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Category: Americas

  • MIL-OSI USA: How has U.S. energy use changed since 1776?

    Source: US Energy Information Administration

    In-brief analysis

    July 2, 2025

    In 2024, the United States consumed about 94 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of energy, a 1% increase from 2023, according to our Monthly Energy Review. Fossil fuels—petroleum, natural gas, and coal—accounted for 82% of total U.S. energy consumption in 2024. Nonfossil fuel energy—from renewables and nuclear energy—accounted for the other 18%. Petroleum remained the most-consumed fuel in the United States, as it has been for the past 75 years, and nuclear energy consumption exceeded coal consumption for the first time ever.

    When the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, wood, a renewable energy source, was the largest source of energy in the United States. Used for heating, cooking, and lighting, wood remained the largest U.S. energy source until the late 1800s, when coal consumption became more common. Wood energy is still consumed, mainly by industrial lumber and paper plants that burn excess wood waste to generate electricity.

    Coal was the largest source of U.S. energy for about 65 years, from 1885 until 1950. Early uses of coal included many purposes that are no longer common, such as in stoves for home heating and in engines for trains and ships. Since the 1960s, nearly all coal consumed in the United States has been for electricity generation.

    Petroleum has been the most-consumed source of energy in the United States since 1950. Petroleum products such as motor gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and propane are commonly used across all sectors of the U.S. economy, from transportation to industrial chemicals and plastics.

    Natural gas is the second-largest source of U.S. energy consumption, as it has been most years since it surpassed coal in 1958. Natural gas was once considered a waste byproduct of crude oil production but now has become a common energy source for heating and electricity generation.

    Early use of water to power grist, lumber, and other milling operations is not well quantified and not included in our data, but such mills were common throughout early U.S. history. The first industrial use of hydropower to generate electricity in the United States was to power lamps at a chair factory in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1880. The world’s first hydroelectric power plant to sell electricity to the public opened on the Fox River near Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1882.

    Other forms of renewable energy did not become significant contributors to U.S. energy production until more recently. In 2016, biofuels—including the fuel ethanol mixed in motor gasoline—became the most-consumed U.S. renewable energy source.

    Electricity generation from some zero-carbon sources, such as wind and solar, has increased rapidly in recent years, while generation from others, such as hydropower and nuclear, has remained relatively flat. In 2022, U.S. energy consumption from renewable sources surpassed nuclear energy for the first time since 1984, and in 2023, renewables surpassed coal for the first time since around the early 1880s. The United States now consumes more energy from wind and solar sources individually than from hydropower.

    To compare different forms of energy, we convert to common units of heat, called British thermal units. Appendix A of our Monthly Energy Review has the conversion factors that we use for each energy source, and Appendix E explains how we convert noncombustible renewable energy sources.

    Principal contributor: Mickey Francis

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Distraction-Free Schools Website Launches

    Source: US State of New York

    overnor Kathy Hochul today launched a website that provides resources for New York school districts as they prepare to implement bell-to-bell restrictions on smartphones for the coming school year. The website, linked here, includes a policy FAQ, toolkit and examples that school districts can use to design their distraction-free policy, which must be published by August 1 as noted under State law. Many districts across the state have already developed and finalized distraction-free policies that benefit students, teachers, and parents — and by highlighting these new resources, Governor Hochul continues the State’s ongoing efforts to support all schools throughout the summer, in time for the 2025-26 school year.

    “School districts across New York are already showing us that bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions help deliver the best possible learning environments for our kids,” Governor Hochul said. “As we prepare for the coming school year, my team is continuing to provide the necessary resources and tools to ensure school districts finalize and publish their distraction-free policy by the August 1 deadline.”

    This new requirement will take place in the 2025-26 School Year and applies to all schools in public school districts, as well as charter schools and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). Under this law, all school districts must publish their distraction-free policy by August 1, so it is visible to the district’s community of students, parents and other key stakeholders.

    Governor Hochul’s cellphone policy creates a statewide standard for distraction-free schools in New York including:

    • Prohibits unsanctioned use of smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices on school grounds in K-12 schools for the entire school day (from “bell to bell”), including classroom time and other settings like lunch and study hall periods
    • Allows schools to develop their own plans for storing smartphones during the day — giving administrators and teachers the flexibility to do what works best for their buildings and students
    • Secures $13.5 million in funding to be made available for schools that need assistance in purchasing storage solutions to help them go distraction-free
    • Requires schools to give parents a way to contact their kids during the day when necessary
    • Requires teachers, parents and students to be consulted in developing the local policy
    • Prevents inequitable discipline

    Governor Hochul’s policy clarifies that students will have authorized access to simple cellphones without internet capability, as well as internet-enabled devices officially provided by their school for classroom instruction, such as laptops or tablets used as part of lesson plans.

    Additionally, the Governor’s policy includes several exemptions to smartphone restrictions, including for students who require access to an internet-enabled device to manage a medical condition, where required by a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), for academic purposes, or for other legitimate purposes, such as translation, family caregiving and emergencies.

    State Senator Shelley B. Mayer said, “I applaud Governor Hochul for providing financial and implementation resources to school districts as they draft their individual cellphone policies. We know how detrimental cellphone use is to students’ mental health, academic success, social interaction, and emotional stress. The Legislature has been a partner in these efforts, and as Chair of the Senate Education Committee, I am confident these changes will make a meaningful change in the lives of our students, school staff, and our communities. I appreciate the Governor’s commitment to supporting our school districts, parents and children as they implement this new law, and I look forward to hearing from school districts and students about the results of these new policies.”

    Governor Hochul pursued this initiative after engaging in a statewide listening tour with teachers, parents, and students. Her report “More Learning, Less Scrolling: Creating Distraction-Free Schools” underscores the following:

    • Smartphones distract students and inhibit learning and creativity
    • Phone-free environments do not compromise student safety
    • Phone-free environments support the mental health of students and teachers
    • Open communication and direct guidance for all stakeholders is key for successful implementation
    • Schools must address any parent concerns about staying in contact with their children during the day
    • An effective distraction-free policy must focus on the entire school day, rather than solely on time in the classroom
    • Schools can strengthen their distraction-free environment by connecting more students with in-person engagement like clubs, sports, arts and other programming

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Voxtur Announces Results of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO and TAMPA, Fla., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Voxtur Analytics Corp. (TSXV: VXTR; OTCQB: VXTRF) (“Voxtur” or the “Company”), a North American technology company creating a more transparent and accessible real estate lending ecosystem, today announced the results of its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today (the “Meeting”).

    At the Meeting, the shareholders of the Company approved a resolution setting the number of directors of the Company at four and authorizing the Board to set the number of directors, and elected the following persons to serve as directors of the Company (the “Board”), each for a term of one year or until their successor is duly elected or appointed: Michael Harris, Allan Bezanson, Ray Williams, and Gary Yeoman.

    The shareholders also approved the appointment of MNP LLP as the Company’s auditor and the ratification of the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”). A complete copy of the LTIP is available in the Management Information Circular for the Meeting, which is available at www.sedar.com. Finally, the shareholders confirmed, ratified and approved the Advance Notice By-Law.

    About Voxtur

    Voxtur is a proptech company. The company offers targeted data analytics to simplify the multifaceted aspects of the lending lifecycle for investors, lenders, government agencies and servicers. Voxtur’s proprietary data hub and workflow platforms more accurately and efficiently value real estate assets, providing critical due diligence that enables market participants to effectively originate, trade, or service defaults on mortgage loans. As an independent and transparent mortgage technology provider, the company offers primary and secondary market solutions in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.voxtur.com. 

    Forward-Looking Information

    This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, “forward-looking information”) which reflect the expectations of management regarding the Company’s future growth, financial performance and objectives and the Company’s strategic initiatives, plans, business prospects and opportunities. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations regarding future events and the Company’s financial and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this press release. By their very nature, forward-looking statements require management to make assumptions and involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future events, performance or results, and give rise to the possibility that management’s predictions, forecasts, projections, expectations or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that the assumptions may not be correct and that the Company’s future growth, financial performance and objectives and the Company’s strategic initiatives, plans, business prospects and opportunities, including the duration, impact of and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, will not occur or be achieved. Any information contained herein that is not based on historical facts may be deemed to constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws. Forward-looking information may be based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release, and may be identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” or similar expressions. Forward-looking information may include but is not limited to the anticipated financial performance of the Company and other events or conditions that may occur in the future. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the information is provided. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance, or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information include but are not limited to: additional costs related to acquisitions, integration of acquired businesses, and implementation of new products; changing global financial conditions, especially in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic; reliance on specific key employees and customers to maintain business operations; competition within the Company’s industry; a risk in technological failure, failure to implement technological upgrades, or failure to implement new technological products in accordance with expected timelines; changing market conditions related to defaulted mortgage loans, and the failure of clients to send foreclosure and bankruptcy referrals in volumes similar to those prior to the COVID-19 global pandemic; failure of governing agencies and regulatory bodies to approve the use of products and services developed by the Company; the Company’s dependence on maintaining intellectual property and protecting newly developed intellectual property; operating losses and negative cash flows; and currency fluctuations. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information contained herein. Factors relating to the Company’s financial guidance and targets disclosed in this press release include, in addition to the factors set out above, the degree to which actual future events accord with, or vary from, the expectations of, and assumptions used by, Voxtur’s management in preparing the financial guidance and targets.

    This forward-looking information is provided as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise this information to reflect new events or circumstances except as required in accordance with applicable laws.

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

    Voxtur’s common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol VXTR and in the US on the OTCQB under the symbol VXTRF.

    Company Contact: 

    Jordan Ross
    Tel: (416)708-9764

    jordan@voxtur.com

    The MIL Network –

    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: IAM District 160 Washington State Multicare Healthcare Professionals Begin Five-Day Strike for Safe Staffing, Fairness

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    Healthcare workers at Multicare Emergency – Parkland in Tacoma, Washington began a five day strike at midnight on June 30. The workers on shift at that hour proudly walked out of the facility as other workers and IAM representatives cheered outside the gates of the facility.

    Staff at Multicare Parkland emergency clinic go on strike over stalled contract negotiations King 5 News

    The strike is over repeated illegal actions, including bad faith bargaining and retaliation against unionized employees, which has resulted in 14 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) charges of unfair labor practices at the facility, Good Samaritan Hospital of Washington state. The facility is an Off-Campus Emergency Department (OCED) operated by Emerus, a Dallas-based equity firm.

    “MultiCare has intentionally made negotiations difficult from day one. The first ULP was filed immediately after certification because we were and continue to be denied basic access to our membership at the facility,” said IAM Western Territory International Representative Brandon Hemming, the group’s lead negotiator. “I’ve negotiated for over a decade, and I’ve never sat across the table from someone with such blatant disregard and a real aversion for reaching a fair agreement.”

    Workers at the Parkland facility—known widely as the busiest OCED location within MultiCare—face unique challenges, handling significant trauma patient volumes without direct hospital support.

    Healthcare workers start strike in Parkland, WA Q15 News

    “Safe staffing is crucial to proper patient care, and that is a major concern for us,” said Michelle Zaun, an Emergency Service Technician at Parkland Multicare. “The company’s actions have contributed to significant staff attrition, dropping from 120 employees at certification to around 75 today, because people just can’t take it anymore.  And [the company] openly told us they are spending $300,000 on replacement employees for this week alone.”

    IAM Western Territory General Vice President, Robert “Bobby” Martinez said, “We are witnessing the solidarity that it takes to make meaningful change. These members have endured enough disrespect by the company and it is time for it to end. We stand strong with our brothers, sisters, and siblings to back them as they fight for what is right in this first contract”.

    Workers will man picket lines in front of the facility in two shifts for the rest of this week.  They intend to return to work on the coming holiday weekend, knowing that critical emergency health incidents normally rise during that period. 

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    The post IAM District 160 Washington State Multicare Healthcare Professionals Begin Five-Day Strike for Safe Staffing, Fairness appeared first on IAM Union.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Suburban Chicago Businessman Convicted for Role in Bank Fraud and PPP Fraud Schemes

    Source: US State of California

    A federal jury convicted an Illinois businessman yesterday for his role in schemes to fraudulently obtain over $55 million in commercial loans and lines of credit and for submitting fraudulent applications to obtain COVID-19 relief money guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

    According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Rahul Shah, 56, of Evanston, the owner and operator of several information technology companies in the Chicago area, fraudulently obtained funds from loans and lines of credit for which he was not eligible from federally insured financial institutions and later defaulted on at least one such line of credit and one such loan. Shah submitted to federally insured financial institutions falsified bank statements that fraudulently inflated deposits, falsified balance sheets that overstated revenues, and fabricated audited financial statements with forged signatures. Shah also engaged in monetary transactions with proceeds from the bank fraud.

    Shah also submitted to a federally insured bank an application for a $441,138 loan guaranteed by the SBA that significantly overstated the payroll expenses of a company he controlled. In support of the loan application, he submitted to the lender several fraudulent IRS documents, which falsely represented that the company made payments to multiple individuals who had not received such payments. He also used stolen identities to carry out the fraud, using the names and taxpayer identification numbers of individuals that he knew had not received payments from the company in the PPP loan applications.

    In addition, Shah signed and caused to be submitted to the lender what purported to be IRS Forms 941 representing his company’s quarterly payroll expenses for 2019. A comparison between the documents submitted to the lender and the company’s IRS and state tax filings revealed that Shah’s company reported significantly lower payroll expenses to the tax authorities.

    Shah was convicted of seven counts of bank fraud, five counts of making false statements to a financial institution, two counts of money laundering, and two counts of aggravated identity theft. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 13. Shah faces up to 30 years in prison on each count of bank fraud and false statements to a financial institution, up to 10 years in prison on each count of money laundering, and up to two years in prison for each aggravated identity theft count. A federal district court judge will determine the sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros for the Northern District of Illinois, Special Agent in Charge Douglas S. DePodesta of the FBI Chicago Field Office, and Special Agent in Charge Brady Ipock of the Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General (SBA OIG) Chicago Field Office made the announcement.

    The FBI Chicago Field Office and SBA OIG Chicago Field Office investigated the case.

    Assistant Chief Patrick Mott and Trial Attorney Lindsey Carson of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jasmina Vajzovic for the Northern District of Illinois are prosecuting the case.

    The Fraud Section leads the Criminal Division’s prosecution of fraud schemes that exploit the PPP. Since the enactment of the CARES Act, the Fraud Section has prosecuted over 200 defendants in more than 130 criminal cases and has seized over $78 million in cash proceeds derived from fraudulently obtained PPP funds, as well as numerous real estate properties and luxury items purchased with such proceeds. More information can be found at www.justice.gov/criminal/criminal-fraud/cares-act-fraud

    Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the Justice Department’s National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at www.justice.gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster-complaint-form.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Former Federal Probation Officer Sentenced for Child Exploitation Charges

    Source: US FBI

    Oxford, MS – A former federal probation officer was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for receiving child sexual abuse materials.

    Lonnie Everill pleaded guilty to one count of receiving child pornography on January 14, 2025.

    According to court documents, Lonnie Everill, 46 years old, of Water Valley, Mississippi, was initially investigated after engaging in chats with another social media user regarding their sexual interest in children. When investigators reviewed the contents of the account attributable to Everill, they found images and videos of prepubescent minors engaged in sexual conduct. Over the course of four (4) months, Everill had sent and received a number of images and videos of child sexual abuse material, as well as selfies and images of local minors not engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

    During his time as a probation officer, Everill had structured his career to focus on the rehabilitation and supervision of sexual offenders. Everill was employed in Utah, California, South Carolina, and Mississippi. 

    U.S. District Judge Dan Jordan sentenced Everill to 120 months in federal prison. In handing down the prison term, the court held him accountable for over 1,400 images. Everill was further ordered to pay $3,000 in restitution to the victims in the images he possessed and an additional assessment of $10,000. He will also have to comply with numerous requirements designed to restrict his access to children and the internet and will be ordered to register as a sex offender. The court noted that many of the images and videos he possessed were of very young children and toddlers being raped.

    “Everill’s betrayal of trust has been truly staggering,” stated U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner. “His criminal conduct affected victims, the community, and undermined the credibility of the great federal probation officers in this district. I truly appreciate the exceptional prosecution led by AUSA Parker King and FBI Supervisory Agent Ryan Berthay that uncovered his crimes and brought him to justice.”

    “The conduct of this former law enforcement officer was beyond shocking and a gross betrayal of public trust,” said Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Jackson Field Office Robert Eikhoff. “When someone in a position of authority commits such a revolting crime, the damage extends beyond the youthful victims; it shakes the very foundation of our communities’ trust. No matter their badge or title, the FBI will always aggressively pursue those that prey on our children.”

    This case was investigated by the FBI.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Parker S. King prosecuted the case, which was brought as part of the Project Safe Childhood nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice to combat the epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov. 

    MIL Security OSI –

    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Sixth Street Completes Acquisition of Enstar

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced the closing of its acquisition by investment vehicles managed by affiliates of Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, for $338.00 in cash per ordinary share, representing a total equity value of $5.1 billion. Liberty Strategic Capital, J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, and other institutional investors also participated in the transaction.

    “This is a major moment for Enstar as we begin our next chapter as a private company,” said Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer Dominic Silvester. “Together with Sixth Street, we will build on our position as a leading global (re)insurance group, delivering innovative solutions to our partners and maintaining our competitive advantage. I’d like to thank our employees, past and present, whose contributions have been instrumental to achieving this milestone.”

    “Enstar is a compelling company with a robust business model and an exceptional management team,” said Michael Muscolino, Co-Founder and Partner at Sixth Street. “We are thrilled to reach this milestone and look forward to partnering with Dominic and the rest of the Enstar team to help them execute on their existing strategy.”

    In connection with the closing of the transaction, Enstar notified The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“NASDAQ”) that Enstar intends to voluntarily withdraw its depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Share, Series D, par value $1.00 per share, and its depositary shares, each representing a 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Share, Series E, par value $1.00 per share (collectively, the “depositary shares”) from listing on NASDAQ and registration pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Enstar expects to file a Form 25 Notification of Delisting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or about July 14, 2025, relating to delisting and deregistering of the depositary shares. Enstar has not arranged, and does not intend to arrange, for listing and/or registration of the depositary shares on another national securities exchange or for quotation of the depositary shares in a quotation medium.

    The transaction was announced on July 29, 2024, and approved by Enstar shareholders at the Company’s Special General Meeting of Shareholders on November 6, 2024. With the completion of the acquisition, Enstar’s ordinary shares will no longer be listed publicly, and Enstar will continue operations as a privately held, standalone company. The Company will continue to operate under the Enstar name.

    Advisors

    Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as financial advisor to Enstar and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Hogan Lovells US LLP acted as legal advisors. Ardea Partners LP, Barclays PLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as financial advisors to Sixth Street and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP acted as legal advisors.

    Forward Looking Statements

    This communication contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that include words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “may,” “will” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements for purposes of the federal securities laws or otherwise. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those related to the satisfaction of any post-closing regulatory requirements.

    Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, in addition to those identified above, include: (i) the risk that an active trading market for the newly preferred shares that our holders of the depositary shares representing Enstar Preferred Shares received in the transaction does not exist and may not develop; (ii) those risks and uncertainties set forth under the headings “Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports filed by Enstar with the SEC from time to time, which are available via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov; and (iii) those risks described in the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the “Proxy Statement”) filed with the SEC on October 11, 2024 and available from the sources indicated below.

    These risks, as well as other risks associated with the transaction, are more fully discussed in the Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on October 11, 2024, in connection with the transaction. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, or to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from what we may have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We caution that you should not place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements. You should specifically consider the factors identified in this communication that could cause actual results to differ. Furthermore, new risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict those events or how they may affect Enstar.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    About Sixth Street

    Sixth Street is a global investment firm with over $115 billion in assets under management and committed capital. The firm uses its long-term flexible capital, data-enabled capabilities, and “One Team” culture to develop themes and offer solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Founded in 2009, Sixth Street has more than 650 team members including over 280 investment professionals around the world. For more information, visit www.sixthstreet.com, and follow Sixth Street on LinkedIn.

    Contact:

    For Enstar:
    For Investors: Matthew Kirk (investor.relations@enstargroup.com)
    For Media: Jenna Kerr (communications@enstargroup.com)

    For Sixth Street:
    media@sixthstreet.com

    The MIL Network –

    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Foreign Ministry: China Calls on US to Immediately Lift Sanctions on Cuba

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, July 2 (Xinhua) — China on Wednesday called on the United States to immediately lift sanctions on Cuba and remove it from the list of “state sponsors of terrorism.”

    Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning made the statement at a regular press conference when she was asked to comment on US President Donald Trump’s signing on Monday of a memorandum on toughening US policy toward Cuba.

    Mao Ning noted that over the past 60-plus years, the United States has imposed a brutal blockade and illegal sanctions against Cuba, seriously violating Cuba’s right to existence and development, violating the basic norms governing international relations, and causing grave hardships to the Cuban people.

    China firmly supports Cuba in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions and opposes the US unilateral sanctions under the guise of so-called freedom and democracy, Mao Ning said.

    The lifting of sanctions against Cuba and its removal from the list of “state sponsors of terrorism” is also a common call of the international community, she added. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: 2025 IAM Transportation Conference Shows Power of IAM Union, Global Solidarity

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen delivers a video wrap-up report on the recent transportation conference, highlighting its success and the significant participation of delegates. 

    He emphasizes that attendees were highly productive, establishing an aggressive but necessary agenda and clear future direction for the organization. 

    The conference also featured a diverse array of international labor leaders, including representatives from Israel, the Caribbean, Japan, and Canada, alongside prominent figures like Stephen Cotton of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), representing 16 million global workers.

    AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, representing 15 million U.S. workers, also spoke. Johnsen expresses his excitement for the future, noting the collective power of IAM Union solidarity from the clear direction established at the event.

    The post 2025 IAM Transportation Conference Shows Power of IAM Union, Global Solidarity appeared first on IAM Union.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Summer Heat Safety Advice From Your Union

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    Extreme temperatures put workers in danger. IAM Union wants to remind all workers that employers have an obligation to protect workers against illness and injury from high temperatures in the workplace, whether inside or outdoors.

    Employers must protect workers by reducing and eliminating hazards that expose workers to heat illness or injury.

    Know Your Rights!

    Under federal law, you are entitled to a safe workplace. In regard to extreme heat at work, you have the right to:

    • Speak up about hazards without fear of retaliation. For information about whistleblower protections, visit www.whistleblowers.gov.
    • Request an OSHA inspection and speak to OSHA inspectors.
    • Report an injury or illness, and review and get copies of your medical records from your employer.

    Tips for preventing heat illness

    Heat-related illnesses can be prevented.

    • Hydrate before, during and after work. Drink 1 cup of cool water every 20 minutes even if you aren’t thirsty. For longer jobs, drinks with electrolytes are best. Avoid energy drinks and alcohol.
    • Find shade or a cool area for rest breaks that allow your body to recover.
    • Dress for the heat. A hat and light-colored, loose-fitting (where allowed), breathable clothing are ideal.
    • If wearing a face covering, change it if it becomes wet or soiled. Check on others verbally often.
    • Not everyone tolerates heat the same way. Understand personal risk factors.
    • Understanding engineering controls, work practices, and PPE.

    For information on heat illness prevention, please go to OSHA’s website.

    IAM Director of Safety and Health Michael Oathout wants workers to know that they have protections and should report violations of their health and safety rights to OSHA.

    “Employers are obligated to provide safe work environments,” said Oathout. “We want to remind workers, especially those in high-risk industries, that working in extremely high temperatures can be deadly. We don’t want workers to be scared of taking care of themselves and protecting themselves.”

    Please stay safe and protect yourself if you are at risk from heat at work.

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    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: EBC Financial Group Celebrates Multiple Award Wins in 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EBC Financial Group (EBC) has been recognised by two leading industry award bodies in 2025, reinforcing its position as a trusted broker via the Best CFD Provider award by Online Money Awards and Most Trusted Broker and Best Trading Platform titles at the World Finance Forex Awards 2025.

    EBC’s wins at the World Finance Forex Awards mark the third consecutive year the Group has received honours from the awarding body—an indication of its sustained performance in both technology execution and client trust metrics. The 2025 dual awards build on EBC’s previous recognitions in 2023 and 2024, highlighting its consistent delivery of robust trading solutions across global markets.

    The acknowledgments span both product delivery and trust metrics, reflecting EBC’s operational focus on execution quality, platform innovation, and client protection within regulated trading environments.

    “These awards affirm the Group’s emphasis on building efficient, transparent, and regulated trading infrastructure,” said David Barrett, CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd. “Whether it’s through our ETF CFD suite expansion, platform enhancements, or client-first service model, we remain focused on building tools and experiences that help traders act with clarity, confidence, and control.”

    Driving Growth with Thematic and Tactical CFD Solutions
    EBC’s recent launch of over 100 U.S.-listed ETF CFDs has expanded its multi-asset product suite and positioned the Group at the forefront of thematic trading innovation. These instruments give clients real-time, leveraged access to ETFs across a broad spectrum of global narratives—including clean energy, U.S. tech, dividend-yielding assets, fixed income, and emerging markets.

    The offering features ETFs from leading issuers such as Vanguard, iShares (BlackRock), and State Street Global Advisors, with key advantages including zero fund management fees, leverage options and short-selling capabilities as well as real-time execution and low-cost access to NYSE and NASDAQ-listed assets.

    This expansion aligns with EBC’s strategic focus on delivering smarter exposure tools—enabling traders to respond quickly to macro shifts, hedge market views, or construct diversified portfolios with precision.

    Platform Innovation and Client Experience at the Core
    Beyond product growth, EBC continues to enhance its platforms with features such as smart liquidity routing, expanded multilingual support, and ultra-low latency execution. Proprietary tools like the Trading Black Box and Private Room help optimise price aggregation, protect trade integrity, and elevate the trading experience across retail and institutional segments.

    These upgrades contributed to EBC’s recognition as Best Trading Platform at the 2025 World Finance Forex Awards, while the Most Trusted Broker title acknowledged the Group’s long-term dedication to governance, client protection, and relationship-building in regulated markets.

    This article reflects the observations of EBC Financial Group and all its global entities. It is not financial or investment advice. Trading in commodities and foreign exchange (FX) involves a significant risk of loss, potentially exceeding your initial investment. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making any trading or investment decisions, as EBC Financial Group and its entities are not liable for any damages arising from reliance on this information.

    For more information about EBC Financial Group and its award-winning services, visit www.ebc.com.

    About EBC Financial Group   

    Founded in London, EBC Financial Group (EBC) is a global brand known for its expertise in financial brokerage and asset management. Through its regulated entities operating across major financial jurisdictions—including the UK, Australia, the Cayman Islands, Mauritius, and others—EBC enables retail, professional, and institutional investors to access global markets and trading opportunities, including currencies, commodities, CFDs and more.

    Trusted by investors in over 100 countries and honoured with global awards including multiple year recognition from World Finance, EBC is widely regarded as one of the world’s best brokers with titles including Best Trading Platform and Most Trusted Broker. With its strong regulatory standing and commitment to transparency, EBC has also been consistently ranked among the top brokers—trusted for its ability to deliver secure, innovative, and client-first trading solutions across competitive international markets.

    EBC’s subsidiaries are licensed and regulated within their respective jurisdictions. EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited is regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited is regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA); EBC Financial Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, and EBC Asset Management Pty Ltd are regulated by Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC); EBC Financial (MU) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission Mauritius (FSC).   

    At the core of EBC are a team of industry veterans with over 40 years of experience in major financial institutions. Having navigated key economic cycles from the Plaza Accord and 2015 Swiss franc crisis to the market upheavals of the COVID-19 pandemic. We foster a culture where integrity, respect, and client asset security are paramount, ensuring that every investor relationship is handled with the utmost seriousness it deserves.    

    EBC is a proud official foreign exchange partner of FC Barcelona and continues to drive impactful partnerships to empower communities – namely through the UN Foundation’s United to Beat Malaria initiative, Oxford University’s Department of Economics, and a diverse range of partners to champion initiatives in global health, economics, education, and sustainability.    
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    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Leaders Across Vermont Support Welch’s Bill to Reform FEMA 

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont)
    “I appreciate Senator Welch taking on the challenge to create an expedited, more efficient, and flexible emergency management system.” 
    “Nearly every municipal leader impacted by recent flooding in Vermont has told me that FEMA has been difficult to work with. I’m pleased to see Senator Welch proposing reforms to address these concerns.” 
    “What is needed, and what this bill would do, is build state and local capacity to prepare, mitigate, respond, and recover while making more efficient and effective use of federal resources.” 
    “We are grateful to Senator Welch for proposing a commonsense solution that would provide technical assistance, simplified procedures and support for long-term resiliency to municipalities that are in need.” 
    “Senator Welch’s Disaster AID Act provides a path toward more timely and effective recovery, especially for Vermont’s hardest-hit towns.” 
    “This legislation represents a fundamental shift in the way we administer hazard mitigation funding.” 
    WESTON, VT—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.)’s Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization (AID) Act has earned the support of community leaders across Vermont.  
    Senator Welch’s Disaster AID Act will cut red tape and empower state and local governments to access recovery assistance when it is needed. The bill will support hazard mitigation efforts, make the delivery of disaster aid more efficient and effective, provide technical assistance to small towns and communities impacted by natural disasters, and block the White House from withholding funding for disaster response. He will officially introduce the Disaster AID Act next week, coinciding with the anniversary of the 2023 and 2024 floods.  
    “FEMA does lifesaving and important work after a disaster, but we need to find a way to fix the agency so it works better to help communities recover in the weeks, months, and years after a disaster. Vermont saw it firsthand: there’s too much red tape, and the long-term recovery process is inefficient,” said Senator Welch. “The Disaster AID Act is inspired by the experiences of flood-impacted Vermont communities that had to wait too long—and jump through far too many hoops—to get the federal support needed to build back after a disaster. I am proud the Disaster AID Act has earned the support of community and disaster recovery leaders across our state, and thank them for helping shape this commonsense bill.” 
    Vermont Governor Phil Scott, and Kristin Atwood, Barton Town Clerk; Ted Brady, Executive Director of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Michele Braun, Executive Director of the Friends of the Winooski River; Chris Campany, Executive Director of the Windham Regional Commission, and Chair of the VAPDA Emergency Management Committee; Jon Copans, Executive Director, Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience; Ben Doyle, Executive Director of the Preservation Trust of Vermont; Peter Gregory, Executive Director of the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC); Thom Lauzon, Mayor of Barre City; Kristen Leahy, Zoning and Floodplain Administrator and Resilience & Adaption Coordinator for Hardwick; Jim Linville, Selectboard Vice Chair and Recovery Director of Weston; Julie Moore, Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources; Stephanie Smith, Vermont Hazard Mitigation Officer; Justin Smith, Municipal Administrator for the Town of Lyndon; and Beverley Wemple, Director of the University of Vermont’s Water Resources Institute.    
    “After facing devastating floods over the last two summers, Vermonters have seen firsthand, the value of federal support and assistance from FEMA workers. However, we’ve also experienced gaps between response and recovery, and we need to make changes that better support responders on the ground and those trying to rebuild. I appreciate Senator Welch taking on the challenge to create an expedited, more efficient, and flexible emergency management system,” said Governor Phil Scott.  
    “The Town of Barton, Vermont, has been hit two years in a row on the same date by disastrous flooding. The unknowns of funding around that have us delaying needed normal maintenance until FEMA funds are received to cover flooding repairs, and slowing down the repairs to make sure those funds flow in before the next project is underway. This unknown funding element has the Town worrying as we look to the future instead of confident FEMA will have our backs. Our ability to prepare for and mitigate the next storm is significantly impacted by our unwillingness to overextend ourselves in case FEMA funding does not come through. This puts us at greater risk of damage if another storm were to come before we have completed recovery from the prior two,” said Kristin Atwood, Barton Town Clerk.   
    “Vermont municipalities can’t prepare for or recover from a disaster without the federal government’s help. Nearly every municipal leader impacted by recent flooding in Vermont has told me that FEMA has been difficult to work with. I’m pleased to see Senator Welch proposing reforms to address these concerns. The ballooning federal bureaucracy, rotating FEMA staff, inconsistent funding, and requirement to take on debt have combined to make recovering from the flooding here in Vermont another disaster. The Disaster AID Act addresses these challenges by providing technical assistance to municipalities before a disaster hits, providing disaster aid immediately to reduce the debt towns need to take on, and cutting down on the red tape communities need to navigate to access federal assistance,” said Ted Brady, Executive Director of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.   
    “Having helped dozens of towns to recover from devastating floods, we know firsthand that FEMA’s procedures are a barrier to accessing critical funds. Friends of the Winooski River appreciates Senator Welch’s efforts to improve access to the resources our communities desperately need for flood recovery and future health and safety,” said Michele Braun, Executive Director of the Friends of the Winooski River.  
    “FEMA provides critical resources and structure for disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, but it needs reform to make it work better for people and their communities. I don’t think there’s disagreement there, including among FEMA rank and file personnel. Congress needs to act. What is needed, and what this bill would do, is build state and local capacity to prepare, mitigate, respond, and recover while making more efficient and effective use of federal resources,” said Chris Campany, Executive Director of the Windham Regional Commission, and Chair of the Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies (VAPDA) Emergency Management Committee.  
    “While it is far from perfect, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has repeatedly proven to be a critical part of disaster response here in Central Vermont.  I commend Senator Peter Welch for his efforts to improve FEMA’s process and provide support to small municipalities as we struggle to navigate the bureaucracy to help our communities recover.  The Disaster Assistance and Decentralization Act takes important steps to reform and strengthen federal disaster response so that cities and towns across the country can recover more quickly and make critical investments in future resilience,” said Jon Copans, Executive Director, Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience.  
    “One thing that became clear very quickly after the 2023 flood is that if you’ve seen one small town dealing with a disaster, you’ve seen one small town dealing with a disaster. The impacts on homes, businesses, and infrastructure, were all significant, but they were different depending on the community—and the capacity of municipalities to respond and support residents varied widely. While FEMA representatives were on the ground and well-intentioned, the truth is they were often more prepared to tell people what they couldn’t do because of regulations than to help them rebuild their lives. We need the federal government to meet people where they are—regardless of the size of the community or the scale of the disaster—and provide tailored technical assistance, financial support, and, most importantly, hope.” said Ben Doyle, Executive Director of the Preservation Trust of Vermont.  
    “We are very appreciative of Senator Welch’s proposal to reform FEMA and how it interacts with Vermonters. His proposal explicitly enables regional planning commissions to work as agents of municipalities when interacting with FEMA. We were pleased to offer this idea and even more pleased to help our communities,” said Peter Gregory, Executive Director of the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC).   
    “The City of Barre was hit hard by the 2023 and 2024 floods, and we are grateful to the many people who have and continue to help us rebuild better and stronger. While we’ve made significant progress, there’s much more work to be done. We are grateful to Senator Welch for proposing a commonsense solution that would provide technical assistance, simplified procedures and support for long-term resiliency to municipalities that are in need. We need to fix FEMA, not kill it,” said Thom Lauzon, Mayor of Barre City.   
    “Hardwick has faced devastating impacts from back-to-back floods in 2023 and 2024, with repeated damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure along the Lamoille River. One example is 41 Brush Street, a residential property now hanging precariously over the riverbank due to severe erosion. The home is slated for a FEMA-funded buyout, and additional stabilization is needed to protect surrounding properties. FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program is essential for communities like ours, not only for rebuilding but for implementing long-term solutions that reduce future risk. Without sustained and accessible funding, rural towns will be left in a cycle of damage and short-term fixes. Senator Welch’s Disaster AID Act provides a path toward more timely and effective recovery, especially for Vermont’s hardest-hit towns,” said Kristen Leahy, Zoning and Floodplain Administrator and Resilience & Adaption Coordinator for Hardwick.  
    “The support for small towns in Senator Welch’s Disaster AID Act is crucial in enabling towns in Vermont and nationwide to obtain the expert assistance they require in responding to disasters, as well as identifying, designing and funding mitigation projects. Five months after the July 2023 flood in Weston, we applied for and received an MTAP grant that allowed us to retain professional help to guide us through the grant maze and get a head start on modeling the flooding and designing mitigation projects. Our hope is that with passage of the Disaster AID Act, this sort of assistance will be available soon after the next (inevitable) disaster event so our town fathers and mothers aren’t wringing their hands trying to figure out what to do, how to do it and how to pay for it,” said Jim Linville, Selectboard Vice Chair and Recovery Director of Weston.  
    “Vermont has experienced multiple federally-declared disasters since 2023 which laid bare Vermont municipalities’ need for additional technical assistance,” said ANR Secretary Julie Moore. “The Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization Act would help fill this critical need. In particular, we are grateful to Sen. Welch for his continued efforts to simplify procedures for complex relocation projects for critical facilities, such as the wastewater treatment facilities in Johnson, Hardwick and Ludlow – all of which have experienced repeated flood damage.”  
    “The BRIC program greatly improved Vermont’s ability to do the planning and scoping work necessary in order to develop important flood reduction projects in our communities,” said Stephanie Smith, Vermont Hazard Mitigation Section Chief. “This legislation represents a fundamental shift in the way we administer hazard mitigation funding that would allow us to successfully and efficiently utilize federal resources to reduce future flood risk in Vermont.”  
    “Like many rural towns in Vermont, Lyndon is not blessed with a large staff to handle the volume of paperwork required to receive funding from FEMA when a disaster occurs.  Many towns in rural Vermont are not even fortunate enough to have a Municipal Administrator or Manager in place to handle the paper trail and are forced to rely solely on volunteers in their community. We understand and support the necessity of ensuring that funds are being properly spent and accounted for.  However, there is a strong need to create a system where communities have one point of contact throughout the entirety of a declared disaster. Small Vermont communities such as ours, do not have the resources or the personnel work hours to start and re-start the process of disaster re-imbursement from scratch because a FEMA PDMG has reached their 50-week time limit and must move on,” said Justin Smith, Municipal Administrator for the Town of Lyndon. “Taking away a single employee from their normal day to day responsibilities to devote to disaster recovery severely understaffs any rural community, and extending this length of time attempting to get a new PDMG or multiple PDMGs up to speed is time and money that rural communities don’t have the luxury of wasting.”  
    “The Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization (AID) Act will provide critical assistance to communities impacted by flooding and other disasters. The bill’s provisions will get assistance into the hands of those who need it more rapidly following disasters. In Vermont and communities across the country, investments in hazard mitigation projects enabled by the Act, like reconnecting rivers to floodplains that store and dissipate the energy of floodwaters, will make communities safer and ensure we are prepared for the future in a way that also supports healthy ecosystems,” said Beverley Wemple, Director of the University of Vermont’s Water Resources Institute. “Thank you, Senator Welch, for introducing this important piece of legislation that will support all Americans in meeting the challenges of future natural disasters.”  
    •••
    Over the course of consecutive summers in July 2023 and July 2024, Vermont experienced severe storms which caused catastrophic flooding, washouts, and mudslides. Homes, farms, businesses, and public infrastructure were destroyed, and communities were left reeling. In the immediate aftermath of the destruction, FEMA provided lifesaving on-the-ground assistance, working with local organizations and the state. In the long-term, however, FEMA’s response has not met the needs of communities.   
    Many of Vermont’s towns operate with limited resources and lack the administrative capacity needed to navigate the complex web of federal disaster assistance—especially in the aftermath of a brutal flood. FEMA has failed to provide necessary support and burdensome FEMA policies have slowed or blocked communities from accessing federal funds. Towns were not empowered to capitalize on their understanding of conditions on the ground. To make matters worse, under the Trump Administration, communities must now contend with uncertain federal funding streams, including for reimbursement of projects already approved and under way.  
    Senator Welch’s Disaster AID Act will cut red tape and ease cumbersome requirements that restrict state and local governments from tailoring solutions to local circumstances. The bill will also provide technical and financial resources for small towns and communities that lack administrative capacity, and restrain future administrations from arbitrarily turning off the funding spigot for communities in the midst of disaster recovery.  
    Learn more about the Disaster AID Act.  
    Read a section-by-section summary of the Disaster AID Act.  

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    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on Iran and the Middle East

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on Iran and the Middle East

    Joint Statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers on Iran and the Middle East

    Joint statement:

    We the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met in The Hague on June 25, 2025, where we discussed recent events in the Middle East.

    We reiterate our support for the ceasefire between Israel and Iran announced by U.S. President Trump, and urge all parties to avoid actions that could further destabilize the region.

    We appreciate Qatar’s important role in facilitating the ceasefire and express our full solidarity to Qatar and Iraq following the recent strikes by Iran and its proxies and partners against their territory. We welcome all efforts in the region towards stabilization and de-escalation.

    We reaffirm that the Islamic Republic of Iran can never have nuclear weapons, and urge Iran to refrain from reconstituting its unjustified enrichment activities. We call for the resumption of negotiations, resulting in a comprehensive, verifiable and durable agreement that addresses Iran’s nuclear program.

    In order to have a sustainable and credible resolution, we call on Iran to urgently resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as required by its safeguards obligations and to provide the IAEA with verifiable information about all nuclear material in Iran, including by providing access to IAEA inspectors. We condemn calls in Iran for the arrest and execution of IAEA Director General Grossi.

    We underscore the centrality of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. It is essential that Iran remains party to and fully implements its obligations under the Treaty.

    We reiterate our commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East. In this context, we reaffirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Nearly Three-Quarters of World Heritage Sites Are at High Risk from Water-Related Hazards

    Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre

    A new analysis by UNESCO and World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that 73% of World Heritage sites are highly exposed to water-related hazards, such as drought, water stress, or riverine and coastal flooding. Strengthening water stewardship is essential to protect these sites and the communities and ecosystems they sustain.

    A Precious Resource Under Growing Threat

    Water-related hazards—including floods, droughts, and storms—have accounted for over 90% of the world’s major disasters since 1970, resulting in more than 2 million deaths and economic losses exceeding USD 3.6 trillion, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). World Heritage sites have not been exempted from these hazards and face increasing threats to their natural and cultural values. These sites stand as powerful reminders of humanity’s enduring relationship with water. From awe-inspiring landscapes shaped over millennia to cultural landmarks forged through human ingenuity—such as ancient irrigation systems, historic canals, and modern engineering achievements—they reflect the cooperation with nature that has enabled societies to flourish across generations. Yet, while water is fundamental to their significance, it can also pose serious risks when its balance is disrupted, threatening the integrity of these irreplaceable places.

    A new analysis by UNESCO and World Resources Institute (WRI) highlights the scale of these threats: 73% of World Heritage sites are highly exposed to at least one water-related hazard—such as drought, water stress, or riverine and coastal flooding—and 21% face multiple overlapping risks. Around the world, World Heritage sites are increasingly caught between the extremes of too much and too little water, with climate change, urbanization, river regulation, and upstream water withdrawals intensifying these pressures, especially in regions such as the Middle East, North Africa, parts of South Asia, and northern China.

    “The Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas gives us critical data to track how water risks are evolving around the world. These insights are more urgent than ever, helping governments, site managers, and communities take targeted action — before floods, droughts, or water shortages cause irreversible damage to treasured places that serve as lifelines for both people and ecosystems,”

    Approximately 600 World Heritage sites are highly exposed to water scarcity conditions — reflected in water stress or drought— making it the most widespread water-related risk, threatening nearly half of all properties. The vast majority (around 90%) of these exposed sites are cultural properties . While natural sites face a comparatively lower level of exposure, they are increasingly experiencing conditions that place growing stress on ecosystems and biodiversity. Sites such as the Ahwar of Southern Iraq and Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls (Zambia / Zimbabwe) have endured severe multi-year droughts since 2020. Drought also heightens the risk of wildfires, compounding the damage: in the Pantanal Conservation Area (Brazil) and Noel Kempff Mercado National Park (Bolivia), prolonged dry conditions have fueled intense fires with severe impacts on flora, fauna, and local communities.

    Drought at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls (Zambia / Zimbabwe) in 2019 / Source: Copernicus Browser

    Severe flood risk, both riverine and coastal, affects approximately 400 World Heritage sites. Floods have already impacted both natural and cultural World Heritage properties, highlighting the urgent need for strengthened resilience. In 2020, Rwenzori Mountains National Park (Uganda) experienced significant climate-related flooding that that disrupted river systems, posing challenges for both local communities and wildlife. In 2022, major flooding led to the temporary closure of Yellowstone National Park (United States of America), with over $20 million required for infrastructure repairs before the park could reopen. More recently, in 2024, severe flooding in Kaziranga National Park (India) resulted in the loss of more than 200 animals, including 10 endangered rhinos, while Sagarmatha National Park (Nepal) has been affected by Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) linked to accelerating glacial retreat.

    © ICIMOD

    Cultural sites have also experienced serious impacts from flooding. The catastrophic floods that left nearly one-third of Pakistan submerged in 2022 caused significant damage to the Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro. Other ancient sites such as the Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (Afghanistan), Angkor (Cambodia) and Petra (Jordan), have also been affected by flooding, with damage to their integrity. In parts of Africa, communities in Timbuktu (Mali) and the Historic Centre of Agadez (Niger) are facing the compounded challenges of severe drought followed by intense flooding — a clear illustration of increasing climate variability.

    Flood at Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro (Pakistan) in 2022 / Source: Copernicus Browser

    Around 50 World Heritage sites are highly exposed to coastal flooding. Some cultural sites are already experiencing the impacts, with growing risks to their integrity. The Complex of Hué Monuments (Viet Nam) has endured repeated flooding in recent years, accelerating deterioration. The Forts and Castles along the coast of Ghana, face increasing danger from shoreline erosion and rising seas, putting at risk these important remains of fortified trading posts that formed part of early global trade history. While coastal flooding has not yet caused major reported damage at natural World Heritage sites, the risk is rising. Sites such as the Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China and Banc d’Arguin National Park (Mauritania) are highly vulnerable, as sea level rise could transform or submerge critical coastal habitats essential for migratory species.

    “This analysis underscores the urgent need to address water-related risks to World Heritage sites, which are being intensified by climate change. Strengthening resilience through innovation, traditional knowledge, and cooperation is essential to safeguarding these irreplaceable places for future generations.”

    Towards Solutions: Protecting Heritage Through Water Stewardship

    Despite these challenges, examples of effective action demonstrate that solutions are possible—particularly when supported by international cooperation, innovation, and traditional knowledge. UNESCO actively supports States Parties in addressing water-related threats through a combination of emergency mechanisms, technical guidance, and long-term cooperation. Emergency support is provided through instruments such as the World Heritage Fund’s International Assistance, the Rapid Response Facility (RRF) and the Heritage Emergency Fund (HEF), while expert missions under the World Heritage Convention’s Reactive Monitoring process help guide response efforts. UNESCO also provides capacity building and technical support to strengthen local responses, contributing to long-term resilience, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable water management at World Heritage sites through programmes such as the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP).

    Integrated water resource management (IWRM) — which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources — is increasingly being incorporated into conservation strategies for World Heritage properties. At Petra (Jordan) and the Old City of Sana’a (Yemen), for example, IWRM principles are guiding flood risk reduction strategies such as early warning systems, which help safeguard monuments from increasingly severe flash floods. Similarly, in the Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a government ban on land reclamation, followed by wetland restoration efforts, has led to a fivefold increase in bird populations in some areas, providing renewed habitat for migratory species.

    © UNESCO / Community Engagement through Risk Prevention in Petra

    Heritage-sensitive climate adaptation is also key. The Chan Chan Archaeological Zone (Peru) illustrates how site managers are applying innovative water management measures — including drainage improvements and protective earthworks — to reduce the impact of increasingly intense rainfall and flooding on fragile adobe structures. At the Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (Afghanistan), UNESCO has supported emergency measures to stabilize the structure following flood events that endangered its integrity, along with technical assistance for improved flood management in the surrounding valley.

    © UNESCO / The Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam, a UNESCO project to safeguard the iconic site

    Transboundary cooperation plays a vital role where shared water systems support World Heritage values. The Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission (OKACOM), through collaboration between Angola, Namibia, and Botswana, coordinates efforts to protect the seasonal flooding that sustains the Okavango Delta’s biodiversity and local livelihoods. Similarly, at Iguaçu National Park, on the border between Brazil and Argentina, park managers work with upstream stakeholders to maintain sustainable water flows that protect the falls’ ecosystem while supporting vital hydroelectric production at the Itaipu Dam. To address the consequences of melting glaciers and increased occurrences of Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) due to climate change impacts, UNESCO is engaging with communities in the Sagarmatha National Park (Nepal) to identify potential adaptation pathways using the Climate Risk Informed Decision Analysis (CRIDA).

    Traditional knowledge, community stewardship, and partnerships between local communities, national authorities, and international organizations are central to many successful initiatives. In the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras, the revitalization of ancient irrigation systems and forest restoration supports both cultural heritage and resilience to drought and erosion. In the Ahwar of Southern Iraq, joint efforts have facilitated the restoration of marshlands, enhancing water governance and helping buffer against drought and salinity.

    Modern technology further complements these approaches. Tools such as GIS mapping, remote sensing, and water quality monitoring provide real-time data to inform decision-making and enable site managers and authorities to respond effectively to emerging threats. To support this, UNESCO’s World Heritage Online Map Platform (WHOMP), serves as an important resource for monitoring water-related risks and informing site-level planning.

    These efforts and solutions are among the many actions contributing to the protection of World Heritage sites and the strengthening of their resilience for generations to come. World Heritage sites are not static relics of the past, but dynamic systems shaped by human ingenuity, natural forces, and the enduring relationship between people and water. Strengthening their protection calls for an integrated approach that combines time-honoured practices with scientific innovation, draws on both traditional knowledge and modern science, and fosters inclusive governance and transboundary cooperation. Advancing water stewardship that supports both cultural and natural heritage is essential to safeguarding their Outstanding Universal Value and ensuring their continued contribution to sustainable development and the well-being of communities worldwide.

    UNESCO gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of Flanders (Belgium) for the World Heritage Online Map Platform (WHOMP), which made this analysis possible.

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    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Half of Nord Security’s colocated servers use renewable energy: The company is striving for more

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nord Security, home to NordVPN, NordLayer, NordPass, NordLocker, NordStellar and Saily, has published its annual Impact Report, addressing all scopes of greenhouse gas emissions, social initiatives, key sustainability risks and impact. It reveals Nord Security’s efforts to advance its mission to protect life online and positively impact people, communities, and the environment.

    “In this year’s Impact Report, we aim to show how we’ve helped individuals and businesses take back control of their digital lives. In 2024, we moved closer toward this goal by introducing powerful tools, launching new products, and rolling out key initiatives. Combined with our community engagement and educational efforts, we are reaching nearly every aspect of our users’ digital lives. Because for us, cybersecurity isn’t about protecting a single area – it’s about safeguarding users at every step of their digital journey,” says Nord Security co-founder Eimantas Sabaliauskas.

    Below are some noteworthy highlights. The full report can be found here.

    Tackling indirect emissions

    In 2024, Nord Security calculated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the second time, and expanded reporting to include key categories within Scope 3 covering indirect emissions across the company’s value chain. The total amount of the company’s market-based greenhouse gas emissions for 2024 was 23,014 tCO2e*.

    While around 97% of the company’s total emissions are outside the company’s direct control in the value chain, the company now collects and analyzes GHG emissions data across the value chain, and aims to identify opportunities to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. Nord Security has initiated engagement with key suppliers to promote transparency and collaboration on emission reduction efforts.

    According to Nord Security, this assessment will help to identify opportunities to reduce emissions from the company’s own operations and make better decisions about energy procurement and efficiency measures.

    In 2024, Nord Security colocated servers in 37 data centers around the world all of which are low-power servers and offer sufficient computing power with low power consumption and are ideal for energy-saving operation. Thirty-two out of 37 data centers utilized renewable energy, making 50% of total colocated servers energy renewable.

    Moreover, Nord Security continuously strives to mitigate the adverse effects the company’s day-to-day operations may have on the environment. At this point, around 73% of employees work in BREEAM-certified offices. Energy-saving measures, such as temperature control via blind automation as well as time and motion-based lighting, are implemented across all buildings. These measures also include recycling and time-adjusted ventilation modes.

    Supporting communities in-need

    Product donations continue to be one of Nord Security’s mechanisms for supporting the nonprofit community. Over 2,600 accounts were donated to vulnerable groups and individuals online to help protect human rights, freedom of speech, and stand for inclusion and a safe digital world for all.

    Nord Security continued to support the people of Ukraine, with a special focus on helping children and the elderly. Additionally, we also donated over €48K to NGOs working to help volunteers in Ukraine.

    In keeping with our annual tradition of supporting NGOs and nonprofits in Lithuania, Nord Security collected donations for Niekieno Vaikai, an organization that improves the lives of vulnerable children, and Sidabrinė Linija, a non-profit that provides support to the elderly.

    Assessing sustainability impacts, risks, and opportunities

    Last year, Nord Security also went on a six-month quest in preparation for the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) rules by identifying and evaluating our key sustainability impacts, risks, and opportunities through a double materiality assessment.

    Through the assessment Nord Security focused on two angles. The first one focused on what matters to the bottom line and identifies which environmental, social, or governance issues could affect a company’s revenues, costs, or reputation. The second considers Nord Security’s impact – how operations affect people and the environment.

    Based on the outcomes of the assessment, Nord Security aims to better integrate sustainability risk assessment with enterprise risk framework already this year. Additionally, Nord Security is committed to continuous improvement, transparency, and aligning with the highest standards of sustainability.

    * To put this in perspective, 1 tCO2e is roughly equivalent to the emissions generated by driving a gasoline-powered passenger vehicle for around 4,000 kilometers or charging more than 66,000 smartphones.

    ABOUT NORD SECURITY

    Nord Security is home to advanced security solutions that share the Nord brand and values, including the world’s most advanced VPN service NordVPN, the next-generation password manager NordPass, the file encryption tool NordLocker, threat exposure management platform NordStellar, and the business VPN/SASE solution NordLayer. Established in 2012, Nord Security’s products are now acknowledged by the most influential tech sites and IT security specialists. More information: nordsecurity.com.

    More information: egidijus@nordsec.com

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    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Half of Nord Security’s colocated servers use renewable energy: The company is striving for more

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nord Security, home to NordVPN, NordLayer, NordPass, NordLocker, NordStellar and Saily, has published its annual Impact Report, addressing all scopes of greenhouse gas emissions, social initiatives, key sustainability risks and impact. It reveals Nord Security’s efforts to advance its mission to protect life online and positively impact people, communities, and the environment.

    “In this year’s Impact Report, we aim to show how we’ve helped individuals and businesses take back control of their digital lives. In 2024, we moved closer toward this goal by introducing powerful tools, launching new products, and rolling out key initiatives. Combined with our community engagement and educational efforts, we are reaching nearly every aspect of our users’ digital lives. Because for us, cybersecurity isn’t about protecting a single area – it’s about safeguarding users at every step of their digital journey,” says Nord Security co-founder Eimantas Sabaliauskas.

    Below are some noteworthy highlights. The full report can be found here.

    Tackling indirect emissions

    In 2024, Nord Security calculated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the second time, and expanded reporting to include key categories within Scope 3 covering indirect emissions across the company’s value chain. The total amount of the company’s market-based greenhouse gas emissions for 2024 was 23,014 tCO2e*.

    While around 97% of the company’s total emissions are outside the company’s direct control in the value chain, the company now collects and analyzes GHG emissions data across the value chain, and aims to identify opportunities to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. Nord Security has initiated engagement with key suppliers to promote transparency and collaboration on emission reduction efforts.

    According to Nord Security, this assessment will help to identify opportunities to reduce emissions from the company’s own operations and make better decisions about energy procurement and efficiency measures.

    In 2024, Nord Security colocated servers in 37 data centers around the world all of which are low-power servers and offer sufficient computing power with low power consumption and are ideal for energy-saving operation. Thirty-two out of 37 data centers utilized renewable energy, making 50% of total colocated servers energy renewable.

    Moreover, Nord Security continuously strives to mitigate the adverse effects the company’s day-to-day operations may have on the environment. At this point, around 73% of employees work in BREEAM-certified offices. Energy-saving measures, such as temperature control via blind automation as well as time and motion-based lighting, are implemented across all buildings. These measures also include recycling and time-adjusted ventilation modes.

    Supporting communities in-need

    Product donations continue to be one of Nord Security’s mechanisms for supporting the nonprofit community. Over 2,600 accounts were donated to vulnerable groups and individuals online to help protect human rights, freedom of speech, and stand for inclusion and a safe digital world for all.

    Nord Security continued to support the people of Ukraine, with a special focus on helping children and the elderly. Additionally, we also donated over €48K to NGOs working to help volunteers in Ukraine.

    In keeping with our annual tradition of supporting NGOs and nonprofits in Lithuania, Nord Security collected donations for Niekieno Vaikai, an organization that improves the lives of vulnerable children, and Sidabrinė Linija, a non-profit that provides support to the elderly.

    Assessing sustainability impacts, risks, and opportunities

    Last year, Nord Security also went on a six-month quest in preparation for the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) rules by identifying and evaluating our key sustainability impacts, risks, and opportunities through a double materiality assessment.

    Through the assessment Nord Security focused on two angles. The first one focused on what matters to the bottom line and identifies which environmental, social, or governance issues could affect a company’s revenues, costs, or reputation. The second considers Nord Security’s impact – how operations affect people and the environment.

    Based on the outcomes of the assessment, Nord Security aims to better integrate sustainability risk assessment with enterprise risk framework already this year. Additionally, Nord Security is committed to continuous improvement, transparency, and aligning with the highest standards of sustainability.

    * To put this in perspective, 1 tCO2e is roughly equivalent to the emissions generated by driving a gasoline-powered passenger vehicle for around 4,000 kilometers or charging more than 66,000 smartphones.

    ABOUT NORD SECURITY

    Nord Security is home to advanced security solutions that share the Nord brand and values, including the world’s most advanced VPN service NordVPN, the next-generation password manager NordPass, the file encryption tool NordLocker, threat exposure management platform NordStellar, and the business VPN/SASE solution NordLayer. Established in 2012, Nord Security’s products are now acknowledged by the most influential tech sites and IT security specialists. More information: nordsecurity.com.

    More information: egidijus@nordsec.com

    The MIL Network –

    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: NowVertical’s Integration Strategy Accelerates Account Expansion and Cross-Market Growth

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NowVertical Group Inc. (TSXV: NOW) (“NowVertical” or the “Company”), a leading data and AI solutions provider, today provided an update on the execution of its “One Brand, One Business” integration strategy, highlighting continued margin expansion and deeper enterprise penetration across North America and Latin America.

    Over the past twelve months, one of our NA&EMEA Strategic Accounts – a Fortune 500 technology business and one of eight US $1 million-plus 2024 engagements for NowVertical – has transitioned from siloed local analytics and reporting to a cross-region reporting programme delivered by NowVertical. By coordinating experts across several time zones under one operating framework, the NowVertical broadened its engagement across EMEA and APAC providing end-to-end campaign planning and quarterly executive business reviews. This capability expansion, engagement enhancement and global delivery approach has been unlocked through the ‘One Brand, One Business’ Strategy, which is integrating delivery operations across the group. The success of this integrated approach is cementing NowVertical as a key data and AI partner for the client whilst also improving margins.

    A parallel engagement with a global life-sciences leader and a NowVertical strategic account in Latin America underscores the scalability of the model. A multi-country delivery team is driving a data-modernisation programme, consolidating legacy data estates onto Google Cloud, enabling real-time analytics and rolling out an enhanced platform in new markets for the client. The result is faster commercial insight for the client and a repeatable playbook for NowVertical, already fuelling follow-on work in Mexico and Colombia.

    “These programmes show exactly why we moved to a unified operating structure,” said Sandeep Mendiratta, CEO of NowVertical. “By operating as one integrated business, we’re not only unlocking higher-margin work and accelerating account growth, but also delivering phenomenal value to our clients. We’re helping them move faster, make better decisions, and ultimately generate more revenue from their data. This model is creating durable, recurring revenue streams for NowVertical and measurable business impact for our clients.”

    The Company sees the growing contribution from cross-border, capability-integrated engagements to support its path to a US $50 million run-rate revenue and US $10 million EBITDA target while reinforcing its position as a trusted, full-stack data and AI partner to enterprise clients worldwide.

    About NowVertical Group Inc.

    NowVertical is a global data and analytics company which helps clients transform data into tangible business value with AI, fast. Offering a comprehensive suite of solutions and services, the Company enables clients to quickly harness the full potential of their data, driving measurable outcomes and accelerating potential return on investment. Enterprises optimize decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and unlock long-term value from their data using the Company’s AI-Infused first party and third-party technologies. NowVertical is growing organically and through strategic acquisitions.

    For further details about NowVertical, please visit www.nowvertical.com. 

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

    For further information, please contact:

    Andre Garber, CDO
    IR@nowvertical.com

    Investor Relations: Bristol Capital Ltd.
    Stefan Eftychiou
    stefan@bristolir.com
    +1(905)326-1888 x60

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (together “forward-looking statements”), including, with respect to the availability of funds under the Facilities, the ability of NowVertical to utilize funds under the Facilities, the effect of the Facilities on NowVertical’s operations contemplated in this press release on NowVertical’s business, finances and operations. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, and contingencies, certain of which are unknown. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may”, “should”, “will”, “could”, “intend”, “estimate”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “believe” or “continue”, or the negative thereof or similar variations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and the forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by inherent risks and uncertainties, including: adverse market conditions; risks inherent in the data analytics and artificial intelligence sectors in general; regulatory and legislative changes; that future results may vary from historical results; inability to service the Company’s debt; any inability to realize the expected benefits and synergies of acquisitions or dispositions; that market competition may affect the business, results and financial condition of the Company and other risk factors identified in documents filed by the Company under its profile at www.sedarplus.com, including the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024. Further, these forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    The MIL Network –

    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: STATE COLLEGE – Shapiro Administration Continues to Stand Up for Pennsylvania Farmers, Families, and Food Businesses Who Will be Hurt by Proposed Federal SNAP Funding Cuts

    Source: US State of Pennsylvania

    July 02, 2025 – State College, PA

    ADVISORY – STATE COLLEGE – Shapiro Administration Continues to Stand Up for Pennsylvania Farmers, Families, and Food Businesses Who Will be Hurt by Proposed Federal SNAP Funding Cuts

    Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will join Pennsylvania State Grange President Matt Espenshade, local farmers, and state legislators to bring attention to the harmful impact of proposed federal funding cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as how federal cuts already in effect for other food assistance programs, will hurt Pennsylvania farmers, food businesses, and families.

    The event will highlight the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to fighting hunger in Pennsylvania while supporting our farmers, families, and food businesses. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposes increased investments to help end hunger and support farms across Pennsylvania.

    WHO:
    Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
    Department of Human Services Executive Secretary Andrew Barnes
    State Representative Paul Takac
    State Representative Emily Kinkead
    Pennsylvania State Grange President Matt Espenshade
    Wasson’s Farm and Market Owner Candy Wasson

    WHEN: TOMORROW, Wednesday, July 2 at 11 a.m.

    WHERE:
    Wasson’s Farm and Market (event barn)
    2545 Shingletown Road
    State College, PA 16801

    RSVP: Press attending should RSVP with news outlet and photographer and reporter names to aginfo@pa.gov.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 3, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Dayforce offre aux PME canadiennes les moyens de réussir grâce à Powerpay par Dayforce

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE : DAY; TSX : DAY), un chef de file mondial en gestion du capital humain qui améliore la vie au travail, a annoncé aujourd’hui le repositionnement de marque de sa solution de gestion de la paie et de gestion des RH pour les PME sous le nom de Powerpay par Dayforce, ce qui signifie que l’entreprise met l’accent sur une nouvelle approche stratégique et s’engage de manière continue à répondre aux besoins uniques et en constante évolution de plus de 46 000 clients à travers le Canada.

    Les PME représentent le moteur de l’économie canadienne, en ajoutant des milliards de dollars à son PIB chaque année et en représentant presque l’ensemble du paysage commercial. Mais il n’a jamais été aussi complexe de gérer une PME. Avec l’apport de centaines de modifications législatives chaque année, les propriétaires d’entreprise doivent composer avec un contexte de conformité et de réglementations sur l’emploi en constante évolution. Pour demeurer concentrés sur la croissance de leur entreprise, ils ont besoin d’outils simples et fiables qui les aident à payer leurs employés de manière exacte et conforme.

    « Powerpay représente notre engagement envers les PME canadiennes. Nous comprenons vos défis, soutenons vos ambitions et favorisons votre réussite », déclare David Ossip, président et chef de la direction chez Dayforce. « Powerpay est une solution conçue pour simplifier la conformité, permettre aux propriétaires d’entreprises de gagner du temps et les aider à se concentrer sur ce qui compte le plus, c’est-à-dire leur entreprise. Nous sommes fiers de contribuer à transformer l’exploitation, la croissance et la prospérité des entreprises canadiennes ».

    En plus du repositionnement de la marque, la solution Powerpay offre également une expérience plus intuitive et conviviale grâce à des fonctions améliorées de suivi des heures et de rémunération. Les mises à jour récentes apportées à la solution, notamment l’Assistant Nouvelle embauche et la fonction d’inscription libre-service de masse, sont axées sur les employés et les gestionnaires afin de les aider à rationaliser l’intégration et les tâches quotidiennes. Ces améliorations favorisent l’efficacité, offrent une meilleure visibilité sur les données relatives aux effectifs et soutiennent une prise de décisions plus rapide et plus confiante.

    « Powerpay a transformé la façon dont nous gérons la paie », indique Krista Hanes, directrice de l’administration et des services aux entreprises chez Apollo Property Management. « La plateforme est intuitive, évolutive et convient parfaitement à une entreprise comme la nôtre qui gère plusieurs traitements de la paie. Elle offre une tranquillité d’esprit à nos équipes des RH et des finances, en sachant que la paie est toujours traitée de façon exacte et à temps. Nous considérons Powerpay comme un partenaire de confiance et sommes enthousiastes à l’idée de savoir ce que nous réserve l’avenir. »

    Croissance de l’équipe de direction de Powerpay

    Dans le cadre de l’engagement de l’entreprise envers une croissance et une innovation durables, Behrad Bayanpour a été nommé directeur général de Powerpay. Dans son rôle de vice-président directeur de la stratégie et de la croissance chez Dayforce, il supervise les ventes, les produits, l’ingénierie et les services, et apporte une vision ciblée pour faire évoluer la mission de Powerpay qui consiste à fournir des solutions fiables, sécurisées et conformes aux propriétaires d’entreprise à travers le Canada.

    « Tandis que nous tirons parti de l’élan de Powerpay, notre engagement à autonomiser les PME canadiennes n’a jamais été aussi élevé », déclare M. Bayanpour. « Nous ne fournissons pas seulement une plateforme, nous forgeons également des partenariats qui alimentent la croissance, stimulent l’innovation et aident les PME à naviguer avec confiance et optimisme dans un monde en constante évolution. »

    Pour en savoir plus, veuillez consulter le nouveau site Web powerpay.ca.

    À propos de Dayforce
    Dayforce améliore la vie au travail. Tout ce que nous faisons en tant que chef de file mondial en technologie de gestion du capital humain vise à aider des milliers de clients et des millions d’employés à travers le monde à accomplir leur vocation. Grâce à notre plateforme de gestion du capital humain optimisée par l’IA qui facilite la gestion des RH, de la paie, des heures, des talents et des analyses de données, les organisations de toutes tailles et de tous les secteurs d’activité bénéficient de la simplicité à grande échelle qu’offre Dayforce pour aider à libérer le potentiel de leurs effectifs, à exercer leurs activités en toute confiance et à réaliser une valeur quantifiable. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le dayforce.com.

    Pour communiquer avec l’équipe de relations publiques de Dayforce
    Patrick Allen
    patrick.allen@dayforce.com
    647 417-2208

    The MIL Network –

    July 2, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Dayforce Empowers Canadian Small and Mid-Sized Businesses with Powerpay by Dayforce

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE: DAY; TSX: DAY), a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today announced the rebranding of its payroll and HR solution for Canadian small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) as Powerpay by Dayforce, signaling a renewed strategic focus and ongoing commitment to meeting the unique and evolving needs of its more than 46,000 customers across Canada.

    SMBs drive Canada’s economy, contributing billions to its GDP each year and representing nearly the entire business landscape. But running one has never been more complex. With hundreds of legislative changes introduced annually, business owners face a fast-changing landscape of compliance and employment regulations. To stay focused on growth, they need simple, reliable tools that help pay their people accurately and compliantly.

    “Powerpay represents our commitment to Canadian small and mid-sized businesses. We see your challenges, we support your ambitions, and we’re building for your successes,” said David Ossip, Chair and CEO at Dayforce. “Powerpay is designed to simplify compliance, save time, and help business owners focus on what matters most – their companies. We’re proud to help transform the way Canadian businesses operate, grow, and thrive.”

    Timed with the rebrand, Powerpay also now delivers a more intuitive, user-friendly experience with enhanced time tracking and compensation features. Built with both employees and managers in mind, recent updates – including the New Hire Wizard and bulk self-service enrollment – help streamline onboarding and day-to-day tasks. These improvements boost efficiency, offer better visibility into workforce data, and support faster, more confident decision-making.

    “Powerpay has transformed how we manage payroll,” said Krista Hanes, Director of Administration & Corporate Services at Apollo Property Management. “The platform is intuitive, scalable, and a great fit for a business like ours that runs multiple payrolls. It gives our HR and finance teams peace of mind, knowing payroll is always accurate and on time. We see Powerpay as a trusted partner and are excited about what’s ahead.”

    Powerpay leadership team growth

    As part of the company’s dedication to sustained growth and innovation, Behrad Bayanpour has been appointed General Manager of Powerpay. In his role as SVP of Strategy and Growth at Dayforce, he oversees Sales, Product, Engineering, and Services, and brings a focused vision to advance Powerpay’s mission of delivering reliable, secure, and compliant solutions to business owners across Canada.

    “As we build on Powerpay’s momentum, our commitment to empowering Canada’s small and mid-sized businesses has never been stronger,” said Bayanpour. “We’re not just providing a platform — we’re forging partnerships that fuel growth, drive innovation, and help SMBs navigate an evolving landscape with confidence and optimism.”

    Learn more at the new dedicated site: powerpay.ca. 

    About Dayforce
    Dayforce makes work life better. Everything we do as a global leader in HCM technology is focused on enabling thousands of customers and millions of employees around the world do the work they’re meant to do. With our single AI-powered people platform for HR, Pay, Time, Talent, and Analytics, organizations of all sizes and industries are benefiting from simplicity at scale with Dayforce to help unlock their full workforce potential, operate with confidence, and realize quantifiable value. To learn more, visit dayforce.com. 

    Media Contact
    Patrick Allen
    patrick.allen@dayforce.com 
    (647) 417-2208

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    July 2, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Dayforce Empowers Canadian Small and Mid-Sized Businesses with Powerpay by Dayforce

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE: DAY; TSX: DAY), a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today announced the rebranding of its payroll and HR solution for Canadian small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) as Powerpay by Dayforce, signaling a renewed strategic focus and ongoing commitment to meeting the unique and evolving needs of its more than 46,000 customers across Canada.

    SMBs drive Canada’s economy, contributing billions to its GDP each year and representing nearly the entire business landscape. But running one has never been more complex. With hundreds of legislative changes introduced annually, business owners face a fast-changing landscape of compliance and employment regulations. To stay focused on growth, they need simple, reliable tools that help pay their people accurately and compliantly.

    “Powerpay represents our commitment to Canadian small and mid-sized businesses. We see your challenges, we support your ambitions, and we’re building for your successes,” said David Ossip, Chair and CEO at Dayforce. “Powerpay is designed to simplify compliance, save time, and help business owners focus on what matters most – their companies. We’re proud to help transform the way Canadian businesses operate, grow, and thrive.”

    Timed with the rebrand, Powerpay also now delivers a more intuitive, user-friendly experience with enhanced time tracking and compensation features. Built with both employees and managers in mind, recent updates – including the New Hire Wizard and bulk self-service enrollment – help streamline onboarding and day-to-day tasks. These improvements boost efficiency, offer better visibility into workforce data, and support faster, more confident decision-making.

    “Powerpay has transformed how we manage payroll,” said Krista Hanes, Director of Administration & Corporate Services at Apollo Property Management. “The platform is intuitive, scalable, and a great fit for a business like ours that runs multiple payrolls. It gives our HR and finance teams peace of mind, knowing payroll is always accurate and on time. We see Powerpay as a trusted partner and are excited about what’s ahead.”

    Powerpay leadership team growth

    As part of the company’s dedication to sustained growth and innovation, Behrad Bayanpour has been appointed General Manager of Powerpay. In his role as SVP of Strategy and Growth at Dayforce, he oversees Sales, Product, Engineering, and Services, and brings a focused vision to advance Powerpay’s mission of delivering reliable, secure, and compliant solutions to business owners across Canada.

    “As we build on Powerpay’s momentum, our commitment to empowering Canada’s small and mid-sized businesses has never been stronger,” said Bayanpour. “We’re not just providing a platform — we’re forging partnerships that fuel growth, drive innovation, and help SMBs navigate an evolving landscape with confidence and optimism.”

    Learn more at the new dedicated site: powerpay.ca. 

    About Dayforce
    Dayforce makes work life better. Everything we do as a global leader in HCM technology is focused on enabling thousands of customers and millions of employees around the world do the work they’re meant to do. With our single AI-powered people platform for HR, Pay, Time, Talent, and Analytics, organizations of all sizes and industries are benefiting from simplicity at scale with Dayforce to help unlock their full workforce potential, operate with confidence, and realize quantifiable value. To learn more, visit dayforce.com. 

    Media Contact
    Patrick Allen
    patrick.allen@dayforce.com 
    (647) 417-2208

    The MIL Network –

    July 2, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Africa: Departure Statement by Prime Minister on the eve of visit to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia


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    Today, I embark on a five-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia from 2 to 9 July 2025.

    At the invitation of President H.E. John Dramani Mahama, I will visit Ghana on 2-3 July. Ghana is a valued partner in the Global South and plays an important role in the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States. I look forward to my exchanges aimed at further deepening our historical ties and opening up new windows of cooperation, including in the areas of investment, energy, health, security, capacity building and development partnership. As fellow democracies, it will be an honour to speak at the Parliament of Ghana.

    On 3-4 July, I will be in the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, a country with which we share deep-rooted historical, cultural and people-to-people connect. I will meet President H.E. Mrs. Christine Carla Kangaloo, who was the Chief Guest at this year’s Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, and Prime Minister H.E. Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who has recently assumed office for the second term. Indians first arrived in Trinidad and Tobago 180 years ago. This visit will provide an opportunity to rejuvenate the special bonds of ancestry and kinship that unite us.

    From Port of Spain, I will travel to Buenos Aires. This will be the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina in 57 years. Argentina is a key economic partner in Latin America and a close collaborator in the G20. I look forward to my discussions with President H.E. Javier Milei, whom I also had the pleasure of meeting last year. We will focus on advancing our a mutually beneficial cooperation, including in the areas of agriculture, critical minerals, energy, trade, tourism, technology, and investment.

    I will attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 6-7 July. As a founding member, India is committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies. Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order. On the sidelines of the Summit, I will also meet several world leaders. I will travel to Brasilia for a bilateral State Visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly six decades. This visit will provide an opportunity to strengthen our close partnership with Brazil, and work with my friend, President H.E. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on advancing the priorities of the Global South.

    My final destination will be Namibia, a trusted partner with whom we share a common history of struggle against colonialism. I look forward to meeting President H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and chart a new roadmap for cooperation for the benefit of our peoples, our regions and the wider Global South. It will be a privilege to also address the Joint Session of Namibian Parliament as we celebrate our enduring solidarity and shared commitment for freedom and development.

    I am confident that my visits to the five countries will reinforce our bonds friendship across the Global South, strengthen our partnerships on both sides of the Atlantic, and deepen engagements in the multilateral platforms such as BRICS, the African Union, ECOWAS and the CARICOM.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs – Government of India.

    MIL OSI Africa –

    July 2, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Hut 8 Secures Five-Year Capacity Contracts with IESO for 310 MW of Power Generation Assets

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut 8” or the “Company”), an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive use cases such as Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing, today announced that each of its four natural gas-fired power plants in Ontario (collectively, the “Portfolio”) has been awarded a five-year capacity contract with the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”). The Portfolio is owned and operated by Far North Power Corp. (“Far North”), an entity formed by Hut 8 and Macquarie Equipment Finance Ltd. (“Macquarie”), a subsidiary of Macquarie Group Limited, a global financial services group.

    The contracts were awarded to Far North following successful bids submitted into the competitive IESO Medium-Term 2 (“MT2”) capacity auction and will commence on May 1, 2026. The contracted assets total 310 MW of nameplate capacity across four sites: Iroquois Falls, Kingston, Kapuskasing, and North Bay. The contracts include a weighted average capacity payment of approximately CAD $530 per MW-business day in Year 1 with partial inflation indexation that allows for potential increases over time.

    “Securing these contracts is a testament to the commercial and regulatory fluency of our power-native team,” said Asher Genoot, CEO of Hut 8. “It reflects our proactive approach to portfolio management and our focus on identifying value-accretive opportunities to maximize returns on our Power assets.”

    “This milestone for Far North is affirmation of the business and our relationship with Hut 8,” said Joshua Stevens, Managing Director in Macquarie Group’s Commodities and Global Markets business. “These contracts position the Far North power plants in Ontario for long-term relevance in a capacity-constrained power market, demonstrating the value we strive to bring as a capital provider.”

    Transaction Highlights

    • Creditworthy Offtaker: Government-backed counterparty rated AA3 (Positive) by Moody’s
    • Cash Flow Stabilization: Transition from short-term seasonal capacity agreements to fixed five-year contracts enhances revenue certainty and reduces earnings volatility
    • Upside Potential: Additional cash flow potential through energy sales into the Ontario market, where IESO projects 75% electricity demand growth by 2050 and a capacity shortfall of up to 5.8 GW by 2030, supporting increased reliance on existing dispatchable assets

    About Hut 8 

    Hut 8 Corp. is an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive use cases such as Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. We take a power-first, innovation-driven approach to developing, commercializing, and operating the critical infrastructure that underpins the breakthrough technologies of today and tomorrow. Our platform spans 1,020 megawatts of energy capacity under management across 15 sites in the United States and Canada: five Bitcoin mining, hosting, and Managed Services sites in Alberta, New York, and Texas, five high performance computing data centers in British Columbia and Ontario, four power generation assets in Ontario, and one non-operational site in Alberta. For more information, visit www.hut8.com and follow us on X at @Hut8Corp.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward–Looking Information

    This press release includes “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws, respectively (collectively, “forward-looking information”). All information, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events, or developments that Hut 8 expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including statements relating to the commencement date of the MT2 contracts, the pricing and other terms of the MT2 contracts, the upside and additional cash flow potential through energy sales into the Ontario market anticipated, and the benefits to Hut 8 and Far North of the MT2 contracts, and other such matters is forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “allow”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “predict”, “can”, “might”, “potential”, “predict”, “is designed to”, “likely,” or similar expressions.

    Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts, but instead represent management’s expectations, estimates, and projections regarding future events based on certain material factors and assumptions at the time the statement was made. While considered reasonable by Hut 8 as of the date of this press release, such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including, but not limited to, failure of critical systems; geopolitical, social, economic, and other events and circumstances; competition from current and future competitors; risks related to power requirements; cybersecurity threats and breaches; hazards and operational risks; changes in leasing arrangements; Internet-related disruptions; dependence on key personnel; having a limited operating history; attracting and retaining customers; entering into new offerings or lines of business; price fluctuations and rapidly changing technologies; construction of new data centers, data center expansions, or data center redevelopment; predicting facility requirements; strategic alliances or joint ventures; operating and expanding internationally; failing to grow hashrate; purchasing miners; relying on third-party mining pool service providers; uncertainty in the development and acceptance of the Bitcoin network; Bitcoin halving events; competition from other methods of investing in Bitcoin; concentration of Bitcoin holdings; hedging transactions; potential liquidity constraints; legal, regulatory, governmental, and technological uncertainties; physical risks related to climate change; involvement in legal proceedings; trading volatility; and other risks described from time to time in Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, see the Company’s recent and upcoming annual and quarterly reports and other continuous disclosure documents, which are available under the Company’s EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov and SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

    Hut 8 Corp. Investor Relations
    Sue Ennis
    ir@hut8.com

    Hut 8 Corp. Public Relations
    Gautier Lemyze-Young
    media@hut8.com

    The MIL Network –

    July 2, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: From risk to resilience: Unlocking SDG progress through DRR

    Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction

    Venue

    United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room 8

    Organizers

     Co-chairs of the Group of Friends of Disaster Risk Reduction (Permanent Missions of Australia, Indonesia, Norway and Peru), the Permanent Mission of Switzerland and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

    Time

    1:15 – 2:45pm

    Background

    As the 2030 Agenda enters the final stretch for implementation with only 17% of the SDGs on track, the escalating impact of disasters continues to jeopardize progress, and threatens to reverse hard-won development gains. From 2015 to 2023, direct economic loss worldwide has been reported to exceed US$ 1.1 trillion in total1, with an even higher toll in terms of human lives as well as economic, social and environmental impacts. Recent Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) and the 2025 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), have highlighted both the obstacles and opportunities for a risk-informed approach to sustainable development.

    This side event will delve into the key takeaways from the Global Platform for DRR, revealing priorities for the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Using insights from the VNRs, the event will also explore practical ways to strengthen the coherence between sustainable development and disaster risk reduction.

    The discussion will focus on advancing next steps to strengthen national and international disaster risk reduction efforts in an evolving risk landscape. It will spotlight transformative actions and accelerated solutions, building on the main findings and calls to action from the Geneva Call for Disaster Risk Reduction and the 2025 ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum.

    Join us for a dynamic and insightful session to contribute to and learn from the global efforts to build resilience and achieve the SDGs.

    Programme

    Moderator: Ms. Laurel Patterson, Strategic Partnerships and Communications Director, UNDP Crisis Bureau

    Fireside chat: Learnings from the Global Platform Key takeaways from Global Platform to accelerate SDG implementation

    • Mr. Christian Frutiger, Assistant Director General and Head of Thematic Cooperation, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Switzerland
    • Mr. Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of UNDRR

    Panel: Building a strong evidence base for DRR and resilience Insights from VNRs and future pathways for implementation

    • Three countries presenting on their integration of DRR in the VNRs

    Open Discussion

    Closing Remarks: Co-Chair of the Group of Friends on Disaster Risk Reduction

    This event is open to all participants registered for the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF 2025) and to those holding a valid UN grounds pass.

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

    July 2, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: From risk to resilience: Unlocking SDG progress through DRR

    Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction

    Venue

    United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room 8

    Organizers

     Co-chairs of the Group of Friends of Disaster Risk Reduction (Permanent Missions of Australia, Indonesia, Norway and Peru), the Permanent Mission of Switzerland and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

    Time

    1:15 – 2:45pm

    Background

    As the 2030 Agenda enters the final stretch for implementation with only 17% of the SDGs on track, the escalating impact of disasters continues to jeopardize progress, and threatens to reverse hard-won development gains. From 2015 to 2023, direct economic loss worldwide has been reported to exceed US$ 1.1 trillion in total1, with an even higher toll in terms of human lives as well as economic, social and environmental impacts. Recent Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) and the 2025 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), have highlighted both the obstacles and opportunities for a risk-informed approach to sustainable development.

    This side event will delve into the key takeaways from the Global Platform for DRR, revealing priorities for the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Using insights from the VNRs, the event will also explore practical ways to strengthen the coherence between sustainable development and disaster risk reduction.

    The discussion will focus on advancing next steps to strengthen national and international disaster risk reduction efforts in an evolving risk landscape. It will spotlight transformative actions and accelerated solutions, building on the main findings and calls to action from the Geneva Call for Disaster Risk Reduction and the 2025 ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum.

    Join us for a dynamic and insightful session to contribute to and learn from the global efforts to build resilience and achieve the SDGs.

    Programme

    Moderator: Ms. Laurel Patterson, Strategic Partnerships and Communications Director, UNDP Crisis Bureau

    Fireside chat: Learnings from the Global Platform Key takeaways from Global Platform to accelerate SDG implementation

    • Mr. Christian Frutiger, Assistant Director General and Head of Thematic Cooperation, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Switzerland
    • Mr. Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of UNDRR

    Panel: Building a strong evidence base for DRR and resilience Insights from VNRs and future pathways for implementation

    • Three countries presenting on their integration of DRR in the VNRs

    Open Discussion

    Closing Remarks: Co-Chair of the Group of Friends on Disaster Risk Reduction

    This event is open to all participants registered for the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF 2025) and to those holding a valid UN grounds pass.

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

    July 2, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Video: Renewable resources in pharmaceuticals: A Mexican scientist making green medicines

    Source: European Commission (video statements)

    Meet Martha C. Mayorquín-Torres, a Mexican scientist conducting research on renewable resources in pharmaceuticals.

    Martha completed her studies in the pharmaceutical field in Mexico City. While seeking new opportunities to advance her research and develop her career, she discovered the TransPharm Project, which is financially supported by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme at Ghent University.

    This marked the beginning of her move to Ghent, Belgium, where she found an abundance of resources at her disposal—both in terms of equipment and the knowledge her colleagues could offer. Her research focuses on creating antiviral components from greener and more renewable resources, while also making pharmaceutical manufacturing processes more sustainable.

    During her time working on her research, Martha realised that Europe can be more than just a place to advance her career; it can become home.

    00:13 The resources of the research group
    00:40 Greener and more sustainable pharmaceuticals
    01:21 The courage to move to Europe and Europe becoming home

    Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-274736

    Follow us on:
    -X: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission
    -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/
    -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission
    -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/
    -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission

    Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oxs4gvQBC8

    MIL OSI Video –

    July 2, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Curiosity Blog, Sols 4586-4587: Straight Drive, Strategic Science

    Source: NASA

    Written by Scott VanBommel, Planetary Scientist at Washington University in St. Louis
    Earth planning date: Monday, June 30, 2025
    Our weekend drive placed Curiosity exactly where we had hoped: on lighter-toned, resistant bedrock we have been eyeing for close study. Curiosity’s workspace tosol did not contain any targets suitable for DRT. After a detailed discussion by the team, weighing science not only in tosol’s plan but the holiday-shifted sols ahead, the decision was made to perform contact science at the current workspace and then drive in the second sol of the plan.
    Normally, drives in the second sol of a two-sol plan are uncommon, as we require information on the ground to assess in advance of the next sol’s planning. At present however, the current “Mars time” is quite favorable, enabling Curiosity’s team to operate within “nominal sols” and receive the necessary data in time for Wednesday’s one-sol plan. DAN kicked off the first sol of the plan with a passive measurement, complemented by another in the afternoon and two more on the second sol. Arm activities focused on placing MAHLI and APXS on “La Paz” and “Playa Agua de Luna,” two lighter-toned, laminated rocks.
    The rest of the first sol was rounded out with ChemCam LIBS analyses on “La Joya” followed by further LIBS analyses on “La Vega” on the second sol, once Curiosity’s arm was out of the way of the laser. ChemCam and Mastcam additionally imaged “Mishe Mokwa” prior to the nearly straight drive of about 20 meters (about 66 feet). Environmental monitoring activities, imaging of the CheMin inlet cover, and a SAM EBT activity rounded out Curiosity’s efforts on the second sol.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 2, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Curiosity Blog, Sols 4586-4587: Straight Drive, Strategic Science

    Source: NASA

    Written by Scott VanBommel, Planetary Scientist at Washington University in St. Louis
    Earth planning date: Monday, June 30, 2025
    Our weekend drive placed Curiosity exactly where we had hoped: on lighter-toned, resistant bedrock we have been eyeing for close study. Curiosity’s workspace tosol did not contain any targets suitable for DRT. After a detailed discussion by the team, weighing science not only in tosol’s plan but the holiday-shifted sols ahead, the decision was made to perform contact science at the current workspace and then drive in the second sol of the plan.
    Normally, drives in the second sol of a two-sol plan are uncommon, as we require information on the ground to assess in advance of the next sol’s planning. At present however, the current “Mars time” is quite favorable, enabling Curiosity’s team to operate within “nominal sols” and receive the necessary data in time for Wednesday’s one-sol plan. DAN kicked off the first sol of the plan with a passive measurement, complemented by another in the afternoon and two more on the second sol. Arm activities focused on placing MAHLI and APXS on “La Paz” and “Playa Agua de Luna,” two lighter-toned, laminated rocks.
    The rest of the first sol was rounded out with ChemCam LIBS analyses on “La Joya” followed by further LIBS analyses on “La Vega” on the second sol, once Curiosity’s arm was out of the way of the laser. ChemCam and Mastcam additionally imaged “Mishe Mokwa” prior to the nearly straight drive of about 20 meters (about 66 feet). Environmental monitoring activities, imaging of the CheMin inlet cover, and a SAM EBT activity rounded out Curiosity’s efforts on the second sol.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 2, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Curiosity Blog, Sols 4586-4587: Straight Drive, Strategic Science

    Source: NASA

    Written by Scott VanBommel, Planetary Scientist at Washington University in St. Louis
    Earth planning date: Monday, June 30, 2025
    Our weekend drive placed Curiosity exactly where we had hoped: on lighter-toned, resistant bedrock we have been eyeing for close study. Curiosity’s workspace tosol did not contain any targets suitable for DRT. After a detailed discussion by the team, weighing science not only in tosol’s plan but the holiday-shifted sols ahead, the decision was made to perform contact science at the current workspace and then drive in the second sol of the plan.
    Normally, drives in the second sol of a two-sol plan are uncommon, as we require information on the ground to assess in advance of the next sol’s planning. At present however, the current “Mars time” is quite favorable, enabling Curiosity’s team to operate within “nominal sols” and receive the necessary data in time for Wednesday’s one-sol plan. DAN kicked off the first sol of the plan with a passive measurement, complemented by another in the afternoon and two more on the second sol. Arm activities focused on placing MAHLI and APXS on “La Paz” and “Playa Agua de Luna,” two lighter-toned, laminated rocks.
    The rest of the first sol was rounded out with ChemCam LIBS analyses on “La Joya” followed by further LIBS analyses on “La Vega” on the second sol, once Curiosity’s arm was out of the way of the laser. ChemCam and Mastcam additionally imaged “Mishe Mokwa” prior to the nearly straight drive of about 20 meters (about 66 feet). Environmental monitoring activities, imaging of the CheMin inlet cover, and a SAM EBT activity rounded out Curiosity’s efforts on the second sol.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 2, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: An Update From the 2025 Mars 2020 Science Team Meeting

    Source: NASA

    A behind-the-scenes look at the annual Mars 2020 Science Team Meeting

    Written by Katie Stack Morgan, Mars 2020 Acting Project Scientist 

    The Mars 2020 Science Team gathered for a week in June to discuss recent science results, synthesize earlier mission observations, and discuss future plans for continued exploration of Jezero’s crater rim. It was also an opportunity to celebrate what makes this mission so special: one of the most capable and sophisticated science missions ever sent to Mars, an experienced and expert Science Team, and the rover’s many science accomplishments this past year.  
    We kicked off the meeting, which was hosted by our colleagues on the RIMFAX team at the University of Oslo, with a focus on our most recent discoveries on the Jezero crater rim. A highlight was the team’s in-depth discussion of spherules observed at Witch Hazel Hill, features which likely provide us the best chance of determining the origin of the crater rim rock sequence.   
    On the second day, we heard status updates from each of the science instrument teams. We then transitioned to a session devoted to “traverse-scale” syntheses. After 4.5 years of Perseverance on Mars and more than 37 kilometers of driving (more than 23 miles), we’re now able to analyze and integrate science datasets across the entire surface mission, looking for trends through space and time within the Jezero rock record. Our team also held a poster session, which was a great opportunity for in-person and informal scientific discussion.  
    The team’s modern atmospheric and environmental investigations were front and center on Day 3. We then rewound the clock, hearing new and updated analyses of data acquired during Perseverance’s earlier campaigns in Jezero’s Margin unit, crater floor, and western fan. The last day of the meeting was focused entirely on future plans for the Perseverance rover, including a discussion of our exploration and sampling strategy during the Crater Rim Campaign. We also looked further afield, considering where the rover might explore over the next few years.  
    Following the meeting, the Science Team took a one-day field trip to visit Gardnos crater, a heavily eroded impact crater with excellent examples of impact melt breccia and post-impact sediment fill. The team’s visit to Gardnos offered a unique opportunity to see and study impact-generated rock units like those expected on the Jezero crater rim and to discuss the challenges we have recognizing similar units with the rover on Mars. Recapping our Perseverance team meetings has been one of my favorite yearly traditions (see summaries from our 2022, 2023, and 2024 meetings) and I look forward to reporting back a year from now. As the Perseverance team tackles challenges in the year to come, we can seek inspiration from one of Norway’s greatest polar explorers, Fridtjof Nansen, who said while delivering his Nobel lecture, “The difficult is that which can be done at once; the impossible is that which takes a little longer.”

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 2, 2025
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