 53% do not support Democrats withholding votes and triggering another government shutdown.

80% of voters say ICE and CBP should be required to identify themselves when conducting enforcement activities, and 86% say agents should wear body cameras, including a strong majority across political parties.

55% of voters say ICE incidents should be investigated by federal agencies like the FBI and DHS rather than local authorities.

MORE VOTERS ATTRIBUTE ECONOMY TO TRUMP OVER BIDEN

63% of voters say the current state of the economy is mostly due to the Trump administration rather than Biden (+11). 53% say it is worse than it was when Biden was president.

56% of voters say the economy is shrinking, and 66% say inflation is above 3% (-5), including a majority across political parties.

52% of voters, a strong plurality across political parties, say the economy was last “good” in 2020 before the pandemic (+3).

60% of voters favor economic policies of reduced government spending, lower taxes, tougher trade deals, lower prescription drug costs, and a closed border (Democrats: 50%; Republicans: 68%; Independents: 62%).

VOTERS WANT NEXT PRESIDENT TO GOVERN FROM THE CENTER RIGHT

58% of voters say the Republican Party is run by far-right politicians, while 52% say the Democratic Party is run by moderates.

55% of voters say Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mayor Zohran Mamdani would be a danger to the country if elected to higher office. 62% say the same about Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.

44%, a plurality, believe Trump governs from the far right. 44% want their next president to govern from the center right.

Democrats favor Kamala Harris (39%) followed by Gavin Newsom (30%) as their next candidate for President, while Republicans overwhelmingly favor J.D. Vance (53%) as their next presidential candidate.

DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION IN VENEZUELA SHOULD BE KEY PRIORITY FOR TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

54% of voters approve of the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro (Democrats: 40%; Republicans: 75%; Independents: 46%), with 72% believing he led a dictatorship.

59% of voters say it was in the national interest of the U.S. to remove Maduro from office (-7), but voters are split on whether it violated the U.S. Constitution and international law.

64% of voters believe pushing Venezuela towards a democratic transition should be a key priority for the Trump administration, including a majority across political parties.

57% of voters say the U.S. should try to fix the Venezuelan oil industry so that it is profitable for the Venezuelan people. 53% say the U.S. is not entitled to any oil proceeds.

61% of voters say the U.S. should take a more aggressive stand against narco trafficking dictators around the world. 56% are not worried about the U.S. being drawn into a war with Venezuelan troops.

VOTERS PRIORITIZE NATO OVER ACQUIRING GREENLAND BUT SUPPORT TRUMP’S SENTIMENT OF RESETTING U.S.-EUROPEAN RELATIONSHIPS

60% of voters say the U.S. should not try to obtain Greenland (Democrats: 78%; Republicans: 39%; Independents: 65%).

62% of voters believe the U.S. should demand a vote for Greenland residents to decide if they want to remain part of Denmark or become a U.S. territory.

53% of voters say Trump’s statements on Greenland are an unnecessary escalation with allies and risk unraveling NATO. 69% say maintaining NATO is more important for U.S. security than acquiring strategic territory.

62% of voters support Trump resetting U.S.-European relationships, with 56% believing European nations are failing to spend adequately on their defense.

59% of voters interpret “America First” as limiting foreign interventions, including a majority across political parties. 53% support pulling back from international organizations and focusing on national interests.

BOARD OF PEACE SEES SUPPORT; VOTERS WANT PALESTINIAN INVOLVEMENT IN RECONSTRUCTION OF GAZA

72% of voters continue to support Israel over Hamas.

67% of voters support Trump’s deal to secure the safe return of Israeli hostages and end hostilities in Gaza.

55% of voters support Trump launching the Board of Peace to fundraise for and oversee the reconstruction of Gaza. Voters are split on whether successful reconstruction requires Israel’s involvement, while 58% of voters say it requires Palestinian involvement.

57% of voters see Israel’s criticism of the Board of Peace as a symptom of politics rather than a serious rift between Trump and Israel.

65% of voters believe Hamas is rearming, including a majority across political parties (-3), despite 77% saying Hamas disarming should be a deal requirement. 48% of voters, a plurality, say Arab government should be responsible for ensuring Hamas disarms.

BROAD SUPPORT FOR REGIME CHANGE IN IRAN

59% of voters say the US should support regime change in Iran, including a majority across political parties. But 71% do not support a U.S. air strike in response to the regime killing protestors.

67% of voters believe the Iranian people do not support the Iranian regime run by the Ayatollah.

53% of voters say taking down the Iranian regime would more likely open the door to peace in the Middle East (Democrats: 42%; Republicans: 65%; Independents: 50%).

70% of voters believe Iran is rebuilding its nuclear capability.

CONTINUED MAJORITY SUPPORT FOR U.S. PROVIDING WEAPONS TO UKRAINE

67% of voters say the Trump administration should continue to provide weapons to Ukraine and impose further economic sanctions on Russia, including a majority across political parties (+2).

66% of voters say Ukraine should receive direct security guarantees from the U.S. if it makes concessions to end the war with Russia (+2).

54% of voters say Ukraine making territorial concessions to Russia will allow the country and the world to move forward in peace (-2), while others believe it will create a bad precedent.

The January Harvard CAPS / Harris poll survey was conducted online within the United States on January 28-29, 2026, among 2,000 registered voters by The Harris Poll and HarrisX. Follow the Harvard CAPS / Harris poll podcast at https://www.markpennpolls.com/ or on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.

About The Harris Poll & HarrisX

The Harris Poll is a global consulting and market research firm that strives to reveal the authentic values of modern society to inspire leaders to create a better tomorrow. It works with clients in three primary areas: building twenty-first-century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. One of the longest-running surveys in the U.S., The Harris Poll has tracked public opinion, motivations, and social sentiment since 1963, and is now part of Stagwell, the challenger holding company built to transform marketing.

HarrisX is a technology-driven market research and data analytics company that conducts multi-method research in the U.S. and over 40 countries around the world on behalf of Fortune 100 companies, public policy institutions, global leaders, NGOs and philanthropic organizations. HarrisX was the most accurate pollster of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

About the Harvard Center for American Political Studies
The Center for American Political Studies (CAPS) is committed to and fosters the interdisciplinary study of U.S. politics. Governed by a group of political scientists, sociologists, historians, and economists within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, CAPS drives discussion, research, public outreach, and pedagogy about all aspects of U.S. politics. CAPS encourages cutting-edge research using a variety of methodologies, including historical analysis, social surveys, and formal mathematical modeling, and it often cooperates with other Harvard centers to support research training and encourage cross-national research about the United States in comparative and global contexts. More information at https://caps.gov.harvard.edu/.

Contact:
Carrie Hsu
pr@stagwellglobal.com

SOURCE: Stagwell

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February 10, 2026
Drilling Commences at Eagle Plains 100% Owned George Lake Critical Metals Project, Saskatchewan
CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSXV:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) (“EPL” or “Eagle Plains”) is pleased to announce that crews have been mobilized to complete a 1650m, three-hole diamond drilling program at its 100% owned George Lake Project.

The first phase of drilling is designed to intersect the sedimentary exhalative (sedex) stratigraphy that hosts the George Lake deposit, in systematic 200 m step outs (both down-dip and along strike) from historical intersections such as 8.0m of 6.96% Zn, 1.42% Pb, and 5.91 g/t Ag within a broader interval of 47.8m of 4.50% Zn, 0.61% Pb, and 3.49 g/t Ag (DDH GL-08-02). Drill targets have been derived through interpretation of results from geophysical and technical work, paired with advanced modelling to prioritize targets.

Mineralization at George Lake is characterized by significant but sub-economic critical metal mineralization over a broad strike length of approximately 8.1 kilometers. The source of this mineralization has never been established, and forms the basis for Eagle Plains’ continuing exploration work. The program will be conducted by TerraLogic Exploration Inc. of Cranbrook, BC under the direction of Kerry Bates, MSc., P.Geo., Exploration Manager for Eagle Plains. New Age Drilling Solutions has been contracted to complete diamond drilling activities.

See George Lake Drill Plan Map here

Chuck Downie, P.Geo., President and CEO of Eagle Plains, commented, “We are excited to initiate the first drill program at the George Lake critical metals project in nearly two decades. By integrating modern geophysics and advanced modelling to refine drill targeting, we hope to be able to identify additional mineralization in the immediate deposit area, as well as test the target stratigraphy outside the area of known mineralization”

George Lake is one of the projects included in a formal Exploration Agreement between Eagle Plains and the Ya’thi Néné Lands and Resource Office (“YNLR”), representing the Athabasca Denesułiné First Nations of Hatchet Lake, Black Lake, and Fond du Lac, the Northern Hamlet of Stony Rapids, and the Northern Settlements of Uranium City, Wollaston Lake and Camsell Portage. YNLR will be providing technical support for the program.

The project will also be eligible for the Saskatchewan Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI), which may provide funding of up to $150,000.00 towards drilling-related program costs.

About the George Lake Project

The fully permitted 6868 ha George Lake project is located 280km north of La Ronge, Saskatchewan. The project has excellent access and is located on a recently completed highway connecting Saskatchewan Highway 905 to the community of Wollaston Lake. Eagle Plains holds a 100% interest in claims comprising the property, subject to a 2% royalty held in favour of Summit Royalties Ltd.

See George Lake Project Information and Map here

George Lake Project Highlights
- 4,131m of drilling completed in 22 holes at the deposit, with the best drill holes returning 57.9m grading 2.65% Zn and 0.41% Pb (including 13.5m grading 4.36% Zn and 0.76% Pb) (DDH GL08-01) and 47.8m grading 4.03% Zn and 0.44% Pb (including 8.0m grading 6.96% Zn and 01.42% Pb) (DDH GL08-02) (SMAF 64E05 0033);
- George Lake Deposit comes to surface and has dimensions of approximately 35m width x 150m depth x 800m length, and is open to depth and along strike;
- Potential for discovery of extensions of existing mineralization and other discrete mineralization elsewhere on the property;
George Lake Geophysics Summary

The George Lake property was covered by the 2022 eastern Wollaston Domain electromagnetic and magnetic high resolution geophysical survey, flown by the Government of Saskatchewan. The 200m line spaced survey was carried out by Geotech Canada Inc. utilizing Geotech’s VTEM Max Time-Domain Electromagnetic (TDEM) system. Results from the survey indicate a strong southwest-northeast trending EM conductor that crosses the entire property. The conductor is coincident with the George Lake deposit mineralization and has been only partially drill tested. The survey also located weaker parallel conductor trends north and south of the main conductor, with the northern conductor coincident with the Spence Lake mineralized zone.

In 2024, Eagle Plains contracted EarthEx Geophysical Solutions to undertake detailed interpretation of the VTEM survey data to assess the electromagnetic and magnetic response of the George Lake deposit, and identify new exploration targets. EarthEx identified 17 target zones and a magnetic inversion component included as part of the modelling indicates that the contact that hosts the George Lake deposit is near vertical and continuous to depth, providing valuable information for drill targeting.

George Lake Exploration Target

The results from the 2024 geophysical modeling, and the results from historical drilling ¹, including the continuous nature of the mineralization, the reported grades of the mineralization, shallow drilling depths and examination of historical drill core indicate the potential to expand the size of the known George Lake Deposit, with a conceptual Exploration Target containing 2MT to 5MT with grades of 3-5% Zn and 0.5-1.5% Pb.

¹ SMAF 64E05-0031, 64E05-0026, 64E-0018

The potential quantity and grade of the George Lake mineralization is conceptual in nature, and there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource. It is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource.

The property overlies 8 Saskatchewan Mineral Deposit Index (“SMDI”) occurrences including the George Lake Zn Deposit. Zinc and lead mineralized boulders were discovered in the George Lake area in 1965 which led Falconbridge Nickel Mines to acquire a large land position in the area, resulting in a 34-hole diamond drill program in 1969-70 which defined the George Lake deposit. The deposit contains sedimentary-exhalative (“sedex”) style mineralization, with a higher-grade core of >5% Zn.

Some of the above results were taken directly from the SMDI descriptions and assessment reports (SMAF) filed with the Saskatchewan government. Management cautions that historical results were collected and reported by past operators and have not been verified nor confirmed by a Qualified Person, but form a basis for ongoing work on the subject properties.

Qualified Person

Technical information in this News Release has been reviewed and approved by C.C. Downie, P.Geo., a director and officer of Eagle Plains, hereby identified as the “Qualified Person” under N.I. 43-101.

About Eagle Plains Resources

Based in Cranbrook, B.C., Eagle Plains is a well-funded, prolific project generator that continues to conduct research, acquire and explore mineral projects throughout western Canada, with a focus on critical metals integral to an increasingly electrified, decarbonized economy.

The Company was formed in 1992 and is the fourth-oldest listed issuer on the TSX-V (and the only one of these four that has not seen a roll-back or restructuring of its shares). Eagle Plains has continued to deliver shareholder value over the years and through numerous spin outs has transferred over $110,000,000 in value directly to its shareholders, with Copper Canyon Resources and Taiga Gold Corp. being notable examples. Eagle Plains latest spinout, Eagle Royalties Ltd. (CSE:”ER”) was listed on May 24, 2023, and on October 30, 2025, ER shareholders overwhelmingly approved a three-cornered amalgamation that resulted in a reverse takeover of Eagle Royalties by Summit Royalty Corp. The resulting issuer is named Summit Royalties Ltd. and trades under the symbol SUM on the TSX Venture Exchange with a market capitalization of over $100M.

On October 2, 2024, Eagle Plains announced the formation of a separate division within the Company that will give Eagle Plains’ shareholders direct exposure to strategic opportunities in Canadian green energy transition. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Eagle Plains, Osprey Power Inc. (“OP”) will focus on identifying and advancing innovative and diverse clean energy project portfolios in target markets throughout Canada, with an initial focus on Western Canada.

Eagle Plains’ core business is acquiring grassroots critical- and precious-metal exploration properties. The Company is committed to steadily enhancing shareholder value by advancing our diverse portfolio of projects toward discovery through collaborative partnerships and development of a highly experienced technical team.

Expenditures from 2010-2024 on Eagle Plains-related projects exceed $41M, the majority of which was funded by third-party partners. This exploration work resulted in approximately 50,000m of diamond-drilling and extensive ground-based exploration work facilitating the advancement of numerous projects at various stages of development.

Throughout the exploration process, our mission is to help maintain prosperous communities by exploring for and discovering resource opportunities while building lasting relationships through honest and respectful business practices.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Eagle Plains

“C.C. (Chuck) Downie, P.Geo”
President and CEO

For further information on EPL, please contact Mike Labach at 1 866 HUNT ORE (486 8673)
Email: mgl@eagleplains.com or visit our website at https://www.eagleplains.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore, involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.

SOURCE: Eagle Plains Resources Ltd.

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February 10, 2026
Avita Health & Massage Therapy Center Earns Consumer Choice Award for Massage Therapy in North Vancouver

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Avita Health & Massage Therapy Center, a leading provider of rehabilitative and wellness care on the North Shore, has been named the 2025 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Massage Therapy category. This marks the tenth consecutive year Avita has received this distinction – an honour that underscores the clinic’s consistent dedication to quality care, community well-being, and therapeutic excellence.

For over two decades, Avita Health has played a pivotal role in improving the health and lives of North Shore residents. Located in the heart of North Vancouver, the multidisciplinary clinic is home to more than 40 experienced practitioners across a variety of fields including massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and counselling. The center has built a strong reputation for its patient-first approach, welcoming environment, and commitment to providing effective, evidence-based care.

A Full-Service Rehabilitation & Wellness Hub

Since its inception 23 years ago, Avita Health & Massage Therapy Center has grown into one of the most recognized and trusted rehabilitation clinics in the region. By bringing together multiple disciplines under one roof, the clinic creates a streamlined and supportive healthcare experience for its clients – helping them address injury, manage pain, and improve overall wellness with a tailored approach.

“We are incredibly proud of the team we’ve built over the years,” says the leadership team at Avita Health. “This award speaks to the professionalism, empathy, and clinical excellence of every practitioner here. More importantly, it reflects the trust our community continues to place in us.”

Avita’s services are designed to support a wide range of needs – from recovering after a car accident to ongoing wellness care. The clinic offers direct billing for most extended health plans and sees ICBC patients injured in motor vehicle accidents, further simplifying access to care for individuals navigating complex healthcare journeys.

Massage Therapy Backed by Experience and Compassion

Massage therapy is one of Avita’s core service offerings, and their approach emphasizes both therapeutic effectiveness and a compassionate touch. Whether treating chronic pain, sports injuries, stress, or muscular dysfunction, Avita’s registered massage therapists (RMTs) tailor each session to suit the needs of the individual. Their collaborative work with other clinicians at the center ensures patients receive comprehensive and integrated care that leads to measurable results.

“Our mission has always been to help our clients live healthier, more comfortable lives,” the Avita team explains. “Massage therapy is not just a luxury – it’s a vital part of physical and emotional health. We’re here to support every step of that journey.”

Recognized Excellence, Year After Year

Winning the Consumer Choice Award for ten consecutive years is no small feat – and Avita Health’s consistent recognition is backed by real results and real relationships. The award is based on independent research that includes consumer surveys, brand reputation analysis, and local market feedback. Earning this recognition year after year means that clients and the community continue to see Avita as a trusted source for care.

“This award belongs to our entire team – our practitioners, front desk staff, and our loyal clients who’ve supported us through every stage,” says the clinic. “We’re honoured and inspired to keep doing what we love.”

A Strong Foundation Rooted in Community

At the heart of Avita’s philosophy is a love for the North Shore community. The clinic’s success is built on personal connection, community engagement, and a desire to help clients realize their best quality of life. Avita is deeply committed to giving back through health education, local initiatives, and partnerships that support the broader wellness of the region.

As the clinic continues to grow and innovate, its leadership remains focused on upholding the high standards that have made Avita a household name in North Vancouver healthcare.

“We believe in whole-person wellness,” the team says. “That means creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. Winning this award again is a reflection of that shared purpose.”

To learn more about Avita Health & Massage Therapy Center, explore services, or book an appointment, visit www.avitahealth.ca or view their CCA Page.

About Avita Health & Massage Therapy Center
Founded in 2001, Avita Health & Massage Therapy Center is North Vancouver’s most recognized rehabilitation clinic. With a team of 40+ practitioners and 10 support staff, the clinic offers registered massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and counselling. Avita provides direct billing, accepts ICBC clients, and has been awarded the Consumer Choice Award for Massage Therapy for 10 consecutive years.

About Consumer Choice Award
Consumer Choice Award recognizes business excellence in North America through independent research, consumer surveys, and reputation analysis. Winners are selected based on trust, quality, and customer satisfaction in their local markets. Visit www.ccaward.com to learn more.

Contact Information
Sumi Saleh
Communications Manager
ssaleh@ccaward.com

SOURCE: Consumer Choice Award

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February 10, 2026
Cubic Defense to Showcase Proven Air and Ground Training Solutions for Global Mission Readiness at The Singapore Airshow 2026
Advancing training to ensure dominance across multi-domain operations

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / Cubic Defense, a recognized leader in multi-domain advanced training solutions, will showcase its latest integrated capabilities at the Singapore Airshow, Changi Exhibition Centre, February 3-6 in Singapore.

“Future force readiness requires integrated training environments that mirror the pace and the complexity of modern warfare,” said Tammy L. Schmidt, Vice President and General Manager of Advanced Training Solutions, Cubic Defense. “Our integrated Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) capabilities provide realistic, data-driven training aligned to multi-domain mission requirements.”

“Cubic delivers realistic ground training capabilities that support interoperability across joint and coalition forces,” said Alicia M. Combs, Vice President and General Manager of Ground Training Systems, Cubic Defense. “Operational readiness depends on training systems that can scale and adapt to increasingly complex threat environments.”

Visit the Cubic Defense booth at C-Y63 and speak with experts who will demonstrate the following:

Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation and LVC Training Systems
- P5 Combat Training System (CTS) is Cubic’s world-leading ACMI system, which provides truth in training to 22 countries around the world. With over 1M flight hours recorded to date, the P5 CTS underscores Cubic’s legacy as pioneers of the ACMI capability.
- P5 System Security Update (SSU) adds Type 1 encryption to existing P5 CTS pods, securing 4^thand 5th generation interoperability, protecting tactics during live and deployed training, and providing a cost-effective F-35-compatible upgrade that extends secure training integration for years to come.
- P5 Block 7 Update transmits additional classified sensor and weapons data across Cubic’s P5 waveform for affordable and dependable LVC training with accurate effects modeling without the cost of entirely new infrastructure.
- Simplified Planning Execution Analysis Reconstruction (SPEAR) is Cubic’s modernized software solution for real-time monitor and post-event debrief of advance training missions. SPEAR is a common data model and DoD-approved tech stack that reduces cognitive burden through optimized displays and analytics of kinetic and non-kinetic data in multi-domain operations and LVC environments.
- Secure LVC Advanced Training Environment (SLATE) represents a generational leap forward in advanced training technology. Based on the phenomenally successful P5 franchise, SLATE incorporates LVC processing and transmission capabilities, which enable true Synthetic Inject-to-Live LVC, to include advanced guising of exercise participants. As a result, the pilot can experience the mass and complexity of high-end combat without any of the cognitive dissonance associated with Link-16-based LVC systems.
LVC Ground Training
- Tactical Engagement System (TES) – Individual Soldier System uses lightweight, wireless soldier modules integrated with tactical gear to deliver weapon-effect and threat detection without added burden, reducing soldier weight, heat load, and maintenance costs through MOLLE-mounted sensors and internal battery power.
- TES – Vehicle provides modular, wireless force-on-force training with intuitive touch interfaces, providing accurate weapon simulations, real-time casualty assessment, and open-architecture adaptability across vehicle platforms.
- TES – Instrumentation Systems (TES-IS) delivers mobile, squad through Brigade and above collective training with real-time GPS tracking, comms integration, and automated AAR tools integrated with LVC networks, including tri-laser codes (MILES, HEX-L and U-LEIS), feedback capabilities for observer-controllers and take-home performance packages.
- TES – Constructive in Live (CIL) expands live exercises with constructive units and communications systems to train command planning and decision-making in realistic operational scenarios.
- TES – Virtual in Live (VIL) integrates live and virtual domains to enable multi-domain training, integrating observation systems and TESS support to train joint fires, mission command, and sustainment functions.
To learn more about Cubic products and services, visit www.cubic.com.

About Cubic
Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is driven to solve global challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

Part of Cubic’s portfolio of businesses, Cubic Defense provides networked Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) products and services and is a leading provider of live, virtual, constructive, and game-based training solutions for both U.S. and Allied Forces. These mission-inspired capabilities enable assured multi-domain access; converged digital intelligence; and superior readiness for defense, intelligence, security, and commercial missions. For more information, visit: www.cubic.com.

Media Contacts:
Geri MacDonald
Cubic Defense
geri.macdonald@cubic.com

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February 8, 2026
Mary Lou’s Expands to Third Location at the Iconic W South Beach

The supper club brings its signature energy to WALL at W South Beach with its latest opening

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / Today, the rapidly expanding hospitality and nightlife group from Palm Beach, Mama Hospitality , officially debuts the third location of their iconic supper club and entertainment epicenter with the arrival of Mary Lou’s Miami, which officially opens its doors to revelers tomorrow, Friday, January 30^th . Reviving the nightlife space within W South Beach for a seasonal residency, Mary Lou’s Miami will bring a new era of nostalgic nightlife to Miami Beach as the multi-hyphenate venue blends the vintage charm of the supper club with forward-thinking hedonism and sense of ridiculousness that continues to position the lavish concept uniquely into a category of its own.

Mary Lou’s Miami (credit: World Red Eye)

Mary Lou’s Co-Founders Joe Cervasio, Topher Grubb and Alex Melillo have joined forces with Jamie Reuben of the global luxury real estate group Reuben Brothers to breathe new life into the iconic space. The deal was brought forth through strategic Mama Hospitality partner, Myles Shear of Palm Tree Crew , who originally introduced Reuben to the co-founders – and the alignment was instant. Inspired by Mary Lou’s growth over the past year and their unwavering commitment to unmatched hospitality and unforgettable experiences, Reuben entrusted the trio with the resurrection of one of Miami Beach’s most coveted outposts, and Mary Lou’s Miami was born.

From transforming the historic Berto’s Bait and Tackle into Mary Lou’s flagship Palm Beach location, to bringing the concept out east – where Mary Lou’s Montauk became the most successful hospitality venture to date at 474 West Lake Drive – the driving forces behind Mama Hospitality possess the rare, adept ability to bring beloved cultural spaces of yesterday back to life through a modern lens. Grounded in a shared appreciation for considered hospitality and a keen understanding of nightlife’s ever-evolving landscape, their work bridges past and present with ease, and Mary Lou’s Miami will make no exception to this tradition.

The Muse:

An unapologetic force in the Palm Beach fashion scene, Mary Lou Curtis is the captivating muse behind the concept, and late grandmother of Co-Founder Alex Melillo. Her boutique, La Shack was celebrated along the East Coast for enchanting the likes of Jackie O., Elizabeth Taylor and Betty White with her bold, vibrant and feminine designs, cementing the iconoclast as the region’s resident style savant for decades. As the concept continues to expand, it remains centered around her influence and informed by her extraordinary life no matter the location – taking the scene by storm and inviting a new generation to expect the unexpected and revel in her ethos to “always have a sense of ridiculousness.”

The Venue:

Closed since 2020, WALL lounge at W South Beach was a mainstay in Miami’s nightlife and an integral part of the scene’s legendary lore – frequented by celebrities, a discerning Miamian crowd and a steady rotation of household global DJ names. With Mama Hospitality’s unprecedented ability to reanimate cultural spaces, and Mary Lou’s cult reputation as a modern-day Studio 54, Cervasio, Grubb and Melillo thought the concept the perfect arbiter to carry the torch and rekindle this storied space with their high-end cocktail lounge concept, offering world class design, hospitality and entertainment.

For the breakout residency, the Mary Lou’s team tapped Jason Volenec, and the team at Struct Productions, to reimagine the space into Mary Lou’s Miami. Fusing the brand’s signature surrealist visual identity with the kind of seductive glamour synonymous with Miami Beach, bringing Mary Lou’s to life in the space through an unmistakable coalescence of sensuality and sophistication. Drenched in animal print, rich patterns, and lush textures, this takeover will blur the lines between reverie and reality – a wink to the Mary Lou’s that’s garnered regulars like Michael Jordan, Venus Williams and Baby Jane Holzer. Mary Lou’s Miami arrives as a demonstration of the brand’s adaptability to any market, and showcases their unique aptitude to create atmospheres that are refined as they are indulgent, capturing the city that lies outside of its walls – a testament to Mary Lou’s unfettered success.

The Experience:

A nod to the space’s previous inhabitant, Mary Lou’s Miami promises to be anything but ordinary, you never know who or what you may experience there. Reimagining Miami’s unabashed extravagance and the legendary parties of W South Beach’s storied past, a night at Mary Lou’s Miami is never as it seems. As the energy builds from dinner to dancing and the music plays to a feeling, the atmosphere lends itself to spontaneity – the experience becomes like no other in the scene.

No matter its backdrop, one thing remains constant at Mary Lou’s – hospitality takes center stage. In Miami, the outpost will be home to Mary Lou’s Society , a private members club that elevates the brand’s flippant flair for the fabulous. A rejection of the traditional members club, Mary Lou’s Society doesn’t subscribe to the rules of the private club, rather, enhances the experience of their members through a blend of carefully curated perks, benefits, priority access and preferred reservations. The society creates a haven for a thoughtful, like-minded crowd: friends of the house, members of the local community, and those who move through Miami with care. Mary Lou’s Society moves beyond the who’s who, and into the art of belonging.

For the first time in the concept’s history, Mary Lou’s extends beyond its interiors to Miami Beach’s coveted shoreline, transcending its opulent design and immersive sensibility to debut Mary Lou’s Beach. Reserved specially for members of Mary Lou’s Society, it’s a beach experience by way of Studio 54. Complete with 30 chairs retrofitted with the Mary Lou’s aesthetic, towel service & setup, and impeccable food and beverage offerings, this rare and extremely coveted piece of real estate in the Miami scene is redefining the beach-going as we know it. Exclusive, unexpected and meticulously designed for those who seek the acme of seaside indulgence, here, sun-soaked leisure meets impeccable hospitality, and every detail is engraved with an effortless sense of luxury.

With an atmosphere that’s exclusive, but never performative, the venue will offer an idyllic setting for unforgettable moments with an exhilarating lineup of talent and a commitment to the very playful irreverence and sense of “ridiculousness” that Curtis herself would celebrate. Mary Lou’s Miami refuses to be just a destination for a night out, rather, it will be the defining piece of a new era in Miami nightlife.

Mary Lou’s Miami (credit: World Red Eye)

The Menu Concept:

The Mary Lou’s Miami menu is supper club fare designed for sharing – elevated small plates, luxe bites, and nostalgic classic reimagined for grazing between cocktails and dancing. The cocktail program is ‘classic with a wink’: impeccably made martinis, spirit-forward icons, champagne moments and subtle notes that nod to Miami without feeling literal.

Music & Programming:

Music programming evolves with the night. Evenings begin with a live band during dinner hours, setting the tone, before transitioning to a DJ-led late night as the energy lifts and the room moves fully into dance. Expect a rotating line-up of live musicians, vocalists and DJs spanning disco, funk, soul, house and modern classics – curated to feel immersive, unexpected, and unmistakably Mary Lou’s.

Opening Hours & Reservations:

Mary Lou’s Miami will be open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., and on Sunday 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Reservations available here.

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PRESS CONTACT: Marylous@sequel-inc.com

L-R: Topher Grubb, Alex Melillo, and Joe Cervasio (credit: World Red Eye)

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About Mary Lou’s

Mary Lou’s is a refined cocktail lounge and entertainment epicenter reimagining luxury hospitality through a modern lens of irreverence, style, and indulgence. Conceived by acclaimed hospitality innovators Joe Cervasio, Topher Grubb and Alex Melillo, the concept is an homage to the golden era of ’70s and ’80s Palm Beach opulence-and to its namesake, iconoclast, businesswoman, and grandmother of co-founder Alex Melillo – Mary Lou Curtis – Mary Lou’s blends vintage charm with forward-thinking hedonism to create a lush escape that defies expectations. From its flagship in Palm Beach, to Montauk, and now, Miami, each outpost is a sensuous sanctuary where light fare cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and world-class entertainment converge under one roof – every detail, every interaction is designed to feel warm, polished, and effortlessly elegant. An evening at Mary Lou’s – much like the woman who inspired it all -promises to be anything but ordinary, as you never know who or what you may experience. Embracing a philosophy that leans into the absurdly fabulous, Mary Lou’s programming can best be described as “expect the unexpected,” reinforcing a commitment to playful irreverence and a sense of “ridiculousness” that Curtis herself would celebrate.

Welcome to Mary Lou’s. Nothing is as it seems. For more information, please visit www.marylouspb.com . You can also find Mary Lou’s on Instagram @MaryLousPB and @MaryLousMtk.

About Mama Hospitality

Mama Hospitality is the rapidly expanding hospitality and nightlife group based in Palm Beach, co-founded by Joe Cervasio and Alex Melillo. Built on the foundation that “Mama Knows Best,” Mama Hospitality doesn’t just establish brands and operate venues, they conceive cult-favorites – bridging cultures, honoring golden eras and celebrating community in a way that hasn’t been done before. From intimate supper clubs and electric nightlife, to inspired culinary adventures and world-class food, beverage and hospitality programs, the visionaries create moments with local love and global influence – connecting people through experiences that are timeless, enduring and not soon forgotten. Mama Hospitality is home to three Mary Lou’s outposts in Palm Beach, Montauk and Miami, with more exciting concepts on the horizon in 2026. Bringing their world outside of their walls, the group also curates off-site events, taking over some of the scene’s most beloved cultural moments like Art Basel, or high-impact moments like Palm Tree Festivals, as well as creating meaningful partnerships with coveted brands like Saint James and Alice + Olivia. Mama Hospitality’s approach sets them apart from the rest as they usher in a new era of nostalgic nightlife and reshape popular culture on a local and global level.

About W South Beach

Located on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, W South Beach is a premier oceanfront destination and one of the W brand’s most celebrated U.S. properties. Following a $30 million renovation in November 2020, the hotel boasts 357 enhanced guest suites, a 9,540-square-foot AWAY Spa, and two signature pools-WET and Mini WET-accompanied by five private bungalows and poolside cabanas. Unique amenities include South Beach’s only rooftop basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts at THE COURTS, as well as an impressive art collection featuring works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, KAWS, Rachel Feinstein, and more. Culinary offerings range from THE GROVE, a vibrant New-American eatery, and LIVING ROOM BAR, a nightlife hotspot, to MR CHOW, serving authentic Beijing cuisine. Guests can enjoy weekly curated experiences such as live music, cigar tastings, cocktail workshops, and a robust schedule of fitness and wellness programming presented in partnership with Ahana Yoga and Ahana Fit, ranging from Pilates and restorative yoga to high-intensity training and sculpt classes. A leader in conscious luxury, W South Beach has earned a 4 Green Key Certification for its commitment to sustainable hospitality, implementing energy efficiency, water conservation, and eco-forward design. The property also features a state-of-the-art, 360-degree projection-mapped ballroom and three versatile meeting studios. A dedicated W Insider is available 24/7 to personalize every aspect of the guest experience. For more information, visit www.wsouthbeach.com or follow on Instagram @wsouthbeach.

About Struct Productions

Struct Productions is a multifaceted, global production company specializing in event production, experiential design, custom fabrication, millwork, and hospitality focused construction. With fully integrated divisions for each, Struct delivers projects from initial vision through execution. The company is an industry leader in temporary exhibition design and fabrication, with deep roots in the world’s leading art fairs, while also producing world-class cultural experiences across music, sports, technology, and hospitality. Struct’s permanent buildout capabilities include bespoke retail, hospitality, and food and beverage environments, as well as mass-scale custom fabrication. Trusted by some of the world’s most recognized brands-including Nike, Google, Hulu, Frieze, live Nation, and Formula 1-Struct Productions brings ideas to life at any scale.

SOURCE: Mama Hospitality

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February 7, 2026
Medicus Pharma Marks Nasdaq Anniversary With Opening Bell Ceremony

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / Medicus Pharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:MDCX) (“Medicus” or the “Company”), a precision guided biotech/life sciences company focused on advancing the clinical development programs of novel and potentially disruptive therapeutics assets, CEO Dr Raza Bokhari joined Steve Darling from Proactive https://youtu.be/8EErx6aQEXs to announce that the company was honored with the opportunity to ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York’s Times Square, marking the one-year anniversary of Medicus’ listing on the Nasdaq exchange.

Dr. Bokhari said the milestone reflects the company’s progress since going public and highlights its continued focus on disciplined execution across a streamlined and strategically selected clinical portfolio. Since its Nasdaq debut, Medicus has concentrated on advancing key therapeutic assets through Phase 2 proof-of-concept studies while actively pursuing licensing opportunities and strategic partnerships with established pharmaceutical companies that are well positioned to manage late-stage development and global commercialization.

Medicus’ current development pipeline is anchored by two lead programs. SkinJect is a localized, immunogenic precision therapy being developed for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. The company estimates SkinJect addresses a market opportunity of approximately $2 billion.

The pipeline also includes Teverelix, a next-generation gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist designed for patients with advanced prostate cancer who are at high cardiovascular risk and susceptible to acute urinary retention relapse. Medicus estimates the combined market opportunity for its pipeline assets at approximately $6 billion. The company announced today that the royalty rate payable on worldwide net sales of Teverelix has been reduced from ~4% to 2%, with the royalty term clarified on a country-by-country basis in line with standard industry practice. The company says this makes Teverelix more attractiveness for future partnering.

The video of the proactive interview is available by clicking on this link https://youtu.be/8EErx6aQEXs

For further information contact:

Carolyn Bonner, President and Chief Financial Officer
(610) 636-0184
cbonner@medicuspharma.com

Anna Baran-Djokovic, SVP Investor Relations
(305) 615-9162
adjokovic@medicuspharma.com

About Medicus Pharma Ltd.
Medicus Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq:MDCX) is a precision-guided biotech/life sciences company focused on accelerating the clinical development programs of novel and potentially disruptive therapeutics assets. The Company is actively engaged in multiple countries across three continents.

SkinJect Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Medicus Pharma Ltd., is a development-stage life sciences company focused on commercializing a novel, non-invasive treatment for basal cell skin cancer using a patented dissolvable microneedle patch to deliver a chemotherapeutic agent to eradicate tumor cells. The Company completed a Phase 1 study (SKNJCT-001) in March of 2021, which met its primary objective of demonstrating safety and tolerability; the study also describes the efficacy of the investigational product doxorubicin-containing microneedle arrays (D-MNA), with six participants experiencing complete response on histological examination of the resected lesion. The Company is currently conducting a randomized, controlled, double-blind, multicenter clinical study (SKNJCT-003) in the United States and Europe. The Company has also commenced a randomized, controlled, double-blind, multicenter clinical study (SKNJCT-004) in the United Arab Emirates.

In August 2025, the Company announced its entry into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Helix Nanotechnologies, Inc. (HelixNano), a Boston-based biotech company focused on developing a proprietary advanced mRNA platform, in respect of their shared mutual interest in the development or commercial arrangement contemplated by the MoU. The MoU is non-binding and shall not be construed to obligate either party to proceed with a joint venture or any further development or commercial arrangement, unless and until definitive agreements are executed.

In August 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of Antev, a UK-based late clinical stage biotech company, developing Teverelix, a next-generation gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist, as a first-in-market product for cardiovascular high-risk advanced prostate cancer patients and patients with first acute urinary retention relapse (AURr) episodes due to enlarged prostate.

Unlike GnRH agonists, which can cause an initial surge in testosterone levels, Teverelix directly suppresses sex hormone production without this surge, potentially reducing cardiovascular risks. This mechanism is particularly beneficial for patients with existing cardiovascular conditions. Teverelix is formulated as a microcrystalline suspension, allowing for sustained release and a six-week dosing interval, which may improve patient compliance and outcomes .

In September 2020, Antev completed a Phase 1 clinical trial in which Teverelix was shown to be well tolerated with no dose-limiting toxicities and demonstrated rapid testosterone suppression. The study included 48 healthy male volunteers. In February 2023, Antev also completed a Phase 2a study in 50 patients with advanced prostate cancer (APC), where Teverelix achieved the primary endpoint of greater than 90% probability of castration levels of testosterone suppression (97.5%) but the secondary endpoint of maintaining this rate above 90% was not met, with the probability dropping to 82.5% by Day 42.

In January 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewed the Phase 1 and Phase 2a data and provided written guidance on Antev’s proposed Phase 3 trial design for Teverelix. This milestone supports the Company’s clinical plans to develop Teverelix as a treatment for advanced prostate cancer patients with increased cardiovascular risk.

In December 2023, the FDA approved the Phase 2b study design in advanced prostate cancer covering 40 patients.

In November 2024, the FDA approved the Phase 2b study design in AURr covering 390 patients.

In October 2025, the Company announced a strategic collaboration with the Gorlin Syndrome Alliance (GSA) to advance compassionate access to SkinJect for patients suffering from Gorlin Syndrome, also known as nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome.

Under the collaboration, Medicus and the GSA will jointly pursue the Expanded Access IND Program with the FDA to allow patients with multiple, recurrent, or inoperable basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) to access SkinJect under physician-supervised treatment protocols. The initiative aims to establish a framework for expanded access while collecting valuable real-world safety and tolerability data to inform future regulatory filings. It will also more tightly integrate patient community-led insights and data into the design, monitoring, and long-term development of SkinJect in this rare disease population.

In November 2025, the Company received full regulatory and ethical approvals in the United Kingdom to expand its ongoing Phase 2 clinical study (SKNJCT-003) evaluating D-MNA to non-invasively treat BCC of the skin. The approvals were issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Health Research Authority (HRA) and the Wales Research Ethics Committee (WREC). The MHRA approval followed a comprehensive scientific review of the Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier (IMPD) and protocol. The WREC issued a favorable ethical opinion, and the HRA granted study-wide governance approval, confirming compliance with UK Good Clinical Practice and National Health Service capacity and capability standards.

In December 2025, the Company announced that it has successfully completed enrolment of 90 patients in the United States for Phase 2 clinical study (SKNJCT-003) evaluating D-MNA to non-invasively treat BCC of the skin. The Company expects to release topline results for SKNJCT-003 in the first quarter of 2026 and secure an end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA in the first half of 2026.

In December 2025, Medicus announced a non-binding letter of intent with Reliant AI Inc., a decision-intelligence company specializing in generative AI for the life sciences industry, to collaborate on the development of an AI-driven clinical data analytics platform. Subject to execution of definitive agreements, the platform is expected to support capital-efficient clinical development through data-driven dynamic clinical-site selection, patient stratification and enrollment forecasting. The initial phase of the collaboration is expected to support an upcoming Teverelix clinical study planned for 2026, with potential expansion into later-stage development programs in collaboration with a strategic partner.

Cautionary Notice on Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information in this news release constitutes “forward-looking information” under applicable securities laws. “Forward-looking information” is defined as disclosure regarding possible events, conditions or financial performance that is based on assumptions about future economic conditions and courses of action and includes, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s leadership and prospects, the collaboration with GSA including the potential benefits thereof for GSA, those suffering with Gorlin Syndrome and Medicus (including as it relates to the development of SkinJect™), ability to be approved for the Expanded Access IND Program to enable those suffering with Gorlin Syndrome to access SkinJect™ under physician-supervised treatment protocols, the development of Teverelix and expectations concerning, and future outcomes relating to, the development, advancement and commercialization of Teverelix for AURr, high CV risk prostate cancer, women’s health indications like endometriosis, and the potential market opportunities related thereto, the MOU, including the potential signing of definitive agreements between Medicus and HelixNano and the development of thermostable infectious diseases vaccines by combining HelixNano’s proprietary mRNA vaccine platform with Medicus’s proprietary microneedle array (MNA) delivery platform, the Company’s aim to fast-track the clinical development program and convert the SKNJCT-003 exploratory clinical trial into a pivotal clinical trial, and approval from the FDA and the timing thereof, including with respect to the Company’s submission for approval in the FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher program, plans and expectations concerning, and future outcomes relating to, the development, advancement and commercialization of SkinJect through SKNJCT-003 and SKNJCT-004, and the potential market opportunities related thereto, the Company’s expectation to release topline results for SKNJCT-003 in the first quarter of 2026 and to secure an EOP2 meeting with the FDA in the first half of 2026, entry into definitive documents with Reliant and the expected terms thereof, engaging in proposed Medicus-sponsored studies currently contemplated in the Reliant non-binding letter of intent and the expected benefits thereof, the expansion of SKNJCT-003 into the United Kingdom and the potential benefits therefrom, the advancement of the SKNJCT-004 study and the potential results of and benefits of such study. Forward-looking statements are often but not always, identified by the use of such terms as “may”, “on track”, “aim”, “might”, “will”, “will likely result”, “could,” “designed,” “would”, “should”, “estimate”, “plan”, “project”, “forecast”, “intend”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “seek”, “continue”, “target”, “potential” or the negative and/or inverse of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including those risk factors described in the Company’s annual report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Annual Report”), and in the Company’s other public filings on EDGAR and SEDAR+, which may impact, among other things, the trading price and liquidity of the Company’s common shares. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect our expectations as of the date hereof and thus are subject to change thereafter. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.

SOURCE: Medicus Pharma Ltd

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February 3, 2026

SLAM Launches Airborne VTEM Survey – Geotech Flying Over Goodwin Copper Nickel Cobalt Project

Expanding Gold and Critical Elements in the Mineral-Rich Province of New Brunswick, Canada

MIRAMICHI, NB / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / SLAM Exploration Ltd. (TSXV:SXL) (“SLAM” or the “Company“) is pleased to report that it has commenced a VTEM™-Plus airborne electromagnetic survey over the Goodwin copper-nickel-cobalt project in the mineral rich province of New Brunswick. The Company expects the VTEM survey to help identify potential ovoid-type copper-nickel-cobalt deposits associated with deep-seated magmatic chambers, as well as potential extensions of the Farqharson, Granges, Logan and Bruce copper-nickel-cobalt zones. The Company has selected Geotech Ltd, a global leader in airborne geophysical technology, to complete an 852 kilometer survey at an estimated cost of $275,000.

THE VTEM Survey is a follow-up to Slam’s 25 hole diamond drilling campaign completed in 2024 and 2025. The proposed survey outline is shown in Figure 1:

Figure 1: Proposed Goodwin VTEM Survey Area

Final assays have been received from the 2025 drilling campaign, following the 2024 campaign results previously reported. Highlights from the 2024 program included 15 holes, with results including a 64.90 meter core interval grading 2.19% Cu-Eq (copper-nickel-cobalt), including 3.84% copper equivalent (“Cu-Eq”) over 31.20 meters in hole GW24-02, as reported in a news release dated August 7, 2024. Significant gold values were also reported, including up to 3.31 grams per tonne over 0.5m in hole GW24-01.

The 2025 results are summarized in the following table:

Hole ID	From m	To m	Length m	Copper %	Nickel %	Cobalt %	Recovered* Cu-Eq%
GW2516	10.63	11.15	0.52	1.90	1.36	0.12	4.30
GW2516	72.00	73.00	1.00	1.44	0.30	0.02	2.04
GW2516	77.50	80.68	3.18	0.39	0.81	0.05	1.70
GW2516	69.50	80.68	11.18	0.45	0.36	0.03	1.16
GW2516	124.50	129.00	4.50	0.97	0.96	0.07	2.65
GW2517	98.00	146.00	48.00	0.44	0.37	0.04	2.52
GW2517	160.40	165.50	5.10	0.51	0.17	0.02	1.15
GW2518	46.75	62.50	15.75	0.56	0.10	0.01	1.01
GW2518	103.90	117.40	13.50	0.50	0.11	0.01	0.73
GW2519	76.10	150.90	74.80	0.37	0.38	0.05	0.67
GW2520	85.70	160.60	74.90	0.35	0.24	0.03	0.63
GW2521	55.50	101.50	46.00	0.30	0.23	0.03	1.08
GW2522	199.90	200.30	0.40	0.35	0.07	0.01	1.14
GW2523	62.00	67.00	5.00	0.48	0.51	0.05	1.00
GW2524	173.40	267.50	94.10	0.21	0.23	0.02	0.61
GW2525	184.25	186.35	2.10	0.18	0.25	0.03	0.56

*The recovered Cu-Eq grades are based upon data from Daily Metal Price and are based upon an assumed recovery rate of 90%.

The Company completed 10 holes for a total of 2944 meters of diamond drilling in 2025. The coordinates and other collar data are summarized in the following table.

Hole_ID	E_UTM	N_UTM	Elev	Az	Dip	Core Size	Length_m
GW2415	697230	5239320	407	60	-50	NQ	341
GW2516	697208	5238922	447	115	-70	NQ	308
GW2517	698053	5238576	490	45	-70	NQ	452
GW2518	698036	5238616	483	42	-70	NQ	170
GW2519	698094	5238571	501	44	-65	NQ	191
GW2520	698125	5238543	495	44	-65	NQ	188
GW2521	698171	5238542	495	44	-65	NQ	152
GW2522	698011	5238503	517	43	-65	NQ	455
GW2523	698333	5238556	503	220	-50	NQ	104
GW2524	698364	5238591	507	220	-50	NQ	314
GW2525	698396	5238563	508	220	-50	NQ	269

QA-QC Procedures: Core was collected from the drill in trays and delivered to a secure logging facility in Bathurst, New Brunswick. After logging, samples were sawn using a diamond blade. Sawn half-core samples were numbered, collected in bags, tagged and delivered to Activation Laboratories Ltd. (“Actlabs”) in Fredericton. Actlabs completed multi-element analysis using assay method UT7. Samples returning over-limit results (greater than 1%) for the UT7 are re-analyzed using method 8-AR. Blanks and standards are included in each sample series.

Options Granted:
SLAM’s board of directors has approved the grant of incentive stock options (“Options”) to directors, officers, employees and consultants to acquire a total of 3,100,000 common shares in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.08. The Options were granted pursuant to the Company’s 10% rolling stock option plan (the “Plan”) and are subject to the terms of the Plan and the requirements of the TSX Venture Exchange. The Options are exercisable for a three-year term and expire on January 23, 2029.

Jake Lee Project Update
Assays are pending on 700 soil samples collected from the vicinity of the No. 1 gold vein on SLAM’s wholly-owned Jake Lee claims. Three channel samples from the No. 1 vein assayed 31.3 g/t gold, 12.3 g/t gold and 40.5 g/t gold along with 63.30 g/t silver, 23.2 g/t silver and 25.1 g/t silver respectively as reported by news release January 14, 2026.

The Jake Lee claims are located 25 kilometers southeast of the Clarence Stream gold deposit where Galway Metals Inc. Clarence Stream is host to a 12.4M tonne indicated resource of 922,000 ounces at a grade of 2.31 g/t gold plus an inferred resource of 16.1m tonnes with 1,334,000 ounces at a grade of 2.60 g/t gold. (Reference: “Updated Mineral Resource Statement, Clarence Stream Deposits, New Brunswick, Canada, by SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd., March 31, 2022”).

Historic Menneval Results
SLAM previously reported gold bearing core intervals from the Maisie vein, including 162.5 g/t gold over 0.2 m and 56.90 g/t gold over 0.5 m, in news releases dated December 13, 2021 and November 22, 2022. The Company also reported a core interval grading 3,955 g/t (127oz) gold over 0.1m from the No. 18 vein. The Menneval soil geochemical survey shows a number of gold anomalies over an area measuring approximately 3,000 meters by 2,500 meters.

About SLAM Exploration Ltd: SLAM Exploration Ltd. is a publicly listed resource company with a 40,000-hectare portfolio of mineral claim holdings in the mineral-rich province of New Brunswick. This portfolio is built around the Goodwin Copper Nickel Cobalt project in the Bathurst Mining Camp (“BMC”) of New Brunswick. The Company drilled 10 holes in the 2025 diamond drilling campaign on the Goodwin copper-nickel-cobalt project. This followed significant copper, nickel and cobalt intercepts from 15 diamond drill holes reported by the Company in 2024. These include a 64.90 meter core interval, grading 2.19% Cu-Eq (copper-nickel-cobalt), including 3.84% Cu-Eq over a 31.20 meter core interval from hole GW24-02 as reported in a news release August 7, 2024. Significant gold values were also reported with up to 3.31 grams per tonne over 0.5m in hole GW24-01.

The Company is a project generator and expects to receive significant cash and share payments in 2026. SLAM received 1,200,000 shares plus cash from Nine Mile Metals Inc. (NINE) in 2025 pursuant to the Wedge project agreement. Also in 2025, the Company received a cash payment of $60,000 as well as 180,000 shares of a private company pursuant to the Ramsay gold agreement. The Company holds NSR royalties and expects to receive additional cash and share payments on the Wedge copper zinc project and on the Ramsay gold project.

To view SLAM’s corporate presentation, click SXL-Presentation. Additional information is available on SLAM’s website and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Follow us on X @SLAMGold.Join our company newsletter by clicking SXL-News to receive timely company updates and press releases relating to SLAM Exploration.

Qualifying Statements: Mike Taylor P.Geo, President and CEO of SLAM Exploration Ltd., is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, and has approved the contents of this news release.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mike Taylor, President & CEO
Contact: 506-623-8960
mike@slamexploration.com

Jimmy Gravel, Vice-President
Contact 902-273-2387
jimmy@slamexploration.com

SEDAR+: 00012459

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent management’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by words such as “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “might,” or “will,” and similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: statements regarding the exploration potential of the Harry Brook gold-antimony project; the significance of historical gold and antimony occurrences; the interpretation of geological, geochemical, and geophysical data; the identification and prioritization of exploration targets; the anticipated receipt and significance of pending assay results from the Jake Lee Project; the continuity and extent of mineralized structures at Jake Lee and Menneval; the timing and scope of future exploration programs; the Company’s ability to advance its mineral projects; and the potential for future exploration success.

Forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions made by the Company as of the date of this news release, including, without limitation: that historical exploration results, mineral occurrences, and publicly reported third-party mineral resources are relevant for regional and exploration context; that geological interpretations and targeting models are reasonable; that pending assay results will be received within anticipated timeframes; that planned exploration activities can be executed as expected; that contractors, equipment, personnel, and supplies will be available on acceptable terms; that commodity prices and market conditions will remain generally supportive; and that required permits, approvals, and access rights will be obtained in a timely manner.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: the speculative nature of mineral exploration; the risk that exploration results, including pending assay results, may not confirm historical data or current interpretations; uncertainty regarding the continuity, grade, and extent of mineralization; delays or changes to exploration programs; availability and cost of labour, equipment, and contractors; fluctuations in commodity prices; availability of financing on acceptable terms; regulatory, environmental, and permitting risks; operating hazards; and general economic, market, and business conditions. Additional risk factors are described in the Company’s most recently filed Management’s Discussion and Analysis and other continuous disclosure documents available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: SLAM Exploration Ltd.

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February 2, 2026

From NASA to Your Boardroom: Freelancer Opens 85-Million-Mind Innovation Engine to All Enterprises
The platform that slashed NASA’s R&D costs and compressed three-day computations into one hour is now available to any organisation

Previous challenge winner’s spacecraft solution is bound for space

What do you do when your toughest technical problem stumps every expert in your building? If you’re NASA, you throw it open to 85 million minds across 140 countries. Starting today, any company can do the same.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / Freelancer (ASX:FLN) announced the global launch of its Moonshot Innovation Program, opening the breakthrough platform that has delivered over 20,000 solutions to NASA, NIH, and the CDC to enterprises worldwide.

The same system that helped NASA save 80-99% on R&D costs, compressed Bureau of Reclamation river modelling from 72 hours to 60 minutes, and generated 54 genome therapy breakthroughs for NIH is now available to any organization with a problem that traditional consulting can’t crack.

The results speak louder than any pitch deck.

NASA’s spacecraft tank venting challenge attracted 47 solutions from physicists, chemists, and aerospace engineers across multiple continents. The National Institutes of Health’s $6 million gene therapy challenge pulled in teams from Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, and biotech startups, delivering 30 winning approaches in the first phase alone. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation achieved a 60x performance improvement through an algorithm designed by someone outside traditional water management circles.

“We’ve proven something radical,” said Matt Barrie, Chief Executive of Freelancer. “The person who can solve your impossible problem might be anywhere on Earth. They might be working in a completely different industry. They might approach it from an angle your team would never consider.”

The ‘Innovation Arbitrage’

McKinsey research shows 87% of executives report critical skills gaps in emerging technologies. Meanwhile, Freelancer’s government clients have been quietly running a different playbook. They’re not hiring consultants to give them answers their own teams could produce. They’re tapping statistical diversity at scale.

“The currency for problem-solving and finding innovation is diversity,” said Steve Rader, former Program Manager at NASA’s Tournament Lab. “If you could have solved it within your domain, you would have solved it already. As soon as the speed of change is faster than your company is able to change, there is an expiration date on your company.”

The platform has processed challenges across computational fluid dynamics, genome editing, spacecraft engineering, network science, emergency response systems, and data privacy. Winners have included professors from Carthage College, retired MIT engineers, heads of chemistry at aerospace startups, and self-taught innovators who discovered unexpected talents through competition.

How It Works

Unlike traditional R&D where you pay for effort regardless of outcome, innovation challenges only pay for results. Freelancer’s team deconstructs complex problems into solvable components, designs challenges that attract the right global talent, curates responses, and manages IP transfer. Organizations choose how open to make their challenges – global, country-specific, or university-focused.

“You’re not choosing one consulting firm where everyone sits in a room and comes up with the same solution,” said Trisha Epp, Director of Innovation at Freelancer. “You’re having a competition where lots of people come up with their own divergent solutions. They each have a different, unique idea. They’re not influenced by each other.”

Recent challenges demonstrate the range. The National Institute of Standards and Technology invested $1 million in emergency response command systems integrating VR, AR, and LiDAR. NIH committed $6 million over five years to crack targeted gene therapy delivery. The Department of Commerce ran a three-year, $975K program for data privacy certification systems that reached 14 million people globally.

The Track Record

Since 2015, Freelancer has delivered:
- 20,215 breakthrough solutions
- 8,783 participating innovators
- Challenges across 140 countries
- Winners from Harvard, MIT, Yale, Tesla, IBM
- Up to 40x return on investment vs. traditional grant programs
- NASA cost savings of 80-99% vs conventional methods
The success rate led NASA to expand Freelancer’s contract from $25 million over five years (NOIS2) to $475 million over 10 years (NOIS3) – a 600% increase.

“This prize competition has been a great success to Reclamation – exceeding our set goals,” said Yong G. Lai, Ph.D., U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Life-Changing Successes

Winners of past challenges -when Moonshot was limited to select enterprises – have enjoyed incredible benefits. Solutions have been adopted by major aerospace contractors, spun into commercial products, advanced to spaceflight, and secured additional R&D funding.

“The most valuable outcome was validation of product strategy,” said Suzanne Borders, founder of BadVR, a woman-owned small business that won the $1 million CommanDING Tech challenge. “The hardest part of a startup isn’t the actual engineering, it’s knowing what to build and when to build it. The challenge was instrumental.” BadVR has since secured additional government R&D funding and turned their idea into a product for commercial and defense sectors.

Samer Hanoudi, an Assistant Professor at Davenport University who won NASA’s Aftershock challenge, said: “Winning this NASA challenge has significantly boosted my professional confidence and credibility, opening new opportunities for collaborations in aerospace and advanced engineering fields.”

One challenge winner’s spacecraft refueling solution is now advancing to spaceflight through partnerships with Kennedy Space Center and Johnson Space Center, demonstrating the platform’s ability to deliver not just theoretical solutions but flight-ready technology.

The Competitive Reality

This isn’t about outsourcing. It’s about what happens when the world’s brightest minds compete to solve problems that keep your executives up at night. When NASA needed lunar navigation systems, they got shadow compasses, star analog navigation tools, and modular rover designs. When they needed to detect small space debris, they got plasma signature tracking, CubeSat fleets, and a rotating tethered sweeper dubbed “SPACE BAT.”

In an era where competitive advantage is measured in months rather than years, the question isn’t whether to embrace open innovation. It’s whether you’ll do it before your competitors.

Organizations ready to solve their impossible problems can visit www.freelancer.com/innovation-challenges or contact Trisha Epp, Director of Innovation, at trisha@freelancer.com

First Challenge on New Open Platform

The first challenge for the new open version of the Moonshot Innovation Program will be “Restore Your Corner” – a $10,000 global ecosystem restoration challenge.

The challenge invites individuals and communities to document native habitat restoration efforts through video – from removing invasive species to planting native vegetation.

Prizes include regional winners and a People’s Choice Award, while creating an open-source library of restoration techniques adapted to diverse ecosystems worldwide.

The challenge – which goes live in the coming weeks – demonstrates that the platform is open to both enterprises posting technical challenges and public participation initiatives.

“Whether it’s a Fortune 500 company posting a $5 million computational challenge or a community documenting ecosystem restoration, the platform works the same way,” said Trisha Epp, Director of Innovation at Freelancer. “‘Restore Your Corner’ proves anyone can participate.”

For more information, contact:

Moonshot Inquiries:
Trisha Epp
Director of Innovation, Moonshot Innovation, Freelancer
trisha@freelancer.com

Media Inquiries:
Brent O’Halloran
Director of Communications
press@freelancer.com | +1 (650) 442 3334

About Freelancer

Thirteen-time Webby award-winning Freelancer is the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace by total number of users and projects posted. More than 80 million registered users have posted over 25 million projects and contests to date in over 3,000 areas as diverse as website development, logo design, marketing, copywriting, astrophysics, aerospace engineering and manufacturing. Freelancer owns Escrow.com, the leading provider of secure online payments and online transaction management for consumers and businesses on the Internet with over US$8 billion in transactions secured. Freelancer also owns Loadshift, Australia’s largest heavy haulage freight marketplace with over 800 million kilometres of freight posted since inception. Freelancer Limited is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN and in the United States as FRLCY.

SOURCE: Freelancer

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January 29, 2026
Masar Destination Achieves LEED for Communities Gold Certification

Affirming its Commitment to Sustainability

MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / Masar: a landmark urban development in the heart of Makkah, owned, developed, and operated by Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, has been awarded LEED Gold certification under the LEED for Communities rating system, one of the highest international certifications in sustainability and the built environment. This achievement recognizes Masar’s adoption of an integrated approach that places people and the environment at the heart of its design and planning processes.

This accomplishment reflects the company’s commitment to developing sustainable urban communities in line with global best practices. By balancing quality of life, resource efficiency, and environmental protection, it paves the way for long-term positive impact and a more sustainable future.

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Yasser Abuateek, Chief Executive Officer of Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, said: “Masar Destination’s LEED Gold certification confirms our belief that cities deliver lasting value when they are designed as integrated, human-centered systems. This recognition reflects how we have approached Masar through thoughtful planning that prioritizes resource efficiency, resilience, and quality of life at the community scale. It also marks an important milestone in our work to deliver sustainable urban destinations that support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals for more livable and future-ready cities.”

LEED certification is one of the most prominent global certifications for evaluating green buildings and communities. It is awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to facilities that apply strict standards in areas such as energy and water efficiency, improved indoor air quality, resource management, and reduced carbon emissions, thereby enhancing environmental performance and achieving added value to the community.

The certification aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, supporting national objectives to create more sustainable, prosperous, and livable urban environments. As a LEED Gold-certified community at the planning and design stage, Masar Destination sets a benchmark for integrated development that balances environmental responsibility, quality of life, and long-term urban impact.

Contact Information

Khaled Karanouh
General Manager
+966 507700821
khaledk@prarabia.me

SOURCE: Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company

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January 29, 2026