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France, 10th Aug 2026 — The European CPD Council (EU CPD) has introduced an international institutional framework designed to strengthen quality, transparency, and continuous improvement across the global Continuing Professional Development sector. Operating through its official digital platform, CPD.EDU.EU, the European CPD Council is advancing a structured approach to professional development through the International Professional Credit System, with a focus on institutional classification, provider recognition, quality assurance, and public transparency. Higher Education Classification Framework At the center of the Council’s work is the Higher Education Classification framework, developed specifically for universities, colleges, and recognized higher education institutions. The framew...

Nedda Ledgerwood, a family law attorney in Campbell, California, shares her approach to representing clients and children through divorce while bringing calm to a chaotic process. Why did you start your own practice? California, USA, Aug 10, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — “I wanted to work for myself to allow for flexibility as my husband and I started our family,” Ledgerwood explains. She founded Ledgerwood Law in 2005, beginning with shared office space in Sunnyvale before establishing her practice in San Jose. Starting her own firm gave her the independence to balance purpose and family while building a legal practice on her terms. What is your approach to divorce representation? “I do what I can to make the divorce less traumatic while still advocating for my clients,” she says. Ledgerwood focu...

Pia Ferrari, a media executive and producer in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, shares what she has learned about building connections that matter in work and life. You Already Know What Matters Distrito Central, Honduras, Aug 10, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — You know the feeling when work feels hollow. When you check the boxes but nothing sticks. When the metrics look fine but the meaning is missing. “I’ve always believed that the most meaningful work happens when you can create value for others,” Ferrari says. “Whether it’s through business or philanthropy, the goal is to make a positive difference.” Ferrari spent over 35 years producing television in Honduras. She created Bailando por un Sueño, the highest-viewed program in the country’s television history. She produced game shows, soap operas, and morn...

Missouri journalist and podcast host Brian Landry commits to seven concrete actions designed to elevate human stories over statistics and headlines in sports reporting. Why People Matter More Than Scores Missouri, USA, Aug 10, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Brian Landry has spent his career asking a simple question: who are the people behind the game? As a journalist, reporter, and podcast host covering soccer across the United States, Landry believes the sport’s real story lives in the decisions, preparation, and journeys of the people who make those moments possible. Now he is formalizing that belief into a public pledge. “I’ve always believed the most interesting part of soccer is the people behind it,” Landry said. “The players, coaches, and leaders all have stories that help explain why the sp...

Coritiba’s tribute shirt for Jonny Butcher. Photo: Mariana Toneti | Coritiba. A soccer jersey normally carries identity, history and commercial partnership. Coritiba Foot Ball Club used one to carry something more: the name of Jonny Butcher and a message assuring an English supporter living with ALS that he was not alone. The campaign demonstrates how brands can support credible social impact through the institutions communities already trust. Coritiba’s partners helped the club turn a thoughtful idea into a visible match-day statement with reach in Brazil, England and beyond. Jonny Butcher, a soccer supporter from Norwich, England, discovered Coritiba through the connection between the English and Brazilian clubs. That interest became part of his family story after he met and married Ana ...

A newly published analysis by market researcher Stanislav Kondrashov documents the full 2024-2026 lithium and cobalt cycle: an 86 percent price collapse, a V-shaped recovery, supply concentration risks, and the shift of battery metals into AI infrastructure planning. Russia, 10th Aug 2026 – A comprehensive market study covering the 2024-2026 period in the lithium and cobalt sector has been published by analyst Stanislav Kondrashov, tracing how two battery metals moved from a niche commodity story to the center of global technology and supply chain planning in less than three years. The study reconstructs one of the most volatile cycles a major industrial commodity has experienced in the past decade. Lithium carbonate, which peaked near 85,000 US dollars per ton in November 2022, lost rough...

Two-phase anniversary event features machine discounts, weekly bonus gifts, and exclusive offers as Monport continues expanding across the United States, Asia, and Europe. United States, 10th Aug 2026 – For six years, Monport has worked to close the gap between hobby-level maker tools and industrial-grade laser equipment. The goal has been simple: help creators, educators, and small business owners turn ideas into finished products, without an industrial price tag. The company started with a small U.S. customer base. Since then, it has grown into a global brand, supporting workshops, classrooms, and manufacturers across Asia and Europe. That growth has been driven by one consistent focus: making professional laser technology more approachable and easier to put to work. That growth is the b...

Florida, USA, Aug 10, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — As schools across the country look for new ways to support student well-being, Solid Rock Community School is helping students develop healthy habits through a hands-on approach that connects nutrition, sustainability, and experiential learning. Serving students from kindergarten through high school, the private school has integrated wellness into daily learning through its Seed-to-Table program and fully plant-based kitchen. Students not only learn where food comes from but also gain practical experience growing, harvesting, and preparing nutritious ingredients while developing an appreciation for environmental stewardship and healthy living. The school’s approach reflects its broader commitment to educating the whole child by combining academic ...

Post Oak Group, named Best Middle-Market Investment Bank in Texas, reports that middle-market acquisition activity has continued to accelerate in 2026 despite a backdrop of sustained geopolitical instability. Post Oak Group, recently named the Best Middle-Market Investment Bank in Texas, reports that middle-market acquisition activity has continued to accelerate in 2026 despite a backdrop of sustained geopolitical instability, as founders, family-owned businesses, and institutional investors increasingly turn to experienced advisors to navigate complex transactions in an uncertain global environment. While geopolitical volatility has created hesitation in public markets and slowed large-cap deal activity, the middle market has demonstrated a notable resilience. Post Oak Group, which has co...

Alongside its long-standing work supporting COPD and senior respiratory health, VARON is expanding its help to expecting mothers and their families better understand oxygen health during pregnancy. United States, 10th Aug 2026 – VARON, an oxygen concentrator company known for its stationary and portable oxygen concentrators, today announced an expanded educational initiative focused on oxygen health during pregnancy. The initiative builds on the company’s broader mission of supporting respiratory wellness at every stage of life, from seniors managing COPD to families navigating new and often unfamiliar health questions during pregnancy. Pregnancy brings significant changes to the body, including shifts in blood volume, heart function, and breathing patterns. While mild shortness of breath ...