National US News

TROY, Mich., April 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today the expansion of its national sales team with the appointments of Jim Bannister and Scott Shaw as senior sales executives. Together, they bring over 45 years of combined experience in mortgage lending, financial services and technology to the company's expanding leadership.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NY Mental Health Center (NYMHC), in partnership with Genovese Psychiatry Services, PC, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its clinical team with the addition of eight highly regarded mental health professionals, including licensed psychologists and psychiatric providers. This marks a pivotal moment in the center's growth, further solidifying NYMHC as one of New York's leading providers of integrated, telehealth-based mental health services.

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, April 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A mysterious discovery in 2004 has led to the unearthing of the hidden past of one of Vancouver's most intriguing and controversial figures. "Fame, Fortune, & Fear" (ISBN: 978-1779415059; released March 2025; Tellwell Publishing), written by veteran journalist John Fuller, tells the fascinating personal story of Con Jones, a man who rose from humble beginnings to become one of Canada's most famous sports promoters, only to fall prey to dark forces in his past.

BOISE, Idaho, April 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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 Conference Awards Banquet, held at Boise's Riverside Hotel on April 3, 2025.

LOWELL, Mass., April 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- orangeoffer.com, the established deal discovery platform helping U.S. consumers save money through verified discounts and coupon codes, has announced a major update to its promotional display policy aimed at improving user experience and trust.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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 newsletter, to explore the critical role of special purpose credit programs (SPCPs) in expanding credit access and building sustainable business growth.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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 users to transform long-form narratives into emotionally rich, animated videos, capturing the enchanting storytelling magic of Ghibli classics.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESSS NEWSWIRE) -- 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 ideas to life.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With Germany remaining one of the most popular European destinations among American travelers in 2025, savvy tourists are increasingly turning to local savings platforms like gutscheine7.de to maximize their budget while exploring the country.

GLENDALE, Calif., April 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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 member of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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 secure telehealth.

DALLAS, Texas, April 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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 and support rural and small town churches, their leaders, and their communities.

NAPA, Calif., April 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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% of the winery's energy needs while reducing carbon emissions by 375 metric tons of CO₂ annually, equivalent to powering 50 homes for a year.

NEPTUNE, N.J., April 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cartus, a relocation service company offering cutting-edge mobility and real estate solutions, technology, and industry expertise, has partnered with Move For Hunger, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger nationwide.

SEATTLE, Wash., April 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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 of backing breakout companies including Rippling, xAI, Hebbia, Brigit and Hippo (NYSE: HIPO) and Mischief, an early-stage VC fund co-founded by Plaid CEO Zach Perret.

TROY, Mich., April 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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 valuation accuracy, speed and transparency.

BUFFALO, N.Y., April 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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™, Tidewater will now use LiteSpeed as the point-of-sale to automate mortgage processes and provide borrowers with a digital-first experience.

WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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 kiosks and signage, smart lockers, POS payment providers and vending solutions.