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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the appointment of Vikas Rao as chief executive officer. Rao, who has served as chief technology officer since 2025, succeeds Sean Dugan and will lead the company's next phase with a focus on translating its technology leadership into stronger growth.

TROY, Mich. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that it has acquired Lauritano Appraisal Services (LAS), a highly respected New York-based residential appraisal firm with more than 30 years of experience delivering high-quality valuation services.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Casino Party Planners, a leader in premium casino-themed entertainment, is proud to announce the opening of its newest office in Colorado. This expansion marks another milestone in the company's continued national growth, bringing its signature high-energy, professionally managed casino experiences to clients across Fort Collins, Denver, and surrounding regions.

ORLANDO, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Water management is one of the most critical operational challenges in mining. From slurry transport and flotation processes to tailings handling and cooling systems, large volumes of water move through nearly every stage of mineral production. Pure Polymer Solutions, a Florida-based water treatment company, is expanding its collaboration with mining and aggregate operations by sharing treatment strategies that help clarify process water.

LOWELL, Mass. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) will close its seventh season with "Heroism," a powerful and thought-provoking orchestral program on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Richard and Donahue Academic Arts Center in Middlesex Community College. True to LCO's mission, the concert is free and open to the public.

SISTERS, Ore. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Larrea Press today announced its book "Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in The Wild (Just Not All At Once)" (ISBN: 979-8998909504), by Michael Cooper has been selected as a finalist for Adventure, Sports & Recreation Book of the Year by Foreword INDIES - one of the most respected international literary award panels.

CHICAGO, Ill. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Industry Group, the leading authority on self-service technology and digital signage, today announced its comprehensive technology showcase for the upcoming National Restaurant Show (NRA), held May 16-19 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.. Located in the North Building at Booth #5829, the exhibit will feature a curated ecosystem of restaurant automation, AI-driven ordering, and accessibility solutions.

NAPLES, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Intetics Inc., a global technology company specializing in custom software development and AI-powered solutions, has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the world's first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Hiive Gym is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Las Vegas, a premier Precor showcase facility dedicated to fostering a welcoming, family-oriented fitness environment. The celebration took place on April 12 at 9375 South Rainbow Boulevard, #120, Las Vegas, NV 89139.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Industrial SalesLeads released its March 2026 planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry tracking North American capital project activity across new plant construction, facility expansions, and equipment modernization projects. This month's research confirms 165 new planned projects.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- SecuGen Corporation, a leading provider of advanced fingerprint biometric technology, today announced the commercial availability of its Unity™ 20 MOSIP fingerprint authentication device. Now certified and listed on the MOSIP Marketplace, the Unity 20 MOSIP is ready for immediate deployment in national digital identity programs around the world.

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Epic fantasy author Michal Snaerravn announces the completion of his acclaimed trilogy, "The Chronicles of Hadúr," with the release of "Mist of Akhlys" (ISBN: 978-1834181714), published December 21, 2025, through Tellwell Publishing, alongside the launch of a new, free tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) campaign series inspired by the books.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of industrial video borescopes, will return as an exhibitor at the Metalcasting Congress, hosted by the American Foundry Society. The event will take place April 14-16 at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, bringing together industry professionals, manufacturers, and innovators from across the metalcasting sector.

PLANO, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today released its March 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, reflecting resilient mortgage activity as purchase demand strengthened despite higher rates. Total rate-lock volume rose 13% month over month (MoM) and 26% year over year (YoY). Purchase activity led the month, with purchase lock volume up 38% from February and 20% from March 2025. Cash-out refinance volume increased 9% MoM and 21% YoY, while rate-and-term refinance volume declined 34% from February but remained more than 66% higher YoY.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Veteran studio drummer and record producer Howard Farber is marking the 60th anniversary of the novelty smash "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" - a record on which Farber performed all drums, tambourines, and hand clapping, and for which he also coined the name Napoleon XIV.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, will engage with members and industry partners across a series of key mortgage conferences and events nationwide throughout the second quarter.

NOVI, Mich. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that it now supports new 30-year fixed-rate specified-cash payup commitment grids from Fannie Mae, which became effective April 9, 2026.

NAPA, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Earlier this year, Domaine Carneros Winery received the Sustainable Business of the Year award from the Napa Chamber of Commerce, presented by MCE Clean Energy, a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in California since 2010. Domaine Carneros was founded by the Taittinger family nearly four decades ago with the conviction that the finest méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines begin with the healthiest land.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Acclaimed actor Kevin Sorbo is set to participate in the upcoming feature film "The Gathering Place," a new JC Films production inspired by a Delray Beach senior center operated by South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Ethical Advocate, a Chapel Hill-based provider of ethics and compliance reporting solutions, today announced the release of an updated version of its Ethical Advocate online web application, designed to meet the accessibility requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The updated platform fully conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, the federal standard now required for all state and local government websites and mobile applications.