Cindy Holden

NEW YORK, N.Y, /California Newswire - National News/ -- Formerly known as a popular MOD APK resource hub, UpToMods has officially completed a major brand transformation and platform overhaul. The site has rebranded into an all-in-one coupon aggregation and intelligent shopping assistant, marking a bold shift toward the global smart consumer services ecosystem.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Luvme Hair, a renowned brand in premium human hair wigs and extensions, is excited to kick off its Back to School Sale, offering limited-time discounts of up to 35% on select styles. This exclusive event invites customers to refresh their look for the new school year with Luvme's top-quality real hair wigs for women, including the highly sought-after blonde wig with bangs.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Simple Electric is proud to be restoring safety and peace of mind to a 55+ Community. The neighborhood was recently left in disrepair due to contractor negligence. Unethical work created dangerous conditions and left residents facing major repairs.

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Eclipse Integrated Systems, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-grade IT and cybersecurity services for small and mid-sized businesses, proudly announces a transformative upgrade to its flagship Micro Managed Data Center (MMDC) platform-now powered by IBM's latest enterprise-grade flash storage and encryption technology.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, a service provider automating income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its integration with LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale (POS) and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers.

BUFFALO, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools.

LANGHORNE, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Families across Pennsylvania now have a new resource to help them navigate the often confusing and stressful private school financial aid process. Ryan Abramson, founder of Bucks County-based Oakridge Leaders and an award-winning author and communications strategist, has released a free digital toolkit designed to guide parents through each step of applying for financial assistance at independent schools.

LEICESTER, U.K. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Mala Khiroya, a pharmacist turned author and storyteller, introduces young readers to the beauty of love, respect, and family values through her new children's book, "Pundalik & Lord Vitthala: The Man Whom God Visited Because He Served His Parents Selflessly with Love" (ISBN: 9781779628800; released July, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing) - this inspiring story is now available worldwide.

TODOS SANTOS, Baja California Sur, Mexico /California Newswire - National News/ -- Bestselling author Ann Hood has joined the faculty of the Todos Santos Writers Workshop (TSWW) for the 13th annual Winter Session, January 31 - February 7, 2026. Hood's international bestsellers include "The Knitting Circle," "The Obituary Writer," and "The Book That Matters Most."

AUSTIN, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Shaun Simms, Director of the Project Management Office (PMO), has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider that offers data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending industry, announced today that Elizabeth Campos, Director of Compliance, has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that its Vice President of Default Operations, Amber Cowan, has been honored among the 2025 HousingWire Insiders. Now in its seventh year, the award celebrates behind-the-scenes leaders whose operational excellence, innovation, and quiet influence are vital to their company's success.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider that offers data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending industry, today announced its Executive Vice President of Business Process Management Mike Hall has been recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Insider. Recognizing operational all-stars, the award spotlights the indispensable individuals who transform internal processes and fuel organizational evolution.

BUFFALO, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced its Director of Customer Success, Derrick Enderby, is a 2025 HousingWire Insider honoree. The award honors the unsung heroes of mortgage and real estate; the insiders who drive efficiency, compliance, and growth without seeking the spotlight.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw Edimakor, the trusted AI-powered video editing platform for creators around the world, has officially launched Version 4.2.0, bringing a major leap forward in immersive content creation. This exciting update integrates Google Veo 3, allowing users to generate video, ambient sound, sound effects, character dialogue, and subtitles-all in one seamless process.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Eight years ago, StarknightMT began with a simple idea: UTV/ATV owners shouldn't have to choose between quality and cost. Built for riders who push their machines every weekend - whether hauling, exploring, or working the land - StarknightMT has spent eight years growing alongside the community it serves.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- As global recognition of loneliness intensifies following a landmark World Health Organization (WHO) report identifying loneliness as a public health crisis, the Center for Innovation (CFI) is convening leaders from across the country to showcase bold, evidence-based solutions. At the 2025 CFI Conference, held August 11-14 in St. Louis, senior care innovators will explore how small home models, including the nationally recognized Green House Project, are working to reduce social disconnection through intentional design and urban innovation.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands /California Newswire - National News/ -- Amsterdam-based education technology scaleup LearnWise AI, an AI platform for enhancing the student experience, has released an innovative AI solution to transform the way educators provide feedback and grades to students.

PLANO, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today announced a new capability in its industry-leading product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine that fully automates the process for a lock desk user to execute best efforts locks directly with participating investors via API. By eliminating the last remaining manual step in the locking life cycle, Optimal Blue is delivering innovations and enhancements that will help significantly increase a lender's efficiency and profitability.

WEST GROVE, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The Simpson Foundation has awarded a total of $75,500 in employee scholarships to 25 dedicated team members across three Simpson communities: Jenner's Pond, Simpson Meadows, and Simpson House. The scholarship recipients - ranging from teens just beginning their academic journey to adult learners advancing their careers - were honored in ceremonies held in July at each respective campus.

SEATTLE, Wash. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, announced two strategic hires today: Chris Simms has joined as head of strategic partnerships, and Gregory Buehler has joined as founding product manager. They bring over 35 years of combined experience in mortgage lending, product strategy and technology innovation.

LONDON, U.K. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Xole AI, an AI image generation platform, today introduced a new suite of photo editing features aimed at enhancing creative workflows for both professionals and everyday users. The update includes twelve practical editing tools powered by artificial intelligence, offering efficient and high-quality image enhancement capabilities.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /California Newswire - National News/ -- Legacy Dental is excited to announce a significant enhancement to its services: the introduction of customized oral appliances designed specifically for managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This innovative treatment option is now available for patients seeking effective solutions for sleep-related breathing disorders, marking a substantial advancement in dental and sleep health.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Lutheran Life Communities hosts a late-summer event lineup that invites older adults to explore life at its four dynamic locations. Each event reflects the organization's deep commitment to fostering lifelong learning, meaningful connection and personal discovery.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Arsha Jones, founder and CEO of Capital City, announced today the launch of the Capital City Micro-Grant, a $5,000 grant aimed at helping local, retail-ready entrepreneurs scale their consumer product businesses. The grant will be awarded during the Shop Made Makers Summit, a multi-day entrepreneurship experience taking place August 19-21 in Washington, D.C.

MCLEAN, Va. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Holzman Laser Vision is proud to announce that founder and medical director Dr. Andrew Holzman, MD, FACS has been named a Top Doctor in the July/August 2025 issue of Arlington Magazine. This prestigious honor is based on peer nominations and outstanding patient outcomes, recognizing Dr. Holzman's decades of service and leadership in the field of laser vision correction.

WESTMINSTER, Colo. and LAS VEGAS /California Newswire - National News/ -- Come see Kiosk Industry in booth 445. Conversational AI hardware and AI analytics hardware highlighted. meldCX for Windows and Android for device support and analytics. AI Connect Bar provides hardware for conversational AI used in drive-thrus, help desks, and self-ordering. Augment your solution.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- PDFgear today launched PDFgear Scan, the world's first free AI-powered scanner app. The app turns paper documents into clean, editable digital files like PDF or Word in seconds. More impressively, it comes with no ads, usage limits, and no cost. With this launch, PDFgear Scan sets a new benchmark for mobile scanning by combining AI with truly free access for everyone.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /California Newswire - National News/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), the original pioneer in mortgage market intelligence, today announced the launch of ChatMMI™ - the industry's first conversational AI interface built specifically for lenders, recruiters, and mortgage professionals.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors) is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) in Financial Advisor Magazine's 2025 Survey & Ranking, released on July 11, 2025, for firms managing $1.0 billion or more in assets.

MONTREAL, Quebec /California Newswire - National News/ -- Chief Investment Officer of COTE 100 and respected financial columnist Philippe Le Blanc has officially released "Advantage Equities: Invest Between the Lines and Win" (ISBN: 978-0228818939; released June 2025 by Tellwell Publishing), an insightful new book offering investors a fresh, accessible perspective on the world of stock market investing.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in premium human hair wigs and hair extensions, announces its seasonal highlight featuring top picks for colorful wigs designed to inspire vibrant summer styles. As temperatures rise and consumers seek fresh ways to express individuality, the brand's curated selection showcases a variety of bold hues and innovative designs suited for the summer months.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The Wine School of Philadelphia today announced the return of Summer Wine School, offering students across the country the opportunity to earn their sommelier certification in just one week. With flexible evening classes and a hands-on curriculum, the program has become a go-to for aspiring wine professionals and serious enthusiasts alike.

ATLANTA, Ga. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) today released a practical summary of the employee benefits provisions contained in the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. While the legislation spans a wide range of tax and policy changes, SBA's summary highlights the bill's most significant impacts on employer-sponsored retirement plans, health and welfare benefits and payroll operations.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw, a global leader in AI-powered creative software, today announced the release of a new version 4.3.2 of HitPaw VikPea. This major upgrade introduces major improvements in user interface design, AI model architecture, new AI Pilot model and full cloud-based export acceleration, offering users a smoother, smarter, and significantly faster video enhancement experience.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- In celebration of its first anniversary, Edimakor, the creative video editing software trusted by content creators around the world, is thrilled to launch a limited-time Sales Promotion Event. This special campaign gives users the chance to enjoy exclusive discounts and win exciting gifts.

MCLEAN, Va. /California Newswire - National News/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) is proud to announce that it has been officially appraised at Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, demonstrating the company's deep commitment to safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and meeting the cybersecurity requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

PORTLAND, Maine /California Newswire - National News/ -- Hundreds of international flags will sway in the breeze as summer heats up on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Deering Oaks Park for the 23rd Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations (FON). This vibrant celebration is a feast for the eyes and ears, showcasing Maine's rich cultural diversity while preserving traditions, fostering ethnic understanding, and promoting unity. This year's theme: "FROM MANY NATIONS, ONE MAINE."

BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland /California Newswire - National News/ -- If dating feels like one big performance review and you're constantly trying to prove you're good enough, this book is your permission slip to stop. Meet "Stop Hating Dating, Start Being You" (ISBN: 978-1834182261) - the bold and brutally honest read from Gold Coast-based author Sarah van Eck, which is not just shaking up the dating world but also questioning the way feminism has shaped modern love.

KOKOMO, Ind. /California Newswire - National News/ -- CFD Companies' efforts to support adviser marketing were validated recently when CFD affiliated financial adviser Rachael Camp was a featured panelist at the 2025 Jolt! Conference. Social media marketing remains prohibited at many financial services firms, but CFD has calculated that the extra regulatory burdens are a part of providing exceptional service to CFD affiliated financial professionals.

SEATTLE, Wash. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced the availability of open APIs, giving lenders and vendors a new level of flexibility in how they integrate Friday Harbor into their mortgage tech stack.

BRISTOL, England /California Newswire - National News/ -- UTTO's Locate Assurance® now integrates into Radiodetection's Locate Performance Management™, delivering advanced data-driven solutions and driving the industry forward. This strategic collaboration delivers real-time quality checks, in-depth data analysis and highly accurate mapping for utility locators.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Direct mail is proving its staying power, according to new industry research commissioned by Franklin Madison Direct and conducted by Circlebox. The 2025 Direct Mail Marketing Benchmark Report shows 67% of marketers saw improved direct mail performance over the past 12 months - the highest lift among all direct marketing channels, including email and social media.

ATLANTA, Ga. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced a strategic partnership with FirstHome IQ, a nonprofit empowering the next generation of homeowners through modern, accessible financial education and tools for industry partners.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Since iMyFone has officially launched Nut Studio on May, an innovative desktop application designed to make local deployment of Large Language Models (LLMs) accessible to everyone - no programming skills required, users include individuals and businesses can harness the power of advanced AI completely offline, ensuring maximum privacy, security, and performance, without the complexities traditionally associated with AI setup.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson will join host Dr. Howard Zucker for an upcoming episode of the viewer-interactive podcast, "Docology," on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET, HANG Media announced today. Thompson, who served under President George W. Bush, is the latest in a long line of prestigious experts providing compelling, fact-based insights into urgent public health matters.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /California Newswire - National News/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), the industry's sole provider of a unified mortgage technology solution, today announced a series of major platform enhancements and strategic product upgrades delivered in Q2 2025. These developments reinforce MMI's leadership as the only cohesive system delivering market intelligence, predictive borrower alerts, conversation-driven CRM, and a homeowner engagement platform in one high-impact solution.

ADDISON, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced it has been honored for the second year in a row as a 2025 Top Wholesale Lender Champion by the United States Department of Agriculture. This recognition underscores Click n' Close's continued commitment to fostering homeownership and supporting community development through innovative lending programs.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, today announced the release of a new version of HitPaw FotorPea (originally named HitPaw Photo Enhancer)! The new version brings a new feature: AI old photo restoration and AI colorize for faded photos. Also, it supports uploading PDF document to enhance contents. This update greatly changed the methods of processing damaged and torn photos with cherished memories.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Handy Recovery Advisor, a trusted resource for data recovery tips and digital safety advice, has published the results of a nationwide survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. The report highlights how everyday users deal with data loss and how most don't take action until it's too late.