National US News

KOKOMO, Ind., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CFD Companies, home to a fully independent Broker/Dealer and RIA, announced key community building initiatives for 2025. Though the firm has experienced significant growth, it remains committed to fostering a family-like community that is the foundation for delivering exceptional service.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 21, 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 the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024.

ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q4 2024 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report saw the number of homebuyer assistance programs increase by 172 and the number of entities offering them increase by 75 year-over-year (YoY), bringing the total number of available programs to 2,466.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Twenty-two entrepreneurs graduated from the Impact AZ 2025 Supplier Diversity Accelerator on Tuesday, January 14, during a ceremony held at the Arizona Public Service (APS) Headquarters in Phoenix, the Black Chamber of Arizona announced today.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chad Lawson Cooper, a renowned movie producer and national playwright based in New York City, has made an offer of $20 million to acquire The Paul Robeson Theatre. Founded in 1980 and named in honor of the esteemed African-American singer and actor Paul Robeson, the theater showcased poetry, plays, and various works by black artists for over 25 years.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The J.R. O'Dwyer Company, Inc. has published its January 2025 Crisis Communications Magazine featuring content designed to assist corporations and organizations manage their reputation, prevent communications crises and communicate effectively with the public and stakeholders.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Jan. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Life Ministries ("Lutheran Life"), an Illinois-based senior living organization, has added two new members to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Michael Renetzky, Chair of the Board, and Sloan Bentley, President, and CEO of Lutheran Life.

ALPINE, Utah, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hopdox, the leading innovator in eRecording, is excited to announce that it has entered a joint eRecording services agreement with Harris Recording Solutions to integrate Hopdox's cutting-edge eRecording platform with Harris Recording Solutions' land record management systems. This collaboration marks a major milestone in delivering more efficient, modern recording capabilities to counties nationwide.

ALPINE, Utah, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hopdox, the leading innovator in eRecording, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its first eRecording in Clark County, Nevada. This milestone marks the inauguration of Hopdox's services, enabling seamless and efficient document recording for the nation's title companies, banks, and attorneys.

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As Black women and White women in the United States struggle to redefine the "Sisterhood" - a bond of shared identity and collective empowerment - in the face of the clear demarcation of who voted for whom in the 2024 Presidential election, renowned author and minister Rev. Dr. A'Shellarien Addison announces the release of "This Is Not That: Black Women and White Women Breaking the Chains of Religious, Racial, and Psychological Violence in the Rise of Kamala Harris" (ISBN 979-8344040080; Desakajo Publishing).

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has sought to support its customers through turbulent market conditions by providing critical technology innovations to its quality control audit suite.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IT Geeks, a Next-Gen Digital Transformation Company, proudly announces its inclusion in the 2024 Clutch 1000, an elite list of top service providers from 320,000 companies worldwide. The achievement underscores IT Geeks' unwavering dedication to delivering innovative eCommerce solutions that drive growth and transformation.

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its December 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showcasing year-over-year (YoY) growth in mortgage activity, even as seasonal trends led to a month-over-month (MoM) decline in rate lock volumes. Overall, December mortgage lock volume was up 26% YoY, driven by an 18% increase in purchase locks, a 43% rise in cash-out refinances, and an 82% jump in rate-and-term refinances.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- UniFab, an AI video and audio quality improvement software, launched UniFab All-In-One V3.0 on January 6, 2025. The latest version of UniFab has a new design by relocating the initial function menu to a more central spot for simpler workflow. Additionally, the features have been consolidated to streamline the workflow and boost efficiency.

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At 49, "Smile," affectionately known online as "The Smile Enthusiast," unveils her groundbreaking longevity textbook, "#FUTURECENTURIONLIFE, My Longevity Lifestyle" (ISBN: 978-0228889540; released by Tellwell Publishing in November 2024). This inspiring work outlines her bold, holistic approach and detailed blueprint for achieving extraordinary health and longevity.

CICERO, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- USA Needle, Inc. (usaneedle.com), a leading provider of precision-manufactured needles, proudly announces its continued commitment to delivering top-quality surgical and industrial needles to meet the evolving needs of healthcare, manufacturing, and specialty industries.

BAROSSA VALLEY, Australia, Jan. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In "The Traffic of a Lie" (ISBN: 978-1998482054), released by Tellwell Talent on November 1, 2024, debut novelist Angela Nagel delivers a compelling, emotionally charged narrative that is already garnering attention for its deep dive into family secrets, betrayal, and the quest for truth amid overwhelming adversity.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TravelInsurance.com, the leading platform for comparing and purchasing travel insurance from global providers, reports that travel insurance is more critical in 2025 as disruptions and rising travel costs persist. With trip costs and demand surging in 2025, the importance of safeguarding travel investments is clear.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Chamber of Arizona is proud to announce the recipients of its Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) Business Supportive Grant designed to help address the challenges SEDI-owned businesses face. The recipients were officially recognized and spotlighted at the Black Chamber of Arizona's 26th Anniversary Gala on December 13, where over 500 community leaders, national figures, and stakeholders gathered to celebrate economic impact and strides made to close the racial wealth gap.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Drawing from three decades of frontline experience and scholarly research, Ron Tiffen's groundbreaking new book "Disability Crossroads" (ISBN: 978-0228892915) presents innovative solutions for the challenges facing Australia's disability sector. This timely work arrives as stakeholders call for renewed confidence in the system and meaningful reform.