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  • MIL-OSI: IDEX Biometrics ASA – Contemplated Fully Underwritten Private Placement – 21 July 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, CANADA, HONG KONG, JAPAN OR THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

    Oslo, Norway, 21 July 2025

    IDEX Biometrics ASA (“IDEX” or the “Company”) has engaged Arctic Securities AS (the “Manager”) to advise on and effect a contemplated private placement in the Company of 9,090,909 new shares in the Company (the “Offer Shares”) raising gross proceeds of NOK 30 million (the “Private Placement”). The subscription price per Offer Share (the “Offer Price”) is NOK 3.30 per Offer Share.

    Altea AS, Pinchcliffe AS (closely associated company of the CEO and CFO, Anders Storbråten), Anders Storbråten, Charles Street International Ltd. (Robert Keith) and K-Konsult AS (closely associated company of the chairperson of the board of directors, Morten Opstad) (the “Underwriters”) have, subject to customary conditions, accepted to be allocated Offer Shares that are not applied for during the Application Period (as defined herein) for up to NOK 30,000,000 pursuant to an underwriting agreement entered into with the Company (the “UWA“). An underwriting fee equal to 5% of the underwriting commitment by each Underwriter will be payable by the Company to each of the Underwriters in the form of a total of 454,542 new shares in the Company (the “Underwriting Shares“), subject to the approval and issuance of the Underwriting Shares by the EGM (as defined herein).

    The net proceeds from the Private Placement will be used to Company’s commercialization efforts in line with the new business strategy announced in March 2025 as well as for general corporate purposes.

    The application period for the Private Placement will commence today, 21 July 2025 at 09:00 CEST and is expected to close no later than 21 July 2025 at 16:30 CEST (the “Application Period”). The Company, in consultation with the Manager, reserves the right to at any time and in its sole discretion resolve to close or extend the Application Period or to cancel the Private Placement in its entirety without further notice. If the Application Period is shortened or extended, any other dates referred to herein may be amended accordingly.

    The final number of Offer Shares will be determined at the end of the Application Period, and the final allocation will be made at the sole discretion of the Board after consulting with the Manager. The allocation will be based on criteria such as (but not limited to) timeliness of the application, relative order size, sector knowledge, investment history, perceived investor quality and investment horizon. The Board may, at its sole discretion, reject and/or reduce any applications. There is no guarantee that any applicant will be allocated Offer Shares. Notification of allotment and payment instructions is expected to be issued to the applicants on or about 22 July 2025 through a notification to be issued by the Manager.

    The Private Placement will be divided into two tranches: Tranche 1 (“Tranche 1”) will consist of up to 4,731,594 Offer Shares, which may be issues based on the current outstanding authorization to issue new shares given to the Company’s board of directors (“Board”) by the annual general meeting on 21 May 2025 (the “Authorization”) and Tranche 2 (“Tranche 2”) will consist of the number of Offer Shares that, together with the Tranche 1 shares, is necessary in order to raise gross proceeds of NOK 30 million. The issuance of Offer Shares in Tranche 2 remains subject to approval by an extraordinary general meeting, scheduled to be held on or about 14 August 2025 (the “EGM”). Applicants will receive a pro rata portion of shares from Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 based on their overall allocation in the Private Placement, with the exception of the Underwriters which has agreed that the new shares it is allocated in the Private Placement will all be allocated in Tranche 2.

    Tranche 1 will be settled with existing and unencumbered shares in the Company that are already listed on Oslo Børs, pursuant to a share lending agreement entered into between the Company, the Manager and an existing shareholder (the “Share Lending Agreement”). The Share Lending Agreement will be settled with new shares in the Company to be resolved issued by the Board pursuant to the Authorization. Settlement of the Private Placement is expected to take place on a delivery versus payment basis on or about 24 July 2025.

    The completion of Tranche 1 is subject to (i) approval by the Board under the Authorization and (ii) the Share Lending Agreement and the UWAs remaining in full force and effect (”Tranche 1 Conditions”). The completion of Tranche 2 is subject to (i) completion of Tranche 1, (ii) approval by the EGM and (iii) the Share Lending Agreement and the UWA remaining in full force and effect (”Tranche 2 Conditions”). Both the Tranche 1 Conditions and the Tranche 2 Conditions include the share capital increase pertaining to the issuance of the allocated Offer Shares under such tranche being validly registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises and the allocated Offer Shares being validly issued and registered in the Norwegian Central Securities Depository Euronext Securities Oslo (“VPS”), Completion of Tranche 1 is not conditional upon completion of Tranche 2, and acquisition of shares in Tranche 1 will remain final and binding and cannot be revoked or terminated by the respective applicants if Tranche 2 is not completed. The Board reserves the right to cancel, and/or modify the terms of the Private Placement, at any time and for any reason prior to delivery of the Offer Shares in Tranche 1, without or on short notice. The Applicant acknowledges that Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 of the Private Placement will be cancelled if the relevant conditions for such tranches (or issuance) are not fulfilled, and may be cancelled by the Board in its sole discretion for any other reason whatsoever prior to delivery of the Offer Shares in Tranche 1. Neither the Manager nor the Company will be liable for any losses if the Private Placement is cancelled or modified, irrespective of the reason for such cancellation or modification.

    The Private Placement will be directed towards Norwegian and international investors, subject to applicable exemptions from relevant registration, filing and prospectus requirements, and subject to other applicable selling restrictions. The minimum application and allocation amount has been set to the NOK equivalent of EUR 100,000. The Company may however, at its sole discretion, allocate amounts below EUR 100,000 to the extent exemptions from the prospectus requirements in accordance with applicable regulations, including the Norwegian Securities Trading Act and ancillary regulations, are available.

    The Board has considered the contemplated Private Placement in light of the equal treatment obligations under the Norwegian Securities Trading Act and Oslo Børs’ Circular no. 2/2014 and deems that the proposed Private Placement would be in compliance with these requirements. The Board holds the view that it will be in the common interest of the Company and its shareholders to raise equity through a private placement, in view of the current market conditions and the growth opportunities currently available to the Company. A private placement enables the Company to raise capital in an efficient manner, and the Private Placement is structured to ensure that a market-based subscription price is achieved. In order to limit the dilutive effect of the Private Placement and to facilitate equal treatment, the Board will consider carrying out a subsequent offering directed towards shareholders who did not participate in the Private Placement (see details below).

    The Subsequent Offering
    Subject to among other things (i) completion of the Private Placement, (ii) relevant corporate resolutions including approval by the Board and an extraordinary general meeting, (iii) the prevailing market price of IDEX’s shares being higher than the Offer Price, and (iv) approval of a prospectus by the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority, IDEX will consider whether to carry out a subsequent offering (the “Subsequent Offering”) of new shares in the Company. A Subsequent Offering will, if made, be directed towards existing shareholders in the Company as of 21 July 2025, as registered in IDEX’s register of shareholders with Euronext Securities Oslo, the central securities depositary in Norway (Nw. Verdipapirsentralen) (the “VPS”) two trading days thereafter, who (i) are not allocated Offer Shares in the Private Placement, and (ii) are not resident in a jurisdiction where such offering would be unlawful or would (other than Norway) require any prospectus, filing, registration or similar action (the “Eligible Shareholders”). The Eligible Shareholders are expected to be granted non-tradable allocation rights. If carried out, the subscription period in a Subsequent Offering is expected to commence shortly after publication of the Prospectus (if relevant), and the subscription price in the Subsequent Offering will be the same as the Offer Price in the Private Placement. IDEX will issue a separate stock exchange notice with further details on the Subsequent Offering if and when finally resolved.

    About IDEX Biometrics ASA
    IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSE: IDEX) is a global technology leader in fingerprint biometrics, offering authentication solutions across payments, access control, and digital identity. Our solutions bring convenience, security, peace of mind and seamless user experiences to the world. Built on patented and proprietary sensor technologies, integrated circuit designs, and software, our biometric solutions target card-based applications for payments and digital authentication. As an industry-enabler we partner with leading card manufacturers and technology companies to bring our solutions to market.

    This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to MAR article 17 and section 5 -12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange release was published by Kjell-Arne Besseberg, Chief Operating Officer, on 21 July 2025 at 07.30 CEST.

    Important information:
    This announcement is not and does not form a part of any offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities of the Company. The distribution of this announcement and other information may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. Copies of this announcement are not being made and may not be distributed or sent into any jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful or would require registration or other measures. Persons into whose possession this announcement or such other information should come are required to inform themselves about and to observe any such restrictions.

    The securities referred to in this announcement have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and accordingly may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in accordance with applicable U.S. state securities laws. The Company does not intend to register any part of the offering or its securities in the United States or to conduct a public offering of securities in the United States. Any sale in the United States of the securities mentioned in this announcement will be made solely to “qualified institutional buyers” as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act.

    In any EEA Member State, this communication is only addressed to and is only directed at qualified investors in that Member State within the meaning of the EU Prospectus Regulation, i.e., only to investors who can receive the offer without an approved prospectus in such EEA Member State. The expression “EU Prospectus Regulation” means Regulation 2017/1129 as amended together with any applicable implementing measures in any Member State.

    This communication is only being distributed to and is only directed at persons in the United Kingdom that are (i) investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the “Order”) or (ii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom this announcement may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). This communication must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this communication relates is available only for relevant persons and will be engaged in only with relevant persons. Persons distributing this communication must satisfy themselves that it is lawful to do so.

    Matters discussed in this announcement may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be identified by words such as “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “strategy”, “intends”, “estimate”, “will”, “may”, “continue”, “should” and similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, these assumptions are inherently subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other important factors which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond its control.

    Actual events may differ significantly from any anticipated development due to a number of factors, including without limitation, changes in investment levels and need for the Company’s services, changes in the general economic, political and market conditions in the markets in which the Company operate, the Company’s ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel, changes in the Company’s ability to engage in commercially acceptable acquisitions and strategic investments, and changes in laws and regulation and the potential impact of legal proceedings and actions. Such risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other important factors could cause actual events to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in this release by such forward-looking statements. The Company does not provide any guarantees that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements in this announcement are free from errors nor does it accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the opinions expressed in this announcement or any obligation to update or revise the statements in this announcement to reflect subsequent events. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this document.

    The information, opinions and forward-looking statements contained in this announcement speak only as at its date, and are subject to change without notice. The Company does not undertake any obligation to review, update, confirm, or to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that arise in relation to the content of this announcement.

    Neither the Manager nor any of their affiliates make any representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this announcement and none of them accepts any responsibility for the contents of this announcement or any matters referred to herein.

    This announcement is for information purposes only and is not to be relied upon in substitution for the exercise of independent judgment. It is not intended as investment advice and under no circumstances is it to be used or considered as an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities in the Company. Neither the Manager nor any of their affiliates accept any liability arising from the use of this announcement. 

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: WISeKey and SEALSQ Confirm New Cross-Border Center of Excellence for the 4th Industrial Revolution Activated Between La Line and Gibraltar

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WISeKey and SEALSQ Confirm New Cross-Border Center of Excellence for the 4th Industrial Revolution Activated Between La Line and Gibraltar

    Gibraltar/La Línea – July 21, 2025 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey” or “Company”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, and its subsidiary, SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ”), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products today announced that a transformative initiative launched several years ago to establish LLG4IRir.com a Cross-Border Deeptech Center of Excellence (the “Center”) for the 4th Industrial Revolution is now being formally activated, following the historic agreement between Spain and the United Kingdom on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit border status.

    Strategically located near Gibraltar Airport, this innovative Center will act as a shared technological and industrial hub bridging La Línea de la Concepción (Spain) and Gibraltar (UK). It aims to provide a collaborative platform for companies working in advanced technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, the Internet of Things, AI, Space, Cybersecurity, and Semiconductors, aiming to position the region as a global epicenter of innovation.

    The recent UK–EU agreement facilitates the free and secure movement of people and goods across the border, unlocking opportunity for the Company to realize the full potential of this ambitious project and enabling seamless cooperation between the two jurisdictions.

    Meetings held with the Gibraltar government and the Mayor of La Línea have resulted in unanimous support for the project. The Center is recognized as a mutually beneficial opportunity: Gibraltar-based companies will gain access to European Union technology legislation and platforms, while Spanish businesses located at the Center will benefit from cooperation with Gibraltar and potential partnerships with African innovation ecosystems, reinforcing the region’s status as a tri-continental innovation gateway.

    First Milestone: Manufacturing Plant for Post-Quantum Communication Devices
    Under the LLG4IR.com cross-border framework, the first physical installation is planned to be a secure manufacturing facility in La Línea dedicated to producing post-quantum-ready communication devices. These devices are intended to form the foundation of a secure communications infrastructure designed to operate seamlessly with satellite constellations, providing quantum-resilient, end-to-end communications across industries.

    This facility is also expected to host the initial manufacturing operations for WISeSat.Space, WISeKey’s secure space communication platform. Production would begin as soon as the site becomes operational, establishing La Línea as a new hub for secure aerospace and telecommunications manufacturing.

    In parallel, SEALSQ has allocated a dedicated budget to develop its first post-quantum communication device manufacturing plant, confirming its commitment to secure, satellite-linked, next-generation technologies. This plant will produce devices that connect directly with WISeSat.Space’s satellite constellation, delivering resilient, quantum-secure data flows critical to sectors such as defense, logistics, healthcare, and energy.

    Additionally, WISeKey and SEALSQ have signed a memorandum of understanding with the regional port authority to implement Smart Container Technology, allowing maritime cargo containers, even in mid-sea transit, to connect directly with satellites. This will enable real-time, secure, blockchain-verifiable logistics tracking, bolstering supply chain transparency and resilience on a global scale.

    A Quantum Corridor for Europe’s Digital Sovereignty
    The Center is a vital node in the expanding Post-Quantum Corridor, a high-tech European network being developed by SEALSQ and WISeKey to enable secure, quantum-resilient infrastructure from chip to satellite. This strategic corridor connects key technology hubs including:

    •        La Línea de la Concepción
    •        Gibraltar
    •        Malaga Technology Park
    •        Murcia – home of the QUANTIX Semiconductor Center
    •        Aix-en-Provence – SEALSQ Semiconductor R&D Center and Operational Headquarters
    •        Grenoble – IC’ALPS Advanced Chip Development Lab
    •        Geneva – WISeKey and SEALSQ Global R&D and Cybersecurity Centers

    The Quantum Corridor will also integrate leading universities across the region to foster academic–industry collaboration and talent development. It will provide a dynamic environment for quantum, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity companies to work together, co-developing the secure, intelligent technologies of the future, from next-generation encryption to space-based AI systems and quantum processors.

    In the coming weeks, SEALSQ will engage a leading international consulting firm to develop a comprehensive business and technology integration plan for the Cross-Border Center. This strategic study will guide the implementation of the project, from infrastructure to ecosystem development. It will be aligned with existing studies already underway in Gibraltar focused on shared prosperity, helping to shape a unified master plan for the successful and coordinated execution of the initiative on both sides of the border.

    Public and Private Funding Synergies
    The project will benefit from grants and allocation of funding available for this type of strategic activity, particularly those supporting innovation, digital infrastructure, and cross-border cooperation. This public support will be complemented by investment from the private sector on a pari passu basis, ensuring a balanced and sustainable funding model that drives both economic development and technological leadership.

    “Think of the Center as an aircraft carrier for innovation,” said Carlos Moreira, CEO of WISeKey. “Companies can land, refuel with knowledge and infrastructure, and take off again stronger. Instead of each company reinventing the wheel, they plug into a common ecosystem, just like plugging into the electricity grid.”

    The LLG4IR.com Cross-Border Center of Excellence will serve as a launchpad for collaborative research, startup incubation, international joint ventures, and workforce training programs, aligned with the long-term strategies of the European Union, the United Kingdom, and key private-sector stakeholders.

    Further announcements regarding the Center’s commissioning, founding partners, and investment roadmap will follow in the coming weeks.

    About WISeKey
    WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.

    Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

    Disclaimer
    This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning WISeKey International Holding Ltd and its business. Such statements involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements of WISeKey International Holding Ltd to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. WISeKey International Holding Ltd is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and it does not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (“FinSA”), the FinSa’s predecessor legislation or advertising within the meaning of the FinSA. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of WISeKey and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of WISeKey.

    Press and Investor Contacts

    WISeKey International Holding Ltd
    Company Contact: Carlos Moreira
    Chairman & CEO
    Tel: +41 22 594 3000
    info@wisekey.com     		 WISeKey Investor Relations (US) 
    The Equity Group Inc.
    Lena Cati
    Tel: +1 212 836-9611
    lcati@theequitygroup.com

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI China: China has over 1.12B internet users

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

    An AIGC interactive installation is pictured at Zhongguancun International Innovation Center, venue for the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum), in Beijing, capital of China, March 26, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China has more than 1.12 billion internet users as of June 2025, according to a report released by the China Internet Network Information Center Monday.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 532

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
    SEL2

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 532
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    420 PM MDT Sun Jul 20 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    North Central Nebraska
    South Central South Dakota

    * Effective this Sunday afternoon and evening from 420 PM until
    1000 PM MDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A couple tornadoes possible
    Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5
    inches in diameter likely
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

    SUMMARY…Isolated supercell thunderstorms are forming in a very
    unstable airmass. Very large hail, damaging winds, and a few
    tornadoes are possible with these storms through the evening.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 50 statute miles
    east and west of a line from 85 miles north of Valentine NE to 55
    miles south southwest of Valentine NE. For a complete depiction of
    the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
    WOU2).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
    tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
    area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
    threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
    and possible warnings.

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 530…WW 531…

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 2.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
    storm motion vector 27025.

    …Hart

    SEL2

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 532
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    420 PM MDT Sun Jul 20 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    North Central Nebraska
    South Central South Dakota

    * Effective this Sunday afternoon and evening from 420 PM until
    1000 PM MDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A couple tornadoes possible
    Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5
    inches in diameter likely
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

    SUMMARY…Isolated supercell thunderstorms are forming in a very
    unstable airmass. Very large hail, damaging winds, and a few
    tornadoes are possible with these storms through the evening.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 50 statute miles
    east and west of a line from 85 miles north of Valentine NE to 55
    miles south southwest of Valentine NE. For a complete depiction of
    the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
    WOU2).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
    tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
    area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
    threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
    and possible warnings.

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 530…WW 531…

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 2.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
    storm motion vector 27025.

    …Hart

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW2
    WW 532 TORNADO NE SD 202220Z – 210400Z
    AXIS..50 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
    85N VTN/VALENTINE NE/ – 55SSW VTN/VALENTINE NE/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 45NM E/W /25SW PIR – 51WSW ANW/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..2.5 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 27025.

    LAT…LON 44089954 42119999 42110194 44080156

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU2.

    Watch 532 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    Mod (40%)

    Probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes

    Low (20%)

    Wind

    Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

    Mod (50%)

    Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

    Low (20%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Mod (60%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Mod (60%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    High (90%)

    For each watch, probabilities for particular events inside the watch (listed above in each table) are determined by the issuing forecaster. The “Low” category contains probability values ranging from less than 2% to 20% (EF2-EF5 tornadoes), less than 5% to 20% (all other probabilities), “Moderate” from 30% to 60%, and “High” from 70% to greater than 95%. High values are bolded and lighter in color to provide awareness of an increased threat for a particular event.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI: GoldenMining Integrates New Compliance Measures After Crypto Bill, Yields Hit $7,700/Day

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, US, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GoldenMining, a leading global cloud mining platform, has announced the successful implementation of enhanced compliance measures following the recent passage of the GENIUS Act—a landmark U.S. crypto regulation bill signed into law by President Donald Trump. These regulatory updates have provided unprecedented legal clarity for stablecoins and crypto operations, prompting major players like GoldenMining to swiftly upgrade internal systems and protocols to meet the highest standards of transparency, investor protection, and operational legality.

    Especially for a strong platform like GoldenMining, the clarification of policies has enhanced the legitimacy of GoldenMining, reduced operational risks, and enabled investors to participate in cloud mining in a safer environment, enhancing investment confidence. The company’s continuous development in recent years has enabled millions of investors to profit from it, and most investors have an average daily profit of more than $7,700!

    About GoldenMining

    GoldenMining comes from London, UK, and has been deeply engaged in cloud mining for many years. With years of experience, it has accumulated rich resources and advanced technologies. The company’s cryptocurrency mining machines have expanded from the initial 160,000 to the current 400,000. In the second quarter, it continued to sign a contract with Ant Mainland for 200,000 mining machines, showing a trend of continued expansion. Due to the rapid development of the Internet, the company has switched from the initial offline financing to online operations. Over the years, it has successfully served millions of investors and has become the most trusted platform for investors!

    What are the advantages of GoldenMining that have gained the trust of investors?

    1. GoldenMining supports mining of multiple currencies such as BTC, ETH, LTC, BCH, etc. When XRP transactions are active, it can automatically switch mining currencies, and the activity has higher returns.

    2. The platform connects to the XRP blockchain to achieve high-speed daily profit settlement, while significantly reducing network fees. This move allows investors to feel profits faster.

    3. At GoldenMining, users’ funds are securely stored in first-tier banks, and all users’ personal information is protected by SSL encryption. The platform provides insurance for each investment, underwritten by AIG Insurance Company

    4. No additional fees: transparent pricing, no hidden service fees or management fees

    How to make a profit from investing in GoldenMining

    1. Click on the official website of GoldenMining (www.GoldenMining.com) and enter your email address to register an account. When registering an account, GoldenMining will immediately give you a $15 experience bonus, allowing you to experience mining and understand the profit model faster

    2. Start buying contracts. Contracts are the main source of profit. By purchasing contracts, you can activate the mining machine in the cloud, and the mining machine will start working day and night until the profit is generate.

    3. Flexible contract period. Investors can choose contracts with a period of 2 days, 5 days, 12 days, 25 days, 30 days, and above according to their own needs. The longer the period, the higher the yield. For more contracts, please visit the website (www.GoldenMining.com)

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    VOLCMINER D1 Lite 1 $15 $0.6 $15.6
    Elphapex DG1+ 2 $100 $3 $106
    Bitmain S23 Hyd 5 $650 $42.25 $692.25
    AntminerL917GH 12 $1800   $287.28 $2087.28
    L916GH 30 $4500  $1890 $6390
    ElphaPex DG Hydro1 30 $7800 $3276 $11076

    4. The formation of the contract means that the profit has been generated. GoldenMining settles the profit every 24 hours and automatically calculates and sends it to your account. As long as it reaches $100, you can withdraw the profit of the day, or make compound interest investments to infinitely magnify the profit.

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    GoldenMining has always put investors first since its inception. A large amount of funds are invested every year to safeguard the legal rights of investors. Users’ funds are deposited in first-tier banks, and all users’ personal information is protected by SSL encryption. The platform provides insurance for each investment, which is underwritten by AIG Insurance Company.

    Conclusion

    Investing in cloud mining is a major environmental trend and an important territory that investors in the future world must compete for. Only when you are familiar with this industry will you know its importance. All cryptocurrencies in the world are born through cloud mining. Only by standing at the forefront of encryption can you see the future wealth. Follow GoldenMining to occupy the territory of wealth. Earning $7,700 a day is your first step towards wealth. Join GoldenMining now to take you into the world of encryption!

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  • MIL-OSI China: Key takeaways from US stablecoin law: What it means for global finance

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

    Photo taken on March 28, 2022 shows the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States. [Photo/Xinhua]

    U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, or GENIUS Act, into law, marking the country’s first major federal law governing cryptocurrencies.

    Passed by a bipartisan majority in Congress, the legislation gave an immediate boost to market sentiment: the total value of cryptoassets surged past $4 trillion, according to CoinGecko, a cryptocurrency data aggregator website.

    “This could be perhaps the greatest revolution in financial technology since the birth of the Internet itself,” said Trump.

    What are stablecoins?

    Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, stablecoins are designed to hold a steady value by being pegged one-to-one to a stable asset, usually to the U.S. dollar. For every stablecoin in circulation, the issuing company is expected to hold equivalent reserves, such as cash or short-term Treasury bonds.

    In a Brookings Institution report, stablecoins currently in circulation have a collective market capitalization of over $250 billion with approximately 99% pegged to the U.S. dollar.

    Among major stablecoin issuers are Tether (USDT) with a market cap of nearly $161 billion, and Circle (USDC) with about $65 billion, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

    “At the end of the day, it’s about being able to send dollars outside of banking hours and to send dollars the way you and I might interact with WhatsApp or messaging platforms,” Circle’s chief strategy officer Dante Disparte told CBS in a recent interview.

    With the GENIUS Act passed, banks, nonbanks and credit unions could dive into the market by issuing their own stablecoins, local media reported.

    Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser said on the company’s earnings call Tuesday that the bank is considering issuing its own form of the cryptocurrency.

    Pros and cons

    Stablecoins emerged in 2014 and have since ballooned in popularity particularly for their potential use in digital payments, said Darrell Duffie, a professor of finance at Stanford University.

    The total market value of stablecoins soared from $20 billion  in 2020 to $246 billion in May 2025, according to analysts at Deutsche Bank.

    U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty said stablecoins could allow businesses and consumers to settle payments “nearly instantaneously,” as opposed to the current system, which can take weeks.

    In some developing countries, where dollars aren’t easily accessible, firms with international partners are turning to stablecoins to speed up transfers that would otherwise take days or weeks through traditional banks.

    However, stablecoins come with mounting concerns. Among the biggest are the depegging risks. If reserve assets lose value or liquidity, stablecoins may break their peg. This can trigger trading losses or systemic market risks to insolvency and liquidity, as seen during the 2023 banking crisis, said a report from S&P Global Ratings.

    Another risk is lack of transparency. John Reed Stark, a former top financial regulator who served as chief of the SEC Office of Internet Enforcement, said, “In most instances, we have no visibility to any stablecoins, no public audits, no examinations, no inspections — who knows what is really going on?”

    A further concern revolves around the potential use of stablecoins by illicit actors, such as drug dealers and scammers. Zhao Yao, a researcher at Renmin University of China, said that the anonymity and decentralized nature of stablecoins could facilitate money laundering and other illegal transactions.

    Implications for U.S. and global finance

    The GENIUS Act aligns with Trump’s pledge to make the United States “the crypto capital of the world.”

    Christian Catalini, founder of the MIT Cryptoeconomics Lab, said this move could usher in mainstream adoption of stablecoins for digital payments and spur growth in the stablecoin industry.

    Lawmakers also passed two other crypto bills, rounding out what Republicans called “Crypto Week.” The Clarity Act will regulate digital commodities beyond stablecoins, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act prevents the Federal Reserve from issuing any retail central bank digital currency directly to Americans. The Trump administration and crypto advocates see the moves as a step toward mainstream adoption, local media reported.

    Eneko Knorr, CEO of Stabolut, said that stablecoins “strengthen dollar dominance” by boosting demand for dollars and U.S. Treasuries in global trade — though others like Dean Baker, co-director at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, argued that the benefits are “trivial” compared to central bank digital currencies, which offer similar advantages without the risks of private issuers.

    However, one point of controversy in this legislation is whether and how to restrict the ability of the president and other federal politicians from issuing stablecoins of their own, wrote a Brookings Institution commentary.

    The Trump family has direct ties to crypto ventures, including a meme coin called $TRUMP, and a business called World Liberty Financial, which has launched a stablecoin called USD1 — though the White House has said that there are no conflicts of interest present for Trump and that his assets are in a trust managed by his children.

    Hillary Allen, a law professor at American University, said in an interview with CNN that the crypto industry poured money into Trump’s reelection campaign and congressional races. “This is the return on investment for the campaign spending by the crypto industry,” Allen said.

    Critics also worry about unintended macroeconomic consequences. The Economist warned if consumers move funds from bank deposits into stablecoins, banks could lose key funding sources, limiting their ability to lend.

    It also pointed out an irony in U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s ambition to popularize stablecoins globally: Efforts to expand stablecoin use abroad could backfire economically at home — strengthening the dollar but undermining U.S. exports and trade goals.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 527

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
    SEL7

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 527
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    315 PM CDT Sat Jul 19 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    Western into Central Nebraska

    * Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 315 PM until
    1100 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A couple tornadoes possible
    Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 75
    mph possible
    Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5
    inches in diameter possible

    SUMMARY…Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecast to
    develop and intensify this afternoon and pose a risk for large to
    very large hail. The stronger storms will be supercells. The risk
    for tornadoes will begin late this afternoon and maximize during the
    evening. The risk for severe gusts will probably increase during
    the evening as one or two clusters possibly evolves.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 80 statute miles
    north and south of a line from 75 miles west of Mullen NE to 10
    miles north northeast of Broken Bow NE. For a complete depiction of
    the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
    WOU7).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
    tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
    area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
    threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
    and possible warnings.

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 526…

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 2.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean
    storm motion vector 29025.

    …Smith

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW7
    WW 527 TORNADO NE 192015Z – 200400Z
    AXIS..80 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF LINE..
    75W MHN/MULLEN NE/ – 10NNE BBW/BROKEN BOW NE/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 70NM N/S /43ENE BFF – 55WNW OBH/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..2.5 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..65 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 550. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 29025.

    LAT…LON 43200253 42729956 40419956 40880253

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU7.

    Watch 527 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: China International Supply Chain Expo is a catalyst for enhancing global supply chain resilience – PwC China

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

    BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — With global supply chains undergoing major restructuring, the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) acts as a catalyst for enhancing supply chain resilience, Zhou Xing, head of public affairs at PwC China, told Xinhua on Thursday.

    As the world’s first national-level platform dedicated to supply chains, the expo helps build connections between Chinese and international companies, promote technical coordination and deepen economic cooperation, Zhou Xing said.

    According to her, CISCE provides a highly effective meeting platform and enables companies to align technologies, standards and markets, promoting global collaboration.

    For Chinese companies, the expo provides an opportunity to expand their international presence and directly connect with global supply chain hubs. For multinational companies, it provides an opportunity to gain access to China’s vast market, mature industrial ecosystem, and strong policy support.

    Global supply chains are shifting from a model focused solely on efficiency to one that prioritizes sustainability. Companies are diversifying their supply networks to balance cost and security, turning to regional clusters while maintaining global coordination, Zhou Xing argues.

    According to her, in the context of accelerating digital transformation, technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are breaking down information barriers, increasing the speed and accuracy of the entire supply chain.

    “Green standards, including carbon tracking and sustainability metrics, are becoming necessary across all industries. Supply chains are evolving from linear models to cross-industry ecosystems, especially in emerging sectors such as the low-altitude economy,” said Zhou Xing.

    “China is playing an increasingly important role in this shift,” she said. “It is no longer just a manufacturing base, but an innovation hub. By integrating digital tools and investing in strategic sectors such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and biotechnology, China is strengthening its position in global value chains.”

    The government’s commitment to developing new-quality productive forces is also changing corporate strategies. According to her, this policy priority is driving environmental and digital transformation across all industries.

    Zhou Xing expressed confidence that China’s business environment remains very attractive for multinational companies looking to restructure their supply chains.

    The country’s institutional openness, market scale and leadership in green and digital technologies provide a solid foundation for transformation, she added.

    Identifying growth areas such as advanced manufacturing, low-carbon industries and digital and physical integration, Zhou Xing said they are in line with both China’s industrial upgrading goals and global trends, making the country a key destination for supply chains in the future.

    “China offers the space, political stability and innovative momentum that global businesses crave,” she said, adding that “venues like the China International Supply Chain Expo are helping businesses from all sides navigate uncertainty and achieve new growth.” –0–

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI: XRP hits a new all-time high, RICH Miner launches mobile mining to help coin holders earn passive income

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Chicago, Illinois, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ripple (XRP) has broken through its historical price high, triggering a market boom again. At this critical moment, RICH Miner, a leading cloud computing platform, has launched a new “XRP Mobile Mining” service, opening up a low-threshold, anytime passive income path for XRP holders around the world.

    XRP reaches new heights, and market demand heats up

    XRP successfully breaks through its previous highs and sets a new record. Its strong transaction speed, low cost and wide application in cross-border payments make it a star currency with both practicality and investment value in the crypto market. In addition to waiting for appreciation, how to further release the potential benefits of XRP?

    RICH Miner mobile mining: easy mining, daily income

    In order to meet the market’s new demand for “holding coins to cash”, RICH Miner officially launched the XRP mobile mining system based on the original cloud mining service. Users can participate only through their mobile phones without any complex settings or additional hardware.

    Its core advantages include:

    ▲Start earning anytime, anywhere: supports iOS and Android systems. No matter where you are, you can start mining by connecting to the Internet;

    ▲Zero technical threshold: users only need to recharge XRP to the platform to automatically configure computing power to start production;

    ▲Daily automatic settlement: income is issued daily in mainstream currencies (such as BTC, USDT), truly realizing “daily passive income”;

    ▲Flexible deposit and withdrawal, no lock-up pressure: users can exit the mining mode at any time according to personal arrangements, and funds can flow freely;

    ▲Compliance guarantee, trustworthy platform: RICH Miner has been connected to the compliance system of many countries to ensure the security of user assets and data.

    Upgrade the holding strategy: from waiting for appreciation to active income
    1. Register an account:
    Visit the RICH Miner official website, register an account for free, and you can get a $15 new user reward.

    2. Top up XRP:
    Enter the “Top up center”, select XRP, copy the wallet address generated by the system, and complete the transfer from the wallet or exchange.

    3. Select a mining contract:
    Browse different XRP mining plans (short-term/long-term/high-yield plans), select and confirm the purchase according to your personal preferences.

    (New User Experience Contract) Investment amount: $100; Term: 2 days; Daily income: $3; Total income: $100.00 + $6.

    (Canaan Avalon A15XP) Investment amount: $600; Term: 8 days; Daily income: $7.20; Total income: $500.00 + $57.60.

    (Bitdeer SealMiner A2) Investment amount: $1,300; Term: 13 days; Daily income: $17.30; Total income: $1300.00 + $221.39.

    (Bitmain Antminer L7) Investment amount: $3,000; Term: 17 days; Daily income: $42.30; Total income: $3000.00 + $719.10.

    (Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion) Investment amount: $5600; Term: 24 days; Daily income: $84.00; Total income: $5600.00 + $2016.00.

    (Bitmain Antminer L9) Investment amount: $12,000; Term: 32 days; Daily income: $204.00; Total income: $12,000.00 + $6,528.00.

    → Click here to view more contracts

    4. Enjoy daily income:
    After purchasing the contract, the system automatically calculates and distributes mining income every day, which can be withdrawn or reinvested at any time for continuous appreciation.

    Exploring the future: Mobile mining may become a mainstream trend

    With the popularization of 5G and the continuous maturity of Web3 mobile infrastructure, mobile-based crypto services are rising rapidly. RICH Miner’s XRP mobile mining not only lowers the threshold for participation, but also expands the boundaries of crypto investment.

    Conclusion:

    XRP has hit a record high, bringing unprecedented confidence to investors. And RICH Miner’s mobile mining service provides a new solution for sustainable returns in this wave of dividends. Whether you are a novice user or a long-term holder, you can easily start your passive profit journey with just a mobile phone.

    In the new era of digital assets, choosing RICH Miner means choosing to be at the forefront of returns and innovation.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Murkowski Helps Advance First Four Spending Bills with Alaska Wins

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Alaska Lisa Murkowski
    07.18.25
    Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, voted to advance four bills for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) that contain significant investments for Alaska. The four appropriations bills that passed committee are for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (AG); Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon); Commerce, Justice, and Science and Related Agencies (CJS); and Legislative Branch (LEG). All were approved in committee, and will now advance to the Senate floor for consideration.
    “With crucial investments in affordable housing, infrastructure, public safety, and fisheries, we are addressing some of the most pressing challenges faced by Alaskans, and helping the sustainability and future of not only our communities, but our way of life. I am proud to fight for Alaskan priorities and ensure that our state’s needs are met,” said Senator Murkowski.
    HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND SCIENCE (CJS) APPROPRIATIONS BILL
    Supporting NOAA’s Mission in Alaska
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a vital partner for the state of Alaska, leveraging partnerships at federal, state, local, and Tribal levels. NOAA provides everything from real time weather forecasts to fisheries monitoring, so that our communities are safe and our way of life is sustainable. To that end, Senator Murkowski prioritized ensuring the agency had programmatic support from the CJS Appropriations Bill to further advance their core missions in Alaska.
    One of the largest wins included $75 million for NOAA to recapitalize vessels, so that the fleet can continue to provide state-of-the-art weather forecasts and fisheries monitoring. The budget also included a $1 million increase for the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Regional Observations, which directly supports Alaska’s Ocean Observing System.
    Wins for NOAA Fisheries that will support sustainable seafood harvesting and conserving habitat:
    $10 million increase for Fisheries Surveys to support the historical levels of Alaska trawl surveys and exploring shifting fish stocks
    $3.125 million for the Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP), an increase of $250,000. This program was established to develop improved fishing practices and gear technologies in the effort of reducing bycatch.
    $4 million for the Fishery Survey Contingency Fund, which was established through the U.S. Treasury to compensate Alaska fishermen for economic losses.
    $5.5 million increase for Salmon Management Activities, which will be used to support the production of 42 million hatchery fish, to help increase the harvest for Tribal, commercial, and recreational fisheries.
    $41.5 million for the Pacific Salmon Treaty, a $500K increase from last fiscal year. This funding will go towards joint United States/Canada management of salmon fishing to prevent over-fishing and provide for optimum harvest
    $58.4 million for Observers and Training, including $2 million for the North Pacific Observer Program. These programs are essential for the conservation and management of fisheries in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Island, and Gulf of Alaska
    Wins for NOAA Weather & Climate Monitoring Systems
    $5 million increase for the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC). The NDBC is a network of monitoring infrastructure that collects and analyzes real-time data to ensure maritime safety.
    $10 million increase for Analyze, Forecast, and Support – includes language supporting tsunami detection and response systems relevant to Alaska.
    Advancing Connectivity in Alaska
    Senator Murkowski has set herself apart with her focus on broadband infrastructure in Alaska, shepherding record investment to the state through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021. She continues to be a leader in the space, inserting report language in the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program that acknowledges Alaska’s challenges with short construction seasons and logistics, laying the groundwork for future flexibility and support if needed. She also directed the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to consider supplemental funding that would ensure rural and remote Tribal projects are completed.
    Promoting Public Safety in Alaska
    Public safety in Alaska is always foremost on Senator Murkowski’s mind—particularly in our rural communities. She used the CJS bill as a vehicle for direct investment towards advancing that goal. The bill includes an increase in funding for the Tribal Youth Program, which does everything from improvements to the juvenile justice system, invest in alcohol and substance abuse prevention programs, and offer mental health services for Tribal youth. She was able to secure a 5% Tribal Set-Aside in the Crime Victims Fund along with strong report language that supports Tribal flexibility and streamlined access. The Senator also included increased funding for Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction, with language supporting Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) efforts and improved Department of Justice (DOJ) grant coordination for Native communities. Additionally, the bill follows up on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on MMIW with a directive for immediate reporting.
    Alaska faces some of the highest rates of sexual assault per capita of any state, and Senator Murkowski was intent on using the CJS bill to address this crisis. She approved an almost tripling of the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Grants funding, which will support training and resources for forensic examination of sexual assault survivors. The Senator also included report language directing the Office for Victims of Crime/Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to support Alaska-specific Child Advocacy Centers.
    The bill also includes funding increases for Transitional Housing Assistance, Underserved Populations Program, Regional Information Sharing Systems, and Veterans Treatment Courts.
    Investing in Arctic Research
    As the leading expert in Congress on Arctic policy and polar affairs, Senator Murkowski uses her position to advance American priorities in the North. The bill provides $9.1 billion, just $60 million below the last enacted level – preserving support for critical Arctic scientific research despite tight fiscal constraints. Arctic research remains a priority, with the National Science Foundation (NSF) playing a key role in supporting long-term monitoring, infrastructure development, and partnerships with Alaska-based institutions and Indigenous communities.
    In addition to broader programmatic funding to help Alaskans, Murkowski was able to secure investments in this bill that are specific to local 17 Alaska communities or entities, projects that have been requested and prioritized by local governments and organizations:
    Anchorage: $305,000 to support the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in Alaska so they can further advance their mission of catching child sexual predators
    Anchorage: $1.5 million for the University of Alaska Anchorage to acquire specialty equipment that will help propel the institution to be a leader in biotechnological innovation, leveraging Alaska’s Arctic environment
    Bethel: $70,000 for the purchase and installation of a new security system at the Bethel Police Department’s headquarters
    Cordova: $355,000 to update equipment for climate and ecosystem monitoring as part of a ten-year long study of the region
    Fairbanks: $1.5 million to develop drone-borne maritime lidar to count salmon.
    Statewide: $498,000 for the creation and deployment of a Mobile Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) that will provide coordinated care to survivors of sexual assault in rural communities where traditional, stationary services may not be readily available
    Southeast: $500,000 for Sealaska Heritage Institute to develop and implement a sustainable workforce development program to address growth in fisheries and ocean sciences in Southeast Alaska over the next ten years
    Ketchikan: $3 million to upgrade its radio communication system, which has been identified as an essential public safety need in the after-action plan following recent landslides to improve disaster response and community resilience
    Statewide: $2 million for the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation to modernize and revitalize Alaska’s seafood industry by investing in processing innovation, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements.
    Statewide: $2.5 million for the North Pacific Research Board to investigate how ecosystem changes in the Northern Bering Sea influence species of commercial, ecological, and subsistence importance to inform local, state, and federal fisheries management
    Statewide: $1 million to help implement Next Generation 911, which will improve location accuracy and system resiliency for emergency call centers
    Statewide: $500,000 for the Bering Sea Fisherman’s Association to enable Tribes and Tribal organizations to participate as Cooperating Agencies in environmental analysis and management decisions made by federal agencies that affect subsistence resources.
    Statewide: $165,000 for the Alaska Ocean Observing System to purchase an Imaging Flow CytoBots (IFCBs) to continue monitoring for harmful algal blooms.
    Statewide: $1 million for Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center to support Tribes in implementing survivor-centered and trauma-informed programs in Tribal justice systems
    Statewide: $3.5 million for the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA) to support their mission of serving survivors of gender-based violence
    Unalaska: $3.5 million for the Bristol Bay Science and Research Institute to genetically analyze chum salmon from the pollock fishery bycatch in the Bering Sea to determine when and where Western Alaska chum salmon are being caught
    Valdez: $5.5 million to replace obsolete and failed emergency services communication towers and equipment
    HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES (AG) APPROPRIATIONS BILL
    Investments in housing and community development
    Affordable housing remains one of the most pressing challenges facing Alaska and our country. Senator Murkowski was intent on using the AG spending bill to address this challenge, particularly in rural communities where the cost of development remains prohibitively high. She supported $1.715 billion for the Rental Assistance Program, which will help low-income families around the country with for affordable rental housing in rural areas. She was able to secure $25 million for very low-income housing repair grants so that Alaskans can stay in their homes safely.
    Also included in the legislation was $1.25 billion for direct loans to improve critical infrastructure such as public safety buildings and community centers in rural communities.
    Updating Alaska’s clean water and utility infrastructure
    Senator Murkowski has made it her mission to ensure Alaska has the infrastructure to support daily life – no matter what community Alaskans’ call home. She was able to include $65 million for Rural Water and Waste Disposal Grants, and inserted report language that would prioritize Alaska Native communities. She also was able to secure $8 million for the High Energy Cost Grant Program, which assists energy providers in lowering energy costs for families with extremely high per-household energy costs.
    Bolstering food security and agriculture
    Senator Murkowski has been focused on bolstering Alaska’s food security for many years. She was able to secure a number of Alaska-specific wins, including:
    $5 million for Micro-Grants for Food Security, with report language prioritizing eligibility for reindeer herders, greenhouse growers, and hydroponic farmers
    $5 million for Alaska Native-Serving Institutions to promote equal access to education in rural Alaska and provide sustainable food and energy solutions for Alaska Native communities
    $3.5 million for the Geographically Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Transportation Program, helping offset high freight costs for Alaskan producers
    $3 million for the FDPIR 638 Contracting Authority Pilot, with direction for the USDA to allow direct purchases of traditional foods directly from small indigenous producers
    $888.9 million for the Summer Food Service Program, with report language supporting the continued implementation of non-congregate meal service to ensure low-income students can eat while school is out
    $1.826 billion for Agricultural Research Service, with continued funding for research on cover crops and cereal grains for northern climates and permafrost regions
    In addition, the bill includes $80 million for The Emergency Food Assistance Program’s storage and distribution funding to ensure rural food banks can receive supplies; a $3 billion increase for Child Nutrition programs, including School Breakfast and School Lunch programs, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program, as well as a $603 million increase to fully fund Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The bill also directs USDA to work with states, tribes, and local stakeholders to use federal nutrition dollars for the direct purchase of foods from local and regional producers for the various food assistance programs.
    In addition to programmatic funding to help Alaskans, Murkowski was able to secure investments in this bill that are specific for 10 Alaska communities, projects that have been requested and prioritized by local governments and organizations:
    Bethel: $605,000 to establish a permanent Food Bank and Pantry in Bethel
    Eagle: $750,000 for the construction of a fire hall/public safety building for the local fire department and Emergency Medical Services team
    Houston: $1.95 million for the construction of Public Works Facility so preventive maintenance can be performed on equipment
    Kenai: $2.045 million for the installation of telecommunications infrastructure to improve emergency response times and enhance public communications
    Nunapitchuk: $55,000 to develop a Preliminary Investigation Feasibility Report whether the Native Village of Nunapitchuk can pursue a community-wide relocation project in the Nunavakanukakslak Lake-Johnson River Watershed
    Petersburg: $225,000 to purchase emergency response equipment for the local fire department
    Statewide: $4.2 million for Alaska Municipal League to purchase heavy equipment for several communities designed to conduct road improvements and maintain infrastructure in rural Alaska
    Statewide: $750,000 to expand veterinary care in rural Alaska to prevent zoonotic disease outbreaks in communities off the road system
    Whittier: $310,000 for the removal and abatement of asbestos hazards in community housing where 85% of the city’s residents live
    Wrangell: $2.438 million to rehabilitate Wrangell’s Public Safety Building and Emergency Operations Center
    HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES (MILCON) APPROPRIATIONS BILL
    Ensuring Alaska’s military bases are state-of-the-art facilities
    Senator Murkowski is committed to supporting servicemembers in Alaska to ensure they have access to up-to-date resources as they protect and defend our nation, but also bolster their personal well-being as they adapt to life in Alaska. She secured over $400 million in programmatic funding for a Joint Integrated Testing and Training Center (JITTC) at JBER for the Air Force, a base supply complex at JBER for the Air National Guard, and a barracks at Fort Wainwright for the Army.
    Supporting Alaska’s veterans
    Senator Murkowski was able to secure funding for the construction of State Extended Care Facilities and Veterans Cemeteries. She also secured report language directing the VA to focus on benefits eligibility education for veterans who lack a direct road connection to a VA facility. She also secured her annual bill language to allow for care-sharing agreements between Federally Qualified Health Centers in the State of Alaska and Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations which are party to the Alaska Native Health Compact with the Indian Health Service. She made certain that the VA received full funding for mental health programs, telehealth programs, women veteran gender-specific care programs, homelessness programs, and for the Office of Rural Health.
    In addition to programmatic funding, Murkowski was able to secure investments in this bill that are specific for 3 of Alaska military installations, projects that have been requested and prioritized by the Department of Defense:
    JBER: $45 million to complete the runway extension project for the Air Force.
    Eielson Air Force Base: $6.7 million to finish planning and designing of a new permanent party dormitory for the Air Force.
    Fort Wainwright: $7.7 million to begin the planning and designing of a new dining facility for the Army.
    HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH (LEG) APPROPRIATIONS BILL
    Senator Murkowski inserted report language in the Legislative Branch FY26 Appropriations Act that incentivizes the Senate Dining Room and food-service facilities in the Capitol to source domestic seafood products, including wild-caught Alaska salmon.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Missouri Man Sentenced for Possessing Child Pornography

    Source: US FBI

    TULSA, Okla. – A Warrensburg, Missouri man was sentenced today for Possession of Child Pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.

    U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell sentenced Jimmie Lloyd Skelton, 34, to 168 months imprisonment, followed by 15 years of supervised release. Upon his release, Skelton will also be required to register as a sex offender.

    According to court documents, the Claremore Police Department responded to a report of child exploitation. The homeowner found Skelton masturbating to a video of a child under 12 years old. When law enforcement searched the home, they found several electronic devices owned by Skelton. Investigators found videos that Skelton recorded secretly of the child victim.

    Skelton will remain in custody pending transfer to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.

    The FBI and the Claremore Police Department investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Scott Dunn and Stacey Todd prosecuted the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit Justice.gov/PSC.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Former Coach and Missouri Middle School Teacher Sentenced for Coercing, Enticing, and Sexually Abusing a Minor Child

    Source: US FBI

    TULSA, Okla. – A former coach and middle school teacher was sentenced today for six counts related to child exploitation and sexual abuse of a minor child, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. 

    U.S. District Judge Sara E. Hill sentenced Ronald Dale Sanders, 57, of Belton, Missouri, for Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct, Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country, Abusive Sexual Contact with a Minor in Indian Country, Tampering with Evidence by Corrupt Persuasion, Coercion and Enticement of a Minor, and Production of Child Pornography.

    Judge Hill ordered Sanders to serve 360 months’ imprisonment, followed by lifetime supervision. Upon his release, Sanders will also be required to register as a sex offender.

    “Sanders is a dangerous child predator and every parent’s worst nightmare,” said U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. “His career in teaching and coaching put him in a position to manipulate and exploit a minor child and their family to fulfill his sexual desires.”

    “As a teacher, the defendant held a position of trust in the eyes of his victim and the community. He violated that trust by exploiting a former student for his own sexual gratification,” said FBI Oklahoma City Acting Special Agent in Charge Joe Ogden. “There is no place in our society for predators like Ronald Sanders, and the FBI will continue to work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to ensure they face justice.”

    On several occasions between August 2023 and October 2023, Sanders admitted to driving from Missouri to Oklahoma to engage in sexual acts with a 14-year-old. Court records show that Sanders began messaging with a former 6th-grade student through social media. The messages quickly turned into inappropriate sexual conversations, and he coerced the minor child to send him sexually explicit photos. Sanders manipulated the minor child into believing that they were in a relationship and to delete messages or deny their relationship if anyone asked. He purchased gifts for the minor child, including lingerie and a ring with Sanders’ initials on it.

    Court records show that Sanders’ employment career included teaching special education, middle school education, and coaching boys’ and girls’ teams. He used that background to insert himself into the minor child’s life by claiming he was a tutor and befriending the child’s family, attending school football games, and visiting the minor child during school. In October, one of the minor child’s parents caught Sanders outside their house late at night. When the parent attempted to confront Sanders, he hit their vehicle and sped off. The parent followed Sanders and called 911.

    Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol pulled over Sanders. He had alcohol and sex toys inside his vehicle. The investigation revealed that Sanders was blatant in his pursuit of the minor child and that he had 1,000’s of messages with the minor child that contained sexually explicit material.

    Sanders will remain in custody pending transfer to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.

    The FBI, the Miami Police Department, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol investigated the case. Miami Public Schools played a significant role in the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alicia Hockenbury and Valeria Luster prosecuted the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit Justice.gov/PSC.

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  • MIL-OSI: BlockchainCloudMining Integrates New Contract Plans for Ethereum Holders can easily earn $7,000 a day

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a major development for Ethereum (ETH) investors, BlockchainCloudMining has unveiled an upgraded passive income solution that allows crypto holders to earn daily returns without trading or managing complex hardware.

    As the world’s second largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum (ETH) has always been the main asset in the minds of investors. But in addition to the traditional logic of holding coins, more and more ETH holders are entering a new passive income track through the Blockchain Cloud Mining model-no hardware, no technical threshold, just holding crypto assets, you can get stable returns every day.

    With the market’s gradual embrace of Ethereum 2.0 and the expansion of the global decentralized finance (DeFi) system, ETH is not only the basis of payment and smart contracts, it is also becoming a “blue chip coin” for passive income tools. In this wave of trends, the Blockchain Cloud Mining platform has risen rapidly, with a unique cloud mining model, building a digital asset appreciation bridge for global users that does not require technical participation but has considerable returns.

    In the current market, although ETH prices fluctuate frequently, the overall positive trend has not changed. Through the diversified contract mechanism provided by the platform, investors can convert ETH into a daily source of income, achieving the ideal state of “holding coins and growing assets”.

    BlockchainCloudMining platform advantages, making Ethereum holders’ income artifact
    ⦁Get $12 instant reward after registration.
    ⦁High profit level and daily dividends.
    ⦁No other service fees or management fees.
    ⦁The platform supports more than 9 cryptocurrency settlements, such as DOGE, BTC, ETH, SOL, USDC, USDT, XRP, LTC and BCH.
    ⦁The company’s affiliate program allows you to refer friends and get up to $50,000 in referral bonuses.
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    Steady progress in market volatility, defensive asset strategy for ETH investors

    As the overall crypto market enters a structural volatility cycle in 2025, many ETH holders have begun to rethink their asset allocation methods. Among the many voices of “cryptocurrency speculation is risky”, cloud mining has become a new trend that is quietly rising. Compared with the high-risk strategy of frequent trading, cloud mining provides a low-volatility, high-certainty, and daily settlement income model. It is especially suitable for holders who are optimistic about the long-term development of the Ethereum ecosystem.

    How to start BlockchainCloudMining? One-minute registration to turn on Ethereum’s “automatic money-making mode” users only need to:
    Step 1: Register an account
    You can register an account by entering your email address and setting a platform login password. After registration, you will receive a $12 registration bonus, which can be used to purchase $12 contracts, with a daily income of $0.6. This plan provides users with free cloud mining services without any financial risk.

    Step 2: Purchase a mining contract
    BlockchainCloudMining offers a variety of mining contract options, such as $100, $500, and $1,000 contracts. Each contract has a unique return on investment (ROI) and a specific contract period. You can earn more efficient and stable income by participating in the following contracts:

    ⦁【New User Experience Contract】: Investment amount: $100, contract period 2 days, total income: $100 + $6.
    ⦁【WhatsMiner M66S】: Investment amount: $500, contract period 7 days, total income: $500 + $45.5.
    ⦁【WhatsMiner M60】: Investment amount: $1000, contract period 14 days, total income: $1000 + $196.
    ⦁【Bitcoin Miner S21+】: Investment amount: $3000, contract period 20 days, total income: $3000 + $900.
    ⦁【ALPH Miner AL1】：Investment amount: $10,000, contract period 35 days, total income: $10,000 + $5,950.
    ⦁【ANTSPACE HK3】：Investment amount: $33,000, contract period 40 days, total income: $33,000 + $26,400.
    You can get income the next day after purchasing the contract, or you can choose to withdraw to your crypto wallet or continue to purchase other contracts. (The platform has launched a variety of stable income contracts, for more contract details, please log in to the official website of Blockchaincloudmining.com)

    In short: ETH is not just holding, but also a source of income
    In the future crypto-financial landscape, the liquidity and income of assets will determine their investment value. Ethereum is not only the token of the next generation of Internet infrastructure, but also the key to a new era of passive income.

    Through BlockchainCloudMining, every ETH investor can transform the passive attitude of “waiting for the rise” into an active layout of “earning money every day”. This is not only a shift in investment strategy, but also an innovation in the way wealth is generated in the blockchain era.

    For more details, please visit the official website: blockchaincloudmining.com
    Or contact the company email: info@blockchaincloudmining.com

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Former New York City Police Officer Sentenced to 40 Years’ Imprisonment for Sex Offenses Involving Minors

    Source: US FBI

    Defendant Was Convicted by a Federal Jury of Child Exploitation, Attempted Child Exploitation, and Coercion of a Minor

    Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Christopher Terranova, a former New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer, was sentenced by United States District Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto to 40 years’ imprisonment for sexually exploiting, attempting to sexually exploit, and enticing and coercing three 15-year-old boys and a 12-year-old boy.  Terranova was employed as a police officer with the NYPD at the time of the charged conduct.  A federal jury convicted Terranova of the charges in November 2024.

    Joseph Nocella, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York and Christopher G. Raia, Assistant Director in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI) announced the sentence.

    “The significant sentence the court imposed is a just outcome for the defendant’s abuse of his position as a police officer to groom and manipulate young boys, gain their trust, then sexually abuse and exploit them,” stated United States Attorney Nocella.  “The victims showed courage in coming forward to expose this predator, and the sentence imposed ensures that no other child will be harmed by the defendant while he spends decades in prison.”

    Mr. Nocella expressed his appreciation to the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau for their assistance during the investigation.

    “Christopher Terranova, a former NYPD officer, targeted, and sexually exploited multiple minors, including some who were also victims in unrelated crimes,” stated FBI Assistant Director in Charge Raia.  “Terranova’s unthinkable actions violated his sworn duty to protect this community and reflect an egregious abuse of authority to satisfy his twisted desires.  May today’s sentencing reflect the FBI’s commitment to disrupting any sexual predator from further victimizing our city’s most vulnerable victims.”

    Between approximately December 2019 and May 2023, Terranova used social media to engage in sexually explicit conversations with underage boys and attempt to entice them into taking sexually explicit photographs of themselves and sharing them with Terranova.  Terranova used popular social media applications to message and gain the trust of underage boys whom he encountered socially, online, or through his job as a police officer.

    For example, between March 2023 and May 2023, Terranova targeted a 15-year-old boy he encountered at the 121st Precinct on Staten Island who was there to report that he had been robbed. Terranova obtained the victim’s cellphone number from the robbery complaint in an NYPD database and messaged him: “Hey… it’s Chris Terranova the cop you met at the 121 that day with mom, i just wanted to reach out to see if you were doing ok after the incident, I hate seeing these things happen to good Guys like yourself.”  In subsequent messages, Terranova inquired about the investigation, referred to his role as a police officer, and asked the victim if he had any interest in the police department or its youth programs. Terranova also suggested, “If [sic] here too if you ever want to talk[.] I been through a lot myself over the years so just know that little bro.”  Terranova then asked the victim to add him on “snap” or “the gram,” referring to Snapchat and Instagram.  On Snapchat, Terranova began asking the victim sexually explicit questions, sent the victim a photograph of Terranova’s genitals, and asked for a sexually explicit photograph of the victim.  The victim informed his mother about the inappropriate messages and she reported the matter to police.

    Terranova also engaged in hands-on sex acts with two of his minor victims.  One of those victims was the 15-year-old son of an acquaintance of Terranova.  While giving that victim a ride home from a birthday party, Terranova brought the victim to a secluded location where he directed the victim to engage in sex acts with him.

    Terranova met a third 15-year-old victim, who lived in Texas, on social media.   Terranova used his status as a police officer to gain the victim’s trust.  Terranova traveled to Texas at least 16 times to visit the victim, engaged in sexual acts with him and purchased a house in the victim’s neighborhood.  In one message, Terranova stated: “You being with me. . . and making love to me is more than a sign of everything happens for a reason.”   

    Terranova also met a 12-year-old victim locally while Terranova was on-duty and in uniform.  Terranova messaged the victim on Snapchat and began asking him sexually explicit questions and solicited sexually explicit photos.

    This prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.  Led by United States Attorneys’ Offices, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims.  For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.

    The government’s case is being handled by Office’s Human Trafficking and Civil Rights Section.  Assistant United States  Attorneys Rachel A. Bennek and Lauren A. Bowman are in charge of the prosecution, with the assistance of Paralegal Specialist Chelsea Guzman.

    The Defendant:

    CHRISTOPHER TERRANOVA
    Age: 35
    Staten Island, New York

    E.D.N.Y. Docket No. 23-CR-516 (KAM)

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: SCS visits Civil Engineering and Development Department (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

         The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, visited the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) this afternoon (July 18) to exchange views with staff representatives from various grades in the department, and to learn about the department’s latest progress in optimising operational efficiency and services through the application of technology, as well as its work in landslip prevention and mitigation and slope safety.
     
         Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Leung, Mrs Yeung first met with the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Michael Fong, and the directorate staff to learn about the key initiatives of the Civil Engineering Office, the Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO) and the regional development offices. They also met with staff representatives from various grades in the department to exchange views on matters of concern to them.
     
         Mrs Yeung said, “As the expectations of the community for the civil service are constantly rising and the challenges posed by extreme weather are becoming increasingly severe, I hope my colleagues will continue to strive for excellence, review workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, and respond to changes with smart innovations. This will strengthen the public’s sense of fulfilment, happiness and security.”
     
         During the visit to the GEO Emergency Control Centre, officers in charge of the centre introduced the Common Operation Picture developed and managed by the department to Mrs Yeung. This electronic system facilitates the sharing of real-time information among different government departments to assist in monitoring emergencies such as landslides, flooding and fallen trees, as well as to enhance contingency co-ordination. The GEO maintains a 24-hour, year-round emergency service to provide geotechnical advice to rescue teams and government departments on any emergency actions to be taken to deal with danger arising from landslides for their determination of co-ordinated responses and mapping plans.
     
         Moreover, Mrs Yeung learned that the CEDD started a trial run of its in-house developed, AI-empowered Landslip Warning System this year, with an aim to issue more accurate Landslip Warnings. Through the cloud technology and the Internet of Things, the system can use Hong Kong’s rainfall data, past landslide records and man-made slopes data to identify with higher accuracy the relevant attributes resulting in landslides through big data analysis. This strengthens the understanding of the relationship between rainfall and landslides. The new system can further enhance the accuracy of the predicted number of reported landslides during heavy rainstorms, thereby improving the capabilities of landslide risk assessment, optimising the issuance of Landslip Warnings, and enhancing early warning.
     
         Officers responsible for planning and terrain evaluation also briefed Mrs Yeung on the Digital Aerial Photograph Interpretation System launched last year. The system digitalises historical paper aerial photographs and centralises aerial photo imageries on an instantly accessible digital platform. This not only allows government departments and related organisations to remotely search, view and analyse high-resolution 3D data, but also empowers professionals to map and visualise 3D terrains to support related research for slope safety management and land planning. The system also eliminates the process of physical photo storage and helps shorten construction time, reduce construction costs, and promote environmental efficiency.
     
         In addition, the department’s staff introduced their approaches for enhancing the speed and efficiency to assist in promoting the development of the Northern Metropolis. The Northern Metropolis is located in a geologically complex area with very limited engineering geological data. In order to speed up development and minimise the ground investigation work required across different projects, the GEO initiated a regional ground investigation study in the Northwest New Territories, carrying out ground drilling and rock load tests in strategic areas.

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  • Ashwini Vaishnaw, Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurate IICT Campus in Mumbai

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday inaugurated the Mumbai campus of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT).

    The new campus, located at the NFDC Films Division Complex on Pedder Road, will begin academic sessions in September. Around 300 students are expected in the first batch. The campus features classrooms, media labs, post-production suites, and specialised facilities for animation, VFX, and extended reality (XR).

    Speaking at the event, Vaishnaw said the government is focused on empowering youth and expanding opportunities in creative sectors. “This is a big achievement. It will open new opportunities for the youth of our country,” he said.

    Vaishnav added that the central government has allocated ₹400 crore for the development of IICT. The institute will offer 17 specialised courses and has already partnered with global technology leaders like Google, Meta, and Adobe for hands-on training and industry exposure.

    Fadnavis termed the event a “moment that is now transforming into a movement”, adding that the institute will serve as both an academic and cultural landmark. “Just as WAVES revolutionised the creator economy, IICT stands as a testament to all that hard work,” he said.

    Also present were Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra’s Minister of Cultural Affairs.

    The IICT will offer advanced programs in integrated media post-production, animation, VFX, XR, and related domains. Officials said the institute will bring academic training, industry collaboration, and state-of-the-art infrastructure under one roof.

    The move comes as India looks to institutionalise its AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) sector, which is expected to play a growing role in the global digital economy.

  • Ashwini Vaishnaw, Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurate IICT Campus in Mumbai

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday inaugurated the Mumbai campus of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT).

    The new campus, located at the NFDC Films Division Complex on Pedder Road, will begin academic sessions in September. Around 300 students are expected in the first batch. The campus features classrooms, media labs, post-production suites, and specialised facilities for animation, VFX, and extended reality (XR).

    Speaking at the event, Vaishnaw said the government is focused on empowering youth and expanding opportunities in creative sectors. “This is a big achievement. It will open new opportunities for the youth of our country,” he said.

    Vaishnav added that the central government has allocated ₹400 crore for the development of IICT. The institute will offer 17 specialised courses and has already partnered with global technology leaders like Google, Meta, and Adobe for hands-on training and industry exposure.

    Fadnavis termed the event a “moment that is now transforming into a movement”, adding that the institute will serve as both an academic and cultural landmark. “Just as WAVES revolutionised the creator economy, IICT stands as a testament to all that hard work,” he said.

    Also present were Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra’s Minister of Cultural Affairs.

    The IICT will offer advanced programs in integrated media post-production, animation, VFX, XR, and related domains. Officials said the institute will bring academic training, industry collaboration, and state-of-the-art infrastructure under one roof.

    The move comes as India looks to institutionalise its AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) sector, which is expected to play a growing role in the global digital economy.

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Statement on Russia’s malicious cyber activity affecting the United Kingdom

    Source: Government of Canada News

    July 18, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

    The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence; and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today issued the following statement:

    “Canada strongly condemns Russia’s malicious cyber activities targeting the United Kingdom, other allies and Ukraine. Canada joins its partners and allies in calling out this activity by Russia’s military intelligence service (the GRU). Russia’s malicious cyber activity and the subsequent harmful real-world impacts it caused such as the bombing of the Mariupol Theatre, the targeting of Yulia Skripal and cyber operations in support of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine.

    “Russia’s pattern of disruptive cyber activity demonstrates a repeated disregard for the rules-based international system. It also demonstrates Russia’s willingness to use its cyber capabilities irresponsibly as part of a wider campaign to interfere with and destabilize other countries.

    “Canada, in conjunction with our partners and allies, including the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union, will continue to defend a stable cyberspace, built on the applicability of and respect for international law, as well as responsible state behaviour, in cyberspace.

    “We remind Canadian organizations, especially critical infrastructure network defenders, to bolster their awareness of and protection against Russian cyber threats. We encourage all Canadians to follow updated advice and guidance at cyber.gc.ca.”

    Quick facts

    Previous malicious Russian cyber activities include the following:

    • Electoral and political interference via cyber means targeting the United Kingdom, made public in 2023
    • The targeting of Viasat’s KA-SAT satellite Internet service in Ukraine and other parts of Europe in February 2022
    • The targeting of the Ukrainian banking sector in February 2022
    • The exploitation of the SolarWinds Platform by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) in 2021
    • The SVR’s targeting of Canadian COVID-19 vaccine research and development in 2020
    • Interference by Russia’s GRU in Georgia’s 2020 parliamentary elections

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  • MIL-OSI Security: FORMER LOCAL FIREFIGHTER FACING FEDERAL CHARGES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Garey A. Buscaino, 48, of Pensacola, Florida, has been indicted in federal court on charges related to a decade-long pattern of producing and possessing child pornography. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida announced the charges.

    Buscaino is scheduled for arraignment before United States Magistrate Judge Zachary C. Bolitho at the United States Courthouse in Pensacola, Florida, on July 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

    The Indictment charges Buscaino with the Production of Child Pornography of four different minor females between 2015 – 2025. He is also charged with the Possession of Child Pornography Involving Minors Under the Age of 12 Years Old.

    If convicted, Buscaino faces up to 30 years’ imprisonment as to each minor victim for the Production of Child Pornography and up to 20 years’ imprisonment as to the Possession of Child Pornography Involving Minors Under the Age of 12 Years Old.  

    The case is being jointly investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations.  The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David L. Goldberg.

    An indictment is merely an allegation by a grand jury that a defendant has committed a violation of federal criminal law and is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice and led by the U.S. Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Divisions Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), it marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

    The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of 94 offices that serve as the nation’s principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General.  To access public court documents online, please visit the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida website. For more information about the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/fln/index.html.

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Publishes Q2 Report Showing Market Leadership in Listings and Security Reserves

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announced its Q2 2025 performance results, reporting substantial growth across new token listings, user acquisition, ecosystem investments, and platform security initiatives. The quarter marked a period of strong activity for MEXC, as the broader crypto market recovered amid renewed interest in meme coins, AI projects, and multi-chain ecosystems.

    During Q2, MEXC recorded 580 new token listings, with several projects delivering significant returns. Notable performers included the Ethereum-based ZK infrastructure token LA, which posted a peak gain of over 9,100%, as well as Solana-based meme coins MOONPIG and GORK. Infrastructure and AI projects such as FHE, INIT, and KERNEL also saw elevated interest and trading volume. In total, the top 10 newly listed tokens delivered an average peak return of over 3,600%.

    MEXC also announced that its registered user base has surpassed 40 million globally, reflecting increased adoption in both developed and emerging markets. The milestone coincided with the launch of a $300 million Ecosystem Development Fund and a $30 million CSR initiative, IgniteX, aimed at fostering blockchain innovation through education, early-stage support, and technical grants.

    “The second quarter of 2025 demonstrated that investor appetite for high-growth narratives remains strong,” said Shawn Young, Chief Analyst at MEXC. “We’ve seen momentum shift toward infrastructure, Bitcoin-native DeFi, and memecoins with active communities. Our focus remains on accessibility, innovation, and user protection.”

    Security remained a key area of investment for the platform. In June, MEXC launched the $100 Million Guardian Fund, designed to provide immediate user compensation in the event of verified security incidents. The exchange also reported a BTC reserve ratio of 127.59%, supported by over 4,080 BTC in custody. Additionally, its Futures Insurance Fund surpassed $559 million in cumulative payouts.

    MEXC continued to expand its product offering, launching a new hybrid CEX–DEX platform called DEX+ and introducing an upgraded Launchpad system, which featured seven token sales in its first month. Participation exceeded 118,000 users, with several projects posting gains of 8–9x post-listing. The Airdrop+ initiative also scaled rapidly, with 146 campaigns launched and over 230,000 participants recorded.

    Strategic partnerships played a key role in Q2. A major collaboration with the TON blockchain included a $1 million campaign that generated $6.6 billion in trading volume and attracted over 110,000 participants. MEXC also hosted and participated in industry events across Dubai, Korea, and Monaco.

    Looking ahead, MEXC aims to deepen its focus on infrastructure, ecosystem growth, and security standards, as well as expand support for new user onboarding initiatives in underbanked regions. The company plans further product launches and community activations in Q3 and Q4.

    About MEXC

    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto”. Serving over 40 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, frequent airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.

    MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Publishes Q2 Report Showing Market Leadership in Listings and Security Reserves

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announced its Q2 2025 performance results, reporting substantial growth across new token listings, user acquisition, ecosystem investments, and platform security initiatives. The quarter marked a period of strong activity for MEXC, as the broader crypto market recovered amid renewed interest in meme coins, AI projects, and multi-chain ecosystems.

    During Q2, MEXC recorded 580 new token listings, with several projects delivering significant returns. Notable performers included the Ethereum-based ZK infrastructure token LA, which posted a peak gain of over 9,100%, as well as Solana-based meme coins MOONPIG and GORK. Infrastructure and AI projects such as FHE, INIT, and KERNEL also saw elevated interest and trading volume. In total, the top 10 newly listed tokens delivered an average peak return of over 3,600%.

    MEXC also announced that its registered user base has surpassed 40 million globally, reflecting increased adoption in both developed and emerging markets. The milestone coincided with the launch of a $300 million Ecosystem Development Fund and a $30 million CSR initiative, IgniteX, aimed at fostering blockchain innovation through education, early-stage support, and technical grants.

    “The second quarter of 2025 demonstrated that investor appetite for high-growth narratives remains strong,” said Shawn Young, Chief Analyst at MEXC. “We’ve seen momentum shift toward infrastructure, Bitcoin-native DeFi, and memecoins with active communities. Our focus remains on accessibility, innovation, and user protection.”

    Security remained a key area of investment for the platform. In June, MEXC launched the $100 Million Guardian Fund, designed to provide immediate user compensation in the event of verified security incidents. The exchange also reported a BTC reserve ratio of 127.59%, supported by over 4,080 BTC in custody. Additionally, its Futures Insurance Fund surpassed $559 million in cumulative payouts.

    MEXC continued to expand its product offering, launching a new hybrid CEX–DEX platform called DEX+ and introducing an upgraded Launchpad system, which featured seven token sales in its first month. Participation exceeded 118,000 users, with several projects posting gains of 8–9x post-listing. The Airdrop+ initiative also scaled rapidly, with 146 campaigns launched and over 230,000 participants recorded.

    Strategic partnerships played a key role in Q2. A major collaboration with the TON blockchain included a $1 million campaign that generated $6.6 billion in trading volume and attracted over 110,000 participants. MEXC also hosted and participated in industry events across Dubai, Korea, and Monaco.

    Looking ahead, MEXC aims to deepen its focus on infrastructure, ecosystem growth, and security standards, as well as expand support for new user onboarding initiatives in underbanked regions. The company plans further product launches and community activations in Q3 and Q4.

    About MEXC

    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto”. Serving over 40 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, frequent airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.

    MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8142f904-40f5-48fb-ad0d-b9a80ec0d3b4
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  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile’s JPush Empowers Beijing Hyundai Auto Finance to Build an Efficient and Secure Mobile Financial Service Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its push notification solution, JPush, has partnered with Beijing Hyundai Auto Finance Co., Ltd. (“BHAF”) to empower the automotive finance provider with JPush’s efficient message delivery and secure communication services.

    Driven by the digital transformation sweeping the financial sector, BHAF is embracing change and striving to build an intelligent, mobile financial service system. To enhance customer service efficiency and employee collaboration, BHAF has launched a dedicated mobile platform that integrates core functions, such as financial services, customer support, risk management, and internal operations. Powered by advanced technology, JPush has played a key role in providing robust support for this platform.

    • Seamless full coverage to ensure uninterrupted service
      JPush fully supports various operating systems including Android, iOS, HarmonyOS, QuickApp, and Web. It is compatible with JPush channels, APNs (Apple Push Notification service), FCM (Firebase Cloud Messaging) and the system-level push messaging channels of various mobile brands such as Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, VIVO, Meizu, ASUS, NIO Phone. This ensures that BHAF’s customers and employees can receive critical messages in a timely and stable manner on various devices, enabling the seamless delivery of financial services.
    • High-concurrency, financial-grade channels for guaranteed message delivery
      JPush has established multiple high-reliability, high-concurrency message delivery channels. By leveraging its intelligent channel optimization and keep-alive technologies, JPush ensures the instant and accurate delivery of time-sensitive financial messages such as loan progress updates, repayment reminders, pending approvals, and risk alerts. This helps BHAF avoid delays or message loss that could negatively affect customer experience or internal decision-making.
    • Dual assurance of precision targeting and compliance-level security
      JPush supports customized labeling and aliases based on user profiles and business scenarios. This enables refined push notifications, such as loan product recommendations, repayment reminders, and employee task alerts. These capabilities significantly enhance information delivery efficiency and user experience. Furthermore, JPush has passed the security evaluation by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) and is connected to the national SDK management service platform. Its strict data encryption and storage mechanisms provide BHAF with dual-layer protection for customer privacy and business data, fully complying with the stringent regulatory requirements of the financial industry.

    A financial-grade mobile service hub featuring high efficiency, precision, and security has been established through the deep integration of JPush and BHAF’s mobile platform. Internally, employee approval processes have been accelerated and collaboration efficiency significantly improved. Externally, customers benefit from greater transparency in loan processing and timely repayment reminders, resulting in a fully upgraded service experience. These improvements optimize operations, lower service costs, and foster business model innovation while enhancing customer satisfaction through technology.

    Looking ahead, Aurora Mobile will continue to deepen its strategic partnership with BHAF. Leveraging its industry-leading push notification and financial technology solutions, the two parties will jointly explore cutting-edge digital applications, including intelligent risk control, precision marketing, and personalized services. These efforts will help strengthen BHAF’s digital foundation and provide sustained intelligent momentum for its high-quality business growth.

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Aurora Mobile’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Aurora Mobile may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Aurora Mobile’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Aurora Mobile’s strategies; Aurora Mobile’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Aurora Mobile’s ability to attract and retain customers; its ability to develop and effectively market data solutions, and penetrate the existing market for developer services; its ability to transition to the new advertising-driven SAAS business model; its ability to maintain or enhance its brand; the competition with current or future competitors; its ability to continue to gain access to mobile data in the future; the laws and regulations relating to data privacy and protection; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Aurora Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

    For more information, please contact:

    Aurora Mobile Limited
    E-mail: ir@jiguang.cn

    Christensen

    In China
    Ms. Xiaoyan Su
    Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
    E-mail: Xiaoyan.Su@christensencomms.com

    In US
    Ms. Linda Bergkamp
    Phone: +1-480-614-3004
    Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile’s JPush Empowers Beijing Hyundai Auto Finance to Build an Efficient and Secure Mobile Financial Service Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its push notification solution, JPush, has partnered with Beijing Hyundai Auto Finance Co., Ltd. (“BHAF”) to empower the automotive finance provider with JPush’s efficient message delivery and secure communication services.

    Driven by the digital transformation sweeping the financial sector, BHAF is embracing change and striving to build an intelligent, mobile financial service system. To enhance customer service efficiency and employee collaboration, BHAF has launched a dedicated mobile platform that integrates core functions, such as financial services, customer support, risk management, and internal operations. Powered by advanced technology, JPush has played a key role in providing robust support for this platform.

    • Seamless full coverage to ensure uninterrupted service
      JPush fully supports various operating systems including Android, iOS, HarmonyOS, QuickApp, and Web. It is compatible with JPush channels, APNs (Apple Push Notification service), FCM (Firebase Cloud Messaging) and the system-level push messaging channels of various mobile brands such as Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, VIVO, Meizu, ASUS, NIO Phone. This ensures that BHAF’s customers and employees can receive critical messages in a timely and stable manner on various devices, enabling the seamless delivery of financial services.
    • High-concurrency, financial-grade channels for guaranteed message delivery
      JPush has established multiple high-reliability, high-concurrency message delivery channels. By leveraging its intelligent channel optimization and keep-alive technologies, JPush ensures the instant and accurate delivery of time-sensitive financial messages such as loan progress updates, repayment reminders, pending approvals, and risk alerts. This helps BHAF avoid delays or message loss that could negatively affect customer experience or internal decision-making.
    • Dual assurance of precision targeting and compliance-level security
      JPush supports customized labeling and aliases based on user profiles and business scenarios. This enables refined push notifications, such as loan product recommendations, repayment reminders, and employee task alerts. These capabilities significantly enhance information delivery efficiency and user experience. Furthermore, JPush has passed the security evaluation by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) and is connected to the national SDK management service platform. Its strict data encryption and storage mechanisms provide BHAF with dual-layer protection for customer privacy and business data, fully complying with the stringent regulatory requirements of the financial industry.

    A financial-grade mobile service hub featuring high efficiency, precision, and security has been established through the deep integration of JPush and BHAF’s mobile platform. Internally, employee approval processes have been accelerated and collaboration efficiency significantly improved. Externally, customers benefit from greater transparency in loan processing and timely repayment reminders, resulting in a fully upgraded service experience. These improvements optimize operations, lower service costs, and foster business model innovation while enhancing customer satisfaction through technology.

    Looking ahead, Aurora Mobile will continue to deepen its strategic partnership with BHAF. Leveraging its industry-leading push notification and financial technology solutions, the two parties will jointly explore cutting-edge digital applications, including intelligent risk control, precision marketing, and personalized services. These efforts will help strengthen BHAF’s digital foundation and provide sustained intelligent momentum for its high-quality business growth.

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Aurora Mobile’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Aurora Mobile may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Aurora Mobile’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Aurora Mobile’s strategies; Aurora Mobile’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Aurora Mobile’s ability to attract and retain customers; its ability to develop and effectively market data solutions, and penetrate the existing market for developer services; its ability to transition to the new advertising-driven SAAS business model; its ability to maintain or enhance its brand; the competition with current or future competitors; its ability to continue to gain access to mobile data in the future; the laws and regulations relating to data privacy and protection; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Aurora Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

    For more information, please contact:

    Aurora Mobile Limited
    E-mail: ir@jiguang.cn

    Christensen

    In China
    Ms. Xiaoyan Su
    Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
    E-mail: Xiaoyan.Su@christensencomms.com

    In US
    Ms. Linda Bergkamp
    Phone: +1-480-614-3004
    Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AFRICA/SUDAN – The fires of war will not kill learning for young Sudanese

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Friday, 18 July 2025

    Internet

    Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) – Prolonged conflict and mass displacement have denied young Sudanese even the most basic tools for self-development.The criticality also emerged on the occasion of the recently celebrated World Youth Skills Day under the theme “Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills.” It was highlighted that millions of Sudanese youth remain cut off from education, vocational training, and digital access.Data released by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) currently shows that over 17 million children in Sudan are currently out of school, representing 90 per cent of the country’s school-age population. Nationwide exams were suspended in 14 of Sudan’s 18 states due to insecurity, while schools have been bombed, looted, or repurposed as military bases. The NRC warns of a “lost generation” if education and skill-building do not resume at scale.Yet, amid displacement and limited infrastructure, Sudanese youth continue to seek learning pathways where they can. One of the most impactful examples is the UNITAR Rapid Assistance Programme for Sudan (2024–2025), a Japan-funded online training initiative designed to support displaced youths and women. Alongside UNITAR’s digital initiative, other institutions have focused on practical, location-based vocational training, the launch of two UNESCO, in partnership with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), vocational training centres in Port Sudan and Kassala in 2024. These centres prioritise youth with disabilities and displaced learners, offering training in trades and digital literacy, tailored to crisis conditions. The initiative responds to the urgent need for skills-based recovery and inclusion in underserved areas. Digital skills, though urgent, are largely inaccessible in much of Sudan due to limited connectivity, security risks, and economic instability. Nearly three out of four youth globally lack employability skills, and in Sudan, the gap is growing at an alarming rate. While various training programmes have emerged since the start of the conflict, their coverage remains limited relative to the scale of need. Access to vocational and digital skills development in Sudan continues to depend on factors such as security, displacement status, infrastructure, and available funding.In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. (AP) (Agenzia Fides, 18/7/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Launchpool Lists Caldera (ERA) with over 2.6M in Token Rewards

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the listing of Caldera (ERA) for spot trading. Caldera is a rollup platform on Ethereum that enables horizontal scaling and interoperability between rollups. Trading for the ERA/USDT pair began on 17 July 2025, 15:30 (UTC), with withdrawals available from 18 July 2025, 16:30 (UTC).

    Bitget will launch a Launchpool campaign offering 2,666,600 ERA in total rewards. Eligible users can participate by locking BGB, BTC or ETH during the event, which runs from 18 July 2025, 05:00 to 21 July 2025, 05:00 (UTC). In the BGB locking pool, users can lock between 5 to 50,000 BGB, with maximum limits determined by their VIP tier, for a chance to earn a share of 1,000,000 ERA. In the BTC pool, users can lock between 0.0001 and 23 BTC to receive a portion of 833,300 ERA. In the ETH pool, users can lock between 0.002 and 450 ETH to grab a share of 833,300 ERA.

    Caldera is a Web3 infrastructure platform that streamlines the creation of customizable Ethereum L2 rollups, enabling developers to configure elements like gas tokens, data availability layers, and technology stacks including Arbitrum, Optimism, and zkSync. At its core is the Metalayer protocol, designed to unify rollups by facilitating shared liquidity and efficient cross-chain communication. With support for over 50 rollups, Caldera powers a growing ecosystem that manages between $400–600 million in TVL and serves 27 million wallets, making it a critical player in Ethereum’s broader scaling architecture.

    Bitget continues to expand its offerings, positioning itself as a leading platform for cryptocurrency trading. The exchange has established a reputation for innovative solutions that empower users to explore crypto within a secure CeDeFi ecosystem. With an extensive selection of over 800 cryptocurrency pairs and a commitment to broaden its offerings to more than 900 trading pairs, Bitget connects users to various ecosystems, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Base, and TON. The addition of Caldera into Bitget’s portfolio marks a significant step toward expanding its ecosystem by embracing niche communities and fostering innovation in decentralized economies, further solidifying its role as a gateway to diverse Web3 projects and cultural movements.

    For more details on Caldera, visit here.

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform.

    Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

    Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.

    For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

    For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

    Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2ad44618-7b23-4379-b633-042ee5973b16

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Launches PUMP Futures Competition for European Users with 20,000 USDT Prize Pool

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the launch of an exclusive PUMP Futures Competition designed specifically for European users. The 8-day competition, running from July 14 to July 21, offers a total prize pool of 20,000 USDT.

    Competition Rules

    The competition features two main reward tracks tailored to different user profiles:

    1. Individual Trading Leaderboard

    Participants will compete individually based on their cumulative trading volume in PUMP futures throughout the event. To qualify for rewards, users must reach at least 50,000 USDT in trading volume. Eligible traders will benefit from a reduced fee rate of 0.02%, plus a 10% rebate on trading fees. Top-ranked traders will have the opportunity to win up to 5,000 USDT from the prize pool.

    2. New User Bonus

    Newly registered European users who complete 3,000 USDT in PUMP futures trades will receive a 5 USDT reward. This bonus is limited to the first 600 eligible participants, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

    How to Participate

    To participate, European users must register through MEXC’s dedicated competition page. Only trades and deposits made after registration will be counted. The competition is limited to PUMP futures trading, and all rewards will be distributed within 10 business days after the event concludes.

    Supporting Regional Growth

    This campaign reflects MEXC’s ongoing effort to support regional users with localized events and competitive trading opportunities. By focusing on user needs in specific markets, MEXC continues to enhance the trading experience across Europe.

    For full event details and registration, please visit the official competition page.

    About MEXC
    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 40 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, everyday airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.
    MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ebca43ba-aa74-461c-870e-400d209b34d6

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  • MIL-OSI China: Foreign Minister Lin meets with Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ramírez, cohosts reception celebrating 68th anniversary of diplomatic relations

    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    July 13, 2025
    No. 239

    After arriving in Paraguay in the evening of July 10, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung visited the Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the morning of the following day to meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs Rubén Ramírez Lezcano. The two reviewed progress made on key components of the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project, which is being implemented by the government of Taiwan under the policy framework of integrated diplomacy. Based on mutual trust and mutual benefit, Taiwan and Paraguay are jointly promoting exchanges in economics, trade, investment, infrastructure, smart medicine, technology, education, and smart transportation. Cooperation has brought prosperity to both countries and benefited the Taiwanese and Paraguayan people.

     

    Speaking at a joint press conference with Minister Ramírez after the meeting, Minister Lin said that Taiwan and Paraguay shared the core values of democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law. He affirmed that the bilateral diplomatic relationship was rock-solid. Looking ahead, Minister Lin pledged that both countries would continue to work together to deepen interactions and collaboration in various fields and jointly enhance the well-being of their people. Minister Lin noted that this demonstrated Taiwan’s policy of values-based diplomacy was steadily developing into value-added diplomacy, showing the world that Taiwan-Paraguay ties were a model of successful cooperation.

     

    In the evening, Minister Lin and Minister Ramírez cohosted a reception celebrating the 68th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Republic of Paraguay. The event was attended by over 250 guests, including Paraguayan Supreme Court President César Diesel, Chamber of Deputies Speaker Raúl Latorre Martínez, other deputies and senators, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of the overseas Taiwanese community. In his remarks, Minister Lin commended the fruitful outcomes of the long-term and close partnership between Taiwan and Paraguay. He said that recent benchmark initiatives such as the Taiwan-Paraguay Smart Technology Park, the Taiwan-Paraguay Polytechnic University, the Health Information Management Efficiency Enhancement Project, and an electric bus pilot program were steadily yielding results. Noting that Taiwan was a vital link in global supply chains, Minister Lin said that Taiwan was willing to use its advantages in ICT to further deepen cooperation with Paraguay on comprehensive technological development. Minister Lin added that Taiwan was ready to assist its fraternal ally Paraguay in achieving its national blueprint for development and transformation, jointly realizing the vision of sustainability and prosperity.

     

    In his address, Minister Ramírez thanked Taiwan for its long-term assistance in promoting the development of agriculture, livestock, public health, medicine, education, innovation, and infrastructure in Paraguay. He said that cooperation had targeted the sectors of society that were most in need, benefiting farming communities and young students. Praising the Taiwan-Paraguay Polytechnic University as a landmark bilateral cooperation project, Minister Ramírez said that more than 170 engineers had already been trained. He noted that the two countries were working together to construct campus buildings, representing their shared commitment to investing in knowledge and talent. Minister Ramírez added that Taiwan and Paraguay were jointly creating a future for the next generation by incorporating smart industries and global supply chain integration into their cooperation projects. 

     

    Paraguay is an important diplomatic ally of Taiwan. A mutual agreement on visa-free entry for ordinary passport holders between the two countries that will come into effect on July 25 is expected to further advance exchanges among the people of Taiwan and Paraguay and make investment by Taiwanese companies in Paraguay more convenient. The two nations will continue to deepen cooperation in all spheres and jointly inject new momentum into their democratic partnership.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China Internet Conference to open in Beijing next week

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

    The 24th China Internet Conference is set to take place at the China National Convention Center in Beijing from July 23 to 25.

    The three-day event will include dozens of forums, seminars and exhibitions focused on how innovative internet technologies can cultivate new quality productive forces, drive industrial transformation and support high-quality development.

    The forums will feature industry experts discussing new technology trends and development opportunities, according to organizers.

    Major corporations, startups, and established brands will also display their latest products and innovations, with participants able to test many of these new technologies through interactive demonstrations.

    The Internet Society of China (ISC), which organizes the event, was founded in 2001 by industry players and research institutions to promote exchange and cooperation in the internet sector. It now has more than 1,000 members.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: DHS Nabs at Least 11 Illegal Aliens Including Serial Criminal with 67 Arrests in Sacramento Operation

    Source: US Department of Homeland Security

    CBP nabs career criminal, drug dealer and ten other illegal aliens in targeted operation

    WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested numerous illegal aliens, including a dangerous serial drug abuser and dealer with 67 charges, during a July 17 operation in Sacramento, California.  

    CBP’s targeted operation resulted in the heroic arrest of Javier Dimas-Alcantara, a serial criminal with convictions and charges spanning decades, including the following: 

    • Multiple instances of transport and sale of a narcotic or controlled substance
    • Felony burglary
    • Illegal entry
    • Carrying a loaded firearm in public
    • Multiple instances of providing false identification to a law enforcement officer
    • Multiple instances of felony possession of marijuana for sale
    • Revocation of probation due to re-offense of possession of marijuana for sale
    • Being under the influence of a controlled substance
    • Multiple instances of possession of a narcotic or controlled substance
    • Possession of a controlled narcotic with intent to sell 

    “On July 17, CBP conducted an operation in Sacramento, California, resulting in the arrest of at least 11 criminal illegal aliens. Among the illegal aliens captured in this heroic effort was Javier Dimas-Alcantara, a serial criminal illegal alien who has been booked into jail 67 times,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Dimas has been CONVICTED of a myriad of offenses—you would not want this man to be your neighbor. And yet, politicians like Gavin Newsom defend criminals who terrorize American communities and demonize law enforcement who defend those same communities. He and every other sanctuary politician should be thanking CBP for getting this scum out of American communities instead of obstructing federal law enforcement at every possible turn.” 

    President Trump and Secretary Noem have been given a clear mandate from the American people: get violent illegal aliens OFF our streets and OUT of our country.  

    Illegal aliens can take control of their departure with the CBP Home App. The United States is offering illegal aliens $1,000 and a free flight to self-deport now. We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S. the right, legal way to live the American dream. If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Grants Regulatory Relief from Burdensome EPA Restrictions to Promote American Security

    Source: US Whitehouse

    PROVIDING REGULATORY RELIEF: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed four proclamations, each granting two years of regulatory relief from stringent Biden-era regulations that impacted various sectors vital to national security.

    • The proclamations cover coal plants, taconite iron ore processing facilities, and certain chemical manufacturers that produce chemicals related to semiconductors, medical device sterilization, advanced manufacturing, and national defense systems.
    • These proclamations allow certain of these facilities to comply with the EPA standards that were in place before the Biden Administration rulemakings for two years.
    • The exemptions ensure that these facilities within these critical industries can continue to operate uninterrupted to support national security without incurring substantial costs to comply with, in some cases, unattainable compliance requirements.

    REDUCING BURDENSOME RESTRICTIONS: President Trump recognizes that overly restrictive environmental regulations undermine America’s energy reliability, economic vitality, and national security.

    • Biden-era emissions standards impose costly and, in some cases, unattainable compliance requirements on these industries essential to national interests.
    • The technologies necessary to comply with these Biden-era standards are further not commercially viable in many instances.
    • These sectors are critical to maintaining national security and economic stability. Shutdowns could compromise our grid and lead to electricity shortages and reliance on foreign energy, increase our reliance on foreign supply chains for semiconductors, reduce our ability to provide sterile medical equipment for public health and military readiness, and reduce the supply on steel that we need to support critical infrastructure.

    BALANCING ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS WITH AMERICAN PROSPERITY: President Trump has consistently prioritized a pragmatic approach, ensuring environmental policies support, rather than undermine, America’s economic strength and national security.

    • President Trump has sought to protect American industries while maintaining standards that allow Americans to have among the cleanest air and water in the world.
    • He directed the EPA to repeal the Obama-era Clean Power Plan during his first term, replacing it with the Affordable Clean Energy rule in 2019 that set achievable standards to preserve jobs while addressing emissions.
    • He paused the expansion of windmills, recognizing their detrimental environmental impact, particularly on wildlife, often outweighs their benefits.
    • He has championed an energy dominance strategy, boosting domestic oil and gas production to reduce reliance on foreign energy while maintaining practical environmental oversight.
    • His approach encourages industry to develop cost-effective solutions like improved emissions technologies rather than imposing unfeasible mandates that risk economic disruption.

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