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VfL Osnabrück, Terre des Hommes Launch Deposit-Cup Charity Drive

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VfL Osnabrück, Terre des Hommes Launch Deposit-Cup Charity Drive

Osnabrück – September 11, 2026 -- German second-division football club VfL Osnabrück and children's rights organization Terre des Hommes will stage a joint fundraising action day around the September 13 home match against Hertha BSC at the Bremer Brücke stadium, tying the event to World Children's Day on September 20.

Fans Asked to Donate Stadium Deposit Cups or Give Online

The campaign centers on a deposit-cup collection scheme, where match attendees can donate their returnable stadium cups or contribute funds through an online channel. Terre des Hommes will also operate an information stand at the venue throughout the match day.

ClubMed Lifestyle Group Joins WTTC, Deepens Microsoft AI Tie-Up

Hong Kong – September 11, 2026 -- ClubMed Lifestyle Group, a subsidiary of Fosun International Limited (656), has joined the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) as a Global Member, WTTC announced on August 28.

Club Med operates 69 resorts across more than 40 countries, targeting 85 by 2030

Based on 2025 turnover, Club Med, the Group's core brand, ranks as the world's largest all-inclusive resort brand, serving over 1.5 million guests annually across six continents. The company plans to expand to approximately 85 resorts worldwide by 2030, up from its current 69.

free-key CityApp Adds 'Insta-Hotspots' to Boost Local Tourism Marketing

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free-key CityApp Adds 'Insta-Hotspots' to Boost Local Tourism Marketing

Mittenwald – September 11, 2026 -- IT-Innerebner GmbH has launched a new "Insta-Hotspots" feature within its free-key CityApp, enabling cities and municipalities to spotlight photogenic locations that lack traditional tourist recognition. The tool responds to data showing social media's growing role in travel decisions: a Bitkom study found 58% of German social-media-using travelers were inspired to book a trip via social networks within the past year, while a TUI study found photogenic locations and social-media-worthy experiences are important or very important to 36.9% of travelers choosing a destination.

Coaching AI Launches NFL-Approved CPAS Grading Platform

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Coaching AI Launches NFL-Approved CPAS Grading Platform

McKinney – September 11, 2026 -- Coaching AI, a division of Eneje' Consulting Firm, has launched a coaching intelligence platform powered by the Coaching Performance Assessment System (CPAS), an NFL-approved algorithmic grading engine that scores coaches using data from more than 1,600 coaches across the NFL and NCAA.

Platform grades coaches against opposing position groups using wins, losses and player development data

CPAS evaluates coaching units head-to-head, offensive line against defensive line, wide receivers against defensive backs, applying a proprietary algorithm to playoff performance and player development outcomes. The system pairs quantitative scoring with a qualitative leadership assessment derived from peer-reviewed research, delivering a three-layer profile: an objective performance grade, Weekly In-Season Reports on in-game decisions, and ongoing position-group intelligence updated through the season.

CSTS Hospitality Named Exclusive UEFA EURO 2028 Sales Agent for Six Asian Markets

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CSTS Hospitality Named Exclusive UEFA EURO 2028 Sales Agent for Six Asian Markets

Zurich – September 10, 2026 -- BEYOND Hospitality, the Official Hospitality provider for UEFA EURO 2028TM, has appointed CSTS Hospitality as its exclusive Sales Agent for Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, opening a direct commercial channel into six key Asian markets ahead of the tournament.

Official hospitality sales open in September 2026 across six markets

UEFA EURO 2028TM runs from 9 June to 9 July 2028, featuring 24 national teams across 51 matches in nine venues across England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. Official Hospitality Packages, available exclusively through BEYOND Hospitality and its appointed agents, go on sale in September 2026, with prices starting at £900 per person excluding VAT.

Lyon Biennale Opens Trade Days Sept 17 Ahead of 120-Artist Show

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Lyon Biennale Opens Trade Days Sept 17 Ahead of 120-Artist Show

Paris – – September 10, 2026 -- The 18th Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale will open two professional accreditation days on September 17-18, 2026, granting industry access to 11 exhibition venues before the show opens to the public on September 19 and runs through December 13, 2026.

Professional accreditation grants early access to 120 artists' work across Lyon

Accreditation is mandatory and nominative for the September 17-18 professional days, with requests accepted through September 16, 2026. Accredited visitors gain access to the exhibition spaces during the trade days, the vernissage at Les Grandes Locos on September 18, and all venues during the first two public days, September 19-20. The professional program includes international meetings, networking sessions and artist dialogues, primarily staged at Les Grandes Locos.

Papa John's Hit With Securities Class Action Over Turnaround Claims

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Papa John's Hit With Securities Class Action Over Turnaround Claims

New York – September 10, 2026 -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC has filed a class action lawsuit against Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) and certain company officers, alleging violations of federal securities laws.

Lawsuit covers investors who bought PZZA shares over a one-year window

The class period spans August 7, 2025 to August 5, 2026. The complaint targets all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Papa John's securities during that stretch.

Ordos Cultural Creative Week Wins Praise From Foreign Guests

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Ordos Cultural Creative Week Wins Praise From Foreign Guests

Ordos – September 10, 2026 -- Inner Mongolia's Ordos city showcased its cultural and creative industry to an international delegation during the September 2026 "Warm City • Together with the World" visit program, drawing praise from foreign guests for local folk arts, digital creativity and specialty products on display.

Ordos stages flagship 2026 Cultural and Creative Industry Brand Promotion Week for foreign delegation

The week-long event, held in Ordos with a program day on September 5, brought together folk performing arts, digital cultural creativity and local specialty products for a delegation of international guests and cultural experts touring the city.

Lyon Biennale Opens Professional Preview Days Sept. 17-18, 2026

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Lyon Biennale Opens Professional Preview Days Sept. 17-18, 2026

Paris – September 10, 2026 -- The 18th Lyon Biennale – Contemporary Art will hold two professional preview days on September 17 and 18, 2026, ahead of a public opening spanning 11 venues across Lyon and its metropolitan area until December 13, 2026.

Accreditation deadline set for September 16 as biennale targets global art professionals

Artists, curators, gallerists, museum directors, collectors and professionals from production, mediation, communications and research sectors can apply for accreditation through Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Accreditation grants exclusive access to exhibition venues during the two preview days, entry to the opening reception at Les Grandes Locos on September 18, and access to all Biennale venues during the first two public days on September 19 and 20.

Miral, Warner Bros. Add Three Harry Potter Lands to Abu Dhabi Park

Abu Dhabi – September 09, 2026 -- Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences will add three new Harry Potter-themed lands to Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, spanning approximately 63,000 sqm (678,000 sqft), with construction targeted for completion in 2029.

Three new zones will recreate Diagon Alley, Hogwarts and the Forbidden Forest

The lands will feature world-exclusive Harry Potter-themed rides built solely for the Yas Island park, according to the companies. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi currently operates six immersive lands themed around Warner Bros. franchises.

Expansion lifts total park footprint by more than 50%

The Harry Potter additions form part of a wider build-out that also includes two previously announced DC attractions, Kryptonite Collider and Superman Up and Away. Combined, the new zones will add roughly 70,000 sqm (753,478 sqft) of theme park space, expanding the park's overall size by more than 50%.