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11 Exceptional Good Reads make the 2026 Q1 BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List: What to Read Next
TEMECULA, Calif. — Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, today announced its latest semi-annual “books to bookmark” list for Q1 of 2026, noting 11 new and exceptional “good reads” from small publishers based in North America. These recently published books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional N.Y. book publishers….
USA vs. Paraguay Watch Party with Global Music featuring International Artists comes to Redmond
SEATTLE, Wash. — Global Artists Collective and Flatstick Pub Redmond present “World Beat & Big Screen Soccer,” a free community celebration on Friday, June 12, 2026, featuring live international music and big-screen viewing of the USA vs. Paraguay world soccer match. The event is produced by Global Artists Collective in association with Flatstick Pub Redmond….
99 New Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Healthcare Projects Drive Major Facility Investments in April 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Industrial manufacturing activity remained strong in April 2026, led by sustained investment from the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, and healthcare sectors. Industrial SalesLeads research team identified 60 pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology projects, along with 39 healthcare-related projects, signaling continued demand for facility modernization, expansion, and operational upgrades across the U.S. and Canada….
Anima Initiative Presents ‘VENIA’s Dear, Sincerely,’ at Travel Town Museum
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Anima Initiative, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting independent and underrepresented artists through interdisciplinary programming, presents “VENIA’s Dear, Sincerely,” – a one-day immersive cultural experience taking place Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the historic Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park….
Generations of Seattle Talent Unite for ‘Intersections of Soul, Jazz and Hip-Hop’ at Seattle Center
SEATTLE, Wash. — Global Artists Collective, F-Rock Inc., and Seattle’s Artists at the Center program proudly present “Intersections of Soul, Jazz & Hip-Hop Across the Generations” on May 31, 2026. This rare performance unites generations of artists and music genres, featuring Grammy-nominated jazz artist Nathan Breedlove alongside his nephew, B-Boy Fidget (aka Marcus Sharpe), his brother Ted Sharpe, and the award-winning band Global Heat….
Le Portier Cognac and America’s Gold Star Families Launch Memorial Day 2026 Initiative Featuring Shannon Sharpe Visiting U.S. Troops
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Le Portier Cognac and America’s Gold Star Families today announced a Memorial Day initiative dedicated to honoring military service, sacrifice, and the lasting legacy of America’s military families. Le Portier Cognac is a premium cognac brand co-founded by Shannon Sharpe….
Service 1st names Joy Ziminskas national sales director for the southeast region
HAMMONTON, N.J. — Service First Information Solutions, LLC (Service 1st), a leading provider of credit reporting and verification solutions for the mortgage industry, announced today the addition of Joy Ziminskas as national sales director for the Southeast region to lead revenue growth and expand relationships with lenders, banks and financial institutions across Texas, Florida and surrounding markets….
The Mortgage Collaborative partners with TheZebra.com to deliver a seamless home insurance shopping experience for borrowers
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, announced a strategic partnership with TheZebra.com, the easiest way to compare and buy insurance, that will give TMC’s lender members a direct way to connect borrowers with home insurance options at the point of mortgage origination….
AAAbio Enhances Global Diagnostic Research Capabilities Through Strategic Local Distribution Networks
LA JOLLA, Calif. — In a move to significantly reduce lead times for critical diagnostic research components, AAAbio (AAA Biotech, LLC) has announced a major restructuring of its international logistics framework. By empowering a curated network of regional partners, the company is ensuring that its comprehensive suite of Elisa Kits and protein reagents is more accessible to the global scientific community than ever before….
Down Payment Resource’s Kathy Gault named Women of Tech Award winner by Mortgage Women Magazine
ATLANTA, Ga. — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homeownership programs, today announced that Kathy Gault, DPA Program Specialist, has been named a 2026 Women of Tech award winner by Mortgage Women Magazine, recognizing her impact on advancing mortgage technology and expanding access to affordable housing….