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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Body located in search for missing man on Hobart’s Eastern Shore

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Body located in search for missing man on Hobart’s Eastern Shore

    Sunday, 18 May 2025 – 12:39 pm.

    Sadly, police can confirm a body believed to be that of a missing 63 year old Rokeby man was located earlier today.
    Inspector Andrew Keane said that the man’s body was located in a creek just off Droughty Point Road about 9.30am.
    The man was found following an extensive land, air and sea search after the 63-year-old man was reported missing on Hobart’s Eastern Shore on Thursday afternoon.
    “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this tragic time,” Inspector Keane said.
    “Initial investigations suggest that there are no suspicious circumstances however forensic examinations will now take place as is the usual process and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.”
    Inspector Keane thanked members of the Eastern Shore community who helped search for the man and provided valuable information throughout the past three days.
    “Every piece of information provided by members of the community was assessed and was followed up as a matter of priority,” he said.
    “We appreciate the assistance of the local community at this very sad time.”

    MIL OSI News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Scientists have found an accelerating decline in forest restoration rates after major wildfires

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese and international scientists have found a significant deterioration in the global capacity to restore forests after large-scale wildfires in the 21st century, with less than a third of damaged forests able to recover within seven years after a fire.

    The study, published in the journal Nature Ecology

    A research team led by Chen Ziyue of Beijing Normal University, Wu Zhaoyang of the Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Josep Peñuelas of the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain, analyzed 3,281 large forest fires worldwide using a hybrid methodological framework.

    The main results show that since 2010, the average intensity of large wildfires has increased by 42.9 percent in drylands and 54.3 percent in boreal zones, with western North America, north-central Siberia, and southeastern Australia being the hardest hit. Post-fire recovery rates have declined sharply since 2010, as the area where recovery has stalled has increased from 22.6 percent to 25.6 percent, with forest structure and productivity posing particular challenges for recovery.

    The study warns that reduced fire resilience could lead to catastrophic losses of biodiversity, biological resources and carbon sinks that far exceed direct fire emissions, seriously disrupting the global carbon cycle. Forest ecosystems damaged by fires are currently facing unprecedented challenges to natural recovery, exacerbated by extreme climate events such as heat waves and drought.

    Natural recovery mechanisms can no longer cope with increasing climate pressure, Chen Ziyue said, calling for systematic international intervention at critical stages of post-fire recovery, including scientifically planned reforestation and ecological restoration projects.

    Australian expert David Bowman from the University of Tasmania described the study as “an influential paper on a very serious topic.” -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 282

    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.
    SEL2

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 282
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    745 PM CDT Sat May 17 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Southwest and South-Central Arkansas
    Northern Louisiana
    Far Southeast Oklahoma
    Northeast Texas

    * Effective this Saturday night and Sunday morning from 745 PM
    until 200 AM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5
    inches in diameter possible
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…Multiple clusters and supercells should spread generally
    eastward this evening and overnight while posing a threat for both
    large hail around 1.5-2.5 inches in diameter and severe/damaging
    winds up to 60-70 mph. A tornado or two may also occur.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 80
    statute miles north and south of a line from 65 miles north
    northwest of Longview TX to 30 miles north of Monroe LA. For a
    complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
    update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU2).

    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 278…WW 279…WW
    280…WW 281…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    2.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean storm motion vector
    27035.

    …Gleason

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW2
    WW 282 SEVERE TSTM AR LA OK TX 180045Z – 180700Z
    AXIS..80 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF LINE..
    65NNW GGG/LONGVIEW TX/ – 30N MLU/MONROE LA/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 70NM N/S /54NNW GGG – 26N MLU/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..2.5 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 550. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 27035.

    LAT…LON 34419515 34119203 31809203 32099515

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU2.

    Watch 282 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 (10%)

    Wind

    Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

    Mod (50%)

    Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

    Low (20%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Mod (50%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Mod (30%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    High (80%)

    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.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 281

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 281
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    500 PM CDT Sat May 17 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Southeast Arkansas
    Northeast Louisiana
    West-Central Mississippi

    * Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 500 PM until
    1000 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2
    inches in diameter possible
    Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

    SUMMARY…Ongoing supercell thunderstorms should persist for several
    more hours this afternoon and evening while posing a threat for
    mainly 1-2 inch diameter hail. Isolated damaging winds may also
    occur.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 45
    statute miles north and south of a line from 40 miles north of
    Monroe LA to 30 miles south of Greenwood MS. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU1).

    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 277…WW 278…WW
    279…WW 280…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean storm motion vector
    26025.

    …Gleason

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW1
    WW 281 SEVERE TSTM AR LA MS 172200Z – 180300Z
    AXIS..45 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF LINE..
    40N MLU/MONROE LA/ – 30S GWO/GREENWOOD MS/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 40NM N/S /35N MLU – 26SSE SQS/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..2 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 550. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 26025.

    LAT…LON 33759203 33729008 32419008 32459203

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

    Watch 281 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    Low (10%)

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

    Low ( 65 knots

    Low (20%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Mod (40%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Mod (30%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    High (70%)

    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.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Police investigate serious pedestrian crash near Devonport

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Police investigate serious pedestrian crash near Devonport

    Sunday, 18 May 2025 – 7:20 am.

    Police are investigating a serious crash on the Bass Highway in Devonport last night.Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 8pm last night (17/5/25) after a 17 year old male youth was crossing the Bass Highway near the Homemaker Centre, Devonport.The youth was struck by a westbound Nissan X Trail travelling at approximately 110kph, in the right hand lane.The driver of the car stopped immediately to lend assistance and call for help.The youth was treated at the scene and taken by ambulance to the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie with what are believed to be non life threatening injuries.The Bass Highway was closed for around three hours while police Crash Investigaton Serices, Forensic Services, and SES volunteers attended and worked through the scene.Initial investigations suggest the youth was part of a small group who had crossed the highway to buy food when he was struck.The driver of the car had his two children in his car with him at the time. They were all understandably shaken, but uninjured.Anyone with information including dash cam footage should contact Devonport Police on 131444.

    MIL OSI News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 280

    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.
    SEL0

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 280
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    255 PM CDT Sat May 17 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    West-Central Texas

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

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3
    inches in diameter likely
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely

    SUMMARY…Thunderstorms will affect the watch area through the
    afternoon and early evening. Very unstable conditions will promote
    a risk of large hail and damaging winds in the strongest storms.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 75
    statute miles east and west of a line from 10 miles southwest of Del
    Rio TX to 45 miles northwest of Temple TX. For a complete depiction
    of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
    WOU0).

    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 277…WW 278…WW 279…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
    25025.

    …Hart

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW0
    WW 280 SEVERE TSTM TX 171955Z – 180300Z
    AXIS..75 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
    10SW DRT/DEL RIO TX/ – 45NW TPL/TEMPLE TX/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 65NM E/W /15WSW DLF – 35W ACT/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..3 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 25025.

    LAT…LON 29260228 31609924 31609669 29269979

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU0.

    Watch 280 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    Low (10%)

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

    Low (5%)

    Wind

    Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

    Mod (60%)

    Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

    Low (20%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Mod (60%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Mod (60%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    High (>95%)

    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.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 278

    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 278
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    230 PM CDT Sat May 17 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Northwest and North-Central Texas

    * Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 230 PM until
    1000 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 4
    inches in diameter likely
    Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts
    to 80 mph possible
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…Thunderstorms will rapidly intensify this afternoon.
    Supercells capable of very large hail and damaging winds will be a
    concern through the early evening. A tornado or two is also
    possible.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 85
    statute miles east and west of a line from 60 miles north of Fort
    Worth TX to 5 miles south of Waco TX. 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 277…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    4 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 70 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 600. Mean storm motion vector
    27030.

    …Hart

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW8
    WW 278 SEVERE TSTM TX 171930Z – 180300Z
    AXIS..85 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
    60N FTW/FORT WORTH TX/ – 5S ACT/WACO TX/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 75NM E/W /33SSW ADM – 7SSE ACT/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..4 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..70 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 600. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 27030.

    LAT…LON 33689589 31549579 31549867 33689885

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

    Watch 278 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 (60%)

    Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

    Mod (40%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    High (70%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    High (70%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    High (>95%)

    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.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Australia, Canada and New Zealand release statement following APEC Ministerial Meetings in Jeju, Korea, on Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine

    Source: Government of Canada News

    May 17, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

    The governments of Australia, Canada and New Zealand today issued the following statement after the APEC ministerial meetings on human resources development, education and trade:

    “We express our unwavering support for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and are fully committed to helping Korea, as APEC Chair in 2025, deliver a successful host year.

    “We are united in our resolve to ensure peace and stability in our region and to uphold international law, recognizing these are preconditions for the inclusive and sustainable economic growth for which we strive.

    “We condemn Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, which is now in its fourth year. In addition to causing terrible damage and loss of life in Ukraine, Russia’s war is compounding human suffering and contributing to food and energy insecurity across the region and in the world economy.

    “Russia’s actions and their economic impacts on the region are contrary to APEC’s vision for an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community for the peace and prosperity of all our people and of future generations.

    “Furthermore, Russia’s actions undermine the stability and prosperity that are essential preconditions for advancing economic cooperation.

    “APEC meetings provide an important opportunity to discuss these matters and their impacts on our economies.

    “Reaffirming the importance of international rules, norms and standards, we call on Russia to end its illegal invasion and work constructively towards a just and lasting peace for the people of Ukraine.”

    MIL OSI Canada News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 277

    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
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 277
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    1235 PM EDT Sat May 17 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Western New Hampshire
    Central and Northern New York
    Vermont
    Lake Ontario

    * Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 1235 PM
    until 800 PM EDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible
    Scattered large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms will increase in
    coverage through the afternoon. Locally damaging winds are the main
    concern, but the strongest cells could also produce large hail and
    perhaps a tornado.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 75
    statute miles north and south of a line from 30 miles east southeast
    of Montpelier VT to 5 miles south of Rochester NY. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU7).

    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.

    &&

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 55 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
    26030.

    …Hart

    SEL7

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 277
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    1235 PM EDT Sat May 17 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Western New Hampshire
    Central and Northern New York
    Vermont
    Lake Ontario

    * Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 1235 PM
    until 800 PM EDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible
    Scattered large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms will increase in
    coverage through the afternoon. Locally damaging winds are the main
    concern, but the strongest cells could also produce large hail and
    perhaps a tornado.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 75
    statute miles north and south of a line from 30 miles east southeast
    of Montpelier VT to 5 miles south of Rochester NY. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU7).

    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.

    &&

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 55 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
    26030.

    …Hart

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW7
    WW 277 SEVERE TSTM NH NY VT LO 171635Z – 180000Z
    AXIS..75 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF LINE..
    30ESE MPV/MONTPELIER VT/ – 5S ROC/ROCHESTER NY/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 65NM N/S /27ESE MPV – 44E BUF/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..1.5 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..55 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 26030.

    LAT…LON 42957200 41967767 44137767 45127200

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

    Watch 277 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 ( 65 knots

    Low (20%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Mod (40%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Low (20%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    High (80%)

    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.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI: $HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues To Investigate The Merger – PRA, KRON, AXL, SWTX

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We are headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and are investigating:

    • ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE: PRA), relating to the proposed merger with The Doctors Company. Under the terms of the agreement, ProAssurance stockholders will receive $25.00 per share in cash.

    ACT NOW. The Shareholder Vote is scheduled for June 24, 2025.

    Click here for more https://monteverdelaw.com/case/proassurance-corporation-pra/. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.

    • Kronos Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRON), relating to the proposed merger with Concentra Biosciences, LLC. Under the terms of the agreement, Concentra will acquire Kronos Bio for $0.57 in cash per share of Kronos Bio common stock, plus one non-tradeable contingent value right.

    ACT NOW. The Tender Offer expires on June 13, 2025.

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    • American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AXL), relating to the proposed merger with Dowlais Group plc. Under the terms of the agreement, Dowlais shareholders will be entitled to receive, per share of Dowlais’ common stock, 0.0863 shares of new AAM common stock, 42 pence per share in cash and up to a 2.8 pence of Dowlais FY24 final dividend prior to closing.

    Click here for more https://monteverdelaw.com/case/american-axle-manufacturing-holdings-inc-axl/. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.

    • SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWTX), relating to the proposed merger with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Under the terms of the agreement, SpringWorks shareholders will have the right to receive $47.00 in cash per share of SpringWorks stock held.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Upgrades for Gungahlin residents

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Yerrabi Pond District Park has recently been upgraded

    If you live in Gungahlin, you’ve likely spotted some construction and maintenance activity in your neighbourhood.

    The ACT Government has been busy upgrading some of your favourite spots on the northside.

    Here’s what’s been happening:

    Yerrabi Pond District Park

    A visit to Yerrabi Pond District Park always makes for a fun family day out.

    Recent upgrades include:

    • new unisex accessible toilets with baby change tables
    • new barbecue facilities
    • rubbish bins
    • better lighting
    • two new drinking fountains
    • bicycle parking
    • new garden beds and trees.

    Further upgrades are underway and are expected to be completed by May 2025 (weather permitting).

    Gungahlin Town Centre

    It’s going to get easier to walk cycle and travel around Gungahlin.

    Active travel designs for 13 new routes are in the works. Proposed improvements include:

    • new and upgraded paths
    • priority crossings
    • intersection upgrades
    • path widening and paving.

    Cycle paths

    Recent maintenance works means Canberrans can enjoy smoother rides on:

    • Gungahlin Drive, Ngunnawal
    • Gungahlin Drive to Lexcen Avenue, Nicholls
    • Keeleway Avenue to Decima Circuit, Nicholls.

    Franklin Dog Park

    Franklin Dog Park opened in mid-January.

    The fully enclosed area includes:

    • weave poles
    • hoop tunnels
    • log balance beams
    • a new car park with two accessible spaces and five bike rails.

    Dog poo bag dispensers and bins are also available.

    Gungahlin memorial hall and condolence lounge

    Construction has begun to build a new non-denominational memorial hall and condolence lounge.

    It will accommodate approximately 100 people.

    It’s expected to be completed early 2026, weather permitting.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Second arrest in connection with arson attacks

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A second man has been arrested in connection with a series of arson attacks in north London.

    The 26-year-old was arrested around 13:45hrs on Saturday, 17 May at London Luton Airport on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.

    The arrest was made by counter terrorism officers from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit. The man has been taken into police custody in London.

    The arrest relates to three incidents – a vehicle fire in NW5 on 8 May, a fire at the entrance of a property in N7 on 11 May and a fire at a residential address in NW5 in the early hours of 12 May.

    All have previous connections with a high-profile public figure, and therefore officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command have led the investigation into the fires.

    Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should call police on 101 quoting CAD 441/12 May.

    We would ask the public to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that doesn’t look or feel right, then to report it to police – either by calling police, in confidence, on 0800 789 321 or via www.gov.uk/ACT

    + A 21-year-old man has already been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life and appeared in court.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Four arrested in CT investigation released from custody

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Four men arrested as part of a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation have been released from custody.

    The men [A-D] were arrested on Saturday, 3 May at addresses in London, Swindon and Greater Manchester.

    Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command said: “We made these arrests due to concerns about a suspected plot to target a specific premises. Since those arrests, detectives have been working to assess all the evidence we’ve gathered and to question the men.

    “They are now being released from custody but our investigation remains active and is ongoing.

    “We are working very closely with the premises we identified as the suspected target of the alleged plot, and we continue to provide them with support. This has been, and continues to be, a highly complex investigation, and we will not hesitate to take further action if we believe there is any imminent threat to the public.

    “I would like to thank the public for their support and understanding – particularly in the areas and communities across the UK who have felt the direct impact of our activity.

    “I’d like to ask people to remain vigilant and contact us if anything doesn’t look or feel right. Information from the public is crucial to our work.”

    Anyone who sees or hears something that doesn’t feel right can call police, in confidence, on 0800 789 321, or report it via www.gov.uk/ACT.

    Five men were arrested on 3 May, as part of a pre-planned operation:

    [A] a 29-year-old man was arrested in the Swindon area
    [B] a 46-year-old man was arrested in west London
    [C] a 29-year-old man was arrested in the Stockport area
    [D] a 40-year-old man was arrested in the Rochdale area
    [E] a 24-year-old man was arrested in the Manchester area

    The five men, who are all Iranian nationals, were arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act (TACT), 2006. Four of the men [A-D] were detained under TACT and after obtaining various warrants of further detention, all four were released from custody on 17 May.

    The fifth man [E] was detained under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE). He was previously released on bail, with conditions, to a date in May.

    As part of the investigation, officers continue to carry out searches at a number of addresses in the Greater Manchester, London, Swindon and High Wycombe areas.

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  • MIL-OSI: Best Instant Withdrawal Casinos 2025: JACKBIT Top for Instant Payouts & No Verification

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PITTSBURGH, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Best instant withdrawal casinos are becoming increasingly popular among online players who value quick access to their winnings. These platforms offer seamless crypto transactions, minimal processing delays, and a smooth user experience without the need for lengthy verification.

    With the rise of decentralized payment methods, players now seek casinos that prioritize speed, security, and convenience. Among the top-rated options, JACKBIT stands out as a reliable choice, offering instant withdrawals, no KYC requirements, and a trusted environment for crypto gaming enthusiasts.

    “We’re thrilled to be recognized as a leader in the instant cash out casino space for 2025, Our focus has always been on delivering fast, secure, and player-centric experiences, from instant crypto payouts to promotions that truly enhance gameplay. We aim to give players trust and convenience every step of the way.”

    For online casino fans, the appeal of fast withdrawal online casinos lies in their ability to provide quick access to winnings without lengthy delays. These platforms cater to players who value efficiency, privacy, and the chance to enjoy real money gaming with minimal hassle. JACKBIT has taken this demand to heart, rolling out features in 2025 that cater to both new players and seasoned crypto enthusiasts. Among the best instant withdrawal casinos, JACKBIT stands out for its no KYC policy and an extensive game library that keeps players coming back.

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    How to Get Started with JACKBIT

    Joining JACKBIT, one of the best instant withdrawal casinos, is straightforward:

    1. Visit the Website: Navigate to JACKBIT’s official site and click “Sign Up.”
    2. Create an Account: Provide an email, username, and password. Crypto users benefit from instant withdrawal no verification access.
    3. Deposit Funds: Choose from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or USDT, or fiat options like Google Pay. Deposits are instant.
    4. Claim Your Bonus: Receive 30% rakeback and 100 wager-free spins automatically on your first deposit.
    5. Start Playing: Explore 7,000+ games or bet on sports, with the ability to cash out winnings instantly.

    Bonuses and Promotions: Rewarding Every Step

    JACKBIT’s promotional offerings are a key reason it stands out among the best instant withdrawal casinos. The welcome bonus- 30% rakeback and 100 wager-free spins– provides immediate value without complex terms. Additional promotions include:

    • Drops & Wins: Compete for a share of €2,000,000 in monthly prize pools across slots and live casino games.
    • Weekly Giveaways: $10,000 in cash and 10,000 free spins.
    • Daily and Weekly Tournaments: Win free spins, cash prizes, and other rewards by climbing leaderboards.
    • 3+1 Free Bet: Place three sports bets and receive a free bet to use on your favorite markets.
    • VIP Rakeback Club: Earn points with every wager, progressing from Rookie to Legend for up to 30% rakeback and exclusive perks like personalized offers and priority support.

    Unlike some platforms with high wagering requirements, JACKBIT’s bonuses are designed with fair conditions, making it a top same day withdrawal casino with instant withdrawal no verification features.

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    Why JACKBIT Casino Shines in 2025

    Operated by Ryker B.V. and licensed under the Curacao eGaming Authority, JACKBIT has solidified its reputation as a top destination among best instant withdrawal casinos since its launch in 2022. The platform is renowned for its intuitive interface, robust security measures, and instant withdrawal no verification options, making it a favorite for players seeking fast paying online casinos. With over 7,000 games, a comprehensive sportsbook, and a no KYC policy for crypto users, JACKBIT offers a gaming experience that balances speed, variety, and convenience.

    This attractive bonus includes 100 wager-free spins and up to 30% rakeback, allowing players to dive into top slots, table games, and sports betting without restrictive wagering requirements. JACKBIT ensures you can win real money online instantly and cash out effortlessly, reinforcing its position among best instant withdrawal casinos.

    A Comprehensive Review of JACKBIT’s Features

    To understand why JACKBIT ranks among the best instant withdrawal casinos, a team of iGaming experts conducted an in-depth review, evaluating key areas that matter to players. Below is a detailed look at what makes JACKBIT a leader in the realm of instant payout casinos with instant withdrawal no verification features.

    • Licensing and Fairness

    JACKBIT operates under a Curacao eGaming license, a widely respected credential in the online gaming industry. This ensures adherence to fair play standards and provides a secure environment for players. The platform employs provably fair games, certified Random Number Generators (RNGs), and undergoes regular audits by independent third-party firms to ensure unbiased outcomes. For players seeking best instant withdrawal casinos with instant withdrawal no verification, JACKBIT’s commitment to transparency fosters trust.

    • Game Selection: A Vast and Diverse Library

    With over 7,000 games from more than 90 leading providers, including Pragmatic Play, Evolution, NetEnt, Microgaming, and Habanero, JACKBIT offers one of the most extensive game libraries among best instant withdrawal casinos. Players can explore a wide range of options, including:

    • Slots: From classic titles like Gates of Olympus and Starburst to progressive jackpots like Mega Moolah, JACKBIT caters to slot enthusiasts of all levels.
    • Table Games: A variety of blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and poker variants appeal to players who enjoy strategy-based gaming.
    • Live Casino: Over 200 live dealer games, including blackjack, roulette, poker, and interactive game shows like Crazy Time, bring the casino floor to your screen.
    • Sportsbook: Covering 140+ sports, esports, and virtual sports, with 82,000+ monthly live events and 75,000 pre-match betting options.
    • Mini-Games: Fast-paced options like Dino Running/Crash and Plinko offer quick thrills and instant payouts.

    This extensive selection ensures that JACKBIT remains a top real cash payout online casino with instant withdrawal no verification capabilities, catering to diverse player preferences.

    • Payment Methods: Speed, Flexibility, and Privacy

    JACKBIT excels as an instant withdrawal casino, supporting over 20 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Binance Coin (BNB). Crypto transactions are processed in minutes, often instantly, with no fees, making JACKBIT a leader among best instant withdrawal casinos. For fiat users, options like Visa, MasterCard, Google Pay, and Apple Pay are available, though withdrawals may take 1-3 business days.

    The instant withdrawal no verification policy for crypto users is a major draw, allowing players to maintain anonymity while accessing their winnings quickly. With low minimum deposits (approximately $10 equivalent) and high withdrawal limits (up to $10,000 weekly, with flexibility for high rollers), JACKBIT caters to both casual players and big spenders seeking an online casino with easy withdrawal.

    • Security: Safeguarding Player Data

    Security is a top priority at JACKBIT, reinforcing its status among the best instant withdrawal casinos. The platform uses SSL encryption and blockchain technology to protect transactions and personal information.

    Provably fair games allow players to independently verify game outcomes, adding an extra layer of trust. The instant withdrawal no verification policy ensures privacy without compromising safety, making JACKBIT a trusted fast withdrawal online casino.

    • Mobile Experience: Seamless Gaming on the Go

    JACKBIT’s mobile-optimized platform delivers a seamless gaming experience on iOS and Android devices without the need for a dedicated app. Players can access the full game library, make instant deposits, and request instant withdrawal no verification payouts from anywhere. A mobile app is currently in beta testing and slated for release in Q3 2025, promising to further enhance JACKBIT’s appeal among the best instant withdrawal casinos.

    • Sportsbook: A Versatile Betting Platform

    Unlike many crypto-focused platforms, JACKBIT offers a comprehensive sportsbook, adding versatility for players seeking the best instant withdrawal casinos with diverse options. Covering sports like football, basketball, tennis, and niche markets like darts and snooker, the sportsbook provides competitive odds, live streaming, and in-play betting.

    With 82,000+ monthly live events and features like cash-out options, JACKBIT is a top choice for sports enthusiasts looking for instant withdrawal no verification payouts.

    • Customer Support: Reliable and Accessible

    JACKBIT provides 24/7 customer support via live chat (with response times under 2 minutes) and email (support@JACKBIT.com, replies within 4 hours). The multilingual team, fluent in English, French, German, Spanish, and more, achieves a 97% resolution rate. A detailed FAQ section covers topics like payments, bonuses, and responsible gaming, ensuring players at this easy cash out online casino with instant withdrawal no verification features get quick answers.

    • Responsible Gambling: Prioritizing Player Well-Being

    JACKBIT is committed to responsible gaming, offering tools like deposit limits, self-exclusion, reality checks, and session timers to help players manage their activity. Links to organizations like GamCare, Gambling Therapy, and BeGambleAware provide additional support. This dedication to player safety sets JACKBIT apart among the best instant withdrawal casinos, ensuring a fun yet responsible gaming environment.

    Why JACKBIT Excels Among the Best Instant Withdrawal Casinos

    JACKBIT’s dominance among the best instant withdrawal casinos is driven by several key strengths:

    • Lightning-Fast Payouts: Crypto withdrawals are processed in under 10 minutes, outpacing many competitors.
    • Instant Withdrawal No Verification: No KYC for crypto users ensures privacy and speed.
    • Massive Game Variety: Over 7,000 games and a robust sportsbook cater to all preferences.
    • Player-Centric Promotions: Wager-free spins and fair bonus terms maximize value.
    • Global Accessibility: Multilingual support and crypto transactions make it ideal for players worldwide.

    While fiat withdrawals may take slightly longer, this minor drawback is overshadowed by JACKBIT’s strengths as an online casino, fastest payout platform with instant withdrawal no verification features.

    Comparing JACKBIT to Other best instant withdrawal casinos

    To highlight JACKBIT’s edge, let’s compare it to other best instant withdrawal casinos like 7Bit and BitStarz, which also rank highly in 2025:

    • Game Library: JACKBIT’s 7,000+ games compete with 7Bit’s 10,000 but surpass BitStarz’s 4,500+. Its sportsbook adds unique value.
    • Payout Speed: JACKBIT’s instant withdrawal no verification payouts (under 10 minutes) match 7Bit’s but outpace BitStarz’s occasional 1-hour delays.
    • Bonuses: JACKBIT’s wager-free spins and 30% rakeback are more player-friendly than 7Bit’s higher wagering requirements or BitStarz’s tiered bonuses.
    • Privacy: JACKBIT’s instant withdrawal no verification policy aligns with BitStarz but beats 7Bit’s occasional verification demands.

    For players prioritizing instant cash out casino experiences, JACKBIT’s speed and privacy make it a top contender among the best instant withdrawal casinos.

    The Rise of Crypto Casinos in 2025

    The popularity of best instant withdrawal casinos has skyrocketed, fueled by the advantages of cryptocurrencies. Unlike traditional casinos, where fiat withdrawals can take 3–5 days, crypto platforms like JACKBIT offer instant withdrawal no verification payouts, often processed in minutes.

    Blockchain technology ensures secure, transparent transactions, while low fees and global accessibility appeal to modern players. This trend has positioned JACKBIT as a leader in the real cash payout online casino space, particularly among the best instant withdrawal casinos.

    Why Crypto Casinos Are the Future

    Crypto casinos have transformed the online gaming landscape by addressing common pain points like slow payouts and invasive verification processes. The instant withdrawal no verification feature, a hallmark of platforms like JACKBIT, allows players to access their winnings without submitting personal documents, enhancing privacy and convenience.

    Additionally, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum offer lower transaction costs compared to traditional banking methods, making them ideal for frequent players. As more players seek the best instant withdrawal casinos, crypto platforms are poised to dominate the industry.

    JACKBIT’s Role in the Crypto Revolution

    JACKBIT has embraced the crypto revolution by supporting a wide range of cryptocurrencies and prioritizing instant withdrawal no verification processes. The platform’s integration of blockchain technology ensures that every transaction is secure and verifiable, giving players peace of mind.

    By offering a no KYC policy for crypto users, JACKBIT caters to those who value anonymity, further solidifying its place among the best instant withdrawal casinos. As the adoption of digital currencies grows, JACKBIT is well-positioned to lead the charge in 2025 and beyond.

    Tips for Maximizing Your JACKBIT Experience

    To make the most of JACKBIT, one of the best instant withdrawal casinos, consider these practical tips:

    • Use Cryptocurrencies: Opt for Bitcoin, Ethereum, or USDT to benefit from instant withdrawal no verification payouts.
    • Participate in Tournaments: Join daily and weekly events to win free spins, cash prizes, and other rewards.
    • Leverage the VIP Club: Earn rakeback and unlock exclusive perks by climbing the loyalty tiers.
    • Set Responsible Limits: Use deposit limits and reality checks to manage your gaming budget.
    • Explore Demo Mode: Test games for free to discover your favorites before wagering real money.
    • Stay Updated on Promotions: Check JACKBIT’s promotions page regularly for new offers like free bets and reload bonuses.
    • Use Live Betting Features: Take advantage of the sportsbook’s live streaming and in-play betting for dynamic wagering.

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    Player Reviews: What Gamers Say About JACKBIT

    Real player feedback underscores JACKBIT’s reputation among the best instant withdrawal casinos:

    • “The crypto payouts are incredibly fast- I received BTC in my wallet in under 5 minutes!” – Alex, UK
    • “The instant withdrawal no verification feature is a game-changer. I love the privacy and ease.” – Maria, Canada
    • “The sportsbook is fantastic for live betting, and withdrawals are always smooth.” – Archie, Australia
    • “With so many games and fast payouts, JACKBIT is my go-to casino.” – Sarah, Germany

    These testimonials, sourced from platforms like Trustpilot and casino review sites, highlight JACKBIT’s reliability as an online casino with easy withdrawal and instant withdrawal no verification features.

    Addressing Common Concerns About Instant Withdrawal Casinos

    Players new to best instant withdrawal casinos may have questions or concerns about security, fairness, or payout reliability. Here’s how JACKBIT addresses these:

    • Is It Safe to Skip KYC? The instant withdrawal no verification policy is secure due to JACKBIT’s use of blockchain and SSL encryption, ensuring safe transactions without compromising privacy.
    • Are Games Fair? Provably fair games and third-party audits guarantee unbiased outcomes, a standard feature among the best instant withdrawal casinos.
    • What If I Encounter Issues? JACKBIT’s 24/7 support team resolves 97% of queries promptly, ensuring a smooth experience.
    • Are There Hidden Fees? Crypto transactions are fee-free, and fiat withdrawals have transparent terms, making JACKBIT a trusted same day withdrawal casino.

    By addressing these concerns, JACKBIT builds confidence among players seeking the best instant withdrawal casinos.

    The Competitive Landscape of Best Instant Withdrawal Casinos

    The online gaming industry is highly competitive, with numerous platforms vying for the title of best instant withdrawal casinos. JACKBIT’s closest competitors, also offer fast payouts and crypto-friendly features. However, JACKBIT’s unique combination of instant withdrawal no verification, a vast game library, and a robust sportsbook sets it apart.

    The Role of Technology in Instant Withdrawal Casinos

    Technology plays a pivotal role in the success of the best instant withdrawal casinos. Innovations like blockchain, smart contracts, and advanced encryption have enabled platforms like JACKBIT to offer instant withdrawal no verification payouts while maintaining security. Additionally, AI-powered customer support and game recommendation systems enhance the user experience, ensuring players find their favorite games quickly.

    Upcoming Innovations

    JACKBIT is set to launch a mobile app in Q3 2025, which will streamline access to its instant withdrawal no verification features and game library. The app will include push notifications for promotions, live betting updates, and personalized offers, further enhancing JACKBIT’s appeal among the best instant withdrawal casinos. Additionally, advancements in blockchain technology, such as faster transaction confirmations and lower gas fees, will make crypto payouts even more efficient.

    Responsible Gambling: A Core Pillar of JACKBIT

    Beyond its instant withdrawal no verification features, JACKBIT is deeply committed to responsible gambling. The platform offers a range of tools to help players stay in control:

    • Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly caps to manage spending.
    • Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account if needed.
    • Reality Checks: Receive reminders about session duration.
    • Cooling-Off Periods: Take short breaks from gaming to reassess habits.

    JACKBIT also partners with organizations like GamCare, Gambling Therapy, and BeGambleAware to provide resources for players who need support. This focus on player well-being reinforces JACKBIT’s position among the best instant withdrawal casinos that prioritize safety.

    The Global Appeal of JACKBIT

    JACKBIT’s global reach is another reason it ranks among the best instant withdrawal casinos. The platform supports multiple languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Portuguese, making it accessible to players worldwide. Its crypto-friendly approach, with support for 20+ cryptocurrencies, allows users from regions with restrictive banking systems to participate in online gaming. The instant withdrawal no verification policy further enhances its appeal for international players who value privacy.

    Catering to Diverse Markets

    JACKBIT tailors its offerings to specific markets by offering region-specific promotions and sports betting options. For example, European players can bet on popular sports like football and tennis, while North American users have access to markets like basketball and baseball. This localization, combined with instant withdrawal no verification payouts, makes JACKBIT a versatile choice among the best instant withdrawal casinos.

    The Future of Best Instant Withdrawal Casinos

    As the iGaming industry evolves, best instant withdrawal casinos like JACKBIT are setting new benchmarks for speed, privacy, and player satisfaction. The rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 technologies is expected to further streamline crypto payouts, potentially reducing transaction times to seconds. Additionally, the integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) into online casinos could create immersive gaming experiences, complementing the instant withdrawal no verification features that players love.

    JACKBIT is already preparing for these trends by investing in cutting-edge technology and expanding its mobile offerings. The upcoming mobile app launch in Q3 2025 will make it even easier for players to access instant withdrawal no verification payouts, and enjoy a seamless gaming experience on the go. As the demand for fast payout online casinos grows, JACKBIT is poised to remain a leader in 2025 and beyond.

    Why Choose JACKBIT for Fast Payouts?

    JACKBIT’s unique blend of speed, privacy, and variety makes it a standout among the best instant withdrawal casinos. Its instant withdrawal no verification policy, lightning-fast crypto payouts, and extensive game library create an unmatched gaming experience. Whether you’re a slot enthusiast, a live casino fan, or a sports bettor, JACKBIT delivers real value with every wager.

    The platform’s focus on fast payouts ensures you can access your winnings without delay, making it a top choice for players who prioritize efficiency. With generous bonuses, a commitment to responsible gaming, and a no KYC policy, JACKBIT is the ultimate destination for those seeking fast payout online casinos.

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    Final Thoughts: JACKBIT Redefines the Best Instant Withdrawal Casinos

    JACKBIT has earned its place among the best instant withdrawal casinos in 2025 by consistently putting players first. Its instant withdrawal no verification policy, rapid crypto payouts, and vast selection of over 7,000 games make it a top destination for gamers worldwide. As the demand for same day withdrawal casinos continues to grow, JACKBIT’s innovation and player-centric approach ensure it remains at the forefront of the industry.

    For players seeking a real cash payout online casino that combines speed, privacy, and excitement, JACKBIT is the ideal choice. Sign up today, claim your welcome bonus, and discover why JACKBIT is redefining the instant withdrawal casino experience in 2025.

    Email: support@JACKBIT.com

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Arrest – Fatal crash – Palmerston

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Fugitive Taskforce has arrested a man who allegedly fled the scene of a fatal crash in Palmerston yesterday. 

    The 38-year-old was arrested without incident in Farrar earlier today.

    He remains in custody and investigations into the cause of the crash remain ongoing.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Flower exports from China’s Yunnan province to Russia and Central Asian countries are growing

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    KUNMING, May 17 (Xinhua) — Russian businesswoman Ekaterina Savelyeva recently signed a contract to supply 240,000 carnations to Russia at the Deruyer flower base in Kunming, capital of Yunnan Province.

    “Yunnan flowers are popular in the Russian market due to their excellent quality and rich variety of varieties,” said E. Savelyeva. During her nearly month-long stay in Yunnan Province, she systematically familiarized herself with more than 100 varieties of flowers, which laid the foundation for long-term cooperation in the future.

    Yunnan Province, a major flower supplier in southwest China, is experiencing a boom in flower exports. In the first four months of this year, the province’s total export value of fresh-cut flowers reached 360 million yuan (about $50.04 million), up 51.4 percent year on year, according to Kunming Customs data.

    Among them, Dounan Flower Market, located in Chenggong District, Kunming, is the largest fresh-cut flower market in Asia and the second largest in the world. Flowers from this bustling market are shipped to more than 50 countries and regions around the world, including Russia, Kazakhstan, Australia, Singapore, etc.

    Since 2024, Russia and Kazakhstan’s demand for China’s fresh cut flowers has continued to grow. Zhou Tianyi, a representative of the aforementioned base, said that in addition to the Russian market, 60,000 fresh cut flowers are currently sent to Kazakhstan every week, and demand in the Central Asian market is also increasing significantly.

    In order to facilitate the export of flowers from Yunnan Province, Kunming Customs has been continuously optimizing its services, improving the efficiency of customs clearance and reducing customs costs for enterprises. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 276

    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.
    SEL6

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 276
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    435 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Extreme Northeast Georgia
    Western and Central North Carolina
    Northern South Carolina
    Southern Virginia

    * Effective this Saturday morning from 435 AM until NOON EDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible
    Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…Severe thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage
    and move east across the watch area through mid morning. Damaging
    wind gusts and isolated large hail will be the primary severe
    threats, and a tornado or two will also be possible.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 80
    statute miles east and west of a line from 30 miles north northwest
    of South Hill VA to 40 miles west southwest of Charlotte NC. For a
    complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
    update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU6).

    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 274…WW 275…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
    27040.

    …Bunting

    SEL6

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 276
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    435 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Extreme Northeast Georgia
    Western and Central North Carolina
    Northern South Carolina
    Southern Virginia

    * Effective this Saturday morning from 435 AM until NOON EDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible
    Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…Severe thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage
    and move east across the watch area through mid morning. Damaging
    wind gusts and isolated large hail will be the primary severe
    threats, and a tornado or two will also be possible.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 80
    statute miles east and west of a line from 30 miles north northwest
    of South Hill VA to 40 miles west southwest of Charlotte NC. For a
    complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
    update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU6).

    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 274…WW 275…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
    27040.

    …Bunting

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW6
    WW 276 SEVERE TSTM GA NC SC VA 170835Z – 171600Z
    AXIS..80 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
    30NNW AVC/SOUTH HILL VA/ – 40WSW CLT/CHARLOTTE NC/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 70NM E/W /47ESE LYH – 16E SPA/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..2 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 27040.

    LAT…LON 37087681 34998019 34998302 37087971

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU6.

    Watch 276 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 ( 65 knots

    Low (10%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Mod (30%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Mod (30%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    Mod (50%)

    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 Australia: UPDATE #2 – Charges – Serious harm – Alice Springs

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    A 22-year-old man has been charged in relation to a serious assault that occurred in Alice Springs on Thursday afternoon.

    Detectives have now charged the man with one count of Acts Intended to Cause Serious Harm and he has been remanded to appear in Alice Springs Local Court on Monday 19 May 2025.

    The 27-year-old victim has since been conveyed to Adelaide for further treatment.

    Commander James Grey-Spence said, “Investigations indicate that this incident was confined to those directly involved and not part of any broader conflict.

    “Police are working closely with Traditional Owners, Elders, community members, Land Councils, and other government agencies to enhance community safety and prevent further incidents.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Strengthening connectivity between China and Russia’s border regions promotes bilateral people-to-people exchanges and trade

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    HARBIN, May 17 (Xinhua) — Sergei Mikhailov from the Far East has just returned from Suifenhe City, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, where he went for a medical checkup and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment.

    “I came here on the recommendation of a Chinese friend. After a medical examination, the doctor explained to me where I had problems in my body. Then they prescribed me medication,” the Russian said.

    In recent years, the number of Russians seeking TCM treatment at the Suifenhe People’s Hospital has been steadily growing. Hospital employee Liu Simin noted that many Russians come as part of group tours to undergo medical examinations. “At the hospital, foreigners receive the same quality treatment and at the same prices as the Chinese,” he explained.

    Sergey said he did not have a language barrier because the clinic provides professional medical translators for the convenience of foreign patients, which made it easier for him to communicate with doctors. After visiting the hospital, he enjoyed shopping and trying Chinese cuisine.

    Trucks and tourist buses ply between the busy Suifenhe and Pogranichny checkpoints. Russian travelers love shopping: in Suifenhe they can often be seen with suitcases and bags.

    Meanwhile, Russian goods are also popular in Suifenhe. “Rossa Empire”, the largest Russian commodity distribution center in Suifenhe, has become a landmark of the city with its rich collection of Russian goods and food products.

    “More than 220 foreign trade enterprises are based in the center, where they import more than 5,000 items into China,” said Zhang Jiaqiang, director of the company that runs the center, adding that the center has a live streaming facility to promote international online sales.

    The Suifenhe Bonded Zone has also played an important role as an economic driver for the promotion of cross-border trade.

    Li Wei, CEO of Heilongjiang Zinnbach Biotechnology Co., Ltd., said his company is the first domestic brewery to set up production in the Suifenhe Bonded Zone. The company, which enjoys a tax-favored policy of “customs import and VAT refund,” enjoys zero tariffs on all imported raw materials such as malt, hops and yeast.

    According to statistics from Suifenhe Customs, in 2024, the volume of cargo passing through the local automobile checkpoint exceeded 1 million tons for the first time, reaching 1.225 million tons. This year, the average daily number of vehicles passing through the automobile checkpoint was about 300 vehicles, 50 units more than in 2024.

    In addition, Suifenhe is also an important stop on the China-Europe rail freight route, with nearly 9,000 freight trains carrying around 88,000 TEU (20-foot container equivalent units) passing through every year.

    The local road and rail checkpoints in Suifenhe are among 19 border crossings on the China-Russia border in Heilongjiang Province, according to the provincial government website.

    On May 7, after the ice on the Heilongjiang River completely melted, seasonal river traffic resumed between the three ports along the China-Russia border river, namely Heihe, Tongjiang and Fuyuan, and the three corresponding ports on the Russian side.

    “The annual river service has resumed. The speed of customs clearance has become particularly fast, which is convenient for those of us who frequently travel between China and Russia,” said Jiang Haibo, a resident of Jiamusi City, Heilongjiang Province, who took the river ferry service at Tongjiang Port.

    Situated just 1 km from the Russian river port of Nizhneleninskoye in the Jewish Autonomous Region, Tongjiang has become an important trade route between China and Russia, with an annual throughput of 500,000 people and 600,000 tons of cargo.

    “I am from the village of Nizhneleninskoye. It takes no more than half an hour to get from Tongjiang to my home by ferry, and here you can quickly and easily go through customs,” said Russian tourist Victoria Figol.

    Tongjiang’s rail network is connected to the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia. Goods exported from Tongjiang via Khabarovsk in Russia can directly reach the interior of Russia and even further afield, to European countries such as Germany. This crossing is 800 km shorter than via the port of Suifenhe. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Police investigate attempted arson at West Coast football clubrooms

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Police investigate attempted arson at West Coast football clubrooms

    Saturday, 17 May 2025 – 2:49 pm.

    Police are investigating an attempted arson at the Rosebery/Toorak Football Clubrooms in Rosebery overnight.Tasmania Fire Service and emergency services were called to the scene in Primrose St about 2.45am, after a neighbour heard a window being smashed.Quick action by the neighbour with a small fire extinguisher saw the fire extinguished prior to the brigades’ arrival.Damage to the building was minimal, with some scorching and a broken window.TFS investigations today determined the fire had been deliberately lit, and it is believed some object with an accelerant was thrown through the window.Police are seeking any information from the public, including any details around a small dark coloured hatchback that was seen leaving the area immediately after.Anyone with information should contact Police on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or crimestopperstas.com.au, quoting reference number 775130.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: NEWS: Costa, Schiff Lead Push to Stop Closure of California USDA Offices

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

    WASHINTGON – Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) co-led California members of the California Congressional Delegation in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reverse their disastrous plan to close nine USDA offices in California, including Bakersfield and Madera.  In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Acting Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) Stephen Ehikian, the lawmakers urged a reversal of the plan, stressing that office closures in Bakersfield, Blythe, Los Angeles, Madera, Mt. Shasta, Oxnard, Salinas, Woodland, and Yreka will place an additional burden on farmers already navigating market uncertainty from rapidly changing tariffs and other cuts to USDA staffing and funding. Their letter also highlights the downstream impact these closures will have on economies in rural communities across California, which rely on USDA for services ranging from small business loans to wildfire management.  “California is the nation’s largest agricultural state. In 2023 alone, California’s farms received $59.4 billion in cash receipts for their output. Closure of these offices would severely hamper USDA’s ability to support farmers imperative to California’s agricultural success.” the lawmakers wrote.  “These terminations come at a time when farmers are already navigating an uncertain agricultural economy due to USDA funding freezes and cancellations as well as the impact of tariffs. USDA field offices play a vital role in providing services to agricultural communities across the state, providing loans, grants, and technical assistance. These offices provide farmers with a place to meet face-to-face with USDA staff to discuss services and programs they rely on. Closing these vital centers will make it more difficult for farmers to access the essential resources farmers must be able to rely on,” the lawmakers continued.    The letter was led by Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), and Adam Gray (CA-13). The letter was also signed by Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19).  Read the full text of the letter HERE.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 273

    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.
    SEL3

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 273
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    1130 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Far Southeast Ohio
    Western Virginia
    West Virginia

    * Effective this Friday night and Saturday morning from 1130 PM
    until 500 AM EDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
    Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…Clusters of thunderstorms should spread eastward overnight
    while posing a threat for mainly scattered severe/damaging winds,
    with peak gusts up to 60-70 mph. Isolated hail and perhaps a tornado
    or two may also occur.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 50
    statute miles east and west of a line from 35 miles east northeast
    of Parkersburg WV to 5 miles west southwest of Bluefield WV. For a
    complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
    update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU3).

    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 267…WW 269…WW
    270…WW 271…WW 272…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
    27040.

    …Gleason

    SEL3

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 273
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    1130 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Far Southeast Ohio
    Western Virginia
    West Virginia

    * Effective this Friday night and Saturday morning from 1130 PM
    until 500 AM EDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
    Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…Clusters of thunderstorms should spread eastward overnight
    while posing a threat for mainly scattered severe/damaging winds,
    with peak gusts up to 60-70 mph. Isolated hail and perhaps a tornado
    or two may also occur.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 50
    statute miles east and west of a line from 35 miles east northeast
    of Parkersburg WV to 5 miles west southwest of Bluefield WV. For a
    complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
    update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU3).

    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 267…WW 269…WW
    270…WW 271…WW 272…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
    27040.

    …Gleason

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW3
    WW 273 SEVERE TSTM OH VA WV 170330Z – 170900Z
    AXIS..50 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
    35ENE PKB/PARKERSBURG WV/ – 5WSW BLF/BLUEFIELD WV/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 45NM E/W /29S AIR – 29WNW PSK/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..1.5 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 27040.

    LAT…LON 39547987 37258037 37258219 39548176

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU3.

    Watch 273 Status Report Messages:

    STATUS REPORT #1 ON WW 273

    VALID 170340Z – 170440Z

    THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE ENTIRE WATCH AREA.

    ..BROYLES..05/17/25

    ATTN…WFO…RLX…RNK…

    &&

    STATUS REPORT FOR WS 273

    SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

    OHC167-170440-

    OH
    . OHIO COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

    WASHINGTON
    $$

    VAC021-027-051-071-185-170440-

    VA
    . VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

    BLAND BUCHANAN DICKENSON
    GILES TAZEWELL
    $$

    WVC001-005-007-013-015-017-019-021-025-033-035-039-041-047-055-
    063-067-073-075-081-083-085-087-089-091-095-097-101-105-107-109-
    170440-

    WV
    . WEST VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

    BARBOUR BOONE BRAXTON
    CALHOUN CLAY DODDRIDGE
    FAYETTE GILMER GREENBRIER
    HARRISON JACKSON KANAWHA
    LEWIS MCDOWELL MERCER
    MONROE NICHOLAS PLEASANTS
    POCAHONTAS RALEIGH RANDOLPH
    RITCHIE ROANE SUMMERS
    TAYLOR TYLER UPSHUR
    WEBSTER WIRT WOOD
    WYOMING
    $$

    THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE
    REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL
    INFORMATION ON COUNTIES…INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES
    CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES.
    $$

    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 (10%)

    Wind

    Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

    Mod (60%)

    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

    High (70%)

    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 USA: Pallone Recognizes Outstanding High School Students at Spring Awards Ceremony

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Frank Pallone (6th District of New Jersey)

    Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the recipients of the Congressional Award, this year’s U.S. Service Academy nominees, and the winners of the 2025 Sixth Congressional District High School Arts Competition at an awards ceremony. 

    Pallone also announced the winners of the Congressional App Challenge and the winners of the tenth-annual Poetry Showcase. Students representing multiple local schools were honored at a reception at Middlesex College. 

    Pallone honored the 2025 recipients of the Congressional Award. Created by his predecessor, the late U.S. Rep. Jim Howard, the Congressional Award recognizes the initiative, achievement, and volunteer services of young people. The recipients include:

    Bronze Congressional Award Recipients:

    • Brody Gray, Rumson
    • Nyla Martin, Rumson
    • Timothy McCooey, Rumson

    Silver Congressional Award Recipients:

    • Hunter Barrett, Rumson
    • Aditya Herekar, Edison
    • Mahi Mahitcha, Edison
    • Ethan Poon, Edison

    Gold Congressional Award Recipients:

    • Suhani Sengupta, Edison

    “The Congressional Award is given to individuals whose accomplishments and dedication to their communities exemplifies the best qualities of the future,” Pallone said. “I’m proud to award this honor to this year’s recipients, and I wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.” 

    The New Jersey Congressman also honored the candidates he nominated to the U.S. Service Academies. The nominees include:

    U.S. Air Force Academy

    • Brody Cannan, Sayreville War Memorial High School
    • Jackson Gervais, Christian Brothers Academy
    • Cole Pangborn, Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School
    • Satyam Shah, Northwestern Preparatory School
    • Sanjna Thoguru, Rutgers Preparatory School
    • Brandon Trivino, Saint Joseph High School

    U.S. Naval Academy                                      

    • Carter Braun, Marine Academy of Science and Technology
    • Thomas Clark, Marine Academy of Science and Technology
    • Ryan Miller, Middletown High School North
    • Sanjna Thoguru, Rutgers Preparatory School
    • Brandon Trivino, Saint Joseph High School
    • Caitlin Williams, Trinity Hall

    U.S. Military Academy at West Point

    • Tyler Boelhower, Woodbridge High School
    • Carter Braun, Marine Academy of Science and Technology
    • Max Fredericks, Keyport High School
    • Reed Kerstetter, St. Thomas Aquinas High School
    • Ryan Miller, Middletown High School North
    • Hannah Nitka, High Technology High School
    • Kyle Pear, South Plainfield High School
    • Cassidy Robertson, Saint Rose High School
    • Brandon Trivino, Saint Joseph High School

    U.S. Merchant Marine Academy                  

    • Owen Bradford, Spotswood High School
    • Carter Braun, Marine Academy of Science and Technology
    • Robert Gallagher, Arthur L. Johnson High School
    • Reed Kerstetter, St. Thomas Aquinas High School
    • Ryan Miller, Middletown High School North
    • Brandon Trivino, Saint Joseph High School
    • Jacob Weir, Seneca High School

    “The value of military service to our nation cannot be overstated, and I am proud of the commitment that these nominees have shown to serving their country,” said Pallone. “These nominees showed outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievements, leadership, and motivation in serving our country. Our nation’s service academies are some of the highest caliber institutions that are committed to graduating leaders of character, honor, and integrity. New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District is home to so many bright and qualified students. I wish all of the nominees the very best of luck in the future and thank them for their willingness to serve.”

    Young artists from various schools in Middlesex and Monmouth counties participated in this year’s art competition. Local judges chose first, second and third place winners. They also awarded 15 honorable mentions. The first-place winner, Sylphania Njoku, will have her artwork displayed for the next year in the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.  

    Congressional Art Competition Winners:

    First Place: Sylphania Njoku, Piscataway High School

    Second Place: Emily Hsu, John P. Stevens High School

    Third Place: Elizabeth Poole, Piscataway High School

    Honorable Mentions: 

    • Shruthika Adaki, John P. Stevens High School
    • Mishti Bajaj, John P. Stevens High School
    • Gabriel DeJesus, Sayreville War Memorial High School
    • Yoskar Deleon, Perth Amboy High School
    • Julia Liu, John P. Stevens High School
    • Aaliyah Matias, Perth Amboy High School
    • Chasity McNamara, Edison High School
    • Haley Norris, Red Bank Regional High School
    • Ash Peña Martinez, Red Bank Regional High School
    • Gabrielle Petit-Homme, Piscataway High School
    • Patrick Powers, Raritan High School
    • Sofia Rojas, Piscataway High School
    • Mia Vargas, East Brunswick Magnet School
    • Ava Wallenstein, Sayreville War Memorial High School
    • Alexander Zayas, Perth Amboy High School

    “I have long believed that Congress should play a major role in encouraging interest in the arts,” Pallone said. “This competition provides a forum to help the aspiring young artists of our area gain recognition and exposure. Young artists can gain confidence in themselves and their abilities by displaying their work and having it evaluated by knowledgeable judges.”

    Pallone also announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. The competition encourages students to explore STEM education and highlights the value of computer science.

    First Place: Ekya Dogra, Sahil Ghosh and Adithiya Venkatakrishnan, all from Edison Academy Magnet School, with the app RADR: Rapid Amber Detection Response, which is an initiative to enhance amber alerts & assist in child abduction cases.  The core mission is to provide a faster, more efficient way of not just tracking abducted children, but any suspected vehicles supplementing law enforcement officers with autonomous technology. 

    Second Place: Ishaan Kunwar from Edison High School with the app CataSight, which aims to detect cataracts in fundus images, which are images of the back of the eye taken with an ophthalmoscope (fundus camera), using a machine learning approach that involves a Multilayer Perceptron Layer (MLP) model. The web app, developed using Streamlit, allows users to upload a fundus image and receive a diagnosis of “Cataract” or “Normal,” along with the probability of the prediction, which is out of 1 and rounded to the nearest 2 decimal places.

    Third Place: Neerav Gupta from John P. Stevens High School, with the app Symptix, an innovative app designed to assist users in navigating healthcare information and making informed decisions about their health. At its core, Symptix leverages cutting-edge AI technology to provide fast and reliable medical guidance based on user input. One of the key features of the app is an AI-powered chatbot, powered by the Gemini 1.0 pro model, which allows users to input their symptoms and receive an instant diagnosis. 

    “The Congressional App Challenge is an important platform for students to showcase their skills in programming and computer science while supporting the next generation’s interest in STEM subjects. I will continue to support investments in STEM education so that our country remains at the forefront of innovation and research. I congratulate this year’s winners and encourage everyone who has an idea to submit it for the competition next year,” said Pallone.

    Finally, Pallone announced the winners of the tenth-annual Poetry Showcase. The Poetry Showcase coincides with National Poetry Month, which is celebrated during the month of April. The showcase allows students of all ages to express themselves in writing under one of three thematic categories: civic engagement, the environment, and social justice. 

    “The Poetry Showcase is a wonderful opportunity for students of all ages to express themselves in writing while exploring themes that I believe resonate with their community,” Pallone concluded. “This year, we received over 600 submissions, which is a testament to our students’ dedication to literature and language. I want to thank everyone who participated and commend them for their commitment to this literary art.” 

    Category: Civic Engagement

    • Harshikha Anumala, Oak Tree Road School (Woodbridge) (Grades K-5)
    • Ameirah Gordon, Assumption Catholic School (Perth Amboy) (Grades 6-8)
    • Libby Peckman, Highland Park High School (Grades 9-12)

    Category: Environment 

    • Samantha Rybakov, Alan B. Shepard Elementary School (Old Bridge) (Grades K-5)
    • Sujena Maheshwaran Subashini, Thomas Jefferson Middle School (Edison) (Grades 6-8)
    • Alexander Poon, Edison Academy Magnet School (Grades 9-12)

    Category: Social Justice

    • Sophia Santos, South Amboy Elementary School (Grades K-5)
    • Scarlett Garcia, Carteret Junior High School (Grades 6-8)
    • Haniya Arif, Piscataway High School (Grades 9-12)

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Thirty-Two Republican Members, Led by Smucker, Renew Call for a Fiscally Responsible Budget Reconciliation Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lloyd Smucker (PA-16)

    WASHINGTON—Thirty-one Members of the House Republican Conference, led by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) Vice Chair of the Budget Committee, are calling for Congress to pass reconciliation legislation that is “genuinely fiscally responsible.” Failure to achieve the spending reduction targets outlined in the budget resolution will mean “the Ways and Means Committee’s instruction must be lowered dollar-for-dollar to keep the reconciliation bill within the agreed limits.”

    The Members write: “We are fully committed to passing a reconciliation bill that achieves the objectives we all support, which include extending President Trump’s tax cuts, growing our economy, securing our borders, unleashing American energy, and ensuring peace through strength.”

    The lawmakers continue, “We remain firmly committed to ensuring the bill is genuinely fiscally responsible. We reaffirm that our support depends, at minimum, on the bill’s strict adherence to the House framework for instructions contained in the concurrent budget resolution (Section 4001 of H.Con.Res.14).”

    The group expresses its appreciation for the Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Leader Scalie’s commitments that no measure will be brought to the floor unless it fully meets the standards of the House framework for instructions contained in the concurrent budget resolution. 

    Signatories to the letter include Representatives: Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Lauren Boebert (CO-04), Josh Brecheen (OK-02), Tim Burchett (TN-02), Eric Burlison (MO-07), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Elijiah Crane (AZ-02), Brandon Gill (TX-26), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Andy Harris (MD-01), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Morgan Luttrell (TX-08), Richard McCormick (GA-07), Mary Miller (IL-15), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Andrew Ogles (TN-05), Robert Onder (MO-03), Scott Perry (PA-10), Chip Roy (TX-21), David Schweikert (AZ-01), Keith Self (TX-03), Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Victoria Spartz (IN-05), Greg Steube (FL-17), Marlin Stutzman (IN-03), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), and Ryan Zinke (MT-01).

    The full letter is available here. 

    Full text follows below: 

    May 7, 2025
     

    The Honorable Mike Johnson

    Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives

    Washington, D.C. 20515

    The Honorable Steve Scalise

    Majority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives

    Washington, DC 20515

    Subject: Commitment to House Framework in Reconciliation

    Dear Speaker Johnson and Leader Scalise,

    We are fully committed to passing a reconciliation bill that achieves the objectives we all support, which include extending President Trump’s tax cuts, growing our economy, securing our borders, unleashing American energy, and ensuring peace through strength.

    Additionally, we remain firmly committed to ensuring the bill is genuinely fiscally responsible. We reaffirm that our support depends, at minimum, on the bill’s strict adherence to the House framework for instructions contained in the concurrent budget resolution (Section 4001 of H.Con.Res.14). We also appreciate your assurance that no measure will be brought to the floor unless it fully meets this standard.

    The Big Picture

    America’s fiscal path is unsustainable and worsening. The national debt has exceeded $36 trillion and is growing by nearly $2 trillion each year. Annual interest costs are on track to surpass $1 trillion, overtaking what we spend on Medicare or national defense. Federal outlays remain at record highs, and the recent strain in Treasury markets makes it clear that we can no longer count on historically low interest rates. We must move decisively to restore market confidence and put the budget on a sustainable path.
     

    Minmum Criteria for Our Support

    Under the House’s framework, the reconciliation bill must not add to the deficit. The House budget resolution assumes that enacting President Trump’s agenda, including extending the 2017 tax cuts, will generate $2.5 trillion in additional revenue through economic growth. This means that all additional tax cuts or increases in spending above this level must be offset. To fully extend and build upon the 2017 tax cuts, this means that the reconciliation bill must include at least $2 trillion in verifiable savings either through spending reductions or scaling back the size of the tax package. If savings fall short, the Ways and Means Committee’s instruction

    must be lowered dollar-for-dollar to keep the reconciliation bill within the agreed limits.

    In practice, the Ways and Means Committee’s instruction may not exceed $2.5 trillion more than the debt reduction achieved by all other committees.

    Deficit Reduction in Other Committees                 Maximum Ways and Means Instruction

    $2.0 trillion                                                                 $4.5 trillion

    $1.5 trillion                                                                 $4.0 trillion

    $1.0 trillion                                                                 $3.5 trillion

    Critically, the deficit reduction target must be met with real, enforceable spending cuts – not budget gimmicks. The final bill must deliver structural reforms that strengthen long-term growth and produce long-term savings.

    Bottom Line

    A $2 trillion reduction in spending may sound substantial. However, it equals only 2.3 percent of projected federal outlays over the next decade and only reduces the rate of growth in spending. Even with those savings, annual spending is expected to grow from $7 trillion to $10 trillion over the next 10 years, and debt will exceed $50 trillion by 2035.

    The House reconciliation instructions are binding. They set a floor for savings, not a ceiling. We must hold that line on fiscal discipline to put the country back on a sustainable path.

    We are more committed than ever to making that happen.

    # # #

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  • MIL-OSI USA: McCaul to Co-Chair Friends of Australia Caucus

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Michael McCaul (10th District of Texas)

    WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee — announced he will co-chair the Congressional Friends of Australia Caucus alongside long-time co-chair, Congressman Joe Courtney AO (D-Conn.).

    “As the United States’ adversaries work together to create an increasingly dangerous world, trusted allies like Australia are as critical as ever. That’s why I’ve worked diligently to strengthen AUKUS — the Australia-U.K.-U.S. alliance that keeps Chairman Xi up at night,” said Rep. McCaul. “A strong U.S. relationship with Australia benefits both of our economies, enhances our mutual security, and deters the CCP’s malign ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. I look forward to working with Congressman Courtney, who has a proven commitment to the U.S.-Australia alliance, to continue bolstering the caucus’ work at this important time in history.” 

    “I am very excited to work with Congressman McCaul, who demonstrated his active support for the U.S.-Australia alliance in 2023 by partnering to enact historic bipartisan AUKUS authorities,” said Rep. Courtney AO. “As Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, he guided committee approval of key ITAR provisions that were incorporated into the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The bipartisan Friends of Australia Caucus has more work to do to build on that success, and I look forward to working with Michael to achieve this goal.”

    Background:

    The Congressional Friends of Australia Caucus seeks to expand and enrich the partnership between the United States and Australia, which enjoy strong economic and defense ties. McCaul has long supported the relationship between the U.S. and Australia, acknowledging that Australia is one of our most important strategic allies in the Indo-Pacific.

    Last Congress, McCaul championed several pieces of legislation to strengthen the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) defense pact. He also penned a recent op-ed in the National Review on the critical importance of AUKUS.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for May 17, 2025

    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 17, 2025.

    A life of service: celebrating the career of Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban
    SPECIAL REPORT: By Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor, RNZ Pacific manager At this year’s May graduation ceremony, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University’s Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban, was awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition for her contribution to education. Although she has now stepped down from the role, Luamanuvao served as the university’s Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Pasifika, for 14 years.

    ‘Manu jumping’: The physics behind making humongous splashes in the pool
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Pankaj Rohilla, Postdoctoral Fellow in Fluid Dynamics, Georgia Institute of Technology Maybe you’ve unknowingly tried to do a manu jump. Isabel Pavia/Moment via Getty Images Whether diving off docks, cannonballing into lakes or leaping off the high board, there’s nothing quite like the joy of jumping into

    Time for NZ media to ditch the propaganda and stand against genocide
    COMMENTARY: By Saige England in Christchurch “RNZ is failing in its duty to inform the public of an entirely preventable humanitarian catastrophe.” Tautoko to Jeremy Rose, Ramon Das and Eugene Doyle for this critique of a review of RNZ’s coverage of a genocide. Sadly, this highlights RNZ’s failure to report the genocide from the perspective

    Media Council makes ‘stop Telikom PNG silencing journalists’ plea to PM Marape
    The Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) has called on Prime Minister James Marape to stop Telikom PNG silencing and suppressing media personnel. Telikom PNG, which is 100 percent government-owned, has two key outlets: FM100 radio and EMTV. Recently, it sacked FM100 talkback host Culligan Tanda after he featured opposition East Sepik Governor Allan

    Ben Roberts-Smith has lost an appeal in his long-running defamation case. Here’s why
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rick Sarre, Emeritus Professor in Law and Criminal Justice, University of South Australia The full Federal Court has dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith’s appeal to have his defamation case loss overturned. It is important in seeking to understand this judgement to know the history of the case. In June

    With a new minister for early childhood education, what can the federal government do to make centres safer?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Victoria Minson, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education, Australian Catholic University This week, more reports emerged of horrific abuse of children at childcare centres. An ABC investigation reported young children had suffered burns and been verbally abused. In another case, a baby was repeatedly slapped by an

    Australian researchers use a quantum computer to simulate how real molecules behave
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ivan Kassal, Professor of Chemical Physics, University of Sydney University of Sydney Nano Institute When a molecule absorbs light, it undergoes a whirlwind of quantum-mechanical transformations. Electrons jump between energy levels, atoms vibrate, and chemical bonds shift — all within millionths of a billionth of a second.

    To boost the nation’s health, the government’s proposed food strategy must put people over profits
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachael Walshe, Post-doctoral Researcher, University of Canberra crbellette/sShutterstock On election night, a triumphant Anthony Albanese took to the stage brandishing a Medicare card as a symbol of the nation’s commitment to public healthcare. As the re-elected government gets to work on its promised national food security strategy

    You usually need more than a few drops of blood, saliva or urine to detect illnesses. Here’s why
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amali Cooray, PhD Candidate in Genetic Engineering and Cancer, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) Lumen Photos/Shutterstock In the 2000s, biotech company Theranos promised to revolutionise blood testing. Founder Elizabeth Holmes claimed Theranos technology could perform hundreds of tests using just a finger-prick drop

    Some young trans people take sex hormones so their bodies better align with their gender. What are the benefits and risks?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cristyn Davies, Senior Research Fellow in the Specialty of Child and Adolescent Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney romain-jorge/Shutterstock Triggered by hormonal changes in the brain and body, puberty marks a physical transformation. Oestrogen and testosterone – often called “sex hormones” – drive many

    Saudi Arabia has big AI ambitions. They could come at the cost of human rights
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Niusha Shafiabady, Associate Professor in Computational Intelligence, Australian Catholic University This week, on his tour of the Middle East, United States President Donald Trump unveiled a suite of new deals with Saudi Arabia. Trump claimed the deals were worth more than US$1 trillion (A$1.5 trillion). This is

    Why Anthony Albanese’s presence at Pope Leo’s inauguration is shrewd politics
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Darius von Guttner Sporzynski, Historian, Australian Catholic University When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese steps into St Peter’s Square for the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, the optics will be far more than pious courtesy. For a day, the Vatican will temporarily be the world’s

    The space race is being reshaped by geopolitics, offering opportunities for countries such as New Zealand
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Zámborský, Senior Lecturer, Management & International Business, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau NASA/Getty Imges The space economy is being reshaped — not just by innovation, but by geopolitics. What was once dominated by state space agencies, and more recently by private ventures, is evolving into

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Trail runner rescued from the Overland Track in Cradle Mountain National Park

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Trail runner rescued from the Overland Track in Cradle Mountain National Park

    Saturday, 17 May 2025 – 12:02 pm.

    A female trail runner has been rescued after becoming lost on the Overland Track in Cradle Mountain National Park last night.
    Search and Rescue was called to coordinate rescue of the woman from Overland Track after the woman called emergency authorities on her mobile.
    Police and a Tasmania Parks and Wildlife ranger located the woman around 8pm last night, seeking shelter overnight at the Waterfall Hut.
    The woman was then walked out to safety a short time ago,
    Police advise bushwalkers against walking alone, and to ensure they carry sufficient warm clothing and food, and emergency communication devices. A two-way messaging emergency device is preferred.• Ensure you’re prepared with appropriate equipment – take a map and torch, clothing and footwear to suit any conditions, regardless of the season take a waterproof jacket; adequate food and water, first aid kit.• Research your intended trip – ensure the trip is within your abilities and fitness level, and you have a route plan, map and check the expected weather forecast.• Let someone know before you go – ensure someone knows your route and expected return time.• Always carry a fully charged mobile phone and consider a portable charger to extend battery life. Batteries do not last as long when cold and mobile navigation apps deplete batteries quicker than other apps.• Carry a Personal Locator Beacon but be aware that they are a one-way communication device.• Be flexible. Be prepared to turn back or change plans if severe weather is forecast or eventuates during the walk. Making the decision to push on when you should turn back can put you in danger.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: A life of service: celebrating the career of Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban

    SPECIAL REPORT: By Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor, RNZ Pacific manager

    At this year’s May graduation ceremony, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University’s Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban, was awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition for her contribution to education.

    Although she has now stepped down from the role, Luamanuvao served as the university’s Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Pasifika, for 14 years. In that time has worked tirelessly to raise Pasifika students’ achievement.

    “It’s really important that they [Pasifika students] make the most of the opportunities that education has to offer,” she said.

    “Secondly, education teaches you how to write, to research, to critique, but more importantly, become an informed voice and considering what’s happening in society now with AI and also technology and social media, it’s really important that we can tell our stories and share our values, and we counter that by receiving a good education and applying ourselves to do well.”

    When asked about the importance of service, Luamanuvao explained “there’s a saying in Samoan, ‘o le ala i le pule o le tautua’ so the road to authority and leadership is through service”.

    “And we’ve always been taught how important it is not to indulge in our own individual success, but to always become a voice and support our brothers and sisters, and our families and in our communities who are especially struggling.”

    Juliana Faataualofa Lafaialii, Samoa’s Deputy Head of Mission/Counsellor to NZ (from left); Philippa Toleafoa; Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban; Afamasaga Faamatalaupu Toleafoa, Samoa’s High Commissioner to NZ; and Labour MP Pesetatamalelagi Barbara Edmonds . Image: Pesetatamalelagi Barbara Edmonds/RNZ Pacific

    As she accepted her honorary doctorate, she spoke about the importance of women taking on leadership roles.

    ‘Our powerful women’
    “Yes, many Pacific people will know how powerful our women are, especially our mothers, our grandmothers, and great grandmothers. We actually come from cultures of very powerful and very strong women . . .  it’s not centered in the individual women. It’s centered on the well-being of our families, and our communities. And that’s what women leadership is all about in the Pacific.”

    She did not expect the honourary doctorate from Te Herenga Waka Victoria University because “I’ve always been aspirational for others. And we Pacific people have been brought up that we are the people of the ‘we’ and not the me.”

    The number of Pasifika students enrolled at the University, during Luamanuvao’s time as Assistant Vice-Chancellor, increased from 4.70 percent in 2010 to 6.64 pecent in 2024. She said she “would have loved to have doubled that number” so that it was more in line with the number of Pasifika people living in New Zealand.

    Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban and supporters during an International Women’s day event in Wellington. Image: RNZ Pacific

    Two of the initiatives she started, during her time at the University, was the Pasifika Roadshow taking information about university life out to the wider community and the Improving Pasifika Legal Education Project.

    Helping Pasifika Law students succeed was very important to her. While Pasifika make up make up only 3 percent of Lawyers, they are overrepresented in the legal system, comprising 12 percent of the prison population.

    Another passion of hers was encouraging Pasifika to enter academia. “I think we’ve had an increase in Pacific academics in some areas. For example, with the Faculty of Law, we’ve got two senior Pacific women in lecturer positions . . . We’ve also got four associate professors, and now I’ve finished, there’s also a vacancy for another.”

    Prior to her work in education Luamanuvao was the first Pasifika woman to enter New Zealand politics, in 1999.

    First Pacific woman MP
    “I was fortunate that when I ran for Parliament, I ran first as a list MP, and as you know, within the parties, they have selection process that are quite robust, and so I became the first Pacific woman MP.”

    “What motivated me was the car parts factory that closed in Wainuiomata, and most of the workers were men, but they were also Pacific, Māori and palagi, who basically arrived at work one morning and were told the factory was closing.”

    “But what really hit me, and hurt me, that these were not the values of Aotearoa. They’re not the values of our Pacific region. These are human beings, and for many men, particularly, to have a job, it’s about providing for your family. It’s about status.

    “So, if factories were going to close down, where was the planning to upskill them so they could continue in employment? None of them wanted to go for the unemployment benefit.

    “They wanted to continue in paid work. So it’s those milestones that I make it worthwhile. It’s just a pity, because election cycles are three years, and as you know, people will vote how they want to vote, and if there’s a change, all the hard work you’ve put in gets reversed and but fundamentally, I believe that New Zealand and Pacific people have wonderful values that all of us try to live by, and that will continue to feed the light and ensure that people have a choice.”

    Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban PhD and her husband Dr Peter Swain. Image: Trudy Logologo/RNZ Pacific

    Although she first entered Parliament as a list MP, she subsequently won the Mana electorate seat. She retained the seat ,for the Labour party, from 2002 until she stepped away from politics in 2010.

    During that time she was Minister of Pacific Peoples, 2007-2008, and even though Labour was defeated in the 2008 election, she continued to hold the Mana seat by a comfortable margin.

    Mentoring many MPs
    Although she has left political life, Luamanuvao has also been involved in mentoring many Pasifika Members of Parliament, and helping them cope with the challenges and opportunities that go with the role.

    One of the primary motivators in her life has been the struggles of her parents, who left Samoa in 1954 to build a better future for their children, in New Zealand. She acknowledged that all of her successes can be attributed to her parents and the sacrifices they made.

    “Yes, well, I think everybody can look at a genealogy of history of families leaving their homeland to come to Aotearoa, why, to build a better life and opportunities, including education for their children.

    “And I often remind our generation of young people now that your parents left their home, for you. And I’ve often reflected because my parents have passed away on the pain of leaving their parents, but there was always this loving generosity in that both my parents were the eldest of huge families.

    “They left everything for them, and actually arrived in New Zealand with very little. But there was this determination to succeed.

    “Secondly, they are a minority in a country where they’re not the majority, or they are the indigenous people of their country. So also, overcoming those barriers, their hard work, their dreams, but more importantly, the huge love for our communities and fairness and justice was installed in Ken and I my brother, from a very young age, about serving and about giving and about reciprocity.”

    Although she has left her role in tertiary education Luamanuvao vows to continue working to support the next generation of Pasifika leaders, in New Zealand and around the Pacific region.

    Her lifelong commitment to service, continues as she’s a founding member of The Fale Malae Trust, a group whose vision is to build an internationally significant, landmark Fale Malae on the Wellington waterfront.

    This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 271

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 271
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    835 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    Middle and Eastern Tennessee
    Far Southwest Virginia

    * Effective this Friday night and Saturday morning from 835 PM
    until 300 AM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible
    Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts
    to 75 mph possible
    Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2
    inches in diameter possible

    SUMMARY…Both supercells and a line of thunderstorms should pose a
    threat for a few tornadoes this evening and overnight as they spread
    east-southeastward. A strong tornado remains possible, especially
    with any supercell that can be maintained ahead of the line.
    Scattered severe/damaging winds appear likely, with peak gusts
    potentially reaching up to 60-75 mph. Occasional large hail may also
    occur.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 40 statute miles
    north and south of a line from 80 miles west southwest of Nashville
    TN to 45 miles east northeast of Knoxville TN. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU1).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 265…WW 267…WW
    268…WW 269…WW 270…

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
    storm motion vector 28035.

    …Gleason

    SEL1

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 271
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    835 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    Middle and Eastern Tennessee
    Far Southwest Virginia

    * Effective this Friday night and Saturday morning from 835 PM
    until 300 AM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible
    Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts
    to 75 mph possible
    Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2
    inches in diameter possible

    SUMMARY…Both supercells and a line of thunderstorms should pose a
    threat for a few tornadoes this evening and overnight as they spread
    east-southeastward. A strong tornado remains possible, especially
    with any supercell that can be maintained ahead of the line.
    Scattered severe/damaging winds appear likely, with peak gusts
    potentially reaching up to 60-75 mph. Occasional large hail may also
    occur.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 40 statute miles
    north and south of a line from 80 miles west southwest of Nashville
    TN to 45 miles east northeast of Knoxville TN. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU1).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 265…WW 267…WW
    268…WW 269…WW 270…

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
    storm motion vector 28035.

    …Gleason

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW1
    WW 271 TORNADO TN VA 170135Z – 170800Z
    AXIS..40 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF LINE..
    80WSW BNA/NASHVILLE TN/ – 45ENE TYS/KNOXVILLE TN/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 35NM N/S /64NNW MSL – 32ENE VXV/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..2 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..65 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 28035.

    LAT…LON 36258800 36658326 35498326 35098800

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

    Watch 271 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    Mod (60%)

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

    Mod (40%)

    Wind

    Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

    High (70%)

    Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

    Mod (40%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Mod (40%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Mod (30%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    High (90%)

    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 Global: Trump signed plenty of contracts in the Middle East, but he’s no closer to the two ‘deals’ he really wants

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Shahram Akbarzadeh, Director, Middle East Studies Forum (MESF), Deakin University

    US President Donald Trump’s visit to Arab states in the Middle East this week generated plenty of multibillion-dollar deals. He said more than US$1 trillion (A$1.5 trillion) worth of deals had been signed with Saudi Arabia alone, though the real total is likely much lower than that.

    Qatar also placed an order for 210 Boeing aircraft, a deal worth a reported US$96 billion (A$149 billion). Trump will no doubt present these transactions as a major success for US industry.

    The trip also helped counter concerns about US disengagement from the Middle East. For more than a decade, local elites have viewed Washington’s attention as shifting away from the region.

    This trip was a reaffirmation of the importance of the Middle East – in particular the Gulf region – to US foreign policy. This is an important signal to send to Middle Eastern leaders who are dealing with competing interests from China and, to a lesser extent, Russia.

    And from a political standpoint, Trump’s lifting of sanctions on Syria and meeting with the former rebel, now president, Ahmed al-Sharaa was very significant – both symbolically and practically.

    Until recently, al-Sharaa was listed by the United States as a terrorist with a US$10 million (A$15 million) bounty on his head. However, when his forces removed dictator Bashar al-Assad from power in December, he was cautiously welcomed by many in the international community.

    The US had invested considerable resources in removing Assad from power, so his fall was cause for celebration, even if it came at the hands of forces the US had deemed terrorists.

    This rapid turn-around is dizzying. In practice, the removal of sanctions on Syria opens the doors to foreign investment in the reconstruction of the country following a long civil war.

    It also offers an opportunity for Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as Turkey, to expand their influence in Syria at the expense of Iran.

    For a leader who styles himself a deal-maker, these can all be considered successful outcomes from a three-day trip.

    However, Trump avoided wading into the far more delicate diplomatic and political negotiations needed to end Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza and find common ground with Iran on its nuclear program.

    No solution in sight for the Palestinians

    Trump skirted the ongoing tragedy in Gaza and offered no plans for a diplomatic solution to the war, which drags on with no end in sight.

    The president did note his desire to see a normalisation of relations between Arab states and Israel, without acknowledging the key stumbling block.

    While Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates have no love for Hamas, the Gaza war and the misery inflicted on the Palestinians have made it impossible for them to overlook the issue. They cannot simply leapfrog Gaza to normalise relations with Israel.

    In his first term, Trump hoped the Palestinian issue could be pushed aside to achieve normalisation of relations between Arab states and Israel. This was partially achieved with the Abraham Accords, which saw the UAE and three other Muslim-majority nations normalise relations with Israel.

    Trump no doubt believed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreed to just before his inauguration would stick – he promised as much during the US election campaign.

    But after Israel unilaterally broke the ceasefire in March, vowing to press on with its indiscriminate bombing of Gaza, he’s learned the hard way the Palestinian question cannot easily be solved or brushed under the carpet.

    The Palestinian aspiration for statehood needs to be addressed as an indispensable step towards a lasting peace and regional stability.

    It was telling that Trump did not stop in Israel this week. One former Israeli diplomat says it’s a sign Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lost his leverage with Trump.

    There’s nothing that Netanyahu has that Trump wants, needs or [that he] can give him, as opposed to, say, the Saudis, the Qataris, [or] the Emiratis.

    More harsh rhetoric for Iran

    Trump also had no new details or initiatives to announce on the Iran nuclear talks, beyond his desire to “make a deal” and his repeat of past threats.

    At least four rounds of talks have been held between Iran and the United States since early April. While both sides are positive about the prospects, the US administration seems divided on the intended outcome.

    The US Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have called for the complete dismantling of Iran’s capacity to enrich uranium as a sure safeguard against the potential weaponisation of the nuclear program.

    Trump himself, however, has been less categorical. Though he has called for the “total dismantlement” of Iran’s nuclear program, he has also said he’s undecided if Iran should be allowed to continue a civilian enrichment program.

    Iran’s capacity to enrich uranium, albeit under international monitoring, is a red line for the authorities in Tehran – they won’t give this up.

    The gap between Iran and the US appears to have widened this week following Trump’s attack on Iran as the “most destructive force” in the Middle East. The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi called Trump’s remarks “pure deception”, and pointed to US support for Israel as the source of instability in the region.

    None of this has advanced the prospects of a nuclear deal. And though his visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE was marked by pomp and ceremony, he’ll leave no closer to solving two protracted challenges than when he arrived.

    Shahram Akbarzadeh receives funding from Australian Research Council. He is affiliated with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, a non-profit research centre in Doha, Qatar.

    – ref. Trump signed plenty of contracts in the Middle East, but he’s no closer to the two ‘deals’ he really wants – https://theconversation.com/trump-signed-plenty-of-contracts-in-the-middle-east-but-hes-no-closer-to-the-two-deals-he-really-wants-256778

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