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Publishing NEWS: -- In his searing new book, "Addicted to Failure: Why the Rehab System Doesn't Work and What Must Change" (ISBN: 978-1968339876 paperback; 978-1968339883 ebook, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), author and addiction reform advocate Jimmie Applegate takes aim at a $16 billion industry that profits from relapse and exposes why traditional rehab models fail to deliver real recovery.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- "Abused," the new single from international singer-songwriter Liyah Bey, is not a confession or a plea-it is a declaration. Built on restraint rather than release, the song gives voice to survivors of abuse by doing something rare in popular music: naming the truth plainly, without softening it.

Software NEWS: -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced its acquisition of Basecap Analytics, an established enterprise data quality platform trusted by leading financial institutions. The acquisition enhances ACES' ability to deliver end-to-end quality management by expanding its platform to include enterprise-wide data quality automation.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- The alternative folk-rock duo Cosmic Spin has released "Messenger," an original song, newly re-mastered on the Pentacle Records label. The track features Bara Waters and Robert Cassard's lush vocal harmonies, with atmospheric layers of guitars and other effects. "Messenger" is available to stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and most other popular platforms.

Publishing NEWS: -- "Debris" (ISBN: 978-1834185095), is a new memoir by artist and writer Josie Lapiz Smith and released by Tellwell Publishing December 20, 2025. The book recounts a deeply personal story of love and survival shaped by the devastating 2019-2020 Black Summer Bushfires. Through quiet reflection and unflinching honesty, Josie documents her life with her husband, the emotional aftermath of losing him during the fires and the long process of rebuilding life while raising their young daughter alone.

Software NEWS: -- LumeFlow AI has officially announced the release of Web V1.4.0, bringing a powerful set of upgrades designed specifically for social media creators who rely on AI tools for fast, creative image and video production. This latest update strengthens LumeFlow AI's position as a versatile AI video generation tool, while expanding its capabilities in AI image creation and region-specific visual effects.

Software NEWS: -- Third Sector Intelligence (3Si) today highlighted its Child Universal Success Platform (CUSP) Risk & Audit Analytics solution, a purpose-built tool that helps state agencies spot risks faster, audit smarter, and strengthen program integrity and provider support across publicly funded early childhood programs. Released in 2024, the solution has become increasingly relevant as states refine their early childhood systems and look for practical ways to use data for oversight, planning, and continuous quality improvement.

Publishing NEWS: -- In his new book, "You Shouldn't Have to Kill to Get Ahead: Reimagining Wealth, Power and Belonging in America" (ISBN: 978-1968339180 [paperback]; 978-1968339173 [ebook]; 978-1968339197 [hardcover]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), author, Army Veteran and former political candidate Chris Rivers lays bare the broken promises of the American Dream and offers a path forward for a nation at a breaking point.

Software NEWS: -- HoloTwin, an AI-driven digital twin software company focused on simplifying the operation of complex, multi-vendor infrastructure environments, today announced that it has been named a TechRadar Pro CES Picks Award 2026 winner in the category of Enterprise and Smart Infrastructure Innovation.

Software NEWS: -- Trusted global research and advisory firm, Info-Tech Research Group, named EnergyCAP a Champion in its 2025 Emotional Footprint Awards for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting software, recognizing EnergyCAP for innovation and standout customer experience for the third consecutive year. Used by 26,000+ facilities and utility professionals in higher education, healthcare, state and local government.

Publishing NEWS: -- The LA Local today announced the next phase of its groundbreaking newsroom expansion, including community-based news outlets and a website, thelalocal.org, to serve as a trusted source of local news and information. The LA Local is led by a team of civic and journalistic leaders with deep roots in Los Angeles dedicated to delivering free and fair reporting that better connects communities, strengthens local journalism and fosters collaboration among news organizations.

Software NEWS: -- Edupoint® Educational Systems today announced the honorees of this year's Synergy Achievement Awards program. The annual awards program celebrates partner districts that use the Synergy platform creatively and proactively, customizing their Synergy solution to positively impact student learning, improve a process, or solve a problem. Edupoint recently paid tribute to the honorees at its 2025 Synergy Connect Users Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative solutions, today announced the official release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.2.0, delivering a major upgrade focused on intelligent editing workflows and professional-grade image enhancement. This version introduces the all-new AI Canvas alongside enhanced RAW image support and denoising, empowering users to edit, enhance, and create images with greater flexibility and precision.

Software NEWS: -- IRS Solutions® announces today that it has completed the SOC 2® examination. As tax professionals face growing security expectations, technology providers must prove accountability and consistency in how they handle data. A recently completed SOC 2® examination provides independent validation that IRS Solutions systems maintain secure, reliable, and confidential operations.

Publishing NEWS: -- Exciting news for readers ready for a juicy journey through high society and the hip-hop culture of the South: Karen Soven's "Once Upon A Time In Palm Beach: Tales of Life & Love from the Land of Sunshine & Money" (ISBN: 978-1964377605 [ebook]; 978-1964377599 [paperback]; 978-1964377612 [hardcover], Legacy Launch Pad Publishing) provides that and more.

Film NEWS: -- The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is raising alarms over the widespread, little-known fact that many psychiatric drugs are addictive, disfiguring, and capable of producing catastrophic neurological damage. This is harm that the group says now warrants a federal investigation into how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed such risks to proliferate for decades.

Film NEWS: -- What if men had to prove they were marriage material? What if men were judged by their biceps and facial symmetry? What if men needed to smile more in order to get promoted? And what if this wasn't satire - but a classified transmission from the future? Welcome to "Galaxy 360: A Woman's Playground," produced by Movement 360 Inc., the feminist sci-fi universe quietly taking over the internet.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- freebeat AI (freebeat.ai), an AI-powered music video creation platform, today announced the launch of a new version of its AI Music Video Generator, introducing a more expressive Music Video Agent that adapts how visuals are created for different types of songs.

Software NEWS: -- Fineshare, a leading AI audio and video software company, today officially announced the launch of Vora AI, an AI-powered video generation and enhancement tool purpose-built to elevate Sora videos. With Vora, users can instantly upgrade videos to 4K ultra-high definition and generate clean, pro-grade videos, while also accessing a continuous stream of creative ideas to produce more compelling, high‑impact videos that drive visibility and audience engagement.

Publishing NEWS: -- Gary Buechler is as well known for his pop culture commentary on shows like Piers Morgan as he is on YouTube and Rumble, where millions of fans flock to hear his every un-PC opinion. But few know the dark road he traveled to become a voice of nerd culture. Now, with "Waiting for Nerdrotic: From Prison to YouTube" (ISBN: 978-1964377261; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), Buechler is sharing his story with the public at large.