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MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.79 percent. “Mortgage rates continued to inch up this week, reaching 6.79 percent,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “It is clear purchase demand is very sensitive to mortgage rates in the current market environment. As soon as rates began to rise in early October, purchase applications fell and over the last month have declined 10 percent.” News Facts The 30-year FRM averaged 6.79 percent as of November 7,…

Acclaimed author Mary Pierre Quinn-Stanbro plans to expand her Lace Around the Moon trilogy internationally, adapt it for the screen, and acquire new representation. The retired federal employee’s novels blend fiction with history, gaining a dedicated following. Quinn-Stanbro aims to share her stories of resilience and growth globally. Photo credit: Mary Pierre Quinn-Stanbro BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Acclaimed author Mary Pierre Quinn-Stanbro announced ambitious plans to expand her popular Lace Around the Moon trilogy beyond its current success. This multi-faceted strategy includes seeking international markets, pursuing a screenplay adaptation, and acquiring new representation to navigate these…

BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Algorized, an AI-powered platform pioneering advanced people-sensing and positioning software, has raised $4.3 million in seed funding to drive innovation in people sensing and support safer, seamless human-machine interaction. The investment round was led by Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, with participation from Acrobator Ventures, Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, CoreNest Capital, Shucker Ventures and other strategic investors. With an adoption of robotics and automation across industries, ensuring the safe collaboration of people and machines is an important challenge. Human detection remains a key area of development, particularly for robots that need to distinguish people…

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TSplus has released Remote Support version 3.90, featuring the highly anticipated Freshdesk Integration. This new feature empowers support teams by seamlessly linking Remote Support sessions to Freshdesk tickets, streamlining support processes and improving efficiency. TSplus is thrilled to announce the release of Remote Support version 3.90, now featuring full Freshdesk Integration. Freshdesk, a leading cloud-based customer support software, is known for helping companies manage and streamline support tickets efficiently. With this integration, TSplus Remote Support brings a powerful new capability to support teams, making the ticketing process even more intuitive and organized.…

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aleran Software today announced that its digital commerce and sales operations platform is now available on SAP® Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. Aleran’s secure subscription-based platform fully integrates with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) to help midmarket B2B manufacturers easily put their customers at the center of an omnichannel sales strategy with sales order management, AI-powered catalog-embedded buying, automated configure, price, quote (CPQ), and more. “Manufacturers often avoid digitizing sales processes because of the belief that their products are too complex and concerns about protecting channel partner relationships and…

New York, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “Intergenerational Effects of Adversity on Mind-Body Health: Pathways Through the Gut-Brain Axis” on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 2:00 pm ET. The presenter, Bridget Laura Callaghan, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). At UCLA, Dr. Callaghan directs the Brain & Body Lab in the Department of Psychology and also heads the Mental Disorders and Pain research theme at the Goodman Luskin Microbiome Center. The webinar host, Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D.,…

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) expressed its appreciation to voters for approving Issue 47, which provides essential funding to support LinkUS, Central Ohio’s growth and mobility initiative. Placed on the Nov. 5 ballot by COTA, in partnership with the City of Columbus, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), and the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, the sales tax levy will allow COTA to increase service by 45%, introduce rapid transit to Central Ohio, and build 500 miles of sidewalks, trails, and bike paths. “This is a pivotal moment for COTA and…

Columbus, OH, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Craving a new way to celebrate the holidays? Experience Columbus invites you to discover a city where James Beard-nominated chefs are ready to craft the next best seasonal dish you’ll be dreaming about for holidays to come, historic neighborhoods shine with festive lights and landmark venues offer performances for all ages. Named one of the nation’s best cities for holiday lights by Best Life, Columbus is your winter getaway for one-of-a-kind shopping, family-friendly attractions and unique experiences like shopping in the Short North Pole or experiencing a Striezlemarkt in historic German Village.…

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Swift Navigation (“Swift”), a leader in precise positioning technology, announced a joint solution developed with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (“Sony”) that integrates Swift’s Skylark® Precise Positioning Service with Sony’s ultra-low-power CXD5610 GNSS chipset. The partnership dramatically enhances location accuracy, unlocking new capabilities that boost safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across logistics, construction, micromobility, and other sectors. Standard GNSS solutions, such as GPS, typically offer 5-10 meter accuracy—insufficient for automation and advanced tracking applications. Precise location tracking enabled by Sony and Swift’s joint solution delivers value across sectors: Logistics & Supply Chain: Lane-level…

Dublin, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “AI Governance Market by Functionality (Model Lifecycle Management, Risk & Compliance, Monitoring & Auditing, Ethics & Responsible AI), Product Type (End-to-end AI Governance Platforms, MLOps & LLMOps Tools, Data Privacy Tools) – Global Forecast to 2029” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The AI governance market is projected to grow from USD 890.6 million in 2024 to USD 5.77 billion in 2029, with a CAGR of 45.3% during 2024-2029 The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of…