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  • MIL-OSI Canada: High-speed internet coming to remote Vancouver Island communities

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    People in the west Vancouver Island communities of Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach will soon be getting better access to high-speed internet.

    “For people to thrive in remote communities, access to high-speed internet is key to community growth and engagement, remote work and better access to health care and online services,” said George Chow, Minister of Citizens’ Services. “These projects in Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach take us another step closer in our commitment to connect every household in the province.”

    More than 400 households on western Vancouver Island near Ucluelet will benefit from new connectivity infrastructure, including Toquaht Nation territory that includes Salmon Beach and m̓aʔaquuʔa (Macoah, the Nation’s primary residential village). Two “last-mile” projects will be built and operated by internet service provider CityWest.

    “Most of us take for granted that we can go online when we need to engage with others. For people who live in remote areas, that is often not the case,” said John Jack, chair, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. “This investment could change the lives of the people living in Toquaht and Salmon Beach. It will establish access to high-speed internet and will create meaningful opportunity.”

    The Province is investing up to $700,000 through the Connecting Communities B.C. program, administered by the Ministry of Citizens’ Services. The Government of Canada is also investing up to $700,000 through its Universal Broadband Fund. CityWest will contribute approximately $835,000.

    “Investments in high-speed internet play a big role in our strategy to build strong and diverse rural economies,” said Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim. “Once completed, these projects will provide broad benefit for people in these Vancouver Island communities, delivering high-speed broadband access to unlock exciting new possibilities for residents and visitors.”

    The Province’s investment is part of StrongerBC: Good Lives in Strong Communities, the Province’s program to help build a brighter future for rural communities and the people who call them home.

    “For the t̓uk̓ʷaaʔatḥ people, high-speed internet is about respecting our masčim (community members) by ensuring access to education, employment and economic opportunity. It supports our t̓aat̓neʔis (children) in learning, helps adults find meaningful work, attracts investment and strengthens overall community well-being,” said Chief Anne Mack, Toquaht First Nation. “Connectivity also allows us to share our haaḥuupacamis (teachings), engage with ʔeʔiičum (Elders), and remain connected to one another no matter where we are. This is about more than infrastructure. It is about unlocking the potential of our people and building a stronger future together.”

    In March 2022, the governments of British Columbia and Canada announced a partnership to invest as much as $830 million to expand high-speed internet services. The Province also made a specific commitment to connect every First Nations community to high-speed internet services in the government’s Declaration Act Action Plan.

    Since 2017, the Province has invested $584 million to expand connectivity in British Columbia. As of January 2025, approximately 74% of rural homes and approximately 83% of homes on First Nations reserves have access to high-speed internet.

    The Connecting British Columbia and Connecting Communities BC funding programs support projects to expand high-speed internet services to rural and remote areas of the province. The plan to provide access to high-speed internet to all households will level the playing field for people in British Columbia, ensuring better access to services and economic opportunities for every community.

    Quotes:

    Christine Boyle, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation –

    “It’s essential for members of Toquaht Nation and all those living in the remote areas of Vancouver Island to have reliable high-speed internet. These projects help advance Toquaht’s interests in important areas like economic growth, health-care access, education and cultural preservation, for the betterment of the entire region.”

    Buckley Belanger, federal secretary of state for rural development –

    “In today’s age, high-speed internet access isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity. Our federal government was proud to partner with the province and CityWest to bring improved connectivity services for people in the communities of Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach.”

    Steve Morissette, B.C. parliamentary secretary for rural development –

    “No matter where you live, access to high-speed internet has become so important for everyone. I’m thrilled to see these projects on Vancouver Island move forward, as part of our commitment to support improved connectivity for all rural and remote communities throughout British Columbia.”

    Stefan Woloszyn, chief executive officer, CityWest –

    “Today’s announcement sets the stage for improved connectivity to more underserved communities throughout the province. CityWest’s fibre-to-the-home projects will bring these residents and businesses urban-class connectivity, creating equal opportunities for more rural, remote and Indigenous British Columbians. We would like to express our thanks to the Province of B.C. and the federal government for their vision on ensuring that these communities are able to unlock their connectivity destiny.”

    Learn More:

    Connectivity in B.C.: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/connectivity-in-bc

    Connecting Communities B.C.: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/connectivity-in-bc/20530/20601

    StrongerBC: Good Lives in Strong Communities: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/Good-Lives-Strong-Communities-2023.pdf

    Universal Broadband Fund: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/high-speed-internet-canada/en/universal-broadband-fund

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  • MIL-OSI USA: S. 1626, National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

    Source: US Congressional Budget Office

    S. 1626 would amend and reauthorize programs established under the National Landslide Preparedness Act. The bill would authorize the appropriation of $47 million annually from 2025 through 2030 for the National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program. Under current law, the authorization for the program expired in 2024. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration allocated roughly $14 million for the program in 2024.

    S. 1626 also would authorize the appropriation of $40 million each year from 2025 through 2030 for the 3D Elevation Program, a USGS program to acquire high-resolution 3-dimensional elevation data. Under current law, that program expired at the end of 2024. No funds were allocated for the program in that year.

    CBO assumes that the bill will be enacted near the end of 2025 and that the specified amounts will be provided in each year. Based on historical spending patterns for the programs, CBO estimates that implementing the bill would cost $424 million over the 2025-2030 period and $90 million after 2030.

    The costs of the legislation, detailed in Table 1, fall within budget function 300 (natural resources and environment).

    Table 1.

    Estimated Increases in Spending Subject to Appropriation Under S. 1626
     

    By Fiscal Year, Millions of Dollars

    		  
     

    2025

    2026

    2027

    2028

    2029

    2030

    2025-2030

    National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program

    		              

    Authorization

    47

    47

    47

    47

    47

    47

    282

    Estimated Outlays

    7

    42

    44

    45

    46

    46

    230

    3D Elevation Program

    		              

    Authorization

    40

    40

    40

    40

    40

    40

    240

    Estimated Outlays

    6

    52

    34

    34

    34

    34

    194

    Total Changes

    		              

    Authorization

    87

    87

    87

    87

    87

    87

    522

    Estimated Outlays

    13

    94

    78

    79

    80

    80

    424

    The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Kelly Durand. The estimate was reviewed by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy Director of Budget Analysis.

    Phillip L. Swagel

    Director, Congressional Budget Office

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Greater Binghamton Airport Revitalization Complete

    Source: US State of New York

    outhern Tier Ready for Takeoff! Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work has been completed on the transformation of the Greater Binghamton Airport into a modern, state-of-the-art gateway that will welcome travelers and will also serve as an economic engine for the entire Southern Tier. The project, which was awarded $32 million from the Governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, reimagined the main terminal to improve passenger flow while also immersing visitors in the natural aesthetics of the surrounding area. The airport’s main approach road was also redeveloped, and the general aviation terminal relocated to the main passenger terminal to further improve the traveler experience.

    “We are flying high with our commitment to modernize our upstate airports and ensure they are first-class travel facilities that encourage tourism, foster economic growth and allow our local communities to prosper,” Governor Hochul said. “With its updated terminal and passenger accommodations, the newly re-imagined Greater Binghamton Airport is now an inviting gateway that reflects the beauty of the Southern Tier and will encourage travelers to return again and again to this exciting region.”

    The Greater Binghamton Airport was one of nine upstate airports awarded a total of $230 million in the latest round of the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition funding announced by Governor Hochul last year with conceptual renderings. The awards are intended to promote, revitalize and accelerate investments in upstate commercial passenger service airports, helping to create airports for the 21st century.

    Built in 1945, the Greater Binghamton Airport handles more than 36,000 enplanements each year and is serviced by such commercial carriers as Delta. The airport is a vital travel hub for prominent local employers – including Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, The Raymond Corporation, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Binghamton University – but the main terminal has not been renovated in more than two decades and its features were outdated. The latest data from a State Department of Transportation study estimated that the airport’s annual economic impact exceeds $56 million.

    New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, “The spectacular transformation of the Greater Binghamton Airport is a further manifestation of Governor Hochul’s vision to create a 21st century transportation system that connects communities, fosters growth and improves quality of life. The Southern Tier now has a modern gateway that will further fuel the region’s economy and make it easier for visitors from around the world to come and experience all that this beautiful region has to offer.”

    The modernization project, which had a total cost of approximately $54 million and created more than 500 jobs, incorporated a lodge dynamic to the entire facility, using wood features to accentuate the forested hillsides that surround the airport. Entryways were also designed to allow passengers to view straight through the terminal building and out windows to see the nearby hilltops and forests.

    Specific improvements included:

    • Construction of a new canopy and entry portals
    • Reconfiguration of the ticketing lobby and outbound baggage area
    • Renovation of the departures lobby and lounge
    • Renovation of the baggage claim area and relocation of rental car counters
    • New parking revenue control system
    • Development and furnishing of Terminal facilities (bathrooms, offices, multi-purpose room)
    • New TSA Checkpoint/Exit Lane
    • New Passenger Boarding Bridges
    • Redevelopment of the Airport Road approach
    • HVAC system improvements

    The Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition is administered by the New York State Department of Transportation and was open to upstate commercial passenger service airports and airports providing specialized service for commercial aircraft and/or corporate jets. Applicants were encouraged to apply for funding a single project or a program of projects to help meet the demands of the 21st century. Projects submitted for review by eligible airports were evaluated based on established criteria, including but not limited to innovation in design, passenger amenities and experience, operational efficiencies, and economic effectiveness for the airport’s region.

    Senator Chuck Schumer said, “The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law has helped the Greater Binghamton Airport reach new heights. The Greater Binghamton Airport is a gateway for commerce for the Southern Tier’s tourism industry and a vital connector for residents and visitors. I’m proud to deliver over $15 million in federal funding to help get the airport’s transformative terminal renovation off the ground. A modern facility, with state-of-the-art accommodations and equipment, is essential to delivering a safe and comfortable experience to travelers, growing its passenger base, and helping the Southern Tier economy soar.”

    Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said, “The Greater Binghamton Airport is a vital gateway for commerce, tourism, and travel. The completion of this project transforms the airport into the state-of-the-art, modern facility that everyone who travels through our state deserves. I look forward to seeing the positive impact these improvements will have on the Southern Tier and will continue fighting for more federal funding to support the critical upgrades that airports across the country urgently need.”

    Representative Josh Riley said, “The new Greater Binghamton Airport is a major win for the Southern Tier. This $32 million investment means good jobs, smoother travel, and infrastructure that finally meets the needs of our region. I’m thankful to Governor Hochul for seeing it through.”

    State Senator Lea Webb said, “I am thrilled to join our local and state partners to celebrate the completion of the Greater Binghamton Airport Revitalization Project.This state-of-the-art transportation hub will bring travelers from near and far to the Southern Tier. I thank Governor Hochul for awarding $32 million from the Upstate Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, which made this project possible. With the completion of the Greater Binghamton Airport’s revitalization, the facility now stands as a modern gateway for local travelers, a catalyst for regional economic development, and a key asset in supporting the growth of the Upstate tech industry stretching from Buffalo to Binghamton.”

    Assemblymember Donna Lupardo said, “We have waited a long time to celebrate the revitalization of the Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM). It’s obvious how much time and attention was given to create such a welcoming place for both commercial and general aviation travelers. I am especially impressed by the craftsmanship and design elements that showcase the beauty of our area. I’d like to thank Governor Hochul, NYSDOT, Broome County Government, the local business community, and my colleagues for their support. As the Co-Chair of the NY Legislative Aviation Caucus, I am excited to see BGM benefit from our Upstate Airport Revitalization Initiative.”

    Broome County Executive Jason T. Garnar said, “This project has completely reimagined the Greater Binghamton Airport, turning it into a modern gateway that truly reflects the future of Broome County and the Southern Tier. We couldn’t have done it without Governor Hochul’s leadership and our federal partners. Thanks to major federal and state investment, we’ve delivered a top-tier facility while keeping local costs down – a win that will pay off for our residents, our economy, and travelers for years to come.”

    In September 2022, Governor Hochul announced $230 million in awards to nine upstate airports for revitalization projects that reimagine and further modernize airports across upstate New York. This funding comes from the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, a competitive solicitation which aims to promote, revitalize and accelerate investments in upstate commercial passenger service airports, helping to create airports for the 21st century. In addition to Greater Binghamton Airport, other awardees include: Albany International Airport, Watertown International Airport, Saratoga County Airport, Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Sullivan County International Airport, Ogdensburg International Airport, Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and the Adirondack Regional Airport.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Greater Binghamton Airport Revitalization Complete

    Source: US State of New York

    outhern Tier Ready for Takeoff! Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work has been completed on the transformation of the Greater Binghamton Airport into a modern, state-of-the-art gateway that will welcome travelers and will also serve as an economic engine for the entire Southern Tier. The project, which was awarded $32 million from the Governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, reimagined the main terminal to improve passenger flow while also immersing visitors in the natural aesthetics of the surrounding area. The airport’s main approach road was also redeveloped, and the general aviation terminal relocated to the main passenger terminal to further improve the traveler experience.

    “We are flying high with our commitment to modernize our upstate airports and ensure they are first-class travel facilities that encourage tourism, foster economic growth and allow our local communities to prosper,” Governor Hochul said. “With its updated terminal and passenger accommodations, the newly re-imagined Greater Binghamton Airport is now an inviting gateway that reflects the beauty of the Southern Tier and will encourage travelers to return again and again to this exciting region.”

    The Greater Binghamton Airport was one of nine upstate airports awarded a total of $230 million in the latest round of the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition funding announced by Governor Hochul last year with conceptual renderings. The awards are intended to promote, revitalize and accelerate investments in upstate commercial passenger service airports, helping to create airports for the 21st century.

    Built in 1945, the Greater Binghamton Airport handles more than 36,000 enplanements each year and is serviced by such commercial carriers as Delta. The airport is a vital travel hub for prominent local employers – including Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, The Raymond Corporation, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Binghamton University – but the main terminal has not been renovated in more than two decades and its features were outdated. The latest data from a State Department of Transportation study estimated that the airport’s annual economic impact exceeds $56 million.

    New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, “The spectacular transformation of the Greater Binghamton Airport is a further manifestation of Governor Hochul’s vision to create a 21st century transportation system that connects communities, fosters growth and improves quality of life. The Southern Tier now has a modern gateway that will further fuel the region’s economy and make it easier for visitors from around the world to come and experience all that this beautiful region has to offer.”

    The modernization project, which had a total cost of approximately $54 million and created more than 500 jobs, incorporated a lodge dynamic to the entire facility, using wood features to accentuate the forested hillsides that surround the airport. Entryways were also designed to allow passengers to view straight through the terminal building and out windows to see the nearby hilltops and forests.

    Specific improvements included:

    • Construction of a new canopy and entry portals
    • Reconfiguration of the ticketing lobby and outbound baggage area
    • Renovation of the departures lobby and lounge
    • Renovation of the baggage claim area and relocation of rental car counters
    • New parking revenue control system
    • Development and furnishing of Terminal facilities (bathrooms, offices, multi-purpose room)
    • New TSA Checkpoint/Exit Lane
    • New Passenger Boarding Bridges
    • Redevelopment of the Airport Road approach
    • HVAC system improvements

    The Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition is administered by the New York State Department of Transportation and was open to upstate commercial passenger service airports and airports providing specialized service for commercial aircraft and/or corporate jets. Applicants were encouraged to apply for funding a single project or a program of projects to help meet the demands of the 21st century. Projects submitted for review by eligible airports were evaluated based on established criteria, including but not limited to innovation in design, passenger amenities and experience, operational efficiencies, and economic effectiveness for the airport’s region.

    Senator Chuck Schumer said, “The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law has helped the Greater Binghamton Airport reach new heights. The Greater Binghamton Airport is a gateway for commerce for the Southern Tier’s tourism industry and a vital connector for residents and visitors. I’m proud to deliver over $15 million in federal funding to help get the airport’s transformative terminal renovation off the ground. A modern facility, with state-of-the-art accommodations and equipment, is essential to delivering a safe and comfortable experience to travelers, growing its passenger base, and helping the Southern Tier economy soar.”

    Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said, “The Greater Binghamton Airport is a vital gateway for commerce, tourism, and travel. The completion of this project transforms the airport into the state-of-the-art, modern facility that everyone who travels through our state deserves. I look forward to seeing the positive impact these improvements will have on the Southern Tier and will continue fighting for more federal funding to support the critical upgrades that airports across the country urgently need.”

    Representative Josh Riley said, “The new Greater Binghamton Airport is a major win for the Southern Tier. This $32 million investment means good jobs, smoother travel, and infrastructure that finally meets the needs of our region. I’m thankful to Governor Hochul for seeing it through.”

    State Senator Lea Webb said, “I am thrilled to join our local and state partners to celebrate the completion of the Greater Binghamton Airport Revitalization Project.This state-of-the-art transportation hub will bring travelers from near and far to the Southern Tier. I thank Governor Hochul for awarding $32 million from the Upstate Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, which made this project possible. With the completion of the Greater Binghamton Airport’s revitalization, the facility now stands as a modern gateway for local travelers, a catalyst for regional economic development, and a key asset in supporting the growth of the Upstate tech industry stretching from Buffalo to Binghamton.”

    Assemblymember Donna Lupardo said, “We have waited a long time to celebrate the revitalization of the Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM). It’s obvious how much time and attention was given to create such a welcoming place for both commercial and general aviation travelers. I am especially impressed by the craftsmanship and design elements that showcase the beauty of our area. I’d like to thank Governor Hochul, NYSDOT, Broome County Government, the local business community, and my colleagues for their support. As the Co-Chair of the NY Legislative Aviation Caucus, I am excited to see BGM benefit from our Upstate Airport Revitalization Initiative.”

    Broome County Executive Jason T. Garnar said, “This project has completely reimagined the Greater Binghamton Airport, turning it into a modern gateway that truly reflects the future of Broome County and the Southern Tier. We couldn’t have done it without Governor Hochul’s leadership and our federal partners. Thanks to major federal and state investment, we’ve delivered a top-tier facility while keeping local costs down – a win that will pay off for our residents, our economy, and travelers for years to come.”

    In September 2022, Governor Hochul announced $230 million in awards to nine upstate airports for revitalization projects that reimagine and further modernize airports across upstate New York. This funding comes from the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, a competitive solicitation which aims to promote, revitalize and accelerate investments in upstate commercial passenger service airports, helping to create airports for the 21st century. In addition to Greater Binghamton Airport, other awardees include: Albany International Airport, Watertown International Airport, Saratoga County Airport, Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Sullivan County International Airport, Ogdensburg International Airport, Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and the Adirondack Regional Airport.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Devastating Impacts of Republicans’ ‘Big Ugly Bill’

    Source: US State of New York

    overnor Kathy Hochul today released new data showing the devastating impacts of the Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill” on New York State. The data show the enormous scale of the recently-enacted law, including draconian cuts to Medicaid, hospitals and SNAP benefits, and the impact of those cuts on the millions of New Yorkers who rely on these lifeline programs and services.

    “I’ve been very clear: no state can fully undo the damage in this bill or backfill cuts of this scale,” Governor Hochul said. “I’m working with the Legislature to brace for the impact and protect as many New Yorkers as possible because your family is my fight. I will never turn my back on New Yorkers or the values that we share.”

    Essential Plan/Medicaid Cuts
    Republicans’ cuts to health care and other benefits will hurt all New Yorkers. The changes will eliminate insurance coverage for millions of New Yorkers, destabilize health insurance programs statewide, and have an overall fiscal impact on the State and the New York health care system of almost $13 billion per year. These changes will make it harder for providers statewide to keep operating, making it more difficult for all New Yorkers to find care when they need it.

    • More than 2 million New Yorkers will lose their current insurance coverage, including approximately 730,000 lawfully-present non-citizens who could lose Essential Plan (EP) coverage as over half of EP’s budget — $7.5 billion in federal funding — is eliminated, and a further 1.3 million New Yorkers who will lose Medicaid coverage due to new eligibility and verification hurdles.
    • Of these 2 million people, 1.5 million New Yorkers are anticipated to become uninsured, with uncompensated care costs to hospitals and providers estimated to rise to over $3 billion annually — which means less access to care and higher medical bills for New Yorkers.
    • Analysis from the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) and the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) estimates a total $8 billion in annual cuts to New York’s hospitals and health systems, which could force hospitals to curtail critically needed services such as maternity care and psychiatric treatment, not to mention to downsize operations, and even close entirely. These consequences will not only affect Medicaid enrollees, but also harm everyone who requires hospital care, leading to longer wait times and less access to critical services.

    The size and scope of the Rural Transformation Fund included in the law — an average of $10 billion annually for 5 years for rural hospitals nationwide — is wholly inadequate to meet the needs of our State. Adding insult to injury, none of these funds are guaranteed to reach any New York State hospital.

    SNAP and Nutrition Assistance
    Since the inception of SNAP, the federal government has funded these benefits 100 percent, receiving bipartisan support from presidents of both parties and in Congress.

    For the first time in history, the Republicans’ enacted law requires states to contribute to the cost of benefits, or risk having to end their SNAP programs entirely — jeopardizing a program that nearly 3 million New Yorkers rely on to put food on the table. New York State will be required to fund 15 percent of all SNAP benefits starting as early as October 1, 2027, at an estimated cost to the State of $1.2 billion per year. It further cuts the federal share of SNAP administrative costs from 50 percent to 25 percent which will increase costs for the State by roughly $36 million annually, and increase costs for counties and New York City by roughly $168 million annually. Counties will have to begin incorporating this fiscal hit into their 2026 budgets due this fall. In total, New York and local governments are facing up to $1.4 billion in new costs annually.

    The law also imposes more punitive administratively complex work requirements on SNAP recipients, which will make it harder to qualify for assistance. As a result, 300,000 households are projected to lose some or all of their SNAP benefits, with an average loss of $220/month, devastating low-income families’ grocery budgets.

    The law also cuts funds for the SNAP-Ed New York Program, which promotes healthy eating and efficient use of already modest SNAP benefits by teaching SNAP beneficiaries how to shop for and cook wholesome, healthy meals on a limited budget. As a result, New York will lose $29 million annually that funded this work by 18 community-based organizations throughout the entire State including Cornell Cooperative Extensions in Albany, Allegany, Erie, Wayne, Oneida, Onondaga, Orange, St. Lawrence, Steuben and Suffolk counties.

    Beyond worsening food insecurity and malnutrition, cuts to the program will hurt local businesses and weaken SNAP’s ability to boost local economies in every state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) own research has shown that SNAP benefits have a multiplier effect, with every $1 spent on SNAP benefits generating $1.54 in economic activity as recipients spend their benefits at local businesses in their communities. For New York, where a total of approximately $7.4 billion in SNAP benefits are issued every year, that means $11.5 billion in economic activity is generated annually across urban, suburban, and rural areas alike.

    Slashing families’ grocery budgets would reduce revenue for thousands of businesses, with ripple effects throughout the food supply chain. If states are forced to end their SNAP programs, in addition to increasing hunger and poverty, grocery stores in rural areas will struggle to stay open, people in agriculture and the food industry will lose jobs, and State and local economies will suffer:

    • Lost SNAP sales and matching dollars will have a critical impact on local economies and the more than 18,000 retailers that accept SNAP in New York State, including grocery stores, local shops and more than 400 SNAP-authorized local farmers’ markets and farm stands that can be found in every county in New York selling New York agricultural products to the people in their local community.
    • SNAP sales in the farming community have dramatically increased since 2019, providing New York consumers access to healthy, farm fresh foods and providing our farm communities additional economic development dollars.
    • As the State matches SNAP dollars spent at farm markets through the Fresh2You FreshConnect program, the hit to farms of decreased SNAP funding is doubled.

    New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, “This bill undermines health care for millions of New Yorkers, dismantles vital services, and places our most vulnerable families in jeopardy. With the support of Governor Hochul, we remain unwavering in our commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of all New Yorkers, ensuring they continue to receive the care and support they rightfully deserve.”

    New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn said, “The historic cuts and cost shifts related to SNAP enacted last week will take food off the tables of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers and shift billions of dollars in costs onto the backs of the State and local governments in New York, while weakening the very safety net families rely on when times are hard. As the State agency tasked with administering SNAP and other essential support programs, we are deeply concerned, not only for the immediate harm to individuals and families, but for the continued erosion of the social safety net that has helped support low-income New Yorkers across the state. At a time when so many households are struggling with the high cost of food, rent, and energy – we should not be reducing access to vital economic supports.”

    State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “By passing this bill, House Republicans have rubber-stamped Donald Trump’s cruel and dangerous agenda, one that rips Medicaid away from 1.5 million New Yorkers, slashes $13 billion from our healthcare system, and raises costs for working families. As we continue to assess the full scope of these devastating cuts, it’s clear that the damage will leave our state deeply vulnerable. All of the progress we’ve made is under threat. No state can fully fill the hole this bill has blown open but we are committed to doing everything in our power to protect New Yorkers and keep our communities thriving.”

    Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie said, “This bill will devastate the lives of countless families across our state, especially our most vulnerable neighbors. By cutting vital programs like SNAP and Medicaid, the administration has indicated that they care more about the pockets of their billionaire friends than they do about the families, children and people with disabilities that rely on this funding to survive day to day. I am truly disgusted by the public servants – especially New York’s seven Republican members of Congress – who voted for this and continue to lie about the impact this will have on their communities. They should be honest about the fact that they stood by their billionaire donors at a cost of their neighbors’ access to food, healthcare and essential services.”

    State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky said, “Our NY GOP Congressmembers have sold out millions of New Yorkers in fear of retribution from Donald Trump. This disgraceful bill continues a non-stop assault on our nation’s universities and seeks to destroy our educational institutions. I have worked hand-in-hand with Governor Hochul to keep our colleges affordable, accessible and of high quality and will continue to do so. These actions will ultimately hurt poor and middle class families, especially those in upstate and rural areas where our universities are the top economic driver. It’s an utter and complete betrayal of the people of New York State.”

    State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud said, “The cuts in this bill represent real harm to real people,” said Senator Roxanne J. Persaud. “Cutting essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP will hurt vulnerable individuals and families, increase hunger, and destabilize our health care system. These changes not only put over a million New Yorkers at risk of losing health coverage, but they also shift unsustainable costs to our state and local governments. This is a direct attack on the most underserved members in our communities, and it will leave our families, hospitals, and small businesses struggling.”

    State Senator Samra Brouk said, “The federal administration’s “Big Ugly Bill” betrays Americans by depriving them of health care coverage and raising healthcare costs across the board. It also enacts the largest SNAP cuts in American history. In New York State, many residents will lose healthcare coverage, hospitals will shoulder costs of uncompensated care, and increased medical bills will place a strain on anyone seeking care. Millions of New Yorkers will also be impacted by worsening food insecurity, loss of jobs in the food industry, and decreased SNAP funding for local farmers’ markets. This bill will cause irreparable harm to hardworking families and deepen inequity between working people and the ultra wealthy. New Yorkers deserve better–I will continue to fight for investments in our state, especially for children and working families, and prioritize the welfare of my neighbors.”

    Assemblymember Amy Paulin said, “As Chair of the Assembly Health Committee, I am deeply alarmed by the catastrophic impacts of the federal bill. Slashing Medicaid and Essential Plan funding will strip health care coverage from over 1.5 million New Yorkers and devastate our hospitals and providers — all while driving up costs for everyone else. These cruel and short-sighted cuts, combined with the gutting of SNAP benefits, will worsen health outcomes, increase hunger, and punish all of us.”

    Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi said, “This bill is the most devastating legislative assault on food assistance, healthcare, human services and Americans that we’ve seen in a generation. $13 billion in Medicaid cuts will put 1.5 million New Yorkers at risk of losing their healthcare. Nearly 300,000 New Yorkers — our constituents — are projected to lose SNAP benefits; including cuts in benefits to families with children, seniors, people with disabilities; domestic violence survivors, human trafficking survivors and veterans. Everyone involved in this bill — from the President to the 7 New York GOP Congressional Representatives who voted for it — have sold out their constituents and should be ashamed for callously tossing aside those who trusted them to represent their interests.”

    Assemblymember Maritza Dávila said, “The so-called ‘Big Ugly Bill’ is nothing short of a direct attack on low-income families, immigrants, seniors, and working people across New York. By slashing Medicaid, SNAP, and Essential Plan funding, Congressional Republicans have chosen cruelty over compassion — ripping food from the tables of nearly 3 million New Yorkers and jeopardizing health care for over 1.5 million people. These cuts will only deepen poverty and hunger. As Chair of the Assembly Social Services Committee, I stand firmly with Governor Hochul in opposing this devastating legislation, and I urge every New Yorker to hold their federal representatives accountable. We must fight back to protect the services our communities depend on — because the cost of doing nothing is far too high.”

    Assemblymember Alicia L. Hyndman said, “This so-called ‘Big Ugly Bill’ is a direct assault on the most vulnerable New Yorkers—gutting essential health care, food assistance, and educational opportunity in one fell swoop. The harm is staggering: millions of people could lose health coverage, families will struggle to put food on the table, and students will face higher barriers to higher education. These are not just numbers—they’re lives. We in New York refuse to sit idle while Washington plays politics with our communities’ survival. I stand with Governor Hochul in fighting to protect every New Yorker’s basic dignity, health, and future.”

    Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon said, “This bill is a betrayal of the people we are meant to serve. It turns its back on our most vulnerable, gutting the support they need to stay healthy, fed, and secure. At its core, this bill is a giveaway to the wealthy, sacrificing the needs of hard-working families for billionaires’ gain. As a result, everyday New Yorkers are left with impossible choices and an uncertain future. New York will keep fighting to protect our communities and build a future rooted in care, dignity, and justice.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Pingree, 150 House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (1st District of Maine)

    Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree joined 150 House Democrats in a letter to the Trump Administration, demanding the release of almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding meant for education related programs such as after school programs, teacher training, and adult education. Members outline the impact that this decision is having on schools, teachers, and families across the country and demand transparency from Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. 

    The funding is typically released annually on July 1 and represents at least 10% of federal K-12 funding in every state. Maine’s schools are owed more than $26 million in federal funding because of the Trump Administration’s actions. The failure to release this funding on time is disrupting school and district planning, jeopardizing the education of millions of students, and is already resulting in layoffs, program delays, and cancellations for students and their families.

    “The education funding withheld by the Administration reflects resources provided by Congress that are designed to help schools with a variety of issues, including student learning and achievement, after-school programs, and teacher training,” the Members wrote. “There is no legitimate reason why any review of these programs should prevent the Administration from fulfilling its responsibility to the American people on time. No more excuses—follow the law and release the funding meant for our schools, teachers, and families.”  

    The full text of the letter can be found here and below. 

    +++

    Secretary McMahon and Director Vought,

    We write to request more information about your decision to illegally withhold nearly $7 billion dollars of funding for K-12 schools and adult education from states and local school districts around the country and to insist that this funding be immediately released. Without these funds, schools are facing difficult and unnecessary decisions on programs for students and teachers.

    On June 30, 2025, just one day before these funds become available for obligation, the Department notified states that they would not receive these funds by July 1 and that “[g]iventhe change in Administrations, the Department is reviewing the FY 2025 funding … and decisions have not yet been made concerning submissions and awards for this upcoming academic year.” This late-breaking decision, which provided no timeline for which states can expect a final decision, is leaving states financially vulnerable and forcing many to make last minute decisions about how to proceed with K12 education in this upcoming school year. The education funding withheld by the Administration reflects resources provided by Congress that are designed to help schools with a variety of issues, including student learning and achievement, after-school programs, and teacher training. Additionally, education funding provided by Congress to help with adult education and literacy is also being withheld.  

    This unnecessary delay of education funding, which accounts for at least 10 percent of federal K-12 funding in every state, is alarming parents, local elected officials, and education agencies. It is disrupting school and district planning, jeopardizing the education of millions of students, and is already resulting in layoffs as well as program delays and cancellation. Further, it is causing concern to adult education programs that are faced with similar decisions without immediate access to expected funding.

    Accordingly, please provide responses to the following questions no later than July 15, 2025.

    1. When will the Administration finish its review and release the funding provided by Congress to states to use for the school year beginning next month? 
    2. Has the Administration done any outreach or offered any sort of support for state and local education agencies to assist them and their partners in navigating this period of uncertainty?
    3. If the Administration knew it wanted to review these funds, why didn’t this review start earlier in the year? Was the review or the timely release of funds affected by the lack of staff at the Department, which is a direct result of the reductions in force (RIFs) executed by the Administration?

    There is no legitimate reason why any review of these programs should prevent the Administration from fulfilling its responsibility to the American people on time. No more excuses – follow the law and release the funding meant for our schools, teachers, and families.

     We look forward to hearing from you and seeing these dollars allocated immediately. 

    Sincerely,

    ###

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Environment – France and the IUCN celebrate 20 years of partnership by signing a new framework agreement (July 11, 2025)

    Source: Republic of France in English
    The Republic of France has issued the following statement:

    In 2025, the French government and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature

    (IUCN) mark 20 years of joint action for nature and sustainable development.

    The celebration of that anniversary on July 8 highlighted the achievements of a historic partnership that since 2005 has played a key role in protecting biodiversity at the global level. The occasion was marked by the signing of a new partnership agreement for 2026-2029, reflecting the two parties’ ongoing commitment to tackle climate and biodiversity challenges. This new partnership will expand global climate and environmental commitments ahead of the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi (from October 9 to 15) and the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil (from November 10 to 21).

    The signing ceremony was held in Paris. Those present included Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships; Barbara Pompili, Ambassador for the Environment; Bertrand Walckenaer, Deputy CEO of the French Development Agency (AFD); and Grethel Aguilar, Director General of the IUCN.

    A network of government and civil society organizations, the IUCN has historically played a key role in preserving protected areas and threatened species. Since 2005, its partnership with France has contributed to large-scale conservation projects generating concrete results for global biodiversity, particularly in Africa and the Mediterranean basin. France and the IUCN spearheaded the development and international promotion of the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions (NbS), which serves as a guide for public and private stakeholders seeking to ensure the effectiveness of actions to protect and restore natural or modified ecosystems. The Partnership has also worked on ocean conservation through projects in France’s overseas territories and by actively participating in negotiations of the UN Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). It also prioritizes such crucial challenges to biodiversity as sustainable food and agricultural systems and the interface between science and politics.

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  • MIL-OSI: $1000 Loan for Bad Credit with No Credit Check & Same-Day Approval from Direct Lender – A New Launch from AnyDayCash

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, NY, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Short-term lending solutions remain a commonly used resource in this era’s financial environment for consumers facing unforeseen costs. Borrowers with poor credit access remain especially reliant on payday loans when other avenues are not available. AnyDayCash, an online loan connection agency, brokers access to $1000 payday loans from a network of alternative lenders.

     <<< Access emergency funding options designed for limited credit histories >>>

    AnyDayCash Introduces Fast and Secure $1000 Payday Loans

    AnyDayCash is an online marketplace that matches consumers with payday lenders that provide small-dollar, short-term loans. The service works online and allows users to fill out one application form, which they forward to a panel of lenders. The borrowers can get loan offers of up to $1000, depending on personal qualifications and lender approval criteria.

    Security is emphasized within the platform’s infrastructure. Encryption protocols and data protection measures are used to safeguard borrower information during transmission and processing.

     

    AnyDayCash Helps You Borrow $1000 Dollars Instantly with Confidence

    AnyDayCash’s system is online for the purpose of rapid processing of loan requests. Most requests are processed in a matter of minutes, and lenders may make their decisions shortly after that. Same-day funding is not guaranteed, but many of the participating lenders have expedited processing available to qualified borrowers.

    Borrowers can proceed with reviewing any loan terms presented, including repayment schedules and interest rates, before accepting an offer. No obligation is imposed upon submission of the initial form.

    Get a Guaranteed $1000 Loan with Bad Credit Through AnyDayCash’s Trusted Network

    The AnyDayCash platform accepts applicants with a variety of credit histories, even those who have subprime or thin credit. Lenders in the network set their own qualification criteria independently, but a majority are open to considering applications based on income, employment, and banking history instead of credit scores.

    No loan is guaranteed across the board, but the design of the platform elevates offers to borrowers traditionally underserved by large lenders.

     <<< Learn how a direct $1000 loan works for low-credit applicants >>>

    How AnyDayCash Simplifies Loan Matching for Faster Approvals

    A principal benefit of utilizing AnyDayCash is its efficient loan-matching system, which keeps the process to a bare minimum and alleviates applicant uncertainty. Rather than individually encountering various lenders’ sites, customers make a single application on the platform. AnyDayCash securely sends this data to its partnered lenders.

    This system has a number of advantages:

    • Quicker initial decisions via automated lender matching.
    • Reduced paperwork through data consolidation into a single submission.
    • Less likelihood of rejection by linking borrowers to lenders most likely to approve their loan.

    By making the first steps easy, AnyDayCash improves the prospect of quick approval—particularly for borrowers dealing with sudden expenses.

    Get a $1000 Loan No Credit Check via AnyDayCash

    Certain lenders that are offered through AnyDayCash can approve loans without performing a traditional credit check. These alternatives will generally assess alternative determinants such as:

    • Current income level
    • Employment verification
    • Recent banking activity
    • State of residence and legal age of borrowing

    Not every lender takes the no-credit-check approach, but the first application via AnyDayCash does not include a hard pull on credit, meaning it will not affect the borrower’s credit score.

    <<< Understand flexible borrowing choices that match your current needs >>>

     

    Why People with Bad Credit Rely on AnyDayCash for Short-Term Loans

    Users who are struggling with limited financial alternatives tend to look at payday loans for immediate needs. AnyDayCash offers a platform that can assist such lenders in going through a decentralized lending marketplace. Some of the reasons why subprime borrowers can use AnyDayCash include:

    • The option to apply without credit implications
    • Being directly linked to lenders who are willing to lend to subprime borrowers
    • Quick processing for emergency financial needs

    The site does not directly approve or reject applications but makes contact with potential lenders who might make offers.

    Applying for a $1000 Payday Loan Direct Lender Through AnyDayCash’s Secure Platform

    To make a loan request using AnyDayCash:

    • Fill out the online form providing personal and financial information.
    • Opt to have the form transmitted to participating third-party lenders.
    • Wait for possible offers to consider.

    All lenders offer individual loan terms detailing repayment terms, interest, and fees. The borrowers should review these terms carefully before proceeding.

    How AnyDayCash Delivers $1000 Cash Advances with Minimal Hassle

    The site’s design makes it easier to seek loans. Friction-reducing features include:

    • A single application form
    • Mobile and desktop access
    • Direct deposit of funds (if approved by the lender)

    Borrowers don’t have to go to a storefront or provide physical paperwork in most situations, based on the lender’s verification procedure.

     <<< Connect with lending solutions that don’t require strong credit >>>

    AnyDayCash Offers Loans for Bad Credit with Flexible Terms

    The structure of loan terms and repayment periods are established by each individual lender. Among lenders within the AnyDayCash network, some have flexible repayment arrangements that account for a borrower’s income schedule or financial constraints. These may include:

    • Biweekly or monthly payment plans
    • Grace periods or extensions (at lender policy discretion)
    • Rollover conditions in allowed states

    Loan sizes, such as the $1000 payday loan, are subject to state lending regulations and lender policies.

    Use AnyDayCash to Get a Quick Loan with No Credit and Access the Funds You Need

    For individuals with little or no established credit, AnyDayCash might offer a route to emergency cash. Prospective borrowers may be considered by lenders with:

    • No FICO score or conventional credit history
    • Recent employment or steady income
    • Active checking accounts

    Applicants need to check eligibility and disclosure stipulations prior to agreeing on loan terms.

    The Role of AnyDayCash in Helping Borrowers with Bad/Poor Credit

    AnyDayCash is an intermediary loan linking service and not a lender. Its core function is to:

    • Securely aggregate borrower data
    • Submit applications to a group of third-party lenders
    • Provide borrowers with any qualifying offers made

    This model enables the borrower to get several possible lending alternatives by means of a single application.

     <<< Find lending terms that align with your unique situation >>>

    Credit Check Loans and Soft Credit Pulls Explained with AnyDayCash

    Most lenders do soft credit pulls, which are not recorded on credit reports or affect scores. They usually consist of:

    • Public credit file inquiries
    • History of transactions in bank accounts
    • Fraud and identity screening

    Hard credit checks, which may impact credit scores, only normally take place after a loan applicant has accepted a loan and opted to pursue a lender that demands such a check. AnyDayCash itself does not perform hard credit pulls.

    AnyDayCash’s Credit Builder Approach for Payday Loan Borrowers

    Even though payday loans are not intended to be credit-building, paying loans back on time can have a positive effect on credit if the lender reports to the bureaus. Not all lenders, though, report payday loan borrowing. Borrowers who want to build credit should:

    • Check with the lender if repayments are reported
    • Make on-time payments
    • Stay away from default or early rollover cycles

    AnyDayCash does not have any ability to direct how or if individual lenders report loan activity.

    The Benefits of Choosing AnyDayCash to Get a 1000 Dollar Loan Online

    Logistically, the web-based model of AnyDayCash provides a number of operational advantages:

    • Avoidance of in-person interactions
    • Submission of a single application to a variety of lenders
    • Live feedback from prospective lenders

    This process can prove to be time-saving for those pursuing short-term lending on periods of economic tightness.

     <<< See how responsible emergency borrowing is possible today >>>

    Common Reasons Borrowers Turn to AnyDayCash

    Consumers utilize short-term payday loans for a range of budgetary requirements. The $1000 loan arranged through AnyDayCash can assist those who are under tight time constraints where standard credit isn’t an option.

    Some common situations are:

    • Sudden automobile repairs necessary to travel to work.
    • Medical expenses not fully insured.
    • Emergency utility payments to prevent service termination.
    • Shortfalls leading up to payday when budgeting shortfalls arise.

    Since the loans are meant to be paid back soon, they are often applied for short-term crises over continuing expenses. AnyDayCash serves as an effective entry point for people in such circumstances, providing a means to fill gaps with little time spent processing.

    How AnyDayCash Supports Personal Loan Options for Emergency Needs

    Urgent expenses like utility payments, healthcare bills, or car repairs tend to make people want quick money. AnyDayCash lenders might advance short-term loans for these kinds of needs as long as applicants have satisfactory income and residency requirements.

    Borrowers should consider whether the terms of loan repayment fit their schedule for financial recovery.

    The Fastest Way to Secure a $1000 Loan with AnyDayCash

    Thanks to the platform’s automated application system and lender feedback mechanism, borrowers can obtain a $1000 loan fairly quickly when compared to conventional banking institutions. The average process time is:

    • Application filing (minutes)
    • Lender processing (varies depending on provider)
    • Funding (usually next business day if accepted)
    • This accelerated format is most applicable to time-critical borrowing situations.

     <<< Learn how a direct $1000 loan works for low-credit applicants >>>

    Final Words: AnyDayCash and the $1000 Payday Loan Solution for Americans

    AnyDayCash offers an intermediary platform for people to browse $1000 payday loan opportunities from an online network of lenders. The site plays a facilitator’s role, especially for those with restricted access to traditional financial institutions. It does not lend, but rather facilitates a systematic, secure channel for borrowers to apply and consider small-dollar loan terms.

    As with any other financial decision, applicants are urged to take a close look at loan conditions, repayment terms, and possible fees before signing up with a lender through AnyDayCash.

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  • MIL-OSI: $1000 Loan for Bad Credit with No Credit Check & Same-Day Approval from Direct Lender – A New Launch from AnyDayCash

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, NY, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Short-term lending solutions remain a commonly used resource in this era’s financial environment for consumers facing unforeseen costs. Borrowers with poor credit access remain especially reliant on payday loans when other avenues are not available. AnyDayCash, an online loan connection agency, brokers access to $1000 payday loans from a network of alternative lenders.

     <<< Access emergency funding options designed for limited credit histories >>>

    AnyDayCash Introduces Fast and Secure $1000 Payday Loans

    AnyDayCash is an online marketplace that matches consumers with payday lenders that provide small-dollar, short-term loans. The service works online and allows users to fill out one application form, which they forward to a panel of lenders. The borrowers can get loan offers of up to $1000, depending on personal qualifications and lender approval criteria.

    Security is emphasized within the platform’s infrastructure. Encryption protocols and data protection measures are used to safeguard borrower information during transmission and processing.

     

    AnyDayCash Helps You Borrow $1000 Dollars Instantly with Confidence

    AnyDayCash’s system is online for the purpose of rapid processing of loan requests. Most requests are processed in a matter of minutes, and lenders may make their decisions shortly after that. Same-day funding is not guaranteed, but many of the participating lenders have expedited processing available to qualified borrowers.

    Borrowers can proceed with reviewing any loan terms presented, including repayment schedules and interest rates, before accepting an offer. No obligation is imposed upon submission of the initial form.

    Get a Guaranteed $1000 Loan with Bad Credit Through AnyDayCash’s Trusted Network

    The AnyDayCash platform accepts applicants with a variety of credit histories, even those who have subprime or thin credit. Lenders in the network set their own qualification criteria independently, but a majority are open to considering applications based on income, employment, and banking history instead of credit scores.

    No loan is guaranteed across the board, but the design of the platform elevates offers to borrowers traditionally underserved by large lenders.

     <<< Learn how a direct $1000 loan works for low-credit applicants >>>

    How AnyDayCash Simplifies Loan Matching for Faster Approvals

    A principal benefit of utilizing AnyDayCash is its efficient loan-matching system, which keeps the process to a bare minimum and alleviates applicant uncertainty. Rather than individually encountering various lenders’ sites, customers make a single application on the platform. AnyDayCash securely sends this data to its partnered lenders.

    This system has a number of advantages:

    • Quicker initial decisions via automated lender matching.
    • Reduced paperwork through data consolidation into a single submission.
    • Less likelihood of rejection by linking borrowers to lenders most likely to approve their loan.

    By making the first steps easy, AnyDayCash improves the prospect of quick approval—particularly for borrowers dealing with sudden expenses.

    Get a $1000 Loan No Credit Check via AnyDayCash

    Certain lenders that are offered through AnyDayCash can approve loans without performing a traditional credit check. These alternatives will generally assess alternative determinants such as:

    • Current income level
    • Employment verification
    • Recent banking activity
    • State of residence and legal age of borrowing

    Not every lender takes the no-credit-check approach, but the first application via AnyDayCash does not include a hard pull on credit, meaning it will not affect the borrower’s credit score.

    <<< Understand flexible borrowing choices that match your current needs >>>

     

    Why People with Bad Credit Rely on AnyDayCash for Short-Term Loans

    Users who are struggling with limited financial alternatives tend to look at payday loans for immediate needs. AnyDayCash offers a platform that can assist such lenders in going through a decentralized lending marketplace. Some of the reasons why subprime borrowers can use AnyDayCash include:

    • The option to apply without credit implications
    • Being directly linked to lenders who are willing to lend to subprime borrowers
    • Quick processing for emergency financial needs

    The site does not directly approve or reject applications but makes contact with potential lenders who might make offers.

    Applying for a $1000 Payday Loan Direct Lender Through AnyDayCash’s Secure Platform

    To make a loan request using AnyDayCash:

    • Fill out the online form providing personal and financial information.
    • Opt to have the form transmitted to participating third-party lenders.
    • Wait for possible offers to consider.

    All lenders offer individual loan terms detailing repayment terms, interest, and fees. The borrowers should review these terms carefully before proceeding.

    How AnyDayCash Delivers $1000 Cash Advances with Minimal Hassle

    The site’s design makes it easier to seek loans. Friction-reducing features include:

    • A single application form
    • Mobile and desktop access
    • Direct deposit of funds (if approved by the lender)

    Borrowers don’t have to go to a storefront or provide physical paperwork in most situations, based on the lender’s verification procedure.

     <<< Connect with lending solutions that don’t require strong credit >>>

    AnyDayCash Offers Loans for Bad Credit with Flexible Terms

    The structure of loan terms and repayment periods are established by each individual lender. Among lenders within the AnyDayCash network, some have flexible repayment arrangements that account for a borrower’s income schedule or financial constraints. These may include:

    • Biweekly or monthly payment plans
    • Grace periods or extensions (at lender policy discretion)
    • Rollover conditions in allowed states

    Loan sizes, such as the $1000 payday loan, are subject to state lending regulations and lender policies.

    Use AnyDayCash to Get a Quick Loan with No Credit and Access the Funds You Need

    For individuals with little or no established credit, AnyDayCash might offer a route to emergency cash. Prospective borrowers may be considered by lenders with:

    • No FICO score or conventional credit history
    • Recent employment or steady income
    • Active checking accounts

    Applicants need to check eligibility and disclosure stipulations prior to agreeing on loan terms.

    The Role of AnyDayCash in Helping Borrowers with Bad/Poor Credit

    AnyDayCash is an intermediary loan linking service and not a lender. Its core function is to:

    • Securely aggregate borrower data
    • Submit applications to a group of third-party lenders
    • Provide borrowers with any qualifying offers made

    This model enables the borrower to get several possible lending alternatives by means of a single application.

     <<< Find lending terms that align with your unique situation >>>

    Credit Check Loans and Soft Credit Pulls Explained with AnyDayCash

    Most lenders do soft credit pulls, which are not recorded on credit reports or affect scores. They usually consist of:

    • Public credit file inquiries
    • History of transactions in bank accounts
    • Fraud and identity screening

    Hard credit checks, which may impact credit scores, only normally take place after a loan applicant has accepted a loan and opted to pursue a lender that demands such a check. AnyDayCash itself does not perform hard credit pulls.

    AnyDayCash’s Credit Builder Approach for Payday Loan Borrowers

    Even though payday loans are not intended to be credit-building, paying loans back on time can have a positive effect on credit if the lender reports to the bureaus. Not all lenders, though, report payday loan borrowing. Borrowers who want to build credit should:

    • Check with the lender if repayments are reported
    • Make on-time payments
    • Stay away from default or early rollover cycles

    AnyDayCash does not have any ability to direct how or if individual lenders report loan activity.

    The Benefits of Choosing AnyDayCash to Get a 1000 Dollar Loan Online

    Logistically, the web-based model of AnyDayCash provides a number of operational advantages:

    • Avoidance of in-person interactions
    • Submission of a single application to a variety of lenders
    • Live feedback from prospective lenders

    This process can prove to be time-saving for those pursuing short-term lending on periods of economic tightness.

     <<< See how responsible emergency borrowing is possible today >>>

    Common Reasons Borrowers Turn to AnyDayCash

    Consumers utilize short-term payday loans for a range of budgetary requirements. The $1000 loan arranged through AnyDayCash can assist those who are under tight time constraints where standard credit isn’t an option.

    Some common situations are:

    • Sudden automobile repairs necessary to travel to work.
    • Medical expenses not fully insured.
    • Emergency utility payments to prevent service termination.
    • Shortfalls leading up to payday when budgeting shortfalls arise.

    Since the loans are meant to be paid back soon, they are often applied for short-term crises over continuing expenses. AnyDayCash serves as an effective entry point for people in such circumstances, providing a means to fill gaps with little time spent processing.

    How AnyDayCash Supports Personal Loan Options for Emergency Needs

    Urgent expenses like utility payments, healthcare bills, or car repairs tend to make people want quick money. AnyDayCash lenders might advance short-term loans for these kinds of needs as long as applicants have satisfactory income and residency requirements.

    Borrowers should consider whether the terms of loan repayment fit their schedule for financial recovery.

    The Fastest Way to Secure a $1000 Loan with AnyDayCash

    Thanks to the platform’s automated application system and lender feedback mechanism, borrowers can obtain a $1000 loan fairly quickly when compared to conventional banking institutions. The average process time is:

    • Application filing (minutes)
    • Lender processing (varies depending on provider)
    • Funding (usually next business day if accepted)
    • This accelerated format is most applicable to time-critical borrowing situations.

     <<< Learn how a direct $1000 loan works for low-credit applicants >>>

    Final Words: AnyDayCash and the $1000 Payday Loan Solution for Americans

    AnyDayCash offers an intermediary platform for people to browse $1000 payday loan opportunities from an online network of lenders. The site plays a facilitator’s role, especially for those with restricted access to traditional financial institutions. It does not lend, but rather facilitates a systematic, secure channel for borrowers to apply and consider small-dollar loan terms.

    As with any other financial decision, applicants are urged to take a close look at loan conditions, repayment terms, and possible fees before signing up with a lender through AnyDayCash.

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  • MIL-OSI: Cancer Photodynamic Therapy Clinical Trials Market Size FDA Approval Market Report Insight

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Delhi, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Cancer Photodynamic Therapy Market & Photosensitizer Clinical Trial Outlook 2030 Report Highlights:

    • Research Methodology
    • Overview On Procedural Framework For Photodynamic Cancer Therapy
    • Global Cancer Photodynamic Therapy Market Opportunity: > USD 6 Billion
    • Global & Regional Market Trends Insight,
    • Integration Of Photodynamic Therapy By Indication
    • Insight On Cancer Photosensitizers In Clinical Trials: > 10
    • Global Photosensitizers Clinical Pipeline By Company, Indication & Phase
    • Insight On Key Approaches For Tumor Eradication Through Synergistic Photodynamic Therapy
    • Competitive Landscape

    Download Report: https://www.kuickresearch.com/report-cancer-photodynamic-therapy-cancer-photodynamic-therapy-market-cancer-photodynamic-therapy-clinical-trials

    Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is rapidly coming into prominence in cancer treatment as a non-surgical, highly selective option that utilizes the accuracy of light activated therapeutics to kill cancer cells while sparing normal tissue. The method consists of administering a photosensitizing drug that selectively collects in cancer cells and then shining a particular wavelength of light on them to activate the drug and kill the cells. Since conventional cancer therapies tend to invoke significant side effects and collateral damage to normal tissues, PDT presents an attractive option with increasing popularity in clinical and research circles.

    The global landscape of PDT for cancer is undergoing transformation with ongoing innovation in photosensitizers as well as in light delivery systems. A prime example is Sun Pharmaceutical’s FDA cleared BLU-U Blue Light PDT Illuminator released in May 2025. This new generation device substitutes traditional fluorescent tube systems with small LED panels, which are energy-efficient and more comfortable for patients. For use with LEVULAN KERASTICK to treat actinic keratoses, the LED-based BLU-U is more flexible and portable and provides a simplified user experience without any compromise on clinical effectiveness. This is consistent with a larger trend towards the modernization of PDT equipment, increasing accessibility and portability of treatments to different healthcare environments.

    Biofrontera’s advancement with Ameluz® further exemplifies the development of PDT in dermatologic oncology. In January 2025, the company successfully completed one-year follow-up for its Phase 3 study assessing Ameluz® when used with the RhodoLED lamp to treat superficial basal cell carcinoma. With strongly statistically significant outcomes, Biofrontera is gearing up for a regulatory filing with a focus on broadening the treatment indication. In addition, the company announced official confirmation of a new patent for Ameluz nanoemulsion gel free from propylene glycol, providing protection through December 2043. This not only enables improved product safety and effectiveness but also enhances its competitive market standing, illustrating the value of formulation innovation in progressing PDT therapies.

    Outside of dermatology, photodynamic therapy is also demonstrating potential in treating more advanced and internal cancers. Emerging photosensitizers like padeliporfin in vascular-targeted PDT (VTP) are being tested for intermediate-risk prostate cancer and locally advanced pancreatic cancer. These drugs specifically target the vasculature of the tumor with high accuracy, allowing them to treat cancers that are conventionally difficult to reach or chemotherapy- and surgery-resistant. Such clinical applications reflect PDT’s move from surface applications to more profound oncologic issues driven by advances in molecular design and drug-delivery technology.

    Nanotechnology is central to this evolution. Scientists are constructing multifunctional nanoplatforms that integrate the functions of targeting, imaging, and therapy into one agent. These platforms are able to target photosensitizers directly to cancer cells via receptor-targeted pathways, greatly enhancing specificity of treatment and diminishing side effects. Nanomedicine innovations are especially promising in the treatment of drug-resistant cancers and improving PDT effectiveness against challenging malignancies such as lung or pancreatic carcinomas. Nanoparticles coated with monoclonal antibodies, for example, enable targeted delivery of photosensitizers to cancer cells, inducing localized cytotoxicity upon activation with light and avoiding damage to nearby healthy tissue.

    PDT’s combination with immunotherapy is another compelling avenue for the future. Since PDT causes immunogenic cell death, it has the potential to activate the immune system by releasing tumor antigens to trigger systemic priming. This makes it an ideal complement to immune checkpoint inhibitors, providing potential synergy for cancer treatments. Over the next several years, additional clinical trials will test these combinations, potentially delivering new, highly effective multimodal therapies.

    Technological advances in light delivery are also transforming the PDT horizon. The creation of wearable, flexible, and even domestic-use light systems is facilitating wider use, particularly for repeat or chronic skin cancers. Integration with artificial intelligence and digital health technologies, including real-time biosensing and patient-specific treatment algorithms, is enabling clinicians to dynamically modulate therapy according to patient-specific variables and treatment outcome. These innovations are not just maximizing results but also maximizing convenience and reducing the overall care burden.

    Multi-photon PDT, yet another developing innovation, applies longer-wavelength light to excite photosensitizers further into tissues. Two-photon and three-photon activation have been studied most extensively, and these two can be used to treat tumors that were previously out of reach with standard means. This method is high-tech in requiring very concentrated light sources, yet it holds promise for localized tumors like ocular melanoma, providing new treatment options.

    In coming years, further refinement of photosensitizers will focus on reducing post-treatment photosensitivity and enhancing the capacity for targeting deeply infiltrative lesions. Personalized PDT is also becoming more practical with treatment protocols customized to the individual tumor biology and clinical presentation of each patient. Real-time imaging agents are being employed to monitor drug distribution and activation, allowing for more effective and dynamic therapy.

    The impetus in PDT development and research mirrors an even broader movement towards personalized, minimally invasive cancer treatment. As clinical trials progress, regulatory milestones are reached, and technical advances are realized, photodynamic therapy is poised to increase its presence in oncology. Ranging from superficial skin lesions to complex intra-abdominal tumors, the advancing capabilities of PDT foretell an era when light-based therapy is an established component of integrated cancer care globally.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Air Force Battle Lab advances the kill chain with AI, C2 Innovation

    Source: United States Spaceforce

    The 805th Combat Training Squadron, or Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, completed another major experiment of 2025, advancing key priorities in human-machine teaming, data convergence, and emerging technologies to sharpen U.S. Air Force and command and control capabilities, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 4 – 13, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Malaysian PM Meets Chinese FM to Discuss Bilateral Ties

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Xinhua) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the country’s administrative capital Putrajaya on Friday. The two sides pledged to advance bilateral ties and cooperation.

    The talks took place during Wang Yi’s visit to Malaysia to attend the ASEAN Plus Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Noting that China is a reliable friend and partner of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim said that a friendly attitude towards China is the consensus of both the Malaysian government and people. Cooperation between the two countries in various fields benefits the people of both countries.

    At a time when multilateral mechanisms such as BRICS are gaining strength and countries are striving for independence and development, China is playing a leading role and Malaysia highly values its contribution to these processes, the head of the Malaysian government noted.

    For his part, Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, said that under the leadership of the two heads of state, bilateral relations have entered the best period in their history.

    China is a sincere friend of Malaysia and stands ready to work with it to fully implement the important consensus reached by the two leaders and advance the building of a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future, Wang said.

    The Chinese Foreign Minister also expressed China’s full support for Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2025 and its greater role in regional and international affairs. The diplomat added that China hopes to achieve new progress in China-ASEAN cooperation.

    According to Wang Yi, China and Malaysia, as developing countries, emerging markets and key players in the Global South, should jointly confront challenges and achieve common development and prosperity.

    The US’s unilateral imposition of high tariffs is an irresponsible move that runs counter to global cooperation and common interests, Wang said, adding that China will always adhere to a high level of openness with developing countries and share the advantages of its huge market to expand win-win cooperation.

    During the visit, Wang Yi also held talks with Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hassan. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on attacks in the Red Sea

    Source: United Nations secretary general

    The Secretary-General strongly condemns the resumption of Houthi attacks on civilian vessels transiting the Red Sea, especially the attacks that took place over 6 to 8 July 2025.
     
    The sinking of both the MV Magic Seas and the MV Eternity C, along with the deaths of at least four crew members and injuries to others, is a dangerous re-escalation in this critical waterway. With at least 15 crew members reported missing, he calls on the Houthis not to take any actions that impede the ongoing search and rescue operations for the missing crew. Beyond being an unacceptable attack on the safety and security of seafarers, these acts also violated the freedom of navigation, caused a hazard to maritime transport and represent a serious risk of a significant environmental, economic and humanitarian damage to an already vulnerable coastal environment.
     
    The Secretary-General emphasizes that international law must be respected by all parties at all times. He also underscores that UN Security Council resolution 2768 (2025) related to Houthi attacks against merchant and commercial vessels must be fully respected.
     
    The United Nations remains committed to continuing its efforts towards broader de-escalation in the region as well as continued engagement with Yemeni, regional and international actors to secure a sustainable and peaceful resolution to the conflict in Yemen.
     

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Boozman, Luján Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Safeguard Physical Therapy Access

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Arkansas – John Boozman

    WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) introduced the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure physical therapy services and care remain accessible for Medicare patients nationwide even when patients’ regular physical therapist is temporarily unavailable. Current restrictions on physical therapy substitute providers jeopardize consistent care that helps restore mobility, function and independent living and coincides with an increased quality of life.

    This legislation expands upon the Boozman-backed 21st Century Cures Act passed into law in 2016 that bolstered access to physical therapy services in rural and underserved communities during a temporary provider absence. The Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act extends the flexibilities for physical therapists to permit a temporary substitution of a provider, just as other physicians can during typical leaves of absence to avoid interruptions in care and bureaucratic delays.

    “Physical therapy is an important part of the care seniors in Arkansas and around our country rely on, but disruptions in treatment can hinder recovery as well as compound burdens and costs,” said Boozman. “I am pleased to work on a bipartisan solution to help ensure Medicare patients can continue receiving this essential care conveniently from qualified providers while keeping their healing process on track.”

    “Nationwide, there are millions of Americans, myself included, who have benefited from physical therapy and received the care they needed to get stronger and better,” said Luján. “As patients embark on their journey to recovery, any interruption in physical therapy can be damaging to a patient’s long-term recovery and health. I’m proud to reintroduce bipartisan legislation to bridge those interruptions and allow physical therapists and patients the flexibility that benefits the provider and the patient.”

    This legislation is endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association. 

    The bill text is available here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Health Care Company GMAX Industries Selects Forsyth County for Its First North American Production Site

    Source: US State of North Carolina

    Headline: Health Care Company GMAX Industries Selects Forsyth County for Its First North American Production Site

    Health Care Company GMAX Industries Selects Forsyth County for Its First North American Production Site
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    Raleigh, NC

    Today Governor Josh Stein announced GMAX Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of medical products, will create 36 new jobs in Forsyth County. The company will invest $11.4 million to establish its first North American production facility in Winston-Salem.

    “I welcome GMAX Industries to the best state in the nation to do business,” said Governor Josh Stein. “North Carolina continues to build on its reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse with its world-class workforce, excellent infrastructure, and outstanding supply chain access that will support this company’s future success.”

    GMAX Industries, Inc. is a New York-based certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and a manufacturer and global sourcing partner specializing in high-quality disposable medical supplies. With over 30 years of industry expertise, GMAX provides essential products, including medical textiles, patient bedside plastics and single-use OEM components. The company is expanding its U.S. footprint with a new 144,000 square foot facility to support domestic manufacturing and national distribution. This investment strengthens the healthcare supply chain by shifting production closer to patient demand and increasing resilience across the system.

    “We’re proud to introduce GMAX as a trusted partner in the healthcare supply chain,” said Eric Liu, President and CEO of GMAX Industries, Inc. “As we expand our U.S. manufacturing capabilities, our focus remains on delivering high-quality, dependable medical products with greater speed, control, and responsiveness. By investing in domestic production, we’re not only strengthening the supply chain but also supporting American jobs and healthcare resilience.”

    “Companies like GMAX benefit greatly from North Carolina’s legacy of manufacturing excellence and entrepreneurial spirit,” said Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. “Our state has the largest manufacturing workforce in the southeastern United States, great partnerships, and a storied history of innovation that continues to take our economy, community, and businesses to new heights.”

    While wages vary by position, the annual average salary for the new positions will be $66,667, exceeding Forsyth County’s average of $65,319. These new jobs could potentially create an annual payroll impact of more than $2.4 million for the region.

    A performance-based grant of $75,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help the company expand to North Carolina. The OneNC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All OneNC grants require matching participation from local governments, and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.

    “This is great news for Forsyth County and the surrounding communities,” said Senator Paul A. Lowe, Jr. “Our growing pool of talent and manufacturing environment are fueling the economy for companies like GMAX to operate, grow, and thrive.”

    In addition to the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, other key partners in this project include the North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Community College System, Forsyth Tech Community College, Forsyth County, Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., and the City of Winston-Salem. 

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Canadian Armed Forces set to participate in Australia’s largest military exercise

    Source: Government of Canada News

    July 11, 2025 – Ottawa, ON – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

    The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is deploying approximately 600 personnel to participate in the largest-ever iteration of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 (Ex TS25) from July 13 to August 4, 2025. This exercise will take place in and around Australia and for the first time, in Papua New Guinea.

    Hosted biennially by Australia, Exercise TALISMAN SABRE brings together over 30,000 military personnel from 19 nations for advanced multinational training. This year’s iteration will feature large-scale warfighting exercises, including firepower demonstrations, tactical sustainment rehearsals, and joint operations across land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains.

    Ex TS25 marks Canada’s largest single deployment of military personnel to the Indo-Pacific region since the launch of Operation HORIZON. It will also be the first major exercise to involve a broad spectrum of Canadian Armed Forces capabilities deployed together, drawing on personnel and assets from the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Canadian Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM), 3 Canadian Space Division (3 CSD), and Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM).

    The CAF’s contribution includes His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec, which will conduct live-fire naval exercises, and RCAF assets providing both strategic and tactical airlift. Together, these forces will demonstrate the CAF’s readiness to conduct integrated and expeditionary operations alongside key partners.

    Participation in Ex TS25 strengthens Canada’s defence cooperation with the Australian Defence Force and advances the priorities set out in the Joint Statement on Strengthening the Canada–Australia Defence Relationship. This deployment sends a clear signal: Canada is deepening its commitment to collective security and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.

    As global threats evolve, Canada will continue stepping up by investing in strong partnerships and demonstrating its capacity to contribute meaningfully to peace and security around the world.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Air Force Battle Lab advances the kill chain with AI, C2 Innovation

    Source: United States Air Force

    The 805th Combat Training Squadron completed a major experiment of 2025, advancing key priorities in human-machine teaming, data convergence and emerging technologies to sharpen U.S. Air Force command and control capabilities, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 4-13, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi calls for creating more fine cinematic works 2025-07-11 15:02:45 Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on people working in the country’s film industry to create more fine cinematic works that reflect the spirit of the times and express the people’s aspirations.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on people working in the country’s film industry to create more fine cinematic works that reflect the spirit of the times and express the people’s aspirations.

      Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a recent reply letter to eight veteran Chinese film artists, including 97-year-old famed actress Tian Hua.

      In his reply, Xi said that reading the letter from the artists reminded him of the classic films they had participated, which are widely known and cherished by the public.

      Xi expressed the hope that the artists would continue to set an example in upholding virtue and pursuing artistic excellence.

      He encouraged them to inspire the broader film community to strengthen cultural confidence, stay rooted in real life, and make new contributions to the prosperity of arts and the building of a culturally strong nation.

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  • MIL-OSI: XRP surged 8% in a day, and the logic of crypto investment is being reshaped: JA Mining builds a dual profit model of “fixed income + currency price appreciation”

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the Ripple ecosystem continues to expand, XRP has become one of the strongest performing crypto assets in the past 24 hours, with prices reaching $2.64 at one point, a daily increase of more than 8%, and trading volume exceeding $7.8 billion, setting a new daily high in nearly three months. The rise was driven by two good news: first, Ripple and BNY Mellon established a custody partnership for the stablecoin RLUSD; second, the market heard that XRP is expected to be included in an upcoming blue-chip crypto ETF, triggering accelerated capital inflows.

    Many research institutions pointed out that the current rise in XRP prices is no longer a short-term market speculation, but a structural market driven by infrastructure construction, ecological synergy and institutional configuration. Against this background, more and more investors are turning from high-volatility currency price speculation to seeking more stable and predictable ways of making profits.

    JA Mining becomes a new entry point for structured crypto investment

    In this trend of “reshaping the logic of returns”, JA Mining, as a new generation of cloud mining platform, is gaining wide attention. The platform focuses on the three core positionings of “low threshold, high transparency, and strong compatibility”, helping users to participate in cryptocurrency mining through contracts, without the need to purchase mining machines, electricity bills, and technical maintenance, and can achieve daily automated returns.

    JA Mining currently supports mainstream crypto assets including BTC, DOGE, and XRP, and builds a global distributed mining architecture through intelligent allocation of multi-currency computing power and deployment of high-efficiency green data centers. Users can choose the contract amount and period as needed, the platform settles on a daily basis, and the returns are directly credited to the account, which is highly controllable and flexible.

    JA Mining has multiple advantages:

    • Equipment-free and maintenance-free: No need to purchase mining machines or management systems by yourself, all operations can be completed with one click, suitable for ordinary users to quickly get started.
    • Support mainstream currencies: Comprehensive coverage of popular assets such as BTC, DOGE, XRP, ETH, etc., to meet the investment preferences of different users.
    • Daily settlement of income: Daily income distribution within a fixed period, transparent process, and controllable risks.
    • Invitation rebate mechanism: Recommend others to join to enjoy up to 7% continuous commission rewards and build a personal mining network.

    Another advantage worth emphasizing is that:

    JA Mining adopts a daily income settlement mechanism denominated in US dollars to ensure that users lock in stable income during the entire contract period. After the contract expires, users can choose to withdraw their income to mainstream cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and XRP. This design brings significant strategic flexibility – based on the certainty of income, users can choose to withdraw when the market price rises, thereby achieving the dual profit of “fixed US dollar income + currency price appreciation“. For example, if a user withdraws money when the price of a currency is rising, he or she will receive more equivalent cryptocurrencies at a higher exchange rate, thereby amplifying the actual returns.

    The following are some examples of popular contracts：

    Whether you are trying a small amount or pursuing high returns, JA Mining provides a flexible contract portfolio that suits various risk preferences and investment sizes.

    Investment behavior is being reshaped: “Trading thinking” gives way to “income model”

    Since the second quarter of 2025, the user structure of JA Mining has been changing. Data shows that the number of high-net-worth individuals and family office users has increased significantly, the average holding period has been extended to more than 4.2 days, and the reinvestment rate has exceeded 63%. This shows that the market is increasingly inclined to regard cloud mining as a “passive cash flow configuration tool” rather than a short-term gaming platform.

    Against the backdrop of continued increase in currency price volatility, the importance of structural income models has been re-recognized. The compound mechanism of “computing power leasing + US dollar income + withdrawal autonomy” represented by JA Mining may constitute a new framework for mainstream crypto investment in the future.

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    Disclaimer: This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, legal advice, or investment recommendations. Stock Trading involves risk and market volatility. Please research or consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions. Jamining.com and associated parties are not liable for any financial loss incurred.

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  • MIL-OSI: Cryptocurrency investors leverage XRP through Blockchain Cloud Mining and earn a stable daily income

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the cryptocurrency market rebounds strongly, more and more investors are turning their attention from speculation to stable daily income. In this shift, one trend has clearly become the leader: cloud mining driven by XRP payments, and its leaders include platforms such as Blockchain Cloud Mining. XRP investors have earned more than thousands of dollars a day, and they are turning XRP into a tool to unlock continuous passive income – activating Bitcoin mining contracts without owning physical hardware.

    A new way to profit from crypto: no speculation, no pressure
    The recent breakout above $116,000 in Bitcoin prices has reinforced long-term bullish sentiment on digital assets. However, this rise has also triggered new volatility, prompting risk-conscious investors to think: How can you participate in this growth without experiencing market turmoil?

    For many, the answer lies in Blockchain Cloud Mining – a platform that provides flexible cloud mining contracts that can generate daily income regardless of token price fluctuations. Which payment method is gaining popularity? XRP, the fast, low-fee cryptocurrency that is increasingly being used to fund mining operations.

    “In the last 30 days, we’ve seen a 210% increase in contracts purchased with XRP,” said Sharon Henley, president of BlockchainCloudMining. “This is more than just a payment method, it’s a bridge between cryptocurrency liquidity and automated revenue generation.”

    How it works: XRP-funded Bitcoin mining contracts
    BlockchainCloudMining allows users to rent computing power through smart contracts. These contracts automatically start mining and pay rewards to the user’s designated crypto wallet every day. There’s no need to manage machines, pay electricity bills, or configure networks.

    Users pay with XRP for near-instant settlement and very low fees. Once payment is confirmed, the contract purchase is live. Examples of high-performance contracts include:

    ⦁【New User Experience Contract】: Investment amount: $100, contract duration 2 days, total return: $100 + $6.
    ⦁【WhatsMiner M66S】: Investment amount: $500, contract period 7 days, total return: $500 + $45.5.
    ⦁【WhatsMiner M60】: Investment amount: $1000, contract period 14 days, total return: $1000 + $196.
    ⦁【Bitcoin Miner S21+】: Investment amount: $3000, contract period 20 days, total return: $3000 + $900.
    ⦁【ALPH Miner AL1】: Investment amount: $10000, contract period 35 days, total return: $10000 + $5950.
    ⦁【ANTSPACE HK3】: Investment amount: $33000, contract period 40 days, total return: $33000 + $26400.

    After purchasing the contract, the income is automatically settled every 24 hours. Users can withdraw to wallets that support XRP, BTC, DOGE and USDT, or reinvest in new contracts to obtain compound income. (The platform has launched a number of stable income contracts, for more contract details, please log in to the official website of Blockchaincloudmining.com)

    Why XRP is the preferred financing method
    XRP’s recent surge in institutional recognition (thanks to Ripple’s promotion of a US banking license and a custody partnership with Bank of New York Mellon) has boosted investor confidence.

    Fast transactions: payments are confirmed in seconds.
    Low cost: transfer fees are less than $0.01.
    Reliable liquidity: XRP is now listed on major exchanges and accepted by mining and DeFi platforms.
    Henley added: “XRP’s speed and scalability make it ideal for everyday cloud mining settlements. Our users appreciate its convenience – especially when activating multiple contracts or making frequent withdrawals.”

    Trust, transparency, and global reach
    BlockchainCloudMining has deployed mining nodes around the world to ensure uninterrupted computing power. Every user can track real-time performance, enjoy 24/7 support, and view spending history with on-chain verifiable receipts.

    Other highlights of the platform include:
    ⦁$12 bonus for new user registration
    ⦁100% uptime infrastructure secured by McAfee® and Cloudflare®
    ⦁9 cryptocurrencies supported, including BTC, XRP, ETH, DOGE, USDC, USDT and other mainstream cryptocurrencies
    ⦁Up to $50,000 bonus for referring members

    Whether users are new, hodlers or professional traders, BlockchainCloudMining provides a low-threshold, high-reward entry point into the mining economy – driven by the flexibility of XRP.

    Summary: Consistency is king
    As the world of cryptocurrency moves from speculation to structure, tools like BlockchainCloudMining can help investors get predictable returns in a volatile market. By combining the stability of mining with the efficiency of XRP payments, users no longer have to wait for prices to rise, but can profit while others watch.

    For more details, please visit www.BlockchainCloudMining.com or contact info@blockchaincloudmining.com to activate your one-click mining journey now.

    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release does not constitute an investment solicitation, nor does it constitute investment advice, financial advice, or trading recommendations. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and the possibility of losing funds. It is strongly recommended that you perform due diligence before investing or trading in cryptocurrencies and securities, including consulting a professional financial advisor.

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  • What would it take for a new British leftwing party to succeed?

    Source: ForeignAffairs4

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Colm Murphy, Lecturer in British Politics, Queen Mary University of London

    Last week, the MP for Coventry South, Zarah Sultana, made an audacious decision. Having already lost the Labour party whip for opposing the two-child benefit cap, Sultana announced she would co-lead a new leftwing party with Jeremy Corbyn, who was expelled from Labour in 2024.

    From one angle, her decision may seem simple. Discontent with Keir Starmer’s Labour government, on everything from welfare cuts to Gaza, has never been higher, and Sultana is a vocal critic. Yet, launching a (still unnamed) new party is bold. It tackles head-on an old and vexing question for socialist critics of capitalism in the UK.

    In 1976, the socialist theorist Ralph Miliband (yes, Ed and David’s dad) described the faith in Labour’s capacity to become a socialist vehicle as “the most crippling of all illusions”. But socialists who agree with Miliband senior then have an almighty problem.

    Writing months after the 2019 defeat of Corbyn’s Labour party, the veteran “New Left” academics Colin Leys and Leo Panitch echoed Miliband in their book Searching for Socialism. But they also saw few immediate alternatives with “any prospect of electoral success”. This, they wrote, is the “central dilemma” for British democratic socialists.

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    The reaction to Sultana’s announcement from the British left has been accordingly mixed. Leaks revealed that Corbyn’s team was caught off guard. Responses from prominent potential supporters were reserved. Momentum, the leftwing grassroots organisation, hastily distributed the pamphlet Why Socialists Should Be in the Labour Party.

    It’s too early to know whether these issues are teething problems or portents. But the barriers to Sultana’s venture are formidable. What would it take for a new leftwing party to succeed? What would “success” even look like?

    A careful reading of political history can help us answer these questions. This is not the first time that new parties have emerged from Labour factionalism. Many readers will be aware of the 1981 departure of the “gang of four” Labour figures, who founded the Social Democratic party (SDP) that later merged with the Liberal party to form the Liberal Democrats.

    Nor is it the first time that smaller parties have appeared on Labour’s left. Between 1920 and 1991, the Communist party of Great Britain was a potent force in the trade union movement. From the 1990s to the 2010s, several vehicles contested local and national elections against Labour, from the Socialist Alliance to Left Unity.

    Challenges for a new party

    Each of these iterations had its historical peculiarities. But stepping back, we can identify three recurring challenges that any leftwing insurgent party must confront.

    First, they must agree on an electoral strategy and purpose, given the institutional brutality of British democracy. The UK has some proportional elections, including in Scotland and Wales (expected to be next contested in 2026). Councils are also possible avenues of influence.

    But there is no avoiding the fact that legislative and executive power is hoarded in the House of Commons, elected by first past the post. Labour will discourage possible defectors by warning that a split in the left vote will let in the right. Neil Kinnock, Labour’s former leader who found himself fighting off the SDP while trying to evict Thatcher in the 1980s, dubbed Sultana and Corbyn’s venture the “Farage assistance party”.

    Left of Labour parties are often aware of the risk. Indeed, far left activists have in the past advocated voting Labour, with “varying degrees of (un)enthusiasm”.

    Advocates of a new party will note that Labour is only polling in the low 20s, suggesting a pool of ex-Labour voters potentially interested in shopping around. However, there are others it could torpedo too.

    One recent poll on support for a hypothetical Corbyn-led party – which we should take with some salt – found that its 10% support comes partly from eating into the Green vote. An electoral arrangement with the Greens, on the other hand, may require shared policy platforms, raising the question of why a separate party is needed.

    A poll from More in Common conducted specifically about a Sultana-Corbyn party found 9% of Labour voters and 26% of current Green voters saying that would vote for such a party.

    The Socialist Labour party (SLP) – founded in 1996 by the prominent trade unionist Arthur Scargill in reaction to Tony Blair’s New Labour – is the obvious cautionary tale. Scargill wanted a purer, better Labour party. Yet, Labour looked set to kick out an 18-year-long Conservative government.

    Scargill could not convince many sympathetic activists to join. As historian Alfie Steer argues, the SLP instead became dominated by socialists hostile to the Labour party. The party could not overcome the resultant contradictions in its purpose and collapsed into acrimony.

    The SLP also illustrates the second key consideration: timing. The SLP struggled partly because it launched just as Labour was sweeping triumphantly into power. Sultana’s timing is arguably more astute. She has waited for Starmer’s bubble to burst and for disillusionment to fester.

    However, the broad left within Labour has also just found its voice by rebelling against government policy. The temptation for a risk-averse Labour activist may be to leap onto this critical bandwagon without taking the more dangerous step of defecting.



    Read more:
    The mistakes Keir Starmer made over disability cuts – and how he can avoid future embarrassment

    Starmer and Corbyn side by side
    Keir Starmer, then shadow Brexit secretary, accompanies then-Labour leader Corbyn to Brussels in 2019.
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    The final challenge is securing institutional durability without debilitating splits. It is telling that Sultana felt compelled to include Corbyn’s name despite his reported reservations.

    Sultana herself has an impressive political profile, especially on TikTok. Any new party will rely heavily on prominent spokespeople to force it into the national conversation. Yet, such vehicles can become trapped by their dependence on individuals. The Respect party of the 2000s, for example, was reliant on the charismatic but polarising figure of George Galloway.

    The fledgling party will also need a lasting structure that determines how candidates are selected and policy is formed. This risks dragging it into dreaded constitutional debates. It is already reportedly divided over the existence of co-leaders.

    Intra-party democracy is off-putting to outsiders. But as constitutional scholar Meg Russell argues, it speaks to fundamental questions about the extent, and limits, of democracy. Such disputes have frequently wracked the left (and the radical right, as Reform’s recent constitutional changes show).

    To what extent should policy be “democratically” decided? Should a new party limit who can join, and if so, on what criteria? How will leaders be selected? From the CPGB to the SLP, these questions have proven divisive in the past. They could easily prove so again.

    The new party faces severe challenges, but it would be unwise to write it off completely. In a volatile context, it has a chance to make its mark if it is clear in its strategic electoral purpose, cultivates an institutional and activist base and times its interventions astutely. But the obstacles to success are enormous – and with Reform currently polling top, the risks are high.

    The Conversation

    Colm Murphy is currently a member of the Labour Party, but he is writing purely in an academic capacity.

    – ref. What would it take for a new British leftwing party to succeed? – https://theconversation.com/what-would-it-take-for-a-new-british-leftwing-party-to-succeed-260599

  • Mild tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, second earthquake in two days

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Mild tremors were felt across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday evening after an earthquake struck Haryana’s Jhajjar for the second day in a row.

    According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), a 3.7 magnitude quake hit Jhajjar at 7.49 pm at a depth of 10 km. Jhajjar lies about 60 km from the national capital.

    On Thursday morning, a stronger 4.4 magnitude earthquake had jolted the same area around 9 am, causing brief panic among residents.

    There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

  • MIL-OSI Security: Pair Sentenced for Two St. Louis Carjackings

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    ST. LOUIS – A man and a woman who committed two armed carjackings in St. Louis, Missouri in 2022 have been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison.

    U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Thursday sentenced Jermanine Smith, 51, of St. Louis, to 141 months in prison. Judge Ross sentenced Bianka North, 29, of Illinois, to 154 months in prison on June 20.

    Smith pleaded guilty on March 20, 2025, to one count of carjacking and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. North pleaded guilty 10 days earlier to two counts of carjacking and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Both admitted stealing a 2006 Pontiac G6 on May 14, 2022, and a 2009 Toyota Scion the next day.

    The first victim was sitting in her G6 in North Riverfront Park in St. Louis when Smith and North pulled up in a Dodge Charger. A short time later, Smith approached the victims and asked for their help jump-starting the Charger. When the G6 driver and her friend got out of their car, North pointed a silver handgun at them and ordered them to move away. North then stole that car and drove away, followed by Smith in the Charger.

    On May 15, 2022, North was driving the carjacked G6 and parked near a Scion XD in the 1600 block of South 9th Street in St. Louis just after midnight. North opened the door of the Scion and ordered the driver out at gunpoint before driving away. North also ordered the victim to leave her mobile phone in the car. After the carjacking, someone tried to use Cash App on the victim’s phone to transfer $300 to Smith.

    The case was investigated by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Szczucinski prosecuted the case. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: TALLAHASSEE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DRUG TRAFFICKING AND ILLEGAL FIREARMS POSSESSION

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Jason Rigdon, 44, of Crawfordville, Florida, pleaded guilty July 9, 2025, to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of multiple firearms by a convicted felon. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. 

    U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “I applaud the excellent work of our federal, state, and local partners to make our community safer by getting this dangerous individual off the streets.  My office remains fully committed to fulfilling the promise made by President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to Take Back America by targeting violent criminals with the full force of the law.”

    Court documents reflect that pursuant to a federal search warrant of Rigdon’s Crawfordville residence, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and thirteen firearms were seized.  Rigdon was previously convicted of multiple State of Florida felony charges including drug trafficking, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding law enforcement, and illegal possession of firearms. At the time of arrest, a privately made firearm, commonly known as a “ghost gun,” was also seized.

    Rigdon is scheduled for sentencing before United States District Judge Robert L. Hinkle on September 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Tallahassee, Florida.  Rigdon faces up to thirty years’ imprisonment on the drug charge, and up to fifteen years’ imprisonment on the firearms charge.

    The Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office, and the Tallahassee Police Department investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney Eric K. Mountin is prosecuting the case.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline ) a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

    The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of 94 offices that serve as the nation’s principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. To access available public court documents online, please visit the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida website. For more information about the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/fln/index.html.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Appeal for victims after Croydon man jailed for rape and voyeurism

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A man has been jailed for raping a woman in Croydon, as Metropolitan Police investigating officers appeal for more potential victims to come forward.

    John Iwuh, 54 (21.06.1971) of Albert Road, South Norwood appeared at Croydon Crown Court on Friday, 11 July where he was sentenced to 16 years in prison. He will also be put on the sex offenders register for life, a restraining order was issued to prevent him from contacting the victim and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order was enforced.

    He was previously found guilty of rape and voyeurism on Wednesday, 14 May at Croydon Crown Court.

    The court heard how he used his job as a nurse to gain the trust of the victim on a dating app, before luring her to his home and raping her.

    He was arrested and charged by Met officers, who found that he had also videoed the rape. He was then further charged with voyeurism.

    Detective Inspector Sharad Verma, from the South Area Command Unit, said: “I would like to commend the strength of the victim-survivor who bravely reported this awful attack and for her strength throughout this investigation.

    “Officers were dedicated in bringing this predator to justice and during the investigation, found that Iwuh had videoed the rape which was then used as evidence against him.

    “They also discovered almost 11,000 contacts saved on his phone. Around 60 per cent of those were saved as a woman’s name alongside the name of a dating app.

    “We believe there may be more victims out there, targeted by Iwuh under the same circumstances, and urge them to contact us or their local police force.

    “I hope the victim-survivor can find reassurance in our actions to put this predator behind bars and that it may give more women the strength to come forward and report crimes. You will be listened to and supported.”

    The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said: “This has had a devastating impact on every part of my life.

    “Not only was I physically injured but it left me feeling emotionally numb and living in fear. The trauma from this affected my ability to work, relationships, and my health.

    “Now he’s in prison, I do feel there has been some justice. I’ve been supported by officers throughout the investigation, and I would encourage others who have been harmed to come forward, report what has happened and get help and support.”

    The offending

    The court heard that Iwuh met the victim, who is in her 40s, through the dating app ‘Hinge’ on Tuesday, 7 June 2022 and quickly moved their conversation to WhatsApp.

    They arranged a date and met in person the following day, Wednesday, 8 June 2022, at Norwood Junction station.

    Iwuh was working as a nurse and used his job to lure the victim back to his home in Albert Road, South Norwood, by saying that he was limited on time as had to get ready for work at a hospital.

    Once inside the property, Iwuh repeatedly kept trying to kiss the victim to which she refused. As she tried to leave the property, Iwuh forced her into his bedroom and raped her.

    The victim reported Iwuh the same evening to The Met using the online form and received support from specialist officers throughout the investigation.

    If you would like to come forward and make a report relating to Iwuh, you can contact police via 101 or online.

    If you live in England or Wales and have been affected by this case and would like to seek support from specialist agencies, please contact the independent charity Rape Crisis via their 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line or call them on 0808 500 2222. Specially trained staff are there to listen, answer questions and offer emotional support.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 11 July 2025 Departmental update Public procurement as a key tool to tackle health issues discussed at WHO-WIPO-WTO webinar

    Source: World Health Organisation

    The World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the World Trade Organization (WTO) co-hosted a technical webinar on July 3rd, 2025, discussing the role of public procurement, including pooled procurement, to promote global, equitable and timely access to health technologies. The webinar underscored that effective public procurement procedures depend on access to quality and up-to-date information on health product markets, a clear understanding of the needs, and the ability of suppliers to deliver required quality products at affordable prices. It also presented procurement as a mechanism to foster innovation, technology transfer and local manufacturing.

    Clive Ondari from the WHO Secretariat noted that in many countries, access to medical technologies is driven by public procurement, as pharmaceuticals are often made available through public funding or subsidies. To ensure efficient procurement, systems must rely on quality medical products obtained in a timely manner in the required quantities and at affordable prices. These elements are particularly important in the health sector given the large expenditures, with some programmes reportedly paying considerably more than necessary for medicines.

    Amy Dietterich from the WIPO Secretariat emphasized the role of collaboration and tailored strategies to ensure procurement serves as an effective tool for innovation and access. Learning how governments develop laws and policies, how different initiatives determine strategies and priorities to support procurement practices, and how this tool benefits from an integrated view of public health, intellectual property (IP), and trade is important.

    Roger Kampf from the WTO Secretariat highlighted the importance of a cross-disciplinary approach, including IP, procurement, and competition frameworks to effectively address global health challenges. He noted that beyond obtaining best value for money, sound procurement can foster technology transfer, boost local manufacturing capacities, and strengthen R&D capacities as well as supply chain resilience.

    The webinar featured presentations examining the health, IP, and trade dimensions of public procurement, alongside case studies from experts representing various regional and local mechanisms, who highlighted their respective approaches to public procurement.

    Lisa Hedman from the WHO Secretariat in her presentation highlighted procurement as a lever in the context of the WHO Roadmap on Access to Medicines 2025 – 2030 to improve affordability, availability, accessibility and acceptability for health products and technologies.

    Giovanni Napolitano from the WIPO Secretariat in his presentation explained the role of public procurement as a key driver of innovation in the healthcare area. IP may influence access, pricing, and innovation by informing who holds rights to key technologies (patent landscapes), delimiting freedom to operate and avoiding IP infringement, encouraging voluntary licensing for broader access, and assessing the impact of data exclusivity on competition. Well-designed, pro-competitive tenders are essential for rewarding R&D, preventing monopolies, and improving access. He emphasized the importance of IP due diligence early in procurement processes, building capacity for IP management within agencies, and fostering public-private partnerships around IP.

    Astghik Solomonyan from the WTO Secretariat in her remarks addressed the benefits of combining pooled public procurement with international trade. At the country level, pooled procurement with its implied larger orders, and trade agreements (e.g. the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement 2012) with their market access and good governance guarantees, can attract international suppliers offering competitive prices or superior quality. At the international level, recent experience has highlighted the importance of global supply chain resilience. Trade agreements provide international suppliers with the market access needed to establish additional production and distribution facilities while pooled procurement helps to generate the level of demand necessary to keep such facilities operational.

    Lucia Rizka Andalucia, Ministry of Health Indonesia representative, shared how the country has strategically positioned public procurement as a key instrument to drive national innovation and industrial development by boosting local production, ensuring market access for domestic products, and strengthening collaboration among stakeholders.

    The representative of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Santiago Cornejo, explained the Revolving Fund mechanism which enables countries across the Americas to access quality vaccines, essential medicines, and health products including diagnostics, using pooled procurement, which consolidates reliable and predictable demand from member states. He also mentioned the reorientation of the Fund in response to COVID-19 toward supporting innovation, technology transfer, and local manufacturing.

    The EU Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) representative, Katarzyna Motyka, presented the EU joint procurement mechanism based on the lessons learned from COVID-19. She highlighted how the mechanism ensures equitable access to essential health products among member states, complements national initiatives and strengthens public procurement systems across Europe on a voluntary basis.

    The representative of the Gulf Health Council, Fathi Alkathiry, clarified how the Gulf Joint Procurement Program has, through the years, developed efficient decision-making processes for a multi-country pooled procurement tendering to facilitate the procurement of medicines and medical supplies. The Gulf Cooperation Council has also taken measures to promote local manufacturing, including the use of procurement to develop local industries. These efforts have contributed to regional growth in the industrial sector. In 2024, the Gulf region counted 74 pharmaceutical factories and 140 medical supply factories.

    Lastly, the representative from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and Regional Economic Communities, Wesley Ronoh, shared Africa’s experience with public procurement, highlighting the role of the East African Community, Southern African Development Community, and Economic Community of West African States in fostering collaboration. He further noted that public procurement plays a critical role in national health strategies in Africa, as an estimated 40% of health spending in many African countries occurs through it. The African Pooled Procurement Mechanism, established in 2024 was also presented.

    The video recording of the webinar is available here.

    The Trilateral collaboration of WHO, WIPO and WTO

    The Secretariats of the WHO, WIPO, and the WTO organize capacity building and technical assistance activities on current issues to enhance the flow of updated and technical information related to innovation and access to health technologies. The objective of the Trilateral Cooperation workshops and webinars is to strengthen the capacity of law and policymakers and experts in Member governments by facilitating access to expertise, data, and evidence and deepen discussions of critical issues at the intersection of public health, IP, and trade.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Increasing natural flood and drought protections

    The new funding includes $3.5 million for 20 new projects to help restore and protect watersheds across the province. The new funding will help make Alberta more flood and drought resistant.

    Healthy and resilient watersheds help prevent floods during storms, release water during droughts, and help Alberta’s growing communities and environment thrive. They carry water through rivers, lakes and streams, helping to sustain ecosystems.

    This funding will help one city, two counties and 17 non-profits restore riverbanks and watersheds, stabilize streambanks, and improve the natural movement of water to mitigate floods and droughts.

    “By investing in watersheds, we are improving community protections from future floods and droughts. This funding not only supports landowners, it also results in cleaner water, thriving ecosystems, and a healthier environment for people and wildlife across the province.”

    Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas

    “Our government is proud to fund and support our local partners who play a vital role in restoring wetlands and riparian areas while fostering stewardship to protect Alberta’s water systems for future generations.”

    Grant Hunter, Associate Minister of Water

    The new Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program funding is investing in important projects across the province, from improving watershed health in the Lesser Slave region to revitalizing the urban banks of Calgary’s Elbow River. In Medicine Hat, students will gain hands-on experience in bioengineering techniques for stabilizing riverbanks, blending restoration with education. Drought resilience efforts will help urban homeowners in Lethbridge manage water more effectively and support landowners in Milk River as they design sustainable irrigation plans.

    Applications are now open for another $3.5 million in funding to support even more watershed resilience and restoration projects. Organizations, non-profits, Indigenous communities, and municipalities can apply until September 15, 2025.

    “Funding from the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program will help our residents implement long-term strategies to address drought in Lethbridge. By transitioning to water-wise, drought resilient landscaping, homeowners can put plans in action today that will lead to water conservation success in the future. Environment Lethbridge is thrilled to be able to use this funding to help urban residents achieve their outdoor water conservation goals.”

    Kathleen Sheppard, executive director, Environment Lethbridge Council

    “With funding from the province’s WRRP program, the Lesser Slave Watershed Council maintains capacity to engage with municipal and community partners, educate and inform watershed residents about the importance of resilient riparian areas and wetlands, assess riparian condition on streams in our basin, and work one-on-one with landowners to implement on-the-ground projects that protect or enhance valuable riparian habitat. The program has been essential to the Lesser Slave Watershed Council’s Watershed Resiliency Program since 2016.”

    Meghan Payne, executive director, Lesser Slave Watershed Council

    Quick facts

    • Since 2020, Alberta’s government has invested approximately $50 million through the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program.
    • To date, the program has provided 215 grants to 85 organizations that have helped support the restoration, enhancement and conservation of 5,475 hectares of wetlands as well as more than 2,300 hectares of riparian areas covering 320 kilometres of streambank.
    • More than 11,000 Albertans have participated in training workshops funded through the program on natural restoration techniques and other practices that enhance watershed resiliency.

    Related information

    • Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program
    • List of funded projects

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Minister’s statement on June Labour Force Survey results

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s  Labour Force Survey for June 2025:

    “Today’s Labour Force Survey data demonstrates the work B.C. is doing to push forward on job creation, investment and economic development, despite the uncertain and challenging geopolitical climate we are facing from south of the border.

    “In June, B.C. held steady with a gain of 5,000 jobs compared to last month with overall increases for six of B.C.’s seven regions. So far this year, B.C. has gained 50,700 full-time jobs, the highest increase among provinces.

    “Women’s employment increased by 6,700 this month. So far this year, B.C. has had the highest increase in women’s full-time employment among provinces at 28,700.  

    “Our unemployment rate is 5.6%, down from 6.4% last month, the third-lowest in Canada and below the national average of 6.9%. And B.C. continues to lead the country with an average hourly wage of $37.62, the second-highest among provinces.

    “The data shows that in June, B.C. had employment increases in the accommodation and food-services sector at 8,000 jobs, and retail trade increased by 2,800 jobs.

    “We know that the uncertainty of U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s tariff threats is proving extremely challenging for businesses. We’re doing everything we can to defend B.C. businesses and help open new markets and new opportunities so they can continue to grow.

    “This past month, B.C. continued to drive forward the work to grow a stronger, more diverse economy and help protect and create good-paying jobs. We doubled down on our efforts to diversify trade in Asia and Europe, and remove interprovincial trade barriers across Canada.

    “This week, British Columbia became one of the 10 signatories to the Committee on Internal Trade’s memorandum of understanding on direct-to-consumer sales of wine, spirits, beer or other alcoholic beverages, effective May 2026. There are already positive results for businesses due to the work to advance B.C. and Alberta’s direct-to-consumer wine sales, with a seven-fold increase in product moving across our border. 

    “In the face of significant headwinds from south of the border, we’re standing strong for B.C., working with communities, workers and businesses to strengthen our economy and continue to create good jobs and prosperity throughout B.C.”

    Learn More:

    To learn more about B.C.’s response to tariffs, visit:
    https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/tariffs

    To see the July 8, 2025, communique from the Committee of Internal Trade, visit:
    https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2025/07/committee-on-internal-trade-meets-to-strengthen-canadas-economy.html

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  • MIL-OSI: Landmark Bancorp, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2025 Earnings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Manhattan, KS, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: LARK) announced that it will release earnings for the second quarter of 2025 after the market closes on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00 am (CT). Investors may listen to the Company’s earnings call via telephone by dialing (833) 470-1428 and using access code 703723. Investors are encouraged to call the dial-in number at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call.

    A replay of the earnings call will be available through August 1, 2025, by dialing (855) 762-8306 and using access code 160217.
            
    About Landmark

    Landmark Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Landmark National Bank, is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “LARK.” Headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas, Landmark National Bank is a community banking organization dedicated to providing quality financial and banking services. Landmark National Bank has 29 locations in 23 communities across Kansas: Manhattan (2), Auburn, Dodge City (2), Fort Scott (2), Garden City, Great Bend (2), Hoisington, Iola, Junction City, LaCrosse, Lawrence (2), Lenexa, Louisburg, Mound City, Osage City, Osawatomie, Overland Park, Paola, Pittsburg, Prairie Village, Topeka (2), Wamego and Wellsville, Kansas. Visit www.banklandmark.com for more information.

    Contact:
    Mark A. Herpich
    Chief Financial Officer
    (785) 565-2000

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  • MIL-Evening Report: NFIP activists, advocates to open nuclear-free Pacific exhibition

    Asia Pacific Report

    Nuclear-free and independent Pacific advocates are treating Aucklanders to a lively week-long exhibition dedicated to the struggle for nuclear justice in the region.

    It will be opened today by the opposition Labour Party’s spokesperson on disarmament and MP for Te Atatu, Phil Twyford, and will include a range of speakers on Aotearoa New Zealand’s record as a champion of a nuclear-free Pacific and an independent foreign policy.

    Speaking at a conference last month, Twyford said the country could act as a force for peace and demilitarisation, working with partners across the Pacific and Asia and basing its defence capabilities on a realistic assessment of threats.

    The biggest threat to the security of New Zealanders was not China’s rise as a great power but the possibility of war in Asia, Twyford said.

    Although there have been previous displays about the New Zealand nuclear-free narrative, this one has a strong focus on the Pacific.

    it is called the “Legends of the Pacific: Stories of a Nuclear-free Moana 1975-1995” and will run from tomorrow, July 13 until Friday, July 18.

    Veteran nuclear-free Pacific spokespeople who are expected to speak at the conference include Reverend Mua Strickson-Pua; Bharat Jamnadas, an organiser of the original Nuclear-Free and Independent Pacific (NFIP) conference in Suva, Fiji, in 1975; businessman and community advocate Nikhil Naidu, previously an activist for the Fiji Anti-Nuclear Group (FANG) and Dr Heather Devere, peace researcher and chair of the Asia Pacific Media Network (APMN).

    A group of Cook Islands young dancers will also take part.

    Knowledge to children
    One of the organisers, Nik Naidu, told Asia Pacific Report, it was vital to restore the enthusiasm and passion around the NFIP movement as in the 1980s.

    “It’s so important to pass on our knowledge to our children and future generations,” he said.

    “And to tell the stories of our on-going journey and yearning for true independence in a world free of wars and weapons of mass destruction. This is what a Nuclear-Free and Independent Pacific is.”

    One of the many nuclear-free posters at the exhibition. Image: APR

    The exhibition is is coordinated by the APMN in partnership with the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, with curator Tharron Bloomfield and coordinator Antony Phillips; Ellen Melville Centre; and the Whānau Communty Centre and Hub.

    It is also supported by Pax Christi, Quaker Peace and Service Fund, and Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF).

    It recalls New Zealand’s peace squadrons, a display of activist tee-shirt “flags”, nuclear-free buttons and badges, posters, and other memorabilia.

    Timely exhibition
    Author Dr David Robie, deputy chair of the APMN, who wrote the book Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior just published on Thursday, and dedicated to the NFIP movement, said the the exhibition was timely.

    “It is a sort of back to the future situation where the world is waking up again to a nuclear spectre not really seen since the Cold War years,” he said.

    “With the horrendous Israeli genocide on Gaza — it is obscene to call it a war, when it is continuous massacres of civilians; the attacks by two nuclear nations on a nuclear weapons-free country, as is the case with Iran; and threats against another nuclear state, China, are all extremely concerning developments.”

    “Heroes” and “Villains” of the Pacific . . . part of the exhibition. Image: APR

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