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  • MIL-OSI USA: Murray Slams Republicans’ Rescissions Package on Senate Floor

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray

    FACT SHEET: Trump’s Rescission Package Would Shutter Local Public Radio, TV Stations Across America

    FACT SHEET: Trump’s Rescission Package Would Gut Bipartisan Foreign Policy Investments

    ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes

    ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s floor remarks***

    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor slamming Senate Republicans for moving forward with President Trump’s devastating rescissions package and continuing to urge a no vote on final passage:

    [LAUGHABLE CLAIMS OF “FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY”]

    “Two weeks ago, Republicans were jamming through the most expensive bill in the history of the country. And now, they say they are worried about the debt.

    “Two weeks ago, Republicans said four trillion bucks in tax cuts for the richest people in the world was nothing—literally. And now, they are saying a truly tiny fraction of that for rural radio is just too much.

    “So, I have to ask: Is this a joke? Are they really that bad at math?

    “First, Republicans were saying trillions in tax cuts were free. Get real.

    “And now, they are pretending to be fiscal hawks by shutting down local news, and letting epidemics go unchecked around the world.

    “Well, here’s another math lesson for my colleagues, Republicans could cut every dollar ever spent on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting since it was created—down to the last dime—and it still would not cover the cost of the bill Republicans just jammed through.

    “Republicans could actually cut every dollar we have spent on foreign aid since World War II—and that would still fall short compared to the cost of the Republican tax cuts.

    “Republicans could even cut the amount in this first rescissions bill—every single day for a year—and it still would not equal their tax cuts to help their rich donors.

    “So, make no mistake, if Republicans choose to do Trump’s bidding, if they push through this package to rip away funding for emergency alerts and global health programs, it is not because they take the debt seriously.

    [MORE REQUESTS COMING]

    “And that will be just as true for the next package, because let’s be clear, if Republicans go along with this package, despite the fact they clearly have issues with it, and despite the fact Russ Vought has refused to answer the most basic questions—even from the Republican Chair of the Appropriations Committee—about which programs he is going to cut.

    “If all of that is not enough to give Republicans just some pause, and they let Russ Vought steamroll them through this package, don’t be surprised when he sends more cuts down the pike.

    “It could be medical research, and after school programs, maybe heating assistance, workplace safety, road maintenance. Everything is going to be on the chopping block. And all of our time here in the Senate is going to be spent on those requests.

    [SPENDING PRIORITIES]

    “And here’s the kicker—no matter how many rescissions Russ Vought sends, no matter how many rescissions Republicans roll over and let pass, they will never offset the trillions in tax cuts they just passed without blinking an eye.

    “Because you could rescind the entire FY25 spending bill—twice over—and it still would not cover the four trillion in tax cuts Republicans just showered on the richest people in this country.

    “So, however this vote goes, expect to hear more from me on this every time Republicans try to pretend we don’t have money for child care, or medical research, or other programs that our families rely on.

    “Now, M. President. I’ve said a lot about how patently absurd it is for Republicans to pretend they are passing these cuts because they care about the debt. But I do not want to lose sight of the larger issues. It’s not just that Republicans’ play acting about the debt is absurd, the bigger problem here is that these cuts would be devastating for our communities and for American interests around the globe.

    [SHUTTING DOWN LOCAL STATIONS]

    “When it comes to local news, these cuts could force local stations that people know and trust—know and trust—off the air. This isn’t just about a program or two taking a haircut. Trump wants to slash every penny of federal funding that supports over 1,500 local TV and radio stations.

    “Those stations, and those funds, reach 98% of all Americans. And they are especially crucial for serving our rural areas and Tribal communities. Dozens of these stations rely on these investments for half of their funding, some rely on it for as much as 99 percent!

    “If these cuts go through, these stations go dark. Weather forecasters communities have turned to for years, news anchors that are trusted voices, local reporters who track down answers their communities need and hold their officials to account, will be sent packing. And those stations will go silent.

    “Do we want our farmers to have good local coverage of weather, and market conditions? Do we want our tribal communities to know what is going on at the state capitol? Do we want families to have updates about the local school board, or community events?

    “Because this package of cuts throws all of that in jeopardy.

    “To say nothing of emergency alerts. These stations can be a lifeline when disaster strikes. They are a trusted source of information, and sometimes the only source people have access to.

    “When the devastating wildfires hit southern California earlier this year, public radio broadcasts let millions of people know how to stay safe. When Hurricane Helene battered North Carolina, a local public radio station was the only source of information for many people.

    “And, in fact, many stations use their towers to actually deliver emergency alerts to people’s cell phones when cell towers go down. This funding supports stations who play an integral role in many states’ emergency planning.

    “Do you think our communities should have less warning in an emergency? Do you want to leave folks back home with less information when they are in harm’s way?

    Well, I guess you vote for this bill if that’s how you feel. Want you to know, I’m a hard no.

    [SIDE DEAL TO ROB PETER TO PAY PAUL]

    “And let’s not pretend a secret deal from Trump and Vought, to reallocate $10 million dollars, is somehow a serious fix to this. It is a tiny drop in the bucket compared to the massive cuts being pushed through here. In fact, it’s less than 1% of the overall funding that this package would rip away for public broadcasting and those alerts.

    [KIDS PROGRAMMING]

    “And don’t forget, these cuts are going to impact some of our kids’ and parents’ favorite educational shows. Sesame Street, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Daniel Tiger, PBS Kids has a long track record of creating shows that are beloved.  

    “Not just because they keep kids entertained, but because they are thoughtfully crafted to help them learn and grow, to stoke their curiosity, to teach them caring and empathy. Any parent will tell you that is a worthwhile investment.

    “And any parent will also warn you, if you take away shows like this that gets kids engaged and gets them thinking, take that away, then there is an avalanche of brain-rot television that’s waiting to fill that void. Content that is crafted, not to get kids thinking, but to keep them watching at all costs.

    “We have to save Sesame Street. We have to tell Trump and Vought, Big Bird is not on the chopping block in this country. And we have to send this rescissions package to Oscar’s place—AKA the trash can.

    [AMERICAN INTERESTS ABROAD]

    “And M. President, I want to talk as well about the devastating cuts this package proposes to foreign assistance. I thought America’s leadership was important to Republicans?

    “But apparently, they want to penny pinch when it comes to keeping our commitments across the world, apparently, they want to save money by letting families starve, and kids die of preventable diseases. Because that is what this package will do.

    “And this isn’t some thought exercise—we have already seen how the first round of reckless DOGE cuts are working out.

    “There’s already a growing death toll and a huge leadership void that our competitors are racing to fill, people who needed health care—but Elon Musk shut down the only clinic for miles, kids contracting diseases like HIV and Malaria—because Trump totally upended our global health response, and let’s not forget, they’re going to destroy contraceptives we’ve already purchased rather than distribute them.

    “And people are starving to death while food supplies from American companies are sitting rotting in ports. That’s another part of why America’s farmers are coming out in opposition to this bill by the way.

    “This week, 500 tons of high energy biscuits expired. Food that we already paid for. Food that was meant to save lives. And because Trump and Elon Musk blasted USAID to smithereens and couldn’t be bothered to fix the mess that they caused, this food is now going to be incinerated—even as people we promised to help watch their kids starve.

    “That is outrageous, and it is infuriating.

    “Is that what Republicans think of as world leadership? Is it leadership to Republicans when Trump fires thousands of State Department workers who keep our nation safe, and make our voice heard in the world?

    “Is it leadership to Republicans when we pull investments out of international organizations, and create a void that our adversaries like China will be all too happy to fill?

    “We already know the DOGE cuts were devastating. We know that! What I don’t know is why on earth Republicans are getting ready today to double down and codify them by passing this bill. And no—‘because Trump said so’—is not a good answer.

    “Especially when it’s clear Russ Vought is the one steering this particular ship. I’m not even sure Trump knows what a rescission is! But I’m sure Republicans know better than to think these cuts will make our nation strong.

    “I know that because we passed these investments in a bipartisan way. And because I have heard them speak out about how much they hate these cuts. You can go back and watch our hearing on this, many of our colleagues across the aisle during that hearing voiced deep concern with these cuts, that they now intend to pass today.  

    “Because we all know these investments benefit American businesses who help feed the world.

    “They help stop outbreak, they stop diseases abroad before they spread and threaten us here at home. They help promote stability and avoid chaos and conflict that can put our interests—and our servicemembers—in harm’s way.

    “They help us advance America’s interests and keep our country safe and prosperous.

    “That’s the smart thing to do. It’s the smart thing to do. And of course, it is also the right thing to do.

    “So, it’s worth saying, cutting these investments is just down right wrong.

    “We should not be voting to let children starve or die from preventable diseases. We should not be voting to go back on our word to the world.

    Saving a couple pennies is not worth losing our credibility or causing millions of needless deaths across the globe.

    “It is not even close.

    [DOESN’T NEED TO BE THIS WAY]

    “And M. President. I want to impress upon one final point. And that’s this, it did not have to be this way, and it still does not have to be this way.

    “In fact, if Republicans come to their senses, and vote this thing down, we still can go a different route. We can do what we have always done and consider bipartisan rescissions as part of our annual appropriations process. That offer has always been on the table. And it still is.
    “I’ve heard Republicans say they don’t like this package, in fact they are trying to dial it back the tiniest bit. I’ve also heard that they don’t want to spend the next several months processing these requests out here on the floor, instead of focusing on our annual funding bills—or any number of other pressing priorities.

    “So: don’t vote for it!

    “Work with us to write bills that make targeted rescissions on a bipartisan basis. You don’t work for Donald Trump. You don’t work for Russ Vought. You actually work for your constituents. You can put them first. And you can vote this package down.

    “That has some real benefits compared to going down the path of this unprecedented—unprecedented— partisan rescissions.

    “I am serious—I want my Republican colleagues to think about that. And I mean really think about it.

    “For one thing, if we do things the normal, bipartisan way, you get to assert your say as a Senator about what is getting targeted, it’s not just ‘this is what Russ Vought says—take it or leave it.’ You can actually be a part of the discussion and speak out for what is important to you.

    “For another thing: If we go the bipartisan route, you don’t have to get jammed by this deadline. 

    “Instead of rushing through cuts this week without fully getting to consider and debate them, instead of being told ‘No, you can’t change this, we don’t have time.’ We can all sit down, make thoughtful decisions, and maybe even worthwhile changes as we go.

    “And here’s an important point, if we do rescissions together through our appropriations bills, instead of just letting Trump and Russ Vought jam through whatever they want, my colleagues would actually know what in the world they are voting for.

    [NO INFORMATION ON WHAT WILL BE CUT]

    “Because let’s get one thing straight, Republicans don’t actually know what programs are going to get cut if they pass this package.

    “We don’t know! It’s one of the great outrages of this package. Russ Vought is just outright refusing to tell us what programs he is going to cut if this package passes.

    “At our hearing with him, he refused to go into detail. He stonewalled us. We asked and we asked. The Chair, the Republican Chair, even asked him about this.

    “But OMB would not tell us! The question is: What will you cut? The answer has been: Pass it, we’ll see.

    “That is why the Republicans decided to protect just a handful of programs without actually reducing the funding associated with them, because they do not know the impact.

    “So, they preserve funding for Jordan, Egypt, and a few university partnerships. What about our allies in the Indo-Pacific? What about the implementers of these programs in our states?

    “None of us should accept not having those answers. And I’m sure my colleagues were told their priorities won’t be impacted, but Director Vought cannot keep that promise given the scale of these cuts. The math simply does not add up!

    “Even if you believe we should make cuts, you should be joining us to demand we actually know what is being cut. And, if we do this the right way, the bipartisan way, we would know. Because we would be writing the bill.

    “Now, doesn’t that sound a lot better, than just passing this pandora’s box, and finding out later what got cut?

    [IMPLICATIONS FOR THE SENATE]

    “Finally, I have said this before, several times, but I want to warn my colleagues once again, if you keep going down this path you are going to further undermine our bipartisan process. 

    “We have never, never before seen bipartisan investments, slashed through a partisan rescissions package. Do not start now. Not when we are working, at this very moment, in a bipartisan way to pass our spending bills.

    “As I said earlier, bipartisanship doesn’t end with any one line being crossed, it erodes, it breaks down bit by bit, until one day there is nothing left.

    Sure, a few members may be willing to stick it out and work as hard as they can to get a result.

    “But this Senate doesn’t work off a few members—it works off consensus building. And the more bridges you burn, the fewer paths you leave to get things done.

    “So, M. President, why go down this partisan path? Why vote to spend the next many weeks considering more of these packages? And why do it for a set of cuts that are so damaging? A set of cuts, many of you have serious concerns with?

    “We are at the table right now, the Appropriations Committee, writing bipartisan spending bills. And we can and absolutely discuss bipartisan rescissions.

    “Why don’t you join us and make that work easier, instead of making that work harder by passing this bill and setting a very painful new precedent.

    “I urge my colleagues to join me in voting NO.”

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI Analysis: The government wants local authorities to embrace AI – here’s one way it could work in practice

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Alex Lord, Professor, Lever Chair of Urban Planning, University of Liverpool

    Francesco Scatena/Shutterstock

    Few issues ignite communities more fiercely than what to do with land. The prospect of releasing small portions of green belt land for housing developments, a windfarm proposal or plans for a new road can transform mild-mannered citizens into passionate advocates overnight.

    This visceral connection between people and place perfectly illustrates the famous observation that “all politics is local”. In England, the principle that every citizen should be given the opportunity to “have their say” on planning matters is enshrined in law. Before any planning document is adopted, local authorities must give the public the chance to provide feedback.

    The logic for this is based on a common-sense morality: before binding decisions are made about how an area might change, the local people who have to live with those decisions should be given the opportunity to endorse or reject that plan.

    In practice this is a hugely cumbersome process. Local authorities have to make sense of thousands of comments. This prompted my colleagues and I at the University of Liverpool to begin thinking about how AI could be used to make this process more efficient.

    Once a local authority publishes the relevant local planning document, every citizen, company, public, private or third sector organisation has the right to submit a written response. These may address the entire document or focus on a specific issue.

    In all cases, the local authority is obliged to collate, comprehend and concisely summarise all public submissions. They will then decide whether the document requires amendments or if further evidence is needed to justify the proposals.

    This creates an overwhelming burden for planning departments up and down the country. In high-development areas, submissions often number in the tens of thousands. And individual submissions range from a few sentences to over 100 pages.

    Planners must read, absorb and synthesise all this information into a final report which will be used to make a decision. This report must fairly represent the aggregate views across all submissions.

    Beyond the sheer volume of responses, human cognitive limitations and biases further complicate the process. Some submissions may be given greater emphasis than others. Recently read submissions are likely to have a greater influence on the reader than those reviewed earlier.

    A digital solution

    These challenges prompted us to explore alternatives. We partnered with Greater Cambridge Shared Planning – the planning authority for Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District Councils – to develop an AI-powered solution. Our tool, Plan AI, would read and summarise public submissions to the planning process.

    In 2025, my colleagues and I conducted a real-world experiment. Three live public consultation exercises were processed in parallel – once by planners and once by Plan AI.

    It took a planning officer just over 60 hours in total to download and process 320 submissions. Eighteen hours of this time was used to summarise each submission – a task that took Plan AI only 16 minutes. In that time, the AI tool was also able to create comprehensive reports identifying key themes, referenced sources and geographic analysis of the submissions.

    A subsequent qualitative assessment found there to be no discernible difference in the quality of the summaries produced by the human planning officer and those by Plan AI. In fact, the general overview document produced by Plan AI is a significant addition to what would normally be produced. It included a geographic analysis of the origins of submissions – crucial information for planners to understand which communities and demographic groups were participating in the consultation.

    Controversial planning proposals can attract tens of thousands of public comments.
    pjhpix/Shutterstock

    The future of planning

    The UK government has set out a vision for local authorities to embrace AI for reducing administrative burden and improving the efficiency of government. For example, it recently rolled out an AI tool, developed with Google DeepMind, to digitise planning records.

    The implications of experiments like these are far reaching. Planners can focus on their core expertise – assessing applications and supporting government priorities for housing, new towns and infrastructure renewal – rather than spending countless hours processing public comments.

    AI can process vast amounts of text more consistently and comprehensively than humans. It can also identify connections between submissions that might otherwise be missed.

    With the administrative burden drastically reduced, local authorities could potentially consult citizens more frequently across a wider range of planning issues, making planning even more democratic. Planners freed from paperwork could also dedicate more time to meaningful public engagement.

    Of course, one danger with AI is that it could be used on the other side of the consultation, to generate a large volume of submissions in an attempt to over-amplify a particular point of view. However, AI tools could be used to defend against this.

    PlanAI or similar programmes can generate an immediate summary of a comment submission, an ideal opportunity to insert a verification check that the submitter is indeed human. Putting the human back in the loop in this way reduces the potential for AI to be used to skew consultations.

    By building the right tools and systems, we can create planning processes that are both more efficient and more responsive to citizen input – a win for democracy and effective governance alike.

    PlanAI was developed under a paid contract with Greater Cambridge Shared Planning. At the time of publication, it is not sold or marketed to other governments or authorities, but may be so in the future. Alex Lord and the other researchers involved received funding from the UK government’s PropTech initiative and Greater Cambridge Shared Planning.

    – ref. The government wants local authorities to embrace AI – here’s one way it could work in practice – https://theconversation.com/the-government-wants-local-authorities-to-embrace-ai-heres-one-way-it-could-work-in-practice-258449

    MIL OSI Analysis –

  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Why drones and AI can’t quickly find missing flood victims, yet

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Robin R. Murphy, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University

    The landscape In the aftermath of a flood makes it challenging to spot victims. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert

    For search and rescue, AI is not more accurate than humans, but it is far faster.

    Recent successes in applying computer vision and machine learning to drone imagery for rapidly determining building and road damage after hurricanes or shifting wildfire lines suggest that artificial intelligence could be valuable in searching for missing persons after a flood.

    Machine learning systems typically take less than one second to scan a high-resolution image from a drone versus one to three minutes for a person. Plus, drones often produce more imagery to view than is humanly possible in the critical first hours of a search when survivors may still be alive.

    Unfortunately, today’s AI systems are not up to the task.

    We are robotics reseachers who study the use of drones in disasters. Our experiences searching for victims of flooding and numerous other events show that current implementations of AI fall short.

    However, the technology can play a role in searching for flood victims. The key is AI-human collaboration.

    Drones have become standard equipment for first responders, but floods pose unique challenges.
    Eric Smalley, CC BY-ND

    AI’s potential

    Searching for flood victims is a type of wilderness search and rescue that presents unique challenges. The goal for machine learning scientists is to rank which images have signs of victims and indicate where in those images search-and-rescue personnel should focus. If the responder sees signs of a victim, they pass the GPS location in the image to search teams in the field to check.

    The ranking is done by a classifier, which is an algorithm that learns to identify similar instances of objects – cats, cars, trees – from training data in order to recognize those objects in new images. For example, in a search-and-rescue context, a classifier would spot instances of human activity such as garbage or backpacks to pass to wilderness search-and-rescue teams, or even identify the missing person themselves.

    A classifier is needed because of the sheer volume of imagery that drones can produce. For example, a single 20-minute flight can produce over 800 high-resolution images. If there are 10 flights – a small number – there would be over 8,000 images. If a responder spends only 10 seconds looking at each image, it would take over 22 hours of effort. Even if the task is divided among a group of “squinters,” humans tend to miss areas of images and show cognitive fatigue.

    The ideal solution is an AI system that scans the entire image, prioritizes images that have the strongest signs of victims, and highlights the area of the image for a responder to inspect. It could also decide whether the location should be flagged for special attention by search-and-rescue crews.

    Where AI falls short

    While this seems to be a perfect opportunity for computer vision and machine learning, modern systems have a high error rate. If the system is programmed to overestimate the number of candidate locations in hopes of not missing any victims, it will likely produce too many false candidates. That would mean overloading squinters or, worse, the search-and-rescue teams, which would have to navigate through debris and muck to check the candidate locations.

    Developing computer vision and machine learning systems for finding flood victims is difficult for three reasons.

    One is that while existing computer vision systems are certainly capable of identifying people visible in aerial imagery, the visual indicators of a flood victim are often very different compared with those for a lost hiker or fugitive. Flood victims are often obscured, camouflaged, entangled in debris or submerged in water. These visual challenges increase the possibility that existing classifiers will miss victims.

    Second, machine learning requires training data, but there are no datasets of aerial imagery where humans are tangled in debris, covered in mud and not in normal postures. This lack also increases the possibility of errors in classification.

    Third, many of the drone images often captured by searchers are oblique views, rather than looking straight down. This means the GPS location of a candidate area is not the same as the GPS location of the drone. It is possible to compute the GPS location if the drone’s altitude and camera angle are known, but unfortunately those attributes rarely are. The imprecise GPS location means teams have to spend extra time searching.

    How AI can help

    Fortunately, with humans and AI working together, search-and-rescue teams can successfully use existing systems to help narrow down and prioritize imagery for further inspection.

    In the case of flooding, human remains may be tangled among vegetation and debris. Therefore, a system could identify clumps of debris big enough to contain remains. A common search strategy is to identify the GPS locations of where flotsam has gathered, because victims may be part of these same deposits.

    A machine learning algorithm identified piles of debris large enough to contain bodies in an aerial image of a flood aftermath.
    Center for Robot-Assisted Search and Rescue and University of Maryland

    An AI classifier could find debris commonly associated with remains, such as artificial colors and construction debris with straight lines or 90-degree corners. Responders find these signs as they systematically walk the riverbanks and flood plains, but a classifier could help prioritize areas in the first few hours and days, when there may be survivors, and later could confirm that teams didn’t miss any areas of interest as they navigated the difficult landscape on foot.

    Robin R. Murphy receives funding from the National Science Foundation. She is affiliated with the Center for Robot-Assisted Search and Rescue.

    Thomas Manzini is affiliated with the Center for Robot Assisted Search & Rescue (CRASAR), and his work is funded by the National Science Foundation’s AI Institute for Societal Decision Making (AI-SDM).

    – ref. Why drones and AI can’t quickly find missing flood victims, yet – https://theconversation.com/why-drones-and-ai-cant-quickly-find-missing-flood-victims-yet-261035

    MIL OSI –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 518

    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.
    SEL8

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 518
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    1235 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Northern Illinois
    Far Northwest Indiana
    Lake Michigan

    * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 1235 PM
    until 800 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
    Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop in a
    north-south band and move east across the Watch. A couple of the
    stronger thunderstorms may acquire transient supercell
    characteristics. Scattered damaging gusts are the primary hazard,
    but an isolated risk for large hail will accompany the stronger
    storms and a tornado cannot be ruled out.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 75
    statute miles east and west of a line from 40 miles east northeast
    of Rockford IL to 20 miles south southeast of Marseilles IL. For a
    complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
    update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
    favorable for 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. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
    tornadoes.

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 517…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few
    cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
    24025.

    …Smith

    SEL8

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 518
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    1235 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Northern Illinois
    Far Northwest Indiana
    Lake Michigan

    * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 1235 PM
    until 800 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
    Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop in a
    north-south band and move east across the Watch. A couple of the
    stronger thunderstorms may acquire transient supercell
    characteristics. Scattered damaging gusts are the primary hazard,
    but an isolated risk for large hail will accompany the stronger
    storms and a tornado cannot be ruled out.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 75
    statute miles east and west of a line from 40 miles east northeast
    of Rockford IL to 20 miles south southeast of Marseilles IL. For a
    complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
    update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
    favorable for 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. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
    tornadoes.

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 517…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few
    cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
    24025.

    …Smith

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW8
    WW 518 SEVERE TSTM IL IN LM 161735Z – 170100Z
    AXIS..75 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
    40ENE RFD/ROCKFORD IL/ – 20SSE MMO/MARSEILLES IL/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 65NM E/W /34NW ORD – 29SSW JOT/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..1 INCH. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 24025.

    LAT…LON 42418691 41098709 41098997 42418985

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU8.

    Watch 518 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    Low (20%)

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

    Low (5%)

    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 (20%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Low (10%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    Mod (60%)

    For each watch, probabilities for particular events inside the watch (listed above in each table) are determined by the issuing forecaster. The “Low” category contains probability values ranging from less than 2% to 20% (EF2-EF5 tornadoes), less than 5% to 20% (all other probabilities), “Moderate” from 30% to 60%, and “High” from 70% to greater than 95%. High values are bolded and lighter in color to provide awareness of an increased threat for a particular event.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Protecting customers from Octo Tempest attacks across multiple industries

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: Protecting customers from Octo Tempest attacks across multiple industries

    In recent weeks, Microsoft has observed Octo Tempest, also known as Scattered Spider, impacting the airlines sector, following previous activity impacting retail, food services, hospitality organizations, and insurance between April and July 2025. This aligns with Octo Tempest’s typical patterns of concentrating on one industry for several weeks or months before moving on to new targets. Microsoft Security products continue to update protection coverage as these shifts occur. 

    To help protect and inform customers, this blog highlights the protection coverage across the Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel security ecosystem and provides security posture hardening recommendations to protect against threat actors like Octo Tempest.

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    Overview of Octo Tempest 

    Octo Tempest, also known in the industry as Scattered Spider, Muddled Libra, UNC3944, or 0ktapus, is a financially motivated cybercriminal group that has been observed impacting organizations using varying methods in their end-to-end attacks. Their approach includes: 

    • Gaining initial access using social engineering attacks and impersonating a user and contacting service desk support through phone calls, emails, and messages.
    • Short Message Service (SMS)-based phishing using adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) domains that mimic legitimate organizations.
    • Using tools such as ngrok, Chisel, and AADInternals.
    • Impacting hybrid identity infrastructures and exfiltrating data to support extortion or ransomware operations.  

    Recent activity shows Octo Tempest has deployed DragonForce ransomware with a particular focus on VMWare ESX hypervisor environments. In contrast to previous patterns where Octo Tempest used cloud identity privileges for on-premises access, recent activities have involved impacting both on-premises accounts and infrastructure at the initial stage of an intrusion before transitioning to cloud access. 

    Octo Tempest detection coverage 

    Microsoft Defender has a wide range of detections to detect Octo Tempest related activities and more. These detections span across all areas of the security portfolio including endpoints, identities, software as a service (SaaS) apps, email and collaboration tools, cloud workloads, and more to provide comprehensive protection coverage. Shown below is a list of known Octo Tempest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) observed in recent attack chains mapped to detection coverage.

    Tactic  Technique  Microsoft Protection Coverage (non-exhaustive) 
    Initial Access  Initiating password reset on target’s credentials  Unusual user password reset in your virtual machine; (MDC) 
    Discovery  Continuing environmental reconnaissance  Suspicious credential dump from NTDS.dit; (MDE)
    Account enumeration reconnaissance; (MDI)
    Network-mapping reconnaissance (DNS); (MDI)
    User and IP address reconnaissance (SMB); (MDI)
    User and Group membership reconnaissance (SAMR); (MDI)
    Active Directory attributes reconnaissance (LDAP); (MDI) 
    Credential Access,  Lateral Movement  Identifying Tier-0 assets  Mimikatz credential theft tool; (MDE)
    ADExplorer collecting Active Directory information; (MDE)
    Security principal reconnaissance (LDAP); (MDI)
    Suspicious Azure role assignment detected; (MDC)
    Suspicious elevate access operation; (MDC)
    Suspicious domain added to Microsoft Entra ID; (MDA)
    Suspicious domain trust modification following risky sign-in; (MDA) 
    Collecting additional credentials  Suspected DCSync attack (replication of directory services); (MDI)
    Suspected AD FS DKM key read; (MDI) 
    Accessing enterprise environments with VPN and deploying VMs with tools to maintain access in compromised environments  ‘Ngrok’ hacktool was prevented; (MDE)
    ‘Chisel’ hacktool was prevented; (MDE)
    Possibly malicious use of proxy or tunneling tool; (MDE)
    Possible Octo Tempest-related device registered (MDA) 
    Defense Evasion, Persistence  Leveraging EDR and management tooling  Tampering activity typical to ransomware attacks; (MDE) 
    Persistence, Execution  Installing a trusted backdoor  ADFS persistent backdoor; (MDE) 
    Actions on Objectives  Staging and exfiltrating stolen data  Possible exfiltration of archived data; (MDE)
    Data exfiltration over SMB; (MDI) 
    Deploying ransomware  ‘DragonForce’ ransomware was prevented; (MDE)
    Possible hands-on-keyboard pre-ransom activity; (MDE) 
    Note: The list is not exhaustive. A full list of available detections can be found in the Microsoft Defender portal. 

    Disrupting Octo Tempest attacks  

    Disrupt in-progress attacks with automatic attack disruption:
    Attack disruption is Microsoft Defender’s unique, built-in self-defense capability that consumes multi-domain signals, the latest threat intelligence, and AI-powered machine learning models to automatically predict and disrupt an attacker’s next move by containing the compromised asset (user, device). This technology uses multiple potential indicators and behaviors, including all the detections listed above, possible Microsoft Entra ID sign-in attempts, possible Octo Tempest-related sign-in activities and correlate them across the Microsoft Defender workloads into a high-fidelity incident. 

    Based on previous learnings from popular Octo Tempest techniques, attack disruption will automatically disable the user account used by Octo Tempest and revokes all existing active sessions by the compromised user. 

    While attack disruption can contain the attack by cutting off the attacker, it is critical for security operations center (SOC) teams to conduct incident response activities and post-incident analysis to help ensure the threat is fully contained and remediated.  

    Investigate and hunt for Octo Tempest related activity:
    Octo Tempest is infamously known for aggressive social engineering tactics, often impacting individuals with specific permissions to gain legitimate access and move laterally through networks. To help organizations identify these activities, customers can use Microsoft Defender’s advanced hunting capability to proactively investigate and respond to threats across their environment. Analysts can query across both first- and third-party data sources powered by Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel. In addition to these tables, analysts can also use exposure insights from Microsoft Security Exposure Management.  

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    Using advanced hunting and the Exposure Graph, defenders can proactively assess and hunt for the threat actor’s related activity and identify which users are most likely to be targeted and what will be the effect of a compromise, strengthening defenses before an attack occurs.  

    Proactive defense against Octo Tempest 

    Microsoft Security Exposure Management, available in the Microsoft Defender portal, equips security teams with capabilities such as critical asset protection, threat actor initiatives, and attack path analysis that enable security teams to proactively reduce exposure and mitigate the impact of Octo Tempest’s hybrid attack tactics.

    Ensure critical assets stay protected 

    Customers should ensure critical assets are classified as critical in the Microsoft Defender portal to generate relevant attack paths and recommendations in initiatives. Microsoft Defender automatically identifies critical devices in your environment, but teams should also create custom rules and expand critical asset identifiers to enhance protection.  

    Take action to minimize impact with initiatives 

    Exposure Management’s initiatives feature provides goal-driven programs that unify key insights to help teams harden defenses and act fast on real threats. To address the most pressing risks related to Octo Tempest, we recommend organizations begin with the initiatives below: 

    • Octo Tempest Threat Initiative: Octo Tempest is known for tactics like extracting credentials from Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) using tools like Mimikatz and signing in from attacker-controlled IPs—both of which can be mitigated through controls like attack surface reduction (ASR) rules and sign-in policies. This initiative brings these mitigations together into a focused program, mapping real-world attacker behaviors to actionable controls that help reduce exposure and disrupt attack paths before they escalate.
    • Ransomware Initiative: A broader initiative focused on reducing exposure to extortion-driven attacks through hardening identity, endpoint, and infrastructure layers. This will provide recommendations tailored for your organization.  

    Investigate on-premises and hybrid attack paths

    Security teams can use attack path analysis to trace cross-domain threats—like those used by Octo Tempest—who’ve exploited the critical Entra Connect server to pivot into cloud workloads, escalate privileges, and expand their reach. Teams can use the ‘Chokepoint’ view in the attack path dashboard to highlight entities appearing in multiple paths, making it easy to filter for helpdesk-linked accounts, a known Octo target, and prioritize their remediation.  

    Given Octo Tempest’s hybrid attack strategy, a representative attack path may look like this: 

    Recommendations 

    In today’s threat landscape, proactive security is essential. By following security best practices, you reduce the attack surface and limit the potential impact of adversaries like Octo Tempest. Microsoft recommends implementing the following to help strengthen your overall posture and stay ahead of threats: 

    Identity security recommendations 

    Endpoint security recommendations 

    • Enable Microsoft Defender Antivirus cloud-delivered protection for Linux.
    • Turn on Microsoft Defender Antivirus real-time protection for Linux.
    • Enable Microsoft Defender for Endpoint EDR in block mode to block post breach malicious behavior on the device through behavior blocking and containment capabilities.
    • Turn on tamper protection that essentially prevents Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (your security settings) from being modified.
    • Block credential stealing from the Windows local security authority subsystem: Attack surface reduction (ASR) rules are the most effective method for blocking the most common attack techniques being used in cyber-attacks and malicious software.
    • Turn on Microsoft Defender Credential Guard to isolate secrets so that only privileged system software can access them.

    Cloud security recommendations 

    • Key Vaults should have purge protection enabled to prevent immediate, irreversible deletion of vaults and secrets.
    • To reduce risks of overly permissive inbound rules on virtual machines’ management ports, enable just-in-time (JIT) network access control. 
    • Microsoft Defender for Cloud recommends encrypting data with customer-managed keys (CMK) to support strict compliance or regulatory requirements. To reduce risk and increase control, enable CMK to manage your own encryption keys through Microsoft Azure Key Vault.
    • Enable logs in Azure Key Vault and retain them for up to a year. This enables you to recreate activity trails for investigation purposes when a security incident occurs or your network is compromised.
    • Microsoft Azure Backup should be enabled for virtual machines to protect the data on your Microsoft Azure virtual machines, and to create recovery points that are stored in geo-redundant recovery vaults.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: From student to startup: 23-year-old Zülal Tannur shows how Microsoft is a partner in possibility

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: From student to startup: 23-year-old Zülal Tannur shows how Microsoft is a partner in possibility

    When most people think of Microsoft, they think of products—Windows, Azure, Office. But for some of us, Microsoft has become something far greater: a foundation for growth, a partner, and a constant force behind bold, world-changing visions.

    Just ask Zülal Tannur, the 23-year-old founder behind From Your Eyes and NeuroVision AI Tech Inc., and the 2025 EMEA Winner of the Microsoft Women Power Awards.

    An award typically granted to women with 15+ years of executive leadership, this recognition breaks tradition—and reflects something much more powerful than experience alone. It highlights what happens when fearless student innovators are met with intentional support, deep mentorship, and global belief in their ideas.

    • At 18: Named one of Microsoft’s youngest global tech leaders.
    • At 21: Founded FROM YOUR EYES, a company dedicated to redefining accessibility through AI-based perception systems.
    • At 22: Became the Imagine Cup World Champion, earning $100,000 in funding and a mentorship session with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
    • By 23: Scaled her second company, NeuroVision AI Tech Inc., from Türkiye to Silicon Valley—powered by AI, Azure, and unstoppable vision.

    Zülal’s story is more than inspiring—it’s evidence of what’s possible when Microsoft doesn’t just cheer from the sidelines but walks alongside founders as they build, scale, and redefine industries.

    • Smart Mobility: Embedding artificial vision into next-generation vehicles.
    • Urban Perception Infrastructure: Designing edge-first AI systems that help cities and machines “see.”
    • Federated Intelligence: Moving beyond centralized AI toward more secure, adaptable, and inclusive systems.

    Their work represents the leading edge of accessibility, AI, and mobility innovation—and Microsoft has been a strategic partner every step of the way.

    From the Imagine Cup to Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, from GitHub for Startups to one-on-one mentorship from Satya Nadella himself—Zülal’s experience reveals the depth of Microsoft’s commitment to student innovators turned startup leaders.

    This isn’t just about giving students a platform. It’s about giving them:

    • Capital to scale early-stage technologies
    • Mentorship from global leaders who’ve built transformative companies
    • Credibility through recognition and awards that open doors
    • Community via programs like the Partner Network and Startups Founders Hub

    Zülal says it best:

    “As a blind, young, and female founder, having people truly see the vision behind what you build isn’t always easy. But Microsoft Imagine Cup saw it — and amplified it. It was our big bang: our first investment, the catalyst that took us global. From FROM YOUR EYES to founding NeuroVision AI Tech in the U.S., we’ve built a team that’s now 60% international and partnered with giants like NVIDIA. Imagine Cup didn’t just support us — it believed in what we could become.”

    Her journey is proof that when student founders are met with intentional partnership—not just encouragement—they can go from early vision to global impact.

    Zülal leads two AI companies focused on accessibility, vision, and mobility. She also happens to be the world’s first blind Technology Ambassador.

    Her story proves that innovation isn’t always born in boardrooms. Sometimes, it begins in student dorms. In hackathons. At virtual competitions. And with a relentless belief that technology should make the world more inclusive, not less.

    As Zülal puts it:

    “This isn’t about where we’ve been. It’s about where we’re going—and how far we’re willing to see.“

    Microsoft didn’t just watch her journey. They invested in it. Believed in it. And became the kind of partner that doesn’t just back startups—they help build them.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Microsoft introduces new training framework that enhances human-LLM collaboration

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: Microsoft introduces new training framework that enhances human-LLM collaboration

    Large language models (LLMs) can solve complex puzzles in seconds, yet they sometimes struggle over simple conversations. When these AI tools make assumptions, overlook key details, or neglect to ask clarifying questions, the result can erode trust and derail real-world interactions, where nuance is everything.

    A key reason these models behave this way lies in how they’re trained and evaluated. Most benchmarks use isolated, single-turn prompts with clear instructions. Training methods tend to optimize for the model’s next response, not its contribution to a successful, multi-turn exchange. But real-world interaction is dynamic and collaborative. It relies on context, clarification, and shared understanding.

    User-centric approach to training 

    To address this, we’re exploring ways to train LLMs with users in mind. Our approach places models in simulated environments that reflect the back-and-forth nature of real conversations. Through reinforcement learning, these models improve through trial and error, for example, learning when to ask questions and how to adapt tone and communication style to different situations. This user-centric approach helps bridge the gap between how LLMs are typically trained and how people actually use them.  

    This is the concept behind CollabLLM (opens in new tab), recipient of an ICML (opens in new tab) Outstanding Paper Award (opens in new tab). This training framework helps LLMs improve through simulated multi-turn interactions, as illustrated in Figure 1. The core insight behind CollabLLM is simple: in a constructive collaboration, the value of a response isn’t just in its immediate usefulness, but in how it contributes to the overall success of the conversation. A clarifying question might seem like a delay but often leads to better outcomes. A quick answer might appear useful but can create confusion or derail the interaction.

    Figure 1. Diagram comparing two training approaches for LLMs. (a) The standard method lacks user-agent collaboration and uses single-turn rewards, leading to an inefficient conversation. (b) In contrast, CollabLLM simulates multi-turn user-agent interactions during training, enabling it to learn effective collaboration strategies and produce more efficient dialogues.

    CollabLLM puts this collaborative approach into practice with a simulation-based training loop, illustrated in Figure 2. At any point in a conversation, the model generates multiple possible next turns by engaging in a dialogue with a simulated user.

    Figure 2: Simulation-based training process used in CollabLLM

    The system uses a sampling method to extend conversations turn by turn, choosing likely responses for each participant (the AI agent or the simulated user), while adding some randomness to vary the conversational paths. The goal is to expose the model to a wide variety of conversational scenarios, helping it learn more effective collaboration strategies.

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    To each simulated conversation, we applied multiturn-aware reward (MR) functions, which assess how the model’s response at the given turn influences the entire trajectory of the conversation. We sampled multiple conversational follow-ups from the model, such as statements, suggestions, questions, and used MR to assign a reward to each based on how well the conversation performed in later turns. We based these scores on automated metrics that reflect key factors like goal completion, conversational efficiency, and user engagement.

    To score the sampled conversations, we used task-specific metrics and metrics from an LLM-as-a-judge framework, which supports efficient and scalable evaluation. For metrics like engagement, a judge model rates each sampled conversation on a scale from 0 to 1.

    The MR of each model response was computed by averaging the scores from the sampled conversations, originating from the model response. Based on the score, the model updates its parameters using established reinforcement learning algorithms like Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) or Direct Preference Optimization (DPO).

    We tested CollabLLM through a combination of automated and human evaluations, detailed in the paper. One highlight is a user study involving 201 participants in a document co-creation task, shown in Figure 3. We compared CollabLLM to a baseline trained with single-turn rewards and to a second, more proactive baseline prompted to ask clarifying questions and take other proactive steps. CollabLLM outperformed both, producing higher-quality documents, better interaction ratings, and faster task completion times.

    Figure 3: Results of the user study in a document co-creation task comparing CollabLLM to a baseline trained with single-turn rewards.

    Designing for real-world collaboration

    Much of today’s AI research focuses on fully automated tasks, models working without input from or interaction with users. But many real-world applications depend on people in the loop: as users, collaborators, or decision-makers. Designing AI systems that treat user input not as a constraint, but as essential, leads to systems that are more accurate, more helpful, and ultimately more trustworthy.

    This work is driven by a core belief: the future of AI depends not just on intelligence, but on the ability to collaborate effectively. And that means confronting the communication breakdowns in today’s systems.

    We see CollabLLM as a step in that direction, training models to engage in meaningful multi-turn interactions, ask clarifying questions, and adapt to context. In doing so, we can build systems designed to work with people—not around them.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Scientists Develop High-Performance MRI Scanner in Effort to Define Microscopic Brain Structures

    Source: US Department of Health and Human Services – 2

    Wednesday, July 16, 2025

    Next-generation system noninvasively images tiny nerve structures disrupted in brain disorders.

    Closeups of the midline sagittal view for Connectome 2.0 (left) and Connectome 1.0 (right) protocols, showing diencephalic and brainstem pathways. Tractography results are shown superimposed onto the underlying fibre orientation distribution functions.

    A scientific team supported in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a new, ultra-high-resolution brain imaging system that can reconstruct microscopic brain structures that are disrupted in neurological and neuropsychiatric brain disorders. The new system is a significant advance over conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners that cannot visualize these tiny but clinically important structures.
    The system, called the Connectome 2.0 human MRI scanner, overcomes a significant hurdle for neuroscientists: being able to bridge different brain regions and probe tiny structures necessary to define the “connectome,” the complex matrix of structural connections between nodes in the nervous system, and to do it noninvasively in living humans.
    “This research is a transformative leap in brain imaging – pushing the boundaries of what we can see and understand about the living human brain at a cellular level,” said John Ngai, Ph.D., Director of NIH’s Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® Initiative, or The BRAIN Initiative®. “The new scanner lays essential groundwork for the BRAIN CONNECTS program’s ultimate goal of developing a wiring diagram for the human brain.”
    The scanner is innovative in two major ways: it fits snugly around the heads of living people, and it has many more channels than typical MRI systems. These advances greatly increase the signal-to-noise ratio of the system, providing much sharper images of very small biological brain structures than previously possible. These technical upgrades will enable scientists to map human brain fibers and cellular architecture down to nearly single-micron precision to study how subtle changes in cells and connections relate to cognition, behavior, and disease.
    In addition, the team showed that the scanner was safe in healthy research volunteers, revealing subtle microstructural differences (individual axon diameter or cell size) between individual brains. Before this new system, this was only feasible in postmortem or animal studies.
    “Our goal was to build an imaging platform that could truly span scales – from cells to circuits,” said senior author Susie Huang, M.D., Ph.D., of the Department of Radiology at Mass General Hospital. “It provides researchers and clinicians with a powerful new tool to study brain architecture in health and disease, in real time.”
    This work is an important step toward developing a complete wiring diagram of the brain, an achievement that requires novel approaches to map the brain at different scales: across large brain regions and circuits, as well as at the level of tiny cells and connections. It also opens the door for future advances in precision neuroscience, in which noninvasive brain stimulation may help treat brain disorders tailored to an individual’s unique brain circuitry.
    The research was funded in part by The BRAIN Initiative®. It supports the BRAIN Initiative Connectivity Across Scales (BRAIN CONNECTS) program, which aims to develop the research capacity and technical capabilities to generate wiring diagrams that can span entire brains across multiple scales. The findings were reported July 16 in Nature Biomedical Engineering.
    The Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® Initiative and The BRAIN Initiative® are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
    The NIH BRAIN Initiative, a multidisciplinary collaboration across 10 NIH Institutes and Centers, is uniquely positioned for cross-cutting discoveries in neuroscience to revolutionize our understanding of the human brain. By accelerating the development and application of innovative neurotechnologies, The BRAIN Initiative® is enabling researchers to understand the brain at unprecedented levels of detail in both health and disease, improving how we treat, prevent, and cure brain disorders. The BRAIN Initiative involves a multidisciplinary network of federal and non-federal partners whose missions and current research portfolios complement the goals of The BRAIN Initiative. 
    About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov.
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    Ramos-Llordén, G and Lee H-H et al. Ultra-high gradient connectomics and microstructure MRI scanner for imaging of human brain circuits across scales. Nature Biomedical Engineering. 2025. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-025-01457-x

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  • MIL-OSI: EXL announces availability of EXL Code Harbor™ and EXL Smart Agent Assist™ in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS), a global data and AI company, announced the availability of its Code Harbor™ (“Code Harbor”) and Smart Agent Assist™ (“Smart Agent Assist”) solutions in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. Customers can now use AWS Marketplace to easily discover, buy, and deploy AI agents solutions, including EXL’s AI-powered code migration and real-time conversational insights and agent assist solutions, using their AWS accounts, accelerating agentic AI integration initiatives.

    EXL’s Code Harbor helps organizations streamline the code migration process by orchestrating multiple AI agents including those for code comprehension, data cleaning, data lineage, code conversion and code validation, resulting in accelerated delivery, reduced costs, and higher accuracy. EXL’s Smart Agent Assist enhances customer service operations by orchestrating multiple intent recognition AI agents with real-time conversational insights, automated call summaries and smart audits that enable customer service centers to deliver personalized and efficient experiences in addition to improving first call resolution, boosting agent productivity and reducing average handling time.

    “By offering Code Harbor and Smart Agent Assist in AWS Marketplace, we’re providing customers with a highly scalable, efficient and compliant way to embed EXL’s agentic AI solutions into their workflows,” said Anand “Andy” Logani, executive vice president and chief data and AI officer at EXL. “Our customers in insurance, banking and finance, healthcare, retail and other industries are already using these capabilities to improve workflows, reduce costs and deliver better customer experiences, demonstrating the real-world value of our agentic AI solutions.”

    Based on internal studies, Code Harbor helps customers reduce code migration time on average by 35% over manual migrations, while reducing code compute time and memory usage generally by 25% and driving a 10% reduction in query plans. Additionally, analysis shows that Smart Agent Assist delivers typically a 12-15% reduction in contact center agent handling time, enhancing overall resource utilization and minimizing after-call work, ordinarily leading to a 20% decrease in service costs.

    With the availability of AI Agents and Tools in AWS Marketplace, customers can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing using AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments, and access through AWS.

    To learn more about Code Harbor and Smart Agent Assist in AWS Marketplace, visit https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=4dcbd65f-ce73-4978-80e5-4953047fd369. To learn more about the new Agents and Tools category in AWS Marketplace, visit https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/solutions/ai-agents-and-tools/.

    About EXL

    EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and AI company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform businesses, including the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and capital markets, retail, communications and media, and energy and infrastructure, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have approximately 60,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: EXL announces availability of EXL Code Harbor™ and EXL Smart Agent Assist™ in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS), a global data and AI company, announced the availability of its Code Harbor™ (“Code Harbor”) and Smart Agent Assist™ (“Smart Agent Assist”) solutions in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. Customers can now use AWS Marketplace to easily discover, buy, and deploy AI agents solutions, including EXL’s AI-powered code migration and real-time conversational insights and agent assist solutions, using their AWS accounts, accelerating agentic AI integration initiatives.

    EXL’s Code Harbor helps organizations streamline the code migration process by orchestrating multiple AI agents including those for code comprehension, data cleaning, data lineage, code conversion and code validation, resulting in accelerated delivery, reduced costs, and higher accuracy. EXL’s Smart Agent Assist enhances customer service operations by orchestrating multiple intent recognition AI agents with real-time conversational insights, automated call summaries and smart audits that enable customer service centers to deliver personalized and efficient experiences in addition to improving first call resolution, boosting agent productivity and reducing average handling time.

    “By offering Code Harbor and Smart Agent Assist in AWS Marketplace, we’re providing customers with a highly scalable, efficient and compliant way to embed EXL’s agentic AI solutions into their workflows,” said Anand “Andy” Logani, executive vice president and chief data and AI officer at EXL. “Our customers in insurance, banking and finance, healthcare, retail and other industries are already using these capabilities to improve workflows, reduce costs and deliver better customer experiences, demonstrating the real-world value of our agentic AI solutions.”

    Based on internal studies, Code Harbor helps customers reduce code migration time on average by 35% over manual migrations, while reducing code compute time and memory usage generally by 25% and driving a 10% reduction in query plans. Additionally, analysis shows that Smart Agent Assist delivers typically a 12-15% reduction in contact center agent handling time, enhancing overall resource utilization and minimizing after-call work, ordinarily leading to a 20% decrease in service costs.

    With the availability of AI Agents and Tools in AWS Marketplace, customers can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing using AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments, and access through AWS.

    To learn more about Code Harbor and Smart Agent Assist in AWS Marketplace, visit https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=4dcbd65f-ce73-4978-80e5-4953047fd369. To learn more about the new Agents and Tools category in AWS Marketplace, visit https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/solutions/ai-agents-and-tools/.

    About EXL

    EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and AI company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform businesses, including the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and capital markets, retail, communications and media, and energy and infrastructure, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have approximately 60,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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  • MIL-OSI: AIXA Miner Enhances Security with Platform Audit Amid Cloud Mining Momentum

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DENVER, CO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the crypto sector experiences renewed institutional attention in July, marked by Bitcoin hovering near $118,000 and key altcoins like Ethereum and XRP gaining traction, AIXA Miner announces the successful completion of an independent security audit and enhancement of its encrypted platform. This timely upgrade reflects broader industry emphasis on secure, automated systems, aligned with clean-energy-powered AI‑powered cloud mining initiatives noted across the sector.

    The platform audit, conducted by a third-party cybersecurity firm, reviewed data encryption, access controls, and system resilience. All areas were enhanced based on feedback, ensuring AIXA Miner adheres to enterprise-grade standards and meets growing user expectations for secure operation in cloud-based mining services.

    A recent Yahoo article similar infrastructure improvements highlights how cloud mining providers are prioritising secure, scalable systems to support diverse user needs. Another report on compliance expansion underscores the industry’s shift toward more robust and secure cloud mining models.

    “Security is not an optional feature—it’s the foundation for trust,” said Amira Chen, Strategy Director at AIXA Miner. “By enhancing our platform amid a bullish crypto environment, we’re responding to a critical demand for secure, reliable infrastructure.”

    In parallel with the audit, AIXA Miner has introduced a new multi-factor authentication (MFA) system and enhanced real-time threat detection protocols to protect user accounts against phishing, unauthorized access, and other cyber threats. The updated authentication layer is designed to meet modern cybersecurity benchmarks while maintaining a user-friendly login experience across both web and mobile interfaces.

    Additionally, the platform has upgraded its data redundancy and backup infrastructure, ensuring continuous data availability in the event of system anomalies or regional outages. These efforts are part of AIXA Miner’s broader roadmap to build a resilient, enterprise-grade cloud mining environment that aligns with regulatory trends and user expectations in 2025. The company confirmed it will continue working with independent security consultants to maintain transparency and uphold evolving industry standards.

    State of Cloud Mining in 2025

    Key industry trends highlighted:

    • 50%+ of new mining capacity sourced from renewable energy infrastructure
    • Cloud mining user adoption is up ~25% in the past quarter
    • Automated, AI-driven systems now account for over 60% of cloud‑mining market deployments

    Securing Growth and Trust

    As cloud mining transitions from niche to mainstream, infrastructure providers increasingly emphasize security and sustainability. AIXA Miner’s recent platform enhancements—and its renewable energy infrastructure, add to this trend, offering global users an automated system that supports secure and eco-conscious blockchain participation.

    The company continues rolling out multi-layer security protocols and regionally optimised data centres to support its growing global user base. The latest updates ensure that users benefit from up-to-date protection while engaging with blockchain networks during this market upswing.

    About AIXA Miner
    AIXA Miner is an AI-powered cloud mining service focused on delivering encrypted, secure, and sustainable blockchain access. Combining renewable energy infrastructure with automated systems, it serves a global community, offeringa a reliable entry into the evolving digital asset space.

    For more information, visit: https://aixaminer.com
     Media contact: info@aixaminer.com

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  • MIL-OSI: JA Mining Expands Renewable Mining Infrastructure in North America Post Completion of Independent Security Audit

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DENVER, CO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to rising demand for sustainable and secure digital asset participation, JA Mining has announced a strategic expansion of its renewable-powered mining operations across North America. This move coincides with a recently completed third-party platform security audit, aimed at reinforcing the company’s commitment to transparency, compliance, and user data protection in the evolving cloud mining landscape.

    The announcement comes at a time when institutional activity in the crypto sector has intensified, with Bitcoin trading above $118,000 and other major assets like Ethereum and XRP seeing renewed investor interest. As noted in a recent Yahoo Finance article, sustainable mining partnerships—such as Tether’s initiative with Adecoagro to power Bitcoin mining using solar and battery systems—are shaping the future of decentralised infrastructure.

    JA Mining’s expanded facilities now include multiple solar and wind-powered data centres designed to reduce carbon impact while improving regional access and operational resilience. These centres support the mining of major protocols and are aligned with emerging environmental and social governance (ESG) benchmarks that are gaining traction across the financial sector.

    To complement the infrastructure expansion, JA Mining underwent an external cybersecurity assessment evaluating its encryption protocols, system uptime, and multi-layered access control. Following the audit, the platform implemented enhancements to elevate its encryption framework, boost internal security layers, and improve real-time system monitoring capabilities.

    “Security is now a baseline expectation, not a differentiator,” said Maya Cohen, Strategy Director at JA Mining. “As more users seek credible ways to engage with digital assets, our focus remains on reinforcing both platform integrity and sustainable infrastructure—two pillars that define the next generation of blockchain access.”

    Industry data supports this shift. According to recent reports, over 60% of cloud mining infrastructure deployed in 2025 incorporates automated systems, with more than 50% powered by renewable energy sources. Adoption of AI-enabled cloud mining platforms has grown by approximately 25% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting a user base increasingly drawn to low-barrier, climate-conscious models for blockchain engagement.

    JA Mining’s enhancements come as part of a broader effort to ensure operational transparency while contributing to a cleaner, more secure crypto mining ecosystem. The company offers users a decentralized entry point into blockchain participation without requiring hardware ownership or technical proficiency.

    The platform will continue rolling out regional integrations and compliance-driven upgrades across additional jurisdictions through 2025. These measures are aimed at improving local performance, supporting data sovereignty, and maintaining alignment with global digital finance standards.

    As the cloud mining sector matures from niche to infrastructure-grade utility, providers like JA Mining are positioning themselves not just as service platforms, but as contributors to the ongoing transformation of how digital networks are powered, accessed, and secured.

    About JA Mining
     JA Mining is a cloud-based blockchain infrastructure provider focused on security, automation, and sustainability. With operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, the company leverages renewable energy and AI-based systems to support encrypted access to major cryptocurrency networks.

    For more information, visit: https://jamining.com
    Media Contact: info@jamining.com

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  • MIL-OSI: JA Mining Expands Renewable Mining Infrastructure in North America Post Completion of Independent Security Audit

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DENVER, CO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to rising demand for sustainable and secure digital asset participation, JA Mining has announced a strategic expansion of its renewable-powered mining operations across North America. This move coincides with a recently completed third-party platform security audit, aimed at reinforcing the company’s commitment to transparency, compliance, and user data protection in the evolving cloud mining landscape.

    The announcement comes at a time when institutional activity in the crypto sector has intensified, with Bitcoin trading above $118,000 and other major assets like Ethereum and XRP seeing renewed investor interest. As noted in a recent Yahoo Finance article, sustainable mining partnerships—such as Tether’s initiative with Adecoagro to power Bitcoin mining using solar and battery systems—are shaping the future of decentralised infrastructure.

    JA Mining’s expanded facilities now include multiple solar and wind-powered data centres designed to reduce carbon impact while improving regional access and operational resilience. These centres support the mining of major protocols and are aligned with emerging environmental and social governance (ESG) benchmarks that are gaining traction across the financial sector.

    To complement the infrastructure expansion, JA Mining underwent an external cybersecurity assessment evaluating its encryption protocols, system uptime, and multi-layered access control. Following the audit, the platform implemented enhancements to elevate its encryption framework, boost internal security layers, and improve real-time system monitoring capabilities.

    “Security is now a baseline expectation, not a differentiator,” said Maya Cohen, Strategy Director at JA Mining. “As more users seek credible ways to engage with digital assets, our focus remains on reinforcing both platform integrity and sustainable infrastructure—two pillars that define the next generation of blockchain access.”

    Industry data supports this shift. According to recent reports, over 60% of cloud mining infrastructure deployed in 2025 incorporates automated systems, with more than 50% powered by renewable energy sources. Adoption of AI-enabled cloud mining platforms has grown by approximately 25% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting a user base increasingly drawn to low-barrier, climate-conscious models for blockchain engagement.

    JA Mining’s enhancements come as part of a broader effort to ensure operational transparency while contributing to a cleaner, more secure crypto mining ecosystem. The company offers users a decentralized entry point into blockchain participation without requiring hardware ownership or technical proficiency.

    The platform will continue rolling out regional integrations and compliance-driven upgrades across additional jurisdictions through 2025. These measures are aimed at improving local performance, supporting data sovereignty, and maintaining alignment with global digital finance standards.

    As the cloud mining sector matures from niche to infrastructure-grade utility, providers like JA Mining are positioning themselves not just as service platforms, but as contributors to the ongoing transformation of how digital networks are powered, accessed, and secured.

    About JA Mining
     JA Mining is a cloud-based blockchain infrastructure provider focused on security, automation, and sustainability. With operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, the company leverages renewable energy and AI-based systems to support encrypted access to major cryptocurrency networks.

    For more information, visit: https://jamining.com
    Media Contact: info@jamining.com

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  • MIL-OSI: JA Mining Expands Renewable Mining Infrastructure in North America Post Completion of Independent Security Audit

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DENVER, CO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to rising demand for sustainable and secure digital asset participation, JA Mining has announced a strategic expansion of its renewable-powered mining operations across North America. This move coincides with a recently completed third-party platform security audit, aimed at reinforcing the company’s commitment to transparency, compliance, and user data protection in the evolving cloud mining landscape.

    The announcement comes at a time when institutional activity in the crypto sector has intensified, with Bitcoin trading above $118,000 and other major assets like Ethereum and XRP seeing renewed investor interest. As noted in a recent Yahoo Finance article, sustainable mining partnerships—such as Tether’s initiative with Adecoagro to power Bitcoin mining using solar and battery systems—are shaping the future of decentralised infrastructure.

    JA Mining’s expanded facilities now include multiple solar and wind-powered data centres designed to reduce carbon impact while improving regional access and operational resilience. These centres support the mining of major protocols and are aligned with emerging environmental and social governance (ESG) benchmarks that are gaining traction across the financial sector.

    To complement the infrastructure expansion, JA Mining underwent an external cybersecurity assessment evaluating its encryption protocols, system uptime, and multi-layered access control. Following the audit, the platform implemented enhancements to elevate its encryption framework, boost internal security layers, and improve real-time system monitoring capabilities.

    “Security is now a baseline expectation, not a differentiator,” said Maya Cohen, Strategy Director at JA Mining. “As more users seek credible ways to engage with digital assets, our focus remains on reinforcing both platform integrity and sustainable infrastructure—two pillars that define the next generation of blockchain access.”

    Industry data supports this shift. According to recent reports, over 60% of cloud mining infrastructure deployed in 2025 incorporates automated systems, with more than 50% powered by renewable energy sources. Adoption of AI-enabled cloud mining platforms has grown by approximately 25% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting a user base increasingly drawn to low-barrier, climate-conscious models for blockchain engagement.

    JA Mining’s enhancements come as part of a broader effort to ensure operational transparency while contributing to a cleaner, more secure crypto mining ecosystem. The company offers users a decentralized entry point into blockchain participation without requiring hardware ownership or technical proficiency.

    The platform will continue rolling out regional integrations and compliance-driven upgrades across additional jurisdictions through 2025. These measures are aimed at improving local performance, supporting data sovereignty, and maintaining alignment with global digital finance standards.

    As the cloud mining sector matures from niche to infrastructure-grade utility, providers like JA Mining are positioning themselves not just as service platforms, but as contributors to the ongoing transformation of how digital networks are powered, accessed, and secured.

    About JA Mining
     JA Mining is a cloud-based blockchain infrastructure provider focused on security, automation, and sustainability. With operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, the company leverages renewable energy and AI-based systems to support encrypted access to major cryptocurrency networks.

    For more information, visit: https://jamining.com
    Media Contact: info@jamining.com

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Jul 16, 2025 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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    Jul 16, 2025 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

    Updated: Wed Jul 16 16:27:59 UTC 2025 (Print Version |   |  )

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     Forecast Discussion

    SPC AC 161627

    Day 1 Convective Outlook
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    1127 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

    Valid 161630Z – 171200Z

    …THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF
    THE MIDWEST AND CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS…

    …SUMMARY…
    Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and
    evening over parts of the Midwest and central High Plains.

    …Midwest/Great Lakes…
    Late morning radar/satellite imagery shows an MCV over northeast IA
    co-located with a 1007-mb surface low. A front is draped from
    northeast to southwest and is forecast to gradually push eastward
    during the day. The frontal segment east-northeast of the low will
    remain quasi-stationary and serve as the northern delimiter of a
    surface-based warm sector. Continued heating of a moist boundary
    layer will contribute to 1000-2500 J/kg of MLCAPE across central WI
    into northern/central IL. The modestly enhanced low/mid-level
    winds associated with the MCV will yield 30-40 kt of effective
    shear—supporting rotation with a few of the stronger updrafts this
    afternoon.

    Semi-discrete thunderstorms developing in a north-south band will
    likely continue to intensify as ascent overspreads the warm sector
    over WI and far northern IL. A few supercells are possible with an
    attendant risk for all hazards. With time late this afternoon
    and evening, gradual upscale growth into a bowing cluster should
    occur, with a greater risk for severe/damaging winds towards Lake
    Michigan and parts of southern Lower MI.

    …Central High Plains to Northern Missouri…
    Indications late this morning are that a convectively reinforced
    surface front will become stationary across KS into eastern CO with
    moist, upslope flow into the central High Plains north of the
    boundary. The southern periphery of stronger mid-level westerly
    flow will glance the central High Plains where strongly veering flow
    will result in deep-layer shear supporting storm organization.
    Although heating will be partially thwarted by persistent low-level
    cloud cover through at least the early afternoon, sufficient heating
    is expected to result in scattered to widespread thunderstorms
    eventually developing during the late afternoon. A few supercells
    are possible with an accompanying threat for large hail and
    localized severe gusts. As storm coverage increases, upscale growth
    into an organized cluster is probable during the evening. Severe
    gusts will likely become the primary hazard during the evening as
    the mode becomes more linear and outflow dominant.

    Farther east across KS into northern MO, isolated convection may
    develop through peak afternoon heating along the front. While
    deep-layer shear is forecast to remain fairly modest, strong
    instability and steep mid-level lapse rates could still support
    occasional severe hail/wind with the more robust cores that can be
    sustained. Additional convection may develop along/north of the
    front this evening in a low-level warm advection regime, while also
    posing an isolated severe threat.

    …Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic…
    A couple of MCVs will focus scattered strong to locally severe
    thunderstorms mainly this afternoon and early evening. Relatively
    weak lapse rates and modest deep-layer shear will tend to limit
    storm organization. Nonetheless, sporadic and isolated bouts of
    strong to damaging gusts are possible with the stronger
    thunderstorms through early evening.

    …Central Gulf Coast…
    Modest strengthening of the low-level wind field is expected as a
    weak tropical disturbance migrates westward over the northern Gulf
    of America. However, model guidance shows hodographs generally
    remaining diminutive in size, implying disorganized storm modes
    (mainly outflow dominant structures in the form of bands and small
    clusters).

    ..Smith/Lyons.. 07/16/2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Jul 16, 2025 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    SPC AC 161230

    Day 1 Convective Outlook
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0730 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

    Valid 161300Z – 171200Z

    …THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF
    THE MIDWEST/GREAT LAKES AND CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS…

    …SUMMARY…
    Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon
    and evening from parts of the central High Plains to the Great Lakes
    and Mid-Atlantic.

    …Midwest/Great Lakes…
    A well-defined MCV is evident on radar/satellite imagery this
    morning over IA. This feature will drift east-northeastward today
    across the Midwest and Great Lakes, eventually reaching southern
    Ontario tonight. A related surface low will develop from IA to
    southern WI and Lake Michigan this afternoon/evening, with the
    primary synoptic front farther north in WI. Diurnal heating of a
    rather moist low-level airmass will likely yield around 1000-2500
    J/kg of MLCAPE across southern WI into northern/central IL (locally
    stronger with southward extent). The modestly enhanced low/mid-level
    winds associated with the MCV should support around 30-40 kt of
    deep-layer shear, sufficient for organized severe thunderstorms.

    Current expectations are for a band of semi-discrete thunderstorms
    to develop across eastern IA into northern IL and southern/central
    WI by early to mid afternoon as large-scale ascent attendant to the
    MCV overspreads the destabilizing warm sector. Some of this activity
    could be supercellular initially and pose a threat for isolated
    severe hail along with damaging winds. With time late this afternoon
    and evening, gradual upscale growth into a bowing cluster should
    occur, with a greater risk for severe/damaging winds towards Lake
    Michigan and parts of southern Lower MI. Although low-level flow and
    related shear is not forecast to become overly strong this
    afternoon, it should be sufficient for some low-level updraft
    rotation and perhaps a few tornadoes, particularly across parts of
    southern WI/northern IL where semi-discrete convection may occur.

    …Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic…
    A weak mid-level shortwave trough located over the OH Valley this
    morning will advance northeastward today to the northern
    Mid-Atlantic/NY. Recent visible satellite imagery this morning shows
    considerable cloud cover present with this feature, along with some
    low clouds downstream. Even so, filtered daytime heating of a
    seasonably moist airmass should support the development of weak to
    locally moderate instability by this afternoon. Poor lapse rates
    aloft may tend to inhibit stronger updrafts to some extent, but
    marginal deep-layer shear (generally around 20-30 kt) should still
    support some degree of convective organization. Loosely organized
    clusters and occasional cells may pose an isolated threat for
    damaging winds as they spread generally east-northeastward across
    parts of the OH Valley and Mid-Atlantic this afternoon/evening.
    Confidence in a more concentrated corridor of damaging winds remains
    too low to include greater severe probabilities at this time.

    …Central Plains to Northern Missouri…
    A convectively reinforced surface front should stall by this
    afternoon across KS into eastern CO, with a modest low-level upslope
    flow regime occurring across the Front Range/central High Plains. On
    the southern periphery of an upper trough moving eastward over the
    northern/central Plains, thunderstorms should develop by early
    afternoon over the higher terrain of the central Rockies. This
    convection is forecast to move eastward into the adjacent High
    Plains through the rest of the afternoon, and continuing through the
    evening. The post-frontal airmass should only modestly destabilize,
    but enough instability and the presence of steepened lapse rates
    aloft are forecast to support robust updrafts. Weak low-level flow
    veering to westerly and gradually strengthening with height at
    mid/upper levels will likely foster around 35-45 kt of deep-layer
    shear. This will easily support supercells and associated large hail
    threat with the initial development. Some potential for upscale
    growth into a loosely organized cluster is possible across southeast
    CO and vicinity this evening along/near the stalled surface front.
    If this occurs, then severe winds would become the primary risk.

    Farther east across KS into northern MO, isolated convection may
    develop through peak afternoon heating along the front. While
    deep-layer shear is forecast to remain fairly modest, strong
    instability and steep mid-level lapse rates could still support
    occasional severe hail/wind with the more robust cores that can be
    sustained. Additional convection may develop along/north of the
    front this evening in a low-level warm advection regime, while also
    posing an isolated severe threat.

    …Central Gulf Coast…
    Convection offshore from the central Gulf Coast remains disorganized
    this morning, as a weak surface low (Invest 93L) remains along/near
    the coast of the FL Panhandle. Regardless of potential tropical
    development (reference latest NHC forecast), modest enhancement to
    the low-level wind field should occur as this feature tracks towards
    coastal/southeast LA by early Thursday morning. Thunderstorms should
    occasionally spread inland along/near the central Gulf Coast through
    the period, but overall severe potential still appears too limited
    to introduce a Marginal Risk with this update.

    ..Gleason/Bentley.. 07/16/2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 517

    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.
    SEL7

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 517
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    1215 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    Central and Southern Wisconsin
    Lake Michigan

    * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 1215 PM
    until 600 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A couple tornadoes possible
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
    Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible

    SUMMARY…An intensifying band of thunderstorms will continue to
    shift eastward across the Watch area this afternoon. Embedded
    within the band of storms will likely include several supercells
    with an attendant risk for a couple of tornadoes, large hail, and
    severe gusts.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 75 statute miles
    east and west of a line from 55 miles west northwest of Green Bay WI
    to 10 miles south southwest of Janesville WI. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU7).

    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.

    &&

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
    storm motion vector 21025.

    …Smith

    SEL7

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 517
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    1215 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    Central and Southern Wisconsin
    Lake Michigan

    * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 1215 PM
    until 600 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A couple tornadoes possible
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
    Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible

    SUMMARY…An intensifying band of thunderstorms will continue to
    shift eastward across the Watch area this afternoon. Embedded
    within the band of storms will likely include several supercells
    with an attendant risk for a couple of tornadoes, large hail, and
    severe gusts.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 75 statute miles
    east and west of a line from 55 miles west northwest of Green Bay WI
    to 10 miles south southwest of Janesville WI. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU7).

    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.

    &&

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
    storm motion vector 21025.

    …Smith

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW7
    WW 517 TORNADO WI LM 161715Z – 162300Z
    AXIS..75 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
    55WNW GRB/GREEN BAY WI/ – 10SSW JVL/JANESVILLE WI/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 65NM E/W /44WNW GRB – 53SW BAE/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..1 INCH. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 21025.

    LAT…LON 44778764 42488763 42489058 44779070

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU7.

    Watch 517 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    Mod (40%)

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

    Low (20%)

    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 (20%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Low (10%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    Mod (60%)

    For each watch, probabilities for particular events inside the watch (listed above in each table) are determined by the issuing forecaster. The “Low” category contains probability values ranging from less than 2% to 20% (EF2-EF5 tornadoes), less than 5% to 20% (all other probabilities), “Moderate” from 30% to 60%, and “High” from 70% to greater than 95%. High values are bolded and lighter in color to provide awareness of an increased threat for a particular event.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Every fourth business in Russia considers itself to be part of the creative industries.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Only 30% of entrepreneurs in Russia are familiar with the concept of creative industries and associate it with creativity (38%), advertising (17%) and new technologies (13%). At the same time, every fourth respondent classifies their business as a creative industry. These are the findings of the study “Entrepreneurs of Russia: Research Monitoring” (PRIM), which is conducted by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, Sberbank and the Public Opinion Foundation.

    “According to the results of the PRIM study, only a third of entrepreneurs have heard of creative industries, but every fourth already considers their business to be related to this area. Even with relatively low awareness, many entrepreneurs already associate their activities with creative industries, since their business is somehow related to the creation of original content, design, innovative solutions or cultural values. The study also shows a significant demand for creative specialists: 57% of the entrepreneurs surveyed have experience of cooperation with creative specialists, and 40% of this group intend to continue cooperation. Such dynamics are explained by obvious advantages: according to entrepreneurs, working with creative specialists allows them to attract new clients, strengthen the image and brand recognition, and improve the quality of goods and services,” said Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Tatyana Ilyushnikova.

    71% of entrepreneurs have solved creative tasks over the past year, such as creating visual content for promotion (42%). At the same time, 57% of survey participants have engaged external specialists to solve creative tasks. In outsourcing in this area, business owners see both advantages (a chance to attract new clients and improve reputation) and problems (low quality of work, lack of understanding of the specifics of the business). Another 20% of those who have never worked with freelancers would like to start.

    “Our study showed that 71% of entrepreneurs annually face the solution of creative tasks in their own business. Most often it is the creation of visual materials for promoting goods and services. At the same time, 42% of businessmen try to cope themselves and a third of them experience significant difficulties. The main problem is in personal qualifications (own and employees), a lack of funds and the lack of creative ideas. Understanding this, Sberba proposed a decision-a Giga assistant who is already available to several hundred thousand entrepreneurs in the Internet banking business. It is developed on the basis of Gigachat’s own neural network model and takes on one of the most important business tasks: it creates a variety of text content, including cards for marketplaces, correctly processes customer reviews, invents promotions. The assistant issues personalized tips and sales analysts based on a particular business data. In parallel, it reduces routine and other standard business tasks-from writing letters to creating an online store directly during a joint dialogue with the owner. We understand how valuable the time of entrepreneurs is, so in the near future we will make a GIGA assistant accessible to all Russian entrepreneurs. After all, now it is evident how generative AI seriously simplifies work with the creative and helps to increase business efficiency, ”said Anatoly Popov, deputy chairman of the board of Sberbank.

    In addition to data on creative industries, Sber’s research, which took place from May 27 to June 5, 2025, gave an idea of the mood of entrepreneurs in general. Thus, 54% of owners of individual entrepreneurs and LLCs assess their financial situation as satisfactory. 42% believe that it will remain stable in the coming year, and 27% expect improvements.

    69% of entrepreneurs do not plan to either expand or reduce their business. 20% of survey participants intend to expand – most often these are young people aged 18-39 (in this category, 30% of respondents answered this way) and those who assess their financial situation as good (35%).

    Government support remains important for entrepreneurs. The most popular are special tax regimes (52%), preferential lending (38%), tax breaks (27%) and grants (25%). Women entrepreneurs are more often interested in special tax regimes, training programs and business consulting.

    63% of entrepreneurs have employees. The main methods of retaining them are flexible hours (52%), compensation for transportation expenses (37%) and development opportunities (35%). Employees are motivated mainly by money (85%), gratitude (56%) and constructive criticism (43%).

    The study covered 614 owners of individual entrepreneurs and LLCs, for whom entrepreneurship is the main type of activity. The survey was conducted by telephone using the CATI method, the statistical error does not exceed 4.8%.

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Meeting of Mikhail Mishustin with the head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Transport Viktor Gulin

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The results of the service’s work and the main tasks for the upcoming period were discussed. In particular, they discussed working with risk indicators, introducing proactive mechanisms for self-examination and assessing the integrity of enterprises, electronic services for the provision of public services, in particular, for checking the theoretical knowledge of drivers remotely using AI technologies.

    From the transcript:

    M. Mishustin: Good afternoon, dear Viktor Borisovich!

    You have recently taken charge of the service responsible for all types of control and supervision in the transport sector. You are responsible for the activities of air, water, rail, freight road transport, as well as the subway, which is extremely important for the safety of passengers and the prevention of injuries in transport, the preservation of goods and equipment.

    You are familiar with this work. You have extensive professional experience in this field. I am sure that your competence and knowledge will help you in managing this important system.

    I would like to ask you about the results of the service’s work recently and what are its main tasks.

    V. Gulin: Dear Mikhail Vladimirovich!

    Head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Transport Viktor Gulin.

    The government has approved regulations on types of supervision on all types of transport. They contain all the necessary tools, methods of control and prevention that we use.

    The main task of the Federal Service for Supervision of Transport is to reduce accidents and injuries, and to prevent emerging risks and incidents in the transport industry.

    The Service, within the framework of the departmental project to improve control and supervision activities in the transport sector, has achieved the main goal – a 45% reduction in the number of fatalities and injuries by 2024 compared to the base year of 2017. The number of transport accidents has also decreased by 45% compared to the base year.

    In the framework of the law on control and supervision, the most effective tool today, we believe, is the risk indicators of violation of mandatory requirements. Risk indicators are compliance with or deviation from the parameters of objects of control, which in themselves are not violations, but indicate the presence of some risk factors.

    Working with risk indicators allows monitoring the activities of controlled persons without interaction. That is, we do not create an additional burden on business.

    Based on the results of the assessment of the state of transport safety and in order to improve the efficiency of control and supervision activities, the service has developed and adopted 41 risk indicators for all types of transport. At the same time, in the first five months of this year, Rostransnadzor has already carried out 115 unscheduled control and supervision activities, which were carried out based on the triggering of risk indicators, which is almost twice as much as in the same period last year.

    The effectiveness of risk indicators is quite high. For example, in railway transport it is 100% today. We continue to work on developing risk indicators. Today, six new risk indicators are being developed in the field of aviation, automobile transport and transport safety.

    In addition, the service widely applies a whole range of preventive measures. In figures, Rostransnadzor has carried out more than 450 thousand preventive measures in the first five months of this year, including 50 thousand warnings, 2 thousand preventive visits, 84 self-examinations. 12 measures to stimulate conscientiousness have been adopted, 66 public hearings have been held.

    Preventive measures help maintain the proper level of safety in transport.

    M. Mishustin: It is absolutely obvious that we need to shift the emphasis to the conscientious implementation of all procedures by the business itself. In fact, this is the risk-oriented approach we are talking about, when the service can provide relevant information at a high professional level to a company or organization for their independent actions in this area, mainly preventively.

    And of course, we need to further expand the practice of stimulating companies and enterprises to comply with mandatory technical and technological requirements. This is an effective mechanism for improving the business climate.

    Feedback from enterprises and entrepreneurs is very important here, because they themselves are interested in receiving such information. This reduces their insurance premium and gives them the opportunity to correct themselves in time if any of the risks may materialize.

    The most important thing, of course, is preserving the lives of employees. What have you managed to achieve in this direction?

    V. Gulin: In accordance with the concept of improving control and supervisory activities approved by the Government, effective development and popularization of self-examination are impossible without ensuring the necessary level of motivation of economic entities. We understand this. In this regard, today we are integrating the self-examination mechanism into the system of categorizing objects of control, which allows controlled persons to reduce the risk categories of objects.

    It is already possible to reduce the risk category in relation to objects of control. This is envisaged as a measure to stimulate good faith by the provisions on state control in the field of railway transport, merchant shipping and inland water transport, in the field of civil aviation.

    Thus, we are creating a flexible two-way mechanism: on the one hand, a proactive one, motivating controlled persons to comply with mandatory requirements and undergo self-examination and integrity assessment, on the other hand, it is a risk-oriented approach in the form of unscheduled inspections that we conduct when risk indicators are triggered. That is, here we are already introducing a security management system.

    I would also like to mention feedback from businesses in terms of providing public services. Today, the most significant criterion for the work performed for us is the level of satisfaction of the applicant with the quality of services provided. At present, Rostransnadzor has such a level of 4.8% out of 5 possible.

    Today Rostransnadzor provides 100% of state services through a single portal of state services. And we have 18 such services.

    As a result of the optimization of permitting activities, the terms of provision of state services by Rostransnadzor have been reduced from 45 days to 5 days. Some services are provided within two days. The number of documents provided has been halved. And we have transferred two services to a notification procedure.

    Such results were achieved with the help of electronic services. We are developing information electronic interaction with the Ministry of Digital Development, the Prosecutor General’s Office, Rosaccreditation, Rosavtodor, Rosaviatsia and other government agencies and business structures. And such interaction allows us to exercise control in a remote format and most effectively implement the requirements of the legislation.

    And I would like to note separately: as part of the digital transformation of the department for the state service of issuing a certificate for the right to operate railway rolling stock, Rostransnadzor plans to implement the possibility of passing a theoretical knowledge test remotely using artificial intelligence technologies.

    Currently, the Ministry of Transport has completed work on approving a new procedure for issuing certificates, which will come into effect on September 1 of this year. A new form of certificate has been introduced with the addition of the category “high-speed railway rolling stock”.

    On September 3 of this year, the service has already planned to conduct a theoretical knowledge test for the first group of drivers in the category of “high-speed railway rolling stock”. By the end of this year, about 200 drivers will undergo a theoretical knowledge test in the new category.

    This work is being carried out within the framework of the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin on the implementation of the project for the construction of the high-speed railway Moscow – St. Petersburg.

    M. Mishustin: Viktor Borisovich, it is important to continue improving the technological and safe transport system. To promote the consolidation in practice, which is very important, of our domestic solutions, including in the field of digital transformation, software.

    You have just spoken about the results. They are quite effective. In particular, the reduction of the terms from 45 to 5 days, I am sure, was felt by many citizens and companies, who in one way or another need a quick and motivated response from your service when there are any questions related to the implementation of state functions. And of course, it is necessary to implement all the necessary approaches to ensure our Russian sovereignty in this area. Good luck to you.

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI: USDC Meets AI Mining, PFMCrypto Launches Smart Cloud Mining with Daily USDC Payouts

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the USDC ecosystem gains global momentum, PFMCrypto proudly introduces a groundbreaking advancement in decentralized finance: USDC-based smart cloud mining contracts. Now available via both web and mobile platforms, these flexible short-term contracts allow users to mine USDC remotely—with no equipment, no setup, and no technical expertise required. For the first time, everyday users can actively engage in the USDC economy through a seamless, fully integrated platform.

    Visit the PFMCrypto website or download the mobile app to get started today.

    Mine USDC with Confidence—Secure, Seamless, and AI-Powered
    Mine USDC with Confidence—Secure, Seamless, and AI-Powered
    As one of the most trusted and widely used stablecoins, USDC now enters the mining arena through PFMCrypto’s innovative cloud-based solution. Users can mine USDC directly, or allow PFMCrypto’s AI optimization engine to automatically shift mining power to the most profitable assets—such as BTC, ETH, DOGE, and XRP—ensuring maximum returns. All earnings are paid out daily in the cryptocurrency of your choice, offering consistent income regardless of market conditions.
    Built for both beginners and seasoned crypto users, PFMCrypto empowers everyone to earn USDC passively and securely—from anywhere, anytime.

    Key Features of PFMCrypto’s USDC Cloud Mining Contracts:
    1. Complete USDC Integration – Deposit, purchase, mine, and withdraw USDC within a single, unified platform.
    2. Multi-Coin Mining Support – Earn in BTC, ETH, DOGE, XRP, USDT, SOL, LTC, and BCH.
    3. AI-Optimized Profitability – Smart algorithms automatically allocate mining power to the top-yielding assets.
    4. Fully Remote Access – No mining hardware required—mine via mobile or browser from anywhere.
    5. Capital Protection – 100% principal return upon contract maturity helps reduce risk and protect your assets.

    Flexible Contracts for Every Budget and Strategy
    PFMCrypto offers a wide range of USDC-supported cloud mining contracts, suitable for both short-term exploration and long-term earnings. Each plan is designed for predictable daily returns, capital safety, and total transparency:
    $10 Contract – 1 Day – Earn $0.66 (Free with signup bonus)
    $100 Contract – 2 Days – Earn $3.00 daily + $2 reward
    $500 Contract – 5 Days – Earn $6.15 daily
    $5,000 Contract – 30 Days – Earn $78.50 daily
    $20,000 Contract – 45 Days – Earn $380.00 daily
    Whether you’re getting started or scaling your crypto portfolio, PFMCrypto delivers low-risk, high-transparency contracts designed for consistent USDC income.

    Click here to explore more mining contracts.

    What Makes PFMCrypto’s USDC Mining Unique?
    1. Truly Accessible – No mining rigs, no tech skills—just register and start earning.
    2. USDC-Native Functionality – Handle your entire USDC mining experience in one smooth ecosystem.
    3. Stable Returns via Smart Allocation – AI dynamically adjusts mining strategies for optimized performance.
    4. Multi-Asset Flexibility – Mine USDC or diversify earnings into BTC, ETH, and other leading cryptos.
    5. Anywhere Access – Secure, remote mining from your phone or desktop—whenever, wherever.

    Start in 3 Simple Steps:
    1. Sign Up – Create your account and get a $10 welcome bonus
    2. Choose a Contract – Pick from short or long-term options (1 to 60 days)
    3. Start Earning – Monitor your daily returns and withdraw in your preferred crypto

    Start mining USDC now at: https://pfmcrypto.net 
    Or download the PFMCrypto mobile app for iOS and Android.

    Mining XRP for a Smarter Digital Future:
    Since 2018, PFMCrypto has helped millions of users around the world generate passive crypto income through secure, AI-powered, cloud-based mining systems. Now, with the introduction of USDC mining, the platform combines institutional-grade infrastructure with retail accessibility, giving everyone the opportunity to earn stable, daily income in a trusted digital dollar.
    “USDC is stable, trusted, and globally adopted,” said a PFMCrypto spokesperson. “Now it’s mineable—securely, remotely, and profitably. We’ve removed the barriers so anyone can participate in the future of decentralized finance.”
    Markets may fluctuate—but your daily mining income doesn’t have to.

    Join the USDC mining revolution today at: https://pfmcrypto.net

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  • MIL-OSI: CloudBees announces the availability of the CloudBees MCP Server, the latest innovation behind CloudBees Unify, in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CloudBees, one of the world’s leading software delivery platforms for enterprise DevOps, today announced the availability of the CloudBees Modern Context Protocol (MCP) Server, the latest innovation behind CloudBees Unify, in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. Customers can now use AWS Marketplace to easily discover, buy, and deploy AI agent solutions, including CloudBees’ MCP server, using their AWS accounts, accelerating AI agent and agentic workflow development.

    The CloudBees MCP server is the core service that acts as the connecting layer between CloudBees Unify and large language models like Claude and GPT, as well as popular development tools and IDEs. The MCP server provides real-time access to CI/CD pipeline, testing, and security data from Unify, allowing teams to trigger workflows, prototype faster, and collaborate across environments, without the need to interact directly with CloudBees Unify’s APIs.

    With built-in support for flexible, ad-hoc integrations, teams can easily route contextual insights like build summaries or deployment alerts, into collaboration tools like Slack or PagerDuty. By standardizing governance and security across AI-powered interactions and without replacing existing systems, MCP server helps organizations scale software delivery with control and speed demanded by today’s enterprise environments.

    Through an integration with Amazon Q, customers no longer need separate AI agents for infrastructure management and DevOps. Developers can now directly connect to the CloudBees MCP server using Amazon Q, managing both infrastructure and software delivery from a single interface, accelerating setup and reducing overhead. And because CloudBees MCP works seamlessly with CloudBees Unify, organizations gain shared access, stronger governance, and faster time to value.

    “By offering the CloudBees MCP Server in AWS Marketplace, we’re providing customers with a streamlined way to access our Unify solution, helping them deploy AI agent solutions faster and more efficiently,” said Anuj Kapur, CEO at CloudBees. “Our customers in the Global 2000 and enterprise landscape are already using these capabilities to accelerate software delivery and reduce developer toil, demonstrating the real-world value of agentic DevOps. As we continue to expand our product offerings available in AWS Marketplace and integrations with AWS, the cloud is becoming a key pillar in how we deliver value to our customers at enterprise scale.”

    With the availability of AI Agents and Tools in AWS Marketplace, organizations can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing using AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments, and access through AWS. This enables innovation with less friction, empowering enterprises to explore agentic software delivery at scale.

    To learn more about the CloudBees MCP server in AWS Marketplace, visit https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-toijail7yqoay. To learn more about the new AI Agents and Tools category in AWS Marketplace, visit https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/solutions/ai-agents-and-tools/.

    About CloudBees

    CloudBees is a leading DevOps solution for enterprises navigating the complexity of modernizing software development at scale. Built for global enterprises, CloudBees bridges the gap between legacy systems and emerging technologies, helping organizations innovate securely, intelligently, and on their own terms.

    As the industry’s most open and flexible DevOps solution, CloudBees integrates with any developer tool, allowing teams to build better, faster, and safer across any environment. CloudBees automates and optimizes software delivery at scale with continuous compliance and enterprise-grade governance built-in, accelerated with AI capabilities.

    Founded in 2010, CloudBees is backed by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bridgepoint Capital, HSBC, Golub Capital, Delta-v Capital, Matrix Partners, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

    Visit us at www.cloudbees.com.

    Contact:
    Lauren Lewis
    SutherlandGold for CloudBees
    cloudbees@sutherlandgold.com

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  • MIL-OSI: ARTICUL8 announces availability of LLM-IQ Evaluator and Network Topology Agents in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ARTICUL8, a leading domain specific enterprise Generative AI (GenAI) company, today announced the availability of LLM-IQ™ Agent, a domain-specific automated LLM evaluation and reasoning application and Network Topology Agent, an intelligence service transforming data logs and graphs into a live queryable graph, in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. This enables AWS customers to easily discover, buy, and deploy Articul8’s GenAI Agents using their AWS accounts, accelerating AI agent and agentic workflow development.

    Articul8 helps organizations harness messy, unstructured enterprise data with speed at scale on a ready-to-use secure, cost-efficient AI platform to build expert-level Generative AI Applications, enabling customers to address their most difficult, mission-critical challenges.

    “We’re excited to offer LLM-IQ Agent and Network Topology Agent in AWS Marketplace AI,” said Arun Subramaniyan, CEO at Articul8 AI. “The new AI Agents and tools category in AWS Marketplace allows us to provide customers with a streamlined way to access our intelligent AI agents helping them apply advanced reasoning to select the right LLMs for each task, automate infrastructure validation and discovery, and deliver dynamic, real-time insights into network structure and behavior.”

    Articul8’s LLM-IQ™ Agent enables no-code evaluation of top open- and closed-source LLMs, including GPT-4, Claude 3, Gemini, and Llama 4. Enterprise teams can assess model performance across more than 25 real-world tasks using natural language while streamlining model selection with built-in benchmarking and compliance metrics.

    Its Network Topology Agent delivers topology intelligence as a service—transforming static logs and diagrams into a live, queryable graph for real-time visibility and change detection across clouds, data centers, and distributed environments.

    Through the availability of AI Agents and Tools in AWS Marketplace, customers can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing using AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments, and access through AWS.

    About Articul8 AI: Articul8 AI is a technology company whose products transform enterprise data and expertise into powerful engines of growth, value and impact. Our full-stack GenAI platform is revolutionizing how enterprises harness their data and expertise to build expert-level Generative AI applications for their mission-critical challenges. Our products deliver enterprise-scale impact with ROI in hours to weeks. General-purpose GenAI models, while necessary, are not sufficient to deliver enterprise-specific decisioning and actioning. Our platform addresses this gap by making it straightforward for companies to build sophisticated, enterprise-scale and expert-level GenAI applications that encode their domain expertise. Our proprietary technology does the heavy lifting through autonomous decisions and actions, automated data intelligence, improved precision and relevance with industry knowledge encoded into Articul8’s library of domain and task-specific models. We are purpose-built for regulated industries and meet the highest standards of compliance, data security, privacy and performance, including traceability and auditability at every step. We are trusted by leading global enterprises such as Franklin Templeton, Intel, Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation, AWS, Intel and Accenture to transform their mission-critical work.

    Media Contact
    Alan Auyeung
    (530) 219-7942
    Alan.Auyeung@articul8.ai

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  • MIL-OSI: ASAPP’s GenerativeAgent Platform is Now Available in the New AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools Storefront

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASAPP, the leading provider of AI-powered contact center software, today announced the availability of its GenerativeAgent Platform in the new AI Agents and Tools storefront in AWS Marketplace. This enables AWS customers to easily discover, buy, and deploy GenerativeAgent using their AWS accounts, accelerating AI agent and agentic workflow development.

    The AI Agents and Tools storefront in AWS Marketplace serves as a centralized catalog for hundreds of AI solutions from trusted AWS Partners. GenerativeAgent is built from the ground up to redefine the role of AI in the contact center by enabling users to handle complex, multi-turn conversations with enterprise-grade performance, safety, and control. By successfully handling nuanced conversations and multi-step problem-solving to resolve customer issues on its own, the platform dramatically increases contact center capacity, improving the customer service experience and lowering the cost to serve.

    “ASAPP is committed to delivering best-in-class AI products that solve the toughest challenges in customer service, and it is a privilege to offer our GenerativeAgent platform in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools storefront,” said Priya Vijayarajendran, CEO of ASAPP. “We are proud to expand our collaboration with AWS as we equip more customers with the tools to transform their customer experience strategy and gain more value from their AI investments.”

    Through the AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools storefront, customers can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing using AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments, and access through AWS.

    This news follows ASAPP’s achievement of the AWS Generative AI Competency in April 2025, a recognition of AWS partners that drive the advancement of services, tools, data strategy, and infrastructure pivotal for implementing generative AI technologies across diverse industries.

    To learn more about ASAPP in AWS Marketplace, click here. To learn more about the new AI Agents and Tools storefront in AWS Marketplace, click here

    Helpful links

    About ASAPP
    ASAPP is an artificial intelligence solution provider committed to solving the toughest problems in customer service. Our flagship product, GenerativeAgent®, is a platform built from the ground up to handle complex, multi-turn conversations with enterprise-grade performance, safety, and control. Because we automate what was previously impossible to automate, our AI-native® solutions deliver more than efficiency gains. They redefine the role of AI in the contact center and lay the groundwork for businesses to reimagine their customer experience delivery for the age of AI. Leading enterprises rely on ASAPP’s generative and agentic AI solutions to dramatically expand contact center capacity and transform their contact centers from cost centers into value drivers. To learn more about ASAPP, visit www.asapp.com.

    Media Contact
    Amy McDowell
    Offleash PR for ASAPP
    asapp@offleashpr.com

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  • MIL-OSI: ASAPP’s GenerativeAgent Platform is Now Available in the New AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools Storefront

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASAPP, the leading provider of AI-powered contact center software, today announced the availability of its GenerativeAgent Platform in the new AI Agents and Tools storefront in AWS Marketplace. This enables AWS customers to easily discover, buy, and deploy GenerativeAgent using their AWS accounts, accelerating AI agent and agentic workflow development.

    The AI Agents and Tools storefront in AWS Marketplace serves as a centralized catalog for hundreds of AI solutions from trusted AWS Partners. GenerativeAgent is built from the ground up to redefine the role of AI in the contact center by enabling users to handle complex, multi-turn conversations with enterprise-grade performance, safety, and control. By successfully handling nuanced conversations and multi-step problem-solving to resolve customer issues on its own, the platform dramatically increases contact center capacity, improving the customer service experience and lowering the cost to serve.

    “ASAPP is committed to delivering best-in-class AI products that solve the toughest challenges in customer service, and it is a privilege to offer our GenerativeAgent platform in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools storefront,” said Priya Vijayarajendran, CEO of ASAPP. “We are proud to expand our collaboration with AWS as we equip more customers with the tools to transform their customer experience strategy and gain more value from their AI investments.”

    Through the AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools storefront, customers can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing using AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments, and access through AWS.

    This news follows ASAPP’s achievement of the AWS Generative AI Competency in April 2025, a recognition of AWS partners that drive the advancement of services, tools, data strategy, and infrastructure pivotal for implementing generative AI technologies across diverse industries.

    To learn more about ASAPP in AWS Marketplace, click here. To learn more about the new AI Agents and Tools storefront in AWS Marketplace, click here

    Helpful links

    About ASAPP
    ASAPP is an artificial intelligence solution provider committed to solving the toughest problems in customer service. Our flagship product, GenerativeAgent®, is a platform built from the ground up to handle complex, multi-turn conversations with enterprise-grade performance, safety, and control. Because we automate what was previously impossible to automate, our AI-native® solutions deliver more than efficiency gains. They redefine the role of AI in the contact center and lay the groundwork for businesses to reimagine their customer experience delivery for the age of AI. Leading enterprises rely on ASAPP’s generative and agentic AI solutions to dramatically expand contact center capacity and transform their contact centers from cost centers into value drivers. To learn more about ASAPP, visit www.asapp.com.

    Media Contact
    Amy McDowell
    Offleash PR for ASAPP
    asapp@offleashpr.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Atos announces availability of Atos Polaris AI Platform in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Atos announces availability of Atos Polaris AI Platform in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category

    Paris, France – July 16, 2025 – Atos, a leading provider of AI-powered digital transformation, today announces the availability of Atos Polaris AI Platform in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. Customers can now use AWS Marketplace to easily discover, buy and deploy AI agents solutions, including Atos’ Agentic and Generative AI solution using their AWS accounts, accelerating AI agent and agentic workflow development.

    The Atos Polaris AI Platform helps organizations simplify business operations, such as quality assurance, IT support, contract compliance, financial analysis and market research, enabling customers to orchestrate complex business workflows with real-time data synchronization.

    “By offering Atos Polaris AI Platform in AWS Marketplace we’re providing customers with a streamlined way to access our Atos Polaris AI Platform, helping them buy and deploy agent solutions faster and more efficiently,” said Alexa Van Den Bempt, EVP, Head of Group Partnerships at Atos. “Our customers in many industries are already using these capabilities to help them leverage a comprehensive framework of autonomous AI agents that orchestrate complex business workflows, demonstrating the real-world value of Atos Polaris AI Platform.”

    Atos Polaris AI Platform delivers essential capabilities including financial reports analysis, IT support and quality assurance. These features enable customers to interpret and analyze large documents and reports to provide highly accurate summaries and actionable recommendations based on specific requirements.

    With the availability of AI Agents and Tools in AWS Marketplace, customers can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing through AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments and access through AWS.

    To learn more about Atos Polaris AI Platform in AWS Marketplace, visit https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-5hs53x6h5xtyq 

    To learn more about the new Agents and Tools category in AWS Marketplace, visit https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/solutions/ai-agents-and-tools/

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    About Atos Group

    Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 72,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 68 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

    The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

    Press contacts

    Global: Isabelle Grangé | isabelle.grange@atos.net

    North America: Maggie Wainscott | maggie.wainscott@atos.net

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  • MIL-OSI: Atos announces availability of Atos Polaris AI Platform in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Atos announces availability of Atos Polaris AI Platform in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category

    Paris, France – July 16, 2025 – Atos, a leading provider of AI-powered digital transformation, today announces the availability of Atos Polaris AI Platform in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. Customers can now use AWS Marketplace to easily discover, buy and deploy AI agents solutions, including Atos’ Agentic and Generative AI solution using their AWS accounts, accelerating AI agent and agentic workflow development.

    The Atos Polaris AI Platform helps organizations simplify business operations, such as quality assurance, IT support, contract compliance, financial analysis and market research, enabling customers to orchestrate complex business workflows with real-time data synchronization.

    “By offering Atos Polaris AI Platform in AWS Marketplace we’re providing customers with a streamlined way to access our Atos Polaris AI Platform, helping them buy and deploy agent solutions faster and more efficiently,” said Alexa Van Den Bempt, EVP, Head of Group Partnerships at Atos. “Our customers in many industries are already using these capabilities to help them leverage a comprehensive framework of autonomous AI agents that orchestrate complex business workflows, demonstrating the real-world value of Atos Polaris AI Platform.”

    Atos Polaris AI Platform delivers essential capabilities including financial reports analysis, IT support and quality assurance. These features enable customers to interpret and analyze large documents and reports to provide highly accurate summaries and actionable recommendations based on specific requirements.

    With the availability of AI Agents and Tools in AWS Marketplace, customers can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing through AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments and access through AWS.

    To learn more about Atos Polaris AI Platform in AWS Marketplace, visit https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-5hs53x6h5xtyq 

    To learn more about the new Agents and Tools category in AWS Marketplace, visit https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/solutions/ai-agents-and-tools/

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    About Atos Group

    Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 72,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 68 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

    The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

    Press contacts

    Global: Isabelle Grangé | isabelle.grange@atos.net

    North America: Maggie Wainscott | maggie.wainscott@atos.net

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  • MIL-OSI: Kaltura announces the availability of Kaltura Work Genie in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

     Kaltura (Nasdaq: KLTR), the AI Video Experience Cloud, today announced the availability of the Kaltura Work Genie in the new AI Agents and Tools category of the AWS Marketplace. Customers can now use AWS Marketplace to easily discover, buy, and deploy AI agents solutions, including the Work Genie, one of a growing number of Kaltura’s AI-powered agents, using their AWS accounts, accelerating agent and agentic workflow development. 
     
    The Kaltura Work Genie helps organizations transform their enterprise knowledge into personalized, AI-driven learning and support paths, enabling customers to create engaging and impactful immersive digital experiences for enterprise customers and employees. 

    “By offering the Kaltura Work Genie in AWS Marketplace, we’re providing customers with a streamlined way to access to our personalized, AI-driven learning and marketing experiences, helping them buy and deploy agent solutions faster and more efficiently,” said Liad Eshkar, Chief Revenue Officer at Kaltura. “Our customers across every industry, from enterprise technology to education, financial services to healthcare, media and telecoms, are already using these capabilities to improve the impact of their content, make it more accessible and easily findable, and ultimately drive better, quantifiable results, demonstrating the real-world value of Work Genie.” 
     
    Kaltura Work Genie delivers essential capabilities, including tools that help redefine customer and employee journeys, boost adoption of new technologies, and improve retention. Unlike generic AI tools, Work Genie draws exclusively from an organization’s trusted content, eliminating the risk of hallucinations and improving the reliability and impact of the response. The Work Genie turns complex inqueiries into dynamic learning experiences, including micro learning modules with formats such as flashcards, video snippets, quizzes and more, reducing search time and maximizing the impact for employees, customers, and partners. Kaltura’s suite of AI agents, including the Work Genie, has propelled it to market leadership, as noted in the recent IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Enterprise Video Platform 2025 Vendor Assessment. 

    With the availability of AI Agents and Tools in AWS Marketplace, customers can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing using AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments, and access through AWS. 
     
     
    To learn more about the Kaltura Work Genie in AWS Marketplace, visit here. To learn more about the new Agents and Tools category in AWS Marketplace, visit here.
     
    About Kaltura  

    Kaltura’s mission is to create and power AI-infused hyper-personalized video experiences that boost customer and employee engagement and success. Kaltura’s Video Experience Cloud includes a platform for enterprise and TV content management and a wide array of Gen AI-infused video-first products, including Video Portals, LMS and CMS Video Extensions, Virtual Events and Webinars, Virtual Classrooms, and TV Streaming Applications. Kaltura engages millions of end-users at home, at work, and at school, boosting both customer and employee experiences, including marketing, sales, and customer success; teaching, learning, training and certification; communication and collaboration; and entertainment and monetization. For more information, visit https://corp.kaltura.com    

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  • MIL-OSI: Varonis is Now Available in the New AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools Category

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS), the leader in data security, today announced the availability of Varonis for AWS in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. Customers can now use AWS Marketplace to easily discover, buy, and deploy AI agent solutions, including Varonis, using their AWS accounts, accelerating agent and agentic workflow development.

    The Varonis platform delivers essential capabilities to protect data in the AI era. Varonis discovers and classifies sensitive data across your AWS resources and workloads, automatically fixes misconfigurations, right-sizes data access, and identifies suspicious activity.

    “By offering Varonis in AWS Marketplace, we’re providing customers with a streamlined way to access Varonis for AWS and help them buy and deploy agent solutions faster and more efficiently,” said Varonis EVP of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer David Bass. “Our customers are already using these capabilities to help safeguard the data fueling their AI initiatives with one comprehensive platform.”

    With the availability of AI Agents and Tools in AWS Marketplace, customers can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing using AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments, and access through AWS.

    Learn more about Varonis in AWS Marketplace. To learn more about the new AI Agents and Tools storefront in AWS Marketplace, visit https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/solutions/ai-agents-and-tools/.

    Additional Resources

    About Varonis

    Varonis (Nasdaq: VRNS) is a leader in data security, fighting a different battle than conventional cybersecurity companies. Our cloud-native Data Security Platform continuously discovers and classifies critical data, removes exposures, and detects advanced threats with AI-powered automation.

    Thousands of organizations worldwide trust Varonis to defend their data wherever it lives — across SaaS, IaaS, and hybrid cloud environments. Customers use Varonis to automate a wide range of security outcomes, including data security posture management (DSPM), data classification, data access governance (DAG), data detection and response (DDR), data loss prevention (DLP), AI security, identity protection, and insider risk management.

    Varonis protects data first, not last. Learn more at www.varonis.com.

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Tim Perz
    Varonis Systems, Inc.
    646-640-2112
    investors@varonis.com 

    News Media Contact:
    Rachel Hunt
    Varonis Systems, Inc.
    877-292-8767 (ext. 1598)
    pr@varonis.com

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Warner & Kaine Slam Republican Rescissions Bill Cutting National Security Funding and Making Americans less Safe

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Commonwealth of Virginia Mark R Warner
    WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, slammed the Republican rescissions package that cancels $8.3 billion in federal funding previously appropriated by a bipartisan majority in Congress for national security programs:
    “If Republicans move forward with these massive cuts to the State Department, USAID, and other key agencies and programs, the world will become more unpredictable and unstable, which puts Americans at risk. Experts estimate that 14 million people will die, humanitarian crises will worsen, horrific diseases will spread, our Afghan partners will be faced with increased uncertainty about their futures, and China will become even more emboldened as Beijing continues to fill the leadership void left by the U.S.’s retreat. Destroying USAID and canceling critical U.S. national security programs, without any coherent strategy or rationale for doing so, sets us back when it comes to addressing the many national security challenges that we are facing. Any of our colleagues who care about the security of our great nation should vote against this rescissions package.”
    The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the authority to approve and appropriate federal dollars. While a sitting president can propose the cancelation of appropriated funding, only Congress has the authority to revoke it, and must do so by passing a rescissions bill. The Republican rescissions package will be voted on in the Senate this week.
    The legislation cuts previously appropriated State Department and USAID funding, including for global health programs that keep Americans safe from diseases and faith-based organizations that do essential work in the U.S. and abroad. It also eliminates funding for Afghan refugee programs, United Nations peacekeeping operations, the U.S. Institute for Peace, the Inter-American Foundation, and the African Development Foundation. These cuts will impact thousands of Virginia’s federal employees and contractors who carry out important refugee and development work. A recent study found that if the current cuts to USAID continue through 2030, 14 million people could die.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Speaker Johnson Joins Miranda Devine on New York Post’s Pod Force One

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)

    WASHINGTON — This week, Speaker Johnson sat down with the New York Post’s Miranda Devine for a wide-ranging discussion on her new podcast, Pod Force One. They discussed how Republicans are reestablishing fiscal sanity in Washington, the future of the MAGA movement, Speaker Johnson’s roots in Louisiana, and what he believes is the secret to success.

    Watch the full interview here

    On restoring fiscal sanity in Washington:

    We spend too much money. The debt is our number one national security threat and I came to Congress to solve it. The trajectory is not sustainable, but we can’t solve the problem overnight because it could took decades for us to get here. The big beautiful bill was a giant leap forward. We’re going to save over $1.5 trillion in spending. It’s the largest that any legislative body in the history of mankind has ever done. Is it enough? No. It’s a drop in the bucket, but it is a turn. I use the metaphor of an aircraft carrier for the US economy. You don’t turn an aircraft carrier on a dime; it takes a mile of open ocean when it’s at top speed. This was the first big crank on the wheel, the turn on the wheel that we’ve had in generations and now we have the next sequential steps to continue that.

    The president and his administration came in, they identified these areas like USAID for example, which was just fraught with abuse and wasteful uses of taxpayer dollars. We were funding transgender operas in Peru, you know? And Congress didn’t know that which is one of the credits to the DOGE effort as they were able to crack the code, get inside the belly at the agencies and crawl through the data with magic algorithms and find these things. And we didn’t know. So we found that out…And that we hope is the first of a series of rescissions packages that come forward where we, again, in our sequential steps to getting back fiscal, fiscal sanity, that’s going to be a piece of it. 

    On the future of the MAGA movement:

    I think the movement goes forward. It won’t be the same without him, but he’s done a recalibration of our party in many ways. We brought in new demographics, big groups of people that had not been with us probably since the early eighties under Reagan. We’re a working-class party, as we should be. We represent the core principles, and I’m one of the people who’s trying to keep us tied to the moorings. You know, the core principles of our party are the core principles of America. They’re the principles that made us the greatest nation in the history of the world, and we abandon them at our peril, you know? And so there’s a lot of competing ideas and different forces out there right now, but I think we got to hold on to the soul of the party because that’s what’s gotten us to this point. 

    On Speaker Johnson’s secret for success:

    This probably defies conventional wisdom, but it’s a matter of faith. You just be faithful and humble and you be faithful in the little thing that God puts before you today, and then you trust him with the rest. I quote often, John Quincy Adams, he famously said, “duty is ours, results are God’s.” It’s a very liberating way to live, you know, and you just try to do your best every day, do your responsibility, do your duty, and then I let the chips fall where they may. I’m not the sovereign and I’m so delighted that I’m not.

    I’m not sure anyone could navigate the modern speakership the way it’s evolved to today. Without that faith component, I’m not sure I would. Scripture says you love your enemy, of course, as yourself. We don’t have enemies in the building. They’re all colleagues. But it also says that you bless those who persecute you. You don’t keep a record of wrongs. The soft word turns away wrath. There’s so much wisdom in the scripture, and if you apply all that, it allows you to navigate very tricky waters and not take things personally.

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