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  • MIL-OSI Security: Oregon Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Child Pornography

    Source: US FBI

    ALEXANDRIA, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Jon Scot Taylor, 69, of Portland, Oregon, has been sentenced for distribution of child pornography.  Taylor was sentenced by United States District Judge Dee D. Drell to 180 months (15 years) in prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release following his release from prison.

    In August of 2023, agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) began communicating in an undercover capacity in an online chat forum with a user who was later determined to be Taylor. The agent was posing as a 13-year-old girl. Their conversations moved from the chat forum to text messaging. Throughout their conversations which continued through February 2024, Taylor asked the individual, who he believed was a 13-year-old girl, to send him sexually explicit images of herself. In the course of their communication, Taylor also sent the person he believed was a 13-year-old girl some child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that depicted other 12 or 13-year-old children. 

    At the guilty plea hearing, Taylor admitted to knowingly distributing visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, and that these visual depictions were sent from him in the State of Oregon to the Western District of Louisiana using interstate or foreign commerce by means of the computer. Taylor pleaded guilty to three counts of distribution of child pornography.

    The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney LaDonte A. Murphy.

    This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a U.S. Department of Justice nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood combines federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

    To report an incident involving the possession, distribution, receipt or production of child pornography: Child sexual abuse material – referred to in legal terms as “child pornography” – captures the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. These images document victims’ exploitation and abuse, and they suffer revictimization every time the images are viewed. In 2023, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received 36 million reports of the possession, manufacture, or distribution of child sexual abuse materials. To file a report with NCMEC, go to https://report.cybertip.org or call 1-800-843-5678.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: California Man Charged with Engaging in Illicit Sexual Conduct with a Minor

    Source: US FBI

    WILLIAMSPORT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Marvin Isaac Dagoc, age 27, of Lakeside, California, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a minor.

    According to Acting United States Attorney John Gurganus, the indictment alleges that from January to March 2025, Dagoc enticed a minor to engage in illicit sexual conduct, traveled to Lycoming County to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor in March of 2025, and produced child pornography on March 17, 2025.

    The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alisan V. Martin is prosecuting the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit  www.usdoj.gov/psc.

    The maximum penalty under federal law for the offense is up to life imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

    Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

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  • MIL-OSI: Most US employers not budging on budgets, salary increases remain flat

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Average salary increase budgets for US companies in 2026 are expected to remain stable at 3.5%, matching 2025’s actual increases. This is according to the latest Salary Budget Planning Report by WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company.

    Three out of five organizations saw their salary budgets change in the last pay cycle. More than half (53%) of these organizations reported no change between their anticipated and actual pay budgets in 2025. For the nearly one-third (31%) of these organizations that are projecting lower salary increase budgets than last year, the most common reasons cited are an anticipated recession or weaker financial results (51%) and concerns related to cost management (45%). Tight labor markets (59%) and inflationary pressures (30%) are the most commonly cited reasons for change among the relatively few organizations that are projecting higher salary increase budgets.

    “While top-line budgets are generally holding steady, the real shift is happening beneath the surface. Organizations are being more deliberate about how they allocate pay, where they focus investment and what outcomes they expect to drive. Employers are no longer simply reacting to economic signals; they’re reimagining how to best support broader business goals despite uncertainty,” said Brittany Innes, director, Rewards Data Intelligence.

    Despite stable pay increases, employees are staying put. Fewer organizations this year have found employee stability challenging compared to the past two years. Less than one-third of organizations (30%) report difficulty attracting or retaining employees, representing a decrease of 11 percentage points since 2023.

    In response to market conditions in which turnover is relatively low and burnout and disengagement remains a concern, organizations have taken a number of actions to support their workforce, including improving the employee experience (47%), enhancing health and wellness benefits (43%) and increasing training opportunities (40%).

    Additionally, employers are adjusting compensation programs to address the competitive labor market and inflationary pressures. These actions have included conducting a compensation review of all employees (50%), performing a compensation review of specific employee groups (48%), hiring people higher in relevant salary ranges (45%) and raising starting salary ranges (40%). Over two-fifths of organizations (43%) have enhanced their use of retention bonuses or spot awards and 37% have targeted base salary increases for specific employee groups.

    As organizations focus on these efforts, they continue to wrestle with higher annual payroll expenses. The average annual payroll expense increased by nearly 4% (3.6%), and 7 in 10 organizations report total annual payroll expenses higher than last year.

    “As employers navigate continued economic uncertainty, ongoing increases in labor costs and the changing needs and expectations of employees, they are positioning themselves for what is to come and making investments in their workforces that go beyond pay raises. These include career development, wellbeing, flexibility and equity—because these are critical for performance, retention and resilience in a shifting market,” said Lori Wisper, managing director, Work & Rewards.

    About the survey

    The Salary Budget Planning Report is compiled by WTW’s Rewards Data Intelligence practice. The survey was conducted from April to June of 2025. Approximately 29,128 responses were received from companies across 157 countries worldwide. In the U.S., 1,569 organizations responded.

    About WTW

    At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.

    Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you. Learn more at wtwco.com.

    Media contacts:

    Ileana Feoli
    ileana.feoli@wtwco.com

    Stacy Bronstein
    sbronstein@meritcomms.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Earn Crypto from Your Pocket: PFMCrypto Launches New Mobile Cloud Mining App

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amid growing interest in alternative methods for digital wealth creation, PFMCrypto proudly announces the official launch of its mobile cloud mining app, now available on iOS and Android. Built for accessibility, speed, and security, the app lets users participate in crypto mining directly from their smartphones—no rigs or technical expertise required. With support for BTC, DOGE, ETH, and XRP settlements, the app offers multiple paths to passive income through a clean, user-friendly interface. New users receive a $10 sign-up bonus, making it easier than ever to start mining from anywhere in the world.

    Download the new PFMCrypto App today at: https://pfmcrypto.net 

    Cloud Mining, Now in Your Pocket
    Crypto mining has long been limited to expensive hardware setups and complex software. PFMCrypto is redefining that experience with its mobile-first cloud mining platform. Users can activate contracts, track daily earnings, and withdraw in BTC, DOGE, ETH, or XRP—entirely from their phone. Whether commuting, relaxing, or traveling, the opportunity to earn digital rewards is now just a tap away.

    By combining real-time mining with flexible withdrawal options, the app is ideal for both casual users and serious investors. All mining contracts are fully remote, AI-optimized, and protected with enterprise-grade encryption—ensuring both peace of mind and consistent earning potential.

    Key Features of PFMCrypto’s Mobile Cloud Mining App:
    –  Multi-Token Settlements: Withdraw earnings in BTC, DOGE, ETH, or XRP—choose the asset that suits your financial goals.
    –  User-Friendly Interface: Designed for seamless mining management on any mobile device.
    –  Instant Contract Activation: Start earning immediately—no hardware needed.
    –  Real-Time Tracking: Monitor contract status, returns, and market performance in a single dashboard.
    –  AI Optimization: Proprietary algorithms enhance mining efficiency, even during periods of low market volatility.

    Mining Contracts Tailored for Every Lifestyle
    The PFMCrypto app offers a wide range of cloud mining contracts designed for different investment levels and durations. From short 1-day plans to 45-day strategies, users can select contracts that match their goals and risk preferences:
    $10 Contract – 1 Day – Earn $0.66 daily (Free with sign-up bonus)
    $100 Contract – 2 Days – Earn $3.00 daily + $2 extra reward
    $500 Contract – 5 Days – Earn $6.15 daily
    $5,000 Contract – 30 Days – Earn $78.50 daily
    $20,000 Contract – 45 Days – Earn $380.00 daily
    All contracts include daily payouts, optional reinvestment, and zero maintenance fees. The $10 bonus allows new users to begin earning instantly with no upfront investment.

    Click here to explore more contract options.

    What Sets PFMCrypto’s Mobile Mining App Apart?
    –  100% Remote Mining:
    All contracts run entirely on the cloud—no physical infrastructure, no technical setup. Simply log in, choose a plan, and start earning from anywhere.
    –  Principal Guarantee:
    At the end of each contract, the original investment is returned in full—protecting your capital while maximizing daily earnings.
    –  AI-Enhanced Performance:
    The platform utilizes proprietary AI to monitor market trends and optimize mining output across supported tokens.
    –  Diversified Passive Income:
    With the option to receive earnings in 10 major cryptocurrencies, users can diversify their income and better manage risk.

    Getting Started with PFMCrypto’s Mobile App
    1.  Create an Account – Receive a $10 bonus instantly and unlock beginner-friendly contracts.
    2.  Choose a Plan – Select a short- or long-term mining contract with daily payouts.
    3.  Start Earning – Watch your crypto earnings grow and withdraw in your preferred token.

    Download the app or sign in at: https://pfmcrypto.net 

    Mining Freedom for a Multi-Coin Future
    Since 2018, PFMCrypto has helped users worldwide generate steady crypto income without technical barriers. With this mobile app launch, the company takes another step toward democratizing access, making mining smarter, more flexible, and more rewarding.

    “With multi-coin support and true mobile freedom, this app delivers the future of mining directly into users’ hands,” said a PFMCrypto spokesperson. “We’ve combined performance, simplicity, and choice—so anyone can earn from the crypto economy, anytime.”

    Digital markets may fluctuate, but passive income doesn’t have to. Download the PFMCrypto app today and start mining BTC, DOGE, ETH, or XRP with zero hassle.

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  • MIL-OSI: Blockmate Ventures to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference July 10th

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blockmate Ventures (OTCQB: MATEF | TSXV: MATE), based in Toronto, focused on venture building scalable Blockchain businesses, today announced that Domenic Carosa, Founder & Chairman, will present live at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on July 10th, 2025.

    DATE: July 10th
    TIME: 3:00 PM ET
    LINK: REGISTER HERE
    Available for 1×1 meetings: July 10th and July 15th

    This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

    It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

    Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    Recent Company Highlights

    • HVLO token sale and listing backed by Animoca Brands     
    • Hivello backed by group of strategic blockchain investors in December 2024, led by Tony G
    • HVLO value growth drivers through airdrop rewards, Buy & Burn initiative and fiat pairings
    • Blockmate Mining launched as a new subsidiary at a low-cost facility in Wyoming with capacity for 200 BTC production per month and integrated mine-and-hold strategy     
    • The Wyoming site offers an electricity cost of just 3.3 cents per kilowatt-hour, among the most competitive rates in North America

    About Blockmate

    Blockmate Ventures (TSX.V: MATE) is a Blockchain & Web3 venture builder investing in and operating scalable blockchain, mining, and digital infrastructure companies. From decentralized computing with Hivello to Blockmate Mining, the Company’s portfolio provides investors with diversified exposure to emerging sectors within Web3 and beyond.      

    About Virtual Investor Conferences®
    Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

    Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access.  Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

    CONTACTS:
    Blockmate Ventures
    Domenic Carosa
    Founder & Chairman
    +61 411 196 979
    dom@blockmate.com 

    Virtual Investor Conferences
    John M. Viglotti
    SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
    OTC Markets Group
    (212) 220-2221
    johnv@otcmarkets.com 

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  • MIL-OSI: Northfield Capital Completes Strategic Aviation Expansion With Acquisition of Second Pilatus PC-12; Updates Aircraft Loan Agreement

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northfield Capital Corporation (TSX-V: NFD.A) (“Northfield” or the “Corporation”), a proudly Canadian-owned investment company, is pleased to announce the completion of its aviation fleet expansion strategy through the acquisition of a second Pilatus PC-12 NG aircraft. The transaction was completed through Northfield’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Spruce Goose Aviation Inc. (“Spruce Goose”) and complements earlier purchases of two high-performance helicopters. The transaction finalizes the Corporation’s multi-aircraft buildout designed to support growth at its commercial operating subsidiary, True North Airways Inc. (“True North” or “TNA”). The purchase was funded through an amendment to the Aircraft Loan Agreement (as defined below), increasing total available proceeds to US$5.795 million.

    This aircraft marks True North’s second PC-12 in its active fleet following the addition of two helicopters earlier this year, acquired to address rising demand for charter flight hours and mission-specific services throughout Canada, the U.S., and Central America. The aircraft is a modern, low-time, high-utility platform that enhances TNA’s operational scale and geographic reach.

    “This completes the staged rollout of our aviation growth strategy, said Robert D. Cudney, Chief Executive Officer of Northfield. “With three helicopters, two Pilatus PC-12s, a light jet (Cessna Citation) and mid-size jet (Gulfstream G100) now under management, we have assembled a fleet that is optimized for charter demand, infrastructure logistics, government contracts, and exploration support across North and Central America. We now move from capital deployment to cash flow generation.”

    Iain Hayden, CEO of True North Airways, added: “Adding a second PC-12 gives us meaningful lift to meet charter demand, with operational flexibility and reliability. This second PC-12 brings our fixed-wing charter capabilities to another level. Its short-field performance, payload capacity, and operating economics make it the perfect aircraft to serve our growing client base across remote and urban markets. As demand continues to rise, we’re proud to offer our clients the versatility and reliability they’ve come to expect from TNA. Combined with our helicopter assets, we can now offer a fully integrated aviation solution to our clients — whether they’re in executive travel, energy, remote logistics, or public service. The strategy is complete, and we’re excited to fly.”

    Strategic Fleet Expansion Completed

    Northfield’s aviation initiative was designed to scale True North Airways’ commercial capacity in response to growing demand for:

    • Executive and private charters
    • Aerial firefighting and medical support
    • Resource exploration and infrastructure logistics
    • Government and community contracts

    In March 2025, Spruce Goose acquired two helicopters — a 1999 Eurocopter AS350-B3 and a 1980 Bell 206B3 Jet Ranger — to anchor rotary-wing operations in Ontario and El Salvador. The July 2025 purchase of a 2014 Pilatus PC-12 NG adds long-range, fixed-wing capability and completes the planned fleet expansion.

    The Eurocopter AS350-B3 Helicopter and the Pilatus PC-12 were financed under a single amended aviation loan facility totaling US$5.795 million (see below), with assets fully secured and revenue-generating, and the Jet Ranger was financed with cash on hand.

    New: 2014 Pilatus PC-12 NG Acquisition

    The most recent acquisition — a 2014 Pilatus PC-12 NG — is a low-hour, executive-class turboprop offering exceptional range, payload, and short-field performance. This is True North’s second PC-12, providing scale and scheduling flexibility to meet increasing charter demand in Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean. The aircraft supports executive charter, air ambulance, infrastructure access, and remote cargo needs — all with exceptionally low operating costs and high dispatch reliability.

    Figure 1: 2014 Pilatus PC-12 NG

    Key specifications of the Pilatus PC-12 NG:

    • Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67P
    • Cruise Speed: 260 knots (481 km/h)
    • Range: 1,803 NM (3,340 km)
    • Service Ceiling: 30,000 ft
    • Payload: ~2,236 lbs
    • Cabin: Executive 6-seat layout
    • Features: 5-blade MT propeller, TAWS-A, Honeywell Primus Apex avionics, weather radar, large cargo door, upgraded NiCad batteries
     

    Helicopter Fleet Acquired March 2025

    As part of the broader strategy, Northfield previously acquired the following helicopters through Spruce Goose: a 1999 Eurocopter AS350-B3 (or “AS350-B3”) and 1980 Bell 206B-3 Jet Ranger (or “Jet Ranger”), which will expand TNA’s capabilities in firefighting, resource exploration, executive and cargo charters, and government contract services across Canada and El Salvador.

    Enhancing Aerial Capabilities with the AS350-B3

    In March 2025, an AS350-B3 helicopter—renowned for its high-altitude performance, robust single-engine power, and exceptional lifting capability—was acquired to enhance aerial operations. This versatile aircraft has since become an integral asset for demanding missions such as firefighting, air ambulance support, resource sector logistics, infrastructure and government services, as well as private and corporate charters. With its addition earlier this year, the range and effectiveness of aerial operations have notably expanded, supporting an even broader array of government and commercial contracts in Canada.

    Figure 2: 1999 Eurocopter AS350-B3

    Key specifications of the AS350-B3:

    • Engine: Turbomeca Arriel 2B1
    • Cruise Speed: 122 knots (226 km/h)
    • Range: 340 nautical miles (630 km)
    • Useful Load: 2,557 lbs (1,160 kg)
    • External Load Capacity: 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg)
    • Seating Capacity: Pilot + 5 passengers

    Jet Ranger: Supporting Expansion in El Salvador

    In addition to the AS350-B3, a Jet Ranger was also acquired, a proven workhorse in the aviation industry. This helicopter will be deployed in El Salvador under TNA South S.A. de C.V. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of TNA), where it will service resource development, cargo and logistics transportation, infrastructure projects, executive-tourism charters and high-end travel, all which aligns with the country’s current pro-business stance. Its lightweight design and fuel efficiency make it ideal for cost-effective aerial operations, which we forecast will assist with long-term profitability for True North Airways.

    Figure 3: 1980 Bell 206B-3 Jet Ranger

    Key specifications of the Jet Ranger:

    • Engine: Rolls-Royce 250-C20B
    • Cruise Speed: 115 knots (213 km/h)
    • Range: 374 nautical miles (693 km)
    • Useful Load: 1,400 lbs (635 kg)
    • Seating Capacity: Pilot + 4 passengers

    Aircraft Loan Agreement

    The Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries have entered into an amending agreement dated July 7, 2025 (the “Amending Agreement”), to increase the principal amount of the previously obtained Aircraft Loan (as defined below), from US$5.195 million to US$5.795 million, in order to finance the purchase of a PC-12 NG Aircraft. Northfield and certain of its subsidiaries will continue to guarantee the obligations under the Aircraft Loan Agreement, as amended by the Amending Agreement, and Echo Capital Fund I Inc. (the “Lender”), an arm’s length private lender in the aviation space, will also take security against the new aircraft being purchased with the remaining proceeds from the loan.

    On March 14, 2025, Northfield along with certain of its subsidiaries entered into an aircraft loan agreement (the “Aircraft Loan Agreement”) with the Lender to finance the purchase of certain aircraft by Spruce Goose. The original Aircraft Loan Agreement provided for a loan (the “Aircraft Loan”) to Spruce Goose of up to US$5.195 million with a term of five years, with interest thereon based on a variable floating rate equal to the annual interest rate posted and announced by Laurentian Bank of Canada plus 300 basis points calculated and compounded monthly in arrears for the relevant period of the Aircraft Loan. The Aircraft Loan Agreement requires interest and principal to be paid monthly based on a ten-year amortization period, with any remaining balance due at the end of the five-year term of the Aircraft Loan. The Aircraft Loan can be repaid at the election of Spruce Goose following the first year of the term of the Aircraft Loan Agreement.

    At the time of the Aircraft Loan, the proceeds were used by the Corporation to purchase the AS350-B3.

    The Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries provided a guarantee in connection with the Aircraft Loan and the Lender also took security against certain aircrafts of Spruce Goose, including the AS350-B3 helicopter purchased with a portion of the proceeds from the Aircraft Loan. The Aircraft Loan Agreement contains other customary terms, covenants and representations and warranties for a transaction of such nature.

    About Northfield Capital Corporation

    Northfield Capital Corporation is a publicly traded, leading Canadian investment firm with deep roots in resources, mining, aviation, and premium alcoholic beverages. Founded in 1981 by Robert D. Cudney, Northfield combines decades of experience with forward-thinking strategies to unlock opportunities across its diverse portfolio. Northfield is dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in businesses that drive economic prosperity in Canada. For more information, visit www.northfieldcapital.com.

    About True North Airways Inc.

    True North Airways Inc. is a leading Canadian aviation services provider specializing in executive charter services, resource and infrastructure support, emergency response, and tourism aviation solutions. With a growing fleet and operational bases in Ontario, Canada and El Salvador, TNA serves corporate executives, government contracts, resource exploration firms, and high-net-worth travelers and is committed to providing safe, efficient, and tailored aviation solutions across North and South America. Learn more at www.truenorthairways.ca.

    For further information, please contact:

    Michael G. Leskovec, CPA, CA
    Chief Financial Officer
    Telephone: (416) 628-5940

    Forward-Looking Information

    This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is identified by terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions, including references to assumptions. Such information may relate to, but is not limited to, aircraft deployment strategies, the demand for aircraft services, the repayment terms of the Aircraft Loan and future use of proceeds. Forward-looking information is based on current expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in consumer preferences, regulatory developments, economic conditions, including as a result of tariffs and other economic penalties, supply chain disruptions, competitive dynamics in the aviation industry, and external market factors impacting Northfield’s and its aviation business operations. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially due to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Northfield Capital Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

    Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/10cbaedd-8fd6-4821-b4dc-b8666300c576

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  • MIL-OSI: Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 8.7.2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Siili Solutions Plc       Announcement  8.7.2025
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 8.7.2025  
         
    In the Helsinki Stock Exchange    
         
    Trade date           8.7.2025  
    Bourse trade         Buy  
    Share                  SIILI  
    Amount             1 100 Shares
    Average price/ share    6,4690 EUR
    Total cost            7 115,90 EUR
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc now holds a total of 25 128 shares
    including the shares repurchased on 8.7.2025  
         
    The share buybacks are executed in compliance with Regulation 
    No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council (MAR) Article 5
    and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.
         
    On behalf of Siili Solutions Plc    
         
    Nordea Bank Oyj    
         
    Sami Huttunen Ilari Isomäki  
         
    Further information:    
    CFO Aleksi Kankainen    
    Email: aleksi.kankainen@siili.com    
    Tel. +358 50 584 2029    
         
    www.siili.com    

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  • MIL-OSI: Results of additional issuance – RIKS 29 0917

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    As stated in paragraph 6 in General Terms of Auction for Treasury bonds, the Government Debt Management offered the equivalent of 10% of the nominal value sold in the auction 4. July, at the price of accepted bids.

    Series RIKS 29 0917
    ISIN IS0000037711
    Additional issuance (nominal) 0
    Total outstanding (nominal) 74,650,000,000

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Cancellations at Canadian film festivals raise questions about accountability

    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Dorit Naaman, Alliance Atlantis Professor of Film and Media, Queen’s University, Ontario

    Film festivals are unique cultural institutions, spaces to see diverse films by local and global filmmakers and an important market for distributors. These films are often difficult to see, or even know about, outside of festival circuits.

    Festivals are also answerable to funders and to different stakeholders’ interests. Cancellations of planned films raise questions about festivals’ roles and accountability to community groups who find certain films objectionable, the wider public, politicians, festival sponsors, audiences, filmmakers and the films themselves.

    In September 2024, The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) faced a backlash from pro-Ukrainian groups — and former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland, who is of Ukrainian descent — when the documentary Russians at War was included in the program.



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    ‘Russians at War’ documentary: From the Crimean to the Iraq War, soldier images pose questions about propaganda

    The Ukrainian Canadian Congress and other advocates called on TIFF to cancel the film, directed by Russian Canadian Anastasia Trofimova, which they accused of being Russian propaganda.

    TIFF did cancel festival screenings after it was “made aware of significant threats to festival operations and public safety,” but once the festival was over, showed Russians at the TIFF Lightbox Theatre.

    In November, the Montréal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) cancelled the Canadian premiere of Rule of Stone, directed by Israeli Canadian director Danae Elon. As a film and media professor, I supervised Elon’s research for the film while she pursued a master’s degree at Queen’s University.

    RIDM acknowledged Elon’s “personal commitment to criticizing and questioning the state of Israel” through her story about the stone that, by Israeli law, has to be used on the exterior of every new building in Jerusalem.

    In the film, Elon examines how, in post-1967 Jerusalem, “architecture and stone are the main weapons in a silent, but extraordinarily effective colonization and dispossession process” of Palestinians.

    As a documentarist and a researcher in Israeli and Palestinian media representations of fighters, I have analyzed both films and followed the controversies. Each focuses on contemporary political issues relevant to our understanding of current affairs.

    While the reasons for the cancellations are different, in both cases the festivals responded to pressures from community groups, placing the public right to a robust debate at the festival and beyond as secondary.

    ‘Russians at War’

    Director Anastasia Trifamova embedded herself in a Russian supply unit, and later a medical team, eventually making her way to the front lines in occupied Ukraine.

    Trifamova comes across as a naive filmmaker, using an observational, non-judgmental form of filmmaking common in 21st-century war documentaries, as seen in films like Armadillo and Restrepo (respectively following Danish and U.S. troops in Afghanistan).

    As noted by TIFF, Russians was “an official Canada-France co-production with funding from several Canadian agencies,” and Trifamova said she did not seek or receive official permission from the Russian army to film.

    The film documents the machination of war, where soldiers are both perpetrators of violence and its victims. It humanizes the soldiers, which understandably can be upsetting to Ukrainian and pro-Ukrainian publics. But should emotions of one group, outraged and incensed as they may be, prevent the public from having the difficult conversations promoted by the film?

    Early in the film, Trifamova confronts the soldiers about why they are fighting and they respond with Russian propaganda (fighting Nazism, defending the borders).

    Later, soldiers approach Trifamova — on camera — to express doubts about the justification of the war and their presence in Ukraine. The film provides an unflattering view of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, emphasizing the futility of the war and the incredible toll on soldiers and civilians (including some Ukrainian civilians). Russian troops appear untrained and poorly equipped to fight in chaotically managed battles.

    Like Armadillo and Restrepo, Russians at War represents the soldiers without judgment and contributes to necessary conversations about war. In my analysis, while Trifamova refrains — in her sporadic voice-over — from condemning the war outright, it is difficult to read the film as Russian propaganda.

    While TIFF cited security concerns as the reason for cancellation, security was in place for another film that attracted controversy, Bliss.

    A cancellation from such an established festival likely has an effect on how a film is able to circulate. For example, TVO, one of the funders of Russians at War, cancelled its scheduled broadcast days after the TIFF cancellation.

    ‘Rule of Stone’

    Rule of Stone, as noted by RDIM, “critically examines the colonialist project of East Jerusalem following its conquest by Israeli forces in 1967.”

    The title references a colonial bylaw to clad building with stone, first introduced by the British, which still exists today.

    The film, which examines architecture’s role in creating modern Jerusalem, is led by Elon’s voice-over. It mixes her memories of growing up in 1970s Jerusalem and her reckoning with the “frenzy of building,” which included projects by architect Moshe Safdie, a citizen of Israel, Canada and the United States. Elon recounts that her father, journalist and author Amos Elon, was a close friend of Safdie, as well as legendary Jerusalem mayor Teddy Kolek.

    Safdie is among the Israeli architects, architectural historians and planners who Elon interviews. The expansion of Jewish neighbourhoods is contrasted with the restrictions on and disposession of Palestinians in Jerusalem. Multiple scenes show the demolition of Palestinian homes or the aftermath. In intervwoven segments, Izzat Ziadah, a Palestinian stonemason who lives in a stone quarry, gives a tour of what is left of his destroyed home.

    Viewers hear how the planning, expansion and building of Jewish neighbourhoods, post-1967, were designed to evoke biblical times. As architectural historian Zvi Efrat notes, the new neighbourhoods look like, or attempt to look like, they were there forever.

    ‘Rule of Stone’ trailer.

    As reported by La Presse, the RIDM cancellation came after the festival received information about the documentary’s partial Israeli financing, something that “embarrassed” them with some of the festival’s partners. Funding for the development of the film came from the Makor Foundation for Israeli Films, which receives support from Israel’s Ministry of Culture and Sport.

    Two organizations, the Palestinian Film Institute and Regards Palestiniens, opposed the film’s showing on the basis of their commitment to the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI).

    In the organizations’ logic, Israel state funding means a film should be subject to boycott as “PACBI specifically targets Israeli institutional funding in the arts which serves to culturally whitewash and legitimize the Israeli state.”

    In my view, this position differs from the PACBI guidelines, which state:

    “As a general overriding rule, Israeli cultural institutions, unless proven otherwise, are complicit in maintaining the Israeli occupation and denial of basic Palestinian rights, whether through their silence or actual involvement in justifying, whitewashing or otherwise deliberately diverting attention from Israel’s violations of international law and human rights.”

    Makor should be exempted since it regularly funds films that draw attention to Israel’s violations of Palestinian human rights. In 2024 alone, the list includes The Governor, The Village League and Death in Um al hiran.

    RIDM’s website does not disclose support for a boycott. In the end, RIDM announced that Elon withdrew her film. She stated: “Screening my film at RIDM does not serve the long-term purpose of the festival, nor is it possible now to address the nuances in our common fight for justice for Palestine. I am deeply saddened and distressed by [what] has brought it to this point.”

    To date, the film has not found a cinema in Montréal willing to screen it.

    Provoking important conversations

    The two festivals’ mission statements promise high-quality films that transform or renew audiences’ relationships to the world.

    It is clear why programmers chose both films, since they’re cinematically innovative and provoke important conversations.

    However, both festivals silenced these films and signalled to other filmmakers that these festivals are not brave spaces to have difficult and necessary conversations.

    Dorit Naaman 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. Cancellations at Canadian film festivals raise questions about accountability – https://theconversation.com/cancellations-at-canadian-film-festivals-raise-questions-about-accountability-250892

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Nearly two-thirds of voters think Starmer doesn’t respect them – new poll

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Marc Stears, Director of UCL Policy Lab and Professor of Political Science, UCL

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    Exhausted from a long campaign but buoyed by an extraordinary victory, Keir Starmer stood on the steps of Downing Street just over one year ago to deliver his victory speech. “Your government,” the new prime minister said, “should treat every single person in this country with respect.”

    This message of respect resonated strongly in the year leading up to the campaign, coming as close as anything to providing a central argument to Labour’s case for government. And, according to polling and focus groups that my team at UCL Policy Lab designed along with polling company More in Common, it seemed to work.

    As our research at the time showed, voters felt that “respecting ordinary people” was the most important attribute that any politician could have, more important than having ideas for the future, managing effectively or having real experience. And they thought Starmer was the leader who displayed that respect most.

    A year later, the picture looks quite different. In new polling, we asked a representative sample of over 7,000 people to evaluate the government one year on. On respect, the judgement has not been good.

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    During the general election campaign, 41% of the electorate said that they believed that Starmer “respected people like them”. One year on, that stands at only 24%. At the same time, the number who say that he does not respect them has risen from 32% to 63%. Starmer is now outstripped on that question by Nigel Farage – 33% say the Reform UK leader respects people like them.

    Losing support

    This view has had crucial political consequences. Of those who voted for Labour in the general election, only 60% of our respondents say they would vote for the party in an election held tomorrow.

    And that is not because some other political party is suddenly swooping in for their supporters. Labour’s voters are defecting in a host of different directions: 11% say they would vote Reform; 8% would vote Liberal Democrat; 4% would vote Green and 4% would vote Conservative. A further one in ten say they simply don’t know how they would vote.

    Labour’s losses have been most dramatic among their first-time voters. Of those who voted for Labour in 2024 but not in any other general election since 2010, barely a third still support the party, while a fifth would vote for Reform UK.

    These political failures, our report contends, are directly related to the declining sense of respect. The top reason voters gave for turning away from Labour are the broken promises and U-turns made by Labour in government, followed by the party’s failure to reduce the cost of living and changes to the winter fuel payment.

    The idea of “respect” being key to the public’s sense of whether a government is on their side or not has been growing for many years now, both in academia and in politics itself. Since at least the 2007/8 financial crisis there has been a sense that large swathes of the public feel neglected, overlooked and even disdained by those who govern them.

    When people talk about wanting to see “change” in Britain, this is often what they mean. It was a theme I touched on recently in two books, Out of the Ordinary and, with my co-author Tom Baldwin, England.

    Just over a year ago, a happier Starmer delivers his victory speech.
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    But respect is not just an abstract idea. People appear to judge whether they are respected by those who govern them or not primarily on the basis of whether the government stands up for them against powerful vested interests.

    Our earlier research demonstrated that there is a widespread sense among the British public that certain groups have had it too easy for too long. This is either because they have been able to intimidate the government, or because government ministers and advisers have themselves been recruited from among these groups.

    In our new report, therefore, we see that the new government’s most popular act was their willingness to raise the minimum wage by £1,400 in April, against the objections of some in business who suggested that such a move was too burdensome on them.

    Changes to the winter fuel allowance and proposed changes to the disability benefits system, on the other hand, registered poorly. They suggest that the interests of ordinary and vulnerable people count for too little in decision-making.

    These judgements currently shape the mood of the country and probably top the list of issues that the government now needs to address. There is still time for the government to rebuild its appeal, of course. Indeed, our respondents who said they would vote for Labour said they would do so because the party needs more time to fix the problems they inherited.

    But as it seeks to do so, voters will want to know who this government stands for. Whose interests does it put first? What kind of people does it respect?

    Much of the electorate thought they knew the answer to these questions one year ago. Now they’re not so sure.

    Marc Stears directs the UCL Policy Lab, a non-partisan think tank based at University College London. He was previously chief speechwriter to the UK Labour Party.

    – ref. Nearly two-thirds of voters think Starmer doesn’t respect them – new poll – https://theconversation.com/nearly-two-thirds-of-voters-think-starmer-doesnt-respect-them-new-poll-260606

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: New therapy teplizumab could delay type 1 diabetes by years – if caught early

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Richard Oram, Professor of Diabetes and Nephrology, University of Exeter

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    For more than a century, type 1 diabetes has meant one thing: a lifetime administering insulin. But for the first time, science is breaking that paradigm – not by managing the disease, but by intercepting it before symptoms even appear.

    As the first patients in the UK begin receiving the groundbreaking new therapy, teplizumab, we are developing ways to identify who might benefit from a drug that only works if given before any symptoms appear. At the Royal Devon NHS, we are currently treating the first UK adult, Hannah Robinson, who was found to have early type 1 diabetes by chance during routine pregnancy screening.

    About 10% of people with diabetes have type 1, while the remaining 90% have type 2, a condition linked to lifestyle factors where insulin is still produced but does not work properly. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition that leads to complete loss of insulin production from the pancreas. Without insulin, blood sugar levels rise dangerously, increasing the risk of blindness, kidney failure and early death.

    Although type 1 is often thought of as a disease of childhood, research from the University of Exeter has highlighted that more than half of all new cases occur in adults.

    For millions around the world living with type 1 diabetes, treatment to keep blood sugar in check means lifelong daily insulin. However, using insulin comes with its own risks.

    If blood sugar drops too low, it can cause hypoglycaemia, or “hypos”, which in severe cases may lead to seizures or even death. It is no surprise that constantly balancing between high and low blood sugars takes a heavy toll on both physical and mental health. During her pregnancy, Robinson needed insulin and saw firsthand how “life completely revolves around balancing your blood glucose”.

    Teplizumab offers a completely different approach. Instead of simply replacing insulin, it targets the immune attack that causes type 1 diabetes.

    Our immune system is usually remarkably good at telling friend from foe, protecting us from infections and cancer while leaving our own organs alone. But sometimes, for reasons still not fully understood, this balance breaks down in a process known as autoimmunity. In type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks the pancreas, destroying insulin-producing cells.

    Diabetes symptoms.

    Teplizumab works by retraining the immune system and dialling down the specific cells that target the pancreas. Studies show it can delay the disease and the need for insulin therapy by two to three years, with generally mild side-effects. For Robinson, who knows all too well from pregnancy and the full-time job that is living with type 1 diabetes, the possibility of a few extra years without insulin really mattered.

    The drug is already approved in the US and is under review for routine NHS use, although a few children and teenagers in the UK have also received it through special access programmes.

    Finding people early

    There is a catch. By the time people develop symptoms of type 1 diabetes, such as thirst, weight loss and fatigue, more than three-quarters of their insulin-producing capacity is already destroyed.

    For teplizumab and similar therapies to work, they need to be given before symptoms appear, while blood sugar levels are still normal. This means these treatments are not an option for people who already have established type 1 diabetes.

    So how do we find people at this early stage? Fortunately, it is possible to detect the beginnings of the autoimmune attack many years before symptoms show using simple blood tests that measure immune markers called pancreatic autoantibodies.

    Just a few drops from a finger prick can reveal whether the immune system has started to target the pancreas. Finding people early not only offers the chance to delay disease progression, it can also help avoid the life-threatening emergencies that sometimes come with a first diagnosis – such as diabetic ketoacidosis.

    With type 1 diabetes affecting roughly one in 200 people, there is still the question of who to test. Not everyone’s risk is the same. When we think of inherited diseases, we often imagine conditions caused by a single gene change, such as cystic fibrosis.

    Type 1 diabetes does have a genetic component, but it involves many different genes, each nudging a person’s risk up or down. Having genetic risk alone is not enough, with unknown environmental factors also needed to tip the balance.

    Nine in ten people who develop type 1 diabetes have no family history. While testing relatives of people with type 1 is a logical first step, research at the University of Exeter suggests that combining all these genetic factors into a single risk score could help predict who might develop the disease and identify babies who should be monitored more closely. This could become an important tool as we move towards wider genomic screening.

    It is still early days, but we are seeing a fundamental shift in how we approach type 1 diabetes. For more than a century, treatment has meant patients taking on the daily burden of replacing the insulin their bodies can no longer make. Now, the focus is turning to therapies that tackle the immune problem at its source, with the hope of stopping the disease before it fully develops and opening the door to an insulin-free future.

    Richard Oram has received research grants or contracts from Randox and Sanofi. He has also received royalties and license from Randox, consulting fees from Sanofi, Provention Bio, and Janssen and payment or honoraria from Sanofi and Novo Nordisk. He has served on data safety monitory board or advisory board for Sanofi.

    Nicholas Thomas serves on an advisory boards for Sanof (manafacturer of Teplizumab) guiding the technical delivery of therapy within the NHS. He is currently employed by Exeter University as an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow.

    – ref. New therapy teplizumab could delay type 1 diabetes by years – if caught early – https://theconversation.com/new-therapy-teplizumab-could-delay-type-1-diabetes-by-years-if-caught-early-259814

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK Address by the President of France

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, will visit Parliament on Tuesday 8 July accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron.

    President Macron will address members of both Houses assembled in the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords.

    The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, will give a welcome speech and the Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith, will respond to the President’s address.

    Photo: Karin Pozo/Senado República de Chile on Flickr.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qslvMBbk3vY

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK Address by the President of France

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, will visit Parliament on Tuesday 8 July accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron.

    President Macron will address members of both Houses assembled in the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords.

    The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, will give a welcome speech and the Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith, will respond to the President’s address.

    Photo: Karin Pozo/Senado República de Chile on Flickr.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qslvMBbk3vY

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Bayeux Tapestry to go on display at the British Museum in 2026

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Bayeux Tapestry to go on display at the British Museum in 2026

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Macron agree a loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the UK

    • Tapestry will go on display at the British Museum in London with Sutton Hoo treasures and the Lewis chessmen loaned to France in return
    • Loan marks the first time the work will have been in the UK for more than 900 years

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to announce that the Bayeux Tapestry will come to the UK in 2026, opening access and providing education opportunities for millions of people.

    The loan, which will mark the first time the Bayeux Tapestry has been in the UK in nearly 1,000 years, will be displayed in the The Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery of the British Museum in London between September 2026 and July 2027.

    It is expected that the blockbuster exhibition, which will offer the chance to see the Tapestry up close for the first time on UK soil since its creation, will also boost London’s visitor economy.

    The 70-metre work, which is more than 900-year-old, depicts the 1066 Norman invasion and Battle of Hastings. The battle saw William the Conquerer take the English throne from Harald Godwinson and become the first Norman King of England. It is widely accepted to have been made in England during the 11th century and was likely to have been commissioned by Bishop Odo of Bayeux. The Tapestry has been on display in various locations in France throughout its history, including most recently at the Bayeux Museum.

    In addition to the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry, the British Museum will loan the Sutton Hoo collection, the Lewis Chessmen and other treasures to France. The Sutton Hoo treasures, discovered as part of a seventh century Anglo-Saxon ship burial in Suffolk in 1939, provide remarkable insights into England from a time before the Norman Conquest. Museums in Normandy will host the Sutton Hoo treasures while they are in France.

    The British Museum is home to two million years of human history and culture and is one of the most-visited attractions in the world, attracting more than 6 million visitors in 2024.

    The announcement will be made by the UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and French Culture Minister Rachida Dati later today as part of the State visit to the UK by President Macron and Madame Macron.

    Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said:

    The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most iconic pieces of art ever produced in the UK and I am delighted that we will be able to welcome it here in 2026. This loan is a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure.

    The British Museum is one of the world’s most visited museums and is a fitting place to host this most treasured piece of our nation’s history.

    Director of the British Museum Nicholas Cullinan said:

    The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most important and unique cultural artefacts in the world, which illustrates the deep ties between Britain and France and has fascinated people across geographies and generations. It is hard to overstate the significance of this extraordinary opportunity of displaying it at the British Museum and we are profoundly grateful to everyone involved. This will be the first time the Bayeux Tapestry has been in the UK since it was made, almost 1000 years ago. We are also delighted to send the Lewis chessmen, and some of our treasures from Sutton Hoo – the greatest archaeological discovery in Britain – to France in return.

    This is exactly the kind of international partnership that I want us to champion and take part in: sharing the best of our collection as widely as possible – and in return displaying global treasures never seen here before.

    Further details of the exhibition will be announced by the British Museum in due course.

    The loan will form part of a bilateral season of culture in 2027 that will celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the birth of William the Conquerer and the Grand Départ of the 2027 Tour de France from the UK.

    Lord Peter Ricketts has been appointed by the government to act as the UK Government’s Envoy for the Bayeux Tapestry Loan. Further details on the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry, the loan of the Sutton Hoo Treasure will be made in due course.

    In addition, three UK cultural organisations will also be signing Memoranda of Understanding with French counterparts: the British Film Institute and the Centre National du Cinema; the National Trust and the Centre des Monuments Nationaux; and Sadler’s Wells and the Chaillot Théâtre National de la Danse. These partnerships between some of our flagship cultural organisations will ensure that creative partnerships and projects can continue to thrive between our two nations for years to come.

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    Published 8 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK President of France visits Parliament

    Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

    The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, will visit Parliament on Tuesday 8 July accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron.

    Find out more https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/july/french-president-visits-parliament/

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Touchstone 2025 award winners announced

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    Touchstone 2025 award winners announced

    Winners of the Touchstone Award 2025 for hallmarking enforcement and education announced.

    The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has awarded the Touchstone Award 2025 to London Trading Standards (LTS) for its role in ‘Operation Stamping it Out’, at the recent Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) annual conference in Blackpool.

    The Touchstone Award, launched by the BHC in 2012, sponsored by the National Association of Jewellers and supported by the CTSI, recognises the most effective initiative relating to hallmarking enforcement or education delivered by a local authority.

    Launched in 2023, ‘Operation Stamping It Out’ is a pioneering hallmarking education and enforcement project, established and funded by the London Assay Office and delivered in conjunction with the WRi Group. It aims to ensure retailers of silver, gold, platinum and palladium jewellery and artworks in London and the Southeast are compliant with the Hallmarking Act (1973), and is delivered through a programme of education, awareness and enforcement.

    Across the 8 LTS teams involved in the operation:

    • 132 intelligence reports were generated
    • 311 retailers were visited
    • more than 200 verbal or written warnings were issued for hallmarking non-compliance
    • over £250,000 worth of silver and gold jewellery without hallmarks has been seized
    • 4 active criminal prosecutions are underway

    The Chair of the BHC, Noel Hunter, said:

    The British Hallmarking Council congratulates London Trading Standards on winning the Touchstone Award. It was an incredible team effort which has produced, and continues to produce, unprecedented results. It will undoubtedly provide an enforcement model that can be used elsewhere across the UK. The BHC looks forward to supporting that development.

    The Chief Executive of the National Association of Jewellers, Ben Massey, said:

    Operation Stamping It Out has laid bare the serious threat that the illicit trade in un-hallmarked precious metals poses to consumers and to the UK jewellery industry – an industry worth £10 billion annually and supporting over 60,000 jobs.

    The outstanding results achieved by London Trading Standards are a testament to what can be accomplished with focused enforcement, and the 2025 Touchstone Award is richly deserved. However, this must not remain a localised effort. It is imperative that Trading Standards teams and related agencies come together to adopt and implement a similar programme nationally, ensuring a consistent and robust response across traditional retail and digital marketplaces.

    The Director of the London Assay Office, Will Evans, said:

    For more than 700 years, the London Assay Office has protected consumers and the trade by ensuring the quality of precious metals. We are incredibly proud to support Operation Stamping It Out, and thrilled that the collaboration between WRi Group and London Trading Standards – which has seen more than £250,000 of illegal items removed from the streets so far – has been recognised with the 2025 Touchstone Award.

    The dedication and professionalism shown by the teams from the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Camden, Westminster, Hackney, Ealing, Waltham Forest, and Newham, and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, to protecting consumers and businesses, shows how much can be achieved when we work together towards a common goal.

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    Published 8 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: The Government of Canada is supporting 13 Indigenous-led clean energy projects through the Low Carbon Economy Fund’s Indigenous Leadership Fund

    Source: Government of Canada News

    July 8, 2025 – Gatineau, Quebec

    As protectors of the land and water, Indigenous peoples have long been leaders in climate action. In addition to advocating for the care of our planet, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis are making significant contributions to lowering greenhouse gas emissions as leaders or key partners in the development of almost 20% of Canada’s clean electricity infrastructure.

    To further support this leadership, today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced over $40 million in funding through the Low Carbon Economy Indigenous Leadership Fund to support 13 Indigenous-owned and -led clean energy projects across Canada.

    These projects include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, and heat pumps, as well as building energy retrofits that will help Indigenous communities save on energy costs and increase renewable energy use. They also help create jobs and leverage economic opportunities to further benefit those communities.

    • The K’ómoks First Nation in British Columbia will receive nearly $690,000 for its community solar project to install residential solar panels.
    • The Kinistin Saulteaux Nation in Saskatchewan will receive over $845,000 for its Kizis–Pimibizaowgamik project to build a charging system to power community EVs for local work and medical transportation.
    • The Makivvik Corporation in Quebec will receive approximately $3.5 million to purchase and distribute solar kits throughout Nunavik.
    • The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre in Ontario will receive up to $1 million to install a heat pump system in the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre’s new building.
    • The Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation in Newfoundland and Labrador will receive over $1.6 million to install heat pumps in community-owned homes on Sheshatshiu Indian Reserve No. 3.
    • The Gitlaxt’aamiks Village Government in British Columbia will receive over $2.8 million to purchase and install electric heat pumps in community homes.
    • The Mushuau Innu First Nation in Newfoundland and Labrador will receive over $5.8 million to purchase and install heat pumps in community-owned homes in the remote community of Natuashish.
    • The Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band in Newfoundland and Labrador will receive nearly $4.3 million to purchase and install heat pumps in homes owned by community members.
    • The Hiawatha First Nation 162 in Ontario will receive nearly $3.4 million to make the newly built Rice Lake Elder’s complex and community building net zero.
    • The Métis Nation of Alberta will receive over $9.2 million to retrofit approximately 500 citizen-owned homes across Alberta.
    • The Seabird Island Band in British Columbia will receive over $5.6 million to improve the energy efficiency of two schools and an administration building.
    • The Métis National Council Secretariat Inc. in Ontario will receive up to $150,000 to conduct an audit of the Métis National Council’s operating carbon footprint.
    • The Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise in Ontario will receive over $1.2 million for a collaborative impact project responding to federal best practices for Indigenous participation in program advisory and governance.

    These investments reaffirm the Government of Canada’s commitment to support reconciliation and integrate Indigenous Knowledge, voices, and perspectives in the work toward a sustainable future for all.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Int’l sniper competition to be held in NW China’s Xinjiang 2025-07-08 23:04:32 A Chinese defense spokesperson on Tuesday announced that the Sharp Blade-2025 International Sniper Competition will be held in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in mid-July.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — A Chinese defense spokesperson on Tuesday announced that the Sharp Blade-2025 International Sniper Competition will be held in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in mid-July.

      The competition will be hosted by China’s People’s Armed Police Force, featuring events like precision sniping, typical scenario sniping, comprehensive combat sniping and extreme scenario sniping, said Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense.

      Nearly 50 sniper teams from more than 20 countries will participate in the events, according to the spokesperson.

      The competition will help improve the practical training of the People’s Armed Police Force, and strengthen its cooperation and exchange with foreign police and gendarmerie forces, Jiang said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Thousands of PLA personnel deployed to flood-hit Rongjiang 2025-07-08 22:57:51 More than 9,200 military personnel and 14,000 militia members have been mobilized to help with flood rescue in Rongjiang county, Southwest China’s Guizhou province, a defense spokesman said on Tuesday.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      By JIANG CHENGLONG

      More than 9,200 military personnel and 14,000 militia members have been mobilized to help with flood rescue in Rongjiang county, Southwest China’s Guizhou province, a defense spokesman said on Tuesday.

      Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, announced the mobilization in an online news briefing to address the response to the major floods, which struck Rongjiang in late last month.

      “A natural disaster is an order for action, and the disaster-hit area is the battlefield for the troops,” Jiang said, noting that the forces of the People’s Liberation Army and People’s Armed Police rushed to the affected region to fight the floods and mitigate the losses.

      In addition to the personnel deployment, a total of 90 sets of large engineering equipment have been mobilized to participate in tasks including search and rescue, relocation of residents, road clearance, removal of mud and disinfection, he said.

      “People’s safety is the top priority,” said Jiang. “The people’s military will faithfully live up to its fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly, earnestly safeguard the lives and property of the people, and resolutely fulfill all tasks entrusted by the Party and the people.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: China willing to share military equipment achievements with friendly countries: defense ministry 2025-07-08 22:32:45 China has always taken a prudent, responsible approach to military exports and is willing to share the achievements of its equipment development with friendly countries, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Tuesday.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — China has always taken a prudent, responsible approach to military exports and is willing to share the achievements of its equipment development with friendly countries, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Tuesday.

      Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks when commenting on recent reports that several countries are in discussions with China regarding weapon procurement plans that include China’s J-10 fighter jet.

      Jiang also stressed the country’s commitment to playing a constructive role in regional and global peace and stability. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China supports UN’s central role in global governance in AI, polar regions — Premier Li

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

    China supports UN’s central role in global governance in AI, polar regions — Premier Li

    RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 — China supports the United Nations as the main channel in addressing the governance gaps in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, cyberspace, the polar regions and outer space, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday.

    Li made the remarks when meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Hong Kong-Based Company Agrees to Pay $876,000 to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Violations

    Source: United States Attorneys General 11

    Schaefer Systems International Ltd. (SSI) has agreed to pay $876,000 to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations relating to the payment of a prohibited finder’s fee in connection with the award of an Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) contract to supply a pallet racking system for a warehouse at a U.S. military base in South Korea. SSI markets and sells warehouse logistics systems and provides related services throughout Asia. SSI disclosed the prohibited payment to the government following an internal compliance review and internal investigation.

    The settlement resolves allegations that prior to the award of the AAFES contract in 2018, SSI falsely certified its compliance with a procurement integrity provision limiting the payment of commissions to certain bona fide employees and agencies. Unbeknownst to AAFES, SSI intended to pay a finder’s fee to a South Korean national who had informed SSI of the potential contracting opportunity and helped secure the contract.

    “Those who do business with the government must do so fairly and honestly,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “We will hold accountable contractors that fail to follow procurement rules, but we will also give credit to those who disclose their wrongdoing, take appropriate remedial actions, and meaningfully cooperate with the government’s investigation.”      

    “Department of Defense contractors have a duty to uphold their contractual obligations and deliver honest value to the American taxpayer,” said Special Agent-in-Charge Stanley A. Newell of the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General’s Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), Transnational Operations Field Office. “This civil settlement demonstrates that illicit payment schemes and kickbacks will not be tolerated. The dedicated professionals of DCIS will work tirelessly to hold those who violate the public trust accountable.”

    In connection with the settlement, the United States acknowledged that SSI took a number of significant steps entitling them to credit for cooperating with the government. Following an internal compliance review and independent investigation, SSI promptly disclosed to the government the prohibited payment. SSI also provided the government with a detailed and thorough written disclosure and cooperated with the government throughout its investigation.

    The resolution obtained in this matter was the result of a coordinated effort between the Civil Division’s Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section and DCIS.

    Fraud Section Senior Trial Counsel Andrew A. Steinberg handled the matter.

    The claims resolved by the United States in the settlement are allegations only. There has been no determination of liability.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Hong Kong-Based Company Agrees to Pay $876,000 to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Violations

    Source: United States Attorneys General 11

    Schaefer Systems International Ltd. (SSI) has agreed to pay $876,000 to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations relating to the payment of a prohibited finder’s fee in connection with the award of an Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) contract to supply a pallet racking system for a warehouse at a U.S. military base in South Korea. SSI markets and sells warehouse logistics systems and provides related services throughout Asia. SSI disclosed the prohibited payment to the government following an internal compliance review and internal investigation.

    The settlement resolves allegations that prior to the award of the AAFES contract in 2018, SSI falsely certified its compliance with a procurement integrity provision limiting the payment of commissions to certain bona fide employees and agencies. Unbeknownst to AAFES, SSI intended to pay a finder’s fee to a South Korean national who had informed SSI of the potential contracting opportunity and helped secure the contract.

    “Those who do business with the government must do so fairly and honestly,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “We will hold accountable contractors that fail to follow procurement rules, but we will also give credit to those who disclose their wrongdoing, take appropriate remedial actions, and meaningfully cooperate with the government’s investigation.”      

    “Department of Defense contractors have a duty to uphold their contractual obligations and deliver honest value to the American taxpayer,” said Special Agent-in-Charge Stanley A. Newell of the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General’s Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), Transnational Operations Field Office. “This civil settlement demonstrates that illicit payment schemes and kickbacks will not be tolerated. The dedicated professionals of DCIS will work tirelessly to hold those who violate the public trust accountable.”

    In connection with the settlement, the United States acknowledged that SSI took a number of significant steps entitling them to credit for cooperating with the government. Following an internal compliance review and independent investigation, SSI promptly disclosed to the government the prohibited payment. SSI also provided the government with a detailed and thorough written disclosure and cooperated with the government throughout its investigation.

    The resolution obtained in this matter was the result of a coordinated effort between the Civil Division’s Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section and DCIS.

    Fraud Section Senior Trial Counsel Andrew A. Steinberg handled the matter.

    The claims resolved by the United States in the settlement are allegations only. There has been no determination of liability.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Belmont County Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Multiple Children

    Source: US FBI

    COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dennis Stopar, 65, of Flushing, Ohio, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 720 months in prison for sexually exploiting minors and possessing child pornography.

    According to court documents, between 2022 and 2023, Stopar sexually assaulted at least nine minor victims, both male and female, and created hundreds of videos and images of the horrific abuse. At the time of the sexual assaults, most of the minor victims were in foster care of a family member of Stopar.

    In December 2023, while investigating a CyberTip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding child pornography being uploaded to a Dropbox account at an address in Belmont County, law enforcement encountered Stopar. Further investigation revealed Stopar, a convicted sex offender, possessed child pornography he had created of one of the minor victims on his phone. Stopar was arrested and his electronic devices were subsequently processed via a federal search warrant, and he was charged federally in April 2024.

    Forensic examinations on his devices revealed Stopar had filmed the sexual assaults of at least seven of the minor victims he had access to.  Approximately 160 images and 12 videos of the identified victims being sexually assaulted by Stopar were recovered.

    Stopar’s prior sex offense is a rape conviction for sexually abusing a victim beginning when the victim was approximately 6 years old until the victim was 16 years old.

    The defendant pleaded guilty in this case in December 2024.

    Kelly A. Norris, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Elena Iatarola, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cincinnati Division; and Belmont County Sheriff James G. Zusack announced the sentence imposed today by U.S. District Judge Michael H. Watson. Assistant United States Attorneys Emily Czerniejewski and Jennifer M. Rausch are representing the United States in this case.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Belmont County Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Multiple Children

    Source: US FBI

    COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dennis Stopar, 65, of Flushing, Ohio, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 720 months in prison for sexually exploiting minors and possessing child pornography.

    According to court documents, between 2022 and 2023, Stopar sexually assaulted at least nine minor victims, both male and female, and created hundreds of videos and images of the horrific abuse. At the time of the sexual assaults, most of the minor victims were in foster care of a family member of Stopar.

    In December 2023, while investigating a CyberTip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding child pornography being uploaded to a Dropbox account at an address in Belmont County, law enforcement encountered Stopar. Further investigation revealed Stopar, a convicted sex offender, possessed child pornography he had created of one of the minor victims on his phone. Stopar was arrested and his electronic devices were subsequently processed via a federal search warrant, and he was charged federally in April 2024.

    Forensic examinations on his devices revealed Stopar had filmed the sexual assaults of at least seven of the minor victims he had access to.  Approximately 160 images and 12 videos of the identified victims being sexually assaulted by Stopar were recovered.

    Stopar’s prior sex offense is a rape conviction for sexually abusing a victim beginning when the victim was approximately 6 years old until the victim was 16 years old.

    The defendant pleaded guilty in this case in December 2024.

    Kelly A. Norris, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Elena Iatarola, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cincinnati Division; and Belmont County Sheriff James G. Zusack announced the sentence imposed today by U.S. District Judge Michael H. Watson. Assistant United States Attorneys Emily Czerniejewski and Jennifer M. Rausch are representing the United States in this case.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: China, Get the Hell Out of American Agriculture 

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall
    Senator Marshall Delivers Remarks at Unveiling of USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan
    Washington – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, along with Governors from across the country, and other members of Congress, at the USDA, where they unveiled their National Farm Security Action Plan to protect American agriculture from foreign threats like China.
    Click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall’s full remarks.
    Full remarks as delivered:
    “Well, good morning, everybody. America’s abundant food supply is not guaranteed. It’s a strategic asset we must fiercely protect. Farm and ranch security is national security, and I’m proud today to share how Kansas is at the heart of this mission. Today, we tell China to get the hell out of American agriculture. Today, China, here’s your ticket, do not pass go. Get the hell out of American agriculture, and the Trump administration is going to lead the way.
    “Now, I want to start by just thanking Secretary Rollins, and maybe we can help you get some Angus cattle someday for your farm. But I do want to say thank Secretary Rollins, and President Trump, and his administration, for his unwavering commitment to our farmers, our ranchers, and rural America. The big reconciliation bill we just passed exemplifies this support. It strengthened the farm safety net, including increased reference prices, it makes key business tax deductions permanent, and doubles the estate tax exemption up to $30 million for couples, and streamlines the 45Z tax credit. Folks, 45Z is going to do more for agriculture than all the soybeans and sorghum we sold to China in the past five years.
    “This bill empowers our agriculture communities and secures our family farms for generations to come. Now, as a fifth-generation farm kid, I learned how agriculture underpins our economic stability, our public health, our national defense, our geopolitical autonomy, and our rural way of life.
    “It contributes $1.5 trillion to GDP and supports over 22 million jobs, yet we often take it for granted. Our farmers, ranchers, and our food supply chains face grave threats… specifically bioterrorism, procurement disruptions, and foreign ownership. A virus like COVID, which was made in a lab, could target our beef and dairy cattle industry next, or a fungus could devastate our wheat and our corn. Whether it’s from nature or made in a laboratory by a foreign adversary, these risks demand vigilance.
    “Let me share how Kansas is leading the fight. We’re proud to host the Animal Health Corridor that stretches from Columbia, Missouri, to Manhattan, Kansas – the little apple – to Lincoln, Nebraska, where cutting-edge research thrives. And why in the world would we let scientists from foreign adversaries in those experiments and in those laboratories? I’ll never know. And why we’re doing research with American dollars in those foreign countries, or threats, I’ll never know either.
    “I want to thank President Trump – in his first term, he welcomed the USDA Economic Research Service, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, to Kansas City, which complements the national bio-agro defense facility in Manhattan. This synergy makes Kansas a global hub for agricultural innovation.
    “Our strength lies in our collaboration by uniting public and private sectors with land grant universities like my alma mater, the fighting, ever-fighting mighty Wildcats of Kansas State University, we’re building a resilient food supply. There you go. Coach Tuberville, ‘Let’s Go Wildcats.’
    “I want to just commend the Department of Defense and all the agencies up here today for your joint efforts to combat diseases like avian influenza, screw worm, and foot and mouth, protecting our farmers and communities. And finally, this, let me just concur with Coach Tuberville that I’m going to champion for the Secretary of Agriculture to be part of CFIUS. President Trump could appoint her, and Congress can make that legal for years to come as well. That’s the best way to counter these emerging threats. Think about it – China, right now, owns land next to Whiteman Air Force Base where our B2s were launched, who did just a spectacular job of, yes, obliterating Iran’s nuclear armament.
    “They own land next to Fort Riley, Kansas, home of the Big Red One Infantry Division as well. We need someone who thinks of agriculture when they wake up in the morning, and they go to bed, and they think of agriculture as national security. Again, we can’t take our food supply for granted. Kansas is leading the way, but it takes a national resolve to protect our farms, to fortify our biosecurity, and keep America’s food in American hands. Thank you so much. God bless.”

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  • MIL-OSI: PaymentWorks and Nacha to Host Virtual Event on Upcoming ACH Credit Rule Changes and Fraud Prevention

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WALTHAM, Mass. and RESTON, Va., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PaymentWorks, the only digital supplier onboarding platform that indemnifies vendor payments and optimizes for preferred payment types, today announced it will co-present a live virtual event with Nacha, the governing body of the ACH Network, to guide organizations through upcoming ACH rule changes, which for most non-consumer originators, take effect in June 2026.

    Nacha created the new rules to combat the growing wave of ACH credit push fraud, such as business email compromise and vendor impersonation — schemes that exploit weak supplier onboarding and manual vendor management processes.

    During the event, Nacha will review the reasons behind the Rule changes, their impact on non-consumer ACH originators, and the timeline for establishing compliance. With unmatched experience securing vendor data and ACH credit push payments, PaymentWorks will share proven, practical insight into why these rules are needed and what actions organizations should take now.

    Attendees will learn:

    • Nacha’s role in governing the ACH network
    • Why Nacha amended the Rules to include Fraud monitoring for ACH Credit Push payments — and the timeline for compliance
    • How to adapt supplier onboarding, change management, and ACH payment workflows to stay compliant by June 2026

    WHAT: Nacha 2026 ACH Rule Changes — Are You Ready?
    WHEN: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
    CREDITS: 1 CPE Credit, 1 AAP & APRP Credit
    REGISTER: Here

    About PaymentWorks
    PaymentWorks is the only digital supplier onboarding platform with a $2 million indemnification for vendor payments against fraud and optimizes for preferred payment types. Trusted by universities, healthcare systems, governments, and large enterprises, PaymentWorks transforms vendor onboarding from a manual risk point into a secure, compliant, and revenue-generating advantage.

    About Nacha

    Nacha governs the thriving ACH Network, the payment system that drives safe, smart, and fast Direct Deposits and Direct Payments with the capability to reach all U.S. bank and credit union accounts. There were 33.6 billion ACH Network payments made in 2024, valued at $86.2 trillion. Through problem-solving and consensus-building among diverse payment industry stakeholders, Nacha advances innovation and interoperability in the payments system. Nacha develops rules and standards, provides industry solutions, and delivers education, accreditation, and advisory services.

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  • MIL-OSI: TrueCommerce Names Bill Glass as CEO, Marking New Phase of Growth and Innovation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PITTSBURGH, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TrueCommerce, a global provider of supply chain and trading partner connectivity, integration and omnichannel solutions, today announced Bill Glass as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This leadership transition signals a new chapter for the company, one focused on accelerating innovation and doubling down on its long-standing commitment to customer experience and operational excellence.

    Glass steps into the role with a proven track record of leading high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS companies such as Bazaarvoice and Accruent. He joined TrueCommerce in 2022 as Chief Sales Officer, where he played a key role in shaping the company’s go-to-market strategy and building momentum across global sales efforts. Prior to that, he served as SVP of Global Sales at insightsoftware, where he helped lead the growth of over 5X in revenue both organically and across 18 acquisitions in North America, EMEA and APAC, while also building a scalable, high-velocity global sales organization.

    “I’m honored to lead TrueCommerce into this next phase,” said Glass. “We have a tremendous foundation to build on, and now we’re sharpening our focus around three core pillars: innovation, customer experience, and operational excellence. These will guide every decision we make as we scale the business, deepen our customer partnerships, and lead the market in supply chain connectivity solutions.”

    Supporting this strategic evolution, the company also announced Ray Greer as Chairman of the Board. Greer brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in the supply chain, transportation, and logistics sectors. He currently serves as an Operating Partner Consultant at Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, the private equity partner of TrueCommerce. Additionally, Kimberly Williams, CEO of Absorb LMS Software, joins the board, bringing three decades of executive experience across the technology sector.

    “This is an exciting inflection point for TrueCommerce,” said Greer. “With Bill at the helm and a clear strategic focus, the company is well-positioned to lead the industry through its next wave of growth. The board is fully aligned and confident in the leadership team’s ability to drive value, both for customers and stakeholders.”

    Glass succeeds Randy Curran, who recently retired from the CEO role. “We thank Randy for his leadership and the pivotal role he played over the past three years at TrueCommerce,” said Glass. “His focus on operations and organizational alignment has laid a strong foundation for our continued evolution and long-term success.”

    Connect with TrueCommerce

    About TrueCommerce

    At TrueCommerce, we empower businesses to improve their supply chain performance and drive better business outcomes. Through a single connection to our high-performance global supply chain network, businesses receive more than just EDI, they get access to a fully integrated network that connects their customers, suppliers, logistics partners and internal systems. Our cloud-based, fully managed services help businesses achieve end-to-end supply chain management, streamlined delivery, and simplified operations. With 25+ years of expertise and trusted partnership, TrueCommerce helps businesses reach their true supply chain potential today while preparing them for the future with our integration-agnostic network. That’s why thousands of companies—from SMBs to the global Fortune 100, across various industries—rely on us. To learn more, visit https://www.truecommerce.com.

    TrueCommerce is a trademark of True Commerce, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

    About Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe

    WCAS is a leading U.S. private equity firm focused on two target industries: healthcare and technology. Since its founding in 1979, the firm’s strategy has been to partner with outstanding management teams and build value for its investors through a combination of operational improvements, growth initiatives, and strategic acquisitions. The firm has raised and managed funds totaling over $27 billion of committed capital. For more information, please visit WCAS.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4b94bd3e-e600-45ed-8cfc-c3c651a51d61

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  • MIL-OSI: FIND MINING, the world’s most trusted cloud mining brand, announces the launch of a revolutionary new application

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, FIND MINING, which is regulated by the UK, officially released its highly anticipated new application, which has attracted widespread attention from both inside and outside the industry. This revolutionary application not only achieved a major breakthrough in functionality and user experience, but also marked a solid step towards compliance and intelligence in the field of blockchain and digital mining.

    Compliance endorsement, trustworthy

    As a British-regulated company, FIND MINING has always adhered to the legal, compliant and transparent operating philosophy and strictly complied with relevant financial regulations and data protection policies. This has made it stand out in the fiercely competitive digital mining track and won the trust and support of global users.

    Innovative functions lead industry change
    The new application released this time integrates many innovative features:

    • Intelligent computing power allocation: Users can flexibly adjust computing power allocation according to personal needs to maximize profits.
    • One-click mining: The operation interface is simple and intuitive, and novice users can quickly get started, realize one-click start and real-time monitoring.
    • Data transparency: The application provides real-time profit reports and mining machine operation status to ensure that users are fully aware of their asset status.
    • Multiple security protection: Using bank-level encryption technology, combined with multiple identity authentication, to maximize the security of user assets.

    Main features of the FIND MINING app

    One-click mining activation

    No need to configure a wallet or connect to a mining pool. Simply register and activate the contract to start your mining journey. The system will select the highest-yielding assets for mining in real time.

    $15 Register Bonus and Daily Bonus

    New users receive a $15 sign-up bonus and can earn $0.60 per day just by logging in. This makes FIND MINING one of the few platforms where users can start earning money without any upfront investment.

    A smooth, mobile-optimized experience

    FIND MINING, the world’s most trusted cloud mining brand, announces the launch of a revolutionary new app. The new app is fully optimized for mobile device performance and runs seamlessly on Android and iOS devices. It supports low resource usage and is designed for users who are often on the move.

    Enterprise-grade security

    Platform security comes with built-in banking-grade encryption, McAfee® threat protection, and Cloudflare® anti-DDoS protection. All user activity, balances, and transactions are protected and transparently displayed via the in-app dashboard.

    Multi-language support for 175 countries

    FIND MINING currently supports more than 15 languages ??and operates in more than 175 countries/regions, truly realizing global operations. Users can enjoy 24/7 multilingual customer service support to solve any problems in real time.

    How to start mining with FIND MINING in minutes

    Step 1: Register for free now

    Visit the official website https://findmining.com/, sign up with your email, and get a $15 bonus instantly.

    Step 2: Explore the Contract

    A variety of USD-based mining contracts to meet different investment goals, from low-cost entry-level plans to high-yield long-term plans.

    Step 3: Activate and Earn

    After activating the contract, the system will mine for you 24/7. Your earnings will be directly deposited into your account balance.

    Step 4: Withdraw or reinvest

    When your balance reaches $100, you can withdraw your favorite cryptocurrency — or reinvest it to further magnify your daily profits.

    Choose your profit method: flexible cryptocurrency payment methods

    Whether you are a Bitcoin enthusiast or a stablecoin lover, FIND MINING allows users to freely withdraw a variety of cryptocurrencies, including: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Solana (SOL), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Tether (USDT), USDC, etc.

    Break down barriers and enable more people to participate
    FIND MINING’s revolutionary new application further lowers the threshold for participation in digital mining. Whether you are a technology enthusiast, a digital asset investor, or an ordinary user interested in blockchain, you can easily participate in the mining ecosystem through this platform and share the dividends brought by decentralized technology.

    Leading the future of the industry and creating a sustainable ecosystem
    Against the backdrop of increasingly stringent global regulation of cryptocurrency and blockchain industries, FIND MINING has taken the lead in achieving compliance development, which not only sets an industry benchmark, but also injects new impetus into the healthy and sustainable development of the entire digital mining industry. In the future, FIND MINING will continue to deepen technological innovation and compliance operations, and work with users to build a safer, more transparent and sustainable new digital mining ecosystem.

    Conclusion

    This revolutionary new application of FIND MINING is not only a technological innovation, but also a powerful practice of compliance and user interest protection. Its launch will undoubtedly drive the entire digital mining industry towards a more standardized, transparent and efficient new era.

    Official website: https://findmining.com

    Official APP one-click download

    Email: info@findmining.com

    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is for reference only and does not constitute an investment invitation, financial advice, or trade recommendation. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and may result in financial losses. We strongly recommend conducting thorough due diligence and consulting professional financial advisors before engaging in cryptocurrency or securities investments and trades.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: AFT to launch National Academy for AI Instruction with Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic and United Federation of Teachers

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: AFT to launch National Academy for AI Instruction with Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic and United Federation of Teachers

    Anthropic Media Relations
    [email protected]

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