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  • MIL-OSI: Pando to Showcase its AI Agents at Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Pando was recognized as a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner®Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems
    • The company will provide product demonstrations of their advanced AI agents at booth #826

    ORLANDO, Fla., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pando, the leading supply chain AI company, today announced their attendance at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™, the world’s most important gathering of Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) and supply chain executives, on May 5-7, 2025 in Orlando, Fla. Pando, who was recently recognized as a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems, will provide product demonstrations in booth #826.

    Pando’s technology, specifically the company’s suite of advanced AI agents, Pi, helps customers navigate the growing complexities of today’s supply chain, including the newly imposed and ever-changing tariffs. Powered by the company’s proprietary Logistics Language Model® (LLM), Pando’s AI agents are deployed globally at Fortune 50 companies to replace staff and software in logistics management.

    “Customers are looking for ways to keep their costs down as they navigate today’s geopolitical uncertainty and resulting supply chain disruptions,” said Nitin Jayakrishnan, co-founder and CEO of Pando. “Pando enables customers to reduce tools & headcount with AI agents that can make complex decisions faster and identify the most cost-effective alternatives, ultimately saving costs in more ways than one. We believe that Pando’s AI agents, customer-centric solutions, and quick time to value are why we are positioned as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for TMS.”

    The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ provides unparalleled learning and networking opportunities with some of the largest names in the supply chain industry, and equips leaders with the tools needed to prepare for supply chain volatility, risk, and disruption.

    For more information on Pando and its offerings, please visit https://pando.ai

    Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems, Brock Johns, Oscar Sanchez Duran, et al., 24 March 2025

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    ​​Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product, or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

    About Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
    Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is the premier gathering of trailblazers, thought leaders and industry experts pushing the boundaries of supply chain. Future-Focused. Value-Driven. Uncover the latest supply chain insights and solutions with experts, CSCOs, peers and service providers. Take three days to step away and discover inspiration, innovation and actionable insights necessary to drive future strategic and financial success. Magic Quadrant is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

    About Pando
    Pando is a global leader in AI-powered logistics technology and offers AI agents for logistics, enabling manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to automate their logistics operations to build agility, control freight spend, and reduce carbon footprint. Trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises with global customers across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions, Pando is pioneering the future of autonomous logistics with cutting-edge AI capabilities.

    Pando is recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a Technology Pioneer, by G2 as a Market Leader in Freight Management, and named one of the fastest-growing technology companies by Deloitte

    Media Contact
    Courtney Meints
    Skyya PR for Pando
    +1 651-329-9098
    pando@skyya.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Exosens: Availability of 2024 Universal Registration Document

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PRESS RELEASE
    MÉRIGNAC, FRANCE – 30 APRIL 2025

    EXOSENS ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF ITS 2024 UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT

     

    Exosens announces today that it has filed its 2024 Universal Registration Document with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) on 29 April 2025 under number R.25-001.

    Exosens‘ 2024 Universal Registration Document contains the Group’s 2024 annual financial report, the Group’s management report, the Board of Directors’ report on corporate governance and the Group’s sustainability report.

    The 2024 Universal Registration Document can be viewed on Exosens‘ website (www.exosens.com) in the section Investors/Regulated Information, as well as on the AMF website (www.amf-france.org).

    A printed version of the Universal Registration Document may be obtained from the Company at its registered office: Domaine de Pelus 18 Avenue de Pythagore Axis Business Park Bat 5e 33 700 Mérignac, France, upon request.

    About Exosens

    Exosens is a high‐tech company, with more than 85 years of experience in the innovation, development, manufacturing and sale of high‐end electro‐optical technologies in the field of amplification, detection and imaging. Today, it offers its customers detection components and solutions such as travelling wave tubes, advanced cameras, neutron & gamma detectors, instrument detectors and light intensifier tubes. This allows Exosens to respond to complex issues in extremely demanding environments by offering tailor‐made solutions to its customers. Thanks to its sustained investments, Exosens is internationally recognized as a major innovator in optoelectronics, with production and R&D carried out on 11 sites, in Europe and North America, and with over 1,800 employees. Exosens is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris ﴾Ticker: EXENS – ISIN: FR001400Q9V2﴿. Exosens is a member of Euronext Tech Leaders segment and is also included in several indices, including the SBF 120, CAC All-Tradable, CAC Mid 60, FTSE Total Cap and MSCI France Small Cap. For more information: www.exosens.com.

    Investor relations

    Laurent Sfaxi, l.sfaxi@exosens.com

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto Highlights Pain Trump’s First 100 Days Have Caused Nevada Working Families and Businesses

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto
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    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke on the Senate floor on the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s second term to highlight the disastrous impacts President Trump’s agenda have had on hardworking Nevadans and their businesses.
    Throughout the start of Trump’s term, the Senator Cortez Masto has pushed multiple Departments under the Trump Administration for detailed, public information regarding the impacts of President Trump’s federal funding freeze, hiring freeze, and terminations on Nevada – including to the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, General Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, and Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.
    Senator Cortez Masto has also repeatedly called out President Trump and Congressional Republican’s attempts to slash Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. And she has continued to push the Trump Administration to address the impacts of Trump’s tariffs on working families, small businesses, and Nevada’s travel and tourism economy.
    Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:
    While campaigning last year in Bozeman, Montana, Donald Trump said, “Starting on day one, we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods.”
    Well, it’s been 100 days since he entered the White House, and here’s what he’s given us so far:
    His tariffs are increasing costs for the average family by more than $4,000 a year.
    He has slashed billions from programs that everyday Americans rely on, including $1 Billion for mental health care services.
    He has directed Elon Musk and his unqualified loyalists to fire more than 121,000 federal employees delivering essential services – everyone from to Park Rangers tasked with keeping Americans safe to scientists researching cures to deadly diseases.
    He’s pushing House and Senate Republicans to rubber stamp a plan to cut nearly $1 trillion dollars from Medicaid in order to give tax cuts to billionaires.
    And he’s created endless chaos and uncertainty.
    I could go on and on – that’s just how much damage President Trump has caused to our country in 100 days – but I want to take some time to focus on the impact his economic agenda is having on our small businesses.
    I’m from Nevada, where there are almost 300,000 small businesses.
    These mom-and-pop shops are the lifeblood of our economy and are a part of the fabric of every community.
    And it’s these small businesses that are bearing the brunt of President Trump’s destructive tariffs.
    Now, I believe targeted tariffs on our adversaries can be a useful tool to protect American jobs and support our national security.
    But these blanket tariffs are the opposite of that.
    These last two weeks – while back home in Nevada – I got a first-hand account of what small businesses are having to deal with.
    I heard these concerns from three small business owners in Las Vegas: Juanny, Santy, and Kristen. All three of these women own shops that serve specialty drinks and incredible food to Nevadans – from coffee and boba to tacos.
    In Vegas – as you may know – travel and tourism are the backbone of our economy.
    When people come to Las Vegas they don’t just visit the Strip. They go to Chinatown, and the arts district, and all over the valley to patronize our small businesses.
    For many business owners – like Juanny, like Santy, like Kristen – their margins are already razor-thin, and tourism is key to meeting their bottom line.
    But because of President Trump’s tariffs, we’re already seeing a decline in visitors coming to Las Vegas. 
    Whether people are staying home because they don’t have any room in their budgets for a vacation, or international tourists are choosing other destinations – Trump’s economic agenda is threatening to crater our $2 trillion tourism economy. 
    That hurts our small businesses!
    And when they can’t keep up because costs are rising, because they have fewer patrons, or because of the higher cost of importing their supplies – they’re forced to raise their prices and pass the burden onto customers.
    It’s unsustainable.
    And this same sentiment is echoed in the Northern part of our state.
    In Reno, I spoke to Mark, a small coffee shop owner who is already asking himself how he can continue to navigate everyday operations amid the uncertainty.
    He doesn’t want to pass higher costs onto customers, but if Trump’s erratic tariff agenda continues, he may have no choice.
    Trump says Americans must accept short-term pain for long-term gain, but what is there to be gained if hardworking Nevadans have to close the doors of their businesses?
    I think to myself, if it’s only been 100 days, how much damage is he going to potentially cause in the next 100?
    In the 1361 days left in his term?
    It’s been 100 days, and small businesses across the United States may soon be faced with having to close up shop.
    What’s going to happen to Juanny, to Mark, to Santy, to Kristen?
    Will they make it through the rest of Trump’s term?
    I don’t know the answer.
    But I hope my Republican colleagues stop rubber stamping Trump’s harmful agenda and actually stand up for working families and small businesses.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Visit the EU institutions to celebrate Europe Day!

    Source: European Union 2

    The Schuman Declaration laid the foundations for the European Union and paved the way for an unprecedented era of prosperity, peace, democracy, solidarity and cooperation in Europe.

    To mark the occasion, many events will take place in EU Member States and around the world, bringing together citizens from all walks of life. The EU institutions will open their doors and invite citizens to visit their premises, discover their work and engage in a wide range of educational and entertaining activities.

    Landmark buildings and monuments across the globe will be illuminated in the EU colours, while a special Europe Day programme is planned for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

    In times of global uncertainty, Europe remains an anchor of stability – a place of opportunity and protection for its citizens. The EU and its institutions are working towards the common goal of ensuring prosperity and competitiveness, guaranteeing our security and defence, while upholding the fundamental values Europeans care about.

    European Parliament

    On 4 May, citizens of all ages will be able to attend the official Europe Day opening ceremony and take a seat in the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The ceremony will begin with a video message from President Roberta Metsola, followed by a speech from Vice-President Younous Omarjee, and a musical performance by the Voix de Stras’ ensemble. Through various exhibits and interactive activities, visitors will learn how the Parliament works, how laws are made, and why European politics matters. Visitors will also be able to visit the “Changemakers” exhibition. On 10 May, the public will once again be given the chance to discover European democracy in action at the Parliament’s hemicycle in Brussels, with day-long activities emphasising the importance of citizen participation. In Luxembourg, special activities will mark the first anniversary of the Visitors’ Centre on 9 May, including the recently inaugurated Europa Experience. The following day, a rich cultural programme is planned in the Echternach Abbey courtyard. Full programme and events organised in the 27 EU countries.

    European Council/Council of the European Union

    On 10 May, the Council of the European Union will also open its doors, granting citizens an opportunity to follow in EU leaders’ footsteps. Guided tours throughout the day will offer visitors a rare look at where important European decisions are made. Each of the 27 Member States will host a stand, showcasing their culture, traditions, culinary specialties and more. Younger visitors can also expect tailor-made activities, including a treasure hunt and a “fun fact” quest designed specifically for kids. In honour of the Council’s 50th anniversary, the public will even be able to travel back in time and take a selfie with the leaders of 1974.

    European Commission

    On 10 May, citizens will also have the opportunity to visit the Commission’s iconic Berlaymont building in Brussels. Here, they will have the chance to learn about the Commission’s role and priorities, engage in series of activities, and find out more about initiatives and concrete benefits for their daily lives. Among others, visitors will have an opportunity to learn about the Commission’s efforts to boost European competitiveness both, promote social cohesion, protect democracy and protect fundamental rights, at home and abroad.

    European Central Bank

    As part of its Europe Day celebrations on 10 May, the European Central Bank (ECB) will bring the vibrant spirit of Europe to its hometown, Frankfurt am Main, by participating in the city’s Europa-Fest. Visitors will find the ECB at the “European Marketplace” on the Römerberg plaza, alongside Frankfurt-based European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism. In such a special year, celebrating 40 years of Schengen and the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, many themed activities have been organised, with the ECB even planning a lightshow, to be projected onto the west wing of the city’s Grossmarkthalle. In Brussels, the ECB will also host its own stand at the Commission’s Europe Day event.

    European Investment Bank

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will welcome visitors to its stand at the Council of the European Union’s Justus Lipsius building as part of its Open Day on 10 May in Brussels. EIB Group staff will inform visitors of how its financing and advisory services improve lives and advance EU policy goals. This includes anything from innovation, security and defence to social and territorial cohesion, and the transition towards a net-zero economy. The stand itself will be enhanced by various activities and media, such as quizzes, games and audiovisual material showcasing EIB-financed projects.

    European Court of Auditors

    On 10 May, as part of the Europe Day celebrations in Echternach, EU auditors will host a series of interactive and engaging activities at the European Court of Auditors’ premises. Among other things, visitors will have the chance to partake in an engaging quiz to test their audit skills. Families and people of all ages are welcome to discover how the European Court of Auditors, the guardian of the EU’s finances, helps protect EU citizens’ money.

    European External Action Service

    The European External Action Service (EEAS) will open its doors to the public on 10 May for its “Travel the World in a Day“. Travel the World in a Day” event. Visitors to the EU’s diplomatic headquarters in Brussels will be given an opportunity to learn about the work of the EEAS and its 144 delegations and offices worldwide. Through interactive exhibits and activities, visitors will discover the EU’s role as a global leader and reliable partner for prosperity, peace, security, multilateralism, democracy, and a rules-based order. The event will also include a digital booth to help explore the EU pavilion at Expo 2025 in Japan, as well as live dance performances, workshops and family-friendly activities that celebrate global diversity.

    European Economic and Social Committee

    This year, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will also host a special celebration of the Schuman Declaration’s 75th anniversary. To honour this seminal text, the EESC – the house of European organised civil society – is putting together a range of activities on its premises, through which it will inform and engage with citizens, while offering insights into its various Sections’ and Groups’ advisory work. The day itself will offer entertainment for all, with a real-time voting simulation allowing visitors to step into EESC members’ shoes and discover the process for themselves.

    European Committee of the Regions

    On 10 May, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) – ideally located between the European Parliament and Council in Brussels – will open its doors to the public as well, showcasing how it represents regions and cities in the EU, and everything that regional and local elected politicians do for citizens. Visitors will learn how their region voices its interests in the EU, and they will have the chance to meet local and regional elected politicians and discuss European issues in a direct, informal atmosphere. The traditional Festival of Regions and Cities will treat visitors to a showcase of their preferred tourist spots, traditional music and dance, and various culinary specialties.

    Background

    Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the ‘Schuman declaration’, a historic proposal made by Robert Schuman, French Foreign Minister, in 1950 that laid out the foundation of European cooperation. Schuman’s proposal is considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union.

    In 2025, Europe Day is a special occasion, as we are celebrating 75 years since the Schuman declaration. To learn more about each institution’s programme, visit the Europe Day 2025 website.

    MIL OSI Europe News –

  • MIL-OSI: insightsoftware Launches EZLease Lessor: Reduces Risk, Cost, and Complexity for Lessor Accounting

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RALEIGH, N.C., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — insightsoftware, the most comprehensive provider of solutions for the Office of the CFO, introduces EZLease Lessor, a lease lifecycle management solution that reduces risk, cost, and complexity for lessors. With this launch, insightsoftware solidifies its position as a trusted partner capable of managing both sides of the lease accounting equation. EZLease Lessor from insightsoftware enables organizations to streamline operations, enhance financial accuracy, and efficiently manage even the most complex lease portfolios.

    Technology and equipment markets continue to shift toward leasing and subscription-based models, creating challenges in accounting, compliance, and scalability. Finance and compliance professionals face added pressure from repetitive, time-consuming manual tasks further complicating their workload. EZLease Lessor addresses these issues by automating compliance processes, eliminating tedious tasks, and providing real-time insights with customers reporting a 20% reduction in manual lease due diligence. It seamlessly supports all lease types, from operating and sales-type, to direct financing, ensuring comprehensive coverage for diverse needs.

    “We understand the growing complexities organizations face in navigating evolving lease accounting requirements and adapting to models like equipment-as-a-service,” said Monica Boydston, General Manager, EPM & Controllership at insightsoftware. “EZLease Lessor was developed by listening closely to our customers, understanding their needs, and designing a product that empowers them to manage both sides of a lease agreement effectively. By addressing these challenges head-on, we are solidifying our leadership in the lease lifecycle management market and helping our customers achieve sustainable growth.”

    With EZLease Lessor, finance and compliance professionals gain capabilities far beyond what outdated systems and spreadsheets offer. They can:

    • Achieve Effortless Compliance: Generate accurate, audit-ready reports with built-in compliance to International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 16 and Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 842, eliminating time-consuming manual adjustments.
    • Automate Repetitive Processes: Reduce errors and accelerate workflow with tools that handle tasks like creating journal entries and syncing records with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. This allows teams to focus on higher-value, strategic tasks.
    • Grow Without Operational Bottlenecks: Seamlessly scale lease management to adapt to higher lease volumes and complex agreements. A user-friendly interface and powerful integrations ensure that growth does not lead to chaos.
    • Reduce Stress and Save Time: Leverage modern, reliable tools that remove redundancies, speed up month-end closings, and simplify portfolio oversight, creating more time for impactful decision-making.

    insightsoftware oversees and automates over 1.4 million leases, representing more than $150 billion in value. Available globally, EZLease Lessor streamlines lessor accounting, helping businesses enhance efficiency and maintain compliance with ease. Join the “Your Guide to Lessor Accounting” webinar on May 7, 2025, at 2 pm ET to learn more about how EZLease Lessor simplifies lease management and drives operational success. Register here.

    About insightsoftware
    insightsoftware is a global provider of comprehensive solutions for the Office of the CFO. We believe an actionable business strategy begins and ends with accessible financial data. With solutions across financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, and operations, we transform how teams operate, empowering leaders to make timely and informed decisions. With data at the heart of everything we do, insightsoftware enables automated processes, delivers trusted insights, boosts predictability, and increases productivity. Learn more at insightsoftware.com.

    Media Contacts
    Inkhouse for insightsoftware
    insightsoftware@inkhouse.com

    Daniel Tummeley
    Corporate Communications Manager
    PR@insightsoftware.com

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  • MIL-OSI: DelNorte Partners with Brazilian Government to Launch Landmark Data Tokenization Project and Release DTV Token

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Miami, FL, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a transformative step toward modernizing public data management, DelNorte has partnered with the government of Brazil to launch a pioneering data tokenization program in Rondônia. This initiative marks the official debut of the DTV Token, the core digital asset powering DelNorte’s Terra Vision ecosystem — a blockchain-based CRM platform with full government endorsement for digitizing, tokenizing, and securing all government data and transactions. With deployments already active in Mexico, Honduras, and El Salvador, DelNorte is the only tokenization customer relationship management platform operating across four Latin American nations, supported by blockchain networks like Ethereum, NEAR, Polygon, and Partisia, and backed by collaborators including Coldwell Banker, Novotel, Valkary, and Farcana.

    “This is real, working technology addressing trillion-dollar challenges,” says Anton Glotser, Co- Founder & CEO. “We’re not just imagining a future of secure, automated government data — we’re building it, hand-in-hand with governments ready for change.”

    Anton Glotser – Founder & CEO of DelNorte

    The Vision:

    Automating and Securing All Government Data. DelNorte’s mission is to digitize and tokenize all government data — from land titles to IDs, licenses, and public records — with a long-term goal of automating and securing every government transaction on the blockchain. By leveraging AI and blockchain, DelNorte’s Terra Vision platform ensures transparency, efficiency, and tamper-proof security, transforming how governments and citizens interact with critical data. This initiative empowers economic inclusion by turning undocumented assets and identities into verifiable, active capital.

    The Founders Driving Change:

    Anton Glotser, a serial entrepreneur with over 20 ventures, is the visionary behind Terra Vision. His focus is on creating infrastructure that revolutionizes government data management and unlocks economic opportunities for billions.

    Jud Ireland, Co-Founder, brings expertise in real estate and a passion for solving global challenges. “Over 70% of critical assets, like land, lack formal documentation,” Ireland explains. “We’re changing that by digitizing and securing all government data, creating pathways to economic empowerment.”

    Anton Glotser and Jud Ireland – Founders of DelNorte

    What Is the DTV Token?
    The DTV Token is the utility backbone of the Terra Vision platform, enabling: • Secure payments for access to digitized government records
    • Staking to enhance network security
    • Governance participation in platform evolution
    • Access to a digital government service hub (e.g., smart contracts for IDs, licenses, deeds, and more)

    Key Details:
    •⁠  ⁠Token Launch: April 30, 2025
    •⁠  ⁠Where to Buy: Multiple launchpads — see pinned post at x.com/delnorte_io
    •⁠  ⁠Also Listed On: MEXC
    •⁠  ⁠Use Cases: Identity verification, secure data transfers, staking, governance, and access to certified digital records

    In a transformative step toward modernizing public data management, DelNorte has partnered with the government of Brazil to launch a pioneering data tokenization program in Rondônia. This initiative marks the official debut of the DTV Token, the core digital asset powering DelNorte’s Terra Vision ecosystem — a blockchain-based CRM platform with full government endorsement for digitizing, tokenizing, and securing all government data and transactions.

    The DTV Token will be available through multiple launchpads (details in the pinned post at x.com/delnorte_io) and is officially listed on MEXC, making it accessible to a global audience ready to participate in a new era of trusted digital infrastructure.

    Global Expansion:
    With Brazil now onboard, DelNorte is scaling its government-backed programs across Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Ireland, Guatemala, Cyprus, the Philippines, and beyond. Each partnership advances the shift toward secure, digitized, and automated public data systems.

    About DelNorte:
    DelNorte is a blockchain infrastructure company dedicated to closing legal, economic, and technological gaps worldwide. Founded by Anton Glotser and Jud Ireland, DelNorte builds certified systems to securely digitize and tokenize government data, enabling billions to participate in the global economy.

    Learn More & Join the Movement:
    • Website: https://delnorte.io
    • Linktree: linktr.ee/DTVT
    • X: @delnorte_io | Telegram: t.me/Delnorte_io | Demo: demo.delnorte.io • Press Contact: Rocio Botero | info@latinolive.net

    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: ‘Agreeing to disagree’ is hurting your relationships – here’s what to do instead

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Lisa Pavia-Higel, Assistant Teaching Professor of English and Technical Communication, Missouri University of Science and Technology

    Conversational tools like ‘looping’ and ‘reframing’ can help move a conversation away from confrontation. Candra Ritonga/iStock via Getty Images Plus

    As Americans become more polarized, even family dinners can feel fraught, surfacing differences that could spark out-and-out conflict. Tense conversations often end with a familiar refrain: “Let’s just drop it.”

    As a communications educator and trainer, I am frequently asked how to handle these conversations, especially when they involve social and political issues. One piece of advice I give is that “agree to disagree,” or any other phrase that politely stands in for “stop talking,” will not restore harmony. Not only that, but it could also do permanent harm to those important family bonds.

    ‘No-go’ topics

    Conversation is the currency of relationships. When families talk about anything – from “What are your top five favorite movies?” to “What possessed you to load the dishwasher like that?” – they are not just exchanging information. They are building trust and creating a shared story that deepens the relationships within the family unit.

    According to communication researcher Mark L. Knapp’s model of relationship development, all relationships have a life cycle. People come together and solidify their connection through five stages, from “initiation” to “bonding.” But many relationships eventually come apart, going through five stages of breakdown.

    Mark L. Knapp’s model breaks relationships into 10 stages.

    No relationship is as linear as the model assumes, but it can help pinpoint potential danger zones – moments when a bond is at risk of coming apart. One stage, in particular, illustrates why avoiding these hard conversations is so dangerous: “circumscribing.”

    Imagine circumscribing topics of conservation with yellow police tape around them – topics that almost instantly trigger conflict. Having a few of these “no-go” topics in a relationship probably will not doom a marriage or cause family estrangement. However, marking too many ideas as off-limits makes it easier for people to avoid conversation altogether.

    Circumscribing is one of the “coming apart” stages in Knapp’s model. If problems aren’t addressed, a relationship can keep sliding down the slope toward the last stage: termination.

    We need to talk

    Sadly, this estrangement from loved ones is not a theoretical problem. In a 2022 poll of 11,000 Americans, more than 1 in 4 people reported that they were now estranged from close family.

    What’s more, these relationships are not always replaced by other close ties. About half of Americans say they only have three or fewer close friends. In 2023, then-Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared widespread loneliness and isolation an “epidemic.”

    Social connection is a basic human need. Relationships do more than provide support; they play a key role in how people define themselves. According to psychology’s “social penetration theory,” conversation with close family and loved ones deepens relationships while helping people learn to articulate their deepest values.

    So if “agree to disagree” is not the answer, what is?

    There is no one-time process that will fix all conflict over the course of a family dinner. These techniques take time, patience and compassion – all things that can be in short supply amid conflict. However, there are two techniques I not only recommend to others, but I use in my own conflicts: “looping for understanding” and “reframe and pivot.”

    Getting in the loop

    Looping, which was originally developed for legal mediation, helps both people in a conversation understand each other. Feeling misunderstood tends to escalate conflict, so this is a great starting place.

    During a “loop,” each person uses active listening, meaning they pay careful attention to what their partner is saying without judgment or interruptions. Then the listener shows their understanding by using what’s called “empathic paraphrase”: restating what they heard from the speaker, but also what emotions they perceived. Finally, they ask the original speaker for confirmation.

    That might sound something like this:

    So if I understand what you are saying, you think that people should not have to get a flu shot at your office because you are not sure if it’s effective, and you’re frustrated that you are being told what to do by your company. Do I have that right?

    If the speaker says no, then the listener “loops” by asking them to explain what they got wrong, and tries to paraphrase again. The participants keep looping until the answer to “Did I get that right?” is an emphatic “yes.” This practice ensures that both people are sure of the actual issue at hand.

    Looping has other benefits, too. In one study, emphatic paraphrasing not only made participants less anxious but also made the speaker see the paraphraser in a more positive light. Feeling fully heard and understood can go a long way to turning down the heat on difficult conversations.

    The goal of ‘looping’ is to make sure you understand the other person’s perspective – and the real issue at stake.
    FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images

    Framing common ground

    However, that understanding may not be enough. Once both parties understand each other, another technique, “reframing,” can help pivot the conversation away from confrontation and move toward resolution.

    In reframing, the speakers find and discuss a single point of agreement. By emphasizing what they agree about, instead of what they disagree about, they look for a starting place to tackle the problem together, instead of facing off.

    For example:

    I think you and I can both agree that we want to keep the family safe. However, I think we disagree about what role having a gun in the house would play in that safety. Is that right?

    Finding a point of agreement is not always possible. However, this reframing presents both communicators as having a key shared value – a starting place for a more constructive discussion. Reframing also moves the conversation away from inflammatory language that could automatically reignite the fight. `

    No magic bullet

    No technique will ever be a perfect, one-size-fits-all solution for every relationship – or a quick fix. Careful communication can be mentally exhausting, and pressing pause is always OK:

    I don’t think we are going to solve our nation’s financial issues tonight, but thank you for talking about it. Let’s keep doing it. But for now, I think there’s pie. Want some?

    It’s also important to accept that not all relationships can or should be saved. However, it is always good to know that the relationship ended for a clear reason, and not over a misunderstanding that was never addressed.

    Hopefully, though, these tactics will help keep communication open and relationships healthy, no matter what topic is brought up at dinner.

    Lisa Pavia-Higel is affiliated with Braver Angels, a non-profit organization that facilitates conversations across the political divide. She is no longer active in the organization but was trained as a workshop facilitator.

    – ref. ‘Agreeing to disagree’ is hurting your relationships – here’s what to do instead – https://theconversation.com/agreeing-to-disagree-is-hurting-your-relationships-heres-what-to-do-instead-252687

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  • MIL-OSI Global: AI is giving a boost to efforts to monitor health via radar

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Chandler Bauder, Electronics Engineer, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

    AI-powered radar could enable contactless health monitoring in the home. Chandler Bauder

    If you wanted to check someone’s pulse from across the room, for example to remotely monitor an elderly relative, how could you do it? You might think it’s impossible, because common health-monitoring devices such as fingertip pulse oximeters and smartwatches have to be in contact with the body.

    However, researchers are developing technologies that can monitor a person’s vital signs at a distance. One of those technologies is radar.

    We are electrical engineers who study radar systems. We have combined advances in radar technology and artificial intelligence to reliably monitor breathing and heart rate without contacting the body.

    Noncontact health monitoring has the potential to be more comfortable and easier to use than traditional methods, particularly for people looking to monitor their vital signs at home.

    How radar works

    Radar is commonly known for measuring the speed of cars, making weather forecasts and detecting obstacles at sea and in the air. It works by sending out electromagnetic waves that travel at the speed of light, waiting for them to bounce off objects in their path, and sensing them when they return to the device.

    Radar can tell how far away things are, how fast they’re moving, and even their shape by analyzing the properties of the reflected waves.

    Radar can also be used to monitor vital signs such as breathing and heart rate. Each breath or heartbeat causes your chest to move ever so slightly – movement that’s hard for people to see or feel. However, today’s radars are sensitive enough to detect these tiny movements, even from across a room.

    Advantages of radar

    There are other technologies that can be used to measure health remotely. Camera-based techniques can use infrared light to monitor changes in the surface of the skin in the same manner as pulse oximeters, revealing information about your heart’s activity. Computer vision systems can also monitor breathing and other activities, such as sleep, and they can detect when someone falls.

    However, cameras often fail in cases where the body is obstructed by blankets or clothes, or when lighting is inadequate. There are also concerns that different skin tones reflect infrared light differently, causing inaccurate readings for people with darker skin. Additionally, depending on high-resolution cameras for long-term health monitoring brings up serious concerns about patient privacy.

    Radar sees the world in terms of how strongly objects in its view reflect the transmitted signals. The resolution of images it can generate are much lower than images cameras produce.
    Chandler Bauder

    Radar, on the other hand, solves many of these problems. The wavelengths of the transmitted waves are much longer than those of visible or infrared light, allowing the waves to pass through blankets, clothing and even walls. The measurements aren’t affected by lighting or skin tone, making them more reliable in different conditions.

    Radar imagery is also extremely low resolution – think old Game Boy graphics versus a modern 4K TV – so it doesn’t capture enough detail to be used to identify someone, but it can still monitor important activities. While it does project energy, the amount does not pose a health hazard. The health-monitoring radars operate at frequencies and power levels similar to the phone in your pocket.

    Radar + AI

    Radar is powerful, but it has a big challenge: It picks up everything that moves. Since it can detect tiny chest movements from the heart beating, it also picks up larger movements from the head, limbs or other people nearby. This makes it difficult for traditional processing techniques to extract vital signs clearly.

    To address this problem we created a kind of “brain” to make the radar smarter. This brain, which we named mm-MuRe, is a neural network – a type of artificial intelligence – that learns directly from raw radar signals and estimates chest movements. This approach is called end-to-end learning. It means that, unlike other radar plus AI techniques, the network figures out on its own how to ignore the noise and focus only on the important signals.

    In our study, we used AI to transform raw, unprocessed radar signals into vital signs waveforms of one or two people.
    Chandler Bauder

    We found that this AI enhancement not only gives more accurate results, it also works faster than traditional methods. It handles multiple people at once, for example an elderly couple, and adapts to new situations, even those it didn’t see during training – such as when people are sitting at different heights, riding in a car or standing close together.

    Implications for health care

    Reliable remote health monitoring using radar and AI could be a major boon for health care. With no need to touch the patient’s skin, risks of rashes, contamination and discomfort could be greatly reduced. It’s especially helpful in long-term care, where reducing wires and devices can make life significantly easier for patients and caregivers.

    Imagine a nursing home where radar quietly watches over residents, alerting caregivers immediately if someone has breathing trouble, falls or needs help. It can be implemented as a home system that checks your breathing while you sleep – no wearables required. Doctors could even use radar to remotely monitor patients recovering from surgery or illness.

    This technology is moving quickly toward real-world use. In the future, checking your health could be as simple as walking into a room, with invisible waves and smart AI working silently to take your vital signs.

    Chandler Bauder receives funding from the NSF.

    Aly Fathy receives funding from NSF and work for university of Tennessee

    – ref. AI is giving a boost to efforts to monitor health via radar – https://theconversation.com/ai-is-giving-a-boost-to-efforts-to-monitor-health-via-radar-253325

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  • MIL-OSI: Pythian Positioned as Oracle Database@Google Cloud Leader with Acquisition of Rittman Mead

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    OTTAWA, Ontario, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pythian Services Inc. (“Pythian”), a leading global services company specializing in data, analytics, and AI solutions, today announced the acquisition of globally recognized Oracle data and analytics consultancy Rittman Mead. The acquisition significantly enhances Pythian’s Oracle footprint, expands its geographic market presence in the United Kingdom and Europe, and strengthens the company’s Oracle Database@Google Cloud capabilities—a powerful multicloud partnership that accelerates modernization for customers.

    The acquisition combines Pythian’s expertise in data, analytics and AI with Rittman Mead’s Oracle specializations. Pythian, a 2025 Google Cloud Partner of the Year for Databases, will add more Oracle ACEs to its roster of consultants. The synergy resulting from the acquisition will enable Pythian to offer an even wider range of advanced Oracle services to a broader and more global customer base.

    “Rittman Mead and Pythian have worked together for more than 12 years, and we’re aligned in our cultures and values,” states Jon Mead, Founder and President, Rittman Mead. “Their technical expertise and the value of sharing information—consultants contributing to technical communities through thought leadership—along with a shared client-first approach to delivering projects, is what solidified Pythian as the right choice.” 

    As a leading Oracle services provider, Rittman Mead has an exceptional reputation for delivering critical consultancy services to customers in the U.K., Europe and the United States. The company brings a unique level of expertise and experience in Oracle autonomous data warehouse (EDW), data platforms, data lakes, data lakehouses, and more, to bring advanced analytics to their shared clients. Rittman Mead has a range of accelerators, IP and toolkits that will further complement Pythian’s existing suite of services. Over the last 20 years, Rittman Mead’s team of analysts, architects, engineers and delivery managers have successfully delivered a wide range of data and analytics systems, from simple data marts to multi-workstream data transformations.

    “The combination of Rittman Mead and Pythian offers an unmatched breadth and depth of Oracle expertise in the market,” said Mead. “Our exceptional people, advanced Oracle capabilities, and focus on strategic solutions perfectly complement Pythian’s existing capabilities, allowing us to offer even greater value to customers and accelerate our engagement in the data and AI services market.”

    Through the acquisition, Pythian gains an enhanced U.K. presence and access to greater Oracle-ecosystem expertise and influence—software skills, marketplace standing and strategic relationships. Rittman Mead in turn benefits from Pythian’s Google Cloud Premier Partnership and 2025 Database Partner of the Year win, global reach, delivery capabilities and the broader spectrum of professional and managed services beyond the Oracle ecosystem. The partnership signals an elevated ability to deliver value on business critical projects along the data journey pathway, from data and cloud engagements to analytics and AI initiatives—no matter the platform or ecosystem.

    “We are seeing a widespread adoption of vendors and hyperscalers by companies that need specific technical expertise. The challenge for us was finding a partner that could broaden our existing portfolio of skills and vendors,” said Mead. “We’re excited to meet that challenge by joining forces with Pythian. There are two sides to that—there is the breadth of technology including Google, AWS, and Azure, as well as the depth of expertise to expand our joint data, analytics and AI services.”

    “This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in Pythian’s trajectory, solidifying our position as a global leader in data, analytics and AI solutions,” said Brooks Borcherding, Pythian’s Chief Executive Officer. “Rittman Mead’s stellar reputation, deep Oracle expertise, U.K. presence and cultural alignment make them an ideal partner to accelerate our mission to empower enterprises to maximize the value of their data and redouble their innovative efforts as it relates to AI readiness.”

    Pythian’s existing suite of data, analytics and AI services helps businesses transform with ease—no matter where they are in their journey. Businesses begin with a simple, strategic discussion with the Field CTO team. Field CTOs are IT executives that help customers define their data and AI strategies through transformation roadmapping sessions, including an AI Workshop, and serve as catalysts to expedited decision-making around pivotal strategies and technology solutions that drive customers toward the successful realization of their business goals. The acquisition will bolster Pythian’s ability to bring more change-making customers into the fold—instilling in them, through our subject matter experts, the key information and guidance that allows innovators to build momentum for their respective data-driven initiatives.

    Schedule your AI Workshop today.

    About Rittman Mead

    Founded in 2007, Rittman Mead quickly became a leader in Oracle Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence through successful projects, a popular blog, and community engagement. As the market evolved with open-source, big data, and cloud technologies, the company expanded its focus to data and analytics while maintaining its core ethos. Today, its partner and product portfolios reflect a recognition of multi-cloud and multi-vendor architectures. A dedicated R&D department explores emerging technologies and builds development frameworks. With over 15 years of experience, the company now provides hybrid solutions across a wide range of enterprise and open-source technologies, striving to be a global leader in the broader data and analytics landscape. 

    About Pythian

    Founded in 1997, Pythian is a leading data and AI services provider specializing in digital transformation and operational excellence for enterprise customers. We help organizations optimize their data estates, helping them to drive AI enablement, innovation, and growth. Through strategic consulting, managed services and cloud migrations, we enable cost savings, risk reduction and seamless operations while preparing businesses to adopt AI and for the future of data management. A Google Cloud Premier Partner with multiple Specializations, including Data Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Machine Learning and a certified Google Cloud MSP, we’ve delivered thousands of professional and managed services projects for leading enterprises. For more information, visit www.pythian.com or follow us on X, LinkedIn, and our Blog.

    Pythian Media Contacts        

    Matt Malanga
    Senior Vice President, Marketing
    mmalanga@pythian.com    		 Elisabeth Grant
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  • MIL-OSI: Grayscale Launches Grayscale® Bitcoin Adopters ETF (Ticker: BCOR)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    STAMFORD, Conn., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grayscale, the world’s largest crypto-native asset manager, today announced the launch of Grayscale® Bitcoin Adopters ETF (Ticker: BCOR) (the “Fund”).

    Grayscale® Bitcoin Adopters ETF is Grayscale’s newest exchange-traded product offering investors exposure to companies that have adopted Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. The Fund specifically invests in companies that comprise the Indxx Bitcoin Adopters Index, a proprietary index designed to measure the performance of companies that have adopted Bitcoin as an asset for corporate treasury management (collectively, “Bitcoin Adopters”).

    As publicly traded companies begin to explore Bitcoin as a reserve asset, something widely viewed as a novel yet increasingly compelling approach, BCOR captures this shift by allocating to companies across the world adopting Bitcoin. Although Bitcoin challenges traditional asset norms with its volatility, it is also viewed by a growing group of companies as a potential hedge against inflation and a tool for treasury diversification. For investors seeking exposure to these forward-looking companies or an alternative to direct Bitcoin exposure, BCOR delivers diversified global equity exposure to companies across 7 sectors and 15 industries all united by a single theme – Bitcoin adoption.

    “We couldn’t be more excited to launch Grayscale® Bitcoin Adopters ETF, which offers investors a new way to tap into the rising trend of corporate Bitcoin treasury adoption without needing to hold Bitcoin directly,” said David LaValle, Global Head of ETFs at Grayscale. “As more companies integrate Bitcoin into their balance sheets, BCOR provides a forward-looking strategy to capture this momentum through traditional equity markets. It’s an exciting opportunity for those who believe in Bitcoin’s long-term potential.”

    For more information about BCOR, please visit: https://etfs.grayscale.com/bcor

    Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Grayscale Bitcoin Adopters ETF (the “Fund”), please call (866)-775-0313 or visit our website at etfs.grayscale.com/bcor. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

    The Fund will not invest in digital assets directly or through the use of derivatives. The Fund also will not invest in initial coin offerings. The Fund may, however, have indirect exposure to digital assets by virtue of its investments in companies that use one or more digital assets as part of their business activities or that hold digital assets as proprietary investments. Because the Fund will not invest directly in any digital assets, it will not track price movements of any digital assets.

    The Indxx Bitcoin Adopters Index is designed by Indxx (the “Index Provider”) to consist of U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities of companies that have been classified by the Index Provider as having adopted Bitcoin as an asset for corporate treasury management.

    Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal. The Fund is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC and Grayscale Advisors, LLC is the adviser.

    About Grayscale 
    Grayscale enables investors to access the digital economy through a family of future-forward investment products. Founded in 2013, Grayscale has a decade-long track record and deep expertise as an asset management firm focused on crypto investing. Grayscale Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser with the SEC since January 2022. Investors, advisors, and allocators turn to Grayscale for single asset, diversified, and thematic exposure. For more information, please follow @Grayscale or visit grayscale.com.

    Media Contact 
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    Client Contact 
    866-775-0313 
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  • MIL-OSI: Arax Recognizes InvestmentNews Excellence Awardees Across Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arax Investment Partners (“Arax”), backed by RedBird Capital Partners (“RedBird”), is pleased to recognize several of its valued partner firms, teams, and advisors who have been selected as Excellence Awardees for the 2025 InvestmentNews Awards.

    The InvestmentNews Awards program recognizes the leading professionals and firms in the wealth management industry across 18 different categories. Arax honorees include:

    • RIA Firm of the Year – Ashton Thomas Private Wealth
    • RIA Team of the Year (Under 10 Advisors) – Advanced Planning Group, U.S. Capital Wealth (Led by Todd Lavergne and Nick Erwin)
    • Advisor of the Year (Regional – Southwest) – Kim-Ha Nguyen, U.S. Capital Wealth
    • Excellence in Philanthropy and Community Service – Lance Knight, Ashton Thomas Private Wealth
    • DEI Trailblazer of the Year – Cary Carbonaro, Ashton Thomas Private Wealth

    Arax Investment Partners brings together leading independent advisory firms, offering centralized resources, strategic support, and integrated business solutions to drive collective growth. With approximately $26 billion in assets under management across its partner firms, Arax serves wealth management clients coast-to-coast.

    “Being recognized at both the individual and firmwide levels is a testament to our ability to attract the top talent in the industry,” said Haig Ariyan, Chief Executive Officer of Arax. “Today, we celebrate our Awardees and applaud their dedication to delivering customized, high-impact wealth management solutions to private clients and institutions. We’re excited to continue supporting the success of our advisors with an unwavering commitment to exceptional client service.”

    Nominations from across the wealth management industry were gathered and supplemented by in-depth research from the InvestmentNews Awards team, then reviewed to select the Excellence Awardees, who have been invited to submit detailed materials as finalists. Final winners for each category will be announced at the InvestmentNews Awards dinner in New York City on Tuesday, June 24.

    About Arax Investment Partners
    Arax Investment Partners is a rapidly growing boutique wealth management platform making strategic control investments in leading RIAs and elite advisor teams. Founded and led by CEO Haig Ariyan — a seasoned industry executive with a distinguished track record of building and scaling wealth management businesses — Arax empowers its partners to be entrepreneurial and focus on delivering exceptional client service. Firms benefit from a management team with deep M&A expertise, capital sourcing capabilities, and the backing of RedBird Capital Partners. For more information, visit www.araxpartners.com.

    About Ashton Thomas Private Wealth
    Ashton Thomas is a diversified financial services firm committed to a culture of excellence, integrity, and respect in every aspect of its business. Through its various entities listed below, Ashton Thomas serves foundations, businesses, and affluent individuals and families by providing a range of services which include fee-based financial planning and investment portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, securities brokerage, life and health insurance, and income tax preparation. The firm also strives to remain at the forefront of technological innovation and thought leadership within the financial services industry.

    Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC, (“ATPW”), founded in 2010, and Ashton Thomas Advisors, LLC (“ATA”), founded in 2024, are SEC-registered investment advisers which provide fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and fund manager selection services. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC, (“ATS”) is a dually registered entity. ATS registered with FINRA as a broker-dealer in 1984 and provides securities brokerage services. ATS became an SEC-registered investment adviser in 2008 and provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and fund manager selection services. Ashton Thomas Insurance Agency, LLC, (“ATIA”) provides life and health insurance brokerage services. ATIA also provides income tax services through its DBA, Ashton Thomas Tax Advisory. Representatives of the entities listed may only conduct business for which they are licensed, if required, and with residents of the states and jurisdictions in which they are properly registered and/or licensed.

    About U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors LLC
    Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with a strategic Texas presence across Austin, Dallas, and Georgetown, as well as offices in New York City, Massachusetts, and Florida, U.S. Capital Wealth LLC (“USCW”) is a premier independent, full-platform Registered Investment Advisor dedicated to delivering institutional-quality financial solutions with the personalized service of a boutique firm.

    Founded in 2010, USCW was created to empower clients with access to a comprehensive wealth management experience. As a full-platform RIA, USCW offers the best of both worlds — integrating brokerage and advisory capabilities to deliver flexible solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Clients benefit from the capabilities of a large financial institution, while maintaining the personalized, high-touch approach of a boutique advisory firm.

    USCW’s team of seasoned financial professionals brings decades of institutional experience to help clients navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

    USCW serves distinguished clientele, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, business owners, specialized industry professionals, institutions, and municipalities. Comprehensive offerings span investment management, risk mitigation, lending solutions, and fully integrated family office services — all tailored to each client’s unique goals. To learn more, please visit: https://uscwealth.com.

    About RedBird Capital Partners
    RedBird Capital Partners is a private investment firm that builds high-growth companies with strategic capital solutions to founders and entrepreneurs. The firm currently manages $12 billion in assets on behalf of a global group of blue chip institutional and family office investors. Founded in 2014 by Gerry Cardinale, RedBird integrates sophisticated private equity investing with a hands-on business building mandate that focuses on three core industry verticals — Financial Services, Sports and Media & Entertainment. Over his 30-year investment career, Cardinale has partnered with founders and entrepreneurs to build some of the most iconic growth companies in their respective industries. For more information, please go to www.redbirdcap.com.

    Media Contact:
    Dan Gagnier
    Gagnier Communications 
    RedBird@gagnierfc.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Turbo Energy Partners with Chilean Utility Saesa to Expand Smart Battery Storage Systems in Latin America

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VALENCIA, Spain, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Turbo Energy S.A. (Nasdaq: TURB) (“Turbo Energy” or the “Company”), a global provider of leading-edge, AI-optimized solar energy storage technologies and solutions, has teamed with Saesa, one of Chile’s largest electric utilities, to expand the deployment of smart battery systems across the Andean country.

    This partnership marks a significant step forward in Turbo Energy’s expansion into Latin America, resulting in the completion of the companies’ first joint project— the installation of a smart battery energy storage system (BESS) at the headquarters of Bayas del Sur, a leading berry producer in southern Chile.

    The project integrates lithium batteries with 200 kW of power and 880 kWh of storage capacity. Designed to complement Bayas del Sur’s existing photovoltaic installation, the system enables the plant to optimize energy consumption, reduce fuel dependence and maintain operations during peak demand periods or grid outages.

    “The commissioning of this project for Bayas del Sur reflects a growing trend among companies across all sectors: the search for effective solutions that ensure stable and sustainable energy flow while mitigating market price volatility,” said Mariano Soria, Chief Executive Officer of Turbo Energy. “Working alongside a utility giant like Saesa gives Turbo Energy a strong foundation to deploy smart BESS solutions for Chile’s most forward-thinking companies — a key driver behind the region’s desired economic decarbonization objectives.”

    Saesa executives emphasized the importance of the project in advancing renewable energy and supporting industrial decarbonization in Chile. “Our collaboration with Turbo Energy represents a pivotal advancement in sustainable infrastructure for southern Chile,” said Camila Trujillo, Energy Manager at Saesa Innova. “By integrating intelligent solar storage solutions, we’re not only improving grid reliability for industrial clients like Bayas del Sur, but also reinforcing our commitment to cleaner, smarter energy systems that benefit both businesses and communities across our nation.”

    The project with Saesa closely follows Turbo Energy’s entry into the Chilean market. In March 2025, the Company launched Latin America’s first, fully integrated, end-to-end solar energy storage system at the Alto Labranza shopping center, marking the debut of its new business unit, Turbo Energy Solutions. The division focuses on photovoltaic generation, energy storage and smart energy management for the commercial and industrial sectors across Latin America.

    About Turbo Energy, S.A.

    Founded in 2013, Turbo Energy is a globally recognized pioneer of proprietary solar energy storage technologies and solutions managed through Artificial Intelligence. Turbo Energy’s elegant all-in-one and scalable, modular energy storage systems empower residential, commercial and industrial users expanding across Europe, North America and South America to materially reduce dependence on traditional energy sources, helping to lower electricity costs, provide peak shaving and uninterruptible power supply and realize a more sustainable, energy-efficient future. A testament to the Company’s commitment to innovation and industry disruption, Turbo Energy’s introduction of its flagship SUNBOX represents one of the world’s first high performance, competitively priced, all-in-one home solar energy storage systems, which also incorporates patented EV charging capability and powerful AI processes to optimize solar energy management. Turbo Energy is a proud subsidiary of publicly traded Umbrella Global Energy, S.A., a vertically integrated, global collective of solar energy-focused companies. For more information, please visit www.turbo-e.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the business of the Company, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control, including the risks described in our registration statements and annual report under the heading “Risk Factors” as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Turbo Energy, S.A. specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    For more information, please contact:
    At Turbo Energy, S.A.                                                                          
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    Phone: 407-960-4636                                                                          
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  • MIL-OSI: BYDFi Partners with Ledger to Launch Limited Edition Hardware Wallet, Debuts at TOKEN2049 Dubai

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As an official sponsor of TOKEN2049 Dubai, global crypto exchange BYDFi has teamed up with industry-leading hardware wallet provider Ledger to release a limited edition co-branded Ledger Nano X. The exclusive wallets made their debut at the TOKEN2049 event, where attendees had the chance to receive them for free through on-site interactive activities.

    This special edition wallet retains the advanced security features of the original Ledger Nano X, while incorporating custom BYDFi design elements, including visual branding and customized packaging. Symbolizing a deep collaboration on user asset protection and Web3 innovation, the wallet is equipped with a secure element chip, supports the offline storage of a wide range of digital assets, and defends against common forms of cyberattack—offering users an enhanced standard of self-custody.

    Secure by Design: Ledger x BYDFi Hardware Wallet Makes Its Official Launch

    The launch drew large crowds to the BYDFi booth at TOKEN2049, where many attendees successfully received the limited edition wallet by completing live interactions. Designed for secure self-custody, the Ledger x BYDFi wallet gives users full control over their private keys and assets, reducing reliance on centralized platforms and elevating personal asset sovereignty.

    Michael, Co-founder of BYDFi, commented at the event:

    “TOKEN2049 coincides with BYDFi’s fifth anniversary, making this a milestone moment for us. This collaboration with Ledger reflects our continued commitment to asset security. The limited edition wallet is designed especially for high-net-worth individuals who demand institutional-grade protection for their digital assets.”

    Expanding Horizons: BYDFi’s Vision for Global Growth and Market Leadership

    In addition to the co-branded wallet, BYDFi showcased its on-chain trading solution, MoonX, at the event. As a flagship product of BYDFi’s “CEX + DEX” dual-engine strategy, MoonX merges the transparency of on-chain execution with the high-speed performance of centralized systems—delivering an ultra-smooth, seamless trading experience tailored to the rising demands of DeFi users.

    The launch of MoonX not only expands the boundaries of BYDFi’s trading ecosystem, but also promotes greater diversity in trading methods and empowers users with more choice and flexibility.

    Looking ahead, BYDFi will continue to strengthen collaborations with global partners and infrastructure providers, accelerating the deployment of innovative products and further solidifying its global service capabilities.

    About Ledger Nano X

    The Ledger Nano X is a hardware wallet certified by independent security labs. It features a tamper-proof secure element chip that safely stores users’ private keys. Any unauthorized access attempts trigger a self-destruct mechanism, ensuring maximum protection. Additional features include PIN protection, a 24-word recovery phrase, encrypted Bluetooth connectivity, and hidden wallets accessible via separate PINs—delivering comprehensive security for crypto asset holders.
    More info: https://www.ledger.com

    About BYDFi

    Founded in 2020, BYDFi has been recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s top 10 crypto exchanges, officially listed on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko, and holds MSB licenses in multiple jurisdictions. It is also a member of South Korea’s CODE VASP Alliance.

    Today, BYDFi serves users in 190+ countries, with a global user base exceeding 1,000,000. The platform supports spot, perpetual, and on-chain trading, enabling access to over 600 cryptocurrencies and 500,000+ memecoin pairs. BYDFi is committed to delivering a world-class crypto trading experience. BUIDL Your Dream Finance.

    • Website: https://www.bydfi.com
    • Support Email: cs@bydfi.com
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    • Media Inquiries: media@bydfi.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Best Sugar Baby Websites and Apps: Top Sugar Daddy Sites For Sugar Dating in 2025 By Sugar Daddy Meet

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Vaughan,Ontario, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Understanding Sugar Dating in 2025

    We have seen so many aspects of life evolve with respect to technology, innovations, and all it aligns with the modern world today. And this has also applied in the world of finding love, companionship, or dating. Traditional dating scenes have also evolved with more people turning towards finding connections That align with their respective lifestyles, personal goals, and expectations. We are trying to talk about sugar dating, it has gained popularity over the last one decade and has become the alternative to finding a very unique relationship dynamic that focuses on emotional support, mutual understanding, financial assistance along with companionship. 

    ⇒ Join the Best Sugar Daddy Website for Free!

    The most fundamental approach of sugar dating is a consensual agreement between two individuals or adults; typically, a sugar baby is one who is considered to be younger and is seeking gifts, membership, or financial stability, whereas a sugar daddy is one who might offer these resources to the sugar baby in exchange of emotional connection, and companionship.

    What Is a Sugar Baby Website?

    It is a very non-traditional dynamic in the world of dating. Sugar dating is simply when one person dons the role of a sugar baby who is often the younger one with someone who is referred to as a sugar daddy or a sugar mommy who is often the elder one, and they are in a relationship in exchange for financial support, experiences, gifts.

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    How sugar dating platforms work?

    Unlike the normal dating applications, a sugar baby dating website or apps are built using unique tools to harness honest conversations. Several unique features such as identity checks, income verification, and arrangement based filtration help the users connect with their compatible matches with common relationship values. And in this world where cheating and deceit is so common, finding a sugar baby site that is not just about aesthetics or use of friendliness but also about safety and success rates is very crucial. Especially if you are someone who is just entering the world of sugar, baby dating, then finding a supportive digital experience can make a lot of difference.

    Who are sugar babies and sugar daddies?

    Sugar baby: The very meaning of sugar baby translates to a mutual benefit. A sugar baby is someone who tends to value mentorship, support, and financial security for exchange of intimacy, companionship, or emotional support. All of these dynamics are discussed, beforehand and agreed upon, which makes the whole experience empowering and not exploitative. Sugar babies tend to be younger men and women, including students or people in their earlier careers who really seek financial support from their dating arrangements.

    Sugar daddy: A sugar daddy is considered to be the person who is older, financially sound individual, who loves providing financial support, lifestyle, benefits, or gifts to their younger companion, known by the name of sugar, baby.the arrangement between a sugar daddy and a sugar baby is built purely on mutual understanding where both of the parties come to agreement of certain terms of the relationship, it could be mentorship, companionship, financial support, or emotional support.

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    Things to Look for in a Good Sugar Baby Website

    If you are someone who has just entered the world of sugar dating, then finding a good sugar baby website can be both empowering and exciting. These platforms have enabled opportunities for connections that are mutually beneficial, where transparency as well as consent play a vital role. However, we need to keep in mind that not every interaction can be ideal and some can be dangerous. Therefore, identifying the red flags especially on the platform where you are trying to find a sugar baby or a daddy is very crucial. Sure are a couple of things you might want to look out for while finding a good sugar baby website for yourself:

    • Safety and privacy features: it is crucial to find sugar baby websites that are of high-quality, which offer features such as control over the privacy of profile, offer encryption of messages, and come with inbuilt fraud prevention systems.
    • Verification process: user verification is the ultimate necessity when it comes to sugar baby or sugar daddy. To prevent fake profiles from registering on the website and to prevent falling prey to any scam which could potentially create safety concerns, the best sugar baby websites, verify their users through government ID checks, phone, confirmation, or photo verification.
    • Member quality (real vs fake profiles): a good sugar baby website will provide transparent intentions to its users. Such platforms support open dialogues wherein the individual from both the sites can voice out their expectations, goals, and arrangements. This helps distinguish between real profiles versus fake profiles.
    • Costs and premium features: every sugar baby website comes with its own set of unique features, and some of its primary features might come at a cost. Therefore, it is essential for you to hunt for a sugar baby website that fits your budget and alliance with every feature that you are looking out for.
    • Ease of use (mobile apps, design): an intuitive and clean design of a sugar baby website will help its users Stay more focused on meaningful communication to find their perfect sugar daddy or sugar baby to enjoy sugar dating.

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    How to Find a Sugar Daddy (The Fun + Flirty Way )

    Looking for a sugar daddy who’s generous, charming, and knows how to spoil you? You’re not alone, babe—and yes, he’s out there. Finding him isn’t about chasing—it’s about attracting. And with a little confidence and sparkle, you can have him wrapped around your finger (Rolex optional ).

    First things first: choose the right playground. Apps like SugarDaddyMeet.com are full of upscale, successful men who are ready to invest in a connection that’s as exciting as it is mutually rewarding. No more guessing games—just real men with real intentions.

    Dress your profile to impress. Flirty but classy pics, a fun and confident bio, and a hint of what makes you irresistible. Show your charm, wit, and ambition. Remember: sugar daddies love confidence and a little sass.

    When you chat, keep it light, playful, and polished. Flirt with finesse. Ask about his passions, tease him a little, and show you’re not just pretty—you’ve got presence.

    And don’t forget, sugar—it’s your world. Set your boundaries, know your worth, and only say yes to someone who makes you feel like the main character.

    Because you’re not just looking for a sugar daddy—you’re looking for your upgrade.

    Best Sugar Baby Website and App

    SugarDaddyMeet.com

    When it comes to dating and building meaningful connections, trust is important — but sometimes, it’s the little extras that make all the difference. SugarDaddyMeet.com creates a space where people can form mutually rewarding relationships without worrying about social stigma, especially when age is a factor.

    For women interested in meeting successful, generous partners, the site opens the door to connecting with confident, well-established men. Meanwhile, men in search of elegance and charm can discover genuine connections with attractive, engaging women.
    If you’re looking to explore relationships based on mutual benefit, respect, and understanding — without judgment — this platform offers a welcoming environment for just that. This platform has been around for nearly two decades and continues to perform reliably. With a user base that has grown to over 2 million people, it’s clear that many still trust and actively use the service. 
    That kind of ongoing popularity speaks volumes about its quality and consistency.

    Key Features

    Primary features of sugar daddy include:

    • Emphasising customer support: Sugardaddymeet.com gives excellent customer support to all of its members. The support team is available always to assist its users with any questions or concerns they might have using the platform. The team is efficient and well trained in handling all types of user queries. The sugardaddymeet.com platform also provides priority customer support for premium members, ensuring that their queries get priority, attention and are solved swiftly.
    • Secret photos and videos: The Sugardaddymeet.com website provides all of its members with several unique functionalities and features that immensely enhance the users online dating experience. Once such feature has to be the incredible ability to view hidden videos and photos of a particular particular user’s match. it grants them exclusive media and details, understanding the particular match’s likes, dislikes, interest, and personalities.
    • Higher search in rankings: The Sugardaddymeet.com platform offers its users, options of purchasing credit bundles, which can be unlocked to enjoy an array of premium benefits and features, including the ability to increase one’s ranking on the website. With the help of these credit bundles the users can improvise their visibility when a potential match Looks for similar interest. This feature helps users to stand out and create a strong impression on the platform.
    • Conversation starters: The Sugardaddymeet.com platform has a very distinctive system of credit which allows its users to begin conversations by using credits in multiples of tens and unlocking them in a permanent manner. This allows users to revisit conversations with their potential matching individuals without having to pay for an entire month’s subscription as in the case of other platforms. This approach has been celebrated as a very unique feature.
    • The swipe and match method: this matching game on the sugardaddymeet.com platform is very engaging and follows. A straightforward approach where the users are presented with potential profiles or pictures of sugar, daddies or sugar babies and asked if they are interested. Members can swipe right if they find the profile interesting and if they do not want to go forward with it, all they have to do is swipe left. When two users swipe right on each other’s profile, that is considered a match.

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    Pros of using Sugardaddymeet.com platform

    • Active user base: the platform has several users who live in nearby areas, this increases the likelihood of finding a suitable match which is practical.
    • User friendly interface: The platform is very easy for users to navigate and comes in an attractive design and rich functionality.
    • Successful dates in a short span of time: The platform is efficient in helping its users go on real time dates within a small time frame.
    • Comprehensive filter and search options: the platform comes with an advanced search functionality that allows its users to do filtering of potential matches in a precise manner. This makes it easier to find ideal partners quickly.
    • Privacy protection: site gives utmost importance on its users privacy by providing options to hide profiles completely or in a selective manner.
    • 24/7 live support: the customer support is available round the clock to its users to solve any issue that they might face.
    • Robust verification for credibility: several verification methods are conducted on its users, such as email, photo, and phone validations to ensure an authentic and safe dating environment.

    Cons of using sugardaddymeet.com platform

    • Unfamiliar features: the sugardaddymeet.com platform offers so many features that some users might get overwhelmed and will have difficulty in understanding how to explore it or might take time.
    • Cost of sugar babies: unlike other sugar daddy websites that charge only for sugar daddy and not for sugar babies, the sugardaddymeet.com platform charges both parties which might be a drawback.

    Who it’s best for: well, the answer to this can be limitless, but the sugardaddymeet.com platform is best for those who are on a lookout for a transparent dating relationship with common understanding. It is for the younger ones who seek financial support along with a relationship. It is also for those older ones who are longing to feel young again, but do not want to jump into relationships.

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    Sugar Daddy Meet Customer Reviews 

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    Alina M. Toronto, Canada
    I never imagined a dating site could lead to something this magical. I met Daniel here—a thoughtful, successful gentleman who sees me for who I am, not just how I look. From candlelit dinners in Yorkville to weekend getaways in the Rockies, our connection keeps deepening. SugarDaddyMeet made it feel effortless to find someone who values both luxury and genuine affection.

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    Luca R. Milan, Italy
    As a busy entrepreneur, I didn’t have time to play games. SugarDaddyMeet introduced me to Sofia, a kind and ambitious woman with elegance and heart. We share more than just lavish tastes—we share values. Whether we’re sipping Barolo on the lake or talking till sunrise, she brings out the best in me. It’s not just dating, it’s an experience of romance on a whole new level.

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    Chloe W. Sydney, Australia
    When I joined, I hoped for someone mature and sincere—and that’s exactly what I found. Mark is everything I didn’t know I needed: generous with both his time and heart. From sunrise walks on Bondi Beach to private dinners overlooking the harbor, every moment feels like a chapter in a love story. SugarDaddyMeet gave me the fairytale I thought only existed in movies.

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    Noah J. New York City, USA
    I was searching for more than just beauty—I wanted substance wrapped in elegance. SugarDaddyMeet helped me find Ana, a smart, stylish woman with a soft heart. Our weekends in the Hamptons, shared laughter, and romantic strolls in Central Park made me believe in real, grown-up love again. This site doesn’t just match profiles—it connects soulmates.

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    Free vs Paid Sugar Baby Sites: Which Is Better?

    • A lot of doubts and questions pop-up for this and we are here to tell you that most of the sugar daddy websites allow users to join for free, but for the best experience a premium membership is required. It means that you will be able to set your profile and browse on the platform for free, but you might need to pay in order to send messages, unlock certain premium features, and also see as to who has viewed your profile. 
    • For the safest and most practical experience, we recommend opting for premium membership because this will ensure that you have access to premium features which helps you understand your match better and communicate without any hindrance.

    How to Stay Safe While Using Sugar Baby Apps

    • Safety must be regarded as the most important part of using a sugar daddy website. So if you’re someone who are new to the same or have been a part of such dating websites for a while, it is very important for you to understand how to protect yourself online. And it is vital for both sugar, daddies and sugar babies to spot the red flax and follow smart and effective safety habits right from the beginning.
    • Always remember to opt for public venues for your first meeting such as cafes or restaurants. It is best to avoid private residences or secluded locations for safety purposes. If possible, inform a trusted family member of Friend about your meeting whereabouts.
    •  Discuss expectations clearly as honest discussions about what is expected mutually with your such as the frequency of meetings, financial support, and boundaries. This will ensure that both of you are on the same page.

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    Sugar Dating vs. Traditional Dating: What’s the Real Difference?

    When it comes to relationships, one size doesn’t fit all. Sugar dating and traditional dating offer very different experiences—and understanding those differences can help you choose the path that truly suits your lifestyle and values.

    Traditional dating often revolves around trial and error. It can mean endless swiping, unclear intentions, and investing time in people who may not share your goals. It’s romantic, yes—but sometimes frustratingly vague. You might go on several dates before figuring out if someone wants commitment, fun, or simply attention.

    Sugar dating, on the other hand, is refreshingly direct. Both sugar babies and sugar daddies (or mommies) are upfront about what they’re looking for—whether that’s companionship, mentorship, emotional connection, or financial support. There’s no pretending. Expectations are clear, and relationships are built on mutual benefit and respect.

    In sugar dating, luxury and lifestyle aren’t side perks—they’re part of the equation. It’s dating with clarity, class, and a little extra sparkle. While traditional dating often hopes to grow into something meaningful, sugar dating begins with intention and purpose.

    So if you’re tired of mixed signals and ready for a relationship that reflects your worth, sugar dating may just be the upgrade you’ve been looking for.

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    Tips for Creating a Successful Sugar Baby Profile

    • Choosing the right photos: Posting a mix of photos and videos helps others get a clearer sense of who you are. This kind of visual insight often draws more attention to your profile and can boost the likelihood of someone reaching out to connection
    • Writing an attractive bio: providing comprehensive information. While you are registering on the platform, helps the system accurately match you with a suitable candidate. You can include everything in the bio right from why you are seeking out for a match, what are your expectations, and what you can contribute as a partner to an individual. All these will help in highlighting your profile to a potential match.
    • Messaging tips: before starting a conversation, take some time to review the profile to understand common hobbies and interests. This will help you start a more engaging conversation.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    Is it legal to be a sugar baby?
    It is completely fine to be a sugar baby as long as the relationship is consensual and nothing illegal is undertaken in the arrangement.

    How much allowance do sugar babies usually get?
    This varies depending on location and relationship but according to the platform, most of the sugar babies receive anywhere between $2500-$5000 per month. Certain allowances are non-monetary such as vacations, tuition assistance, shopping spree, and so on.

    Are there sugar baby sites without upfront payment?
    Yes, there are several websites that offer free or free – trial memberships, which do not require any payment.

    What’s the best sugar baby app for beginners?
    We would highly recommend sugardaddymeet.com platform as it is safe, trusted, and comes with good user reviews.

    Is Sugar Dating Right for You as a Sugar Baby?

    Are you a woman who knows what she wants—and isn’t afraid to ask for it? If you dream of rooftop dinners, designer gifts, and deep conversations with someone who appreciates your beauty and brains, sugar dating might just be your perfect match.

    Being a sugar baby isn’t about gold digging—it’s about goal setting. Whether you’re building your career, funding your education, or simply love the finer things in life, sugar dating connects you with successful, sophisticated partners who get it. Think mentorship over meaningless swiping, and luxury over late-night “wyd” texts.

    Sugar dating is for the bold, the confident, and the classy. It’s for women who value their time and expect the same in return. It’s about mutual respect, clear expectations, and—let’s be honest—a little bit of sparkle.

    Of course, this lifestyle comes with responsibilities: setting boundaries, knowing your worth, and owning your power. But if you’re ready to step into a world where affection and ambition go hand in hand, sugar dating might be more than right for you—it might be your glow-up moment.

    Final Thoughts: Finding the Best Sugar Dating Site for You

    Sugar Daddy Meet stands out as a go-to platform for those exploring sugar dating, thanks to its simple, easy-to-use layout that makes finding local connections straightforward. While there’s room for improvement — like the addition of live customer chat — the site still offers a solid experience. Navigation is smooth, the links and features are clearly laid out, and the support team is responsive when needed.

    Getting started is quick, and the search tools are surprisingly effective, making it a good fit whether you’re new to this scene or have some experience. Many users describe it as a safe and dependable space where age-gap relationships are welcomed without judgment. For those seeking genuine arrangements without the hassle, Sugar Daddy Meet can be a refreshing change of pace. Some users have also claimed that they found real connection through these platforms who value their sense of living life without any thread attached. And that these connections have lasted for a long duration of time as the platform encourages one to express their expectations in the most honest way.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung TV Plus Scores Big as It Becomes a Top Destination for Sports Fans

    Source: Samsung

    Samsung TV Plus has expanded its industry-leading sports offering and now gives fans live access to select local and national games from top sports leagues and governing bodies, delivering extensive sports coverage. During the 2024-25 season, fans in Southern California were the first to experience Victory+ Anaheim, an exclusive FAST channel featuring live, local Anaheim Ducks games, and fans will soon be able to tune into the upcoming 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons. As Samsung TV Plus expands its regional lineup to bring subscription-free hometown action front and center, Dallas Stars fans will be able to enjoy live games for the 2025-26 season on a new Victory+ Dallas channel that will premiere on the service later this year.
    On a national level, Samsung TV Plus has also added NASCAR, featuring original programming and continuous race coverage, as well as The Roku Sports Channel, which will broadcast live MLB games, Formula E races, X games, among others.
    With the launch of these new channels, and more exciting additions on the horizon this year, Samsung TV Plus further cements its position as the leading destination for sports fans to watch live games, extensive archives, and legendary replays with coverage across major sports leagues such as NFL, NHL, and MLB, as well as UFC, PGA TOUR, Formula 1, and FIFA.
    “We’re tearing down the paywalls that have kept fans from the sports they love,” said Salek Brodsky, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Samsung TV Plus. “By teaming up with top leagues and bringing live games and iconic moments to our platform, we’re giving every fan a front-row seat.”
    New sports channels include:
    Victory+ Anaheim: Local viewers can stream live Anaheim Ducks games, along with additional sports entertainment including highlights, recaps, and epic match-ups that bring fans closer to the action.
    Victory+ Dallas: Local viewers can stream live Dallas Stars games, along with additional sports entertainment including highlights, recaps, and epic match-ups that bring fans closer to the action.
    Roku Sports Channel: Catch everything from live MLB games to Formula E races to X Games, among others. Plus, stream daily sports talk from Rich Eisen and Good Morning Football: Overtime.
    NASCAR: Watch the latest news from around the sport, original programming, and race replays.
    PBR RidePass: Live and on-demand action from the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast Tour, PBR Team Series, Ultimate Bull Fighting, rodeo and other western sports events, plus original series and news.
    These five new channels join the over 50 that are already streaming on Samsung TV Plus today. Highlights below:
    Sports Leagues:
    NFL Channel: 24/7, always-on access to NFL content featuring Game Center on live game days, with real-time scoring updates, stats, highlights and more, as well as NFL Game Replays, Original Shows, Emmy-Award winning series and more.
    MLB: Brings the best of baseball coverage, allowing viewers to enjoy the MLB FAST channel with daily programming and features covering the latest baseball highlights, MLB and MiLB game replays, original shows, documentaries, and more!
    FIFA+: Brings fans into the heart of football with the iconic World Cup Archive, Live football from around the globe and documentaries bring the stories behind the beautiful game. Go behind the scenes with spotlights on global stars, fans and influencers and relive iconic football moments with full match replays from past FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments.
    Formula 1 Channel: The ultimate destination for fans to catch up on all the action from F1, F2, F3 and F1 Academy races throughout the season, including analysis, replays and documentaries.
    PGA TOUR: Delivers total coverage on all things PGA TOUR, with behind-the-scenes programming, documentaries, tournament recaps, highlights, competitions, and more.
    UFC: Delivers nonstop combat sports action—from historic title clashes to highlight-reel knockouts—featuring iconic athletes, rivalries, and moments from the world’s premier MMA organization.
    Live Sports:
    ION: Returning in May, the State Farm® WNBA Friday Night Spotlight showcases marquee games from across the league throughout the regular season. ION also features National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) action, and this fall, debuts the biennial SI Women’s Games all-star competition and the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off women’s college basketball tournament.
    Tennis Channel 2: Tennis Channel’s second network, airing select live tournament coverage from both the women’s and men’s professional tours. The network also features original series and unique storylines & interviews from shows like Second Serve.
    Women’s Sports Network: The new home for women’s sports featuring exclusive live volleyball matches, breaking news, and inspiring stories across all sports. The best leagues. The best athletes. The best of Women’s Sports all in one place. Featuring our studio show GAME ON, live game action, signature originals, countdowns, highlights and more.
    PickleballTV: A 24-hour streaming network covering 1,000+ hours of live tournament matches features the game’s top professionals & biggest stars.  PBTV also includes first-class instruction, lifestyle shows and pickleball news.
    Sports Talk & Highlights:
    CBS Sports HQ: A 24/7 sports network delivering everything that matters most to sports fans. With nonstop breaking news, highlights, instant reactions, picks and more, CBS Sports HQ is your ultimate sports destination.
    FOX Sports: Stream the best moments from FS1weekday studio shows, gripping documentaries and captivating podcasts, featuring well-known FOX Sports talent and media personalities.
    NBC Sports NOW: Offers daily sports talk, live events and highlights. Watch Dan Patrick, Mike Florio, Dan Le Batard, Matthew Berry and Chris Simms cover the biggest stories on and off the field. And this month, NBC Sports NOW went big with 113 hours of original NFL Draft content.
    DraftKings Network: “The Action Spot”. Built for passionate fans and bettors, DraftKings Network is the one spot to get all-in on NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL & more sports content and celebrate the thrill of action.
    FanDuel TV Extra: Your new home for live sports and professional poker action. Watch live horse racing, international basketball, soccer, darts, and much more. Make every moment more with FanDuel!
    For a full list of the Sports lineup, visit samsungtvplus.com.
    How to Watch
    Samsung TV Plus offers the best of TV – and is available exclusively across the Samsung TV, Galaxy, Smart Monitor, and Family Hub lineups. This includes the Samsung Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, OLED, and The Frame, which are designed with advanced AI that can upscale your favorite shows and movies on Samsung TV Plus into stunning 4K and 8K quality.
    About Samsung TV Plus
    Samsung TV Plus is a premium global entertainment service and is the most used streaming app on Samsung Smart TVs. As a leader in FAST, Samsung TV Plus offers hundreds of channels and thousands of shows and movies on-demand in the U.S. Globally, the streaming service carries over 3,500 ad-supported linear channels in 30 countries and is accessible on over 630M active devices. Samsung TV Plus is the exclusive home of Conan O’Brien TV, Letterman TV, and hundreds of additional exclusive channels available worldwide. Samsung TV Plus is available on Samsung TVs, Galaxy devices, Samsung Smart Monitor, and Family Hub. To learn more, visit samsungtvplus.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: In the $250B influencer industry, being a hater can be the only way to rein in bad behavior

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jessica Maddox, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Creative Media, University of Alabama

    Influencer Alix Earle, a self-described ‘hot mess,’ has legions of online haters. Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Revolve

    Since 2020, content creator Remi Bader had accumulated millions of TikTok followers by offering her opinions on the fits of popular clothing brands as a plus-size woman.

    In 2023, however, Bader appeared noticeably thinner. When some fans asked her whether she’d undergone a procedure, she blocked them. Later that year, she announced that she would no longer be posting about her body.

    Enter snark subreddits. On Reddit, these forums exist for the sole purpose of calling out internet celebrities, whether they’re devoted to dinging the late-night antics of self-described “hot mess” Alix Earle or venting over Savannah and Cole LaBrant, a family vlogging couple who misleadingly implied that their daughter had cancer.

    While the internet is synonymous with fan culture, snark subreddits aren’t for enthusiasts. Instead, snarkers are anti-fans who hone the art of hating.

    Remi Bader attends New York Fashion Week on Feb. 10, 2025.
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    After Bader’s refusal to talk about her weight loss, the Remi Bader snark subreddit blew up. Posters weren’t upset that Bader had lost weight or had stopped posting about her body size. Instead, they believed Bader the influencer, who’d built her brand on plus-size inclusion in fashion, wasn’t being straight with her fans and needed to be taken to account.

    It worked. During a March 2025 appearance on Khloe Kardashian’s podcast, Bader finally revealed that she had, in fact, had weight-loss surgery.

    Some critics see snarkers as a big problem and understandably denounce their tendency to harass, body shame and try to cancel influencers.

    But completely dismissing snark glosses over the fact that it can serve a purpose. In our work as social media researchers, we’ve written about how snark can actually be thought of as a way to call out bad actors in the largely unregulated world of influencing and content creation.

    Grassroots policing

    Before there were influencers, there were bloggers. While bloggers covered topics that ranged from entertainment to politics to travel, parenting and fashion bloggers probably have the closest connection to today’s influencers.

    After Google introduced AdSense in 2003, bloggers were easily able to run advertising on their websites. Then brands saw an opportunity. Parenting and fashion bloggers had large, loyal followings. Many readers felt an intimate connection to their favorite bloggers, who seemed more like friends than out-of-touch celebrity spokespersons.

    Brands realized they could send bloggers their products in exchange for a write-up or a feature. Furthermore, advertisers understood that parenting and fashion bloggers didn’t have to adhere to the same industry regulations or code of ethics as most news media outlets, such as disclosing payments or conflicts of interest.

    This changed the dynamic between bloggers and their fans, who wondered whether bloggers could be trusted if they were sometimes being paid to promote certain products.

    In response, websites emerged in 2009 to critique bloggers. “Get Off My Internets,” for example, fashioned itself as a “quality control watchdog” to provide constructive criticism and call out deceptive practices. As Instagram and YouTube became more popular, the subreddit “r/Blogsnark” launched in 2015 to critique early influencers, in addition to bloggers.

    Few guardrails in place

    Today the influencer industry has a valuation of over US$250 billion in the U.S. alone, and it’s on track to be worth over $500 billion by 2027.

    Yet there are few regulations in place for influencers. A few laws have emerged to protect child influencers, and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has established legal guidelines for sponsored content.

    That said, the influencing industry remains rife with exploitation.

    It goes both ways: Corporations can exploit influencers. For example, a 2021 study found that Black influencers receive below-market offers compared with white influencers.

    Savannah and Cole LaBrant came under fire for implying that their daughter had cancer, in what their critics called a ploy for attention.
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    Likewise, influencers can deceive or exploit their followers. They might use unrealistic body filters to appear thinner than they are. They could hide who’s paying them. They may promote health misinformation such as the controversial ParaGuard cleanse, a fake treatment pushed by wellness influencers that claimed to rid its users of parasites.

    Or, in the case of Remi Bader, they might gain a huge following by promoting body positivity, only to conceal a weight-loss procedure from their fans.

    For disappointed fans or followers who feel burned, snark can seem like the only regulatory guardrail in an industry that has gone largely unchecked. Think of snark as a Better Business Bureau for the untamable world of influencing – a form of accountability that brings attention to the scammers and hustlers.

    Keeping it real

    Todays’s snark exists at the intersection of gossip and cancel culture.

    Though cancel culture certainly has its faults, we approach cancel culture in our writing as a worthy tool that allows audiences to hold the powerful accountable. For example, communities of color have joined forces to call out racists, as they did in 2024 when they exposed lifestyle influencer Brooke Schofield’s anti-Black tweets.

    Influencers build trust with their audiences based on being “real” and relatable. But there’s nothing preventing them from breaking that trust, and snarkers can swoop in to point out bad behavior or hypocrisy.

    Within the competitive world of family vlogging, snarkers see themselves as doing more than stirring the pot. They’re truth-tellers who bring injustices to light, such as abuse and child labor exploitation. Some of this exposure is paying off, with more and more states introducing and passing family vlogger laws that require children to one day receive a portion of their parents’ earnings or restrict how often children can appear in their parents’ videos.

    Yes, snark can veer into cyberbullying. But that shouldn’t discount its value as a tool for transparency. Influencers are ultimately brands. They sell audiences ideas, lifestyles and products.

    When people feel as if they’ve been misled, we think they have every right to call it out.

    Jess Rauchberg receives funding from Microsoft Research.

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

    – ref. In the $250B influencer industry, being a hater can be the only way to rein in bad behavior – https://theconversation.com/in-the-250b-influencer-industry-being-a-hater-can-be-the-only-way-to-rein-in-bad-behavior-253010

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  • MIL-OSI: StarTree Unveils AI-Native Real-Time Analytics and Launches Bring Your Own Kubernetes (BYOK) to Power the Next Generation of Enterprise Intelligence

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — StarTree, the cloud-based real-time analytics company, today announced two new powerful AI-native innovations to its real-time data platform for enterprise workloads: Model Context Protocol (MCP) support and vector embedding model hosting. These capabilities enable StarTree to power agent-facing applications, real-time Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and conversational querying at the speed, freshness, and scale enterprise AI systems demand.

    “The next wave of AI innovation will be driven by real-time context—understanding what’s happening now,” said Kishore Gopalakrishna, Co-founder and CEO of StarTree. “StarTree’s heritage as a real-time analytics foundation perfectly complements where AI is going by delivering fresh insights at scale. What is changing is the shift from apps as the consumer to autonomous agents.”

    AI is only as powerful as the information architecture behind it. Just as the cloud forced a fundamental redesign of enterprise data systems—AI is now triggering a similarly profound shift. As agentic systems emerge, traditional data architectures—designed for internal users who accept slow queries and stale data—can no longer keep up. Agentic AI demands sub-second query speeds, real-time context awareness, and the ability to support swarms of autonomous agents working in parallel. This marks a fundamental shift in the role of data platforms—from static storage to dynamic engines that can aid agents in completing tasks.

    StarTree has long delivered on this promise, powering millions of low-latency queries per second on the freshest data available. But new capabilities were needed to extend this foundation and fully unlock the next generation of AI-native applications. New features launching include:

    • Model Context Protocol (MCP) support: MCP is a standardized way for AI applications to connect with and interact with external data sources and tools. It allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to access real-time insights in StarTree in order to take actions beyond their built-in knowledge. Availability: June 2025
    • Vector Auto Embedding: Simplifies and accelerates the vector embedding generation and ingestion for real-time RAG use cases based on Amazon Bedrock. Availability: Fall 2025

    The StarTree platform now supports:

    • Agent-Facing Applications – By supporting the emerging Model Context Protocol (MCP), StarTree allows AI agents to dynamically analyze live, structured enterprise data. With StarTree’s high-concurrency architecture, enterprises can support millions of autonomous agents making micro-decisions in real time—whether optimizing delivery routes, adjusting pricing, or preventing service disruptions.
    • Conversational Querying – MCP simplifies and standardizes the integration between LLMs and databases, making natural language to SQL (NL2SQL) far easier and less brittle to deploy. Enterprises can now empower users to ask questions via voice or text and receive instant answers—like a ride-hailing driver asking, “How much money have I made today?” followed by, “What about this month?” and “Where and when am I making the most money?”—with each question building on the last. This kind of seamless, conversational flow requires not just language understanding, but a data platform that can deliver real-time responses with context.
    • Real-Time RAG – StarTree’s new vector auto embedding enables pluggable vector embedding models to streamline the continuous flow of data from source to embedding creation to ingestion. This simplifies the deployment of Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines, making it easier to build and scale AI-driven use cases like financial market monitoring and system observability—without complex, stitched-together workflows.

    StarTree Expands Deployment Flexibility with Bring Your Own Kubernetes (BYOK)

    StarTree also announced the general availability of Bring Your Own Kubernetes (BYOK), a new deployment option that gives organizations full control over StarTree’s high-performance analytics infrastructure within their own Kubernetes environments, whether in the cloud, on-premises, or in hybrid architectures.

    With BYOK, enterprises can maintain full governance and control over their infrastructure while still taking advantage of StarTree’s real-time performance and ease of use. This model is ideal for regulated industries such as financial services and healthcare, where strict data residency, compliance, and security policies often prohibit the use of traditional SaaS models. It also delivers a cost-effective solution for organizations with stable, predictable workloads, offering savings on compute and egress fees.

    “Real-time insights are no longer optional, but too often, enterprises are blocked by infrastructure constraints,” said Gopalakrishna. “With BYOK, we remove those barriers. Companies can now deploy StarTree wherever they need it, without compromising on performance, security, or cost control.”

    BYOK joins StarTree’s existing deployment options, which include fully managed SaaS and Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC), giving customers the flexibility to choose the model that best fits their operational and regulatory requirements. Availability: now in private preview

    Real-Time Analytics Summit 2025: Coming May 14

    StarTree will showcase many of these new innovations during the Real-Time Analytics Summit 2025, a virtual event taking place on May 14. The event will feature speakers from Uber, Netflix, AWS, and more, exploring the future of AI-driven analytics, data infrastructure, and emerging use cases across industries. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how real-time analytics is driving digital transformation across industries, from finance and e-commerce to gaming, cybersecurity, and beyond.

    Supporting Resources

    • To learn more about StarTree’s real-time AI capabilities, read this blog.
    • To learn more about StarTree’s Bring Your Own Kubernetes offering, read this blog.
    • Register for the Real-Time Analytics Summit here.

    About StarTree

    At StarTree, we understand the urgency of the on-demand economy and help businesses like Citi, Stripe, DoorDash, Nubank, Zomato, and Dialpad deliver real-time analytics into their user-facing applications. StarTree Cloud, powered by Apache Pinot™, is a fully-managed real-time analytics Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS). StarTree’s platform is built to power insights for millions of users at massive speed and scale, and a fraction of the cost of alternatives. Whether user-facing apps, or backend APIs and microservices, real-time analytics are now a required component powering internal and customer-facing dashboards. With StarTree, customers unlock the full potential of their data while exceeding millions of user expectations. StarTree is closely partnered with analytics leaders such as AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, Confluent, Databricks and others to help customers achieve their real-time analytics goals.

    Additional information may be found at www.startree.ai | Twitter: @startreedata | YouTube: youtube.com/@StarTree | Blog: startree.ai/blog | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/startreedata/

    Media Contact:

    Beth Winkowski
    PR for StarTree
    978-649-7189
    beth@winkowskipr.com

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  • MIL-OSI: EDR Killers: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How Organizations Can Stay Protected

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN DIEGO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, is warning organizations to stay alert as “EDR killers” – tools designed to disable Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions- grow more accessible and more widely used by ransomware affiliates. While not a new threat, these tools are becoming easier to deploy, making them relevant for enterprises and mid-sized organizations alike.

    An EDR killer works by disabling or impairing EDR agents on compromised machines, blinding defenders and paving the way for attackers to move stealthily and deliver malicious payloads. These tools are typically deployed after initial access has already been achieved, a process that itself should set off multiple alarms in a well-defended environment.

    Once used only by highly skilled threat actors, EDR killers are now distributed by ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operators like RansomHub, lowering the technical bar for attackers. Variants range from basic script-based tools to more advanced versions that exploit vulnerable drivers or repurpose legitimate software, like rootkit removal tools, to disable security systems.

    Despite these developments, ESET stresses that EDR killers aren’t cause for panic, but they are a reminder of the importance of strong, layered security. Organizations with solid defences, good detection practices, and well-trained staff remain in a strong position to detect and disrupt these tools before they cause severe damage.

    ESET recommends the following best practices to reduce exposure:

    • Use a hardened, updated EDR solution: Leading tools already detect many known EDR killer behaviours.
    • Restrict user permissions: Prevent users without admin rights from modifying or disabling security controls.
    • Monitor for suspicious downloads and file transfers: Watch for scripts, drivers, or tools commonly used in these attacks.
    • Block Potentially Unsafe Applications (PUSA): Review app control policies to minimize exposure to misused software.
    • Invest in staff training: Phishing awareness and safe file handling are still your first line of defence.

    The rise of EDR killers reflects an evolving cybercrime landscape, where increasingly advanced tools are being commercialized and shared. As attackers adapt their tactics, defenders must do the same. A resilient, multi-layered approach, backed by regular reviews and user education, remains the best strategy for staying ahead.

    ESET continues to track the development of EDR killer tools and their use in real-world attacks. For further insights and technical analysis, visit ESET’s threat research blog, WeLiveSecurity.

    About ESET
    ESET provides cutting-edge digital security to prevent attacks before they happen. By combining the power of AI and human expertise, ESET stays ahead of known and emerging cyber threats — securing businesses, critical infrastructure, and individuals. Whether it’s endpoint, cloud or mobile protection, its AI-native, cloud-first solutions and services remain highly effective and easy to use. ESET technology includes robust detection and response, ultra-secure encryption, and multi-factor authentication. With 24/7 real-time defence and strong local support, we keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. An ever-evolving digital landscape demands a progressive approach to security: ESET is committed to world-class research and powerful threat intelligence, backed by R&D centers and a strong global partner network. For more information, visit www.eset.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

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  • MIL-OSI: Global-e to Announce Financial Results for the First Quarter 2025 on May 14, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PETAH-TIKVA, Israel, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global-e Online Ltd. (Nasdaq: GLBE), the platform powering global direct-to-consumer e-commerce, today announced it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, before market open on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

    Global-e management will host a conference call to review its financial results and outlook.

    Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
    Time: 8:00 AM ET
    United States/Canada Toll Free: +1-800-717-1738
    International Toll: +1-646-307-1865
       

    Please join the call 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time, to avoid a delay in connecting. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Global-e’s website at https://investors.global-e.com/news-events/events-presentations

    A replay of the webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Global-e’s website at https://investors.global-e.com/news-events/events-presentations approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and remain available for approximately 30 calendar days.

    About Global-e Online Ltd.

    Global-e (Nasdaq: GLBE) is the world’s leading platform enabling and accelerating global, Direct-To-Consumer e-commerce. The chosen partner of over 1,400 brands and retailers across the United States, EMEA and APAC, Global-e makes selling internationally as simple as selling domestically. The company enables merchants to increase the conversion of international traffic into sales by offering online shoppers in over 200 destinations worldwide a seamless, localized shopping experience. Global-e’s end-to-end e-commerce solutions combine best-in-class localization capabilities, big-data best-practice business intelligence models, streamlined international logistics and vast global e-commerce experience, enabling international shoppers to buy seamlessly online and retailers to sell to, and from, anywhere in the world. For more information, please visit: www.global-e.com.

    Investor Contacts:
    Alan Katz
    Investor Relations
    Global-e
    IR@global-e.com

    Erica Mannion or Mike Funari
    Sapphire Investor Relations, LLC
    IR@global-e.com
    +1 617-542-6180

    Press Contact:
    Sarah Schloss
    Headline Media
    sarah.schloss@headline.media
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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: Almost 2 thousand km of roads to tourist attractions will be updated this year thanks to the national project “Infrastructure for Life”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    In 2025, under the national project “Infrastructure for Life”, about 2 thousand km of regional and local roads leading to tourist attractions: unique natural complexes, architectural monuments, religious buildings, historical landmarks will be brought into compliance with the regulations. This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

    “High-quality roads play a key role in the development of the tourism industry, providing access to both popular and new destinations, memorable places and unique natural complexes, increasing the safety of movement and the comfort of travel. This is especially relevant today, when domestic tourism, including automobile tourism, is actively developing in the country. Thanks to the national project “Infrastructure for Life”, in 2025 we plan to bring about 2 thousand km of regional and local roads leading to tourist attractions up to standard,” said Marat Khusnullin.

    The development of domestic tourism is one of the key growth points for regions.

    “High-quality infrastructure can turn a small settlement into a popular tourist center, attracting thousands of visitors every year. In turn, the development of the hotel business, restaurant sector and entertainment sector provides new jobs, increases the income of local residents and contributes to the overall prosperity of the region. This year, under the federal project “Regional and Local Road Network”, repair work will be carried out at 434 sites included in tourist routes,” said Minister of Transport Roman Starovoit.

    Transport accessibility is as important to travelers as service and comfortable accommodation. That is why in recent years, special attention has been paid to the renovation of such roads.

    “Over the six years of implementing the national project “Safe High-Quality Roads”, we have managed to bring more than 9.7 thousand km of tourist routes into compliance, which is about 2 thousand objects – sections of roads and artificial structures. Getting to many attractions has become faster and more comfortable, many interesting places have become more popular, because now there is a good road leading there. The extensive joint work of federal and regional project teams to update tourist routes will continue in the new national project “Infrastructure for Life” and will be aimed at achieving the main goal – improving the quality of life of Russians,” emphasized Deputy Head of the Federal Road Agency Igor Kostyuchenko.

    In the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, thanks to the national project, the reconstruction of one of the most important regional facilities continues – a tunnel at the 21st km of the Chikola-Matsuta-Komi-Art highway. Its length is 269 m. Now specialists are carrying out the final finishing of the renovated artificial structure and preparing it for commissioning.

    The route along this road provides transport access to one of the most picturesque and ecologically significant areas of the region, opening access to unique natural landscapes, historical and cultural sites and tourist bases of the republic. For example, in the high-mountain part of the Digorskoye Gorge, where the route leads, there are eight tourist bases and mountaineering camps. In addition, here travelers can visit such cultural and natural monuments as the Eagle’s Nest observation deck, the Karaugom glacier, the Tamisk thermal springs and the Uastyrdzhi monument.

    In the Republic of Crimea, thanks to the national project, major repairs are underway on a 20 km section of the Alushta-Sudak-Feodosia highway. This is one of the most picturesque routes in Crimea, which runs along the coast and mountain ranges.

    In the Kostroma region this year, a 3.2 km long access road to the village of Medvedki will be repaired. The road connecting the settlement with the Kostroma-Susanino-Buy highway leads to the oldest stud farm, founded in 1891 in Medvedki by the merchant Skalozubov. The stable buildings built here with a unique tent-type riding arena have no analogues in Russia and are an architectural monument of federal significance.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI: OTC Markets Group Welcomes Velo3D, Inc. to OTCQX

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Velo3D, Inc. (OTCQX: VLDX), which produces metal additive three dimensional printers in the United States and internationally, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Velo3D, Inc. upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink® market.

    Velo3D, Inc. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “VLDX.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

    The OTCQX Market provides investors with a premium U.S. public market to research and trade the shares of investor-focused companies. Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.

    “We are pleased to return to the OTCQX Best Market. Velo3D commits to continue providing transparent and timely disclosures to the investment public as we execute on our strategic plans,” said Arun Jeldi, CEO of Velo3D.

    About Velo3D, Inc.
    Velo3D, Inc. produces metal additive three dimensional printers in the United States and internationally. The company’s printers enable the production of components for space rockets, jet engines, fuel delivery systems, and other high value metal parts, which it sells or leases to customers for use in their businesses. It also offers Flow, a proprietary software platform, which scans part designs for geometrical features; Sapphire and Sapphire XC printers; Assure, a quality control software platform that includes process metrologies; and Intelligent Fusion, an underlying manufacturing process that unifies and manages the information flow, sensor data, and the advanced printing technology for precision control of the entire print. In addition, the company provides support services. Its customers range from small- and medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 companies in the space, aviation, defense, automotive, energy, and industrial markets.

    About OTC Markets Group Inc.
    OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our three public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market and Pink® Open Market.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Confirmed: Australian weapons sold to Israel, reveals Declassified Australia

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    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 Australia can reveal.

    It was the ABC who broke the news of the EOS weapons system being provided for the demonstration trial. In response, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese continued to insist, as he has since the war in Gaza began, that Australia does not sell weapons to Israel.

    However the weapon displayed wasn’t just provided on loan for the demonstration – the weapon has been “sold” to the Israelis. Declassified Australia can reveal that EOS, by its own admission, sold more than one of its R400 weapons systems to the Israelis prior to the demonstration.

    • READ MORE: Other Declassified Australia reports

    An EOS company presentation, titled “2024 Full Year Results”, describes a “potential new customer” for the R400 weapon in the “Middle East” (page 36). The presentation, prepared for EOS shareholders and lodged with the Australian Stock Exchange, is dated 25 February 2025.

    EOS describes this potential new customer for its R400 as a “Preliminary” stage opportunity, valued at less-than-A$100 million, and states that more than one weapon was sold:

    “Sample products sold, demo held, discussions underway.” [Emphasis added]

    The company also points out a sense of urgency with the potential sale:

    “Potential to accelerate due to operational requirements.”

    In another section of the report (page 16), EOS reports a single entry in the “Preliminary” stage of a potential sale of R400 weapons, with the “Bid being prepared or submitted”.

    EOS states (page 36) the “estimated opportunity size” of the sale is up to “$100 million”. At a unit price per system of A$1.55 million that potential contract is enough to purchase 60 of the R400 counter-drone system.

    Under the heading “Notable Demonstrations” (page 15), EOS refers to “Counter Drone evaluation testing with New Customer”, held in January 2025, with an accompanying photograph of its R400 counter-drone cannon with five senior Israeli defence leaders posing beside it at the testing site.

    EOS itself has revealed that the new customer is clearly Israel.

    EOS states it had “supported a local prime [a major local weapons company] to demonstrate counter-drone capabilities in a high profile local demonstration”. EOS states that its R400 weapon system had “performed extremely well, earning high praise from the organisers.”

    An extract from the Electro Optic Systems (EOS) company document titled “2024 Full Year Results”, showing a photograph of the EOS R400 counter-drone weapon system that was demonstrated to gathered Israeli defence and industry officials in January 2025. Image: Electro Optic Systems

    The location of the demonstration of the Australian weapon is verified as being in Israel’s southern Negev Desert by a 5 February press release about the weapon testing, released by Israel’s Ministry of Defence.  [Note: Since publication of this article, the Press Release has been taken down from the Israeli Defense Ministry website, but is still available here, for now.]

    An Israel Defense Force photograph included with the press release, is the same photo of the R400 weapon and Israeli officials, as published in the EOS document. Israel’s Ministry of Defence also posted this video of the final demonstration event, with a firing of the EOS R400 weapons system appearing at 01:06.

    In the photograph standing behind the Australian company’s weapon are four senior Israeli defence officials, together with an Israeli defence industry CEO.

    A photo distributed with an Israel Ministry of Defense press release showing the EOS R400 counter-drone weapons system at operational trials testing advanced counter-drone technologies organised by the Directorate of Defence Research & Development in January 2025. Pictured: Acting director-general of the Israel Ministry of Defence, Itamar Graf (from left); Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz; CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Boaz Levy; Head of Israel Defence Force’s Planning and Force Build-Up Directorate, Maj.Gen. Eyal Harel; Head of the Israel Directorate of Defence Research & Development, Brig.Gen. (retd) Dr Daniel Gold. Image: Israel Ministry of Defense

    Countering drone attacks
     EOS’ powerful R400 remote weapons system has a 2km range and is renowned for its lethality and precision in targeting. Using a sophisticated gimbal, its accuracy is maintained even when the system is mounted and used atop a moving vehicle. The weapon can be seen in use on a moving vehicle here in this video clip.

    The EOS R400 is not solely a counter-drone weapons system. It can be configured to fire weapons ranging from machine guns, to 30mm cannons, automatic grenade launchers, anti-tank guided missiles and 70mm rockets, meaning it can be used against multiple types of targets in addition to drones — including people, buildings, armoured vehicles, and tanks.

    The R400 Slinger variation is marketed by EOS as a system designed solely to counter modern drone threats with a single, lethal shot.

    The Australian company’s customer in Israel is noted in the EOS company document as being an Israeli “local prime” arms manufacturer. Both Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Elbit Systems participated in the demonstration trials, each demonstrating a Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) that incorporated a 30mm cannon.

    EOS sees a big future for the R400 and its suite of remote weapons systems. The EOS 2024 Financial Report was lodged with ASX on 25 February 2025. In the “Market Overview”section, it discusses weapons contracts signed in 2024, and notes (page 8) that:

    “[EOS] Defence Systems is in active discussions and contract negotiations for the provision of RWS [Remote Weapons Systems] and related components with other potential customers.”

    “Assuming the evaluation of these systems progresses positively, EOS would hope to move to sell larger, commercial quantities to these customers.” 

    EOS R-400S Mk 2 30mm Remote Weapons Station being fired while mounted to a tactical vehicle. Image: Video screen shot/Defence Technology Review Magazine

    Australia obliged to act on defence transfers
     In October 2024, the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory reported on the implementation of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) findings that Israel may be committing “genocide”.

    As reported by Kellie Tranter in Declassified Australia in November, the Australian government’s international legal responsibilities extend to investigating and regulating individuals and corporate entities who act in and from Australia to support the legally proscribed conduct of the Israeli State.

    The Commission stated:

    “Thus, the Commission recommends that any State engaged in such transfer or trade to Israel shall cease its transfer or trade until the State is satisfied that the goods and technology subject to the transfer or trade are not contributing to maintaining the unlawful occupation or to the commission of war crimes or genocide and thereafter throughout any period when the State is not so satisfied.” [Emphasis added]

    The UN Commission makes clear what trade it refers to:

    “On the issue of arms and military transfer and trade relating to Israel’s military capability, States have a duty to conduct a due diligence review of all transfer and trade agreements with Israel, including but not limited to equipment, weapons, munitions, parts, components, dual use items and technology, to determine whether the goods or technology subject to the transfer or trade contribute to maintaining the unlawful occupation or are used to commit violations of international law.” [Emphasis added]

    If the government becomes aware of an impending military transfer of weapons or technology defined above, to Israel – as the stated intentions of EOS reported here make clear – it is obliged to investigate and if necessary intervene to halt the transfer:

    “This includes both preexisting agreements and future transfers to Israel. States are obliged to demonstrate that any transfer or trade relating to military capability is not being used by Israel to maintain the unlawful occupation or commit violations of international law.” [Emphasis added]

    Words are not enough
     The Australian government and the Defence Department have continued their obfuscation of Australia’s weapons trade with Israel, as Declassified Australia has been reporting repeatedly.

    ABC television has reported how the government continues to insist no weapons or ammunition had been supplied “directly to Israel” since its latest genocidal war on Gaza began. The addition of the word “directly” is a notable change to the government’s wording, since this EOS news emerged.

    In response to the ABC report, Prime Minister Albanese said: “We do not sell arms to Israel . . .  We looked into this matter and the company has confirmed with the Department of Defence that the particular system was not exported from Australia. Australia does not export arms to Israel.”

    Declassified Australia has previously reported on the Albanese Government’s repeated and misleading use of the phrase “to Israel”. Arms companies are known for exporting their weaponry, or parts and components thereof, via third party countries in an attempt to cover their tracks.

    A defence industry source told the ABC the Australian-made components of the EOS R400 remote weapons system were assembled at the company’s wholly-owned US subsidiary in Alabama USA, before being shipped to Israel without an Australian export approval.

    Military exports, including ammunition, munitions, parts and components, do not need to travel ‘directly’ to Israel to be prohibited under the Arms Trade Treaty.

    Governments are required to find out where their weapons will, or may, end up and then make responsible decisions that comply with the treaty. A government must consider and assess the potential ‘end users’ of its military exports.

    A UN expert panel has issued repeated demands that States and companies cease all arms transfers to Israel or risk complicity in international crimes, possibly including genocide. It stated:

    “An end to transfers must include indirect transfers through intermediary countries that could ultimately be used by Israeli forces, particularly in the ongoing attacks on Gaza.…” [Emphasis added.]

    Greens’ defence spokesperson, Senator David Shoebridge, has said, “What we might be seeing here is the impact of what’s called AUKUS Pillar 2, the removal of any controls for the passage of weapons between Australia and the United States, and then Australia permitting the United States to send Australian weapons anywhere”.

    The EOS R400 remote weapon system integrated with the Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicle. Image: US Army

    Not the first time
     EOS has a history of supplying its remote weapons systems to military regimes accused of extensive war crimes.

    During the catastrophic Yemen war which started in 2014, despite significant evidence of war crimes, EOS sold its weapons systems to both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. EOS enjoyed the full support of the Turnbull coalition government and its defence industry minister Christopher Pyne.

    In early 2019, ABC TV reported, Saudi Arabia awarded Australian weapons manufacturer EOS a contract to supply it with 500 of its R400 Remote Weapons Systems.

    The company has also benefited from the government-industry ‘revolving door’. Former chief of army, Peter Leahy, was on the EOS board from 2009 until late 2022, encompassing the period of the Yemen war. He served as the company’s chair from mid-2021 until his departure.

    The two longest-serving current members of the EOS board are former chief of air force, Geoff Brown (joined 2016) and former Labor senator for the ACT, Kate Lundy (joined 2018).

    The release of a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report in 2023 raised serious concerns about EOS and its Saudi Arabian arms deals.

    HRW’s report revealed that hundreds, possibly thousands, of unarmed migrants and asylum-seekers had been killed at the Yemen-Saudi border in the 15 months between March 2022 and June 2023, allegedly by Saudi officers.

    Human Rights Watch says it identified on Google Earth what looks like “a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle” near a Saudi border guard posts north of the Yemeni refugee trail in January 1, 2023.

    The vehicle has what appears to be “a heavy machine gun mounted in a turret on its roof”. This description closely matches the military equipment that Australia sold to Saudi Arabia a few years earlier.

    Declassified Australia put a number of questions to EOS, the Department of Defence, and the offices of the Prime Minister, the Defence Minister, and the Foreign Minister. None responded to our questions on this matter.

    Michelle Fahy is an independent writer and researcher, specialising in the examination of connections between the weapons industry and government, and has written in various independent publications. She is on X @FahyMichelle, and on Substack at UndueInfluence.substack.com. This article has been republished from Declassified Australia with permission.

    This article was first published on Café Pacific.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Ventotene manifesto: why European politicians are arguing over a 1941 document written by a group of imprisoned Italian antifascists

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Edoardo Vaccari, PhD candidate in International History, London School of Economics and Political Science

    The Trump administration’s decision to distance itself from Nato obligations signals a potential dismantling of the historical transatlantic order – and not merely in military terms. As the United States disengages from European affairs and cuts ties with what secretary of defense Pete Hegseth called Nato’s “pathetic” freeloaders, it is abandoning the principle of international solidarity that had defined American leadership since the second world war and the signing of the Atlantic charter in 1941.

    European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen responded by declaring that “we urgently have to rearm Europe”. Her plan is to enable European Union member states to spend more on their militaries. This turn towards rearmament has revived a debate over the meaning of the European Union, with parties clashing over its foundational commitment to peace and cooperation.

    In Italy, a group of prominent leftwing intellectuals and activists recently organised a pro-European rally in Rome warning against the prioritisation of military rearmament over deeper political integration. The initiative drew around 30,000 people to the capital, with parallel demonstrations held in cities across the country.

    A recurring theme of the day was the invocation of a document published at the same time as the Atlantic charter and long symbolic of European internationalism: the 1941 Ventotene manifesto. Originally titled For a Free and United Europe, the manifesto was written by anti-fascist prisoners Altiero Spinelli and Ernesto Rossi. Contributions came from from fellow anti-fascists Ernesto Colorni and his wife, Ursula Hirschmann, during their internment on the island of Ventotene in the southern Tyrrhenian sea.

    The manifesto called for the creation of a supranational federal state. This, it asserted, was the only way to address the causes of fascism and prevent future wars. It condemned the nation-state system, urged a decisive break with existing political traditions and proposed a revolutionary vanguard to lead Europe toward a new constitutional order. Its authors saw political unification not as a distant ideal but as an urgent necessity in the aftermath of continental collapse.

    Although the postwar European project followed a more incremental path than that envisioned by Rossi and Spinelli, the Ventotene manifesto quietly endured as a touchstone for political federalism and as a seminal text for European integration. It has been invoked by EU leaders such as von der Leyen and former European Commission vice-president Josep Borrell as an ideological compass for the union’s identity.

    For the Italian left, the manifesto holds a dual symbolic significance. It is both a founding document of Europeanism and a symbol of anti-fascist resistance, whose memory is under attack from the right.

    A monument to Altiero Spinelli, author of the Ventotene manifesto, forms part of the the European Union Founders’ Monument in Bucharest.
    Shutterstock/brunocoelho

    This layered significance helps explain the repeated invocation of the manifesto at the Rome rally. Calls for a federal Europe were intertwined with a broader defence of the historical legacy of anti-fascism.

    In a flourish of nostalgic symbolism, the left-leaning newspaper La Repubblica even distributed free copies of the text. Days later, rightwing prime minister Giorgia Meloni denounced the document in parliament as an undemocratic, socialist relic incompatible with her vision of Europe.

    The backlash was swift and theatrical. The left erupted in defence of the manifesto and the president of the European parliament, Roberta Metsola, rushed to cement its place as a foundational text of the EU.

    The debate has taken a curiously historiographical turn. After years of vague and reverential invocation, Meloni’s intervention compelled members of the Italian parliament to publicly discuss the meaning of specific passages from the manifesto, probing their historical context and continued relevance.

    A flood of commentary followed from scholars and public intellectuals. Even oscar-winning director, Roberto Benigni chimed in and meanwhile proclaimed that the EU was “the greatest institutional, political, social, and economic construction of the last five thousand years”.

    However, both sides are getting it wrong. The left, cushioned by EU mythmaking, treats the manifesto like sacred scripture. This reading sidelines its radical ambitions, which went far beyond a generic pro-European stance. Rossi and Spinelli drew on Jacobin and Leninist revolutionary traditions and envisioned a vanguard party of committed federalists to lead a European revolution.

    Meloni, for all her opportunism, wasn’t wrong to highlight that. But she also distorts the manifesto. Her approach is to tear it from its wartime context in order to frame it as authoritarian and anti-democratic. This is part of a broader, ongoing effort to delegitimise the legacy of anti-fascism. Both camps weaponise history in service of their political concerns.

    Europe’s past and future

    The truth is both simpler and more inconvenient. The Ventotene manifesto was a product of its time. It was conceived in near-total isolation and drafted in secrecy on a remote detention island. Rossi and Spinelli envisioned a Europe on the brink of collapse, crushed under the machinery of the Axis powers. They believed that this destruction would create a “revolutionary situation” in which a complete political rebirth could be rapidly enacted.

    As the war drew to a close and the old parties reemerged, Rossi and Spinelli recognised that a swift revolutionary coup was unfeasible. They set the manifesto aside and instead launched the European Federalist Movement as an advocacy platform. What they did not renounce, however, was their ultimate goal: the creation of the “United States of Europe”. Spinelli, in particular, devoted the rest of his life to campaigning for this vision.

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    Europe has moved toward deeper integration but not towards a full realisation of Spinelli’s federal dream. Leaders like von der Leyen and Borrell invoke the manifesto more for its symbolic weight than its ideas, repurposing it to suit current agendas.

    As a result, the manifesto is being diluted of its historical significance. Rather than continue to mythologise it, we should allow the manifesto to take its place alongside other historically significant texts. We should shift focus to actionable plans for the political challenges that lie ahead.

    This matters because the debate won’t stay in Italy. As Europe inches into a new era of rearmament, political unity is increasingly urgent. Beneath the quarrel lies a deeper question: should European rearmament proceed as a pragmatic response to security challenges, with individual nations acting alone, or should it be guided by a more ambitious internationalist vision?

    The Ventotene manifesto, for all its historical relevance and foresight, offers no roadmap for this moment. Paths to integration exist, from technical treaty reform to a more ambitious constitutional overhaul. That could involve drafting a new foundational charter for a federal union. But these paths require clarity, courage, and honesty – qualities Altiero Spinelli and Ernesto Rossi had in abundance.

    Edoardo Vaccari 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. Ventotene manifesto: why European politicians are arguing over a 1941 document written by a group of imprisoned Italian antifascists – https://theconversation.com/ventotene-manifesto-why-european-politicians-are-arguing-over-a-1941-document-written-by-a-group-of-imprisoned-italian-antifascists-255237

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  • MIL-OSI: Navient posts first quarter 2025 financial results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HERNDON, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Navient (Nasdaq: NAVI) today posted its 2025 first quarter financial results. Complete financial results are available on the company’s website at Navient.com/investors. The materials will also be available on a Form 8-K on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

    Navient will hold a live audio webcast today, April 30, 2025, at 8 a.m. ET, hosted by David Yowan, president and CEO, and Joe Fisher, CFO.

    Analysts and investors who wish to ask questions are requested to pre-register at Navient.com/investors at least 15 minutes ahead of start time to receive their personal dial-in access details. Others who wish to join in listen-only mode do not need to pre-register and may simply visit Navient.com/investors to access the webcast.

    Supplemental financial information and presentation slides used during the call will be available no later than the start time. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the event’s conclusion.

    About Navient
    Navient (Nasdaq: NAVI) provides technology-enabled education finance solutions that help millions of people achieve success. Learn more at navient.com.

    Contact:
    Media: Cate Fitzgerald, 317-806-8775, catherine.fitzgerald@navient.com
    Investors: Jen Earyes, 703-984-6801, jen.earyes@navient.com

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  • MIL-OSI: CLIQ: Invitation to First Quarter 2025 Results Presentation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DÜSSELDORF, 30 April 2025 – The CLIQ Group will report and present its first quarter 2025 financial results and highlights on Thursday, 8 May 2025.

    The 1Q 2025 Financial Report and a slides deck to accompany the earnings call will be available at https://cliqdigital.com/investors from 7.30 a.m. CEST.

    Earnings call

    A live audio webcast conducted in English will be held at 2.00 p.m. CEST on 8 May 2025 with presentations from Luc Voncken, CEO, and Ben Bos, member of the Management Board.

    Questions submitted before 12.00 p.m. CEST via email to investors@cliqdigital.com will be answered after the presentations.

    Please click on the link below to register for this webcast:

    https://cliqdigital.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HLObw8qZSw6QvktGjKh7_Q

    ZOOM details will be sent to you via email post registration and a replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call at: https://cliqdigital.com/investors/financials/financial-reporting.

    Contacts

    Investor Relations:
    Sebastian McCoskrie, s.mccoskrie@cliqdigital.com, +49 151 52043659

    Media Relations:
    Daniela Münster, daniela.muenster@h-advisors.global, +49 174 3358111

    Financial calendar

    Financial report 1Q 2025 & earnings call Thursday 8 May 2025
    Annual General Meeting 2025 To be determined
    Half-year financial report 2025 & earnings call Thursday 7 August 2025
    Financial report 3Q/9M 2025 and earnings call Thursday 6 November 2025

    About CLIQ

    The CLIQ Group is a data-driven, online performance marketing company that sells bundled subscription-based digital products to consumers worldwide. The Group licenses content from partners, bundles it to digital products, and sells them via performance marketing. CLIQ is expert in turning consumer interest into sales by monetising online traffic using an omnichannel approach.

    CLIQ operated in 40 countries and employed 132 staff from 33 different nationalities as at 31 December 2024. The company is headquartered in Düsseldorf and has offices in Amsterdam and Paris. CLIQ is listed in the Scale segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A35JS40, GSIN/WKN: A35JS4) and is a constituent of the MSCI World Micro Cap Index.

    Visit our website at https://cliqdigital.com/investors. Here you will find all publications and further information about CLIQ. You can also follow us on LinkedIn.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Historic Market Hall to reopen with free week of music, workshops and family fun

    Source: City of Derby

    The transformed Derby Market Hall will open with a spectacular week-long celebration packed with music, creative workshops, and family-friendly activities.

    The doors will officially open to the public at 11am on Saturday 24 May, almost 159 years to the day since its original grand opening. 

    The iconic Grade II listed building has undergone a significant £35.1 million restoration, creating a vibrant venue that brings together the best of the region’s independent shopping, eating, drinking, and entertainment under one beautiful roof.

    The Market Hall was officially declared open on 29 May 1866 by Mayor Frederick Longdon, with a special inaugural event that included a performance of Handel’s Messiah. The very performance inspired the formation of Derby Choral Union shortly afterwards.

    Exactly 159 years later, on Thursday 29 May 2025, Derby Choral Union will return to the Market Hall to celebrate the reopening with a performance of popular choral pieces, honouring their historic performance in the Market Hall. 

    The £35.1m transformation, partly funded with £9.43m from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund (FHSF) began with the Market Hall’s most iconic feature: the cast iron, copper, and glass roof. Designed by Melbourne engineer Rowland Mason Ordish, whose later work included the roof of London’s St Pancras railway station, this distinctive element needed significant repair.  

    As it reopens to the public, visitors will see at first hand the results of a careful, multi-million-pound restoration, aimed at preserving the rich heritage of the Grade-II listed building while also introducing modern enhancements.

    Visitors can also explore a diverse array of independent stalls and sample the cosmopolitan selection of food and drinks in the bustling food court. The opening week will also provide a taste of the exciting ongoing programme of entertainment and activities planned for the Market Hall. 

    The venue’s opening week coincides with the May half-term school break so there’s something planned for all ages! A detailed schedule of the week’s events is available on the Derby Market Hall website. All events are free of charge for visitors.

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

    I’m so pleased to be able to honour the historical significance of the Market Hall’s original opening ceremony by having Derby Choral Union performing a variety of popular choral pieces exactly 159 years later.

    The packed opening week programme is just the beginning and showcases how Derby Market Hall will be a vibrant flagship destination for shopping, dining and entertainment.

    The opening date is now just a few weeks away and I’m so excited for everyone to finally see the significant transformation and enjoy all the Market Hall has to offer. The transformed Market Hall will attract visitors from across the region and beyond.

    The grand opening day will kick off with the unique sounds of Deep Down Brass, setting a lively tone for the day. Throughout Saturday, visitors can enjoy live music from walkabout acts and sessions on the Market Hall stage. The musical entertainment will continue until 9:30pm, with a fantastic line-up of local talent including Carl North, Sura Laynes, Leah Wilcox, Anna Milne, and Masha Terry entertaining the crowds.

    Opening day will also feature engaging activities for all ages, including workshops in photography and illustration. Folk 3-D will guide a workshop to create beautiful paper flowers and, later, the Lost Boys will offer their innovative Ancestories Virtual Reality headset sessions for a unique and immersive experience. Some of the events and workshops will be held in the venue’s new upstairs multi-use space, the Ordish Room. The room is named after Rowland Mason Ordish, the Derbyshire-born engineer who designed the Market Hall’s iconic roof in the 1860s, in a nod to the building’s stunning built heritage. 

    The fun continues every day for the rest of the week and into the following weekend, with a packed programme featuring:

    • Live music from talented local artists on the Market Hall stage
    • Entertaining walkabout acts both indoors and outdoors, on Cornmarket and Osnabruck Square
    • Theatre performances and virtual reality sessions in the Market Hall’s multi-use space
    • Workshops in crafts, pottery, music, performance and songwriting

    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 to stay up to date with what’s going on. Full details of the programme of events are available on the Derby Market Hall website.

    Osnabruck Square, the space outside Derby Market Hall, is set to open in July 2025. 

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  • MIL-OSI: Onity Group Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Onity Group Inc. (NYSE: ONIT) (“Onity” or the “Company”) today announced its first quarter 2025 results and provided a business update.

    First Quarter 2025:

    • Net income attributable to common stockholders of $21 million; diluted EPS of $2.50; ROE of 19%
    • Adjusted pre-tax income* of $25 million, resulting in annualized adjusted ROE* of 22%
    • Book value per share improved to $58 as of March 31, 2025, up $2.15 year-over-year
    • $17 billion in total servicing additions
    • Average servicing UPB of $305 billion, up $13 billion year-over-year

    2025 Outlook:

    • Confirmed previous guidance including 2025 adjusted ROE* range of 16% – 18%
    • Some or all of $180 million deferred tax valuation allowance (US) as of December 31, 2024, could be released by year-end 2025

             * See “Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below

    “We are thrilled to report another strong quarter, with growth in revenue, adjusted pre-tax income, adjusted ROE, and book value per share compared to a year ago,” said Onity Group Chair, President and CEO Glen Messina. “Our results demonstrate the success of our strategy coupled with strong execution. Our balanced business continues to perform well regardless of interest rate cycles.”

    Messina continued, “We believe our demonstrated resiliency, customer focus, and award-winning servicing platform will enable us to successfully navigate interest rate volatility and economic uncertainties. We expect our actions to deliver balanced MSR and subservicing additions, expand high-margin products, and continuously strengthen recapture performance, will drive our growth in the coming quarters.”

    Additional First Quarter 2025 Operating and Business Highlights

    • Funded recapture volume up 2.7x year-over-year; refinance recapture rate is 1.6x industry average based on ICE Mortgage Monitor report as of April 2025
    • Originations volume of $7 billion, up 53% year-over-year, exceeding 8% industry growth
    • MSR additions (bulk purchases and originations) of $12 billion, up more than 2x year-over-year
    • Expanded high-margin products with launch of enhanced home equity and proprietary reverse mortgage (EquityIQ®) loans
    • Effective MSR hedge strategy resulting in minimal MSR fair value volatility in the quarter and continued alignment with operating and financial performance
    • Total liquidity (unrestricted cash plus available credit) at $239 million as of March 31, 2025

    Webcast and Conference Call

    Onity will hold a conference call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) to review the Company’s first quarter 2025 operating results and to provide a business update. All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing (800) 579-2543 or (785) 424-1789 approximately 10 minutes prior to the call; please reference the conference ID “Onity.” Participants can also access the conference call through a live audio webcast available from the Shareholder Relations page at onitygroup.com under Events and Presentations. An investor presentation will accompany the conference call and be available by visiting the Shareholder Relations page at onitygroup.com prior to the call. A replay of the conference call will be available via the website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. A telephonic replay will also be available approximately three hours following the call’s completion through May 14, 2025, by dialing (844) 512-2921 or (412) 317-6671; please reference access code 11158988.

    About Onity Group

    Onity Group Inc. (NYSE: ONIT) is a leading non-bank financial services company providing mortgage servicing and originations solutions through its primary brands, PHH Mortgage and Liberty Reverse Mortgage. PHH Mortgage is one of the largest servicers in the country, focused on delivering a variety of servicing and lending programs to consumers and business clients. Liberty is one of the nation’s largest reverse mortgage lenders dedicated to providing loans that help customers meet their personal and financial needs. We are headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices and operations in the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, India and the Philippines, and have been serving our customers since 1988. For additional information, please visit onitygroup.com.

    Forward Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may be identified by a reference to a future period or by the use of forward-looking terminology. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “expect”, “believe”, “foresee”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “goal”, “strategy”, “plan” “target” and “project” or conditional verbs such as “will”, “may”, “should”, “could” or “would” or the negative of these terms, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words, and includes statements in this press release regarding our 2025 outlook and guidance, our expectation of releasing our deferred tax valuation allowance by year-end 2025, our ability to drive growth, and navigate interest volatility and economic uncertainties. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. Readers should bear these factors in mind when considering such statements and should not place undue reliance on such statements.

    Forward-looking statements involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. In the past, actual results have differed from those suggested by forward looking statements and this may happen again. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the potential for ongoing disruption in the financial markets and in commercial activity generally as a result of U.S. and global political events, changes in monetary and fiscal policy, and other sources of instability; the impacts of inflation, employment disruption, and other financial difficulties facing our borrowers; whether we will release some or all of the valuation allowance offsetting our net U.S. deferred tax asset, and the timing and amount of such release; the adequacy of our financial resources, including our sources of liquidity and ability to sell, fund and recover servicing advances, forward and reverse whole loans, future draws on existing reverse loans, and HECM and forward loan buyouts and put backs, as well as repay, renew and extend borrowings, borrow additional amounts as and when required, meet our MSR or other asset investment objectives and comply with our debt agreements, including the financial and other covenants contained in them; our ability to interpret correctly and comply with current or future liquidity, net worth and other financial and other requirements of regulators, the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (together, the GSEs), and the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), including our ability to implement a cost-effective response to Ginnie Mae’s risk-based capital requirements by the extended deadline granted to us by Ginnie Mae of October 1, 2025; our ability to timely reduce operating costs, or generate offsetting revenue, in proportion to the industry-wide decrease in originations activity; the impact of cost-reduction initiatives on our business and operations; the impact of our rebranding initiative; the amount of senior debt or common stock or that we may repurchase under any repurchase programs, the timing of such repurchases, and the long-term impact, if any, of repurchases on the trading price of our securities or our financial condition; breach or failure of Onity’s, our contractual counterparties’, or our vendors’ information technology or other security systems or privacy protections, including any failure to protect customers’ data, resulting in disruption to our operations, loss of income, reputational damage, costly litigation and regulatory penalties; our reliance on our technology vendors to adequately maintain and support our systems, including our servicing systems, loan originations and financial reporting systems, and uncertainty relating to our ability to transition to alternative vendors, if necessary, without incurring significant cost or disruption to our operations; the future of our long-term relationship with Rithm Capital Corp. (Rithm); our ability to close acquisitions of MSRs and other transactions, including the ability to obtain regulatory approvals; our ability to grow our reverse servicing business; our ability to retain clients and employees of acquired businesses, and the extent to which acquisitions and our other strategic initiatives will contribute to achieving our growth objectives; increased servicing costs based on increased borrower delinquency levels or other factors; uncertainty related to past, present or future claims, litigation, cease and desist orders and investigations regarding our servicing, foreclosure, modification, origination and other practices brought by government agencies and private parties, including state regulators, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), State Attorneys General, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Justice or the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); the reactions of key counterparties, including lenders, the GSEs and Ginnie Mae, to our regulatory engagements and litigation matters; increased regulatory scrutiny and media attention; any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings; our ability to effectively manage our regulatory and contractual compliance obligations; our ability to comply with our servicing agreements, including our ability to comply with the requirements of the GSEs and Ginnie Mae and maintain our seller/servicer and other statuses with them; our ability to fund future draws on existing loans in our reverse mortgage portfolio; our servicer and credit ratings as well as other actions from various rating agencies, including any future downgrades; as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed in our reports and filings with the SEC, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Anyone wishing to understand Onity’s business should review our SEC filings. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, we disclaim any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    This press release contains references to adjusted pre-tax income (loss) and adjusted ROE, both non-GAAP financial measures.

    We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide a useful supplement to discussions and analysis of our financial condition, because they are measures that management uses to assess the financial performance of our operations and allocate resources. In addition, management believes that this presentation may assist investors with understanding and evaluating our initiatives to drive improved financial performance. Management believes, specifically, that the removal of fair value changes of our net MSR exposure due to changes in market interest rates and assumptions provides a useful, supplemental financial measure as it enables an assessment of our ability to generate earnings regardless of market conditions and the trends in our underlying businesses by removing the impact of fair value changes due to market interest rates and assumptions, which can vary significantly between periods. However, these measures should not be analyzed in isolation or as a substitute to analysis of our GAAP pre-tax income (loss) or GAAP pre-tax ROE nor a substitute for cash flows from operations. There are certain limitations to the analytical usefulness of the adjustments we make to GAAP pre-tax income (loss) and GAAP pre-tax ROE and, accordingly, we use these adjustments only for purposes of supplemental analysis. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, Onity’s reported results under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Other companies may use non-GAAP financial measures with the same or similar titles that are calculated differently to our non-GAAP financial measures. As a result, comparability may be limited. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on analysis of the adjustments we make to GAAP pre-tax income (loss) and GAAP pre-tax ROE.

    The Company has not provided reconciliations of guidance for adjusted ROE, in reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. The Company is unable, without unreasonable efforts, to forecast certain items required to develop meaningful comparable GAAP financial measures. These items include the change in fair value of our net MSR exposure due to changes in market interest rates and assumptions which can vary significantly between periods and are difficult to predict in advance in order to include in a GAAP estimate.

    Notables

    In the table below, we adjust GAAP pre-tax income for the following factors: MSR valuation adjustments, expense notables, and other income statement notables. MSR valuation adjustments are comprised of changes to Forward MSR and Reverse mortgage valuations due to rates and assumption changes. Expense notables include significant legal and regulatory settlement expenses, severance and retention costs, LTIP stock price changes, consolidation of office facilities and other expenses (such as costs associated with strategic transactions). Other income statement notables include non-routine transactions that are not categorized in the above.

    Beginning with the three months ended December 31, 2024, for purposes of calculating Income Statement Notables and Adjusted Pre-Tax Income, we changed the methodology used to calculate Other Income Statement Notables to include change in fair value due to interest rates for reverse loan buyouts (reported in gain/loss on loans held for sale, at fair value). We made this change to align with the change to our risk management approach to include changes in fair value of reverse loan buyouts due to interest rates in our MSR hedge strategy, consistent with other notables, such as Forward MSR Valuation Adjustments due to rates and assumption changes, net and Reverse Mortgage Fair Value Change due to rates and assumption changes.

    Other Income Statement Notables (a component of Other Notables) for the first three quarters of 2024 have been revised from prior presentations to reflect the methodology we adopted during the fourth quarter of 2024.

     (Dollars in millions) Q1’25 Q4’24 Q1’24
    I Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders 21 (29) 30
      A. Preferred Stock Dividend (1) (1) –
    II Reported Net Income (Loss) [I – A] 22 (28) 30
      B. Income Tax Benefit (Expense) 13 6 (2)
    III Reported Pre-Tax Income (Loss) [II – B] 9 (34) 32
      Forward MSR Valuation Adjustments due to rates and assumption changes, net (a)(b) (12) 14 18
      Reverse Mortgage Fair Value Change due to rates and assumption changes (b)(c) 10 (15) 1
    IV Total MSR Valuation Adjustments due to rates and assumption changes, net (2) (1) 19
      Significant legal and regulatory settlement expenses (14) (2) (2)
      Severance and retention (d) (0) (0) (2)
      LTIP stock price changes (e) 0 (1) 3
      Office facilities consolidation (0) (0) (0)
      Other expense notables (f) 1 (0) (1)
      C. Total Expense Notables (14) (4) (2)
      D. Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt – (51) 1
      E. Gain on sale of MAV canopy – 14 –
      F. Other Income Statement Notables (g) (0) (3) (2)
    V Total Other Notables [C + D + E + F] (14) (44) (2)
    VI Total Notables (h) [IV + V] (16) (45) 17
    VII Adjusted Pre-Tax Income (i) [III – VI] 25 11 15
    a) MSR valuation adjustments that are due to changes in market interest rates, valuation inputs or other assumptions, net of overall fair value gains / (losses) on MSR hedge, including FV changes of Pledged MSR liabilities associated with MSR transferred to MAV, Rithm and others and ESS financing liabilities that are due to changes in market interest rates, valuation inputs or other assumptions, a component of MSR valuation adjustments, net
    b) The changes in fair value due to market interest rates were measured by isolating the impact of market interest rate changes on the valuation model output as provided by our third-party valuation expert
    c) FV changes of loans HFI and HMBS related borrowings due to market interest rates and assumptions, a component of gain on reverse loans held for investment and HMBS-related borrowings, net
    d) Severance and retention due to organizational rightsizing or reorganization
    e) Long-term incentive program (LTIP) compensation expense changes attributable to stock price changes during the period
    f) Contains costs associated with but not limited to rebranding and other strategic initiatives and transactions
    g) Contains non-routine transactions including but not limited to fair value assumption changes on other investments recorded in other income/expense
    h) Certain previously presented notable categories with nil numbers for each period shown have been omitted
    i) Effective in Q4’24, change in fair value due to interest rates for reverse loan buyouts is now recognized as a notable (previously reported in gain/loss on loans held for sale, at fair value); presentation of past periods has been conformed to the current presentation; without this change, adjusted PTI would be $14M in Q1’24 and $8M in Q4’24; see note titled “Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for more information
       

    Adjusted ROE Calculation

    (Dollars in millions) Q1’25 Q4’24 Q1’24
      GAAP ROE (after tax) 19% (25%) 29%
    I Reported Net Income (Loss) 22 (28) 30
    II Notable Items (16) (45) 17
    III Income Tax Benefit (Expense) 13 6 (2)
    IV Adjusted Pre-Tax Income (Loss) [I – II – III] 25 11 15
    V Annualized Adjusted Pre-tax Income [IV * 4 for qtr.] 102 46 59
      Equity      
           A Beginning Period Equity 443 468 402
                C Ending Period Equity 460 443 432
                D Equity Impact of Notables 16 45 (17)
           B Adjusted Ending Period Equity [C + D] 477 488 415
    VI Average Adjusted Equity [(A + B) / 2] 460 478 408
    VII Adjusted ROE (a) [V / VI] 22% 10% 14%
    a) Effective in Q4’24, change in fair value due to interest rates for reverse loan buyouts is now recognized as a notable (previously reported in gain/loss on loans held for sale, at fair value); presentation of past periods has been conformed to the current presentation; without this change, adjusted pre-tax income would be $14M in Q1’24 and $8M in Q4’24; without this change, adjusted ROE would be 14% in Q1’24 and 7% in Q4’24; see note titled “Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for more information
       

    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

    Assets (Dollars in millions) March 31,
    2025    		 December 31,
    2024    		 March 31,
    2024
    Cash and cash equivalents 178.0 184.8 185.1
    Restricted cash 58.9 80.8 66.1
    Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), at fair value 2,547.4 2,466.3 2,374.7
    Advances, net 514.0 577.2 602.7
    Loans held for sale, at fair value 1,402.2 1,290.2 1,028.9
    Loans held for investment, at fair value 10,812.5 11,125.3 8,130.5
    Receivables, net 222.3 176.4 152.1
    Investment in equity method investee – – 37.6
    Premises and equipment, net 10.8 11.0 11.8
    Other assets 106.0 111.3 84.3
    Contingent loan repurchase asset 407.2 412.2 416.3
    Total Assets 16,259.3 16,435.4 13,090.1
           
    Liabilities, Mezzanine & Stockholders’ Equity (Dollars in millions) March 31,
    2025    		 December 31,
    2024    		 March 31,
    2024
    Home Equity Conversion Mortgage-Backed Securities (HMBS) related borrowings, at fair value 10,587.6 10,872.1 7,945.0
    Other financing liabilities, at fair value 835.5 846.9 906.8
    Advance match funded liabilities 377.5 417.1 440.2
    Mortgage loan financing facilities, net 1,577.4 1,528.2 1,108.9
    MSR financing facilities, net 1,136.0 957.9 964.1
    Senior notes, net 488.0 487.4 552.0
    Other liabilities 340.0 420.6 324.7
    Contingent loan repurchase liability 407.2 412.2 416.3
    Total Liabilities 15,749.2 15,942.5 12,658.0
    Mezzanine Equity 49.9 49.9 –
    Stockholders’ Equity 460.2 442.9 432.1
    Total Liabilities, Mezzanine and Stockholders’ Equity 16,259.3 16,435.4 13,090.1
           

    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

      For the Quarter Ending
    (Dollars in millions) March 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 March 31, 2024
    Revenue      
    Servicing and subservicing fees 203.3 206.0 204.5
    Gain on reverse loans held for investment and HMBS-related borrowings, net 23.8 0.6 15.4
    Gain on loans held for sale, net 11.8 5.9 10.9
    Other revenue, net 10.9 12.4 8.3
    Total revenue 249.8 224.8 239.1
    MSR valuation adjustments, net (38.9) (20.4) (11.6)
    Operating expenses      
    Compensation and benefits 57.4 64.3 53.6
    Servicing and origination 13.0 12.3 15.0
    Technology and communications 15.0 14.1 12.7
    Professional services 22.6 12.5 12.0
    Occupancy, equipment and mailing 8.2 8.3 7.7
    Other expenses 3.6 4.1 3.4
    Total operating expenses 119.9 115.6 104.4
    Other income (expense)      
    Interest income 26.2 28.8 17.5
    Interest expense (67.0) (74.2) (67.4)
    Pledged MSR liability expense (41.9) (42.1) (44.9)
    Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt – (51.2) 1.4
    Earnings of equity method investee – 16.2 2.7
    Other, net 0.9 0.1 (0.6)
    Other income (expense), net (81.9) (122.4) (91.3)
    Income before income taxes 9.1 (33.7) 31.8
    Income tax expense (13.0) (5.6) 1.7
    Net Income (Loss) 22.1 (28.1) 30.1
    Preferred stock dividend (1.0) (0.5) –
    Net Income (Loss) attributable to common stockholders 21.1 (28.6) 30.1
    Basic EPS $2.68 ($ 3.63) $3.91
    Diluted EPS $2.50 ($ 3.63) $3.74
           

    For Further Information Contact:

    Investors:

    Valerie Haertel, VP, Investor Relations
    (561) 570-2969
    shareholderrelations@onitygroup.com

    Media:

    Dico Akseraylian, SVP, Corporate Communications
    (856) 917-0066
    mediarelations@onitygroup.com

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Beat the blues and get into the swing at the City of Derry Jazz Festival

    Source: Northern Ireland – City of Derry

    Beat the blues and get into the swing at the City of Derry Jazz Festival

    30 April 2025

    Music is in the air in Derry so that can only mean one thing – the City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival is about to roll into town, with the first performers set to take to the stage tomorrow.

    This year is the 24th outing for the five day music extravaganza which runs from Thursday May 01 – Monday May 05 – perfect for anyone looking to get the most out of the bank holiday weekend.

    With over 400 performances, most of them free, the festival takes over the entire city, with music on every stage and street corner. It all kicks off with the Live Launch event on Thursday in the Guildhall at 6pm, with a fabulous showcase of homegrown talent.

    Over 100,000 music lovers are expected to jump, jive, swing and boogie woogie all weekend, as venues right across the city throw open their doors to jazz.

    This year’s headline act is none other than music icon Billy Ocean, who will play two events at the Millennium Forum on Saturday and Sunday May 3rd and 4th featuring all his greatest hits.

    He tops a vibrant programme featuring old jazz favourites, local legends and plenty of new talent, ready to deliver five days packed with entertainment, from jazz workshops to live concerts and drama performances. 

    Looking ahead to the festival, Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr, said: “There is so much excitement building for this year’s festival, and we are really looking forward to welcoming visitors to our beautiful city. The summer vibes are already here and it’s the perfect time to experience our famous hospitality and warm welcome.

    “I look forward to seeing everyone out and about soaking up the atmosphere, and I would call on all attending the festival to behave responsibly to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.”

    Festival Coordinator with Derry City and Strabane District Council, Aisling McCallion, said: “We have been working hard to make this year’s Jazz Festival bigger and better than ever and we can’t wait to see those first performers take to the stage tomorrow night. It’s going to be a phenomenal weekend, with so much entertainment to suit all ages. Check out the City of Derry Jazz Trail to plan your ideal jazz journey and keep an eye on our social media for all the latest updates over the weekend.”

    The City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival is organised and funded by Derry City and Strabane District Council with support from Diageo and EY. 

    For regular updates follow the City of Derry Jazz Festival on Facebook Instagram and X @derryjazzfest.

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  • MIL-OSI: Banco Itaú Chile Announces First Quarter 2025 Management Discussion & Analysis Report

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTIAGO, Chile, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BANCO ITAÚ CHILE (SSE: ITAUCL) announced today its Management Discussion & Analysis Report (“MD&A Report”) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. For the full MD&A Report, please refer to the following link:

    https://ir.itau.cl/MDAQ12025

    On Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. Santiago time (9:00 A.M. ET), the Company’s management team will host a conference call to discuss the financial results. The call will be hosted by André Gailey, CEO; Emiliano Muratore, CFO; and Andrés Perez, Chief Economist.

    Webinar Details:

    Online registration: 

    https://mzgroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jun0W4C_RSCXLRHeMsyD4A#/registration

    All participants must pre-register using this link to join the webinar. Upon registering, each participant will be provided with details to connect to the call.

    Q&A session:

    The Q&A session will be available for participants through the webinar, where attendees will be allowed to present their questions – we will answer selected questions verbally.

    Investor Relations – Itaú Chile

    IR@itau.cl / ir.itau.cl

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Europeans celebrate 75 Years of unity and solidarity on Europe Day 2025

    Source: European Parliament 3

    The Schuman Declaration laid the foundations for the European Union and paved the way for an unprecedented era of prosperity, peace, democracy, solidarity and cooperation in Europe.

    To mark the occasion, many events will take place in EU Member States and around the world, bringing together citizens from all walks of life. The EU institutions will open their doors and invite citizens to visit their premises, discover their work and engage in a wide range of educational and entertaining activities.

    Landmark buildings and monuments across the globe will be illuminated in the EU colours, while a special Europe Day programme is planned for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

    In times of global uncertainty, Europe remains an anchor of stability – a place of opportunity and protection for its citizens. The EU and its institutions are working towards the common goal of ensuring prosperity and competitiveness, guaranteeing our security and defence, while upholding the fundamental values Europeans care about.

    European Parliament

    On 4 May, citizens of all ages will be able to attend the official Europe Day opening ceremony and take a seat in the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The ceremony will begin with a video message from President Roberta Metsola, followed by a speech from Vice-President Younous Omarjee, and a musical performance by the Voix de Stras’ ensemble. Through various exhibits and interactive activities, visitors will learn how the Parliament works, how laws are made, and why European politics matters. Visitors will also be able to visit the “Changemakers” exhibition. On 10 May, the public will once again be given the chance to discover European democracy in action at the Parliament’s hemicycle in Brussels, with day-long activities emphasising the importance of citizen participation. In Luxembourg, special activities will mark the first anniversary of the Visitors’ Centre on 9 May, including the recently inaugurated Europa Experience. The following day, a rich cultural programme is planned in the Echternach Abbey courtyard. Full programme and events organised in the 27 EU countries.

    European Council/Council of the European Union

    On 10 May, the Council of the European Union will also open its doors, granting citizens an opportunity to follow in EU leaders’ footsteps. Guided tours throughout the day will offer visitors a rare look at where important European decisions are made. Each of the 27 Member States will host a stand, showcasing their culture, traditions, culinary specialties and more. Younger visitors can also expect tailor-made activities, including a treasure hunt and a “fun fact” quest designed specifically for kids. In honour of the Council’s 50th anniversary, the public will even be able to travel back in time and take a selfie with the leaders of 1974.

    European Commission

    On 10 May, citizens will also have the opportunity to visit the Commission’s iconic Berlaymont building in Brussels. Here, they will have the chance to learn about the Commission’s role and priorities, engage in series of activities, and find out more about initiatives and concrete benefits for their daily lives. Among others, visitors will have an opportunity to learn about the Commission’s efforts to boost European competitiveness both, promote social cohesion, protect democracy and protect fundamental rights, at home and abroad.

    European Central Bank

    As part of its Europe Day celebrations on 10 May, the European Central Bank (ECB) will bring the vibrant spirit of Europe to its hometown, Frankfurt am Main, by participating in the city’s Europa-Fest. Visitors will find the ECB at the “European Marketplace” on the Römerberg plaza, alongside Frankfurt-based European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism. In such a special year, celebrating 40 years of Schengen and the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, many themed activities have been organised, with the ECB even planning a lightshow, to be projected onto the west wing of the city’s Grossmarkthalle. In Brussels, the ECB will also host its own stand at the Commission’s Europe Day event.

    European Investment Bank

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will welcome visitors to its stand at the Council of the European Union’s Justus Lipsius building as part of its Open Day on 10 May in Brussels. EIB Group staff will inform visitors of how its financing and advisory services improve lives and advance EU policy goals. This includes anything from innovation, security and defence to social and territorial cohesion, and the transition towards a net-zero economy. The stand itself will be enhanced by various activities and media, such as quizzes, games and audiovisual material showcasing EIB-financed projects.

    European Court of Auditors

    On 10 May, as part of the Europe Day celebrations in Echternach, EU auditors will host a series of interactive and engaging activities at the European Court of Auditors’ premises. Among other things, visitors will have the chance to partake in an engaging quiz to test their audit skills. Families and people of all ages are welcome to discover how the European Court of Auditors, the guardian of the EU’s finances, helps protect EU citizens’ money.

    European External Action Service

    The European External Action Service (EEAS) will open its doors to the public on 10 May for its “Travel the World in a Day“. Travel the World in a Day” event. Visitors to the EU’s diplomatic headquarters in Brussels will be given an opportunity to learn about the work of the EEAS and its 144 delegations and offices worldwide. Through interactive exhibits and activities, visitors will discover the EU’s role as a global leader and reliable partner for prosperity, peace, security, multilateralism, democracy, and a rules-based order. The event will also include a digital booth to help explore the EU pavilion at Expo 2025 in Japan, as well as live dance performances, workshops and family-friendly activities that celebrate global diversity.

    European Economic and Social Committee

    This year, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will also host a special celebration of the Schuman Declaration’s 75th anniversary. To honour this seminal text, the EESC – the house of European organised civil society – is putting together a range of activities on its premises, through which it will inform and engage with citizens, while offering insights into its various Sections’ and Groups’ advisory work. The day itself will offer entertainment for all, with a real-time voting simulation allowing visitors to step into EESC members’ shoes and discover the process for themselves.

    European Committee of the Regions

    On 10 May, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) – ideally located between the European Parliament and Council in Brussels – will open its doors to the public as well, showcasing how it represents regions and cities in the EU, and everything that regional and local elected politicians do for citizens. Visitors will learn how their region voices its interests in the EU, and they will have the chance to meet local and regional elected politicians and discuss European issues in a direct, informal atmosphere. The traditional Festival of Regions and Cities will treat visitors to a showcase of their preferred tourist spots, traditional music and dance, and various culinary specialties.

    Background

    Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the ‘Schuman declaration’, a historic proposal made by Robert Schuman, French Foreign Minister, in 1950 that laid out the foundation of European cooperation. Schuman’s proposal is considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union.

    In 2025, Europe Day is a special occasion, as we are celebrating 75 years since the Schuman declaration. To learn more about each institution’s programme, visit the Europe Day 2025 website.

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