Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Relief to Wyoming Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Wyoming to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning May 1. The declaration covers the Wyoming counties of Campbell, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Lincoln, Niobrara, […]
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Relief to Montana Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Montana to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning May 1. The declaration covers the Montana counties of Beaverhead, Carter, Cascade, Chouteau, Custer, Dawson, […]
MIL-OSI: OceanFirst Financial Corp. Announces 2025 Stock Repurchase Program
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) RED BANK, N.J., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:“OCFC”), (the “Company”), the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A. (the “Bank”), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a 2025 Stock Repurchase Program, under which the Company may repurchase up to 3 million shares, or approximately 5% […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Great British Energy to cut energy bills for community facilities
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 2 Press release Great British Energy to cut energy bills for community facilities Great British Energy to cut energy bills for local community libraries, fire stations, care homes and community centres. Libraries, fire stations and care homes in local communities will benefit from cheaper energy bills through […]
MIL-OSI: Ripple and PFMCrypto Redefine Crypto Mining with XRP-Rewarding Cloud Mining Contracts
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem accelerates globally, PFMCrypto proudly launches an innovative leap in decentralized finance: XRP-based smart cloud mining contracts. Now available via web and mobile platforms, these flexible short-term contracts enable users to mine XRP remotely—no equipment, no setup, no technical expertise […]
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat WATCH: Padilla pushes for enforceable workplace heat stress protections after hottest year on record WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, on the heels of another harsh heat wave across California, U.S. Senator […]
MIL-OSI: USDT-Staking Empowers Investors to Earn Daily Passive Income Through Stable and Secure USDT Staking
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — USDT-Staking has been developed to support simplicity, transparency, and access to staking when utilizing USDT compared to other cryptocurrencies. USDT-Staking offers a unique pledge-based staking model that provides consistent returns and total user control over one’s own assets. USDT-Staking allows first time or seasoned […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Slap a label on it! Making it easier for consumers to shop for Internet services
Source: Government of Canada News Remarks by Brad Callaghan, Associate Deputy Commissioner of the Policy, Planning and Advocacy Directorate; and Jonathan Fonberg, Senior Behavioural Scientist, Behavioural Insights Unit Opening statement at CRTC public hearing re: Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-318 June 13, 2025 Gatineau, Quebec (As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon, Mr. Chair, Commissioners […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senators Rosen, Hyde-Smith, Kelly and Reps. Houlahan, Baird Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Support Workers Entering or Returning to STEM Careers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) Legislation Would Help Businesses Bring On Mid-Career Workers Seeking To Return To Or Transition Into STEM Jobs WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the STEM Restoring Employment Skills through Targeted Assistance, Re-entry, and Training […]
MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Defends Picatinny Workers, Slams Trump’s Civil Service Cuts as a Threat to National Security
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) is pushing back against the Trump administration’s latest plan to gut the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce, warning that proposed civil service cuts would undermine national security and devastate North Jersey’s economy surrounding Picatinny Arsenal. At today’s […]
MIL-OSI USA: Sherrill Votes to Pass Bipartisan NDAA to Strengthen National Security and Protect Service Members
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), former Navy helicopter pilot and member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured over $20 million in additional funds for Picatinny Arsenal programs and the New Jersey innovation economy in a mark-up of the National Defense Authorization […]
MIL-OSI: PBK Miner launches 2-day XRP mining contract, XRP short-term investment users surge 380%
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, United Kingdom , July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global leader in the cloud mining industry, PBK Miner, Launches a new 2-day XRP cloud mining contract. This new contract provides the investors with a felexible and efficient opportunity to gain XRP. The product has received a warm response from the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Following Trump cut to LGBTQ youth suicide hotline, California steps up to fill the gap
Source: US State of California 2 Jul 16, 2025 What you need to know: On July 17, the LGBTQ support option on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will end thanks to the Trump administration – but California is stepping up and doubling down on life-saving support for young gay people in crisis. LOS ANGELES – Just […]
MIL-OSI USA: NASA Software Catalog Puts Agency Solutions at Innovators’ Fingertips
Source: NASA NASA’s latest open Software Catalog, released Wednesday, offers more than 1,200 downloadable codes developed by agency engineers that could enable faster solutions to energize the space economy and stimulate American ingenuity. The catalog is part of NASA’s effort to place advanced technologies, including agency software, into the hands of businesses, researchers, and entrepreneurs […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Valadao Works to Reform Our Nation’s Immigration System
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David G. Valadao (California) WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Rep. Salazar (FL-27), Rep. Escobar (TX-16), and a bipartisan delegation of 17 members to introduce the Dignity Act of 2025. This bill creates the Dignity Program, which offers a 7-year temporary legal status for undocumented immigrants who have […]
MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth, Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Investment in Small Businesses
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 16, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D–IL) joined U.S. Senators Todd Young (R–IN), Ruben Gallego (D–AZ) and Jim Risch (R–ID) in reintroducing the Investing in Main Street Act to increase investment in small businesses by permitting banks to invest up to 15 […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Budget proposal “simply not enough” to meet Europe’s challenges, lead MEPs say
Source: European Parliament MEPs are sounding the alarm on the Commission’s proposed long-term budget and warn that the 1.26% spending ceiling will force cuts to flagship programmes while debt repayments loom. Parliament’s co-rapporteurs on the EU’s long-term budget, the multiannual financial framework (MFF), Danuše Nerudová (EPP, CZ) issued the following joint statement on Wednesday. The […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Alberta huddles up for women’s football finals
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) For the first time, Alberta will host the U18 Women’s Tackle National Championship, bringing the top under-18 female football players from across Canada to Calgary. The nine-day event will showcase the skill and dedication of Canada’s most talented female football players and highlight the province’s position as a […]
MIL-OSI USA: Reed: Instead of Lowering Prices, Trumponomics is Increasing Inflation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WASHINGTON, DC — As Trump’s irresponsible tariff taxes and reckless trade wars cause inflation to surge and continue to push up the price of many goods – including clothing, furniture, groceries, and large appliances, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung EEIP Calls for Eligible ICT Enterprises to Apply for the ED Programme
Source: Samsung Samsung in collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has opened its third call, inviting all suitable, black-owned ICT and Service Centre SMMEs to apply for participation in this year’s Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) for Enterprise Development (ED). Samsung’s R280-million worth EEIP, which was launched in 2019, has […]