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MIL-OSI USA: UConn’s Journalism Major Offers Pathways to Legal Careers

Source: US State of Connecticut

For some UConn alumni with bachelor’s degrees in journalism, their experiences served as a launching pad to a different, but related, career path: law.

“I became a lawyer to help people — to give people advice,” says Sara Bigman ’17 (CLAS), a current litigation associate at Cohen and Wolf P.C. in Bridgeport, Connecticut. “As a journalist going into law, learning to digest information, working under pressure, and learning new topics definitely helped.”

The study and practice of journalism at UConn exposes students to civics, local government, and the justice system. Through those lessons, some journalism majors find themselves drawn to legal work.

Every semester, the Department of Journalism offers JOUR 3020: Media Law, one of the few undergraduate courses focused specifically on the law.

Students learn foundational concepts, such as the rule of law and the free speech protections of the First Amendment. They study laws regulating digital media, such as recording audio and taking photos, and exercise their rights as members of the public to access government records through Freedom of Information Act requests. They also gain exposure to tort law, including libel and privacy, and take part in a mock trial.

“In my junior year, I took Media Law with associate professor Amanda Crawford, which was my first exposure to any sort of legal education,” says Wyatt Cote ’23 (CLAS), now a third year UConn law student. “At the time, I wasn’t sure exactly why, but that class was the one that I found myself most excited by…I found myself wondering how I could capitalize on that feeling. That is when the prospect of going to law school first occurred to me.”

Crawford says that a key aspect of the course is its focus on modern challenges, such as those posed by widespread social media use and an executive branch that is openly hostile to protestors and journalists.

“I really don’t think there has been any time in my life that the issues we teach in Media Law have been more relevant to college students,” says Crawford.

Cote says in his senior year, he took professor Michael Stanton’s Investigative Reporting class, which worked on a project about Connecticut’s housing and eviction crises. The course required students to attend eviction court in New London.

“There, we were firsthand witnesses to the inequality that pervades the Connecticut housing market,” says Cote. “There, I realized that I wanted to be a housing lawyer.”

Both Cote and Bigman agree that UConn’s rigorous nationally accredited curriculum played a vital role in equipping them with career competencies for effective legal practice.

“What is less obvious is how wonderful journalism is for the students who are like me, who can’t say that they know what they want out of their careers,” explains Cote. “A journalist’s training prepares them well for legal work. The ability to connect to a stranger and tell their story in a compelling, persuasive way is an invaluable skill to lawyering,”

Cote also recommended the Department of Journalism’s news writing courses, quoting a book by Supreme Court Justices Scalia and Garner, which says lawyers “possess only one tool to convey their thoughts: language. They must acquire and hone the finest, most effective version of that tool available. They must love words and use them exactly. Cultivating an appealing prose style and broad vocabulary is a ‘lifelong project, and you may as well begin [it] at once’.”

“Students who go on to join a journal in law school will assuredly encounter pages upon pages of dull, uninspired academic writing,” Cote noted. “Taking writing classes as an undergraduate will give them a leg up on their peers and help make the pieces published by their journals actually readable.”

Transitioning to law can be a natural progression for J-majors seeking a different avenue for public service.

“I knew I wanted to do something that helped people,” says Sydney Mazur ’19 (CLAS), an attorney-at-law at Litchfield Cavo in Simsbury, Connecticut. “It definitely helps not being afraid to ask questions and to have that kind of passion or fuel within you to want to know … getting into the nitty-gritty of what’s going on, and you have to be fast enough in your mind to think of a follow-up question. So, I think journalism at UConn prepared me.”

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Landmark Devolution Bill brings new dawn of regional power
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

News story

Landmark Devolution Bill brings new dawn of regional power

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill delivers on manifesto commitment to de-centralise power and ignite regional growth with powers for mayors.
Ambition for all regions to take the reins in driving growth receives its biggest boost as the landmark English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is introduced to Parliament today [Thursday 10th July].

Local people will take back control of their regions, from bolstered rights to save cherished community assets, to a bigger voice in neighbourhood governance and increased powers to their directly elected leaders and mayors so they can unlock housing, transport and jobs in their regions through Local Growth Plans.

The Bill will deliver on the government’s manifesto commitment to unlock a generational shift in power from Westminster to those with skin in the game, and rebalance prosperity, deliver economic growth and a decade of national renewal across the nation as part of the Plan for Change.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said:

We were elected on a promise of change, not just for a few areas cherry-picked by a Whitehall spreadsheet, but for the entire country. It was never going to be easy to deliver the growth our country desperately needed with the inheritance we were dumped with.

But that’s why we are opting to devolve not dictate and delivering a Bill that will rebalance decade old divides and empower communities. We’re ushering in a new dawn of regional power and bringing decision making to a local level so that no single street or household is left behind and every community thrives from our Plan for Change.”

Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE MP said:

For too long power and opportunity has been concentrated in Westminster and Whitehall while the local councils millions rely on have been frustrated and diminished. This failed approach has held back growth across our country for far too long. Local people see this in the job market, on the high street and in their own household security and prosperity. 

Devolution begins the work of fixing that, with this Bill delivering freedom to local leaders to make decisions for their local areas in partnership with local communities, unleashing more growth and more opportunities for people as part of our Plan for Change.” 

England has fallen behind from the rest of the globe in modernising how decisions are made, but devolution prioritises people and partnership over paperwork and politics. This Bill will deliver changes including

Making more local ownership of pubs, shops and social hubs easier through a new Community Right to Buy meaning communities will have the first opportunity to purchase local assets when they are put up for sale, and be given an extended 12-month period to raise funding. And more local sports grounds will be saved by introducing a new ‘Sporting’ category protection of local assets preserving local character, boosting tourism and keeping community spirit alive.

Banning Upward Only Rent Reviews (UORR) clauses in commercial leases, which pit landlords against businesses and can make rents unaffordable and cause shops to shut. This will help keep small businesses running, boost local economies and job opportunities and help end the blight of vacant high streets and the unacceptable anti-social behaviour that comes with them.

A stronger voice for communities with a new requirement for local authorities to put in place effective neighbourhood governance to give residents more of a say in shaping their local areas.

Quicker action on the changes local people want to see with more rights for Mayors, elected by their communities, to take back control of delivering for their voters’, from new licensing powers for rental e-bikes to new planning powers to set the direction of growth across their areas.

Boosting economic growth with mayors working across the country to turbocharge the national missions by developing tailor made Local Growth Plans to kickstart local economies and ultimately getting more money in people’s pockets.

Streamlined powers for Mayors across England to speed up the development of new homes and infrastructure in their areas. This will include a new power to institute Mayoral Development Orders, as well as a streamlined process to establish Mayoral Development Corporations, so that we can replicate the success of projects such as the Olympic Park legacy and attract inward investment right across the country.

Fixing the cracks in local government through rebuilding the sector from the ground up to be more efficient, local people will get the daily services they deserve and rely on from their Council, like bin collection, whilst also enabling areas to work together over larger areas to deliver the big changes, like integrated transport networks. This will be done through the creation of new ‘Strategic Authorities’ that will boost connectivity and collaboration between Councils.

Restoring taxpayers’ trust in councils’ spending through fixing the local audit system with the establishment of the Local Audit Office, which will increase transparency, simplify and streamline the system.

Deepening devolution across the country is what delivers the change to the day-to-day services and opportunities on every region’s doorstep. From the new Anglia Ruskin University in Peterborough, to ticket caps for commuters on the Bee Network in Manchester and budding film and TV creatives flocking to Liverpool’s Littlewoods over Hollywood – devolution is what will bring this regeneration to all regions.

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Rutherford, Carter, Fry, and Rouzer Launch the House South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Rutherford (4th District of Florida)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (FL-05), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Russel Fry (SC-07), and David Rouzer (NC-12) launched the House South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force the day before the South Atlantic red snapper recreational fishing season begins.

Reps. Rutherford, Carter, Fry, and Rouzer will serve as co-chairs of the task force dedicated to improving management of the South Atlantic red snapper stock. The task force will seek to support enhanced data collection efforts to ensure longer, more predictable fishing seasons.

“Every local angler I talk to says there are more red snapper in the South Atlantic than they’ve ever seen before,” said Rutherford. “Yet, in the South Atlantic, thanks to regulations put in place by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Biden Administration, we are only getting a measly two-day recreational fishing season this summer. In the Gulf of America, thanks to state management, Florida announced a record 126 day season. It’s time to hand over the South Atlantic fishery management to Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. That’s why I am proud to co-chair the House South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force to help support enhanced data collection, advance state-led management of South Atlantic fisheries, and improve access for Northeast Florida anglers.”

“As someone who has lived and fished in Georgia my whole life, I’ve seen firsthand how our recreational fishing industry has struggled under one-size-fits-all federal regulations,” said Carter. “Georgia’s fishermen on the water know that we have thriving red snapper populations, and we do not need Washington bureaucrats telling us how to manage them.”

“I’m thrilled to join the South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force and help lead the charge for smarter, state-led management of this vital fishery,” said Fry. “The Red Snapper industry is crucial to coastal economies like those in my district and supports the livelihoods of countless fishing communities. This task force will focus on enhancing data collection, expanding state authority, and ensuring more predictable and longer seasons that benefit anglers and local businesses alike. It’s time we bring common sense and local expertise back to the forefront of fisheries management.”

“Across North Carolina’s coastal communities, sportfishing is an integral part of our economy, heritage, and way of life,” said Rouzer. “The Red Snapper Task Force will help protect this industry through finding solutions towards predictable fishing seasons and management which supports both sustainable fisheries and the hardworking fishermen who depend on them.”

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Work experience program opens doors
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Jogy gained valuable knowledge and experience through the Work Experience and Support Program.
In Brief:
- The Work Experience and Support Program (WESP) gives Canberrans from multicultural backgrounds the opportunity to build skills and knowledge in an Australian workplace.
- The program aims to support Canberran’s who have been out of work, or not engaged in meaningful work, for two years.
- This article details information about the program, its benefits and a current participant’s experience.
The Work Experience and Support Program (WESP) offers the opportunity to build skills and knowledge in an Australian workplace through a voluntary placement.

It is open to Canberrans from a multicultural background who have been out of meaningful work for two years.

It focuses on:
- building your skills and knowledge
- experiencing work in an Australian workplace
- improving your job seeking confidence and competitiveness
- building a network of contacts in the ACT public service.
The 12-week program is competitive but highly rewarding.

It includes:
- four weeks of training for Certificate II in Workplace Skills at CIT
- eight weeks of unpaid work experience in the ACT Public Service.
Jogy, a recent program graduate, was placed in the ACT’s Emergency Services Agency doing important local and community-based work.

He gained valuable knowledge and experience through this program and was fortunate to have worked with a supportive and professional team.

Applications are now open
Applications close on Sunday 27 July 2025.

For more information:

Other opportunities
If this grant isn’t the right fit for you, there are plenty of grant programs available that might suit your needs. Find more ACT Government grant opportunities through the funding, grants and support finder.

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) Announces American Rebel Light Beer Distribution Expansion: Rebel Light Launches in Mississippi with Clark Beverage Group, Inc.
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

“Rebel Light” rollout momentum continues and now includes Mississippi in partnership with Clark Beverage Group, bringing America’s Patriotic Beer to Mississippi tailgates, retailers, and proud Rebels everywhere

NASHVILLE, TN, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB), maker of America’s Patriotic, God-Fearing, Constitution-Loving, National Anthem-Singing, Stand Your Ground Beer, proudly announces its expansion into Mississippi as part of its ongoing national rollout of American Rebel Light Beer (americanrebelbeer.com). This marks the latest milestone in the company’s rapid growth, bringing the nation’s fastest-growing beer to yet another proud patriotic state.

American Rebel Beverage has partnered with a division of Clark Beverage Group, Inc. (ccclark.com) to bring Rebel Light to retailers, bars, and consumers across Mississippi. Clark Beverage Group, with over 120 years of family-operated excellence, is one of the largest and most respected independent beverage distributors in the Southeast. Founded in 1903 by Carsie C. Clark in Martin, Tennessee, the company has become a regional powerhouse, serving over 85 counties across five states. Their legacy of strong community values, operational excellence, and regional influence makes them a natural and strategic partner for American Rebel.

“We are thrilled to partner with Clark Beverage Group to bring American Rebel Light to Mississippi,” said Todd Porter, President of American Rebel Beverage. “Clark’s history, reputation, and footprint across the Southeast make them an ideal partner as we continue executing our strategic national expansion. Mississippi embodies the spirit of our brand: proud tradition, deep-rooted values, and patriotic pride.”

“Mississippi reflects everything our beer stands for – pride in tradition, strength of character, and love of country,” added Porter. “We’re honored to raise a toast with Mississippians and continue building a nationwide community of Rebels who know that real beer reflects real values.”

“I’m excited to bring American Rebel to the land of the Ole Miss Rebels – where pride runs deep, tradition lives loud, and freedom always finds a home,” said Andy Ross, CEO of American Rebel Holdings. “There’s nothing more American than raising a cold one that stands for what matters. It’s a cold can of conviction – America’s Patriotic, God Fearing, Constitution Loving, National Anthem Singing, Stand Your Ground Beer – brewed for those who don’t back down and won’t blend in.”

The Mississippi launch is strategically important to American Rebel. With its rich culture, loyal consumers, and strong beverage retail landscape, Mississippi offers the ideal platform to scale both brand recognition and sales. American Rebel Light will be available in 12 oz 12-packs and 16oz Tall Boys, supported by in-store displays, on-premise promotions, and sponsorships that align with both the brand’s patriotic identity and Mississippi’s unique character.

American Rebel Light is a Premium Domestic Light Lager: crisp, clean, and bold with a lighter feel. With approximately 100 calories, 3.2g carbs, and 4.3% ABV per 12oz serving, it is brewed with all-natural ingredients and no added corn, rice, or sweeteners often found in mass-market beers.

This Mississippi launch adds to the fast-growing footprint of American Rebel Light, which has expanded rapidly since its debut in September 2024. The brand is already available in Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Iowa, Connecticut, Virginia, and Kansas. With new states onboarding monthly, American Rebel is quickly becoming America’s next great company in the beer and beverage industry.

About American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB)

American Rebel began as a designer and marketer of branded safes and personal security products and has since grown into a diversified patriotic lifestyle company with offerings in beer, branded safes, apparel, and accessories. With the introduction of American Rebel Light Beer, the company is now making waves in the beverage space. Learn more at americanrebel.com/investor-relations.

Watch the American Rebel Story as told by our CEO Andy Ross visit The American Rebel Story

About American Rebel Light Beer

American Rebel Light is more than just a beer – it’s a celebration of freedom, passion, and quality. Brewed with care and precision, our light beer delivers a refreshing taste that’s perfect for every occasion.

Since its launch in September 2024, American Rebel Light Beer has rolled out in Tennessee, Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio, Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Virginia and now Mississippi. For more information about the launch events and the availability of American Rebel Beer, please visit americanrebelbeer.com or follow us on our social media platforms (@americanrebelbeer).

American Rebel Light is a Premium Domestic Light Lager Beer – All Natural, Crisp, Clean and Bold Taste with a Lighter Feel. With approximately 100 calories, 3.2 carbohydrates, and 4.3% alcoholic content per 12 oz serving, American Rebel Light Beer delivers a lighter option for those who love great beer but prefer a more balanced lifestyle. It’s all natural with no added supplements and importantly does not use corn, rice, or other sweeteners typically found in mass produced beers.

For more information about American Rebel Light Beer follow us on social media @AmericanRebelBeer.

Media Inquiries:
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Matt@Precisionpr.co
917-280-7329

Distribution Opportunities:
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President, American Rebel Beverage
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Investor Relations:
ir@americanrebelbeer.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB; AREBW) (the “Company,” “American Rebel,” “we,” “our” or “us”) desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “forecasts,” “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

We have based these forward-looking statements primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements include benefits of our continued sponsorship of high profile events, success and availability of the promotional activities, our ability to effectively execute our business plan, and the Risk Factors contained within our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Thomasville Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

THOMASVILLE, Ga., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thomasville Bancshares, Inc. (OTCID: THVB), the parent company of Thomasville National Bank and TNB Financial Services, reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights
- Net Income for the quarter of $11,828,466 compared to $10,206,006 for the same period last year, an increase of 16%.
- YTD Net Income of $22,331,844 compared to $19,563,994 for the same period last year, an increase of 14%.
- YTD Earnings per share were $3.48 (basic) and $3.36 (diluted).
- YTD Return on Average Assets of 2.40% and Return on Average Tangible Equity of 24.88%.
- Total Assets of $1.927 billion, an increase of $162 million over the same period in 2024.
- Loans grew to $1.648 billion, an increase of $176 million or 12% year-over-year.
- Deposits were $1.626 billion, an increase of $104 million or 7% year-over-year.
- Regulatory Capital was $191 million or 10.21% of assets.
- TNB Financial, provider of trust and investment services, has client assets over $5 billion.
Stephen H. Cheney, Chairman and CEO, said “The combination of solid growth, improved margins and excellent operating efficiency continued to drive our strong financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. We believe that our Bank is well positioned to continue this strong performance throughout the year.”

Bank President, Charles H. (Bert) Hodges, III stated “Our resilient culture that empowers our bankers to be creative thinkers has become extremely unique in our industry. This continues to set us apart and has led to superior credit quality, solid customer loyalty, and excellent opportunities for growth. The talent, pride and competitive spirit of our bankers makes us more confident than ever about the future of TNB.”

About Thomasville Bancshares, Inc., and Thomasville National Bank

Thomasville Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1995 as the holding company for Thomasville National Bank. Today the Bank has total assets of over $1.927 billion. TNB is consistently recognized as a top performing community bank. In 2025, TNB was ranked 4^th nationally in American Banker’s Top 200 Community Banks based upon three years average return on shareholders’ equity. The Bank’s trust and investment division, TNB Financial Services, has client assets over $5 billion under advisement and provides financial planning, investments, trust, brokerage, and other related financial services. TNBFS has offices located in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Illinois, and Ohio. The Company is headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia and has over 800 local shareholders. Thomasville National Bank is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. For more information, call 229-226-3300 or visit www.tnbank.com.

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund Declares Distributions for Q3 2025

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES
OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

TORONTO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caldwell Investment Management Ltd., the manager of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (the “Fund”), is pleased to announce the payment of distributions on the actively-managed ETF Series of the Fund to unitholders of record as indicated below. The monthly distribution rate of CAD $0.038 per unit of the ETF Series represents an annualized yield on net assets of approximately 3.2%.

Record Date Payment Date Distribution per Unit

July 31, 2025 August 8, 2025 CAD $0.038

August 29, 2025 September 8, 2025 CAD $0.038

September 30, 2025 October 7, 2025 CAD $0.038

ETF Series unitholders also have the option to participate in the distribution reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) offered by the Fund, which provides investors with the ability to automatically reinvest distributions and realize the benefits of compounded growth. Unitholders can enroll in the DRIP program by contacting their investment advisor.

The ETF Series of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund trades on the TSX under the ticker symbol UDA.

For further information, please visit our website at www.caldwellinvestment.com or contact us at 416-593-1798 or 1-800-256-2441.

The Fund was first offered to the public as a closed-end investment on May 28, 2015 and was converted into an open-end mutual fund effective as of November 15, 2018, with all outstanding units designated as Series F units. The ETF Series of the Fund was launched on March 18, 2020. Performance of the Fund prior to the conversion date would have differed had the Fund been subject to the same investment restrictions and practices of the current open-end mutual fund.

Investors are strongly encouraged to consult with a financial advisor and review the Simplified Prospectus and Fund Facts documents carefully prior to making investment decisions about the Fund. Caldwell Investment Management Ltd. makes no representations or warranties on the accuracy and completeness of the information included herein. Certain statements herein contain forward looking information based on certain historical information of the Fund and represent current expectations as of the date of this press release. Actual future results may differ materially due to but not limited to prevailing market conditions, there being no assurance of realizing capital gains and no assurance that issuers held in the portfolio will pay dividends or distributions on their securities. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Mutual funds are not guaranteed; their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. The payment of distributions should not be confused with a fund’s performance, rate of return or yield. If distributions paid are greater than the performance of the fund, your original investment will shrink. Distributions paid as a result of capital gains realized by a fund, and income and dividends earned by a fund, are taxable in your hands in the year they are paid. Your adjusted cost base (“ACB”) will be reduced by the amount of any returns of capital and should your ACB fall below zero, you will have to pay capital gains tax on the amount below zero.

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Dave Cantin Group to Be Exclusive Automotive Retail M&A Advisory Partner of 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory company to retail automotive groups and their owners, today announced it will be the exclusive automotive retail mergers and acquisitions partner of the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the crown jewel of Monterey Car Week. In partnership with the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), DCG will host an exclusive private event for its clients and other industry leaders during the prestigious automotive showcase.

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, set for August 17, 2025, is widely regarded as the world’s most prestigious collector car competition. Each year, the event attracts the finest classic and modern automobiles, leading collectors, and top automotive brands that often unveil their latest concept and production models against the breathtaking backdrop of Pebble Beach, California.

“As the leader in retail automotive M&A, Dave Cantin Group is committed to having the broadest industry reach possible,” said DCG President Brian Gordon. “DCG, along with our partners at CNCDA, are proud to demonstrate our continued commitment to serving dealers at one of the finest industry events in the country.”

“CNCDA is excited to partner with DCG in offering this memorable opportunity for our members,” CNCDA President Brian Maas said. “Our team is looking forward to reconnecting with our dealers and DCG at this incredible event.”

DCG and CNCDA’s private event will be an invitation-only experience, bringing together top dealership executives and other industry executives. DCG CEO Dave Cantin and other senior team members will be on-site to welcome guests, strengthen relationships and share thought leadership about how we collectively shape the automotive retail landscape going forward.

Details for the event, including the exact date, time and location, will be shared directly with invited guests. Those planning to attend Monterey Car Week are encouraged to connect with the DCG team in advance.

About Dave Cantin Group
The Dave Cantin Group is a leading automotive M&A advisory company specializing in acquisitions, divestitures, intelligence, and other advisory services. The company is the M&A services provider of choice for North America’s top automotive dealership groups, advising on approximately 40 transactions annually. DCG is differentiated by its advisory approach, long-term lens on client relationships, and commitment to market intelligence tools that inform DCG and client strategies. In 2023, DCG became the only retail automotive M&A company with a significant strategic investor, welcoming Kaltroco to the DCG family.

Through its M&A intelligence division, DCG produces automotive content and delivers relevant, timely market intelligence, including the automotive industry Market Outlook Report (MOR). Together with CBT News, DCG produces the Inside M&A studio show and podcast to share stories, news, and trends impacting the retail automotive industry. DCG’s proprietary AI-enabled software, Jump IQ, anchors its advisory services that support retail automotive dealers in developing informed M&A strategies and making smarter M&A decisions.

The company’s nonprofit initiative, DCG Giving, funds child and adolescent cancer research and treatment in communities nationwide and other worthy charitable initiatives. DCG team members regularly feature on the industry speaking circuit and are often cited by top national and global news outlets. For more information, please visit davecantingroup.com.

Media Contact:
Katie Merx
katiemerx@gmail.com
313.510.5090

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/43ecd787-95e8-42b7-9a73-217a8ed8167a

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July 11, 2025
NITI Aayog unveils plan to boost state innovation ecosystem

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday unveiled NITI Aayog’s roadmap to bolster State Science and Technology Councils, calling on States to align their research priorities with the Centre’s push to make India a knowledge-driven economy.

Speaking at the launch event at NITI Aayog, Singh described science and technology as the country’s “key growth engine” that would steer India’s aim of becoming the world’s third-largest economy. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for overhauling India’s planning architecture by replacing the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog in 2014, calling it a shift towards long-term, evidence-based policymaking.

The roadmap aims to create closer coordination between the Centre and States to unlock regional scientific talent and ensure grassroots-level impact of research. “State S&T Councils must become effective bridges between labs and communities,” Singh said, urging States to link up with industry to help start-ups scale and attract private investment.

He underlined the Centre’s focus on public-private partnerships and called for reducing overdependence on government funding for innovation. “A mindset shift is crucial if we want to unlock innovation at scale,” he said.

Singh also pointed to India’s recent scientific strides — from Chandrayaan-3 to indigenous vaccine development and gene therapy trials — as evidence of growing global credibility. Resident patent filings have jumped by over 50% and nearly two-thirds of India’s research output now comes from centrally funded institutions, he added.

Describing the newly established Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) as a “game-changer”, Singh said it would bridge gaps between academia and industry through co-investment in research. He also highlighted the liberalisation of India’s space and nuclear sectors and called for the government to play the role of facilitator rather than controller.

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery said the roadmap was necessary for States to align with national development goals and drive sustainable innovation. Member V.K. Saraswat stressed the need to embed sustainability into research and strengthen state-level capacity building.

Senior officials including CSIR Director General Dr. N Kalaiselvi, Earth Sciences Secretary Dr. M Ravichandran, and ANRF CEO Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman were present at the launch.

July 11, 2025
Rivers in southwest China breach warning levels, thousands evacuated

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

Twenty-five rivers in southwestern China exceeded safe levels on Thursday, state media said, after more than 10,000 people were evacuated as the remnants of former typhoon Danas converged with East Asian monsoon rains.

Extreme rainfall and severe flooding, which meteorologists link to climate change, increasingly pose major challenges as they threaten to overwhelm ageing flood defences, displace millions and wreak havoc on a $2.8-trillion agricultural sector.

Heavy rains also hit the capital, Beijing, with one area in the sprawling Chaoyang district receiving 68.2 mm (2.7 inches) of rain in a single hour on Thursday morning, the state-run Beijing Daily said.

Ten southwestern rivers, including the Longyan, which flows through the densely populated region of Chongqing, could burst their embankments and levees at any time, broadcaster CCTV warned, citing the water resources ministry.

The remaining 15 had exceeded levels at which they could burst their banks, but posed less of a risk, it added.

More than 24 hours of torrential rain took levels in the Chishui River of Guizhou province to their highest since records began in 1953, the broadcaster said, while the Xiaocao River in Sichuan province stood at its highest in 29 years.

More than 10,000 people were evacuated on Wednesday from cities in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan, state media said, as the East Asian monsoon rains pushed north from India.

One county in Yunnan recorded 227.8 mm (9 inches) of rainfall in 24 hours, for its highest total in a single day since records began in 1958 while two people died as torrential rain hit Yunnan’s Zhaotong city, Xinhua said on Thursday.

Beijing health authorities warned that the combination of frequent downpours, high temperatures and humidity increased the risk of water and food contamination.

-Reuters

July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI United Nations: Saudi Arabia lifesaving date shipment to feed 100,000 conflict affected Mozambicans

Source: World Food Programme

MAPUTO – The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has delivered 23 metric tonnes of premium Saudi dates to support more than 100,000 vulnerable women, children, and families in northern Mozambique who are suffering from the impacts of conflict and displacement.

Dates, a staple of Saudi generosity and nutrition for centuries, are rich in fibre, antioxidants, and essential minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and iron. This donation will directly enhance the diets of families struggling with food insecurity, providing both immediate nourishment and a symbol of solidarity from the people of Saudi Arabia.

The shipment arrived at the Port of Nacala and was swiftly transported to Cabo Delgado Province, where distribution to conflict-affected households is already underway.

“These dates will strengthen the diets of 100,000 people—especially women and children—and represent a meaningful gesture of solidarity from the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the people of Mozambique”, said Antonella D’Aprile, WFP Country Director in Mozambique.

Mr. Mishaal Bin Shail, Acting Charge d’affaires of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Mozambique, added. “The gift of dates is a quiet yet powerful symbol of goodwill reflecting shared values, strengthening the bonds of friendship between our nations, and echoing a border spirit of care and solidarity that defines the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s engagement with vulnerable communities”.

Mozambique is currently facing one of its most severe food security crises in recent years. An estimated 5 million people require urgent humanitarian assistance, and nearly 40 percent of children under five are suffering from chronic malnutrition. In the north, ongoing conflict and climate shocks continue to displace families and disrupt livelihoods, making life-saving support more critical than ever.

Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian assistance, coordinated by KSrelief, is a cornerstone of its foreign aid. Since 2015, KSrelief has delivered aid to vulnerable communities worldwide. Between 2022 and 2024 alone, Saudi Arabia provided 160 metric tonnes of dates to Mozambique, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the country’s recovery and resilience.

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About WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

Follow us on X, formerly Twitter, via @wfp_mozambique, @WFP_Safrica and @wfp_media

About KSrelief

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), established under the guidance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, represents Saudi Arabia’s commitment to global humanitarian efforts. Inaugurated in May 2015, KSrelief has provided impartial humanitarian aid and relief to over 100 countries in cooperation with local, regional and international organizations.

About Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Mozambique

The embassy of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Maputo represents the Kingdom’s official diplomatic presence in the Republic of Mozambique. The Embassy is dedicated to fostering strong and cooperative bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Mozambique, with a focus on political dialogue, economic collaboration, and cultural exchange.

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: CNBC Names North Carolina the #1 State for Business

Source: US State of North Carolina

Headline: CNBC Names North Carolina the #1 State for Business

CNBC Names North Carolina the #1 State for Business
lsaito
Thu, 07/10/2025 – 09:43

Raleigh, NC

North Carolina has been recognized as the Top State for Business by CNBC. This announcement marks the third time in the last four years that the state has earned the ranking.

“This confirms what we have known for a long time – that North Carolina is the best state in the country for business,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Our people, state’s business climate, top research universities and excellent community college system, infrastructure, and high quality of life help both companies and workers thrive. I want to thank leaders like former Governor Roy Cooper and state legislators of both parties who have helped North Carolina create a welcoming climate. I am proud of the progress our state has made, and we are just getting started.”

“This recognition reflects our relentless commitment to building a competitive, welcoming, and dynamic economy that creates opportunity for everyone,” said N.C. Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. “From our world-class workforce to our strategic investments in infrastructure, education, and innovation, North Carolina continues to lead the way as a place where businesses thrive, and communities prosper. We share this success with all of our partners across the public and private sectors and look forward to building on this momentum.”

“North Carolina’s recognition as the best state for business for the third year in the last four is a testament to an economic development strategy that relies on the power of partnerships,” said Christopher Chung, CEO of the EDPNC. “Our strength lies in our ability to connect companies with the workforce, infrastructure, sites, industry ecosystems, and innovation resources needed to support their growth, as well as a business-friendly environment that’s especially valuable in times of economic uncertainty. From one of the nation’s top community college systems and the nation’s oldest public university to our modern transportation networks and robust utility capacity, North Carolina is built for growth.”

The CNBC study measures states across 10 categories of competitiveness. Weights are assigned to each category based on how frequently states cite it as a selling point. States can earn a maximum of 2,500 points, and North Carolina scored 1,614 to take the top spot. North Carolina has been the top state for business for three out of the last four years, and the state’s biggest strengths this year are Economy, Workforce, and Business Friendliness.

Since taking office in January, Governor Stein has announced business expansions or new projects that will yield nearly $17 billion of new capital investment in North Carolina and create more than 20,000 new, good-paying jobs. North Carolina is a leader in the clean energy economy, with more than 100,000 people employed in the sector.

Governor Stein believes that North Carolinians should not have to get a traditional four-year degree to get a good job that can support a family. In March, he signed an executive order creating the Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships, a bipartisan group directed to find strategies to strengthen North Carolina’s workforce development and expand access to good jobs with good wages. The council recently released its first report, which outlines 11 goals to ensure more people have the skills to build strong careers and bright futures in a changing economy. Governor Stein recently signed into law Senate Bill 124, which reduces the number of state government jobs that require a four-year college degree.

To combat North Carolina’s child care crisis, the Governor launched his Task Force on Child Care and Early Education, which seeks to make high-quality child care more accessible, affordable, and sustainable. Governor Stein also established the Advisory Council on Student Safety and Well-Being to ensure that the state’s public schools support students’ learning growth and foster an engaging environment.

Nine months after Hurricane Helene, Governor Stein remains committed to the economic recovery efforts in western North Carolina. He recently announced the “Rediscover the Unforgettable” tourism initiative in collaboration with Visit NC to encourage travelers to plan their next trips to western North Carolina. In partnership with the Dogwood Health Trust and the Duke Endowment, Governor Stein and the State of North Carolina invested in the Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative. The $55 million program provided grants to more than 2,000 businesses across the region. This week, Governor Stein visited the Town of Clyde to award one of the first grants from the Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program, which is helping local governments rebuild public infrastructure such as sidewalks and downtown parking. Governor Stein continues to urge people to visit western North Carolina and support its small businesses.

Click here to read CNBC’s report.

Jul 10, 2025

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: CNBC Names North Carolina the #1 State for Business

Source: US State of North Carolina

Headline: CNBC Names North Carolina the #1 State for Business

CNBC Names North Carolina the #1 State for Business
lsaito
Thu, 07/10/2025 – 09:43

Raleigh, NC

North Carolina has been recognized as the Top State for Business by CNBC. This announcement marks the third time in the last four years that the state has earned the ranking.

“This confirms what we have known for a long time – that North Carolina is the best state in the country for business,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Our people, state’s business climate, top research universities and excellent community college system, infrastructure, and high quality of life help both companies and workers thrive. I want to thank leaders like former Governor Roy Cooper and state legislators of both parties who have helped North Carolina create a welcoming climate. I am proud of the progress our state has made, and we are just getting started.”

“This recognition reflects our relentless commitment to building a competitive, welcoming, and dynamic economy that creates opportunity for everyone,” said N.C. Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. “From our world-class workforce to our strategic investments in infrastructure, education, and innovation, North Carolina continues to lead the way as a place where businesses thrive, and communities prosper. We share this success with all of our partners across the public and private sectors and look forward to building on this momentum.”

“North Carolina’s recognition as the best state for business for the third year in the last four is a testament to an economic development strategy that relies on the power of partnerships,” said Christopher Chung, CEO of the EDPNC. “Our strength lies in our ability to connect companies with the workforce, infrastructure, sites, industry ecosystems, and innovation resources needed to support their growth, as well as a business-friendly environment that’s especially valuable in times of economic uncertainty. From one of the nation’s top community college systems and the nation’s oldest public university to our modern transportation networks and robust utility capacity, North Carolina is built for growth.”

The CNBC study measures states across 10 categories of competitiveness. Weights are assigned to each category based on how frequently states cite it as a selling point. States can earn a maximum of 2,500 points, and North Carolina scored 1,614 to take the top spot. North Carolina has been the top state for business for three out of the last four years, and the state’s biggest strengths this year are Economy, Workforce, and Business Friendliness.

Since taking office in January, Governor Stein has announced business expansions or new projects that will yield nearly $17 billion of new capital investment in North Carolina and create more than 20,000 new, good-paying jobs. North Carolina is a leader in the clean energy economy, with more than 100,000 people employed in the sector.

Governor Stein believes that North Carolinians should not have to get a traditional four-year degree to get a good job that can support a family. In March, he signed an executive order creating the Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships, a bipartisan group directed to find strategies to strengthen North Carolina’s workforce development and expand access to good jobs with good wages. The council recently released its first report, which outlines 11 goals to ensure more people have the skills to build strong careers and bright futures in a changing economy. Governor Stein recently signed into law Senate Bill 124, which reduces the number of state government jobs that require a four-year college degree.

To combat North Carolina’s child care crisis, the Governor launched his Task Force on Child Care and Early Education, which seeks to make high-quality child care more accessible, affordable, and sustainable. Governor Stein also established the Advisory Council on Student Safety and Well-Being to ensure that the state’s public schools support students’ learning growth and foster an engaging environment.

Nine months after Hurricane Helene, Governor Stein remains committed to the economic recovery efforts in western North Carolina. He recently announced the “Rediscover the Unforgettable” tourism initiative in collaboration with Visit NC to encourage travelers to plan their next trips to western North Carolina. In partnership with the Dogwood Health Trust and the Duke Endowment, Governor Stein and the State of North Carolina invested in the Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative. The $55 million program provided grants to more than 2,000 businesses across the region. This week, Governor Stein visited the Town of Clyde to award one of the first grants from the Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program, which is helping local governments rebuild public infrastructure such as sidewalks and downtown parking. Governor Stein continues to urge people to visit western North Carolina and support its small businesses.

Click here to read CNBC’s report.

Jul 10, 2025

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Police appeal over shooting in Tottenham

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was shot in Tottenham.

Officers were called at 04:29hrs on Thursday, 6 February, to reports of gunshots at a property in Tottenham Green East, N15.

Police attended alongside the London Ambulance Service, and found a man in his 20s suffering from gunshot wounds. Immediate medical attention was provided. He was taken to hospital, where his injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening.

CCTV captured a suspect walking away from the scene. Detectives are keen to identify him and asking for the public’s help.

Detective Inspector Darren Jones, who is leading the investigation, said: “A man was brutally shot earlier this year in Tottenham. It’s vital that we determine exactly what happened and bring the person or people responsible for this crime to justice.

“If you recognise the man caught on CCTV, we urge you to come forward and speak to us.

“A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder during the course of our investigation and has been released on bail but our enquiries continue.

“I am especially keen to locate the gun used which has now been connected to four separate shootings in north London.

“Any information to help identify the suspect or the location of the gun, could be essential in helping us piece together the circumstances of this incident.”

Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident – or who has relevant doorbell or CCTV footage if they were around Tottenham Green East at the time – to call 101, quoting CAD 741/06FEB. To remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Bitget Annual Trading Competition KCGI Launches With $6 Million Prize Pool
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s leading crypto exchange and Web3 company, has officially opened registration for KCGI 2025, the most anticipated trading competition of the year, featuring a massive 6 million USDT prize pool, brand-new segments, and early-bird rewards that make joining early a winning move.

From team battles to bot duels, KCGI 2025 isn’t just a tournament — it’s a spectacle. This year’s edition takes competition to the next level with enhanced challenge modes, region-based leaderboards, and incentives for everyone from strategic captains to high-velocity newcomers. Whether you’re a pro with a polished strategy or a rookie with something to prove, the game is on. There is a spot with your name on it.

“Every year during KCGI we witness traders across the globe strategize, synchronize and innovate,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget. “There’s a lot of community and teamwork involved, KCGI is our way of showing gratitude to our top traders. That said, we’re excited to kick off this year’s competition with 6 million USDT up for grabs and a range of dynamic challenges ahead. We’re inviting our community to lead, win, and shape the future of trading.”

6 Million USDT Promotion Pool

This year’s 6 million USDT promotion pool is packed with surprises. Top-performing participants may unlock VIP experiences with Bitget partners. Those partners include LALIGA matchday access, MotoGP circuit passes, and other premium rewards that go beyond the charts. It’s not just about who trades best. It’s also about who dares to play big, lead boldly, and win in style.

KCGI 2025 introduces four high-stakes categories:
- Team Battle – Form alliances, build your squad, and rise through the ranks together.
- Copy Trading Showdown – Let your strategy do the talking, or ride with the best.
- Bot Trading Competition – Code it. Launch it. Dominate the charts.
- On-chain Arena – The ultimate test of decentralized skill and chain-savvy moves.
Early registrants unlock exclusive perks like trading bonuses, entry into mystery prize draws, and first dibs on team captaincy slots. Participants from over 100 countries are expected to join. Thus, it has not only become the largest KCGI yet but also the most global, collaborative, and competitive.

The official Team Battle segment begins July 24, but the smart money moves early. Traders who register now not only secure their seat, but they also set the tone for the event.

Get in early. Build your team. Shape the leaderboard.

KCGI 2025: This isn’t just trading, it’s a full-on battle with rewards.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices.

Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist), and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c7165dcd-738c-44c1-a485-b90d3695b922

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Bigbank AS Extended the Term of the Supervisory Board Member

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

On 9 July 2025, the general meeting of Bigbank AS resolved to extend the term of Sven Raba as a member of the Supervisory Board of Bigbank AS for a further two years, from 31 July 2025 to 30 July 2027.

Bigbank AS (www.bigbank.eu), with over 30 years of operating history, is a commercial bank owned by Estonian capital. As of 31 May 2025, the bank’s total assets amounted to 3.0 billion euros, with equity of 278 million euros. Operating in nine countries, the bank serves more than 172,000 active customers and employs 600 people. The credit rating agency Moody’s has assigned Bigbank a long-term bank deposit rating of Ba1, along with a baseline credit assessment (BCA) and an adjusted BCA of Ba2.

Argo Kiltsmann
Member of the Management Board
Telephone: +372 5393 0833
E-mail: argo.kiltsmann@bigbank.ee
www.bigbank.ee

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Topnotch Crypto Launches New Cloud Mining Contracts to Support Workers, Savers, and Young Investors
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

London, UK, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Topnotch Crypto, a leading provider in the digital mining industry, has officially announced the launch of a new series of cloud mining contracts aimed at supporting individuals facing modern financial challenges. The new offering targets three specific groups: office workers dealing with job instability, savers struggling with inflation, and young investors eager to enter the digital space.

Designed for the Modern Worker

As layoffs and unstable income continue to affect office workers worldwide, Topnotch Crypto provides a simplified way to engage with digital mining. The newly launched contracts are easy to activate and require no special equipment or technical knowledge. Users can begin with just an internet connection and a few clicks.

“Many individuals today are looking for stability in uncertain times,” said a spokesperson for Topnotch Crypto. “We created this solution to be accessible and reliable for everyday people.”

A Practical Option for Inflation-Weary Savers

Inflation continues to erode the value of traditional savings. For those watching their money lose value in banks, Topnotch Crypto offers a digital alternative. These cloud mining contracts enable engagement to an enlarging digital ecosystem without the typical risks or difficulties associated with hardware based mining.

Additionally, with no hardware purchases and an effortless onboarding process, even first time users can participate comfortably.

Opening Doors for the Next Generation

Young individuals are increasingly drawn to digital finance and blockchain. Topnotch Crypto’s new contracts give them a starting point to explore mining safely and independently. It’s a chance to engage with a new financial landscape and gain valuable digital experience.

The platform simplifies everything—users register, pick a contract, and activate it. The dashboard provides real-time data and easy-to-understand mining metrics, making the process transparent and manageable.

Simple, Secure, and Accessible

To get started:

• Visit https://topnotchcrypto.com
• Create a free account
• Choose a mining contract
• Activate and begin

Topnotch Crypto ensures every contract runs on secure, professionally managed systems. The platform operates 24/7 and prioritizes transparency and user protection.

A Responsible Step Forward

This latest launch showcases Topnotch Crypto’s commitment to corporate responsibility and digital accessibility. By reaching three important groups with solutions designed for their needs, the company reinforces its position as an engaged and progressive participant in cloud mining.

For more information or to activate a mining contract, visit: https://topnotchcrypto.com

Media Contact:
Topnotch Crypto PR Team
info@topnotchcrypto.com

Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release does not constitute an investment solicitation, nor does it constitute investment advice, financial advice, or a trading recommendation. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and may result in the loss of 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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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Changes in the Supervisory and Management Boards and Audit Committee of Admiral Markets AS

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

The Supervisory Board of Admiral Markets AS has appointed Mr Anton Tikhomirov as a new member of the Management Board, effective 7 July 2025. Mr Tikhomirov will strengthen the Company’s management team with his extensive expertise in marketing investment services and fostering long-term client relationships. His areas of responsibility on the Management Board will include marketing, sales, communication, and product development.

To assume this executive role, Mr Tikhomirov has stepped down from his position as a member of the Supervisory Board of Admiral Markets AS.

Mr Tikhomirov has been active in the financial services sector since 1999 and has held multiple managerial positions in the brokerage industry. He joined Admirals in 2012, when he was first appointed to the Supervisory Board of Admiral Markets AS, and subsequently, in 2016, to the Supervisory Board of Admirals Group AS. Since January 2024, he has also been serving as a member of the Management Board of Admirals Group AS.

As of 7 July 2025, the Management Board of Admiral Markets AS will consist of the following members: Eduard Kelvet, Andrey Koks, Aleksandr Ljubovski, and Anton Tikhomirov.

In addition, the Company has restructured its internal governance framework by dissolving the Risk and Audit Committee. Going forward, matters related to auditing will be overseen directly by the Supervisory Board.

This structural change reflects corporate governance best practices for investment firms of Admiral Markets AS’s size and operational complexity, ensuring that audit oversight remains a direct responsibility of the Supervisory Board.

Additional information:

Alexander Tsikhilov
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Admiral Markets AS
alexander.tsikhilov@admirals.com
+372 6309 300
https://www.admirals.group/

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Dedicated E-Signature Provider SignWell Now Integrates with Intuit QuickBooks
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

PORTLAND, Ore., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SignWell, a leading e-signature platform trusted by over 65,000 businesses, now seamlessly integrates with Intuit QuickBooks. This integration will empower financial professionals and companies to get estimates and invoices signed faster, eliminate paperwork bottlenecks, and reduce approval delays.

Business owners and financial professionals, especially accountants and bookkeepers, rely on QuickBooks Online to manage transactions efficiently. This integration streamlines the process of e-signature capture, allowing users to collect legally binding e-signatures directly within QuickBooks workflows, streamlining estimate and invoice approvals, contract execution, and financial documentation.

“I implemented a new app, SignWell, which I don’t take lightly. I need a compelling reason to bring something new into my tech stack. It has to solve a real problem and improve our workflow,” says Certified Professional Bookkeeper and Tech Enthusiast Kellie Parks. “SignWell solves the issue in QuickBooks Online of getting estimates signed, letting me know when they’re approved, and converting them to invoices. Aside from its many other uses—like getting reports signed off by clients and creating beautiful engagement agreements—it’s a seamless solution for our (and our clients’) AR hiccups.”

“Speed and compliance are essential for finance teams managing approvals and revenue,” said Sam Wehbe, CEO of SignWell. “By integrating directly with QuickBooks Online, we’ve made it effortless for businesses to move faster, without sacrificing security or audit readiness.”

Why Finance Teams Use SignWell for QuickBooks Online:
- Purpose-Built E-Signature Integration for QuickBooks Online – Designed specifically for estimate approvals and invoicing workflows.
- Audit-Ready Compliance – SignWell is SOC 2 Type 2-certified, with legally binding signatures, secure storage, and full tracking.
- Eliminate Manual Work – Automate reminders, reduce approval errors, and simplify financial documentation.
- Cost-Effective – SignWell is one of the most affordable solutions available.
The SignWell integration is now live in the QuickBooks App Store. QuickBooks Online users can activate the app and start streamlining their approval process today. Follow SignWell on social media to stay up-to-date on future integrations with other popular accounting and banking technology tools. Visit www.signwell.com or explore the integration in the QuickBooks App Store.

About SignWell

SignWell is a leading e-signature provider, trusted by over 65,000 businesses worldwide. Backed by SOC 2-certified security, audit-ready tracking, and an intuitive API, SignWell makes document signing effortless, fast, and secure for organizations of all sizes. As the only e-signature software partner integrating with QuickBooks Online, SignWell helps users get estimates approved faster, ensures compliance with legally binding e-signatures, and automates workflows to reduce errors. SignWell is available in the Intuit App Store or sign up at www.signwell.com.

Disclaimer: Intuit, QuickBooks, and QuickBooks Online are registered trademarks of Intuit Inc. Used with permission.

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: SunRocket Capital Announces $15 Million Financing for Renewable Energy Project Supporting AI and Data Center Market

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

MIAMI, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SunRocket Capital, a premier financial partner to solar developers, announced the successful closing of $15 million in construction to permanent financing for a significant renewable energy project in Illinois. This 4 MW (DC) Solar Installation + 21,000 Kwh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project is strategically designed to provide clean power to the burgeoning AI and datacenter market.

This latest funding underscores SunRocket Capital’s unwavering commitment to advancing the renewable energy sector and supporting the critical infrastructure needs of the digital age, particularly for data centers with investment-grade rated offtakers. The firm’s origination team is recognized for its deep industry expertise and its collaborative approach, working closely with developers to bring impactful projects to fruition. SunRocket Capital is dedicated to fostering partnerships with innovative developers across the market who are focused on powering data centers with sustainable solar energy solutions.

“SunRocket Capital is proud to facilitate the growth of renewable energy infrastructure that powers the future of technology,” said Derek Gabriel, Head of Origination for SunRocket Capital. “Our focus is on providing efficient and effective financing solutions that enable developers to meet the increasing demand for green energy in high-growth sectors like AI and data processing. We are committed to working with developers who share our vision for a sustainable future and possess strong projects with creditworthy offtakers.”

The financing will support a project that enables data centers to operate with greater efficiency and sustainability, contributing positively to the grid and the broader adoption of clean energy. This initiative aligns with the increasing demand for environmentally responsible power solutions within the technology industry.

About SunRocket Capital:

SunRocket Capital is a leading private lender specializing in the financing of commercial, industrial, and community solar projects. Powered by a seasoned team with deep expertise in solar development and structured finance, SunRocket Capital is committed to accelerating the transition to clean energy by serving as a trusted capital partner to developers and EPCs.

The firm’s flagship structured credit solution, SolarC2P™, is designed to finance projects at or near Notice to Proceed (NTP) and seamlessly convert to term debt upon reaching Commercial Operation Date (COD). This efficient structure empowers developers to maintain long-term ownership, scale operations, and grow sustainable portfolios.

For more information please visit: www.sunrocketcapital.com.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Noah Levine
Marketing and Communications Officer
SunRocket Capital
noah@sunrocketcapital.com

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Farmsent Reveals its Superapp: A Swiss Knife dApp for Smart Agriculture with Wallet Abstraction and .grow Domains

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Jakarta, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Farmsent, a leading innovator in agricultural blockchain technology, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking Farmsent Superapp — a one-stop-shop dApp for farmers around the world. The Superapp is designed as a comprehensive toolkit for farmers, handling everything from onboarding and managing their commodities for sale to facilitating payment receipt for their produce and managing day-to-day microtransactions. This intuitive, non-custodial mobile application seamlessly integrates cutting-edge Web3 functionalities, including on-chain wallet abstraction powered by Arcana, and .grow Web3 domains, bringing unprecedented simplicity and security to agricultural trade.

The Farmsent Superapp works as a powerful non-custodial wallet that ensures farmers retain full control over their digital assets, a core principle of Web3 empowerment. For its initial launch, the Superapp supports the peaq, Polygon, and Ethereum networks, enabling broad interoperability across the decentralized ecosystem.

A cornerstone of the Superapp’s user experience is its integrated on-chain wallet abstraction, powered by Arcana. This innovative solution dramatically simplifies the complex world of crypto wallets by allowing farmers to log in using familiar methods like email or Google login, abstracting away the need for traditional seed phrases and private key management. This lowers the barrier to entry for millions of farmers, enabling seamless participation in the digital agricultural economy.

Farmsent, a groundbreaking blockchain-based platform, is revolutionizing agriculture by empowering farmers directly. Having already onboarded over 200,000 farmers, it cuts out intermediaries, ensuring they receive fairer prices for their produce and gain control over their livelihoods. By integrating real-time data from soil sensors and weather stations, alongside transparent Decentralized Product Passports (DePPs), all available via the Superapp, Farmsent optimizes crop management and builds consumer trust. The platform also focuses on financial inclusion and streamlined logistics, fostering a thriving, farmer-centric ecosystem, with an ambitious goal of onboarding 2 million farmers by 2026.

“Our vision at Farmsent has always been to empower farmers by bringing them directly into the modern economic landscape, cutting out unnecessary middlemen and ensuring fair value for their hard work,” said Sim Khela, Co-founder of Farmsent. “The Farmsent Superapp, with its intuitive design and robust Web3 integrations, is a monumental step towards achieving that. It’s technology serving humanity, putting food security front and center.”

The Superapp further enhances user experience through the integration of .grow Web3 domains. Farmers can use easy-to-remember, human-readable domain names (e.g., ‘yog.grow’) linked directly to their decentralized wallet, simplifying transactions and making digital payments as straightforward as sending an email.

Sandy Carter, COO of Unstoppable Domains, added, “The integration of .grow domains into the Farmsent Superapp is a perfect example of how Web3 domains create a truly user-friendly and inclusive internet. Giving farmers a simple, memorable ‘.grow’ identity to manage their digital assets and transactions is key to mass adoption and building the future of decentralized agriculture.”

Budi, an Indonesian farmer, one of the 600 people currently using the beta version of the Superapp, shared his excitement: “Before, crypto wallets seemed very complicated, with long addresses and seed phrases. With the Farmsent Superapp, I just log in with my email, and it’s so easy to manage my sales and receive payments. Using my ‘.grow’ address makes it even simpler for buyers. This truly helps me focus on what I do best: farming.”

Mayur Relekar, Founder of Arcana, praised the collaboration: “Arcana is thrilled to see our wallet abstraction SDK being utilized to onboard farmers onto the Web3 ecosystem through the Farmsent Superapp. Our goal is to make Web3 accessible to everyone, and by abstracting away the complexities of traditional crypto, Farmsent is pioneering financial inclusion for a vital global industry.”

The Farmsent Superapp promises to deliver unparalleled transparency, efficiency, and empowerment to the agricultural sector, showcasing the transformative potential of Web3 technologies in addressing real-world challenges.

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About Farmsent: Farmsent revolutionizes agriculture by combining a cutting-edge blockchain platform with advanced agricultural technology solutions. Their platform directly connects farmers and buyers, fostering transparency, sustainability, and fair trade. Simultaneously, their innovative sensors and data analytics provide real-time insights for optimized crop management and efficiency. By ensuring traceability and fair pricing, Farmsent empowers farmers, builds consumer trust, and promotes a more ethical and sustainable food system.

For more information, visit Farmsent, follow farmsent on Twitter/X for updates, and join the conversation on Discord.

About Arcana Network: Arcana Network is a full-stack platform for Web3 app development, offering modular SDKs that enable seamless onboarding, identity, and privacy solutions. Their wallet abstraction solutions make Web3 accessible to mainstream users by simplifying wallet management and transactions.

www.arcana.network

About Unstoppable Domains: Unstoppable Domains is a leading platform for Web3 domains, building decentralized digital identities for users on the blockchain. These domains simplify crypto addresses, replace complex usernames, and provide universal login across Web3 applications.

www.unstoppabledomains.com

About peaq

peaq is the Machine Economy computer and operating system leading a global infrastructure revolution, empowering people to own and earn from the devices, robots, vehicles, and infrastructure they use. peaq is designed to be the go-to backbone for the human-centric Machine Economy, and is already home to more than 60 applications in 20+ industries and to the millions of devices and machines that run on them. peaq serves as permissionless, borderless digital infrastructure for increasingly intelligent machines to serve all of humanity in the Age of AI and automation. An economy that anyone can opt-in to and share in the Age of Abundance.

For more information, visit peaq or follow peaq on Twitter/X for updates.

For Media Inquiries: Sim Khela Co-Founder, Farmsent sim@farmsent.io

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Bayeux tapestry set to return to the UK – in medieval times it was like an immersive art installation

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Alexandra Makin, Third Century Research Fellow, Manchester Metropolitan University

The Bayeux tapestry is set to return to the UK for the first time in almost 1,000 years. One of the most important cultural artefacts in the world, it is to be displayed at the British Museum from September 2026.

Its significance for history is unquestioned – but you may not think of the Bayeux tapestry as a work of art. Sure, you may recognise it from your history lessons or political campaigns. Maybe you like embroidery and textiles or know about it because of the modern versions it inspired – think the Game of Thrones tapestry or the Great Tapestry of Scotland. Perhaps you are an early medievalist and use it as comparative evidence.

For me, this now famous wall hanging is undoubtedly art, created with great skill. What fascinates me as a textile archaeologist is how early medieval people saw and understood the tapestry.

First, let’s contextualise it a little. The hanging is not a woven tapestry but an embroidery, stitched in wool threads on nine panels of linen fabric that were then sewn together. It was made in around 1070, probably in England. Nobody knows how big it originally was, but it now measures 68.3 metres long by approximately 70cm high.

Starting at the end of Edward the Confessor’s reign (1042-1066), the tapestry’s comic book narrative tells a vivid, very modern story of the struggle for power and the English throne – and the brutal means William of Normandy (1028-1087) used to get it.

This article is part of Rethinking the Classics. The stories in this series offer insightful new ways to think about and interpret classic books and artworks. This is the canon – with a twist.

It follows the highs and lows of Harold Godwinson, Edward the Confessor’s brother-in-law, who became king after Edward’s death in 1066, and his eventual downfall at the Battle of Hastings.

The end of the hanging, and therefore the story, is now missing but it was probably the triumphal coronation of William. It would have provided a mirror in symmetry to the first scene, which depicts an enthroned Edward.

Sensory archaeology of the tapestry

Today, the hanging is famous because it is the only surviving example of its kind. But documentary sources from early medieval England demonstrate that this type of wall hanging was a popular way for families to depict their stories and great deeds.

A good example is the Byrhtnoth wall hanging, which Æthelflæd, the wife of an Anglo-Saxon Ealdorman of Essex Byrhtnoth, gave to the church in Ely after he was killed in 991. We know that the Normans also understood these storytelling wall hangings because Abbot Baudri of Bourgueil (c. 1050-1130) expertly incorporated such a device in a poem he wrote to honour Adela of Blois (c. 1067-1137), the daughter of William the Conqueror and Matilda (c. 1031-1083).

The Bayeux tapestry was, therefore, an obvious way to tell people about the downfall of the English and the rise of the Normans. But this is not all. The early medieval population of Britain loved riddles, multilayered meanings and hidden messages. Evidence survives in pieces like the gold buckle from the 7th-century Sutton Hoo ship burial, the early 8th-century Franks Casket and the 10th-century Book of Exeter. So it is not surprising that people today have argued for hidden messages in the Bayeux tapestry.

While these concepts are interesting, so much emphasis has been placed on them and the role the embroiderers played in creating them, that other ways of early medieval viewing and understanding have been ignored.

Early medieval society viewed its world through the senses. By using sensory archaeology, a theoretical approach that helps researchers understand how past societies interacted with their worlds through sight, touch, taste, smell and sound, we can imagine how people encountering the Bayeux tapestry would have connected with and understood it.

A guide to the story depicted on the Bayeux tapestry.

Art historian Linda Neagley has argued that pre-Renaissance people interacted with art visually, kinaesthetically (sensory perception through bodily movement) and physically. The Bayeux tapestry would have been hung at eye level to enable this. So if we take expert in Anglo-Saxon culture Gale Owen-Crocker’s idea that the tapestry was originally hung in a square with certain scenes facing each other, people would have stood in the centre. That would make it an 11th-century immersive space with scenes corresponding and echoing each other, drawing the viewer’s attention, playing on their senses and understanding of the story they thought they knew.

If we imagine ourselves entering that space, we move from a cooler, stone-hewn room into a warmer, softer area, encased in linen and wool, their smell tickling our noses. Outside sounds would be deadened, the movement of people softened, voices quietened. People would move from one scene to another, through the open doors of the stage-like buildings where the action inside can be seen and watched, boldly or surreptitiously. The view might be partially blocked by others and their reactions and gesticulations as they engaged with and discussed what they saw.

The bright colours of the embroidery would have made a kaleidoscope of colour, a blur that defined itself the closer people got to the work. The boldness and three-dimensionality of the stitching helped to draw them into the action while any movement of the hanging brought the imagery alive.

Here are the main characters in the room with you, telling you their story, inviting you to join them on their journeys of victory or doom.

As onlookers discussed what they saw, or read the inscriptions, they interacted with the embroidered players, giving them voice and enabling them to join the conversation. If the hanging formed part of a banquet then the smell of food, clanking of dishes and movement of the fabric and stitchwork as servants passed would have enhanced the experience. The feasting scenes dotted throughout the hanging would be echoed in the hall.

I believe the Bayeux tapestry was not simply an inanimate art object to be viewed and read from the outside. It was an immersive retelling of the end of an era and the start of something new. When you entered its space you became part of that story, sensorially reliving it, keeping it alive. To me, this is the true power of this now famous embroidery.

Beyond the canon

As part of the Rethinking the Classics series, we’re asking our experts to recommend a book or artwork that tackles similar themes to the canonical work in question, but isn’t (yet) considered a classic itself. Here is Alexandra Makin’s suggestion:

The ITV series Unforgotten, now in its sixth season (with a seventh on the way) gripped me from the start. It follows a team of British police detectives as they track down the killers of people whose bodies have been recently found, but who were murdered years before.

As they do, we, the viewer, are given access to the characters’ often emotional stories. We are brought into their sphere and experience their pain, distress, happiness, horror. We get unrivalled access, eventually, to the motives for their seemingly strange actions. As with the Bayeux tapestry, we are swallowed up in their worlds. This is achieved by Chris Lang’s fabulous writing, the cinematography and the exquisite acting.

Together these elements make a whole, opening a window, immersing you in a world full of powerful sensory engagements. For me, this is classic art in the making.

Alexandra Makin undertakes unpaid consultancy work for the Bayeux Tapestry Museum.

– ref. Bayeux tapestry set to return to the UK – in medieval times it was like an immersive art installation – https://theconversation.com/bayeux-tapestry-set-to-return-to-the-uk-in-medieval-times-it-was-like-an-immersive-art-installation-258438

MIL OSI Analysis –

July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Trump’s budget cuts are adding to risk in life-threatening floods and emergencies

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Clodagh Harrington, Lecturer in American Politics, University College Cork

Acclaimed author Michael Lewis wrote a book about the first Trump administration entitled The Fifth Risk, outlining the consequences when people who don’t understand how the government of a vast, complex and multifaceted nation works are put in charge of said government.

The bestseller was more gripping and fascinating than any work of fiction. It outlined the realities that followed Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign promises to shrink the federal bureaucracy. In it, Lewis quotes lawyer Max Stier, who he describes as the American with the greatest understanding of how his nation’s government worked. Stier offers the truism that “the basic role of governments is to keep us safe.”

You might deduce that this means those in charge during, and ahead of, emergencies should know what to do and how to do it. And, they have to want to do it. In the case of Trump term one, there was often evidence that some or all of these three elements were lacking. Evidently, planning for distant risk was not something that Trump and his team were interested in prioritising.

Fast forward to July 2025, and US headlines are filled with images of devastating flash floods in which more than 100 Texans, many of them children, lost their lives. In Kerr County, outside of San Antonio, water levels of the Guadalupe River rose to what was considered a once in a “100-year catastrophe”. Nobody saw it coming, or at least not to the extent that it did. Despite official warnings, the result was one of the worst natural disasters ever faced by the state.

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Days earlier, Trump’s “big beautiful bill” was passed in the Senate with a tight 51:50 majority. Republican Texas senator Ted Cruz was among the supporters of a bill which will cut funding for the National Weather Service (NWS) by 6.7% in 2026. These come on the back of earlier resource reductions to the NWS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA).

Within days of the Texas floods, Democrats were calling for an investigation into whether previous budget cuts might have affected capacity for flood preparedness in Kerr County.

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For the bereaved, talk of culpability will hardly bring solace. And any immediate political blame game presents as unseemly in the middle of so much personal tragedy. But a New York Times article reported that “some experts say that staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate response”. Such speculative language does not offer clarity or reassurance, and even the often brash president has thus far refrained from finger pointing.

Nonetheless, uncomfortable conversations are necessary, as it is clear that slashing federal funding does not serve the nation well. Trump already had budget cutting form, as his first-term efforts to slash NOAA and related programme funding demonstrated.

In 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was also targeted for staff and funding reductions. This came along with the appointment of EPA chiefs who appeared uninterested in prioritising the climate crisis. More recently, the controversial spending cuts agency the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), headed by Elon Musk, included NOAA in its sights.

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Yale University’s Center for Environmental Communication said that while there was no clear evidence that budget cuts had affected weather forecasting in the Texas case, Trump’s planned additional cuts would affect some of NOAA’s key flash flood forecast tools. This includes the Flash project, which improves accuracy, timing and specificity of warnings, such as those that occurred in Texas on July 4. It also said that the weather service had lost many of its most senior staff, which would increase the risks associated with weather-related tragedies.

Flood water in Texas rose spectacularly fast causing dozens of deaths.

Cuts and the climate

Across the board, Doge has targeted other agencies that the public rely on in a crisis, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), where plans to reduce staffing by about 20% are currently coming into effect. With responsibility for managing natural and climate-fuelled disasters from hurricanes to floods, the agency has become busier in recent years as disasters have evolved from seasonal to perennial.

Rob Moore, the director of flooding solutions at the Natural Resources Defense Council, an influential environmental body, argued that “America’s disaster safety net is unraveling.”

There are likely to be more floods, and other nature-based catastrophes with multiple probable causes and features. While outright prevention may not always be possible, governmental risk and disaster management can help to preclude the devastation seen on July 4 in Texas.

The problem with responding to long-term risk with short-term or inadequate solutions is that one day, an existential threat could arrive for which the US will not be ready. The danger may not even be as overwhelming as a global pandemic or nuclear threat. It could be as mundane as a local river overflowing. For those who lost their loved ones in Texas, there is nothing distant about their anguish.

A country with the world’s largest economy does not have to cut federal bureaucracy corners. Wasting tax dollars is never a vote winner, but funding vital emergency services like Fema and the National Weather Service is a fundamental feature of an advanced democracy. As is investing in the technology and personnel to do all possible to predict flash floods. Trump would do well to remember this as he meets the bereaved in Kerr County.

Clodagh Harrington 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. Trump’s budget cuts are adding to risk in life-threatening floods and emergencies – https://theconversation.com/trumps-budget-cuts-are-adding-to-risk-in-life-threatening-floods-and-emergencies-260710

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Women’s Euro 2025: what players do to recover between matches — and how they prepare for their next game

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Paul Hough, Lecturer Sport & Exercise Physiology , University of Westminster

Recovery starts for England’s Lionesses as soon as the match ends. Romain Biard/ Shutterstock

As with many competitions, competitors in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 tournament face a gruelling match schedule. There are typically only three or four days between matches during the group stage of international tournaments – with some teams even facing tighter turnarounds depending on scheduling.

This congested fixture schedule places a significant physical demand on players, increases injury risk and makes it challenging to sustain peak physical performance. This is why recovery strategies are put into action from the moment the match ends so players are in peak condition for the next match.

The first recovery strategy happens as soon as players arrive in the changing room. There will be a buffet-style food selection with plenty of carbohydrate and protein-based snacks to begin refuelling. Players also typically consume a “recovery” drink. This consists of carbohydrates to restore muscle glycogen (which our body uses for energy), and around 20-30 grams of protein to aid muscle repair.

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Over the following days, players will follow a meticulously-planned diet with the correct balance of carbohydrates, protein, fats and nutrients (such as the polyphenols found in tart cherry juice) to support muscle repair and adaptation.

Sweat loss during matches – particularly in summer tournaments – leads to significant dehydration. Players typically sweat around 1.5 litres or more during a match. Immediately after a match, players are given isotonic drinks to replace the water and electrolytes (specifically sodium) they’ve lost through sweating.

To estimate fluid loss, players’ post-match weight is recorded to guide how much they should drink. A one kilogram reduction in body weight corresponds to roughly one litre of fluid lost through sweating. To re-hydrate, players drink around 1.5 litres per kilogram of weight lost.

Physical recovery

Some players might perform around 10-15 minutes of low-intensity aerobic activity immediately following the match – such as cycling. This light activity maintains blood flow to the muscles, which might reduce the feeling of muscle soreness in the following days, although the evidence for this is inconclusive.

Players often use cold water immersion (ice baths) to reduce inflammation, swelling and muscle soreness. This involves standing or sitting in cold water (which is between 10–15°C) for around 10–15 minutes. Players may also take ice baths in the days between matches. Although there’s debate over whether ice baths speed up recovery, it remains a widely accepted practice in elite sport where rapid recovery is prioritised.

Another option involves alternating between hot water (around 36°C) and cold water – a practice known as contrast water therapy. Contrast water therapy causes the blood vessels to constrict in the cold water, then dilate in the hot water. This practice may enhance blood flow, reduce swelling and decrease muscle soreness.

Players often wear compression garments for several hours post-match and overnight. These garments enhance blood flow and reduce swelling. They’re also shown to reduce pain and muscle soreness.

Recently, inflatable compression leg sleeves have become popular among athletes. These boots inflate and deflate cyclically to promote blood flow and lymphatic drainage. This works similar to a sports massage or contrast water therapy, helping clear inflammatory proteins from the body. This may reduce swelling and decrease the severity of muscle soreness.

Sleep also plays a crucial role in a player’s physical and mental restoration between tournament matches. Players are encouraged to get eight to ten hours of quality sleep per night. Some players even take a 20-90 minute nap in the early afternoon to increase alertness, improve mood and potentially improve performance.

Recovery will be tailored to each player.
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Good sleep hygiene can help players get a good night’s sleep even despite hectic tournament schedules. This involves ensuring their bedroom is cool and dark and minimising screen time before bed.

Preparing for the next match

The day after a match, players will perform a recovery session incorporating some sort of light activity – such as cycling, dynamic movements in the swimming pool and foam rolling (a type of self-massage that uses a foam cylinder to apply pressure to different muscles).

Although light activity does not accelerate muscle recovery, it can offer psychological benefits – such as reducing the feeling of muscle soreness and stiffness. Players may also undergo targeted physiotherapy and massage to reduce muscle soreness, increase mobility and ease pain.

Recovery time varies between players and the level of fatigue they experience. Fatigue will be influenced by the player’s age and their match demands – with players who run a greater distance or perform more sprints and changes of direction typically taking more time to recover between matches.

Players’ fatigue is monitored between matches using various methods – including GPS data, biochemical markers of inflammation and muscle damage, and wellness questionnaires. This data is used to individualise training and recovery.

Players showing elevated fatigue might perform light technical drills, tactical walkthroughs of different plays and strategies the player might use on the field and mobility-focused gym work to maintain sharpness without causing more fatigue. Whereas players whose fatigue levels have returned to close to normal will resume normal training.

Performing on the world stage with the weight of national pride brings intense pressure. Players must contend with media scrutiny coupled with the expectations of coaches and fans. These factors can disrupt sleep and trigger a biological stress response, which may impair recovery.

So to help manage mental stress, teams schedule structured downtime, encouraging players to connect with family or engage in hobbies that promote mental recovery and psychological detachment from football. Sports psychologists may also support players during tournaments, providing mental skills training and helping players develop strategies to cope with stress and pressure.

Paul Hough 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. Women’s Euro 2025: what players do to recover between matches — and how they prepare for their next game – https://theconversation.com/womens-euro-2025-what-players-do-to-recover-between-matches-and-how-they-prepare-for-their-next-game-260248

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Plans to relocate Gazans to a ‘humanitarian city’ look like a crime against humanity – international law expert

Source: The Conversation – UK – By James Sweeney, Professor, Lancaster Law School, Lancaster University

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are refusing to implement a government plan to move hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into a what it calls a “humanitarian city” in Rafah on Gaza’s southern border with Egypt. Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, chief of the IDF general staff said the plan was not part of the military’s operational plan for destroying Hamas and freeing the remaining hostages.

Army reservists have reportedly also complained that the plan amounts to a war crime. In my view as an expert in international law, they are correct. Forcibly relocating a population is prohibited, even in war. It is also a crime against humanity and could even amount, under certain circumstances, to genocide.

There is some important historical context to consider before examining the legal issues at play.

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The prosecution of crimes against humanity first took place at the Nuremberg trials of surviving senior Nazis after the second world war. By that time the idea of war crimes was clearly established – but they tended to concern what you should not do to the enemy civilian population.

The problem was that the worst atrocities of the Nazis were committed against their own people – the German Jews (and many, many others too). The idea of crimes against humanity was created to fill this gap, and was used to prosecute the surviving masterminds of the Holocaust.

Conditions for a ‘crime against humanity’

Crimes against humanity are a category that contains several separate crimes. If the right conditions are there, you might talk about “the crime against humanity of murder” or the “crime against humanity of rape”. The conditions are that the underpinning crime takes place against a backdrop of a “widespread or systematic” attack on a civilian population.

The attack does not have to include a literal armed attack: apartheid, for example, was established as a crime against humanity in 1973 in response to the policies of the South African government. It is also not necessary that there is an armed conflict for a particular crime to be a crime against humanity.

Within the category of crimes against humanity is included “deportation and forcible transfer” (see article 7 of the Rome statute of the International Criminal Court).

This is what the Israeli government’s plan for moving Palestinians into a “humanitarian city” would appear to amount to. If the plan stopped at leaving Gazan Palestinians in Rafah then it would be “forcible transfer”, and if they were relocated to another country it would be “deportation”.

Coercion is key to the crime of forcible transfer. It’s fanciful to think that every single Gazan civilian would want to move to Rafah in circumstances where they would be security-checked on entry and thereafter forbidden from leaving.

How could a liveable city, with all the infrastructure needed, even be created? What of the dentists, doctors, teachers, lawyers, mechanics, entrepreneurs and anyone else who was able to make an honest living? Will they really be given a place to carry out their work?

Ethnic cleansing

The term “ethnic cleansing” is sometimes used to describe what is being proposed by the Israeli government. I dislike the term, and it has no meaning in law. It became a commonly used term during the 1990s conflict in the former Yugoslavia when ethnic Serbs, and in some instances ethnic Croats, expelled hundreds of thousands of people of any other ethnicity out of the territory that they held.

For this practice, the president of the former Yugoslavia, Slobodan Milošević, and a string of Bosnian Serb and Bosnian Croat leaders were charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).

Milošević died before the ICTY could deliver a verdict in his case, but many others were found guilty. The actions of the Bosnian Serb forces in the town of Srebrenica were even found by the ICTY to have been an act of genocide, because they were not just expelling non-Serbs but wiping them out: at one point in July 1995 they killed around 8,000 men and boys in just a few days.

A lot would depend on the conditions in which the Palestinians would live in the “humanitarian city”. If they were deprived of sufficient food and medical supplies in a way that could only be seen as intended to lead to their deaths, then that too could be held to qualify as an act of genocide.

Justice and accountability

It is clear to me that the forced relocation of Gazans to a “humanitarian city” would violate international law. What is not so clear cut is how to hold its instigators to account.

There are already arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. But there is no international police force and so the ICC relies on participating states to arrest suspects on its behalf. Hungary welcomed Netanyahu in April this year, while announcing it would withdraw from the ICC.

In the same way, Netanyahu flew to Washington DC this week to meet with Donald Trump, but was not arrested because the US doesn’t recognise the ICC. During his visit, Netanyahu announced he would be nominating Trump for the Nobel peace prize.

South Africa has also sought to hold the state of Israel to account at the International Court of Justice, alleging the crime of genocide. The court has yet to rule, saying only that it is plausible that acts of genocide might occur in Gaza.

Since Hamas launched its vicious attack on Isreal on the October 7 2023, there has been constant violence and massive loss of life in the region. However, the proposed “humanitarian city” is not, in my view, a lawful route to peace and stability. As for anyone actually facing justice for the many atrocities that we have seen, an international consensus in favour simply doesn’t exist. And, in the current climate, there’s little sign that it will exist any time soon.

James Sweeney 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. Plans to relocate Gazans to a ‘humanitarian city’ look like a crime against humanity – international law expert – https://theconversation.com/plans-to-relocate-gazans-to-a-humanitarian-city-look-like-a-crime-against-humanity-international-law-expert-260727

MIL OSI Analysis –

July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Over 1.6 million children live in families made poorer by the two-child limit on benefits – new data

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Ruth Patrick, Professor in Social Policy, University of Glasgow

New government statistics released today show the reach of the two-child limit. There are 1,665,540 children in England, Scotland and Wales living in households affected by the two-child limit, an increase of over 35,000 from the same time in 2024.

The two-child limit restricts means-tested child benefits to the first two children in a household, subject to some exceptions.

Its sister policy, the benefit cap, affects over 115,000 households, including 300,000 children. It routinely pushes families into deep poverty, far below the standard poverty line of 60% of median income.

The benefit cap places a limit on the total amount a household can receive if no-one in the household earns a minimum amount, again subject to some exceptions linked to receipt of disability benefits.

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Over the past five years, we have been part of a team of academic researchers investigating the impact of both policies on families with three or more children. We’ve found that these policies drive up poverty, creating deprivation and hardship. This in turn causes sustained and severe harm to children and their families.

The two-child limit and benefit cap leave many families living with extreme financial insecurity. They harm parental mental health, as mothers and fathers struggle to try and make an inadequate income stretch to meet the needs of their children.

Parents are struggling to make their income go far enough.
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In addition, these policies do not fall evenly across the population when looking at ethnicity. Overall, 70% of the families affected by the two-child limit are white, as are 66% affected by the benefit cap. But our new analysis shows that children from an ethnic minority are up to three times as likely as white children to be affected by the two-child limit. They are also up to four times as likely to be affected by the benefit cap.

Alongside administrative statistics, we have analysed household survey data, published today as a policy brief. We find that one in five children from Pakistani families and one in four children from Bangladeshi families are now affected by the two-child limit.

Rising poverty

Our analysis also indicates that these policies are contributing to very high and rising levels of poverty. We estimate that 66% of Bangladeshi children, 60% of Pakistani children, and nearly half (48%) of black children live in poverty. This compares to one in four (24%) white children living below the poverty line – still far too many.

This new analysis provides us with better understanding of where the damage done by both policies is falling. It’s an important reminder of how the two-child limit and benefit cap directly conflict with ambitions not only to act on child poverty, but also to reduce systematic inequalities linked to ethnicity.

Scrapping the two-child limit would give larger families access to benefits they currently miss out on – but it would not have any effect on smaller families living in poverty, so isn’t the only policy solution needed.

Nonetheless, analysis by the Resolution Foundation has shown that getting rid of the two-child limit – which would cost £1.4 billion – is by far the most cost-effective way to reduce the number of children living in poverty. Spending £1.4 billion in other ways – for example by increasing benefits for all families – would make less difference to child poverty than if the two-child limit were ended.

It’s also important to keep in mind the impact on the depth of poverty. Larger families tend to be living further below the poverty line. Scrapping the two-child limit will make a big difference in many households, even if they are not lifted out of poverty as a result.

Labour came into government on a manifesto of “change”, and Keir Starmer has promised to be “laser-focused” in his commitment to drive down poverty.

Labour have already said that they want to get rid of the two-child limit, arguing that they just need to find the money to do so. The government has established a child poverty taskforce, due to report in the autumn, and made a first concrete policy commitment with the extension of free school meals provision for families in England. But there is no alternative to serious action on social security benefits if significant progress is to be made.

Ruth Patrick receives funding from a range of funders including Nuffield Foundation, AFFT, Trust for London, The Robertson Trust and the Centre for Impact on Urban Health. She is a member of The Labour Party.

Kitty Stewart has received funding from the Nuffield Foundation and from LSE for the research reported in this article.

– ref. Over 1.6 million children live in families made poorer by the two-child limit on benefits – new data – https://theconversation.com/over-1-6-million-children-live-in-families-made-poorer-by-the-two-child-limit-on-benefits-new-data-260449

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July 11, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Child hospitalised as bird flu cases climb in Cambodia

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Divya Venkatesh, BBSRC Discovery Fellow, University of Oxford

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Cambodia’s Ministry of Health recently confirmed the country’s twelfth human case of H5N1 avian influenza so far this year. The patient, a five-year-old boy from Kampot province, is currently in intensive care with severe respiratory symptoms.

The announcement, on July 3, came just days after a 19-month-old child in neighbouring Takeo province died from the same virus.

To date, there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission. But the steady increase in cases has renewed attention to the risks posed by H5N1. This highly pathogenic bird flu virus spreads rapidly among poultry and occasionally jumps to humans – often with deadly consequences.

Since 2003, there have been at least 954 reported human infections globally, nearly half of them fatal, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Experts have long considered H5N1 a serious pandemic threat due to its high mortality rate and potential to evolve.

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The recent Cambodian cases are linked to the 2.3.2.1e lineage of H5N1 (previously known as 2.3.2.1c), a strain that has circulated for decades in poultry across Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. From 2005 to 2014, Cambodia saw sporadic but severe human infections – then almost a decade passed without new cases.

That changed in 2023 when six human cases were reported. The numbers have since climbed: ten in 2024, and now 12 in the first half of 2025. Of these recent infections, at least 12 – about 43% – have been fatal. A troubling pattern is also emerging: seven of this year’s cases occurred in June alone, according to the WHO’s latest Disease Outbreak News update.

Animal pandemic

Globally, however, a different H5N1 lineage – 2.3.4.4b – has dominated in recent years. This strain sparked a devastating wave of avian outbreaks starting in 2021, sweeping across continents and decimating wild bird and poultry populations. It also spread to mammals, leading scientists to label it an “animal pandemic”.

Although it no longer causes mass die-offs, 2.3.4.4b remains widespread and dangerous, particularly because of its capacity to infect mammals. It has been linked to about 70 human cases in the US alone, with only one death recorded so far, and is under investigation for suspected mammal-to-mammal transmission in species, including US dairy cattle and seals.

Bird flu strain 2.3.4.4b is suspected of mammal-to-mammal transmission.
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Influenza viruses are notoriously prone to genetic reassortment – a process by which two or more strains infect the same host and exchange genetic material. These events can sometimes generate new, more transmissible or deadly variants. In April 2024, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization reported the emergence of a reassortant virus in Vietnam. This new strain combines surface proteins from the long-standing 2.3.2.1e virus with internal genes from the globally dominant 2.3.4.4b.

Evidence suggests that this reassortant virus may be driving the rise in Cambodian human infections.

A 2024 study, which has not yet undergone peer review, found that the new virus carries genetic markers that could enhance its ability to infect humans – although it is not yet considered human-adapted. According to the study’s authors, this reassortant form has become the predominant strain found in poultry across the region in recent years.

So far, all confirmed human cases in Cambodia have been linked to direct contact with infected or dead poultry – often in small, rural backyards. This suggests that the country’s “one health” strategy, which aims to integrate human, animal and environmental health responses, is functioning as intended. Although some gaps clearly remain.

Food safety and food security remain serious concerns across much of Cambodia and south-east Asia. Limited veterinary oversight, informal poultry markets, lack of compensation for poultry losses due to disease, and poor biosecurity may offer the virus opportunities to persist and evolve – and potentially reach more people.

Since the COVID pandemic, advances in disease surveillance and reporting have made it easier to detect and confirm human infections, Dr Vijaykrishna Dhanasekaran, head of the Pathogen Evolution Lab at Hong Kong University, told me over email. However, he notes that surveillance remains heavily concentrated in urban areas and the commercial poultry sector, while rural settings and interactions with wild birds are poorly monitored.

Expanding surveillance to these overlooked areas will be vital, he says, if the world hopes to better understand – and prepare for – the next potential influenza pandemic.

Divya Venkatesh receives funding from BBSRC.

– ref. Child hospitalised as bird flu cases climb in Cambodia – https://theconversation.com/child-hospitalised-as-bird-flu-cases-climb-in-cambodia-260565

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MIL-OSI Russia: 2 dead, over 7,200 evacuated as heavy rains hit southwest China

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KUNMING, July 10 (Xinhua) — Two of the five people who went missing after heavy rain hit Zhaotong City in southwest China’s Yunnan Province as of 6:40 p.m. Thursday have been confirmed dead, local authorities said.

Active search and rescue operations are underway for the three remaining missing persons.

Since 07:00 on July 8, continuous heavy rain has covered most of Zhaotong City, seriously affecting several counties including Zhenxiong, Weixin and Yongshan.

Two houses collapsed as a result of the disaster in Luobu Township, Weixin County.

Zhaotong authorities have mobilized all forces to organize emergency rescue operations. As of 7 p.m. Thursday, local authorities have already managed to evacuate more than 7,200 residents. –0–

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MIL-OSI USA: Readout of the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher Grady’s Meeting with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape

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Headline: Readout of the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher Grady’s Meeting with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher Grady welcomed Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, July 9, 2025, as part of the United States’ continued focus on strengthening defense relationships across the Pacific Islands region.

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MIL-OSI: Quantum Computing Emerging as a Transformative Technology with Potential Applications in Drone Technology

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PALM BEACH, Fla., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – Quantum computing uses the principles of quantum mechanics to process and manipulate information in ways that differ fundamentally from those used by classical computers while disrupting a growing number of applications and industries. This represents a revolutionary shift in computing. Quantum computers leverage phenomena such as superposition, entanglement, and quantum interference to perform complex calculations and solve problems that are currently intractable for classical computers. The quantum computing market is witnessing rapid growth and innovation, driven by advancements in quantum technology and increasing demand for powerful computing solutions. As businesses and research institutions seek to tackle complex computational problems beyond the capabilities of classical computers, the market for quantum computing is poised for significant expansion. Market trends indicate a surge in investment from both public and private sectors, with major technology companies, governments, and startups dedicating resources to quantum research and development. This influx of investment has fueled breakthroughs in quantum hardware, software, and algorithms, propelling the market forward. A report from Polaris Market Research said that the Quantum Computing Market size was valued at USD $1.187.92 Billion in 2023 and that the market is anticipated to grow from USD $1.410.65 Billion in 2024 to USD $5.714.80 Billion by 2032, exhibiting the CAGR of 19.1% during the forecast period. Active Companies in the markets today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT), Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT), AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS).

The report continued: “There is a growing market trend toward computational power to address real-world challenges in fields such as cryptography, drug discovery, materials science, and optimization. Quantum computing has the potential to solve intricate problems at an exponential rate compared to classical computing, opening up new avenues for scientific exploration and innovative solutions. The growing concerns about data security and encryption vulnerabilities have triggered a surge in interest for quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions, which has further fueled the demand for quantum computing capabilities. In a period of increasingly complex computational challenges across various industries, traditional computing methods often need help to meet the demands for processing power and speed required to address these issues effectively. Quantum computing offers a revolutionary approach to computing by leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics to perform computations at an unprecedented scale and speed. As demand for quantum computing grows across various industries, including drone operations, surveillance, pharmaceuticals, and cybersecurity, the system segment becomes increasingly vital in delivering comprehensive solutions tailored to meet diverse customer needs.”

ZenaTech (NASDAQ:ZENA) Creates First Quantum Computing Prototype Enabling Disruptive AI Drone Speed and Precision for Future Commercial and US Defense Applications – ZenaTech, Inc. (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces the successful development of its first quantum computing prototype consisting of a framework for the rapid analysis and processing of large datasets for its AI drone solutions. Using weather forecasting algorithms as part of its Clear Sky project as a test case, the company has created a precedent framework for real time analysis of massive amounts of data that can be captured through AI drone sensors while in the air.

The Company envisions commercial applications ranging from highly efficient precision agriculture to predictive energy infrastructure inspections. Defense applications include enhancing real-time battlefield decision-making with faster and more precise threat detection, reconnaissance, and advance electronic warfare capabilities.

“We’re not just building smarter drones, we’re building a quantum-intelligent edge where data becomes decisions in an instant, whether it’s a battlefield or a farm field,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “We believe this quantum framework we are creating is just the beginning as we’ve now demonstrated it can use it for large datasets. We plan to keep expanding R&D capabilities, with the goal of growing our team of 6 to 25 over the coming months. The end goal is clear: accelerate time to market, reduce operational costs, and lead the industry as a true innovator,” added Dr. Passley.

ZenaTech’s Clear Sky project is one of the company’s quantum computing R&D initiatives focused on weather forecasting that will use AI drones and drone fleets plus quantum to better predict localized weather for more accurate prediction of extreme weather events saving lives and reducing costs and destruction. The weather application and algorithms used for the prototype track and analyze multiple key atmospheric parameters such as temperature, humidity, wind, barometric pressure, and precipitation. Internal testing using historical open-source data has shown a high degree of accuracy with trusted weather platforms and actual data, validating both its accuracy and reliability.

Quantum computing combined with AI-powered drone applications enables disruptive speed, precision, and autonomy by dramatically accelerating data analysis, optimizing complex decisions, and enhancing real-time responsiveness. In commercial sectors, this means drones can autonomously inspect vast energy grids or farmland, instantly analyze multispectral data, and adjust actions on the fly—leading to lower costs and higher productivity in agriculture, logistics, and infrastructure. In defense, the same capabilities empower autonomous surveillance drones to process sensor data and identify threats in real time, coordinate swarm or drone fleet movements, and dynamically adapt to changing battlefield conditions—all with minimal human input. This fusion of technologies allows drones to make faster, smarter decisions in unpredictable, data-intensive environments—reshaping what’s possible across industries.

For weather forecasting, quantum computing can rapidly process and simulate complex atmospheric models by analyzing massive datasets from AI-enabled drones equipped with weather sensors, LiDAR, and imaging systems. This allows for highly accurate, real-time weather forecasting and microclimate prediction, improving response times for disaster management, aviation safety, and environmental monitoring.

Quantum computing is a next-generation computing technology that uses the principles of quantum physics to process information exponentially faster than traditional computers, enabling it to solve highly complex problems that are otherwise unsolvable by even the most powerful classical computers of today. Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-zena/

Other recent developments in the markets include:

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, recently extended its congratulations to the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) on securing a multi-million dollar government award through the “Quantum Computing Service and Utilization System Construction Project.” This initiative marks a pivotal step toward establishing South Korea’s first National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence.

KISTI will lead the development and operation of a quantum computing service and research platform designed to support both academic and enterprise applications. KISTI has identified IonQ as the primary quantum technology provider for the project, alongside Megazone Cloud, one of South Korea’s leading cloud service and infrastructure providers.

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, recently issued a statement of support for a series of executive orders from the White House that advance U.S. leadership in uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and reinforce the resilience of America’s domestic industrial base.

The executive actions are expected to remove regulatory barriers and modernize federal approval processes to prioritize U.S.-manufactured drones. Additional provisions include expanded detection and mitigation authority, and streamlined regulations to accelerate the deployment of UAS across federal and commercial sectors.

Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT) recently announced the successful shipment of its first commercial entangled photon source to support research in quantum networking and secure communications. The order, placed by a leading research institution in South Korea, marks a milestone in QCi’s transition of proprietary quantum technologies from the lab to commercial markets.

The product is a broadband, standalone entangled photon source built on Spontaneous Parametric Down-Conversion (SPDC) using a periodically-poled, bulk format lithium niobate (PPLN) structure. Designed for stability and compatibility, the source operates in the C-band telecommunication range and is compatible with current fiber optics infrastructure. It integrates seamlessly into research environments advancing quantum communication protocols.

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, recently announced the upcoming demonstration of AI-enabled autonomous Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) teaming, developed through a strategic partnership with an Israeli defense/technology firm. The system is designed for use in border security, surveillance, and intrusion detection missions and will showcase advanced autonomous capabilities with minimal human intervention while delivering real-time operational intelligence.

The joint effort integrates AgEagle’s eBee VISION drones with partner-developed AI-powered mission planning and autonomous control tools, enabling the drones to operate as a cohesive, intelligent unit. The system leverages adaptive algorithms and decentralized decision-making within a “system of systems” architecture that dynamically adjusts to mission conditions in real time. This integration is expected to significantly enhance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) effectiveness by delivering actionable data with increased speed and precision.

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