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AUSTIN, Texas, June 12, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Tedd Smith, chief executive officer, has been named to the 2026 National Mortgage Professional Legends of Lending. The honor recognizes mortgage professionals who have made enduring contributions to the industry through innovation, leadership and long-term impact.

FREEHOLD, N.J., June 11, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Drivers throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties now have a new hometown destination for all things Jeep and Chrysler. Raceway Jeep of Freehold has officially opened its doors at 4041 Route 9 North in Freehold, New Jersey, bringing an expansive inventory of new Jeep and Chrysler vehicles, along with expert service, to the local community.

DENVER, Colo., June 11, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — AgingIN, a nonprofit advancing innovation in eldercare, is hosting a Longevity Summit that will unite leading voices in senior living, healthcare, and aging research to explore how communities can better support longer, healthier lives. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Shelly Chadha of the World Health Organization, the summit will be held Aug. 10 and is part of AgingIN’s annual conference, “Peak Purpose: Redefining How We Live and Age,” which runs through Aug. 13.

AUSTIN, Texas, June 11, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Velocity Credit Union is proud to celebrate the opening of its new Southwest Austin branch, a modern, expanded facility designed to better serve its growing membership across Central Texas. Located at 3419 Davis Lane, Austin, TX 78745, the full-service branch opened in late May and offers enhanced convenience, expanded services, and a welcoming space for members and the community.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., June 11, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Serenity Living Home Care announced the opening of its second residential care home in Palm Beach Gardens, responding to a growing waitlist of Palm Beach County families searching for a more personal alternative to traditional nursing facilities.

LAS VEGAS, Nev., June 11, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA), together with The Industry Group (TIG) and KioskIndustry.org, announced its participation in InfoComm 2026, the premier North American exhibition for professional audiovisual and interactive technologies. The organization will be exhibiting in Booth C6001 and invites system integrators, enterprise buyers, retailers, healthcare organizations, airports, smart city planners, and digital signage professionals to schedule meetings during the event.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Data from the HotDeals Consumer Savings Index indicates that code-level verification is reshaping how consumers interact with online coupons. Two weeks after launch, the verification system now covers more than 38,000 merchant pages and over 400,000 promo codes across 23 international markets.

MESA, Ariz., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Edupoint® Educational Systems today announced that Synergy® Education Platform has been selected as winner of the “Next-Gen School Solution of the Year” award in the 8th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market.

CHICO, Calif., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With West Coast architectural fees climbing to historic highs, standard residential design services are rapidly becoming cost-prohibitive for middle-class homebuilders. In a direct bid to dismantle this financial bottleneck, California-based manufacturer Sierra Log and Timber today announced the rollout of a flat-rate $950 custom 3D architectural drafting program.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Natural Transplants, a leader in physician-led hair restoration, and Cherry, a leading patient financing platform, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving access to high-quality hair transplant procedures nationwide. Alongside the partnership, the companies released an exclusive 2026 guide to hair transplant cost in the U.S., offering new insight into the significant cost disparities patients face across major metropolitan markets.

TECUMSEH, Mich., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The parent company of DiggyPOD, Everbrook Holdings, announced the acquisition of Long Overdue Books, a Chicago-area publishing company known for guiding authors from first draft to finished book. The deal closed on May 15, 2026, and brings Long Overdue Books into the Everbrook family alongside DiggyPOD. DiggyPOD is a Tecumseh, Michigan-based book printer that became Everbrook’s first portfolio company in June 2025.

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As conversations around declining fertility rates and reproductive health continue to gain global attention, the World Fertility Project (WFP), produced by pregnantish, today announced the return of its international “Break the Taboo” campaign, launching June 17 in honor of World Infertility Awareness Month.

BLUE BELL, Pa., June 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Millions of Americans living with dizziness, chronic balance problems, Parkinson’s disease, and neurological movement disorders struggle for months or even years before receiving the specialized care their conditions require. Neurology, Psychiatry and Balance Therapy Center (NPBTC), a multi-specialty medical practice, is raising awareness about the critical difference between general physical therapy and neurologically-informed rehabilitation.

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who have shaped our lives. To mark the occasion, HitPaw has launched its Father’s Day Sale, offering savings of up to 50% off on its leading AI-powered creative software from June 8 to June 24, 2026. [*UPDATED*]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today that planned capital investment activity in the Industrial Manufacturing sector continued its upward momentum in May 2026, with research identifying 156 new planned industrial projects across North America, a 7.6% increase compared to April.

SEATTLE, Wash., June 9, 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 its integration with MeridianLink®. The integration equips origination teams using MeridianLink® Mortgage to build clean, complete and compliant loan files up front that move through underwriting with fewer touches.

FORT MYERS, Fla., June 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within” (ISBN: 978-1834380247), released March 27, 2026, through Tellwell Publishing, is a new military science fiction novel by pilot and flight instructor David Brandon. The book launches into a cultural moment marked by renewed global interest in UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena), government transparency discussions, and science fiction storytelling inspired by aerospace and extraterrestrial themes.

PLANO, Texas, June 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its May 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found that mortgage activity continued to cool as higher rates weighed on both purchase and refinance demand. Total rate-lock volume declined 9% month over month (MoM) but remained 7% higher year over year (YoY). Purchase activity continued to dominate production, accounting for just over 81% of total lock volume, while refinance share fell to 19%, its lowest level since June 2025.

SWEDESBORO, N.J., June 8, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — During an unexpected betrayal, juggling career and single motherhood, along with financial difficulties, Tina Rastelli started journaling prayerful appeals to God, which would become, “A Story to Tell: From Single to Surrendered” (ISBN 979-8218457594; published by Single to Surrender), and win the prestigious 2026 Eric Hoffer Grand Prize, as it was announced last week.

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Luvme Hair, a beauty brand offering human hair wigs, glueless wigs, lace wigs, and protective styling solutions, is sharing summer human hair wig care tips to help customers maintain softness, freshness, and manageability during hot weather, humid conditions, outdoor activities, and travel.

AUSTIN, Texas, June 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This June the Austin Tea Party is executing a coup d’état on the traditional fashion runway, replacing static modeling with an immersive, five-stage theatrical experience that treats design as what it is, a living, breathing extension of being human.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., June 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The release of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical letter, “Magnifica Humanitas,” arrives at a defining moment not only for the global Church but for the whole of human civilization, says Dr. Rob Hoskins, President and Co-founder of OneHope. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how children and youth learn, how people connect, how truth is formed, and how identity itself is understood.

TROY, Mich. and NAPLES, Fla., June 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company, today announced a partnership with Makena, a next-generation property data platform designed to help enterprises collect accurate, structured and actionable property data at scale. Through the partnership, Class Valuation appraisers will gain access to InstaPlan(r), Makena’s mobile data collection and floor plan application, as they prepare for the wide-scale UAD 3.6 mandate on November 2, 2026.

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., June 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Love takes center stage under the summer sky as Marin Shakespeare Company presents “As You Like It,” adapted and directed by Evren Odcikin and running June 19 through July 19 at the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre. A dazzling, music-filled, fashion-forward romp through the Forest of Arden. Joyous and romantic, this reimagining leans into the comedy’s delicious fluidity of gender and identity. Join the celebration of love, out loud, in all its forms.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing, a leading provider of secure digital signature, online notarization, video signing and identity verification solutions, announces a powerful new integration with Actionstep, the cloud-based practice management platform trusted by modern law firms.

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Video production using AI has completely evolved since the early days when users created random video clips based only on a text prompt. Nowadays, users are calling for consistent quality, improved control, and fast turnaround times, making these types of previously available tools irrelevant. The HitPaw Edimakor new version 5.0.0 addresses this demand by providing comprehensive solutions (new features).

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., June 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Craig Leabig, Senior Vice President of Marketing, has been named a 2026 Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The award recognizes influential marketing executives who have transformed brands and driven measurable business results across the housing economy.

VANCOUVER, Wash., June 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Velinwood Publishing announced today that “Bunny, The Hidden Record: The First Empty Throne” (ISBN: 979-8950622007), the second novel by Her Majesty of Ink and Exit Wounds (Rebecca Maehlum), has received three five-star reviews from Readers’ Favorite – with each reviewer independently reaching the same conclusion: there is no comparable book currently in publication.

BOULDER, Colo., June 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Courtney Dodd, head of marketing, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The HW Marketing Leaders award recognizes the people behind the strategies, campaigns and brand decisions shaping housing finance. Dodd is one of 70 honorees named to the 2026 class.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., June 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading consent-based verification (CBV) platform, today announced significant enhancements to its government verification solution that bring new capabilities to state agencies responsible for determining applicant eligibility for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF and related benefits programs.

ATLANTA, Ga., June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR),the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homeownership programs, today announced that Melinda Harris, vice president of marketing and communications, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. Each year, HousingWire’s HW Marketing Leaders program recognizes the executives shaping how housing finance companies communicate, compete and grow. Harris is among 70 honorees selected.

TROY, Mich., June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Holly Shipley, head of marketing, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The HW Marketing Leaders award recognizes the people behind the strategies, campaigns and brand decisions shaping housing finance. Shipley is one of 70 honorees named to the 2026 class.

AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that David Bolin, vice president of marketing, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Marketing Leader, recognizing his strategic vision, measurable business impact and ability to translate complex lending technology into compelling market narratives.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Wes Horbatuck, senior vice president of marketing, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The award recognizes marketing executives across the housing finance industry who have demonstrated measurable impact, strategic leadership and excellence in execution over the past 12 months.

MIAMI, Fla., June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Black Friday, one of the most recognized names in global commerce, is continuing its evolution beyond traditional retail into a broader media, AI commerce, entertainment, advertising, and licensing opportunity, Empire License, Inc. announced today.

AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Seven to nine in the evening of June 20th, and noon to two on the 21st, the Austin fashion scene is tearing down the runway and inviting you to feast. Austin Tea Party announces its upcoming narrative-driven, multi-sensory production, an immersive experience that sits heavily at the dark, beautiful intersection of fashion, performance art, and raw socio-cultural commentary.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SnapFresh from Ningbo Winbay Technology Co., Ltd. unveiled its 2026 40V 17-inch Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower as part of the brand’s latest outdoor power equipment lineup, offering homeowners a gas-free lawn maintenance solution with cutting performance comparable to a traditional 150cc gas mower. The mower is currently available on Amazon.

ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Family United Home Health Care has launched a fully redesigned website to give Missouri families a clearer way to learn about Medicaid-covered health care services. Founded in 2013 by Kayundra Foster, who holds a master’s degree in Gerontology from Lindenwood University, the agency serves families across St. Louis, St. Peters, and Kansas City.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., and KARNATAKA, India, May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — GeekyAnts, an AI-Powered Digital Product Engineering and Consulting Company, earned a nomination at the ET Now Business Conclave & Awards 2026 under the “Excellence in AI & Digital Transformation” category. The nomination recognizes the company’s work in AI-led product engineering, enterprise modernization, cloud-native systems, and digital customer experience.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Finding the right ELISA kit for a research project can take days, comparing suppliers, checking species compatibility, and waiting weeks for delivery. MyBioSource was founded to address these challenges. The San Diego-based company has put together a large, well-organized collection of ELISA kits that researchers can browse, compare, and order in one place.