National News Desk

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, has been named to HousingWire's 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list, which recognizes the most innovative and impactful technology organizations serving the mortgage and housing finance ecosystem.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vertyx, a provider of intelligent mortgage servicing technology built for enhanced portfolio performance, today announced the completion of a milestone year marked by significant market expansion, increased platform adoption and continued innovation across compliance, security and community engagement.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it maintained a Tier 1 Rating from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) throughout 2025. This quarterly rating was awarded for Dovenmuehle's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) servicing performance under HUD's Tier Ranking System II (TRS II).

DENVER, Colo., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that Sharon Reichhardt, executive vice president of operations, has been selected to speak at the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Servicing Solutions Conference, taking place Feb. 16-19, 2026, in Dallas.

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Coolmuster, a leading data management software and solution provider for over 20 years, today announced a significant update to its flagship software, Coolmuster Android Assistant V6.0.111.. This release delivers substantial improvements in data handling, cross-platform compatibility, and connection stability, reinforcing its role as a one-stop PC solution for Android data management,

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Feb. 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Are permanently deleted files really gone? Is there any way to recover permanently deleted files? It's now possible thanks to iToolab's breakthrough in data scanning and recovery. iToolab RecoverGo Windows Data Recovery V1.3.0 optimizes the scanning modes, offering a high success rate up to 99% for severe data loss scenarios.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HitPaw Edimakor officially releases version 4.6.0 - bringing powerful new AI-driven upgrades to video and image editing. This major update focuses on smarter automation, smoother workflows, and higher-quality results - helping content creators, businesses, and everyday users produce professional visuals with far less effort.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced continued client momentum that includes a multi-year renewal with Arbor Bank and a new client signing with Covey Financial, as well as tighter integration of its Elevate℠ Loan Servicing Solution (Elevate) and the Empower® loan origination system (LOS).

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PDFgear announces the launch of TextaVoice (TextaVoice.com), a completely free text-to-speech tool that turns text into natural-sounding audio in seconds. It provides online text to speech services with no sign-up, no ads, and no usage limits. TextaVoice is built by the team behind PDFgear, a widely recognized free alternative to Adobe Acrobat.

TORRINGTON, Conn., Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Keystone Place at Newbury Brook recently welcomed Chief Bill Baldwin and members of the Torrington Police Department for a special breakfast honoring local police officers and recognizing their continued service to the community.

OWENSBORO, Ky., Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn has been recognized as one of America's five most iconic buffets in a recent Fox News feature highlighting the nation's premier all-you-can-eat dining destinations. The family-owned restaurant joins an elite group that includes renowned establishments from Las Vegas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and Rhode Island.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ViewTech Borescopes will return as an exhibitor at the annual Inspection Expo & Conference, the premier event dedicated to the welding inspection community. The event brings together leading welding inspectors, engineers, and industry professionals for two days of education, networking, and hands-on technology demonstrations.

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced a standout year in 2025, having reached more than 2 million successful notarizations to date, including more than 238,000 notarizations completed this year. The company also doubled both its credit card transaction volume and the number of servicers using loss mitigation-related RON transactions through its real estate vertical, exemplifying growing industry adoption of digital solutions.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Comfort Appliance Repair Tennessee today warned Nashville homeowners that the standard advice to "drip faucets" during freezing weather is leaving one critical appliance vulnerable: the washing machine. As the city thaws from Storm Fern, owner Dennis Godynuk reports a surge in flooded laundry rooms caused by frozen intake valves that homeowners assumed were safe.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FineVoice, a leading AI voice generation platform, today officially announced the launch of FineVoice 3.0. Moving beyond standard functional iterations, this major upgrade delivers comprehensive enhancements in vocal expressiveness, emotional nuance, and creative flexibility. With FineVoice 3.0, users benefit from refined customization of tone, pacing, and delivery, empowering users to synthesize professional audio that resonates with the specific stylistic demands of all-encompassing content types

TROY, Mich., Jan. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chris Flynn has been appointed chief operating officer. Flynn joined Class Valuation in April 2025 as chief data officer and has since played a central role in advancing the company's strategic, operational and product initiatives.

ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Living Story from East Africa," an AI-generated cinematic short created by storyteller and entrepreneur Chris Williams, has surpassed 28 million views on Instagram since its Jan. 23 release, based on the platform's publicly displayed view count on the post. Created using ChatGPT for story development and Sora 2 for video generation.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Love, Life and Mother Nature: Picture Book of Poems" (ISBN: 978-1834182124 released September, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing) by James C. Glassford is a poetry collection that explores the natural world as a source of reflection, learning, and emotional grounding. Paired with original photography, the book presents nature as both a physical environment and a place for personal contemplation.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Jan. 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professor Scott B. Fulton distills five decades of functional aging research into a new practical self‑assessment framework that helps midlife adults see, and improve, their true healthspan trajectory. Fulton's latest book, 'FUNCTION' is a hands‑on guide organizing 44 simple self‑assessments into a five‑part functional portfolio

PANAMA CITY, Fla., Jan. 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- George Gadson Studios proudly announces the unveiling of Legacy in Motion, a sculpture created for the newly rebuilt Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center in Panama City, Florida. Unveiled in conjunction with the Center's grand opening on January 16, 2026, the artwork stands tall at 17 ft as a genuine reflection of history, resilience, and intentional progress within the Glenwood Community.

ARGYLE, Texas, Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scott's K9 has reached a significant milestone with over 4,000 dogs trained and placed globally. These protection dogs for sale range from police and government contract placements to private protection dogs. This is an achievement founder, Steve Scott, attributes to a differentiator most protection dog companies lack: authentic police K9 experience applied to family protection.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Harold Siegel, board-certified Senior Physician at Natural Transplants, Hair Restoration Clinic, has been named the number one surgeon on the prestigious list of Best Traction Alopecia Hair Transplant Doctors In The United States In 2026. This distinction recognizes Dr. Siegel as a premier authority in the industry, celebrating his mastery in delivering permanent solutions for complex hair loss conditions.

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced its acquisition of Basecap Analytics, an established enterprise data quality platform trusted by leading financial institutions. The acquisition enhances ACES' ability to deliver end-to-end quality management by expanding its platform to include enterprise-wide data quality automation.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vertyx, a provider of intelligent mortgage servicing technology built for enhanced portfolio performance, today announced the release of Borrower Relationship Management, a new capability within its end-to-end mortgage servicing platform designed to help servicers and investors identify retention and recapture opportunities earlier, deliver timely outreach through borrower channels and measure engagement.

SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Elite Remodeling Seattle, formerly Elite Remodeling LLC, a design-build construction and renovation company serving the Greater Seattle area for nearly two decades, today announced a strategic rebrand and the release of a new consumer protection resource. This measure aims to prevent identity confusion between the independent, locally owned business and unrelated companies operating under similar names in other states.

ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homeownership program data and solutions, today released its Q4 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report, identifying 2,619 programs. While the total count is five programs fewer than the prior quarter, it marked a 6% increase from a year earlier, rising from 2,466 programs in Q4 2024. The year-over-year (YoY) growth reflects continued expansion and refinement of program options amid persistent housing affordability challenges across much of the country.

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Jan. 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mooresville Ford is proud to announce it has been recognized with the J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence Award for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the dealership's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. This prestigious award is presented to a select group of dealerships nationwide that consistently demonstrate outstanding customer satisfaction and integrity throughout the sales process.

TROY, Mich., Jan. 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Tanya Wright has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Third-Party Origination (TPO) and Distributed Retail. Wright will serve on Class Valuation's Operations Leadership Team and oversee strategy, operations and client success for the company's broker and distributed retail channels.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The World Fertility Awards (WFAs), produced by pregnantish, the first global, consumer-facing media event dedicated to celebrating the changemakers shaping the future of fertility, took place on December 1, 2025 at the Times Center in New York City. Unlike traditional industry conferences, the event was designed to reach beyond clinical and professional audiences, uniting advocates, clinicians, innovators, industry leaders, and media to spotlight progress, purpose, and possibility in reproductive health.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Jan. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading residential mortgage subservicer, announced today that Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has affirmed its servicer quality (SQ) assessment as a servicer of prime residential mortgage loans at SQ2-. Moody's assessment highlights Dovenmuehle's strong performance and disciplined execution across key areas of mortgage servicing.

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Jan. 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Debris" (ISBN: 978-1834185095), is a new memoir by artist and writer Josie Lapiz Smith and released by Tellwell Publishing December 20, 2025. The book recounts a deeply personal story of love and survival shaped by the devastating 2019-2020 Black Summer Bushfires. Through quiet reflection and unflinching honesty, Josie documents her life with her husband, the emotional aftermath of losing him during the fires and the long process of rebuilding life while raising their young daughter alone.

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Here is a shocking fact. The second leading cause of lung cancer is Radon, says Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year are radon related and in Canada that number stands at approximately 3,000.

SHENZHEN, China and NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LumeFlow AI has officially announced the release of Web V1.4.0, bringing a powerful set of upgrades designed specifically for social media creators who rely on AI tools for fast, creative image and video production. This latest update strengthens LumeFlow AI's position as a versatile AI video generation tool, while expanding its capabilities in AI image creation and region-specific visual effects.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Franklin Madison is thrilled to announce the addition of Farah Rehman as Group Vice President, Revenue Execution. With 24 years of experience spanning product development, sales, marketing, and strategy, Farah brings a distinguished track record of helping build and scale insurance businesses to the executive leadership team.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New York City and Westchester County today announced the start of its annual Above & "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest. Now in its next chapter, the contest will recognize six deserving teachers - one each from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Westchester County - with a $500 sponsorship check for classroom supplies and an end-of-year party for their current class.

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced 2025 results showing faster closings and measurable efficiency gains as lenders used its technology to meet rising home equity demand in a high-interest-rate environment. The company reduced closing timelines, expanded key integrations and strengthened its operating foundation to support scalable growth in 2026.

LONG ISLAND, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants on Long Island, today announced the launch of the 2026 Above & "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest. This year, Doherty-owned Long Island Applebee's will recognize four outstanding teachers - two from Nassau County and two from Suffolk County - each with a $500 classroom sponsorship check for the upcoming school year and an end-of-year class party at Applebee's.

ALLENDALE, N.J., Jan. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across New Jersey, today announced the launch of the 2026 Above & "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest. This year, Doherty-owned Applebee's will recognize eight exceptional teachers from New Jersey with a $500 classroom sponsorship and an end-of-year class party at Applebee's.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads announced the December 2025 results of its Food and Beverage industry planned capital project spending report, pointing to a strong rebound in project activity. The firm, which tracks North American planned industrial capital projects including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization initiatives, identified 66 new Food and Beverage projects in December, up from 53 projects in November.

WARRENVILLE, Ill., Jan. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Raymond James Financial Services is proud to announce that Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2026, marking four consecutive years of recognition in this prestigious national ranking. Legacy Wealth Advisors is known for its collaborative approach, ensuring clients benefit from the collective expertise of the entire team.

SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Third Sector Intelligence (3Si) today highlighted its Child Universal Success Platform (CUSP) Risk & Audit Analytics solution, a purpose-built tool that helps state agencies spot risks faster, audit smarter, and strengthen program integrity and provider support across publicly funded early childhood programs. Released in 2024, the solution has become increasingly relevant as states refine their early childhood systems and look for practical ways to use data for oversight, planning, and continuous quality improvement.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's all too easy to fall behind on dental care given the constant demands and time constraints of day-to-day life. It can seem overwhelming to know where to start in order to get caught up. Legacy Dental specializes in working with patients who now have the time and resources to overcome those years of dental neglect, and who are ready to invest in their well-being and the revitalization of their smile.

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HoloTwin, an AI-driven digital twin software company focused on simplifying the operation of complex, multi-vendor infrastructure environments, today announced that it has been named a TechRadar Pro CES Picks Award 2026 winner in the category of Enterprise and Smart Infrastructure Innovation.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Trusted global research and advisory firm, Info-Tech Research Group, named EnergyCAP a Champion in its 2025 Emotional Footprint Awards for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting software, recognizing EnergyCAP for innovation and standout customer experience for the third consecutive year. Used by 26,000+ facilities and utility professionals in higher education, healthcare, state and local government.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads released its December 2025 analysis of planned capital investment activity within the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The report monitors upcoming North American industrial projects, including plant expansions, new construction, and large-scale equipment upgrades. Research identified 123 new Industrial Manufacturing projects in December, representing a 20% decline from November.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ViewTech Borescopes will return as an exhibitor at POWERGEN International 2026, showcasing its complete portfolio of advanced video borescope solutions to professionals across the power generation industry. A standout among remote visual inspection technology, the VJ-4 video borescope is widely trusted for inspecting natural gas compressors, land-based turbines, heat exchangers, reactor vessels, and other critical internal components,

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, continued to support its customers through a challenging mortgage market in 2025 by sustaining audit scale, advancing AI-driven quality control innovation and delivering trusted regulatory and defect trend insight.

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its December 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing that mortgage rate-lock activity ended the year on a firm footing, bucking typical holiday-driven seasonality. Total lock volume rose 2% month over month (MoM) from November and finished 30% higher year over year (YoY), driven primarily by rate-and-term refinances, which climbed 13% from November and more than 170% compared with December 2024.

SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New analysis released by the HotDeals Research Team suggests that consumers are entering 2026 with a more deliberate and research-oriented approach to spending, as saving money and the use of coupons increasingly form a stable part of everyday purchasing decisions rather than occasional tactics. Based on ongoing behavioral tracking, the findings indicate that coupon usage is no longer primarily driven by short-term promotions or seasonal campaigns, but by a broader shift in price sensitivity, advance planning, and value assessment.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of biometric fingerprint readers, today announced that it will be exhibiting at MOSIP Connect 2026, taking place February 11-13, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco. At the event, SecuGen will demonstrate its soon to be released MOSIP L1-compliant authentication device, a smart fingerprint reader designed to support national ID and large-scale identity authentication programs.