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News: New Book Offers Global Professionals a Practical Roadmap for Building Personal Brands in the AI Era – No Hype, Just Action | CitizenWire

CAIRO, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — In an era where artificial intelligence can automate tasks, analyze data, and even generate content, the question isn’t whether technology will replace human workers – it’s what makes professionals irreplaceable. “Brand You: How Professionals Build Authority, Trust, and Opportunity in the AI Era” (ISBN: 979-8249280345) by Michael K Bender answers that […]

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News: Petco Love Invests $15,000 in Sacramento SPCA to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Sacramento | CitizenWire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Sacramento SPCA received a $15,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in Sacramento. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier.

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News: Impact 100 Jersey Coast Awards $100,000 Grant to Move For Hunger to Address Food Insecurity in Monmouth and Ocean Counties | CitizenWire

SHREWSBURY, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Impact 100 Jersey Coast has awarded a $100,000 grant to Move For Hunger, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger, to support expanded food recovery and delivery efforts across Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Food insecurity in Monmouth and Ocean Counties has increased by 25% since 2019.

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News: Renowned digital forensics expert releases definitive reference work for professionals in forensics, legal and investigations | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Robert B. Fried, a nationally-recognized digital forensics expert, licensed private investigator and author has launched his landmark new book, “Forensic Data Collections 2.0: The Ultimate Collection of Trusted Digital Forensics Content” (ISBN: 979-8234000231). The book compiles 32 chapters of expert insights across digital forensics, eDiscovery, data privacy and cybersecurity.

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News: Akron Photographer James Nisly Earns Elite National Certification from Professional Photographers of America | CitizenWire

GREEN, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — James Nisly, CPP, of Genevieve Nisly Photography has earned the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Nisly earned this prestigious credential after completing an intensive program that measures artistic and technical competence.

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News: Optimal Blue to host 2027 Summit February 1-3 in Scottsdale | CitizenWire

PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today announced it will host its 2027 Optimal Blue Summit February 1-3 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. The annual event convenes Optimal Blue clients, integration partners and capital markets leaders from across the mortgage industry for three days of insight, collaboration and […]

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News: Dark Matter Technologies enables secure AI agents inside the Empower LOS for regulated lending | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the launch of a new capability on the Dark Matter Developer Platform, enabling lenders to use AI agents securely within the regulated mortgage environment.

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News: TO LIVE AND WRITE IN LA: Veteran Screenwriter Jim Agnew Delivers an Unfiltered Guide to Surviving Hollywood | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — In a brutally honest and darkly humorous exploration of the film and television industry, veteran screenwriter Jim Agnew announces the release of “To Live and Write in LA: A Street-Level Guide to Surviving as a Screenwriter” (ISBN: 979-8218906696; published by Independent Global Solutions), brand partner Legacy Launch Pad Publishing announced […]

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News: CCHR: Psychiatry Concedes Antidepressant Withdrawal Can Be Severe and Prolonged | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) says a landmark article published in Psychiatric Times confirms what patients, independent researchers, and CCHR have documented and warned about for more than three decades: SSRI antidepressant withdrawal is more common and severe than previously acknowledged and frequently misdiagnosed.

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News: Friday Harbor introduces dynamic pre-underwriting to help LOs structure deals that qualify and close | 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 the launch of Income and Asset Sandbox, a new set of capabilities that allows lending teams to structure income and asset decisions in real time without committing changes prematurely or […]

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News: Vertyx and Great Lakes Credit Union launch CUSO to support modernized mortgage servicing for credit unions | CitizenWire

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., and NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Vertyx, a provider of intelligent mortgage servicing technology built for enhanced portfolio performance, today announced it has partnered with Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU), through its CUSO holding company GLCU Holdings LLC, to launch Vertyx CUSO LLC, a newly formed credit union service organization (CUSO) dedicated to […]

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News: Down Payment Resource honors Merri Jo Cowen with 2025 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that 40-year industry veteran Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS, is the recipient of the 2025 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award.

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News: Dovenmuehle’s 2025 SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 reports underscore high data security standards and robust internal controls | CitizenWire

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc., a leading mortgage subservicing company, today announced it has successfully completed its 2025 Service Organization Control (SOC) 1® Type 2 and SOC 2® Type 2 audits. The independent examinations, conducted by public accounting and business advisory firm Plante Moran, PLLC, confirm that Dovenmuehle’s internal controls, operational processes […]

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News: Natural Transplants Named #1 Among Top Hair Restoration Clinics in Florida by Miami Living Magazine | CitizenWire

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — As the demand for highly discreet aesthetic procedures continues to rise among executives and high-profile individuals, Natural Transplants, Hair Restoration Clinic, has been officially ranked the number one facility by Miami Living Magazine in its latest feature, “Florida’s Top 6 Hair Restoration Clinics for Natural & Undetectable Results.”

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News: NotaryCam President Brian Webster named a 2026 NMP Industry Titan | 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 President and CEO Brian Webster has been honored by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) as a 2026 Industry Titan. The NMP Industry Titan award spotlights […]

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News: ACES Quality Management CEO Trevor Gauthier Named 2026 NMP Industry Titan | CitizenWire

DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), a leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today that CEO Trevor Gauthier has been named a 2026 Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional (NMP). The Industry Titan Award recognizes mortgage professionals whose leadership, innovation and long-term contributions have […]

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News: ACES Quality Management CEO Trevor Gauthier Named 2026 NMP Industry Titan | CitizenWire

DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), a leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today that CEO Trevor Gauthier has been named a 2026 Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional (NMP). The Industry Titan Award recognizes mortgage professionals whose leadership, innovation and long-term contributions have […]

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News: FirstClose co-founder Tim Smith named 2026 NMP Industry Titan | CitizenWire

AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that co-founder and Chief Growth Officer Tim Smith has been named a 2026 Industry Titan National Mortgage Professional (NMP). The Industry Titan Award recognizes mortgage professionals whose leadership, innovation and long-term contributions […]

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News: National Mortgage Professional names Floify’s Jason Mapes as a 2026 Industry Titan | CitizenWire

BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Head of Sales Jason Mapes has been named an Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) for 2026. The Industry Titan designation recognizes individuals whose leadership and influence have helped shape the mortgage industry.

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News: Click n’ Close Names Rachel Fatino Director of Correspondent Operations | CitizenWire

ADDISON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that mortgage industry veteran Rachel Fatino has joined the company as director of correspondent operations. In this role, Fatino will lead pipeline strategy, operational performance and partner engagement initiatives to support continued growth across the correspondent channel.

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News: Click n’ Close Names Rachel Fatino Director of Correspondent Operations | CitizenWire

ADDISON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that mortgage industry veteran Rachel Fatino has joined the company as director of correspondent operations. In this role, Fatino will lead pipeline strategy, operational performance and partner engagement initiatives to support continued growth across the correspondent channel.

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News: National Solo Aging Expert Dr. Sara Zeff Geber to Lead Hillcrest LaVerne Seminar on Planning for a Secure Future | CitizenWire

LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Hillcrest, a senior living community in La Verne, Calif., is hosting nationally recognized solo aging expert Dr. Sara Zeff Geber, PhD, founder of LifeEncore, for an educational seminar focused on preparing solo agers for the future. The free event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 […]

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News: Black Friday Opens Door for Global Brands to Win the World’s Most Powerful Retail Moment | CitizenWire

MIAMI, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Black Friday, the most recognized and influential name in global retail, is officially expanding beyond a single day-offering banks, global retailers, technology platforms, and brands worldwide a new opportunity to win with the most powerful shopping identity ever created, Empire License, Inc. announced today.

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News: Las Vegas: Emerging as a Prime Market for First-Time Home Buyers | CitizenWire

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — In recent years, Las Vegas has undergone a significant transformation in its real estate landscape, emerging as an attractive market for first-time home buyers, eXp Realty announced today. Historically known for its vibrant entertainment scene and rapid development, the city has experienced shifts in affordability, inventory, and economic stability that […]

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News: FirstClose and TruStage form partnership to accelerate dynamic credit union lending documentation | CitizenWire

AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced a strategic partnership with TruStage to embed TruStage’s dynamic document engine within the FirstClose platform.

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News: Fahe Launches Multi-State Housing Can’t Wait Campaign to Confront the Economic and Workforce Impact of Housing Shortages | CitizenWire

BEREA, Ky. /CitizenWire/ — Fahe today announced the expansion of its Housing Can’t Wait® initiative through a coordinated, multi-state advocacy campaign designed to elevate housing as a central economic and workforce priority across Appalachia. Across Appalachia, housing shortages are not accidental.

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News: Independent Service Center Becomes Vanderhall Owners’ Fix-It Hub After OEM Falls Short | CitizenWire

PLAINFIELD, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Premiere Motorsports announces the official launch of the nation’s first dedicated Vanderhall service center – Premiere Service & Performance – positioning itself as the go-to resource for Vanderhall owners seeking expert solutions to known manufacturer defects and design limitations.

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News: ACES Q3 2025 Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report shows concentrated rise in critical defects as income and compliance findings increase | 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 the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering Q3 2025. The report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from the ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

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News: Tratta Releases 2026 Reality Check Debt Collection Industry Report | CitizenWire

BRAINERD, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — Tratta announces the release of “The 2026 Reality Check: The Widening Gap Between Digital Ambition and Maturity,” a new industry survey report examining how debt collection agencies, legal recovery firms, and original creditors are progressing in their digital transformation efforts.

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News: Jenner’s Pond Introduces Spacious, Newly Designed Cottages Designed for How Older Adults Want to Live: Connected, Independent, and at Ease | CitizenWire

WEST GROVE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Jenner’s Pond in Chester County, one of Simpson’s Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), offers spacious cottages with new finishes, designed for today’s active, modern elders looking for alternatives or to upsize to a forever home. With up to 3,600 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the cottages provide an […]

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News: CCHR Warns Ongoing Psychiatric Drug Approvals Persist Despite Documented Risks | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — More than 30 years after early warnings about antidepressant-linked suicidality and violence were downplayed, new peer-reviewed studies are again raising concerns about psychiatric drug oversight. The mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) says high-risk drugs are seldom removed from the market and argues that stronger safeguards […]

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News: BEAM Collaborative and Murphy Business Sales Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Local Businesses and Keep Them Local | CitizenWire

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — BEAM Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening local businesses and keeping them locally owned, today announced a strategic partnership with Murphy Business Sales – West Pittsburgh, a leading full-service business brokerage firm serving Western Pennsylvania.

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News: 3rd3rd Marketing and AgingIN Tackle Senior Living’s Workforce Crisis | CitizenWire

SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — As senior living communities continue to navigate workforce challenges that directly impact care quality and operations, 3rd3rd Marketing and AgingIN are partnering to present a timely webinar: “Workforce That Stays: Creative Strategies to Attract, Inspire, & Retain a Mission-Driven Team” on Friday, February 27, geared toward senior living executives, HR professionals, […]

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News: Finding Humor in the Hardest Moments: Jane Rogers Shares a Hilariously Honest Memoir About Life with Epilepsy | CitizenWire

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada /CitizenWire/ — What happens when your brain becomes your most unpredictable sidekick? In “Laughing Through the Storm: Life with Epilepsy: Unpredictable, and Unexpectedly Funny” (ISBN: 978-1834189024; paper) released January 2026 by Tellwell publishing. Author Jane Rogers brings raw honesty, unexpected hilarity, and deeply human insight to the epilepsy journey-one seizure, one hospital […]

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News: OCCU selects Floify to support scalable, member-centric lending | CitizenWire

BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that OCCU has selected Floify to support its next phase of member-centric lending and long-term growth. OCCU is a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union based in Eugene, Oregon, with more than 284,000 members.

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News: Run 2 The Rescue Featured in PEOPLE – Major National Spotlight Amplifies Mission to Save Dogs from China’s Dog Meat Trade | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Run 2 The Rescue, a Sag Harbor-based nonprofit with rescue operations and a shelter in Beijing, China, has been featured in PEOPLE in an exclusive story highlighting the dramatic transformation of Kronk, an injured Malamute rescued from the dog meat trade.

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News: Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc., Purchases Mill Hole Cave and Surrounding Lands | CitizenWire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. /CitizenWire/ — The Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) announced today the successful acquisition of Mill Hole Cave, along with 76 acres of surrounding land. Located in Jackson County, Alabama, the Mill Hole Preserve adjoins the Skyline Wildlife Management Area, marking SCCi’s 39th preserve.

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