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News: Class Valuation’s Executive Vice President of Quality Control Cristy Conolly Named to HousingWire’s ‘Insiders’ List | CitizenWire

TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Cristy Conolly, its executive vice president of quality control, has received a HousingWire 2025 Insider Award. HousingWire’s editorial team selected the 2025 honorees based on the significance of their contributions, their leadership in execution and their overall impact […]

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News: Informative Research EVP Mike Hall honored among 2025 HousingWire Insiders | CitizenWire

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider that offers data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending industry, today announced its Executive Vice President of Business Process Management Mike Hall has been recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Insider. Recognizing operational all-stars, the award spotlights the indispensable individuals who transform internal […]

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News: Derrick Enderby of LenderLogix honored with place among 2025 HousingWire Insiders | CitizenWire

BUFFALO, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced its Director of Customer Success, Derrick Enderby, is a 2025 HousingWire Insider honoree. The award honors the unsung heroes of mortgage and real estate; the insiders who drive efficiency, compliance, and growth without seeking the spotlight.

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News: Dark Matter’s newly minted Chief Technology Officer Vikas Rao named to HousingWire’s 2025 ‘Insiders’ list | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced its newly promoted Chief Technology Officer, Vikas Rao, has been named to HousingWire’s 2025 Insiders list. Now in its 10th year, the Insiders award honors the individuals whose strategic thinking and operational excellence keeps the housing ecosystem moving […]

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News: Edimakor V4.2.0 Ignites New Era of AI Video Creation Powered by Google Veo 3 | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — HitPaw Edimakor, the trusted AI-powered video editing platform for creators around the world, has officially launched Version 4.2.0, bringing a major leap forward in immersive content creation. This exciting update integrates Google Veo 3, allowing users to generate video, ambient sound, sound effects, character dialogue, and subtitles-all in one seamless […]

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News: StarknightMT Celebrates 8 Years with its Biggest Anniversary Sale Yet | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Eight years ago, StarknightMT began with a simple idea: UTV/ATV owners shouldn’t have to choose between quality and cost. Built for riders who push their machines every weekend – whether hauling, exploring, or working the land – StarknightMT has spent eight years growing alongside the community it serves.

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News: Small Homes, Big Impact: CFI Conference Aligns with WHO’s Global Call for Social Connection | CitizenWire

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — As global recognition of loneliness intensifies following a landmark World Health Organization (WHO) report identifying loneliness as a public health crisis, the Center for Innovation (CFI) is convening leaders from across the country to showcase bold, evidence-based solutions. At the 2025 CFI Conference, held August 11-14 in St. Louis, senior […]

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News: LearnWise AI Launches an AI Feedback and Grading Solution to Help Faculty Provide Higher-Quality, Ethical Feedback at Scale to Students | CitizenWire

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands /CitizenWire/ — Amsterdam-based education technology scaleup LearnWise AI, an AI platform for enhancing the student experience, has released an innovative AI solution to transform the way educators provide feedback and grades to students.

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News: Optimal Blue Fully Automates Best Efforts Locking Directly with Investors | CitizenWire

PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today announced a new capability in its industry-leading product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine that fully automates the process for a lock desk user to execute best efforts locks directly with participating investors via API. By eliminating the last remaining manual step in the locking life cycle, Optimal Blue […]

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News: 45 new assistance programs launched during Q2 2025, bringing the total number of nationwide programs to a record-breaking 2,554 | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q2 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report finds 45 new programs launched in Q2, traditionally the busiest homebuying season, bringing the total number of available programs to 2,554 – a new […]

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News: Class Valuation’s Elite Appraiser Panel opens new business opportunities for the nation’s top appraisers | CitizenWire

TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that its Elite Appraiser Panel, a groundbreaking program, has doubled in size during the past 12 months and is setting new standards for professional excellence. Class Valuation’s exclusive, invitation-only Elite Panel now comprises hundreds of high-performing appraisers nationwide.

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News: TMC July 2025 Pulse of the Network survey finds mortgage lenders leaning into automation, leadership development, and product innovation to stay competitive | CitizenWire

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Amid one of the mortgage industry’s most prolonged stretches of cost pressure and market uncertainty, the latest Pulse of the Network survey from The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) reports that lenders are responding with creativity and nimble thinking, anchored by a clear commitment to long-term resilience.

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News: Simpson Foundation Awards $75,500 In Employee Scholarships Across Three Communities | CitizenWire

WEST GROVE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — The Simpson Foundation has awarded a total of $75,500 in employee scholarships to 25 dedicated team members across three Simpson communities: Jenner’s Pond, Simpson Meadows, and Simpson House. The scholarship recipients – ranging from teens just beginning their academic journey to adult learners advancing their careers – were honored in […]

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News: CCHR’s Legacy: Exposing Psychiatric Abuse and Advancing Global Human Rights | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog founded in 1969 by the Church of Scientology and psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Szasz, is reaffirming its legacy of restoring human rights in the mental health field-one that spans more than five decades of exposing psychiatric coercion and […]

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News: Youth Activists and Global Leaders Confront Pressing Global Crises at 19th International Human Rights Summit at the United Nations | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Youth delegates from 38 nations joined distinguished veteran human rights advocates at the United Nations Headquarters to deliver a powerful indictment of global injustices – from state-sanctioned discrimination and human trafficking to nuclear threats and systemic violence – at the 19th International Human Rights Summit, United for Human Rights announced […]

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News: Friday Harbor adds Chris Simms, Gregory Buehler to leadership team to accelerate AI-powered mortgage origination | CitizenWire

SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, announced two strategic hires today: Chris Simms has joined as head of strategic partnerships, and Gregory Buehler has joined as founding product manager. They bring over 35 years of combined experience in mortgage […]

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News: ‘COME TOGETHER — A Community for Wine’ Announces Second Annual ‘Come Over October’ Campaign | CitizenWire

ST. HELENA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — COME TOGETHER — A Community for Wine today announced that planning is underway for its highly anticipated second annual “Come Over October” campaign, building on the extraordinary success of 2024’s inaugural initiative. The community-driven wine platform continues to demonstrate the power of authentic connection through wine appreciation, preparing to expand […]

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News: Xole AI Releases New Advanced Photo Editing Features for Creative Professionals | CitizenWire

LONDON, U.K. /CitizenWire/ — Xole AI, an AI image generation platform, today introduced a new suite of photo editing features aimed at enhancing creative workflows for both professionals and everyday users. The update includes twelve practical editing tools powered by artificial intelligence, offering efficient and high-quality image enhancement capabilities.

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News: Snappy Tomato Pizza Grows Again with New Maysville, Kentucky Location | CitizenWire

BURLINGTON, Ky. /CitizenWire/ — Snappy Tomato Pizza (“Snappy”) is excited to announce its newest location coming soon to Maysville, Kentucky! Set to open in early August, the new store will be conveniently located in the Bluegrass Center at 1122 US HWY 68. Offering delivery and carryout only, this location will make it easier than ever […]

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News: Former Seminarian Shares Journey from Religious Life to Freedom in the Relaunch of His Book ‘Uncollared’ | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — At the age of 13, David F. Yep left his home in Rockford, Illinois to embark on what would become a 13-year journey in Catholic seminary life. It’s a journey he brilliantly breaks down in “Uncollared: Your Heart Knows the Way, Re-Learn How to Listen to It” (ISBN: 979-8992585469 [paperback]), […]

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News: Legacy Dental Expands Services to Offer Customized Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea | CitizenWire

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /CitizenWire/ — Legacy Dental is excited to announce a significant enhancement to its services: the introduction of customized oral appliances designed specifically for managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This innovative treatment option is now available for patients seeking effective solutions for sleep-related breathing disorders, marking a substantial advancement in dental and […]

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News: Lutheran Life Communities Hosts Meaningful Events to Stimulate Thought and Connection | CitizenWire

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Lutheran Life Communities hosts a late-summer event lineup that invites older adults to explore life at its four dynamic locations. Each event reflects the organization’s deep commitment to fostering lifelong learning, meaningful connection and personal discovery.

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News: New Jersey’s Save LBI Urges Large Environmental Groups to Reconsider Support of Offshore Wind & Consider Alternatives for Reducing Greenhouse Gas | CitizenWire

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), a grass-roots environmental organization dedicated to protecting our ocean and shore communities, is urging the country’s large environmental organizations to take a step back and critically examine their support of offshore wind energy.

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News: Capital City Founder Arsha Jones Launches $5,000 Micro-Grant to Support Local Consumer Product Entrepreneurs | CitizenWire

WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Arsha Jones, founder and CEO of Capital City, announced today the launch of the Capital City Micro-Grant, a $5,000 grant aimed at helping local, retail-ready entrepreneurs scale their consumer product businesses. The grant will be awarded during the Shop Made Makers Summit, a multi-day entrepreneurship experience taking place August 19-21 in […]

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News: Dr. Andrew Holzman Named a Top Doctor in Arlington Magazine’s July/August 2025 Edition | CitizenWire

MCLEAN, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Holzman Laser Vision is proud to announce that founder and medical director Dr. Andrew Holzman, MD, FACS has been named a Top Doctor in the July/August 2025 issue of Arlington Magazine. This prestigious honor is based on peer nominations and outstanding patient outcomes, recognizing Dr. Holzman’s decades of service and leadership […]

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News: Oil Seismic Explorations and Their Impact on the Loligo Squid in the South Atlantic | CitizenWire

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina /CitizenWire/ — In recent years, there has been a concerning decline in catches of Loligo gahi squid in the waters around the Falkland Islands, says Fundacion Agustina Lerena. This species, essential to Spanish fishing (particularly for Galician vessel owners), represents a key resource whose collapse is having serious economic consequences.

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News: RetailNOW and the Kiosk Industry Association Visit Booth 445 for AI-Assist, Kiosks and Digital Signage | CitizenWire

WESTMINSTER, Colo. and LAS VEGAS /CitizenWire/ — Come see Kiosk Industry in booth 445. Conversational AI hardware and AI analytics hardware highlighted. meldCX for Windows and Android for device support and analytics. AI Connect Bar provides hardware for conversational AI used in drive-thrus, help desks, and self-ordering. Augment your solution.

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News: PDFgear Scan, Finally, a Completely Free AI Scanner App for All | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — PDFgear today launched PDFgear Scan, the world’s first free AI-powered scanner app. The app turns paper documents into clean, editable digital files like PDF or Word in seconds. More impressively, it comes with no ads, usage limits, and no cost. With this launch, PDFgear Scan sets a new benchmark for […]

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News: MMI Unveils ChatMMI: Mortgage Intelligence, One Question Away | CitizenWire

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /CitizenWire/ — Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), the original pioneer in mortgage market intelligence, today announced the launch of ChatMMI™ – the industry’s first conversational AI interface built specifically for lenders, recruiters, and mortgage professionals.

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News: ADHD Medication Tied to Homicidal Thoughts – CCHR Demands Urgent Consumer Alerts | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The mental health industry watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is calling for sweeping reforms to inform families and patients about hidden, potentially life-threatening side effects linked to widely prescribed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drugs.

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News: Klingenstein Fields Advisors named to America’s Top RIAs by Financial Advisor Magazine | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors) is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2025 Survey & Ranking, released on July 11, 2025, for firms managing $1.0 billion or more in assets.

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News: Philippe Le Blanc Publishes ‘Advantage Equities’: An Original Take on Stock Market Investing Inspired by the Game of Tennis | CitizenWire

MONTREAL, Quebec /CitizenWire/ — Chief Investment Officer of COTE 100 and respected financial columnist Philippe Le Blanc has officially released “Advantage Equities: Invest Between the Lines and Win” (ISBN: 978-0228818939; released June 2025 by Tellwell Publishing), an insightful new book offering investors a fresh, accessible perspective on the world of stock market investing.

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News: Brighten Up Your Summer: Luvme Hair Top Picks for Colorful Wigs | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Luvme Hair, a leading brand in premium human hair wigs and hair extensions, announces its seasonal highlight featuring top picks for colorful wigs designed to inspire vibrant summer styles. As temperatures rise and consumers seek fresh ways to express individuality, the brand’s curated selection showcases a variety of bold hues […]

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News: Become a Certified Sommelier in One Week: Wine School of Philadelphia Launches Summer Wine School 2025 | CitizenWire

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — The Wine School of Philadelphia today announced the return of Summer Wine School, offering students across the country the opportunity to earn their sommelier certification in just one week. With flexible evening classes and a hands-on curriculum, the program has become a go-to for aspiring wine professionals and serious enthusiasts alike.

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News: Q2 Industrial Manufacturing Soars 31% for Planned Projects Over $100M; June Planned Industrial Projects Hit 141 | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the June 2025 results for its new planned capital project spending report, highlighting the continued strong activity in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. According to the firm’s research, 141 new industrial manufacturing projects were tracked in June 2025 alone, reflecting robust activity across North America.

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News: Informative Research’s Shannon Santos Named MPA Elite Woman Award Honoree | CitizenWire

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Informative Research Data Solutions, a division of Informative Research and a leading provider of data-powered borrower intelligence and analytics tools for the financial services industry, announced today that its executive vice president, Shannon Santos, has been named a 2025 Mortgage Professional America (MPA) Elite Woman Award recipient.

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News: Avatar Construction Expands Design-Build Expertise in Ground-Up Developments Across Massachusetts & New Hampshire | CitizenWire

BOSTON, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — Avatar Construction, a premier design-build firm specializing in ground-up developments, is setting a new standard in the construction industry across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. With proven expertise in Multi-Family Apartments, condominiums, hotels, and mixed-use projects, Avatar Construction offers a full spectrum of services designed to streamline complex developments from concept through […]

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News: Voices for Humanity Treks High up Into the Himalayas to Deliver the Way to Happiness with Meena Sharma | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Scientology Network’s VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring the work of community activist Meena Sharma, premiering on July 16, 2025.

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News: Strategic Benefits Advisors outlines what plan sponsors need to know about the One Big Beautiful Bill | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) today released a practical summary of the employee benefits provisions contained in the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. While the legislation spans a wide range of tax and policy changes, SBA’s summary highlights […]

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