Technology – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 23, 2025

Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 23, 2025

MIL-OSI China: China’s large scientific facility attracts global scientists for cutting-edge research
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s large scientific facility attracts global scientists for cutting-edge research BEIJING, July 22 — The Synergetic Extreme Condition User Facility (SECUF), a major scientific infrastructure in Beijing’s suburban district Huairou, has attracted scientists from multiple countries to conduct cutting-edge research with its exceptional experimental conditions. A […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Kim Introduce Bill to Combat AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) today introduced the Preventing Recurring Online Abuse of Children Through Intentional Vetting of Artificial Intelligence (PROACTIV AI) Data Act, which would encourage artificial intelligence (AI) developers to identify, remove, and report known child […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Coons, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect State and Local Judges
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Chris Coons (D-DE), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) today introduced the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act, which would establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource […]

MIL-OSI: reAlpha Tech Corp. Announces Closing of $5 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DUBLIN, Ohio, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (the “Company” or “reAlpha”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, today announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules for the purchase and sale of 14,285,718 shares of its common stock at […]

MIL-OSI: Altucher Releases Urgent Presentation Potentially Linking August 13 to Starlink’s Global Pivot
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Austin, TX, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A newly released presentation by bestselling author and tech entrepreneur James Altucher is drawing attention for spotlighting a potential turning point in the rollout of Elon Musk’s satellite network, Starlink. Altucher outlines a series of developments—some public, some behind closed doors—that appear to be converging […]

MIL-OSI: Pulse Seismic Inc. Reports Strong Q2 2025 Financial Results and Declares Special and Regular Quarterly Dividends
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD) (OTCQX:PLSDF) (“Pulse” or the “Company”) is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, accompanying notes and MD&A are being filed on SEDAR+ […]

MIL-OSI United Nations: Sudan: UN scales up response plan as humanitarian needs spiral in Tawila
Source: United Nations 2 Over 380,000 people are currently displaced there, and the plan aims at increasing assistance for communities over the next three months. It focuses on food, healthcare, water, sanitation, shelter and protection, and requires $120 million for implementation, according to the UN Office for Humanitarian Coordination (OCHA).  Spread of diseases The health […]

MIL-OSI: Timberland Bancorp Third Fiscal Quarter Net Income Increases to $7.10 Million
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Quarterly EPS Increases 22% to $0.90 from $0.74 One Year Ago Quarterly Net Interest Margin Increases to 3.80% Quarterly Return on Average Assets Increases to 1.47% Quarterly Return on Average Equity Increases to 11.23% Announces New Stock Repurchase Program HOQUIAM, Wash., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSBK) […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senate Intelligence Authorization Bill Advances with Key Provisions Authored by Senator Collins
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Published: July 22, 2025 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, announced that the Committee advanced the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 by a 15-2 vote. The bill authorizes funding, provides legal […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces African Diaspora Investment and Development Act (AIDA)
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Florida 20th district)) Unlocking the development potential of diaspora communities and helping reduce reliance on foreign aid WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Rep. Jonathan J. Jackson (D-IL) introduced the African Diaspora Investment and Development Act (AIDA), groundbreaking legislation that harnesses the […]

MIL-OSI: iDox.ai Announces Launch of iDox.ai Privacy Scout: AI-Powered Solution That Goes Beyond DLP to Protect Sensitive Data in Real Time
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Fremont, California , July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iDox.ai, a U.S.-based provider of AI-powered document compliance tools, announces the launch of iDox.ai Privacy Scout, an advanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution engineered to detect and protect sensitive information in real time, particularly in environments deploying Generative AI. iDox.ai As organizations adopt […]

MIL-OSI USA: SCHUMER ANNOUNCES MAJOR STEP FORWARD FOR BUILDING NEW CAPITAL DISTRICT ARMORY FOR NY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD’S 42ND INFANTRY DIVISION HEADQUARTERS
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Charles E Schumer Current 42nd Infantry Division HQ Armory Built in 1971 Has Long-Been Running Out Of Space, Technology, And Infrastructure Needed To Maintain US Army Division HQ And Support Training, Readiness, And Mission Requirements After Months Of Work, Schumer Just Secured New $90M Authorization […]

MIL-OSI: Baker Hughes Company Announces Second-Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Second-quarter highlights Orders of $7.0 billion, including $3.5 billion of IET orders. RPO of $34.0 billion, including record IET RPO of $31.3 billion. Revenue of $6.9 billion, down 3% year-over-year. Attributable net income of $701 million. GAAP diluted EPS of $0.71 and adjusted diluted EPS* of $0.63. Adjusted EBITDA* of $1,212 million, up […]

MIL-OSI: First Busey Corporation Announces 2025 Second Quarter Earnings
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LEAWOOD, Kan., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE) Announces 2025 Second Quarter Earnings. Net Income   Diluted EPS   Net Interest Margin1   ROAA1   ROATCE1 $47.4 million   $0.52   3.49%   1.00%   11.24% $57.4 million (adj)2   $0.63 (adj)2   3.33% (adj)2   1.21% (adj)2 […]

MIL-OSI: FS Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Net Income of $7.7 Million or $0.99 Per Diluted Share and Declares 50th Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend in Addition to a Special Dividend 
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSBW) (the “Company”), the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington (the “Bank”) today reported 2025 second quarter net income of $7.7 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, compared to $9.0 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, for the comparable quarter one year […]

MIL-OSI: Weatherford Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Second quarter revenue of $1,204 million increased 1% sequentially Second quarter operating income of $237 million increased 67% sequentially Second quarter net income of $136 million increased 79% sequentially; net income margin of 11.3% Second quarter adjusted EBITDA* of $254 million was flat sequentially; adjusted EBITDA margin* of 21.1% decreased 11 basis […]

MIL-Evening Report: Ultra fast fashion could be taxed to oblivion in France. Could Australia follow suit?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rowena Maguire, Professor of Law and Director of the Centre of Justice, Queensland University of Technology Ryan McVay/Getty For centuries, clothes were hard to produce and expensive. People wore them as long as possible. But manufacturing advances have steadily driven down the cost of production. These days, […]

MIL-OSI Security: Former Taney County Volunteer Firefighter Sentenced to 180 Months for Child Pornography
Source: US FBI SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Hollister, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for sharing child pornography over the internet. Cameron Allen Ryan, 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 15 years in federal prison without parole. The court also sentenced Ryan to 10 years of supervised release […]

MIL-OSI Security: Five Defendants Sentenced in Connection with Operating One of the Largest Illegal Television Show Streaming Services in the United States
Source: United States Attorneys General Yesterday, the final judgments were issued for five Nevada men, including a citizen of Germany, who were sentenced on May 29 and 30 to terms of up to 84 months in prison for running Jetflicks, one of the largest illegal television streaming services in the United States. “The defendants operated […]

MIL-OSI USA: Five Defendants Sentenced in Connection with Operating One of the Largest Illegal Television Show Streaming Services in the United States
Source: US State of North Dakota Yesterday, the final judgments were issued for five Nevada men, including a citizen of Germany, who were sentenced on May 29 and 30 to terms of up to 84 months in prison for running Jetflicks, one of the largest illegal television streaming services in the United States. “The defendants […]