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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: WAVES 2025 Opens with discussion on “Legends & Legacies: The Stories That Shaped India’s Soul”

    Source: Government of India

    WAVES 2025 Opens with discussion on “Legends & Legacies: The Stories That Shaped India’s Soul”

    “WAVES is a beautiful initiative by the Government of India. I’m glad to be part of it:” Hema Malini

    “I don’t differentiate between art and commercial cinema – it’s storytelling that moves people:” Mohanlal

    “Acting has been my first love since childhood:” Chiranjeevi

    Posted On: 01 MAY 2025 4:32PM by PIB Mumbai

    Mumbai, 1 May 2025

     

    The first-ever World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) commenced in grand style at the iconic Jio World Centre, Mumbai, with a power-packed panel discussion titled “Legends & Legacies: The Stories That Shaped India’s Soul.” The session brought together some of India’s most revered cinematic icons in a captivating discussion on storytelling, creativity, and cultural legacy.

    The inaugural panel featured acclaimed luminaries – Hema Malini, Mohanlal, and Chiranjeevi, and was moderated by superstar Akshay Kumar.

    Speaking on the occasion, dream girl, Hema Malini expressed heartfelt admiration for the initiative, stating, “it’s a beautiful initiative by the Government of India. I’m glad to be part of it. Thanks to Prime Minister Modi – his vision and leadership have made WAVES a remarkable platform for creators and innovators.”

    Celebrated Malayalam Actor Mohanlal shared insights on the evolving nature of cinema. He said that the line is very thin between art cinema and entertainment cinema as art films have also entertainment value. “I don’t differentiate between art and commercial cinema – it’s storytelling that moves people”, flagged the ace actor.

    Veteran actor Chiranjeevi shared a heartfelt reflection on his cinematic journey, marked by unwavering passion and relentless pursuit of excellence. Recounting his early aspirations, he said, “Acting has been my first love since childhood. I was always driven by the desire to hit the bull’s eye. I constantly asked myself—what unique element can I bring to become a better actor?”

    Emphasizing his commitment to authenticity, Chiranjeevi expressed a deep desire to stay grounded and relatable. “I’ve always wanted audiences to see me as the boy next door. That’s why I strive to keep my performances as natural and genuine as possible,” he affirmed. He also paid tribute to the legends who shaped his craft, acknowledging the profound influence of cinematic icons like Mithun Chakraborty, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan on his evolution as an artist.

    The discussion was a poignant blend of personal reflections and shared legacies, offering the audience a rare glimpse into the minds and hearts of India’s cinematic greats.

     

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    PIB TEAM WAVES 2025 | Rajith/ Swadhin/ Lekshmipriya/ Darshana | 124

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan to Launch White Paper on India’s Live Events Economy: A Strategic Growth Imperative at WAVES 2025

    Source: Government of India

    Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan to Launch White Paper on India’s Live Events Economy: A Strategic Growth Imperative at WAVES 2025

    India poised to emerge among the top five global entertainment destinations by 2030

    Live Events to be one of the fastest-growing verticals in India’s M&E ecosystem

    Posted On: 01 MAY 2025 1:27PM by PIB Mumbai

    Mumbai, 1 May 2025

     

    Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri L. Murugan, will unveil “India’s Live Events Economy: A Strategic Growth Imperative”—a first-of-its-kind white paper commissioned by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.

    The White Paper will be formally released on May 3, 2025, during WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai. The White Paper presents a comprehensive analysis of India’s rapidly expanding live entertainment industry, highlighting emerging trends, growth trajectories, and strategic recommendations for the sector’s continued evolution.

    India’s live events landscape is undergoing a transformation—from a fragmented sector to a structured and influential pillar of the country’s cultural and creative economy. The period from 2024 to 2025 marks a defining inflection point, with international acts such as ‘Coldplay’ performing in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, signaling India’s readiness to host global-scale events.

    Key trends in the sector include the rise of event tourism, with nearly half a million attendees traveling specifically for live music events—indicating the emergence of a robust music-tourism economy. Premium ticketing segments—such as VIP experiences, curated access, and luxury hospitality—have witnessed over 100% year-on-year growth, pointing to an increasingly experience-driven audience. Participation from Tier-2 cities has surged, driven by multi-city tours and the growing popularity of regional festivals.

    In 2024, the organized live events segment recorded 15% growth, contributing an additional ₹13 billion in revenue—establishing it as one of the fastest-growing verticals within India’s media and entertainment ecosystem. Large-scale events in the current landscape typically generate approximately 2,000 to 5,000 temporary jobs each, underscoring the sector’s growing contribution to employment and skill development.

    With focused investments, policy support, and infrastructural upgrades, India is on track to position itself as one of the top five live entertainment destinations globally by 2030, unlocking new avenues for economic growth, employment generation, tourism, and enhanced global cultural presence.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Equity Fund reaches $3 million milestone

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The funding distributed to date has supported over 5,000 students from 2,500 Canberra families.

    The ACT Government has now provided more than $3 million in financial support to Canberra families through the 2025 Future of Education Equity Fund.

    Since it opened in December 2024, the Equity Fund has supported over 5,000 students from more than 2,500 Canberra families.

    The fund helps ACT students from eligible families access everyday essentials to assist with their education and wellbeing.

    This includes as book packs, uniforms and excursions, sport equipment and activities, tuition, and music lessons.

    It supports financially disadvantaged families with students who are enrolled in preschool through to Year 12 in any ACT school.

    Payments are:

    • $400 for preschool students
    • $500 for primary school students
    • $750 for high school and college students

    Having such items and services, that they otherwise might not have, helps students fully engage with their education.

    Applications for the 2025 school year will remain open until 28 November 2025.

    Find information about the fund, and a link to apply online.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: DHS Reveals Second Domestic Abuse Filing Filed by Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Ex-Wife

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Headline: DHS Reveals Second Domestic Abuse Filing Filed by Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Ex-Wife

    WASHINGTON – On Wednesday April 30, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that the ex-wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the so-called “Maryland Dad”—filed a petition for protection against him in 2020

      
    “The facts are clear: Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a violent illegal alien who abuses women and children

    He had no business being in our country and we are proud to have deported this violent thug,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement

    “We have now found two petitions for protection against him, in addition to the fact that he entered the country illegally and is a confirmed member of MS-13

    Our country is safer with him gone

    ” 

    According to the petition filed by Jennifer Vasquez on August 3, 2020, in the District Court of Maryland for Prince George’s County, Garcia verbally abused her, kicked her, slapped her, shoved her, mentally abused her kids, locking them in their bedroom while they cried, and detained Vasquez against her will

    In November 2019, Vasquez alleges that Garcia grabbed her by the hair while in a vehicle

    In December 2019, she states Garcia grabbed her from her hair in the car and dragged her out of the vehicle–abandoning her in the street

    In January 2020, Vasquez claims Garcia broke her son’s tablet and broke doors in their house

    In March 2020, she alleges that Garcia pushed her against the wall while breaking phones and TVs

    This newly released petition was filed in 2020, prior to the petition Vasquez filed against Garcia 2021

    In that filing, Vasquez claimed he bruised, punched, and scratched her while ripping off her shirt

    DHS has previously revealed that Garcia was involved in a suspected human trafficking incident, is an MS-13 gang member, and had been accused of domestic abuse on at least one other occasion

    Still, the media continues to call him a victim while ignoring the real victims: the women he battered, the children he terrorized, and the communities he endangered

    The Aug

    2020 protection order petition can be found here

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Sols 4522-4524: Up on the Roof

    Source: NASA

    Written by Deborah Padgett, OPGS Task Lead at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
    Earth planning date: Friday, April 25, 2025
    On Sols 4520 and 4521, Curiosity was supposed to study layered rocks in its workspace, then drive on. Unfortunately, a communications pass didn’t go as expected, preventing this plan from being transmitted. Our rover is fine, but it has been metaphorically “twiddling its thumbs” waiting for the expected Wednesday contact from Earth. This is a process known as “runout,” which happens when Earth fails to call a spacecraft at the appointed time. The communications stations are back up now, so the team assembled a weekend plan made from Wednesday’s postponed activities plus an extra day of untargeted science observations after the drive. The additional two days prior to plan execution allowed our science team to add another interesting target to contact science at the starting location.
    On Sol 4522, Curiosity will start science observations with a Mastcam 14 x 3 mosaic on the new target “Mesa Peak,” a flat-topped, layered outcrop named for a mountain in the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California covered with sandstone pinnacles and offering an ocean view toward Channel Islands National Park. This will be followed by two Mastcam examinations of troughs to document evidence of differential ground motion. ChemCam will then shine its laser on the “Fan Palm” nodular rock to determine its surface composition. Its telescopic RMI camera will then image distant “Torote Bowl.” After a set of REMS observations, Curiosity will un-stow its arm and begin a detailed study of “Hale Telescope,” a finely layered stone with a target name honoring the famous 200-inch telescope (5.1 meters) on Palomar Mountain, northeast of San Diego. 
    Despite being close to 80 years old,  Palomar Observatory’s Hale Telescope still enables world-class astronomy with teams from Caltech and its partner organizations competing for observing time every year. Here, 5,500 feet “up on the roof” (thank you, Carole King!) of Southern California is where I spent some of my happiest times in graduate school.
    Curiosity’s arm will first deploy the APXS to touch “Hale Telescope.” Then, the MAHLI microscopic imager will take extreme close-up pictures of this rock and the neighboring “Cerro Alto” target. Finally, APXS will measure the composition of “Hale Telescope” in a measurement lasting two hours, similar to the exposure time required for the actual 200-inch telescope to measure the redshift of quasars, determining that they were located at cosmological distances. Sol 4522 ends with Curiosity stowing its arm in preparation for the next sol’s drive. 
    On 4523, Curiosity will perform Mastcam mosaics of “Puerto Suelo” and “Potrero Seco,” as well as companion observation of the ChemCam target “Fan Palm” and an AEGIS-selected target from Sol 4919. ChemCam will then use laser spectroscopy to obtain surface composition of “Mesa Peak” and train the RMI telescope on intriguing formations along the side of Texoli Butte. Mastcam will follow up with an “after the laser zap” picture of “Mesa Peak.” The science block ends with a Navcam 360-degree dust-devil survey. Afterwards, Curiosity will drive around 20 meters (about 66 feet), passing near or over some large rocks, followed by post-drive imaging with the Hazcams, Navcam, and Mastcam. Afterwards, the rover will do AEGIS observations and take a MARDI picture of the ground underneath the rover. 
    On Sol 4524, the science block will focus on the atmosphere, with a super horizon cloud movie, a dust-devil survey, and Mastcam dust opacity observation. There will also be ChemCam laser spectroscopy of a target selected by AEGIS. 
    Early on the morning of Sol 4525, Curiosity will wake to take a morning-light mosaic of the “boxwork” formations to the west with Navcam, then turn Navcam toward the sky for suprahorizon and zenith cloud movies and a dust opacity observation across Gale Crater. Mastcam will then perform its own dust observation, which will wrap up the plan. If the team finds that Curiosity’s wheels are firmly seated on Martian soil and not rocks, our rover will again do contact science on a new set of rocks and continue its journey toward the boxwork formation.

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  • MIL-OSI: XRP News: XPL Token Soars 650% in 24 Hours — FOMO Intensifies as AI-Powered DEX Takes XRPL by Storm

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ZURICH, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In one of the most dramatic 24-hour performances in XRPL DeFi history, $XPL the native token of XploraDEX, has surged over 650% since its debut on MagneticX. As word spreads and trading volume explodes, investors are now scrambling to secure a position before the next leg up.

    Buy $XPL on MagneticX Now

    The launch of $XPL on MagneticXc has exceeded all expectations. What began as XRPL’s first AI-powered decentralized exchange token is now quickly becoming one of the hottest assets in the broader crypto market. In under a day, $XPL has skyrocketed in price, with thousands of new wallet holders joining the rally.

    Why the Pump Is Only the Beginning

    Unlike many tokens that pump on hype alone, $XPL’s explosive growth is fueled by real fundamentals:

    • AI-powered trading tools integrated directly into the DEX
    • Staking pools and governance modules rolling out post-listing
    • Launchpad access for upcoming XRPL projects
    • Utility live from Day 1, not just promises

    Purchase $XPL Token MagneticX DEX

    The rise in price isn’t speculative—it’s backed by utility, innovation, and a growing army of believers in AI-powered DeFi.

    Market Momentum Is Building

    Social media is buzzing. Whale wallets are accumulating. And MagneticXc trading data shows massive buy pressure as traders fight to enter early. As trading volume surges hour by hour, analysts are now calling $XPL one of the strongest post-presale launches in recent XRPL history.

    Buy $XPL Now on MagneticX Exchange

    Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait:

    • $XPL is already up 650% in 24 hours—and climbing
    • The DEX utility is live, with real AI features backing the hype
    • Future platform expansions could fuel further demand

    Buy $XPL on MagneticX DEX

    $XPL is exploding. The DeFi world is watching. Be early—or be priced out.

    Stay connected and Join the XploraDEX AI Revolution

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    Contact:
    Oliver Muller
    oliver@xploradex.io
    contact@xploradex.io

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  • MIL-OSI: Lantronix to Report Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results on May 8, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    IRVINE, Calif., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader of compute and connectivity for IoT solutions enabling AI Edge Intelligence, today announced it will release financial results from its fiscal 2025 third quarter, ended March 31, 2025, after the close of the market on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

    Management will host an investor conference call and audio webcast at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time) on May 8, 2025. To access the live conference call, investors should dial 1-844-802-2442 (U.S.) or 1-412-317-5135 (international) and indicate they are participating in the Lantronix fiscal 2025 third-quarter call. The webcast will be available simultaneously via the investor relations section of the Company’s website.

    Investors can access a conference call replay starting at approximately 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time on May 8, 2025, on the Lantronix website. A telephonic replay will also be available through May 15, 2025, by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (US) or 1-412-317-0088 (international) or Canada Toll-Free 855-669-9658 and entering passcode 3110521.

    About Lantronix

    Lantronix Inc. is a global leader of compute and connectivity IoT solutions that target high-growth markets, including Smart Cities, Enterprise and Transportation. Lantronix’s products and services empower companies to succeed in the growing IoT markets by delivering customizable solutions that enable AI Edge Intelligence. Lantronix’s advanced solutions include Intelligent Substations infrastructure, Infotainment systems and Video Surveillance, supplemented with advanced Out-of-Band Management (OOB) for Cloud and Edge Computing.

    For more information, visit the Lantronix website.

    Lantronix Media Contact:        
    Gail Kathryn Miller
    Corporate Marketing &
    Communications Manager
    media@lantronix.com

    Lantronix Analyst and Investor Contact:        
    investors@lantronix.com

    © 2025 Lantronix Inc. All rights reserved. Lantronix is a registered trademark, and SLB and SLC are trademarks of Lantronix Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

    This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitfarms Provides April 2025 Production and Operations Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    – New private debt facility with a division of Macquarie Group for up to $300 million to fund initial HPC project development at Panther Creek, validating the attractiveness of Bitfarms’ potential HPC data center development pipeline-

    –Operational hashrate of 19.5 EHuM and fleet efficiency of 19 w/TH–

    This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company’s second amended and restated prospectus supplement dated December 17, 2024, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated November 10, 2023.

    TORONTO, Ontario, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF), a global energy and compute infrastructure company, today issued its latest monthly production report. All financial references are in U.S. dollars.

    CEO Ben Gagnon stated, “In April, we secured an attractive financing facility for up to $300 million with a division of Macquarie Group, one of the world’s largest and most reputable infrastructure investors. These funds will be used solely to fund HPC data center development at our Panther Creek location. Panther Creek has the scale, location, power availability, and fiber connectivity that we expect will attract notable HPC counterparties. This site also has the quickest energization timeline of our three PA sites, and we are already working on the Site Map Plans, development timelines and renderings needed in order to begin to build out the powered land.

    “We are confident this partnership will not only accelerate our buildout at Panther Creek, but also open doors to future opportunities with Macquarie as we look to scale our project and potentially expand to other sites within our portfolio. Amidst the surging AI revolution and the growing demand for power and infrastructure, this financing arrives at a pivotal time. We believe the analyses provided by our strategic partners, ASG and WWT, along with Macquarie’s due diligence and industry expertise, validate our HPC opportunity thesis at Panther Creek, strengthen our HPC pipeline and strategy, and position Bitfarms as a market leader in sourcing and developing large-scale, high-quality HPC data center projects.

    “Our Bitcoin business is strong, and we remain bullish on mining economics with our newly upgraded mining fleet.  We have no need nor plans for a large miner purchase in 2025 or 2026, enabling us to focus our efforts on developing U.S. energy and HPC infrastructure, which we believe will create lasting shareholder value.”

    April 2025 Select Operating Highlights

    Key Performance Indicators April 2025 March 2025
    (proforma)
    Total BTC earned 268 280
    Month End Operating EHuM 19.5 19.5
    BTC/Avg. EH/s 16 17
    Average Operating EHuM 17.2 16.4
    Energized Capacity (MW) 461 461
    Watts/Terahash Efficiency (w/TH) 19 19
    • 19.5 EHuM operational at April 30, 2025.
    • 17.2 EHuM average operational, up 5% M/M.
    • 16 BTC/average EHuM, 6% lower M/M.
    • 268 BTC earned, 4% lower M/M.
    • 8.9 BTC earned daily on average, equal to ~$837,000 per day based on a BTC price of $94,000 at April 30, 2025.

    April 2025 Financial Update

    • Treasury of 1,005 BTC, down from 1,140 BTC last month and representing $94 million based on the Bitcoin price of $94,000 at April 30, 2025.

    About Bitfarms Ltd.
    Founded in 2017, Bitfarms is a global energy and compute infrastructure company that develops, owns, and operates vertically integrated HPC and Bitcoin mining data centers. Bitfarms currently has 15 operating Bitcoin data centers situated in four countries: the United States, Canada, Argentina and Paraguay.

    Powered primarily by environmentally friendly hydro-electric and long-term power contracts, Bitfarms is committed to using sustainable and often underutilized energy infrastructure.

    To learn more about Bitfarms’ events, developments, and online communities:

    www.bitfarms.com
    https://www.facebook.com/bitfarms/
    https://x.com/Bitfarms_io
    https://www.instagram.com/bitfarms/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitfarms/

    Glossary of Terms

    • Y/Y or M/M= year over year or month over month
    • BTC or BTC/day = Bitcoin or Bitcoin per day
    • EH or EH/s = Exahash or exahash per second
    • EHuM = Exahash Under Management, which includes Bitfarms’ proprietary hashrate and hashrate being hosted by Bitfarms for third-party hosting clients
    • MW or MWh = Megawatts or megawatt hour
    • GW or GWh= Gigawatts or gigawatt hour
    • w/TH = Watts/Terahash efficiency (includes cost of powering supplementary equipment)
    • HPC/AI = High Performance Computing / Artificial Intelligence
    • Energized capacity= Power available

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release contains certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking information”) that are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release and are covered by safe harbors under Canadian and United States securities laws. The statements and information in this release regarding the North American energy and compute infrastructure strategy, opportunities relating to the potential of the Company’s data centers for HPC/AI opportunities, the potential to deploy the proceeds of the Macquarie Group financing facility at the Panther Creek location, the merits and ability to secure long-term contracts associated with HPC/AI customers, the success of the Company’s HPC/AI strategy in general and its ability to capitalize on growing demand for AI computing while securing predictable cash flows and revenue diversification, the Company’s energy pipeline and its anticipated megawatt growth, the Company’s ability to drive greater shareholder value, projected growth, target hashrate, and other statements regarding future growth, plans and objectives of the Company are forward-looking information.

    Any statements that involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “prospects”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information.

    This forward-looking information is based on assumptions and estimates of management of Bitfarms at the time they were made, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of Bitfarms to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors, risks and uncertainties include, among others: an inability to apply the Company’s data centers to HPC/AI opportunities on a profitable basis; a failure to secure long-term contracts associated with HPC/AI customers on terms which are economic or at all; the construction and operation of new facilities may not occur as currently planned, or at all; expansion of existing facilities may not materialize as currently anticipated, or at all; an inability to satisfy the Panther Creek location related milestones which are conditions to loan drawdowns under the Macquarie Group financing facility; an inability to deploy the proceeds of the Macquarie Group financing facility to generate positive returns at the Panther Creek location; new miners may not perform up to expectations; revenue may not increase as currently anticipated, or at all; the ongoing ability to successfully mine digital currency is not assured; failure of the equipment upgrades to be installed and operated as planned; the availability of additional power may not occur as currently planned, or at all; expansion may not materialize as currently anticipated, or at all; the power purchase agreements and economics thereof may not be as advantageous as expected; potential environmental cost and regulatory penalties due to the operation of the former Stronghold plants which entail environmental risk and certain additional risk factors particular to the former business and operations of Stronghold including, land reclamation requirements may be burdensome and expensive, changes in tax credits related to coal refuse power generation could have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition, results of operations and future development efforts, competition in power markets may have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, cash flows and the market value of the assets, the business is subject to substantial energy regulation and may be adversely affected by legislative or regulatory changes, as well as liability under, or any future inability to comply with, existing or future energy regulations or requirements, the operations are subject to a number of risks arising out of the threat of climate change, and environmental laws, energy transitions policies and initiatives and regulations relating to emissions and coal residue management, which could result in increased operating and capital costs and reduce the extent of business activities, operation of power generation facilities involves significant risks and hazards customary to the power industry that could have a material adverse effect on our revenues and results of operations, and there may not have adequate insurance to cover these risks and hazards, employees, contractors, customers and the general public may be exposed to a risk of injury due to the nature of the operations, limited experience with carbon capture programs and initiatives and dependence on third-parties, including consultants, contractors and suppliers to develop and advance carbon capture programs and initiatives, and failure to properly manage these relationships, or the failure of these consultants, contractors and suppliers to perform as expected, could have a material adverse effect on the business, prospects or operations; the digital currency market; the ability to successfully mine digital currency; it may not be possible to profitably liquidate the current digital currency inventory, or at all; a decline in digital currency prices may have a significant negative impact on operations; an increase in network difficulty may have a significant negative impact on operations; the volatility of digital currency prices; the anticipated growth and sustainability of hydroelectricity for the purposes of cryptocurrency mining in the applicable jurisdictions; the inability to maintain reliable and economical sources of power to operate cryptocurrency mining assets; the risks of an increase in electricity costs, cost of natural gas, changes in currency exchange rates, energy curtailment or regulatory changes in the energy regimes in the jurisdictions in which Bitfarms operates and the potential adverse impact on profitability; future capital needs and the ability to complete current and future financings, including Bitfarms’ ability to utilize an at-the-market offering program ( “ATM Program”) and the prices at which securities may be sold in such ATM Program, as well as capital market conditions in general; share dilution resulting from an ATM Program and from other equity issuances; the risks of debt leverage and the ability to service and eventually repay the Macquarie Group financing facility; volatile securities markets impacting security pricing unrelated to operating performance; the risk that a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting could result in a misstatement of financial position that may lead to a material misstatement of the annual or interim consolidated financial statements if not prevented or detected on a timely basis; risks related to the Company ceasing to qualify as an “emerging growth company”; risks related to unsolicited investor interest, takeover proposals, shareholder activism or proxy contests relating to the election of directors; historical prices of digital currencies and the ability to mine digital currencies that will be consistent with historical prices; and the adoption or expansion of any regulation or law that will prevent Bitfarms from operating its business, or make it more costly to do so. For further information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties, refer to Bitfarms’ filings on www.sedarplus.ca (which are also available on the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) at www.sec.gov), including the management’s discussion & analysis for the year-ended December 31, 2024 Although Bitfarms has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, including factors that are currently unknown to or deemed immaterial by Bitfarms. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Bitfarms does not undertake any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information other than as required by law. Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, or any other securities exchange or regulatory authority accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

    Investor Relations Contact:

    Bitfarms
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  • MIL-OSI: Voice2Me.ai Unveils the World’s First Multimodal AI Voice Agents for ServiceNow—Live in Minutes, Not Months

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Fairfax, Virginia, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Voice2Me.ai today announced the debut of the industry’s first multimodal AI agent platform for ServiceNow and beyond. Building on the company’s headless, ultra-secured architecture, the new release lets enterprises move from voice-only automation to immersive, “see-what-I-see” assistance – without the months-long integration cycles typical of legacy solutions.

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    Once activated, Voice2Me agents can talk, text, show, and share screens with customers in real time. The agents “see” what the user sees and guide them step-by-step, while simultaneously searching the web or corporate knowledge bases, with minimal latency. Because the solution is ServiceNow-native, every interaction is auto-logged in ServiceNow the instant it happens, eliminating swivel-chair data entry. And with a plug-in SDK, the very same agents can be embedded into mobile apps, websites, or contact-center platforms within minutes.

    “We’re turning ServiceNow into a fully multimodal experience – voice, chat, video, and live screen-share – in a single app that anyone can deploy before lunch,” said Eva Karnaukh, CEO of Voice2Me.ai. “Customers don’t just want answers—they want to see, hear, and be shown. Today we’re making that future a reality.”

    Key features include

    • True Multimodal Interaction: Seamless hand-off between voice, chat, video, and screen-share for friction-free support.
    • Instant Vision & Guidance: Agents view user screens, highlight UI elements, and walk customers through complex processes while conducting live web research.
    • Anywhere Deployment: One-click install on ServiceNow plus drop-in widgets for websites, mobile apps, and telephony systems ь live in minutes, not months 
    • 50+ Language Fluency: Natural, human-like conversations across global markets, with automatic language detection.

    Industry analysts note that multimodal agents dramatically boost customer satisfaction by letting people “hear, see, and interact in the channel that suits the moment”, a capability now available natively to the ServiceNow ecosystem for the first time.

    Voice2Me.ai’s platform is powered by the top industry providers such as Microsoft, Google and OpenAI, ensuring enterprise-grade reliability, security, and scalability. The company also offers 24/7 support, guided onboarding, and continuous optimization services.

    Availability

    The multimodal AI voice-agents available today for ServiceNow clients. Enterprises can spin up a free simple ServiceNow voice agents at service24x7.ai or learn more at voice2me.ai.

    Follow Voice2Me.ai on YouTube, X, and LinkedIn. Connect with CEO Eva Karnaukh on LinkedIn.

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  • MIL-OSI: Radware Lands Largest Cloud Security Services Agreement to Date

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    MAHWAH, N.J., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, today announced it recorded a major customer win, securing its largest cloud security services agreement to date. The multi-year, multimillion dollar agreement is part of a renewal and expanded relationship with a global, Fortune 500 financial services and payments company and top 10 U.S. merchant acquirer. To manage business growth and increasing cyber threats, the customer plans to scale its security operations across Radware’s full suite of AI-powered Cloud DDoS Protection and Application Protection Services, safeguarding thousands of applications and billions of digital transactions.

    The company selected Radware for its ability to deliver a fully integrated, high-capacity application and network protection solution that seamlessly scales usage while minimizing the burden of operational overhead. The agreement spans Radware’s Cloud DDoS Protection Service and Cloud Application Protection Service, which also includes its Cloud Web Application Firewall Service, bot manager, and Web DDoS Protection.

    “Our customer’s rapid growth trajectory required an end-to-end cloud security platform that could keep pace with evolving cyber threats without burdening operational resources,” said Neal Quinn, head of North American cloud security services at Radware. “This landmark agreement reinforces Radware’s enormous potential in cloud security and is a testament to our continued investment in the U.S. market. It showcases the trusted partnerships we have built with some of the most demanding digital businesses in the world.”

    Radware’s cybersecurity suite includes application and network security solutions infused with EPIC-AI, state-of-the-art AI and generative AI algorithms which are built to block modern attacks while delivering consistent real-time protections across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. Designed to automatically adapt to changes in the threat landscape, applications and infrastructure, Radware’s EPIC-AI approach to security helps organizations significantly improve attack detection and mitigation, reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR), and meet compliance challenges.

    Radware has received numerous awards for its application and network security solutions. Industry analysts such as Aite-Novarica Group, Forrester, Gartner, GigaOm, IDC, KuppingerCole, and QKS Group continue to recognize Radware as a market leader in cybersecurity.

    About Radware
    Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR) is a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments. The company’s cloud application, infrastructure, and API security solutions use AI-driven algorithms for precise, hands-free, real-time protection from the most sophisticated web, application, and DDoS attacks, API abuse, and bad bots. Enterprises and carriers worldwide rely on Radware’s solutions to address evolving cybersecurity challenges and protect their brands and business operations while reducing costs. For more information, please visit the Radware website.

    Radware encourages you to join our community and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Radware Blog, X, and YouTube.

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  • MIL-OSI: Best Sugar Daddy Apps [2025] Free Sugar Daddy Dating Apps To Meet Sugar Daddies And Sugar Babies Online

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Las Vegas, Nevada, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Navigating the world of sugar dating apps requires knowledge, discretion, and careful platform selection. This comprehensive guide explores the top-rated sugar daddy apps, helping you make informed decisions about finding meaningful connections in the sugar dating landscape.

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    Selecting the right sugar daddy app impacts your entire dating experience. Premium platforms like SugarDaddy.com lead the market with robust security measures, privacy controls, and extensive user bases. This sugar dating app implements strict verification processes, ensuring authentic connections while protecting user information.

    Based on user feedback, safety features, privacy policies, and platform usability, sugardaddy.com is the best sugar daddy app in 2025, helping those looking to meet genuine sugar daddies or babies. As the interest in sugar dating continues to rise, especially among young professionals and high-income individuals, sugar daddy apps like sugardaddy.com have become a preferred option for connection and convenience.

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    What Are Sugar Daddy Apps?

    Sugar daddy apps are dating platforms created to connect successful, affluent individuals (typically sugar daddies or mommies) with attractive, younger partners (sugar babies) who are seeking financial support, mentorship, and lifestyle perks in return for companionship and emotional connection.

    These apps go beyond typical swiping and chatting—they set the stage for transparent relationships built on mutual expectations and clearly defined arrangements.

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    How to Choose the Best Sugar Daddy Dating App

    Not every platform will suit your needs. Here are key factors to consider:

    • Transparency: Look for platforms that support honest communication.
    • User base: Choose apps with active, high-quality profiles.
    • Privacy tools: Essential for both sugar daddies and babies.
    • Pricing model: Some prefer subscription-based; others like pay-as-you-go.

    Tips for Success on Sugar Daddy Apps

    1. Create a compelling profile – Use high-quality photos and an honest bio.
    2. Be clear about your expectations – Sugar dating works best with mutual understanding.
    3. Communicate respectfully and openly – Build trust through genuine interaction.
    4. Prioritize your safety – Meet in public and verify before exchanging sensitive details.
    5. Stay active – Regular engagement boosts visibility and response rates.

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    Safety First: How to Protect Yourself Online

    Whether you’re a sugar daddy or a sugar baby, safety should be your top priority:

    • Always meet in public first
    • Don’t share personal financial data
    • Use in-app messaging for initial chats
    • Report suspicious behavior immediately

    Benefits of Using Sugar Daddy Apps

    • Clarity in relationships: These platforms promote upfront conversations about expectations.
    • Financial support: Sugar babies often gain access to mentorship, gifts, and allowances.
    • Luxury lifestyle: Many arrangements include travel, events, and upscale experiences.
    • Emotional connection: Despite stereotypes, meaningful bonds can and do form.

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    Key Features to Look for in the Best Sugar Daddy Apps

    Selecting a reliable sugar dating platform requires attention to specific features that ensure safety, privacy, and successful connections. Here’s what you need to prioritize:

    1. Identity Verification Systems

    The best sugar daddy apps have robust identity verification systems in place to ensure that users are who they claim to be. Look for platforms that offer the following:

    • Photo verification through selfie checks
    • Social media account linking options
    • Income verification for sugar daddies
    • Background screening capabilities
    • Professional status confirmation

    2. Advanced Privacy Controls

    Privacy is crucial in the world of online dating, especially when it comes to sugar relationships. The top apps understand this and provide advanced privacy controls such as:

    • Invisible browsing modes
    • Private photo galleries
    • Custom profile visibility settings
    • Data encryption protocols
    • Ability to hide online status
    • Control over profile information display

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    3. Communication Features

    Effective communication is key to building connections with potential sugar partners. Look for apps that offer a variety of communication features, including:

    • In-app messaging systems
    • Video chat capabilities
    • Virtual gift exchanges
    • Clear arrangement discussion tools
    • Built-in translation services (if applicable)
    • Message filtering options


     4. User Experience Elements

    A user-friendly interface can make a significant difference in your overall experience with a sugar daddy app. Look for platforms that prioritize user experience through:

    • Mobile-responsive design for seamless access on smartphones and tablets
    • Quick-access navigation menus for easy exploration of the app’s features
    • Advanced search filters to help you find compatible matches
    • Profile matching algorithms that suggest potential partners based on your preferences
    • Real-time notifications for important updates and messages
    • Easy profile setup process to get started quickly


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    5. Safety Measures

    • Your safety should always be a top priority when using dating apps. Look for platforms that have implemented the following safety measures:
    • 24/7 customer support for immediate assistance with any issues or concerns
    • Profile reporting tools to flag suspicious or inappropriate behavior
    • Automated scam detection systems to identify and block fraudulent accounts
    • Emergency contact features in case of any dangerous situations during meetings
    • Block and mute options to prevent unwanted communication from certain users

    The best sugar daddy apps incorporate these features while maintaining a clean, intuitive interface. You’ll want to look for platforms that regularly update their security measures and adapt to user feedback. High-quality apps also provide detailed tutorials and support documentation to help you maximize these features for your safety and success.

    Remember to test the free versions of multiple apps to experience their interfaces and feature sets firsthand. This hands-on approach helps you identify which platform best aligns with your specific needs and preferences in the sugar dating world.

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    The Growing Use of Sugar Daddy Apps

    Sugar daddy apps are now used by a much broader range than in previous years. In 2025, these platforms have become a preferred option for those who want clarity from the start. Users are looking for connections that allow both people to state their expectations upfront. A sugar daddy app makes that process easier.

    Many adults now view sugar daddy dating as a practical and valid way to meet others. Whether looking for conversation, financial help, or something more personal, they often prefer using tools that allow for open discussions.

    Changing Dating Preferences Across Generations

    Younger generations are playing a key role in this shift. People in their 20s and 30s have different expectations from those of earlier dating cultures. Many focus on career goals, education, and financial stability. In the traditional sense, long-term dating isn’t always their first priority.

    At the same time, older users—often in their 40s or 50s—are using sugar daddy apps to meet younger partners with whom they can share meaningful experiences. These users usually have busy professional lives and little time for casual dating. A sugar daddy app allows for connection without pressure.

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    Financial Pressures Influence Relationship Models

    The financial side of dating has become more visible. Rising rent, education costs, and inflation have made it harder for many people to feel secure. That’s one reason why sugar daddy apps have become so popular. For some, meeting a supportive partner through an online sugar daddy platform helps balance financial goals with emotional needs.

    Mutually beneficial relationships, when based on honesty and respect, are now seen as a modern dating choice. These types of arrangements can help both sugar daddies and sugar babies feel more in control of their lives.

    Why Structured Agreements Appeal Today

    Unlike traditional dating apps, which often rely on vague intentions or unclear signals, sugar daddy apps offer a more structured experience. Users can share what they want—financial support, emotional companionship, or mentorship—without guessing the other person’s motives.

    This direct connection style is why many prefer sugar daddy websites and apps. It saves time and lowers the chance of miscommunication.

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    How Sugar Daddy Apps Work

    A Direct Way to Connect

    Sugar daddy apps give users a practical way to meet others looking for similar relationships. These platforms are built to support arrangements that are clear from the start. Whether someone is searching for emotional connection, financial support, or companionship, a sugar daddy app helps both people define their goals early.

    The design of these apps is often focused and straightforward. Unlike general dating platforms, sugar daddy apps are more structured and offer features specifically for users who want purposeful arrangements.

    Setting Up a Profile

    The first step to using a sugar daddy app is creating a profile. This is where users introduce themselves, add photos, and explain their wants. Sugar daddies often describe their lifestyle, availability, and what type of arrangement they prefer. Sugar babies may list their goals, interests, and expectations.

    Unlike many standard dating sites, sugar daddy apps allow users to be upfront. There’s no need for vague descriptions or guessing games. A strong profile helps both sides avoid wasted time and attracts the kind of people they seek.

    Some platforms offer tips while building a profile, such as keeping descriptions honest and using clear, current photos. The more open and real the profile is, the more likely it is to lead to a match.

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    Matching and Search Tools

    Most sugar daddy apps offer two main ways to connect: browsing or algorithm-based matches. Users can scroll through profiles or use filters to find someone who fits their preferences. Standard filters include location, age, lifestyle, goals, and arrangement type.

    Some apps also offer advanced search options. For example, users can look for a millionaire sugar daddy, someone offering mentorship, or someone interested in virtual-only arrangements. These tools help narrow the search and improve the chances of meeting someone with the same interests.

    Matching systems vary across platforms, but the focus stays on simplicity and clarity. Whether someone wants to meet in person or keep things online, they can search based on what matters to them.

    Tools for Communication

    Once a connection is made, sugar daddy apps provide ways to talk directly within the app. Messaging tools may include private chat, voice notes, or even video calling. This helps both sides get to know each other safely before deciding to take things further.

    Some apps include verification steps to ensure the people using them are real. This might involve ID checks, selfie verification, or income confirmation for sugar daddies. These tools help build trust and reduce the risk of fake profiles.

    Photo privacy is another common feature. Users can blur images, control who sees them, or use locked photo galleries to maintain privacy.

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    Sugar Daddy Apps vs. Sugar Daddy Websites

    While many features are the same, there are a few differences between sugar daddy apps and sugar daddy websites. Apps are designed for quick, on-the-go use. They are ideal for users who want mobile access, instant updates, and simple communication tools.

    Websites, on the other hand, often offer more detail. Users can create longer profiles, upload more content, and explore search tools with more depth. Some people prefer the larger screen and full-feature experience that sugar daddy sites provide.

    That said, most top platforms now offer both. This means users can choose how to connect—using a sugar daddy dating app during the day, then switching to the full website at home.

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    Are Sugar Daddy Apps That Send Money Without Meeting Real?

    Searches for sugar daddy apps that send money without meeting have grown recently. Many people are curious whether receiving financial support through a sugar daddy app is possible without meeting in person. While the idea is appealing to some users, especially those who prefer virtual connections, it’s essential to understand how these situations work.

    Users sometimes form genuine online-only arrangements, but these are the exception, not the rule. Most sugar daddies want to build some level of connection before offering support.

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    What’s Real and What’s Not

    Legitimate sugar dating often involves a mutual agreement between both parties. This could include financial support, mentorship, or shared time. However, when someone offers money right away without verifying their identity or getting to know the other person, it’s a sign to pause and ask questions.

    A real sugar daddy app will not promise instant payments or guarantee financial rewards just for signing up. Be careful with users who offer large amounts of money too quickly or try to take the conversation off the platform right away.

    There are real sugar dating arrangements that happen entirely online, but they usually involve clear communication, gradual trust-building, and the use of verified features within the app.

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    Recognizing Red Flags

    You must stay aware of common scam tactics when using any sugar daddy dating app. Here are some warning signs to watch out for:

    • A user offers money before any real conversation takes place
    • They avoid video calls or ID verification
    • They ask for your Cash App, PayPal, or personal banking details early on
    • They claim to have sent you money and ask for a “refund” of the extra amount
    • They want to switch to text or messaging apps immediately after matching

    These are often signs of scam activity. A trustworthy online sugar daddy will take the time to verify their identity, respect boundaries, and follow the normal flow of conversation within the app.

    Safe Practices for New Users

    If you’re new to sugar dating, take steps to stay protected. Use apps with built-in safety tools like identity checks, secure messaging, and moderation. Stick to communication inside the app until you’re sure the person you’re speaking with is real.

    It’s also smart to set clear boundaries. Let the other person know what you’re comfortable with, and don’t feel pressured to move too fast. If someone offers to send money right away, ask questions and be cautious.

    While some sugar daddy apps do support long-distance or online-only arrangements, the safest and most rewarding connections usually come from people who are upfront, respectful, and interested in building trust over time.

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    Why Millionaire Sugar Daddies Prefer Apps in 2025

    Time, Privacy, and Precision

    Many millionaire sugar daddies have demanding schedules and limited time for traditional dating. In 2025, sugar daddy apps have become a preferred tool for those who want to connect quickly and quietly. These users often seek arrangements that respect their time and offer clear expectations.

    A sugar daddy app allows busy professionals to browse, match, and communicate without extended small talk. It saves time by focusing on users who are upfront about what they’re looking for. That directness appeals to people who are used to working with structure and efficiency.

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    Lifestyle Matchmaking

    Sugar daddy apps are also popular among high-income individuals because they offer matches that align with specific lifestyles. Whether dining out, luxury travel, or intellectual connection, the app format makes finding someone with shared interests easier.

    Some users prefer arrangements that are travel-based or seasonal. A sugar daddy might spend part of the year in another city or travel often for work. The app format makes it possible to connect with people in different locations, schedule time in advance, and communicate discreetly while moving.

    Discretion as a Key Feature

    Privacy is vital to many high-net-worth individuals. Using a sugar daddy dating app gives them more control over what they share when they respond, and how they present their profiles. Features like photo blurring, private messaging, and verification options create a more secure experience.

    These tools are handy for those who want to keep their personal lives separate from their business or public profiles. Many apps have built-in moderation to limit fake profiles and increase user trust.

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    Sugar Daddy Sites vs. Sugar Daddy Apps

    Both sugar daddy websites and apps serve the same purpose—helping people connect for mutually beneficial arrangements—but how users interact with them can differ.

    Apps are built for convenience. They’re ideal for users who want access to matches on the go. Whether during a lunch break or while traveling, a sugar daddy app offers quick access to profiles, chat tools, and updates. The layout is simple and designed for mobile users who prefer efficiency.

    On the other hand, sugar daddy sites often provide a more detailed experience. Longer bios, full-size photo galleries, and expanded search filters are common on the desktop version. Users who like to explore profiles more deeply or want to manage their matches from a larger screen may prefer this format.

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    Hybrid Use Is Common

    Many users switch between both. Someone might use a sugar daddy website at home and rely on the app when they’re out. This hybrid approach gives users flexibility, allowing them to maintain conversations and update their profiles from anywhere.

    For someone trying to find a sugar daddy, or for a sugar daddy hoping to connect with someone who understands their lifestyle, having access to both formats can be helpful.

    Online Connections That Fit Real Life

    Whether through a mobile app or a desktop site, sugar dating platforms in 2025 are designed to fit into people’s daily routines. From a quick match to a long-term connection, these tools help people make decisions based on clarity, preference, and availability.

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    How Sugar Daddy Apps Prioritize Safety in 2025

    Verified Profiles Build Trust

    Safety is one of the top concerns for anyone using a sugar daddy app in 2025. The best sugar daddy apps now require verification steps to protect users. These can include ID checks, selfie verification, and even income confirmation for sugar daddies. Verified profiles reduce the risk of scams and help people feel more secure when they start a new connection.

    Verified accounts are easier to trust when using a sugar daddy dating app. Users can see who is serious about finding an arrangement and who might be trying to mislead others. Verification makes a real difference in the overall experience.

    Photo Privacy and Secure Messaging

    Modern sugar daddy apps also provide tools to keep personal information private. Features like photo blurring, hidden albums, and profile controls let users decide who sees what. These privacy settings give both sugar babies and sugar daddies more control over their visibility.

    In-app messaging systems are designed to prevent spam and keep all conversations within a secure space. Some platforms also offer keyword filters to block suspicious messages. Together, these features help create a safer, more respectful environment.

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    Scam Prevention and Moderation

    Scam filtering has improved across many top sugar daddy websites and apps. Newer technology helps flag fake profiles and detect suspicious behavior early. When users report something that feels off, moderators can quickly review and act.

    The presence of active moderation is part of what separates legit sugar daddy sites from platforms that allow anything. A well-managed community supports safe dating and keeps the experience real.

    Why Verified Sugar Daddy Apps Matter

    Choosing a verified sugar daddy app matters. These apps aren’t just more secure and attract more serious users. People are less likely to run into fake profiles, time-wasters, or scammers when verification and moderation are part of the platform.

    Anyone looking to find a sugar daddy or connect with a real online sugar daddy should prioritize safety first. Verified apps are built to support that goal.

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    Final Thoughts

    Choosing the best sugar daddy app for your needs requires clarity about what you’re looking for—be it companionship, mentorship, or a luxurious lifestyle. The apps listed above each cater to different preferences and relationship styles. Explore the options, protect your privacy, and enjoy the journey of sugar dating in 2025.

    FAQs

    What are the best free sugar daddy apps?

    Some platforms like sugardaddy.com offer free basic memberships with optional paid upgrades.

    Can sugar babies get paid without meeting in person?

    Yes, some arrangements are entirely virtual. However, these are based on trust and clear agreement.

    Are sugar daddy apps safe to use?

    Reputable sugar daddy apps use encryption, profile verification, and fraud detection tools to keep users safe.

    Is sugar dating the same as escorting?

    No. Sugar dating is about mutually agreed-upon relationships that may or may not include intimacy. Escorting is transactional and often illegal.

    Are sugar daddy apps free?

    Many sugar daddy apps allow users to create an account and browse for free. However, to unlock full features, such as sending messages, viewing full profiles, or accessing premium filters, there’s often a paid membership option. Some sugar daddy apps free do exist, but they may have limited tools or fewer privacy features. Premium versions typically offer more security and better results.

    Do sugar daddies send money without meeting?

    It’s possible, but it’s rare. Most real sugar daddies prefer talking and building trust before offering support. While the idea of sugar daddy apps that send money without a meeting is popular in searches, many of those offers are linked to scams. If someone offers money immediately without real conversation or identity verification, it’s best to be cautious.

    How can I avoid scams on free sugar daddy apps?

    Always use verified sugar daddy apps with built-in security features like ID checks and profile moderation to stay safe. Avoid users who ask for personal financial information early on, and be wary of anyone who refuses to video chat or verify their identity. Don’t move conversations off the app too soon. If something feels off, trust your instincts and report the account.

    Where can I find a sugar daddy?

    You can find a sugar daddy using platforms specifically designed for sugar dating. The best way is through sugar daddy websites or apps that allow you to set preferences, filter by lifestyle or location, and communicate safely.

    Are sugar daddy relationships only about money?

    No. While financial support can be part of the arrangement, many sugar relationships are based on emotional connection, shared interests, or mentorship. Some sugar babies are looking for guidance or companionship more than anything else. Likewise, sugar daddies often seek someone who understands their lifestyle and values honesty and communication.

    Can sugar dating lead to long-term relationships?

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates WAVES 2025

    Source: Government of India

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates WAVES 2025

    WAVES highlights India’s creative strengths on a global platform: PM

    World Audio Visual And Entertainment Summit, WAVES, is not just an acronym, It is a wave of culture, creativity and universal connectivity: PM

    India, with a billion-plus population, is also a land of a billion-plus stories: PM

    This is the right time to Create In India, Create For The World: PM

    Today when the world is looking for new ways of storytelling, India has a treasure of its stories dating back thousands of years, this treasure is timeless, thought-provoking and truly global: PM

    This is the time of dawn of Orange Economy in India, Content, Creativity and Culture – these are the three pillars of Orange Economy: PM

    Screen size may be getting smaller, but the scope is becoming infinite, Screen is getting micro but the message is becoming mega: PM

    Today, India is emerging as a global hub for film production, digital content, gaming, fashion, music and live concerts: PM

    To the creators of the world — dream big and tell your story, To investors — invest not just in platforms, but in people, To Indian youth — tell your one billion untold stories to the world: PM

    Posted On: 01 MAY 2025 1:42PM by PIB Delhi

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the WAVES 2025, India’s first-of-its-kind World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit at the Jio World Centre, Mumbai today. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, he greeted everyone on the occasion of Maharashtra day and Gujarat Statehood day being celebrated today. Acknowledging the presence of all international dignitaries, ambassadors, and leaders from the creative industry, the Prime Minister highlighted the significance of the gathering, emphasizing that over 100 countries’ artists, innovators, investors, and policymakers have come together to lay the foundation for a global ecosystem of talent and creativity. “WAVES is not merely an acronym but a wave representing culture, creativity, and universal connectivity”, he remarked, further underlining that the summit showcases the expansive world of films, music, gaming, animation, and storytelling, offering a global platform for artists and creators to connect and collaborate. The Prime Minister congratulated all participants on this historic occasion and extended his warm welcome to the distinguished guests from India and abroad.

    Reflecting on India’s rich cinematic history at the WAVES Summit, Shri Modi noted that on May 3, 1913, India’s first feature film, Raja Harishchandra, was released, directed by the pioneering filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke. He recalled that Phalke’s birth anniversary was celebrated just a day earlier. He underscored the impact of Indian cinema over the past century, stating that it has successfully taken India’s cultural essence to every corner of the world. He highlighted the popularity of Raj Kapoor in Russia, the global recognition of Satyajit Ray at Cannes, and the Oscar-winning success of RRR, emphasizing how Indian filmmakers continue to shape global narratives. He also acknowledged the cinematic poetry of Guru Dutt, the social reflections of Ritwik Ghatak, the musical genius of A.R. Rahman, and the epic storytelling of S.S. Rajamouli, stating that each of these artists has brought Indian culture to life for millions worldwide. Shri Modi also remarked that Indian cinema legends were honored through commemorative postage stamps, paying tribute to their contributions to the industry.

    Emphasising the importance of India’s creative capability and global collaboration, the Prime Minister remarked that over the years, he has engaged with professionals from gaming, music, filmmaking, and acting, discussing ideas and insights that deepened his understanding of the creative industries. He highlighted a unique initiative undertaken during Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, where singers from 150 countries came together to perform ‘Vaishnav Jan To’, a hymn written by Narsinh Mehta nearly 500-600 years ago. He stated that this global artistic effort created a significant impact, bringing the world together in harmony. He further noted that several individuals present at the summit had contributed to the Gandhi One Fifty initiative by creating short video messages, advancing Gandhi’s philosophies. He remarked that the collective strength of India’s creative world, combined with international collaboration, has already demonstrated its potential, and that vision has now materialized as WAVES.

    Shri Modi praised the resounding success of the first edition of the WAVES Summit, stating that from its very first moment, the event has captured global attention and is “roaring with purpose.” He acknowledged the dedication and efforts of the summit’s Advisory Board, emphasizing their role in making WAVES a landmark event in the creative industry. He highlighted the large-scale Creators Challenge and Creatosphere initiative, which saw participation from approximately 100,000 creative professionals across 60 countries. He remarked that out of 32 challenges, 800 finalists have been selected, recognizing their talent and congratulating them on their achievement. He encouraged the finalists, stating that they now have the opportunity to make their mark on the global creative stage.

    The Prime Minister expressed enthusiasm for the creative developments showcased at the Bharat Pavilion during the WAVES Summit. He remarked that significant innovation has been achieved, and he looked forward to witnessing these creations firsthand. The Prime Minister highlighted the WAVES Bazaar initiative, noting its potential to encourage new creators and connect them with emerging markets. He praised the concept of linking buyers and sellers in the art industry, stating that such initiatives strengthen the creative economy and provide fresh opportunities for artists.

    Reflecting on the deep-rooted connection between creativity and human experience, stating that a child’s journey begins with the lullaby of a mother, their first introduction to sound and music, Shri Modi remarked that just as a mother weaves dreams for her child, creative professionals shape the dreams of an era. He underscored that the essence of WAVES lies in bringing together such visionary individuals who inspire and influence generations through their art.

    Reaffirming his belief in collective efforts, stating that the dedication of artists, creators, and industry leaders will elevate WAVES to new heights in the coming years, Shri Modi urged his industry counterparts to continue the same level of support and handholding that made the first edition of the summit a success. He remarked that many exciting waves are yet to come and announced that WAVES Awards will be launched in the future, establishing themselves as the most prestigious honors in the world of art and creativity. He emphasized the need for sustained commitment, stating that the goal is to win the hearts of people across the world and inspire generations through creativity.

    Highlighting India’s rapid economic progress, stating that the nation is on its way to becoming the world’s third-largest economy, the Prime Minister remarked that India holds the number one position in global fintech adoption, is the second-largest mobile manufacturer, and has the third-largest startup ecosystem worldwide. He emphasized that India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation has only begun and has much more to offer. “India is not only home to a billion-plus population but also a billion-plus stories”, he added. Referencing the country’s rich artistic history, he recalled that two thousand years ago, Bharata Muni’s Natya Shastra emphasized the power of art in shaping emotions and human experiences. He noted that centuries ago, Kalidasa’s Abhijnana-Shakuntalam introduced a new direction in classical drama. Prime Minister underscored the deep cultural roots of India, stating that every street has a story, every mountain carries a song, and every river hums a tune. He remarked that India’s six lakh villages each have their own folk traditions and unique storytelling styles, with communities preserving their histories through folklore. He highlighted the spiritual significance of Indian music, noting that whether it is bhajans, ghazals, classical compositions, or contemporary tunes, every melody carries a story, and every rhythm holds a soul.

    Shri Modi underscored India’s deep-rooted artistic and spiritual heritage at the WAVES Summit, highlighting the concept of Naad Brahma, the divine sound. He remarked that Indian mythology has always expressed divinity through music and dance, citing Lord Shiva’s Damru as the first cosmic sound, Goddess Saraswati’s Veena as the rhythm of wisdom, Lord Krishna’s Flute as an eternal message of love, and Lord Vishnu’s Shankha as a call for positive energy. He emphasized that the mesmerizing cultural presentation at the summit also reflected this rich heritage. Declaring that “this is the right time,” Shri Modi reiterated India’s vision of Create in India, Create for the World, asserting that the country’s storytelling tradition offers an invaluable treasure spanning thousands of years. He highlighted that India’s stories are Timeless, Thought-Provoking, and Truly Global, encompassing not just cultural themes but also science, sports, courage, and bravery. He remarked that India’s storytelling landscape blends science with fiction, and heroism with innovation, forming a vast and diverse creative ecosystem. He called upon the WAVES platform to take on the responsibility of sharing India’s extraordinary stories with the world, bringing them to future generations through new and engaging formats.

    Drawing parallels between the People’s Padma awards and the vision behind the WAVES Summit, stating that both initiatives aim to recognize and uplift talent from every corner of India, the Prime Minister remarked that while Padma Awards started a few years after independence, they truly transformed when India embraced the People’s Padma, recognizing individuals serving the nation from remote areas. This shift, he emphasized, turned the awards from a ceremony into a national celebration. Similarly, the Prime Minister stated that WAVES will serve as a global platform for India’s immense creative talent across films, music, animation, and gaming, ensuring that artists from every part of the country find recognition on an international stage.

    Underscoring India’s tradition of embracing diverse ideas and cultures, referencing a Sanskrit phrase, Shri Modi emphasized that India’s civilizational openness has welcomed communities like Parsis and Jews, who have thrived in the country and become an integral part of its cultural fabric. He acknowledged the presence of ministers and representatives from various countries, noting that every nation has its own successes and contributions. He remarked that India’s strength lies in respecting and celebrating global artistic achievements, reinforcing the country’s commitment to creative collaboration. He emphasized that by creating content that reflects the accomplishments of different cultures and nations, WAVES can strengthen the vision of global connectivity and artistic exchange.

    The Prime Minister extended an invitation to the global creative community, assuring them that engaging with India’s stories would reveal narratives deeply resonant with their own cultures. He emphasized that India’s rich storytelling tradition carries themes and emotions that transcend borders, creating a natural and meaningful connection. He remarked that international artists and creators who explore India’s stories will experience an organic bond with the nation’s heritage. He stated that this cultural synergy will make India’s vision of Create in India even more compelling and accessible to the world.

    “This is the time of dawn of Orange Economy in India, Content, Creativity and Culture – the three pillars of Orange Economy”, exclaimed Shri Modi, remarking that Indian films have now reached audiences in over 100 countries, with global viewers increasingly seeking to understand Indian cinema beyond surface-level appreciation. He highlighted the growing trend of international audiences watching Indian content with subtitles, signaling deeper engagement with India’s stories. Shri Modi also noted that India’s OTT industry has witnessed tenfold growth in recent years, stating that while screen sizes may be shrinking, the scope of content is infinite, with micro screens delivering mega messages. He observed that Indian cuisine is becoming a global favorite and expressed confidence that Indian music will soon gain similar worldwide recognition.

    Emphasizing the immense potential of India’s creative economy, stating that in the coming years, its contribution to the country’s GDP is set to increase significantly, the Prime Minister remarked, “India is emerging as a global hub for film production, digital content, gaming, fashion, and music”. He noted the promising growth opportunities in the live concert industry and the vast potential in the global animation market, which currently stands at over $430 billion and is projected to double in the next decade. The Prime Minister highlighted that this presents a significant opportunity for India’s animation and graphics industry, urging stakeholders to leverage this expansion for greater international reach.

    Calling upon India’s young creators to drive the nation’s Orange Economy forward, acknowledging that their passion and hard work are shaping a new wave of creativity, Shri Modi emphasized that whether they are musicians from Guwahati, podcasters from Kochi, game designers in Bengaluru, or filmmakers in Punjab, their contributions are fueling India’s growing creative sector. He assured that the government stands firmly behind creative professionals, supporting them through initiatives like Skill India, Startup Support, policies for the AVGC Industry, and global platforms like WAVES. He remarked that every effort is being made to build an environment where innovation and imagination are valued, fostering new dreams and empowering individuals to bring those dreams to life. Shri Modi highlighted that WAVES will serve as a major platform where Creativity meets Coding, Software blends with Storytelling, and Art merges with Augmented Reality. He urged young creators to make the most of this opportunity, dream big, and dedicate their efforts to realizing their visions.

    The Prime Minister expressed his unwavering confidence in India’s content creators, highlighting that their free-flowing creativity is redefining the global creative landscape. He emphasized that the youthful spirit of India’s creators knows no barriers, boundaries, or hesitation, allowing innovation to thrive. He remarked that through his personal interactions with young creators, gamers, and digital artists, he has witnessed firsthand the energy and talent emerging from India’s creative ecosystem. He acknowledged that India’s massive young population is driving new creative dimensions, from reels, podcasts, and games to animation, stand-up, and AR-VR formats. The Prime Minister asserted that WAVES is a platform designed specifically for this generation—one that enables young minds to reimagine and redefine the creative revolution with their energy and efficiency.

    Underscoring the importance of Creative Responsibility in a technology-driven 21st century, Shri Modi emphasised that as technology increasingly influences human lives, extra efforts are needed to preserve emotional sensitivity and cultural richness. He remarked that the creative world holds the power to foster human compassion and deepen societal consciousness. He asserted that the goal is not to create robots but to nurture individuals with heightened sensitivity, emotional depth, and intellectual richness—qualities that cannot stem from information overload or technological speed alone. Shri Modi stressed on the importance of art, music, dance, and storytelling, noting that these forms have kept human sensibilities alive for thousands of years. He urged creatives to reinforce these traditions and build a more compassionate future. He also highlighted the need to protect young generations from divisive and harmful ideologies, stating that WAVES can serve as a vital platform to uphold cultural integrity and instill positive values. He warned that neglecting this responsibility could have grave consequences for future generations.

    Emphasising the transformative impact of technology on the creative world, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of global coordination to harness its full potential. He remarked that WAVES will serve as a bridge connecting Indian creators with global storytellers, animators with global visionaries, and transform gamers to global champions. He invited international investors and creators to embrace India as their content playground and explore the country’s vast creative ecosystem. Addressing global creators, the Prime Minister urged them to dream big and tell their story. He encouraged investors to invest not just in platforms, but in people, and called on Indian youth to share their one billion untold stories with the world. He concluded by extending his best wishes to all participants of the inaugural WAVES Summit.

    The Governor of Maharashtra Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Union Ministers, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Dr. L. Murugan were present among other dignitaries at the event.

    Background

    WAVES 2025 is a four-day summit with tagline “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries” is poised to position India as a global hub for media, entertainment, and digital innovation by bringing together creators, startups, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the world.

    In line with Prime Minister’s vision of leveraging creativity, technology, and talent to shape a brighter future, WAVES will integrate films, OTT, gaming, comics, digital media, AI, AVGC-XR, broadcasting, and emerging tech, making it a comprehensive showcase of India’s media and entertainment prowess. WAVES aims to unlock a $50 billion market by 2029, expanding India’s footprint in the global entertainment economy.

    At WAVES 2025, India is also hosting the Global Media Dialogue (GMD) for the first time, with ministerial participation from 25 countries, marking a milestone in the country’s engagement with the global media and entertainment landscape. The Summit will also feature the WAVES Bazaar, a global e-marketplace with over 6,100 buyers, 5,200 sellers, and 2,100 projects. It aims to connect buyers and sellers locally and globally, ensuring wide-reaching networking and business opportunities.

    Prime Minister visited the Creatosphere and interacted with creators, selected from the 32 Create in India Challenges launched nearly a year ago, which garnered over one lakh registrations. He will also visit the Bharat Pavilion.

    WAVES 2025 will witness participation from over 90 countries, with more than 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300+ companies, and 350+ startups. The summit will feature 42 plenary sessions, 39 breakout sessions, and 32 masterclasses spanning diverse sectors including broadcasting, infotainment, AVGC-XR, films, and digital media.

     

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Depot Darpan portal & mobile application to ensure Food Storage depots meet highest quality & performance standards

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 01 MAY 2025 1:41PM by PIB Delhi

    The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), Government of India, ensures food security for over 80 crore beneficiaries through scientific warehousing and smart storage solutions for food grains.

    DFPD is now envisaging the Depot Darpan portal and mobile application with the objective to ensure that the Food Storage depots meet the highest quality and performance standards. It enables Depot managers to evaluate infrastructure, operational and financial performance on a near real-time basis

    Depot Managers upload geo-tagged inputs of the infrastructure available in their depot, generating automated ratings and action points for timely improvements. The system ensures 100% validation by the supervisory officers and random third-party audits.

    The warehouses are assessed based on two main categories:

    • Infrastructural aspects which include safety standards, storage conditions, environmental, technology adoption and statutory parameters.
    • Operational efficiency aspects which include stock turnover, losses, space utilization, manpower expenses, and profitability.

    Each category is evaluated independently, and the warehouse receives a Star rating based on the composite scoring from both parameters.

    Depot Darpan is uniquely integrated with smart warehousing technologies, creating a seamless digital monitoring ecosystem that includes: CCTV Surveillance and IoT sensors, monitoring key parameters such as CO₂ & Phosphine levels, fire hazards, humidity, unauthorized entry and temperature in real time thereby, ensuring security and efficiency in food grain storage.

    The IoT-Enabled Monitoring includes:

    1. Ambient sensor – Temperature and relative humidity to monitor grain moisture and temperature
    2. Carbon dioxide (CO2) – To monitor and indicate potential grain infestation
    3. Phosphine gas sensor – Ensures occupational safety for workers through early warning to prevent exposure to toxic gas levels Detects fumigation leakages, increasing effectiveness of treatment
    4. Gate Shutter sensor – Detection of unauthorized door access. – Alerts for unauthorized door openings outside designated hours. Monitors door status during fumigation processes. Ensures proper ventilation by tracking door openings as required.
    5. Fire/smoke sensor- Provides early warning to prevent fire-related damage and ensure safety.

    In addition, AI based technology for bag counting, ANPR (Automatic Number plate Recognition) for vehicle identification and tracking, and Face Recognition technology (FRS) for access control and security are also deployed in warehouses on pilot basis.

    A total of around 2278 warehouses including those owned by FCI & CWC and that hired from State agencies/ private will be onboarded in this digital initiative.

    Depot Darpan mobile app allows supervisory officials to track warehouse performance anytime, anywhere, supporting better decision making. Automated reports are used in regular reviews, leading to continuous and seamless improvements in infrastructure and efficiency.

    Depot Darpan, a mirror of warehousing excellence, ensures improved warehousing and greater operational efficiency in the public distribution system and reinforces the commitment to the nation’s food security with every grain scientifically stored.

    Depot Darpan portal and mobile application shall be formally inaugurated by Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy on 20th May, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported police inaction in finding a missing girl from Bhopal, MP, even 18 days after the incident

    Source: Government of India

    NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported police inaction in finding a missing girl from Bhopal, MP, even 18 days after the incident

    Reportedly, over 3,400 women and girls missing in the State over the last three years, as per MP Police data

    ‘Operation Muskan’ launched last year by the State police to rescue and rehabilitate the missing girls, remains ineffective

    The Commission issues notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Madhya Pradesh, calling for a detailed report within two weeks

    Posted On: 01 MAY 2025 12:55PM by PIB Delhi

    The National Human Rights (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that even eighteen days after, a six-year-old girl went missing from an under-bridge in Koh-e-Fiza area in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, the Police have no answers. Reportedly, the missing girl’s homeless mother with eight children suspects the involvement of one of the relatives in the disappearance of her daughter, but the police is not conducting a fair investigation, and no arrests have been made in the matter to date.

    Reportedly, this is not just one case of disappearance, as over 3,400 women and girls have gone missing in the State during the last three years, as per the data of the Madhya Pradesh police. Allegedly, the CCTV networks are patchy, rapid-response teams are missing in action, and there is no coordination between the units.

    The Commission observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights. Therefore, it has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Government of Madhya Pradesh, calling for a detailed report in the matter within two weeks. According to the media report, carried on 25th April, 2025, a drive under the name ‘Operation Muskan’ launched last year by the State police to rescue and rehabilitate the missing girls has not shown any results.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Temporary closure of Tin Ping Sports Centre

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Attention TV/radio announcers:

    Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:

    ​The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (May 1) that due to power failure, Tin Ping Sports Centre in North District has been temporarily closed until further notice.

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  • MIL-OSI: Political risk tops companies’ ERM risk registers, according to latest Willis Political Risk Survey

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Political risks rank among the top five risks on the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) risk register for 75% of global companies, with 11% identifying it as the number one risk. Highly exposed industries, such as contracting, transport and mining are disproportionately affected, according to the eighth annual Political Risk Survey and Report by Willis, a WTW business, (NASDAQ:WTW).

    The survey revealed that 58% of respondents anticipated a negative financial impact on their organization due to the imposition of tariffs by the US. This figure is nearly as high as the 60% who reported financial setbacks from the Russia – Ukraine conflict in 2023 and significantly exceeds the 28% who cited negative effects from Western tensions with China and the Middle East conflict.

    Other key findings were:

    • Over the past eight years since the survey began, 2023 saw the highest political risk losses, driven by expropriation, political violence and currency convertibility issues. Notably, 18% of respondents faced losses significant enough to require corporate earnings restatements.
    • Companies were most likely to rely on direct negotiations with host governments and political risk insurance to recover such prior losses. In 2025, the most common risk mitigation strategies against potential future losses were diversification and a “three lines of defense” approach
    • Top political risk concerns for 2025 included U.S. policy uncertainty (especially tariffs) and tensions between the U.S. and its allies.
    • Other major risks included restricted access to key markets due to geopolitical tensions and the threat of state-backed cyber and disinformation attacks.

    The research includes a survey of 66 companies and in-depth, anonymized interviews with 15 companies. 

    “In the eight years since we began this research, companies’ political risk concerns have changed almost unrecognizably,” said Sam Wilkin, Director of Political Risk Analytics at Willis. “In 2018, political risk was mostly a worry for highly exposed sectors investing in risky countries like Venezuela. Today, political risk concerns apply across sectors, involve a much higher level of potential loss, and are focused on United States policy.”

    The complete report can be downloaded here.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Three scientists speak about what it’s like to have research funding cut by the Trump administration

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Gemma Ware, Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation

    The Trump administration’s cuts to funding for American universities and research have left many scientists reeling and very worried. At the National Institutes of Health, which has an annual budget of US$47 billion to support medical research both in the U.S. and around the world, nearly 800 grants have been terminated. The administration is considering cutting the overall budget of the NIH by 40%.

    In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we speak to three scientists, two in the U.S. and one in South Africa, about what it’s like to be a scientist whose funding has been cut by the Trump administration.

    Sunghee Lee was in a meeting when she received an email to say that her $5 million, five-year grant from the NIH had been terminated. It was March 21, and Lee, a research professor at the University of Michigan, was stunned.

    “ It was very short and opaque, which is very different than how NIH usually operates”, she said. Lee’s project, which started in 2024, looked at different risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease across racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S. The termination email cited diversity, equity and inclusion studies, an early target of the Trump administration’s cuts to federal research funding, which it said no longer “effectuates agency priorities.”

    Lee was confused. “ Our study looks at everybody,” she said. “So if looking at everybody is a DEI study, just about any data collection in this country should be classified as DEI studies and terminated.”

    An arduous application process

    A few weeks earlier, Brady West, a colleague of Lee’s at the University of Michigan, had received similar news. West’s access to a federal research data center, a secure room to access restricted personal data, was withdrawn. He was told that one of his NIH-funded projects, which looked at measuring health disparities between people of different sexual identities, was no longer in compliance with recent executive orders. “Fortunately for me,” he said, “I was nearing the end of this project.”

    West explains that it can take up to two years for researchers to win a grant from a federal funding agency like the NIH. That money then supports a whole team of people, including researchers and administrators. All grant applications are reviewed by a panel of experts from the field who judge whether it’s novel, important research.

     ”A big misconception is that an administration chooses to fund these grants based on what they believe are important topics to research,“ West said. “That’s not the case.”

    HIV vaccine research

    The vast majority of NIH funding goes to institutions and researchers in the U.S., but a recent analysis by the journal Nature found 811 grants to international teams in more than 60 countries worth more than $340 million.

    In South Africa, where tensions are running high with the new Trump administration over land reform and other diplomatic fault lines, scientists have had NIH-funded research grants suspended.

    Glenda Gray is a professor at the infectious disease and oncology research institute at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and chief scientific officer at South Africa’s Medical Research Council. She’s at the forefront of research efforts to find a vaccine for HIV, work supported largely by grants from the NIH and aid from the United States Agency for International Development.

    In January, a $46 million project funded by USAID on experimental HIV vaccines that Gray ran was terminated after the Trump administration dismantled the aid agency. Then in mid-April, she saw that funding for a clinical trial unit in Soweto involved in trials for HIV vaccines had been marked as “pending.” On top of that,  four global research networks on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment strategies that the Soweto unit was affiliated with were told by NIH that they could no longer spend any money in South Africa.

    Gray says the level of funding, which was won in a competitive, global process, is “irreplacable” and will have drastic impact on HIV research.

    “ Basically you lose the knowledge or the value of understanding HIV prevention, HIV vaccines or therapeutics. We have the infrastructure, we have the burden of disease, and we have the ability to answer these questions,” Gray said. “And so it’s going to take much longer to answer these questions than if you had South Africa there. Basically, we slow down HIV vaccine research … you slow down the process of knowledge generation.”

    Listen to Sunghee Lee, Brady West and Glenda Gray talk about their experiences and what it means for their research on The Conversation Weekly podcast. It also includes an introduction with Alla Katsnelson, associate health editor at The Conversation in the U.S.

    This episode of The Conversation Weekly was written and produced by Gemma Ware and Katie Flood. Mixing and sound design by Eloise Stevens and theme music by Neeta Sarl.

    Newsclips in this episode from CBS News, Firstpost, ABC 7 Chicago, ABC News, CNN and PBS NewsHour.

    Listen to The Conversation Weekly via any of the apps listed above, download it directly via our RSS feed or find out how else to listen here.

    Brady Thomas West has received funding from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and National Science Foundation. Sunghee Lee has received funding from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Justice. Glenda Gray has received funding from USAID co-operative agreement for HIV vaccine research and US-NIH funding for HIV vaccines.

    – ref. Three scientists speak about what it’s like to have research funding cut by the Trump administration – https://theconversation.com/three-scientists-speak-about-what-its-like-to-have-research-funding-cut-by-the-trump-administration-255459

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Scores enjoy Yo! Wolves activities during Easter break

    Source: City of Wolverhampton

    Over 35 local providers hosted activity sessions, including food, at 48 locations all over the city. A wide variety of opportunities meant there was something for everyone, with children and young people enjoying martial arts, drama, arts and crafting, cinema visits, sports activities, AI and coding skills, music workshops, life saving first aid and much more.  

    Among the many providers who delivered holiday events was Soccer Coaching 2000, offering football coaching and multi sports at Stow Heath Primary School.

    Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “I was delighted to visit Soccer 2000 Coaching and see how much the children were learning and enjoying themselves.

    “It’s great to get out and see for myself some of our local providers, volunteers and organisations which are working so hard with us to continue to build a huge range of opportunities for our city’s children and young people through Yo! Wolves.”

    Josh Wright, Senior Coach from Soccer Coaching 2000, added: “We are very pleased to be part of the Yo! Wolves programme providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn new skills, get fit and socialise during the holidays.”

    Soccer Coaching 2000 is one element of the Yo! Wolves programme, offering hundreds of activities available across the city to children and young people, including those with a Holiday Activities Fund (HAF) code.

    There is also a range of activities that are inclusive for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

    Look out for Yo! Wolves summer programme – details coming soon visit Yo! Wolves.

    Councillor Coogan added: “We know how difficult school holidays can be for many families at the best of times, and we hope our Yo! Wolves programme is giving parents a little extra support. So, get ready for a summer full of fun, making new friends, learning new skills, and enjoying new adventures.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Distillery among next opening day traders announced for Derby Market Hall

    Source: City of Derby

    Derby City Council is excited to reveal another wave of traders who are set to move into the revitalised Derby Market Hall when it reopens, including a new bar and Derby’s first distillery in the heart of the city centre, marking another milestone in the transformation of the historic Grade-II listed building.

    Following a £35.1m restoration, the Market Hall will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday, 24 May, marking a new era for Derby’s independent shopping, dining, and entertainment scene. 

    A curated mix of traditional and contemporary traders will be in place when the Market Hall reopens its doors, creating a vibrant hub in the heart of the city and blending its rich history with a modern experience. The newest announcement of traders offers something for everyone, with the continuation of international flavours and diverse menus for all visitors.

    Supporting Derbyshire’s community:

    • Preloved, a non-profit, volunteer-run boutique will be operating from the Market Hall when it reopens to the public. The non-profit boutique, which will sell high-quality preloved clothing, is the newest initiative from YMCA Derbyshire Group, which also includes Padley@YMCA Derbyshire. The charities have a longstanding history of supporting young people and communities across Derby and Derbyshire, with the YMCA since 1847 and Padley since 1985. All proceeds from Preloved will go towards funding vital services and will help the YMCA contribute to their vision and mission of supporting young people and communities who are most in need. By shopping or donating to Preloved, visitors will be helping young people and the YMCA’s mission. 

    An iconic distillery and bar:

    • Award-winning local winery, distillers, and bar operators, Darley Abbey Wines will be operating two units at Derby Market Hall. Known for their first gin, The Uncommon Thread, and a recent win as Best Bar at the 2023 Marketing Derby Food & Drink Awards, Darley Abbey Wines continues to blend local heritage with a modern flair.
    • The Spirit Run will be the first distillery bar in the heart of Derby city centre, producing small-batch spirits for customers to sample and enjoy on-site at Derby Market Hall. After releasing their first gin in November 2022, The Uncommon Thread, the distillery arm of the business has continued to grow. With a focus on collaboration with local makers, and quality ingredients, The Spirit Run will offer visitors a brand-new cultural experience within the Market Hall.
    • Situated in the heart of the bustling Derby Market Hall, Market Porter is set to become a new welcoming space where visitors can enjoy a diverse selection of beers, hand-picked wines, premium spirits, and more. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a great drink in a lively setting, Market Porter provides the perfect blend of quality and convenience.

    The international flavours continue:

    • With vibrant international flavours at the forefront of the revitalised Market Hall, Arepita is gearing up to offer authentic Venezuelan and Caribbean-inspired cuisine. Diners can enjoy freshly made arepas, empanadas and more, crafted with a wide range of bold spices and unique Venezuelan seasoning. Arepita will also offer a range of gluten-free dishes, staying true to their motto: “Gluten free… toasty and tasty”. Arepita is also set to offer takeaway and catering services.
    • Potful of Crumble, a dessert trader, is set to bring warm, nostalgic comfort to Derby Market Hall with a range of handcrafted crumble pots and fresh fruit smoothies, made fresh and on-site daily. Potful of Crumble offers a mix of traditional and more modern flavours, from its classic apple crumble, crafted from a cherished family recipe, to indulgent chocolate toppings. Each crumble pot is available in gluten-free and vegan options and is completely customisable with a range of hot or cold custard, ice cream, and a variety of toppings to choose from. A range of refreshing and tasty fresh fruit smoothies will also be available. 
    • Tikka Tales is set to bring the rich, smoky flavours of authentic Indian Tandoori cuisine to the Market Hall with a variety of flavourful dishes on offer. Celebrating bold spices and traditional cooking techniques, Tikka Tales will offer tandoori tikkas, freshly baked naan, a variety of traditional curry dishes, chaats, and much more. Diners will be able to experience the essence of India with marinated grilled meats and slow-cooked curry. Each dish will be authentically and freshly cooked in the Market Hall. Tikka Tales originates from the Artcore Café which has been operating for two years.
    • Bethel Kitchen will offer vibrant and diverse flavours with African and French dishes. Led by Sandra Sonna, a Lyon-born chef who grew up in Africa, Bethel Kitchen brings a diverse menu of fresh culinary experiences to Derby Market Hall. Visitors can look forward to an array of dishes, from classic French favourites such as quiche Lorraine, steak tartare, and beef bourguignon, to African staples such as jollof rice, fufu with okra, chicken suya, and fried plantain. The menu also features classic street food dishes including puff-puff, garba, and degue, offering something for each visitor to the Market Hall.

    Councillor Nadine Peatfield, Leader of Derby City Council and Cabinet Member for City Centre, Regeneration, Strategy and Policy, said:

    I’m delighted to announce our final wave of traders who will be operating in the Market Hall when it reopens to the public on Saturday, 24 May. The new traders each bring something unique and special to Derby and the historic Market Hall.

    We are bringing together the best of the region’s independent shopping, eating, drinking, and entertainment, and with only a few weeks to go, I’m excited for the reopening and for visitors from across the region and beyond to experience everything that our traders have to offer.

    The Market Hall will once again be Derby’s beating heart where people choose to come together to shop, eat, and enjoy the buzz of the city. I am certain that it will be a huge success.

    A range of pop-up traders will also be in place when the Market Hall reopens its doors to the public.

    Located at the heart of the city centre, linking Derbion and St Peter’s Quarter with the Cathedral Quarter and Becketwell, the redeveloped Market Hall will play a key role in widening the diversity of the city centre and is expected to generate £3.64m for the local economy every year.

    Follow Derby Market Hall on Facebook and Instagram, or visit the website to find out more. 

    Osnabruck Square, the space outside Derby Market Hall, will be open in July 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Liverpool’s newest mural honours life-saving hero

    Source: City of Liverpool

    A striking new mural has been unveiled in north Liverpool celebrating the legacy of a unique life-saving hero.

    James Clarke – a pioneering figure who dedicated his life to saving others, teaching water safety, and building community in the city he made his home – has now been immortalised in the city’s newest piece of public art.

    Commissioned as part of ongoing efforts to honour the unsung heroes who have shaped Liverpool’s story, the mural is the latest example of how the city is recognising its diverse past and celebrating the contributions of migrant communities.

    James Clarke, born in 1886 in what is now Guyana, arrived in Liverpool as a teenager and quickly became a beloved local figure.

    From saving children from drowning in the docks and canals to teaching hundreds to swim at Wavertree Swimming Club, James became a symbol of selflessness and solidarity in Liverpool.

    His bravery earned him multiple medals and a certificate from the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society, and his name lives on in James Clarke Street, making him the first Black man in Liverpool to receive such a civic honour.

    A plaque at Wavertree Aquatics Centre also commemorates his lifelong dedication to water safety, and his medals and certificate are on public display at the Museum of Liverpool.

    • The mural, located in Athol Village, in the city’s Kirkdale area, was painted by acclaimed local artist John Culshaw and commissioned by Liverpool-based charity Mandela8 in partnership with Riverside Foundation.

    Liverpool City Council is working alongside grassroots organisations to ensure the contributions of people from migrant and minority backgrounds are acknowledged, celebrated, and built into the story of the city’s future.

    The mural adds to a growing number of public artworks and initiatives that are reclaiming space for overlooked voices and lived experiences. Recent examples include the Flower Streets murals in Kirkdale – a vibrant series of large-scale floral paintings created with local residents – and the striking Liverpool Waterfront mural, which celebrates local legends from music, art and sport along a 40-metre stretch of the city’s iconic waterfront.

    Cllr Laura Robertson-Collins, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene, said: “James Clarke’s story is one of courage, compassion and community. Liverpool has long been a city shaped by migration, and James embodies the best of that tradition — someone who gave back and lifted others.

    “This mural is a tribute to James Clarke, and also a statement on the kind of city we are and aspire to be: inclusive, welcoming, and proud of all who call Liverpool home.”

    Sonia Bassey MBE, Chair of Mandela8, said: “James Clarke was a true local hero, saving many people from drowning in the Mersey and teaching so many others to swim so they could save themselves.

    “As someone who is synonymous with courage and really embracing unity in his support of his local community, we felt James was the perfect subject for this mural in Athol Village”

    The family of James Clarke said: said: “We are truly honoured and deeply grateful to see a mural created in his memory. His story is one of strength and perseverance. Despite facing racism and physical abuse, he never let those struggles define him.

    “In today’s world, where immigration is often spoken about negatively, his life shows the true impact of those who come here, work hard, and dedicate themselves to helping others. His journey is a powerful reminder that no matter the obstacles, determination and kindness can make a real difference.”

    Mural artist, John Culshaw said: “James Clarke was a new name to me when this project arose. I started researching him and found out all the amazing things he did in his life; so much legacy to leave behind, for his family to look back upon and for others to learn about.

    “This truly was a special project to be involved in, so I would like to thank Mandela8, Riverside and of course the Clarke family for allowing me to be part of it.”

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  • MIL-OSI: WeTrade Announces Launch of Two Hundred Thousand Dollar Trading Blitz Race 2025 – Live Competition Starting 1 May

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LIMASSOL, Cyprus, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeTrade, the award-winning global trading platform, today announced the launch of its Trading Blitz Race 2025 – Live competition with a $200,000 prize pool. The premier trading event follows the platform’s highly successful demo competition which saw participation from thousands of traders worldwide.

    Running from 1 May to 31 July 2025, the live competition will see the grand champion taking home $100,000, with the rest of the top 10 traders sharing substantial rewards. Additionally, there are weekly prizes of $2,000 for two categories: highest weekly profit ($1,000) and largest trading volume ($1,000). To participate, traders must have a minimum equity of $500 and no open positions at the time of registration.  

    A standout feature of this year’s competition is the introduction of free real-time copy trading. While only registered participants can compete, all non-participating traders can follow the strategies of the top 20 traders in real time, without any subscription or profit-sharing fees. 

    “We are thrilled to bring this competition to life after the incredible performance and enthusiasm seen in our demo event,” said George Miltiadou, Group CEO of WeTrade. “This competition is the next step in giving our global trading community a world-class platform to shine.”

    Thanks to WeTrade’s award-winning platform, competitors of the Trading Blitz Race 2025 – Live will have the edge with razor-thin spreads from 0.0 pips, flexible leverage up to 1:2000, and swap-free options. With lightning-fast execution, all traders, from beginners to seasoned pros, can seize market opportunities with confidence and speed. 

    As WeTrade prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary later this year, Miltiadou said the company will continue to support excellence, whether on the trading floor or the racetrack. “Just as we push boundaries in the world of motorsport with Phantom Global Racing, we are excited to offer a global stage for traders to rise to the top and demonstrate their skills. As we celebrate a decade of excellence, this is the moment for both rising stars and seasoned pros to show the world what they’re made of.” 

    WeTrade plans to expand its competition series and educational initiatives, empowering more traders to succeed in global markets. 

    To learn more or register for the Trading Blitz Race 2025 – Live, please visit https://bit.ly/3EEwhtU 

    About WeTrade  

    WeTrade is a globally recognised financial broker, founded in 2015, offering innovative online trading services across a diverse range of CFD instruments. Known for its commitment to excellence, WeTrade provides ultra-low spreads, flexible leverage options, and strong capital security, earning it prestigious awards such as Most Trusted Broker and Best Loyalty Program Broker. Its exclusive programmes include WeTrade Honours, a premium membership with high-value benefits; WeTrade Rewards, a pioneering loyalty programme; and WeTrade Wallet, a reward-generating storage fund. At WeTrade, trading is designed to be both successful and rewarding.  

    Learn more at www.wetradebroker.com or follow us on social media @WeTradeGlobal  

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Experience the Future of TV with Samsung’s Premium AI-Integrated QLED TV Series and Crystal Clear 4K UHD TV Now Live on Amazon and Flipkart

    Source: Samsung

     
    Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, announced the launch of its new range of AI-powered QLED TV and Crystal Clear 4K UHD TV, available on Amazon, Flipkart, and Samsung.com starting May 1, 2025.  Designed to deliver the ultimate home entertainment experience, the new lineup includes the QLED series – QEF1, equipped with cutting-edge AI technology, and the Clear 4K UHD series – UE81, UE84, UE86, engineered to provide exceptional clarity, color, and detail for an immersive viewing experience.
     
    At the center of the launch is the QLED TV, featuring Real and Safe Quantum Dot Technology to deliver stunning color accuracy and durability. Featuring True Quantum Dots for unparalleled color precision, these TVs are also free from Cadmium, a harmful substance known to be a cancer-causing agent, ensuring both safety and superior performance.
     
    Powered by Samsung’s latest Q4 AI Processor, the TV analyzes and optimizes content in real-time with sharper visuals, clearer sound, and a more personalized viewing experience. Leveraging Samsung Vision AI, it intelligently enhances picture quality by recognizing scenes, objects, and faces for lifelike details, while also ensuring precise color volume with Pantone Validated Colors for true-to-life hues. To ensure peace of mind, the TV is secured with Samsung Knox Security, protecting users’ data and connected devices. Additionally, the new lineup offers access to Endless Free Content, delivering a world of entertainment with no additional Cost.
     
    Samsung’s new UHD models deliver crystal-clear 4K resolution, powered by the advanced Crystal 4K Processor, ensuring sharp and vibrant visuals. With 4K Upscaling, the models also enhance lower-resolution content to near 4K quality. Featuring PurColour, they offer lifelike colors for a truly immersive viewing experience. The integrated OTS Lite technology delivers dynamic sound with virtual top channel audio, creating an enriched audio experience. With access to endless free content, these models make premium entertainment accessible to a broader audience.
     
    Viplesh Dang, Senior Director, Visual Display Business, Samsung India, said, “At Samsung, we continuously push the boundaries of innovation to deliver products that redefine home entertainment. With launch of our AI-enhanced QLED and Crystal Clear 4K UHD TVs, we are elevating the viewing experience for consumers, offering advanced entertainment. These models, powered by Samsung Vision AI, deliver intelligent scene recognition for enhanced picture quality, making every frame more immersive. This launch reflects our dedication to delivering intelligent viewing experiences to more homes, meeting the evolving needs of our consumers with innovation, convenience, and reliability”
     
    Customers can look forward to benefits like discounts of up to 35%. The new Samsung Online TV lineup is available with 12 month No Cost EMI starting at just INR 3,333/month for QLED models and INR 2,500/month for UHD models. Customers can also avail an instant bank cashback of up to INR 3,000.  With innovative features and exclusive launch offers, this new range is set to transform living spaces into cinematic hubs.
     
     Key Features of QLED TV

    Real and Safe QLED
    Samsung’s Real and Safe QLED TVs are built with 100% Color Volume-certified Quantum Dot technology, delivering vibrant, lifelike visuals. Certified for safety by trusted global institutions, these TVs are also free from Cadmium, a harmful substance known to be a cancer-causing agent, ensuring a healthier and worry-free viewing experience for all.
     
    Q4 AI Processor
    The Samsung Q4 AI Processor enhances the TV viewing experience by intelligently optimizing both visuals and sound in real time. It upscales content to detailed 4K resolution, ensuring an immersive experience tailored to the surroundings and the content being viewed.
     
    Pantone Validation
    Pantone Validation guarantees superior color accuracy by meeting Pantone’s stringent testing standards. This validation ensures the authentic reproduction of Pantone colors and skin tones, providing an immersive viewing experience that mirrors the creator’s original vision.
     
    Samsung Vision AI
    Samsung Vision AI brings intelligent enhancements to TVs with real-time AI upscaling, smart features like Generative Wallpaper, and SmartThings. It adapts visuals, sound, and interactions based on the environment and user needs. Advanced AI capabilities offer a truly personalized and immersive viewing experience.

    Samsung Knox Security
    Samsung Knox is Samsung’s commitment to security, providing defense-grade protection across devices. It offers a comprehensive suite of security features, customizable to meet diverse business needs. With Knox, businesses can confidently safeguard their data and operations.
     
    SmartThings
    The SmartThings app on Samsung TVs allows you to control and automate your TV and other smart devices, enhancing your home experience. By using SmartThings, you can control appliances, lights, and security cameras directly from the TV. To set it up, simply navigate to the SmartThings option in the TV’s menu and follow the prompts to connect your devices.
     
    Key Features of Crystal Clear 4K UHD TVs
    Crystal Processor 4K
    The Crystal Processor 4K provides enhanced picture quality with precise colour mapping. This powerful processor ensures that every shade of colour is displayed as intended, offering a lifelike 4K resolution for all content.
     
    PurColor
    With PurColor, consumers can enjoy an above and beyond experience while watching their favorite content by enjoying real life color expression on the screen. It enables the TV to express a vast range of colors for optimal picture performance and an immersive viewing experience. With One Billion True Colors, this distinctive technology brings reality to the TV screen, with existing colors being showcased in their original state.
     
    Multi Voice Assistant
    Consumers can pick their favorite voice assistant that is built-in into the new Crystal Vision 4K UHD TV for an advanced control in their connected home. They can choose between Bixby or Amazon Alexa and cherish an optimal home entertainment experience from the coziness and comfort of their living couch.
     
    OTS Lite
    OTS Lite (Object Tracking Sound Lite) uses Samsung’s AI algorithms to track on-screen movements and precisely match sound locations using multi-channel speakers. 3D surround sound with our virtual top channel audio allows you to be immersed in the audio experience.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland Council to consult on the future use of Western Springs Stadium

    Source: Auckland Council

    Three options for the future use of Western Springs Stadium will go out to public consultation this month, before the council makes a final recommendation later this year. 

    Auckland Council’s Governing Body agreed to invite Aucklanders to give their feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium before determining a preferred direction. 

    Max Hardy, Director of Group Strategy and Chief Executive’s Office, says Western Springs Stadium is a valued venue with a long history in Auckland. 

    “Western Springs has served as an important venue for sports, large-scale outdoor festivals and concerts. 

    “Through this process, we are seeking Aucklanders’ views on the future opportunities for the site and how it could continue to contribute to the city’s sports, entertainment, and community life. 

    “We encourage people to consider the options and tell us what they think,” he says. 

    This follows an expression of interest (EOI) process carried out by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU), which owns and operates Western Springs Stadium with funding from Auckland Council. Two redevelopment proposals emerged through that process. There is also a third option of doing nothing or exploring other ideas.  

    A report presented to the Governing Body summarised the EOI process, the three options, and the recommendation of the TAU Board. 

    A majority of the Governing Body supported asking the public for feedback on all three options, to help inform decision making on the future use of Western Springs Stadium.  

    The three options that have been identified for public consideration are: 

    • ​Option 1: Auckland Arena – a multi-purpose sports and entertainment precinct centred on a football-focused 12,500-seat stadium (25,000+ capacity for concerts), including high-performance facilities, 8 indoor basketball courts, 4 padel courts and related commercial activity (hospitality and sports/health-related services). This option would be funded by private investment (in the range of $200-300 million as the initial investment, with all ongoing operational and capital costs covered, with no upfront or ongoing costs to the ratepayer) in exchange for a long-term discounted or community lease. 
    • ​Option 2: Western Springs Bowl – multi-purpose sports and entertainment facilities including permanent music/festival infrastructure (50,000 capacity), a broadcast-capable boutique stadium (5000+ seats) and a multisport community hub. This option would be funded by a mix of private investment ($30 million) and ratepayer funding ($18-20 million upfront investment and ongoing operational and capital costs), as well as long-term discounted and/or community leases.  
    • ​Option 3: neither option above; do nothing or explore other ideas – under this option, TAU could retain existing arrangements with Ponsonby Rugby Club whose lease runs until 2027, or explore other ideas for the venue.  

    Consultation will run from 19 May until 15 June 2025. Feedback can be provided through the council’s AKHaveYourSay website and other engagement activities. 

    Following consultation, the findings will be presented to the council’s Governing Body. A recommendation will then be provided to the TAU board and TAU will make the final decision, as the venue owner and operator.  

    Any future redevelopment would remain subject to detailed due diligence, business case preparation, and commercial negotiations.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: On April 27, as part of the “Interweek”, the exhibition “© – Symbol” from the NSU Art Club opened under the dome of NSU

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University – The exhibition is dedicated to the modern interpretation of symbolism in art. The organizers set themselves the goal of making complex artistic images accessible for understanding, revealing the meanings embedded by the artists and helping viewers avoid misinterpretations. The main criterion for selecting works was the presence of a specific symbol – artists were asked not only to create a work, but also to accompany it with an author’s explanation in order to immerse the viewer deeper into their concept.

    The exhibition opening began with a performance by Anastasia Pomenchuk, who played a composition on a Chinese drum. Then Nina Leonidovna Panina, associate professor of the Department of History, Culture and Arts of the Humanitarian Institute of NSU, gave a lecture on the symbolism of the 20th century. The program was supplemented by a modern dance by Alexandra Shcherbakova and a painting competition, and Roman Li concluded the evening with a musical performance. Inspired by Paganini, he gradually removed the strings from the violin, continuing to play on the remaining ones – this number became a bright final point of the event.

    The event attracted a total of 110 guests. The exhibition featured paintings created using a variety of techniques and materials, from small cardboard canvases to large canvases on a stretcher.

    — I really like the atmosphere, and I am incredibly happy that the exhibition took place here at this time, because the light space below and the dark space above are a great way to break out of the routine of life. And I really like the level of the works that are presented here. Among them, there are those that you have to understand and look behind which you can see a whole mechanism, — Roman Li shared his impressions.

    Another guest was inspired by the exhibition to undertake a creative experiment: “I wanted to go through all the exhibited paintings and paint each piece of paper in accordance with the associations it evoked, and also add an emotionally charged signature – inside each piece of the letters of the word ‘N O R M’ there would be different elements, and the outline of the letter itself could be, for example, broken (anxiety), pale (detachment, emptiness), wavy (lightness, pliability),” said Nikita Butin.

    Couldn’t make it to the opening? No problem! The exhibition will continue to run for a month on the 2nd floor of Block 2 of NSU. You still have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of art and discover new facets of the creativity of NSU artists.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for May 1, 2025

    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 1, 2025.

    What’s the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shawna Mastro Campbell, Assistant Professor Clinical Psychology, Bond University Volurol/Shutterstock If you live with young children, there’s a good chance you’ve been on the receiving end of a child yelling, screaming, crying, throwing or hitting things. But how do parents know what is typical and age-related boundary

    Is WA Health having final say over edits of Paramedics ‘censorship’? Yes. But it’s necessary
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jan Cattoni, Lecturer, Screen Production, CQUniversity Australia Australian reality TV debuted in 2006 with Bondi Rescue. The show featured a winning formula of sun, surf, heroes and danger. It sparked many similar programs featuring police, helicopter crews and paramedics. Paramedics (2018–), as the title suggests, follows Australian

    Savvy athletes and new technology are flipping traditional sports marketing on its head
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Cairney, Professor and Head of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences; Director, The Queensland Centre for Olympic and Paralympic Studies, The University of Queensland Not so long ago, life was pretty simple for sports leagues and teams when it came to connecting with fans: the contests and

    3 years on from the ‘integrity’ election, how is Australia tracking on corruption reforms?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Griffiths, Democracy Deputy Program Director, Grattan Institute Taras Vyshnya/Shutterstock At the last federal election, the then opposition leader Anthony Albanese pledged to “change the way politics operates in this country”. Integrity was a key issue in 2022, and Australians voted for a change of government and

    Are side hustles really a way to escape the rat race, or just passion projects for a privileged few?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Farrugia, ARC Future Fellow, School of Education, Deakin University PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Is a “side hustle” really the only thing separating you from the life you desire? Listening to some influencers on social media could certainly have you thinking so. Side hustles encompass a range

    Feuding mob families, mind control and a murder at the White House: what to watch in May
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexa Scarlata, Lecturer, Digital Communication, RMIT University Disney+/Prime/Netflix/Paramount+/The Conversation It’s May! Where did the year go? It must be all the amazing TV we’re watching that’s making the time whiz by. This month’s lineup of expert picks is packed with standout shows across all genres. Whether you’re

    How does consciousness work? Duelling scientists tested two big theories but found no winner
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tim Bayne, Professor of Philosophy, Monash University cdd20 / Unsplash “Theories are like toothbrushes,” it’s sometimes said. “Everybody has their own and nobody wants to use anybody else’s.” It’s a joke, but when it comes to the study of consciousness – the question of how we have

    Australians are warming to minority governments – but they still prefer majority rule
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicholas Biddle, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University Minority governments have been part of Australia’s political history since Federation. In the country’s early decades, Prime Ministers Edmund Barton, Alfred Deakin, Chris Watson, George Reid and Andrew Fisher

    Donald Trump has cast a long shadow over the Australian election. Will it prove decisive?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emma Shortis, Adjunct Senior Fellow, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University Donald Trump is everywhere, inescapable. His return to power in the United States was always going to have some impact on the Australian federal election. The question was how disruptive he would be.

    Playing politics with AI: why NZ needs rules on the use of ‘fake’ images in election campaigns
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bronwyn Isaacs, Lecturer, Anthropology, University of Waikato Laurence Dutton/Getty Images Seeing is no longer believing in the age of images and videos generated by artificial intelligence (AI), and this is having an impact on elections in New Zealand and elsewhere. Ahead of the 2025 local body elections,

    When it comes to health information, who should you trust? 4 ways to spot a dodgy ‘expert’
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hassan Vally, Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University Surface/Unsplash When it comes to our health, we’re constantly being warned about being taken in by misinformation. Yet for most of us what we believe ultimately comes down to who we trust, including which “experts” we trust. The problem is

    What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amal Elawady, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Florida International University A downburst blasts Bangkok, Thailand, in 2017. Natapat Ariyamongkol/iStock/Getty Images Plus From a distance, a downburst can look like a torrent of heavy rain. But at ground level, its behavior can be far more destructive.

    Confirmed: Australian weapons sold to Israel, reveals Declassified Australia
    Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – SPECIAL REPORT: By Michelle Fahy The Australian counter-drone weapons system seen at a weapons demonstration in Israel recently is actually just one of a few that were sold by the Canberra-based company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) and sent through its wholly-owned US subsidiary to Israel, Declassified

    Amid Dutton’s ‘hate media’ and Trump’s despotism, press freedom is more vital than ever
    COMMENTARY: By Alexandra Wake Despite all the political machinations and hate towards the media coming from the president of the United States, I always thought the majority of Australian politicians supported the role of the press in safeguarding democracy. And I certainly did not expect Peter Dutton — amid an election campaign, one with citizens

    Election Diary: post-election rate cut and phone call from Trump in the pipeline
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra It used to be de rigueur for the prime minister and opposition leader to turn up to the National Press Club in the final week of the election campaign. But now Liberal leaders are not so keen. Scott Morrison gave

    Inaccurate 1News reporting on football violence breached broadcasting standards, rules BSA
    Broadcasting Standards Authority New Zealand’s Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has upheld complaints about two 1News reports relating to violence around a football match in Amsterdam between local team Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv. The authority found an item on “antisemitic violence” surrounding the match, and another on heightened security in Paris the following week,

    People’s mental health goes downhill after repeated climate disasters – it’s an issue of social equity
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ang Li, ARC DECRA and Senior Research Fellow, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Healthy Housing, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne Across Australia, communities are grappling with climate disasters that are striking more frequently and with greater intensity. Bushfires, floods and

    Older Australians are also hurting from the housing crisis. Where are the election policies to help them?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Victoria Cornell, Research Fellow, Flinders University shutterstock beeboys/Shutterstock It would be impossible at this stage in the election campaign to be unaware that housing is a critical, potentially vote-changing, issue. But the suite of policies being proposed by the major parties largely focus on young, first home

    Inflation is easing, boosting the case for another interest rate cut in May
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra Daria Nipot/Shutterstock Australia’s headline inflation rate held steady at a four-year low of 2.4% in the March quarter, according to official data, adding to the case for a cut in interest rates at

    Is your child anxious about going on school camp? Here are 4 ways to prepare
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Micah Boerma, Researcher, School of Psychology and Wellbeing, University of Southern Queensland Nitinai Thabthong/Shutterstock One of the highlights of the school year is an overnight excursion or school camp. These can happen as early as Year 3. While many students are very excited about the chance to

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Discover midtown’s hidden art gems

    Source: Auckland Council

    Etched into the walls of our city, street culture never grows old.

    This arts season, discover some exciting and mysterious art that you might never have noticed before.

    Auckland Council Head of City Centre Programmes Jenny Larking calls it a hidden collection of our art history.

    “Standing in a single spot in Durham Lane West it’s possible to take in the city’s oldest existing piece of graffiti culture, a mid-1990s view of place, and a contemporary portrayal of what our feet stand on beneath the central city.

    “Some of these artworks are a celebration of Te Waihorotiu stream, which flows underground, a treasured stream that’s also honoured in the name of the new station taking shape in the area,” she says.  

    Here’s more about this unique urban experience:

    Durham Lane West

    Lane Change by John Radford 1995 – in Durham Lane West.

    Artist John Radford’s Lane Change, on the wall of an underpass off Durham Lane West, remembers a slice of Auckland’s history. The artwork cements a replica façade of an 1880s building, which was in Shortland Street, into the wall.

    Directly opposite Lane Change is a John Radford mural ‘…that was then, and that was then…’ completed in 1994 in this backstreet shrine to street culture.

    This artwork also explores themes of buildings past. Both artworks were funded from a donation by a property development company responsible for a large development in the area at the time, part of Auckland City Council’s incentive scheme for the creation of public art and public spaces by private companies.

    In ‘…that was then, and that was then…’ words and phrases overlap and intersect to represent the passage of time. The words draw from Auckland’s history and include the names of Māori pā sites, natural features, and local businesses that have been built over and around in the landscape of Tāmaki Makaurau.

    In 2010 an unknown contractor inadvertently painted over the mural. The artist, John Radford, restored the work leaving some of the grey paint to add to the evolution and meaning of the artwork.

    “I think it adds to the look of the work. There are now more traces of layers on the wall,” the artist told The Aucklander at the time.

    Walk further into the underpass and discover the Queen Street City Beat mural created in 1986 by Opto & Dick Clique (Otis and Dick Frizzell).   

    In 1986, 15-year-old Otis Frizzell recruited his well-known artist father as free labour to help him with this historic graffiti mural painted in the alleyway. Otis recalls the council of the time wanted to brighten up the inner city and he was commissioned to create the mural.   

    The only real graffiti art reference available at the time was the movie Beat Street, so the artist wrote QUEEN STREET CITY BEAT. The mural depicts a characterisation of Queen Street at the time featuring recognisable buildings – the Classic Cinema, Auckland Town Hall, Keans Jeans, the neon cowboy and McDonalds. 

    Otis Frizzell says: “I’m stoked to get a chance to breathe some new life into this old mural. Of course when I painted this with my Dad back in ’86 I had no idea it would last so long, and eventually become one of the oldest existing Street Art pieces in Aotearoa.”

    Opposite the Frizzell work is Holly Mafaufau’s Tāmaki Makaurau completed in 2024.

    Holly enjoys the conceptual, problem-solving aspect of design and takes a similar approach to the walls she paints. She says that words are weapons, and public walls are an opportunity to speak to people.

    “This artwork acknowledges the historic bodies of water of the area and their importance in the provision of kai (food). It was created with the intention to soften a hard urban space while contributing to the collection of existing artworks in this space,” Holly says.   

    Airedale Street  

    Artist Poi Ngawati.

    Exciting new artworks curated by Ross Liew for Auckland Council have transformed the Airedale Street steps, a popular pathway between Auckland University of Technology and Queen Street.

    A mural has been created by artist Poi Ngawati (Waikato Tainui, Ngāti Patupo, Ngāti Whawhaki, Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine). 

    Titled Te Huinga Tai – The gathering of tides, this vibrant piece of street art talks about the meeting of tides from all around the world. Depicted via a modern Māori stylised pūhoro design, the work reflects five key values; people first, pursue excellence, embrace change, act with integrity and serve our world. 

    The north facing walls are painted in shades of violet purple and the south facing walls shades of teal. This colour combination speaks of day and night, light and dark, and how the waters of Te Waihorotiu continue to flow beneath the streets.

    Accompanying the mural is a new collaborative light work suspended in the tree above, created by Poi Ngawati and Angus Muir to complete the transformation of this space. The design speaks to the connection between the stars, ocean, and iwi guiding our journeys and shaping our stories.

    The flowing forms represent rain, linking Ranginui and Papatūānuku. By day, it moves with the environment; by night, it connects to the stars above. 

    Midtown street parties

    On the way to or from the next midtown street party – on the third Thursday of each month – Aucklanders are encouraged to stroll to Durham Lane West and Airedale Street to witness street art they might never have noticed before.

    Midtown street parties are enabled by Auckland Council to build vibrancy and support local businesses in the newly-emerging neighbourhood around Te Waihorotiu Station, with funds from the city centre targeted rate.

    Read the midtown street party schedule at OurAuckland.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Is WA Health having final say over edits of Paramedics ‘censorship’? Yes. But it’s necessary

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jan Cattoni, Lecturer, Screen Production, CQUniversity Australia

    Australian reality TV debuted in 2006 with Bondi Rescue. The show featured a winning formula of sun, surf, heroes and danger. It sparked many similar programs featuring police, helicopter crews and paramedics.

    Paramedics (2018–), as the title suggests, follows Australian paramedics at work, and airs on Nine. Previous seasons focused on staff of Ambulance Victoria and SA Ambulance. The latest season, being filmed now in Perth, follows paramedics of St John Ambulance Western Australia.

    Last week, the ABC reported WA Health has issued a directive that filming must end “at the time of entering a hospital ramp” and no filming is to happen at hospitals.

    They also stipulate “vision that is used to negatively portray the WA Health system, including but not limited to perceived capacity constraints, is not permitted to be used”.

    This move drew criticism from WA Shadow Health Minister, Libby Mettam, and WA president of the Australian Medical Association, Michael Page, who claimed it amounts to censorship of healthcare delivery issues, in particular issues of “ramping” – ambulances waiting outside emergency departments until space becomes available.

    I created and directed the reality series Chopper Rescue (2009–11) for ABC, following real rescue helicopter crews saving lives in regional and remote north Queensland. Here’s what to consider when it comes to obtaining permissions to record factual television shows like these.

    Sharing stories

    These shows occupy a complex position between service provision and entertainment, creating inherent conflicts of interest.

    I developed the concept for Chopper Rescue from dual perspectives: as a filmmaker and as an experienced PICU (paediatric intensive care unit) nurse who had participated in many retrievals.

    I wanted to share stories of the incredible rescue crews: unassuming individuals undertaking extensive training, available 24/7. They might just happen to be the person sitting on the train opposite you travelling home after an all night saga.

    I wanted audiences to appreciate how lucky we are to have such services.

    From my first experience retrieving a child from a small regional clinic in the middle of the night, I was struck by the human drama and visual spectacle. Flying low at dawn over a sleeping city and safely delivering a sick child to expert care adhered to a perfect narrative structure.

    The success of shows like Chopper Rescue and Paramedics depends on the willingness of professionals to share their knowledge, and of those being rescued agreeing to have their stories aired. The most successful shows are a partnership, where those in front of the camera are able to exercise some agency in how they are represented on screen.

    By the time viewers see such content, multiple layers of permission have been negotiated.

    Seeking consent

    The most complex negotiation is the access agreements with organisations who have jurisdiction over the entities involved. For Paramedics, agreements would have been negotiated with St John’s Ambulance and WA Health.

    Such agreements always include conditions to protect individuals and professional reputations.

    Production companies must obtain signed consent from everyone identifiable onscreen. This is a complicated process when filming in emergency departments where multiple personnel might be attending to critically unwell patients.

    Production release forms typically assign worldwide rights to use recordings, while indemnifying the company against claims. Individuals can request variations, such as viewing content before release, but this requires understanding this option exists. Ethical documentary practice would explore individuals’ options at the time of signing the release.

    If someone doesn’t consent, their face is typically blurred. This highlights the tension between legal and ethical practice: blurring of identity meets legal requirements, but overlooks an individual’s choice not to participate.

    Then there is the case of organisational access agreements. Post production facilities are intense spaces where editors, directors and producers make decisions about episodes, creating perfect cuts and dramatic effects. What’s often missing in the edit suite is professional knowledge to determine whether a scene, while being dramatically successful, might contain actions by a professional that could be viewed critically by peers.

    There is little scope for the acknowledgement of human error once a show is aired, but human error occurs – particularly in high stakes situations.

    Access agreements and filming protocols ensure edited content is reviewed by those familiar with the setting. In the case of the new season of Paramedics, this responsibility will fall to WA Health.

    Is this censorship? Yes. Is it necessary? I would say yes, given these shows offer entertainment, not expository documentaries.

    Our human vulnerability

    There is another hidden risk for those being rescued: the presence of cameras capturing professionals at work.

    Awareness that millions might be watching on can potentially distract paramedics, doctors and pilots – with potentially disastrous consequences.

    And what about patients’ rights to receive assistance without the presence of microphones and cameras? Can we assume that patients are informed in advance that they may be filmed and have the option to decline? Clear protocols for filming are essential to ensure such patient rights are protected.

    As a filmmaker, I recognise the appeal of these shows. Viewers access normally restricted spaces, witnessing emergency calls and human drama. Such moments can be potent, allowing reflection on our human vulnerability. The educational potential is also significant, sharing important information about health conditions and interventions.

    It is unclear whether similar restrictions were requested in other states, but there is nothing unusual in WA Health seeking conditions to film in their facilities.

    However, to specifically exclude ambulance ramping has potentially left them vulnerable to criticism, rather than requesting general content approval.

    Jan Cattoni 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. Is WA Health having final say over edits of Paramedics ‘censorship’? Yes. But it’s necessary – https://theconversation.com/is-wa-health-having-final-say-over-edits-of-paramedics-censorship-yes-but-its-necessary-255417

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Savvy athletes and new technology are flipping traditional sports marketing on its head

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Cairney, Professor and Head of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences; Director, The Queensland Centre for Olympic and Paralympic Studies, The University of Queensland

    Not so long ago, life was pretty simple for sports leagues and teams when it came to connecting with fans: the contests and athletes were the stars of the show, with the on-field action covered and celebrated by sports media accordingly.

    Things are rapidly changing.

    Sport used to primarily be about performance, competition and entertainment. Now, sport and the athletes who play it are often dynamic media platforms.

    This paradigm shift is being driven by the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), data mining, immersive technology and the creator economy. Each exposes anomalies in the old model and demands a new framework for how sport is consumed, valued and organised.



    Read more:
    The social media games: why sports teams and leagues aren’t just competing on the field

    A changing landscape

    In today’s modern sporting landscape, many leagues, teams and even mega-events are fully functioning media companies.

    Athletes are both product and producer.

    They not only generate performance-based content (highlights, stats) but also personal narratives, political positions, or cultural influence.

    They are creators and media entities in the full sense — with their own brands, platforms and followers.

    Professional leagues and events must reckon with the power shift these actions imply.

    There is extraordinary opportunity in leveraging athletes’ identities for deeper fan engagement. But there is also caution: narratives may not always align with league and team/owner agendas.

    Consider some recent examples.

    Former No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player Naomi Osaka used her platforms to create a brand that spans fashion, media and activism.

    Her 2021 withdrawal from the French Open, which she announced on her own terms on social media, stemmed from her decision to skip post-match press conferences to protect her mental health.

    Osaka’s move highlighted both the opportunity created by authentic, athlete-driven engagement and the challenge it posed to traditional tournament control.

    In 2024, Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese baseball phenomenon, offered a different but related case.

    A dominant pitcher and elite hitter, Ohtani signed a record-breaking US$700 million (A$1.1 billion) contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the most lucrative deal in baseball history.

    Since joining the Dodgers, he has tightly curated his public image, favouring controlled, self-managed media content over traditional press access.

    His control over access and messaging means the Dodgers and Major League Baseball can’t fully shape his story.

    Ash Barty’s post-retirement career offers a compelling Australian parallel.

    Since stepping away from tennis in 2022 while ranked No. 1, Barty has carefully balanced commercial endorsements, a memoir and media appearances.

    Like Osaka and Ohtani, Barty’s example speaks to a new form of athlete agency: one where narrative control, emotional transparency and strategic silence all play a role in reshaping sport’s public conversation.

    All these cases illustrate a shifting paradigm — where athletes are no longer just performers but powerful media outlets, often with more influence than the familiar institutions they represent.

    The influence of AI

    This opens important questions around ownership, intellectual property, image rights and the ethical stewardship of public platforms.

    It also means if athletes, players and leagues are media companies, monetisation is a function — but not the sole purpose. Successful media ecosystems don’t just sell content, they also build belonging.

    This means investing in and influencing community, culture and shared values — not just launching branded apps, paid streaming services, or spin-off content that extend the brand.

    AI, in this context, becomes a community-builder, not just a recommendation engine. Its ability to support personalised experiences and micro-segmented fan journeys allows for mass intimacy: experiences that feel deeply individual yet can be scaled broadly.

    With the help of data and machine learning, leagues and teams can now deliver mass customisation not just of products but of experiences and narratives — tailoring highlight reels, merchandise, content and even storylines for each fan. This shift enables a deeper, more emotional form of engagement.

    The National Basketball Association (NBA)’s upgraded app and NBA ID platform bring this to life, using Microsoft Azure AI to serve fans personalised highlight reels, real-time stat overlays and exclusive content based on their favourite teams and players.

    These “fan journeys of one” show how leagues can turn data into connection — building not just audiences but communities, powered by AI.

    As to what the future may hold, some key questions in this space are:

    • How does AI reshape the power dynamics between leagues, athletes and fans?
    • What new business models will emerge when the fan is also a co-creator?
    • Can AI be used to foster social good through sport, not just drive engagement metrics?

    This ongoing tension between “brand-dom” (controlled or innovative messaging) and “fandom” (grassroots, emotionally driven engagement) will continue to evolve as technology also evolves.

    Sport’s future won’t just be something we watch — it will be shaped by fans, athletes and technology working together, and it will keep changing faster than ever.

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

    – ref. Savvy athletes and new technology are flipping traditional sports marketing on its head – https://theconversation.com/savvy-athletes-and-new-technology-are-flipping-traditional-sports-marketing-on-its-head-254596

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: It’s been a busy few weeks – between today’s earnings and some of our recent announcements. Here are a few things I wanted to highlight…

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: It’s been a busy few weeks – between today’s earnings and some of our recent announcements. Here are a few things I wanted to highlight…

    It’s been a busy few weeks – between today’s earnings and some of our recent announcements. Here are a few things I wanted to highlight: We are riding multiple compounding S curves in pre-training, inference time, and systems design, driving model performance that is doubling every 6 months. Azure is the infrastructure layer for AI, optimized across every layer: DCs, silicon, systems software, and models to lower costs and increase performance. We are delivering more performance per megawatt, lower cost per token, and faster dock-to-live times. Frontier firms are incorporating AI into everyday workflows, transforming work and work artifacts. Microsoft 365 Copilot is now being used by hundreds of thousands of customers across industries, up 3X year-over-year. I’m especially excited about our new Researcher and Analyst agents, like having a highly trained expert on call 24/7. And our customers have created over 1 million agents of their own using SharePoint and Copilot Studio. On the consumer side: Our ad revenue surpassed $20 billion over the past year. Only at Microsoft could that almost get overlooked! LinkedIn continues to grow fast, with double-digit membership gains. And we again took share across Bing and Edge. And we are building daily engagement and successful sessions with our Copilot app, which got a big update earlier this month. And, yes, blocks can be stars: Minecraft weekly active users jumped 75% year-over-year after the movie release. You can read more about our results here: https://lnkd.in/gjWnuT9H

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  • MIL-OSI Security: DHS Reveals Second Domestic Abuse Filing Filed by Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Ex-Wife

    Source: US Department of Homeland Security

    So-called “Maryland Dad’s” Track Record of Violence 

    WASHINGTON – On Wednesday April 30, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that the ex-wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the so-called “Maryland Dad”—filed a petition for protection against him in 2020.  

    “The facts are clear: Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a violent illegal alien who abuses women and children. He had no business being in our country and we are proud to have deported this violent thug,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. “We have now found two petitions for protection against him, in addition to the fact that he entered the country illegally and is a confirmed member of MS-13. Our country is safer with him gone.” 

    According to the petition filed by Jennifer Vasquez on August 3, 2020, in the District Court of Maryland for Prince George’s County, Garcia verbally abused her, kicked her, slapped her, shoved her, mentally abused her kids, locking them in their bedroom while they cried, and detained Vasquez against her will. In November 2019, Vasquez alleges that Garcia grabbed her by the hair while in a vehicle. In December 2019, she states Garcia grabbed her from her hair in the car and dragged her out of the vehicle–abandoning her in the street. In January 2020, Vasquez claims Garcia broke her son’s tablet and broke doors in their house. In March 2020, she alleges that Garcia pushed her against the wall while breaking phones and TVs. 

    This newly released petition was filed in 2020, prior to the petition Vasquez filed against Garcia 2021. In that filing, Vasquez claimed he bruised, punched, and scratched her while ripping off her shirt. 

    DHS has previously revealed that Garcia was involved in a suspected human trafficking incident, is an MS-13 gang member, and had been accused of domestic abuse on at least one other occasion. Still, the media continues to call him a victim while ignoring the real victims: the women he battered, the children he terrorized, and the communities he endangered. 

    The Aug. 2020 protection order petition can be found here.

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