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Business Wire
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Cornerstone Building Brands Enhances Leading Simonton ® Windows & Doors Product Lines with Bold New Black and Bronze Interior and Exterior Finishes
BUSINESS WIRE)--Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, proudly introduces bold, on-trend black and bronze interior and exterior finishes for its leading Simonton ® Window & Door collections. These products are designed to meet the growing consumer demand for sleek, modern designs inside and outside the home. These bold color options elevate a home's overall design, while the advanced glass and functionality of these vinyl windows deliver the highest standards of durability and energy efficiency. Share The technologies that create these bold finishes — lamination and coextrusion — deliver the high performance behind the aesthetic appeal. Advanced manufacturing processes enable residential contractors and dealers to offer their customers resilient dark color finishes on high-quality, durable and weather-resistant vinyl windows. Durable laminate technology offers premium finishes, including black or bronze, for both interiors and exteriors. Meanwhile, coextrusion technology bonds multiple layers of material in a single step, integrating UV protection and color directly into the product. In both cases, customers will enjoy the low-maintenance benefits and aesthetics of these long-lasting finishes. "Homeowners want modern design without compromising performance," said Kate Land, vice president of product innovation at Cornerstone Building Brands. "Incorporating these innovative, durable finishes into our premium vinyl window and door collections delivers exactly that. These bold color options elevate a home's overall design, while the advanced glass and functionality of these vinyl windows deliver the highest standards of durability and energy efficiency.' The expanded, bold-colored lineup includes: 5500 Window Collection | Premium Interior and Exterior Black Laminate & Exterior Bronze Laminate: The classic-styled 5500 Collection, available in the Eastern regions of the United States, offers a range of strong, weather-resistant design options that help ensure years of reliable performance. For increased energy efficiency, they can be customized to meet ENERGY STAR ® requirements, with select triple pane styles recognized as the Most Efficient of ENERGY STAR in 2025. Inovo ® Patio Door | Premium Interior and Exterior Black Laminate & Exterior Bronze Laminate: Known for superior operation and functionality, the Inovo Patio Door has an innovative monorail system that delivers a smooth, rattle-free glide and weathertight performance. This classic style door is available nationwide in 2-, 3- and 4-lite configurations, with energy-efficient glass options to meet the needs of any home. DaylightMax ® Window Collection | Premium Interior and Exterior Black Laminate & Exterior Bronze Laminate: The narrow frame design of the DaylightMax windows delivers more glass and less frame, enhancing views and allowing more natural light into a home. Available in Western regions of the United States, with a Premium Interior Bronze Laminate option coming soon, energy-efficient glass options can be customized to meet ENERGY STAR requirements for any climate zone to help reduce energy costs and increase year-round comfort. Contemporary Patio Door Collection | Premium Interior and Exterior Black Laminate & Exterior Bronze Laminate: The Contemporary Patio Door Collection offers a sleek, streamlined frame design for more natural light. Doors can be configured in larger sizes, with up to four panels. For increased energy efficiency, advanced glass packages are available to meet ENERGY STAR requirements for any climate zone. Available in Western regions of the United States, with a Premium Interior Bronze Laminate option coming soon. ComfortSmart ™ Window Collection | Coextruded Black & Bronze Exterior Colors, Laminate Black & Bronze Interior Colors: The ComfortSmart Window Collection is designed with a narrow frame to maximize the viewing area and light. For superior comfort and thermal performance, these windows have an insulated frame option. Select styles with triple pane glass are recognized as the Most Efficient of ENERGY STAR in 2025. Available in Eastern regions of the United States. MaxView ™ Multi-Slide Patio Door Collection | Coextruded Black & Bronze Exterior Colors: These expansive sliding patio doors will seamlessly connect interior and exterior living spaces. With custom sizing up to 10' high and 30' wide, the MaxView Multi-Slide Patio Door Collection is available in Eastern regions of the United States and come in 1-, 2-, 3-, 4- and 6-panel options in by-pass, pocket or bi-part configurations. New dark window and door options are available to order now through the AccuQuote ordering system. For more information, visit About Cornerstone Building Brands Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands' broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at
Straits Times
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Spain's top court orders Franco family to hand back Romanesque statues
MADRID - Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that the descendants of dictator Francisco Franco must return two valuable Romanesque statues to the northwestern city of Santiago de Compostela, according to a court statement released on Thursday. The statues were once part of the 12th-century "Door of Glory", a portico marking the entrance to Santiago's cathedral, which is widely considered a masterpiece of mediaeval art and which is where the famed pilgrim Camino (Way) ends. The works were removed during restoration works on the cathedral's facade and purchased by the city in 1948. Franco's wife, Carmen Polo, expressed interest in them during a 1952 visit to the city, after which they were sent to the Meiras palace - the dictator's summer residence. "Motivated by a desire to please the wife of the head of state", Santiago's then-mayor facilitated their transfer to Meiras, the ruling said. The court decided that despite Franco's family possessing the statues for a long time, they still belonged to the city of Santiago. Franco's descendants argued that the purchase by the city was never completed and claimed the statues were acquired through an antiquarian, citing an oral account passed down within the family. Francis Franco, the dictator's grandson, did not reply to a request for comment when contacted by Reuters. Franco rose to power through a military coup against the Republican government in July 1936 and ruled the country for almost 40 years, until his death in 1975. Fifty years later, his legacy still divides Spanish society. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NASCAR insider casts doubts on future of the Chicago Street Race after 2025
The Grant Park 165 for the Chicago Street Race on July 6 will be the third consecutive year with a NASCAR Cup Series race in downtown Chicago. However, it might be the last time the city hosts a NASCAR race for a while. Appearing on Friday's episode of the Door, Bumper, Clear podcast, reporter Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic said that while NASCAR is publicly keeping the door open to returning to Chicago in 2026, he would be surprised if there's a Chicago Street Race next year. Advertisement Related: NASCAR free agents after the season 'The conversations I've had with people, I would personally be surprised if NASCAR is racing in downtown Chicago again (next year). It's an expensive venture…As you look at it, three years is about the shelf life for some of these new places and I think that's fair to say about this.' Jordan Bianchi on the future of the Chicago Street Race Setting everything up for the street race is rather expensive. In 2023, Chicago spent at least $3.5 million on construction and police overtime to run the street race and it still cost $2.15 million in 2024. Meanwhile, NASCAR paid the Chicago Park District just $350,000 to host the street race, though the city also reportedly received $2 per ticket sold and 20 percent of net sales from merchandise and concessions. The contract with the city expires after the 2025 Cup Series season, but NASCAR does have options to return next year and in 2027. However, it appears the costs and frequent complications created by the weather will likely end the Chicago Street Race after this season. Related: NASCAR standings for Cup Series, Truck Series and Xfinity Series In its place, NASCAR could hold a street race in San Diego for 2026, or it could push it back until 2027. While Chicago is likely to lose out on Cup Series racing for the next two years, Bianchi also noted that there is a possibility of NASCAR returning to Chicagoland Speedway in the future.
New York Post
09-05-2025
- New York Post
Before Pope Francis died, this is where he directed his remaining money to go
The late Pope Francis donated all his remaining money to a youth rehabilitation project inside a Roman prison in one of his final acts as the head of the Roman Catholic Church. Before his death last month, Francis withdrew all the money from his personal bank account to support a pasta factory that employs current and former inmates from the Casal del Marmo detention center, according to several reports. Advertisement The factory is called Pastificio Futuro, and it was developed 'from the desire to transform hope in the future,' according to its website. The project was started by Gustolibero Onlus, a social cooperative, to answer Pope Francis's call to people: 'Don't let yourselves be robbed of hope,' according to the website. Francis died of a stroke and cardiac arrest at 88 on Easter Monday. Before his death, Francis was battling double pneumonia after a series of health challenges in recent years. Advertisement During his time as the head of the Roman Catholic Church, Francis focused heavily on helping imprisoned inmates. 3 In one of his final acts as head of the Roman Catholic Church, the late Pope Francis donated his remaining assets to a youth rehabilitation project inside a Roman prison. REUTERS According to the Vatican News, Francis has also called on society to create more compassion and respect for such individuals and to view them as those individuals capable of transformation. Toward the end of his life, he continued efforts to help and uplift those who were incarcerated, including the opening of a Holy Door at the Rebibbia prison, which is an Italian prison intended for rehabilitation and social reintegration of inmates, according to the National Catholic Reporter. Advertisement Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936 to Italian immigrant parents in Argentina, Francis made history as the first pope from the Americas, as well as the first Jesuit to hold the position. He was elected pope in 2013 after the unprecedented retirement of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. He entered the priesthood at the Diocesan Seminary of Villa Devoto in Argentina. 3 Francis withdrew all of the money he had from his bank account and gave it to Pastificio Futuro, a pasta factory which was developed 'from the desire to transform hope in the future,' according to its website. AP Advertisement Francis was ordained a priest in 1969 and made his final profession with the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, in 1973. The same year, he was appointed as a provincial for the order. In 1992, Pope John Paul II appointed Bergoglio as titular Bishop of Auca and as an auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires. This was done at the request of Cardinal Antonio Quarracino, archbishop of Buenos Aires, who consecrated him to the episcopacy. Bergoglio proved vital to the nation's Catholic community, and he was quickly raised to the dignity of coadjutor archbishop of Buenos Aires, serving alongside Quarracino and taking over the archdiocese in its entirety after Quarracino's death the following year. 3 Francis died at the age of 88 from a stroke and cardiac arrest. AFP via Getty Images Bergoglio was given the crimson hat of a cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 2001. Advertisement In 2013, after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, Bergoglio was elected to the papacy, selecting the pontifical name 'Francis' after St. Francis of Assisi, a choice that set the tone for the rest of his papacy. Fox News' Caitlin McFall, Emma Colton and Chris Massaro contributed to this report.
Syyaha
13-04-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
Samsung Unveils New Refrigerator Lineup Equipped With Screens and Enhanced AI Vision Inside Feature
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Apr. 13, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the global rollout of its latest lineup of smart refrigerators, reinforcing the 'Screens Everywhere' vision introduced at CES 2025. This expansion includes the introduction of the 9-inch AI Home screen on the 4-Door, 4-Door French Door and Side by Side refrigerators, as well as an enhanced Family Hub screen on select French Door and Side by Side models. An enhanced AI Vision Inside feature is integrated on select 4-Door and 4-Door French Door models, refining food identification and streamlining meal planning to ensure a more intuitive kitchen experience for users. 'By offering a wide array of refrigerator options across type and also screen sizes, we are expanding choices to meet diverse household requirements,' says Jeong Seung Moon, EVP and Head of the R&D Team for Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics. 'Consumers can enjoy greater flexibility in choosing fridge designs while benefiting from the AI-powered smart home experience Samsung provides.' A Smarter Way To Manage Food, Home, Family Communication and Entertainment Samsung's new refrigerators incorporate the intuitive 9' AI Home screen and 32' or 21.5' Family Hub screens, which are designed to enhance four key areas of daily life: Food, Home, Family Communication and Entertainment. The first category, food, is especially powered by the upgraded AI Vision Inside, which adds four more food items to the list of recognizable types for a total of 37. Furthermore, adding on to fresh food items, AI Vision Inside can now also recognize processed food items. Refrigerators with the enhanced AI Vision Inside will recognize and recommend users to save processed food items that have been placed inside multiple times, allowing up to 50 items to be saved with designated names . Based on the improved food list, the screen will provide tailored recipe recommendations and meal planning , making home cooking more seamless and personalized. Beyond food, the screens also enhance smart home connectivity. The latest advancements provide deeper integration into the smart home ecosystem, making the refrigerator a central hub capable of controlling connected appliances throughout the entire home. With the integration of Map View, users can monitor and control Samsung appliances and even third-party smart home devices like lights and smart plugs. There's also SmartThings Energy , which helps users track and optimize their energy consumption, facilitating greater efficiency in everyday life. The intuitive display provides users with access to a great deal of information about their home, with users also being able to issue voice commands through Bixby . The new Daily Board feature keeps everyone informed and connected. Placed at the heart of the home, the refrigerator screen delivers real-time updates throughout the day — whether it's the morning weather and schedule before heading to work, or daily energy consumption reports in the evening. Users can also easily access their schedules through voice commands and receive tailored responses. By recognizing each family member's voice and replying accordingly, Bixby will serve as both a helpful assistant for the entire household and for each person individually . Additional family-focused features include a shared gallery for storing precious memories and a calendar to help with daily planning. Samsung's latest refrigerators also redefine entertainment in the kitchen, allowing users to stay engaged while cooking or spending time with family. With Spotify integration, users can listen to their favorite music or podcasts directly from their fridge . SmartView Mirroring enables seamless screen sharing from smartphones or Samsung TVs, and the dedicated gallery feature lets families display their favorite photos, adding a personal touch to the kitchen. The Next Generation of Refrigeration The 4-Door Refrigerator is designed to meet the needs of modern households with its innovative features. The 9' AI Home applied on select models allows the refrigerator to integrate seamlessly with the smart home ecosystem. Models that incorporate Hybrid Cooling technology keep produce fresh for even longer, while also allowing extra space by utilizing a peltier module that is compact in size for cooling. By utilizing the conventional compressor and the Peltier module together, AI Hybrid Cooling is capable of providing additional cooling whenever necessary, such as when the internal temperature increases or when AI predicts a potential rise . When users put in a large amount of groceries after shopping, or open the door multiple times in the summer, the Peltier module will assist the compressor to maintain a consistent internal temperature. The 4-Door Refrigerator also comes in Kitchen Fit design, allowing agile installation that requires only a tiny gap of just 4mm from the sides and 20mm from the top. Also, the refrigerator's doors have been enhanced with SpaceMax™ insulation technology that uses less amount of high-efficiency insulation, increasing the space in the doors by 56% compared to previous models equaling 10L in capacity . Users can also enjoy convenience with the wide opening door that opens more than 90 degrees, and the food showcase to store frequently used items. The 4-Door French Door Refrigerator, launching in North America, is available in various configurations, including a 32' Family Hub and a 9' AI Home. This flexibility allows users to choose the best fit for their kitchen. The Auto Open Door feature ensures hassle-free accessibility with just a gentle tap, making it accessible to everyone in all kinds of situations to effortlessly access the inside of the fridge. It also has a Beverage Center that includes a water dispenser and a 1.4L Auto-Fill Water Pitcher that is dishwasher safe and BPA free . Apart from ensuring that fresh, filtered water is always available, the pitcher also allows users to infuse their water with fruits and herbs. The Side-by-Side Refrigerator also offers multiple screen options, including the 21.5' Family Hub and 9' AI Home . The model, featuring an Auto Open Door that opens up widely makes it simpler to reach stored items , is designed for users who prioritize easy access and organization. Select European models are equipped with Hybrid Cooling technology — as seen in the 4-Door refrigerator — to maintain freshness by preventing temperature fluctuations. All three types of refrigerators come with the AI Energy Mode feature, allowing users to reduce energy consumption by up to an additional 10% . Users can choose to activate the mode always, or when electricity bills are expected to exceed the preset target. With these latest innovative solutions, Samsung continues to push the boundaries of the connected kitchen, transforming the refrigerator into an intelligent hub that enhances food management, smart home integration and entertainment. By seamlessly blending AI-enabled convenience with energy efficiency, Samsung is redefining how users interact with their appliances and bringing the future of the smart home to life.
