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BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) (“Newsmax” or the “Company”) today reported May ratings for the Company’s free streaming channel Newsmax2, with an increase of 25% in total viewership year-over-year.

Newsmax2 airs across more than a dozen major OTT Fast platforms and over-the-air digital broadcast channels, and on the Newsmax App available on smartphones and televisions.

More than 21.5 million cumulative viewers tuned into Newsmax2 in May 2025, according to third-party data provided by OTT platforms’ internal dashboards.

The data also showed that not only are more viewers tuning in, but they are watching Newsmax2 longer, with average time spent watching up 36% from May 2024.

“Newsmax’s investment in its streaming channel is paying off with more viewers watching more,” said Jason Villar, Newsmax VP of Research. “Streaming and FAST channels are growing, and we are riding that wave positively and effectively.”

Villar noted that Newsmax2 is also broadcast on digital channels through terrestrial broadcast stations in more than 47 television markets, including serving six of the top 12 U.S. markets, including Atlanta, San Francisco, Houston and Philadelphia.

The Newsmax2 channel airs 24/7 and includes news reports from the network’s national and global bureaus as well as popular opinion shows with Ed Henry, Bianca de la Garza, John Bachman, David Harris Jr., Rudy Giuliani and Wendy Bell, among others.

Newsmax Broadcasting airs several channels, including the popular pay TV channel Newsmax, the military history channel World at War and Newsmax2.

“Our strategy of offering free and paid channels is working well for Newsmax and we expect to continue to see growth in these areas in the future,” Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy said.

The Newsmax channel is carried by all major pay TV distributors and Newsmax2 is carried on FAST platforms on Samsung+, Roku, Vizio, LG, Xumo, Pluto TV, Amazon Fire and others. See Newsmax2 platforms and channels here.

Both channels are also available on the Company’s paid streaming service Newsmax+. The service is available on iPhone and Android phones with a free trial offer.

About Newsmax

Newsmax, through its subsidiary Newsmax Broadcasting LLC, operates Newsmax, the nation’s fourth highest-rated cable news network, according to Nielsen. Newsmax is carried on all major cable, satellite systems, and virtual pay TV operators. Newsmax reaches more than 40 million Americans regularly through Newsmax TV, the Newsmax+ App, its popular website Newsmax.com, and publications like Newsmax Magazine. Reuters Institute says Newsmax is one of the top 12 U.S. news brands and Forbes has called us “a news powerhouse.”

For more information, please visit Investor Relations | Newsmax Inc.

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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / Arrive AI (NASDAQ:ARAI), a pioneering autonomous delivery network anchored by its patented Arrive Points™, announced today the issuance of a new U.S. patent for its AI-powered, smart mailbox platform. This patent expands the system’s capabilities by enabling temperature-controlled heating and cooling – critical for sectors requiring precision handling such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.

This latest approval brings Arrive AI’s total number of issued U.S. patents to eight, with six additional patents pending, and over 58 international filings across 22 countries. The proprietary technology strengthens Arrive AI’s vision of reimagining last-mile delivery through a fusion of robotics, secure storage, and advanced environmental management systems.

“This element of our service delivery will be key for the healthcare industry for items like tissue samples and pharmaceuticals, while also being a great convenience for general consumers,” said Dan O’Toole, Founder and CEO of Arrive AI. “The potentially life-saving aspects of this technology make our mission both urgent and deeply rewarding. We’re inspired every day by the improvements autonomous delivery can offer the world.”

The newly patented feature set includes:

• On-demand heating and cooling

• Battery exchange and charging modules

• Explosives and anthrax detection

• UV and ozone-based sanitization

• Weather condition sensors

• Package tracking and chain-of-custody systems

• Facial recognition and two-way communication tools

Arrive AI’s innovation stems from its early vision – one that predates similar concepts by industry giants. In fact, the foundational smart mailbox patent was filed four days before Amazon’s comparable submission in 2014.

This milestone further positions Arrive AI at the forefront of autonomous delivery, providing critical infrastructure that bridges convenience, security, and compliance – particularly as the company enters high-demand markets such as healthcare, food service, e-commerce, and government.

Arrive AI is a long-term media partner of New to The Street, with regular broadcast features airing nationally across Fox Business Network and Bloomberg TV as sponsored programming. Its innovations have also been showcased across New to The Street’s 2.5M+ YouTube subscriber base, providing expanded visibility to investors and stakeholders alike.

About Arrive AI
Arrive AI (NASDAQ: ARAI) is an autonomous logistics company specializing in smart mailbox technology and AI-powered last-mile delivery infrastructure. With a robust patent portfolio and strategic applications in healthcare, food, and retail, Arrive AI is shaping the future of how the world receives goods. Learn more at www.arrive.ai.

About New to The Street
New to The Street is one of the longest-running U.S. and international sponsored and syndicated Nielsen-rated television platforms. Broadcasting weekly on Fox Business Network and Bloomberg TV, it also features companies on Times Square billboards, social media channels, and its 2.5 million+ subscriber YouTube channel, making it a global powerhouse in branded financial media.

Media Contact:
Monica Brennan
New to The Street
Monica@NewToTheStreet.com

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New Tool Will Empower Creators to Design Roblox Avatar Apparel – Beta Testers Can Sign Up Now

NEWPORT BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / Amaze Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American:AMZE) (“Amaze” or the “Company”), a global leader in creator-powered commerce, today announced that its subsidiary, Amaze Software, Inc. (“Amaze Software“) opened the beta testing program for its latest innovation: Amaze Digital Fits. The web-based tool will enable Roblox creators to design avatar fashion with no 3D experience required.

Creators can sign up now at digitalfits.amaze.co for the opportunity to join the beta test program. Those selected to participate will be notified in the coming weeks. Beta testers will get early access to the Amaze Digital Fits tool before its public release-offering a chance to start designing, testing, and shaping the future of Roblox avatar fashion.

“With 80 million daily Roblox users and digital fashion driving real income, we saw an opportunity to remove technical roadblocks and give creators the tools they need to design digital apparel,” said Gwan Yip, Chief Product Officer of Amaze. This beta test phase is an essential step to building the infrastructure for the next generation of commerce and underscores Amaze’s role in building a creator-first future.”

Beta participants will have a direct line to the Amaze product team, with the opportunity to provide hands-on feedback that will shape the tool’s future functionality. Creators will help define what features matter most, ensuring the platform evolves to meet real-world creator needs.

Creators can sign up now at digitalfits.amaze.co for a chance to join the Amaze Digital Fits beta testing program and be among the first to design their own Roblox avatar gear.

For investor information, please contact IR@amaze.co

For press inquiries, please contact PR@amaze.co

About Amaze:
Amaze Holdings, Inc. is an end-to-end, creator-powered commerce platform offering tools for seamless product creation, advanced e-commerce solutions, and scalable managed services. By empowering anyone to “sell anything, anywhere,” Amaze enables creators to tell their stories, cultivate deeper audience connections, and generate sustainable income through shoppable, authentic experiences. Discover more at www.amaze.co.

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SOURCE: Amaze Holdings, Inc.

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Michael Howe – who currently serves as an Independent Board Member – to assume CEO role on June 10, 2025

Michael’s career spans nationally recognized brands such as MinuteClinic, Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, CEO of Arby’s, and as an early-stage investor/board member in healthcare and software businesses

HUMACAO, PR AND NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASBP) (“Aspire” or the “Company”), a developer of a multi-faceted patent-pending drug delivery technology, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Michael C. Howe, as the Company’s new chief executive officer. The Board selected Michael Howe to be CEO based on his proven track record of hands-on success during his more than four decades of experience with leading brands and early-stage companies, and his recognized leadership qualities. Kraig Higginson, who has stepped down as CEO and Chairman of the Board, will remain with the Company and serve as Executive Chairman of the Board.

Michael Howe is a visionary C-level executive with a proven record of driving transformative success across diverse industries. With a deep understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and innovative brand positioning, Howe has consistently demonstrated his ability to foresee and shape consumer trends, leading to the creation of groundbreaking operational strategies.

His career has been marked by his ability to build and strengthen nationally recognized brands with companies such as MinuteClinic, Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo and Arby’s. His strategic leadership has consistently delivered significant growth and financial success, from start-ups to multinational corporations. His healthcare leadership and expertise in creating innovative consumer focused brands was most effectively demonstrated in his leadership of MinuteClinic, a network of board-certified health providers offering high-quality, team-based care services. Howe joined MinuteClinic in June 2005 with 19 clinics in two markets as the brand struggled to define a clear national expansion strategy. Within 15 months, Howe added more than 100 clinics in 13 markets and facilitated the sale of the company to CVS in September 2006, which delivered a nearly sixfold return for investors. He stayed with CVS as CEO of MinuteClinic for 2 additional years leading the national expansion to more than 530 clinics.

Since 2022, Howe has served as a Co-founder and CEO of The Good Clinic (TGC), which offered a holistic care approach to primary healthcare services, integrating functional medicine, genetic testing, technology, alternative treatments, and nutrition. Howe is now leading the funding and expansion to relaunch the TGC concept under the newly formed First Choice Healthcare Solutions. Since 2021, he has also served as an independent director for P1 Dental Partners, an Indianapolis-based, PE-funded dental services organization.

“Michael is a seasoned strategist with a track record of driving sustainable growth through innovation, and we have every confidence in his ability to lead Aspire during this important time,” said Kraig Higginson, Executive Chairman of Aspire. “He brings meaningful expertise in scaling differentiated platforms and has a deep understanding of the health and wellness sector – making him uniquely suited to serve as Aspire’s next CEO. I have worked closely with Michael over the past six months as a fellow board member during which time his contributions and insights have confirmed the excellent qualities he brings to the role. Together with the entire Board, I look forward to working with him.”

On his appointment, Howe said, “I am honored to be named as CEO of Aspire. I am grateful to our Executive Chairman, Kraig Higginson for his commitment, leadership and passion, and to the members of our Board for their leadership, particularly in these recent months, and for the confidence they have placed in me to lead our business.”

Howe continued “Aspire has a powerful and differentiated drug delivery platform, is engaged in an important clinical trial which could support a submission to the FDA via the 505(b)(2) pathway, and has the opportunity to generate early revenue upon the launch of its novel pre-workout supplement, both of which are expected to occur in 2025. I am eager to build upon the work the entire Aspire team has been doing to position our business for the future and create value for our shareholders over the long-term.”

Higginson added, “It has been a privilege to lead Aspire. I am proud of what we have accomplished, and I want to express my thanks to the many team members who, through their hard work and commitment to the company, have made our success possible. From the going public process, to commencing the first FDA clinical trials of our high-dose aspirin, to preparing for the launch of our innovative pre-workout product, BUZZ BOMB™, now is the right time to transition the leadership of Aspire to Michael. I believe the Company and shareholders will benefit from his experience as a strategic thinker with a laser focus on capturing current market and operational opportunities.”

About Michael C. Howe

A successful growth-oriented CEO with 40+ years of consumer and healthcare experience. Howe has established a proven track record of leading and building successful consumer focused businesses across several different business sectors including consumer goods, fast food restaurants, SaaS products, and innovative healthcare companies. He began his career at Procter & Gamble with positions in sales and marketing. He then joined PepsiCo in their fast-food division with operational roles with the KFC brand. Five years later, he joined Arby’s as a senior operational executive, subsequently rising to the position of President and CEO, growing the brand’s revenue by 25% in just 3 years.

After a successful term as CEO of Arby’s, Howe joined MinuteClinic in June 2005 and within 15 months orchestrated the sale of the company to CVS in September 2006, where he remained for 2 additional years leading the national expansion.

After leaving CVS in 2008, he founded Howe & Associates, which focused on supporting start up and early- stage companies in their expansion processes, as an angel investor, board member, and / or executive, leading 11 companies to a successful financial exit.

Howe earned both his accounting and business degrees from the University of Minnesota, Duluth after serving 4 years in the U.S. Air Force.

About the Aspire Targeted Oral Delivery Platform

Aspire’s sublingual delivery technology has been developed using our patent-pending methodology, and “trade secret” process. The technology’s new mechanism of action allows for rapid sublingual absorption and entry into the bloodstream of supplements and other substances. The benefits of “rapid absorption” are to provide rapid impact in more precise quantities.

About Aspire Biopharma, Inc.

Headquartered in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Aspire Biopharma has developed a disruptive technology through a Novel Soluble Formulation which can deliver supplements and drugs rapidly and precisely. For more information, please visit www.aspirebiolabs.com.

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Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc.

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New software integration is among the first multi-unit operators to roll out AI note integration directly into the Company’s medical software

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq:IVP) (“Inspire” or the “Company”), an owner and provider of pet health care services throughout the U.S., announces the integration of a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform in partnership with leading software provider Covetrus into its medical software. The new platform is designed to perform a variety of administrative tasks, including AI-based dictation tools, empowering the Company’s veterinarians and technicians with the ability to focus on their clients and patients rather than note taking and toggling between screens. As one of the first multi-unit operators – and the first publicly traded multi-unit operator – to implement the integration at scale, the services provided by the platform are expected to provide value to Inspire’s clinics in the form of reduced administrative workload.

“Inspire wants our veterinarians focusing on the things that matter: the clients and pets they serve,” shared Dr Alexandra Quarti, Vice President of Medical Operations. “Covetrus’ expansion of our practice management software to include AI-driven tools allows our vets to do just that by focusing on quality of care instead of note taking or proper inter-practice communication. With auto-generated notes and pre-appointment summaries, we are confident our clinics will be even better prepared to give top-of-the-line pet care for each and every appointment.”

Contrary to other veterinary consolidators, Inspire made the strategic investment to implement one practice management software (PiMS), Covetrus Pulse, across all of its clinics for the benefit of efficiency, KPI consistency, and business growth with all the clinics working from one trusted platform. Now, Inspire is implementing the brand new Covetrus AI platform across all of its hospitals. The platform provides AI-based dictation tools for efficient medical note taking which will allow veterinarians to focus on the clients and pets they serve.

“At Covetrus, we have been rolling out AI-powered tools within Covetrus Pulse and delivering significant benefits, including at least 6 hours per vet per week time savings, improved staff efficiency, and revenue growth for practices,” said Scot Gillespie, Covetrus Chief Product and Technology Officer and General Manager of Software Business. “The adoption of AI tools isn’t about replacing expertise; it’s about augmenting it and freeing up veterinary professionals and staff for more personalized attention, and to create a more efficient and less stressful workplace for veterinary staff – letting them focus on delivering exceptional, compassionate care to pets. Covetrus’ AI platform will be able to provide the following services and more:

• Ambient Listening & Auto-Generated SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) Notes – Covetrus AI-powered transcription captures real-time conversations during appointments and auto-generates SOAP notes, saving valuable time per visit and allowing veterinarians to focus on pet care instead of typing good notes.

• Pre-Appointment Summaries – The AI platform generates concise patient summaries based on practice management system (PiMS) data, allowing veterinarians to prepare more efficiently before appointments without significant time to review previous charts.

• Treatment Boards – The AI PiMS programs enhances care team collaboration by providing real-time updates on patient treatments, ensuring seamless communication across the practice.

Inspire expects these services to provide its clinics the ability to see more patients while providing consistent world-class medicine, reducing the administrative workload on its staff, and improving the quality of work life for its veterinarians.

About Covetrus

Covetrus is a technology-enabled practice improvement company, servicing veterinary clinics around the world. Our mission is to improve the financial and clinical outcomes for veterinarians. Our comprehensive practice improvement solutions and tools simplify every touchpoint in a veterinarian’s practice-from pre-visit to post-appointment-to deliver a connected experience that helps veterinarians compete effectively and grow their practice. Through the VetSuite network, members become part of an exclusive community, gain access to exclusive events, trainings, and education, and through our collective buying power, achieve lower costs. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine with more than 5,000 employees serving over 100,000 customers around the globe and is owned by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), and TPG. With 60 years of history and heritage, Covetrus is the only organization to provide a one-stop, truly comprehensive solution to drive better financial and healthcare outcomes for veterinary practices.

About Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc.

Inspire Veterinary Partners is an owner and provider of pet health care services throughout the US. As the Company expands, it expects to acquire additional veterinary hospitals, including general practice, mixed animal facilities, and critical and emergency care. For more information, please visit: www.inspirevet.com.

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Morgan Wood
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SOURCE: INSPIRE VETERINARY PARTNERS, INC.

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New direct payment network founded by former fleet owners eliminates fraud while reducing costs and driving business to independent gas stations

CUPERTINO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / Piston, a cardless payments platform that connects commercial fleets and gas stations, today announced it has raised $6.1 million in seed funding, led by Spark Capital with participation from Pear VC and BOND. The round follows a $1.4 million pre-seed raised through the PearX accelerator, bringing Piston’s total funding to $7.5 million. Piston will use the capital to scale go-to-market operations and expand its fast-growing network of independent gas stations and commercial fleet partners.

Founded by former fleet operators, Vikram Sekhon and Shivam Shah, Piston is redesigning fuel payments from the ground up. Rather than stacking another card on top of legacy systems, Piston built its own infrastructure, which eliminates card fraud and retail price markups, two of the biggest pain points for fleets. Drivers pay using a secure, app-generated QR code that ties each transaction to a specific vehicle, time, location, and fuel type. On the backend, gas stations connect directly to Piston’s platform, gaining access to new commercial demand and real-time insights without the need for costly hardware or third-party interference.

“Fuel was our second-largest expense after payroll, and the most chaotic to manage,” said Vikram Sekhon, co-founder and CEO of Piston. “We tried every solution on the market when we ran our own fleets, and none of them worked. So we decided to build one ourselves from scratch without the baggage of legacy card networks.”

The result is a new kind of payments network that serves both sides of the fuel marketplace. For fleets, Piston offers real-time fraud prevention, savings through direct station relationships, and zero card management overhead. For stations, especially the 90% that are franchise-owned, Piston offers a way to attract loyal commercial business-something they’ve historically been unable to do, even with brand affiliations.

The company is currently serving over 120 fleets, across 800 gas stations, and processing more than $20 million in annualized volume, growing 50% month-over-month. With the seed round, Piston is actively hiring across its go-to-market, product and engineering teams, with operations in Cupertino, CA, Lehi, UT, and Kolkata, India.

“Piston isn’t just replacing the fleet card, it’s redefining the economics of commercial fuel payments,” said Arpan Shah at Spark Capital. “From the very beginning, Vikram and Shivam were laser-focused on a problem they knew intimately. They have built the most innovative way for both last-mile fleet owners and gas stations to transact seamlessly and transparently with each other with access to data insights that were previously impossible for them to see with any other solution. We’re thrilled to partner with them on their journey to rethink fuel payments for thousands of small businesses in the transportation industry.”

“Vikram and Shivam have both operated fleets themselves and lived the pain of skyrocketing fuel expenses and rampant abuse on fleet cards,” said Shravan Reddy, Partner at Pear VC. “They identified a huge problem impacting an underserved market and we believe there is enormous opportunity. During their time in our pre-seed accelerator PearX, they consistently exceeded every growth target and we’re excited to continue supporting them in this next phase.”

Piston continues to expand its station partner network and is working with independent fuel retailers across the country to integrate directly with its platform, unlocking commercial demand and modernizing one of the most overlooked parts of the mobility economy.

“Fuel and credit cards were bleeding us dry with hidden fees, negligible rebates, and endless fraud disputes,” said Ash Kapoor, President at Saga Kapital Group Inc with a fleet of 200+ trucks across multiple states. “After moving to Piston, we’ve lowered our fuel spend by double digits and cut reconciliation from two days to two clicks. Our drivers fill up faster, our accountants sleep better, and the savings drop straight to the bottom line.”

ABOUT PISTON:

Piston is a cardless payments platform for fleets and gas stations, replacing outdated card-based systems with direct, secure, and intelligent transactions. Built by former fleet owners who experienced the pain firsthand, Piston eliminates fraud, unlocks savings, and builds loyalty between stations and commercial drivers. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, with operation hubs in Lehi, Utah and Kolkata, India, Piston is backed by Spark Capital, Pear VC, BOND, and other strategic investors. Learn more at https://www.usepiston.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Nina Pfister, MAG PR at E: nina@mooringadvisorygroup.com; P: 781-929-5620

SOURCE: Piston

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AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / Volcon Inc. (NASDAQ:VLCN), (“Volcon” or the “Company”), the first all-electric, off-road powersports company, today announced that it filed an amendment to its amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a 1-for-8 reverse stock split of its common stock. The reverse stock split will take effect at 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on June 11, 2025, and the Company’s common stock will open for trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market on June 12, 2025 on a post-split basis, under the existing ticker symbol “VLCN” but with a new CUSIP number 92864V608.

As a result of the reverse stock split, every 8 shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding prior to the opening of trading on June 12, 2025 will be consolidated into one issued and outstanding share, with no change in the nominal par value per share of $0.00001. No fractional shares will be issued if, as a result of the reverse stock split, a stockholder would become entitled to a fractional share because the number of shares of common stock they hold before the reverse stock split is not evenly divisible by the split ratio. Instead, the stockholder will be entitled to receive a cash payment in lieu of a fractional share.

As a result of the reverse stock split, the number of shares of common stock outstanding will be reduced from approximately 4.3 million shares to approximately 0.54 million shares, and the number of authorized shares of common stock will remain at 250 million shares.

About Volcon

Based in the Austin, Texas area, Volcon was founded as the first all-electric power sports company producing high-quality and sustainable electric vehicles for the outdoor community. Volcon electric vehicles are the future of off-roading, not only because of their environmental benefits but also because of their near-silent operation, which allows for a more immersive outdoor experience.

Volcon’s vehicle roadmap includes both motorcycles and UTVs. Its first product, the innovative Grunt, began shipping to customers in late 2021 and combines a fat-tired physique with high-torque electric power and a near-silent drive train. The Volcon Grunt EVO, an evolution of the original Grunt with a belt drive, an improved suspension, and seat, began shipping to customers in October 2023. The Brat is Volcon’s first foray into the wildly popular eBike market for both on-road and off-road riding and is currently being delivered to dealers across North America. In 2024, Volcon entered the rapidly expanding LUV and UTV market and shipped its first production MN1 unit in October 2024. The new MN1 and HF1 products empower the driver to explore the outdoors in a new and unique way that gas-powered units cannot. They offer the same thrilling performance of a standard LUV / UTV without the noise (or pollution), allowing the driver to explore the outdoors with all their senses.

Volcon Contacts

For Media: media@volcon.com
For Dealers: dealers@volcon.com
For Investors: investors@volcon.com
For Marketing: marketing@volcon.com

For more information on Volcon or to learn more about its complete eBike, motorcycle and side-by-side line-up, visit: www.volcon.com.

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Some of the statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the timing and completion of the reverse split. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ”believes,” ”estimates,” ”anticipates,” ”expects,” ”plans,” ”projects,” ”intends,” ”potential,” ”may,” ”could,” ”might,” ”will,” ”should,” ”approximately” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company is contained under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.

SOURCE: Volcon, Inc.

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TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / Wellgistics Health (NASDAQ:WGRX) (“Wellgistics Health”), a next-generation drug distribution, digital script routing, and hub fulfillment platform, is proud to announce its official membership in OptiSource, LLC, a group purchasing organization that provides innovative business solutions, group purchasing programs, and other efficiency-enhancing and cost-saving services to its members. This strategic move significantly enhances Wellgistics Health’s purchasing power, product access, and support for community-based pharmacy partners.

By joining OptiSource, Wellgistics Health strengthens its ability to offer competitive pricing on generics, greater formulary depth, and expanded access to shortage and specialty items, ensuring that independent pharmacies can continue to thrive in a landscape dominated by larger chain and vertically integrated competitors.

“Our partnership with OptiSource reinforces our commitment to empowering independent pharmacies with every advantage possible,” said Brian Norton, CEO of Wellgistics Health. “Through OptiSource, we’re bringing our customers more purchasing power, more products, and more confidence in their supply chain.”

About OptiSource

OptiSource is a national generic sourcing consortium composed of over a dozen regional pharmaceutical wholesalers and distributors. It works directly with top-tier manufacturers to negotiate volume-based pricing, ensuring smaller players receive the kinds of terms typically reserved for the industry’s largest buyers.

As a member of OptiSource, Wellgistics Health gains access to:

• Nationally negotiated pricing across a wide range of generics, including specialty and niche products

• Improved contract terms and rebate programs

• Stability of long-standing contracts and industry reputation

• Strategic partnerships with the largest generic manufacturers

Empowering Independent Pharmacies

Wellgistics Health has long been an advocate for independent pharmacies, offering customized solutions, transparent pricing, and hands-on service. With this new affiliation, the Company strengthens its role as a preferred secondary and primary source of generic pharmaceuticals for retail, compounding, and specialty providers across the U.S.

About Wellgistics Health

Wellgistics Health (NASDAQ: WGRX) moves medications from maker to taker-faster, cheaper, and smarter. Its vertically integrated platform connects U.S.-based pharmaceutical manufacturers directly to providers, pharmacies, employer groups, and patients. From wholesale distribution and digital routing to cash-pay fulfillment and hub services like eligibility, adherence, and prior authorization-it manages the entire prescription journey. A PBM alternative, but PBM-agnostic, Wellgistics Health delivers seamless, compliant, end-to-end solutions designed to restore access, transparency, and trust across the healthcare system.

For more information, visit www.wellgisticshealth.com.

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This press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When Wellgistics Health uses words such as “may, “will, “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Wellgistics Health’s statements regarding Wellgistics Health’s strategy and descriptions of its future operations, prospects, and plans, including without limitation its plan in connection with certain financings and cryptocurrencies and outlook and actions with respect to incurring future expenses. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from Wellgistics Health’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and other risks detailed in our reports and statements filed with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in Wellgistics Health’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

For more information, please contact:

Media Contact: media@wellgisticshealth.com
Investor Relations: investors@wellgisticshealth.com

Investor Relations Contact:
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Scott Powell, President
1177 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Office: (646) 893-5835
Email: info@skylineccg.com

SOURCE: Wellgistics Health, Inc.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / Arrive AI (NASDAQ:ARAI) – a pioneering autonomous delivery network anchored by Arrive Points™ – has obtained another U.S. patent for its artificial intelligence (AI) powered, smart mailbox platform designed for autonomous and conventional package delivery. The new patent is for the Arrive Points’ ability to heat and cool items on demand and brings the company’s total of issued U.S. patents to eight, with six more pending.

“This element of our service delivery will be key for the healthcare industry for items like tissue samples and pharmaceuticals while also being a great convenience for other consumers,” said Arrive CEO Dan O’Toole, who originally envisioned his product as
supporting the retail product and food industries. “The potentially life-saving aspects of this service make this work so fulfilling and transformative for the healthcare industry. We’re inspired every day by the improvements autonomous delivery can offer.”

The patent covers features hot and cold temperature control and preservation of goods before and after delivery; battery charging and exchange station; a collector to identify explosive materials, anthrax, etc…; ultraviolet system to eradicate disease, virus and harmful materials; an ozone applicator to eradicate disease, virus and harmful materials; weather monitoring; tag and track of vehicles and packages; facial recognition camera and software for pets and humans; and local two-way speakers; LED lights that strobe flash, and a flood light.

“Continued focus on our intellectual property makes our Arrive Points more than just smart devices,” O’Toole said. “We offer a brand-new platform with great potential for data tracking and other services, along with a universal access point for the entire autonomous logistics industry.”

O’Toole first filed for patent protection of his smart mailbox concept in 2014, edging Amazon by four days and other industry leaders by weeks. That foundational patent was secured in 2017. In addition to the basic design and temperature control element, Arrive AI’s other U.S. patents cover drone delivery management and tethering, anti-theft mechanisms and intelligent chain-of-custody control.

Arrive AI has 58 patents pending for its ALM solution filed across 22 countries and has secured several trademarks. See details at https://www.arriveai.com/intellectual-property.

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Three-Day Polo Festival Welcomes Over 30,000 Global Attendees to Hurlingham Park

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA./LONDON, U.K. / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly served once again as the Official Apparel and Jersey Partner for Chestertons Polo in the Park, one of the world’s largest and most iconic polo lifestyle festivals. Held June 6-8, 2025, at the historic Hurlingham Park in the heart of London, this year’s edition welcomed over 30,000 attendees across three thrilling days of international polo, sport-inspired fashion, and family-friendly entertainment.

As the Official Apparel and Jersey Partner, U.S. Polo Assn. outfitted all participating teams of the weekend, as well as staff uniforms. The brand also hosted an immersive on-site experience for event attendees, featuring a vibrant U.S. Polo Assn. merchandise tent showcasing official co-branded event apparel, a polo-inspired photo wall, and interactive brand models, along with contests and cap giveaways.

Now in its 15^th year, Chestertons Polo in the Park is the only polo event played in central London and continues to grow in prestige and popularity as Europe’s largest three-day polo and lifestyle event with action-packed polo games, food festivals, luxury shopping, entertainment, and more. The highly anticipated weekend kicked off with International Day on Friday, as England faced Argentina, alongside six world-class polo teams representing different global cities, followed by Saturday’s Ladies Day, and the culminating event on Sunday with Finals and Family Day, drawing crowds of polo enthusiasts from the U.K. and across the globe. Team Riyadh won the weekend’s tournament against Akrham Team Punta Cana with a score of 10-5, and Cesar Crespo from Team Riyadh was awarded Tournament MVP.

“Chestertons Polo in the Park is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together the spirit of polo, our U.S. Polo Assn. brand, and the energy of London in a fun, stylish, and accessible way,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages and markets the U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “Our sponsorship reinforces the authentic connection between our brand and the sport of polo while helping us further engage U.K. consumers in one of our most important and fastest-growing markets.”

The global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand continues to expand across the United Kingdom with store openings at McArthurGlen’s East Midlands and Cheshire Oaks and additional brick-and-mortar locations planned in the coming years. U.K. consumers can also explore the brand’s latest sport-inspired styles for men, women, and children at www.uspoloassn.co.uk.

“As the strategic partner of U.S. Polo Assn. in the U.K., Chestertons Polo in the Park is an ideal platform to showcase our sport-inspired brand’s connection to historic English polo,” said Boo Jalil, CEO of Brand Machine Group, U.S. Polo Assn.’s U.K. licensing partner. “This annual celebration not only builds brand visibility in a meaningful way, but also highlights the fun, fashion-forward, and approachable spirit of U.S. Polo Assn.”

Set against the backdrop of one of polo’s most historic venues – Hurlingham Park, where the sport was first played in 1874, the event reflects decades of tradition, including hosting the 1908 Olympic Polo Final and multiple Westchester Cup matches between the United States and England.

“U.S. Polo Assn. is the perfect fit for Chestertons Polo in the Park, and we value the continued support,” said Rory Heron, Managing Director of Sportgate International, the founding organizer of the event. “The brand’s meaningful connection to the game and globally recognized style brings authenticity, accessibility, and innovative activations to our spectacular annual celebration of sport and lifestyle in London.”

Photo Captions:

1. Team Riyadh and Tournament MVP Cesar Crespo and Arkham Team Punta Cana’s Tommy Severn Battling for the Ball at Chestertons Polo in the Park Wearing the Iconic Double Horsement Logo From Apparel and Jersey Sponsor U.S. Polo Assn.

2. U.S. Polo Assn. Merchandise Pop-Up at Chestertons Polo in the Park

3. Event Attendees Posing With Models of Official Apparel Sponsor U.S. Polo Assn.

4. Chestertons Polo in the Park Player Noor Khadra Signing U.S. Polo Assn. Caps, Given Out at the Spectacular Three-Day Lifestyle Event

5. Beautiful Chestertons Polo in the Park Guests Posing in U.S. Polo Assn. Caps, Given Out at the Spectacular Three-Day Lifestyle Event

Photo Credit: Jen Deberigny

About U.S. Polo Assn.

U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.

U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global and digital growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ, as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.

For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.

About Brand Machine Group (BMG)

BMG is an international leader in fashion innovation which has established itself as a vertical manufacturer and global licensing specialist with over four decades of industry experience. Partnering with recognized market leaders, BMG manages a seamless and collaborative process of designing, manufacturing, and delivering quality products while championing the DNA of a diverse portfolio of brands, spanning fashion, sports, outdoor, and homeware including adult fashion, kidswear, and accessories.

BMG’s portfolio of brands includes U.S. Polo Assn. Penfield, New Balance Kids, Duchamp, Jack Wills, Flyers American Born, Lee Kids, Peckham Rye, Wrangler Kids, Juicy Couture, Franklin & Marshall, Elle Junior and Ben Sherman. BMG reaffirms its commitment to upholding sustainable and ethical business practices by ensuring full transparency throughout its global supply chain, aligning with the ETI Base Code.

Visit brandmachinegroup.com and follow @brandmachinegroup. For appointments, contact sales@brandmachinegroup.com.

About Sportgate International

Sportgate International is an international event management and sports marketing agency. Established in 2015, Sportgate International now owns events and consults with companies, luxury brands, world-class venues, tourism boards, and rights holders requiring sponsorship and event expertise. Sportgate International owns a portfolio of luxury events which encourages and enables the world’s best brands, top companies, and individuals to further their corporate or personal objectives. The company also works with some of the most high-profile venues in the world, offering original content that enables networking and marketing to specific audiences.

For more information, visit sportgateint.com.

SOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn.

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