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  • MIL-OSI China: Eyeing China opportunities, multinational giants seek closer supply chain collaboration with Chinese partners

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

    Eyeing China opportunities, multinational giants seek closer supply chain collaboration with Chinese partners

    BEIJING, July 16 — As the third China International Supply Chain Expo opened Wednesday in Beijing, multinational companies are looking to strengthen supply chain collaborations in a move that will inject more certainty into the world economy.

    The five-day event has attracted 651 companies and institutions from 75 countries and regions. Overseas exhibitors account for 35 percent, a three-percentage-point increase from last year. Among the first-time multinational participants are major players such as Nvidia, Schneider Electric, L’Oreal, Louis Dreyfus and Medtronic.

    The growth in global participation highlights mounting confidence in the Chinese market and supply chain. The participating companies see China as both a stabilizing force and an innovation driver in the global supply chain.

    “The expo is an important gathering for innovation and collaboration, helping to strengthen the sustainable development of global manufacturing and international supply chains,” said Mohamed Kande, global chairman of PwC.

    CLOSER COLLABORATION

    The expo comes on the heels of China’s announcement of a 5.3 percent economic growth for the first half of the year despite rising challenges and external uncertainties.

    China’s steady economic growth, coupled with its robust supply chain and commitment to further opening up, positions it as a key partner for multinational companies.

    Jensen Huang, CEO of U.S. tech giant Nvidia, on Tuesday praised China’s rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) during his visit to Beijing, describing the Chinese market as both “large” and “dynamic.”

    While speaking at the opening ceremony of the expo on Wednesday, Huang lauded China’s supply chain as a “miracle.” China’s open-source AI is a catalyst for global progress, giving every country and industry a chance to join the AI revolution, he said.

    “China is a very important country where the development of AI will continue to be very fast and we hope to be part of that,” Huang told reporters on Wednesday, adding that there’s so much opportunity and confidence in the Chinese market.

    Huang confirmed on Tuesday that Nvidia’s H20 chips will soon be available in the Chinese market again, following the U.S. government’s approval of the company’s filing licenses for shipping H20s to China.

    The expo has become a key venue for global firms to forge and expand supply chain collaborations.

    The expo serves as a platform for expanding McDonald’s supply chain partnerships, Xu Jansen, head of Impact Strategy at M (China) Co., Ltd. The fast food chain attended the expo for a second straight year, teaming up with 11 suppliers this year.

    Xu emphasized the importance of the Chinese market, noting that half of the 2,000 new McDonald’s stores opening each year globally are located here.

    The company has built a network of local suppliers and also helped many of them ship products overseas. China serves as a stabilizer to the global supply chain and global economic growth, Xu said in an interview.

    For French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi, the expo is also an opportunity to showcase its ecosystem and build collaborations.

    “Here, we explore innovative collaborations with our global partners, from R&D to production and patient accessibility enhancement, and share the latest results of localized practices,” said Wayne Shi, president of Sanofi Greater China. Sanofi will continue to support the Healthy China initiative with innovative drugs and vaccines, Shi said.

    RESILIENCE

    Business executives and experts assert that, given the current global economic climate, no single country can fulfill every role in industrial and supply chains. It is essential for countries to work together to achieve win-win results.

    Global firms view China as a pivotal destination for enhancing and diversifying their supply chains, owing to the country’s vast manufacturing capacity, robust industrial ecosystem, and improving business environment.

    Xiao Song, chairman, president and CEO of Siemens China, said that at a time when the global industrial landscape is undergoing rapid restructuring, the expo is becoming an important platform to promote the deep integration of all sections of the industrial chain.

    Siemens aims to help Chinese firms upgrade with digital and low-carbon technologies, helping build a green competitive edge globally as well as a more resilient and sustainable global industrial and supply chains, Xiao said.

    As the world’s first national-level exhibition focusing on supply chains, the expo is an internationally shared public product. First held in 2023, the expo has contributed to building more secure, stable, open and inclusive global industrial and supply chains.

    With over 70 special events and new alliances for exhibitors in each of the six supply chains showcased at the expo, the expo helps enterprises find partners, application scenarios and solutions, according to Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the event’s organizer.

    Ren called on global business leaders to work together to uphold the multilateral trade system with the World Trade Organization at its core.

    Xu Jiabin, a professor at the Business School of Renmin University of China, said that as a manufacturing and trading powerhouse, China has made significant contributions to the stability and resilience of the global supply chain.

    “The expo will help mitigate the negative effects of trade barriers and safeguard the global international economic and trade order,” Xu said.

    MIL OSI China News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: Israel strikes Syrian presidential palace area, army HQ in Damascus

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

    Israeli warplanes intensified their air campaign across southern Syria on Wednesday, striking the Syrian Army General Command headquarters and the presidential palace area in central Damascus.

    The Syrian health authorities said one civilian was killed, and 18 others injured in the strikes on the capital, which included at least five separate air raids targeting central Damascus. Footage aired on local TV showed smoke billowing from Umayyad Square, where the army’s main command building is located.

    Smoke is seen near the Syrian Army General Command headquarters in Damascus, Syria, on July 16, 2025. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

    The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said parts of the headquarters and the defense authorities were destroyed, and additional strikes hit buildings in the upscale al-Malki neighborhood and near the Tishreen Palace. The fate of senior officials inside the facilities remained unknown.

    An Israeli military spokesperson confirmed the operation, saying that “the military headquarters in Damascus is the location from which Syrian regime commanders direct combat operations and deploy regime forces to the Sweida area.”

    In a statement, the spokesperson added that also “a military target in the area of the Syrian regime’s presidential palace in Damascus was struck.”

    A fire truck is seen near a structure damaged in an Israeli airstrike at the Syrian Army General Command headquarters in Damascus, Syria, on July 16, 2025. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

    In southern Syria, Israeli strikes also targeted government forces’ convoys and positions in Sweida province, killing at least three senior officers in the village of al-Majimer, according to the observatory. Earlier raids in the region had killed at least seven others, bringing the total toll among government forces to 10.

    Additional air raids late Wednesday struck multiple locations in and around Daraa city, including the governor’s palace, the military intelligence branch, and the civil registry office, the observatory said. Further strikes hit the 189th regiment in Jabab and the 132nd brigade west of Daraa, prompting ambulances to rush to the scene.

    In the Damascus countryside, Israeli jets also bombed the town of al-Kiswah, though no casualties were immediately reported.

    Photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows a building of the Syrian Army General Command headquarters damaged in an Israeli airstrike in Damascus, Syria. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

    The strikes came after the collapse of a ceasefire between Syrian government forces and armed Druze groups in Sweida, the heartland of the Druze community in Syria. The war monitor said at least 248 people have been killed in the area since Sunday.

    The Druze are a religious and ethnic minority originating from Islam, living primarily in Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, with smaller communities in Jordan and elsewhere.

    Israel carried out several waves of strikes in Damascus and Sweida, with the stated aim of preventing the Druze minority from being harmed.

    MIL OSI China News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: China cruise into Asia Cup semis with commanding win over New Zealand

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

    China used a balanced offense to ease past New Zealand 85-51, advancing to the semifinals as the top finisher in Group A at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup on Wednesday.

    The reigning champion completed the group stage with a perfect 3-0 record and will await its semifinal opponent emerging from Japan and New Zealand, who will meet on Friday.

    “As our team was just formed three months ago, we aimed to try different lineups through these group games,” China head coach Gong Luming said at a postgame news conference. “We feel that it has taken an initial shape now, but still needs fine-tuning on some details.”

    “We hope that in future training, players can build better chemistry and be more familiar with our style of play, to be more creative in our play,” he added.

    China took the early initiative with seven unanswered points. Amid the rousing ovation at Shenzhen Sports Center, 18-year-old Zhang Ziyu was subbed in at the 3:46 mark and wasted no time opening her account, scoring a layup eight seconds into her appearance. A 14-2 run propelled China to a 25-10 lead at the end of the first quarter.

    The host began to pull away, leading by 22 points early in the second period. The Tall Ferns tried to respond but never seriously threatened China’s advantage the rest of the way.

    After an 11-0 run, the game was all but decided when China raced ahead 53-28 midway through the third quarter.

    All 12 Chinese players got on the scoreboard, with Zhang and Yang Shuyu each finishing with 12 points.

    “We didn’t start well in these three matches. Hopefully we can improve that in our next game,” Yang said.

    “Zhang is our advantage. The opponents will deploy specific defenses against her, and we need to address that,” she added.

    Earlier in the day, South Korea cruised past Indonesia 95-62 to finish second in the group with a 2-1 record.

    Competing in Division A for the first time, Indonesia showed its grit against the 12-time champion, trailing just 25-22 after the first quarter.

    South Korea upped its game with signature 3-pointers in the second, as Lee Myung-kwan and Shin Ji-hyun combined for three consecutive shots from long range to build a 12-point cushion.

    With a 48-34 halftime lead, South Korea continued to strengthen its hold on the game. A 24-14 third quarter extended the lead to 24 points, while Indonesia could not mount a comeback.

    South Korean guard Park Ji-hyun contributed a game-high 18 points along with seven assists, and Shin added 15. Kim Pierre-Louis led Indonesia with 16 points.

    “We didn’t start the game very well. We had a tough first half,” South Korea coach Park Soo-ho said. “But after halftime, our players came back. The next game will be the most important, and we will prepare well for it.”

    In Group B, the Philippines notched its first win with a nail-biting 73-70 victory over Lebanon. Naomi Natalie Panganiban scored 15 points, leading five Philippine players in double figures, including Jack Animam’s double-double of 14 points and 16 rebounds. Jillian Archer’s game-high 23 points were not enough for Lebanon.

    “This win represents everything that we’ve been working hard on for the last 10 years or so,” Philippines coach Patrick Henry Aquino said. “We are glad to be competing, not just staying in Division A, but we still have to improve and we hope that we level up again soon.”

    Gilas Pilipinas will vie for a semifinal spot against South Korea on Friday. The winner will face Australia, which advanced with three straight wins in group play. 

    MIL OSI China News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: China finish as runners-up in women’s East Asian Cup

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

    China finished second in the women’s 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship on Wednesday after a goalless draw with Japan in the final round, while South Korea beat Chinese Taipei 2-0 to win the event’s title for first time in 20 years.

    The clash between China and Japan kicked off in rain. China applied high pressing and quick attacking from the start, but neither side could break the deadlock in the first half.

    Yoshida Riko (2nd R) of Japan vies with Jin Kun (1st L) of China during the women’s football match between Japan and China at the EAFF (East Asian Football Federation) E-1 Football Championship 2025 Final in Suwon, South Korea, July 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

    The second half saw both teams continue to push forward, but heavy rain affected performances of both sides. In stoppage time, Japan’s Takahashi Hana had two chances to score but narrowly missed both. The match ended in a 0-0 stalemate.

    With one win and two draws each, China, Japan and South Korea all finished with five points. Chinese Taipei was at bottom after three defeats. The three top teams were tied in points, head-to-head results and goal difference. According to the EAFF competition rules, rankings were then determined by the number of goals scored among the tied teams.

    South Korea secured the championship with three goals, followed by China with two and Japan one. It marked South Korea’s second East Asian Cup title, the first since 2005.

    China head coach Ante Milicic said after the tournament that he was proud of his team for their effort under difficult weather conditions. “Both teams worked hard despite the climate. I’m proud of the way my team played and fought,” he said.

    Reflecting on the last-minute goal conceded against South Korea on July 9, Milicic admitted, “Conceding in the final minute cost us the title. It’s a lesson we must learn — we can’t afford to lose focus in the closing moments of a match.”

    Chinese player Wang Shuang told Xinhua that the team improved with each game during the tournament. “Our teamwork and understanding got better throughout the tournament. Today, some of the younger players really impressed with their bravery and confidence,” she said.

    “I think the experience we gained from this tournament is more valuable than the results themselves. I believe these younger teammates will grow stronger and more confident as they gain more playing opportunities in the future,” she added. 

    MIL OSI China News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Chetak LLC Group Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk

    Source: US Department of Health and Human Services – 3

    Summary

    Company Announcement Date:
    July 16, 2025
    FDA Publish Date:
    July 16, 2025
    Product Type:
    Food & BeveragesFoodborne Illness
    Reason for Announcement:

    Recall Reason Description
    Sprouted Moong (sprouted mung beans)

    Company Name:
    CHETAK LLC GROUP
    Brand Name:

    Brand Name(s)
    Deep

    Product Description:

    Product Description
    Sprouted Moong (sprouted mung beans)

    Company Announcement
    Chetak New York LLC, Edison, NJ
    Chetak San Francisco LLC, Union City, CA
    Chetak Chicago LLC, Streamwood, IL
    Chetak Orlando LLC, Kissimmee, FL
    Chetak Los Angeles LLC, Pico Rivera, CA
    Zeenat Inc., Sugarland, TX
    Are recalling Frozen ‘Deep Sprouted Mat(Moth) 16 oz. and Deep Sprouted Moong 16oz. because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune system. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illness such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms) endocarditis and arthritis
    The Recalled Sprouted Beans were distributed nationwide in retail stores under following Lot numbers

    Deep Sprouted Mat (Moth) 16 oz.LOT CODE- printed on back side of bag- IN24330, 25072,25108,24353,25171,24297,25058,25078,24291,25107,24354 AND 24292
    Deep Sprouted Moong 16 oz. packetLOT CODE- printed on back side of bag- IN24330, 25072,25108,24353,25171,24297,25058,25078,24291,25107,24354 AND 24292

    No illness have been reported to date in connection with this problem to company
    The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by FDA
    Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.
    Consumers who have purchased 16 oz. packet of “Sprouted Mat (Moth) and Sprouted Moong” are urged to return them to place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the Company at 908-209-8878

    Company Contact Information

    Consumers:
    908-209-8878

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    07/16/2025

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-Evening Report: We were part of the world heritage listing of Murujuga. Here’s why all Australians should be proud

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jo McDonald, Professor, Director of Centre for Rock Art Research + Management, The University of Western Australia

    Senior Ranger, Mardudunhera man Peter Cooper, oversees the Murujuga landscape Jo McDonald, CC BY-SA

    On Friday, the Murujuga Cultural Landscape in northwest Western Australia was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We were in Paris to see Murujuga become Australia’s 21st world heritage property, but only our second property listed exclusively for its Indigenous cultural values.

    Murujuga, meaning “hip bone sticking out”, is an ancient rocky landscape rising out of the Indian Ocean in northwest Australia.

    Murujuga is shaped by the Lore and the presence of Ngarda-Ngarli – the collective term for the Traditional Owner groups of the coastal Pilbara – since Ngurra Nyujunggamu, when the earth was soft, the beginning of time.

    Murujuga includes the Burrup Peninsula, the Dampier Archipelago’s 42 islands and the listed property covers almost 100,000 hectares of land and sea country. Across this cultural landscape are between one to two million petroglyphs – rock art – created by carving designs into rock surfaces. The petroglyphs record Ngarda Ngarli’s attachment and adaptation to a changing environment through deep time.

    The UNESCO listing recognises the “outstanding universal value” of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape. This value lies in the traditional system governing it, in tangible and intangible attributes that attest to 50,000 years of Ngarda-Ngarli using and caring for the land and seascape.

    The Ngarda-Ngarli have campaigned for World Heritage Listing of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape for more than 20 years.

    Murujuga Board and Circle of Elders members in Sydney at the ICOMOS General Assembly, where they hosted a Symposium on the Cultural Landscape nomination.
    Jo McDonald, CC BY-SA

    A controversial nomination

    While the outstanding universal values of this place were not in question, the nomination became mired with broader climate concerns.

    Industrial development began at Murujuga in the 1950s and was established before Traditional Owners had decision-making authority. The Dampier Archipelago, as well as housing petroglyphs across 42 islands, is also home to one of the largest industrial hubs in the southern hemisphere.

    The recent approval for the North-West Gas Hub has elevated climate change concerns and raised questions about whether the government is serious about protecting Murujuga.

    The Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program (MRAMP) year two report was released around the same time as the north west gas hub announcement.

    While acidic pollution has been suggested by some, our work on the monitoring program found rain and dust at the site was pH neutral, and there is no acid rain impacting on the petroglyphs.

    Other criticism included that the air quality at the site is compromised by local gas production. The research found the air quality at Murujuga is “good” to “very good” by international standards. We also found average annual nitrogen dioxide levels − the emission under most scrutiny − is five times lower than World Health Organisation guidelines.

    According to MRAMP research, Murujuga’s air quality is well within national standards. Nitrogen dioxide is 16 times lower than the national standard, and sulphur dioxide never exceeding 10% of the national standard.

    Importantly, the research program is ongoing and will transition to monitoring led by the Ngarda-Ngarli with support and training from the scientists. And this ongoing monitoring will be part of the management regime in place to protect Murujuga as a world heritage listed site.

    The MRAMP monitoring team in action at Murujuga.
    Ben Mullins, CC BY-SA

    Ngard-Ngarli leadership

    Traditional Owners and Custodians led the world heritage nomination, supported by State and Commonwealth governments.

    Traditional Owners consider the listing will better protect Ngarda-Ngarli knowledge, lore and culture as expressed through the landscape and in the petroglyphs.

    World heritage recognition will support Ngarda-Ngarli decision-making and ongoing management across the Murujuga Cultural Landscape.

    This global recognition is a mechanism to help Ngarda-Ngarli do what they have always done: protect their culture and decide what is right for Country for future generations.

    The inscription is a testament to the old people who started this quest decades ago, many of whom have not lived to celebrate this victory.

    The Australian delegation on the floor of UNESCO during the inscription session.
    Jo McDonald, CC BY

    Australia’s deep time heritage

    Australia now has two places on the World Heritage List which are exclusively listed as Indigenous sites of outstanding universal value to all humanity.

    The Murujuga Cultural Landscape joins on the list the southwestern Victorian site Budj Bim, one of the world’s most extensive and oldest aquaculture systems.

    Murujuga Aboriginal Custodians celebrate the Word Heritage listing decision in Paris this week.
    Jo McDonald, CC BY

    By this listing, the world has recognised the deep time creative genius and ongoing connection of Ngarda-Ngarli to the Murujuga Cultural Landscape.

    This international acclaim recognises the extraordinary resilience of Australia’s First Nations peoples and should be a source of pride and celebration for all Australians.

    Jo McDonald is an employee of the University of Western Australia and receives funding from the Australian Research Council.The Centre for Rock Art Research and Management receives funding for its research and training operations from Rio Tinto. Jo was a member of the World Heritage committee and contributed to the writing of the dossier.

    Amy Stevens is an employee of Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, which receives funding from the Australian Government, the WA Government and industry and was a lead author on the Murujuga Cultural Landscape World Heritage nomination.

    Belinda Churnside serves as Deputy Chair. Board Directors are remunerated for their duties in accordance with community-approved sitting fees. These payments are made from MAC’s operational income.

    MAC receives funding support for a range of projects from both State and Federal government departments, as well as from industry partners operating within the Burrup and Maitland Industrial Estate Agreement (BMIEA) area.

    The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation provides operational and strategic support for the Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions funds MAC’s National Park Ranger Team, while other funding bodies contribute to the Murujuga Land and Sea Unit Rangers.

    All funding sources and expenditures are transparently reported in MAC’s annual financial report, which is audited each year by an independent external auditor.

    Ben Mullins is the lead scientist on the Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Project, which is funded by the Government of Western Australia.

    Peter Hicks is the Chair of the Board of Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC). Board Directors are remunerated for their duties in accordance with community-approved sitting fees. These payments are made from MAC’s operational income.

    MAC receives funding support for a range of projects from both State and Federal government departments, as well as from industry partners operating within the Burrup and Maitland Industrial Estate Agreement (BMIEA) area.

    The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation provides operational and strategic support for the Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions funds MAC’s National Park Ranger Team, while other funding bodies contribute to the Murujuga Land and Sea Unit Rangers.

    All funding sources and expenditures are transparently reported in MAC’s annual financial report, which is audited each year by an independent external auditor.

    Terry Bailey is a World Heritage advisor to Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and WA Government and was lead editor and co-author of Murujuga Cultural Landscape World Heritage nomination. His appointment is funded by the WA Government.

    – ref. We were part of the world heritage listing of Murujuga. Here’s why all Australians should be proud – https://theconversation.com/we-were-part-of-the-world-heritage-listing-of-murujuga-heres-why-all-australians-should-be-proud-261066

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-Evening Report: We were part of the world heritage listing of Murujuga. Here’s why all Australians should be proud

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jo McDonald, Professor, Director of Centre for Rock Art Research + Management, The University of Western Australia

    Senior Ranger, Mardudunhera man Peter Cooper, oversees the Murujuga landscape Jo McDonald, CC BY-SA

    On Friday, the Murujuga Cultural Landscape in northwest Western Australia was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We were in Paris to see Murujuga become Australia’s 21st world heritage property, but only our second property listed exclusively for its Indigenous cultural values.

    Murujuga, meaning “hip bone sticking out”, is an ancient rocky landscape rising out of the Indian Ocean in northwest Australia.

    Murujuga is shaped by the Lore and the presence of Ngarda-Ngarli – the collective term for the Traditional Owner groups of the coastal Pilbara – since Ngurra Nyujunggamu, when the earth was soft, the beginning of time.

    Murujuga includes the Burrup Peninsula, the Dampier Archipelago’s 42 islands and the listed property covers almost 100,000 hectares of land and sea country. Across this cultural landscape are between one to two million petroglyphs – rock art – created by carving designs into rock surfaces. The petroglyphs record Ngarda Ngarli’s attachment and adaptation to a changing environment through deep time.

    The UNESCO listing recognises the “outstanding universal value” of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape. This value lies in the traditional system governing it, in tangible and intangible attributes that attest to 50,000 years of Ngarda-Ngarli using and caring for the land and seascape.

    The Ngarda-Ngarli have campaigned for World Heritage Listing of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape for more than 20 years.

    Murujuga Board and Circle of Elders members in Sydney at the ICOMOS General Assembly, where they hosted a Symposium on the Cultural Landscape nomination.
    Jo McDonald, CC BY-SA

    A controversial nomination

    While the outstanding universal values of this place were not in question, the nomination became mired with broader climate concerns.

    Industrial development began at Murujuga in the 1950s and was established before Traditional Owners had decision-making authority. The Dampier Archipelago, as well as housing petroglyphs across 42 islands, is also home to one of the largest industrial hubs in the southern hemisphere.

    The recent approval for the North-West Gas Hub has elevated climate change concerns and raised questions about whether the government is serious about protecting Murujuga.

    The Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program (MRAMP) year two report was released around the same time as the north west gas hub announcement.

    While acidic pollution has been suggested by some, our work on the monitoring program found rain and dust at the site was pH neutral, and there is no acid rain impacting on the petroglyphs.

    Other criticism included that the air quality at the site is compromised by local gas production. The research found the air quality at Murujuga is “good” to “very good” by international standards. We also found average annual nitrogen dioxide levels − the emission under most scrutiny − is five times lower than World Health Organisation guidelines.

    According to MRAMP research, Murujuga’s air quality is well within national standards. Nitrogen dioxide is 16 times lower than the national standard, and sulphur dioxide never exceeding 10% of the national standard.

    Importantly, the research program is ongoing and will transition to monitoring led by the Ngarda-Ngarli with support and training from the scientists. And this ongoing monitoring will be part of the management regime in place to protect Murujuga as a world heritage listed site.

    The MRAMP monitoring team in action at Murujuga.
    Ben Mullins, CC BY-SA

    Ngard-Ngarli leadership

    Traditional Owners and Custodians led the world heritage nomination, supported by State and Commonwealth governments.

    Traditional Owners consider the listing will better protect Ngarda-Ngarli knowledge, lore and culture as expressed through the landscape and in the petroglyphs.

    World heritage recognition will support Ngarda-Ngarli decision-making and ongoing management across the Murujuga Cultural Landscape.

    This global recognition is a mechanism to help Ngarda-Ngarli do what they have always done: protect their culture and decide what is right for Country for future generations.

    The inscription is a testament to the old people who started this quest decades ago, many of whom have not lived to celebrate this victory.

    The Australian delegation on the floor of UNESCO during the inscription session.
    Jo McDonald, CC BY

    Australia’s deep time heritage

    Australia now has two places on the World Heritage List which are exclusively listed as Indigenous sites of outstanding universal value to all humanity.

    The Murujuga Cultural Landscape joins on the list the southwestern Victorian site Budj Bim, one of the world’s most extensive and oldest aquaculture systems.

    Murujuga Aboriginal Custodians celebrate the Word Heritage listing decision in Paris this week.
    Jo McDonald, CC BY

    By this listing, the world has recognised the deep time creative genius and ongoing connection of Ngarda-Ngarli to the Murujuga Cultural Landscape.

    This international acclaim recognises the extraordinary resilience of Australia’s First Nations peoples and should be a source of pride and celebration for all Australians.

    Jo McDonald is an employee of the University of Western Australia and receives funding from the Australian Research Council.The Centre for Rock Art Research and Management receives funding for its research and training operations from Rio Tinto. Jo was a member of the World Heritage committee and contributed to the writing of the dossier.

    Amy Stevens is an employee of Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, which receives funding from the Australian Government, the WA Government and industry and was a lead author on the Murujuga Cultural Landscape World Heritage nomination.

    Belinda Churnside serves as Deputy Chair. Board Directors are remunerated for their duties in accordance with community-approved sitting fees. These payments are made from MAC’s operational income.

    MAC receives funding support for a range of projects from both State and Federal government departments, as well as from industry partners operating within the Burrup and Maitland Industrial Estate Agreement (BMIEA) area.

    The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation provides operational and strategic support for the Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions funds MAC’s National Park Ranger Team, while other funding bodies contribute to the Murujuga Land and Sea Unit Rangers.

    All funding sources and expenditures are transparently reported in MAC’s annual financial report, which is audited each year by an independent external auditor.

    Ben Mullins is the lead scientist on the Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Project, which is funded by the Government of Western Australia.

    Peter Hicks is the Chair of the Board of Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC). Board Directors are remunerated for their duties in accordance with community-approved sitting fees. These payments are made from MAC’s operational income.

    MAC receives funding support for a range of projects from both State and Federal government departments, as well as from industry partners operating within the Burrup and Maitland Industrial Estate Agreement (BMIEA) area.

    The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation provides operational and strategic support for the Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions funds MAC’s National Park Ranger Team, while other funding bodies contribute to the Murujuga Land and Sea Unit Rangers.

    All funding sources and expenditures are transparently reported in MAC’s annual financial report, which is audited each year by an independent external auditor.

    Terry Bailey is a World Heritage advisor to Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and WA Government and was lead editor and co-author of Murujuga Cultural Landscape World Heritage nomination. His appointment is funded by the WA Government.

    – ref. We were part of the world heritage listing of Murujuga. Here’s why all Australians should be proud – https://theconversation.com/we-were-part-of-the-world-heritage-listing-of-murujuga-heres-why-all-australians-should-be-proud-261066

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Red White & Bloom Brands Confirms Date for Reconvened Annual General Meeting

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (“RWB” or the “Company”) announces that its 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “AGM”), which was originally convened and subsequently adjourned on July 11, 2025, will reconvene on August 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time), at Suite 1890 – 1075 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, and by teleconference at 1-877-407-8816, Participation Code: 77783, followed by the # key. The reconvened meeting is being held in accordance with the Articles of the Company.

    As previously disclosed, the AGM was adjourned to allow additional time for the Company to complete and present its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Annual Financial Statements”).

    Shareholders of record as of the record date previously set for the AGM will remain eligible to attend and vote at the reconvened meeting. Shareholders are encouraged to attend in person or participate via teleconference and to review the Company’s materials in advance of the meeting.

    The Annual Financial Statements and related management discussion and analysis are expected to be filed and made available to shareholders prior to the reconvened AGM, in accordance with applicable securities laws and stock exchange requirements.

    About Red White & Bloom Brands Inc.

    Red White & Bloom Brands is a multi-jurisdictional cannabis operator and house of premium brands operating in the United States, Canada and select international jurisdictions. The Company is predominantly focusing its investments on major U.S. markets, including California, Florida, Missouri, Michigan, and Ohio in addition to Canadian and international markets.

    Red White & Bloom Brands Inc.
    Investor and Media Relations
    Edoardo Mattei, CFO
    IR@RedWhiteBloom.com
    947-225-0503

    Visit us on the web: https://www.redwhitebloom.com/.

    Follow us on social media:

    Twitter: @rwbbrands

    Facebook: @redwhitebloombrands

    Instagram: @redwhitebloombrands

    Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

    FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION

    Certain information contained in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information is often identified by the use of words such as “plans,” “expects,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” or variations of such words and phrases, including the negative forms thereof, as well as terms such as “pro forma” and “scheduled,” and similar expressions that refer to future events or outcomes.

    Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, statements relating to the anticipated timing, review, completion, and filing of the Annual Financial Statements; the reconvening of the AGM of Shareholders on August 8, 2025, and the Company’s ongoing business operations and regulatory compliance efforts.

    Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with audit completion processes; regulatory reviews and approvals; and the risk that the Company may not be able to complete its Annual Financial Statements within the timeframe currently anticipated.

    There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

    The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

    THE FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NEWS RELEASE REPRESENTS THE COMPANY’S EXPECTATIONS AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NEWS RELEASE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER SUCH DATE. READERS SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE IMPORTANCE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THIS INFORMATION AS OF ANY OTHER DATE. WHILE THE COMPANY MAY ELECT TO, IT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.

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    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Red White & Bloom Brands Confirms Date for Reconvened Annual General Meeting

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (“RWB” or the “Company”) announces that its 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “AGM”), which was originally convened and subsequently adjourned on July 11, 2025, will reconvene on August 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time), at Suite 1890 – 1075 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, and by teleconference at 1-877-407-8816, Participation Code: 77783, followed by the # key. The reconvened meeting is being held in accordance with the Articles of the Company.

    As previously disclosed, the AGM was adjourned to allow additional time for the Company to complete and present its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Annual Financial Statements”).

    Shareholders of record as of the record date previously set for the AGM will remain eligible to attend and vote at the reconvened meeting. Shareholders are encouraged to attend in person or participate via teleconference and to review the Company’s materials in advance of the meeting.

    The Annual Financial Statements and related management discussion and analysis are expected to be filed and made available to shareholders prior to the reconvened AGM, in accordance with applicable securities laws and stock exchange requirements.

    About Red White & Bloom Brands Inc.

    Red White & Bloom Brands is a multi-jurisdictional cannabis operator and house of premium brands operating in the United States, Canada and select international jurisdictions. The Company is predominantly focusing its investments on major U.S. markets, including California, Florida, Missouri, Michigan, and Ohio in addition to Canadian and international markets.

    Red White & Bloom Brands Inc.
    Investor and Media Relations
    Edoardo Mattei, CFO
    IR@RedWhiteBloom.com
    947-225-0503

    Visit us on the web: https://www.redwhitebloom.com/.

    Follow us on social media:

    Twitter: @rwbbrands

    Facebook: @redwhitebloombrands

    Instagram: @redwhitebloombrands

    Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

    FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION

    Certain information contained in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information is often identified by the use of words such as “plans,” “expects,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” or variations of such words and phrases, including the negative forms thereof, as well as terms such as “pro forma” and “scheduled,” and similar expressions that refer to future events or outcomes.

    Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, statements relating to the anticipated timing, review, completion, and filing of the Annual Financial Statements; the reconvening of the AGM of Shareholders on August 8, 2025, and the Company’s ongoing business operations and regulatory compliance efforts.

    Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with audit completion processes; regulatory reviews and approvals; and the risk that the Company may not be able to complete its Annual Financial Statements within the timeframe currently anticipated.

    There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

    The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

    THE FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NEWS RELEASE REPRESENTS THE COMPANY’S EXPECTATIONS AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NEWS RELEASE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER SUCH DATE. READERS SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE IMPORTANCE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THIS INFORMATION AS OF ANY OTHER DATE. WHILE THE COMPANY MAY ELECT TO, IT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.

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    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: OceanFirst Financial Corp. Announces 2025 Stock Repurchase Program

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RED BANK, N.J., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:“OCFC”), (the “Company”), the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A. (the “Bank”), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a 2025 Stock Repurchase Program, under which the Company may repurchase up to 3 million shares, or approximately 5% of its outstanding common stock. This authorization is incremental to the Company’s existing 2021 Stock Repurchase Program.

    “The repurchase program underscores our belief that OceanFirst shares represent a compelling investment opportunity,” said Christopher D. Maher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The program enhances our capital deployment flexibility, allowing us to respond opportunistically to market conditions while maintaining the capacity to invest in organic growth, strategic initiatives, and shareholder returns.”

    OceanFirst Financial Corp.’s press releases are available by visiting us at www.oceanfirst.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    In addition to historical information, this news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project”, “will”, “should”, “may”, “view”, “opportunity”, “potential”, or similar expressions or expressions of confidence. The Company’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to: changes in interest rates, inflation, general economic conditions, including potential recessionary conditions, levels of unemployment in the Company’s lending area, real estate market values in the Company’s lending area, potential goodwill impairment, natural disasters, potential increases to flood insurance premiums, the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events, the imposition of tariffs or other domestic or international governmental policies, and retaliatory responses, the level of prepayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, the availability of low-cost funding, changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of the Company’s deposit portfolio, and the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio, changes in capital management and balance sheet strategies and the ability to successfully implement such strategies, competition, demand for financial services in the Company’s market area, changes in investor sentiment and consumer spending, borrowing and saving habits, changes in accounting principles, a failure in or breach of the Company’s operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyberattacks, the failure to maintain current technologies, failure to retain or attract employees, the impact of pandemics on our operations and financial results and those of our customers and the Bank’s ability to successfully integrate acquired operations. These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, under Item 1A – Risk Factors and elsewhere, and subsequent securities filings and should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

    Company Contact:

    Patrick S. Barrett
    Chief Financial Officer
    OceanFirst Financial Corp.
    Tel: (732) 240-4500, ext. 27507
    Email: pbarrett@oceanfirst.com

    The MIL Network –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: GBank Financial Holdings Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Quarterly Earnings Call Scheduled for Tuesday, July 29th, at 10:00 A.M., Pacific Time

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LAS VEGAS, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBank Financial Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GBFH), the parent company for GBank (the “Bank”), today announced it plans to release its second quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Monday, July 28, 2025, and will host its quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., PST. Interested parties can participate remotely via Internet connectivity. There will be no physical location for attendance.

    Interested parties may join online, via the ZOOM app on their smartphones, or by telephone:

    • ZOOM Video Conference ID 826 3030 7240
    • Passcode: 549549

    Joining by ZOOM Video Conference:

    Log in on your computer at 
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82630307240?pwd=TU4yZXJqMEc2VGZoUm5rRTl0OVFxdz09
     or use the ZOOM app on your smartphone.

    Joining by Telephone

    Dial (408) 638-0968. The conference ID is 826 3030 7240. Passcode: 549549.

    About GBank Financial Holdings Inc.

    GBank Financial Holdings Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “GBFH.” Our national payment and Gaming FinTech business lines serve gaming clients across the U.S. and feature the GBank Visa Signature® Card—a tailored product for the gaming and sports entertainment markets. The Bank is also a top national SBA lender, now operating across 40 states. Through our wholly owned bank subsidiary, GBank, we operate two full-service commercial branches in Las Vegas, Nevada to provide a broad range of business, commercial and retail banking products and services to small businesses, middle-market enterprises, public entities and affluent individuals in Nevada, California, Utah, and Arizona. Please visit www.gbankfinancialholdings.com for more information.

    Available Information

    The Company routinely posts important information for investors on its web site (under www.gbankfinancialholdings.com and, more specifically, under the News & Media tab at www.gbankfinancialholdings.com/press-releases). The Company intends to use its web site as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company’s web site, in addition to following the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts.

    The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the Company’s web site is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

    For Further Information, Contact:

    GBank Financial Holdings Inc.
    T. Ryan Sullivan
    President and CEO
    702-851-4200
    rsullivan@g.bank

    Source: GBank Financial Holdings Inc.

    The MIL Network –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: Powell Has Lost the Confidence of the President & the American People, & Should Resign

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall
    Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business to Talk About Fed Chairman Jerome Powell
    Washington – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Elizabeth McDonald on Fox Business’ The Evening Edit to discuss Jerome Powell’s tenure at the Federal Reserve, why interest rates need to come down for the good of the country, and concerns about the overspending on the Federal Reserve HQ renovations.
    Click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall’s full interview.
    On whether President Trump will fire Jerome Powell:
    “I don’t see the president firing him, but Jay Powell should resign. That’s what he should do. He’s lost the confidence of the President and the American people. There’s a reason the President calls him ‘too late.’ He was too late when we saw Bidenflation just jump through the roof; they told us it would be transient, [but] he was so late that inflation was persistent.
    “Then, a month before the November election, he suddenly, without good reason, he drops the interest rate. And now we just had a quarter of 2.1% inflation numbers, and he refuses to drop them. It just seems to me that Jay Powell has a blind spot. That he’s too much emotionally invested in the situation. Now it probably be best if he resigned. Gave us give us some notice, though, and let America’s economy get on the way here. We need to drop the interest rates.”
    On the ongoing costs of the Federal Reserve HQ Renovations:
    “We certainly need an inspector general, or the Government Accounting Office, to go in there and figure this out. This building costs $2,000 a square foot. It has a theater, it has wellness centers, and I don’t know if it’s gold-plated or not, but it’s way over budget. Did we even need a new one to start with? There’s much better things we could do with this money, and I do expect to see more of this as we go through some type of congressional hearing.”

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Risch, Crapo, Schmitt Introduce Bill to Increase Penalties for Crimes Against First Responders

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Idaho James E Risch
    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) introduced the Graham Hoffman Act, which will make it a federal crime to assault first responders.
    “Last month’s evil attack on first responders in North Idaho is a stark reminder of the dangers our brave men and women in uniform face every day,” said Risch. “The Graham Hoffman Act is commonsense legislation to properly punish those who assault the men and women who keep our communities safe. Vicki and I continue to pray for the victims of the North Idaho ambush, their loved ones, and all affected by this reprehensible act.”
    “The devastating loss of Idaho firefighters John Morrison and Frank Harwood and severe injury of David Tysdal during a premeditated, deadly ambush last month in Coeur D’Alene remind us of the real dangers and sacrifices first responders make every day to protect our families and communities,” Crapo said.  “Their loss impels us to strengthen the law and deter further violence to ensure justice is fully meted on any individual who attacks our law enforcement or first responders.”
    “Graham Hoffman was a courageous firefighter-paramedic whose life was tragically cut short at the hands of a known criminal who had been released from custody shortly before the attack. This tragic loss underscores the urgent need to protect our first responders, who put their lives on the line to serve our communities. This legislation, in honor of Graham, ensures that anyone who assaults or kills a first responder faces the full force of federal law,” said Schmitt.
    Risch and Crapo are joined by U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.).
    On June 29, 2025, two North Idaho firefighters—Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Chief Frank Hardwood and Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Battalion Chief John Morrison—were killed in an ambush while responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain. Another first responder, Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Engineer Dave Tysdal, was seriously injured and remains in recovery.
    This legislation is named in honor of Graham Hoffman, a paramedic from Kansas City, Mo., who was attacked and killed in the line of duty by a known criminal on April 27, 2025.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Crapo, Risch, Schmitt Introduce Bill to Increase Penalties for Crimes Against First Responders

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo
    Washington D.C.–U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) introduced the Graham Hoffman Act, which would make it a federal crime to assault first responders.
    “The devastating loss of Idaho firefighters John Morrison and Frank Harwood and severe injury of David Tysdal during a premeditated, deadly ambush last month in Coeur d’Alene remind us of the real dangers and sacrifices first responders make every day to protect our families and communities,” Crapo said.  “Their loss impels us to strengthen the law and deter further violence to ensure justice is fully meted on any individual who attacks our law enforcement or first responders.”
    “Last month’s evil attack on first responders in north Idaho is a stark reminder of the dangers our brave men and women in uniform face every day,” said Risch.  “The Graham Hoffman Act is commonsense legislation to properly punish those who assault the men and women who keep our communities safe.  Vicki and I continue to pray for the victims of the north Idaho ambush, their loved ones and all affected by this reprehensible act.”
    “Graham Hoffman was a courageous firefighter-paramedic whose life was tragically cut short at the hands of a known criminal who had been released from custody shortly before the attack.  This tragic loss underscores the urgent need to protect our first responders, who put their lives on the line to serve our communities.  This legislation, in honor of Graham, ensures that anyone who assaults or kills a first responder faces the full force of federal law,” said Schmitt.
    Crapo and Risch are joined by U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Ashley Moody (R-Florida), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee) and Maggie Hassan (D-New Hampshire).
    On June 29, 2025, Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Frank Hardwood and Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Battalion Chief John Morrison were killed in an ambush while responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain.  Another first responder, Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Engineer Dave Tysdal, was seriously injured and remains in recovery.
    This legislation is named in honor of Graham Hoffman, a paramedic from Kansas City, Missouri, who was attacked and killed in the line of duty by a known criminal on April 27, 2025.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: The One Big Beautiful Bill Slashes Seniors’ Tax Burden

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo

    Washington, D.C.–The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers on President Trump’s promise to seniors, providing significant tax relief to low- and middle-income seniors with a bonus exemption on top of other significant tax relief.
    “This legislation reflects our commitment to care for our seniors, ensuring low- and middle-income senior citizens receive a crucial tax break and are able to keep more of the money they have earned over the course of their lives,” said Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho).
    Key wins:
    Provides a $6,000 bonus exemption to millions of low- and middle-income seniors, slashing their tax burden.
    Permanent lower tax rates, letting Americans keep more of their hard-earned money.
    Permanent increased and enhanced standard deduction, claimed by over 90 percent of taxpayers.
    What they are saying:
    “The bill’s broadest tax impact comes from making permanent the reduced income tax rates enacted during Trump’s first term and initially set to expire after this year.  Another key provision, backed by AARP, provides targeted tax relief for older adults in the form of a $6,000 “bonus” deduction that could offset federal taxes on Social Security benefits.” – AARP
    “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill will unleash the full potential of the U.S. economy.  It locks in permanent, pro-growth tax cuts for families, workers, and job creators.  The bill also enacts No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and new tax cuts for seniors.  The OBBB will strengthen important programs for those who need them most and save taxpayer dollars by cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.  This consequential legislation cements the blue-collar boom and improves the lives of Americans on every rung of the economic ladder. As we saw after the passage of the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts, American businesses will hire, invest, and raise wages now that this Administration and the Republican Congress have delivered certainty and stability for the economy.” – Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary
    “Under the One Big Beautiful Bill, 51.4 million seniors – 88 percent of all seniors receiving Social Security income – will pay no tax on their Social Security.” – Council of Economic Advisers
    Click HERE to learn more about the Finance Committee provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: House Passes Congressman Valadao’s Bill to Allow for Kaweah Hydroelectric Project’s Continued Operations

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David G. Valadao (California)

    WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Valadao’s (CA-22) bill, H.R. 1044. The existing permit for the Kaweah Hydroelectric Project in Tulare County is set to expire in 2026, and this bill authorizes seven permit renewals to ensure it can continue operating. 

    “The Kaweah Hydroelectric Project is a critical source of clean, reliable, and affordable energy for California, and these permit renewals are the key to keeping it running,” said Congressman Valadao. “Without authorization, CA-22 ratepayers would see a dramatic increase in their energy costs and would be left to foot the bill for dismantling much-needed infrastructure. This is an issue that’s been a priority throughout my time in Congress, and I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to get this bill across the finish line.” 

    Congressman Valadao spoke on the House Floor during debate on the legislation. Watch his remarks here or read as prepared below:

    Mr. Speaker,

    I rise to urge support for my bill, H.R. 1044, which authorizes seven permit renewals for the Kaweah Hydroelectric Project in Tulare County, California. 

    Southern California Edison has operated the Kaweah Hydroelectric Project since 1899—marking well over a century of reliable, clean power. 

    For decades, Congress has allowed the continued use of federal lands for this purpose. But unless we act now, that authorization will expire in 2026.

    Without authorization, Southern California Edison would be forced to dismantle critical infrastructure—costing ratepayers in the region tens of millions of dollars and eliminating a clean, reliable, and affordable source of energy.

    This bill ensures that Kaweah can keep operating without disruption or unnecessary costs to families across California.

    I want to thank Chairman Westerman and his staff at the Committee on Natural Resources for their work on this issue. I urge my colleagues to support this bill and protect the Central Valley’s clean energy future.

    Thank you, and I yield back.

    Background:

    Southern California Edison (SCE) and its predecessor have operated the Kaweah Hydroelectric Project since 1899, providing reliable, renewable energy to Californians. Part of the project’s infrastructure—Kaweah #3—is located on National Park Service land. Since 1912, the federal government has authorized use of this land through a series of permits.

    In 1986, Congress passed legislation allowing one 10-year permit with one 10-year renewal. When those expired, Congress again acted in 2005 to authorize two more 10-year extensions. Those extensions will expire in 2026. Without further congressional action, SCE will be forced to dismantle its infrastructure inside the park at a cost of tens of millions of dollars—costs that would fall directly on California ratepayers. 

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn-Supported Annual Intelligence Bill Passes Committee

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 passed out of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence:

    “The U.S. Intelligence Community and congressional intelligence committees play vital roles in keeping Texans safe and secure in an increasingly complex threat environment at home and around the globe,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This legislation will ensure our intelligence agencies are equipped with the tools to confront foreign espionage, enhance counternarcotics efforts, and bolster our cybersecurity all while prioritizing transparency and efficiency, and I was glad to support it.”

     Sen. Cornyn’s Legislation Included in the Bill:

    • Intelligence Community Technology Bridge Act: Would enable the Intelligence Community (IC) to streamline acquisition processes and prioritize small business and nontraditional defense contractor solutions.
    • Counternarcotics Enhancement Act: Would direct the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to submit to the congressional intelligence committees an action plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration, coordination, and cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico.
    • Strengthening Prosecution Integrity for Espionage Statutes (SPIES) Act: Would help hold foreign spies who commit espionage crimes against the U.S. accountable by removing the statute of limitations for certain offenses such as gathering or delivering classified information to aid foreign governments.

    Other Key Provisions Include:

    • Requiring the DNI to assess the counterintelligence vulnerabilities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA);
    • Requiring the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to assess and share the counterintelligence risks to commercial spaceports;
    • Reforming and improving efficiencies and effectiveness within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the broader IC;
    • Requiring that visas be denied to certain nationals applying to work at the United Nations if they are known or suspected of being foreign intelligence officers or committing intelligence or espionage activities;
    • Prohibiting the IC from contracting with Chinese military companies engaged in biotechnology research, development, or manufacturing;
    • Codifying tour and travel restrictions for Chinese, Russian, Iranian, and North Korean diplomats in the United States;
    • Enhancing protections for, and congressional oversight of, IC whistleblowers;
    • Prohibiting IC contractors from collecting or selling IC personnel location data;
    • And promoting transparency by requiring the DNI to conduct a declassification review and publish intelligence relating to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn-Supported HALT Fentanyl Act Signed into Law

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act, which will help keep this deadly drug off of Texas’ streets by permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I, into law:

    “This legislation is essential to stopping the flow of illicit fentanyl that has infiltrated our nation and taken hundreds of thousands of innocent lives,” said Sen. Cornyn. “I have heard heartbreaking stories from families across Texas who have lost loved ones to this deadly drug, and I commend President Trump for swiftly signing this bill into law to combat the fentanyl crisis and make our communities safe.”

    Background:

    Fentanyl is a controlled substance, tightly regulated under the Controlled Substances Act. Illicit drug manufacturers and traffickers sidestep the law by producing fentanyl-related substances – drugs that are substantially similar to fentanyl, but chemically tweaked ever so slightly – to push potent drugs into the U.S. on a technicality. Fentanyl-related overdoses account for nearly 70% of drug overdose deaths nationwide, and fentanyl poisoning is the leading cause of death for 18-45 year olds.

    To keep pace with rapidly evolving drugs and combat the epidemic of opioid-related deaths, in 2018, the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the leadership of President Trump, temporarily restricted all fentanyl-related substances. Since then, Congress has repeatedly extended President Trump’s temporary scheduling order. The HALT Fentanyl Act permanently extends the 2018 Schedule I classification for fentanyl-related substances, which expired on March 31, 2025.

    The HALT Fentanyl Act passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which Sen. Cornyn serves on, by a bipartisan vote of 16-5 earlier this year, and it passed the Senate in March and the House in June.

    The HALT Fentanyl Act, now law, will:

    • Amend the Controlled Substances Act to permanently classify illicit fentanyl knockoffs, known as fentanyl-related substances, as Schedule I drugs, for which there is no accepted medical use;
    • Protect patients’ access to legitimate, FDA-approved fentanyl for medical purposes directed by a physician;
    • Support law enforcement and codify existing criminal penalties to ensure illicit manufacturers and traffickers can be fully prosecuted and victims and their families receive justice;
    • And advance scientific and medical research by streamlining registration processes and allowing more scientists to study fentanyl-related substances.

    This law is supported by more than 40 major advocacy groups, as well as a coalition of more than 200 groups made up of families personally impacted by fentanyl.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Boozman, Hassan Lead Push to Ensure Timely Death Certification for Grieving Veteran Families

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Arkansas – John Boozman

    WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), members of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced the Veterans Burial Assistance Act, legislation to help expedite the process of certifying a veteran’s passing and minimize or avoid delays in benefits owed to their loved ones. Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN-06) introduced similar legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

    “Ensuring that a death certificate – an important legal document – is provided to a veteran’s loved ones in a timely manner after their passing is crucial not only for emotional closure, but necessary for a variety of legal, financial and administrative matters,” said Boozman. “Without one, it is difficult to access survivor and burial benefits and further assistance from the VA. Our bill ensures that veterans who pass away in VA care promptly receive this fully executed, vital document.”

    “While we can never fully repay the debt that we owe to veterans for their service to our country, we can help ensure that as their families work to lay their loved one to rest, they receive the support that they have earned and deserve,” said Hassan. “This commonsense legislation will help ensure that when a veteran passes away, their death certificate is processed quickly so that their loved ones can experience the closure and certainty that comes with a dignified burial.”

    “Our duty to our veterans must not end with their final breath,” Emmer said. “With this commonsense reform, no veteran family will be denied closure – or forced to endure uncertainty – when burying one of our nation’s heroes.”

    The Veterans Burial Assistance Act would require the signing of a veteran’s death certificate by a VA doctor or nurse practitioner within 48 hours of notification for any veteran whose primary care doctor is employed by the VA, regardless of where the veteran passes. When the VA is unable to meet this timeline, the local coroner or medical examiner may sign the death certificate.

    The signing of a death certificate for veterans who have died of natural causes has been delayed for as many as eight weeks, preventing loved ones from receiving death benefits in a timely manner and forcing local governments to pay for the veteran’s body to be stored until the death certificate is signed and a burial can be performed.

    The bill is supported by AMVETS, Vietnam Veterans of America and With Honor.

    Bill text is available here.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Canada: East 1st Avenue on-ramp to westbound Highway 1 closes

    Drivers are advised the north side on-ramp to Highway 1 westbound from East 1st Avenue will close for two weeks, from Thursday, July 17, until Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.

    The closure will allow City of Vancouver crews to safely continue work on sewer upgrades on East 1st Avenue. The Ministry of Transportation and Transit will advise if any further closures or extensions are needed.

    During the closure period, the on-ramp will remain closed and there will be no right or left turn onto the Highway 1 westbound on-ramp from East 1st Avenue.

    Drivers travelling westbound can detour through East Hastings Street or McGill Street and should plan additional travel time through the route.

    Travellers are reminded to obey signage. Traffic updates will be available on www.DriveBC.ca.

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Australia: ATO app puts protection in your pocket

    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

    As millions of Australians are preparing to lodge their tax returns, scammers are actively seeking new ways to exploit personal information. If successful, they can use stolen details not only to commit fraud against the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), but also carry out broader identity theft and financial crimes across the community.

    The ATO has reported a sharp rise in impersonation scams, with a 150 per cent increase over the last 12 months. 90 per cent of ATO impersonation scams are currently being sent via email.

    Scammers are constantly enhancing their methods to impersonate the ATO, making it increasingly difficult for individuals to recognise fraudulent messages. Staying informed and vigilant is essential to protecting personal information.

    To help keep your personal information safe and protected, the ATO’s app now has powerful new safety features designed to give users real-time control over their tax affairs through alerts and instant account locking to help stop fraudsters in their tracks.

    The app enhancements bolster the ATO’s existing fraud controls that have been in place for some time to detect unusual or out of pattern behaviour on taxpayers’ accounts.

    Quotes attributable to ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson 

    ‘This is the time of year when people are awaiting their tax returns or expecting to hear from the ATO, and scammers know it.’

    ‘That’s why we’ve strengthened the ATO app with new security features. It’s fast, free, and puts security in your hands, giving you the power to monitor your account in real-time and instantly lock it if something doesn’t feel right.’

    ‘Downloading the ATO app is a simple and effective way to stay one step ahead.’

    ‘If you receive a notification and something doesn’t feel right, lock your account immediately in our app, and verify and report the interaction on the ATO website or by calling 1800 467 033 during business hours to discuss any suspicious activity.’

    Fraudsters are getting smarter, but so are the protective features in the app. The ATO app now includes new security features designed to help you stay protected, such as:

    • Real-time messages when changes are made to your ATO record.
    • Quick account locking when you receive a real-time message to prevent unauthorised access or fraudulent refunds.

    These features provide peace of mind knowing your account is protected and you remain in control of your tax affairs anytime, anywhere.

    The ATO works closely with the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC), which operates under the ACCC, to protect Australian’s identity information from scams through awareness and education that focuses on three simple steps – stop, check, protect. This partnership strengthens our ability to detect and respond to scam threats, especially during peak periods like tax time.

    Quotes attributable to ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe

    ‘If you receive an unsolicited contact claiming to be from the ATO and offering any of these options, it’s very likely a scam. Scammers may also use spoofed phone numbers, fake caller IDs, and convincing email templates to appear legitimate.’

    ‘Don’t let scammers pressure you. We urge all Australians to ‘stop, check and protect’ before reacting to an unexpected call or message and keep front of mind that the ATO and myGov do not use links in their messages.’

    Fraudsters and scammers plan on you being distracted and thrive on weak security. Your first line of defence is the ATO app, followed by:

    • Using a digital ID like myID to securely access online services. It’s unique to you and helps protect you from identity theft and fraud across platforms like tax, education, and government services.
    • Knowing how to spot and report scams impersonating the ATO. It only takes a few seconds to stop and check an interaction is legitimate. Remember, the ATO will never send you a link asking for your personal information or for you to log into online services.
    • Turning on multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
    • Using strong and unique passwords or passphrases.
    • Keeping your devices and software updated to block the latest threats.

    And most importantly, never share your TFN, myGov login, or bank details even in private messages or emails. These are keys to your identity.

    If you’ve received a suspicious call, SMS, email or social media message:

    ENDS

    Notes to journalists

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    MIL OSI News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Australia: Consultation open for guidance about Pillar Two

    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

    We’ve published a draft Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2025/D3 Global and domestic minimum tax lodgment obligations – transitional approach and an update to Taxation Ruling TR 2006/11DC Private Rulings for Pillar Two for public consultation until 29 August.

    The draft PCG 2025/D3 covers:

    • Pillar Two lodgment obligations and due dates
    • lodgment deferrals and suspension of lodgment enforcement action
    • our approach to failure to lodge penalties and statement penalties during the transition period (fiscal years beginning on or before 31 December 2026 but not including a fiscal year that ends after 30 June 2028).

    Consistent with Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) guidance, we’ll adopt a soft-landing approach during the transition period, allowing taxpayers to take reasonable measures to meet their obligations.

    Updates to TR 2006/11DC include an:

    • updated reference to the provisions that are relevant to rulings, including the new Pillar Two provisions
    • explanation that the Commissioner may decline to rule on a private ruling application on the Australian income inclusion rule, the undertaxed profits rule, or on domestic minimum tax, if it would be unreasonable to comply with the application, including examples where this might occur.

    We’re inviting comments on these drafts from:

    • multinational enterprise groups in Australia that may be in-scope of Pillar Two
    • tax and legal professionals, advisers and consultants with clients in-scope for Pillar Two.

    The consultation is open until 29 August. If you represent one of the above groups, you can provide comments directly to the contact person listed on the draft PCG and TR.

    We’ll be making:

    • further updates to TR 2006/11DC to address recent case law developments and will release another draft for consultation at that time – we’ll share progress updates through our Advice under development program
    • routine updates to related lodgment and penalties practice statements and taxation rulings to cover Pillar Two – these will be published when available.

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    MIL OSI News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Relief to Montana Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Montana to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning May 1.

    The declaration covers the Montana counties of Beaverhead, Carter, Cascade, Chouteau, Custer, Dawson, Deer Lodge, Fallon, Flathead, Garfield, Granite, Jefferson, Judith Basin, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Madison, McCone, Meagher, Missoula, Powder River, Powell, Prairie, Ravalli, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sanders, Silver Bow, Teton and Wibaux as well as Idaho counties of Clark, Fremont, Idaho and Lemhi, North Dakota counties of Bowman, Golden Valley, McKenzie, Slope and Williams, South Dakota counties of Butte and Harding, and the Wyoming county of Crook.

    Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs with financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.

    EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

    “Through a declaration by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, SBA provides critical financial assistance to help communities recover,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “We’re pleased to offer loans to small businesses and private nonprofits impacted by these disasters.”

    The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue and payments are not due until 12 months after the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    Submit completed loan applications to SBA no later than March 9, 2026.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Relief to Wyoming Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Wyoming to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning May 1.

    The declaration covers the Wyoming counties of Campbell, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Lincoln, Niobrara, Park, Sublette, Teton and Weston as well as the Idaho counties of Bonneville, Fremont and Teton, the Montana County of Gallatin, and South Dakota counties of Custer, Lawrence and Pennington.

    Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs with financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.

    EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

    “Through a declaration by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, SBA provides critical financial assistance to help communities recover,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “We’re pleased to offer loans to small businesses and private nonprofits impacted by these disasters.”

    The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue and payments are not due until 12 months after the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    Submit completed loan applications to SBA no later than March 9, 2026.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Recession Profit Secrets Offers Recession Remedy Strategy for Economic Resilience in 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Recession Profit Secrets products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a healthcare provider before use.

    Visit the Official Recession Profit Secrets Site

    Understanding the Recession Profit Secrets Framework

    In a time when economic headwinds challenge traditional investment logic, the Recession Profit Secrets platform offers an alternative financial learning system rooted in strategic preparedness. Unlike high-risk investment schemes that often emerge during periods of volatility, this program emphasizes core economic resilience—a principle aligned with timeless financial planning fundamentals.

    At its core, the Recession Profit Secrets framework is designed to help individuals recognize recessionary signals in advance. The educational material prioritizes a blend of historical case studies, monetary policy trends, and behavioral finance strategies. Each lesson is structured to equip the average person with an analytical lens through which they can evaluate their own asset positioning, consumption patterns, and long-term fiscal health.

    The platform does not claim to predict market collapses, nor does it provide financial advice. Rather, it teaches principles that help consumers interpret economic context with greater clarity. The keyword “Recession Remedy” represents a broader philosophy: using knowledge—not speculation—to make better personal finance decisions in uncertain times.

    What Makes the ‘Recession Remedy’ Concept Unique in 2025

    In 2025, recession discourse has shifted from rare-event theory to continuous preparedness. The “Recession Remedy” concept introduces structured education modules that challenge consumers to examine their dependencies on interest-sensitive income, evaluate liquidity positions, and stress-test their household budgets.

    Unlike one-size-fits-all guides or emotionally driven forecasts, this program incorporates data from leading macroeconomic indicators such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), GDP volatility, and the Federal Reserve’s forward guidance models. The Recession Profit Secrets team consolidates these elements into digestible formats accessible to non-professionals, with an emphasis on awareness rather than anxiety.

    Additionally, the platform offers detailed frameworks on capital preservation, explaining the difference between cyclical downturns and structural economic shifts. Whether addressing inflationary environments or debt cycle contractions, the “Recession Remedy” curriculum remains anchored in verifiable academic sources and financial journalism standards.

    Analyzing Economic Indicators and Market Trends

    Interpreting macroeconomic signals is essential for financial planning. Recession Profit Secrets dedicates extensive coverage to the most telling indicators of systemic stress. These include yield curve inversions, stagnating industrial production, consumer sentiment declines, and wage growth divergences.

    By breaking down these indicators into practical insights, the curriculum avoids overwhelming readers with technical jargon. Instead, it outlines how everyday economic developments—from grocery price surges to rising credit card APRs—can serve as early warnings for larger systemic shifts.

    This section also explores how market psychology, geopolitical uncertainty, and commodity cycles intersect to influence recession trajectories. Users are introduced to frameworks that encourage diversified income streams, conservative leverage practices, and flexibility in spending habits—three critical ingredients for financial durability.

    Learn more about how this framework works in real-world scenarios by visiting the Official Recession Profit Secrets Site.

    Protecting Household Wealth Before a Recession Hits

    While many programs focus on crisis response, Recession Profit Secrets focuses on pre-recession resilience. This includes guidance on fixed cost reduction, low-volatility income strategies, and recession-conscious budgeting techniques.

    Participants are encouraged to audit discretionary expenses, review insurance coverages, and consider adjustments to tax-withholding strategies. For those nearing retirement, modules explore how sequence-of-returns risk can impact drawdown plans—and what adjustments may help reduce volatility exposure.

    The “Recession Remedy” philosophy places strong emphasis on liquidity, arguing that access to cash reserves can reduce reliance on debt and allow strategic timing of asset decisions. The program offers no investment advice, but it does provide a playbook for increasing optionality in personal finance planning.

    How Consumers Are Shifting Financial Behavior in Uncertain Times

    Recent surveys suggest growing consumer appetite for financial literacy tools—particularly those aimed at reducing dependency on high-risk assets. The Recession Profit Secrets platform reflects this shift, offering modular instruction suited for all levels of experience.

    In 2025, younger consumers are prioritizing debt reduction, middle-aged households are exploring passive income strategies, and retirees are seeking inflation-sensitive allocation models. The program adapts to these generational differences by offering layered content—each module building on the last in a non-linear, self-paced structure.

    More broadly, the platform addresses the psychological side of economic stress: fear of job loss, anxiety over inflation, and pressure to sustain pre-recession lifestyles. It frames each lesson in terms of empowerment, helping users focus on action rather than apprehension.

    The Educational Design Behind Recession Profit Secrets

    The instructional design of Recession Profit Secrets follows a “concept-to-application” flow. Each topic begins with foundational definitions and economic context, followed by hypothetical case studies and end-of-module review checklists.

    Modules are built to foster knowledge retention through spaced repetition, context layering, and behavioral modeling. Visual learners benefit from infographics and charts that map out economic cycles and recessionary triggers.

    The program also includes access to periodic updates, ensuring that macro trends—such as fiscal policy changes, new federal reserve signals, or labor market shifts—are integrated into future course revisions. This living-document approach ensures the curriculum evolves in tandem with the economy itself.

    Why ClickBank’s Transparent Delivery Model Matters

    One distinguishing feature of the Recession Profit Secrets experience is its delivery through ClickBank, a global platform known for compliance standards and customer transparency.

    Consumers who access the product through ClickBank benefit from secure checkout, defined refund terms, and readily available support channels. This backend infrastructure ensures continuity, platform security, and access to updates without data risk or affiliate obfuscation.

    ClickBank’s reputation for delivering digital education securely and consistently makes it an ideal partner for programs like Recession Profit Secrets, where trust and clarity are critical to user adoption.

    Explore how the platform delivers secure digital access via ClickBank by visiting the Official Recession Profit Secrets Site.

    Debunking Common Myths About Recession-Proof Investing

    The Recession Profit Secrets platform directly addresses common misconceptions—such as the belief that gold is always a safe haven, or that cash hoarding is universally effective.

    Instead, the curriculum unpacks the nuances behind each perceived “safe” strategy. For example, while gold may act as a hedge during specific inflationary periods, its correlation to real purchasing power varies depending on geopolitical cycles.

    The platform discourages absolutism, advocating instead for a principles-first approach: understanding liquidity profiles, inflation pass-throughs, and the interplay of policy responses. The goal is to equip users with frameworks, not prescriptions.

    Who May Benefit Most from This Approach in 2025

    The Recession Profit Secrets curriculum may appeal to a broad audience—particularly those with fixed or limited incomes, pre-retirees, small business owners, and consumers carrying unsecured debt.

    Its accessibility makes it suitable for both new learners and experienced individuals looking to reframe outdated financial models. Those navigating job transitions, retirement recalibrations, or household budgeting stress may find particular value in the course’s situational application style.

    Rather than positioning the program as a cure-all, the content invites users to treat it as a toolkit—drawing from it selectively based on their current financial lifecycle.

    Final Thoughts on Building a Financially Resilient Future

    In a landscape increasingly shaped by debt cycles, fiscal uncertainty, and automation-driven job volatility, building financial resilience has become more than a goal—it’s a necessity.

    Recession Profit Secrets does not offer easy answers or predictive models. Instead, it emphasizes financial self-awareness, data-informed decision-making, and skillful adaptation. The “Recession Remedy” approach is less about forecasting crashes and more about preparing for the full arc of economic life.

    Consumers seeking empowerment through education—not alarmist speculation—may find Recession Profit Secrets to be a valuable companion in their long-term planning process.

    Contact & Transparency Information

    For more details or support related to Recession Profit Secrets:
    Contact Support:support@recessionprofitsecrets.com
    ClickBank Customer Service:support@clickbank.com
    Phone (US): 1-800-390-6035
    Phone (INTL): 1-208-345-4245

    Visit the Official Recession Profit Secrets Site

    Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Recession Profit Secrets products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a healthcare provider before use.

    The MIL Network –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Great British Energy to cut energy bills for community facilities

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 2

    Press release

    Great British Energy to cut energy bills for community facilities

    Great British Energy to cut energy bills for local community libraries, fire stations, care homes and community centres.

    • Libraries, fire stations and care homes in local communities will benefit from cheaper energy bills through Great British Energy community funding as part of Plan for Change 

    • Mayoral authorities to receive a share of £10 million for publicly-owned clean energy projects  

    • Complements Great British Energy’s drive to cut bills for around 200 schools and 200 hospitals, which is already seeing savings

    Libraries, fire stations and care homes in local communities will benefit from cheaper energy bills as Great British Energy delivers on the government’s clean energy superpower mission to make working people and their communities better off. 

    Great British Energy, the government’s publicly-owned clean energy company, has awarded mayoral authorities a share of £10 million in grant funding to roll out clean energy projects at the centre of communities – including rooftop solar on Merseyside care homes and on leisure centres and libraries in Yorkshire.  

    These grants will mean that the community services and institutions that working people use will be able to save on their electricity bills and spend more money on the frontline services that strengthen local communities and boost local economic growth.  

    It is estimated that these schemes could produce a total of around £35 million of lifetime savings on energy bills, while improving energy security and creating good jobs.   

    As well as solar panels on public buildings, the grants will pay to install batteries for community buildings in areas including Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, so they can store renewable energy and use it later. The grants will also fund EV chargers in Greater Manchester, to make it easier for drivers to benefit from cheaper to power electric vehicles.   

    Great British Energy is already cutting energy bills for public services, with solar panels already installed on 11 schools as part of plans to roll out the panels on around 200 schools and 200 hospitals in England. 

    The government’s clean energy superpower mission will protect billpayers, create jobs and bring greater energy security through delivering clean power by 2030. Great British Energy will accelerate this by developing, investing and building clean energy projects across the UK. 

    Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: 

    Your local sports hall, library and community centre could have their energy bills cut by Great British Energy, the government’s publicly-owned clean energy company.  

    Our plans will mean more money can be spent on the services that make working people better off and help strengthen the ties that bind us in our communities.  

    This is what Great British Energy is all about – taking back control to deliver lower bills for good.

    Great British Energy CEO Dan McGrail said: 

    Today’s support for new clean power projects in every region in England shows our mission in action – providing a lasting positive impact for the country by creating new jobs, lower bills, and a cleaner future. 

    It’s important that communities feel the benefits of the energy transition and that we demonstrate the very real rewards it can bring.

    Earlier this year, all Mayoral Strategic Authorities were invited to submit expressions of interest for funding renewable energy projects that can be delivered in the 2025/2026 financial year.  

    Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will use the money to support a rooftop solar project to support care homes and leisure centres, cutting  around £4.6 million on lifetime energy bills, while Greater Manchester will also roll out rooftop solar on libraries, fire stations, police stations and sports centres, leading to estimated savings of over £2.1million on lifetime bills. Projects in York and North Yorkshire are estimated to bring around £4 million in lifetime bill savings, they include solar panels to help power an Edwardian swimming pool in York and leisure centres in Whitby, Ripon and Thirsk. 

    It follows the government’s announcement in March to award £180 million of funding for schools and hospitals to install rooftop solar, marking the first major project for Great British Energy – a company owned by the British people, for the British people. This could see millions invested back into frontline services, targeting deprived areas, with lifetime bill savings for schools and the NHS sites of up to £400 million over the next 30 years.

    Notes to editors 

    Successful Mayoral schemes: 

    The figures below were estimated by DESNZ in collaboration with MSAs, based on a combination of project-level data and DESNZ standard assumptions. It should be noted these are initial estimates that will be refined as projects become operational and actual data is collected. 

    MSA Technology Project Type Grant Funding Requested (£) Total expected project cost (£) Estimated Net Yearly Average Energy Bill Savings  (£ undiscounted, 2025 prices) Estimated Net Lifetime Energy Bill Savings  (£ undiscounted, 2025 prices)
    Greater Lincolnshire Solar Leisure centres and fire stations £607,845 £627,845 TBC TBC
    South Yorkshire Solar Schools, outdoor covered market and library £572,025 £615,397 £51,938 £1,558,131
    Greater London Authority Solar Schools £607,838 £674,220 £30,376 £911,280
    Hull and East Yorkshire Solar Service buildings and car parks £700,000 £1,842,879 £89,822 £2,694,647
    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Solar Police headquarters, car park and border canopies £700,000 £774,226 £51,630 £1,548,886
    Greater Manchester Solar, Battery and EV Libraries, fire stations, police stations and sports centres £695,900 £1,301,800 £71,846 £2,155,384
    North-East Solar Schools £700,000 £749,946 £46,060 £1,381,806
    York and North Yorkshire Solar Leisure centres, libraries, schools, transport sites £700,000 £1,219,948 £134,898 £4,046,936
    West Yorkshire Solar and Battery Police stations, Arrium plant nursery, primary school, sports centres and Lotherton Hall Estate £700,000 £1,154,838 £275,669 £8,270,082
    Tees Valley Combined Authority Solar Solar on roof of depot and public buildings £444,738 £444,738 £34,664 £1,039,911
    Liverpool City Region Solar Leisure centres and care homes £700,000 £760,319 £152,402 £4,572,054
    East Midlands Solar Former colliery £700,000 £1,900,000 £113,340 £3,400,200
    West Midlands Solar Schools £700,000 £820,000 £58,474 £1,754,207
    West of England Solar Schools £700,000 £1,657,522 £54,123 £1,623,697
    Total     £9,228,346 £14,543,678 £1,165,241 £34,957,222

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    Published 17 July 2025

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Australia: Cigarettes continue to pose deadly home fire threat to Victorians

    Source:

    Victoria’s fire services are issuing a strong warning about the serious risks of smoking indoors, as it remains the leading cause of fatal house fires across the state.

    Half of the 18 fatal fires in Victoria in 2024 were attributed to discarded cigarettes and smoking materials, such as lighters, matches, or open flames, while smokers remain over-represented in residential fire fatalities.

    Smoking in bed is the leading cause of smoking-related fire deaths, as falling asleep with a lit cigarette in hand can easily set fire to soft materials such as bed linen.

    In addition to the fire fatality figures, more than 10 per cent of residential structure fires that Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to between May 2024 and March 2025 were caused by smoking materials.

    In May this year FRV also responded to two significant house fires in Melbourne within days of each other caused by cigarettes. On May 6, a brick unit in Moorabbin was destroyed by a fire originating from an incorrectly extinguished cigarette, with an elderly resident in a neighbouring property assisted to safety after their house was affected by smoke.

    Just days later, another unattended cigarette was the cause of a significant fire in a Box Hill North weatherboard home.

    FRV Commander Julian Bisbal, who led the response to the Moorabbin fire, said the incidents should serve as a wake-up call to the devastation unattended cigarettes can cause.

    “It’s imperative you make sure your cigarette is disposed of in an area that cannot catch or spread fire. It was a ferocious, fast-moving fire because of the wind on that day.” Julian said.

    “People think a cigarette is tame and safe, because it’s in your hand, but in reality, it can cause devastation. You’re holding an ignition source.”

    FRV Deputy Commissioner, Community Safety, Joshua Fischer said the statistics reflected the gravity of the danger of cigarettes.

    “The numbers don’t lie – cigarettes are dangerous when misused or used while drowsy, and must be handled with extreme caution,” Deputy Commissioner Fischer said.

    “If you notice burn marks on a friend or family member’s carpet, furniture, clothing, or nightwear, speak up. Let them know the dangers and encourage them to take action.

    “Quitting smoking is the safest option from both a health and fire safety perspective, but if that isn’t possible, firefighters recommend smoking outdoors.”

    Country Fire Authority (CFA) Chief Fire Officer Jason Heffernan said smoking while affected by alcohol, drugs or medication can also increase the risk of fire.

    “All it takes is a small ember from a cigarette to ignite a fire and you could be facing a life-changing event that puts yourself and others in harm’s way,” Chief Officer Heffernan said.

    “We urge all smokers to properly extinguish and dispose of your cigarette in a heavy glass or metal ashtray to prevent any more major fires from occurring.

    “As Victorians know, to help safeguard your family, you must have a working smoke alarm in your home. However, if smoking occurs inside your home, please have one in every room.”

    Victorian fire services recommend:

    • If you can, smoke outside the home in a single location.
    • If smoking occurs in the home, there should be a smoke alarm in every room.
    • Never smoke in bed.
    • Don’t smoke when affected by alcohol, drugs or medications that may cause drowsiness.
    • Use heavy, high-sided, non-combustible ashtrays to dispose of cigarette butts. Pour some water on the ash and butts to make sure they’re out.
    • “Stick it don’t flick it” – never flick cigarette butts, either inside or outside.
    • Never leave a lit cigarette unattended and butt out your cigarette before you walk away.
    • Keep matches and cigarette lighters out of reach of children.
    Submitted by CFA media

    MIL OSI News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Australia: AUSTRAC unveils 2025-26 priorities to crack down on financial crime

    Source: Australian Department of Communications

    AUSTRAC has released its regulatory priorities for this financial year, outlining new plans to reduce the harms from money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious crime. 
    AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas said financial crime damages Australia’s financial system and this year’s focus is on preparing to regulate ‘tranche 2’ industries and targeting gaps in high-risk sectors such as cash and digital currencies.

    MIL OSI News –

    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: RICH Miner launches XRP cloud mining solution to promote daily income of Ripple

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, IL, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RICH Miner, as the world’s preferred cloud mining platform, officially launched a cloud mining solution based on Ripple (XRP) to meet investors’ demand for efficient use of crypto assets, providing a low-threshold, zero-equipment, and automated daily income channel for the majority of coin holders.

    XRP value evolution: from payment tool to passive income engine

    XRP has long been widely used in global payment networks for its advantages of fast transaction confirmation, low handling fees, and strong cross-border settlement. RICH Miner introduces this highly liquid asset into the cloud mining scenario, making XRP no longer just a tool for value transfer, but a “digital mining machine” that can generate sustainable daily income.

    Through this solution, users can purchase computing power contracts with one click without exchanging XRP for other currencies, participate in cloud mining of mainstream currencies such as Bitcoin, and automatically distribute daily income to their accounts.

    The core advantages of RICH Miner XRP mining solution:

    ✅ XRP direct charging and direct mining, no need to exchange

    Use XRP directly to purchase computing power, eliminating the tediousness of multi-currency operations and handling fee losses, and more efficient.

    ✅ Daily income is automatically credited and can be withdrawn flexibly

    The system settles mining income on a daily basis, and the income is automatically credited. Users can withdraw or reinvest at any time to achieve capital recycling.

    ✅ Free choice of multiple contracts

    From short-term experience to long-term high returns, the platform provides a variety of computing power contracts to meet different risk preferences and investment strategies.

    ✅ Green computing power + intelligent scheduling, more stable income

    The platform relies on global green energy mines and intelligent algorithm scheduling systems to ensure stable and efficient operation of computing power and maximize user benefits.

    ✅ Multiple security guarantees, worry-free asset custody

    Adopting cold and hot wallet isolation, dual identity authentication and dynamic risk control system to build a comprehensive security system for users.

    It only takes four steps to start earning XRP daily income:

    1. Register an account:

    Go to the RICH Miner official website, register and receive a $15 new user reward.

    2. Deposit XRP:

    Select “Deposit XRP” in the account background, the system will generate a dedicated wallet address, and users can directly transfer money from the exchange or personal wallet.

    3. Select a mining contract:

    Browse the diverse contracts provided by the platform, select the appropriate plan according to your budget and needs, and confirm the purchase with one click.

    Contract Type Contract Price Contract duration Daily income Total revenue
    Daily Sign-in Rewards $15  1 $0.6  $15+$0.6
    New User Experience Contract $100  2 $3  $100.00 + $6
    Canaan Avalon A15XP $600  8 $7.20  $500.00 + $57.60
    Bitdeer SealMiner A2 $1,300  13 $17.30  $1300.00 + $221.39
    Bitmain Antminer L7 $3,000  17 $42.30  $3000.00 + $719.10
    Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion $5,600  24 $84.00  $5600.00 + $2016.00
    Bitmain Antminer L9 $12,000  32 $204.00  $12000.00 + $6528.00

    Click here to view the completed contract

    4. Enjoy daily income:

    After the contract takes effect, the system automatically calculates and distributes income every day, and users can withdraw or reinvest at any time to create a stable passive cash flow.

    From “holding coins and waiting” to “holding coins and earning interest”, RICH Miner leads the new trend of XRP investment

    Since the launch of the XRP cloud mining service, a large number of users have invested their XRP assets that were originally stored statically in cloud mining, opening a new cycle of stable daily profits. This change has improved the efficiency of asset use.

    Experts commented: “XRP already has extremely strong liquidity and payment efficiency, and RICH Miner’s cloud mining solution perfectly releases its ‘profitability’, which will become one of the mainstream directions of digital asset applications in the future.”

    Conclusion: Let XRP create value every day

    RICH Miner allows Ripple (XRP) holders to easily enter the era of “daily income” through technological innovation and global computing power integration. No technical threshold is required, no equipment investment is required, just hold XRP, and you can start a new journey of daily automatic income.

    Join RICH Miner now, so that your XRP will no longer sleep, but make money for you every day.

    Customer Service Email: info@richminer.com

    Official Website: https://richminer.com

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    July 17, 2025
  • MIL-Evening Report: Is our mental health determined by where we live – or is it the other way round? New research sheds more light

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Hobbs, Associate Professor and Transforming Lives Fellow, Spatial Data Science and Planetary Health, Sheffield Hallam University

    Photon-Photos/Getty Images

    Ever felt like where you live is having an impact on your mental health? Turns out, you’re not imagining things.

    Our new analysis of eight years of data from the New Zealand Attitude and Values Study found how often we move and where we live are intertwined with our mental health.

    In some respects, this finding might seem obvious. Does a person feel the same living in a walkable and leafy suburb with parks and stable neighbours as they would in a more transient neighbourhood with few local services and busy highways?

    Probably not. The built and natural environment shapes how safe, supported and settled a person feels.

    We wanted to know to what extent a person’s mental health is shaped by where they live – and to what degree a person’s mental health determines where they end up living.

    Patterns over time

    Most research on the environmental influences on mental health gives us a snapshot of people’s lives at a single point in time. That’s useful, but it doesn’t show how things change over time or how the past may affect the future.

    Our study took a slightly different approach. By tracking the same people year after year, we looked at patterns over time: how their mental health shifted, whether they moved house, their access to positive and negative environmental features, and how the areas they lived in changed when it came to factors such as poverty, unemployment and overcrowding.



    We also looked at things like age, body size and how much people exercised, all of which can influence mental health, too.

    To make sense of such complex and interconnected data, we turned to modern machine learning tools – in particular Random Forest algorithms. These tools allowed us to build a lot of individual models (trees) looking at how various factors affect mental health.

    We could then see which factors come up most often to evaluate both their relative importance and the likely extent of their influence.

    We also ran Monte Carlo simulations. Think of these like a high-tech crystal ball, to explore what might happen to mental health over time if neighbourhood conditions improved.

    These simulations produced multiple future scenarios with better neighbourhood conditions, used Random Forest to forecast mental health outcomes in each, and then averaged the results.

    A negative feedback loop

    What we uncovered was a potential negative feedback loop. People who had depression or anxiety were more likely to move house, and those who moved were, on average, more likely to experience worsening mental health later on.

    And there’s more. People with persistent mental health issues weren’t just moving more often, they were also more likely to move into a more deprived area. In other words, poorer mental health was related to a higher likelihood of ending up in places where resources were scarcer and the risk of ongoing stress was potentially higher.

    Our study was unable to say why the moves occurred, but it may be that mental health challenges were related to unstable housing, financial strain, or the need for a fresh start. Our future research will try to unpick some of this.

    On the flip side, people who didn’t relocate as often, especially those in lower-deprivation areas, tended to have better long-term mental health. So, stability matters. So does the neighbourhood.

    Where we live matters

    These findings challenge the idea that mental health is just about what’s inside us. Where we live plays a key role in shaping how we feel. But it’s not just that our environment affects our minds. Our minds can also steer us into different environments, too.

    Our study shows that mental health and place are potentially locked in a feedback loop. One influences the other and the cycle can either support wellbeing or drive decline.

    That has real implications for how we support people with mental health challenges.

    In this study, if a person was already struggling, they were more likely to move and more likely to end up somewhere that made life harder.

    This isn’t just about individual choice. It’s about the systems we’ve built, housing markets, income inequality, access to care and more. If we want better mental health at a population level, we need to think beyond the individual level. We need to think about place.

    Because in the end, mental health doesn’t just live in the mind; it’s also rooted in the places we live.

    The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Is our mental health determined by where we live – or is it the other way round? New research sheds more light – https://theconversation.com/is-our-mental-health-determined-by-where-we-live-or-is-it-the-other-way-round-new-research-sheds-more-light-260491

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

    July 17, 2025
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