SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jun 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Data from the HotDeals Consumer Savings Index indicates that code-level verification is reshaping how consumers interact with online coupons. Two weeks after launch, the verification system now covers more than 38,000 merchant pages and over 400,000 promo codes across 23 international markets.

The expansion signals a shift in consumer expectations: shoppers increasingly look for evidence that a code works before attempting to apply it at checkout, rather than relying on trial and error.

KEY FINDINGS

According to the HotDeals Consumer Savings Index:

* Verification coverage: The system tracks 400,000+ promo codes across 38,000+ merchant pages in 23 markets. In the U.S. alone, 15,422 merchant pages and 217,129 codes are monitored.

* Consumer trust signals: Of all tracked codes in the U.S., approximately 35,000 currently meet the threshold to display verification badges, backed by nearly 3.7 million savings records collected from real transactions.

* Geographic variation: France (4,177 merchants, 32,403 codes) and Germany (4,694 merchants, 37,140 codes) represent the largest European coverage, with the U.K. (5,835 merchants, 43,628 codes) leading in merchant count outside the U.S.

* Global savings data: Across all 23 markets, the system has accumulated nearly 9 million savings records within two weeks, providing a growing dataset for code validation.

MARKET COVERAGE

Top five markets by verification coverage:

* United States: 15,422 merchants, 217,129 codes

* United Kingdom: 5,835 merchants, 43,628 codes

* Germany: 4,694 merchants, 37,140 codes

* France: 4,177 merchants, 32,403 codes

* Australia: 1,393 merchants, 9,487 codes

Additional markets include Canada, Brazil, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Japan, and 10 others across Europe and Asia-Pacific.

HOW CODE VERIFICATION WORKS

The HotDeals Consumer Savings Index draws from two independent data streams:

1. Aggregated Transaction Outcomes - The system tracks which codes produce confirmed results at checkout, scoring each code based on recent activity frequency across the platform.

2. Brand Expert Testing - Category-specific testers validate codes directly on merchant websites, confirming discount amounts, eligibility conditions, and active status.

Codes meeting both thresholds receive a verification indicator visible to shoppers before they attempt to use the code.

WHY IT MATTERS

A significant portion of promo codes listed across the web are expired, restricted, or no longer functional. This creates a negative experience for consumers who spend time testing codes that ultimately fail at checkout.

Code Verification addresses this trust gap by surfacing real transaction data alongside each listing, allowing consumers to make informed decisions about which codes to try.

"The pattern we observe is consistent across markets," noted the HotDeals Research Team. "Consumers want evidence that a discount works, not just a promise. Verification changes the coupon experience from guesswork to informed selection."

About HotDeals

HotDeals (https://www.hotdeals.com/) is a verified coupon platform where real users test promo codes so shoppers don't have to. The HotDeals Consumer Savings Index tracks coupon effectiveness and consumer savings behavior across 23 countries.

Learn more: https://www.hotdeals.com/

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MESA, Ariz., Jun 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint® Educational Systems today announced that Synergy® Education Platform has been selected as winner of the "Next-Gen School Solution of the Year" award in the 8th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market.

Synergy Education Platform is a modern K-12 student data management system built to connect insight to action across the full student lifecycle. With a single, unified data model underlying student information, teaching and learning, student support, district operations, and analytics, Synergy gives districts a seamless foundation for managing daily work, improving visibility, and supporting timely decisions.

Built around four natively connected solution areas-Core SIS, Teaching & Learning, Student Support, and District Productivity-Synergy provides one source of truth and one access point for the role-based tools and real-time information needed for daily operations, classroom instruction, student services, communication, and reporting.

Synergy connects teaching and learning with the broader student lifecycle by tying curriculum, instruction, grading, and performance data directly to the student record and related workflows. Teachers can use real-time gradebook, LMS, and assessment data to identify learning needs, adjust instruction, and connect students to additional support when needed.

That same shared data supports coordinated student services across MTSS, 504, and special education processes. Because instructional context, intervention history, documentation, and progress data stay with the student, educators and support teams can work from complete, current information as needs change over time-and classroom teachers can continue supporting students with the right context in view.

Across district operations, Synergy extends that same connected foundation to administrative workflows, communication, program management, and reporting. Interactive analytics and role-based dashboards help leaders reveal patterns, improve consistency, and make faster, better-informed decisions.

"Synergy Education Platform is a modern student data management system that blurs the lines between SIS, instruction, and student support workflows," said Steve Johansson, managing director, EdTech Breakthrough. "Districts and educators can quickly identify what needs attention and take the next step within the same system, without delays or workarounds."

The EdTech Breakthrough Awards program recognizes standout educational technology products and companies across the global edtech market. In its 8th annual cycle, the program drew a record number of nominations from innovators across more than 20 countries.

"Being recognized again by EdTech Breakthrough reinforces the continued relevance of our platform strategy," said Rob Wilson, President and Chief Innovation Officer at Edupoint. "Synergy reflects where K-12 technology is headed: toward unified systems that reduce complexity, improve visibility, and help educators act with greater speed and confidence."

About Edupoint Educational Systems

Edupoint Educational Systems is a leading education technology company focused on simplifying K-12 operations and instruction. Its Synergy Education Platform unifies student information, teaching and learning, student support, operations, and analytics in one modern system-helping educators turn data into action. For more than 25 years, districts of all sizes have relied on Synergy to support both immediate needs and long-term growth.

More than 5.5 million students use Synergy in 21 states. Learn more at https://www.edupoint.com/.

About EdTech Breakthrough

Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the EdTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in educational technology products, companies and people. The EdTech Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough educational technology in categories including remote learning, student engagement, school administration, career preparation, language learning, STEM education and more. For more information, visit EdTechBreakthrough.com.

Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

News Source: Edupoint Educational Systems

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CHICO, Calif., Jun 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With West Coast architectural fees climbing to historic highs, standard residential design services are rapidly becoming cost-prohibitive for middle-class homebuilders. In a direct bid to dismantle this financial bottleneck, California-based manufacturer Sierra Log and Timber today announced the rollout of a flat-rate $950 custom 3D architectural drafting program available across its digital footprint at loghomefloorplans.shop.

Traditionally, custom home planning requires a major upfront financial gamble. Standard regional architecture firms routinely charge between 8% to 15% of total projected construction costs-or demand $5,000 to $15,000 upfront - just to produce initial concept layout sketches. This financial barrier has left thousands of Western property owners locked out of the market, paralyzed by high interest rates and the fear of the unknown before they can even secure accurate local builder estimates.

"The traditional home design process is fundamentally broken for today's economy," said Larry Trimboli, founder of Sierra Log and Timber. "Homeowners shouldn't have to risk $10,000 of their savings just to see if a house layout will fit their land or their budget. By utilizing our direct-from-the-mill digital drafting system, we are absorbing that upfront financial risk for our clients. For $950, we give them a hyper-realistic, code-viable 3D model that acts as their financial shield against construction cost inflation."

Sierra Log and Timber's new programmatic release completely rewrites the pre-construction timeline. For a flat fee of $950, property owners can submit their custom home ideas, site parameters, or raw sketches to an in-house drafting team. The company then develops a complete, fully customized 3D architectural study set from scratch, tailored perfectly to the client's specific acreage or suburban parcel.

Crucially, these custom 3D design sets give buyers the exact asset they need to break the market freeze: total cost certainty. Instead of guessing at material and trade costs, clients can take their finished 3D study sets directly to local general contractors, subcontractors, and construction lenders to secure guaranteed, itemized bids before committing to a major long-term loan.

The flat-rate custom 3D design program is optimized specifically for the company's core Western footprint, covering California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Colorado, and Montana. The program applies seamlessly across Sierra Log & Timber's extensive engineering categories, including its premium solid Red Cedar log packages, modern heavy-timber frames, barndominiums, and the newly launched ADU 750 fee-exempt secondary dwelling series.

To ensure complete design flexibility, the flat rate includes full architectural revisions of windows, doors, interior partition walls, and rooflines to match local county zoning, snow load, and wind engineering requirements.

Property owners looking to bypass traditional architectural markups and lock down real pre-construction numbers can claim a custom 3D drafting slot directly at: https://loghomefloorplans.shop/.

ABOUT SIERRA LOG AND TIMBER:

Based in Chico, California, Sierra Log and Timber is a premier manufacturer of mill-direct solid Red Cedar log homes, cabins, barndominiums, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), providing premium structural packages and advanced 3D digital drafting services nationwide. Learn more at: https://sierralogandtimber.com/.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jun 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Natural Transplants, a leader in physician-led hair restoration, and Cherry, a leading patient financing platform, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving access to high-quality hair transplant procedures nationwide. Alongside the partnership, the companies released an exclusive 2026 guide to hair transplant cost in the U.S., offering new insight into the significant cost disparities patients face across major metropolitan markets.

Drawing from Q1 2026 financing request data submitted through Cherry's network of specialty hair restoration practices, the report reveals substantial regional variation in hair transplant pricing throughout the United States. According to the data, Los Angeles ranks as the nation's most expensive market, with average procedure costs reaching approximately $15,000. By comparison, patients in Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Boston reported average costs closer to $7,000. Other major metro areas fell across a wide spectrum, including Seattle at $12,250, Denver at $11,874, Chicago at $10,000, and Washington, D.C. at $8,400.

The findings underscore a growing challenge within the aesthetic medical industry: where a patient lives can significantly impact both affordability and access to care.

"Patients should never have to compromise on quality because of geography or financial limitations," said Dr. Matt Huebner. "This partnership with Cherry allows us to remove many of the traditional barriers to treatment by combining flexible financing with travel support programs that make world-class hair restoration more accessible to patients nationwide."

Through the partnership, Natural Transplants will continue offering travel incentives for patients visiting its flagship clinics in Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C., enabling individuals to prioritize surgical expertise and clinical outcomes over proximity alone. Combined with Cherry's financing platform - which includes flexible monthly payment options, promotional 0% APR plans for qualified patients, and a soft credit check application process - patients can better manage both treatment and travel expenses.

In conjunction with this announcement, both companies have published in-depth articles to help patients better understand the financial considerations and variables involved in hair restoration:

* Natural Transplants explores the full breakdown of regional pricing and what patients can expect for their investment in their comprehensive guide: How Much Does a Hair Transplant Cost (In The United States)?

* Cherry provides a closer look at the specific variables influencing these prices and how accessible financing for both clinics and patients can bridge the gap in their latest post: Hair Transplant Cost: Full 2026 U.S. Pricing Breakdown

ABOUT NATURAL TRANSPLANTS

Natural Transplants is a premier hair restoration practice specializing in advanced FUE and FUT procedures designed to deliver natural-looking, long-term results. Known for its physician-led approach and commitment to clinical excellence, the company serves patients nationwide through its clinics in Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C. https://naturaltransplants.com/

ABOUT CHERRY

Cherry is a leading patient financing platform that helps make elective healthcare procedures more accessible through flexible monthly payment options. Designed to simplify the financing experience for both providers and patients, Cherry partners with medical practices nationwide to help individuals move forward with treatment confidently and affordably. https://withcherry.com/

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TECUMSEH, Mich., Jun 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The parent company of DiggyPOD, Everbrook Holdings, announced the acquisition of Long Overdue Books, a Chicago-area publishing company known for guiding authors from first draft to finished book. The deal closed on May 15, 2026, and brings Long Overdue Books into the Everbrook family alongside DiggyPOD. DiggyPOD is a Tecumseh, Michigan-based book printer that became Everbrook's first portfolio company in June 2025.

As part of the transaction, Long Overdue Books founder Chris O'Brien joins Everbrook as Vice President of Author Services, where he will lead the build-out of a full-service suite, spanning ghostwriting, editing, design, printing, and marketing.

For more than three decades, DiggyPOD has been a trusted partner to thousands of self-published authors, earning a reputation for high-quality print-on-demand production and award-winning customer service. Long Overdue Books, founded by O'Brien in 2020, has helped authors navigate the often-confusing world of independent publishing - handling editing, design, and shepherding writers through every step of bringing a book into the world. Long Overdue Books has been a DiggyPOD customer for years, making the combination a natural fit on both a business and cultural level.

"DiggyPOD is exceptional at what it does - it gets beautiful books into authors' hands," said Anica John, CEO of DiggyPOD. "But printing is only one chapter of our authors' journey. Most self-published authors are managing different freelancers for book editing and design, while they learn publishing on the fly. Bringing Long Overdue into the family means we can now walk with authors from the moment they have an idea to helping readers discover their book. Chris has spent his career championing authors, and there's no one I'd rather have leading this work."

"Writing a book is a deeply fulfilling experience, but it can be a little lonely," said Chris O'Brien, Vice President of Author Services at Everbrook Holdings. "Finding an editor, a book designer, navigating the different publishing options - let alone actually writing the book - authors shouldn't have to figure all that out alone. Anica's vision for a full-service, end-to-end pathway is exactly what Long Overdue Books was trying to achieve, and I'm honored to join the Everbrook family to build it."

Together, DiggyPOD and Long Overdue Books will offer authors a one stop shop that serves them from developing their book idea to finding an audience for their finished product. Both companies will continue to operate under their existing brands, with Long Overdue's Chicago-area operations and DiggyPOD's Tecumseh facility remaining in place.

ABOUT EVERBROOK HOLDINGS

Everbrook Holdings is a holding company building a family of businesses dedicated to serving creators. They are starting with a focus on independent and self-published authors. Founded and led by Anica John, Everbrook's portfolio includes DiggyPOD and Long Overdue Books.

ABOUT DIGGYPOD

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Tecumseh, Michigan, DiggyPOD is a leading print-on-demand company serving self-published authors. Over more than two decades, DiggyPOD has helped thousands of authors bring their books to print with high-quality, affordable production and award-winning customer service. Learn more at https://diggypod.com/.

ABOUT LONG OVERDUE BOOKS

Long Overdue Books is a Chicago-area publishing company that helps authors take their stories from first draft to finished book. Founded in 2020 by Chris O'Brien, Long Overdue Books has guided dozens of authors through writing, editing, design, and publishing. Published titles include: "Heart & Sole" by Omar Bailey, "Safe Landing" by the Borchers siblings, and "Acrimons: The Awakening" by Clayton Keith. Learn more at https://longoverduebooks.com/.

News Source: Everbrook Holdings

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NEW YORK, N.Y., Jun 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As conversations around declining fertility rates and reproductive health continue to gain global attention, the World Fertility Project (WFP), produced by pregnantish, today announced the return of its international "Break the Taboo" campaign, launching June 17 in honor of World Infertility Awareness Month.

Following a breakout inaugural campaign that engaged over 3 million people across six continents, the initiative returns with expanded global participation, bringing together patients, healthcare professionals, advocates, public figures, and organizations worldwide to help break the stigma surrounding infertility and increase awareness of the barriers many people face in accessing fertility care and support.

According to the World Health Organization, infertility affects approximately 1 in 6 people globally. Yet despite its prevalence, infertility remains heavily stigmatized in many communities, leaving countless individuals and couples to navigate their struggles in silence.

Listen to the pregnantish podcast "Breaking the Silence" with global advocates: https://shows.acast.com/pregnantish/episodes/breaking-the-taboo-infertility-stories-from-around-the-world

Even as governments worldwide grapple with declining birth rates and the need for solutions, millions of people who hope to build their families continue to face significant barriers to care - including stigma, lack of awareness, financial obstacles, geographic limitations, and unequal access to fertility treatment.

"Infertility is a medical diagnosis, not a personal failure, yet too many people around the world continue to carry unnecessary shame while also facing issues accessing care," said Andrea Syrtash, Founder of Pregnantish and creator of the World Fertility Project. "When (at least) 1 in 6 people experience infertility, this is not a 'niche' issue, it is a global health issue. Last year showed us the power of collective voices coming together to challenge stigma and spark conversation. This year, we're expanding that movement and inviting even more people to share their stories, advocate for change, and help connect awareness to access."

The campaign, first launched alongside the inaugural World Fertility Awards, invites participants to share videos and images of themselves tearing "Break the Taboo" signs in their native languages, a symbolic act that spread across social media, and to share why they are joining a growing global movement to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and support those struggling to conceive. The movement will continue throughout the year leading up to the second annual World Fertility Awards in New York City this December.

The 2026 campaign will kick off on June 17 with a synchronized global digital activation uniting voices across countries, cultures, and communities.

Returning campaign partner IVI RMA Global, one of the world's largest and most respected reproductive medicine networks, will once again leverage its international network of physicians, researchers, and clinics to amplify the campaign across multiple regions.

Dr. Filipa Rafael, Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine Specialist, IVI RMA Porto, shared, "Being connected to a global fertility movement (through the World Fertility Project) reminds me that, although we work in different countries and healthcare systems, our patients share the same hopes, fears, and challenges."

Additional WFP ambassadors and supporters from around the world will participate in this year's campaign and awards event to underscore the global nature of infertility and the need for greater awareness, education, and access to care.

Dr. Joseph Sgroi, Fertility Specialist at Melbourne IVF, shares: "The ability to learn from different systems, advocate collectively, and push for more equitable family-building options worldwide is incredibly powerful and needed."

Dr. Brian Levine, Founding Partner of CCRM New York underscores that infertility doesn't recognize borders - and neither should the solutions. "From New York to Mumbai, I've seen firsthand that while the science of family building is universal, access to care is not. By working together globally, we can reduce stigma, expand access, and help more people build the families they dream of."

Participants are invited to join the movement by sharing their own "Break the Taboo" moment on social media using #BreakTheTaboo and #WorldFertilityProject and by taking the free pledge at https://www.worldfertilityproject.com/.

Learn more about World Fertility Awards: https://www.worldfertilityawards.com/.

Learn more about pregnantish: https://pregnantish.com/.

To get involved, find out more or for press inquiries: worldfertilityawards@pregnantish.com

VIDEO (YouTube) - "Break the Taboo" Campaign: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/--RczjmRdkQ

News Source: Pregnantish

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BLUE BELL, Pa., Jun 09, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Millions of Americans living with dizziness, chronic balance problems, Parkinson's disease, and neurological movement disorders struggle for months or even years before receiving the specialized care their conditions require. For many, the path forward begins, and often ends, with referrals to standard orthopedic physical therapy that was never designed to address the underlying neurological causes of their symptoms. Neurology, Psychiatry and Balance Therapy Center (NPBTC), a multi-specialty medical practice located at 725 Skippack Pike in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, is raising awareness about the critical difference between general physical therapy and neurologically-informed rehabilitation, and urging patients and referring physicians throughout Montgomery County to understand when specialized neurological PT is the appropriate course of care.

WHEN STANDARD PHYSICAL THERAPY IS NOT ENOUGH

Not all physical therapy is the same. Neurologically-informed physical therapy - also called neurological physical therapy or neuro PT - is a specialized approach designed specifically for patients whose movement, coordination, balance, or mobility challenges stem from conditions affecting the brain, inner ear, or peripheral nervous system.

While general physical therapy is well suited for post-surgical recovery, musculoskeletal injuries, and orthopedic rehabilitation, neurological PT is designed for a different category of patients, including those who:

* Experience chronic dizziness including vertigo that has not resolved with standard treatment

* Struggle with recurring falls or unexplained balance problems

* Have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and are managing progressive changes in gait, posture, or mobility

* Are recovering from a stroke and working to restore motor function and independence

* Live with functional neurological disorder (FND), a condition in which neurological symptoms occur without an identifiable structural cause

* Are managing the physical impact of movement disorders such as tremor, rigidity, or dyskinesia

* Have experienced a concussion and are still dealing with symptoms affecting coordination, gait, or vestibular function

NPBTC's physical therapy program is built around this distinction. Every treatment plan begins with a thorough evaluation of how the nervous system is contributing to a patient's movement and balance challenges - and progresses through targeted interventions designed to retrain the brain and body to work together more effectively.

VESTIBULAR THERAPY: AN UNDERUTILIZED RESOURCE FOR DIZZINESS AND BALANCE

One of the most underutilized forms of specialized rehabilitation is vestibular therapy, a category of neurological physical therapy focused on conditions affecting the inner ear and its connections to and within the brain. The vestibular system is responsible for the body's sense of balance, spatial orientation, and eye-head coordination. When it is disrupted by injury, illness, or neurological disease, patients can experience debilitating dizziness, nausea, difficulty walking, and a persistent sense of instability.

Despite the availability of effective vestibular rehabilitation, many patients go undiagnosed or are treated with medication alone, which may or may not manage symptoms but does not always address the underlying dysfunction.

At NPBTC, vestibular therapy is available for patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, vestibular migraine, Menière's disease, post-concussion vestibular dysfunction, and other inner ear and central vestibular conditions.

PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

For patients living with Parkinson's disease, physical therapy is not simply a supportive tool - it is a medically recognized component of comprehensive Parkinson's care. Research consistently supports the use of specialized exercise and rehabilitation interventions to help manage the motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's, including rigidity, slowness of movement, balance instability, and changes in gait.

NPBTC offers dedicated Parkinson's therapy that incorporates evidence-informed techniques designed to target the movement challenges specific to Parkinson's disease. Treatment protocols include gait training with cueing strategies, balance and fall prevention training, exercises targeting amplitude of movement, and functional mobility work, all adapted to each patient's current level of function and progression.

MOVEMENT DISORDER THERAPY AND FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER

Beyond Parkinson's disease, NPBTC's physical therapy program also serves patients with a broader range of movement disorders and neurologically driven movement challenges. This includes individuals with functional neurological disorder (FND), a complex and often misunderstood condition in which neurological symptoms such as tremors, weakness, gait disturbances, and involuntary movements occur without a structural or degenerative cause.

Functional neurological disorder is increasingly recognized as a legitimate neurological diagnosis, yet patients with FND frequently encounter delays in diagnosis and difficulty finding clinicians trained in evidence-based treatment approaches. At NPBTC, the integrated model of care - bringing together neurology, psychiatry, and neurological physical therapy - is uniquely suited to the multidisciplinary management that FND often requires.

AN INTEGRATED MODEL THAT SETS NPBTC APART

What distinguishes NPBTC from standalone physical therapy practices is the depth of clinical collaboration available under one roof. The practice was co-founded in 2012 by James Barsky, PT, DPT and Sonya Knight, DO, FAPA, FAAN, who is triple board-certified in Psychiatry, Neurology, and Epilepsy. This founding partnership established an intentional integration between neurological medicine and rehabilitation that remains central to how care is delivered at NPBTC today.

Patients at NPBTC benefit from a clinical environment where the neurologist, psychiatrist, and physical therapist can communicate directly, share observations, and coordinate care, a model that is rare in standard outpatient settings. For complex neurological patients, this coordination is not a luxury. It is often what makes the difference between continued frustration and meaningful progress.

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER NEUROLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY AT NPBTC

NPBTC encourages patients and referring providers to consider a consultation for neurological physical therapy if any of the following apply:

* Persistent or recurring dizziness and vertigo that has not responded to prior treatment

* Balance problems, frequent falls, or a fear of falling

* A new or established diagnosis of Parkinson's disease

* Dizziness or imbalance related to stroke

* Concussion symptoms affecting gait, balance, or vestibular function

* A diagnosis of functional neurological disorder or suspected FND

* Movement disorder symptoms including gait disturbances, rigidity, tremor, or coordination challenges

Patients do not always need a referral to begin care at NPBTC, though many are referred by neurologists, primary care physicians, ENT specialists, and other providers throughout the Philadelphia and Montgomery County region.

ABOUT NEUROLOGY, PSYCHIATRY AND BALANCE THERAPY CENTER (NPBTC)

Neurology, Psychiatry and Balance Therapy Center (NPBTC) is an integrated specialty medical practice located in Montgomery County at 725 Skippack Pike, Suite 130, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422. The practice combines neurology, psychiatry, Deep TMS therapy, neurological physical therapy, vestibular therapy, and balance and gait rehabilitation under one coordinated care model. NPBTC was co-founded in 2012 by Sonya Knight, DO, FAPA, FAAN - triple board-certified in Psychiatry, Neurology, and Epilepsy - and James Barsky, DPT, a specialist in neurological physical therapy and vestibular rehabilitation. The practice serves patients throughout Montgomery County, Philadelphia, and surrounding communities.

To learn more or to schedule a consultation, visit https://www.npbtc.com/ or call (215) 591-0700.

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NEW YORK, N.Y., Jun 09, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Father's Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who have shaped our lives. To mark the occasion, HitPaw has partnered with PayPal to launch the HitPaw X PayPal Father's Day Sale, offering savings of up to 50% off on its leading AI-powered creative software from June 8 to June 24, 2026.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jun 09, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today that planned capital investment activity in the Industrial Manufacturing sector continued its upward momentum in May 2026, with research identifying 156 new planned industrial projects across North America, a 7.6% increase compared to April.

Manufacturing and production facilities accounted for the majority of activity with 138 new projects, while distribution and industrial warehouse developments contributed an additional 66 projects. Texas, Indiana, and California led the nation in new project activity, while 20 major projects valued at more than $100 million highlighted continued confidence in long-term industrial growth and investment.

The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Type
Manufacturing/Production Facilities - 138 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 66 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Scope/Activity
New Construction - 36 New Projects
Expansion - 49 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 78 New Projects
Plant Closings - 14 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Location (Top 10 States)
Texas - 16
Indiana - 15
California - 14
Michigan - 8
New York - 8
Ohio - 8
Pennsylvania - 7
Arizona - 6
North Carolina - 6
Wisconsin - 6
Illinois - 5

Industrial Equipment Categories in Demand

In the month of May, identified industrial manufacturing project managers are procuring the following equipment:

75% - 79% - Lighting, compressed air systems, material handling/storage, lift trucks, networking/security equipment

70% - 74% - HVAC Equipment, conveyors, cranes and hoists, mechanical construction

60% - 69% - Fire protection, loading dock equipment, control systems & instruments, air emissions control, heat exchangers, packaging equipment, manufacturing equipment

39% - Floor coatings

Largest Planned Project

During the month of May, our research team identified 20 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by JetZero, who is planning to invest $5 billion for the construction of an 8 million sf manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport in GREENSBORO, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects

INDIANA:
Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $5 billion for the expansion of their two processing facilities in LEBANON, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TEXAS:
Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $2 billion for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in SAN ANTONIO, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TEXAS:
Building materials mfr. is planning to invest $1.2 billion for the construction of a manufacturing and warehouse facility at 1750 IP Way Road in ORANGE, TX. They have recently received approval for the project.

NORTH CAROLINA:
Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a processing, laboratory, and office campus in DURHAM, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TEXAS:
Electronic equipment mfr. is planning to invest $876 million for the construction of a 1 million sf manufacturing facility in FORT WORTH, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

MISSOURI:
Battery mfr. is planning to invest $400 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in ST. JOSEPH, MO. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

ALABAMA:
Power transformer mfr. is planning to invest $300 million for the construction of a 600,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse facility in MUSCLE SHOALS, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2028.

NORTH CAROLINA:
Aerospace component mfr. is planning to invest $300 million for the construction of two manufacturing facilities totaling 272,000 sf in MONROE, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

NEW JERSEY:
Pharmaceutical ingredient mfr. is planning to invest $200 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 320,000 sf processing and office facility in FLANDERS, NJ. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

CALIFORNIA:
Commercial EV mfr. is planning to invest $140 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on battery manufacturing facilities in GARDEN GROVE, CA AND CYPRESS, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities. The Outsourced Prospecting Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments for your internal sales team. Visit us at https://salesleadsinc.com/.

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SEATTLE, Wash., Jun 09, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced its integration with MeridianLink®. The integration equips origination teams using MeridianLink® Mortgage to build clean, complete and compliant loan files up front that move through underwriting with fewer touches.

Friday Harbor is an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps lenders identify and resolve loan file issues before they reach underwriting. By analyzing borrower documents, appraisals, income calculations and other loan data against investor guidelines and lender overlays, the tool enables loan officers and fulfillment staff to catch missing documentation, discrepancies and guideline conflicts early enough to fix them before they become conditions. This allows lenders to compress cycle times, handle higher loan volumes without expanding headcount and move capital off the balance sheet faster.

MeridianLink Mortgage is a cloud-based loan origination system that helps banks, credit unions and independent mortgage banks manage the mortgage lending process from application through closing. The platform provides workflow automation, configurable processes and integrations with industry partners to help lenders originate, sell and purchase mortgage loans, HELOCs and home equity loans more efficiently.

The integration between Friday Harbor and MeridianLink Mortgage keeps loan data synchronized between the two systems, eliminating manual rework and giving teams clearer visibility into file readiness as loans move through origination. When files arrive at underwriting already vetted for common issues, underwriters spend less time clearing avoidable conditions and more time evaluating actual credit risk.

"Much of the friction in processing a loan comes from discovering problems too late," said Theo Ellis, CEO of Friday Harbor. "When you catch a missing tax return or an income calculation error during file prep instead of three days into underwriting, you save time and money while keeping borrowers informed. This partnership puts that capability where MeridianLink Mortgage users are already working."

About Friday Harbor

Friday Harbor is an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps lenders identify and resolve potential issues earlier in the origination process. By analyzing borrower documents, appraisals and income calculations against investor guidelines and lender overlays, the platform helps teams deliver cleaner files, achieve fewer underwriting touches and improve individual productivity. For more information, visit https://fridayharbor.ai/.

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FORT MYERS, Fla., Jun 09, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within" (ISBN: 978-1834380247), released March 27, 2026, through Tellwell Publishing, is a new military science fiction novel by pilot and flight instructor David Brandon. The book launches into a cultural moment marked by renewed global interest in UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena), government transparency discussions, and science fiction storytelling inspired by aerospace and extraterrestrial themes.

The novel follows U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot Dan Russell, who is recruited into a highly classified Space Command program and given just one week to decide whether to enter a secret three-year commitment involving advanced spacecraft operations. Upon entering training, Russell meets Katrina, a Russian fighter pilot, and the two form a relationship that becomes increasingly strained as they uncover the reality of their mission.

As the story unfolds, the pair discover that a covert military space division, referred to in the narrative as Solar Warden-is engaged in an escalating conflict involving an alien presence operating within Saturn's rings, known as the Galactic Council. Faced with revelations that challenge their understanding of allegiance, command structure, and reality itself, they begin to question whether they are fighting on the correct side of an interstellar war.

Brandon's novel is inspired by long-circulated online narratives surrounding secret space program theories, including the Solar Warden secret space program theories, reimagined through a military science fiction lens that blends psychological tension, romance, and speculative aerospace technology.

A commercial pilot and former flight school owner, Brandon draws from his aviation background and long-standing interest in both aerospace systems and science fiction storytelling to create a grounded yet expansive narrative.

The release comes amid continued public and cultural interest in unidentified aerial phenomena, reflected in ongoing UAP discussions, congressional hearings, and studies conducted by defense and space agencies. This growing fascination has also been strongly represented in contemporary film, television, and documentary filmmaking, where creators continue to explore first contact scenarios, classified aerospace programs, and unexplained aerial encounters as enduring subjects of public curiosity.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: David Brandon

Contact: AuthorPress@tellwell.ca

Website: https://ringsofsaturn.ca

Buy Link: https://amazon.com/dp/1834380243

Genre: Science Fiction

Released: March 3, 2026

PAPERBACK ISBN: 9781834380247

Publisher: Tellwell ( https://www.tellwellpublishing.com/ )

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PLANO, Texas, Jun 09, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PLANO, Texas, June 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its May 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found that mortgage activity continued to cool as higher rates weighed on both purchase and refinance demand. Total rate-lock volume declined 9% month over month (MoM) but remained 7% higher year over year (YoY). Purchase activity continued to dominate production, accounting for just over 81% of total lock volume, while refinance share fell to 19%, its lowest level since June 2025.

Mortgage rates moved higher in May, with the Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices (OBMMI) 30-year conforming fixed rate increasing 13 basis points (bps) month over month to 6.44%. The 10-year Treasury yield rose 5 bps to 4.45%, while the spread between the 10-year Treasury and the 30-year mortgage rate widened to just under 200 bps.

"Purchase activity continues to be the loan purpose leader in spite of affordability pressures," said Mike Vough, senior vice president of corporate strategy at Optimal Blue. "More than four out of five mortgage locks were tied to purchase transactions in May, but the more notable shift may be what happened after borrowers locked. Pull-through rates declined across both purchase and refinance pipelines, which tells us borrowers are closely monitoring changes in the rate market."

Secondary market activity reflected shifting execution preferences in May. Agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) executions declined to 41% of funded loan sales, while cash executions increased to 32%. Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) for conforming 30-year loans increased 7 bps to 1.36%, representing a 5.44 multiple.

"We saw lenders continue to balance different execution options during May," Vough said. "Agency MBS share declined while cash executions gained ground, reflecting the impact of agency execution strategies and/or specified pay-up impacts."

Key findings from the Market Advantage report, derived from direct-source mortgage lock and secondary market data, include:

Volume trends and market composition

* Refi demand retreats: Refinance share declined to 19% of total lock volume in May, its lowest level since June 2025. Rate-and-term refinance volume fell 34% MoM but remained 46% higher YoY, while cash-out refinance volume declined 13% MoM but remained 7% higher YoY.

* Purchase share exceeds 80%: Purchase loans accounted for over 81% of total lock volume in May. Purchase lock volume declined 5% MoM but remained 3% higher YoY.

* Conforming share continues decline: Conforming share declined to just under 49% of total lock volume in May after falling below 50% for the first time in April. FHA share increased to 19%, non-conforming rose to 19%, VA declined to 13% and USDA held at 1%.

* Non-QM share expands: Non-qualified mortgage loans accounted for 9% of total lock volume in May, up 83 bps MoM and 207 bps YoY.

* Borrowers continue turning to ARMs: Adjustable-rate mortgages accounted for 11% of total production in May, the highest level since October 2022 outside of March 2026.

* Property mix favors single-family homes: Single-family homes represented 64% of production in May, while planned unit developments (PUDs), a proxy for new construction activity, accounted for 28% of volume. Condo share declined to 6%.

Rates and pricing

* Mortgage-to-Treasury spread widens: The OBMMI 30-year conforming fixed rate increased 13 bps MoM to 6.44%. Jumbo rates rose 27 bps to 6.70%, FHA rates increased 21 bps to 6.27% and VA rates climbed 15 bps to 6.06%. The 10-year Treasury yield increased 5 bps to 4.45%, while the mortgage-to-Treasury spread widened to just under 200 bps.

* Servicing values gain ground: MSRs for conforming 30-year loans increased 7 bps to 1.36%, representing a 5.44 multiple moving in line with OBMMI.

* Execution spreads diverge: Best-efforts-to-mandatory spreads held at 39 bps for conventional 30-year products and increased 4 bps to 47 bps for conventional 15-year products. Government 30-year spreads decreased 1 bp to 11 bps.

* Top-tier pricing share declines: The share of loans sold at the highest price tier declined 208 bps to 77%, while fourth-tier-or-lower executions increased 86 bps to 6%. Third-tier share declined 18 bps to 4%.

Channel and execution

* Agency MBS executions retreat: Hedged loan sales to agency MBS declined 349 bps to 41% of funded loan sales.

* Cash executions gain share: Cash executions increased 362 bps to 32% of funded loan sales.

* Investor count returns to 14: Investor participation declined to 14 in May after reaching 15 in April.

Product mix and borrower profiles

* First-time buyer participation softens: First-time homebuyers accounted for 44% of conforming purchase locks, 70% of FHA purchase locks and 44% of VA purchase locks, reflecting modest declines across all three major product categories.

* DTI ratios show little change: Purchase debt-to-income ratios remained relatively stable, with conforming at 36.4%, FHA at 43.6% and VA at 42.8%.

* Credit profiles remain stable: The average purchase credit score held at 731. Conforming borrowers averaged 754, FHA borrowers averaged 677 and VA borrowers averaged 715.

* Pipeline conversion weakens: Purchase pull-through fell 539 bps MoM to 76.7% and declined 636 bps YoY. Refinance pull-through dropped 1,332 bps MoM to 65.3% but remained 304 bps higher YoY.

* Loan balances edge higher: The average locked loan amount increased to $395,536 from $394,046 in April, while average loan-to-value (LTV) was 81.6%. Average loan amounts ranged from $917,568 in greater San Francisco to $307,833 in Cincinnati, while regional LTVs ranged from 68.7% in greater San Francisco to 89.1% in San Antonio.

To view the full May 2026 Market Advantage report, complete the free subscription form: https://engage.optimalblue.com/market-advantage.

Subscribers receive a report PDF each month with the latest data. Members of the press are eligible for special, advance access each month and should contact Alexandra Kreuter to be added to the media list.

About the Market Advantage Report

Optimal Blue issues the Market Advantage mortgage report each month to provide insight into U.S. mortgage trends and drivers of lending profitability. Data is sourced from the Optimal Blue PPE, which is used to price and lock more than one-third of all mortgages nationwide, and Optimal Blue's hedging and loan trading system, which supports approximately 40% of loans hedged and sold into the secondary market. As the leader in mortgage capital markets technology, Optimal Blue has a direct view of both origination and secondary market activity and the interconnectedness of the two. Unlike self-reported survey data, Optimal Blue's direct-source data accurately reflect the in-process loans in lenders' pipelines and secondary market executions. Visit Optimal Blue's website to subscribe to receive the free report each month.

Nothing herein shall be construed as, nor is Optimal Blue providing, any legal, trading, hedging or financial advice.

About Optimal Blue

Optimal Blue powers profitability across the mortgage capital markets ecosystem. As the industry's only end-to-end capital markets platform, our technology, data and integrations bridge the primary and secondary markets to help lenders of all sizes maximize performance - from pricing accuracy to margin protection and every step in between. Backed by over 20 years of proven expertise, our modern, cloud-native technology delivers the real-time automation, actionable data and seamless connectivity lenders need to navigate market volatility and scale for growth. To learn more about how Optimal Blue delivers measurable ROI, visit https://OptimalBlue.com.

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SWEDESBORO, N.J., Jun 08, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- During an unexpected betrayal, juggling career and single motherhood, along with financial difficulties, Tina Rastelli started journaling prayerful appeals to God, which would become, "A Story to Tell: From Single to Surrendered" (ISBN 979-8218457594; published by Single to Surrender), and win the prestigious 2026 Eric Hoffer Grand Prize, as it was announced last week.

"There are books you read, and then there are books that read you - books that seem to reach through the page and speak directly to something you did not know you needed to hear...By the time I turned the final page, I had laughed, wept, held my breath, and quietly whispered a prayer of my own," wrote book reviewer Peter Okonkwo.

The Eric Hoffer Grand Prize is one of the highest distinctions in independent publishing chosen through multiple rounds of judging from thousands of international entries spanning all genres - and the Grand Prize recognizes a single book each year for exceptional literary merit. Rastelli's book was also honored with the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award recognizing exceptional debut works that demonstrate promise and literary quality. "A Story to Tell" was also named a Finalist for The American Legacy Book Awards, celebrating titles that contribute meaningfully across a range of genres and voices.

Rooted in personal experience and anchored in faith, "A Story to Tell" speaks to women navigating difficult and unplanned seasons-offering reassurance that even life's most painful detours are not without purpose. Through honest reflection and a message centered on surrendering control and trusting God's plan, Rastelli invites readers into a deeper understanding of how brokenness can become the beginning of restoration.

"This book was born out of a season that didn't look anything like what I had planned," Rastelli said. "But through that journey, I came to understand that surrender isn't about giving up - it's about trusting that God is still writing a story worth telling."

Since its release, "A Story to Tell" has resonated with readers seeking faith-centered encouragement, particularly women experiencing uncertainty, loss, or life transitions. Its message aligns with a growing desire for authentic, Christ-centered conversations around struggle, identity, and purpose. The book is also increasingly capturing broader audiences as a timeless story of faith, perseverance, and hope despite the difficulties life often delivers.

More information about the book and the author's story can be found at https://www.singletosurrender.com/.

"A Story to Tell" is available at Single to Surrender, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other places books are sold.

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CALGARY, Alberta, Jun 05, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ViewTech Borescopes will join energy industry leaders, operators, and maintenance professionals at the Global Energy Show, taking place June 9-11 at the BMO Centre, to showcase advanced remote visual inspection technologies that help organizations maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and improve operational safety.

At Booth 646, attendees can explore ViewTech's latest video borescope solutions engineered for inspecting critical assets across power generation, oil and gas, utilities, renewable energy, and industrial facilities. The company's inspection systems enable technicians to access and evaluate internal components without dismantling equipment, helping teams make faster maintenance decisions while minimizing operational disruptions.

As the energy and power generation industries continue to focus on asset performance and maintenance efficiency, remote visual inspection has become an increasingly valuable tool for identifying wear, corrosion, foreign object damage, and other issues before they lead to costly failures.

"Reliable inspection data is essential for maintaining the performance and longevity of critical energy infrastructure," said Chris Courtright, Sales Consultant at ViewTech Borescopes. "The Global Energy Show provides an excellent opportunity to connect with industry professionals and demonstrate how modern borescope technology can support predictive maintenance and improve overall reliability."

Visitors to ViewTech's exhibit will have the opportunity to experience live product demonstrations, review real-world inspection applications, and discuss specific maintenance challenges. The company will also emphasize how borescope inspections can help organizations reduce outage durations and lower maintenance costs.

At the show, ViewTech Borescopes will highlight its flagship VJ-4 video borescope, demonstrating features including responsive articulation, high-resolution imaging, user-friendly controls, and powerful LED lighting designed to enhance inspections in challenging industrial settings. The company will also showcase its Borescope Report Maker-Operator Driven Inspections (ODIN) software, which streamlines the inspection process and delivers clear, professional reports that support faster, data-driven maintenance decisions.

Global Energy Show is recognized as a premier gathering for energy professionals, bringing together decision-makers, technology providers, and innovators from across the global energy value chain. The event serves as a forum for discovering solutions that advance operational excellence and support the industry's future.

For additional information about ViewTech Borescopes and its remote visual inspection solutions, visit https://www.viewtech.com/.

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY

ViewTech offers an exclusive No-Cost, No-Obligation Demo Program. This program allows end-users the opportunity to evaluate a ViewTech video borescope at their own facility on their own aviation equipment, ensuring the technology meets their specific inspection requirements before any financial commitment.

VJ-3 AND VJ-4 VIDEO BORESCOPE

The VJ-3 and VJ-4 video borescopes are nondestructive visual testing instruments used for the remote visual inspection of machinery, equipment, and components. With diameters as small as 0.85mm, the VJ-3 and VJ-4 facilitate the visual recording and photo documentation of an inspection and components in areas that are otherwise inaccessible or require significant effort and expense to access directly. The VJ-3 and VJ-4 video borescopes consist of two modules integrated into one system: an insertion tube with distally mounted camera/LEDs and the base unit with control panel, LCD monitor, power source, and all necessary circuitry.

ABOUT VIEWTECH BORESCOPES

ViewTech Borescopes, founded as RF System Lab in 2008, is North America's top seller of video borescopes. Their first product, the VJ borescope, set a new standard for portability, ergonomics, and ease-of-use, with its industry-first mechanical, joystick-controlled articulation.

Learn more: https://www.viewtech.com/

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NEW YORK, N.Y., Jun 05, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Luvme Hair, a beauty brand offering human hair wigs, glueless wigs, lace wigs, and protective styling solutions, is sharing summer human hair wig care tips to help customers maintain softness, freshness, and manageability during hot weather, humid conditions, outdoor activities, and travel.

Summer can place extra stress on human hair wigs. Heat, sweat, sun exposure, humidity, sunscreen, styling products, wind, and travel storage can affect how a wig feels, moves, and holds its shape. According to Luvme Hair, a summer care routine should focus on moisture balance, gentle cleansing, frizz control, careful detangling, and proper storage.

"Human hair wigs can remain beautiful and natural-looking throughout the summer when customers adjust their care routine for the season," said a spokesperson for Luvme Hair. "The goal is not to over-wash or over-style, but to keep the wig clean, hydrated, lightweight, and protected from unnecessary stress."

KEY SUMMER HUMAN HAIR WIG CARE TIPS

1. MAINTAIN MOISTURE WITHOUT USING HEAVY PRODUCTS

Human hair wigs may become dry in summer because of heat, sun exposure, wind, and repeated styling. Luvme Hair recommends using lightweight conditioning products that help maintain softness without weighing the hair down. Heavy oils or too much styling product can create buildup, especially in hot weather.

For summer care, customers can focus on lightweight leave-in care, moisturizing conditioner, and anti-frizz support as part of their human hair wig care products routine.

2. REFRESH WIGS MORE OFTEN DURING HOT WEATHER

Summer sweat, sunscreen, dust, and styling products can collect around the lace area, cap interior, and hair fibers. Luvme Hair recommends refreshing wigs more often during summer, especially after long outdoor days or frequent wear.

A consistent wig care and maintenance routine can help reduce buildup, keep the wig fresher, and support a more comfortable wearing experience. However, customers should avoid excessive washing, which may dry out the hair. Instead, they should clean based on wear frequency, sweat, odor, and product buildup.

3. CONTROL FRIZZ CAUSED BY HUMIDITY

Humidity can make straight, wavy, and curly human hair wigs appear frizzy, puffy, or less defined. To help control frizz in human hair wigs, Luvme Hair suggests gentle detangling, light conditioning, and avoiding too much product layering.

For curly, body wave, deep wave, or water wave wigs, customers can refresh the pattern with a small amount of water-based leave-in product or curl-friendly styling product. The goal is to restore movement and definition without making the hair feel stiff or heavy.

4. DETANGLE GENTLY AFTER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Wind, heat, friction, and movement can make the ends and nape area more prone to tangling. Luvme Hair recommends detangling from the ends upward with a wide-tooth comb or wig-friendly brush. Customers should avoid pulling through knots aggressively, especially when the hair is wet or heavily tangled.

After outdoor activities, a few minutes of gentle detangling can help prevent small knots from becoming larger tangles.

5. PROTECT WIGS FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SUN EXPOSURE

Human hair wigs can be styled with heat, but repeated high heat may contribute to dryness or dullness. During summer, Luvme Hair recommends limiting unnecessary heat styling and using heat-safe practices when hot tools are needed.

Customers who spend extended time outdoors should also avoid leaving wigs in direct sunlight, hot cars, or tightly packed bags for long periods. These conditions can affect softness, shine, and overall manageability.

6. CARE FOR WIGS AFTER BEACH, POOL, OR TRAVEL DAYS

Beach trips, pool days, and summer travel can expose wigs to salt air, chlorine, humidity, sweat, and packing pressure. Luvme Hair recommends extra attention to after beach or pool care, including gentle detangling, allowing the wig to air out, and cleansing when needed.

Before packing a wig, customers should make sure it is fully dry. Storing a damp wig in luggage can lead to odor, tangling, and a less fresh wearing experience.

7. PACK A SUMMER WIG CARE KIT

For vacations, weekend trips, outdoor events, and long travel days, Luvme Hair recommends preparing a small summer wig care kit. Useful items may include a wide-tooth comb, satin storage bag, lightweight leave-in conditioner, travel-size styling product, extra wig cap, edge brush, and a compact mirror.

A simple kit helps customers manage frizz, refresh the hairline, reduce tangling, and keep the wig looking natural throughout summer plans.

HUMAN HAIR WIG CARE FOR SUMMER CONFIDENCE

Luvme Hair notes that summer wig care is about creating balance. Human hair wigs need enough moisture to stay soft, enough cleansing to stay fresh, and enough protection to maintain their natural-looking finish. With the right routine, customers can enjoy summer weather, travel, and outdoor occasions while keeping their wigs manageable and polished.

By sharing seasonal care guidance, Luvme Hair aims to help customers feel confident in their human hair wigs throughout heat, humidity, and travel.

ABOUT LUVME HAIR

Luvme Hair offers human hair wigs, glueless wigs, lace wigs, and protective styling solutions designed for natural-looking, confidence-boosting wear. With a focus on comfort, quality, and beginner-friendly design, Luvme Hair provides wig options for everyday styling, special occasions, travel, and seasonal beauty routines. Learn more: https://shop.luvmehair.com/

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AUSTIN, Texas, Jun 05, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This June the Austin Tea Party is executing a coup d'état on the traditional fashion runway, replacing static modeling with an immersive, five-stage theatrical experience that treats design as what it is, a living, breathing extension of being human.

Dinner is taking over the East Side Performing Arts Center (ESPA) on June 20th and 21st, 2026; the production dismantles the sterile "living sketch" format of the fashion world. Instead, through an aggressive fusion of contemporary dance, character interaction, and a synchronized multi-course feast, the audience will witness fashion on full motion, as the designers imagined, fully lived-in, and transformative.

Inspired by the "Allegory of the Long Spoons," and told through a fiercely contemporary, queer lens, the performance tracks a visceral arc of human connection, dragging the audience from the cold corners of isolation and scarcity into the chaotic warmth of collective abundance.

For this production, the fashion is the script. A massive network of over 70 local creatives, including designers, dancers, and actors, have treated the wardrobe as a kinetic narrative device. The clothing responds to, and punctuates, the gravity of the performance.

Audiences will see the clothing in conflict: how fabrics shift, and flow under the physical weight of contemporary movement and raw character friction.

The structural lines and textures of the local designs evolve across five distinct psychological stages, physically manifesting the journey from individual starvation to communal survival.

Pulling aesthetic notes from Alexander McQueen and "Alice in Wonderland," the staging functions as a high-stakes arena where the line between the spectator and the performer is entirely erased.

"Traditional runways show you clothes as an idea," says the creative team. "We are showing you fashion under the influence of life. It's messy, it's beautiful, and it's moving."

Learn more at: https://austinteaparty.org/

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POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jun 05, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The release of Pope Leo XIV's encyclical letter, "Magnifica Humanitas," arrives at a defining moment not only for the global Church but for the whole of human civilization, says Dr. Rob Hoskins, President and Co-founder of OneHope. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes communication, learning, relationships, and the very formation of identity, Pope Leo XIV names what the most serious voices across theology, ethics, and technology are beginning to say in unison: the deepest crisis before us is not technological, but anthropological and spiritual.

We are living through one of the most consequential inflection points in human history.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how children and youth learn, how people connect, how truth is formed, and how identity itself is understood. I was invited by Anthropic to participate in a meeting where AI researchers, ethicists, and technologists openly discussed the moral weight of what they are building. What struck me most was not the sophistication of the technology, but the realization that the deepest questions emerging from the AI age are not ultimately technical questions, but theological questions. They are questions of dignity, purpose, truth, formation, and the story we believe our lives are part of.

In a moment like this, the Church cannot stand on the sidelines. We need moral clarity, rooted in the unchanging truth that every person is created in the image of God and carries inherent dignity, worth, and purpose that no algorithm can quantify and no model can replace or improve.

I believe technology can be an extraordinary instrument for good. It can open doors, expand access to God's Word, strengthen learning, and help us reach the next generation in ways we never imagined possible. But technology was never meant to replace humanity or redefine it. When innovation moves faster than wisdom, people begin serving the systems created to serve them. Technology may assist human flourishing, but it can never replace the God-given role of parents, pastors, mentors, and the local church in the spiritual formation of the next generation.

As the leader of OneHope, a global ministry committed to engaging every child and youth with God's Word, I believe the Church must guide the next generation to not only develop digital discernment but deep theological wisdom, forming young people who understand truth, human dignity, embodiment, purpose, and community through the lens of Scripture. In the age of AI, this is a foundational part of discipleship.

I affirm the "Magnifica Humanitas" warning against any technology that seeks to transcend or redefine what it means to be human. Human beings are not problems to be optimized away. We are image bearers of God, created for relationship with Him and with one another through Jesus Christ. That truth must be the immovable foundation of every conversation about artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence will inevitably amplify the values of those who build it and those who deploy it. That means the future of AI cannot be shaped solely by technology companies and market forces. The Church has something vital to contribute. For two thousand years, Christians have wrestled with questions of virtue, formation, community, dignity, and human flourishing. Those questions are now at the center of the AI conversation. I have been encouraged to meet technology leaders who genuinely want to engage these questions and invite voices from faith communities into the discussion. I believe this is an important opportunity for the Church to serve, and I am committed to standing in that space, helping bridge the conversation between faith and innovation in ways that serve and protect the next generation.

The age of AI does not need more innovation, but it does need wisdom. And the people of God have been stewarding wisdom for generations.

To global Church leaders: The formation of the next generation is happening right now with or without your voice. The values being embedded in artificial intelligence systems today will shape how billions of children learn, think, and understand what it means to be human for decades to come. You carry the theological wisdom, global reach, and moral authority to speak into this moment. We must convene, collaborate, engage, and refuse to surrender one of the most important formation questions of our time to voices that do not begin with the Author of humanity.

To next-generation pastors and ministry leaders: Preach this from your pulpits. Teach this in your classrooms. Weave it into your discipleship. Your children, your students, your young people are already being formed by AI systems, and they need more than screen time guidance. They need a robust, Scripture-rooted understanding of their identity as image-bearers of God, their purpose as people called to love and serve, and their resilience as disciples who know what is true when the world's voices multiply and conflict. Do not wait until you feel fully equipped. The formation happening in your absence will not wait for your readiness.

To parents: You remain the most powerful formative influence in your child's life, more powerful than any platform, model, or algorithm. No technology company, however sophisticated, can replicate what God has entrusted you. Be present and ask the hard questions about what your children are encountering online, in AI tools, and in the digital spaces shaping their self-understanding. Create room in your family's rhythms for the conversations only you can have about faith, identity, truth, and what it truly means to flourish as a human being made in the image of God. The greatest gift you can give your child in the age of AI is a parent who is fully, unhurriedly, irreplaceably there.

To the technology community: Many of you understand the imperative of ethically shaped AI models. Many of you carry a genuine desire to build well and serve humanity. Faith leaders want to collaborate with you. But we also call you to the highest standard, one grounded not in metrics or market share, but in the dignity of the human person. Protect children by designing for flourishing, not for dependency. Be transparent about the values you are embedding in the systems you build. And invite the Church, with its long, hard-won wisdom about virtue, formation, and the meaning of being human, into genuine dialogue. This is an invitation to build wisely and faithfully in one of the most consequential moments of our time.

The moment to activate the global Christian community is now. We must move beyond concern into bold, coordinated, Spirit-led action for the sake of the next generation.

ABOUT ONEHOPE:

OneHope® is a global ministry dedicated to engaging every child and youth with the life-transforming message of Jesus through His Word. Since 1987, OneHope has impacted over 2 billion young lives with the Gospel, and their goal is to engage another 2 billion children and youth worldwide by 2033. To learn more about OneHope, visit: https://onehope.net/.

ABOUT ROB HOSKINS:

Dr. Rob Hoskins is the President and Co-founder of OneHope. Since becoming president in 2004, he has led the ministry to reach more than 2 billion children and youth with God's Word through innovative Scripture-engagement tools in print, film, and digital formats. A recognized missions strategist and global connector, Rob also serves as a senior advisor to the World Evangelical Alliance, and a member of the Empowered21 Global Council. He holds a Doctor of Ministry in World Missions and Cross-Cultural Studies and teaches at the Hoskins School of Mission at Southeastern University. Rob and his wife, Kim, share a lifelong passion to "build young leaders and serve great leaders," and together they cherish their role as parents and grandparents.

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CHIANG MAI, Thailand, Jun 04, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ling, the language learning platform offering courses in more than 70 languages, today announced the launch of its complete Macedonian language course, now available globally on web, iOS, and Android. The course features professionally recorded audio from native Macedonian speakers throughout the curriculum, supporting authentic pronunciation and listening comprehension.

The launch expands Ling's portfolio of lesser-taught language offerings and addresses a longstanding gap in the language-learning market, where Macedonian has remained largely unavailable on major language-learning platforms.

Spoken by approximately two million people worldwide, Macedonian is attracting increasing interest from a diverse range of learners, including members of the Macedonian diaspora seeking to reconnect with their heritage, remote workers relocating to North Macedonia, travelers exploring the Balkans, and language learners interested in Slavic languages.

Several factors are contributing to growing interest in the language:

* Expanding Macedonian diaspora communities in countries including Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

* Rapid growth in North Macedonia's digital nomad ecosystem, particularly in Skopje.

* Increasing international tourism supported by expanded air connectivity from Western Europe.

* Continued economic and political integration efforts with the European Union.

* Growing interest in Slavic language study, where Macedonian serves as a useful entry point for related languages.

"Macedonian is a language many people have wanted to learn for years, but quality learning resources have been limited," said Simon Bacher, CEO and Co-Founder of Ling. "We've heard from heritage learners, long-term travelers, and digital nomads who wanted a structured way to learn the language. Providing authentic native-speaker audio was a key priority because pronunciation and listening skills are essential parts of language acquisition."

The Macedonian course includes vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, speaking, and interactive dialogue exercises designed to help learners build practical communication skills. As with all Ling courses, lessons are delivered through short, gamified learning modules intended to support daily practice and long-term retention.

The course is available immediately through Ling's web platform and mobile applications.

ABOUT LING

Ling is a language learning platform offering courses in more than 70 languages, including both widely spoken and lesser-taught languages that are often underserved by mainstream educational technology platforms. Through interactive lessons, native-speaker audio, real-life dialogues, and cultural insights, Ling helps learners develop practical language skills for travel, work, heritage connection, and personal growth.

For more information, visit: https://ling-app.com/

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TROY, Mich. and NAPLES, Fla., Jun 04, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company, today announced a partnership with Makena, a next-generation property data platform designed to help enterprises collect accurate, structured and actionable property data at scale. Through the partnership, Class Valuation appraisers will gain access to InstaPlan(r), Makena's mobile data collection and floor plan application, as they prepare for the wide-scale UAD 3.6 mandate on November 2, 2026.

InstaPlan generates ANSI-compliant floor plans, including real-time GLA calculations, and captures discrete data points as appraisers move through a property. Unlike other mobile data collection apps, appraisers can stop and resume collection at any point and complete all required data fields before leaving the property, making it a practical tool for UAD 2.6 reports today and built for what UAD 3.6 will require. InstaPlan integrates directly with SFREP and supports MISMO-compliant exports for appraisers using other form providers.

"We're recommending InstaPlan to our appraisers because we've seen what it can do, and we're confident in the technology," said Chris Flynn, chief operating officer of Class Valuation. "UAD 3.6 is bringing meaningful changes to how appraisers collect and report property data, and we want our appraisers to have the right tools in hand before the mandate. This partnership is a direct expression of our commitment to supporting the appraisers who rely on Class Valuation."

Class Valuation appraisers using InstaPlan are already seeing meaningful time savings, with average inspection times dropping from 1.3 hours to less than 30 minutes for a standard 3,300 square foot property. Faster data collection reduces revision requests and accelerates report delivery.

"We built InstaPlan to take the complexity out of property data collection so appraisers can focus on their work, not the tools," said Anthony Guarascio, co-founder and chief executive officer of Makena. "Partnering with Class Valuation is a natural fit because they understand what appraisers need and share our commitment to bringing practical innovation to the industry."

"As UAD 3.6 preparations ramp up, appraisers need tools that make data collection faster, more consistent and easier to manage in the field," said Steve Yatko, co-founder and chief technology officer of Makena. "InstaPlan was designed to support that shift with a simple mobile workflow that captures floor plans, photos and room-level data in one pass."

InstaPlan is available now for iOS through the Apple App Store. Class appraisers can complete InstaPlan training at makenauniversity.com.

About Class Valuation

Class Valuation is a leading nationwide appraisal management company (AMC) known for fast turn times, exceptional quality, and strong client service. The company brings together skilled professionals, purpose-built products and advanced technology to support lenders across the country. Consistently recognized by top mortgage lenders for outstanding performance, Class Valuation has also earned recognition as a top workplace and received numerous industry awards. Founded in 2009, Class Valuation is headquartered in Troy, Michigan. For more information, visit https://www.classvaluation.com.

About Makena

Makena™ is a next-generation property data platform that helps enterprises collect accurate, structured and actionable property data at scale. Founded in 2022, Makena combines mobile data collection, 3D modeling, and AI-driven analysis on the devices field professionals already carry - serving the appraisal, insurance, construction and facilities management industries with a focus on accuracy, compliance readiness and ease of use in the field. Makena is headquartered in Naples, Fla. For more information, visit https://instaplan.ai.

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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jun 03, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Love takes center stage under the summer sky as Marin Shakespeare Company presents "As You Like It," adapted and directed by Evren Odcikin and running June 19 through July 19 at the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre. A dazzling, music-filled, fashion-forward romp through the Forest of Arden. Joyous and romantic, this reimagining leans into the comedy's delicious fluidity of gender and identity. Join the celebration of love, out loud, in all its forms.

Odcikin's vibrant production opens during Pride Month and invites audiences into one of Shakespeare's most playful explorations of love and desire. In Odcikin's vision, Arden is not simply a place of exile or escape. It is a world where people find the language, the community, and the courage to say who they are out loud.

"This play has always held queer multitudes," says adaptor and director Evren Odcikin. "For me, Arden is not where these characters discover who they are. It's where they finally get to say it out loud. This production is about community, self-articulation, and the kind of joy that is chosen, defiant, and hard-won."

The production draws a vivid contrast between the polished danger of the court and the liberated world of Arden. The court is sleek, status-obsessed, and tightly controlled; Arden is colorful, communal, musical, and alive - inspired less by a traditional pastoral fantasy than by the backyard of a queer Bay Area gathering place where "weirdos and outsiders can breathe." With high fashion, music, movement, and the expansive beauty of MSC's outdoor summer amphitheatre, this "As You Like It" trades the usual forest fantasy for something stranger, sharper, and more celebratory.

"Evren's vision expands the play in exactly the way great Shakespeare should," says Artistic Director Jon Tracy. "It is deeply thoughtful, wildly theatrical, and full of life. This is a production about love, identity, community, and the courage it takes to be fully seen - all set inside one of Shakespeare's most joyful comedies."

The production also brings two extraordinary guest artists to Marin Shakespeare Company's summer stage. Lady Zen, appearing as Amiens and serving as composer and music director, is a Fulbright mezzo, poet, librettist, actor, and genre-defying entertainment artist whose Lyric Fusion Poetics blends opera, jazz, photography, and spoken word. Based in Mexico, she has toured and taught across Central America and Europe, and previously composed music for MSC's "Hamlet."

Lisa Wolpe, appearing as Jacques, is one of the world's great Shakespeare artists: a performer, director, educator, and founder of the all-female, multicultural Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company. She has performed and directed at major Shakespeare companies across the world, and her acclaimed solo work "Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender" has toured internationally - making her presence especially electric in this gender-fluid reimagining.

The cast also features two acclaimed Bay Area performers at the heart of Shakespeare's great comedy: Jeunée Simon as Rosalind and Adam Magill as Orlando. They are joined by Stevie DeMott as Olivia, Dave Maier as Charles/Oliver Martext, Fatemeh Mehraban as Celia, Cathleen Riddley as Adam/Duke Senior, David Sinaiko as Touchstone, and Chris Steele as Le Beau/Audrey.

At the center of the story are Rosalind and Orlando, two outsiders who recognize something true in one another before the rest of the world catches up. Around them, Shakespeare's beloved comedy unfolds with mistaken identities, romantic confusion, sharp wit, music, movement, and a joyful collision of hearts. In Odcikin's adaptation, the ending becomes not simply a set of marriages, but a communal celebration of love in its many forms.

Performances run June 19 through July 19 at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, located on the campus of Dominican University of California in San Rafael. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m.

Tickets are available now at: https://www.marinshakespeare.org/

PERFORMANCE DETAILS:

"As You Like It"

June 19 - July 19, 2026

Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Sundays at 5 p.m.

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

890 Belle Ave, San Rafael, CA

Tickets $0 - $49

June 19 - "Preview" (Discount Tickets from $10-$25)

June 21 - "Senior Matinee" ($20 Tickets for Seniors 65+)

June 27 - "Full Moon" (Enjoy a full Moon rising above the stage!)

June 28 - "Family Day" (FREE Admission for youths age 25 and under)

July 2 - "Pay-What-You-Will" (Choose your own price!)

ABOUT MARIN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY:

Stories live at Marin Shakespeare Company, constantly reimagined and renewed through the bold choices of the artists who shape them. We strive to be a hub for connection, using the complexity of world stories-past and present-through multiple theatrical forms to open space for questions, reflection, and action. Our productions invite audiences into worlds that are alive, urgent, and fully human, where laughter, wonder, and challenge coexist. Marin Shakespeare Company is Playing for Good. Learn more at: https://www.marinshakespeare.org/

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