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  • MIL-OSI USA: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes—Murray Urges Congress to Reject Package in its Entirety

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray

    ***WATCH and READ: Senator Murray’s opening remarks***

    ***WATCH: Senator Murray questioning Director Vought***

    ***WATCH and READ: Senator Schatz’s testimony***

    ***FACT SHEET: Rescission Package Would Devastate Local Public Radio, TV Stations Across America***

    ***FACT-FICTION: Trump’s Rescission Package Would Gut Bipartisan Foreign Policy Investments***

    Washington, D.C. — Today, during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on President Trump’s $9.4 billion rescission request—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, underscored in how Republicans passing the package would devastate local public radio and TV stations nationwide, gut investments Congress has made to support longstanding bipartisan foreign policy objectives, and undermine the bipartisan annual appropriations process.

    Senator Murray and her colleagues pressed Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought on all manner of details on the request and this administration’s actions, and Senator Murray specifically pressed Vought on his plans for future rescissions requests, lack of details about the current rescission package, and his plans to illegally withhold even more funding.

    Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ranking Member of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee, and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) also provided testimony on President Trump’s $9.4 billion rescission request.

    [KEY TAKEAWAYS]

    Throughout the hearing, Director Vought faced bipartisan pushback over the sweeping cuts in the package, his refusal to provide detail about what exactly the administration will cut if the package passes, and his insistence on justifying the proposed cuts with a highly-selective list of previously funded projects despite the fact that this administration now has discretion over how funding is allocated—and President Trump himself signed a majority of the funding into law himself.

    Among much else, Director Vought:

    • Refused to rule out doing an end-run around Congress through his illegal notion of a “pocket rescission.”
    • Refused to rule out doing an end-run around Congress through an illegal scheme to request sweeping deferrals under the Impoundment Control Act, run out the clock, and then unilaterally impound funding.
    • Refused to commit to getting out the funding that the Government Accountability Office has determined he is illegally impounding.
    • Repeatedly lied about this administration’s and his own office’s actions—even going so far as to absurdly claim: “We have not impounded any funding.” This despite the fact that the Government Accountability Office has now twice ruled he has illegally impounded funds in its first investigation findings (not to mention courts across America)—and despite the fact that at the very same hearing, Vought insisted impoundment is an option on the table.
    • Refused to spell out exactly how the Trump administration will cut specific programs if the rescissions package passes.

    [MURRAY’S OPENING REMARKS]

    “After Congress failed to pass full-year bills in the FY25, it is so important we pass full-year spending bills that deliver the investments that our communities need. And this hearing today asks a very important question: will Congress stand up and protect its constitutional power of the purse—and will this Committee band together to finally say, ‘enough is enough,’ and show bipartisanship still matters? Or will we, for the first time ever, pass an entirely partisan rescissions package and jeopardize the bipartisan work? I hate to be blunt—but that question is at the heart of this first rescissions request, which would gut bipartisan investments in foreign assistance, reliable local news, and high-quality educational programming,” said Senator Murray in her opening remarks. “I have offered to the Chair and others in this room to do what this Committee has always done: consider bipartisan rescissions in our bills through the annual process, which is the right way to do it. …. If President Trump and Director Vought get their way—and Republicans pass this package—they will not only gut the heart of compromise that this Committee is built around, but zero out longstanding bipartisan investments.”

    [TRUMP’S PLANS FOR MORE RESCISSION PACKAGES]

    Senator Murray began her questioning by emphasizing that Congress passes funding bills after bipartisan negotiations, and partisan rescissions packages that cut up bipartisan spending deals undermine that bipartisan negotiation process: “When I cut a deal with Chair Collins, or Senator Graham, or any of my Republican colleagues, there may be parts of it I do not like or they do not like—but we know what we agreed to and passed into law is something we can count on. And that is absolutely essential to getting the 60 votes to make this Appropriations process work. But what we are here today talking about is one party rescinding funding provided with 60 votes with just a simple majority. And if that becomes the new normal for how this body operates, that is going to make Appropriations bills extremely hard to negotiate. So, as we consider this package, this committee deserves to understand the whole picture of this administration’s plans before making a decision on this request.”

    Senator Murray asked, “So, if this package passes, do you intend to send more rescission requests to Congress?”

    Director Vought declined to rule the possibility out, stating, “Senator, that’s up to the President. It’s certainly an option that I’ve stated publicly that we will strongly consider but that’s up to the President. And you know, we will take that on a week-by-week basis. But there is more honestly than $9.4 billion that we have identified. There’s $163 billion in fiscal year 26 that we have identified for less spending than prior budgets.”

    “So, these were bills that this Committee approved on a bipartisan basis, how many packages are you talking about? And what they are?” pressed Senator Murray.

    “Again, we have—no decisions on those have been made. But we do want to see how successful this effort is,” said Director Vought, in part.

    Senator Murray said: “Correct, and I will just remind all of us that the Appropriations Committee worked on those in a bipartisan way. They were not partisan packages that were sent up. So, what I’m hearing you answer me is that there will be more. You don’t know how many more but there will be more so this Committee and this Congress could spend a lot of time going forward on requests for cuts if this package passes.”

    [VOUGHT REFUSES TO RULE OUT “POCKET RESCISSIONS,” MASS DEFERRALS]

    Senator Murray continued by pressing Director Vought on his plans to continue illegally impounding funds already appropriated by Congress, “Director Vought, when asked about this request, you have said that no matter how Congress acts on this request, impoundment is still ‘on the table.’ And, in an acknowledgement of how unpopular your cuts to bipartisan priorities are, you even publicly said you may well try to do an end-run around Congress by requesting rescissions in the last 45 days of the fiscal year, and then pretending that even if Congress fails to approve them, you can rescind those funds anyway. So, let me tell you: that is not how the law works. The President does not have a line-item-veto—much less a retroactive line-item veto. Your notion of this ‘pocket rescission’ defies common sense—and by the way the plain text of the law.”

    Senator Murray asked, “Director Vought, will you commit to this Committee that you will not attempt to do an end-run around Congress with this so-called ‘pocket rescission’—something members on both sides of this dais have made clear is outright illegal?”

    Director Vought refused to commit to not attempt the tactic, instead defending its potential use: “Senator, there’s a lot of mischaracterizations into my previous comments. I would just say that we believe that we have, under the law, numerous options with regards to how to achieve savings including rescissions that are timed at the end of the fiscal year. General Accounting Office has articulated that earlier in the life of the Impoundment Control Act.”

    “This should be a yes or no, and what I hear from you is all kinds of word salad to make sure you are letting us know that you intend to do things that are outside the intent of the law,” pushed back Senator Murray.

    “And it has also been reported that you are considering sending Congress a massive ‘deferral’ package under the ICA in an attempt to run out the clock and avoid legal scrutiny of this administration’s illegal freeze before ultimately impounding the funds at the end of the fiscal year,” Senator Murray said. “Can you commit to this Committee that there be no deferral package?”

    “We certainly are aware of the deferral provisions in the Impoundment Control Act. There are specific statutory requirements there. That if we are in a situation where funds may meet those definitions. They are certainly on the table but again we have made no decisions. The President has not made any decisions with regard to those different tools that exist. And so I’m here to talk about one package and there’s been one decision on one package, $9.4 billion,” responded Director Vought.

    “Director Vought, I just want to be clear to all of us about what’s going on here: you are actually telling Congress, in total disregard for Congress’s Article 1 powers, you and the president will just impound or rescind funds that you don’t agree with on your own,” said Senator Murray. “And Congress, I will say to all of my committee, should not stand that from this President or any President in the future. And I think that’s really important as we consider this. ”

    [REFUSAL TO PROVIDE DETAILS ON HOW ADMIN WILL MAKE CUTS]

    Senator Murray ended her questioning by addressing the complete lack of information that the Trump administration has provided about how it will seek to make the sweeping cuts it proposes: “Director Vought, to justify the $8.3 billion you propose in foreign assistance, you’ve argued that these funds were used by the Biden Administration for ‘woke’ programs or things not aligned to Trump priorities. That’s not how this works. Whatever the Biden Administration may or may not have done, most of what you are proposing, as has been talked about here, to rescind is Congress provided this Administration in the FY25 CR—the same CR that President Trump signed into law in March. And while Congress has provided instructions for target countries, and sectors, and purposes, this administration has flexibility to determine how best to meet those bipartisan objectives. So, you are waving around a tiny, cherry-picked list of past initiatives funded by those accounts. It’s irrelevant when the simple fact is you and this administration now determine how those funds are being provided by Congress and are specifically put to use. And yet, conveniently, you have not spelled out for this Committee and the public what you plan to cut if this package passes, even if you ask us to vote on it.”

    “So, will you tell us specifically, and I’m going to ask you two questions, tell us specifically which global health programs—malaria, TB, polio, funding for GAVI—are you going to cut?” inquired Senator Murray.

    Director Vought replied, “We have two main reductions in global health.”

    Senator Murray pressed, “Can you tell us specifically on any of those today?”

    “We have $500 million for family planning and $400 million to PEPFAR,” said Director Vought, again not noting specific programs or initiatives he plans to cut.

    Senator Murray continued, “But you’re not going to tell us what programs—ok. Will you tell us specifically where—the Philippines, Pacific Islands, Jordan—you’re planning to undermine American interests?”

    Director Vought replied: “Of course not. We have been very clear in all the administration’s priorities that all of our commitments in regard to Jordan and Egypt are maintained,” Director Vought said in part.

    “I assume you are unwilling to share which humanitarian crises this administration plans to walk away with, which is what we would be voting on—and that is critical information,” said Senator Murray.

    [MURRAY’S CLOSING STATEMENT]

    In closing, Senator Murray said:

    “Thank you very much Chair Collins for holding this hearing. This really is an important discussion with really enormous stakes for our communities, with local news that they rely on, whether they’ll go dark. For the world, will America keep its commitments and continue leading on the global stage? And for this Committee, will we keep focused on bipartisan funding bills or will we give that up to spend our time on a wave of partisan rescissions?

    “I’ve made really clear where I stand. I want us to keep working together to write bipartisan bills that allow us to be a strong voice for our constituents. That’s going to prove very difficult, and maybe even impossible, if this body goes down the path Trump is now calling for, a path that would let partisan rescissions rip up our bipartisan agreements.

    “I hope my colleagues will join me in rejecting this destructive request outright, and ensuring decisions about what we fund, and even potential rescissions, are made by us through the annual appropriations process.”

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES NAMES 50 GLOBAL FINALISTS IN 2025 MAYORS CHALLENGE Including Lower Hutt

    Source: Bloomberg Philanthropies

    Finalists from 33 countries will receive $50,000 and support to test breakthrough ideas for improving life in cities – In January 2026, 25 winning cities will receive $1 million each to bring their idea to life.

    New York, NY – (June 25, 2025) – Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced the 50 finalists of its latest Mayors Challenge, a competition to spur local government innovation that improves lives in cities around the world. The sixth Challenge elevates municipalities that have proposed the boldest ideas to bolster essential municipal services.

    From Boise to Belfast, Ansan to Addis Ababa, Toronto to Taipei, the 50 finalists, selected from more than 630 applications, hail from 33 countries and represent over 80 million residents. Their ideas aim to increase public transit ridership, lower household energy costs, expand urban green space, speed service response, strengthen sanitation, improve youth safety, safeguard water supply, and more.

    Each finalist city will receive $50,000 to prototype their idea. They will also participate in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Ideas Camp in July to hone and test their concepts with feedback from experts and fellow peers. In January 2026, the 25 city halls with the most promising ideas will each be awarded $1 million and operational assistance to bring their proposals to life.

    “Local government is where people meet policy—and where government improves lives and builds trust,” said James Anderson, who leads the Government Innovation program at Bloomberg Philanthropies. “That’s why municipal innovation isn’t about grand gestures—it’s about solving hard problems under pressure, often with imperfect tools and finite resources. These Mayors Challenge finalists stand out because they’re not just thinking creatively—they’re designing solutions that reckon with the complexity of implementation and the urgency of their residents’ needs. Their proposals reflect a new standard for public sector achievement: ambitious, yes, but also grounded, disciplined, and ripe for real impact.”

    The 630 ideas submitted to the Mayors Challenge reflect some of the greatest public service challenges facing cities today—as well as the creativity that animates local governments across the globe. A third of U.S. and Canada applicants, for example, devised solutions addressing housing and shelter. Nearly half of the applicants from Africa proposed upgrades to waste collection and management. One out of five applicants from the Asia-Pacific region focused on cleaner water, air, and infrastructure, and 22 percent of European applicants sought ways to reduce poverty or enhance social inclusion.

    The 50 finalist ideas were selected for their originality, potential for impact, and credible vision for delivery. Artificial intelligence was featured in the plans of a number of finalists, including South Bend, Indiana, which envisioned a cutting-edge 311 system that anticipates complaints for non-emergency issues, such as potholes, allowing officials to address problems before a resident report. More analog innovations also rose to the top: In Yonkers, New York, city officials proposed a powerful new hyper-local civic brigade to help older neighbors age happily and healthfully in place.

    The 50 finalist cities are:

    • Abha, Saudi Arabia
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    • Ansan, South Korea
    • As-Salt, Jordan
    • Barcelona, Spain
    • Beaverton, U.S
    • Beira, Mozambique
    • Belfast, United Kingdom
    • Benin City, Nigeria
    • Boise, U.S.
    • Boston, U.S.
    • Budapest, Hungary
    • Cap-Haïtien, Haiti
    • Cape Town, South Africa
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    • Cauayan, Philippines
    • Choma, Zambia
    • Cuenca, Ecuador
    • Detroit, U.S.
    • Fez, Morocco
    • Fukuoka, Japan
    • Ghaziabad, India
    • Ghent, Belgium
    • Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, India
    • Helsinki, Finland
    • Honolulu, U.S.
    • Kanifing, Gambia
    • Kyiv, Ukraine
    • Lafayette, U.S.
    • Lower Hutt, New Zealand
    • Maceió, Brazil
    • Marseille, France
    • Medellín, Colombia
    • Mexico City, Mexico
    • Naga, Philippines
    • Ndola, Zambia
    • Netanya, Israel
    • Nouakchott, Mauritania
    • Pasig, Philippines
    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • San Francisco, U.S.
    • Seattle, U.S.
    • Seoul, South Korea
    • Sialkot, Pakistan
    • South Bend, U.S.
    • Surabaya, Indonesia
    • Taipei, Taiwan
    • Toronto, Canada
    • Turku, Finland
    • Yonkers, U.S.

    In this round of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, more funding will be distributed and more cities will be assisted than in the previous five Challenges which each selected between five to 15 winners. 

    “Local government and mayors’ offices are the beating heart of innovation and change in our urban environments,” said Professor Lesley Lokko OBE, Founder and Chair of the African Futures Institute and 2025 Mayors Challenge advisory committee member. “It has been an honour to join Bloomberg Philanthropies’ advisory committee for the organization’s sixth Mayors Challenge, an initiative dedicated to empowering and supporting city makers around the world. I look forward to working with these 50 finalists as they advance in this extraordinary competition—strengthening their ideas which each represent the inventiveness citizens everywhere should expect from their governments—and the future of what municipal delivery has the power and potential to be.”

    “For more than a decade, Bloomberg Philanthropies has provided unprecedented support to drive local government innovation in cities across the country and around the world,” said Admiral Michael G. Mullen, President & CEO of MGM Consulting and 2025 Mayors Challenge advisory committee member. “The organization’s sixth Mayors Challenge will invest in the future of urban delivery from the ground floor of communities—and I am thrilled to join its advisory committee and work with these finalist cities on accelerating their ideas – from safeguarding water supply to carving out community spaces to integrating AI to improve student routes, and more.”

    The new Mayors Challenge builds on more than 10 years of work led by Bloomberg Philanthropies to discover, nurture, and drive innovation in cities. The awards to date across five previous rounds of competition have provided 38 winning cities with funding and technical assistance to realize their ideas for addressing civic issues. By supporting the replication of the most successful winning ideas, Bloomberg Philanthropies has expanded the impact of the Mayors Challenge to 337 other cities globally, reaching over 100 million residents around the world.

    “Bloomberg Philanthropies has provided invaluable support for cities to develop and implement innovative solutions that improve the lives of residents in ways they can feel,” said Mayor Mike Duggan of Detroit, Michigan. “Detroit is honored to be among the 50 municipalities selected from over 630 applications for the organization’s Mayors Challenge. As a finalist, we will work with renowned experts and peers to advance our proposal to create a powerful, single entry that connects currently scattered information – such as inspection dates, taxes, and utilities – on all 400,000 Detroit properties to revolutionize how owners can access this vital information, as well as how our city plans and provides its most essential services.”

    “Seoul is honored to be selected as one of the 50 finalists for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge competition,” said Mayor Oh Se-hoon of Seoul, South Korea. “As a finalist, we will further our proposal to launch powerful educational campaigns and new support systems that will protect youth safety and prevent online child exploitation through the development of an AI-based mobile app that detects risks and alerts parents – while working alongside other cities to set a new standard for the future of urban policy.”

    “City halls deliver the most fundamental public services—from reliable public transport to affordable housing, clean water, sustainable environments, emergency response, and more,” said Mayor Gergely Karácsony of Budapest, Hungary. “Recognizing their potential and reach, the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge rewards and equips those with the most inventive ideas to lead transformations of the essential programs their communities rely on. We are honored that Budapest is one of the 50 finalists selected to further our idea to build a city-run food processing plant that can turn surplus fruits and vegetables from local markets into nutritious meals for schools and senior homes.”

    “It is an honor to be selected as a finalist for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge,” said Mayor Sunita Dayal of Ghaziabad, India. “As we pursue our idea to improve our environment alongside bolstering our workforce – converting organic waste into white rooftop paint and compost to cool homes, green parks, and lower emissions while providing new job opportunities – we have a unique opportunity to incubate innovation that will move our communities forward.” 

    “Thank you to Bloomberg Philanthropies for seeing our vision to improve the quality of life for seniors across our city,” said Mayor Mike Spano of Yonkers, New York. “We are honored to be among 50 finalists selected for the prestigious global Mayors Challenge competition. As a finalist, we will look to create a fully sustainable model for community engagement – marshaling public and private partners as well as residents and students – coupled with innovative technology and tools to enable many more to age safely and gracefully in place.” 

    With the expansion of the Bloomberg Cities Idea Exchange, future Mayors Challenge-winning ideas and other locally led solutions supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies will have new potential to scale—serving as models and catalysts for how governments solve problems across the globe. 

    To learn more about the 50 finalist proposals, visit mayorschallenge.bloomberg.org

    About Bloomberg Philanthropies:
    Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on creating lasting change in five key areas: the Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a philanthropic consultancy that advises cities around the world. In 2024, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $3.7 billion. For more information, please visit bloomberg.org,

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  • MIL-OSI Security: [Kaahn Quest 2025] 125th Finance Battalion Leads Combined Operations Center

    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

    FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, Mongolia — As the Army Forces Command element for Khaan Quest 25, the 125th Finance Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command is taking the lead on more than just contracting and finance operations, from June 14 – 29, 2025, here.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Understanding China’s Approach to AI

    Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

    Understanding China’s Approach to AI

    Recent developments in AI in China have grabbed the world’s attention, as new models show important potential to compete with other advanced algorithms.

    What is unique about the country’s approach to AI and how will it evolve in a shifting global context?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7mYXp3v3Aw

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Parenthood or podium? It’s time Australian athletes had the support to choose both

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jasmine Titova, PhD Candidate, CQUniversity Australia

    When tennis legend Serena Williams
    retired in 2022, she stated:

    If I were a guy, I wouldn’t be writing this because I’d be out there playing and winning while my wife was doing the physical labour of expanding our family.

    Many elite athletes end their sporting careers prematurely to have children, with the physical burden of pregnancy one of many barriers.

    Despite these barriers, a growing number of elite athletes are proving motherhood and elite sport are compatible and even complementary – but they need better support.

    Responding to this need, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) today announced new recommendations in this space, which are the most comprehensive of their kind globally.

    Just seven years out from Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, this clearer new policy could give confidence to countless Australian athletes who are determined to become parents as well as striving for the podium.

    The push for more support

    Women can train safely during and after pregnancy but it is often practical challenges – like a lack of contract security, ranking and categorisation protection and limited access to parenting facilities – that prevent them from continuing in their sport.

    In Australia, Olympic sprint kayaker Alyce Wood, marathon runner Genevieve Gregson and water polo player Keesja Gofers have gone on to reach personal bests and career-highs after having children. These athletes have highlighted the challenges and gaps they faced along the way, despite organisational support for athlete mums improving in recent years.

    Alongside others athlete mums, they are now advocating for better support systems.

    This call to action has become increasingly urgent as women’s sport experiences unprecedented growth through increased visibility, investment and professionalisation.

    Research driving change

    Our CQUniversity research team partnered with the AIS and the Queensland Academy of Sport to develop national evidence-based recommendations to guide sporting organisations in how to support pregnant and parenting athletes.

    Underpinning these recommendations was a comprehensive series of studies spanning four years.

    The project began by exploring global findings to understand the barriers and enablers faced by elite athletes during preconception, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting.

    Our research found elite athletes encounter more than 30 unique barriers during these critical windows, including:

    • challenges planning pregnancy around sporting competitions
    • the physical impacts of pregnancy and childbirth
    • training considerations
    • the logistics and cost of caring for an infant while travelling.

    Central to these findings was sporting organisations’ lack of pregnancy and parenting policies.

    A subsequent review found only 22 out of 104 (21%) national sporting organisations had at least one policy detailing support for pregnant and parenting athletes.

    Listening to athletes and staff

    To better understand the gaps, our research team met with more than 60 elite women athletes, support staff (like coaches and health professionals) and organisational staff across 25 sports.

    We investigated the experiences and needs of elite athlete mothers and those planning children.

    We discovered the vast majority were unhappy with the level of pregnancy and parenting support provided by sporting organisations.

    They cited a lack of clear frameworks and women’s health education, prevailing stigma, discrimination and limited access to parenting facilities as key barriers.

    As one athlete shared:

    No one ever talks about it [starting a family] in my environment. It feels like a taboo topic because it’s kind of expected that it’s something you think about after sport. Like, your priority should be training and performing.

    Another athlete described:

    I’ve got a lot of friends who have also tried [returning after children] and have just not wanted to return because of the environment and lack of [organisational] support […] you have to go back to club level and then work your way back up to state and national level without any help or support.

    This input helped shape the AIS recommendations, which are the most comprehensive of their kind globally.

    They comprise of 19 policy recommendations and 89 practice recommendations (practical, actionable steps for sporting organisations to follow).

    The guide is also the first to include a suite of resources including pregnancy and return-to-sport plan templates, checklists, frameworks and helpful resources to support implementation.

    With the adoption of these recommendations, athletes will be able to:

    • disclose pregnancy on their own terms (excluding required medical clearances and safety precautions)
    • develop and regularly review a comprehensive, individualised plan guiding them through preconception, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting, in collaboration with relevant staff
    • take time away from their sport during preconception, pregnancy and postpartum without facing financial or ranking/categorisation implications
    • have continued access to facilities, services and relevant professionals during preconception, pregnancy and postpartum
    • maintain their preferred level of engagement with the sporting organisation while taking parenting leave.

    Sporting organisations adopting the recommendations should:

    • implement accessible pregnancy policies
    • educate athletes and staff on reproductive health
    • provide essential parenting facilities like designated breastfeeding and childcare spaces.

    The recommendations mark a significant step forward for women’s sport, directly addressing longstanding barriers. They will ensure women athletes receive the same basic rights and privileges standard for parents in most Australian workplaces.

    Jasmine Titova received funding from the Australian Institute of Sport and the Australian Government’s Research Training Program.

    Melanie Hayman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Parenthood or podium? It’s time Australian athletes had the support to choose both – https://theconversation.com/parenthood-or-podium-its-time-australian-athletes-had-the-support-to-choose-both-257725

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  • MIL-OSI: Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market Valued at USD 33.45 Billion in 2024, Set to Grow at 4.59% CAGR Through 2032 | AnalystView Market Insights

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    San Francisco, USA, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Electronic Health Records (EHR) market was valued at USD 33,451.20 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.59% from 2025 to 2032. This growth is driven by the global shift toward digital healthcare infrastructure, government mandates for record standardization, and the rising demand for efficient patient data management across hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory care centers. EHR systems are digital versions of a patient’s paper chart, offering real-time, patient-centered records that make information instantly and securely available to authorized users. They are critical for improving coordination between care providers, minimizing medical errors, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.

    Government initiatives worldwide are playing a key role in promoting EHR adoption. Programs such as the U.S. HITECH Act, the EU’s digital health transformation goals, and India’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission are pushing healthcare providers toward digitization. At the same time, the rise of value-based care, telehealth, and mobile health applications has increased the need for interoperable and cloud-based EHR systems. The market is witnessing significant technological advancements, including integration with AI, predictive analytics, and mobile platforms, which enable better clinical decision-making and patient engagement. However, challenges such as high implementation costs, data privacy concerns, and interoperability issues between different systems remain key hurdles, particularly in emerging markets.

    North America dominates the global EHR market, backed by strong digital infrastructure and initiatives like the U.S. HITECH Act, which allocated over $35 billion to promote EHR adoption. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific is emerging as the fastest-growing region, fueled by rising healthcare investments—India’s health budget rose 13% in 2023—and national digitization drives like China’s “Healthy China 2030.” Supportive policies, growing urbanization, and expanding patient volumes are accelerating EHR integration across the region, attracting global players and investors alike.

    Unlock in-depth insights and forecasts – Get your FREE sample report of the EHR market today: https://analystviewmarketinsights.com/request_sample/AV4020

    Key Players- Detailed Competitive Insights

    • Cerner Corporation
    • GE Healthcare
    • Veradigm LLC
    • Epic Systems Corporation
    • eClinicalWorks
    • Greenway Health, LLC
    • NextGen Healthcare, Inc.
    • Medical Information Technology, Inc.
    • CPSI
    • AdvancedMD, Inc.
    • Allscripts Healthcare Solutions
    • MEDHOST
    • Athenahealth
    • McKesson Corporation
    • Siemens Healthineers
    • Oracle Corporation

    Market Dynamics

    Drivers

    1. Government Mandates and Incentives: Many countries are accelerating Electronic Health Records (EHR) adoption through targeted policies. In the U.S., CMS’s Promoting Interoperability Program ties Medicare reimbursements to EHR usage. Germany’s Hospital Future Act allocated €4.3 billion for digital upgrades, while Australia’s My Health Record achieved over 90% population coverage. India’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission aims to create a unified health ID system, promoting seamless data exchange. These initiatives are driving global healthcare digitalization and fostering integrated patient care systems.
    2. Rising Demand for Streamlined Healthcare Delivery: For example, Mayo Clinic uses integrated EHRs to reduce duplication, streamline workflows, and access real-time patient data—cutting documentation time and improving care coordination across departments and specialties. 
    3. Growth in Telehealth and Remote Monitoring: The global shift toward telemedicine post-COVID-19 has increased the need for centralized digital records that can be accessed remotely. This trend is pushing both public and private healthcare providers to invest in cloud-based and interoperable EHR systems.
    4. Data-Driven Decision Making in Healthcare: As data becomes a core asset in personalized medicine and value-based care models, EHRs serve as critical repositories of patient history, lab reports, medications, and imaging data.

    Challenges

    • High Implementation and Maintenance Costs: The cost of deploying EHR software, training staff, and maintaining IT infrastructure can be prohibitive for small healthcare facilities, especially in developing nations.
    • Interoperability and Data Security Concerns: Although EHRs are designed to improve information sharing, achieving true interoperability across different systems remains a challenge. Moreover, the sensitive nature of health data makes security and compliance with data protection regulations (like HIPAA and GDPR) a critical issue.

    Opportunities

    • Integration with AI and analytics in EHRs enables predictive insights—such as Mount Sinai Hospital using AI models within EHRs to identify sepsis risk early, improving response time and patient outcomes. This innovation is driving demand for intelligent, data-driven systems.
    • Mobile and Cloud-Based EHRs: The adoption of mobile health apps and cloud platforms enables real-time access to health data, especially beneficial in rural and underserved regions.

    Regional Insights

    North America

    North America holds 42.50% of the global EHR market, driven by the U.S.’s early adoption and digital health funding. Epic Systems powers major hospital networks like Kaiser Permanente, while Canada’s Infoway initiative accelerates EHR integration, ensuring secure, interoperable data across provinces.

    Europe

    Europe is a mature yet fragmented market for EHRs. Countries like Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands are progressing well in EHR integration, while others lag due to privacy concerns and inconsistent digital policies. The EU’s push toward unified health records under the European Health Data Space initiative could streamline EHR adoption across member states.

    Asia-Pacific

    The Asia-Pacific region is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. Rapid urbanization, increased healthcare spending, and the digitalization efforts in countries like India, China, and Australia are major contributors. Government-backed programs such as India’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and China’s Smart Healthcare initiative are significantly driving EHR deployment.

    Latin America & Middle East

    Both regions are gradually embracing EHR systems. Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have initiated digital health reforms. However, budget constraints and a lack of infrastructure remain key barriers. International partnerships and private investments are expected to unlock growth potential in these markets.

    TABLE OF CONTENT

    1. Electronic Health Records Market Overview
    1.1. Study Scope
    1.2. Market Estimation Years
    2. Executive Summary
    2.1. Market Snippet
    2.1.1. Electronic Health Records Market Snippet By Product
    2.1.2. Electronic Health Records Market Snippet By Type
    2.1.3. Electronic Health Records Market Snippet By Business Model
    2.1.4. Electronic Health Records Market Snippet By Application
    2.1.5. Electronic Health Records Market Snippet By End Use
    2.1.6. Electronic Health Records Market Snippet by Country
    2.1.7. Electronic Health Records Market Snippet by Region
    2.2. Competitive Insights
    3. Electronic Health Records Key Market Trends
    3.1. Electronic Health Records Market Drivers
    3.1.1. Impact Analysis of Market Drivers
    3.2. Electronic Health Records Market Restraints
    3.2.1. Impact Analysis of Market Restraints
    3.3. Electronic Health Records Market Opportunities
    3.4. Electronic Health Records Market Future Trends
    4. Electronic Health Records Industry Study
    4.1. PEST Analysis
    4.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    4.3. Growth Prospect Mapping
    4.4. Regulatory Framework Analysis
    5. Electronic Health Records Market: Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions
    5.1. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
    5.2. Impact of Russia-Ukraine War
    5.3. Impact of Middle East Conflicts
    6. Electronic Health Records Market Landscape
    6.1. Electronic Health Records Market Share Analysis, 2024
    6.2. Breakdown Data, by Key Manufacturer
    6.2.1. Established Players’ Analysis
    6.2.2. Emerging Players’ Analysis
    7. Electronic Health Records Market – By Product
    7.1. Overview
    7.1.1. Segment Share Analysis, By Product, 2024 & 2032 (%)
    7.1.2. On-premises
    7.1.3. Web & Cloud-Based EHR
    8. Electronic Health Records Market – By Type
    8.1. Overview
    8.1.1. Segment Share Analysis, By Type, 2024 & 2032 (%)
    8.1.2. Acute
    8.1.3. Outpatient
    8.1.4. Post Acute
    9. Electronic Health Records Market – By Business Model
    9.1. Overview
    9.1.1. Segment Share Analysis, By Business Model, 2024 & 2032 (%)
    9.1.2. Licensed Software
    9.1.3. Technology Resale
    9.1.4. Subscriptions
    9.1.5. Professional Services
    9.1.6. Others
    10. Electronic Health Records Market – By Application
    10.1. Overview
    10.1.1. Segment Share Analysis, By Application, 2024 & 2032 (%)
    10.1.2. Cardiology
    10.1.3. Neurology
    10.1.4. Radiology ………

    Reasons to Invest in the EHR Market

    1. Essential Role in Modern Healthcare Systems
      EHRs are no longer optional but a fundamental part of modern healthcare. As hospitals strive to improve patient care, safety, and efficiency, EHRs serve as a backbone for digital health ecosystems.
    2. Regulatory Push and Compliance Standards
      Investment in compliant EHR systems helps healthcare providers align with stringent data protection laws while avoiding penalties and securing patient trust.
    3. Increasing Healthcare Expenditure
      Globally, healthcare budgets are expanding. A significant portion is being directed toward digital infrastructure, making EHR vendors prime beneficiaries of government and institutional funding.
    4. Rising Adoption of Cloud and AI Technologies
      EHR vendors integrating cloud capabilities and AI features offer enhanced scalability, analytics, and patient engagement. These smart EHRs are more future-proof and attractive to investors.
    5. Long-Term Cost Benefits for Healthcare Providers
      Despite initial costs, EHR systems lead to long-term savings by reducing administrative workload, avoiding duplication of tests, and minimizing errors.

    Future Outlook

    The Electronic Health Records (EHR) market is poised for a tech-driven evolution, with AI integration, cloud-based platforms, and interoperability leading the way. By 2032, real-time data exchange, as seen in the U.K.’s NHS Federated Data Platform and India’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, will become standard.

    Growing cybersecurity investments and patient-centric innovations are redefining EHR functionality. With global healthcare systems embracing value-based care, the market is set for intelligent, adaptive, and patient-connected growth worldwide.

    Discover the Full Study : https://analystviewmarketinsights.com/reports/report-highlight-electronic-health-records-market

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  • MIL-OSI: GL Enhances 100G Ethernet Testing for High-Speed Networks

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GL Communications Inc., a global leader in telecom testing solutions, addressed the press regarding their multi-port testing for high-speed network environments. As networks continue to grow in speed and complexity, the ability to test multiple ports simultaneously becomes essential. GL’s PacketExpert™ 100G enables testing across several high-speed Ethernet ports in parallel. This allows network engineers to verify performance and reliability more efficiently, while also saving space and reducing equipment needs in labs and production setups.

    [Refer to packetexpert100g-multiport.jpg]

    Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of GL Communications, states, “GL’s PacketExpert™ 100G is a scalable, multi-functional network testing appliance for comprehensive Ethernet and IP testing at speeds up to 100 Gbps. It integrates a high-performance PC with specialized NICs, GL’s PacketExpert™ software, and optimized hardware for processing, storage, and cooling. The system supports 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, 25 Gbps, 40 Gbps, 50 Gbps, and 100 Gbps Ethernet ports, with up to eight ports capable of simultaneous wirespeed traffic generation and reception.”

    A web-based interface allows multiple users to remotely access and control devices, enabling centralized management of large multi-port test setups. Python scripting further enhances efficiency by enabling repeatable, scalable, and fully remote execution of complex test scenarios.

    Multi-port testing is essential to validate that devices with multiple high-speed ports can simultaneously handle diverse traffic streams at full line rate without errors or degradation—ensuring reliable, high-density performance in real-world environments.

    PacketExpert™ 100G supports flexible multi-port configurations using dual 100G ports with breakout cables and adapters. A single 100G port can be split into four 25G ports via a QSFP28 to 4 × SFP28 cable (4 x 25G), while a 40G port can be split into four 10G ports using a QSFP to 4 × SFP+ cable (4 x 10G), enabling simultaneous multi-rate testing without additional hardware.

    [Refer to Port Settings for 4 x 25G Mode and Port Settings for 4 x 10G Mode]

    In 4 × 25G or 4 × 10G modes, PacketExpert™ 100G activates four independent ports (Port 1 to Port 4) for concurrent Ethernet interface testing. This setup reduces device and cable requirements, saves rack space, and boosts efficiency in lab and production environments.

    PacketExpert™ 100G supports up to eight 100G ports in a 4U rack-mount chassis using multiple network interface cards, enabling extensive multi-port scalability. It performs Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT) and RFC 2544 throughput and latency measurements on up to 8 ports for 100G, 50G, 40G, and 1G, and up to 16 ports for 10G and 25G. The platform handles up to 128 unique streams (16 per port), scalable to 256 streams for 10G and 25G, allowing comprehensive ExpertSAM™ (ITU-T Y.1564) service activation testing.

    With flexible multi-rate port breakout, high-density scalability, and wide stream support, PacketExpert™ 100G is a critical tool for validating multi-port Ethernet performance in demanding network environments.

    The solution offers a full suite of test applications from physical to transport layers. These include Bit Error Rate Testing for verifying physical link integrity, Smart Loopback Testing for quick link verification, RFC 2544 for standardized benchmarking of throughput, packet loss, latency, and burst performance, ExpertSAM™ (ITU-T Y.1564) for validating SLAs across multiple streams, and Multi-Stream Traffic Generator and Analyzer (MTGA) for simulating and monitoring real-world traffic. These applications support testing across Layer 2 (Ethernet), Layer 2.5 (VLAN or MPLS), Layer 3 (IPv4 or IPv6), and Layer 4 (UDP), ensuring networks are fully prepared for high-speed, multi-service deployments.

    PacketExpert™ 100G provides advanced support for SyncE, enabling precise clock synchronization validation in high-speed Ethernet networks. It continuously monitors the incoming clock’s Quality Level using background heartbeat messages and instantly flags any degradation—crucial for time-sensitive applications like mobile backhaul, data centers, and industrial networks.

    Using Precision Time Protocol (PTP), PacketExpert™ 100G synchronizes accurately with the network’s master clock, ensuring proper time alignment across devices. This is essential for timing-critical tests such as RFC 2544 latency and ExpertSAM™ SLA validation, delivering reliable and repeatable delay and jitter measurements in complex Ethernet and IP environments.

    PacketExpert™ 100G includes robust Python APIs for automation and regression testing, ideal for continuous integration workflows. Users can remotely configure ports, run tests like BERT, RFC 2544, and Y.1564, and collect results programmatically. The platform supports parallel test execution across multiple ports and devices (1G to 100G), with real-time result monitoring and alerting—ensuring fast, repeatable, and fully automated validation of high-speed Ethernet networks.

    [Refer to Multi-port Python Script]

    About GL Communications Inc.,

    GL Communications is a global provider of telecom test and measurement solutions. GL’s solutions verify the quality and reliability of Wireless, Fiber Optic, TDM and Analog networks.

    Warm Regards,

    Vikram Kulkarni, PhD

    Phone: 301-670-4784 x114

    Email: info@gl.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Eureka Acquisition Corp Announces Revised Contribution to Trust Account and Terms and Conditions in Connection with Proposed Charter Amendment

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eureka Acquisition Corp (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EURK), a blank check company, today announced that in connection with its previously announced extraordinary general meeting in lieu of an annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on June 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time (the “Extraordinary General Meeting”), the Company has revised the contribution to its trust account and the terms and conditions in connection with the proposal to amend the Company’s current Charter (the “Charter Amendment Proposal”).

    The Charter Amendment Proposal provides that the Company has until July 3, 2025 to complete a business combination, and may elect to extend the period to consummate a business combination up to 12 times, each by an additional one-month extension (the “Monthly Extension”), for a total of up to 12 months to July 3, 2026.

    In connection with the Charter Amendment Proposal, the revised terms and conditions (the “Revised Terms”), among the others, include:

    • If the Charter Amendment Proposal is approved, for each Monthly Extension, the amount of $150,000 shall be deposited into the trust account of the Company (the “Revised Monthly Extension Fee”) (as compared to the originally proposed amount as the lesser of (i) $60,000 for all remaining public shares and (ii) $0.03 for each remaining public share);
    • The Company will file the Current Report on Form 8-K to disclose the deposit of each Revised Monthly Extension Fee timely;
    • In the event that the Revised Monthly Extension Fee is not being deposited into the trust account by the 3rd day of each month since July 3, 2025, the Company has a period of thirty (30) days (the “Cure Period”) to pay any applicable past due payment for the Revised Monthly Extension Fee. If the Company fails to make any applicable past due payment during the Cure Period, then the Company shall immediately cease all operations, except for the purpose of winding up, and liquidate and dissolve with the same effect as if the Company failed to complete a business combination within the prescribed timeline; and
    • The Company will not withdraw any amount out of the interest from the trust account to pay its dissolution expenses.

    The record date for determining the Company shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Extraordinary General Meeting remains the close of business on May 23, 2025 (the “Record Date”). Shareholders as of the Record Date can vote, even if they have subsequently sold their shares. Shareholders who have previously submitted their proxies or otherwise voted and who do not want to change their vote need not to take any action. Shareholders who have not yet done so are encouraged to vote as soon as possible.

    There is no change to the location, the Record Date, or any of the other proposals to be acted upon at the Extraordinary General Meeting, except as otherwise provided herein.

    Shareholders who wish to withdraw their previously submitted redemption request may do so prior to the Extraordinary General Meeting by requesting that the Company’s transfer agent return such shares by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 26, 2025.

    If you have questions regarding the certification of your position or delivery of your shares, please contact:

    Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company
    1 State Street 30th Floor
    New York, NY 10004-1561
    E-mail: spacredemptions@continentalstock.com

    The Company’s shareholders who have questions regarding the Revised Terms, the Extraordinary General Meeting or would like to request documents may contact the Company’s proxy solicitor, Advantage Proxy, Inc., at (877) 870-8565, or banks and brokers can call (206) 870-8565, or by email at ksmith@advantageproxy.com.

    About Eureka Acquisition Corp

    Eureka Acquisition Corp is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “assumes,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “seeks,” or other similar expressions. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the date of the Extraordinary General Meeting and the redemption request deadline. These statements are based on current expectations on the date of this press release and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ significantly. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as the result of new developments or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

    Additional Information and Where to Find It

    On June 3, 2025, the Company filed a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with its solicitation of proxies for the Extraordinary General Meeting. The Company will amend and supplement the definitive proxy statement to provide information about the Revised Terms and the Extraordinary General Meeting. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THE COMPANY FILES WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement (including any amendments or supplements thereto) and other documents filed with the SEC through the web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov or by contacting the Company’s proxy solicitor.

    Participants in the Solicitation

    The Company and its respective directors and officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in connection with the Extraordinary General Meeting. Additional information regarding the identity of these potential participants and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in the definitive proxy statement. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above.

    Contact Information:
    Fen Zhang
    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
    Email: eric.zhang@hercules.global
    Tel: +86 135 0189 0555

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Fact check: Claims swirling on California gas prices

    Source: US State of California Governor

    Jun 25, 2025

    What you need to know: There are many disingenuous claims swirling about California gas prices “set to soar” – the truth is that gas prices won’t come anywhere close to increasing by 65 cents, as many would have you believe.  

    SACRAMENTO – California gas prices are 20 cents lower than one month ago and 17 cents lower than one year ago – despite a swirl of misinformation drawing attention to current prices.

    According to a 2024 report, thanks to major improvements in fuel efficiency, California drivers rank 45th in the nation for gasoline consumption and 21st in spending on gasoline per capita. Trump’s tariffs and policies impacting the price of crude oil stand to swing gas prices far more than any state policy. 

    Driven by misinformation pushed by Republican lawmakers and the oil industry, there remains a lot of speculation about California gas prices. Here are the facts.

    CLAIM: California gas prices will go up by 65 cents or higher on July 1. 

    FALSE. There are two separate changes to fuel prices expected on or around July 1 – a legislatively mandated and voter-approved gas tax increase of 1.6 cents and updated fuel standards that could, according to experts, translate to 5 to 8 cents. 

    • Gas tax: California’s gasoline tax will increase by 1.6 cents per gallon, starting July 1, as required by law. This annual inflation increase was enacted by the Legislature in 2017 to help pay for road repairs – and overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2018 when they rejected a repeal attempt. 
    • Fuel standard: Additionally, changes to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) – which is not a tax – have been requested to go into effect on July 1. Experts at UC Davis estimate this program, first established by Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, could add between 5 and 8 cents per gallon – well below one extreme projection that showed 65 cents. In the long term, LCFS is estimated to reduce fuel costs for Californians per mile by 42% – translating to savings of over $20 billion in gasoline costs every year by 2045. Studies also show that LCFS credit prices have no correlation with gasoline prices.

    CLAIM: Gas prices could top $8 a gallon by next year.  

    FALSE. That number – widely reported in the media – comes from an unscientific analysis whose author has close ties with the oil industry and has been on the payroll of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The author fails to provide evidence to support his main claim and only relies on vague references to models with no details on what those models are based on. Other experts, such as these Stanford economists, say gas price increases based on recent refinery announcements are likely to be negligible. 

    Correcting the record

    Republican lawmakers in Congress recently echoed false claims about California gas prices in a letter. Here’s what they got wrong. (View full-size here.)

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  • MIL-OSI: DRML Miner and USDC: Merging Stability with the Future of Cloud Mining

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the fast-changing climate of blockchain and cryptocurrency, there are few companies combining innovation, accessibility, and stability quite like DRML Miner. DRML Miner is a company that is dedicated to changing the mining industry since inception by leveraging green energy sources, implementing powerful AI systems, and taking a ‘user first’ approach by making crypto mining accessible to everyone, everywhere. Now DRML Miner is innovating even further with their integration of USDC (USD Coin), a leading stablecoin physically pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, which marks a massive step forward in revolutionizing the way people will engage with both crypto mining and digital finance.

    A New Era of Cloud Mining

    DRML Miner was created with the idea that it was about more than just earning crypto rewards, but establishing a fair, decentralized, and eco-friendly new financial system based on blockchain. DRML Miner is a unique platform that allows users to mine cryptocurrency without the need for expensive hardware, complex software, or the concerns of electricity and associated maintenance costs.

    As of today, the network has over 7 million active users and is now representative of a large-scale infrastructure platform mining within 180 countries, using mining facilities where there is a network of over 100 mining farms distributed worldwide. Most of these centers of facilities are connected to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro. This use of green energies enables DRML Miner to move forward with a mining process that is less harmful to the environment while still efficiently using renewable energy.

    The contracts of the DRML Miner utilize intelligent algorithms that enable rigorous economy in real-time. It doesn’t matter if a user makes a deposit of either $USD 100 or $USD 100,000. Our dynamic system adjusts substantially to the user to mitigate user risk and maximize returns based on their deposit amounts to provide a secure and stable mining experience-tag experience every time.

    USDC: Bringing Predictability to Crypto Earnings

    As part of DRML Miner’s ecosystem, we are happy to announce that we are now including USDC as a financial tool in our program. USDC is a digital dollar that is fully-backed and issued on the blockchain, and the value of USDC is very stable, making it a valuable addition to a mining operation that may be affected by the price swings in the cryptocurrency market.

    By integrating USDC, DRML Miner offers several unique advantages to its users:

    • Stable Earnings: Users do have the option or can convert their payouts from fluctuating assets to USDC. This guarantees that the value of their mining rewards is predictable and eliminates one of the largest barriers to entry for new people joining the crypto ecosystem.
    • Instant Global Transfers: USDC operates on major blockchain networks, enabling DRML Miner to offer near-instant transfers for users worldwide.
    • No matter where you live (Asia, Europe, or the Americas), users can take their rewards without normal banking wait times.
    • Access to DeFi: With USDC in their wallet, users can access the full decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem to utilize their assets and take advantage of staking, lending, or passive income creation; essentially creating a new layer of utility for mining rewards.

    Smart Contracts, Real Results

    DRML Miner offers a range of mining contracts designed to suit all user levels. New users can start earning with as little as $10 at no risk thanks to a free welcome bonus, while more experienced investors have access to larger plans (ranging from $100-$100,000) and daily profits—with options for durations from 1 day up to over 45 days.

    These contracts are powered by a secure and automated system. Users enjoy:

    • Daily payout reports
    • Transparent earnings tracking
    • 24/7 performance monitoring
    • Cold storage protection for mined assets
    • Zero maintenance fees

    The integration of USDC ensures that rewards from these contracts can be protected from market swings while maintaining liquidity.

    Security and Simplicity for All

    One of DRML Miner’s core values is accessibility. There are no technical skills to learn to get started mining. Mining has a clean design and easy to use dashboard for checking earnings, selecting new contracts and withdrawing funds. Additionally, the platform takes security seriously: users enjoy multi-layer encryption, DDoS protection, and real-time fraud detection. 

    Moreover, an active support team is available 24/7 to walk users through every step of the way, so even first-time crypto users will feel confident mining.

    Vision for the Future

    With blockchain adoption growing exponentially, DRML Miner isn’t just interested in following trends; it wants to create them! The next steps in its roadmap include even deeper integration into DeFi, community-led governance through DAO (DeCentralized Autonomous Organization) structures, and potential tokenized mining assets like FLR RM token!

    USDC is set to play a central role in this transformation. With a mining rewards and financial tools model built on a stablecoin framework, DRML Miner provides the constant soundness of traditional banking systems with the financial predictability and security expected in the crypto space.

    Conclusion

    In a sector that is often characterized by uncertainty and sophistication, DRML Miner offers a different way to engage with crypto. With its combination of intelligent cloud mining, sustainable infrastructure, and currently USDC’s stability, it spans the markets cryptocurrency lexicon.

    For users wanting to mine in a more hands-off fashion, or investors that want to have crypto exposure that is reliable, transparent, and profitable, DRML Miner provides a compelling solution. In the future, as the digital economy expands, the partnership between DRML Miner and USDC should be seen as a starting point for stable, scalable, and sustainable blockchain finance.

    Visit drmlminers.com to start your mining journey today and experience the future of stablecoin-powered cloud mining.

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

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  • MIL-OSI: DRML Miner and USDC: Merging Stability with the Future of Cloud Mining

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the fast-changing climate of blockchain and cryptocurrency, there are few companies combining innovation, accessibility, and stability quite like DRML Miner. DRML Miner is a company that is dedicated to changing the mining industry since inception by leveraging green energy sources, implementing powerful AI systems, and taking a ‘user first’ approach by making crypto mining accessible to everyone, everywhere. Now DRML Miner is innovating even further with their integration of USDC (USD Coin), a leading stablecoin physically pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, which marks a massive step forward in revolutionizing the way people will engage with both crypto mining and digital finance.

    A New Era of Cloud Mining

    DRML Miner was created with the idea that it was about more than just earning crypto rewards, but establishing a fair, decentralized, and eco-friendly new financial system based on blockchain. DRML Miner is a unique platform that allows users to mine cryptocurrency without the need for expensive hardware, complex software, or the concerns of electricity and associated maintenance costs.

    As of today, the network has over 7 million active users and is now representative of a large-scale infrastructure platform mining within 180 countries, using mining facilities where there is a network of over 100 mining farms distributed worldwide. Most of these centers of facilities are connected to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro. This use of green energies enables DRML Miner to move forward with a mining process that is less harmful to the environment while still efficiently using renewable energy.

    The contracts of the DRML Miner utilize intelligent algorithms that enable rigorous economy in real-time. It doesn’t matter if a user makes a deposit of either $USD 100 or $USD 100,000. Our dynamic system adjusts substantially to the user to mitigate user risk and maximize returns based on their deposit amounts to provide a secure and stable mining experience-tag experience every time.

    USDC: Bringing Predictability to Crypto Earnings

    As part of DRML Miner’s ecosystem, we are happy to announce that we are now including USDC as a financial tool in our program. USDC is a digital dollar that is fully-backed and issued on the blockchain, and the value of USDC is very stable, making it a valuable addition to a mining operation that may be affected by the price swings in the cryptocurrency market.

    By integrating USDC, DRML Miner offers several unique advantages to its users:

    • Stable Earnings: Users do have the option or can convert their payouts from fluctuating assets to USDC. This guarantees that the value of their mining rewards is predictable and eliminates one of the largest barriers to entry for new people joining the crypto ecosystem.
    • Instant Global Transfers: USDC operates on major blockchain networks, enabling DRML Miner to offer near-instant transfers for users worldwide.
    • No matter where you live (Asia, Europe, or the Americas), users can take their rewards without normal banking wait times.
    • Access to DeFi: With USDC in their wallet, users can access the full decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem to utilize their assets and take advantage of staking, lending, or passive income creation; essentially creating a new layer of utility for mining rewards.

    Smart Contracts, Real Results

    DRML Miner offers a range of mining contracts designed to suit all user levels. New users can start earning with as little as $10 at no risk thanks to a free welcome bonus, while more experienced investors have access to larger plans (ranging from $100-$100,000) and daily profits—with options for durations from 1 day up to over 45 days.

    These contracts are powered by a secure and automated system. Users enjoy:

    • Daily payout reports
    • Transparent earnings tracking
    • 24/7 performance monitoring
    • Cold storage protection for mined assets
    • Zero maintenance fees

    The integration of USDC ensures that rewards from these contracts can be protected from market swings while maintaining liquidity.

    Security and Simplicity for All

    One of DRML Miner’s core values is accessibility. There are no technical skills to learn to get started mining. Mining has a clean design and easy to use dashboard for checking earnings, selecting new contracts and withdrawing funds. Additionally, the platform takes security seriously: users enjoy multi-layer encryption, DDoS protection, and real-time fraud detection. 

    Moreover, an active support team is available 24/7 to walk users through every step of the way, so even first-time crypto users will feel confident mining.

    Vision for the Future

    With blockchain adoption growing exponentially, DRML Miner isn’t just interested in following trends; it wants to create them! The next steps in its roadmap include even deeper integration into DeFi, community-led governance through DAO (DeCentralized Autonomous Organization) structures, and potential tokenized mining assets like FLR RM token!

    USDC is set to play a central role in this transformation. With a mining rewards and financial tools model built on a stablecoin framework, DRML Miner provides the constant soundness of traditional banking systems with the financial predictability and security expected in the crypto space.

    Conclusion

    In a sector that is often characterized by uncertainty and sophistication, DRML Miner offers a different way to engage with crypto. With its combination of intelligent cloud mining, sustainable infrastructure, and currently USDC’s stability, it spans the markets cryptocurrency lexicon.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: The real benchmark for AI progress is whether it makes a real difference in people’s lives — in healthcare, education and productivity. Thanks to Y Combinator for having me at AI Startup School.

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: The real benchmark for AI progress is whether it makes a real difference in people’s lives — in healthcare, education and productivity. Thanks to Y Combinator for having me at AI Startup School.

    The real benchmark for AI progress is whether it makes a real difference in people’s lives — in healthcare, education, and productivity. Thanks to Y Combinator for having me at AI Startup School. 

    Transcript

    If there’s one lesson history is thought of is that if you’re going to use energy, you better have social permission to use energy. So that means you’ve got to make sure that the output of this AI is socially useful. If we really are not creating social surplus, economic surplus as measured by countries and communities, we just can’t consume energy. And so that to me is the bigger thing. Like everybody’s today hot and bothered about, OK, what do I do about energy production, I think. The real question in the next 5 years is we’ve got to produce enough products that are creating great value, which I’m very confident of, by the way, in healthcare and education in in productivity. So there’s many, many domains. But that’s the real challenge for us as a tech industry is to prove unequivocally that what we have created is showing up in real stats. That is not just an AGI or AI benchmark. The hope is that this will show up. And sort of the real things that you sort of interact with on a daily basis that 100%, you know, you go use your, you get a mortgage loan and instead of, you know, beautiful three months or two months of waiting around and you don’t know if you’re going to get approved or, you know, there’s just so many things that are important parts of your life that, you know, get drowned in paperwork or bureaucracy that those things could potentially go away. 100% Think healthcare like in the United States. What is it 1819% of our cost? Healthcare and a lot of it, like everybody talks about the magical drug, blah, blah, blah, except all of the cost is in workflow. And so if you really take something like a simple thing like discharge the amount that you take the back end of an EMR system with a just a, an LLM and a prompt, that itself is going to save so much time and money and energy that it would sort of pay for itself.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: The real benchmark for AI progress is whether it makes a real difference in people’s lives — in healthcare, education and productivity. Thanks to Y Combinator for having me at AI Startup School.

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: The real benchmark for AI progress is whether it makes a real difference in people’s lives — in healthcare, education and productivity. Thanks to Y Combinator for having me at AI Startup School.

    The real benchmark for AI progress is whether it makes a real difference in people’s lives — in healthcare, education, and productivity. Thanks to Y Combinator for having me at AI Startup School. 

    Transcript

    If there’s one lesson history is thought of is that if you’re going to use energy, you better have social permission to use energy. So that means you’ve got to make sure that the output of this AI is socially useful. If we really are not creating social surplus, economic surplus as measured by countries and communities, we just can’t consume energy. And so that to me is the bigger thing. Like everybody’s today hot and bothered about, OK, what do I do about energy production, I think. The real question in the next 5 years is we’ve got to produce enough products that are creating great value, which I’m very confident of, by the way, in healthcare and education in in productivity. So there’s many, many domains. But that’s the real challenge for us as a tech industry is to prove unequivocally that what we have created is showing up in real stats. That is not just an AGI or AI benchmark. The hope is that this will show up. And sort of the real things that you sort of interact with on a daily basis that 100%, you know, you go use your, you get a mortgage loan and instead of, you know, beautiful three months or two months of waiting around and you don’t know if you’re going to get approved or, you know, there’s just so many things that are important parts of your life that, you know, get drowned in paperwork or bureaucracy that those things could potentially go away. 100% Think healthcare like in the United States. What is it 1819% of our cost? Healthcare and a lot of it, like everybody talks about the magical drug, blah, blah, blah, except all of the cost is in workflow. And so if you really take something like a simple thing like discharge the amount that you take the back end of an EMR system with a just a, an LLM and a prompt, that itself is going to save so much time and money and energy that it would sort of pay for itself.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Ranking Member McCollum Statement on Unconstitutional Bombing of Iranian Nuclear Sites

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn)

    SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after President Trump’s unauthorized bombing of three Iranian Nuclear sites: 

    “I am shocked that President Trump made the decision to bomb three nuclear sites in Iran without authorization from Congress. I believe the President’s action to be unconstitutional because Iran did not pose an immediate or direct threat to the United States. The President publicly stated that there was a two-week window for diplomacy. It appears the President had no intention of honoring that public timeline. This decision by President Trump has now put U.S. forces in the region at grave risk of retaliation by Iran and its proxies. At the very least, the President owes an immediate explanation to the American people for why he has taken direct military action against Iran absent Congressional authorization.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: MEDIA ADVISORY: Welch to Mark July 2023 and July 2024 Flood Anniversaries with Tour, New Bill to Fix FEMA 

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont)

    On the tour, Welch will unveil the Disaster AID Act, new legislation to improve FEMA and cut red tape 
    Welch to host Listening Sessions for Vermonters in Burke, Killington, and Barre 
    MONTPELIER, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) will travel across Vermont next week to discuss his new bill to fix the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 
    Senator Welch will visit nine towns and cities—Hardwick, Lyndon, Barton, Burke, Killington, Ludlow, Weston, Barre, and Montpelier—and meet with community leaders and flood-impacted Vermonters. He will also hold Listening Sessions in Burke, Killington, and Barre. The Senator’s tour and introduction of the Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization (AID) Act will mark the anniversary of catastrophic flooding across Vermont in July 2023 and July 2024. 
    Senator Welch’s new Disaster AID Act will cut red tape and empower state and local governments, make the delivery of disaster aid more efficient and effective, provide assistance to small towns and communities impacted by natural disasters, and block the White House from withholding funding for disaster recovery.  
    This tour is open to the media, and every stop will be considered on-the-record. Please plan to wear weather-appropriate clothing.  
    LOGISTICS:  
    WHAT: Senator Peter Welch’s tour of nine flood-impacted towns across Vermont and the unveiling of the Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization (AID) Act.  
    TOUR SCHEDULE: 
    Tuesday, July 1: Hardwick; Lyndon, Barton, Burke 

    In the Northeast Kingdom, Senator Welch will convene community leaders to discuss the importance of supporting hazard mitigation and protecting disaster aid funding. He will also discuss the need to improve FEMA staffing issues. 

    Wednesday, July 2: Killington; Ludlow; Weston 

    In Southern Vermont, Senator Welch will discuss the need to make the application and aid delivery processes more efficient and effective.  

    Monday, July 7: Central Vermont: Barre, Montpelier 

    In Central Vermont, Senator Welch will meet with community leaders to discuss the importance of cutting through red tape and empowering state and local governments in the long-term disaster recovery process.  

    LISTENING SESSIONS: 
    Senator Welch invites flood-impacted Vermonters to join him on Tuesday, July 1 in Burke; Wednesday, July 2 in Killington; or in Barre on Monday, July 7.  

    *** Locations and timing provided upon request and subject to change. Space is limited. Media interested in attending these events are kindly asked to RSVP to Aaron_White@welch.senate.gov; 202-960-0677 *** 
    ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND:  
    Senator Welch has been outspoken in opposing any attempt by the Trump Administration to dismantle FEMA. Earlier this year, Senator Welch published a guest essay in The New York Times entitled: “Don’t Kill FEMA. Fix It.” In his piece, Senator Welch outlined why President Trump’s actions to undermine and potentially dissolve FEMA are misguided—but also committed to working with the President on good faith efforts to reform the agency’s long-term recovery process.  
    In December 2024, Senator Welch helped shape and pass a comprehensive disaster aid package, which delivered more than $100.4 billion of relief for states like Vermont recovering from climate disasters. The disaster aid package contained many of Senator Welch’s top priorities for the State: dedicated help for Vermont’s flood-impacted farmers, flexible spending through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Relief fund, money for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund, and support for businesses, among many other important provisions. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Jim Costa Leads Bipartisan Push for Vaccine Development to Protect California Farms

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Costa Representing 16th District of California

    WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, led the San Joaquin Valley congressional delegation in a bipartisan letter calling on U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for decisive actions to protect our nation’s dairy and poultry sectors from the continued spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), particularly the H5N1 strain. 
    The letter urges continued development and evaluation of an H5N1 vaccine for dairy cattle, sustained state-federal coordination and funding for animal and human health preparedness, and proactive engagement with international trading partners to safeguard California’s vital dairy export markets ahead of any potential vaccine rollout.
    “Dairy vaccination may be the most effective way to protect cattle and, consequently, protect poultry in many regions of the country, including California. Creating and sustaining dairy herd immunity will lessen the amount of virus generated by infected cows without the negative impacts of disease,” the members wrote.
    “Poultry biosecurity is a critical tool within the Five-Pronged Strategy, however without sustained dairy herd immunity, infected cows may continue to exponentially generate high viral loads in environments often surrounding poultry flocks, rendering the best biosecurity ineffective,” the members further wrote.
    BACKGROUND
    The San Joaquin Valley is home to six of the top ten dairy-producing counties in the United States and is at the center of this fight. California produces over 18% of the nation’s milk and exports $2.6 billion in dairy products last year alone. California has served as ground zero for critical research and response efforts following the most severe avian influenza outbreak in United States history.
    Full text of the letter is available HERE. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tech – Avast Makes AI-Driven Scam Defense Available for Free Worldwide

    Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners & Passion – for Avast

    Avast debuts Avast Scam Guardian and Scam Guardian Pro as data breaches and scams soar.

    Auckland, 26 June 2025 – Driven by a commitment to make cutting-edge scam protection available to everyone, Avast, a leader in digital security and privacy and part of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), has unveiled Avast Scam Guardian, a new AI-powered offering integrated into its award-winning* Avast Free Antivirus.

    Cybercriminals continue to abuse AI to craft increasingly convincing scam attacks at an alarming rate. Available at no cost, the new service marks a significant step forward in democratising AI scam protection. A premium version, Avast Scam Guardian Pro, has also been added to Avast Premium Security, giving customers an enhanced layer of AI protection against email scams.

    “Today’s scams aren’t crude or obvious – they’re tailored, targeted, and AI-enhanced, making it harder than ever to tell the difference between truth and deception,” said Leena Elias, Chief Product Officer at Gen. “As scammers take advantage of rising data breaches and leaked personal information, anyone anywhere can become a victim of scams. That’s why it’s never been more important to make powerful AI-powered scam protection available to everyone, everywhere. We’re levelling the playing field with world class scam defense that helps people strengthen their digital and financial safety.”

    According to the recent Q1/2025 Gen Threat Report, breached records of individuals surged by more than 186% between January and March 2025, revealing sensitive information such as passwords, emails, and credit card details. Over the same timeframe, reports of phishing scams rose by 466% compared to the previous quarter, making up almost a third of all scam submissions observed by Gen.  

    As data breaches rise, so do the opportunities for attackers to exploit leaked information to launch targeted, hyper-personalised scam campaigns that are harder than ever to spot. Like a seasoned scam investigator, Avast Scam Guardian uses proprietary AI trained on scam data from Gen Threat Labs to go beyond just detecting malicious URLs – it also analyses context and language to more effectively identify signs of deceptive or harmful intent. Avast Scam Guardian also helps to pull back the curtain on hidden threats in website code and neutralises them to keep people safer as they browse and shop online.  

    Key features available in Avast Scam Guardian for Avast Free Antivirus, include:

    Avast Assistant: Provides 24/7 AI-powered scam protection guidance on suspicious websites, SMS messages, emails, links, offers, and more. Allows people to engage in open dialogue when they’re unsure about a potential scam and uses natural language to better understand queries and deliver clear advice on what to do next. Available on Windows and Mac.

    Web Guard: Uses the collective power of Gen Threat Labs telemetry and AI trained on millions of frequently visited websites to continuously analyse and detect hidden scams in content and code** – offering unique visibility into dangerous URLs. Available on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS**.

    Avast Scam Guardian Pro includes everything in Avast Scam Guardian, plus:

    Email Guard: Uses AI to understand the context of emails and the meaning of words to detect scams. Scans and flags safe and suspicious emails before you open them, helping to protect your email wherever you check it, no matter what device you use to log in. Available on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS***.

    Avast Scam Guardian and Scam Guardian Pro are available to download now as part of Avast Free Antivirus and Avast Premium Security. Later this year, additional AI-powered tools will be added to Avast Scam Guardian Pro for greater protection against sophisticated scams targeting other communication channels, including SMS and phone calls.

    For more information, please visit www.avast.com.  

    *AV-Comparatives, “Top-Rated Product 2024 Award” & AV-Comparatives, “Real-World Protection 2024 Award” – Jan-Dec 2024.

    **Content and code scanning is only available on Windows and Mac.

    **Email Guard is included, but mobile platforms do not have the Scam Guardian user interface.

    About Avast

    Avast is a leader in digital security and privacy, and part of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom with a family of trusted consumer brands. Avast protects hundreds of millions of users from online threats, for Mobile, PC or Mac, and is top-ranked and certified by VB100, AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, SE Labs and others. Avast is a member of the Coalition Against Stalkerware, No More Ransom and Internet Watch Foundation. Learn more at Avast.com.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: From HAL 9000 to M3GAN: what film’s evil robots tell us about contemporary tech fears

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Daniel, Associate Lecturer in Communication, Western Sydney University

    © 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    Filmgoers have long been captivated by stories about robots. We are fascinated by their utopian promise, their superhuman intelligence and, in the case of the cyborg, their often uncanny resemblance to humans.

    But it is the evil robot – the machine that malfunctions, rebels or was built to harm – that has most powerfully gripped the collective imagination of audiences.

    From the silent menace of Maschinenmensch in 1927’s Metropolis, to the relentless pursuit of the Terminator, to the campy violence of M3GAN, evil robots continue to resonate.

    These films not only thrill, scare and entertain audiences. They also reflect deep-seated cultural anxieties about the unpredictable consequences of the current and future human-robot relationship.

    The killer robot is far from a simple villain. It is a mirror held up to some of the most pressing cultural questions we have about human autonomy and responsibility in the digital age.

    The precarity of human control

    The enduring appeal of the evil robot narrative lies in the way horror often channels our deepest cultural anxieties about the speed of technological advancement and the precarity of human control in an increasingly digital (and robotic) world.

    In The Spark of Fear, scholar Brian Duchaney posits that improvements in technology necessitate new types of horror stories, and that horror as a genre acts out our distrust of the social advances that new technology brings.

    In the late 1960s, there was unease about the growing sophistication of computers and the impacts of the Space Race. HAL 9000 of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) represented this threat through a disembodied AI that icily turned against its human creators.

    The android Ash in Alien (1979) added another layer of menace, disguised as a human embedded in the spacecraft crew and programmed to prioritise corporate interests over human life. In this case, Ash became a proxy for concerns over corporate adoption of automation, and the increasing role of technology in military and industrial contexts.

    During the Cold War era, fears of nuclear annihilation and concerns over reaching a point where we could no longer switch off the machines led to the unforgettable T-800 and shape-shifting T-1000 in the first two Terminator films (1984 and 1991).

    In the 21st century, as artificial intelligence and robotics became more prevalent in everyday life, the cinematic robot has entered our homes, culminating in M3GAN’s companion-gone-rogue.

    In M3GAN (2022), Gemma (Allison Williams) is a robotics designer who creates an AI-powered companion doll to help her orphaned niece Cady (Violet McGraw) cope with her grief. But the doll becomes dangerously overprotective.

    In M3GAN 2.0 (2025), the consciousness of the titular robot appears to have survived the 2022 film and, in a move that borrows from The Terminator 2, M3GAN shifts from villain to protector.

    The new film explores the consequences of the underlying tech for M3GAN being stolen and misused by a powerful defence contractor to create a military-grade robot, known as Amelia. The only option to counteract Amelia is for Gemma to resurrect M3GAN – complete with upgrades to make her faster, stronger and more deadly.

    Our technological anxieties

    Why is M3GAN such an effective avatar for our contemporary anxieties?

    Horror theorist Noël Carroll argues that monsters are often frightening because they don’t fit neatly into normal categories. They may be “in-between” things (such as part human, part machine) or contradictory (for example a zombie: both alive and dead at the same time).

    M3GAN is a great example of both. She looks and acts like a young girl, with expressive facial features and a snarky sense of humour. But she’s really just artificial intelligence inside a robot body.

    She’s also contradictory: she is designed to care for and protect her owner, yet she does so in exceedingly violent and deadly ways. These paradoxes make her both frightening and fascinating for audiences.

    M3GAN and M3GAN 2.0 bring to the surface our technological anxieties, and defuse them through their camp qualities.

    One sequence in the earlier film sees M3GAN break into a fluid yet unsettling dance, mimicking the performance of many a TikTok teen, only for the dance to end abruptly when she snatches a paper cutter blade and returns to stalking her victim.

    This meme-ified moment – combined with some deadpan one-liners and often comically ironic facial expressions – have led to M3GAN becoming a gay icon in the wake of the original film.

    M3GAN’s campiness doesn’t completely neutralise the horror. It reformulates it, offering a cathartic release that makes the subject matter more digestible. While we feel fear, we do so without real-world consequences. The fear is disarmed through humour.

    This multifaceted horror experience more fully reflects the complexities of our evolving relationship with new technology. These relationships often move through a spectrum of concern, anxiety and fear before we find ways to manage and normalise those feelings.

    Humour and catharsis are two of these coping mechanisms. Movies provide us with a way of neatly and temporarily resolving what often remain unresolved questions.

    Films like M3GAN 2.0 illustrate how horror narratives can also transform alongside the technologies they critique, offering not only tension and jump scares, but also philosophical consideration, comedy and cathartic release.

    Adam Daniel does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. From HAL 9000 to M3GAN: what film’s evil robots tell us about contemporary tech fears – https://theconversation.com/from-hal-9000-to-m3gan-what-films-evil-robots-tell-us-about-contemporary-tech-fears-258397

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Microsoft, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and TitletownTech officially open AI Co-Innovation Lab to accelerate manufacturing innovation

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: Microsoft, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and TitletownTech officially open AI Co-Innovation Lab to accelerate manufacturing innovation

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Microsoft, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and TitletownTech officially open AI Co-Innovation Lab to accelerate manufacturing innovation

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: Microsoft, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and TitletownTech officially open AI Co-Innovation Lab to accelerate manufacturing innovation

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider Turner, Wright Nominations

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito
    [embedded content]
    To watch Chairman Capito’s opening statement, click here or the image above.
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Usha-Maria Turner to be Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Office of International and Tribal Affairs and David A. Wright to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
    Below is the opening statement of Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered.
    “Today we will receive testimony from David Wright, who is nominated to serve another five-year term as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Usha-Maria Turner, the nominee to serve as the Environmental Protection Agency’s Assistant Administrator for the Office of International and Tribal Affairs.
    “Our consideration of Chairman Wright’s renomination comes at a crucial time. China is executing a rapid buildout of its nuclear industry and is projected to overtake the United States as the global leader of nuclear electricity generation.
    “The demand for clean, baseload power is skyrocketing as we position America to win the AI race, and global events continue to highlight the grave importance of energy security.
    “The importance of those policy concerns has led to the broad bipartisan agreement that we need more nuclear, and that we need to accomplish that goal safely and quickly. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is integral to achieving that goal.
    “A half century ago, Congress separated the dual and conflicting responsibilities to both promote and regulate the use of nuclear energy from the Atomic Energy Commission. In doing so, Congress established the Department of Energy’s predecessor agency and created the NRC to regulate the civilian use of nuclear technology.
    “The principle of separate organizations that promote and regulate nuclear power is as important today as it was fifty years ago, and Congress has continued to reinforce the value of an efficient and competent nuclear regulator. That’s why, last Congress I, alongside Senator Whitehouse and a strong bipartisan coalition, led the effort to get the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy, or better known as the ADVANCE Act, signed into law.
    “As the designated head of the NRC, the Chairman is instrumental in leading the agency’s ambitious implementation of the law. The Chairman is responsible for selecting key senior agency leadership with the approval of the Commission.
    “Through the Executive Director of Operations, the Chairman oversees the NRC’s day to day operations and can direct its staff to undertake important initiatives. The Chairman also participates in international forums, to represent the NRC’s premier role as the global leader in nuclear energy regulation. Now, the NRC has been thrust further into the center of the national energy conversation.
    “Recently, President Trump signed a series of Executive Orders intended to expedite the rapid deployment of more nuclear power. Those Executive Orders are aligned with the ADVANCE Act, but must be carefully implemented to create durable, predictable policies for nuclear licensing. A rapid and disruptive change to the nuclear regulatory framework would be counterproductive and potentially impact financial investment.
    “The Chairman and the Commission must prioritize NRC’s actions, being mindful of the need for regulatory stability, as expeditiously and efficiently as possible while keeping nuclear safety central to the agency’s mission.
    “That’s why experienced leadership at the Commission is crucial to achieve these objectives. Chairman Wright has served as a member of the Commission since 2018, and President Trump designated him Chairman in January.
    “His experiences provide the necessary background and understanding to navigate the extremely important and challenging task of simultaneously implementing the ADVANCE Act, and the Executive Orders, while ensuring fundamental licensing activities are not overlooked. I look forward to understanding how Chairman Wright will navigate these important priorities.
    “Today, we will also hear from Usha-Maria Turner, President Trump’s nominee to serve as the EPA Assistant Administrator for the Office of International and Tribal Affairs. If confirmed, Mrs. Turner will lead EPA’s efforts to maintain our international environmental agreements and partnerships in coordination with the Department of State.
    “Mrs. Turner will also oversee EPA’s engagements with Tribal governments in implementing our nation’s environmental laws and helping our Tribal governments administer their own environmental programs. Effectively supporting the President’s foreign policy efforts and coordinating with Tribal governments are vital issues that will help the EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment.
    “I look forward to discussing the various aspects of this role with Mrs. Turner.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Capito Questions Attorney General Bondi at DOJ Budget Request Hearing

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito
    [embedded content]
    Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s questions. 
    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi at a hearing to review the president’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the U.S. Department of Justice. 
    HIGHLIGHTS:
    ON THE ATF’S NATIONAL TRACING CENTER IN MARTINSBURG:
    SENATOR CAPITO: “I wanted to point out the ATF’s National Tracing Center, which is in West Virginia, is the only one of its kind to trace U.S. and foreign manufactured firearms. The facility provides critical information that helps solve crimes, detect trafficking, and track the movement of crime-related firearms. In 2024, that National Tracing Center processed more than 600,000 requests. I just want to make certain that in the budget there is enough…to meet the demands, and that these critical services can be sustained with the budget request you’ve made.” 
    ATTORNEY GENERAL BONDI: “Senator, our budget continues to fully fund the National Tracing Center. I will personally make sure that that is funded. It will continue to be operated by ATF, as well, and it does such important work… They do amazing work. I’ve seen the work they do firsthand. And I would also—in all my spare time—I would also love to visit that center. I really want to visit that center and see what we can do also to enhance it and work with you on that. It’s so important. You know, these are issues that cross party lines. This is what every American in our country we should be working together on… You have been a true advocate for it for your state.” 
    ON THE HAZELTON PRISON: 
    SENATOR CAPITO: “Hazelton…is a very large prison with over 3,000 inmates. They’ve had some issues out there, big issues out there. Allegations, with staff shortages, gross mismanagement, abuse, coverups, falsifying documents. I’m sure you’re tracking these issues. I do want to compliment the president on his appointment of William Marshall, a West Virginian, former state trooper…he’s going to do a fantastic job. So, thank you for bringing in such a strong advocate, he’s already been very responsive to us on Hazelton, which has had chronic issues throughout the last several years, regardless of what administration it’s been. I wanted to put that on your radar.” 
    ON THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT: 
    SENATOR CAPTIO: “I will say, I’ve been a big supporter of the Violence Against Women Act. I am proud of the work that we’ve championed here on the Appropriations Committee for this. It’s really sad when you think of what happens in families sometimes and the proliferation of violence is extremely concerning to me. I’ve worked in this area for a long time, so I just wanted to let you know my passion in this area.” 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SASC Chairman Roger Wicker Releases Updated Text of Defense Reconciliation Bill

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Mississippi Roger Wicker
    WASHINGTON –?U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today unveiled updated legislative text of the defense reconciliation bill.
    The House and Senate Armed Services Committees developed this legislation in close coordination with the White House and Department of Defense to modernize America’s military, secure the border, and strengthen national security.
    Chairman Wicker released the following statement after the release of the updated bill text:
    “This bill is a crucial down payment to modernize our military and enhance defense capabilities amid rising global threats. It provides significant funding for key areas including Golden Dome, unmanned technology, and shipbuilding,” said Chairman Wicker. “Alongside important reforms in the NDAA process, this bill will help transform the Pentagon and strengthen our military.”
    Changes Made Since 6/3 Text Release:
    Increases the amount of funding available for critical minerals supply chains to $5 billion
    Increases the amount of funding available for defense industrial base efforts to $3.3 billion
    Decreases the amount of funding available for the National Defense Stockpile to $2 billion
    Decreases the amount of funding available for military border support operations to $1 billion
    Removes all references to classified material
    Makes a handful of non-substantive changes for execution purposes
    The full text is available here
     
    A redline from the last publicly released text is here
     
    A legislative overview is available here
     
    Legislation Highlights
    Sec. 20001: $9 billion for Servicemember Quality of Life. Funds increases in allowances and special pays, as well as improvements to housing, healthcare, childcare, and education.
    Sec. 20002: $29 billion for Shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base. Expands the size and enhances the capability of our naval fleet. Invests in autonomous surface and subsurface technology.  Builds capacity and improves infrastructure in the maritime industrial base.
    Sec. 20003: $25 billion for Golden Dome for America. Supports President Trump’s vision for layered missile defense shield for America. Develops space-based assets support the system and rapidly accelerates missile defense against threats to the homeland and deployed troops.  
    Sec. 20004: $25 billion for Munitions. Accelerates purchases of most important munitions. America’s arsenal of munitions. Expands capacity in the industrial base to support higher levels of munitions production. Ramps up production of and critical minerals to execute President Trump’s EO. Expands production of missile defense interceptors and counter drone capabilities. 
    Sec. 20005: $16 billion to Expedite Innovation to the Warfighter. Expands DoD initiatives to scale production of game-changing new technology and expedite delivery of low-cost, attritable weapons systems and artificial intelligence needed to ensure success on future battlefields.
    Sec. 20006: $400 million for Fiscal Responsibility and a Clean Audit. Requires audits of funds provided to DoD by this Act. Invests in the IT infrastructure, business systems, and new AI/automation capabilities needed to ensure the DoD fully passes an audit.
    Sec. 20007: $9 billion for Air Superiority. Reverses declines in fighter force posture. Accelerates delivery of next generation aircraft and autonomous systems.
    Sec. 20008: $15 billion for Nuclear Deterrence. Accelerates modernization of the triad. Improves readiness of our current nuclear deterrent. Invests in infrastructure needed to restore America’s ability to manufacture nuclear weapons.
    Sec. 20009: $12 billion for Pacific Deterrence. Expands military exercises and improves readiness of Indo-Pacific forces. Acquires capability and builds infrastructure needed to defend forces and conduct military operations in the Western Pacific.
    Sec. 20010: $16 billion to Enhance Military Readiness. Expands stocks of spares. Improves infrastructure at military depots and shipyards. Enhances the capability of Special Forces.
    Sec. 20011: $1 billion for Border Security.  Funds DoD personnel and logistics support to help carry out President Trump’s border, immigration, and counterdrug enforcement agenda.
    Sec. 20012: $10M for DOD IG to conduct specific oversight on appropriations in this title.
    Sec. 20013: Authorization of military construction projects in this title.
    Sec. 20014: Reductions in appropriation contingent upon spend plan.
     

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Latta’s Bills to Unleash American Energy & Power AI Approved By Energy and Commerce Committee

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green Ohio)

    Latta’s Bills to Unleash American Energy & Power AI Approved By Energy and Commerce Committee

    Washington, June 25, 2025

    Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved two bills introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) to unleash American energy as artificial intelligence technology continues to evolve and require increased energy generation: the Electric Supply Chain Act and the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act. The legislation now awaits consideration on the House floor.   

    The Electric Supply Chain Act directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct regular assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for electricity generation and transmission. The REFINER Act requires the National Petroleum Council to produce a report on the state of petrochemical refineries in the United States.   

    These bills aim to strengthen domestic energy production and infrastructure, priorities Congressman Latta has consistently championed. At today’s full Energy and Commerce markup, he spoke about the importance of supporting these measures. Watch him speak in support of the Electric Supply Chain Act HERE and the REFINER Act HERE. 

    “Generative artificial intelligence isn’t a trend; it’s the backbone of the next industrial era. Countries around the globe are racing to build the full AI stack: data centers, chips, power, and platforms. Here in the United States, we must ensure that we have the right policies in place to have enough energy to power AI and make America an attractive place to build the entire AI supply chain. I’m grateful to my colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Committee for advancing my two bills to not only support progress in the AI space but also strengthen American-led energy production across the board,” Latta said.    

    Read more about the Electric Supply Chain Act HERE.  

    Read more about the REFINER Act HERE.   

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  • MIL-OSI: DRML Miner Unveils New Cloud Mining Platform with Instant Rewards and Eco-Friendly Operations

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As interest in cryptocurrency surges following the recent Bitcoin halving, DRML Miner has launched a next-generation cloud mining platform designed to make crypto earnings accessible, automated, and environmentally responsible. With an instant $10 bonus for new users and daily crypto payouts, the service offers a fresh, simplified entry point into digital mining, without the technical or financial burden of traditional setups.

    Crypto Mining Reimagined for 2025

    DRML Miner’s platform removes the barriers that have long limited access to crypto mining. There’s no hardware to purchase, no complex configurations, and no ongoing maintenance. Users simply register, select a plan, and begin receiving automated daily earnings from their cloud-based mining operations.

    “Our mission is to democratize mining,” said a DRML spokesperson. “With our platform, anyone—from beginners to crypto veterans—can earn without lifting a finger.”

    Powered by Renewable Energy, Built for Scale

    One of DRML Miner’s standout features is its eco-friendly global infrastructure. Through partnerships with renewable energy farms on nearly every continent, the platform delivers high-efficiency mining with a minimal carbon footprint. This model reduces operational costs and supports sustainable long-term returns for users.

    With a presence in over 180 countries and a rapidly growing user base exceeding 8 million accounts, DRML Miner is proving that green energy and high-yield mining can coexist on a global scale.

    $10 Bonus Makes It Easy to Start

    To mark its official launch, DRML Miner is offering a $10 credit to all new users, credited instantly upon signup. This bonus can be applied directly to any mining plan, allowing users to begin earning right away without any upfront payment.

    Plans start as low as $0.60 per day, giving users the flexibility to start small and scale up over time. Daily rewards are automatically deposited, and users can choose to reinvest profits or withdraw funds anytime.

    Built-In Referral Program Adds Passive Income Stream

    DRML Miner includes a robust referral program with no earning limits. Users earn commissions when friends join using their unique link and stay active. Top-performing affiliates have earned as much as $30,000, making referrals a powerful addition to mining income.

    Mining More Than Just Bitcoin

    While Bitcoin remains the platform’s foundation, DRML Miner also supports mining for other leading cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP, Solana (SOL), and USDT. Rewards are paid daily in BTC or stablecoins like USDC, depending on user preferences.

    Security, Transparency, and 24/7 Support

    User trust is backed by enterprise-grade security through McAfee® and Cloudflare®, ensuring full encryption and server uptime. The platform also offers real-time dashboards, transparent earnings histories, and multilingual customer support available 24/7.

    A Timely Opportunity in a Changing Market

    With the most recent Bitcoin halving reducing new supply, miners are positioned to benefit from increased demand and scarcity. DRML Miner offers a fast, accessible way to tap into that opportunity, without the overhead of running physical hardware.

    About DRML Miner

    DRML Miner is a global cloud mining platform committed to making cryptocurrency mining accessible, secure, and environmentally sustainable. With a presence in over 180 countries and a user base exceeding 8 million, the company combines cutting-edge automation with renewable energy partnerships to deliver daily crypto earnings, without the complexity of traditional mining.

    Mine is smart. Earn daily. Grow your crypto future.

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

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  • MIL-OSI: DRML Miner Unveils New Cloud Mining Platform with Instant Rewards and Eco-Friendly Operations

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As interest in cryptocurrency surges following the recent Bitcoin halving, DRML Miner has launched a next-generation cloud mining platform designed to make crypto earnings accessible, automated, and environmentally responsible. With an instant $10 bonus for new users and daily crypto payouts, the service offers a fresh, simplified entry point into digital mining, without the technical or financial burden of traditional setups.

    Crypto Mining Reimagined for 2025

    DRML Miner’s platform removes the barriers that have long limited access to crypto mining. There’s no hardware to purchase, no complex configurations, and no ongoing maintenance. Users simply register, select a plan, and begin receiving automated daily earnings from their cloud-based mining operations.

    “Our mission is to democratize mining,” said a DRML spokesperson. “With our platform, anyone—from beginners to crypto veterans—can earn without lifting a finger.”

    Powered by Renewable Energy, Built for Scale

    One of DRML Miner’s standout features is its eco-friendly global infrastructure. Through partnerships with renewable energy farms on nearly every continent, the platform delivers high-efficiency mining with a minimal carbon footprint. This model reduces operational costs and supports sustainable long-term returns for users.

    With a presence in over 180 countries and a rapidly growing user base exceeding 8 million accounts, DRML Miner is proving that green energy and high-yield mining can coexist on a global scale.

    $10 Bonus Makes It Easy to Start

    To mark its official launch, DRML Miner is offering a $10 credit to all new users, credited instantly upon signup. This bonus can be applied directly to any mining plan, allowing users to begin earning right away without any upfront payment.

    Plans start as low as $0.60 per day, giving users the flexibility to start small and scale up over time. Daily rewards are automatically deposited, and users can choose to reinvest profits or withdraw funds anytime.

    Built-In Referral Program Adds Passive Income Stream

    DRML Miner includes a robust referral program with no earning limits. Users earn commissions when friends join using their unique link and stay active. Top-performing affiliates have earned as much as $30,000, making referrals a powerful addition to mining income.

    Mining More Than Just Bitcoin

    While Bitcoin remains the platform’s foundation, DRML Miner also supports mining for other leading cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP, Solana (SOL), and USDT. Rewards are paid daily in BTC or stablecoins like USDC, depending on user preferences.

    Security, Transparency, and 24/7 Support

    User trust is backed by enterprise-grade security through McAfee® and Cloudflare®, ensuring full encryption and server uptime. The platform also offers real-time dashboards, transparent earnings histories, and multilingual customer support available 24/7.

    A Timely Opportunity in a Changing Market

    With the most recent Bitcoin halving reducing new supply, miners are positioned to benefit from increased demand and scarcity. DRML Miner offers a fast, accessible way to tap into that opportunity, without the overhead of running physical hardware.

    About DRML Miner

    DRML Miner is a global cloud mining platform committed to making cryptocurrency mining accessible, secure, and environmentally sustainable. With a presence in over 180 countries and a user base exceeding 8 million, the company combines cutting-edge automation with renewable energy partnerships to deliver daily crypto earnings, without the complexity of traditional mining.

    Mine is smart. Earn daily. Grow your crypto future.

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. Announces Closing of the Full Exercise of Greenshoe Option Granted in the Initial Public Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TAMPA, Fla., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“Slide”) (Nasdaq: SLDE) today announced that, in connection with its previously completed initial public offering of its common stock, the underwriters have fully exercised their option to purchase an additional 3,600,000 shares of common stock from certain selling stockholders of Slide. The purchase of the additional shares closed on June 25, 2025, bringing the gross proceeds from the initial public offering to Slide and the selling stockholders to approximately $469.2 million. Slide will not receive any proceeds from the sale by such selling stockholders of the additional shares.

    Barclays and Morgan Stanley acted as joint book-running managers for the offering. Citizens Capital Markets, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, and Piper Sandler acted as co-managers for the offering.

    A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to the offering has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and was declared effective on June 17, 2025. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the final prospectus may be obtained from Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 (or by email at barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com or telephone at 1-888-603-5847) or Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014.

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and otherwise in accordance with applicable securities laws in any other jurisdiction.

    About Slide

    Slide is a technology-enabled insurance company that makes it easy for homeowners to choose the right coverage for their unique needs and budgets. Slide’s cutting-edge technology leverages artificial intelligence and big data to optimize and streamline every part of the insurance process. Based in Tampa, FL, Slide was founded by Bruce and Shannon Lucas, insurance insiders with a deep understanding of how technology can be applied to achieve better underwriting outcomes.

    Contacts

    Media
    Rachel Carr
    Chief Marketing Officer
    press@slideinsurance.com

    Investors
    ir@slideinsurance.com

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  • MIL-Evening Report: From HAL 9000 to ME3AN: what film’s evil robots tell us about contemporary tech fears

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Daniel, Associate Lecturer in Communication, Western Sydney University

    © 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    Filmgoers have long been captivated by stories about robots. We are fascinated by their utopian promise, their superhuman intelligence and, in the case of the cyborg, their often uncanny resemblance to humans.

    But it is the evil robot – the machine that malfunctions, rebels or was built to harm – that has most powerfully gripped the collective imagination of audiences.

    From the silent menace of Maschinenmensch in 1927’s Metropolis, to the relentless pursuit of the Terminator, to the campy violence of M3GAN, evil robots continue to resonate.

    These films not only thrill, scare and entertain audiences. They also reflect deep-seated cultural anxieties about the unpredictable consequences of the current and future human-robot relationship.

    The killer robot is far from a simple villain. It is a mirror held up to some of the most pressing cultural questions we have about human autonomy and responsibility in the digital age.

    The precarity of human control

    The enduring appeal of the evil robot narrative lies in the way horror often channels our deepest cultural anxieties about the speed of technological advancement and the precarity of human control in an increasingly digital (and robotic) world.

    In The Spark of Fear, scholar Brian Duchaney posits that improvements in technology necessitate new types of horror stories, and that horror as a genre acts out our distrust of the social advances that new technology brings.

    In the late 1960s, there was unease about the growing sophistication of computers and the impacts of the Space Race. HAL 9000 of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) represented this threat through a disembodied AI that icily turned against its human creators.

    The android Ash in Alien (1979) added another layer of menace, disguised as a human embedded in the spacecraft crew and programmed to prioritise corporate interests over human life. In this case, Ash became a proxy for concerns over corporate adoption of automation, and the increasing role of technology in military and industrial contexts.

    During the Cold War era, fears of nuclear annihilation and concerns over reaching a point where we could no longer switch off the machines led to the unforgettable T-800 and shape-shifting T-1000 in the first two Terminator films (1984 and 1991).

    In the 21st century, as artificial intelligence and robotics became more prevalent in everyday life, the cinematic robot has entered our homes, culminating in M3GAN’s companion-gone-rogue.

    In M3GAN (2022), Gemma (Allison Williams) is a robotics designer who creates an AI-powered companion doll to help her orphaned niece Cady (Violet McGraw) cope with her grief. But the doll becomes dangerously overprotective.

    In M3GAN 2.0 (2025), the consciousness of the titular robot appears to have survived the 2022 film and, in a move that borrows from The Terminator 2, M3GAN shifts from villain to protector.

    The new film explores the consequences of the underlying tech for M3GAN being stolen and misused by a powerful defence contractor to create a military-grade robot, known as Amelia. The only option to counteract Amelia is for Gemma to resurrect M3GAN – complete with upgrades to make her faster, stronger and more deadly.

    Our technological anxieties

    Why is M3GAN such an effective avatar for our contemporary anxieties?

    Horror theorist Noël Carroll argues that monsters are often frightening because they don’t fit neatly into normal categories. They may be “in-between” things (such as part human, part machine) or contradictory (for example a zombie: both alive and dead at the same time).

    M3GAN is a great example of both. She looks and acts like a young girl, with expressive facial features and a snarky sense of humour. But she’s really just artificial intelligence inside a robot body.

    She’s also contradictory: she is designed to care for and protect her owner, yet she does so in exceedingly violent and deadly ways. These paradoxes make her both frightening and fascinating for audiences.

    M3GAN and M3GAN 2.0 bring to the surface our technological anxieties, and defuse them through their camp qualities.

    One sequence in the earlier film sees M3GAN break into a fluid yet unsettling dance, mimicking the performance of many a TikTok teen, only for the dance to end abruptly when she snatches a paper cutter blade and returns to stalking her victim.

    This meme-ified moment – combined with some deadpan one-liners and often comically ironic facial expressions – have led to M3GAN becoming a gay icon in the wake of the original film.

    M3GAN’s campiness doesn’t completely neutralise the horror. It reformulates it, offering a cathartic release that makes the subject matter more digestible. While we feel fear, we do so without real-world consequences. The fear is disarmed through humour.

    This multifaceted horror experience more fully reflects the complexities of our evolving relationship with new technology. These relationships often move through a spectrum of concern, anxiety and fear before we find ways to manage and normalise those feelings.

    Humour and catharsis are two of these coping mechanisms. Movies provide us with a way of neatly and temporarily resolving what often remain unresolved questions.

    Films like M3GAN 2.0 illustrate how horror narratives can also transform alongside the technologies they critique, offering not only tension and jump scares, but also philosophical consideration, comedy and cathartic release.

    Adam Daniel does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. From HAL 9000 to ME3AN: what film’s evil robots tell us about contemporary tech fears – https://theconversation.com/from-hal-9000-to-me3an-what-films-evil-robots-tell-us-about-contemporary-tech-fears-258397

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Clyde Applauds TVA’s Rational Approach to Address Chatuge Dam Spillway Vulnerabilities

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA)

    Rep. Clyde Applauds TVA’s Rational Approach to Address Chatuge Dam Spillway Vulnerabilities

    Gainesville, June 25, 2025

     

    GAINESVILLE, GA — Today, Representative Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced revised proposed alternatives to address Chatuge Dam spillway safety concerns. Specifically, the TVA outlined plans to conduct drawdowns of Lake Chatuge within off-season months for no more than two years, which could begin as soon as fall of 2027.

     

    “I’m incredibly pleased with the TVA’s decision to reduce drawdown durations from the agency’s previously proposed alternatives, reflecting a solution that prioritizes the economic well-being of Towns County, the structural integrity of Chatuge Dam, and worker safety,” said Clyde. “Over the past two months, I’ve worked closely with constituents, stakeholders, and TVA officials to reach the best outcome possible. I believe today’s announcement demonstrates how successful these efforts have been for all parties involved, marking an exciting win for the Ninth District.”

     

    “Throughout this process, the TVA has been very responsive to and understanding of our local community’s needs and concerns. I’m thankful for their partnership, which has resulted in a sensible path forward that effectively balances the safety of spillway operations and the continued economic prosperity of our North Georgia community. I’m also grateful for our local leaders, stakeholders, and constituents throughout Towns County for remaining highly engaged in this matter. Their effective outreach positively shaped the outcome of the TVA’s Chatuge Dam project, ensuring drawdowns and construction do not adversely impact residents’ small businesses and financial futures,” Clyde added.

     

    Last week, Rep. Clyde had a productive meeting with TVA officials, which included a briefing of the agency’s revised proposals.

     

     

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 461

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
    SEL1

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 461
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    255 PM CDT Wed Jun 25 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    Northeast Iowa
    Southeast Minnesota
    Southwest Wisconsin

    * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 255 PM
    until 1000 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A couple tornadoes possible
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

    SUMMARY…Isolated supercell thunderstorms are likely to intensify
    in the next few hours across southern Minnesota, in a moist and
    moderately sheared environment. These storms will track eastward
    across the watch area, posing a risk of a few tornadoes and damaging
    wind gusts.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 45 statute miles
    north and south of a line from 20 miles west northwest of Fairmont
    MN to 45 miles east of La Crosse WI. For a complete depiction of the
    watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU1).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
    tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
    area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
    threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
    and possible warnings.

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 459…WW 460…

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
    storm motion vector 27030.

    …Hart

    SEL1

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 461
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    255 PM CDT Wed Jun 25 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    Northeast Iowa
    Southeast Minnesota
    Southwest Wisconsin

    * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 255 PM
    until 1000 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A couple tornadoes possible
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

    SUMMARY…Isolated supercell thunderstorms are likely to intensify
    in the next few hours across southern Minnesota, in a moist and
    moderately sheared environment. These storms will track eastward
    across the watch area, posing a risk of a few tornadoes and damaging
    wind gusts.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 45 statute miles
    north and south of a line from 20 miles west northwest of Fairmont
    MN to 45 miles east of La Crosse WI. For a complete depiction of the
    watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU1).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
    tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
    area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
    threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
    and possible warnings.

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 459…WW 460…

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
    storm motion vector 27030.

    …Hart

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW1
    WW 461 TORNADO IA MN WI 251955Z – 260300Z
    AXIS..45 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF LINE..
    20WNW FRM/FAIRMONT MN/ – 45E LSE/LA CROSSE WI/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 40NM N/S /45SSE RWF – 32NW DLL/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..1.5 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 27030.

    LAT…LON 44419479 44539035 43239035 43119479

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU1.

    Watch 461 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    Mod (30%)

    Probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes

    Low (10%)

    Wind

    Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

    Mod (40%)

    Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

    Low (20%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Low (10%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Low (

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