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  • MIL-OSI: Bispecific Antibody Drug Conjugates Clinical Trials FDA Approval Market Trends Report

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Delhi, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Bispecific Antibody Drug Conjugates Clinical Trials, Regulatory Approvals and Future Market Opportunity Outlook 2029 Report:

    • Report Answers Question On Why There Exist Need For Bispecific Antibody Drug Conjugates
    • First Bispecific Antibody Drug Conjugates Commercial Approval Expected By 2029
    • Insight On Bispecific Antibody Drug Conjugates In Clinical Trials : > 60 Drug Conjugates
    • China Dominating Bispecific Antibody Drug Conjugates Clinical Trials: > 35 Drug Conjugates
    • Majority Of Bispecific Antibody Drug Conjugates For Breast Cancer
    • Bispecific Antibody Drug Conjugates Clinical Trials Insight By Company, Country, Indication and Phase
    • Bispecific Antibody Drug Conjugates In Combination Therapy By Indication and Clinical Phase
    • Key Companies Involved In Development Of Bispecific Antibody Drug Conjugates

    Download Report: https://www.kuickresearch.com/report-bispecific-antibody-drug-conjugates

    The global bispecific antibody drug conjugates (bispecific ADCs) market is emerging as one of the most promising frontiers in next generation targeted therapies. By combining the tumor-targeting precision of bispecific antibodies with the potent cell-killing payloads of ADCs, this modality offers the potential to overcome resistance mechanisms and deliver superior efficacy compared to traditional single-target ADCs or bispecific antibodies alone. As cancer biology becomes increasingly understood, bispecific ADCs are positioned to transform the therapeutic landscape across solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. The first commercial approval of a bispecific ADC is anticipated by 2029, marking a major inflection point for the modality’s clinical and commercial potential.

    Currently, more than 60 bispecific ADCs are under clinical investigation globally, with China leading the research landscape. Over 35 of these bispecific ADCs are being evaluated in Chinese clinical trials, demonstrating the country’s rapidly advancing capabilities in next-generation biologics and targeted oncology therapeutics. This dominance is driven by a strong innovation ecosystem, regulatory support for accelerated oncology development, and a growing number of homegrown companies pioneering the space. While the US and Europe also have active pipelines, the sheer scale of China’s development efforts provides a competitive edge in candidate volume and trial diversity.

    Breast cancer remains the primary indication of interest, accounting for the majority of bispecific ADC clinical trials. The focus on breast cancer stems from the availability of well-defined molecular targets such as HER2, HER3, and TROP2, as well as a large patient population with significant unmet clinical needs. Many of these trials are evaluating monotherapy and combination therapy strategies, including checkpoint inhibitors, chemotherapy, and other ADCs, to enhance response rates and prolong survival. Clinical development insights reveal a distribution across early and mid-stage trials, with several assets now progressing from Phase I to Phase II.

    Our report offers detailed insight into the ongoing clinical trials by company, country, indication, and phase. The July 2025 initiation of Avenzo Therapeutics’ first-in-human trial of AVZO-1418/DB-1418 represents a major milestone. Developed in collaboration with DualityBio, this novel EGFR/HER3-targeted bispecific ADC is positioned as a potential best-in-class therapy for advanced solid tumors. The trial underscores growing interest in dual-receptor targeting to overcome tumor heterogeneity and improve therapeutic precision.

    Another significant update is the July 2025 partnership between Adagene and ConjugateBio. Under this collaboration, Adagene will supply a proprietary antibody for ConjugateBio’s bispecific ADC programs, while retaining non-ADC rights. This reflects a growing trend of strategic alliances between antibody innovators and ADC technology companies aimed at accelerating clinical development and enhancing commercial scalability.

    The competitive landscape is rich and evolving, with companies such as DualityBio, Debiopharm, Adagene, Innovent Biologics, and others at the forefront. Each of these players is leveraging proprietary antibody engineering platforms, novel linker technologies, and high-potency payloads to develop differentiated assets with improved safety and efficacy profiles. The industry is also witnessing increased interest from large pharma companies seeking to co-develop or license bispecific ADC assets to strengthen their oncology portfolios.

    Our report delivers a comprehensive and strategic analysis of this high-potential market segment. It provides detailed insights into clinical development pipelines, regional dynamics, company-level strategies, technology platforms, and indication-wise trends. With the first approval expected by 2029 and an expanding portfolio of novel assets, the global bispecific antibody-drug conjugate market is poised to play a transformative role in precision oncology.

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  • MIL-OSI: CREDIT AGRICOLE SA: Crédit Agricole S.A. will ask ECB authorization to cross 20% in the share capital of Banco BPM S.p.A.

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Montrouge,11 July 2025

    Crédit Agricole S.A. will ask ECB authorization to cross 20%
    in the share capital of Banco BPM S.p.A.

    The Board of Directors of Crédit Agricole S.A. has approved to file an authorization request with the ECB to cross 20% in the share capital of Banco BPM S.p.A.

    With this authorization, Crédit Agricole S.A., who currently holds 19.8% in the share capital of Banco BPM, intends to buy a sufficient number of shares to position its stake in Banco BPM just above the 20% threshold, in order to qualify it within the framework of “significant influence” and to account it pursuant to the equity method, consistently with Crédit Agricole S.A.’s position as long term shareholder and industrial partner of Banco BPM.

    Crédit Agricole S.A. does not intend to acquire or exercise control on Banco BPM and will maintain its stake below the mandatory tender offer threshold.

    Press contacts

    Investor Relations

    Institutional shareholders:  + 33 1 43 23 04 31  investor.relations@credit-agricole-sa.fr 
    Individual shareholders:  + 33 800 000 777  relation@actionnaires.credit-agricole.com 
    Cécile Mouton:  + 33 1 57 72 86 79  cecile.mouton@credit-agricole-sa.fr

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  • MIL-OSI: CREDIT AGRICOLE SA: Crédit Agricole S.A. will ask ECB authorization to cross 20% in the share capital of Banco BPM S.p.A.

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Montrouge,11 July 2025

    Crédit Agricole S.A. will ask ECB authorization to cross 20%
    in the share capital of Banco BPM S.p.A.

    The Board of Directors of Crédit Agricole S.A. has approved to file an authorization request with the ECB to cross 20% in the share capital of Banco BPM S.p.A.

    With this authorization, Crédit Agricole S.A., who currently holds 19.8% in the share capital of Banco BPM, intends to buy a sufficient number of shares to position its stake in Banco BPM just above the 20% threshold, in order to qualify it within the framework of “significant influence” and to account it pursuant to the equity method, consistently with Crédit Agricole S.A.’s position as long term shareholder and industrial partner of Banco BPM.

    Crédit Agricole S.A. does not intend to acquire or exercise control on Banco BPM and will maintain its stake below the mandatory tender offer threshold.

    Press contacts

    Investor Relations

    Institutional shareholders:  + 33 1 43 23 04 31  investor.relations@credit-agricole-sa.fr 
    Individual shareholders:  + 33 800 000 777  relation@actionnaires.credit-agricole.com 
    Cécile Mouton:  + 33 1 57 72 86 79  cecile.mouton@credit-agricole-sa.fr

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  • MIL-OSI: Brookfield Corporation to Host Second Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BROOKFIELD, NEWS, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) will host its second quarter 2025 conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am (ET).

    Results will be released that morning at approximately 7:00am (ET) and available on our website at https://bn.brookfield.com/news-events/press-releases.

    Participants can join by conference call or webcast:

    Conference Call

    Webcast

    About Brookfield Corporation

    Brookfield Corporation is a leading global investment firm focused on building long-term wealth for institutions and individuals around the world. We have three core businesses: Alternative Asset Management, Wealth Solutions, and our Operating Businesses which are in renewable power, infrastructure, business and industrial services, and real estate.

    We have a track record of delivering 15%+ annualized returns to shareholders for over 30 years, supported by our unrivaled investment and operational experience. Our conservatively managed balance sheet, extensive operational experience, and global sourcing networks allow us to consistently access unique opportunities. At the center of our success is the Brookfield Ecosystem, which is based on the fundamental principle that each group within Brookfield benefits from being part of the broader organization. Brookfield Corporation is publicly traded in New York and Toronto (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN).

    For more information, please visit our website at bn.brookfield.com or contact:

    Media Investor Relations
    Kerrie McHugh Katie Battaglia
    Tel: (212) 618-3469 Tel: (416) 359-8544
    Email: kerrie.mchugh@brookfield.com Email: katie.battaglia@brookfield.com

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Jamaica accedes to Afreximbank, strengthening ties to Global Africa

    Source: APO

    Jamaica has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), becoming the 13th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member State of the African Multilateral Financial Institution. The historic signing took place on the sidelines of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community.

    Jamaica’s accession marks a major achievement in the growth of Global Africa: an intercontinental partnership committed to economic transformation and self-determination for African nations and their diaspora. The move unlocks an additional US$1.5 billion financing for Jamaica and other Caribbean economies, raising Afreximbank’s total approved facility for the region to US$3 billion, contingent upon full CARICOM membership.

    Commenting at the signing ceremony, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, emphasised the mutual benefits to both parties:

    “We are thrilled to welcome Jamaica into the Afreximbank family. Jamaica’s accession to the Partnership Agreement marks a pivotal step towards realising the vision of our forefathers—a united and prosperous Global Africa, built on a platform of South-South cooperation. The Partnership Agreement unlocks Afreximbank’s financing solutions, trade facilitation tools, and investment opportunities, empowering Jamaican businesses to access African markets while fostering reciprocal trade.

    Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, expressed his optimism for Jamaica’s membership of the Bank:

    “This is a significant and strategic step that strengthens Jamaica’s ability to access increased trade financing, investment support, and technical assistance. The agreement creates real opportunities for Jamaica to benefit from Afreximbank’s expanding suite of financial instruments, including trade guarantees, project financing, and capital support tailored to the needs of developing economies. It positions Jamaica to tap into new sources of funding for critical sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and the creative industries, while laying the foundation for deeper collaboration between African and Caribbean businesses.”

    This historic signing builds on the momentum of the inaugural AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF), held in Bridgetown, Barbados in September 2022, where Caribbean nations reaffirmed their commitment to closer Africa-Caribbean cooperation. Since then, Afreximbank has hosted successive ACTIFs in Guyana (2023) and The Bahamas (2024), with the fourth forum scheduled for 28–29 July 2025 in Grenada.

    Since establishing its regional office, Afreximbank has approved over US$700 million in financing across the Caribbean, with a pipeline exceeding US$2 billion. Investments have supported key sectors such as energy, tourism, education, and small business development across Barbados, St. Lucia, Suriname, Grenada, and The Bahamas. The Bank also provided over US$4.3 million in pandemic-related assistance through the Africa Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) to The Bahamas, Antigua & Barbuda, and Trinidad & Tobago.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

    Media Contact:
    Vincent Musumba
    Communications and Events Manager (Media Relations)
    Email: press@afreximbank.com

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    About Afreximbank:
    African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2024, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$40.1 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$7.2 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by GCR (international scale) (A), Moody’s (Baa1), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) and Fitch (BBB-). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

    For more information, visit: www.Afreximbank.com

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  • MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Capito Highlights WV’s Impact to NOAA Operations, Weather Warning System Improvement

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito

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    Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s questions. 

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, participated in a nominations hearing for Dr. Neil Jacobs to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Taylor Jordan to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction, and Harry Kumar to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. 

    Senator Capito’s questions focused on West Virginia’s contributions to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operations, as well as nominees’ plans to improve weather warning systems for communities across the country. 

    HIGHLIGHTS:

    ON NOAA’S ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY COMPUTING CENTER IN FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA: 

    SENATOR CAPITO: “The I-79 tech park in Fairmont is a unique asset for NOAA and the broader adoption of AI. The park houses the supercomputing operation with the high-performance computers named Hera and Raya…what is your institutionalization of AI at NOAA and how would you use these assets that I’ve referenced?” 

    ON IMPROVING WEATHER WARNING SYSTEMS: 

    SENATOR CAPITO: “I’d like to pivot to the storms in Texas and weather predicting. Obviously, I live in an area that is prone to rapid flooding like that, but the tragedy we see in Texas is like nothing I’ve seen. It’s unimaginable for many of us. Community engagement, community warning systems, how can that be improved?” 

    DR. JACOBS: “Even if you have a perfect forecast, if you can’t get the information to the people, it’s totally useless. So having a way to distribute the watches and warnings, and particularly in regions that don’t have good cell coverage, I think there’s an opportunity to modernize NOAA Weather Radio…Probably an all-of-the-above approach and modernizing these watches and warnings is something that’s going to be a top priority.” 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Peters Secures Funding for Michigan Priorities in Agriculture Appropriations Bill

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters

    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped the Senate Appropriations Committee pass the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This bipartisan legislation would fund critical federal agencies and programs that support rural communities, food safety, and America’s robust agricultural economy. The bill also supports Michigan’s agriculture priorities as well as high-impact local projects across Michigan. The bill now advances to the full Senate. 

    “This bill makes investments that matter to Michigan, like strengthening local emergency response efforts, supporting our robust agricultural economy, and improving access to affordable food,” said Senator Peters. “It also delivers resources for food safety initiatives that will help keep all Americans healthy. I’ll keep advocating for these key priorities as this bill moves to the full Senate.” 

    Meanwhile, the House of Representatives is considering their own funding bills. The Senate and House will then need to reach an agreement on a final funding bill and have it pass both chambers before being sent to the President to be signed into law.

    The bill includes numerous measures led and supported by Peters, including: 

    Funding to Support Communities in Michigan:

    New Fire Truck for City of Alpena: Peters secured $1,105,000 in the bill for the City of Alpena to replace an essential aerial ladder fire truck to help ensure safe and efficient operations.

    Improving Public Safety in Bad Axe: The bill includes $850,000 to support the construction of a new public safety building for the City of Bad Axe. The project would help ensure that first responders have the resources they need to efficiently and effectively respond to emergencies.

    New Fire Engine for the City of Berkley: The bill would provide $385,000 to replace the City of Berkley’s primary front-line fire engine responsible for responding to fire and vehicle extraction emergencies.

    Upgrading Emergency Communications Infrastructure in Big Creek Township: Peters secured $74,000 for the Big Creek Township Fire Department to upgrade its radio system. The new system will ensure department staff can efficiently and effectively communicate when responding to emergencies. 

    New Fire Truck for City of Big Rapids: The bill includes $378,000 for the City of Big Rapids to purchase a new fire truck, which will improve community safety and be used to better protect both people and property. 

    New Aerial Ladder Truck for Escanaba: The bill would provide $700,000 for the Escanaba Public Safety Department to replace an aerial ladder fire truck essential to providing safe and efficient emergency and fire services for the community.

    Training First Responders in Grand Traverse County: Peters secured $80,000 in the bill to support the construction of a new training facility for the Northwest Regional Fire Training Center Authority. The facility would support education and training needs for fire, EMS, local and state law enforcement, and maritime professionals. 

    Improving Wildfire Response in Montcalm: The bill would provide $245,000 for the Lakeview District Fire Department in Montcalm to purchase equipment needed to adequately protect the community and property from growing threats of wildfires. 

    Expanding Access to Child Care in Stanton: Peters secured $225,000 to expand the Central Montcalm Public School’s Early Childhood Center to provide more childcare and educational services for the community. 

    New Plow Truck for Village of Ontonagon: The bill includes $169,000 for the Village of Ontonagon to purchase a new plow truck, which will help keep streets and alleyways clear of snow and ice for the safety of both residents and visitors to the nearby Porcupine Mountains State Park.

    New Fire Engine for the City of Rockwood: The bill would provide $765,000 for the City of Rockwood to purchase a new fire engine to help strengthen its fire response for the community. 

    Improving Library Access in Caro: The bill includes $200,000 secured by Peters, which will be used to modernize a 46-year-old elevator currently in use at the Caro Area District Library.

    Supporting Farmers & Michigan’s Agricultural Sector:

    Funding for Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS): This bill includes funding for APHIS, which helps farmers combat specialty crop pests. This funding would support Peters’ Spotted Wing Abatement Trust (SWAT) Act, legislation that aims to reduce the spread of, and advance research on, the spotted wing drosophila (SWD). SWD an invasive insect that harms fruit growers and their crops in Michigan and across the country.  

    Research to Advance Technology in Agriculture: Peters supported a provision in the bill to provide funding for the Agricultural Research Service Crop Production Program, which would allow researchers to identify and develop new methods for increasing crop production sustainably using emerging technologies. These methods include satellites, geospatial systems, and artificial intelligence. 

    Promoting Urban Farming and Indoor Agriculture Sector: The bill includes funding for the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Program, which seeks to promote urban, indoor, and other innovative agricultural practices that have been adopted for use in both urban and rural areas to bolster local food systems and extend short growing seasons. 

    Boosting Agricultural Research: The bill includes funding for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), which provides funding for key research projects that can contribute to substantial breakthroughs in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. Investments from NIFA help ensure that farmers, ranchers, and foresters have access to fair and competitive markets, while supporting resilient growing practices that produce nutritious and affordable foods for American families.

    Strengthen Public Health & Expand Nutrition Assistance:

    Funding to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Pets: Peters secured $3 million in funding for the Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance Grant Program, which provides funding to facilities who harbor survivors of domestic violence, along with their pets, as well as animal shelters that partner with domestic violence service providers. This program was established by Peters’ PAWS Act, which was signed into law in 2018. 

    Funding to Improve Food Safety: The bill includes funding for the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Human Foods Program, which aims to ensure the food we consume is safe and nutritious, including baby food and infant formula. The bill’s report language will begin the work to support FDA’s oversight of baby formula production and update food labeling and consumer guidance. This language was inspired by Peters’ Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act, which would strengthen FDA’s oversight of infant formula manufacturing and improve the security of our nation’s infant formula supply, ensuring American families have access to safe, affordable formula.

    Language Requiring the FDA to Develop Monitoring Guidelines for Human Cell and Tissue Products (HCT/P): The bill includes language Peters secured that would require the FDA to examine the feasibility of implementing tissue-tracking protocols for HCT/Ps, similar to those required for solid organs and blood products. The bill also requests that the FDA works with other federal agencies to develop routine post HCT/P implant monitoring guidelines similar to current practices for all tissue allograft recipients. This provision builds on Senator Peters’ previous efforts to prevent tuberculosis contaminations in HCT/Ps, including introduction last Congress of the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Products Safety Act, which would establish an education campaign to prevent tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks from infected HCTP donations. 

    Supporting Nutrition Assistance: The bill funds critical programs that help meet the nutrition needs of American families across the country. The bill funds the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which provides nutrition assistance to millions of women and children nationwide and includes funding to support fruit and vegetable benefits. 

    The bill also funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which assists millions of Americans every month. Additionally, the bill funds vital nutrition programs aimed at supporting children in school, such as the federal school lunch and breakfast programs, and the Summer EBT program. The funding provided by this bill will support approximately 5 billion lunches and 2.7 billion breakfasts to children across the country. 

    Improving Food Safety: The bill provides funding for the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), a vital agency that helps protect the safety and resiliency of America’s food supply. 

    Improving Transparency in FDA Oversight: Peters secured language in the bill that would prevent the FDA from using funds for activities that are non-compliant with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), which governs the establishment, operation, and termination of advisory committees within the executive branch of the federal government. FACA’s main purpose is to ensure transparency and improve public access to the guidance provided by these committees.

    Improving Public Infrastructure:

    Strengthening Dam Infrastructure: The bill includes $1 million for the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Watershed Rehabilitation Program. This program provides technical and financial assistance to communities seeking to extend the service life of aging dam infrastructure and bring dams into compliance with current safety and performance standards. 

    Rental Assistance in Rural Communities: The bill provides funding for rental assistance for Americans living in rural areas to help expand access to safe and affordable housing options.  

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  • MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Ricketts Fights for a Prosperous America

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Pete Ricketts (Nebraska)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed the One Big Beautiful Bill and his work to secure American prosperity.

    Watch the video here.

    ”It’s rare to have the opportunity to set an entire nation on a better course for generations.  The One Big Beautiful Bill does just that,” said Ricketts.  ”It prevents a $2,443 tax increase on the average Nebraska family.  It gives Nebraska families and businesses financial freedom and the ability to grow.  It avoids a $4 trillion tax increase on all Americans.”

    TRANSCRIPT:

    Senator Ricketts: “It’s rare to have the opportunity to set an entire nation on a better course for generations. 

    “The One Big Beautiful Bill does just that. 

    “It is truly a win for America and Nebraska. 

    “It preserves, protects, and fosters growth. 

    “It strengthens what makes America great. 

    “It reforms and reduces the waste and inefficiencies that weaken us. 

    “One of the most important parts of this bill is lowering taxes. 

    “It extends and makes permanent the 2017 Trump tax cuts. 

    “It leaves more money in the wallets of Nebraskans.  

    “It prevents a $2,443 tax increase on the average Nebraska family. 

    “It gives Nebraska families and businesses financial freedom and the ability to grow. 

    “It avoids a $4 trillion tax increase on all Americans. 

    “Across the country, the average family of four would have seen a $1,700 tax increase without the One Big Beautiful Bill. 

    “In the bill, the highest percentage of tax cuts goes to people making less than $50,000 a year. 

    “Firefighters, nurses, factory workers, and servers who make money on tips or overtime will be the biggest benefactors. 

    “Now, these workers won’t be taxed on the tips and overtime pay that they work extra hard to earn. 

    “Their employers—whether corporations or small businesses—receive incentives to provide workers with childcare. 

    “That’s in addition to a child tax credit that’s being raised to $2,200 per child. 

    “It’s combined with enhancement of the dependent care assistance program, which excludes up $7,500 of dependent care assistance each year. 

    “And topped off with the child and dependent care tax credit which increases the maximum credit rate from 35% to 50% of care costs. 

    “This means that families are supported as they raise their children and other dependents. 

    “More money for Nebraska families and their needs is a win for America’s future. 

    “Supporting small business and expanding job opportunity is another win for Nebraska’s future. 

    “The One Big Beautiful Bill also permanently extends the immediate deduction of research and development costs. 

    “It allows business owners to fully expense heavy machinery and equipment while increasing the dollar limits of expensing for business assets. 

    “These enhancements for investments toward innovation, equipment, and tools will help American manufacturers remain the world leaders. 

    “It also permanently raises the death tax exemption, allowing ranches and farms to stay in the family. 

    “These changes make it easier for Nebraska businesses to reinvest in their companies and pass them on to the next generation. 

    “This helps everyone from farmers and ranchers to manufacturers and restaurant owners. 

    “The One Big Beautiful Bill encourages investment, so America stays the leading innovator.  

    “This creates jobs and innovation. 

    “It rewards ingenuity and entrepreneurship. 

    “And it makes Nebraska companies more competitive on the global stage. 

    “The One Big Beautiful Bill will increase the take-home pay for all Nebraska families. 

    “According to the Council of Economic Advisers, average take-home pay will increase $9,050 per worker in the first four years of the law’s implementation. 

    “For the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the CEA estimated a $4,000 increase in average household wage and salary income. 

    “It will ensure that money stays with Nebraska taxpayers. 

    “It unleashes American dynamism. 

    “It helps Nebraska families and the American worker.  

    “It is indeed One Big Beautiful Bill.” 

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: More People Working in Saskatchewan Than Ever With 26,300 Full Time Jobs Added in June

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on July 11, 2025

    The latest labour force numbers from Statistics Canada show that in spite of US and Chinese tariffs, Saskatchewan continues to have the strongest labour market in Canada. Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate among provinces at 4.9 per cent, which is well below the national average of 6.9 per cent. Saskatchewan added 20,500 jobs year-over-year in June.  

    “Saskatchewan heads into the second half of 2025 with the strongest labour market in Canada,” Deputy Premier and Immigration and Career Training Minister Jim Reiter said. “Our government is committed to maintaining this continued growth ensuring that Saskatchewan people are prepared for the jobs provided by our strong economy.”  

    June 2025 saw all time historical highs (aged 15 and over), with:  

    • Saskatchewan Employment: 636,800
    • Saskatchewan Full-Time employment: 533,800
    • Off-Reserve Indigenous Employment: 67,900
    • Off-Reserve Indigenous Full-Time Employment: 56,500

    Year-over-year, full time employment increased 26,300, an increase of 5.2 per cent. Off-reserve Indigenous employment was up 6,300, or 10.2 per cent, for the 12th consecutive month of year-over-year increases. Indigenous youth employment was up 2,200, or 21.8 per cent, for the seventh consecutive month of year-over-year increases. Women employment is up 13,200 which is an increase of 4.6 per cent, and employment for men is up 7,300 an increase of 2.2 per cent.

    Saskatchewan’s two biggest cities saw impressive year-over-year growth. Compared to June 2024, Saskatoon’s employment was up 7,600, an increase of 3.8 per cent, and Regina’s employment was up 6,400, an increase of 4.4 per cent. Regina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9 per cent, the fifth lowest among 41 major cities in Canada, and Saskatoon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.6 per cent, ranked fourth lowest among major cities.  

    Major year-over-year gains were reported for healthcare and social assistance, up 11,800, which is an increase of 12.7 per cent. Construction is up 6,500, an increase of 14.5 per cent and public administration is up 5,000, an increase of 13.6 per cent.  

    The province continues to see economic growth in other areas. Year-over-year, Saskatchewan ranked 1st among the provinces for growth in the value of building permits an increase of 31.5 per cent and 2nd amongst the provinces for growth in urban housing starts, a significant increase of 211.0 per cent.

    This economic growth is backed by the Government of Saskatchewan’s recently released Building the Workforce for a Growing Economy: The Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy, a roadmap to build the workforce needed to support Saskatchewan’s strong and growing economy, and Securing the Next Decade of Growth: Saskatchewan’s Investment Attraction Strategy, a plan to increase investment in the province and to further advancing Saskatchewan’s Growth plan goal of $16 billion in private capital investment annually.

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  • MIL-OSI: Remittix Confirms Native Solana Integration Ahead of RTX Wallet Launch in Q3 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Crypto payments platform expands functionality with high-speed Solana blockchain support as wallet enters final testing phase.

    KOŠICE, Slovakia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Remittix has officially announced that its upcoming RTX Wallet, set for full release in Q3 2025, will launch with native Solana integration . The feature will allow users to instantly swap Solana (SOL) and SPL stablecoins (USDC, USDT) directly into local currencies, alongside support for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP.

    The integration of Solana enhances the real-time functionality of the RTX Wallet, which is currently undergoing TestFlight trials on iOS. An Android beta release is scheduled for August, marking a significant milestone as the company prepares for its official rollout. The Solana upgrade is designed to increase transaction speed, lower settlement fees, and expand RTX’s usability for both consumers and merchants in high-frequency payment environments.

    “With Solana’s scalability and speed—capable of handling up to 50,000 transactions per second—we’re delivering near-instant conversions of digital assets into local currency,” said a Remittix spokesperson. “This means that a merchant in Bogotá or Nairobi can receive a crypto payment and see fiat arrive in their account in under 10 seconds, at a fraction of traditional processing costs.”

    Remittix reports it has surpassed $16 million in presale commitments, with over 549 million RTX tokens sold at a price of $0.0811, and is on track to complete its $18 million soft cap in the coming weeks.

    Designed to streamline global digital payments, RTX Wallet introduces a simplified user interface where cryptocurrency can be converted into local cash via a single tap. Its dual-key security system, combining encrypted mobile storage and facial-recognition-based cloud access, aims to balance ease-of-use with robust control. Built-in merchant features include automated tax savings and spare-change rounding to support micro-savings.

    Upcoming Developments

    • Public Android Beta: Launching in August 2025
    • Freelancer Plug-in: Scheduled for October, enables instant invoicing and settlement in RTX
    • Licensing: Near-final approvals in Brazil and Kenya, two key markets for cross-border transfers

    As Solana’s integration goes live and licensing expands, Remittix is positioning RTX Wallet as a gateway to fast, accessible, and secure real-world crypto payments.

    For more information and updates on the RTX Wallet launch and token presale:

    Website: https://remittix.io
    Socials: https://linktr.ee/remittix

    Contact:
    Andy Černý
    andy@remittix.io

    Disclaimer: This content is provided by Remittix. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. We do not guarantee any claims, statements, or promises made in this article. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. Investing in crypto and mining-related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. It is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone, and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved. Seek independent advice if necessary. Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. However, due to the inherently speculative nature of the blockchain sector—including cryptocurrency, NFTs, and mining—complete accuracy cannot always be guaranteed. Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility. Globenewswire does not endorse any content on this page.

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  • MIL-OSI: Remittix Confirms Native Solana Integration Ahead of RTX Wallet Launch in Q3 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Crypto payments platform expands functionality with high-speed Solana blockchain support as wallet enters final testing phase.

    KOŠICE, Slovakia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Remittix has officially announced that its upcoming RTX Wallet, set for full release in Q3 2025, will launch with native Solana integration . The feature will allow users to instantly swap Solana (SOL) and SPL stablecoins (USDC, USDT) directly into local currencies, alongside support for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP.

    The integration of Solana enhances the real-time functionality of the RTX Wallet, which is currently undergoing TestFlight trials on iOS. An Android beta release is scheduled for August, marking a significant milestone as the company prepares for its official rollout. The Solana upgrade is designed to increase transaction speed, lower settlement fees, and expand RTX’s usability for both consumers and merchants in high-frequency payment environments.

    “With Solana’s scalability and speed—capable of handling up to 50,000 transactions per second—we’re delivering near-instant conversions of digital assets into local currency,” said a Remittix spokesperson. “This means that a merchant in Bogotá or Nairobi can receive a crypto payment and see fiat arrive in their account in under 10 seconds, at a fraction of traditional processing costs.”

    Remittix reports it has surpassed $16 million in presale commitments, with over 549 million RTX tokens sold at a price of $0.0811, and is on track to complete its $18 million soft cap in the coming weeks.

    Designed to streamline global digital payments, RTX Wallet introduces a simplified user interface where cryptocurrency can be converted into local cash via a single tap. Its dual-key security system, combining encrypted mobile storage and facial-recognition-based cloud access, aims to balance ease-of-use with robust control. Built-in merchant features include automated tax savings and spare-change rounding to support micro-savings.

    Upcoming Developments

    • Public Android Beta: Launching in August 2025
    • Freelancer Plug-in: Scheduled for October, enables instant invoicing and settlement in RTX
    • Licensing: Near-final approvals in Brazil and Kenya, two key markets for cross-border transfers

    As Solana’s integration goes live and licensing expands, Remittix is positioning RTX Wallet as a gateway to fast, accessible, and secure real-world crypto payments.

    For more information and updates on the RTX Wallet launch and token presale:

    Website: https://remittix.io
    Socials: https://linktr.ee/remittix

    Contact:
    Andy Černý
    andy@remittix.io

    Disclaimer: This content is provided by Remittix. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. We do not guarantee any claims, statements, or promises made in this article. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. Investing in crypto and mining-related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. It is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone, and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved. Seek independent advice if necessary. Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. However, due to the inherently speculative nature of the blockchain sector—including cryptocurrency, NFTs, and mining—complete accuracy cannot always be guaranteed. Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility. Globenewswire does not endorse any content on this page.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Kaptur, Doggett, & Sorenson Lead Call for Urgent Federal Action After Deadly Texas Flood

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09)

    Washington, DC — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), joined by Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) and Congressman Eric Sorenson (IL-17), today led a forceful letter to federal agencies calling for immediate action following the catastrophic flash flooding in Kerr County, Texas, that claimed over 100 lives. The letter — sent to President Donald J. Trump, NOAA leadership, and the US Army Corps of Engineers — demands an urgent review of staffing shortages, stalled forecasting improvements, and insufficient flood preparedness that contributed to the disaster.

    The lawmakers point to dangerous gaps in public warning coordination and a 15% reduction in National Weather Service (NWS) staffing since January as critical failures that must be addressed before the next extreme weather event. Accurate weather forecasts are not enough. It is imperative that these warnings are adequately communicated to members of the public and in a way that prompts the appropriate lifesaving action by emergency managers, first responders, and the public at-large.  

    “This flood was not just a natural disaster but a failure of foresight and leadership,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “A changing climate is rewriting the rules of weather, and our federal agencies must keep pace. The American people deserve a weather warning system that does more than sound the alarm. It must be fully staffed and ready to act to ensure that everyone in harms way receives it. This letter is a demand for accountability, but more importantly, it’s a demand for lives to be protected anywhere severe weather strikes.”

    “As Texans in my state are faced with much pain and uncertainty, we cannot wait to ask the hard questions,” said Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-37). “Effective oversight saves lives. That is why we need a full account of the ways in which the Trump administration’s recent actions have undermined the federal response, both before and after this catastrophe. Learning from these failures and recognizing that weather intensification driven by climate change increasingly endangers lives will help prevent more tragedies.”

    “As someone who has reported on dangerous floods for my neighbors as a meteorologist in my local community, I know how critical it is for NWS meteorologists, local media, and emergency management coordinators to work together seamlessly and quickly to share urgent warnings,” said Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17). “The deadly toll of the flash floods that hit Texas last week beg the question of what went wrong with the warning systems in place and what more could have been done to prevent this tragedy. The Trump Administration’s cuts to NOAA and the NWS are already having a real impact on the accuracy of our nation’s weather forecasting, creating cause for major concern. That is why I am calling on President Trump, NOAA, and the Army Corps of Engineers to undertake a full-scale investigation into what went wrong and what can be done to prevent catastrophes like this in the future.” 

    This tragedy echoes a troubling national pattern of accelerating flash flood disasters that have claimed lives in recent years: 46 lives in the greater New York City area in September 2021, 45 lives in Kentucky in July 2022, 20 lives in Tennessee in August 2021, and 250 lives across the Southeast in September 2024.  These events are not anomalies — they are harbingers of a climate-disrupted future.

    Kaptur, Doggett, and Sorenson request a response within 30 days and underscore that federal weather services must not be the weak link in the nation’s climate resilience.

    A full copy of the letter can be found by clicking here or reading below: 

    July 11, 2025

    Honorable Donald J. Trump 
    President of the United States
    The White House

    1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW 
    Washington, DC 20500

    Laura Grimm
    Chief of Staff, performing the duties of Undersecretary for Commerce of Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
    1401 Constitution Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20230

    Lieutenant General William H. Graham Jr. 
    Commanding General and 56th Chief of Engineers
    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 

    441 G St NW

    Washington DC, 20314 

    		  

    Dear Mr. President, Ms. Grimm, and General Graham:

    We write with deep concern about the recent flooding in Kerr County, Texas, by both the severity of this event and the structural shortcomings at the federal, state, and local levels that contributed to the tragic loss of life. On July 4, 2025, Kerr County was struck by a flash flood of devastating impact. The Guadalupe River rose by more than 20 feet in less than two hours,[1] engulfing homes and campsites, and leaving over a hundred dead in its wake.[2] This tragedy echoes a troubling national pattern of accelerating flash flood disasters that have claimed lives: 46 lives in the greater New York City area in September 2021,[3] 45 lives in Kentucky in July 2022, 20 lives in Tennessee in August 2021, and 250 lives across the Southeast in September 2024.[4]  These events are not anomalies—they are harbingers of a climate-disrupted future.

    Atmospheric scientists have long warned that warmer air holds more water vapor and thus latent energy produces heavier rainfall. In 1989, the Director of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, James Hansen, wrote presciently that “the greenhouse effect enhances both ends of the hydrologic cycle…, there is an increased frequency of extreme wet situations, as well as increased drought. Model results are shown to imply that increased greenhouse warming will lead to more intense thunderstorms, that is, deeper thunderstorms with greater rainfall.”[5]

    While the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast may have been accurate, accurate weather forecasts are not enough. It is imperative that these warnings are adequately communicated to members of the public and in a way that prompts the appropriate lifesaving action by emergency managers, first responders, and the public at-large.  We are concerned that there seems to have been a breakdown at this stage starting with the first flash flood watches issued on Thursday afternoon.

    Following a series of catastrophic tornadoes in the spring of 2011 that culminated in the worst tornado in a generation in Joplin, Missouri, NWS acknowledged that accurate forecasts were not enough to protect life and property, and thereby elevated the importance of properly communicating to the public about life-threatening weather events.  As a result, NWS developed the Weather Ready Nation initiative to ensure that Americans knew how to appropriately respond to dangerous weather conditions when alerted by NWS or the private weather enterprise. In support of this effort, Congress codified the position of Warning Coordination Meteorologist in every weather forecast office (WFO) around the country in the 2017 Weather Act.

    While staffing across NWS has long been a bipartisan concern, the staffing reductions mandated by the Department of Government Efficiency has greatly magnified the issue, with NWS losing nearly 15% of its staff nationwide since January.  The forecast accuracy and timeliness during this event in Texas was a testament to the dedication of the local NWS staff who flexed their schedules to ensure adequate coverage during such a high-impact event. That is not a sustainable solution, nor is it reliable enough for the increasing incidence of dangerous weather events.

    In particular, the loss of the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the San Antonio weather forecast office (WFO) and the reduced number of forecasters put the people of Texas at risk. Lacking a full staff complement requires the team to focus only on issuing the forecasts and warnings. Outreach and coordination, a key responsibility of the Warning Coordination Meteorologist, do not occur. Also, we understand that the funding supporting travel to the community for outreach and coordination, including meeting with emergency managers and elected officials, has been suspended. Having the Warning Coordination Meteorologist position and the vacancies filled may have been critical to saving more lives by connecting with as many local community leaders as possible in the hours between the 1 a.m. NWS warning and 4 a.m. when the most dangerous conditions began impacting residents.[6]  

    Given these concerns, we intend to work quickly to enact the Weather Staffing Improvement Act, which will streamline the hiring of federal weather forecasters. Meanwhile, we request that NWS expedites the backfilling of vacancies at all WFOs and the National Centers for Environmental Prediction. Further, we request that, despite proposed cuts to programs in the fiscal year 2026 budget request, no other reductions in funding or staffing occur without the explicit direction of Congress to programs that support precipitation prediction and decision support or the improvement of those services, including, but not limited to the work of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research.

    NWS Director Ken Graham has also laid out strategic priorities to transform NWS’ staffing models and organizational effectiveness, known as “Ken’s 10”.[7] We applaud his thoughtful proposals, though we urge NOAA to provide more detailed information for Congress to consider prior to wholesale implementation.  Further, we urge that any adoption and implementation be done in a measured way so as to prevent any failures in the current system during the transition.   

    We ask that your agencies please provide the following information:

    1. Staffing Cuts: Provide a breakdown of NWS staffing levels since 2017 at WFOs and the National Centers for Environmental Protection.  Identify how many WFOs, and for how long each, has lacked each of the following positions over that time: Meteorologist in Charge, a Science Operations Officer, and a Warning Coordination Meteorologist? What performance impacts have resulted?
    2. Communication Gaps: How did the absence of a Warning Coordination Meteorologist and reduced staffing affect warning distribution, communication and coordination in Kerr County and other nearby jurisdictions? What is the standard operating procedure for such a role in such critical weather events?
    3. Precipitation Prediction: Atlas-15 will provide detailed estimates of maximum probable precipitation rates for any location in the U.S., critical information for planning for severe weather events.  Please explain any reasons for the current delays in Atlas-15’s national release.  Are sufficient funds available for the completion of this tool?  Have any funds been redirected away from this purpose?
    4. Status of PPGC: The Precipitation Prediction Grand Challenge (PPGC), an initiative to dramatically improve the accuracy of forecasting when, where, and how much precipitation will occur has been chronically underfunded.  Please provide an update on the current efforts to date and the requirements to make significant progress over the next 5 years.
    5. Adopting Graham’s Priorities: Which of Ken Graham’s ten transformation proposals have been implemented? Provide projected costs and timelines.
    6. Corps Flood Control Improvements: This event also highlights the need for improvements from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) who is tasked with flood control across the country. How has the Corps updated its standard operating procedures to recognize the increased risk of extreme precipitation?  What is the status of the adoption of the Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) to reduce flooding risk and maximize water availability? What additional research and monitoring is necessary, and on what timeline, to incorporate FIRO into the Corps’ standard procedures?
    7. Interagency Collaboration: What NOAA and Corps coordination mechanisms are in place to improve rural flood-warning infrastructure and emergency preparedness, including hydrology modeling and flood response planning?
    8. Future Preparedness Plan: Describe plans to adapt federal weather services to the growing frequency of extreme precipitation events attributable to climate change.

    Across America, we are entering a perilous new era of extreme precipitation. The science is clear: a warming world means heavier rains, more frequent flash floods, and rising stakes. Failure to learn from this disaster will only exacerbate future risk. Now is the moment to prioritize investments—restoring NOAA staffing and accelerating research and coordinating flood preparedness across the Federal Government. We respectfully ask for your prompt attention and response within 30 days to ensure federal weather infrastructure is not the weak link in our national resilience.  We further request a quick response to the July 8, 2025 letter from Rep. Doggett, the Dean of the Texas Congressional Delegation.

     

    Sincerely,

    # # #
     

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: The forgotten 80-year-old machine that shaped the internet – and could help us survive AI

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Martin Rudorfer, Lecturer in Computer Science, Aston University

    Many years ago, long before the internet or artificial intelligence, an American engineer called Vannevar Bush was trying to solve a problem. He could see how difficult it had become for professionals to research anything, and saw the potential for a better way.

    This was in the 1940s, when anyone looking for articles, books or other scientific records had to go to a library and search through an index. This meant drawers upon drawers filled with index cards, typically sorted by author, title or subject.

    When you had found what you were looking for, creating copies or excerpts was a tedious, manual task. You would have to be very organised in keeping your own records. And woe betide anyone who was working across more than one discipline. Since every book could physically only be in one place, they all had to be filed solely under a primary subject. So an article on cave art couldn’t be in both art and archaeology, and researchers would often waste extra time trying to find the right location.

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    This had always been a challenge, but an explosion in research publications in that era had made it far worse than before. As Bush wrote in an influential essay, As We May Think, in The Atlantic in July 1945:

    There is a growing mountain of research. But there is increased evidence that we are being bogged down today as specialisation extends. The investigator is staggered by the findings and conclusions of thousands of other workers – conclusions which he cannot find time to grasp, much less to remember, as they appear.

    Bush was dean of the school of engineering at MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and president of the Carnegie Institute. During the second world war, he had been the director of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, coordinating the activities of some 6,000 scientists working relentlessly to give their country a technological advantage. He could see that science was being drastically slowed down by the research process, and proposed a solution that he called the “memex”.

    The memex was to be a personal device built into a desk that required little physical space. It would rely heavily on microfilm for data storage, a new technology at the time. The memex would use this to store large numbers of documents in a greatly compressed format that could be projected onto translucent screens.

    Most importantly, Bush’s memex was to include a form of associative indexing for tying two items together. The user would be able to use a keyboard to click on a code number alongside a document to jump to an associated document or view them simultaneously – without needing to sift through an index.

    Bush acknowledged in his essay that this kind of keyboard click-through wasn’t yet technologically feasible. Yet he believed it would be soon, pointing to existing systems for handling data such as punched cards as potential forerunners.

    Punched cards were an early way of storing digital information.
    Wikimedia, CC BY-SA

    He envisaged that a user would create the connections between items as they developed their personal research library, creating chains of microfilm frames in which the same document or extract could be part of multiple trails at the same time.

    New additions could be inserted either by photographing them on to microfilm or by purchasing a microfilm of an existing document. Indeed, a user would be able to augment their memex with vast reference texts. “New forms of encyclopedias will appear,” said Bush, “ready-made with a mesh of associative trails running through them, ready to be dropped into the memex”. Fascinatingly, this isn’t far from today’s Wikipedia.

    Where it led

    Bush thought the memex would help researchers to think in a more natural, associative way that would be reflected in their records. He is thought to have inspired the American inventors Ted Nelson and Douglas Engelbart, who in the 1960s independently developed hypertext systems, in which documents contained hyperlinks that could directly access other documents. These became the foundation of the world wide web as we know it.

    Beyond the practicalities of having easy access to so much information, Bush believed that the added value in the memex lay in making it easier for users to manipulate ideas and spark new ones. His essay drew a distinction between repetitive and creative thought, and foresaw that there would soon be new “powerful mechanical aids” to help with the repetitive variety.

    He was perhaps mostly thinking about mathematics, but he left the door open to other thought processes. And 80 years later, with AI in our pockets, we’re automating far more thinking than was ever possible with a calculator.

    If this sounds like a happy ending, Bush did not sound overly optimistic when he revisited his own vision in his 1970 book Pieces of the Action. In the intervening 25 years, he had witnessed technological advances in areas like computing that were bringing the memex closer to reality.

    Yet Bush felt that the technology had largely missed the philosophical intent of his vision – to enhance human reasoning and creativity:

    In 1945, I dreamed of machines that would think with us. Now, I see machines that think for us – or worse, control us.

    Bush would die just four years later at the age of 84, but these concerns still feel strikingly relevant today. While it’s great that we do not need to search for a book by flipping through index cards in chests of drawers, we might feel more uneasy about machines doing most of the thinking for us.

    Just 80 years after Bush proposed the Memex, AIs on smartphones are an everyday thing.
    jackpress

    Is this technology enhancing and sharpening our skills, or is it making us lazy? No doubt everyone is different, but the danger is that whatever skills we leave to the machines, we eventually lose, and younger generations may not even get the opportunity to learn them in the first place.

    The lesson from As We May Think is that a purely technical solution like the memex is not enough. Technology still needs to be human-centred, underpinned by a philosophical vision. As we contemplate a great automation in human thinking in the years ahead, the challenge is to somehow protect our creativity and reasoning at the same time.

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

    – ref. The forgotten 80-year-old machine that shaped the internet – and could help us survive AI – https://theconversation.com/the-forgotten-80-year-old-machine-that-shaped-the-internet-and-could-help-us-survive-ai-260839

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: The forgotten 80-year-old machine that shaped the internet – and could help us survive AI

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Martin Rudorfer, Lecturer in Computer Science, Aston University

    Many years ago, long before the internet or artificial intelligence, an American engineer called Vannevar Bush was trying to solve a problem. He could see how difficult it had become for professionals to research anything, and saw the potential for a better way.

    This was in the 1940s, when anyone looking for articles, books or other scientific records had to go to a library and search through an index. This meant drawers upon drawers filled with index cards, typically sorted by author, title or subject.

    When you had found what you were looking for, creating copies or excerpts was a tedious, manual task. You would have to be very organised in keeping your own records. And woe betide anyone who was working across more than one discipline. Since every book could physically only be in one place, they all had to be filed solely under a primary subject. So an article on cave art couldn’t be in both art and archaeology, and researchers would often waste extra time trying to find the right location.

    Get your news from actual experts, straight to your inbox. Sign up to our daily newsletter to receive all The Conversation UK’s latest coverage of news and research, from politics and business to the arts and sciences.

    This had always been a challenge, but an explosion in research publications in that era had made it far worse than before. As Bush wrote in an influential essay, As We May Think, in The Atlantic in July 1945:

    There is a growing mountain of research. But there is increased evidence that we are being bogged down today as specialisation extends. The investigator is staggered by the findings and conclusions of thousands of other workers – conclusions which he cannot find time to grasp, much less to remember, as they appear.

    Bush was dean of the school of engineering at MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and president of the Carnegie Institute. During the second world war, he had been the director of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, coordinating the activities of some 6,000 scientists working relentlessly to give their country a technological advantage. He could see that science was being drastically slowed down by the research process, and proposed a solution that he called the “memex”.

    The memex was to be a personal device built into a desk that required little physical space. It would rely heavily on microfilm for data storage, a new technology at the time. The memex would use this to store large numbers of documents in a greatly compressed format that could be projected onto translucent screens.

    Most importantly, Bush’s memex was to include a form of associative indexing for tying two items together. The user would be able to use a keyboard to click on a code number alongside a document to jump to an associated document or view them simultaneously – without needing to sift through an index.

    Bush acknowledged in his essay that this kind of keyboard click-through wasn’t yet technologically feasible. Yet he believed it would be soon, pointing to existing systems for handling data such as punched cards as potential forerunners.

    Punched cards were an early way of storing digital information.
    Wikimedia, CC BY-SA

    He envisaged that a user would create the connections between items as they developed their personal research library, creating chains of microfilm frames in which the same document or extract could be part of multiple trails at the same time.

    New additions could be inserted either by photographing them on to microfilm or by purchasing a microfilm of an existing document. Indeed, a user would be able to augment their memex with vast reference texts. “New forms of encyclopedias will appear,” said Bush, “ready-made with a mesh of associative trails running through them, ready to be dropped into the memex”. Fascinatingly, this isn’t far from today’s Wikipedia.

    Where it led

    Bush thought the memex would help researchers to think in a more natural, associative way that would be reflected in their records. He is thought to have inspired the American inventors Ted Nelson and Douglas Engelbart, who in the 1960s independently developed hypertext systems, in which documents contained hyperlinks that could directly access other documents. These became the foundation of the world wide web as we know it.

    Beyond the practicalities of having easy access to so much information, Bush believed that the added value in the memex lay in making it easier for users to manipulate ideas and spark new ones. His essay drew a distinction between repetitive and creative thought, and foresaw that there would soon be new “powerful mechanical aids” to help with the repetitive variety.

    He was perhaps mostly thinking about mathematics, but he left the door open to other thought processes. And 80 years later, with AI in our pockets, we’re automating far more thinking than was ever possible with a calculator.

    If this sounds like a happy ending, Bush did not sound overly optimistic when he revisited his own vision in his 1970 book Pieces of the Action. In the intervening 25 years, he had witnessed technological advances in areas like computing that were bringing the memex closer to reality.

    Yet Bush felt that the technology had largely missed the philosophical intent of his vision – to enhance human reasoning and creativity:

    In 1945, I dreamed of machines that would think with us. Now, I see machines that think for us – or worse, control us.

    Bush would die just four years later at the age of 84, but these concerns still feel strikingly relevant today. While it’s great that we do not need to search for a book by flipping through index cards in chests of drawers, we might feel more uneasy about machines doing most of the thinking for us.

    Just 80 years after Bush proposed the Memex, AIs on smartphones are an everyday thing.
    jackpress

    Is this technology enhancing and sharpening our skills, or is it making us lazy? No doubt everyone is different, but the danger is that whatever skills we leave to the machines, we eventually lose, and younger generations may not even get the opportunity to learn them in the first place.

    The lesson from As We May Think is that a purely technical solution like the memex is not enough. Technology still needs to be human-centred, underpinned by a philosophical vision. As we contemplate a great automation in human thinking in the years ahead, the challenge is to somehow protect our creativity and reasoning at the same time.

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

    – ref. The forgotten 80-year-old machine that shaped the internet – and could help us survive AI – https://theconversation.com/the-forgotten-80-year-old-machine-that-shaped-the-internet-and-could-help-us-survive-ai-260839

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: How citizens’ assemblies could improve animal welfare

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Heather Browning, Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Southampton

    Heather Browning speaks about animal welfare and ethics as part of the Citizens’ Assembly for Animal Welfare opening event in Birmingham. RSPCA, CC BY-NC-ND

    As an animal lover, should you visit zoos? Should you have pets? Should you make your garden friendly for birds, pollinators and other wildlife? Should you try to reduce meat in your diet or avoid consuming all animal products? Should you write to politicians about changing the laws for animals?

    As a lecturer in animal ethics and animal welfare science, and someone who’s spent a lot of time working with animals, these are the sorts of questions I think about.

    There are lots of ways to be kinder to animals. All have their merits. But the big question is: what sort of future do we want to see for animals in our society?

    We live in a time where animals are facing some of their biggest challenges, from the climate crisis to industrial farming. Combined with other social issues such as the cost of living crisis and global conflicts, we as citizens and consumers have many other competing claims on our capacity to care. This can mean less attention for animals and the harms they face.

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    This creates a big problem. Alongside the ethical reasons for improving animals’ lives, good animal welfare can benefit everyone – among other things, care for and connections with animals improves our own mental health, fosters compassion in our communities, and can lead to improvements in our natural environment. We don’t want to lose sight of the progress we’ve made in our thinking about and treatment of animals.

    It’s undeniable that there have been many welfare gains for animals over the years, but in the face of how far we still have to go, perhaps new approaches are needed. How can we conceive of new, and perhaps more radical, ways to help animals? And importantly, how do we keep animal welfare on the agenda, both socially and politically?

    For over two centuries, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has played a central role in this fight. Alongside their animal rescue work, they have campaigned for changes in over 400 laws, and worked with the public to find ways to improve welfare for pets, farmed animals and wildlife.

    This year they are stepping into a new frontier and have commissioned what is possibly the first ever citizens’ assembly focused entirely on animal welfare in the world, delivered with the assistance of experts from the New Citizen Project, a consultancy that specialises in citizen-led engagement. The assembly is part of the RSPCA’s Animal Futures project, which aims to examine what the future may hold for animals by 2050, and most importantly how everyone (citizens, consumers and policymakers) has a role in influencing this.

    Citizens’ assemblies are being held to debate animal welfare issues, such as chicken farming for eggs.
    Dewald Kirsten/Shutterstock

    Citizens’ assemblies bring together a randomly selected representative sample of the population, who learn about and debate issues and make recommendations. It’s a form of deliberative democracy, where the people can have their say on important social and political issues.

    Assemblies are a means of overcoming some of the current problems with the democratic process, like the exclusion of people who often aren’t heard in politics (such as those with less money or education, or racial and religious minorities) and polarisation between major government parties that can slow down decision-making and action.

    Beyond just a focus group asking for existing opinions, citizen’s assemblies provide opportunities for members to learn and shape their thinking, to build expertise on the topics they deliberate.

    Assemblies have already been used around the world on issues as diverse as abortion rights, electoral reform and food waste. As they are independently facilitated, they don’t just follow the accepted institutional narratives and can instead encourage organisations and policymakers to envision new directions for thought and action – in line with the realities of what the public believe and value.

    There are now several examples of the recommendations coming from such assemblies successfully driving policy change, such as climate change reform in France.

    While organisations such as the RSPCA may know a lot about animals, hosting this assembly is an acknowledgement that they don’t have all the answers about what is best for society as a whole, as we consider our interactions with animals. The scope of this problem is far larger than any one organisation can tackle alone, and through initiatives such as the citizens’ assembly, we can gain a greater insight into the possible solutions for the future.

    Animal assembly

    I recently attended this assembly’s opening session in Birmingham, where members were gathered from all around England and Wales (neatly marked by pins scattered across a map of the country). Looking around the room there was obvious diversity in demographics and backgroun and as I spoke with the members it was also apparent there was a wide range of opinions and beliefs on the topics we discussed.

    What everyone shared was a commitment to the process – to learn from the experts who were there to introduce the topics, to deliberate and discuss carefully and thoughtfully – and a desire to contribute and influence the process. Being there felt like being part of an important moment for the future of animal welfare.

    In the weeks that followed, the members of the assembly met again several times to absorb and consider huge amounts of information about topics such as farming, responsible pet ownership, wildlife, and nature. Based on this, they will make a series of recommendations that will drive change at the RSPCA.

    What they produce will be used to shape its future direction, how it works, and how it lobbies governments. What these assembly members recommend could have a substantial and lasting impact on animal welfare in the UK.

    Like many animal welfare experts from academia, industry or charities, I might think I have the answers on what animals need. But successful solutions require public backing to have real impact. Improving the future for animals is something that everyone has a role in and a citizens’ assembly can be a catalyst for positive change.

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

    – ref. How citizens’ assemblies could improve animal welfare – https://theconversation.com/how-citizens-assemblies-could-improve-animal-welfare-259755

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Overhauling the NHS app is at the heart of UK healthcare plans, but it could leave some people behind

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Catia Nicodemo, Professor of Health Economics, Brunel University of London

    The ‘doctor in your pocket’ will see you soon. CeltStudio/Shutterstock

    The UK government’s ten-year health plan promises a radical digital transformation of the NHS. A key part of this change is said to come from developing the NHS app, which is being hailed as a “doctor in your pocket”.

    The upgraded app will apparently offer features like instant health advice, appointment booking, prescription management and access to personal health records. It is hoped the software will become users’ “front door” to the NHS.

    It’s an ambitious vision which aims to empower patients, streamline services and reduce red tape. And for tech-savvy users, these innovations could significantly improve access to care, reduce waiting times and enhance patient autonomy.

    But while it may herald a new era of convenience for many, it risks leaving behind anyone who struggles with an increasingly digital world. This could then exacerbate health inequalities which already exist – and increase pressure on some areas of already strained services.

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    In particular, a digital-first approach to healthcare risks excluding older adults, who may lack the skills or resources to confidently navigate the necessary software. The media regulator Ofcom estimates that around 6% of UK households still lack internet access at home. Figures from the charity Age UK suggest that 33% of people over 75 in the UK lack basic digital skills.

    With regard to health specifically, a 2024 study found that older patients were more likely to misunderstand automated symptom checkers, leading to unnecessary anxiety or delayed care.

    For these people, the planned shift to app-based services could create new barriers to accessing care, potentially leading to delayed diagnoses and worsening health outcomes.

    The NHS plan does at least acknowledge this divide, and says it will confer with patient groups and work with other establishments (such as libraries) to support digital literacy. But these measures will not be enough without guaranteed funding.

    And older people, even those who are comfortable with technology, may face other challenges such as visual impairment or cognitive decline, which can make using apps difficult.

    Others who struggle to use the NHS App for routine care may delay seeking help until their conditions worsen, placing avoidable strain on overstretched hospitals.

    Digital diversion

    This strain might include digital triage inadvertently funnelling non-urgent cases to A&E if users misinterpret symptoms or find the app’s guidance unclear, a risk compounded by the lack of human oversight in automated systems. Or a patient with chronic pain might avoid the app due to digital anxiety or confusion, and end up going to A&E when their condition becomes unbearable and more costly to treat.

    Not everyone is comfortable with apps.
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    To avoid all of this, the NHS needs to maintain traditional communication options. Telephone and in-person services must remain accessible and widely available. The ten-year plan’s focus on “digital by default” should not become “digital only”.

    There should also be plenty of investment to help people feel digitally empowered and included. Places like libraries and community centres can certainly help, but targeted outreach will also be necessary, such as partnerships with charities.

    This is not to say the NHS should be overly wary of the benefits of increased digital capabilities. The ten-year plan highlights, for example, the app’s potential to alleviate some of the burdens on healthcare staff, with AI able to take care of admin, saving clinicians time which can be used for patient care instead.

    Such efficiencies are critical for a system grappling with workforce shortages and rising demand. Yet if digital tools are not universally accessible or usable, not everyone will benefit.

    So while the NHS’s digital ambitions are commendable, their success hinges on inclusivity. If it’s not careful, the system risks entrenching a two-tier system where younger, tech-literate patients benefit while older and disadvantaged groups face greater exclusion. As the NHS embraces innovation, it must ensure no one is left behind – especially those who rely on it the most.

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

    – ref. Overhauling the NHS app is at the heart of UK healthcare plans, but it could leave some people behind – https://theconversation.com/overhauling-the-nhs-app-is-at-the-heart-of-uk-healthcare-plans-but-it-could-leave-some-people-behind-260540

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: ‘Come meet us in Dubai’: the new offshoring of grand corruption

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By John Heathershaw, Professor in International Relations, University of Exeter

    So-called professional enablers of grand corruption are increasing service provision out of jurisdictions where they can act without similar restraints. WaitForLight / Shutterstock

    During an interview one of us (Ricardo Soares de Oliveira) carried out in 2017, an African high net-worth individual said he was told by an executive whose business had long served him out of London: “Come meet us in Dubai”. This is part of a large but still misunderstood shift.

    In response to the hardening of rules for foreign money of dubious origins in traditional financial centres, sensitive business has been moving toward new, more permissive jurisdictions. This offshoring of services is giving corrupt strategies a new lease of life, while also making the fightback more difficult.

    For every corrupt dealing that materialises as legitimate wealth, a trail of service provision is indispensable. Bankers, lawyers, real estate executives, accountants, management consultants and PR agencies have acted as facilitators in western financial centres.

    Western governments have long indulged kleptocracy, a system where business success and political power are inextricably entwined. They have done so by condoning lax law enforcement and promoting deregulation, often through risible mechanisms of professional self-regulation.

    But in recent years, data leaks and brave championship of reform by politicians, as well as the work of civil society organisations, investigative journalists and academics, have shed light on the role of these so-called professional enablers.

    In June 2024, a month before becoming British foreign secretary, David Lammy promised to take aim at professionals who enable corruption through London and the UK’s overseas territories. This, he noted, included the “finest bankers, lawyers, estate agents and accountants that money could buy”.

    Lammy’s comments give the impression that the era of risk-free facilitation of corrupt behaviour is at an end. But this optimism is, at least for now, misplaced.

    The shift is largely in political discourse and media scrutiny. Enforcement seriously lags everywhere and is now in reverse gear in the US. Professional enablers still face no real sanction for engaging in such practices.

    At the same time, many professionals are reacting to a more tightly regulated ecosystem in western jurisdictions by engaging in so-called “jurisdictional arbitrage”. There is evidence that they are increasing service provision out of jurisdictions where they can act without similar restraints.

    Jurisdictional arbitrage

    Almost all cases of the professional enabling we have studied involve service provision in western hubs and “new” global financial centres.

    The professional network around Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of the former president of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, was dubbed “the office” by Swiss prosecutors. Karimova was jailed in 2014 for taking bribes for access to the country’s market.

    The criminal investigation into her involved 12 jurisdictions, including the UK, US and Uzbekistan as well as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hong Kong.

    Isabel dos Santos, who is Africa’s richest woman and the daughter of former Angolan president José Eduardo dos Santos, also held a maze of global interests. These interests, as in the case of Karimova, spanned western jurisdictions and Asian financial centres such as Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong.

    Alternative jurisdictions all offer very similar conditions. They are already well-connected, world-class financial centres that are attractive to international business executives.

    Their governments have created regulatory, fiscal and secrecy conditions, sometimes explicitly undercutting older centres such as Switzerland and London. In the latest edition of the Global Financial Centers index, which ranks the competitiveness of financial centres, Dubai rose four places to go above Dublin, Geneva and Paris.

    Crucially, they are also mostly authoritarian states where there is no media or civil society pressure regarding business activities. Even the intermittent sort of scrutiny one sees in western financial centres is absent there.

    Much activity in these financial centres is legal and based on their legitimate competitive advantages. Business interests are also attracted by their vast capital pools. But they are proving to be especially appealing for the sort of business that can no longer flock to other jurisdictions.

    This is the case with servicing clients from states under sanctions such as Russia or Iran. It also applies to regions like Africa and central Asia with high compliance barriers whose high net-worth individuals and firms can no longer get easy access to OECD jurisdictions.

    Researchers at the University of Sussex have shown a major shift in dirty money networks away from the west and towards what they call a “Dubai-Kong axis”.

    There is no exact portrait of the magnitude of this jurisdictional arbitrage. But our work tells us it is big. Two examples from Switzerland are commodity trading and wealth management.

    These sectors have long been under-scrutinised. But they have seen regulatory tightening and greater media attention in recent years. Both have reacted the same way, by sending important parts of their business away from Switzerland.

    The UAE has been dubbed the “new Swiss financial mecca”, with the Financial Times reporting in May 2025 that Swiss family offices are moving there “wholesale”. Far from downplaying the “Swiss brand”, they continue to advertise their multi-generational expertise and “old money” mystique, but from more amenable locations.

    What can be done?

    The many types of legal business involving professional services in these jurisdictions should not be affected. But national and international law must designate the “kleptocratic enterprise” of elites and professionals as a form of serious organised crime.

    This would allow prosecutors to target professionals for working with criminal kleptocrats rather than having to prove that the particular asset handled has criminal origin. This move was made by Swiss prosecutors in the Karimova case.

    It captures the reality that ill-gotten gains are layered and integrated into assets held overseas, just as enablers do for criminal gangs. It also means that the moving of the family office to Dubai will not prevent prosecution where an asset is held or registered.

    Finally, governments could stimulate the market in asset recovery by making it easier for foreign governments and civil society to bring cases, with expert law firms working on a for-profit basis.

    Illicit finance is always transnational, so there is no need to declare defeat just because dodgy business is on the move. However, we are entering a new stage in its global dissemination and complexity.

    John Heathershaw receives funding from the Governance Integrity Anti-Corruption Evidence Programme funded by UK Aid from the UK Government for the benefits of developing countries. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the UK government’s official policies. He is affiliated with the UK Anti-Corruption Coalition.

    Ricardo Soares de Oliveira receives funding from the Governance Integrity Anti-Corruption Evidence Programme funded by UK Aid from the UK Government for the benefits of developing countries. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the UK government’s official policies.

    – ref. ‘Come meet us in Dubai’: the new offshoring of grand corruption – https://theconversation.com/come-meet-us-in-dubai-the-new-offshoring-of-grand-corruption-258434

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Pallets are the backbone of global trade but supplies are threatened by theft, loss – and giant bonfires

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Liz Breen, Professor of Health Service Operations, School of Pharmacy & Medical Sciences, University of Bradford

    Craigyhill bonfire was declared the world’s tallest at a height of 203 feet (63 metres) in 2022. Thousands of pallets were used to build it. Stephen Barnes/Shutterstock

    Pallets don’t usually make headlines. But amid fresh controversy around the traditional July bonfires held in Northern Ireland this year, they’ve suddenly become a talking point. Wooden pallets used in these bonfires are popular due to their stacking ability, and also their colours – which include the red, white and blue of Britain.

    Ordinarily, pallets are used to transport products from manufacturers to retailers. But their numbers are shrinking due to theft and loss – and of course, they cost money to buy, store, use and replace. A study by one of us (Liz) in 2006 quoted a logistics firm that estimated 14 million pallets were generally missing throughout Europe, costing £140 million. And it’s an ongoing problem: millions of products such as pallets and packaging containers are still stolen each year across the continent.

    Just one bonfire in Larne, County Antrim, in July 2021 reportedly used 17,000 pallets in its construction. This year, police are investigating where the pallets used in the same community’s bonfire originated from. Amid speculation that some may belong to Australia-based supply chain firm Chep, that company has stated its pallets can never legally be bought, sold or destroyed.

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    Pallet losses can lead to logistical disruptions, delayed orders and bare shelves in supermarkets. And the impact is felt by pallet owners, manufacturers, customers and end-users alike.

    Pallets are big business. In the US, around 513 million – mainly wooden, some plastic – are produced each year. In 2021, 48.6 million wooden pallets were produced in the UK, up 8.3% from 2020.

    Rental companies can hold high numbers of pallets, which support the movement of “fast-moving” customer goods – including food, drinks and toiletries. North American firm Peco, for example, manages stock of over 20 million distinctive red wooden pallets across its 90 depots.

    Manufacturers rely on pallets being available to fulfil orders and distribute them to customers quickly. Also known as “returnable transit packaging”, they are valuable assets as they can be maintained and reused. They are usually owned by a pallet pooling agent, which must absorb the loss when they are not returned from customers.

    Why steal pallets?

    Good-condition pallets have a resale value. Both wood and plastic pallets can be deconstructed and sold as components to other industries. Some people even use them to create furniture for homes and gardens.

    Customers may feel these are legitimate upcycled products and won’t think to check where the pallets came from. However, some do have distinctive identification stamps that may remain in upcycled pallet products.

    The organised theft of these products takes its toll on companies. Cargo crime (which includes consumer goods and transportation pallets and containers) is said to cost the UK economy £700 million each year.

    If pallets are not available, production lines may be slowed down or stopped. And it may take longer to produce items, potentially leading to unnecessary transportation as well as greater fuel consumption and emissions.

    But it can also be challenging to map pallet movements and know, at any given time, how many are in transit, with retailers, or lost. Digital tracking solutions such as radio frequency identification can be expensive to implement and are not foolproof. This can make it easy for pallets to go “missing in action”.

    Pallets are a staple mechanism for stock to be received into retailers’ warehouses and distribution centres. Both the size of the pallets and their ownership can be colour-coded – at least some of the blue pallets making headlines this summer in Larne’s red, white and blue tower are thought to be owned by Chep. Warehouse bays are designed with specific pallets in mind – so changes to the pallets can bring extra costs.

    Similarly, replacing lost or stolen pallets comes at a price – which could ultimately be felt by consumers if these costs are passed on by retailers.

    Reducing theft and loss

    Pallet owners cannot afford to continue losing them to theft. Firms that are found using non-compliant or untracked pallets because they have bought them from unauthorised sources can face shipment fines, while other initiatives, such as deposit or voucher schemes or one-for-one exchange plans, could incentivise the return of pallets.

    These practices may influence corporate return behaviour, but the theft of pallets by organised crime gangs is increasing. Changing the materials used to construct pallets could reduce their financial attractiveness and resale value.

    At first glance, a used pallet might look no more useful than discarded wood and be considered fair game for reuse or selling on. But businesses or individuals who collect, sell or purchase stolen pallets are putting themselves at legal risk. Firms found stockpiling or selling-on pallets without permission have faced legal action and even jail in Europe.

    Aside from the legal implications, there are other operational and environmental costs. Each pallet taken out of circulation must be replaced, increasing demand for virgin timber, straining forest resources, and increasing labour costs.

    The humble pallet is the backbone of global trading, and businesses rely on a steady and dependable supply. Pallet services function only if they continue to circulate – but theft and losses undermine this. Without this simple product, everyone from producers to retailers and consumers could end up paying more for the goods they take for granted.

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

    – ref. Pallets are the backbone of global trade but supplies are threatened by theft, loss – and giant bonfires – https://theconversation.com/pallets-are-the-backbone-of-global-trade-but-supplies-are-threatened-by-theft-loss-and-giant-bonfires-260948

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Sandown Town Hall restoration work nears completion 11 July 2025 East Wight MP visits Sandown Town Hall as restoration work nears completion

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    The restoration of Sandown Town Hall nears completion as Joe Robertson MP recently visited to see progress being made to bring the historic building back into community use.

    In 2023, it was announced that the Isle of Wight Council had secured £3.1 million in funding through the UK Government’s Youth Investment Fund which would go towards both the restoration work and the creation of a youth programme.

    Aiming to open for the autumn term, the programme will serve over 200 young people per week, with activities such as sports and study sessions and access to a sound studio for music practice being made available.

    An extensive programme of structural and cosmetic repairs and reconfiguration work has been delivered by Island business MCM Construction, including repairs to the historic ceiling in the hall, new electrics and plumbing, a change in the configuration of the rooms to the entrance to include a reception, new toilet facilities at the front of the hall and underpinning work to the right-hand side of the structure.

    Work has also been done to replace the roof and repair the supporting structure, as well as a modern renovation of the lower ground floor youth hub area, including reconfiguration of the area to create more usable spaces and a lobby for the new lift. 

    The Isle of Wight Council has been working closely with architects and project managers at ERMC and consulting with Community Action Isle of Wight and the Bay Youth Forum to share detailed progress and get their feedback on proposed usage and finishes.

    Councillor Joe Robertson, MP for Isle of Wight East, said: “It was good to have a tour of Sandown Town Hall recently and see how much work has been done to bring it back into use for the local community.

    “The funding received from the UK government’s Youth Investment Fund in August 2023 has allowed the Isle of Wight Council to reimagine the space that puts young people and the Sandown community at its very heart.

    “I look forward to visiting again soon when it is a hive of activity.”

    Councillor Julie Jones-Evans, chair of the Economy, Regeneration, Transport and Infrastructure committee said: “An important part of our corporate plan is bringing derelict buildings back into use and starting with our own building in Sandown was important to me.

    “The state of the building and it’s listed status meant that previous plans were unviable, so the chance of YIF investment for our young people was something we jumped at.

    “Seeing this civic building brought back into public use, by local contractors and our council team is just fantastic and I hope we can continue on the journey of investment into our built environment across the Island.”

    Sandown Councillor Ian Ward, deputy chair of the Economy, Regeneration, Transport and Infrastructure committee said: “It’s really good to see the town hall brought back to life by the Isle of Wight Council. I’m sure it will be a first-class venue for lots of activities in the future.”

    Mayor of Sandown Town Council Alex Lightfoot said: “It’s fantastic news that the renovation of this historic building is nearing completion and will see a new lease of life.”

    “The town council is hugely supportive of the project and will continue to support the Bay Youth Project moving forwards.”

    Laura Cansdale, Regeneration Programme Manager for the Isle of Wight Council said: “The transformation of Sandown Town Hall from a derelict building into what will soon be a vibrant, fit-for-purpose youth and community centre is a shining example of place-based regeneration in action.

    “This project embodies the spirit of the Bay Area Place Plan; revitalising our shared spaces, empowering local voices, and investing in the future of the Bay.

    “This is a powerful step forward for our community in creating a more connected, resilient Bay area.”

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: High-speed internet coming to remote Vancouver Island communities

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    People in the west Vancouver Island communities of Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach will soon be getting better access to high-speed internet.

    “For people to thrive in remote communities, access to high-speed internet is key to community growth and engagement, remote work and better access to health care and online services,” said George Chow, Minister of Citizens’ Services. “These projects in Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach take us another step closer in our commitment to connect every household in the province.”

    More than 400 households on western Vancouver Island near Ucluelet will benefit from new connectivity infrastructure, including Toquaht Nation territory that includes Salmon Beach and m̓aʔaquuʔa (Macoah, the Nation’s primary residential village). Two “last-mile” projects will be built and operated by internet service provider CityWest.

    “Most of us take for granted that we can go online when we need to engage with others. For people who live in remote areas, that is often not the case,” said John Jack, chair, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. “This investment could change the lives of the people living in Toquaht and Salmon Beach. It will establish access to high-speed internet and will create meaningful opportunity.”

    The Province is investing up to $700,000 through the Connecting Communities B.C. program, administered by the Ministry of Citizens’ Services. The Government of Canada is also investing up to $700,000 through its Universal Broadband Fund. CityWest will contribute approximately $835,000.

    “Investments in high-speed internet play a big role in our strategy to build strong and diverse rural economies,” said Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim. “Once completed, these projects will provide broad benefit for people in these Vancouver Island communities, delivering high-speed broadband access to unlock exciting new possibilities for residents and visitors.”

    The Province’s investment is part of StrongerBC: Good Lives in Strong Communities, the Province’s program to help build a brighter future for rural communities and the people who call them home.

    “For the t̓uk̓ʷaaʔatḥ people, high-speed internet is about respecting our masčim (community members) by ensuring access to education, employment and economic opportunity. It supports our t̓aat̓neʔis (children) in learning, helps adults find meaningful work, attracts investment and strengthens overall community well-being,” said Chief Anne Mack, Toquaht First Nation. “Connectivity also allows us to share our haaḥuupacamis (teachings), engage with ʔeʔiičum (Elders), and remain connected to one another no matter where we are. This is about more than infrastructure. It is about unlocking the potential of our people and building a stronger future together.”

    In March 2022, the governments of British Columbia and Canada announced a partnership to invest as much as $830 million to expand high-speed internet services. The Province also made a specific commitment to connect every First Nations community to high-speed internet services in the government’s Declaration Act Action Plan.

    Since 2017, the Province has invested $584 million to expand connectivity in British Columbia. As of January 2025, approximately 74% of rural homes and approximately 83% of homes on First Nations reserves have access to high-speed internet.

    The Connecting British Columbia and Connecting Communities BC funding programs support projects to expand high-speed internet services to rural and remote areas of the province. The plan to provide access to high-speed internet to all households will level the playing field for people in British Columbia, ensuring better access to services and economic opportunities for every community.

    Quotes:

    Christine Boyle, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation –

    “It’s essential for members of Toquaht Nation and all those living in the remote areas of Vancouver Island to have reliable high-speed internet. These projects help advance Toquaht’s interests in important areas like economic growth, health-care access, education and cultural preservation, for the betterment of the entire region.”

    Buckley Belanger, federal secretary of state for rural development –

    “In today’s age, high-speed internet access isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity. Our federal government was proud to partner with the province and CityWest to bring improved connectivity services for people in the communities of Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach.”

    Steve Morissette, B.C. parliamentary secretary for rural development –

    “No matter where you live, access to high-speed internet has become so important for everyone. I’m thrilled to see these projects on Vancouver Island move forward, as part of our commitment to support improved connectivity for all rural and remote communities throughout British Columbia.”

    Stefan Woloszyn, chief executive officer, CityWest –

    “Today’s announcement sets the stage for improved connectivity to more underserved communities throughout the province. CityWest’s fibre-to-the-home projects will bring these residents and businesses urban-class connectivity, creating equal opportunities for more rural, remote and Indigenous British Columbians. We would like to express our thanks to the Province of B.C. and the federal government for their vision on ensuring that these communities are able to unlock their connectivity destiny.”

    Learn More:

    Connectivity in B.C.: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/connectivity-in-bc

    Connecting Communities B.C.: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/connectivity-in-bc/20530/20601

    StrongerBC: Good Lives in Strong Communities: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/Good-Lives-Strong-Communities-2023.pdf

    Universal Broadband Fund: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/high-speed-internet-canada/en/universal-broadband-fund

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  • MIL-OSI: Cancer Photodynamic Therapy Clinical Trials Market Size FDA Approval Market Report Insight

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Delhi, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Cancer Photodynamic Therapy Market & Photosensitizer Clinical Trial Outlook 2030 Report Highlights:

    • Research Methodology
    • Overview On Procedural Framework For Photodynamic Cancer Therapy
    • Global Cancer Photodynamic Therapy Market Opportunity: > USD 6 Billion
    • Global & Regional Market Trends Insight,
    • Integration Of Photodynamic Therapy By Indication
    • Insight On Cancer Photosensitizers In Clinical Trials: > 10
    • Global Photosensitizers Clinical Pipeline By Company, Indication & Phase
    • Insight On Key Approaches For Tumor Eradication Through Synergistic Photodynamic Therapy
    • Competitive Landscape

    Download Report: https://www.kuickresearch.com/report-cancer-photodynamic-therapy-cancer-photodynamic-therapy-market-cancer-photodynamic-therapy-clinical-trials

    Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is rapidly coming into prominence in cancer treatment as a non-surgical, highly selective option that utilizes the accuracy of light activated therapeutics to kill cancer cells while sparing normal tissue. The method consists of administering a photosensitizing drug that selectively collects in cancer cells and then shining a particular wavelength of light on them to activate the drug and kill the cells. Since conventional cancer therapies tend to invoke significant side effects and collateral damage to normal tissues, PDT presents an attractive option with increasing popularity in clinical and research circles.

    The global landscape of PDT for cancer is undergoing transformation with ongoing innovation in photosensitizers as well as in light delivery systems. A prime example is Sun Pharmaceutical’s FDA cleared BLU-U Blue Light PDT Illuminator released in May 2025. This new generation device substitutes traditional fluorescent tube systems with small LED panels, which are energy-efficient and more comfortable for patients. For use with LEVULAN KERASTICK to treat actinic keratoses, the LED-based BLU-U is more flexible and portable and provides a simplified user experience without any compromise on clinical effectiveness. This is consistent with a larger trend towards the modernization of PDT equipment, increasing accessibility and portability of treatments to different healthcare environments.

    Biofrontera’s advancement with Ameluz® further exemplifies the development of PDT in dermatologic oncology. In January 2025, the company successfully completed one-year follow-up for its Phase 3 study assessing Ameluz® when used with the RhodoLED lamp to treat superficial basal cell carcinoma. With strongly statistically significant outcomes, Biofrontera is gearing up for a regulatory filing with a focus on broadening the treatment indication. In addition, the company announced official confirmation of a new patent for Ameluz nanoemulsion gel free from propylene glycol, providing protection through December 2043. This not only enables improved product safety and effectiveness but also enhances its competitive market standing, illustrating the value of formulation innovation in progressing PDT therapies.

    Outside of dermatology, photodynamic therapy is also demonstrating potential in treating more advanced and internal cancers. Emerging photosensitizers like padeliporfin in vascular-targeted PDT (VTP) are being tested for intermediate-risk prostate cancer and locally advanced pancreatic cancer. These drugs specifically target the vasculature of the tumor with high accuracy, allowing them to treat cancers that are conventionally difficult to reach or chemotherapy- and surgery-resistant. Such clinical applications reflect PDT’s move from surface applications to more profound oncologic issues driven by advances in molecular design and drug-delivery technology.

    Nanotechnology is central to this evolution. Scientists are constructing multifunctional nanoplatforms that integrate the functions of targeting, imaging, and therapy into one agent. These platforms are able to target photosensitizers directly to cancer cells via receptor-targeted pathways, greatly enhancing specificity of treatment and diminishing side effects. Nanomedicine innovations are especially promising in the treatment of drug-resistant cancers and improving PDT effectiveness against challenging malignancies such as lung or pancreatic carcinomas. Nanoparticles coated with monoclonal antibodies, for example, enable targeted delivery of photosensitizers to cancer cells, inducing localized cytotoxicity upon activation with light and avoiding damage to nearby healthy tissue.

    PDT’s combination with immunotherapy is another compelling avenue for the future. Since PDT causes immunogenic cell death, it has the potential to activate the immune system by releasing tumor antigens to trigger systemic priming. This makes it an ideal complement to immune checkpoint inhibitors, providing potential synergy for cancer treatments. Over the next several years, additional clinical trials will test these combinations, potentially delivering new, highly effective multimodal therapies.

    Technological advances in light delivery are also transforming the PDT horizon. The creation of wearable, flexible, and even domestic-use light systems is facilitating wider use, particularly for repeat or chronic skin cancers. Integration with artificial intelligence and digital health technologies, including real-time biosensing and patient-specific treatment algorithms, is enabling clinicians to dynamically modulate therapy according to patient-specific variables and treatment outcome. These innovations are not just maximizing results but also maximizing convenience and reducing the overall care burden.

    Multi-photon PDT, yet another developing innovation, applies longer-wavelength light to excite photosensitizers further into tissues. Two-photon and three-photon activation have been studied most extensively, and these two can be used to treat tumors that were previously out of reach with standard means. This method is high-tech in requiring very concentrated light sources, yet it holds promise for localized tumors like ocular melanoma, providing new treatment options.

    In coming years, further refinement of photosensitizers will focus on reducing post-treatment photosensitivity and enhancing the capacity for targeting deeply infiltrative lesions. Personalized PDT is also becoming more practical with treatment protocols customized to the individual tumor biology and clinical presentation of each patient. Real-time imaging agents are being employed to monitor drug distribution and activation, allowing for more effective and dynamic therapy.

    The impetus in PDT development and research mirrors an even broader movement towards personalized, minimally invasive cancer treatment. As clinical trials progress, regulatory milestones are reached, and technical advances are realized, photodynamic therapy is poised to increase its presence in oncology. Ranging from superficial skin lesions to complex intra-abdominal tumors, the advancing capabilities of PDT foretell an era when light-based therapy is an established component of integrated cancer care globally.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Health Care Company GMAX Industries Selects Forsyth County for Its First North American Production Site

    Source: US State of North Carolina

    Headline: Health Care Company GMAX Industries Selects Forsyth County for Its First North American Production Site

    Health Care Company GMAX Industries Selects Forsyth County for Its First North American Production Site
    lsaito

    Raleigh, NC

    Today Governor Josh Stein announced GMAX Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of medical products, will create 36 new jobs in Forsyth County. The company will invest $11.4 million to establish its first North American production facility in Winston-Salem.

    “I welcome GMAX Industries to the best state in the nation to do business,” said Governor Josh Stein. “North Carolina continues to build on its reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse with its world-class workforce, excellent infrastructure, and outstanding supply chain access that will support this company’s future success.”

    GMAX Industries, Inc. is a New York-based certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and a manufacturer and global sourcing partner specializing in high-quality disposable medical supplies. With over 30 years of industry expertise, GMAX provides essential products, including medical textiles, patient bedside plastics and single-use OEM components. The company is expanding its U.S. footprint with a new 144,000 square foot facility to support domestic manufacturing and national distribution. This investment strengthens the healthcare supply chain by shifting production closer to patient demand and increasing resilience across the system.

    “We’re proud to introduce GMAX as a trusted partner in the healthcare supply chain,” said Eric Liu, President and CEO of GMAX Industries, Inc. “As we expand our U.S. manufacturing capabilities, our focus remains on delivering high-quality, dependable medical products with greater speed, control, and responsiveness. By investing in domestic production, we’re not only strengthening the supply chain but also supporting American jobs and healthcare resilience.”

    “Companies like GMAX benefit greatly from North Carolina’s legacy of manufacturing excellence and entrepreneurial spirit,” said Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. “Our state has the largest manufacturing workforce in the southeastern United States, great partnerships, and a storied history of innovation that continues to take our economy, community, and businesses to new heights.”

    While wages vary by position, the annual average salary for the new positions will be $66,667, exceeding Forsyth County’s average of $65,319. These new jobs could potentially create an annual payroll impact of more than $2.4 million for the region.

    A performance-based grant of $75,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help the company expand to North Carolina. The OneNC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All OneNC grants require matching participation from local governments, and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.

    “This is great news for Forsyth County and the surrounding communities,” said Senator Paul A. Lowe, Jr. “Our growing pool of talent and manufacturing environment are fueling the economy for companies like GMAX to operate, grow, and thrive.”

    In addition to the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, other key partners in this project include the North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Community College System, Forsyth Tech Community College, Forsyth County, Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., and the City of Winston-Salem. 

    Jul 11, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI: XRP surged 8% in a day, and the logic of crypto investment is being reshaped: JA Mining builds a dual profit model of “fixed income + currency price appreciation”

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the Ripple ecosystem continues to expand, XRP has become one of the strongest performing crypto assets in the past 24 hours, with prices reaching $2.64 at one point, a daily increase of more than 8%, and trading volume exceeding $7.8 billion, setting a new daily high in nearly three months. The rise was driven by two good news: first, Ripple and BNY Mellon established a custody partnership for the stablecoin RLUSD; second, the market heard that XRP is expected to be included in an upcoming blue-chip crypto ETF, triggering accelerated capital inflows.

    Many research institutions pointed out that the current rise in XRP prices is no longer a short-term market speculation, but a structural market driven by infrastructure construction, ecological synergy and institutional configuration. Against this background, more and more investors are turning from high-volatility currency price speculation to seeking more stable and predictable ways of making profits.

    JA Mining becomes a new entry point for structured crypto investment

    In this trend of “reshaping the logic of returns”, JA Mining, as a new generation of cloud mining platform, is gaining wide attention. The platform focuses on the three core positionings of “low threshold, high transparency, and strong compatibility”, helping users to participate in cryptocurrency mining through contracts, without the need to purchase mining machines, electricity bills, and technical maintenance, and can achieve daily automated returns.

    JA Mining currently supports mainstream crypto assets including BTC, DOGE, and XRP, and builds a global distributed mining architecture through intelligent allocation of multi-currency computing power and deployment of high-efficiency green data centers. Users can choose the contract amount and period as needed, the platform settles on a daily basis, and the returns are directly credited to the account, which is highly controllable and flexible.

    JA Mining has multiple advantages:

    • Equipment-free and maintenance-free: No need to purchase mining machines or management systems by yourself, all operations can be completed with one click, suitable for ordinary users to quickly get started.
    • Support mainstream currencies: Comprehensive coverage of popular assets such as BTC, DOGE, XRP, ETH, etc., to meet the investment preferences of different users.
    • Daily settlement of income: Daily income distribution within a fixed period, transparent process, and controllable risks.
    • Invitation rebate mechanism: Recommend others to join to enjoy up to 7% continuous commission rewards and build a personal mining network.

    Another advantage worth emphasizing is that:

    JA Mining adopts a daily income settlement mechanism denominated in US dollars to ensure that users lock in stable income during the entire contract period. After the contract expires, users can choose to withdraw their income to mainstream cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and XRP. This design brings significant strategic flexibility – based on the certainty of income, users can choose to withdraw when the market price rises, thereby achieving the dual profit of “fixed US dollar income + currency price appreciation“. For example, if a user withdraws money when the price of a currency is rising, he or she will receive more equivalent cryptocurrencies at a higher exchange rate, thereby amplifying the actual returns.

    The following are some examples of popular contracts：

    Whether you are trying a small amount or pursuing high returns, JA Mining provides a flexible contract portfolio that suits various risk preferences and investment sizes.

    Investment behavior is being reshaped: “Trading thinking” gives way to “income model”

    Since the second quarter of 2025, the user structure of JA Mining has been changing. Data shows that the number of high-net-worth individuals and family office users has increased significantly, the average holding period has been extended to more than 4.2 days, and the reinvestment rate has exceeded 63%. This shows that the market is increasingly inclined to regard cloud mining as a “passive cash flow configuration tool” rather than a short-term gaming platform.

    Against the backdrop of continued increase in currency price volatility, the importance of structural income models has been re-recognized. The compound mechanism of “computing power leasing + US dollar income + withdrawal autonomy” represented by JA Mining may constitute a new framework for mainstream crypto investment in the future.

    Media Contact:

    Full Name: Anna W Hitchens
    Position: Manager
    Phone: +44 7751696528
    Email: info@jamining.com
    Website: https://jamining.com
    Download App:https://jamining.io/jamining/

    Company Address:
    JA Financial Services Limited, 11 The Elms, Leek Wootton, Warwick, England, CV35 7RR, London, UK

    Disclaimer: This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, legal advice, or investment recommendations. Stock Trading involves risk and market volatility. Please research or consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions. Jamining.com and associated parties are not liable for any financial loss incurred.

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  • MIL-OSI: Cryptocurrency investors leverage XRP through Blockchain Cloud Mining and earn a stable daily income

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the cryptocurrency market rebounds strongly, more and more investors are turning their attention from speculation to stable daily income. In this shift, one trend has clearly become the leader: cloud mining driven by XRP payments, and its leaders include platforms such as Blockchain Cloud Mining. XRP investors have earned more than thousands of dollars a day, and they are turning XRP into a tool to unlock continuous passive income – activating Bitcoin mining contracts without owning physical hardware.

    A new way to profit from crypto: no speculation, no pressure
    The recent breakout above $116,000 in Bitcoin prices has reinforced long-term bullish sentiment on digital assets. However, this rise has also triggered new volatility, prompting risk-conscious investors to think: How can you participate in this growth without experiencing market turmoil?

    For many, the answer lies in Blockchain Cloud Mining – a platform that provides flexible cloud mining contracts that can generate daily income regardless of token price fluctuations. Which payment method is gaining popularity? XRP, the fast, low-fee cryptocurrency that is increasingly being used to fund mining operations.

    “In the last 30 days, we’ve seen a 210% increase in contracts purchased with XRP,” said Sharon Henley, president of BlockchainCloudMining. “This is more than just a payment method, it’s a bridge between cryptocurrency liquidity and automated revenue generation.”

    How it works: XRP-funded Bitcoin mining contracts
    BlockchainCloudMining allows users to rent computing power through smart contracts. These contracts automatically start mining and pay rewards to the user’s designated crypto wallet every day. There’s no need to manage machines, pay electricity bills, or configure networks.

    Users pay with XRP for near-instant settlement and very low fees. Once payment is confirmed, the contract purchase is live. Examples of high-performance contracts include:

    ⦁【New User Experience Contract】: Investment amount: $100, contract duration 2 days, total return: $100 + $6.
    ⦁【WhatsMiner M66S】: Investment amount: $500, contract period 7 days, total return: $500 + $45.5.
    ⦁【WhatsMiner M60】: Investment amount: $1000, contract period 14 days, total return: $1000 + $196.
    ⦁【Bitcoin Miner S21+】: Investment amount: $3000, contract period 20 days, total return: $3000 + $900.
    ⦁【ALPH Miner AL1】: Investment amount: $10000, contract period 35 days, total return: $10000 + $5950.
    ⦁【ANTSPACE HK3】: Investment amount: $33000, contract period 40 days, total return: $33000 + $26400.

    After purchasing the contract, the income is automatically settled every 24 hours. Users can withdraw to wallets that support XRP, BTC, DOGE and USDT, or reinvest in new contracts to obtain compound income. (The platform has launched a number of stable income contracts, for more contract details, please log in to the official website of Blockchaincloudmining.com)

    Why XRP is the preferred financing method
    XRP’s recent surge in institutional recognition (thanks to Ripple’s promotion of a US banking license and a custody partnership with Bank of New York Mellon) has boosted investor confidence.

    Fast transactions: payments are confirmed in seconds.
    Low cost: transfer fees are less than $0.01.
    Reliable liquidity: XRP is now listed on major exchanges and accepted by mining and DeFi platforms.
    Henley added: “XRP’s speed and scalability make it ideal for everyday cloud mining settlements. Our users appreciate its convenience – especially when activating multiple contracts or making frequent withdrawals.”

    Trust, transparency, and global reach
    BlockchainCloudMining has deployed mining nodes around the world to ensure uninterrupted computing power. Every user can track real-time performance, enjoy 24/7 support, and view spending history with on-chain verifiable receipts.

    Other highlights of the platform include:
    ⦁$12 bonus for new user registration
    ⦁100% uptime infrastructure secured by McAfee® and Cloudflare®
    ⦁9 cryptocurrencies supported, including BTC, XRP, ETH, DOGE, USDC, USDT and other mainstream cryptocurrencies
    ⦁Up to $50,000 bonus for referring members

    Whether users are new, hodlers or professional traders, BlockchainCloudMining provides a low-threshold, high-reward entry point into the mining economy – driven by the flexibility of XRP.

    Summary: Consistency is king
    As the world of cryptocurrency moves from speculation to structure, tools like BlockchainCloudMining can help investors get predictable returns in a volatile market. By combining the stability of mining with the efficiency of XRP payments, users no longer have to wait for prices to rise, but can profit while others watch.

    For more details, please visit www.BlockchainCloudMining.com or contact info@blockchaincloudmining.com to activate your one-click mining journey now.

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Landmark Bancorp, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2025 Earnings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Manhattan, KS, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: LARK) announced that it will release earnings for the second quarter of 2025 after the market closes on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00 am (CT). Investors may listen to the Company’s earnings call via telephone by dialing (833) 470-1428 and using access code 703723. Investors are encouraged to call the dial-in number at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call.

    A replay of the earnings call will be available through August 1, 2025, by dialing (855) 762-8306 and using access code 160217.
            
    About Landmark

    Landmark Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Landmark National Bank, is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “LARK.” Headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas, Landmark National Bank is a community banking organization dedicated to providing quality financial and banking services. Landmark National Bank has 29 locations in 23 communities across Kansas: Manhattan (2), Auburn, Dodge City (2), Fort Scott (2), Garden City, Great Bend (2), Hoisington, Iola, Junction City, LaCrosse, Lawrence (2), Lenexa, Louisburg, Mound City, Osage City, Osawatomie, Overland Park, Paola, Pittsburg, Prairie Village, Topeka (2), Wamego and Wellsville, Kansas. Visit www.banklandmark.com for more information.

    Contact:
    Mark A. Herpich
    Chief Financial Officer
    (785) 565-2000

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Energy Department Authorizes Strategic Petroleum Reserve Exchange to Support Fuel Supply in Gulf Coast

    Source: US Department of Energy

    WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the authorization of an exchange from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) with ExxonMobil Corporation to address logistical challenges impacting crude oil deliveries to the company’s Baton Rouge refinery. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright authorized this action to help maintain stable regional supply of transportation fuels across Louisiana and the broader Gulf Coast. This action preserves the SPR’s operational flexibility and will not impact or delay the Department’s ongoing efforts to refill the reserve.

    Under the exchange agreement, DOE will provide up to 1 million barrels of crude oil from the SPR. The exchange will support ExxonMobil’s restoration of refinery operations that were reduced due to an offshore supply disruption. ExxonMobil will return the borrowed crude along with additional barrels of crude oil for the SPR at no cost to the taxpayer.

    The Department remains in close coordination with industry partners to ensure stability in the fuel supply chain during the peak demand season. DOE continues to encourage refiners to prioritize efficient production and delivery of refined fuels, stands ready to support the nation’s energy security through the responsible use of strategic resources, and will continue to deliver on President Trump’s commitment to protect American energy security by refilling the SPR.

    Background:

    Sections 159 and 160 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), 42 U.S.C.A. §§ 6239 and 6240, authorize the Secretary of Energy to exchange SPR petroleum products and to acquire petroleum products by exchange for storage in the SPR. The Secretary of Energy has previously exercised this legal authority to conduct emergency exchanges in response to supply disruptions, including Keystone Pipeline in 2022, and the Calcasieu Ship Channel closures in 2006 and 2000.

    An oil supply disruption has led to reduced operations at the Baton Rouge refinery, limiting production of transportation fuels. The exchange is intended to ensure the maximum supply of refined fuel products in the Gulf Coast region while ExxonMobil resolves logistical challenges.

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  • MIL-OSI: OFZA Appoints Amir Tabch as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Regulated Growth 

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Dubai, UAE, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OFZA, the UAE-born, regulator-aligned cryptocurrency exchange, has appointed Amir Tabch as Chief Executive Officer to lead OFZA through its next stage of growth and market activation.

    This leadership milestone reflects OFZA’s deepening commitment to building the most trusted crypto exchange in the region—one that’s designed from day one to align with regulations, empower users, and scale without shortcuts. 

    A seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience across large regulated financial institutions, digital-led startups, and crypto-native platforms, Tabch brings the kind of strategic leadership that matches OFZA’s mission: to make digital asset trading safe, simple, and accessible for everyone.

    “OFZA isn’t here to be the biggest. We’re here to be the most trusted,” said Tabch. “That means regulatory-first principles, real operational substance, and a platform that puts both retail and institutional users first.”

    Fully licensed by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), OFZA is authorized to provide Broker-Dealer Services, Exchange Services, Management and Investment Services, and Advisory Services. The platform is built with local governance, regulatory clarity, and security-first architecture designed for long-term credibility. 

    The firm’s mission is to empower and educate individuals and businesses to take control of their financial future by simplifying crypto trading and removing barriers to entry. OFZA combines a secure, regulated infrastructure with an intuitive user experience and practical tools, making digital asset trading safe, simple, and accessible. 

    With Tabch at the helm, OFZA is not just announcing a new CEO—it’s signaling the rise of a new kind of crypto exchange: born regulated, built for trust, and ready to scale responsibly. 

    About OFZA

    Headquartered in Dubai, OFZA is a full-service, VARA-regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) that allows traders to buy, sell, and trade a wide range of digital assets. By providing a cohesive platform of innovative technology, robust security measures, and a customer-first approach, OFZA is poised to disrupt the trading experience in the Middle East region.

    For more information, visit https://ofza.com/en.

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  • MIL-OSI: OFZA Appoints Amir Tabch as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Regulated Growth 

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Dubai, UAE, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OFZA, the UAE-born, regulator-aligned cryptocurrency exchange, has appointed Amir Tabch as Chief Executive Officer to lead OFZA through its next stage of growth and market activation.

    This leadership milestone reflects OFZA’s deepening commitment to building the most trusted crypto exchange in the region—one that’s designed from day one to align with regulations, empower users, and scale without shortcuts. 

    A seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience across large regulated financial institutions, digital-led startups, and crypto-native platforms, Tabch brings the kind of strategic leadership that matches OFZA’s mission: to make digital asset trading safe, simple, and accessible for everyone.

    “OFZA isn’t here to be the biggest. We’re here to be the most trusted,” said Tabch. “That means regulatory-first principles, real operational substance, and a platform that puts both retail and institutional users first.”

    Fully licensed by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), OFZA is authorized to provide Broker-Dealer Services, Exchange Services, Management and Investment Services, and Advisory Services. The platform is built with local governance, regulatory clarity, and security-first architecture designed for long-term credibility. 

    The firm’s mission is to empower and educate individuals and businesses to take control of their financial future by simplifying crypto trading and removing barriers to entry. OFZA combines a secure, regulated infrastructure with an intuitive user experience and practical tools, making digital asset trading safe, simple, and accessible. 

    With Tabch at the helm, OFZA is not just announcing a new CEO—it’s signaling the rise of a new kind of crypto exchange: born regulated, built for trust, and ready to scale responsibly. 

    About OFZA

    Headquartered in Dubai, OFZA is a full-service, VARA-regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) that allows traders to buy, sell, and trade a wide range of digital assets. By providing a cohesive platform of innovative technology, robust security measures, and a customer-first approach, OFZA is poised to disrupt the trading experience in the Middle East region.

    For more information, visit https://ofza.com/en.

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  • MIL-OSI: As Bitcoin prices soar, OurCryptoMiner launches new contracts to enjoy platform bonuses

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, the price of Bitcoin has soared to a record high of $118,000. Since the beginning of this year, Bitcoin has risen by more than 23%. The rise is mainly due to the increased acceptance of cryptocurrencies by traditional financial market participants, the increase in risk appetite, and the continued growth of institutional demand. At the same time, OurCryptoMiner, the world’s leading cloud mining platform, has attracted much attention due to its deep integration with BTC technology. According to a spokesperson for the OurCryptoMiner platform, some investors have made profits of up to $33,000 in a short period of time, with daily returns exceeding $6,700.

    This integration also enhances the core advantages of OurCryptoMiner
    Real-time monitoring of BTC and other cryptocurrency network difficulty, fees, and market fluctuations, and dynamically allocates computing power to the most profitable mining pools or currencies.
    When the BTC network is active, the system can automatically adjust the working strategy of the miner to obtain more transaction incentives and obtain higher returns.
    High-performance 10 data centers ensure the stability of network and power, and ensure that users’ income is uninterrupted and undelayed
    You can start mining with simple operations
    Registration: Get a $12 reward for free, get $0.6 for daily check-in, and experience the fun of mining
    Use BTC or other popular cryptocurrencies to start the mining machine and start mining
    OurCryptoMiner launches a variety of popular contracts:

    ⦁【New User Experience Contract】: Investment amount: $100, investment period 2 days, total net profit: $100 + $8.

    ⦁【Canaan Avalon Miner 1466】: Investment amount: $1,200, investment period 12 days, total net profit: $1,200 + $190.08.

    ⦁【Canaan Avalon A15XP】: Investment amount: $3,500, investment period 25 days, total net profit: $3,500 + $1,216.25.

    ⦁【Bitmain Antminer S23 Immersion】: Investment amount: $7900, investment period 32 days, total net profit: $7900 + $3665.6.

    ⦁【[Bitmain Antminer S23 XP+ Hyd]: Investment amount: $10000, investment period 37 days, total net profit: $10000 + $5735.

    ⦁【Avalon Air Cooling Mining Box-40ft】: Investment amount: $27000, investment period 45 days, total net profit: $27000 + $21748.5.

    Once the contract starts, your mining operation will be continuously run by the secure data center of the OurCryptoMiner platform.
    Daily income collection: Daily mining income will be automatically calculated and distributed to your account 24 hours a day. When your account balance reaches $100, you can withdraw at any time, and you can also flexibly reinvest the income to maximize your income.

    What makes OurCryptoMiner a leader in the cloud mining space?
    Aiming to assist consumers at every stage of cryptocurrency mining, OurCryptoMiner offers more than just the traditional network. Some of its unique features are as follows:
    Wide range of settlement options: Users can mine Bitcoin, LTC, and DOGE, in addition, it also provides settlement options for mainstream cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, LTC, USDC, XRP, BCH, DOGE, SOL, USDT, etc.
    Environmentally friendly mining: All operations are carried out using 100% renewable energy methods, reflecting the platform’s strong commitment to sustainable development.
    Affiliate rewards: Every user can join a reward pool of more than $200,000 and receive up to 5% referral commission.
    Scalable solution: Traders can expand their profits from $100 to $1 million per day.
    In addition to these very favorable offers, OurCryptoMiner allows every user to mine efficiently through environmentally friendly and community-driven infrastructure.
    Join OurCryptoMiner now and embark on your cloud mining journey!

    Official website: http://ourcryptominer.com

    Official email: info@ourcryptominer.com

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: What would it take for a new British leftwing party to succeed?

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Colm Murphy, Lecturer in British Politics, Queen Mary University of London

    Last week, the MP for Coventry South, Zarah Sultana, made an audacious decision. Having already lost the Labour party whip for opposing the two-child benefit cap, Sultana announced she would co-lead a new leftwing party with Jeremy Corbyn, who was expelled from Labour in 2024.

    From one angle, her decision may seem simple. Discontent with Keir Starmer’s Labour government, on everything from welfare cuts to Gaza, has never been higher, and Sultana is a vocal critic. Yet, launching a (still unnamed) new party is bold. It tackles head-on an old and vexing question for socialist critics of capitalism in the UK.

    In 1976, the socialist theorist Ralph Miliband (yes, Ed and David’s dad) described the faith in Labour’s capacity to become a socialist vehicle as “the most crippling of all illusions”. But socialists who agree with Miliband senior then have an almighty problem.

    Writing months after the 2019 defeat of Corbyn’s Labour party, the veteran “New Left” academics Colin Leys and Leo Panitch echoed Miliband in their book Searching for Socialism. But they also saw few immediate alternatives with “any prospect of electoral success”. This, they wrote, is the “central dilemma” for British democratic socialists.

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    The reaction to Sultana’s announcement from the British left has been accordingly mixed. Leaks revealed that Corbyn’s team was caught off guard. Responses from prominent potential supporters were reserved. Momentum, the leftwing grassroots organisation, hastily distributed the pamphlet Why Socialists Should Be in the Labour Party.

    It’s too early to know whether these issues are teething problems or portents. But the barriers to Sultana’s venture are formidable. What would it take for a new leftwing party to succeed? What would “success” even look like?

    A careful reading of political history can help us answer these questions. This is not the first time that new parties have emerged from Labour factionalism. Many readers will be aware of the 1981 departure of the “gang of four” Labour figures, who founded the Social Democratic party (SDP) that later merged with the Liberal party to form the Liberal Democrats.

    Nor is it the first time that smaller parties have appeared on Labour’s left. Between 1920 and 1991, the Communist party of Great Britain was a potent force in the trade union movement. From the 1990s to the 2010s, several vehicles contested local and national elections against Labour, from the Socialist Alliance to Left Unity.

    Challenges for a new party

    Each of these iterations had its historical peculiarities. But stepping back, we can identify three recurring challenges that any leftwing insurgent party must confront.

    First, they must agree on an electoral strategy and purpose, given the institutional brutality of British democracy. The UK has some proportional elections, including in Scotland and Wales (expected to be next contested in 2026). Councils are also possible avenues of influence.

    But there is no avoiding the fact that legislative and executive power is hoarded in the House of Commons, elected by first past the post. Labour will discourage possible defectors by warning that a split in the left vote will let in the right. Neil Kinnock, Labour’s former leader who found himself fighting off the SDP while trying to evict Thatcher in the 1980s, dubbed Sultana and Corbyn’s venture the “Farage assistance party”.

    Left of Labour parties are often aware of the risk. Indeed, far left activists have in the past advocated voting Labour, with “varying degrees of (un)enthusiasm”.

    Advocates of a new party will note that Labour is only polling in the low 20s, suggesting a pool of ex-Labour voters potentially interested in shopping around. However, there are others it could torpedo too.

    One recent poll on support for a hypothetical Corbyn-led party – which we should take with some salt – found that its 10% support comes partly from eating into the Green vote. An electoral arrangement with the Greens, on the other hand, may require shared policy platforms, raising the question of why a separate party is needed.

    A poll from More in Common conducted specifically about a Sultana-Corbyn party found 9% of Labour voters and 26% of current Green voters saying that would vote for such a party.

    The Socialist Labour party (SLP) – founded in 1996 by the prominent trade unionist Arthur Scargill in reaction to Tony Blair’s New Labour – is the obvious cautionary tale. Scargill wanted a purer, better Labour party. Yet, Labour looked set to kick out an 18-year-long Conservative government.

    Scargill could not convince many sympathetic activists to join. As historian Alfie Steer argues, the SLP instead became dominated by socialists hostile to the Labour party. The party could not overcome the resultant contradictions in its purpose and collapsed into acrimony.

    The SLP also illustrates the second key consideration: timing. The SLP struggled partly because it launched just as Labour was sweeping triumphantly into power. Sultana’s timing is arguably more astute. She has waited for Starmer’s bubble to burst and for disillusionment to fester.

    However, the broad left within Labour has also just found its voice by rebelling against government policy. The temptation for a risk-averse Labour activist may be to leap onto this critical bandwagon without taking the more dangerous step of defecting.



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    The final challenge is securing institutional durability without debilitating splits. It is telling that Sultana felt compelled to include Corbyn’s name despite his reported reservations.

    Sultana herself has an impressive political profile, especially on TikTok. Any new party will rely heavily on prominent spokespeople to force it into the national conversation. Yet, such vehicles can become trapped by their dependence on individuals. The Respect party of the 2000s, for example, was reliant on the charismatic but polarising figure of George Galloway.

    The fledgling party will also need a lasting structure that determines how candidates are selected and policy is formed. This risks dragging it into dreaded constitutional debates. It is already reportedly divided over the existence of co-leaders.

    Intra-party democracy is off-putting to outsiders. But as constitutional scholar Meg Russell argues, it speaks to fundamental questions about the extent, and limits, of democracy. Such disputes have frequently wracked the left (and the radical right, as Reform’s recent constitutional changes show).

    To what extent should policy be “democratically” decided? Should a new party limit who can join, and if so, on what criteria? How will leaders be selected? From the CPGB to the SLP, these questions have proven divisive in the past. They could easily prove so again.

    The new party faces severe challenges, but it would be unwise to write it off completely. In a volatile context, it has a chance to make its mark if it is clear in its strategic electoral purpose, cultivates an institutional and activist base and times its interventions astutely. But the obstacles to success are enormous – and with Reform currently polling top, the risks are high.

    Colm Murphy is currently a member of the Labour Party, but he is writing purely in an academic capacity.

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