National US News

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), wrapped up its 2025 fall conference, "Cheers in Boston: Where Everyone Knows Your Name," held September 14-17 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. The event drew hundreds of lenders, vendors, and industry leaders to connect, exchange ideas, and refocus on progress as the industry moves into its next phase of growth.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- On October 19, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Vistamar School hosts its 17th annual Multicultural Student College Fair at Vistamar School, 737 Hawaii Street in El Segundo. Open to all students, this College Admissions Fair is an opportunity for high school students to meet representatives and alumni from a wide range of top colleges, universities, and service academies from across the country.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Brad Cardwell, vice president of sales and business development, has been appointed to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Associate Advisory Council (MAAC).

IRVINE, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform and the ICE PPE from Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE). Built on ICE's latest API framework for mortgage technology, the integration allows loan officers to request loan pricing, validate product eligibility and request rate locks from ICE PPE directly within Horizon's Loan Center.

BOULDER, Colo. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its head of marketing Courtney Dodd has been appointed to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Associate Advisory Council (MAAC).

LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Md. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- AgingIN, a global nonprofit dedicated to cultural transformation in eldercare, is co-hosting, in collaboration with Longevity Ready Maryland (LRM) and Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, a virtual symposium, Empower Your Possible: A Longevity Ready Maryland Initiative, to help envision and build a better future. The series is a four-part virtual symposium, offered on Tuesdays in October.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- The Single Fathers Network (SFN) invites fathers and families across the Valley to join us for Catch & Connect: A Father-Child Fishing Workshop, happening Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST at Rio Vista Community Park & Pond, 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Secured Signing, a leader in Digital Signatures and Remote Online Notarization (RON) technology, announced the launch of Realify, a new feature designed to protect businesses and their clients from the rising threat of deepfake fraud during remote online notarizations and video signing sessions.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- V!NE, a leader in visual event notification systems, is proud to announce its official national launch at the upcoming Childcare Success Summit. Attendees can visit Booth 16 during the Childcare Success Summit to see firsthand how V!NE's patented PoE+ visual notification systems are transforming safety and communication for schools, daycares, churches, and businesses nationwide.

ALTADENA, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- In response to the devastating Eaton Fire, which destroyed homes, displaced families, and left entire neighborhoods in ruins, Westland Developers & Consulting LLC has put together a team of professionals to provide a Recovery & Rebuilding Service. This initiative aims to help fire survivors in Altadena and Pasadena take their first steps toward rebuilding their communities. One home at a time.

HILLSBORO, Va. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Loco Lion Brewery, Loudoun County's newest farm brewery and winery, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at its 26-acre hilltop location at 36577 Heskett Lane in Hillsboro. The brewery adds a distinctive British-American craft beer experience to Loudoun's thriving brewery cluster while offering breathtaking views of the western Loudoun countryside.

BUFFALO, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale (POS) and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, today announced that Peak Residential Lending (Peak) has adopted LenderLogix's LiteSpeed(tm) integration with Argyle to deliver verification of assets (VOA) directly at the point of sale (POS). LiteSpeed is the first POS to offer VOA through Argyle's verification platform.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- In a significant development for coastal communities and marine conservation advocates, the U.S. Dept. of Justice has informed the federal court in Washington, D.C. that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) intends to reconsider its prior approval of the Empire Wind 2 offshore wind project. The announcement came in a filing made on September 30, 2025 in response to ongoing litigation brought by Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI) and co-plaintiffs.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Essential reading for leaders navigating an increasingly complex workplace landscape: Carly Fliesher's groundbreaking memoir "The Thirteenth Floor: How Dealing With Trauma Transformed My Approach to Employee Well-Being" (ISBN: 978-1968339890 [paperback]; 978-1968339906 [ebook]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), which delivers both heart-wrenching personal narrative and actionable corporate strategy.

PERTH, Australia /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Acre Press and author Oliver Jamieson today announced the release of "How to Create an Organic Aquarium: The Beginner's Guide to Soil-Based Aquariums" (ISBN: 978-1763713772). The book explains how soil, plants, and microorganisms can replace traditional filtration and simplify aquarium care. Written in an approachable style, it is aimed at beginners who want a straightforward, affordable way to start the hobby.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw Edimakor, the AI-powered creative software trusted by a global community of creators, has announced the release of Edimakor V4.4.0, a major upgrade that brings together two advanced models - Wan2.2 and MiniMax-Hailuo-02. This update delivers smoother, more versatile video generation and introduces over 1,000 new full-body avatar templates, giving creators unmatched flexibility and power for professional and personal projects.

NEW YORK, N.Y., and GUANGDONG, China /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- One of the biggest challenges in a long-distance relationship is keeping things fresh. Calls and video chats are great, but they can't replace a hug or a kiss. As a leader in AI video generation, iMyFone DreamVid - AI Image to Video Generator offers long-distance couples a whole new, fun way to connect.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- G4Free today celebrates its 11th anniversary, highlighting over a decade of freedom and innovation. To mark the milestone, the brand is launching its Smoofit Collection, featuring comfortable, versatile pieces inspired by G4Free's ethos: "Move Free, Feel Free, Go for Free."

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- HLA Protein Technologies, Inc. (formerly Pure Protein, LLC) reports that its new manufacturing expansion is positioned to support the Company's growth. A new product line launch, a strategic investment led by a private investor group; and a corporate rebrand to HLA Protein Technologies, reflects the company's expanded focus on advanced immunology and oncology research tools.

LANGHORNE, Pa. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Communications strategist Ryan Abramson, founder Oakridge Leaders, has joined the field of higher education in a new role as Director of Strategic Communications at Penn State Lehigh Valley. Abramson brings more than 25 years of experience in marketing, communications, and leadership development to support the University's mission of student success and community engagement.