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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 8, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nyle Maxwell Collision Center, Austin's highly respected automotive collision repair center located at 13581 Research Blvd., Austin, Texas 78750, has appointed Austin native and collision industry veteran, Tammie Harper, as the company's Collision Center Director, Brent Rayfield, General Manager at Nyle Maxwell Supercenter, has announced.

POCATELLO, Idaho, Jan. 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pocatello Children's Clinic is sounding the alarm regarding a pending statewide primary care crisis created by 2025 Idaho House Bill 345, and proposing an emergency amendment to avert tragedy. Idaho recently passed legislation to transition Medicaid to Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) by 2029.

MESA, Ariz., Jan. 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint® Educational Systems today announced the honorees of this year's Synergy Achievement Awards program. The annual awards program celebrates partner districts that use the Synergy platform creatively and proactively, customizing their Synergy solution to positively impact student learning, improve a process, or solve a problem. Edupoint recently paid tribute to the honorees at its 2025 Synergy Connect Users Conference in Orlando, Florida.

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a leading provider of Modeling & Simulation and Cyber Products and Services, is proud to announce the successful implementation of Ivalua's supplier management solution, marking a significant milestone in its digital procurement transformation. The initiative is being executed in partnership with Modali Consulting, a trusted leader in procurement technology implementation.

METHUEN, Mass., Jan. 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New England Outdoor Sheds & Garages, a family-owned and operated business specializing in high-quality outdoor structures for over 50 years, is pleased to announce its expansion into New Hampshire with a new showroom located on Route 125 in Epping expected to open in early 2026. The 8-acre outdoor destination is set to become the company's flagship location, showcasing an extensive catalog in a unique, interactive environment.

MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CP Management is thrilled to announce the upcoming debut of Grand Central Suites, a state-of-the-art luxury apartment community located at 21 Central Street in downtown Manchester. Set to begin leasing in February 2026, this meticulously designed residence will redefine upscale urban living with its unmatched combination of modern elegance, premium safety features, and a prime location in the heart of Manchester's vibrant city center.

SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced the integration of its AI Originator Assistant with Fannie Mae's Income Calculator. The new connection enables lenders to instantly calculate qualifying income for borrowers with self-employment or rental income and gain enforcement relief from representations and warranties on the income calculation for conventional loans.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Jan. 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it has received the ISO/IEC 27001 certification from NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR), an NSF company. ISO/IEC 27001 defines global benchmarks for information security management systems (ISMS).

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Run 2 The Rescue, a U.S. based nonprofit with rescue operations in Beijing, China, has been thrust onto the international stage after being featured by The Dodo - one of the world's largest and most influential animal advocacy media platforms - in a moving story and viral video highlighting the rescue of a severely neglected dog.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, announced a January slate of guests offering timely perspectives on how to navigate the regulatory landscape ahead, scale mortgage production while developing the next generation of originators, execute with discipline in volatile markets and expand access to homeownership in new ways.

WESTMINSTER, Colo. and NEW YORK CITY, Jan. 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Industry Group and Kiosk Industry Group are pleased to announce several major initiatives and recognitions in conjunction with the upcoming National Retail Federation (NRF) 2026 Big Show in New York City. Attendees are invited to visit Booth 2203 at the Javits Center to explore groundbreaking self-service technology, meet industry leaders, and celebrate excellence across the self-service, kiosk, digital signage, and retail automation ecosystem.

CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ascribe, a leading provider of real estate valuation and inspection services, has appointed Craig Bennett as chief executive officer to lead the company in its next phase of growth.Bennett brings nearly 15 years of senior-level experience in financial services to his post which includes 5 years at StoicLane, Ascribe's parent company.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MindBridge Math Mastery, a U.S.-based educational services organization specializing in conceptual math instruction, is issuing new guidance regarding widespread math learning gaps that allow students to advance academically without developing true understanding. Founded and led by educational clinician Susan Ardila, M.Ed., the organization reports that these gaps frequently remain undetected for years.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative solutions, today announced the official release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.2.0, delivering a major upgrade focused on intelligent editing workflows and professional-grade image enhancement. This version introduces the all-new AI Canvas alongside enhanced RAW image support and denoising, empowering users to edit, enhance, and create images with greater flexibility and precision.

HONG KONG, Dec. 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TunesKit, a leading software developer dedicated to providing top-notch utility solutions, is proud to announce the official release of its latest product, TunesKit Android Unlocker. This powerful tool offers Android users a secure, efficient, and user-friendly way to remove various types of screen locks and bypass Google Factory Reset Protection (FRP) without requiring a Google account or password.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Natural Transplants(r), a leader in permanent hair restoration, has been officially recognized as the #1 facility in the latest industry rankings of the Top Hair Transplant Clinics in Fort Lauderdale. This prestigious accolade from ReVerb solidifies the clinic's status as the premier destination for patients seeking life-changing results through advanced surgical techniques.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., one of the Washington D.C. area's most distinguished personal injury law firms, has once again been recognized in the prestigious 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms(r), marking the seventh consecutive year the firm has earned this honor. This latest achievement reinforces the firm's position as a consistent leader in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What if men had to prove they were marriage material? What if men were judged by their biceps and facial symmetry? What if men needed to smile more in order to get promoted? And what if this wasn't satire - but a classified transmission from the future? Welcome to "Galaxy 360: A Woman's Playground," produced by Movement 360 Inc., the feminist sci-fi universe quietly taking over the internet.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Dec. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ViewTech Borescopes announced the introduction of the new VJ-4 8.4mm triple camera borescope this week: engineered to provide a near-360-degree field of view. Using three integrated high-resolution cameras - one forward-facing camera and two side-facing cameras - the triple camera borescope delivers a more comprehensive assessment for the most demanding professional and industrial applications.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fineshare, a leading AI audio and video software company, today officially announced the launch of Vora AI, an AI-powered video generation and enhancement tool purpose-built to elevate Sora videos. With Vora, users can instantly upgrade videos to 4K ultra-high definition and generate clean, pro-grade videos, while also accessing a continuous stream of creative ideas to produce more compelling, high‑impact videos that drive visibility and audience engagement.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Dec. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads reported a strong rebound in the Food and Beverage industry with 53 new planned capital projects identified in November 2025. The Firm, which tracks North American industrial activity including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment upgrades, confirmed the increase as part of its latest project spending report.

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Natural Transplants®, a leading hair restoration clinic with a prominent presence in Florida, has been named the top hair transplant clinic in Boca Raton in a recent industry roundup highlighting the area's most respected providers.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RMA, a leading economic development firm, is proud to be part of the project team helmed by RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture (RVi) to update the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Redevelopment Plan. The plan update will focus on a redevelopment roadmap for the next 10 years and will identify community priorities, strategic opportunities, and economic partners to best execute the CRA's goals, objectives, and policies.

NEW ORLEANS, La., Dec. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With skilled nursing margins tightening, reimbursement uncertainty rising, and older adults wanting more personalized settings, nursing home and senior living operators are reassessing which care models will sustain both mission and market viability intact. AgingIN invites elder care leaders to the ReImagining Care Models conference for dynamic discussions on person-directed living, workforce culture, and operational design.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Dec. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Persephone Healing Arts Center celebrates 24 years of continuous service in integrative, holistic, and anthroposophic medicine. Founded in 2001 by Dr. A. Schaeffer-Pautz, MD, the Center has become a recognized place of compassionate, individualized healthcare that bridges modern medical science with the wisdom of integrative, spiritual, and nature-based healing traditions.

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., Dec. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grassroots organization dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, today released a science-backed research paper to support Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill's stated goals of "making energy more affordable and reliable" and "driving New Jersey forward with economic development and innovation."

BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced LiteSpeed eSign, a fully native eSignature experience built into the LiteSpeed point of sale (POS) platform. Serving both sides of the mortgage process, LiteSpeed eSign enables lenders to tag and request documents for electronic signatures directly in Encompass without the need to switch platforms.

MESA, Ariz., Dec. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy Education Platform, today announced that Synergy Student Information Suite has been recognized as the winner of the Student Information System (SIS) category of the 5th annual Product of the Year Awards by THE Journal.

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- See and meet The Industry Group and Kiosk Association at National Retail Federation Big Show in NYC in January at Javits Center. Featured in the booth - Pyramid Computer - Kiosk and digital signage, NZ Technologies with rugged touchscreen which is touchless. Sitekiosk interactive software for kiosks and digital signage, DPL Wireless Connectivity, Pyramid printers, and Vispero with Accessibility.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Musicful AI Music Generator has gained a large user base in the AI Music field over the past year due to its powerful AI model capable of generating natural and high-quality AI music. However, Musicful hasn't stopped innovating. Now, their brand-new feature: AI Music Video Generation has been released. This is exciting news for music enthusiasts and professional musicians alike.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Curbell Plastics, Inc. has been named the authorized distributor of DuPont™ Vespel® Shapes for the Midwest. This expansion adds 11 states in the central and southern United States to Curbell's previous territory that included 19 states in the Western U.S.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the City of Coconut Creek to create a redevelopment plan for the City. The award-winning firm will establish a set of redevelopment strategies, evaluate city-owned vacant land, identify underused private properties ripe for redevelopment, and conduct a long-term financial analysis for the city.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In 2022, ViewTech Borescopes expanded its industry-leading product portfolio with the launch of the VJ-4 video borescope. Setting a new benchmark for portable inspection technology, the VJ-4 was engineered specifically for professional and industrial applications. The new platform introduced a range of advanced features and enhanced performance capabilities.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen Corporation, a world-leading provider of advanced optical fingerprint recognition technology, today announced the launch of the Unity 20 USB-S Plus, a high-capacity, all-in-one fingerprint recognition system designed to meet demanding biometric deployments across kiosks, ATMs, point-of-sale systems, industrial PCs, VDI/thin clients, and more.

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management#xae; (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the general availability of its latest innovation, ACES DATABRIDGE, which makes ACES customer data fully portable.

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today a new partnership with Stewart Lender Services, a division of Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC), that enhances FirstClose's Order Management System (OMS) with expanded home equity fulfillment capabilities.

TROY, Mich., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Daniel A. Busch has joined the company as its chief financial officer (CFO). Busch brings more than two decades of financial leadership experience to the role, including extensive work in private equity environments, business transformation and data-driven operational performance.

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its November 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found that total mortgage rate-lock activity declined with normal late fall seasonality, yet still marked the strongest November in four years. Total lock volume fell 25% month over month (MoM) from October but remained up 17% year over year (YoY), buoyed by historically strong refinance demand and mortgage rates holding near 6%.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HitPaw, a leader in AI-powered multimedia solutions, announces the launch of HitPaw VikPea V5.1.0. This release introduces groundbreaking features including the highly anticipated AI Video Generator, AI Generative Model and enhanced Frame Interpolation Model, all designed to elevate video enhancement and creative workflows.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Dec. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Selected as one of the top applications from over 1,600 submissions, LearnWise AI wins the Bronze Award in the AI in Education category, recognized for its innovation, impact, and scalability in transforming the student experience for its all-in-one, integrated approach to student support, tutoring, and assessment.

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today announced the promotion of Lanny Rogers III, CPA, to chief financial officer (CFO) and Jeremy Moreno to chief revenue officer (CRO). Their combined experience and long track records of leadership position the company to advance its next stage of growth and client success with a dedicated financial strategy function and strengthened revenue oversight.

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Privacy concerns in public restrooms continue to grow, with 72% of Americans reporting discomfort due to visible gaps between stall doors and frames. Whether at work, school, restaurants, airports, or entertainment venues, restroom privacy has become a personal safety issue affecting millions every day. "Two hundred million people use a public restroom every week," says Bob Kodner, president of StallPlus-Go.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. MaryAnn Wilkey announces the release of her compassionate new children's book, "Juny the Butterfly Boy: A Story of Loss and Love" (ISBN: 978-1779629081; released November 30 by Tellwell Publishing). Blending gentle fantasy with emotional truth, the book offers young readers and families an accessible way to understand grief, memory, and the lasting power of love.

LADNER, B.C., Canada, Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author Hugh Greer announces the release of his new book, "2,300 Days of Travel: From Roughing it to Luxury Cruising" (ISBN: 978-1834183879), a witty and self-deprecating chronicle of his journeys from camping in the 1950s to luxury riverboats and ocean cruises later in life.

BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Head of Product Sydney Barber, 32, has been recognized by National Mortgage Professional magazine as one of its 2025 "40 Under 40" award winners. The award acknowledges rising leaders who are making a significant impact on the mortgage industry and is presented to each recipient only once.

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Tim Higginson, partner solutions specialist, has been named to National Mortgage Professional Magazine's 40 Under 40 list for 2025.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 5 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HitPaw Edimakor has officially released V4.5.0 - marking a new era of digital innovation. This major upgrade introduces two powerful breakthroughs - the Multi-Avatar Dialogue System and the enhanced NanoBanana Pro AI Image Generator. Together, they push digital creation beyond static visuals and into the world of intelligent, dynamic interaction. With this update - Edimakor continues to redefine what creators can achieve through AI-driven content.