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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.7.25

    Source: US State of California Governor

    Jul 7, 2025

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
     
    Thanne Berg, of Albany, has been appointed Deputy Director of Site Mitigation and Restoration Program at the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Berg has been Acting Deputy Director of Site Mitigation and Restoration Program at the California Department of Toxic Substances Control since 2024. She was an Attorney of Hazardous Waste Program at the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 9, from 2023 to 2024. She was Special Advisor to Center Associate Director for the National Aeronautics Space Administration Ames Research Center in 2023. Berg was the Senior Program Advisor at the United State Environmental Protection Agency Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance from 2021 to 2023. She was Associate Director for the Water and Pesticides Branch at the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 Enforcement Division from 2016 to 2021. Berg was Attorney Supervisor at the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 from 2011 to 2016. She was the National Lead Region Coordinator for Enforcement at the United States Environmental Protection Agency from 2008 to 2010. Berg was Supervisor for Region 9 Superfund Case Development and Cost Recovery for the United States Environmental Protection Agency from 2006 to 2008. Berg was Attorney for the Hazardous Waste Programs of the United States Environmental Protection Agency from 1997 to. She earned a Juris Doctor degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from the University of Alabama. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $203,004. Berg is a Democrat.
     
    Albert Lundeen, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Director of the Office of Communications at the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Lundeen has been Assistant Secretary in the Office of Public and Employee Communications at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation since 2023. He was Deputy Executive Director for Strategic Planning and Media at the California Energy Commission from 2014 to 2021. Lundeen was Media Relations and Legislative Affairs Manager at the Financial Information System for California from 2012 to 2014. He was Partner at LundeenMacdonald from 2011 to 2012. Lundeen was Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the California Department of Public Health from 2009 to 2011. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, a Master of Arts degree in English from California State University, Sacramento, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies (Broadcast Journalism) from California State University, Chico. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $167,052. Lundeen is a Democrat.

    Press releases, Recent news

    Recent news

    Jul 7, 2025

    News Recovery moves into next phase with focused plan to fast-track reconstruction and support impacted communities What you need to know: Governor Newsom has announced that debris removal for the Los Angeles firestorm is now substantially complete just six months…

    Jul 4, 2025

    News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring July 4, 2025, as “Independence Day” in the State of California.The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONEach year on the Fourth of July, we…

    Jul 3, 2025

    News SACRAMENTO – A day after announcing California has more than doubled its Film and Television Tax Credit Program, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation to further strengthen the state’s commitment to film and television production:AB 1138 by…

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard, local law enforcement terminate 9 illegal passenger-for-hire operation and 2 vessel voyages for boating under the influence in Puerto Rico

    Source: United States Coast Guard

     

    07/07/2025 05:35 PM EDT

    Coast Guard Sector San Juan crews, working with local law enforcement units Thursday through Sunday, terminated nine illegal passenger-for-hire operations for marine safety violations and two recreational voyages for boating under the influence in Puerto Rico.  These law enforcement actions were carried out in support of Operation Dry Water national efforts throughout the 4th of July weekend. During the operation, participating units conducted 50 boardings and issued 94 safe boating violations, 14 warnings and seven Captain of the Port Orders.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Emergency Alert Test: Frequently Asked Questions

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Emergency Alert Test: Frequently Asked Questions

    This page answers frequently asked questions about the upcoming national Emergency Alert test taking place on Sunday 7th September 2025.

    When will the test take place? 

    The test will take place at around 15:00 BST on 7th September 2025.

    Why is the test taking place?

    Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it be needed in an emergency. 

    Who will receive the test alert? 

    The test will function like a real life Emergency Alert.

    Emergency Alerts work on all 4G and 5G phone networks in the UK. Your mobile phone or tablet does not have to be connected to mobile data or wifi to get alerts.

    However, you will not receive alerts if your device is: turned off; connected to a 2G or 3G network; wifi only; or not compatible.

    How many mobile phones are there in the country?

    There are approximately 87 million mobile phones in the UK.  

    What will the test look and sound like? 

    Devices will vibrate and make a loud siren sound for roughly ten seconds. A test message will also appear on screens. 

    What will the test message say? 

    The government will publish the test message in due course. It will make clear the alert is only a test. You can see all previous alerts at [https://www.gov.uk/alerts/past-alerts]

    Do other countries run similar tests? 

    Lots of other countries operate similar emergency systems and run regular tests, including Japan and the United States of America. 

    Some countries test their systems monthly, such as Finland, while other countries test their systems annually, such as Germany. 

    What about my personal data? 

    Data about you, your device or location will not be collected or shared.

    The emergency services and the UK government do not need your phone number to send you an alert.

    What should drivers do? 

    It is illegal to use a hand-held device while driving. Find somewhere safe and legal to stop before reading the message.

    What are you doing to support victims of domestic abuse? 

    Emergency alerts contain life-saving information and should be kept switched on for your own safety.

    However, there may be some scenarios where it is sensible to opt out of alerts, including victims of domestic abuse with a concealed phone.

    The government will continue ongoing engagement with domestic violence charities and campaigners in the run up to the test, to ensure people know how to switch off alerts on a concealed phone. 

    How do victims of domestic violence turn off the alerts? 

    How you opt out depends on your device. 

    Full instructions telling you how to opt out are available at [https://www.gov.uk/alerts/opting-out]

    If you still get alerts after opting out, contact your device manufacturer for help.

    What are you doing to support deaf, hard of hearing, blind or partially sighted people? 

    During the test, audio and vibration attention signals will let you know you have received an alert, if accessibility notifications have been enabled on your mobile phone or tablet.

    The government will continue ongoing engagement with disability charities and campaigners in the run up to the test.

    Updates to this page

    Published 7 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: National Emergency Alert test to be held on 7th September

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    National Emergency Alert test to be held on 7th September

    The UK Government will send a test Emergency Alert to mobile phones across the UK at around 15:00 on 7th September 2025

    • Emergency Alert to be sent to mobile phones across the UK in the second ever national test of the system
    • Alert will sound at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September 
    • Test comes as the government publishes a Resilience Action Plan with new steps to secure the country and deliver the Plan for Change

    Mobile phones in the UK will be sent a test Emergency Alert at around 15:00 on Sunday 7th September 2025, as part of plans to strengthen the country’s preparedness. 

    The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. It allows vital information and advice to be sent to people rapidly in an emergency.

    During the test, mobile phones will vibrate and make a loud siren sound for roughly ten seconds, even if they are set to silent. A message will also appear on phone screens, making it clear the alert is only a test. There are approximately 87 million mobile phones in the UK.

    The test will be just the second of its kind and follows a government commitment to test the system regularly to make sure it works optimally and familiarise the public with the alerts. This is in line with standard practice in other countries, such as Japan and the USA.

    Ahead of the national test, the government will be running a public information campaign to notify people that the test is taking place, including communications targeted at vulnerable groups, such as victims of domestic abuse. The campaign will also feature products in British Sign Language.

    Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said:

    Emergency Alerts have the potential to save lives, allowing us to share essential information rapidly in emergency situations including extreme storms. Just like the fire alarm in your house, it’s important we test the system so that we know it will work if we need it. 

    This test is part of our action plan to build resilience across the whole country and secure the nation under the Plan for Change – from the £1 billion we’re investing in a new network of National Biosecurity Centres to the £4.2 billion we’re investing to build a new generation of flood defences to protect local communities.

    Since the first national test of the Emergency Alerts system in April 2023, five alerts have been sent, including during major storms when lives were at risk.

    The largest ever use of the system saw approximately 4.5 million people in Scotland and Northern Ireland receive an alert during Storm Éowyn in January 2025, after a red weather warning was issued, meaning there was a risk to life. 

    Approximately 3.5 million people across Wales and the South West of England received an alert during Storm Darragh in December 2024. The storm went on to kill two people. 

    Other activations have included when an unexploded World War II bomb was discovered in Plymouth, as well as during localised flash flooding in Cumbria and Leicestershire.

    The news comes as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, unveils a new Resilience Action Plan to improve the way the government prepares for and responds to emergencies. The Resilience Action Plan, to be published on Tuesday, sets out: 

    • The government will raise awareness of GOV.UK/PREPARE, which gives information on simple and effective steps people can take to be more prepared for an emergency.
    • The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is investing £370 million to better secure the UK’s telecommunications networks through research and investment in new technology and infrastructure.
    • The National Situation Centre and the Devolved Governments are going to sign a data sharing MoU to ensure that every nation in the UK has the best available data to prepare and respond to crises.

    The government will also publish an update on the implementation of the 2023 Biological Security Strategy on Tuesday, outlining further action being taken to secure the country from biological risks, including:

    • £15m funding will be made available in FY25/26 via the Integrated Security Fund to help strengthen biosecurity capability across government
    • A Pandemic Preparedness and Response Research Framework will be published by the Department for Health and Social Care, helping to coordinate scientific research to prepare for the next pandemic.
    • The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) will invest £1m through the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) across projects with Kromek Group, Cambridge Consultants Ltd, University of Glasgow, Queens University Belfast and Cardiff University to develop new, novel methods to detect and attribute biological incidents.
    • A new network of National Biosecurity Centres, announced in the National Security Strategy and backed by over £1.3 billion of investment, will bolster the UK’s defences against biological incidents, accidents and attacks.

    The announcements follow the publication of the National Security Strategy last month, which set out the largest sustained increase in national security spending since the Cold War, as the government takes more action to secure the county. 

    In June, DEFRA announced it was investing £4.2 billion in new flood defences to keep communities safe.

    This Autumn will also see the Department for Health and Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency deliver the largest pandemic exercise in the country’s history. 

    For the first time, the government can reveal that preparations for pandemic exercise (‘Exercise Pegasus’) are already underway. Exercise Alkarab, an initial simulation, took place in May with more than 150 participants from across the UK, including health officials and government ministers.

    Updates to this page

    Published 7 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Mike Lawler Delivers Historic Tax Relief with Passage of the OBBB

    Source: US Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17)

    The OBBB protects Americans for the largest tax hike in generations, delivers historic tax relief to middle and working class families, strengthens Medicaid, lowers energy costs, and delivers record funding for securing our border.
    Washington, D.C. — 7/3/25…     Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement after the House voted to approve the final version of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, preventing the largest tax hike in American history and delivering long-overdue relief to middle- and working-class taxpayers.

    Following last week’s confirmation that the final bill preserved Lawler’s SALT compromise, raising the cap to $40,000 with a $500,000 income ceiling and 1% growth for five years, the bill returned to the House and was passed with these core tax provisions intact, including:

    • Extension of key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TJCA) of 2017, like the more than doubling of the standard deduction that most filers take
    • No federal tax on tips or overtime pay
    • Expanded child tax credit
    • Expanded tax credits for seniors
    • Preserved small business deductions
    • Expanded pass-through SALT deductibility

    According to the House Committee on Ways and Means, only two years after being signed into law, real median household income increased by $5,000 and real wages rose by 4.9% under the TJCA, allowing families to pocket more of their hard-earned money. Had these vital tax provisions expired, New Yorkers would have faced the single largest tax increases on small businesses and working-class families, with the average taxpayer in the Lower Hudson Valley facing an 18% tax hike. 

    However, passing an extension will result in a yearly take-home pay increase of up to $14,700 for a typical family in New York, according to the Council of Economic Advisers. Beyond tax relief, H.R. 1 delivers major wins for families, small businesses, and national security, including:

    • Secures the border by hiring tens of thousands of new ICE and Border Patrol agents, restarting construction of the border wall, and restoring enforcement capacity.
    • Lowers energy costs by expanding domestic production, ending burdensome regulations, refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and strengthening America’s energy independence.
    • Protects Medicaid for future generations as well as for the seniors, children, individuals with disabilities, and others who rely on the program within the IDD community.
    • Establishes common sense work requirements in Medicaid for certain able-bodied adults without dependents.
    • Creates an environment through spending rescissions, economic growth, and anti-fraud enforcement measures that will foster an economic boom. 
    • Supports small businesses and job creators by preserving pass-through deductions, expanding expensing rules, and eliminating the threat of higher estate taxes.
    • Modernizes U.S. national defense with $150 billion in investments to strengthen military readiness and deter global threats.
    • Strengthens the farm safety net with the first major update since 2002, expanding ag research, livestock biosecurity, and rural investment.
    • Reforms federal permitting and resource development to streamline infrastructure, energy, and forestry projects while ensuring state revenue-sharing.

    “Today, we delivered on our promise — to stop the single largest tax hike in American history and put more money back in the pockets of Americans,” said Congressman Lawler. “We secured meaningful SALT relief, locked in tax cuts for families and small businesses, and restored fairness for hardworking taxpayers across New York.”

    “This bill is a blueprint for how we can govern responsibly: provide real relief, restore security, and rein in out-of-control spending. The alternative was higher taxes, fewer jobs, and more economic pain. I voted to protect my constituents from that, and today, we got it done,” concluded Congressman Lawler.

    H.R. 1 now heads to President Trump’s desk for consideration of being signed into law. 

    Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Lawler, Carbajal Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Protections for Rail Workers

    Source: US Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17)

    Washington, D.C — 7/1/25… Last week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, reintroduced their bipartisan Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act. The legislation would strengthen workplace protections for railroad yardmasters by giving them the same protections as other railroad yard workers. Yardmasters are the traffic controllers of our country’s rail yards and terminals. 

    “I’m proud to join Rep. Carbajal in reintroducing the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act, a commonsense, bipartisan bill that closes a long-overdue gap in rail safety policy. Yardmasters are essential to the safe and smooth operation of our freight rail system, and it’s only right that they receive the same duty hour protections as other rail employees. This legislation is about protecting workers, improving safety, and ensuring our rail network continues to serve communities and commerce across the country effectively,” said Congressman Lawler.

    “Yardmasters are the traffic controllers of our country’s railroad network. Like their counterparts in aviation, they play a vital role in ensuring the safety of everyone traveling by train,” said Congressman Carbajal. “My bipartisan legislation will improve working conditions and support the professionals who keep America’s railroads running safely and efficiently.”   

    The bipartisan Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act would include railroad yardmasters under federal hours of service requirements which currently cover safety-sensitive rail workers such as locomotive engineers, conductors, switchmen, dispatchers, and signal employees.

    The bill ensures that a yardmaster may not be required or allowed to remain on duty for more than a total of 12 hours, and then must receive a minimum of 10 hours off duty. First introduced in 2019, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act passed the House in 2020 as part of the INVEST in America Act. The bill has also been endorsed by SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers.

    Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs.

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    Full text of the bill can be found HERE.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Secrets from the frontline: DOC reveals the five wildlife questions on everyone’s mind

    Source: NZ Department of Conservation

    Date:  08 July 2025

    Think you’ve got a wild question? You’re not alone.

    DOC’s Customer Service Centre has revealed the top wildlife-related queries flooding its inbox and phone lines this year. The answers might surprise you – and show just how much people care about our native species and wild places. 

    So far in 2025, DOC’s Customer Service Centre has received more than 15,000 phone calls and 10,000 emails from members of the public. From curious kids asking about penguins to reports of stranded whales or pest sightings, the DOC Customer Service team handles a huge variety of enquiries every day – and they’ve already sent more than 14,000 replies to help people take action for nature. 

    “It’s clear New Zealanders are passionate about our environment and want to do the right thing,” says Olivia Tooley, Customer Service Centre Lead.  

    “Our job is to make that easier. Every call or email is a chance to connect someone with the right advice, the right support – and often, the right action.” 

    Olivia says these are the top five wildlife-related questions people are asking DOC in 2025 so far – and how the team answers them in the Customer Service Centre: 

    1. What should I do if I see a sick or injured bird? 
    “This is our most common question – and the answer can vary. DOC can advise on native birds, but we’re not always able to help directly. The best thing you can do is not handle the bird. Instead, note the location, what the bird looks like, and take a photo if you can. We’ll let you know what to do next and can connect you with a local ranger, vet, or bird rescue if needed.” 

    2. What should I do if I see a seal on the beach? 
    “We get this one a lot! Most of the time, seals are just resting – it’s totally normal. Please keep at least 20 metres away from the seal, keep dogs well clear, and don’t touch or feed the seal. If it looks injured or in danger, let us know. We’ll follow up with our local team.” 

    3. I’ve seen a lizard/bird/whale – who should I tell? 
    “Thanks for letting us know! Sightings like this help us understand where species are living and how they’re doing. Who to contact depends on what you saw – but we can help figure that out. You can call, email, or report it through the DOC website. The more details you can provide – like photos and an exact location – the better. You can also upload the sighting to iNaturalist.nz if you’re unsure where to start” 

    4. I have a pest – can you send a ranger? 
    “We understand how frustrating pests can be, but DOC doesn’t provide a pest removal service. DOC focuses on pests on conservation land, but we’re happy to give advice, or direct you to your local council, a contractor, or a community group that may be able to help.” 

    5. Where can I take my dog? 
    “It depends on the area. Some conservation areas allow dogs, but others don’t to protect wildlife. Look for signs at the site, check the DOC website, or just give us a call. We’re happy to help you find a dog-friendly spot!” 

    The centre also helps with everything from drone rules and camping bookings to fires, marine mammal protection and forest access – especially during busy holiday periods or major weather events. 

    DOC’s Customer Service Centre is a vital part of DOC’s wider team and makes it easier for people to understand, appreciate, and actively care for the natural world. By sharing advice, logging reports, and connecting callers to local teams, they’re often the first step in someone taking positive action for conservation. 

    “We might not be out in the field with boots and binoculars, but we’re playing our part,” Olivia says. “Helping someone understand what to do when they see a kekeno (fur seal), or how to protect native species in their own backyard, all helps build trust and connection with DOC’s work.” 

    As conservation challenges grow, public support and understanding are more important than ever. Olivia encourages anyone with a question or concern about nature, native species, or recreation to reach out – no question is too small when it comes to protecting our wild places. 

    Contact

    For media enquiries contact:

    Email: media@doc.govt.nz

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Secrets from the frontline: DOC reveals the five wildlife questions on everyone’s mind

    Source: NZ Department of Conservation

    Date:  08 July 2025

    Think you’ve got a wild question? You’re not alone.

    DOC’s Customer Service Centre has revealed the top wildlife-related queries flooding its inbox and phone lines this year. The answers might surprise you – and show just how much people care about our native species and wild places. 

    So far in 2025, DOC’s Customer Service Centre has received more than 15,000 phone calls and 10,000 emails from members of the public. From curious kids asking about penguins to reports of stranded whales or pest sightings, the DOC Customer Service team handles a huge variety of enquiries every day – and they’ve already sent more than 14,000 replies to help people take action for nature. 

    “It’s clear New Zealanders are passionate about our environment and want to do the right thing,” says Olivia Tooley, Customer Service Centre Lead.  

    “Our job is to make that easier. Every call or email is a chance to connect someone with the right advice, the right support – and often, the right action.” 

    Olivia says these are the top five wildlife-related questions people are asking DOC in 2025 so far – and how the team answers them in the Customer Service Centre: 

    1. What should I do if I see a sick or injured bird? 
    “This is our most common question – and the answer can vary. DOC can advise on native birds, but we’re not always able to help directly. The best thing you can do is not handle the bird. Instead, note the location, what the bird looks like, and take a photo if you can. We’ll let you know what to do next and can connect you with a local ranger, vet, or bird rescue if needed.” 

    2. What should I do if I see a seal on the beach? 
    “We get this one a lot! Most of the time, seals are just resting – it’s totally normal. Please keep at least 20 metres away from the seal, keep dogs well clear, and don’t touch or feed the seal. If it looks injured or in danger, let us know. We’ll follow up with our local team.” 

    3. I’ve seen a lizard/bird/whale – who should I tell? 
    “Thanks for letting us know! Sightings like this help us understand where species are living and how they’re doing. Who to contact depends on what you saw – but we can help figure that out. You can call, email, or report it through the DOC website. The more details you can provide – like photos and an exact location – the better. You can also upload the sighting to iNaturalist.nz if you’re unsure where to start” 

    4. I have a pest – can you send a ranger? 
    “We understand how frustrating pests can be, but DOC doesn’t provide a pest removal service. DOC focuses on pests on conservation land, but we’re happy to give advice, or direct you to your local council, a contractor, or a community group that may be able to help.” 

    5. Where can I take my dog? 
    “It depends on the area. Some conservation areas allow dogs, but others don’t to protect wildlife. Look for signs at the site, check the DOC website, or just give us a call. We’re happy to help you find a dog-friendly spot!” 

    The centre also helps with everything from drone rules and camping bookings to fires, marine mammal protection and forest access – especially during busy holiday periods or major weather events. 

    DOC’s Customer Service Centre is a vital part of DOC’s wider team and makes it easier for people to understand, appreciate, and actively care for the natural world. By sharing advice, logging reports, and connecting callers to local teams, they’re often the first step in someone taking positive action for conservation. 

    “We might not be out in the field with boots and binoculars, but we’re playing our part,” Olivia says. “Helping someone understand what to do when they see a kekeno (fur seal), or how to protect native species in their own backyard, all helps build trust and connection with DOC’s work.” 

    As conservation challenges grow, public support and understanding are more important than ever. Olivia encourages anyone with a question or concern about nature, native species, or recreation to reach out – no question is too small when it comes to protecting our wild places. 

    Contact

    For media enquiries contact:

    Email: media@doc.govt.nz

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard interdicts 7 aliens 7.5 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, Calif.

    Source: United States Coast Guard

    U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 07/07/2025 05:45 PM EDT

     

    07/07/2025 05:30 PM EDT

    Coast Guard Station San Diego interdicted seven suspected aliens aboard a 20-foot vessel approximately 7.5 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, Monday.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard interdicts 7 aliens 7.5 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, Calif.

    Source: United States Coast Guard

    U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 07/07/2025 05:45 PM EDT

     

    07/07/2025 05:30 PM EDT

    Coast Guard Station San Diego interdicted seven suspected aliens aboard a 20-foot vessel approximately 7.5 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, Monday.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard interdicts 7 aliens 7.5 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, Calif.

    Source: United States Coast Guard

    U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 07/07/2025 05:45 PM EDT

     

    07/07/2025 05:30 PM EDT

    Coast Guard Station San Diego interdicted seven suspected aliens aboard a 20-foot vessel approximately 7.5 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, Monday.

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  • MIL-OSI: Quick Custom Intelligence Unveils One Big Beautiful Bill ‑Optimized Win/Loss Toolkit – A Simple Path Through the 90% Cap

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN DIEGO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) today announced the release of its trade secret protected BBB‑Optimized Win/Loss toolkit, a new package available across QCI Host®, QCI Marketing®, and QCI Player™ that helps casinos and their patrons navigate the upcoming 90% wagering‑loss cap contained in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” (BBB).

    Built With Gaming‑Tax Experts

    Working hand‑in‑hand with nationally recognized gaming advisors, QCI has engineered a turnkey toolkit that will ensure that more than 99% of players experience zero to minimal tax impact—from penny‑slot enthusiasts to high‑limit table gamers.

    “Our customers asked how to keep their players engaged once the BBB Act takes effect. We worked through the long weekend and delivered a compliance‑ready answer that puts actionable information in both the patron’s and the accountant’s hands—while keeping our intellectual property secure,” said Andrew Cardno, Co‑Founder & CTO of QCI.

    Key Features

    Proprietary Tax‑Optimization Engine – Automatically aggregates each player’s activity using QCI’s confidential methodology, delivering precise win/loss figures compliant with BBB requirements.

    90%‑Cap Readiness Dashboard – Highlights any year‑to‑date gain total that exceeds 90% of losses, flagging potential “phantom‑income” exposure before tax filing day, and suggests remedial actions that are available to the player.

    One‑Click CPA Export – Generates a clean PDF/CSV packet suitable for Form 1040 attachment—eliminating the need for manual spreadsheets.

    Rapid Roll‑Out – Delivered as a standard content pack; no schema changes, no downtime.

    Availability

    The BBB‑Optimized Win/Loss toolkit is shipping today to all cloud and on‑prem customers running AGI55 or later. Operators can enable it in hours via routine configuration.

    Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) builds award‑winning operational, marketing, and player‑development tooling for the global gaming industry.

    ABOUT QCI
    Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has pioneered the revolutionary QCI Enterprise Platform, an artificial intelligence platform that seamlessly integrates player development, marketing, and gaming operations with powerful, real-time tools designed specifically for the gaming and hospitality industries. Our advanced, highly configurable software is deployed in over 250 casino resorts across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Latin America, and Europe. The QCI AGI Platform, which manages more than $35 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, stands as a best-in-class solution, whether on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based, enabling fully coordinated activities across all aspects of gaming or hospitality operations. QCI’s data-driven, AI-powered software propels swift, informed decision-making vital in the ever-changing casino industry, assisting casinos in optimizing resources and profits, crafting effective marketing campaigns, and enhancing customer loyalty. QCI was co-founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno and is based in San Diego, with additional offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Dallas, and Tulsa. Main phone number: (858) 299.5715. Visit us at www.quickcustomintelligence.com.

    ABOUT Andrew Cardno
    Andrew Cardno is a distinguished figure in the realm of artificial intelligence and data plumbing. With over two decades spearheading private Ph.D. and master’s level research teams, his expertise has made significant waves in data tooling. Andrew’s innate ability to innovate has led him to devise numerous pioneering visualization methods. Of these, the most notable is the deep zoom image format, a groundbreaking innovation that has since become a cornerstone in the majority of today’s mapping tools. His leadership acumen has earned him two coveted Smithsonian Laureates, and teams under his mentorship have clinched 40 industry awards, a lifetime achievement award and, three pivotal gaming industry transformation awards. Together with Dr. Ralph Thomas, the duo co-founded Quick Custom Intelligence, amplifying their collaborative innovative capacities. A testament to his inventive prowess, Andrew boasts over 150 patent applications. Across various industries—be it telecommunications with Telstra Australia, retail with giants like Walmart and Best Buy, or the medical sector with esteemed institutions like City Of Hope and UCSD—Andrew’s impact is deeply felt. He has enriched the literature with insights, co-authoring twelve influential books with Dr. Thomas and contributing to over 100 industry publications. An advocate for community and diversity, Andrew’s work has touched over 100 Native American Tribal Operators, underscoring his expansive and inclusive professional endeavors.

    Contact:
    Laurel Kay, Quick Custom Intelligence
    Phone: 858-349-8354

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  • MIL-OSI: Quick Custom Intelligence Unveils One Big Beautiful Bill ‑Optimized Win/Loss Toolkit – A Simple Path Through the 90% Cap

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN DIEGO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) today announced the release of its trade secret protected BBB‑Optimized Win/Loss toolkit, a new package available across QCI Host®, QCI Marketing®, and QCI Player™ that helps casinos and their patrons navigate the upcoming 90% wagering‑loss cap contained in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” (BBB).

    Built With Gaming‑Tax Experts

    Working hand‑in‑hand with nationally recognized gaming advisors, QCI has engineered a turnkey toolkit that will ensure that more than 99% of players experience zero to minimal tax impact—from penny‑slot enthusiasts to high‑limit table gamers.

    “Our customers asked how to keep their players engaged once the BBB Act takes effect. We worked through the long weekend and delivered a compliance‑ready answer that puts actionable information in both the patron’s and the accountant’s hands—while keeping our intellectual property secure,” said Andrew Cardno, Co‑Founder & CTO of QCI.

    Key Features

    Proprietary Tax‑Optimization Engine – Automatically aggregates each player’s activity using QCI’s confidential methodology, delivering precise win/loss figures compliant with BBB requirements.

    90%‑Cap Readiness Dashboard – Highlights any year‑to‑date gain total that exceeds 90% of losses, flagging potential “phantom‑income” exposure before tax filing day, and suggests remedial actions that are available to the player.

    One‑Click CPA Export – Generates a clean PDF/CSV packet suitable for Form 1040 attachment—eliminating the need for manual spreadsheets.

    Rapid Roll‑Out – Delivered as a standard content pack; no schema changes, no downtime.

    Availability

    The BBB‑Optimized Win/Loss toolkit is shipping today to all cloud and on‑prem customers running AGI55 or later. Operators can enable it in hours via routine configuration.

    Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) builds award‑winning operational, marketing, and player‑development tooling for the global gaming industry.

    ABOUT QCI
    Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has pioneered the revolutionary QCI Enterprise Platform, an artificial intelligence platform that seamlessly integrates player development, marketing, and gaming operations with powerful, real-time tools designed specifically for the gaming and hospitality industries. Our advanced, highly configurable software is deployed in over 250 casino resorts across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Latin America, and Europe. The QCI AGI Platform, which manages more than $35 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, stands as a best-in-class solution, whether on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based, enabling fully coordinated activities across all aspects of gaming or hospitality operations. QCI’s data-driven, AI-powered software propels swift, informed decision-making vital in the ever-changing casino industry, assisting casinos in optimizing resources and profits, crafting effective marketing campaigns, and enhancing customer loyalty. QCI was co-founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno and is based in San Diego, with additional offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Dallas, and Tulsa. Main phone number: (858) 299.5715. Visit us at www.quickcustomintelligence.com.

    ABOUT Andrew Cardno
    Andrew Cardno is a distinguished figure in the realm of artificial intelligence and data plumbing. With over two decades spearheading private Ph.D. and master’s level research teams, his expertise has made significant waves in data tooling. Andrew’s innate ability to innovate has led him to devise numerous pioneering visualization methods. Of these, the most notable is the deep zoom image format, a groundbreaking innovation that has since become a cornerstone in the majority of today’s mapping tools. His leadership acumen has earned him two coveted Smithsonian Laureates, and teams under his mentorship have clinched 40 industry awards, a lifetime achievement award and, three pivotal gaming industry transformation awards. Together with Dr. Ralph Thomas, the duo co-founded Quick Custom Intelligence, amplifying their collaborative innovative capacities. A testament to his inventive prowess, Andrew boasts over 150 patent applications. Across various industries—be it telecommunications with Telstra Australia, retail with giants like Walmart and Best Buy, or the medical sector with esteemed institutions like City Of Hope and UCSD—Andrew’s impact is deeply felt. He has enriched the literature with insights, co-authoring twelve influential books with Dr. Thomas and contributing to over 100 industry publications. An advocate for community and diversity, Andrew’s work has touched over 100 Native American Tribal Operators, underscoring his expansive and inclusive professional endeavors.

    Contact:
    Laurel Kay, Quick Custom Intelligence
    Phone: 858-349-8354

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  • MIL-OSI: Quick Custom Intelligence Unveils One Big Beautiful Bill ‑Optimized Win/Loss Toolkit – A Simple Path Through the 90% Cap

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN DIEGO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) today announced the release of its trade secret protected BBB‑Optimized Win/Loss toolkit, a new package available across QCI Host®, QCI Marketing®, and QCI Player™ that helps casinos and their patrons navigate the upcoming 90% wagering‑loss cap contained in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” (BBB).

    Built With Gaming‑Tax Experts

    Working hand‑in‑hand with nationally recognized gaming advisors, QCI has engineered a turnkey toolkit that will ensure that more than 99% of players experience zero to minimal tax impact—from penny‑slot enthusiasts to high‑limit table gamers.

    “Our customers asked how to keep their players engaged once the BBB Act takes effect. We worked through the long weekend and delivered a compliance‑ready answer that puts actionable information in both the patron’s and the accountant’s hands—while keeping our intellectual property secure,” said Andrew Cardno, Co‑Founder & CTO of QCI.

    Key Features

    Proprietary Tax‑Optimization Engine – Automatically aggregates each player’s activity using QCI’s confidential methodology, delivering precise win/loss figures compliant with BBB requirements.

    90%‑Cap Readiness Dashboard – Highlights any year‑to‑date gain total that exceeds 90% of losses, flagging potential “phantom‑income” exposure before tax filing day, and suggests remedial actions that are available to the player.

    One‑Click CPA Export – Generates a clean PDF/CSV packet suitable for Form 1040 attachment—eliminating the need for manual spreadsheets.

    Rapid Roll‑Out – Delivered as a standard content pack; no schema changes, no downtime.

    Availability

    The BBB‑Optimized Win/Loss toolkit is shipping today to all cloud and on‑prem customers running AGI55 or later. Operators can enable it in hours via routine configuration.

    Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) builds award‑winning operational, marketing, and player‑development tooling for the global gaming industry.

    ABOUT QCI
    Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has pioneered the revolutionary QCI Enterprise Platform, an artificial intelligence platform that seamlessly integrates player development, marketing, and gaming operations with powerful, real-time tools designed specifically for the gaming and hospitality industries. Our advanced, highly configurable software is deployed in over 250 casino resorts across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Latin America, and Europe. The QCI AGI Platform, which manages more than $35 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, stands as a best-in-class solution, whether on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based, enabling fully coordinated activities across all aspects of gaming or hospitality operations. QCI’s data-driven, AI-powered software propels swift, informed decision-making vital in the ever-changing casino industry, assisting casinos in optimizing resources and profits, crafting effective marketing campaigns, and enhancing customer loyalty. QCI was co-founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno and is based in San Diego, with additional offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Dallas, and Tulsa. Main phone number: (858) 299.5715. Visit us at www.quickcustomintelligence.com.

    ABOUT Andrew Cardno
    Andrew Cardno is a distinguished figure in the realm of artificial intelligence and data plumbing. With over two decades spearheading private Ph.D. and master’s level research teams, his expertise has made significant waves in data tooling. Andrew’s innate ability to innovate has led him to devise numerous pioneering visualization methods. Of these, the most notable is the deep zoom image format, a groundbreaking innovation that has since become a cornerstone in the majority of today’s mapping tools. His leadership acumen has earned him two coveted Smithsonian Laureates, and teams under his mentorship have clinched 40 industry awards, a lifetime achievement award and, three pivotal gaming industry transformation awards. Together with Dr. Ralph Thomas, the duo co-founded Quick Custom Intelligence, amplifying their collaborative innovative capacities. A testament to his inventive prowess, Andrew boasts over 150 patent applications. Across various industries—be it telecommunications with Telstra Australia, retail with giants like Walmart and Best Buy, or the medical sector with esteemed institutions like City Of Hope and UCSD—Andrew’s impact is deeply felt. He has enriched the literature with insights, co-authoring twelve influential books with Dr. Thomas and contributing to over 100 industry publications. An advocate for community and diversity, Andrew’s work has touched over 100 Native American Tribal Operators, underscoring his expansive and inclusive professional endeavors.

    Contact:
    Laurel Kay, Quick Custom Intelligence
    Phone: 858-349-8354

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  • MIL-OSI: Hut 8 Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut 8” or the “Company”), an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive use cases such as Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing, today announced it will release financial results for the second quarter of 2025 before the market opens on August 7, 2025. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review the results on the same day at 8:30 a.m. ET.

    Conference Call and Webcast Details

    Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
    Time: 8:30 a.m. ET

    Investors can join the live webcast here. Analysts can register here.

    Supplemental Materials and Upcoming Communications

    The Company expects to make available on its website materials designed to accompany the discussion of its results, along with certain supplemental financial information and other data. For important news and information regarding the Company, including investor presentations and timing of future investor conferences, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, https://hut8.com/investors, and its social media accounts, including on X and LinkedIn. The Company uses its website and social media accounts as primary channels for disclosing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information.

    About Hut 8

    Hut 8 Corp. is an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive use cases such as Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. We take a power-first, innovation-driven approach to developing, commercializing, and operating the critical infrastructure that underpins the breakthrough technologies of today and tomorrow. Our platform spans 1,020 megawatts of energy capacity under management across 15 sites in the United States and Canada: five ASIC Colocation and Managed Services sites in Alberta, New York, and Texas, five high performance computing data centers in British Columbia and Ontario, four power generation assets in Ontario, and one non-operational site in Alberta. For more information, visit www.hut8.com and follow us on X at @Hut8Corp.

    Hut 8 Corp. Investor Relations
    Sue Ennis
    ir@hut8.com

    Hut 8 Corp. Public Relations
    Gautier Lemyze-Young
    media@hut8.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Hut 8 Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut 8” or the “Company”), an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive use cases such as Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing, today announced it will release financial results for the second quarter of 2025 before the market opens on August 7, 2025. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review the results on the same day at 8:30 a.m. ET.

    Conference Call and Webcast Details

    Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
    Time: 8:30 a.m. ET

    Investors can join the live webcast here. Analysts can register here.

    Supplemental Materials and Upcoming Communications

    The Company expects to make available on its website materials designed to accompany the discussion of its results, along with certain supplemental financial information and other data. For important news and information regarding the Company, including investor presentations and timing of future investor conferences, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, https://hut8.com/investors, and its social media accounts, including on X and LinkedIn. The Company uses its website and social media accounts as primary channels for disclosing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information.

    About Hut 8

    Hut 8 Corp. is an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive use cases such as Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. We take a power-first, innovation-driven approach to developing, commercializing, and operating the critical infrastructure that underpins the breakthrough technologies of today and tomorrow. Our platform spans 1,020 megawatts of energy capacity under management across 15 sites in the United States and Canada: five ASIC Colocation and Managed Services sites in Alberta, New York, and Texas, five high performance computing data centers in British Columbia and Ontario, four power generation assets in Ontario, and one non-operational site in Alberta. For more information, visit www.hut8.com and follow us on X at @Hut8Corp.

    Hut 8 Corp. Investor Relations
    Sue Ennis
    ir@hut8.com

    Hut 8 Corp. Public Relations
    Gautier Lemyze-Young
    media@hut8.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Hut 8 Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut 8” or the “Company”), an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive use cases such as Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing, today announced it will release financial results for the second quarter of 2025 before the market opens on August 7, 2025. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review the results on the same day at 8:30 a.m. ET.

    Conference Call and Webcast Details

    Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
    Time: 8:30 a.m. ET

    Investors can join the live webcast here. Analysts can register here.

    Supplemental Materials and Upcoming Communications

    The Company expects to make available on its website materials designed to accompany the discussion of its results, along with certain supplemental financial information and other data. For important news and information regarding the Company, including investor presentations and timing of future investor conferences, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, https://hut8.com/investors, and its social media accounts, including on X and LinkedIn. The Company uses its website and social media accounts as primary channels for disclosing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information.

    About Hut 8

    Hut 8 Corp. is an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive use cases such as Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. We take a power-first, innovation-driven approach to developing, commercializing, and operating the critical infrastructure that underpins the breakthrough technologies of today and tomorrow. Our platform spans 1,020 megawatts of energy capacity under management across 15 sites in the United States and Canada: five ASIC Colocation and Managed Services sites in Alberta, New York, and Texas, five high performance computing data centers in British Columbia and Ontario, four power generation assets in Ontario, and one non-operational site in Alberta. For more information, visit www.hut8.com and follow us on X at @Hut8Corp.

    Hut 8 Corp. Investor Relations
    Sue Ennis
    ir@hut8.com

    Hut 8 Corp. Public Relations
    Gautier Lemyze-Young
    media@hut8.com

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant to travel to the Republic of Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    July 7, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

    The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that the Honourable Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will visit the Republic of Moldova, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina, from July 8 to 12, 2025.

    In Chișinău, Moldova, Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant will meet with senior government officials and parliamentarians, as well as with representatives from international organizations, to explore ways for Canada and Moldova to further cooperate on security and stability in the Euro-Atlantic region.

    Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant will then travel to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he will meet with senior officials to discuss ways for Canada to continue to support Bosnia and Herzegovina’s institutional reform efforts and Euro-Atlantic integration. He will also attend a commemorative event marking the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, during which over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed by Bosnian Serb forces.

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  • MIL-OSI: Grayscale Investments® Announces Rebalancing of Multi-Asset Funds for Second Quarter 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    STAMFORD, Conn., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grayscale Investments®, the world’s largest digital asset-focused investment platform, offering more than 30 crypto investment products, and manager of Grayscale® Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fund (OTCQB: DEFG) (DeFi Fund), Grayscale® Smart Contract Fund (GSC Fund), and Grayscale® Decentralized AI Fund (AI Fund), today announced the updated Fund Component weightings for each product in connection with their respective second quarter 2025 reviews.

    In accordance with the CoinDesk DeFi Select Index methodology, Grayscale has adjusted DEFG’s portfolio by selling the existing Fund Components in proportion to their respective weightings, and using the cash proceeds to purchase Ondo (ONDO). As a result of the rebalancing, ONDO was added to DEFG. At the end of the day on July 3, 2025, DEFG’s Fund Components were a basket of the following assets and weightings*:

    • Uniswap (UNI), 34.01%
    • Aave (AAVE), 30.74%
    • Ondo (ONDO), 18.22%
    • MakerDAO (MKR), 6.69%
    • Curve (CRV), 5.30%
    • Lido (LDO), 5.04%

    In accordance with the CoinDesk Smart Contract Platform Select Capped Index methodology, Grayscale has adjusted GSC Fund’s portfolio by selling Polkadot (DOT) and existing Fund Components in proportion to their respective weightings, and using the cash proceeds to purchase Hedera (HBAR) and existing Fund Components in proportion to their respective weightings. As a result of the rebalancing, DOT was removed from GSC Fund and HBAR was added to GSC Fund. At the end of the day on July 3, 2025, GSC Fund’s Fund Components were a basket of the following assets and weightings*:

    • Ether (ETH), 30.22%
    • Solana (SOL), 29.87%
    • Cardano (ADA), 18.57%
    • Sui (SUI), 8.78%
    • Avalanche (AVAX), 6.76%
    • Hedera (HBAR), 5.80%

    In accordance with AI Fund methodology, Grayscale has adjusted AI Fund’s portfolio by selling existing Fund Components in proportion to their respective weightings, and using the cash proceeds to purchase existing Fund Components in proportion to their respective weightings. At the end of the day on July 3, 2025, AI Fund’s Fund Components were a basket of the following assets and weightings**:

    • Bittensor (TAO), 29.10%
    • NEAR Protocol (NEAR), 28.41%
    • Render (RENDER), 17.34%
    • Filecoin (FIL), 16.38%
    • The Graph (GRT), 8.77%

    None of DEFG, GSC, or AI Fund generate any income, and all regularly distribute Fund Components to pay for ongoing expenses. Therefore, the amount of Fund Components represented by shares of each fund gradually decreases over time.

    For more information, please visit grayscale.com.

    This press release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be illegal, nor shall there be any sale of any security in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of that jurisdiction.

    *The compositions of DEFG, and GSC Fund are evaluated on a quarterly basis to remove existing Fund Components or to include new Fund Components, in accordance with the index methodologies established by the Index Provider. Holdings and weightings of each Fund are subject to change. Investors cannot directly invest in an index.

    **The composition of the AI Fund is evaluated on a quarterly basis to remove existing Fund Components or to include new Fund Components, in accordance with the fund methodology established by Grayscale as the Manager of the Fund. Holdings and weightings of the AI Fund are subject to change.

    About Grayscale® Decentralized Finance Fund

    DeFi Fund seeks to provide investors with exposure to a selection of industry-leading decentralized finance platforms through a market cap-weighted portfolio designed to track the CoinDesk DeFi Select Index. DeFi Fund holds some of the largest and most liquid digital assets that meet certain trading and custody requirements and are classified in the DeFi sector defined by CoinDesk Digital Asset Classification Standard (DACS); the weightings of each Fund Component change daily and are published around 4:00 p.m. NY-time. Additional information on the CoinDesk DeFi Select Index methodology can be found at: https://www.coindesk.com/indices/dfx/.

    DeFi Fund’s investment objective is for its Shares to reflect the value of Fund Components held by the DeFi Fund, less its expenses and other liabilities. To date, the DeFi Fund has not met its investment objective and the Shares quoted on OTCQB have not reflected the value of Fund Components held by the DeFi Fund, less the DeFi Fund’s expenses and other liabilities, but instead have traded at both premiums and discounts to such value, with variations that have at times been substantial.

    About Grayscale® Smart Contract Fund

    GSC Fund seeks to provide investors with exposure to a selection of industry-leading Smart Contract Platforms through a market cap-weighted portfolio subject to a weightings cap, designed to track the CoinDesk Smart Contract Platform Select Capped Index. GSC Fund holds some of the largest and most liquid digital assets that meet certain trading and custody requirements, and are classified in the Smart Contract Platform sector defined by CoinDesk Digital Asset Classification Standard (DACS); the weightings of each Fund Component change daily and are published around 4:00 p.m. NY-time.

    Grayscale intends to attempt to have shares of this product quoted on a secondary market. However, there is no guarantee this will be successful. Although the shares of certain products have been approved for trading on a secondary market, investors in this product should not assume that the shares will ever obtain such an approval due to a variety of factors, including questions regulators such as the SEC, FINRA or other regulatory bodies may have regarding the product. As a result, shareholders of this product should be prepared to bear the risk of investment in the shares indefinitely.

    Smart contracts are a new technology and ongoing development may magnify initial problems, cause volatility on the networks that use smart contracts and reduce interest in them, which could have an adverse impact on the value of digital assets that deploy smart contracts.

    Extreme volatility of trading prices that many digital assets have experienced in recent periods and may continue to experience, could have a material adverse effect on the value of the products and the shares could lose all or substantially all of their value.

    Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC (“Grayscale Investments”) is not registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and none of the investment products sponsored or managed by Grayscale are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

    About Grayscale® Decentralized AI Fund

    AI Fund seeks to provide investors with exposure to protocols building Decentralized AI services, protocols building solutions to centralized AI-related problems, and infrastructure and resources critical to AI technology development.

    Grayscale intends to attempt to have shares of this new product quoted on a secondary market. However, there is no guarantee this will be successful. Although the shares of certain products have been approved for trading on a secondary market, investors in this product should not assume that the shares will ever obtain such an approval due to a variety of factors, including questions regulators such as the SEC, FINRA or other regulatory bodies may have regarding the product. As a result, shareholders of this product should be prepared to bear the risk of investment in the shares indefinitely.

    Decentralized AI is a new technology and ongoing development may magnify initial problems, cause volatility on the networks that use decentralized AI and reduce interest in them, which could have an adverse impact on the value of digital assets that rely on decentralized AI.

    Extreme volatility of trading prices that many digital assets have experienced in recent periods and may continue to experience, could have a material adverse effect on the value of the products and the shares could lose all or substantially all of their value.

    About Grayscale Investments®

    Grayscale enables investors to access the digital economy through a family of future-forward investment products. Founded in 2013, Grayscale has a decade-long track record and deep expertise as a digital asset-focused investment platform. Investors, advisors, and allocators turn to Grayscale for single asset, diversified, and thematic exposure. Grayscale products are distributed by Grayscale Securities, LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC).

    Media Contact
    press@grayscale.com

    Client Contact
    866-775-0313
    info@grayscale.com

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Athol Five Rivers Highway, southbound lane closed

    Source: New Zealand Police

    The south bound lane of the Athol Five Rivers Highway, Lowther is closed following a bus crash.

    Emergency services are attending.

    There is reportedly black ice in the area.

    Police ask drivers to avoid the area and take alternative routes where possible.

    Police ask people to drive to the conditions and consider black ice during cold times of the day.

    ENDS

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Serious crash at Morphett Vale

    Source: New South Wales – News

    Police are investigating a serious crash at Morphett Vale last night.

    About 10.20pm on Monday 7 July, police and emergency services were called to the intersection of Alexander Avenue and Bains Road after reports of a collision involving a Hyundai sedan and an electric bicycle.

    The rider of the bike, a 28-year-old Morphett Vale woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

    The driver of the sedan, an 18-year-old Christies Beach woman was not injured and is assisting police with their enquiries.

    Major Crash officers attended the scene and roads were closed for several hours but have since reopened.

    Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Driver arrested after crashing stolen car at Athol Park

    Source: New South Wales – News

    A man was arrested after failing to stop for police in a stolen car at Athol Park overnight.

    About 3.15am on Tuesday 8 July, police tried to pull over a vehicle on Athol Street, Athol Park, however, the driver refused to stop.

    In the brief pursuit, the Holden SUV reached speeds of up to 120 km/h in the 50 km/h zone before trying to turn and colliding with a kerb on Glenroy Street, rendering the car undriveable.

    The driver ran a short distance before being caught in Lavinia Street and arrested.

    Police checks confirmed the Holden had been reported stolen from Salisbury Plain yesterday.

    The 35-year-old Salisbury Park man was charged with illegal use, theft, drive dangerously to evade police, exceed speed and drive disqualified.

    He did not apply for bail and will appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court today.

    The stolen vehicle was towed from the scene for forensic examination.

    CO TBA

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  • PM Modi leaves for Brasilia for State Visit; talks on India-Brazil ties with Prez Lula on cards

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, after attending the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, left for the capital city of Brasília for a state visit.

    During his visit, Modi will meet President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and discuss issues related to India-Brazil relations.

    In a post on X, the Prime Minister described his Rio visit as “very productive”.

    “The Rio leg of my Brazil visit was very productive. We had extensive deliberations at the BRICS Summit. I compliment President Lula and the Brazilian Government for the work they’ve done through their BRICS Presidency in making this platform even more effective. My bilateral meetings with world leaders will also boost India’s friendship with various nations.”

    —IANS

  • MIL-OSI USA: Weekend travel alert: Multiple highway closures across the greater Puget Sound, July 11-14

    Source: Washington State News 2

    WSDOT asking public to be aware, plan ahead and avoid areas if possible

    KING COUNTY – The first major weekend of summer highway construction is scheduled to begin Friday night, July 11, and continue through Monday morning, July 14. Travelers should plan ahead and try to avoid the closure areas if possible. 

    The Washington State Department of Transportation will complete complex construction and maintenance work during the weekend and is urging travelers to plan ahead, as multiple closures will affect key corridors across the greater Puget Sound including:

    WSDOT is coordinating with partners and activating its Emergency Operations Center to help keep traffic moving, but travelers also will need to change their plans or routes during the closures.

    What to expect

    Travelers should prepare for delays throughout the weekend. 

    With multiple full closures on I-405, I-5 and SR 167, detour routes will carry higher-than-normal traffic volumes and are likely to experience significant backups as people move to and through the region.

    Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra time, take transit, delay non-essential trips and stay informed throughout the weekend. WSDOT knows any closure is disruptive but there is no “good weekend” for closures, and all of these projects are needed to improve travels long-term.

    Travelers are encouraged to “Know Before You Go” by checking travel times on the Travel Center map, WSDOT mobile app and following the agency’s social media accounts.

    Closure details

    Southbound I-405 in Kirkland will be closed from Northeast 124th Street to Northeast 70th Place from 11 p.m. Friday, July 11, to 4 a.m. Monday, July 14. Crews will pave southbound I-405. A signed detour route will be in place.

    The following ramps will be closed:

    • Northeast 116th Street on-ramp to southbound I-405
    • Northeast 85th Street on-ramp to southbound I-405
    • Southbound I-405 off-ramp to Northeast 85th Street 

    Northbound I-405 in Renton will be closed from SR 169 (Exit 4) to Sunset Boulevard Northeast from 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 11, to 4 a.m. Monday, July 14. Crews will install drainage and replace overhead sign structures and pavement panels. A signed detour route will be in place.

    The following ramps will be closed:

    • SR 169 on-ramp to northbound I-405
    • Northbound I-405 off-ramp to Sunset Boulevard Northeast (Exit 5)
    • The northbound SR 167 direct connector ramp to northbound I-405

    Southbound I-5 through downtown Seattle will close from 11 p.m. Friday night, July 11, until 6 a.m. Saturday, July 12, near the Convention Center. All southbound traffic will use the express lanes, which will remain open overnight through early Saturday morning.

    People traveling overnight Friday, July 11, in Seattle should expect all southbound I-5 mainline lanes to close from the Stewart Street off-ramp to the Spring Street on-ramp (milepost 167 to 165). All vehicles using southbound I-5 will need to exit at Stewart Street or use the southbound I-5 express lanes to detour around the closure.

    Southbound I-5 ramp closures will include:

    • Eastbound Mercer Street on-ramp
    • Yale Avenue/Howell Street on-ramp
    • Union Street off-ramp
    • James Street off-ramp

    During the closure, WSDOT maintenance crews will conduct fire system testing under the Seattle Convention Center.

    Westbound I-90 off-ramp to southbound Rainier Ave South will be closed from 9 a.m. Friday, July 11, to 5 a.m. Monday, July 14, while SDOT crews install raised crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps and rapid flashing beacons.

    Northbound I-5 off-ramp to Northeast 130th Street will be closed from 11 p.m.  Friday, July 11, until July 28. Eastbound Northeast 130th Street over I-5 also will be closed until Aug. 25. This work is part of the Sound Transit Pinehurst Station construction and the Lynwood Link Extension project.

    Southbound SR 167 in Kent will be closed from SR 516/Willis Street to South 277th Street from 11:59 p.m., Friday, July 11, to 4 a.m. Monday, July 14. Crews will replace bridge joints and resurface the Green River bridge. A signed detour route will be in place.

    The following ramps will be closed:

    • Willis Street on-ramp to southbound I-405
    • Southbound I-405 off-ramp to South 277th Street

    Emergency Operations Center 

    To support the traveling public and ensure coordinated response to any emerging issues, WSDOT will activate its regional Emergency Operations Center during the weekend closure. This enables close coordination with the Washington State Patrol, local jurisdictions and transit providers, and ensures that real time travel information is available to the public via the WSDOT Travel Center, mobile app and social media channels. 

    The work requires dry weather and may be rescheduled. 

    Looking ahead to another big weekend

    The roadwork isn’t done when the weekend ends. A major closure of northbound I-5 over the Ship Canal Bridge will begin Friday, July 18. This also will require coordination and travelers seeking alternate routes, delaying trips and expecting delays.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Weekend travel alert: Multiple highway closures across the greater Puget Sound, July 11-14

    Source: Washington State News 2

    WSDOT asking public to be aware, plan ahead and avoid areas if possible

    KING COUNTY – The first major weekend of summer highway construction is scheduled to begin Friday night, July 11, and continue through Monday morning, July 14. Travelers should plan ahead and try to avoid the closure areas if possible. 

    The Washington State Department of Transportation will complete complex construction and maintenance work during the weekend and is urging travelers to plan ahead, as multiple closures will affect key corridors across the greater Puget Sound including:

    WSDOT is coordinating with partners and activating its Emergency Operations Center to help keep traffic moving, but travelers also will need to change their plans or routes during the closures.

    What to expect

    Travelers should prepare for delays throughout the weekend. 

    With multiple full closures on I-405, I-5 and SR 167, detour routes will carry higher-than-normal traffic volumes and are likely to experience significant backups as people move to and through the region.

    Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra time, take transit, delay non-essential trips and stay informed throughout the weekend. WSDOT knows any closure is disruptive but there is no “good weekend” for closures, and all of these projects are needed to improve travels long-term.

    Travelers are encouraged to “Know Before You Go” by checking travel times on the Travel Center map, WSDOT mobile app and following the agency’s social media accounts.

    Closure details

    Southbound I-405 in Kirkland will be closed from Northeast 124th Street to Northeast 70th Place from 11 p.m. Friday, July 11, to 4 a.m. Monday, July 14. Crews will pave southbound I-405. A signed detour route will be in place.

    The following ramps will be closed:

    • Northeast 116th Street on-ramp to southbound I-405
    • Northeast 85th Street on-ramp to southbound I-405
    • Southbound I-405 off-ramp to Northeast 85th Street 

    Northbound I-405 in Renton will be closed from SR 169 (Exit 4) to Sunset Boulevard Northeast from 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 11, to 4 a.m. Monday, July 14. Crews will install drainage and replace overhead sign structures and pavement panels. A signed detour route will be in place.

    The following ramps will be closed:

    • SR 169 on-ramp to northbound I-405
    • Northbound I-405 off-ramp to Sunset Boulevard Northeast (Exit 5)
    • The northbound SR 167 direct connector ramp to northbound I-405

    Southbound I-5 through downtown Seattle will close from 11 p.m. Friday night, July 11, until 6 a.m. Saturday, July 12, near the Convention Center. All southbound traffic will use the express lanes, which will remain open overnight through early Saturday morning.

    People traveling overnight Friday, July 11, in Seattle should expect all southbound I-5 mainline lanes to close from the Stewart Street off-ramp to the Spring Street on-ramp (milepost 167 to 165). All vehicles using southbound I-5 will need to exit at Stewart Street or use the southbound I-5 express lanes to detour around the closure.

    Southbound I-5 ramp closures will include:

    • Eastbound Mercer Street on-ramp
    • Yale Avenue/Howell Street on-ramp
    • Union Street off-ramp
    • James Street off-ramp

    During the closure, WSDOT maintenance crews will conduct fire system testing under the Seattle Convention Center.

    Westbound I-90 off-ramp to southbound Rainier Ave South will be closed from 9 a.m. Friday, July 11, to 5 a.m. Monday, July 14, while SDOT crews install raised crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps and rapid flashing beacons.

    Northbound I-5 off-ramp to Northeast 130th Street will be closed from 11 p.m.  Friday, July 11, until July 28. Eastbound Northeast 130th Street over I-5 also will be closed until Aug. 25. This work is part of the Sound Transit Pinehurst Station construction and the Lynwood Link Extension project.

    Southbound SR 167 in Kent will be closed from SR 516/Willis Street to South 277th Street from 11:59 p.m., Friday, July 11, to 4 a.m. Monday, July 14. Crews will replace bridge joints and resurface the Green River bridge. A signed detour route will be in place.

    The following ramps will be closed:

    • Willis Street on-ramp to southbound I-405
    • Southbound I-405 off-ramp to South 277th Street

    Emergency Operations Center 

    To support the traveling public and ensure coordinated response to any emerging issues, WSDOT will activate its regional Emergency Operations Center during the weekend closure. This enables close coordination with the Washington State Patrol, local jurisdictions and transit providers, and ensures that real time travel information is available to the public via the WSDOT Travel Center, mobile app and social media channels. 

    The work requires dry weather and may be rescheduled. 

    Looking ahead to another big weekend

    The roadwork isn’t done when the weekend ends. A major closure of northbound I-5 over the Ship Canal Bridge will begin Friday, July 18. This also will require coordination and travelers seeking alternate routes, delaying trips and expecting delays.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: NCDIT and Carolina Cyber Network Launch New Cybersecurity Internship Program

    Source: US State of North Carolina

    Headline: NCDIT and Carolina Cyber Network Launch New Cybersecurity Internship Program

    NCDIT and Carolina Cyber Network Launch New Cybersecurity Internship Program
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    The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and the Carolina Cyber Network (CCN) today announced the launch of a new internship program that will provide real-world cybersecurity experience to students enrolled in CCN member schools while expanding the state’s information technology workforce. NCDIT is partnering with Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) to offer the initial internships.

    Starting with the upcoming fall semester, interns will work up to 25 hours a week in cybersecurity roles at NCDIT. These remote positions will focus on giving interns experiential learning opportunities in various aspects of cybersecurity and information technology.

    “Cybersecurity is one of our state’s top priorities, and the Carolina Cyber Network is an outstanding partner in our efforts to nurture cyber talent and strengthen our cyberdefense capabilities,” said NCDIT Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Teena Piccione. “We’re excited to establish this new program that will help us stay ahead of the rapidly evolving threat landscape while supporting important career pathways.”

    “FTCC and the Carolina Cyber Network are proud to collaborate with NCDIT to provide student interns who will work in concert with NCDIT staff to help strengthen the state’s cybersecurity posture,” said FTCC President and CCN Executive Director Dr. Mark Sorrells. “The initiative will also serve to expand the talent pool available to our public and private employers to further safeguard critical information and resources essential to our national defense. Through this learn-and-earn opportunity, students will gain valuable work experience to prepare them for careers in cybersecurity.”

    “On-the-job training is key to success in the cybersecurity field,” said State Chief Information Security Officer Bernice Russell-Bond. “This program will help students reinforce what they’re learning in the classroom in a practical setting while also filling a critical gap in the state’s workforce. It’s a win-win.”

    As the leading provider of IT services to state agencies, local governments and educational institutions across North Carolina, NCDIT works closely with other state, local and federal partners to protect the state’s government IT systems, data and assets from cyberthreats.

    The Carolina Cyber Network aims to build a job-ready workforce and improve cybersecurity resilience statewide. It is a collaborative effort among academia, industry and government to develop a robust talent pipeline through applied learning, work-based experiences and professional development.

    View photos from the launch event on NCDIT’s Flickr account and video on YouTube.

    Jul 7, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: NCDIT and Carolina Cyber Network Launch New Cybersecurity Internship Program

    Source: US State of North Carolina

    Headline: NCDIT and Carolina Cyber Network Launch New Cybersecurity Internship Program

    NCDIT and Carolina Cyber Network Launch New Cybersecurity Internship Program
    lccrawley1

    The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and the Carolina Cyber Network (CCN) today announced the launch of a new internship program that will provide real-world cybersecurity experience to students enrolled in CCN member schools while expanding the state’s information technology workforce. NCDIT is partnering with Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) to offer the initial internships.

    Starting with the upcoming fall semester, interns will work up to 25 hours a week in cybersecurity roles at NCDIT. These remote positions will focus on giving interns experiential learning opportunities in various aspects of cybersecurity and information technology.

    “Cybersecurity is one of our state’s top priorities, and the Carolina Cyber Network is an outstanding partner in our efforts to nurture cyber talent and strengthen our cyberdefense capabilities,” said NCDIT Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Teena Piccione. “We’re excited to establish this new program that will help us stay ahead of the rapidly evolving threat landscape while supporting important career pathways.”

    “FTCC and the Carolina Cyber Network are proud to collaborate with NCDIT to provide student interns who will work in concert with NCDIT staff to help strengthen the state’s cybersecurity posture,” said FTCC President and CCN Executive Director Dr. Mark Sorrells. “The initiative will also serve to expand the talent pool available to our public and private employers to further safeguard critical information and resources essential to our national defense. Through this learn-and-earn opportunity, students will gain valuable work experience to prepare them for careers in cybersecurity.”

    “On-the-job training is key to success in the cybersecurity field,” said State Chief Information Security Officer Bernice Russell-Bond. “This program will help students reinforce what they’re learning in the classroom in a practical setting while also filling a critical gap in the state’s workforce. It’s a win-win.”

    As the leading provider of IT services to state agencies, local governments and educational institutions across North Carolina, NCDIT works closely with other state, local and federal partners to protect the state’s government IT systems, data and assets from cyberthreats.

    The Carolina Cyber Network aims to build a job-ready workforce and improve cybersecurity resilience statewide. It is a collaborative effort among academia, industry and government to develop a robust talent pipeline through applied learning, work-based experiences and professional development.

    View photos from the launch event on NCDIT’s Flickr account and video on YouTube.

    Jul 7, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Justice travel to Türkiye for security talks

    Source: Government of Sweden

    Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer will travel to Ankara on 21 January to launch Sweden and Türkiye’s bilateral security dialogue, Security Compact. During the meeting the ministers will discuss security cooperation and international affairs.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Justice visit Türkiye

    Source: Government of Sweden

    On 21 January 2025, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer travelled to Ankara to launch Sweden and Türkiye’s bilateral security dialogue, Security Compact. In talks with their Turkish counterparts, joint efforts to combat terrorism and cross-border organised crime and current international affairs were discussed.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Pettersen Announces 15 Local Projects to Expand Child Care Access, Prevent Wildfires, Upgrade Infrastructure

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brittany Pettersen (Colorado 7th District)

    Rep. Pettersen Announces 15 Local Projects to Expand Child Care Access, Prevent Wildfires, Upgrade Infrastructure

    Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced she has requested millions of dollars in federal funding for 15 community projects across Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. Pettersen’s projects include efforts to expand access to affordable child care, bolster wildfire prevention efforts, upgrade critical water infrastructure, and more. 

    “At a time when the Trump administration continues to make life more expensive for hardworking families and rip funding away from essential services, I’m working on projects that will address our community’s needs – like expanding access to affordable child care and ensuring every family has a safe place to live,” said Pettersen. “These projects will make a positive difference in the lives of people throughout Colorado’s 7th Congressional District from Lakewood to Salida and everywhere in between. I’ll keep fighting throughout the appropriations process to secure the funds to support these community-driven initiatives.”

    The Community Project Funding allows members of Congress to submit funding requests for initiatives based in their districts. Though each member can submit up to 15 requests, no request is guaranteed. The projects championed by the Office of Representative Pettersen are as follows, in no particular order: 

    • Bright Start Early Learning: $1,985,096 to help build a new childcare facility in Lake County. 
    • Colorado Department of Corrections: $1,500,000 to help rehabilitate a closed childcare facility in Cañon City.
    • Boys & Girls Club of Chaffee County: $1,285,200 to help fund the construction of a new Boys Girls Club facility to provide after-school and summer programs for kids in Buena Vista.
    • Town of Cripple Creek: $1,300,000 to fund the construction of a new childcare facility in Cripple Creek. 
    • Teller County Government: $4,000,000 to expand wastewater capacity and move treatment infrastructure so that it is no longer located in a designated floodplain to help protect the facility from flood damage. 
    • Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control: $5,000,000 to fund a program researching satellite data to help detect wildfires sooner and respond quicker. 
    • Town of Alma: $3,000,000 to replace the town’s ineffective wastewater treatment lagoons with a new mechanical treatment facility to enhance local water quality, protect ecosystems, and mitigate contaminating drinking water. 
    • City of Arvada: $14,809,239 to improve a sanitary sewer interceptor to ensure drinking water is not contaminated and protect public health. 
    • Jefferson County Parks and Conservation: $1,000,000 to create a fuel break buffer on either side of roadways to decrease risk of wildfires and increase safety on emergency and evacuation routes. 
    • Chaffee County Sheriff: $1,000,000 to support the costs of construction to fully retrofit a newly purchased property into a Sheriff headquarters and command center, which will house the core of their law enforcement operations, interrogation, armory, evidence storage, records, and response vehicles.
    • Porchlight, A Family Justice Center: $848,749 to expand Porchlight’s ability to serve survivors of domestic violence by covering rental expenses for a large facility and the salaries of a Bilingual Navigator and an Operations Coordinator for one year. 
    • City of Lakewood: $1,000,000 to facilitate the creation of a community hub providing government resources and services to low-income households at risk of homelessness.
    • City and County of Broomfield: $1,800,000 to construct safety improvements around Birch Elementary School to add ADA ramps and curb extensions.
    • City of Lakewood: $2,202,416 for the Colfax Safety Project to enhance safety along the corridor, including: sidewalks, improved pedestrian crossings, amenities, medians, traffic signals, enhanced bus facilities, access control, lighting, and landscaping.
    • Foothills Regional Funding: $2,000,000 to help create affordable housing for seniors and families in the Wheat Ridge and Arvada communities.

    Find more information about Pettersen’s projects by clicking here.

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