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Dark Matter Technologies Wes Horbatuck named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader

Dark Matter Technologies Wes Horbatuck named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader


JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Wes Horbatuck, senior vice president of marketing, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. The award recognizes marketing executives across the housing finance industry who have demonstrated measurable impact, strategic leadership and excellence in execution over the past 12 months.


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Horbatuck, who was also recognized as a HousingWire Marketing Leader in 2024, has served as the architect of Dark Matter’s external positioning at a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution. Over the past year, he led go-to-market strategy for three major AI-driven product launches, directed the company’s third annual Horizon user conference and led go-to-market execution for 15 new partner integrations through the Exchange℠ Service Network, including messaging alignment, asset development and partner coordination.

Horizon 2026, held in ril in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, served as the launchpad for Ask Aiva®, a conversational AI embedded in the loan origination workflow; a Developer Platform expansion introducing model context protocol (MCP) connectivity, which enables lenders and partners to build integrations on top of the Empower® loan origination system through a published I layer; and the expansion of ElevateSM, the company’s loan servicing and recture solution. Horbatuck built the event narrative, led keynote and closing content, directed the stage experience and coordinated across product, engineering and executive leadership to position Dark Matter as an AI-first mortgage technology company with tangible solutions for the market.

Beyond the conference, Horbatuck built Dark Matter’s LinkedIn presence from the ground up, generating more than 67,000 impressions and over 3,700 new organic followers in under 90 days with no paid media spend. He also created and hosts the Spotlight podcast, extending Dark Matter’s voice directly to industry practitioners.

“People are kind enough to give me credit for being an ideas guy, but the truth is that ideas are the easy part. The hard part is turning them into reality,” said Horbatuck. “I have the privilege of working with people who execute at an incredibly high level and aren’t afraid to tell me when an idea needs work. Lyndsey Hearn, our director of growth marketing, Brenna Paquette, our creative director, and Tina Kisner, our events manager, are three of those people. I couldn’t do this without them.”

“HousingWire’s Marketing Leaders represent the professionals shing how housing companies connect, compete and grow in a constantly evolving market,” said HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins. “We’re proud to recognize the marketers driving meaningful impact across housing.”

For a complete list of the 70 winners for this year, visit the HousingWire website.

ABOUT DARK MATTER TECHNOLOGIES:

Operating with the nimble nature of a startup and the disciplined maturity of one of the industry’s leading providers, Dark Matter Technologies delivers powerful technology with unparalleled automation and relentless innovation to leading mortgage lenders, servicers and companies nationwide. For more information, visit

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A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries


BOSTON () — A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the U.S.

In a ruling harshly criticizing the administration, U.S. District Chief Judge John McConnell Jr. said the policy “threw the lives of countless immigrants living in the United States into indeterminate legal limbo,” and he accused the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of ignoring the law.

“In enacting its latest immigration policies, USCIS: claims statutory and regulatory authority that it does not possess; makes decisions without the reasoned explanations that it must provide; acts without regard for the reliance interests of plicants that it must consider; and justifies its actions with pretextual concerns of ‘national security’ that mask anti-immigrant sentiments that it is forbidden from letting influence its decision-making,” he wrote. “In legal terms that means USCIS’s actions are contrary to law and arbitrary and cricious.”

A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The policies enacted after the National Guard shooting last year meant that immigrants from 39 African, Asian, Latin American, and Middle Eastern countries have been “categorically barred” from receiving final decisions on, among other things, their asylum, work permit, green card, and citizenship plications.

“This ruling reaffirms a basic principle: the federal government cannot shut down lawful immigration pathways or discriminate against people based on where they come from,” said Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward, which represented the plaintiffs in the case. “These unlawful policies caused enormous harm to families, workers, asylum-seekers, and communities across the country who were left in limbo, unable to work, access protections, or move forward with their lives.”

The policies ply to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS, which proves plications for immigrants to work and become citizens. The agency, which is within the Homeland Security Department, often grants asylum, but only for those already in the United States when they ply. Immigration judges grant asylum to those stopped at the border; the ruling does not affect them, nor do the policies that sparked the lawsuit.

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The broad ruling would impact all pending cases at USCIS involving people from the travel ban countries, not just those included in the lawsuit, Shev Dalal-Dheini, senior director of government relations at the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

“It is an important legal victory to ensure that legal immigration pathways remain open and that USCIS is held accountable to doing their congressionally mandated job of adjudicating plications,” she said.

In its motion to dismiss, which the court denied, the government argued that Congress gave the executive branch broad authority over immigration policy, including “the entry of aliens into the United States as well as discretion within the statutory scheme to confer as well as withdraw various discretionary benefits.”

“This case rests on a remarkable premise: that a federal court should prevent an agency from issuing the very policy guidance that provides government personnel with the guardrails necessary to ensure consistent, non-arbitrary, and individualized decisionmaking consistent with federal law,” the government wrote in its brief.

Immigration groups celebrated the ruling.

“This ruling sets a powerful precedent that the administration cannot ignore the law as laid down by Congress and cannot arbitrarily bar immigration benefits on the basis of national origin by fiat,” Jamal Abdi, president at the National Iranian American Council, said. “Fortunately, this is still a nation of laws, and those who uphold America’s values have recourse to challenge and push back on such discriminatory, arbitrary policies.”

Shawn VanDiver, a Navy veteran who heads a coalition that supports Afghan resettlement efforts called #AfghanEvac, said the ruling was a “significant victory for the rule of law and for thousands of Afghan allies and other immigrants who followed every requirement asked of them.”

“Just this week in Dallas and Fort Worth, we met people who feared losing jobs because delayed work permit renewals threatened their livelihoods, families who postponed education, travel, and homeownership because they did not know when their cases would be resolved, and future Americans who had expected to become citizens only to see their plications stall without explanation,” VanDiver said.

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LAPD arrest girlfriends son in stabbing death of actor James Handy

LAPD arrest girlfriends son in stabbing death of actor James Handy


James Handy, a character actor who peared in “Jumanji” and “Top Gun: Maverick,” was stabbed to death, and Los Angeles police arrested his girlfriend’s son in the killing.

Officers found the 81-year-old stabbed in the chest and unconscious outside his home Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Police Department said. He was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead.

Police had responded to the home after a 911 caller stated: “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin,” according to the department.

Michael Gledhill was arrested after he told officers he was the person they were looking for, the department said.

The 44-year-old, who lives at home with his mother, was booked on suspicion of one count of murder, according to police. His bail was set at $2 million, according to jail records.

It was not immediately clear if he had an attorney. Jail records did not show an attorney for him and messages left with the county public defender’s office were not immediately returned.

Born in New York, Handy peared in films and TV shows for decades.

He was known for his role as an exterminator in the 1995 film “Jumanji” and more recently as the bartender Jimmy in the 2022 film “Top Gun: Maverick,” according to IMDB. He’s also peared in some of the top TV crime dramas, including “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “The Closer” and “Cold Case.”

“I could not have asked for a more talented, humble or gracious client and friend than James Handy,” Pam Ellis-Evenas, from the Ellis Talent Group, said in an email to The Associated Press.

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ViewTech Borescopes Highlights Inspection Technologies That Improve Reliability and Reduce Downtime at Global Energy Show

CALGARY, Alberta, June 5, 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.


Image ction: ViewTech Borescopes will exhibit its flagship VJ-4 video borescope and advanced remote visual inspection solutions at Booth 646 during Global Energy Show Canada 2026, helping energy operators improve asset reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance maintenance efficiency.

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 plications, 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

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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.

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Luvme Hair Shares Summer Human Hair Wig Care Tips for Heat, Humidity, and Travel

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 5, 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.


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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 she. 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, c 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 pear 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 ne 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 c, 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.

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You Are Invited to Dinner: Three Years of Rebellion as Austin Tea Party Replaces the Runway with Living Theater

AUSTIN, Texas, June 5, 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.


Image ction: Austin Tea Party Co-Founders, Mel and Isa.

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.

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