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Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Updated 'Move Over Law' goes into effect on South Dakota roads on July 1
Jun. 27—PIERRE — A newly updated 'Move Over' law goes into effect across South Dakota on July 1, 2025, expanding protections for authorized vehicles occupying the shoulder of the highway with amber, yellow, or blue warning lights. The expanded law now requires drivers to take action when approaching any vehicle displaying flashing amber, yellow, or blue lights — not just law enforcement or emergency responders. This includes tow trucks, highway maintenance vehicles, utility crews, and Department of Transportation equipment using proper hazard lighting while on the shoulder. "These are real people — moms, dads, sons, and daughters — working hard or handling emergencies at the roadside," said South Dakota Highway Patrol Superintendent Colonel Casey Collins in a news release. The law requires drivers to do the following: * On multi-lane highways, move into the lane farthest away from the stopped vehicle, when it's safe to do so, and pass with caution. * On two-lane roads, slow down at least 300 feet in advance, and reduce speed: to 20 mph below the posted limit, or to 5 mph if the speed limit is 20 mph or less. Violations are a Class 2 misdemeanor, carrying a minimum fine of $270. If a crash occurs because of a violation, the offense becomes a Class 1 misdemeanor, which comes with steeper penalties. "The bottom line is this: If you see flashing lights, slow down, move over, and give extra space," Collins said. "Whether it's a trooper conducting a stop, a worker fixing a guardrail, or a DOT vehicle on the shoulder, they all deserve to go home safely."
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RELATABLE EXPANDS GLOBAL TOYS AND GAMES FOOTPRINT WITH STRATEGIC SHIFT IN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION
New Partnerships With Just Play, Character Options, And Banter Toys Set The Stage For Accelerated International Growth For Relatable NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Relatable, a modern entertainment company transforming social trends into products for Gen Z, millennials, and their families, today announced a strategic shift in its international distribution business. The company has entered into new partnerships with leading distributors in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand to expand its global reach and accelerate growth in key markets. The following partnerships will support Relatable's global expansion: In Europe, Relatable has partnered with Just Play, a key player in the European toy and games industry. Beginning January 2026, Just Play will oversee distribution across the region and expand its portfolio to include games, while also supporting Relatable's growth in the plush category, where the Emotional Support Pals plush line has become a best-seller in the United States. In the United Kingdom, Relatable is teaming up with Character Options, a prominent distributor with an established presence in the market. The partnership is set to begin in the second half of 2025, ensuring the distribution of Relatable's products across key retailers in the region. In Australia and New Zealand, Relatable has partnered with Banter Toys & Collectibles, a leader in the toy markets across both regions. This collaboration, set to begin later this year, marks a significant step in expanding Relatable's presence and strengthening its foothold in these markets. "This is a pivotal moment for Relatable as we expand our reach with leading international partners," said Casey Collins, Chief Commercial Officer at Relatable. "Our mission has always been to create culturally resonant, trend-driven products that connect with consumers worldwide. Partnering with Just Play, Character Options and Banter Toys not only strengthens our international foundation, but also opens the door for new creative collaborations, retail innovation, and meaningful global brand engagement. We're excited to shape the future of play on a broader stage and continue to accelerate our recent growth." These new international partnerships build on Relatable's momentum as a fast-growing force in the global toy and games industry. Following over 30% growth in North America in 2024, the company is focused on replicating that success globally. By scaling operations abroad and strengthening retail integration, Relatable aims to drive demand for its trend-led products in new and emerging markets. These strategic partnerships are key to delivering results and expanding its best-selling brands across categories worldwide. For more information on Relatable's robust product line, visit About RelatableRelatable (Formerly What Do You Meme?) is a creatively driven think tank powered by makers and entertainers who create fun, social, and of course relatable games, toys, plush items, and wellness products for all ages. Founded in 2016 by Ben Kaplan, Elie Ballas, and Elliot Tebele, the company was originally named after its flagship game, What Do You Meme?, and rebranded in 2023 to reflect its diverse offerings. Notable products include Emotional Support Pals, Buzzed, Let's Get Deep, Incoherent, Tower Stack, Hunt A Killer, and the viral Happy Helpers Menstruation Crustacean heating pads. With over 30% market share, Relatable is the category leader in adult party games. Relatable is the fastest-growing toy and game company, with What Do You Meme? remaining a worldwide best-seller. Products are available at Walmart, Target, Amazon, and online at Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for updates. About Just PlayJust Play is a passionate toy company and global leader across a broad range of children's consumer goods including figures, playsets, dolls, plush, role-play and dress-up. They create unique and innovative proprietary lines, as well as award-winning products based on popular children's entertainment brands with best-in-class licensing partners. Just Play was founded by two toy industry veterans, Charlie Emby and Geoffrey Greenberg, in 2010 and is a top toy manufacturer, according to Circana. To learn more about Just Play's products, please visit or follow the company on Instagram (@JustPlayProducts) or Facebook/JustPlay. About Character OptionsCharacter Options Limited is part of The Character Group plc founded in 1991- an AIM listed company. The Character Group plc is one of the UK's leading toy companies and is engaged in the design, development, and international distribution of a wide range of licensed and non-licensed product. The Character Group plc are the manufacturer of household brands such as Heroes of Goo Jit Zu, Simbrix, ChillFactor, Doctor Who, Flying Heroes, Teletubbies and Ben and Holly. The group is also 3rd party distributor for licenses such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Fingerlings, Shimmer N' Sparkle, Mash'ems, LankyBox, and Aphmau. About Banter ToysBanter Toys & Collectibles are a leading distributor of licensed entertainment toys and collectibles in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1988, Banter Toys have been servicing mass market and specialty retailers in Australia and New Zealand. The company is able to offer its supplier partners very broad distribution beyond mass retailers due to its historical trading card relationship. The company attends all major trading card and toy industry events around the world, and exhibits every year at the Australian Toy Fair and New Zealand Toy Fair. Business Contact:Casey Collins | Chief Commercial Officercasey@ Media ContactAlexis Winkler | PR Manageralexis@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Relatable Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Forbes
27-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Vue And Barco Partner To Bring Laser Projection To Over 1000 Screens
Cinema goers in Vue screens across Europe will get to enjoy better image quality thanks to its ... More 1,000+ projector deal with Barco. Cinema chain Vue has announced that it has signed a deal to install more than 1,000 Barco Series 4 projectors across its European portfolio by 2029. The deal, which follows Barco's recent similar announcement with Regal Cineworld, will cover all eight countries in which Vue operates across Europe. The U.K., Germany, and Denmark will lead the line for the new projector installations, and Vue Southport in the North West of England has already been upgraded; Vue's flagship site in Southport, located in the North West of England, is next in line. While it will take another four years for all the projectors to be installed, it's still great news for cinema goers. Laser projection delivers brighter, clearer and more color-rich images compared to the Xenon bulbs used in conventional digital projectors, while also offering more consistent clarity across the whole of the frame and won't suffer from reduced brightness over time, which can seriously degrade image quality, especially for 3D images. As Casey Collins, the vice president of sales for Barco North America, told me in a recent interview, the wide range of choice offered by the Barco Series 4 range means cinema vendors can pick the right model for their needs, depending on the screening room size. This includes models with 4K resolution, delivering images with increased detail. 'Barco shares Vue's commitment to delivering new and exciting cinema experiences,' said Gerwin Damberg, EVP of Barco Cinema. Together, we look forward to bringing Laser by Barco to Vue's theatres throughout Europe. With laser projection, audiences will enjoy the next generation of movie presentation with stunning picture quality, high image brightness and increased color gamut.' However, the deal with Vue does not appear to include Barco's recent state-of-the-art HDR by Barco projector (read my impression of it), of which Damberg was one of the key technical innovators and for which he recently received no less than an Academy Award. (Read my interview with Gerwin Damberg to find out more about how it works.) This is not surprising, however, as Vue, at least in the UK, tends to focus on more conventional, rather than premium, formats, having only four IMAX screens and just six with Dolby Atmos. The deal does mean that over the next few years, mainstream cinema goers will be much more likely to get a better experience when they go to the cinema, and that has to be something to be celebrated.
