Category: Entertainment

  • MIL-OSI: Check Point Software to Announce 2025 First Quarter Financial Results on April 23, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TEL AVIV, Israel, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, before the U.S. financial markets open. Management will host a video conference call with the investment community at 8:30 AM EST/5:30 AM PST on April 23, 2025. A live video webcast of the call will be hosted on the company’s website at http://www.checkpoint.com/ir.

    To follow this and other Check Point news visit:

    About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider protecting over 100,000 organizations worldwide. Check Point leverages the power of AI everywhere to enhance cyber security efficiency and accuracy through its Infinity Platform, with industry-leading catch rates enabling proactive threat anticipation and smarter, faster response times. The comprehensive platform includes cloud-delivered technologies consisting of Check Point Harmony to secure the workspace, Check Point CloudGuard to secure the cloud, Check Point Quantum to secure the network, and Check Point Infinity Core Services for collaborative security operations and services.

    ©2025 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved

    INVESTOR CONTACT:   MEDIA CONTACT:
    Kip E. Meintzer   Gil Messing
    Check Point Software   Check Point Software
    +1.650.628.2040   +1.650.628.2260
    ir@checkpoint.com   press@checkpoint.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Presidio Unveils AI-Powered Solutions to Transform Fan Engagement and Increase Monetization for Sports and Media Industries

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Presidio, a leading technology services and solutions provider, today announced the launch of its Sports, Media and Entertainment practice with new, innovative tailored cloud-based, AI-powered solutions and services. As organizations in these industries look for new ways to engage viewers, increase revenue, and deliver richer fan experiences, Presidio’s new Captivate suite of AI-powered metadata solutions is designed to transform content discovery, audience interaction, and betting engagement.

    Built on Presidio’s proven expertise with industry leaders including the National Hockey League (NHL) and DraftKings, Captivate is an innovative audience experience solution with accelerators that leverage AWS for scalability, flexibility, and intelligence to drive immersive experiences and dynamic monetization opportunities specifically for the Sports, Media and Entertainment industries. By integrating AI-driven content curation with real-time data processing, Presidio Captivate enables organizations to deliver tailored, high-impact experiences faster and more efficiently. These include:

    • AI Metadata Extraction: automatically extracts rich metadata from live streams and digital video archives to allow for enhanced discoverability and personalized content experiences. 
    • Virtual Panel for Video Optimization: a virtual control room allows the ability to dynamically adjust camera angles and visual elements in real-time. This ensures high-quality viewing experiences by automatically adapting to varying network conditions and audience demands.
    • Second Screen Application: creates interactive audience experiences with real-time stats, behind-the-scenes insights, social media engagement and exclusive offers on second screens or embedded within existing apps.

    “We’ve worked with Presidio on a wide range of innovative projects spanning modernizing our IT infrastructure, developing and managing mission-critical applications and enhancing streaming and production experiences for fans. Their cloud-first solutions, combined with deep expertise in media workflows, have allowed us to advance the NHL and transform the way we engage with fans, deliver content, and operate as a league,” said Grant Nodine, NHL Senior Vice President, Technology.

    “Our extensive success solving technology challenges for high-profile sports, media and entertainment customers provides invaluable insights into their specific and continuously evolving challenges. From ideation to execution across AI-powered fan experiences to optimizing operations and everything in between, we’re helping our customers excel in a rapidly shifting and competitive market,” said Roger Sherwood, Industry Practice Director at Presidio.

    Discover how Captivate is redefining fan engagement here and if you’re attending NAB 2025 April 5–9, 2025 attend our session in the AWS theater “Unlocking the Future of Fan Engagement with Presidio & the NHL

    About Presidio

    At Presidio, speed and quality meet technology and innovation. Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries with a decades-long history of building traditional IT foundations and deep expertise in AI and automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Presidio fills gaps, removes hurdles, optimizes costs, and reduces risk. Presidio’s expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, enables actionable data insights and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally. For more information, visit www.presidio.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Spring cleaning? Do it the sustainable way

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    With a range of recycling and reuse options available, think before disposing during your spring clean.

    If you’re planning a spring clean to spruce up your home, apartment, or townhouse there are several resources available to help you minimise your waste.

    ACT recycling fast facts:

    • Around 250 tonnes of recycling from the ACT and our surrounding councils are sorted each day at the Materials Recovery Facility in Hume
    • 12% of an average landfill household bin are items that could have been recycled

    Whatever you’re looking to dispose of search for it in our Recyclopaedia for options to help you reduce, reuse and recycle.

    Furniture and bulky waste

    Whether you’re clearing out the garage, shed or opening up your living areas, there’s probably some furniture you’d like to dispose of. Make sure you consider these options:

    • Items in a reusable condition can be dropped off for free at Goodies Junction (conditions apply).
    • You can sell items on an online marketplace.
    • Book a free bulky waste collection. Canberrans are entitled to one free roadside bulky waste booking each year.
    • Disposing of an old mattress? Drop it off at Soft Landing in Hume. Fees apply.

    Electronics

    Disposing of a spare TV, computer, printer, modem, phone or other electronic device? If working, these items can be used again. If not, electronics are full of recyclable materials. Take a look at these options:

    If working:

    If broken or damaged:

    Clothing, blankets and fabrics

    If you’re cleaning out the wardrobe, consider donating, selling, swapping and reusing before disposing of garments and clothes.

    • Sell items on an online marketplace.
    • Donate to businesses or charities such as the Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul, Another Chance, GIVIT or Koomarri Cut Cloth.
    • Drop it off for free at Goodies Junction.

    Hazardous waste – Cleaning products, oils paint and batteries

    It’s important not to place hazardous waste in your kerbside wheelie bins or put them down the drain as they are harmful to the environment.

    Hazardous waste, including cleaning products, paints, pesticides, batteries, poisons, pool chemicals, gas bottles and oil, can be dropped off for free at a Resource Management Centre.

    View a list of accepted hazardous waste.

    Paper, cardboard, glass bottles, aluminium and steel cans

    The ACT has five recycling drop-off centres where you can recycle excess empty household containers and packaging for free. The centres are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Find your nearest centre here.

    You can also drop off eligible bottles, cans and cartons to earn 10 cents per item with the Container Deposit Scheme. There’s 19 return points across the ACT.

    To see more information recycling tips and resources, visit the Recyclopaedia.


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  • MIL-OSI: Brand Engagement Network to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference April 3rd

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WILMINGTON, Del., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BEN) (NASDAQ: BNAI), an innovator in AI-driven customer engagement solutions, today announced that CEO Paul Chang, will present live at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on April 3, 2025

    DATE: April 3, 2025
    TIME: 1:00 PM
    LINK: REGISTER HERE
    Available for 1×1 meetings: April 3rd, 4th, and 7th

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

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

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

    Why BEN?

    • High-Growth Market Leader: BEN is positioned to capture opportunities in the $30B conversational AI industry with tailored, impactful solutions. Unlike generalist AI models that rely on expensive GPUs, BEN AI’s small language models run efficiently on CPUs, offering unmatched scalability and cost-effectiveness for businesses.
    • Proven Innovation and Technology: With 21 granted and 28 pending patents, BEN leads in personalization, adaptive AI, and secure integration. Cataneo’s MYDAS platform optimizes advertising for major broadcasters like Disney and BBC, unlocking new revenue streams.
    • Industry Versatility: BEN’s scalable AI-powered solutions transform customer engagement across industries, including automotive, healthcare, and media, creating measurable impact and value.
    • Commitment to Trust and Security: BEN AI ensures transparency, reliability, and U.S.-based data security with HIPAA and SOC2 compliance. Its Virginia-hosted servers and offline capabilities make it ideal for regulated industries like healthcare.
    • Visionary Leadership: BEN’s leadership team has the expertise to drive industry transformation and maintain its position at the forefront of customer engagement.

    Recent Company Highlights:

    • Transformational Acquisition: BEN recently announced the acquisition of Cataneo GmbH, a media technology leader managing over €5 billion in annual media spend. This $19.5 million deal combines BEN’s Generative AI with Cataneo’s Mydas platform, setting a new benchmark in global media engagement and interactive advertising.
    • AI-Driven Radio Advertising with Vybroo & Grupo Siete: BEN and Cataneo GmbH partnered with Vybroo and Grupo Siete on a pilot program to modernize radio advertising in Mexico by streamlining ad placement and optimizing campaign performance.
    • Cox Automotive Partnership: BEN successfully integrated its Digital AI Assistant with Cox Automotive’s Dealer.com, enhancing customer engagement and dealership operations through personalized, multimodal experiences.
    • Expanding Market Reach: BEN continues to explore new verticals and applications for its AI solutions, positioning the company to capture untapped opportunities and deliver sustained growth.

    About Brand Engagement Network (BEN)
    Brand Engagement Network Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) innovates in AI-powered customer engagement, delivering safe, intelligent, and scalable solutions. Its proprietary Engagement Language Model (ELM™) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture enable highly personalized interactions supported by customers’ curated data in closed-loop environments. BEN develops AI-driven engagement solutions for the life sciences, automotive, and retail industries, featuring AI-powered avatars for outbound campaigns, inbound customer service, and real-time recommendations. With a global AI research and development team, BEN provides secure cloud-based or on-premises deployments, granting complete control of the technology stack and ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type 1 standards. The company holds 21 patents, with 28 pending, demonstrating its commitment to advancing AI-driven consumer engagement. For more information, visit www.beninc.ai.

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

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

    BEN Contacts:
    Investor Relations
    Susan Xu
    E: sxu@allianceadvisors.com
    P: 778-323-0959

    Media Contact
    Amy Rouyer
    E: amy@beninc.ai
    P: 503-367-7596

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

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Installation of Covid Memorial art trail gets underway

    Source: Scotland – City of Edinburgh

    Work is now underway on the creation of a Covid memorial art trail in the Wardie Bay area of Edinburgh, designed to honour the experiences and resilience of the local community during the pandemic.

    The art trail along McKelvie Parade is intended to arouse curiosity and invite those using the space to pause and be present.

    The project, funded entirely by the Scottish Government and Greenspace Scotland through the Remembering Together initiative, is part of a national effort to reflect the diverse impacts of Covid across Scotland’s 32 local authorities. Across Scotland, local communities have engaged with commissioned artists and creative organisations to develop unique memorials that capture the collective and individual experiences of the pandemic.

    For Edinburgh, Greenspace Scotland has been working in collaboration with artist Skye Loneragan, supported by Artlink and the City of Edinburgh Council. The project has explored experiences of the pandemic, with the goal of highlighting the challenges faced by disabled people, while also celebrating their resilience and potential.

    Culture and Communities Convener Val Walker, said:

    Creating this Covid memorial pathway in Wardie Bay is an important step in acknowledging the shared experiences and challenges faced by our communities during the pandemic. This project provides a meaningful space for reflection for us all, and particularly for individuals with learning disabilities and their carers, who were disproportionately affected. Through collaboration with local artists and community groups, we are ensuring that these voices are not only heard but commemorated. This pathway will stand as a testament to the resilience, compassion, and strength shown by all during those difficult times.

    During Phase 1 of the project Skye, supported by artist Stewart Ennis collaborated with participants from the Maple Project and Lung Ha Theatre and reached out to the wider community through public interventions on the Granton Western Breakwater (Wardie Jetty). Participants were invited to share their memories, thoughts, and feelings about the pandemic and to develop ideas around how we process loss and create spaces for people to come together and reflect.

    The creative process focused on making sure the final art trail design was relevant, inclusive, and reflective of the varied experiences of the community. Concepts that emerged during the engagement phase include themes such as “getting away from it all but having somewhere to come back to,” “the tidal flow of the pandemic,” and “making hard things soft and rough things smooth.”

    The art trail at McKelvie Parade is a combination of several interventions along the route that arouse curiosity and invite those using the space to pause and be present. Art pieces have been created to reflect the tidal flow of the pandemic and include Leith West breakwater stones inscribed with words people told artists they would gift themselves if there were another pandemic (cash, giggles, music). The trail is book-ended by halved stone boulders placed apart and includes a smoothed patch of stone seawall with the invitation ‘Lean on me’, poetry at the entrance to the Bay, a Someone Missing bench co-created with a wheelchair user who described feeling held if there were grooves in the pavement, and a Something Missing Half with 2m distanced Stone seed. The trail includes twin milestone plaques that describe Time as a Feeling, and Distance as a relationship to friends and family.

    Lead artist Skye Loneragan said:

    Processing loss is so important. Covid often kept us (and still keeps many of us), at a distance with those we loved and might have been losing, or parts of ourselves we lost, or something and somewhere we love and might be unable to reach. This project deliberately seeks to work with people whose experiences are often excluded and I am always interested in how we can nurture our collective sanity, together, our interconnected well-being, through the huge diversity of life experiences that make up what is.

    Construction is expected to be complete by Friday 4 April.
     
     

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Free and low-cost family fun in Leicester this Easter!

    Source: City of Leicester

    THERE’S lots going on in Leicester during the school holidays this Easter that’s completely free for children and families to enjoy.

    As well as sessions to make Easter cards and spring bonnets at the city’s libraries, this year there’s an opportunity for youngsters to take part in something truly unique.

    Celebrated visual artist Olivier Grossetête will be creating an enormous cardboard reconstruction of the entrance to Leicester’s Roman forum for the city’s Old Town Festival – but he needs local families to help him build it.

    From Easter Monday (21 April) until Friday 25 April, the artist will lead a series of free workshops at the Highcross shopping centre, where those aged nine and over will be able to help him make the arches, balconies and roofs required for the giant structure.

    People of any age are then invited to drop in to Jubilee Square on Saturday 26 April to help the artist tape the cardboard sections together – returning on Sunday 27 April to take part in the artwork’s dramatic dismantling.

    Those wishing to help create something special for Leicester and take part in the pre-construction workshops should email festivals@leicester.gov.uk to reserve their free space.

    The Old Town Festival itself (26-27 April) will incorporate traditions to mark St George’s Day, including a fire-breathing dragon and a gallant knight, as well as a celebration of the city’s fascinating Roman heritage, with Olivier Grossetête’s spectacular cardboard archway at its heart.

    Taking place on Jubilee Square and sites within the city’s Old Town, the free festival will feature a living history Roman camp, an artisan craft market, hands-on archaeology and themed storytelling.

    There will also be face-painting and a dressing-up booth for young festival-goers, while a fearsome dragon will be on the loose in Cathedral Gardens, alongside stilt-walking jesters, magical wizards and a trio of clumsy knights.

    The Haymarket shopping centre will be going Roman too, with lots of free activities taking place in the Easter holidays – including a free family event on Thursday 24 April that will feature a walkabout dragon, mosaics and toga-making.

    And there’s a Roman theme for a free guided bike ride on Sunday 20 April, with Leicester’s Roman heritage brought to life by Hidden Histories’ Jim Butler. Places must be booked at letsride.co.uk/rides and children under 16 must wear a helmet and be accompanied by an adult.

    On Saturday 26 April, the whole family is invited to join the Old Town Festival’s Roman Bike Parade – an easy circular ride that starts at the Town Hall Bike Park at 12 noon. Book your place on the parade at letsride.co.uk/rides

    Away from the Romans, there’s plenty of holiday fun for young children to enjoy during the school break.

    There are free creative activities at venues across the Cultural Quarter on Saturday 12 April, including the chance to perform at Curve, make a movie at the LCB Depot or have a go at printmaking at the Leicester Print Workshop. Suitable for those aged 10 and under, CQ Earlies runs between 12 noon and 4pm.

    The Kingfisher Youth & Community Centre on the Saffron estate is hosting a Safer Saffron Community Day on Monday 14 April, with everyone welcome to join free activities including sport, music and games between 12 noon and 4pm.

    Booking is required at a free event at Braunstone library on Monday 14 April, when youngsters will be able to decorate wooden eggs, bunnies and Easter bonnets. The same day, there’s a drop-in session to make bunny hats and Easter wreaths at Beaumont Leys library from 2pm-3.30pm.

    On Tuesday 15 April, there are Easter crafts at both Evington and Highfields libraries (booking required), there’s Easter fun at Knighton and Braunstone libraries (booking required), while Belgrave library invites those aged seven and over to use their STEM skills in a free Gangsta Granny activity (booking required).

    At Newarke Houses Museum, also on Tuesday 15 April, youngsters can make their own bunny mask and follow the Easter trail. Tickets for the Easter Eggstravaganza are £4 when booked online (£5 on the door).

    The following day – Wednesday 16 April – there’s an Easter Fun Day at the Guildhall, with arts and crafts and the chance to make a hatching chick and a mini Easter basket. Tickets are £4 when booked online (£5 on the door).

    Belgrave Hall hosts its Hoppy Easter event on Thursday 17 April, with bunny races on the lawn, face painting and lots of garden games. Tickets are £4 per child when booked online (£5 on the door).

    Railway enthusiasts will be able to hop on board the train at Abbey Pumping Station on Tuesday 22 April, with a special Easter Holiday Railway Day. Rides on the pumping station’s narrow gauge railway are just 50p and the fun runs from 11.30am to 4pm.

    There’s the chance to play with clay at Belgrave Hall on Wednesday 23 April, while the Guildhall hosts its Arty Play Fun Day on Thursday 24 April, when children will be able to create a fun design on a t-shirt brought from home. For both events, tickets cost £4 per child when booked online (£5 on the door).

    More ideas for free and low-cost fun in Leicester during the Easter holidays can be found at families.leicester.gov.uk/Easter-fun

     

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  • MIL-OSI: Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Announces Distribution of $0.08 Per Share for April 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HOUSTON, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today a monthly distribution of $0.08 per share for April 2025. This distribution is payable to common stockholders on April 30, 2025 (as outlined in the table below).

    The Company declares distributions on a monthly basis, with its next distribution expected to be declared in early May. Payment of future distributions is subject to the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors, as well as meeting the covenants on the Company’s debt agreements and the terms of its preferred stock.

    Record Date / Ex-Date Payment Date Distribution Amount Return of Capital
    Estimate
    4/15/25 4/30/25 $0.08 60%(1)

    (1) This estimate is based on the Company’s anticipated earnings and profits. The final determination of the tax character of distributions will not be determinable until after the end of fiscal 2025 and may differ substantially from this preliminary information.

    Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, whose common stock is traded on the NYSE. The Company’s investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to stockholders. KYN intends to achieve this objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets in securities of Energy Infrastructure Companies. See Glossary of Key Terms in the Company’s most recent quarterly report for a description of these investment categories and the meaning of capitalized terms.

    The Company pays cash distributions to common stockholders at a rate that may be adjusted from time to time. Distribution amounts are not guaranteed and may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio holdings and market conditions. 

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer or sale is not permitted. Nothing contained in this press release is intended to recommend any investment policy or investment strategy or consider any investor’s specific objectives or circumstances. Before investing, please consult with your investment, tax, or legal adviser regarding your individual circumstances.

    CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This communication contains statements reflecting assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events. These and other statements not relating strictly to historical or current facts constitute forward-looking statements as defined under the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties. These risks include but are not limited to changes in economic and political conditions; regulatory and legal changes; energy industry risk; leverage risk; valuation risk; interest rate risk; tax risk; and other risks discussed in detail in the Company’s filings with the SEC, available at www.kaynefunds.com or www.sec.gov. Actual events could differ materially from these statements or our present expectations or projections. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Kayne Anderson undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein. There is no assurance that the Company’s investment objectives will be attained.

    Contact investor relations at 877-657-3863 or cef@kayneanderson.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Defiance Launches SMCZ: 2X Short ETF for Super Micro Computer, Inc.

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Defiance ETFs introduces SMCZ, the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short SMCI ETF, a 2X inverse single-stock ETF designed to provide amplified inverse exposure to Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI). This ETF offers traders a way to seek enhanced downside exposure to Supermicro without requiring a margin account.

    SMCZ seeks daily investment results that correspond to twice (200%) the inverse of the daily percentage change of Super Micro Computer, Inc., a leader in high-performance server and storage solutions with a strong focus on supporting AI workloads.

    “SMCZ offers investors a way to seek inverse leveraged exposure to Supermicro, a key player in the AI hardware space,” said Sylvia Jablonski, CEO of Defiance ETFs. “As Supermicro continues to support the AI revolution through its energy-efficient infrastructure and scalable server solutions, this ETF provides a tactical tool for traders looking to express a bearish or hedged view on the company’s short-term market performance.”

    For more information, visit DefianceETFs.com.

    The Fund is not intended to be used by, and is not appropriate for, investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios. The Fund pursues a daily inverse leveraged investment objective, which means that the Fund is riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage because the Fund magnifies the inverse performance of the Underlying Security. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund is designed to be utilized only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily leveraged inverse (2X) investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage, and are willing to monitor their portfolios frequently. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund will lose money if the Underlying Security’s performance is flat, and it is possible that the Fund will lose money even if the Underlying Security’s performance declines over a period longer than a single day. An investor could lose the full principal value of their investment within a single day.

    An investment in SMCZ is not an investment in Super Micro Computer, Inc.

    About Defiance ETFs

    Founded in 2018, Defiance is at the forefront of ETF innovation. Defiance is a leading ETF issuer specializing in thematic, income, and leveraged ETFs. Our first-mover leveraged single-stock ETFs empower investors to take amplified positions in high-growth companies, providing precise leverage exposure without the need to open a margin account.

    IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
    Defiance ETFs LLC is the ETF sponsor. The Fund’s investment adviser is Tidal Investments, LLC (“Tidal” or the “Adviser”).

    The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other important information about the investment company. Please read the prospectus and / or summary prospectus carefully before investing. Hard copies can be requested by calling 833.333.9383.

    Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. As an ETF, the funds may trade at a premium or discount to NAV. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. A portfolio concentrated in a single industry or country, may be subject to a higher degree of risk.

    There is no guarantee that the Fund’s investment strategy will be properly implemented, and an investor may lose some or all of its investment.

    Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund.

    Underlying Security Risk. The underlying security is subject to many risks that can negatively impact the Fund.

    Fixed Income Securities Risk. When the Fund invests in fixed income securities, the value of your investment in the Fund will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Typically, a rise in interest rates causes a decline in the value of fixed income securities owned by the Fund.

    Leverage Risk. Leverage may increase the risk of loss and cause fluctuations in the market value of the Fund’s portfolio to have disproportionately large effects or cause the NAV of the Fund generally to decline faster than it would otherwise.

    Derivatives Risk. Derivatives may be more sensitive to changes in market conditions and may amplify risks.

    Compounding and Market Volatility Risk. The Fund’s performance for periods greater than a trading day will be the result of each day’s returns compounded over the period, which is likely to differ from -200% of the Underlying Security’s performance, before fees and expenses. Compounding has a significant impact on funds that are inverse leveraged and that rebalance daily.

    Single Issuer Risk. Issuer-specific attributes may cause an investment in the Fund to be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment which diversifies risk or the market generally. The value of the Fund, which focuses on an individual security, may be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole and may perform differently from the value of a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole.

    Swap Agreements. The use of swap transactions is a highly specialized activity, which involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. These risks may prevent the Fund from achieving its leveraged investment objective, even if the Underlying Security later reverses all or a portion of its movement.

    Options Contracts. The use of options contracts involves investment strategies and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. The prices of options are volatile and are influenced by, among other things, actual and anticipated changes in the value of the underlying instrument, including the anticipated volatility, which are affected by fiscal and monetary policies and by national and international political, changes in the actual or implied volatility or the reference asset, the time remaining until the expiration of the option contract and economic events. The value of the options contracts in which the Fund invests are substantially influenced by the value of the Underlying Security.

    Counterparty Risk. The Fund is subject to counterparty risk by virtue of its investments in derivatives which exposes the Fund to the risk that the counterparty will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund.

    Non-Diversification Risk. Because the Fund is “non-diversified,” it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund. As a result, a decline in the value of an investment in a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers could cause the Fund’s overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Fund held a more diversified portfolio.

    New Fund Risk. As of the date of this prospectus, the Fund has no operating history and currently has fewer assets than larger funds. Like other new funds, large inflows and outflows may impact the Fund’s market exposure for limited periods of time.

    Diversification does not ensure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market.

    Brokerage Commissions may be charged on trades.

    Distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC

    Contact Information
    David Hanono
    info@defianceetfs.com
    833.333.9383

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/99f2ac6a-c809-4231-9e32-8f7ded8edc28

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  • MIL-OSI: Farmers of Salem Proudly Spotlights Employee Jenni Eber for Her Generous Charitable Giving Work

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WILMINGTON, Del., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Property and Casualty insurer, Farmers of Salem, is proud to support employee involvement in community activities that improve the quality of life in those communities where our employees live. Today, we spotlight Jenni Eber, Claims Customer Service Supervisor, who will be celebrating her 20-year career with Farmers later this year.

    Jenni has always had a close relationship with military veterans. Her brother, Glenn Cherry Jr, is a Navy veteran. It has always been his dream to retire, run a farm and help his military brothers and sister. Jenni says, “My love language has always been Acts of Service.” So, it was natural for the close brother and sister to team up in 2017 and give their time and energy to Gallant Heart of NJ (GH). Glenn is a founding member, and Jenni is currently the COO.

    GH hopes to bring awareness to the aftercare of our military veterans. They often attend veteran sponsored events and chip in wherever needed. “Being involved for some years now, I still struggle with the words, but I feel more passionate than ever to help in any way I can.” Jenni continued, “The basic premise is to reduce veteran suicide.” 

    Gallant Heart is a non-profit that focuses on providing leisure activities to our nation’s heroes. The non-profit prides itself on creating a supportive environment for veterans and first responders to experience camaraderie, brotherhood and relaxation through hunting and social events. It is our mission to provide a cost-free experience and to play a role in their continued healing and quality of life.

    Each GH founding member involves their children to ensure the acts of service live beyond expectations. This past summer Jenni took her 14-year-old daughter, Blair and her field hockey teammates to a Veterans picnic. They served the veterans lunch, escorted them to locations they needed to go, and cleaned up the entire event with a smile. “It was very eye opening for them, and I’m extremely grateful I was able to provide that opportunity.”

    The organization recently completed their 2025 Flagship Event: The Wounded Veteran Pheasant Hunt. The weekend event hosted 24 Purple Heart recipients and/or 100% disabled veterans. This is an all-inclusive program for wounded and injured veterans which utilizes the therapeutic effects of the outdoors, camaraderie, and social engagement to help improve everyday quality of life. All food, equipment, lodging, and travel was provided.

    Regarding Jenni’s career at Farmers, she stated: “I’ve worked my way up in the claims department, starting as a part time clerk. I now handle Property Loss claims and manage our Customer Service Representatives. I truly love my job, as I’ve said before, Acts of Service is my love language. Knowing that I’m helping people in their time of need is truly fulfilling.”

    “When I started at Farmers, I was a 24-year-old in college. Now I’m married, with two beautiful kids, and have a beautiful home, all while building a career with Farmers of Salem. I’ve also been able to coach sports for over 20 years and never missed a school event due to Farmers of Salem believing in putting family first.”

    For more information about Gallant Heart of NJ, visit wwwgallantheartnj.org

    About Farmers of Salem
    Founded in 1851, Farmers of Salem provides insurance coverage to homeowners and businesses in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland through a network of independent agents. Rated A- Excellent by A.M. Best Company and has received a Financial Stability Rating of A Exceptional by Demotech, Inc. We pride ourselves in providing Superior Service with Personal Attention.

    Farmers of Salem provides compensated Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to full-time employees for use during their regular workday. Farmers’ recognizes volunteering provides employees with a valuable opportunity to meaningfully support their chosen charitable missions and is very proud of their employee’s service to others.

    For more information about Farmers of Salem, visit farmersofsalem.com

    As a mutual corporation, fundamentally rooted in serving our community, we engage in corporate philanthropy, giving annually to an array of organizations and causes. Through our giving, in local markets where we have a presence, Farmers of Salem has supported educational development, physical education, and health and wellness programs that provide communities in most need with essential services, opportunities to improve the quality of their lives and provide them with assets to create a better future.

    A partial list of events and organizations that Farmers of Salem supports annually:

    • Autism Delaware
    • Serviam Girls Academy
    • Vehicles for Veterans
    • Salem County Humane Society
    • Habitat for Humanity
    • VFW Post #253
    • Operation Legacy
    • Keeping Hope Alive, Inc.
    • Temple University 
    • Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
    • Holiday Service Project – Thanksgiving Food Baskets – Salvation Army
    • Make A Wish
    • American Red Cross
    • American Cancer Society
    • Longwood Gardens
    • Bo Lends a Paw Pet Pantry
       
    Contact: Kim Lorenzini
      856-628-0150
      klorenzini@fosnj.com

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Still time to snap up tickets for Mayor’s charity rock festival

    Source: City of Wolverhampton

    It is one of the biggest fundraising events of the year for the Mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Linda Leach’s Charitable Fund, in aid of the Beacon Centre, Age UK Wolverhampton and The Samaritans Wolverhampton.

    It opens on Friday 4 April at 7.30pm with a show at The Giffard Arms, Victoria Street, headlined by Doomsday Outlaw.

    The main event is on Saturday 5 April at KK’s Steel Mill, Frederick Street. Doors open at 1pm and headlining will be the hugely popular band Massive Wagons, whose last 4 albums have gone to the top of the UK Rock and Metal Album charts.

    Other bands on the main stage include the Virginmarys, Gin Annie, The Karma Effect, Takeaway Thieves, White Tyger and Soul Revival.

    There will be acoustic acts on the small stage in between, providing non-stop music throughout the day.

    The Giffard Arms is again the venue for the Mayors Fest’s closing gigs on Sunday 6 April; doors open at 12pm, with Seize the Void as the main act.

    Tickets are available for all venues from ticketweb – search “Mayors Fest”.

    Mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Leach said: “I’d like to thank Doddy White and his Rockers Through the Ages team for all the hard work they have put in to organise this weekend of great rock music, along with the venues KK’s Steel Mill and The Giffard Arms for agreeing to host the festival.

    “If you like your music live and loud then please come along and have a great time at any one of the 3 shows, at the same time knowing you are doing your bit to raise money for 3 fantastic local charities, which makes it a genuine win win situation for everyone.

    “I’m looking forward to visiting KK’s on Saturday so hopefully I’ll see you there.”

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Amnesty Media Awards 2025: Finalists and host announced

    Source: Amnesty International –

    Full list of finalists across 10 categories announced

    Jolyon Rubinstein announced as host

    ‘It’s an honour to host the Amnesty International Media Awards 2025. Especially in what will be the final year before journalists are officially designated as enemies of the state – what a send-off!’ – Jolyon Rubinstein

    Amnesty InternationalUK has announced the full list of finalists for the 2025 Amnesty Media Awards today.

    The 10 awards categories celebrate outstanding human rights journalism over the past year and applaud the courage and determination of journalists who have shone a light on human rights issues in their work.

    Each category was judged by a panel of prestigious journalists and media workers, including Ayshah Tull (Channel 4 News), Paul Murphy (Financial Times), Stuart Ramsay (Sky News), Lindsey Hilsum (Channel 4 News), Alex Crawford (Sky News), Claire Newell (Daily Telegraph), Catherine Philp (The Times) and Ollie Stone-Lee (BBC Radio 4).

    Amnesty International is also pleased to announce actor, writer and director Jolyon Rubinstein as the host for the Amnesty Media Awards 2025 award ceremony – taking place at the BFI Southbank on Wednesday 4 June 2025 – where the winners will be revealed. The ceremony will also be live-streamed.

    Jolyon said:

    “It’s an honour to host the Amnesty International Media Awards 2025. Especially in what will be the final year before journalists are officially designated as enemies of the state – what a send-off! But with protests banned, billionaires calling the shots, and international law in tatters, what’s left to talk about? Don’t worry, though—under my stewardship, any award speech veering into ‘politically correct wokery’ will be swiftly cut off, and I promise I’ll mansplain and bluster my way through the night, blissfully unaware of what’s really going on, as only a white man can. How very 2025 of me!”

    FULL LIST OF FINALISTS

    Broadcast Feature

    BBC Current Affairs for BBC Two

    ·       Dead Calm: Killing in the Med?

    BBC News & Current Affairs, NI

    ·       Spotlight: I Am Not OK

    Channel 4

    ·       Kill Zone: Inside Gaza

    Channel 4

    ·       The Cranes Call

    Broadcast Investigation

    Airwars

    ·       The Killings They Tweeted

    BBC Eye Investigations

    ·       Settlements Above the Law

    BBC Scotland / BBC Two

    ·       Slavery at Sea

    Channel 4 News

    ·       Tortured and Abused at Sde Teiman

    Broadcast News

    Channel 4 News

    ·       Settlers in the West Bank: A Year on the Frontline

    ITV News / ITN

    ·       The White Flag

    Sky News

    ·       Sky News investigates Hind Rajab’s killing

    The Guardian

    ·       Inside the war on kush: The drug ‘mixed with human bones’ taking over Sierra Leone

    The Gaby Rado Award for New Journalist

    Aidan Tulloch

    ·       The Times

    Misbah Khan

    ·       The Bureau of Investigative Journalism

    Ornella Mutoni

    ·       The Guardian

    Sophie Neiman

    ·       New Internationalist

    Nations and Regions

    BBC Northern Ireland

    ·       Spotlight: Katie – Coerced and Killed

    BBC Northern Ireland / BBC Sounds

    ·       Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables

    The Ferret

    ·       Saving lives in Toronto’s toxic drug crisis

    UTV

    ·       Fighting For Care

    Photojournalism

    Alixandra Fazzina

    ·       The Financial Times

    Hugh Kinsella Cunningham

    ·       The Telegraph Magazine

    Kiana Hayeri

    ·       The Guardian

    Tommy Trenchard

    ·       Geographical Magazine

    Radio & Podcasts

    BBC News

    ·       Locked Up and Abused at School – Britain’s ‘Calming Room’ Scandal

    BBC Radio 4

    ·       Our Whole Life is a Secret

    ITN / ITV News

    ·       The Trapped

    Novel & Wondery

    ·       Kill List

    Written Feature

    BBC News

    ·       Gaza Medics

    Financial Times

    ·       How extremist settlers in the West Bank became the law

    Financial Times

    ·       The Smuggler’s Daughter and Other Tales From The Gulf of Aden

    The Economist’s 1843 Magazine

    ·       Life and death in Putin’s gulag

    The Guardian & Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism

    ·       ‘An incredible loss for Palestine’: Israeli offensive takes deadly toll on journalists

    Written Investigation

    SourceMaterial

    ·       ‘Don’t look back or we’ll shoot’

    The Guardian

    ·       The IPP scandal

    The Guardian

    ·       The brutal truth behind Italy’s migrant reduction: beatings and rape by EU-funded forces in Tunisia

    The Independent

    ·       Russia told Ukrainians with disabilities they were visiting the seaside – but they were kidnapped and disappeared

    Written News

    Big Issue

    ·       Refugees still flee war-torn Ukraine every single day. This is what their journey to safety is like

    Financial Times

    ·       FT investigation finds Ukrainian children on Russian adoption sites

    The Guardian

    ·       Mazyouna’s face was ‘ripped off’ when a rocket hit her home. Israel has refused to allow her evacuation

    The Telegraph

    ·       Children pull skulls from mass graves in Syrian killing field

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Arrests – Aggravated burglary – Katherine

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two males aged 21 and 16-years-old for aggravated burglary at two business premises in Katherine overnight.

    About 1am, Police CCTV Operators sighted a burglary in process at a business on the corner of Katherine Terrace and Warburton Street. It is alleged two males damaged the door to gain entry to one of the businesses whilst armed with an edged weapon. The pair then gained entry to a nearby licensed premises and stole a quantity of alcohol.

    General duties members attended and a short time later both males were located nearby and arrested. Investigations remain ongoing and charges are expected to follow.

    Police urge anyone who witnesses crime or antisocial behaviour to contact police on 131 444. In an emergency call 000. You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: WAVES ‘Create in India Challenge’ Crosses 85,000 Registrations with 1100 International Participants

    Source: Government of India

    WAVES ‘Create in India Challenge’ Crosses 85,000 Registrations with 1100 International Participants

    750 Finalists from 32 Challenges to participate in WAVES ‘CreatoSphere’ at Mumbai from 1st to 4th May, 2025

    Posted On: 01 APR 2025 3:54PM by PIB Delhi

    The Create in India Challenge (CIC) Season-1, launched as part of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) set to take place at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai from 1st  to 4th May, 2025, has achieved a new milestone of crossing 85,000 registrations including 1,100 International participants. Over 750 finalists, selected after a meticulous selection process, from across 32 diverse challenges, will get a unique opportunity to showcase the outcome and output of their individual challenge, their talent and skills, apart from networking opportunities with business leaders from their respective sector including pitching sessions, and learn from global stalwarts through masterclasses, panel discussions, conferences etc. The winners of the Create in India challenges will be felicitated with ‘WAVES Creator Awards’ in a grand ceremony at Mumbai.

    These challenges have made a powerful entry into the creative landscape, igniting a wave of innovation and engagement across India and beyond, emerging as a premier platform for creative talent on a global scale. Featuring 32 diverse and dynamic challenges including the high-energy Reel Making Competition, the solution-oriented Truth Tell Hackathon, the visionary Young Filmmaker’s Challenge, and the imaginative Comics Creator Championship, CIC offers a unique opportunity for creators to showcase their skills. Other flagship events such as the A.I. Avatar Creator Challenge, WAM! Anime Challenge, Esports Tournament, Trailer Making Competition, Theme Music Competition, and the cutting-edge XR Creator Hackathon further establish CIC as a definitive launchpad for the next generation of storytellers, designers, and digital innovators.

    By uniting creators across disciplines, borders, and generations, CIC not only celebrates India’s creative energy — it has sparked a global dialogue around the future of storytelling and digital expression. With this remarkable foundation, CIC is poised to scale new heights in the seasons ahead, continuing its mission to empower creators and shape the cultural landscape of tomorrow.

    About WAVES

    The first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), a milestone event for the Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector, will be hosted by the Government of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra, from May 1 to 4, 2025.

    Whether you’re an industry professional, investor, creator, or innovator, the Summit offers the ultimate global platform to connect, collaborate, innovate and contribute to the M&E landscape.

    WAVES is set to magnify India’s creative strength, amplifying its position as a hub for content creation, intellectual property, and technological innovation. Industries and sectors in focus include Broadcasting, Print Media, Television, Radio, Films, Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Sound and Music, Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media Platforms, Generative AI, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Extended Reality (XR).

    Have questions? Find answers here  

    Stay updated with the latest announcements from PIB Team WAVES

    Register for WAVES now.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: GLACIAL LAKE OUTBURST FLOOD MITIGATION

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 01 APR 2025 3:51PM by PIB Delhi

    Strengthening of Early Warning Systems is prerequisite for preparedness measures and is the most important element of entire cycle of disaster management. 

    The Prime Minister has enunciated ten-point agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) during the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) held in New Delhi in November 2016. The all-inclusive agenda includes the following: –

    “Leverage technology to enhance the efficiency of disaster risk management efforts.” and “Build on local capacity and initiative to enhance disaster risk reduction”.

    The Government effectively deploys technologies for improved early warning and forecasting of disaster in the vulnerable areas. Central Government has designated nodal agencies for early warning of different natural disasters.

    To promote the use of modern technologies and to strengthen the early warning  system  for  natural  disasters,  Ministry  of  Earth  Sciences  has

    launched a Multi-faceted transformative approach namely “Mission Mausam” for the period 2024-2026 with the goal of making India a “weather-ready and climate smart” nation.

    Under the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) Early Warning Systems have been installed in the Coastal States, which have proved to be of great help in alert dissemination to the coastal community during recent cyclones.

    ‘Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) based Integrated Alert System’ has been initiated with an outlay of Rs. 354.83 Crore, for dissemination of geo targeted early warnings/alerts related to disasters to the citizens of India for all 36 States/UTs using various disseminating medium like SMS, TV, Radio, Indian Railways, Costal Sirens, Cell broadcast, Internet (RSS feed & Browser Notification), Satellite Receiver of GAGAN & NavIC etc., through integration of all alerting agencies, [India Meteorological Department (IMD), Central Water Commission (CWC), Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Defence Geo-informatics Research Establishment (DGRE), Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Forest Survey of India (FSI)]. 

    In CAP system, the alerts related to various disasters are generated by Alert Generating Agencies like IMD, CWC, INCOIS, DGRE & FSI and moderated by SDMAs of concern States/UTs.  The alerts are sent to geo targeted areas in regional languages. There is a web-based dashboard to disaster managers for approving/editing alerts and choosing media for dissemination. The system has been used successfully in recent disasters.  More than 4500 crore SMS alerts have been disseminated so far using CAP.

    National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has also initiated a project for Pan India, end-to-end secure and foolproof Disaster Grade Cell Broadcasting System (CBS) to improve faster dissemination of alert / early warning messages to the citizen.

    Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE), Chandigarh under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is also the nodal agency for studying and developing avalanche mitigation technologies.  DGRE has installed 72 Snow Meteorological Observatories and 45 Automated Weather Stations (AWS).  

    India Metrological Department (IMD) issues regular and precise weather forecasts & warning bulletins including for cyclones to all the affected/ likely affected States/ UTs.

    IMD uses a suite of quality observations from Satellites, Radars and Conventional & Automatic Weather Stations for monitoring of cyclones developing over the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. It includes INSAT 3D, 3DR and SCATSAT satellites, Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) along the coast and coastal Automated Weather Stations (AWS), High wind speed recorders, Automatic Rain Gauges (ARGs), Meteorological buoys and ships.

    NDMA also conducts capacity building programmes, organizes awareness workshops and fosters community-based risk reduction strategies and also trainings for monitoring and alert mechanism to ensure last mile connectivity. 

    Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) monitors the glaciers and provides comprehensive analysis of factors that trigger hazards and its associated downstream risks to significantly enhance early warning capabilities and disaster preparedness.   WIHG has prepared glacial lake

    inventories for Uttarakhand (2015) and Himachal Pradesh (2018), identifying 1,266 lakes (7.6 km²) in Uttarakhand and 958 lakes (9.6 km²) in Himachal Pradesh.

    Central Water Commission (CWC) monitors 902 Glacial lakes and water bodies, to enable the detection of relative change in water spread areas of Glacial lakes and water bodies as well as identifying those ones which have expanded substantially during its monitoring months.

    Central Government has approved National Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Risk Mitigation Project (NGRMP) for its implementation in four states namely, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Uttarakhand at a financial outlay of Rs. 150.00 crore.

    NGRMP is aimed at reducing the risks associated with glacial lake outburst floods, particularly in regions that are highly susceptible to such natural disasters.  The objectives of NGRMP project are:

    (i)      Prevent loss of life and reduce economic loss and damage to critical infrastructure due to GLOF and similar events.

    (ii)     Strengthen the early warning and monitoring capacities based on last mile connectivity.

    (iii)    Strengthen scientific and technical capabilities in GLOF risk reduction and mitigation at local levels through strengthening of local level institutions and communities.

    (iv)    Use of indigenous knowledge and scientific cutting-edge mitigation measures to reduce and mitigate GLOF risk.

    NGRMP, approved by the Government, has one of its components as GLOF monitoring and Early Warning Systems (EWS) including remote sensing data, community involvement for monitoring, alerting / dissemination.

    Two Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) have been installed in Sikkim with further deployments of EWS planned in collaboration with C-DAC, ISRO and Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad to provide early warning to local communities in case of any GLOF event.

    CWC has finalized the criteria for Risk Indexing of Glacial Lakes offering a structured approach for identifying and ranking such lakes based on their likelihood of failure and potential damage they could cause in the event of GLOF.  

    A Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction (CoDRR) under NDMA involving representatives from six Himalayan States / Union Territories and other Stakeholders, has identified a set of high risk glacial lakes for sending expeditions to directly assess these lakes and prepare comprehensive mitigation strategies in terms of setting up EWS / other structural and non-structural measures.

    Subsequent to Teesta-III Hydroelectric dam collapse in October, 2023, CWC has decided to review the design flood of all the existing and under construction dams vulnerable to GLOFs to ensure their adequate spillway capacity for a combination of Probable Maximum Flood / Standard Probable Flood and GLOF. Further, GLOF Studies has been made mandatory for all new dams planned having Glacial Lakes in their catchments.

    This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Sols 4495-4497: Yawn, Perched, and Rollin’

    Source: NASA

    Written by Natalie Moore, Mission Operations Specialist at Malin Space Science Systems
    Earth planning date: Friday, March 28, 2025
    Womp, womp. Another SRAP (Slip Risk Assessment Process) issue due to wheels being perched on these massive layered sulfate rocks. With our winter power constraints as tight as they are, though, keeping the arm stowed freed up more time to check some lines off our rover’s weekend list. To do: SAM activity to exercise Oven 2 (check!), Navcam 360-degree “phase function” sky movie to monitor scattering of Martian clouds (check!), APXS atmospheric measurements of argon (check!), ChemCam passive sky measurements of oxygen (check!), and a drive of about 50 meters (about 164 feet) to the southwest (check!). Curiosity gets busy on the weekends so us PULs can do some lounging. 
    On the Mastcam team, we’ve been pretty busy in the layered sulfate unit. The rocks are rippled, layered, fractured, and surrounded by sandy troughs. Where did it all come from? What current and past processes are at play in this area? This weekend we’re collecting 70 images to help figure that out. ChemCam is helping by collecting chemistry measurements of the lowest block in this Navcam image, with two targets close by aptly named “Solana Beach” and “Del Mar.” To help conserve power, we’ve been trying to parallelize our activities as much as possible. Recently this means Mastcam has been taking images while ChemCam undergoes “TEC Cooling” to get as cold as possible before using their laser. 
    We’re all hoping the arm can come back from vacation next week.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: An exhibition about students who are ambassadors of Moscow colleges has opened in the center of Moscow

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The photo exhibition “Professionals Around Us” has opened on Chistoprudny Boulevard and in Yekaterininsky Park. The exhibition features 19 inspiring stories of students from Moscow colleges who found their calling thanks to secondary vocational education. You can visit the exhibition until April 30.

    “The heroes of the project include a rescuer, a builder, a teacher, and a programmer. Each of them shared their success story and talked about the opportunities that open up for college graduates. We invite everyone to meet young professionals in Moscow,” the press service of the capital’s

    Department of Education and Science.

    Polina Durova, a final-year student at the Moscow Educational Complex “West”, is a pastry chef. She started working while still a student in a prestigious restaurant. In 2023, she won the “Young Professionals” championship in the “Pastry” category. Polina masterfully creates sculptures from caramel and chocolate, and regularly improves her skills in international pastry and cooking master classes. The girl said that she began her path in the pastry business in early childhood, when she watched cooking shows with her parents. Even then, she realized that creating desserts is a real art. Polina entered college because she decided to devote herself to her favorite hobby. According to her, she became a professional there – thanks to experienced mentors and constant practice. In college, Polina began to participate and win professional skills competitions, and the doors to the world of haute cuisine opened for her. The girl began to collaborate with the best restaurants in the city. She is currently studying in college and works as a pastry chef at a private production facility, where she creates desserts for true connoisseurs.

    Another hero of the exhibition, a final-year student of the Technical Fire and Rescue College named after Hero of the Russian Federation V.M. Maksimchuk, Philipp Smirnov, said that he decided on his future profession back in his school years, when he was in the cadet class. Once he helped a drowning man and realized that he would be a rescuer. Philipp is convinced that for this you need to be a professional, and the college promotes this. Now the young man already has the status of a rescuer, he works as a sailor-rescuer and industrial climber.

    Muscovites will also learn the story of Yegor Burinsky, a second-year student at the P.A. Ovchinnikov Polytechnic College. He learned about his profession at a college festival in 2023. It was there that Yegor first heard about the “Machine and Equipment Adjuster in Mechanical Processing” program. He was interested in how modern CNC machines work, and he decided to master this specialty. Having chosen targeted training, Yegor signed an agreement with the United Engine Corporation “Salut”. This provided a unique opportunity to begin professional practice in his first year. After just a month of studying at the college, Yegor began working in a real production facility.

    At the exhibition, you can learn about the successes of Milena Galyamova, who studies correctional pedagogy in primary school. The girl organizes events for the wards of children’s hospices of the CSKA and Vozmozhnost foundations. In addition, among the heroes is Alina Taekina, who is studying to be a graphic designer. Last year, she collaborated with one of the publishing houses and became a prize winner of the Moscow Masters and Young Professionals championships.

    Earlier, a large-scale college forum was held in the capital. It was attended by 60 thousand people. The event brought together 48 colleges that presented more than 140 in-demand specialties in 10 sectors of the Moscow economy. More than 120 master classes were organized for schoolchildren. Famous TV presenters, coaches, scientists and athletes shared their experience with the guests.

    You can learn more about the in-demand professions and specialties taught in the capital’s colleges in the section“Colleges” on the portal“School.Moscow”, in the telegram channel“Colleges of Moscow” and in the community on the social network VKontakte.

    Practical classes for students of Moscow colleges are held in modern workshops and laboratories. This contributes to the formation and development of professional skills in students and corresponds to the objectives of the national project “Youth and Children”.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Two prolific shoplifters caught in the act by Met officers

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Video has been released of the moment Met Police officers caught two prolific shoplifters as they targeted a Co-Op in Hackney.

    Donavan Soloman and Lee Moise were wearing balaclavas when they attempted to target the store in Homerton High Street on 22 December 2024.

    Neighbourhood officers, who were carrying out a proactive operation at the store in response to concerns about shoplifting, saw the incident unfold on CCTV and detained the men.

    They were arrested and taken into custody where they were later charged.

    Soloman, 37 (28.12.87), of Avenue Road, Beckenham, pleaded guilty to burglary and criminal damage at Wood Green Crown Court. He was sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment. He had four previous convictions for theft.

    Moise, 38 (12.04.86), of Croyland Road, Edmonton, pleaded guilty to burglary and criminal damage at Snaresbrook Crown Court. He was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment. He had 10 previous convictions for theft.

    Inspector Mohammed Uddin, from the neighbourhood policing team in Homerton, said: “Across the Met we’re focused on tackling the most prolific shoplifters as we know the fear they cause retail workers and the negative impact their offending has on communities.

    “We’re working with local business owners to understand their concerns and we’ll continue our crackdown with operations such as this one as well as our regular patrols.”

    Neighbourhood officers in Homerton have secured prison sentences for six prolific shoplifters over the past seven months and their work continues.

    Enquiries to identify a third man involved in the incident are ongoing.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PM extends greetings on Utkala Dibasa

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 01 APR 2025 8:59AM by PIB Delhi

    The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Utkala Dibasa today. He remarked that India takes pride in Odisha’s history, literature and music, adding that Centre and Odisha Governments are working extensively to further the state’s progress.

    In separate posts on X, he wrote:

    “Warm wishes on Utkala Dibasa!

    This day is a fitting tribute to Odisha’s glorious culture. India takes pride in Odisha’s history, literature and music. Odisha’s people are hardworking and have excelled in diverse fields. Over the last year, the Centre and Odisha Governments are working extensively to further the state’s progress.”

    “ଉତ୍କଳ ଦିବସରେ ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା !

    ଏହି ଦିବସ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ସମୃଦ୍ଧ ସଂସ୍କୃତି ପ୍ରତି ଏକ ଉପଯୁକ୍ତ ସମ୍ମାନ । ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଇତିହାସ, ସାହିତ୍ୟ ଓ ସଂଗୀତକୁ ନେଇ ଭାରତ ଗର୍ବିତ। ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଲୋକମାନେ କଠିନ ପରିଶ୍ରମୀ ଏବଂ ବିଭିନ୍ନ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ଉତ୍କର୍ଷ ହାସଲ କରିଛନ୍ତି । ଗତ ଏକ ବର୍ଷ ଧରି କେନ୍ଦ୍ର ଏବଂ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ସରକାର ରାଜ୍ୟର ଆହୁରି ପ୍ରଗତି ପାଇଁ ବ୍ୟାପକ ଭାବେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ କରୁଛନ୍ତି ।”

    *******

    MJPS/SR

    (Release ID: 2117100) Visitor Counter : 217

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Red flag hoisted at Silverstrand Beach

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Attention TV/radio announcers:

    Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

    Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

    The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 1) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Hong Kong Youth Symphonic Band Annual Concert “Echoes of the Harmony: An American Tapestry” to be held May 1

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         The Hong Kong Youth Symphonic Band (HKYSB) of the Music Office under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will hold its annual concert, this one entitled “Echoes of the Harmony: An American Tapestry”, at 3pm on May 1 (Thursday) at the Concert Hall of Hong Kong City Hall. 

         The concert will be conducted by Music Office instructors Lee Sing-wan and Kevin Ling. The HKYSB will perform the jazz-infused “The Fast Lane” from the “Cinnamon Concerto”, with Music Office instructor Lau Tsz-kit as saxophone soloist.

         Other programme highlights include “The Nine”, inspired by a historical event and conveying positive values such as compassion and unity; “Machu Picchu: City in the Sky”, portraying the mystery and grandeur of the “golden city” of the Inca Empire; and “Foster Rhapsody”, blending the characteristics of the classic folk melodies by renowned American composer Stephen Foster.

         The HKYSB was formed in 1978 with the aim of nurturing young musicians and arousing greater interest in symphonic band music in Hong Kong. The Band currently has around 60 members and recruits annually by open audition. It has performed in Hong Kong and overseas, winning much acclaim.

         Tickets priced at $70, $90 and $115 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2796 1003 or 3842 7784 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/musicoffice.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Red flag hoisted at Stanley Main Beach

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Attention TV/radio announcers:

    Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

    Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

    The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 1) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News

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

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

      – Operational hashrate of 19.5 EHuM and fleet efficiency of 19 w/TH–
    -Completes acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining & sale of Yguazu, Paraguay data center-
    -Appoints two new key HPC/AI and Infrastructure Executives-

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

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

    CEO Ben Gagnon stated, “March was a very productive month for Bitfarms. We successfully closed both our transformative acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, the largest M&A deal between two public miners in our industry, and the strategic sale of our 200 MW Yguazu data center. Through these transactions, we have rebalanced our portfolio to the U.S. where we expect to achieve greater yields per MW, reduced our average cost of power across our portfolio, minimized our 2025 capex requirements, and secured highly desirable sites that will enable us to diversify beyond Bitcoin mining into HPC/AI and energy generation.

    “In addition, we advanced our HPC/AI strategy with both the appointments of James Bond, SVP of HPC, and Craig Hibbard, SVP of Infrastructure, and the continued evaluation of our three Pennsylvania sites for potential HPC conversion. Initial studies from our strategic partners confirmed that all three sites are well-suited: they are strategically located near other data center campuses and peering hubs and they have the necessary power, land and fiber infrastructure to support HPC. We expect to receive full, detailed feasibility studies in Q2. With the steps we’ve taken in Q1, we now have the properties, internal team, and strategic engineering and marketing advisors in place, taking a holistic approach to advancing our HPC/AI business.”

    SVP of Global Mining Operations Alex Brammer said, “During March we grew our operational hashrate 21% to 19.5 EHuM and reached our Q2 efficiency target of 19 w/TH three months ahead of schedule. Our energy portfolio is now larger and more efficient, with stronger operating economics and significant U.S. growth potential.”

    March 2025 Select Operating Highlights

    Key Performance Indicators March 2025
    (proforma)
    February
    2025
    Total BTC earned 280 213
    Month End Operating EHuM 19.5 16.1
    BTC/Avg. EH/s 17 16
    Average Operating EHuM 16.4 13.4
    Energized Capacity (MW) 461 437
    Watts/Terahash Efficiency (w/TH) 19 20
    • 19.5 EHuM operational at March 31, 2025, up 21% M/M.
    • 16.4 EHuM average operational, up 22% M/M.
    • 17 BTC/average EHuM, 6% higher M/M.
    • 280 BTC earned on a proforma basis, 31% higher M/M.
    • 9.0 BTC earned daily on average, equal to ~$738,000 per day based on a BTC price of $82,000 at March 31, 2025.

    March 2025 Financial Update

    • Total liquidity of $132 million, including approximately $39 million in cash at March 31, 2025.
    • Treasury of 1,140 BTC, down from 1,260 BTC last month and representing $93.4 million based on the Bitcoin price of $82,000 at March 31, 2025.

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

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

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

    Glossary of Terms

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

    Forward-Looking Statements

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

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

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

    Investor Relations Contact:

    Bitfarms
    Tracy Krumme
    SVP, Head of IR & Corp. Comms.
    +1 786-671-5638
    tkrumme@bitfarms.com

    Media Contact: 

    Bitfarms
    Caroline Brady Baker 
    Director, Communications   
    cbaker@bitfarms.com 

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  • MIL-OSI: Lantronix Names Tech Industry Veteran Todd Rychecky General Manager and Head of Out-of-Band Management Business

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    IRVINE, Calif., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader of compute and connectivity for IoT solutions enabling Edge AI Intelligence, today announced the appointment of Todd Rychecky as general manager and head of its Out-of-Band (OOB) Management Business Line. With a proven track record in network resilience, SaaS solutions and OOB management, Rychecky will play a pivotal role in expanding Lantronix’s market presence and driving strategic growth in this critical sector.

    Rychecky brings a proven track record of success in the OOB management space, having played a key role in scaling OpenGear’s business as well as leading major strategic deals, including a landmark $100 million network resilience contract. With deep expertise in product positioning, SaaS business models and global sales leadership, Rychecky is well-positioned to drive growth and innovation at Lantronix.

    “This is an exciting time for Lantronix as we continue to position ourselves as a leader in AI-driven networking solutions,” said Mathi Gurusamy, chief strategy and product officer at Lantronix. “With Todd’s deep expertise and strategic vision, we are confident in our ability to scale our Out-of-Band business, enhance our market presence and deliver groundbreaking solutions to our customers.”

    As general manager of Lantronix’s OOB Management Business Line, Rychecky is responsible for:

    • Strategic leadership of Lantronix’s OOB Management business, aligning it with the company’s broader AI and connectivity strategy;
    • Driving revenue growth and profitability, leveraging his extensive experience in scaling technology businesses and building successful sales teams;
    • Expanding Lantronix’s OOB market share through product innovation, strategic partnerships and enhanced customer engagement; and
    • Enhancing financial performance, overseeing P&L and optimizing cost efficiencies.

    Rychecky joins Lantronix at a vital moment as the company leverages AI-driven solutions across its core business lines, including OOB Management, Network Equipment and Industrial IoT.

    With a robust product pipeline, including its LM80, LM83, LM4, SLC8000, EMG7500/8500 and Spider as well as its upcoming innovations SLC9000, LM48 and 5G-enabled LM series, Lantronix offers a comprehensive suite of OOB management solutions. These solutions empower enterprises with secure, resilient network management tools, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and streamlined IT operations. Additionally, Lantronix’s LEVEL SERVICES provide enterprise customers with customized, high-touch technical support to meet evolving network demands.

    “I am thrilled to join Lantronix at this crucial juncture to lead the company’s Out-of-Band management business to new heights,” said Rychecky. “Lantronix has a strong foundation, cutting-edge AI-driven solutions and an unmatched product portfolio. I look forward to driving innovation, scaling the business and helping our customers achieve greater network resilience and operational efficiency.”

    About Lantronix

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

    For more information, visit the Lantronix website.

    “Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements related to Lantronix products or leadership team. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, future business, financial condition, or performance to differ materially from our historical results or those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement contained in this news release. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as the effects of negative or worsening regional and worldwide economic conditions or market instability on our business, including effects on purchasing decisions by our customers; our ability to mitigate any disruption in our and our suppliers’ and vendors’ supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other outbreaks, wars and recent tensions in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, or other factors; future responses to and effects of public health crises; cybersecurity risks; changes in applicable U.S. and foreign government laws, regulations, and tariffs; our ability to successfully implement our acquisitions strategy or integrate acquired companies; difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights; the level of our indebtedness, our ability to service our indebtedness and the restrictions in our debt agreements; and any additional factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Sept. 9, 2024, including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of that report, as well as in our other public filings with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in our future filings. In addition, actual results may differ as a result of additional risks and uncertainties about which we are currently unaware or which we do not currently view as material to our business. For these reasons, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements we make speak only as of the date on which they are made. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations, except as required by applicable law or the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. If we do update or correct any forward-looking statements, investors should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections.

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

    Lantronix Analyst and Investor Contact:        
    investors@lantronix.com

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

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/cd905e61-186c-497b-a86f-26916432a567.

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  • MIL-OSI: Results of the Offering of Bigbank AS AT1 Bonds

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    The Management Board of Bigbank AS approved the final allocation of the private placement of notes qualifying as Additional Tier 1 (AT1) own funds of the bank. A total of 300 bonds, each with a nominal value of EUR 10,000, were allocated to 38 investors. The initial issue volume of 3 million euros was fully subscribed.

    Bigbank AS (www.bigbank.eu), with over 30 years of operating history, is a commercial bank owned by Estonian capital. As of 28 February 2025, the bank’s total assets amounted to 2.9 billion euros, with equity of 275 million euros. Operating in nine countries, the bank serves more than 169,000 active customers and employs over 500 people. The credit rating agency Moody’s has assigned Bigbank a long-term bank deposit rating of Ba1, along with a baseline credit assessment (BCA) and an adjusted BCA of Ba2.

    Argo Kiltsmann
    Member of the Management Board
    Tel: +372 53 930 833
    Email: Argo.Kiltsmann@bigbank.ee 
    www.bigbank.ee

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Youth symphonic band to play in May

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Music Office’s Hong Kong Youth Symphonic Band will hold its annual concert, “Echoes of the Harmony: An American Tapestry”, on May 1.

    The symphonic band will perform the jazz-infused The Fast Lane from the Cinnamon Concerto, with Music Office instructor Lau Tsz-kit as saxophone soloist.

    Other programme highlights include The Nine, inspired by a historical event and conveying compassion and unity, and Machu Picchu: City in the Sky, which portrays the mystery and grandeur of the Inca Empire’s “golden city”.

    Tickets for the show, which will be held at 3pm on May 1 at the Cultural Centre, are now available at URBTIX.

    Call 3166 1288 for telephone bookings, and 2796 1003 or 3842 7784 for enquiries.

    Formed in 1978 with the aim of nurturing young musicians and arousing greater interest in symphonic band music in the city, the band currently has around 60 members and recruits annually by open audition.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Highland Council Charitable Trusts award over £100,000 to schools and community groups

    Source: Scotland – Highland Council

    At the recently held meeting of the Educational Trusts Sub Committee, the trustees made awards of over £105,000 to a wide variety of individuals and organisations from The Highland Council Charitable Trusts.  The awards ranged from a few hundred pounds to £10,000.

    Applications for the next round of awards to support students going to college and university are now open from 1 April until 15 August 2025, with awards made in September 2025.  For further information and to submit an application, please visit: Highland Council Charitable Trusts.

    Educational Trusts Sub Committee Chair, Cllr Drew Millar said: “Following the modernisation of the educational trust funds, the trustees were delighted to approve a wide range of applications.  These included supporting young people to travel and further their educational experiences, supporting sports clubs and other educational organisations across the Highlands, and grants for local community activities.  We look forward to approving a variety of bursaries and scholarships in September for those embarking on college and university courses.” 

    Notable awards include funding to support Inverness City Youth Pipe Band to travel to Spain and Skye Youth Pipe Band to visit Italy, to take part in cultural events and represent the Highlands. 

    Inverness City Youth Pipe Band Chair, Andy Hamilton said: “It is a great honour to be invited to Teba in Southern Spain, where we will meet with traditional musicians from the local area.  We are looking forward to leading the procession through the town to the castle.  The funding of £5,000 will ensure that band members will not be excluded due to cost thanks to Inverness-shire Educational Trust supporting our young people.”

    Plockton High School have received funding for the Am Bata boat building project.  Headteacher, Jo Scott-Moncrieff said: “For sixteen years we have provided a boatbuilding experience for young people which provides a service to the local community by building and repairing boats using traditional methods and materials, preserving skills which have been handed down for generations, while also preparing participating senior pupils for the world of work and life after leaving school.  Boatbuilding at Plockton High School is well-established and highly regarded for the unique experience it offers and the specialist skills which young people develop through their participation.  The school community are grateful to the Gairloch and Plockton Educational Trust for supporting our project.”

    Many schools throughout the council area will shortly receive funding for special prizes in line with bequestors’ wishes from as far back as the nineteenth century.  These include the Mackintosh Farr Fund of 1862, which is incorporated into the Inverness Royal Academy Endowment Trust.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom

  • MIL-Evening Report: It will take more than an Oscar to stop Israel’s West Bank plans

    “I started filming when we started to end.” With these haunting words, Basel Adra begins No Other Land, the Oscar-winning documentary that depicts life in Masafer Yatta, a collection of Palestinian villages in the southern West Bank that are under complete occupation – military and civil – by Israel.

    For Basel and his community, this land isn’t merely territory — it’s identity, livelihood, their past and future.

    No Other Land vividly captures the intensity of life in rural Palestinian villages and the everyday destruction perpetrated by both Israeli authorities and the nearby settler population: the repeated demolition of Palestinian homes and schools; destruction of water sources such as wells; uprooting of olive trees; and the constant threat of extreme violence.

    While this 95-minute slice of Palestinian life opened the world’s eyes, most are unaware that No Other Land takes place in an area of the West Bank that is ground zero for any viable future Palestinian state.

    Designated as “Area C” under the Oslo Peace Accords, it constitutes 60% of the occupied West Bank and is where the bulk of Israeli settlements and outposts are located. It is a beautiful and resource-rich area upon which a Palestinian state would need to rely for self-sufficiency.

    For decades now, Israel has been using military rule as well as its planning regime to take over huge swathes of Area C, land that is Palestinian — lived and worked on for generations.

    This has been achieved through Israel’s High Planning Council, an institution constituted solely of Israelis who oversee the use of the land through permits — a system that invariably benefits Israelis and subjugates Palestinians, so much so that Israel denies access to Palestinians of 99 percent of the land in Area C including their own agricultural lands and private property.

    ‘This is apartheid’
    Michael Lynk, when he was serving as UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, referred to Israel’s planning system as “de-development” and stated explicitly: “This is apartheid”.

    The International Court of Justice recently affirmed what Palestinians have long known: Israel’s planning policies in the West Bank are not only discriminatory but form part of a broader annexation agenda — a violation of international humanitarian law.

    To these ends, Israel deploys a variety of strategies: Israeli officials will deem certain areas as “state lands”, necessary for military use, or designate them as archaeologically significant, or will grant permission for the expansion of an existing settlement or the establishment of a new one.

    Meanwhile, less than 1 percent of Palestinian permit applications were granted at the best of times, a percentage which has dropped to zero since October 2023.

    As part of the annexation strategy, one of Israel’s goals with respect to Area C is demographic: to move Israelis in and drive Palestinians out — all in violation of international law which prohibits the forced relocation of occupied peoples and the transfer of the occupant’s population to occupied land.

    Regardless, Israel is achieving its goal with impunity: between 2023 and 2025 more than 7,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced from their homes in Area C due to Israeli settler violence and access restrictions.

    At least 16 Palestinian communities have been completely emptied, their residents scattered, and their ties to ancestral lands severed.

    Israel’s settler colonialism on steroids
    Under the cover of the international community’s focus on Gaza since October 2023, Israel has accelerated its land grab at an unprecedented pace.

    The government has increased funding for settlements by nearly 150 percent; more than 25,000 new Israeli housing units in settlements have been advanced or approved; and Israel has been carving out new roads through Palestinian lands in the West Bank, severing Palestinians from each other, their lands and other vital resources.

    Israeli authorities have also encouraged the establishment of new Israeli outposts in Area C, housing some of the most radical settlers who have been intensifying serious violence against Palestinians in the area, often with the support of Israeli soldiers.

    None of this is accidental. In December 2022, Israel appointed Bezalel Smotrich, founder of a settler organisation and a settler himself, to oversee civilian affairs in the West Bank.

    Since then, administrative changes have accelerated settlement expansion while tightening restrictions on Palestinians. New checkpoints and barriers throughout Area C have further isolated Palestinian communities, making daily life increasingly impossible.

    Humanitarian organisations and the international community provide much-needed emergency assistance to help Palestinians maintain a foothold, but Palestinians are quickly losing ground.

    As No Other Land hit screens in movie houses across the world, settlers were storming homes in Area C and since the Oscar win there has been a notable uptick in violence. Just this week reports emerged that co-director Hamdan Ballal was himself badly beaten by Israeli settlers and incarcerated overnight by the Israeli army.

    Israel’s annexation of Area C is imminent. To retain it as Palestinian will require both the Palestinian Authority and the international community to shift the paradigm, assert that Area C is Palestinian and take more robust actions to breathe life into this legal fact.

    The road map for doing so was laid by the International Court of Justice who found unequivocally that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and Gaza is unlawful and must come to an end.

    They specified that the international community has obligations in this regard: they must not directly or indirectly aid Israel in maintaining the occupation and they must cooperate to end it.

    With respect to Area C, this includes tackling Israel’s settlement policy to cease, prevent and reverse settlement construction and expansion; preventing any further settler violence; and ending any engagement with Israel’s discriminatory High Planning Council, which must be dismantled.

    With no time to waste, and despite all the other urgencies in Gaza and the West Bank, if there is to be a Palestinian state, Palestinians in Area C must be provided with full support – political, financial, and legal — by local authorities and the international community, to rebuild their lives and livelihoods.

    After all, Area C is Palestine.

    Leilani Farha is a former UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing and author of the report Area C is Everything. Republished under Creative Commons.

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  • MIL-OSI: BEN, Swiss Life Launch AI Partnership for Global Insurance Solutions

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WILMINGTON, Del., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BEN) (Nasdaq: BNAI), an innovator in AI-driven customer engagement solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Swiss Life Global Solutions. This collaboration will integrate BEN’s innovative AI technology to help Swiss Life’s clients and network partners implement generative AI-based solutions that enhance customer value via digital health, mental health and financial wellbeing services.

    Swiss Life has taken thoughtful steps toward responsible AI adoption, grounded in its core values of trust, transparency, and long-term impact. In collaboration with BEN, the company published the white paper “Time to Chat About the Bot: Is the Insurance Sector Ready for the AI Transformation?“ on June 13, 2024, outlining how AI can enhance customer engagement, improve compliance, and combat fraud. This new partnership builds on that shared vision, delivering secure and scalable AI solutions designed to support insurance operations.

    Operating in over 85 countries, Swiss Life Global Solutions offers cross-border life insurance and employee benefits, backed by more than 250 billion Swiss francs (approximately $280 billion) in assets. Planned applications for the partnership include streamlining sales and enrollment, reducing call center volume, and enhancing member services with self-service tools for coverage details, policy updates, claims, and more.

    “Generative AI has the power to transform the insurance industry by streamlining operations and enhancing the customer experience,” said Michael Hansen, CEO of Swiss Life Network. “We’re excited to partner with BEN to help our clients modernize key processes like sales, enrollment, and member services—delivering efficient, cost-effective solutions that strengthen workforce value and improve the overall employee experience.”

    “We’re excited to work with Swiss Life to bring the power of generative AI to their global clients,” said Paul Chang, CEO of Brand Engagement Network. “BEN’s technology is built to offer tailored, transparent solutions with a strong focus on data security and privacy. In an industry where trust is essential, we provide tools that enhance customer engagement and operational performance while protecting sensitive information.”

    About Swiss Life Global Solutions
    Swiss Life Global Solutions, the cross-border competence center of the Swiss Life Group, provides multinational companies with compliant global insurance solutions in 85 countries. Through the Swiss Life Network, a partnership of over 80 local insurers, it offers flexible, tailored employee benefits, including life, risk, health, and pension coverage. Serving more than 450 companies and over a million insured employees, Swiss Life Global Solutions enables clients and their employees to live self-determined lives with confidence.
    For more information, visit www.swisslife-global.com.

    About Brand Engagement Network (BEN)
    Brand Engagement Network Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) innovates in AI-powered customer engagement by delivering safe, intelligent, and scalable solutions. Its proprietary Engagement Language Model (ELM™) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture enable highly personalized interactions supported by customers’ curated data in closed-loop environments. BEN develops AI-driven engagement solutions for the life sciences, automotive, and retail industries, featuring AI-powered avatars for outbound campaigns, inbound customer service, and real-time recommendations. With a global AI research and development team, BEN provides secure cloud-based and on-premises deployments, granting complete control of the technology stack and ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type 1 standards. The company holds 21 patents, with 28 pending, demonstrating its commitment to advancing AI-driven consumer engagement.
    For more information, visit www.beninc.ai.

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    There are a number of risks, uncertainties and conditions that may cause BEN’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A of Risk Factors in BEN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the other risk factors identified from time to time in the BEN’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Filings with the SEC are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

    Many of these circumstances are beyond BEN’s ability to control or predict. These forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions on BEN’s part. These forward-looking statements may include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “should,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “could,” “would,” or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on BEN’s behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements that appear throughout this communication. Furthermore, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which are based on the information currently available to the Company and speak only as of the date they are made. BEN disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Leys Pools and Leisure Centre launches exciting new Active Zone for families

    Source: City of Oxford

    An interactive space designed to provide hours of entertainment for children and families.

    Leys Pools & Leisure Centre is excited to announce the opening of its brand-new Active Zone on the 5th April, an innovative and interactive space designed to provide hours of entertainment for children and families.  

    The Active Zone features a wide variety of attractions for children to enjoy, including a four-level soft play area and a Tag X active gaming experience. A newly opened kiosk café will also be serving a selection of delicious snacks and refreshing drinks.  

    The soft play area provides a safe, fun multi-level adventure space for children under 12 years old, complete with interactive elements including slides, a giant piano, engaging game panels and lots of sensory areas. The Oxford-themed soft play area includes sections inspired by Oxford Ice Rink, Hinksey Pool and the Bridge of Sighs. Younger children can enjoy a dedicated toddler and role play zone, featuring a mini Covered Market and Oxford Castle for imaginative play. The top level even features a periscope which starts at the Leys and zooms all the way out into space! 

    For older children seeking more action, Tag X is perfect for children aged 8 and up. When playing Tag X, kids collect points by swiping their wristband against different illuminated tags hidden, which are within the soft play arena. 

    In the next few weeks, the centre will also be opening another new attraction as it introduces a climbing wall, which will be suitable for children aged 5 and above.  

    “We are excited to welcome visitors to our Active Zone! This new addition is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our facilities, offering safe, fun and inclusive experiences for families.  

    “Our soft play and Tag X are now open, and we’ll soon be joined by our new climbing wall. Make sure to check our website and social media for updates!”  

    Rob Jennings, Contract Manager for More Leisure Community Trust

    The Active Zone is just one part of a larger series of improvements at the centre, including the upcoming Youth Hub, set to open late spring.

    “The new Active Zone at Leys Pools & Leisure Centre is a fantastic addition to Oxford’s leisure offering, providing families with more ways to stay active, have fun, and enjoy time together. We’re committed to supporting high-quality, accessible facilities for our communities, and this investment is a great example of how we’re enhancing opportunities for children and young people across the city.” 

    Hagan Lewisman, Active Communities Manager, Oxford City Council 

    The Active Zone will be open daily from 5 April. For more information about what’s on offer, please visit https://www.oxfordcityleisure.com/leys-pools-leisure-centre/facilities/active-zone/ 

    MLCT in partnership with Serco Leisure operates five leisure centres across Oxford on behalf of Oxford City Council.  

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Light and music fountain in Gorky Park is being prepared for the opening of the season

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    City services specialists have begun cleaning and de-preserving the light and music fountain in Gorky Park. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov.

    “In anticipation of the opening of the fountain season, which traditionally begins in April, we are carrying out large-scale work to de-mothball and wash the fountain in Gorky Park. This is one of the largest and most famous fountains in Moscow, it is equipped with modern equipment, a hydraulic system, lighting, electronics and acoustics,” said Pyotr Biryukov.

    The work will be carried out by a team of public utilities. Specialists will clean the bowls, parapets and external engineering communications of the fountain with brushes and detergent. In addition, they will use high-pressure devices. Before starting work on the hydraulic structure, all structures in underground collectors, hydraulics, pumping equipment and jet-forming elements will be thoroughly checked.

    About two thousand engineering structures will be washed in Moscow after winterCity fountains have begun to prepare for the new season

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