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News: Optimal Blue Continues AI Innovation Leadership with Expanded Access to Virtual Economist and Launch of AI Labs | CitizenWire
PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ -- Optimal Blue today announced the general availability of Virtual Economist, the ...
News: Optimal Blue report: Rising rates cool July mortgage activity, but demand remains above year-ago levels | CitizenWire
PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today released its July 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found that mortgage activity softened as rising rates weighed on both purchase and refinance demand. Total rate-lock volume declined 11% month over month (MoM) but remained 5% above July 2025.
News: FixMold Miami Expands Laboratory-Grade Mold Testing as New CDC Data Show Invasive Mold Infections Are More Common and More Severe Than Previously Known | CitizenWire
MIAMI, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: Simpson Launches TechLab Speaker Series Exploring the Future of Aging | CitizenWire
WEST GROVE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
News: HitPaw Launches Back To School Sale 2026: Save Up to 60-percent on AI-Powered Creative Tools | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: California Fish and Game Commission Leaves Ferret Petition Off Final Agenda Before Critical Court Hearing | CitizenWire
LA MESA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
News: Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group named a Hampton Roads Top Workplace | CitizenWire
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: Collector Launches Website Celebrating More Than 50 Years of Preserving America’s Brewing History | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
News: Dr. Matt Huebner and Natural Transplants Recognized as ‘Best Hair Implant Specialist’ by Fort Lauderdale Magazine | CitizenWire
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: The Light Committee Adds a New Time-Based Headshot Session | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif., and NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
News: New Book Explores How Ancient Wisdom Can Strengthen Modern Relationships | CitizenWire
WINNIPEG, Manitoba /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: Zoar View Foundation Hosts 5th Annual Sparks of Giving, Where Every Dollar Goes Back to the Community | CitizenWire
BOLIVAR, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — 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, […]
News: Argyle names John Hardesty chief revenue officer, Daniel Esquibel vice president of mortgage | CitizenWire
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: ACES Quality Management’s Garry Manley named 2026 HousingWire Insider | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced that Garry Manley, assistant vice president of client success, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Insider. The award recognizes operational leaders across the mortgage, real estate and homebuilding industries whose […]
News: Floify Head of Customer Experience Sol Klein named to HousingWire’s 2026 Insiders list | CitizenWire
BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sol Klein, head of customer experience and business operations, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Insiders list. The annual program recognizes the operational leaders who are vital to their organizations’ success and making a measurable difference in the housing industry.
News: Informative Research Senior Marketing Specialist Shana Garrie honored as 2026 HousingWire Insider | CitizenWire
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Shana Garrie, senior marketing specialist, has been name among the 2026 HousingWire Insiders. The award honors the leaders working behind-the-scenes to drive innovation and efficiency in the mortgage and real […]
News: FirstClose Director of Professional Services Adam Nicholson named 2026 HousingWire Insider | CitizenWire
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Adam Nicholson, director of professional services, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Insider. The award recognizes operational leaders across the mortgage, real estate and homebuilding industries whose behind-the-scenes work drives measurable […]
News: NotaryCam’s Olen Dalton Honored as 2026 HousingWire Insider | CitizenWire
HOUSTON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification / authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that Quality Assurance (QA) Manager Olen Dalton has been recognized as a HousingWire Insider. The award honors operational leaders working behind the scenes to […]
News: Head of AI Platform and Products Kunal Patel named to HousingWire’s 2026 Insiders list | CitizenWire
LOS ALTOS, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
News: DocMagic’s David Garrett earns second HousingWire Insider award | CitizenWire
TORRANCE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — DocMagic® announced today that David Garrett, director of integration and technical services, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Insider. Garrett first received the honor in 2023, making this his second HousingWire Insider recognition.
News: Friday Harbor’s Lisa Casner named a 2026 HousingWire Insider | CitizenWire
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced that Lisa Casner, its head of engineering, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Insider. Now in its 11th year, the Insiders Award recognizes operational all-stars working behind the scenes to […]
News: HousingWire honors Atlantic Bay leader helping Mortgage Bankers spend more time with borrowers | CitizenWire
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC (Atlantic Bay) is proud to announce that Vice President of Operations Strategy Julie Watson has been named a 2026 HousingWire Insider. Now in its 11th year, the Insiders Award recognizes operational all-stars working behind the scenes in companies across the housing industry to drive innovation […]
News: HousingWire honors Atlantic Bay leader helping Mortgage Bankers spend more time with borrowers | CitizenWire
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC (Atlantic Bay) is proud to announce that Vice President of Operations Strategy Julie Watson has been named a 2026 HousingWire Insider. Now in its 11th year, the Insiders Award recognizes operational all-stars working behind the scenes in companies across the housing industry to drive innovation […]
News: Secured Signing Introduces Industry-First ID Trust Console for Regular Identity Verification in RON and Live Video Signings | CitizenWire
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: Black Friday Brand Portfolio Expands with Federal Trademark Approval | CitizenWire
MIAMI, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: American Freight Helps Families and College Students Stretch Their Budget This Back-to-School Season | CitizenWire
DUBLIN, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: Moody Bible Institute Notifies Individuals of a Data Security Incident | CitizenWire
CHICAGO, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: StarknightMT Marks 9 Years Milestone: Built Alongside Real UTV Riders | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: Come Together – A Community for Wine marks Two and a Half Years of Reconnecting America to Wine | CitizenWire
ST. HELENA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
News: thegeekconf Mini 2026, Powered by GeekyAnts, Set to Address the Agentic AI Production Gap | CitizenWire
KARNATAKA, India /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
News: Breakout Rising Artist Liyah Bey’s Emotionally Powerful Single ‘Abused’ Lands Global Distribution Deal | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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).
News: Beyond the Game: SnapFresh Founder Jessie Zhang Visits New York to Explore the Future of DIY Innovation | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — As global attention turned toward the United States during the FIFA World Cup season, SnapFresh Founder Jessie Zhang embarked on a meaningful journey to New York to gain firsthand insights into the U.S. market, consumer lifestyles, and the future of DIY innovation.
News: Hillcrest Introduces Community Navigator to Help Residents and Families Navigate Life’s Transitions | CitizenWire
LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: The Porch Press to mark 40th anniversary with celebration and fundraiser | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: Marin Shakespeare Company Announces a Stunning Reimagining of ‘Julius Caesar’ | CitizenWire
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: Informative Research launches next iteration of AccountChek for enhanced mortgage asset, income and employment verification | CitizenWire
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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’ […]
News: Hatch Interiors Completes Washington Trust Bank’s Tower East Branch, Reimagining the Community Banking Experience in Downtown Spokane | CitizenWire
SPOKANE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: How many adult vegans and vegetarians are in the U.S.? The Vegetarian Resource Group asks in a 2026 survey conducted by the Harris Poll | CitizenWire
BALTIMORE, Md. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: ref-ology is tapped by The UPSHOT League to lead UPSHOT Referee Operations | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: Discover! California Cheese Shops Guide Launches to Support Independent Retailers and Inspire Exploration of California Specialty Cheeses | CitizenWire
TRACY, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Real California Milk and the Cheese Trail today announced the launch of the Discover! California Cheese Shops Guide, a new consumer resource designed to celebrate and support independent cheese shops across California while encouraging consumers to discover the exceptional variety and quality of California-made cheeses.
News: IPcook Announces Custom Service for Enterprise Proxy Users | CitizenWire
HONG KONG /CitizenWire/ — IPcook launched its new custom service of proxies, as enterprises now require more proxy resources and better resource management. The service is designed for businesses with large-scale proxy needs and offers tailored packages based on different project requirements. It can customize proxy types, resource size, geographic coverage, and billing options to […]