Janice Sand

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Coupert, a leading digital savings platform, is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Global Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting students worldwide in their academic and personal growth. By offering financial assistance, Coupert hopes to encourage young minds to focus on their education while promoting creative ways to save money.

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 it is the first to integrate Fannie Mae's new Loan Pricing application programming interface (API) into its trading portal. The API consolidates multiple APIs into one, simplifying the loan pricing process and enhancing pricing and commitments.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Alliance Group is proud to announce four significant promotions within its leadership team, reinforcing the company's commitment to excellence and growth. Additionally, two talented new team members have joined the organization, bringing valuable expertise to support Alliance Group's expanding initiatives.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- PowerPick Players Club, the oldest and most established lottery service provider in the USA, with an A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau, serving Arizona lottery players through its website ezpooling.com, announced today that it now offers lottery pools for Scratcher tickets. Up to now, the service has been limited to draw games for Powerball, Mega millions, Fantasy 5 and The Pick. To the best of its knowledge, PowerPick is the only lottery service offering Scratcher pools. Each pool is made up of only 10 players.

WEST GROVE, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Simpson, a Pennsylvania regional retirement system that includes Simpson House, Simpson Meadows, and Jenner's Pond, announces a groundbreaking partnership with Amba to provide transformative health monitoring solutions that empower its residents and equip caregivers with the tools they need to deliver exceptional care. This collaboration reflects Simpson's ongoing commitment to fostering independence and ensuring the well-being of those in its care.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- VALUECOM has released a comprehensive study on the growing adoption of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, a payment method that has reshaped consumer spending habits and merchant strategies worldwide. As BNPL continues to gain traction, it is becoming a preferred financial tool for shoppers looking for flexible and interest-free installment payment options.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- If you've been scrolling through TikTok lately, you might have noticed a new interesting trend - AI Kiss and Hug. This trend was kicked off by iMyFone DreamVid, a powerful AI image-to-video tool and free AI kissing & hugging video generator. In just a few months, DreamVid has attracted tens of millions of loyal users, becoming a global phenomenon AI creative tool.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Industrial SalesLeads released its February 2025 report on planned capital project spending within the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The company monitors industrial capital project activity across North America, including new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment upgrades. The latest research identifies 149 new projects, with renovation initiatives taking the lead in the industry.

WASHINGTON D.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Teal, a sophisticated managed IT service provider supporting forward-thinking small and medium-sized businesses, has won a Silver Stevie Award in the front-line customer service team of the year - technology industries category in the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

PLANO, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today released its February 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a 7% month-over-month increase in mortgage lock volume driven primarily by a surge in refinance activity. Rate-and-term refinances saw the biggest jump, rising nearly 40% as homeowners seized the opportunity to lower their monthly payments. Cash-out refinances also edged higher, while purchase lock activity remained subdued for the second consecutive month.

LOWELL, Mass. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is pleased to introduce Helder Alves de Oliveira the winner of its 2025 International Call-for-Scores. His score "Resiliens" was chosen following a completely anonymous process of evaluating 138 entries from all over the world based on merits of originality, orchestration, structure, and other compositional techniques. His work will be performed during LCO's 2025-2026 season, and Mr. Oliveira will receive a monetary prize.

DALLAS, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The future of mortgage technology is set to take the spotlight in Dallas as The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, and the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP present the seventh Mortgage Tech Day (MTD).

CLEVELAND, Ohio /New York Netwire - National News/ -- In recognition of Fair Lending Month and Women's History Month, this week's episode of top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture will feature Nikki Bialka, vice president and national community lending strategy manager at Fifth Third Bank, in a discussion on bridging the homeownership gap for BIPOC and low-to-moderate-income (LMI) communities through equitable lending practices. Airing live Thursday at 3 pm ET, the episode will explore innovative mortgage programs, special-purpose credit programs (SPCPs), alternative credit models and strategies for embedding equity into lending practices beyond regulatory compliance.

NEPTUNE, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Rhode Sense, a leading full-service freight brokerage joins forces with Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization dedicated to fighting hunger and reducing food waste nationwide. As part of Move For Hunger's Charity Freight and Mover network, Rhode Sense is tackling hunger one transport at a time. With food insecurity affecting millions across the U.S., this collaboration will deliver 100,000 additional meals to communities in need this year.

TORONTO, Ontario /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Canadian author William J. Birrell's latest book, "The Tale of Sir Valiant and Earl Vladimoor: A Clash of Good and Evil" (ISBN: 978-1779624901), was released by Tellwell Publishing on December 20, 2024. This classic tale of heroism and sacrifice follows the adventures of Sir Valiant, a steadfast knight, as he battles against the sinister Vladimoor, the Dark Earl of Dragonshire, in a fight for justice, honor, and love.

STEPHENS CITY, Va. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- When Sarah Lascano faced debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple food sensitivities affecting 90% of her diet, doctors told her there was nothing they could offer. After years of searching, she found dramatic healing when she discovered energy medicine. It is now her passion to help people find healing for hard-to-treat illness, even when nothing else has worked.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- EKSAtelecom, a leading innovator in professional communication headsets, is proud to announce that its latest products, the S30 and H1 Pro wireless headsets, are now available for purchase on Best Buy's online store. This milestone marks a significant step in expanding EKSAtelecom's presence in the North American market and providing business professionals and drivers with high-performance communication solutions.

BOULDER, Colo. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the appointment of Sol Klein as head of client experience and business operations. Klein, a seasoned mortgage technology executive with extensive experience in customer success and implementation, will lead initiatives to help clients maximize the value of their investment in Floify's platform.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that three of its team members have been recognized by HousingWire, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Women We Admire.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kortney Lane-Schafers to Vice President of Growth & Client Advocacy.