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MIAMI, Fla., Aug. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A first-of-its-kind study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this summer found that invasive mold infections may be far more common, and far more dangerous, than doctors previously understood, FixMold Miami announced today.

WEST GROVE, Pa., Aug. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simpson, a nonprofit senior living organization serving older adults across Pennsylvania, is launching a TechLab Speaker Series at its Jenner’s Pond community in West Grove. The public series will help older adults, families and health care professionals explore how artificial intelligence, remote monitoring and emerging technologies are changing the way older adults live and receive care.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative solutions for video, photo, and audio enhancement, announces its 2026 Back To School Sale, offering students, educators, creators, and digital enthusiasts exclusive savings of up to 60% on popular AI tools and software bundles.

LA MESA, Calif., Aug. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The California Fish and Game Commission has released its final agenda for the August 12-13 meeting in Sacramento, and once again Petition 2025-003 – seeking to legalize domestic ferrets as pets in California – is not on the agenda. This meeting represents the Commission’s last regularly scheduled public opportunity to consider the petition before “Wright v. California Fish and Game Commission et al.” is heard in Sacramento County Superior Court on October 2, 2026, Legalize Ferrets announced today.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Aug. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC (Atlantic Bay) is proud to announce it has been recognized among Hampton Roads’ Top Workplaces by the Virginian-Pilot. The annual recognition honors employers that create exceptional workplace experiences, with recipients determined through confidential employee survey feedback.

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced the general availability of Virtual Economist, the first on-demand forecasting tool for mortgage capital markets leaders powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). Revealed in beta at the annual Optimal Blue Summit in February 2026, Virtual Economist is now available to all Optimal Blue Product, Pricing, and Eligibility (PPE) Engine and CompassEdge clients at no added cost.

HONG KONG, Aug. 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw today announced the release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.6.0, bringing a smarter AI-powered image enhancement experience with new intelligent models and workflow improvements. The latest update introduces Low-Light Enhancement, AI Reflection Removal, AI Reframe, creative text styles, and AI Agent image analysis to help users enhance, edit, and create professional-quality images with less manual effort.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — What began in 1975 as an 11-year-old boy’s fascination with empty beer cans has grown into more than fifty years devoted to preserving a unique piece of American history. Longtime collector Michael Miller has launched Mikes Beer Cans (MikesBeerCans.com), a digital museum and historical archive that chronicles a lifetime spent searching for, collecting, and preserving vintage beer cans, brewery signs, advertising, bottles, and other reminders of America’s rich brewing heritage.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Natural Transplants, Hair Restoration Clinic, is proud to announce that Dr. Matt Huebner and Natural Transplants have been recognized as the Best Hair Implant Specialist in Fort Lauderdale Magazine’s Best of Fort Lauderdale 2026 awards.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., and NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Light Committee, a headshot studio with a location in Los Angeles and New York City, has added two new headshot photography sessions that removes restrictions on a set number of looks or content type. Essentially, this lets clients sign up for a session to create whatever content the studio can support rather than specific content, like headshots.

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Halo Programs, formerly Continuity Programs, today announced the launch of self-service online registration across its industry-specific CRM and relationship marketing platforms serving mortgage lenders, real estate brokerages and residential contractors. Professionals can now activate an account in a few clicks, eliminating the wait for a sales call before getting started.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author David Hughes is inviting readers to reconsider how healthy relationships are built in his new book, “Battlefield of Love: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s Relationships” (ISBN: 978-1834388557) released by Tellwell Publishing, a guide that combines timeless philosophical principles with practical approaches to communication, conflict, and emotional connection.

BOLIVAR, Ohio, Aug. 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Zoar View Foundation will hold its 5th Annual Sparks of Giving Community Celebration and Fundraiser on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Wilkshire Event Center, 474 Jeanne Anne Lane in Bolivar. The gates open at 3:00 p.m. and the night runs until 11:30 p.m., with live music, food, family activities, and a fireworks show that closes out the evening. Every bit of it benefits children and families across Tuscarawas County.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform, today announced two executive promotions-longstanding leaders stepping into expanded roles, backed by deep product knowledge built from growing within the company. John Hardesty has been named chief revenue officer and Daniel Esquibel has been promoted to vice president of mortgage.

LOS ALTOS, Calif., Aug. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — JazzX AI, an enterprise AI company purpose-built for the mortgage industry, today announced that Kunal Patel, head of AI platform and products, has been named to HousingWire’s Insiders list for 2026. The annual Insiders award recognizes the behind-the-scenes operational leaders who are vital to their organizations’ success and driving innovation across mortgage and real estate.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signature, Video Signing and Remote Online Notarization solutions, announces the launch of the ID Trust Console, an identity checking and verification feature now available across its video signing and Remote Online Notarization (RON) platform.

MIAMI, Fla., Aug. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Empire License, Inc. today announced the federal trademark approvals of Black Friday Loyalty Rewards Card™ and Black Friday Select™, two strategic additions to its expanding Black Friday Lifestyle intellectual property portfolio.

DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As students prepare to head back to campus and families get ready for a new school season, American Freight is launching Back to Savings, a seasonal campaign featuring affordable furniture and mattress deals available at stores across the country.

CHICAGO, Ill., July 31, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Moody Bible Institute announced today that it is notifying individuals whose information was involved in a data security incident. On June 12, 2026, Moody Bible Institute’s cybersecurity system alerted it to unusual activity on its computer network.

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 31, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For nine years, StarknightMT has worked alongside UTV and ATV riders to develop practical accessories for the trail, farm and jobsite. To celebrate this milestone, StarknightMT is launching a monthlong 9th anniversary celebration throughout August, featuring sitewide savings, rotating category offers and limited-time deals on select off-road accessories.

ST. HELENA, Calif., July 31, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Come Together – A Community for Wine Inc., marks two and a half years of building the wine industry’s largest grassroots consumer campaigns. Founded in 2024 by wine writer and author Karen MacNeil, and wine industry marketers Gino Colangelo of Colangelo & Partners, and Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET, of Charles Communications Associates, the organization runs two national campaigns each year.

KARNATAKA, India, July 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — thegeekconf Mini 2026 will convene product builders, engineering leaders, AI practitioners, founders, and technology decision-makers on August 1 at NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru. Powered by GeekyAnts, the focused conference will examine why agentic AI concepts stall before production and what teams need to build systems that can act across real product workflows.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rising artist Liyah Bey is expanding her reach with the worldwide release of her emotionally powerful single “Abused” through a new partnership between her creative platform, Beyond Illusions, and Thump Records. The agreement provides global distribution through Virgin Music Group in association with Universal Music Group (UMG).

LA VERNE, Calif., July 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hillcrest, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in La Verne, Calif., has introduced a new Community Navigator role to provide residents and their families with personalized guidance through life’s most significant transitions, from moving into the community to evolving health and care needs.

ATLANTA, Ga., July 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Porch Press, a nonprofit, volunteer-powered monthly newspaper serving nine southeast Atlanta neighborhoods, will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a community celebration and fundraiser on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Marin Shakespeare Company presents “Julius Caesar,” re-imagined and directed by Artistic Director Jon Tracy, running August 14 through September 13, 2026, at the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre on the campus of Dominican University of California.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., July 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced the launch of the next iteration of AccountChek®, its flagship verification solution. Rebuilt from the ground up and unified with the IR Verification Platform, AccountChek is designed to scale as lenders’ verification needs evolve and is expected to deliver faster performance, improved reliability and a smoother borrower experience.

SPOKANE, Wash., July 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hatch Interiors is proud to announce the completion of Washington Trust Bank’s new Tower East Branch in downtown Spokane, a project that redefines the traditional banking experience while contributing to the continued revitalization of the city’s urban core.

BALTIMORE, Md., July 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Food companies, marketers, researchers, students, and media for years have been asking us about the number of vegetarians and vegans, said The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG). To help answer this question, VRG commissioned The Harris Poll to conduct a nationally representative online poll of 2,096 U.S. adults aged 18 and over.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The UPSHOT League has turned to ref-ology – a respected name in officiating training and growth – to source and evaluate the referees who officiate its games. This move reflects a league built on creating opportunity, not only for the players on the court but for the officials working alongside them.

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., July 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Hemophilia Association of New Jersey (HANJ), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, proudly serves patients and families throughout the Garden State. Today, HANJ is thrilled to announce three exciting milestones: a refreshed logo, a completely redesigned website, and the return of its signature fundraising event.

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Velocity Credit Union is making it easier for members to protect what matters most by offering access to a wide range of insurance solutions through trusted industry partners. From home and vehicle insurance to business protection and specialty coverage, members can now explore insurance options designed to fit their unique needs and budgets.

ATLANTA, Ga., July 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homeownership programs, today released its Q2 2026 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report, identifying 2,746 programs nationwide. The total represents an increase of 67 programs from Q1 2026, reflecting continued expansion of resources designed to improve affordability and access to homeownership, and is a new survey high.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — One of this year’s most unexpected Comic-Con announcements comes as Thump Records – long recognized for its contributions to the music industry – officially enters the world of comic book publishing with the debut of “East Side Story” #1, premiering exclusively at Booth #1735 during San Diego Comic-Con.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. and LEWES, Del., July 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 3Aware today announced a formal partnership with John Snow Labs to embed their world-class multimodal de-identification capabilities directly within the 3Aware Evidence Vault, enabling health systems to unlock governed, privacy-protected real-world clinical data for scalable research and commercialization-while keeping data and analytic processing inside the provider environment.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., July 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capital investment across the Southeast United States held strong through the second quarter of 2026, with new construction, facility expansion, equipment modernization, and plant renovation activity spanning automotive, food and beverage, aerospace, data centers, and life sciences, and distribution and warehousing. Industrial SalesLeads, Inc. tracked 375 new industrial, manufacturing, and supply chain facility projects across 11-states in the Southeast.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., July 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced the promotion of Ajay Trilokeshwaran to chief technology officer (CTO). In his new role, Trilokeshwaran will lead the company’s product and technology execution, overseeing platform development, application engineering, infrastructure and cloud strategy to support business growth.

SEATTLE, Wash., July 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced support for USDA loans. The new capability enables lenders to identify documentation gaps, eligibility issues and changes that require updated Guaranteed Underwriting System (GUS) findings before loan files reach underwriting, helping reduce rework and deliver a more predictable path to closing for both lending teams and borrowers.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, today released results from its June 2026 Pulse of the Network survey. The biannual survey gathered input from mortgage lenders, including independent mortgage banks, credit unions and depository institutions, on strategic priorities heading into the second half of 2026.

DENVER, Colo., July 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Industry Group (TIG) and the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) will spotlight the convergence of POS, kiosks, digital signage, and edge AI at RetailNOW 2026, July 26-28 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. The initiative aligns with the release of TIGER 2026, a new market report from TIG that quantifies how unattended POS and self-service kiosks are reshaping global retail and payments.