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News: IRWA recognizes USDA Rural Development with 2025 Friend of Idaho Rural Water Award | CitizenWire

BOISE, Idaho /CitizenWire/ — Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is proud to recognize the team at USDA Rural Development as the recipient of the 2025 Friend of Rural Water award. This award was presented to USDA Rural Development representatives Noe Ramirez, Western Idaho Area Director, and Noel LaRoque, Idaho State Director, at IRWA’s annual Spring […]

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News: The Lowell Chamber Orchestra announces winners of its fourth international young artist competition | CitizenWire

LOWELL, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is proud to announce the winners of its fourth international young artist competition. Cellist William Suh won first prize, soprano Emma Robertson won second prize, and oboist Anqi Zhou won third prize. As part of his winning, Suh will be performing with LCO during next season.

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News: California Safe Schools Honors 2025 Earth Day Heroes and Celebrates its 27th Anniversary | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — In celebration of Earth Day 2025, California Safe Schools (CSS) is proud to recognize eight remarkable individuals whose unwavering dedication to protecting human health, inspiring youth leadership, and safeguarding the environment exemplifies the true spirit of environmental stewardship.

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News: iEmergent’s Nossuli duo to unpack SPCP fallout and early HMDA trends on The Big Picture | CitizenWire

CLEVELAND, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli and COO Bernard Nossuli. The husband-and-wife leadership team will join co-hosts Rich Swerbinsky, mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely followed Chrisman Commentary […]

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News: New York Times Exposé Vindicates CCHR: ADHD Isn’t Biological, Says Watchdog | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — A recent exposé in The New York Times Magazine will send shockwaves through the psychiatric community, affirming what the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) has warned for decades: there is no medical proof that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a biological disorder.[1] Yet, over 3.4 million American […]

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News: Novi AI Introduces Ghibli-Style Video Generator – Turn Long-Form Stories into Emotional Animated Masterpieces | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — In recent months, a wave of AI-generated content mimicking Studio Ghibli’s iconic style has taken over TikTok and Instagram, turning everyday photos into whimsical, anime-inspired visuals. Riding this trend, iMyFone Novi AI, a free AI video generator from text, has launched a new Ghibli-style video generator. This new feature allows […]

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News: HitPaw Online Launches its AI Video Generator for Effortless Creation | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — HitPaw, a leading software brand known for its creative and intuitive multimedia tools, proudly announced the launch of its brand-new AI Video Generator on HitPaw Online. The HitPaw Online AI Video Generator provides two intuitive pathways: Text to Video and Image to Video, making it easier than ever to bring […]

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News: The Light Committee Reaches 10 Year Milestone Being in Business | CitizenWire

GLENDALE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Light Committee™, a photography studio known for providing some of the best headshots in Los Angeles, has reached a milestone of 10 years in business in greater Los Angeles. At the start of the year, the studio relocated to downtown Glendale, Calif., on N. Brand Blvd. The studio is a […]

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News: NY Mental Health Center Launches Neuropsychological Testing Services | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — NY Mental Health Center (NYMHC) is proud to announce the expansion of its clinical offerings to include neuropsychological testing under the direction of licensed psychologist Dr. Ana Bahamonde. With this addition, NYMHC now offers a comprehensive suite of mental health services, including psychotherapy, psychiatry, and psychological assessment, all available via […]

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News: Mission Alive to Transform Rural and Small Town Communities | CitizenWire

DALLAS, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Mission Alive is delighted to announce the receipt of a grant in support of our new Rural and Small Town Initiative (RSTI) as part of a collaboration with Pepperdine University’s Empower and Equip program. This project, funded by a $7,500,000 grant to Pepperdine University from Lilly Endowment Inc. aims to encourage […]

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News: Domaine Carneros Celebrates 20 Years of Solar Leadership This Earth Day | CitizenWire

NAPA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — As Earth Day approaches on April 22, Domaine Carneros is raising a glass to a significant milestone: over two decades of pioneering solar energy in the wine industry. What began in 2003 as the world’s largest winery solar installation has evolved into a cutting-edge microgrid system that now provides nearly 80% […]

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News: Friday Harbor raises $6M to help community mortgage lenders match the speed and efficiency of industry giants | CitizenWire

SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced the completion of a $6 million seed round. The round was led by Abstract Ventures, a San Francisco-based venture firm with $1.5 billion in assets under management and a track record […]

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News: Another Strong Showing to Round Out Q1 with 425 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the March 2025 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. Research confirms 147 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The company monitors planned industrial capital investments across North America, encompassing facility expansions, new factory builds, and major equipment […]

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News: Class Valuation appoints Chris Flynn as chief data officer to accelerate innovation and data strategy | CitizenWire

TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chris Flynn has joined its leadership team as chief data officer effective April 1. In his new role, Flynn will lead Class Valuation’s enterprise data strategy, overseeing the development of scalable analytics, AI capabilities and automation to improve […]

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News: Tidewater Mortgage Services Replaces Legacy POS with LiteSpeed from LenderLogix | CitizenWire

BUFFALO, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced Tidewater Mortgage Services (Tidewater), a retail mortgage lending company, has replaced its legacy point-of-sale (POS) technology with LiteSpeed, thus expanding its partnership with the company. In addition to Fee Chaser™, […]

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News: CCHR Exposes Invasive Brain Treatments: Mental Health Patients Pay the Price | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a leading mental health industry watchdog, has released a damning report detailing how psychiatry is blaming patients-rather than failed treatments-to justify a surge in brain stimulation interventions. “When psychiatric drugs and therapy don’t work, psychiatry rarely blames the treatment-it blames the patient, […]

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News: National Restaurant Association Show 2025 and Kiosk Association | CitizenWire

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Come see Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) in booth 8030 (NRA site). Self-order kiosks and smart food vending will be highlighted, implementing interactive and static digital signage (software and hardware), and how to incorporate menu and ordering accessibility effectively (like McDonald’s has, for example). More solutions include digital signage hardware, software, outdoor […]

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News: Hop into Big Savings with HitPaw’s Egg-citing Easter Celebration 2025 | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Easter Sale. HitPaw is a leading brand in AI-driven software solutions, offering innovative tools for video, audio, and image editing. As Easter eggs herald the season of renewal, its annual “Hop into Easter Savings” limited-time […]

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News: Washington State Launches Pilot Program to Improve Health and Well-Being of Older Adults | CitizenWire

SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — As Washington’s population ages and healthcare systems face mounting pressure to support older adults, ten senior centers across the state are stepping up with a new solution. This month, they launched a four-month pilot program using BetterAge – an innovative platform that provides older adults with free, personalized health insights and […]

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News: The future of builder-affiliated lending: Jet’s Kelley Hailstone talks strategy on The Big Picture | CitizenWire

CLEVELAND, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Kelley Hailstone, president of Jet Home Loans. Hailstone will join co-hosts Rich Swerbinsky, mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely followed Chrisman Commentary newsletter, to discuss how […]

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News: Merriam Vineyards Celebrates Earth Day 2025 With Quarter-Century Legacy of Environmental Stewardship | CitizenWire

HEALDSBURG, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — As the world marks the 55th annual Earth Day, Merriam Vineyards showcases its 25-year journey of sustainable winegrowing in the Russian River Valley AVA, where environmental stewardship has been woven into the fabric of their operation since inception. The winery’s anniversary year coincides with this global celebration of environmental action, highlighting […]

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News: 2025 Best Pokémon Go Spoofer for iPhone [100% Safe] | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — The annual global Pokémon Go Fest is almost here, Trainers all over the world are getting ready for this exciting event. If you’re an iPhone player wondering how to catch rare Pokémon and complete event tasks faster during the event, iMyFone AnyTo Pokémon Go spoofer has the perfect solution. It […]

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News: HitPaw Edimakor V3.7.0: AI Text-to-Video and AI Face Swap Redefine Creation | CitizenWire

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — HitPaw Edimakor, a globally recognized multimedia software brand, has launched the most awaited tool Edimakor V3.7.0. This latest update centers around AI innovation and improved workflow control, with five standout features. These features include AI Face Swap and Text-Based Editing with various upgrades. The new Edimakor helps users produce […]

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News: ‘Letting Go: A Story of Change and Transformation’ – A Journey of Resilience, Self-Discovery, and Healing | CitizenWire

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia /CitizenWire/ — n “Letting Go: A Story of Change and Transformation” (ISBN: 978-1779628329), author Dan invites readers on a raw, powerful journey of self-discovery, resilience, and healing. This memoir isn’t just a story of overcoming adversity but a testament to the strength of women who rise through life’s challenges, finding their […]

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News: ‘Down to the Sea’ – A Powerful Memoir of Love, Disability, and Unyielding Determination | CitizenWire

ADELAIDE, Australia /CitizenWire/ — “Down to the Sea” (ISBN-13: 978-1779628220), now in its second edition, is a deeply moving memoir that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Mike and Nancy Belnap as they fight for a better world for their son, Ty, who was born with Down syndrome. Co-authored by Mike Belnap and Candy Lawrence, the […]

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News: Renowned Technology Leader, Mark Tonnesen, Joins TAG CXO | CitizenWire

PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — TAG CXO is bringing the best of the best to its fractional advisory team. We’re proud to announce the addition of Mark Tonnesen. Tonnesen is a highly sought-after, high-powered business and technology leader with more than 25 years of experience in high-tech, security, financial services, gaming and transportation.

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News: FILMCARD USA Announces Digital License Deal with Marvel Comics to Produce GIT Collections: Complete Digital Comic Book Collections | CitizenWire

RED BANK, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — FILMCARD USA is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking digital licensing agreement with Marvel Comics to produce an all-new digitally remastered series of Complete Digital Comic Book Collections of the legendary publisher’s most iconic heroes, beginning with The Amazing Spider-Man – Complete Digital Comic Book Collection, the successor to GIT’s bestselling […]

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News: EZpooling Slashes Cost to Play Mega Millions by 35% in Arizona | CitizenWire

PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — PowerPick Players Club is the oldest and most established lottery service provider in the USA, with an A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau. Today it announced that Arizonans can now pay significantly less than the cost of a ticket to become a Mega Millions jackpot winner and winner of other […]

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News: Veteran Financial Educator Reveals Revolutionary Approach to Teaching Children About Wealth and Impact in Groundbreaking New Book | CitizenWire

PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — Financial expert Walter Clarke’s groundbreaking work in “401Kid: A Guide to Teaching You and Your Children How to Master Money” (ISBN: 978-1964377643 [ebook]; 978-1964377605 [paperback]; 978-1964377599 [hardcover]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing) emphasizes the profound impact of early financial education and the consequences of neglecting it. He has identified a critical gap-virtually […]

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News: Click n’ Close Expands Correspondent Lending Sales Team with Mortgage Industry Veteran Kim Schenck | CitizenWire

ADDISON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Click n’ Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender, announced today that Kim Schenck has joined its Correspondent Lending Sales team as Correspondent Manager. In her new role, Schenck will lead the expansion of the company’s proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) program, which plays a key role in helping more borrowers achieve […]

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News: Announcing the T.J. Martell Foundation Napa Best Cellars Wine Dinner | CitizenWire

NAPA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — On May 22, 2025, influential members of the wine and music industries will gather at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone for the T.J. Martell Foundation Napa Best Cellars Dinner, a unique charity auction and dinner that unites these communities in the fight against cancer. The T.J. Martell Foundation funds […]

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News: Class Valuation expands private lending capabilities with acquisition of Appraisal Nation | CitizenWire

TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading national real estate appraisal management company (AMC), today announced the strategic acquisition of Appraisal Nation, a Cary, North Carolina-based AMC specializing in comprehensive valuation solutions for the private lending market.

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News: March 2025 Produced 57 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects with Activity in Ohio, Pennsylvania and South Dakota | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial SalesLeads’ March 2025 report on new planned capital project spending in the North American Food and Beverage industry has been released today. The report, which covers facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization, indicates 57 new projects.

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News: Save LBI Petitions Federal Agencies to Create a Safe Migration Corridor from Georgia to Maine to Save the North Atlantic Right Whale from Extinction | CitizenWire

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Save LBI, the non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting our oceans from the destructive impacts of offshore wind projects, has filed a petition urging the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Department of the Interior (DOI)/Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to create a safe migration […]

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News: Cooler Interest Rates Heat Up Refinances and Spark Early Signs of Purchase Demand | CitizenWire

PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today released its March 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a 24% surge in rate lock volume as early spring buyers returned to the market and homeowners jumped at the chance to refinance into lower rates. While still down 2% on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, purchase volumes were […]

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News: MocPOGO Special Easter Deals: The Pokémon GO Spoofer You Need for Might and Mastery 2025! | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — The Might and Mastery Event in Pokémon GO is in full swing, and trainers worldwide are diving into the action-packed season from March 4 to June 3, 2025. With legendary Pokémon like Dynamax Kubfu making their mark, it’s a time of thrilling encounters and rare Pokémon discoveries. Looking to boost […]

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News: HitPaw VikPea V4.2.0 Released with Updates including Detail Recovery Model Supporting Cloud Acceleration Service | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, today announced the release of a new version of HitPaw VikPea (originally named HitPaw Video Enhancer)! VikPea V4.2.0 is a significant update to its all-in-one video enhancement platform. In this version, the Detail Recovery Model now supports cloud acceleration service, a detailed […]

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