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  • MIL-OSI USA: Early Release of 2024 Power Plant Operations Report Data

    Source: US Energy Information Administration

    The survey Form EIA-923 collects detailed electric power data — monthly and annually — on electricity generation, fuel consumption, fossil fuel stocks, and receipts at the power plant and prime mover level. Specific survey information provided:

    • Schedule 2 – fuel receipts and costs
    • Schedules 3A & 5A – generator data including generation, fuel consumption and stocks
    • Schedule 4 – fossil fuel stocks
    • Schedules 6 & 7 – non-utility source and disposition of electricity
    • Schedules 8A-F – environmental data

    Monthly data (M) -approximately 3,034 plants from the monthly survey
    Annual final data – approximately 3,034 monthly plants + 9,528 plants from the annual survey

    The EIA-906, EIA-920, EIA-923 and predecessor forms provide monthly and annual data on generation and fuel consumption at the power plant and prime mover level. A subset of plants, steam-electric plants 10 MW and above, also provides boiler level and generator level data. Data for utility plants are available from 1970, and for nonutility plants from 1999. Beginning with January 2004 data collection, the EIA-920 was used to collect data from the combined heat and power plant (cogeneration) segment of the nonutility sector; also as of 2004, nonutilities filed the annual data for nonutility source and disposition of electricity. Beginning in 2007, environmental data was collected on Schedules 8A – 8F of the Form 923 and includes by-product disposition, financial information, NOX control operations, cooling system operations and FGP and FGD unit operations. Beginning in 2008, the EIA-923 superseded the EIA-906, EIA-920, FERC 423, and the EIA-423. Schedule 2 of the EIA-923 collects the plant level fuel receipts and cost data previously collected on the FERC and EIA Forms 423. Fuel receipts and costs data prior to 2008.

    Power plant data prior to 2001 are separate files for utility and nonutility plants. For 2001 data and subsequent years, the data are Excel spreadsheet files that include data for all plants and make other changes to the presentation of the data.

    The Form EIA 906/920 data for 2004-2006 were updated. A new method of allocating fuel consumption between electric power generation and useful thermal output (UTO) was implemented for 2004-2008. This new methodology proportionally distributes a combined heat and power (CHP) plant’s losses between the two output products (electric power and UTO). In the historical data, UTO was consistently assumed to be 80 percent efficient and all other losses at the plant were allocated to electric power. This change results in the fuel for electric power to be lower, while the fuel for UTO is higher than the prior set of data as both are given the same efficiency. This results in the appearance of an increase in efficiency of production of electric power between 2003 and 2004. The same methodology is applied to final 2007 and preliminary 2008 data. More information about the methodology can be found in the Appendix C, Technical Notes, to the Electric Power Monthly

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to Alaska Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Flooding

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Alaska of the July 16, 2025 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by flooding occurring Aug. 5-6, 2024.

    The disaster declaration covers the Chatham Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA), Haines Borough, City and Borough of Juneau and Petersburg Borough.

    Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs with financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.

    EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

    “SBA loans help eligible small businesses and private nonprofits cover operating expenses after a disaster, which is crucial for their recovery,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “These loans not only help business owners get back on their feet but also play a key role in sustaining local economies in the aftermath of a disaster.”

    The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.25% for PNPs with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    Submit completed loan applications to the SBA no later than July 16.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Financial Review – Upstream: 2024

    Source: US Energy Information Administration

    Petroleum & Other Liquids

    Crude oil, gasoline, heating oil, diesel, propane, and other liquids including biofuels and natural gas liquids.

    Natural Gas

    Exploration and reserves, storage, imports and exports, production, prices, sales.

    Electricity

    Sales, revenue and prices, power plants, fuel use, stocks, generation, trade, demand & emissions.

    Coal

    Reserves, production, prices, employment and productivity, distribution, stocks, imports and exports.

    Total Energy

    Comprehensive data summaries, comparisons, analysis, and projections integrated across all energy sources.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Lepowsky, Lurie Honored by Alma Maters

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    Dr. Steven Lepowsky, dean of the School of Dental Medicine, and Dr. Alan Lurie, professor and chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, both received high alumni honors from their dental schools, Columbia College of Dental Medicine and UCLA School of Dentistry.

    Lepowsky received the 2025 Columbia College of Dental Medicine Distinguished Alumni Award for Notable Achievement in Academic Dentistry.

    Dr. Steven Lepowsky with interim dean Dr. Dennis Mitchell (Columbia photo)

    “Your leadership role as Dean of the UConn School of Dental Medicine has brought you to the fore of an extraordinary field of candidates for this recognition,” said Dr. Dennis Mitchell, interim dean of the Columbia College of Dental Medicine in an announcement.

    Lepowsky received his DDS from the Columbia College of Dental Medicine in 1986, and was on the faculty at Columbia from 1987-1993 where he served as the director of the general dentistry residency program and the director of the year three clinical program before joining UConn in 1993.

    Lurie was awarded the 2025 Alumnus of the Year from the UCLA School of Dentistry. The award was given to Lurie in honor of his distinguished five-decade career in oral and maxillofacial radiology research and education, and commitment to public service.

    Lurie received his DDS from UCLA in 1970.

    “Dr. Lurie’s impact on dental radiology and public health is immeasurable,” said UCLA School of Dentistry Dean and Professor Dr. Paul H. Krebsbach in the official announcement. “He embodies the very best of what our alumni contribute to science, service, and the broader health community.”

    Krebsbach spent time alongside Lurie at UConn in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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  • MIL-OSI: ASM share buyback update June 9 – 13, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Almere, The Netherlands
    June 16, 2025, 5:45 p.m. CET

    ASM International N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: ASM) reports that no transactions were executed under ASM’s current share buyback program in the week June 9 – 13, 2025.

    For further details including individual transaction information please visit: www.asm.com/investors/dividends-share-buybacks.

    About ASM International

    ASM International N.V., headquartered in Almere, the Netherlands, and its subsidiaries design and manufacture equipment and process solutions to produce semiconductor devices for wafer processing, and have facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia. ASM International’s common stock trades on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange (symbol: ASM). For more information, visit ASM’s website at www.asm.com.

    This press release contains inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

    Contact

    Investor and media relations

    Victor Bareño
    T: +31 88 100 8500
    E: investor.relations@asm.com

    		 Investor relations

    Valentina Fantigrossi
    T: +31 88 100 8502
    E: investor.relations@asm.com

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  • MIL-OSI: LocatorX Wins “Asset Tracking Software of the Year” in 2025 SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards Program

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ORLANDO, Fla., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LocatorX, a trusted provider of IoT-driven asset visibility solutions, today announced it has been selected as winner of the “Asset Tracking Software of the Year” award in the 4th annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program.

    The LocatorX Visibility Suite offers secure supply chain visibility powered by TAA-Compliant IoT sensors (BLE, GPS, NFC, and LoRaWan), its patented LX Digital Fingerprint, and secure data intelligence platform. LocatorX logs and tracks each move, event, or other activity for each asset, generating an immutable ledger. This provides a comprehensive audit trail of key data points in the warehouse, yard, port, or in transit.

    The patented LX Digital Fingerprint is a unique intelligent product identifier that creates a digital thread from the birth of an asset through its lifecycle. LocatorX can also ingest data from existing identifiers including barcodes, UUIDs, serial numbers, and QR codes into the LX Digital Fingerprint, ensuring it is the single source of truth for the asset.

    All data collected is secured and accessible by only authorized parties. Automatic documentation of each asset’s journey enhances Chain of Custody (CoC) and enables advanced reporting to support audits and compliance mandates. Organizations can maintain a detailed record of truth for every asset, including parent/child relationships.

    “Thank you to SupplyTech Breakthrough for recognizing LocatorX with the ‘Asset Tracking Software of the Year’ award. We are excited that we have been honored for the second year in a row,” said Chester Kennedy, CEO of LocatorX. “By providing visibility from the manufacturer to the end user, our customers have peace of mind knowing not only where their assets are but where they have been, and who handled them. When we relocated our headquarters to NeoCity, we positioned ourselves at the heart of a technology innovation center. This recent award validates our commitment to pushing the boundaries of tracking technology. We are not just helping companies locate items, we are enabling them to develop and deliver products with complete confidence.”

    The Awards program is conducted by SupplyTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization. The mission of the annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program is to conduct the industry’s most comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the top technology companies, solutions and products in the supply chain and logistics industry today. This year’s program attracted thousands of nominations from over 15 different countries throughout the world.

    “LocatorX helps organizations not only locate items but establish trust and ensure provenance over their assets. For decades, companies have been working on improving the security of components across supply chains. However, the majority of companies still struggle with tracking assets from the creation of an item through consumption,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director of SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards. “LocatorX allows you to know exactly where your assets are in real-time, whether they are on the move or in the warehouse. With visibility of the asset and its history, companies can finally gain a 360-degree real-time line of sight at the individual item level for their critical supply chains.”

    About LocatorX
    LocatorX ensures real-time visibility of mission-critical assets and connected insights that drive efficient processes across the supply chain. The company’s patented LX Digital Fingerprint, secure TAA-compliant IoT sensors, and data intelligence platform redefines how aerospace, defense, and government sectors track and manage critical assets. To learn more about LocatorX, visit www.locatorx.com.

    About SupplyTech Breakthrough
    Part of the Tech Breakthrough organization, a leading global provider of market intelligence and recognition platforms for technology innovation and leadership, the SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring innovation and market disruption in supply chain & logistics technologies, services, companies, and products around the world. The annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of SupplyTech companies and products in categories including Inventory Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Transportation Management, Material Handling, IoT and Robotics, and more. For more information visit SupplyTechBreakthrough.com

    Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f26eae4e-5069-41cb-a467-5bbe5d523322

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  • MIL-OSI: 1 Hour Payday Loans with No Credit Check Announced as Key Feature in Viva Payday Loans Platform Expansion

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HOUSTON, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Viva Payday Loans has introduced a fast, stress free way for U.S. consumers to access 1 hour payday loans no credit check guaranteed approval even if they’ve been turned away by traditional banks before. With more Americans relying on emergency loans for day-to-day needs, Viva Payday Loans offers a free, secure, and 100% online alternative that requires no credit check or paperwork.

    Powered by a network of top-rated direct lenders and an intelligent matching platform, Viva helps users find 1 hour payday loans online no credit check guaranteed approval, often delivering funds in less than 60 minutes after approval. Whether you’re dealing with an urgent car repair, rent payment, or medical expense, It connects you to same day payday loans online that prioritize speed, convenience, and accessibility.

    Why Choose 1 Hour Payday Loans from Viva Payday Loans?

    When you’re facing an urgent financial emergency, Viva Payday Loans stands out as one of the fastest and most trusted options for getting 1 hour payday loans no credit check guaranteed approval. Whether you’re a gig worker, freelancer, unemployed, or simply struggling with bad credit, Viva Payday Loans ensures quick access to cash, without the delays of traditional banks.

    With a focus on convenience, privacy, and instant decisions, Viva Payday Loans connects you directly with licensed lenders who specialize in payday loans online, even for those who’ve been denied elsewhere. 1 Hour Payday Loans No Credit Check is perfect for those needing quick funds with poor or no credit history. These loans skip the FICO check and focus on your monthly income instead—making approval faster and more accessible.

    The updated Viva Payday Loans platform enables users to submit a secure online request form, which is then shared with a network of third-party lenders. This digital process is designed to help individuals explore options such as 1 hour payday loans, without requiring a traditional credit check. By focusing on income and state eligibility criteria, the platform aims to provide broader access to short-term financial solutions.

    Available across multiple U.S. states, the platform operates entirely online and is accessible 24/7. Users can request same-day payday loans or 1 hour payday loans depending on lender availability and qualifying factors. The process eliminates paperwork and allows borrowers to receive quick responses, especially during financial emergencies where timing is critical.

    All loan terms and decisions are determined independently by licensed lenders. Viva Payday Loans does not issue loans or influence approval outcomes. Applicants are free to accept or decline any offer received. The service emphasizes transparency, optionality, and adherence to federal and state lending regulations while supporting access to emergency loans online with no credit check.

    Contact:
    Mukesh Bhardwaj
    Email: mukesh@paydayventures.com

    Disclaimer: Loan approval depends on lender criteria and income verification. Viva Payday Loans is not a direct lender. All services are free to use and open to U.S. residents only.

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Haiti on the brink: Gangs fill power vacuum as current solutions fail a nation in crisis

    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Greg Beckett, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Western University

    Haiti is facing a multifaceted crisis unlike any in the country’s modern history.

    Haiti recently marked the one-year anniversary of Haiti’s Presidential Transitional Council’s (CPT) new government — an internationally backed effort to restore governance in the country after Prime Minister Ariel Henry was ousted by gangs.

    But rather than charting a path to stability, the CPT remains mired in dysfunction as Haiti’s crisis deepens with no end in sight. Armed gangs now control most of the capital, more than a million Haitians have been displaced and half the country faces acute food insecurity.

    Criminal gangs have taken control of most of the capital city of Port-au-Prince and significant parts of the country. Since 2021, gangs have killed more than 15,000 people and forcibly displaced over a million people.

    Beyond the security situation, there is a dire humanitarian emergency as more than half the country faces severe food insecurity.

    The United Nations says the country may be reaching a point of no return and risks falling into “total chaos.”

    Haitian friends tell me their whole country feels as blocked as the barricaded streets and choke points used by the gangs to control the capital.

    A security crisis paralyzing everything

    The impasse is undoubtedly shaped by entrenched gang violence. Armed groups have been used by political players for political ends in Haiti for decades.

    But now, new, well-organized armed gangs have emerged as political entities in their own right.

    For example, the G9 Alliance, the most notorious of gangs — actually a federation of gangs — is led by former police officer Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier.

    Chérizier presents himself on social media as a revolutionary figure fighting the elites, but in the streets of Port-au-Prince most, see him as a violent criminal.

    Last year, the G9 merged with rivals to form a coalition called Viv Ansamn (Live Together). Led by Chérizier and others, the group forced Prime Minister Ariel Henry from power. Henry had become prime pinister after the assassination of Haiti’s last elected head of state, President Jovenel Moïse, in July 2021, despite himself being implicated in the assassination.

    Both Henry and Moïse were accused of paying gangs to maintain control.

    Viv Ansamn’s takeover of the capital confirms gangs have become an autonomous political force. They have since expanded their power through their control over fuel supplies, critical infrastructure and key choke points.

    It’s telling that the gangs have become so powerful despite the presence of a UN-approved, Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. The mission has been in Haiti since shortly after Henry was forced out of power.

    But with limited scope and funding from donor countries, including the United States, Canada and Ecuador, the mission has failed to achieve any major successes. Indeed, by the UN’s own estimates, gang violence continues to have a “devastating impact” on the population, despite the presence of the mission.

    Last month, the U.S. government designated Viv Ansamn and Gran Grif, Haiti’s two most powerful armed gangs, as terrorist organizations. Canada and others have also imposed sanctions on politicians and gang leaders, and perhaps this could lead to more sanctions against those who most directly benefit from the crisis. But for residents of Port-au-Prince, little has changed on the ground, where many feel the gangs are holding the country hostage.

    Democratic vacuum with no clear path forward

    A common saying in Haiti goes like this: peyi’m pa gen leta, my country has no state. Once a criticism of a particular government, it now feels literal. Haiti has no elected national officials.

    The CPT was established by the Organization of American States after Henry’s ousting, but has has done little to restore democracy. Elections are impossible under the current security conditions.

    Instead, the CPT has become another obstacle to resolution. Mired in internal conflict, some members have been accused of bribery. With no framework for political compromise, the council reflects a system where some key players actually benefit from the political impasse.

    Governing structures that can’t govern

    Haiti is now in uncharted territory. The CPT operates in a legal vacuum, making decisions without a clear mandate or authority.

    Still, the council is moving forward with a controversial plan to rewrite the Haitian constitution. The proposed changes will fundamentally alter Haiti’s government structure, including abolishing the senate and the prime minister, allowing presidents to hold consecutive terms, changing election procedures and allowing dual citizens and Haitians living abroad to run for office.

    This constitutional reform highlights the paradox at the heart of Haiti’s crisis: an institution with questionable legitimacy is attempting to redesign the very framework that would determine its own authority.

    These aren’t just procedural problems: they represent fundamental questions about who has the authority to govern and how decisions get made in a country where democratic institutions have always been fragile.

    International responses miss the mark

    International groups, including the UN, the Organization of American States and the Core Group that includes the United States, Canada and France, have overseen Haiti’s politics for decades. But their influence has often backfired. Many in Haiti see the international community as directly responsible for the current crisis.

    Whatever internal problems have given rise to the current crisis, the role played by the international community in Haiti has undoubtedly contributed to the impasse.

    The MSS mission is a stop gap at best and a liability at worst. It is insufficient for the scale of the crisis.

    Some observers have called for a full UN peacekeeping mission, but there is little support for it and such a mission would likely face resistance within Haiti given the country’s fraught history with international interventions.

    Can the international community undo the damage it has already done? And can Haiti make it through the impasse without the international community?

    Beyond the impasse: What needs to change

    There are no easy solutions. Addressing gang violence without legitimate governing institutions won’t create lasting stability. Yet the path to a legitimate government remains unclear as organizing elections without basic security is unrealistic.

    The international community must stop treating Haiti as a series of separate crises requiring separate responses. The current piecemeal approach treats symptoms while ignoring the underlying causes that block political resolutions.

    For Haitians, the stakes could not be higher. The question isn’t whether change is needed, but whether the international community and Haitian leaders can move beyond the impasse before the situation deteriorates even further.

    Greg Beckett receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

    – ref. Haiti on the brink: Gangs fill power vacuum as current solutions fail a nation in crisis – https://theconversation.com/haiti-on-the-brink-gangs-fill-power-vacuum-as-current-solutions-fail-a-nation-in-crisis-257948

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Mayor Bass, and Congressional, State Legislators Unite In Call To End Raids Ahead of Trump’s Military March on Saturday

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager California (37th District)

    LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Mayor Bass were joined today by nearly 30 Congressional and state legislators to call for an end to immigration raids ahead of the President’s military march this weekend. Watch the press conference here. 

    Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove

    “Trump is manufacturing chaos in Los Angeles, using our city as his movie set to justify his authoritarian crackdowns and cruel ICE raids. This is all a distraction. To distract from the fact that Trump isn’t going after ‘criminals,’ but citizens, legal immigrants, and immigrants seeking legal status the right way. To distract from his effort to cut $880 billion from Medicaid. To distract from his destruction of our economy through his Temper Tariffs. These are the real issues that the American people care about—and we will not be distracted.”

    Mayor Karen Bass

    “We are here today because the White House ordered raids of home depots, they took over our state’s national guard, and they activated the U.S. Marines. Let me be clear – Los Angeles is not a war zone. What you’re seeing and hearing out of this Administration is not representative of our city, of our state, of our country. The Trump Administration has caused unnecessary chaos and fear in our city and across the country. It’s not keeping anyone safe. We’ve come together today to demonstrate the American values of tolerance, freedom, and a respect for our Constitution and to show the world what L.A. is really about.”

    Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire

    “Our rights, our freedoms, and our Constitution are under attack. America’s armed forces have been illegally deployed in our communities, our representatives have been threatened and detained, and a sitting U.S. Senator has been handcuffed and muzzled. Today, it’s Los Angeles County in the crosshairs, but make no mistake, tomorrow it could be your community, your neighborhood, or your family. These are the actions of an authoritarian not the leader of the free world. This cannot continue. We’re grateful to Mayor Bass for standing up for all Angelenos and demanding action and accountability from the Trump Administration.”

    Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas

    “Here in California, we are not going to be intimidated. I stand as the first Speaker of the California State Assembly born to immigrant farmworkers. This is personal. My family came from Mexico seeking opportunity, and they found it — in the fields, in the classroom and in the promise of this state. That promise still belongs to every Californian, no matter where they were born or how long they’ve been here.”

    Congresswoman Judy Chu

    “Tonight, I am honored to stand alongside local and federal leaders in Los Angeles to demand an end to the ICE raids and to speak out against Trump’s dangerous militarization of our communities. This is not what public safety looks like, this is fear, intimidation, and overreach. Enough is enough, Los Angeles deserves peace, dignity, and compassion, not armored vehicles and mass arrests.”

    Congressman Mark Takano

    “I am proud of this state, I am proud of the community which I represent, and I am proud of the leadership of this state who are showing the world that we will not be ruled by a king. We will continue to use our voice to object to ICE’s inflammatory tactics to meet arbitrary deportation quotas. My community and constituents deserve more out of a President and our Country.”

    Congresswoman Norma Torres

    “We will not stand by as we see the Trump Administration break the law and harm our state. They are continuing to deploy ICE, the National Guard and the Marines into our city streets without legal authority or coordination with local officials. That’s not just dangerous—it’s unlawful and unnecessary. This kind of unilateral action wastes taxpayer dollars and directly undermines the stability of California—the world’s fourth-largest economy and the backbone of the United States. I am proud to see California’s Congressional Delegation and Mayor Bass standing united to protect our communities, uphold the rule of law, and support the people of Los Angeles.”

    Assemblymember Tina McKinnor

    “This President and his Administration? They not like us. On behalf of the 10 million people that call LA County home, we have a simple message for the current President of the United States. STOP. Mr. President, stop violating the constitutional rights of the people of LA County. Mr. President, stop violating the due process rights of the people of LA County. Mr. President, stop provoking fear and violence in LA County. LA is strong, diverse and resilient. Our resilience is our strength and we will not be intimidated by anyone threatening our peace. Including threats by this President.” 

    Senator María Elena Durazo
    “The Trump Administration is detaining everyday workers, denying them due process, and summarily deporting them. It’s deploying military forces against our own peaceful citizens. Make no mistake, this is an unprecedented assault on our democracy. We all must organize peacefully, defend our communities from this authoritarian overreach, and stand united in our defense to protect everyone’s constitutional rights.”

    Assemblymember Mark González
    “I’m not just speaking today as an Assemblymember — I’m speaking as a son of Los Angeles. I grew up in these neighborhoods. I’ve seen the fear ICE has brought into our homes — parents hiding, children walking alone, families torn apart. This is not justice. This is trauma. But Los Angeles does not live in fear — we rise in love, in courage, and in community. I want to thank Mayor Karen Bass for her steady, principled leadership in this moment. She’s shown what it means to lead with both strength and compassion. So I’m calling on our people: check on your neighbors. Show up for one another. Speak out, organize, and lead with the values that built this city. Because when we stand together, no raid, no troop, no fear can divide us. This is Los Angeles. And we take care of our own.”

    Assemblymember José Luis Solache

    “The families I represent are hardworking people who came here to chase their dreams, not to be treated like criminals. They contribute to our economy, they strengthen our communities, and they deserve dignity. I urge the President to stop these raids, return federal resources to where they belong, and respect the humanity of our people. We stand with peaceful demonstrations, and we will continue to lift our voices with unity and heart.”

    Attendees: 

    • Rep. Sydney Kamlager Dove, California’s 37th Congressional District

    • Sen. Mike McGuire, California State Senate Pro Tempore

    • Asm. Robert Rivas, California State Assembly Speaker

    • Rep. Judy Chu, California’s 28th Congressional District

    • Rep. Mark Takano, California’s 39th Congressional District

    • Rep. Norma Torres, California’s 35th Congressional District

    • Asm. Tina McKinnor, State Assembly District 61

    • Sen. María Elena Durazo, State Senate District 26

    • Asm. Mark Gonzalez, State Assembly District 54

    • Asm. José Solache, State Assembly District 62

    • Sen. Laura Richardson, State Senate District 35

    • Sen. Caroline Menjivar, State Senate District 20

    • Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, State Senate District 28

    • Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, State Senate District 25

    • Asm. Rick Chavez Zbur, State Assembly District 51

    • Asm. Mike Gipson, State Assembly District 65

    • Asm. Al Muratsuchi, State Assembly District 66

    • Asm. Issac Bryan, State Assembly District 55

    • Asm. Mike Fong, State Assembly District 49

    • Asm. Jacqui Irwin, State Assembly District 42

    • Asm. Juan Carrillo, State Assembly District 39

    • Asm. Lisa Calderon, State Assembly District 56

    • Asm. Sade Elhawary, State Assembly District 57

    • Asm. Celeste Rodriguez, State Assembly District 43

    • Asm. Jessica Caloza, State Assembly District 52

    • Asm. Nick Schultz, State Assembly District 44

    • Asm. John Harabedian, State Assembly District 41

    • Asm. Blanca Pacheco, State Assembly District 64

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Mayor Bass, and Congressional, State Legislators Unite In Call To End Raids Ahead of Trump’s Military March on Saturday

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager California (37th District)

    LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Mayor Bass were joined today by nearly 30 Congressional and state legislators to call for an end to immigration raids ahead of the President’s military march this weekend. Watch the press conference here. 

    Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove

    “Trump is manufacturing chaos in Los Angeles, using our city as his movie set to justify his authoritarian crackdowns and cruel ICE raids. This is all a distraction. To distract from the fact that Trump isn’t going after ‘criminals,’ but citizens, legal immigrants, and immigrants seeking legal status the right way. To distract from his effort to cut $880 billion from Medicaid. To distract from his destruction of our economy through his Temper Tariffs. These are the real issues that the American people care about—and we will not be distracted.”

    Mayor Karen Bass

    “We are here today because the White House ordered raids of home depots, they took over our state’s national guard, and they activated the U.S. Marines. Let me be clear – Los Angeles is not a war zone. What you’re seeing and hearing out of this Administration is not representative of our city, of our state, of our country. The Trump Administration has caused unnecessary chaos and fear in our city and across the country. It’s not keeping anyone safe. We’ve come together today to demonstrate the American values of tolerance, freedom, and a respect for our Constitution and to show the world what L.A. is really about.”

    Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire

    “Our rights, our freedoms, and our Constitution are under attack. America’s armed forces have been illegally deployed in our communities, our representatives have been threatened and detained, and a sitting U.S. Senator has been handcuffed and muzzled. Today, it’s Los Angeles County in the crosshairs, but make no mistake, tomorrow it could be your community, your neighborhood, or your family. These are the actions of an authoritarian not the leader of the free world. This cannot continue. We’re grateful to Mayor Bass for standing up for all Angelenos and demanding action and accountability from the Trump Administration.”

    Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas

    “Here in California, we are not going to be intimidated. I stand as the first Speaker of the California State Assembly born to immigrant farmworkers. This is personal. My family came from Mexico seeking opportunity, and they found it — in the fields, in the classroom and in the promise of this state. That promise still belongs to every Californian, no matter where they were born or how long they’ve been here.”

    Congresswoman Judy Chu

    “Tonight, I am honored to stand alongside local and federal leaders in Los Angeles to demand an end to the ICE raids and to speak out against Trump’s dangerous militarization of our communities. This is not what public safety looks like, this is fear, intimidation, and overreach. Enough is enough, Los Angeles deserves peace, dignity, and compassion, not armored vehicles and mass arrests.”

    Congressman Mark Takano

    “I am proud of this state, I am proud of the community which I represent, and I am proud of the leadership of this state who are showing the world that we will not be ruled by a king. We will continue to use our voice to object to ICE’s inflammatory tactics to meet arbitrary deportation quotas. My community and constituents deserve more out of a President and our Country.”

    Congresswoman Norma Torres

    “We will not stand by as we see the Trump Administration break the law and harm our state. They are continuing to deploy ICE, the National Guard and the Marines into our city streets without legal authority or coordination with local officials. That’s not just dangerous—it’s unlawful and unnecessary. This kind of unilateral action wastes taxpayer dollars and directly undermines the stability of California—the world’s fourth-largest economy and the backbone of the United States. I am proud to see California’s Congressional Delegation and Mayor Bass standing united to protect our communities, uphold the rule of law, and support the people of Los Angeles.”

    Assemblymember Tina McKinnor

    “This President and his Administration? They not like us. On behalf of the 10 million people that call LA County home, we have a simple message for the current President of the United States. STOP. Mr. President, stop violating the constitutional rights of the people of LA County. Mr. President, stop violating the due process rights of the people of LA County. Mr. President, stop provoking fear and violence in LA County. LA is strong, diverse and resilient. Our resilience is our strength and we will not be intimidated by anyone threatening our peace. Including threats by this President.” 

    Senator María Elena Durazo
    “The Trump Administration is detaining everyday workers, denying them due process, and summarily deporting them. It’s deploying military forces against our own peaceful citizens. Make no mistake, this is an unprecedented assault on our democracy. We all must organize peacefully, defend our communities from this authoritarian overreach, and stand united in our defense to protect everyone’s constitutional rights.”

    Assemblymember Mark González
    “I’m not just speaking today as an Assemblymember — I’m speaking as a son of Los Angeles. I grew up in these neighborhoods. I’ve seen the fear ICE has brought into our homes — parents hiding, children walking alone, families torn apart. This is not justice. This is trauma. But Los Angeles does not live in fear — we rise in love, in courage, and in community. I want to thank Mayor Karen Bass for her steady, principled leadership in this moment. She’s shown what it means to lead with both strength and compassion. So I’m calling on our people: check on your neighbors. Show up for one another. Speak out, organize, and lead with the values that built this city. Because when we stand together, no raid, no troop, no fear can divide us. This is Los Angeles. And we take care of our own.”

    Assemblymember José Luis Solache

    “The families I represent are hardworking people who came here to chase their dreams, not to be treated like criminals. They contribute to our economy, they strengthen our communities, and they deserve dignity. I urge the President to stop these raids, return federal resources to where they belong, and respect the humanity of our people. We stand with peaceful demonstrations, and we will continue to lift our voices with unity and heart.”

    Attendees: 

    • Rep. Sydney Kamlager Dove, California’s 37th Congressional District

    • Sen. Mike McGuire, California State Senate Pro Tempore

    • Asm. Robert Rivas, California State Assembly Speaker

    • Rep. Judy Chu, California’s 28th Congressional District

    • Rep. Mark Takano, California’s 39th Congressional District

    • Rep. Norma Torres, California’s 35th Congressional District

    • Asm. Tina McKinnor, State Assembly District 61

    • Sen. María Elena Durazo, State Senate District 26

    • Asm. Mark Gonzalez, State Assembly District 54

    • Asm. José Solache, State Assembly District 62

    • Sen. Laura Richardson, State Senate District 35

    • Sen. Caroline Menjivar, State Senate District 20

    • Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, State Senate District 28

    • Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, State Senate District 25

    • Asm. Rick Chavez Zbur, State Assembly District 51

    • Asm. Mike Gipson, State Assembly District 65

    • Asm. Al Muratsuchi, State Assembly District 66

    • Asm. Issac Bryan, State Assembly District 55

    • Asm. Mike Fong, State Assembly District 49

    • Asm. Jacqui Irwin, State Assembly District 42

    • Asm. Juan Carrillo, State Assembly District 39

    • Asm. Lisa Calderon, State Assembly District 56

    • Asm. Sade Elhawary, State Assembly District 57

    • Asm. Celeste Rodriguez, State Assembly District 43

    • Asm. Jessica Caloza, State Assembly District 52

    • Asm. Nick Schultz, State Assembly District 44

    • Asm. John Harabedian, State Assembly District 41

    • Asm. Blanca Pacheco, State Assembly District 64

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Lightning: Xi Jinping said China and Kazakhstan should practice genuine multilateralism and protect the common interests of developing countries

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Xinhua | 16.06.2025

    Key words: China-Kazakhstan

    Source: Xinhua

    Lightning: Xi Jinping said China and Kazakhstan should practice genuine multilateralism and safeguard common interests of developing countries Lightning: Xi Jinping said China and Kazakhstan should practice genuine multilateralism and safeguard common interests of developing countries

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Ukraine Confirms Receipt of Over 6,000 Bodies of Victims from Russia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Kyiv, June 16 /Xinhua/ — As part of the agreements reached at peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, Ukraine has received 6,057 bodies from Russia, which the Russian side claims belong to Ukrainian servicemen, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War (CHPW) of Ukraine reported on Monday in its Telegram.

    The repatriation of remains took place in several stages. The final stage took place earlier on Monday. The bodies of 1,245 victims were handed over to Ukraine.

    Law enforcement agencies and expert services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine will identify the returned remains.

    KSHVOV expressed gratitude to the International Committee of the Red Cross for assistance in the repatriation of bodies.

    The exchange of remains of the dead is part of the agreements reached on June 2 at peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: US cancels consultations with Russia on normalizing embassy work — Russian Foreign Ministry

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Moscow, June 16 /Xinhua/ — The United States has cancelled a meeting with Russia as part of bilateral consultations on the normalization of embassy work, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday.

    “To date, the next meeting within the framework of bilateral consultations on eliminating “irritants” in order to normalize the activities of diplomatic missions of both countries has been cancelled at the initiative of American negotiators,” says a commentary published on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

    M. Zakharova expressed hope that “the pause they have taken will not be too long.”

    On June 11, the press secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov noted that the 3rd round of consultations between Russia and the United States on bilateral issues, planned for Moscow, will be carried out through diplomatic departments. According to him, there are many “blockages” in Russian-American relations, but the dialogue between the countries continues.

    On February 27 and April 10 of this year, two rounds of Russian-American consultations were held in Istanbul, Turkey, to eliminate “irritants” in order to normalize the activities of diplomatic missions of both countries. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: Green economic development is one of the main areas of cooperation between China and Central Asia – Kyrgyz expert

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Bishkek, June 16 /Xinhua/ — Green economic development is one of the main areas of cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, said Baktybek Saipbaev, a candidate of medical sciences and systems analyst from Kyrgyzstan, in an interview with Xinhua.

    According to him, the concepts of China and Central Asian countries in the field of green development coincide, implying, among other things, the transition to an energy-saving model of energy, to renewable energy resources and to energy that causes minimal damage to the environment.

    “Close cooperation between China and Central Asian countries in the field of green energy will contribute to strengthening bilateral relations and will also help Central Asian countries in sustainable development,” the expert noted.

    As B. Saipbaev emphasized, all these concepts are also common to China and Kyrgyzstan. The analyst stated that Chinese technologies of water conservation, economical irrigation of agricultural lands, in particular drip irrigation, and combating deforestation and desertification will greatly help Kyrgyzstan if China joins these issues and will develop cooperation in this area in every possible way.

    “If all these joint projects are successfully implemented, then Kyrgyzstan will be able to switch to low-carbon energy and economy. That is, such forms of cooperation will stimulate the low-carbon transformation of the economy of Kyrgyzstan,” the expert said.

    B. Saipbaev also noted that it would be a great help to the countries of Central Asia if China provided assistance in such an important issue as the creation of modern irrigation networks, namely in the construction of watertight canals, aqueducts and pipelines so that water reaches the fields with minimal losses.

    “From the point of view of sustainable development of Central Asian countries, China’s assistance in these areas is difficult to overestimate. China already plays a huge role in this, and it is getting stronger every year. In turn, thanks to this, Central Asian countries can implement large projects for electricity generation, carry out rational water use, and preserve nature,” the expert added. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: One Hundred High School Students Awarded the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarship

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on June 16, 2025

    One hundred graduating high school students from across the province have been awarded the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarship. The scholarships, presented by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), recognize students committed to pursuing careers in the skilled trades. 

    “Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients,” Deputy Premier and Immigration and Career Training Minister Jim Reiter said. “The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to support your path to a successful career in the skilled trades. Our government understands how critical skilled trades are to the success and growth of Saskatchewan and is committed to ensuring everyone in the province has the opportunity to pursue these important and rewarding careers.”

    Each year, SYA Champions – the educators who oversee the SYA program in their schools – are invited to nominate at least one graduating student enrolled in the program who is pursuing a career in the skilled trades after high school. A selection committee of SATCC staff members chooses the winners based on students’ responses in the nomination form. Students outline how SYA has benefitted them; their current experiences with the skilled trades; and their education and career plans following graduation. 

    SYA Industry Scholarships are unique – students redeem them for $1,000 within two years of graduation by actively embarking on a career in the skilled trades, either by registering as an apprentice and completing Level 1 technical training or by completing a pre-employment course in a trade designated in Saskatchewan. 

    One of the recipients, Tia Kingdon, is graduating from Rocanville School this year. Kingdon discovered her passion for the skilled trades through a career and work exploration class through her high school and plans to apprentice as a Construction Electrician. 

    “In Grade 11, I did a career and work exploration credit [with an electrical company], and it was such a great experience,” she said. “[It] proved that entering the workforce in an apprenticeship program is how I would like to begin my career.”

    To complete SYA, students work through 12 challenges – everything from interviewing a journeyperson to researching and writing a report on a designated trade to outlining the steps to journeyperson certification. All students who complete SYA and register as apprentices in Saskatchewan within five years receive significant benefits: 300 trade hours, plus the waiver of their apprenticeship registration fee and Level 1 technical training tuition. 

    “Graduates of the SYA program learn about the benefits and opportunities that come with careers in the skilled trades, as well as gain valuable benefits when they register as apprentices,” SATCC CEO Jeff Ritter said. “The SYA Industry Scholarship recipients have worked hard to demonstrate they are committed to pursuing apprenticeship and the skilled trades after graduation.”

    Since the scholarship’s launch in 2009, more than 1,400 awards have been issued. Funding has been provided by 59 industry sponsors, including employers, industry associations and unions, alongside the Government of Saskatchewan. To date, $1.2 million has been invested in the SYA Industry Scholarship fund. 

    More than 3,100 students are currently enrolled in the SYA program province-wide. 

    For more information on the SYA program, please visit: saskapprenticeship.ca/sask-youth-apprenticeship. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Kelly announces Sharon District Office moves to Hermitage

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA)

    HERMITAGE, PA — Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) proudly announced the Sharon District Office has moved to a new, more accessible location in nearby Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The office was previously located at 33 Chestnut Avenue, Sharon, PA.

    Since first taking office in 2011, Rep. Kelly has maintained multiple district offices across the 16th Congressional District—including two other locations in Erie and Butler. This relocation underscores a continued commitment to making federal services more readily available to all constituents.

    “Moving our Sharon office to Hermitage allows us to better serve our constituents by offering enhanced accessibility, more parking, and improved meeting space,” Rep. Kelly said. “No one should have to travel far to get the help they need with a federal agency, and my team and I are committed to keeping this promise.”

    Hermitage District Office Address & Contact Information:

    3877 East State Street
    Hermitage, Pennsylvania 16148
    Phone: (724) 342-7170

    Rep. Kelly’s 2024 Constituent Service Fast Facts

    • 47,326 constituent correspondences (ex. phone calls, letters, email responses)
    • 3,014 constituent cases completed
    • 1,042 constituent meetings
    • 381 Congressional commendations
    • 79 letters of support

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Doggett, Ways and Means Democrats Demand Answers on the Trump Administration’s Palantir Surveillance Database

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX)

    This formal inquiry follows Rep. Doggett’s questioning of Secretary Bessent on allegations of the IRS releasing Americans’ private information to DOGE.

    Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov

    WASHINGTON, DC—Democratic Members of the Ways and Means Committee, led by Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), are demanding information on the Trump Administration’s secretive partnership with Palantir to build a vast, centralized database that will compile deeply personal information on the American people. This database is reportedly set to include confidential taxpayer, identity, wage, child support, bank account, student loan, health and medical, and financial data gathered from the Social Security Administration and the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury, as well as records seized by the ‘Department of Government Efficiency.’ 

    “Once again, this Administration is putting power and control above people’s rights,” said Ranking Member Richard E. Neal. “With privacy next to liberty in our Democratic system, a surveillance state is anti-American. The people entrust the government to safeguard their most private data, not weaponize it against them. While House Republicans fail to even lift a finger in protecting the people’s rights, Ways and Means Democrats are demanding answers, and I commend Ranking Member Doggett for his relentless oversight work.”

    “DOGE is seeking unprecedented access, not authorized by federal law, to highly sensitive taxpayer data information. It seeks to merge that data into an omnibus information sharing agreement across multiple federal agencies that will create a federal master file on every American,” said Rep. Doggett. “Placing confidential information on earnings, bank accounts, health care into a single universally accessible format makes it much more exposed to unauthorized individuals. It would be a gross violation of our basic privacy rights. Treasury Secretary Bessent’s evasive answers to inquiries about this scheme make our need to act all the more urgent. This Resolution of Inquiry aims to expose the damage done in order to protect against this dangerous overreach.”

    This mass aggregation of private information—without transparency, guardrails, or consent—is a grave assault on Americans’ liberty and privacy. Privacy advocates, including Republican Members of Congress, have warned of the danger of such a massive pool of government data being handed over to a corporation for undisclosed current or future use without the people’s knowledge.

    Ways and Means Democrats are demanding answers and accountability by giving the President 14 days to provide all documents and copies, records, audio recordings, memorandum, and more, to the House of Representatives relating to the (1) development of a centralized database by the Federal government and Palantir; (2) the purpose and potential uses of a centralized database; and (3) services provided by Palantir to the Social Security Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor, the Department of the Treasury, or the Department of Health and Human Services.

    Read the full Resolution of Inquiry HERE.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Students from Cape Elizabeth, Gorham, and Scarborough to Attend U.S. Service Academies, Pingree Announces

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (1st District of Maine)

    Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced today that three Maine students from the First Congressional District will attend U.S. Service Academies in the fall. 

    Alden Hughes, a senior at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, will attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. Scarborough High School senior Caroline Benson will attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., while Patrick Downey, a senior at Gorham High School, will attend the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.

    “I’m incredibly proud of Alden, Caroline, and Patrick for being accepted to these prestigious institutions—and so excited for them to begin this next chapter as they prepare to serve and lead our country,” said Congresswoman Pingree. “The leadership, character, and academic dedication they’ve exhibited are truly impressive. They represent the very best of Maine, and I have no doubt they will make us all proud.”

    “My long-term goal is simple: I want to help people,” Alden wrote in his letter requesting nomination. “I believe that I have a purpose on this earth and that is to serve my nation, help those who need help, and protect those who cannot protect themselves. USMMA would help me achieve this goal…”

    “Attending a service academy has been an aspiration of mine since before I entered high school,” Caroline wrote. “By attending an academy, I would be able to continue studying my interests in both flight and the STEM fields. I want to surround myself with like-minded, driven individuals of the highest caliber and to push myself to my limits academically, physically, and mentally. Not only this, but it would allow me to give back to my country.”

    “Through my research and experiences, I feel that I understand what it takes to be a West Point Cadet and eventually a Second Lieutenant in the Army,” Patrick wrote. “In searching for ways to impact my country and give back, I feel that serving as an Officer in the Army is the best choice, and I would be honored to have the opportunity to be able to give back to my country in such a significant way.” 

    To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Barragán Leads Congressional California Delegation Letter to Governor Newsom and State Legislators to Protect Access to Medi-Cal and In-Home Care in 2025-26 Budget 

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44)

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    13 June 2025

    Contact: Jin Choi

    Rep. Barragán Leads Congressional California Delegation Letter to Governor Newsom and State Legislators to Protect Access to Medi-Cal and In-Home Care in 2025-26 Budget 

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44), a member of the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health, led 16 Members of the California Congressional Delegation in a letter urging Governor Newsom and State Legislators to protect Medicaid, known in California as Medi-Cal, and in-home care in the 2025-26 state budget.

    Governor Newsom’s May Budget Revision proposes to cut access to Medi-Cal and in-home care through Medi-Cal’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program. IHSS is a type of state and federally-funded Home and Community-Based Services that provides in-home assistance to eligible seniors and people with disabilities as an alternative to out-of-home care. This program allows Californians to remain safely and independently in their own homes and in the community.

    “Medi-Cal and In-Home Supportive Services are essential to helping our most vulnerable community members, including seniors, adults and children with disabilities, and low-wage home care workers,” said Rep. Barragán. “Now, more than ever, it is critical that we preserve access to Medi-Cal. Investing in essential primary health care and social support services like Medi-Cal provides helps lower costs by keeping Californians out of emergency rooms, preventing chronic diseases, and reducing institutionalization or homelessness. Our healthcare system should support Californians, not require them to stay in poverty.”

    “Disability Rights California thanks Congresswoman Barragán for her longstanding commitment to ensuring access to Medi-Cal home and community-based services for disabled Californians, said Andy Imparato, CEO, Disability Rights California. “It is critical to the health, safety, and wellbeing of thousands of Californians with disabilities that the proposals to cap IHSS provider hours and reinstate the Medi-Cal asset limit do not move forward.”

    The letter also acknowledges that the State Legislature took meaningful steps to protect access to Medi-Cal and IHSS in the Legislature’s Version of the Budget.

    In addition to Barragán, the letter is signed by Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ted Lieu (CA-36), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Dave Min (CA-47), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Mark Takano (CA-39), Mike Thompson (CA-04), Norma Torres (CA-38), Juan Vargas (CA-35), and Maxine Waters (CA-44).

    The letter is endorsed by Disability Rights California and Justice in Aging.

    The full text of the letter can be found here.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Camperdown — RCMP charges a man with child pornography offences

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    The RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a man with child pornography offences in Camperdown.

    On June 12, 2025, the RCMP’s ICE Unit, assisted by Lunenburg County District RCMP, Southwest Nova Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit, and the RCMP Digital Forensic Services, executed a search warrant at a home on Camperdown Rd. and safely arrested a 27-year-old man.

    Investigators were directed to the residence after a social media application notified law enforcement that child pornography had been transmitted using their service.

    Randy Rehberg, 27, of Camperdown, has been charged with:

    • Possession of Child Pornography
    • Distribution of Child Pornography
    • Make Written Child Pornography

    Rehberg was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court on September 3.

    In Nova Scotia it is mandatory for citizens to report suspected child pornography; anyone who comes across child pornography material or recordings must report it to the police. Failure to report could result in penalties similar to those for failure to report child abuse set out in the Child and Family Services Act. Be a voice for children who are victims of sexual exploitation by reporting suspected offences to your local police or to Canada’s national tipline: www.cybertip.ca.

    File 2025-59958

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Camperdown — RCMP charges a man with child pornography offences

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    The RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a man with child pornography offences in Camperdown.

    On June 12, 2025, the RCMP’s ICE Unit, assisted by Lunenburg County District RCMP, Southwest Nova Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit, and the RCMP Digital Forensic Services, executed a search warrant at a home on Camperdown Rd. and safely arrested a 27-year-old man.

    Investigators were directed to the residence after a social media application notified law enforcement that child pornography had been transmitted using their service.

    Randy Rehberg, 27, of Camperdown, has been charged with:

    • Possession of Child Pornography
    • Distribution of Child Pornography
    • Make Written Child Pornography

    Rehberg was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court on September 3.

    In Nova Scotia it is mandatory for citizens to report suspected child pornography; anyone who comes across child pornography material or recordings must report it to the police. Failure to report could result in penalties similar to those for failure to report child abuse set out in the Child and Family Services Act. Be a voice for children who are victims of sexual exploitation by reporting suspected offences to your local police or to Canada’s national tipline: www.cybertip.ca.

    File 2025-59958

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  • MIL-OSI: Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 16.6.2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Siili Solutions Plc       Announcement  16.6.2025
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 16.6.2025  
         
    In the Helsinki Stock Exchange    
         
    Trade date           16.6.2025  
    Bourse trade         Buy  
    Share                  SIILI  
    Amount             1 100 Shares
    Average price/ share    6,2582 EUR
    Total cost            6 884,02 EUR
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc now holds a total of 12 498 shares
    including the shares repurchased on 16.6.2025  
         
    The share buybacks are executed in compliance with Regulation 
    No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council (MAR) Article 5
    and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.
         
    On behalf of Siili Solutions Plc    
         
    Nordea Bank Oyj    
         
    Sami Huttunen Ilari Isomäki  
         
    Further information:    
    CFO Aleksi Kankainen    
    Email: aleksi.kankainen@siili.com    
    Tel. +358 50 584 2029    
         
    www.siili.com    
         
         
         
         

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  • MIL-OSI: Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 16.6.2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Siili Solutions Plc       Announcement  16.6.2025
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 16.6.2025  
         
    In the Helsinki Stock Exchange    
         
    Trade date           16.6.2025  
    Bourse trade         Buy  
    Share                  SIILI  
    Amount             1 100 Shares
    Average price/ share    6,2582 EUR
    Total cost            6 884,02 EUR
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc now holds a total of 12 498 shares
    including the shares repurchased on 16.6.2025  
         
    The share buybacks are executed in compliance with Regulation 
    No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council (MAR) Article 5
    and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.
         
    On behalf of Siili Solutions Plc    
         
    Nordea Bank Oyj    
         
    Sami Huttunen Ilari Isomäki  
         
    Further information:    
    CFO Aleksi Kankainen    
    Email: aleksi.kankainen@siili.com    
    Tel. +358 50 584 2029    
         
    www.siili.com    
         
         
         
         

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK E-petition debate relating to cages and crates for farmed animals – Monday 16 June 2025.

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to cages and crates for farmed animals.

    Irene Campbell MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.

    Read the petition:
    https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/706302

    Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/

    What are petition debates?

    Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.

    Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.

    The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk

    Find out more about how petition debates work: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/content/194347/how-petitions-debates-work/

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  • MIL-OSI USA: King, Colleagues Press White House to Resume Processing DACA Applications

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and his colleagues are urging the White House to abide by a court ruling and resume processing applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In a letter to Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Angelica Alfonso-Royals, the Senators highlight the popular support for providing Dreamers a pathway to citizenship and request that the administration comply with the recent Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling to resume processing applications for DACA.

    Sunday, June 15th marks the thirteenth anniversary of President Obama establishing the DACA program via policy memorandum in 2012. Since then, more than 825,000 people have received deferred action pursuant to DACA, empowering recipients to bolster their careers and contribute an estimated $140 billion to the U.S. economy in spending power and $40 billion in combined federal, payroll, state, and local taxes. 

    The Senators wrote, “Noncitizens brought to the United States as children, often known as Dreamers, are American in every way but their immigration status. Many only know this country as their home, and they contribute every day to this great nation by paying taxes and serving in critical roles, such as police officers, teachers, and nurses. Americans overwhelmingly support providing Dreamers a path to citizenship, and in December 2024, President Trump stated that he supported protections for Dreamers to remain in the United States.”

    “Consistent with this statement, we implore you to use your authority at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume processing initial applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and provide such protections for Dreamers immediately,” the Senators continued.

    The Senators concluded by reiterating their request, “We urge you to begin processing these DACA applications immediately, consistent with the Fifth Circuit decision and existing regulations, and to ensure Dreamers eligible to file initial DACA applications can do so as soon as possible.”

    In 2021, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen halted the DACA program and enjoined USCIS from approving any new DACA applications nationwide. While the program was enjoined, USCIS has continued to accept and hold initial applications, and in 2022, the Department of Homeland Security published the DACA Final Rule, codifying the 2012 memorandum establishing DACA into regulation. More than 100,000 initial DACA applications are pending with USCIS.

    On January 17, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision limiting Judge Hanen’s injunction to Texas.

    In addition to King, the letter is signed by Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Coons (D-DE), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), John Fetterman (D-PA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Edward Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tina Smith (D-MN), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR).

    Senator King is a strong opponent of the Trump Administration’s continued efforts to repeal protections for DACA recipients. He has repeatedly sought a legislative solution to provide stability for DACA recipients. He previously joined a group of his Senate colleagues in a letter urging former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to immediately take up the bipartisan House-passed American Dream and Promise Act, which would establish a path to citizenship for Dreamers and immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). In addition, King led a bipartisan proposal with Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) that would have provided legislative protections for Dreamers.

    The full text of the letter can be found here and below.

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    Dear Acting Director Alfonso-Royals:

    Noncitizens brought to the United States as children, often known as Dreamers, are American in every way but their immigration status. Many only know this country as their home, and they contribute every day to this great nation by paying taxes and serving in critical roles, such as police officers, teachers, and nurses. Americans overwhelmingly support providing Dreamers a path to citizenship,1 and in December 2024, President Trump stated that he supported protections for Dreamers to remain in the United States.2 Consistent with this statement, we implore you to use your authority at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume processing initial applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and provide such protections for Dreamers immediately.

    In 2001, the Dream Act was introduced on a bipartisan basis to provide a path to citizenship to undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children but remained vulnerable to deportation. Since that time, the Dream Act has been introduced in every Congress. It has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate with bipartisan majority votes, but no version has yet to be signed into law.3 In response to bipartisan pressure to protect Dreamers until Congress acted, 4 the Obama Administration implemented DACA through a policy memorandum in 2012.

    Since 2012, more than 825,000 people have received deferred action pursuant to DACA. Many DACA recipients report that deferred action—and the accompanying employment authorization —allowed them to apply for their first job or move to a higher-paying position more commensurate with their skills.7 Since its establishment, DACA recipients have contributed an estimated $140 billion to the U.S. economy in spending power, and $40 billion dollars in combined federal, payroll, state, and local taxes.

    In 2021, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen halted the DACA program and enjoined USCIS from approving any new DACA applications nationwide. While the program was enjoined, USCIS has continued to accept and hold initial applications, and in 2022, the Department of Homeland Security published the DACA Final Rule, codifying the 2012 memorandum establishing DACA into regulation. Over 100,000 initial DACA applications are pending with USCIS.

    On January 17, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision limiting Judge Hanen’s injunction to Texas. 11 Pursuant to the order, in Texas, DACA must resume as a limited program providing protection from deportation for current DACA recipients, but without access to work authorization or driver’s licenses as part of those renewals. This order went into effect on March 11, giving USCIS the authority to start processing initial DACA applications from states other than Texas. However, three months later, USCIS has not made any public announcement on whether new DACA applications will be processed; nor has the agency begun processing initial applications that have been pending with the agency for years.

    We urge you to begin processing these DACA applications immediately, consistent with the Fifth Circuit decision and existing regulations, and to ensure Dreamers eligible to file initial DACA applications can do so as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this urgent matter.

    Sincerely,

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Westminster Council unveils report to tackle skills gap and boost employment | Westminster City Council

    Source: City of Westminster

    Westminster City Council has published a report which will be used to develop a plan to support residents access 48,000 new jobs expected to be created across the city over the next 10 years.

    Home to 54,000 businesses and more than 755,000 workers, Westminster plays a vital role in the UK economy. However, the city faces ongoing challenges including youth unemployment, low apprenticeship uptake, and significant skills mismatches among its 211,000 residents. 

    To address these issues, the council worked in partnership with Westminster Education, Employment and Skills (EES) Board to commission Volterra to carry out research and provide an evidence based report on Westminster’s Skills Base. This report provides a roadmap to ensure local talent is equipped to meet future demand in key growth sectors. 

    Key Findings:  

    • Up to 48,000 new roles expected across the borough by 2035
    • Fastest growing sectors will be in professional services, creative industries, construction, and hospitality
    • Unemployment and low skills are highest in parts of northwest Westminster
    • Many new jobs will require higher-level qualifications (Level 3 or 4), but over 26,000 residents currently have only GCSE-level (Level 2) or lower
    • There’s a lack of apprenticeships, adult skills courses and sector-specific training in some areas of the city 

    Recommendations include:  

    • Support low-skilled and unemployed residents into key sectors
    • Improve training by strengthening links between employers and training providers
    • Expand access to childcare, English language classes, and entry-level apprenticeships
    • Launch local programmes to help carers, young people, and inactive residents find work 

    This report will directly inform Westminster’s full Skills Strategy, to be released later this year, and guide investment in training, employer engagement and inclusive economic development.

    The Skills Strategy will build on existing council-led or commissioned programmes, including the North Paddington Opportunities Project, which supports economically inactive residents, Digital Dash, a tech-focused employability initiative for young people; Full Potential, a trailblazer initiative for care-experienced young people as part of the Get Britain Working agenda; and Connect to Work, which supports residents with health conditions or disabilities.

    Cllr Geoff Barraclough, Westminster City Council Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, said:  
      
     “Whether it’s a young person starting out in their career, a parent returning to work, or someone looking to retrain, we want Westminster to be a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and have access to good jobs. This report gives us the insight we need to bring together employers and communities to help residents gain the relevant skills for the jobs of the future. 

    “A huge thank you to everyone involved on the EESB who have contributed to this work and continue to champion skills and opportunities for people across Westminster.”

     
     Jessie Buscombe, Chair of the EESB, said:  

    “As part of the Fairer Economy Plan, Westminster’s Education, Skills and Employment Board is focused on ensuring residents have access to training programmes that support them into meaningful work. 

    “I’m delighted to see the publication of this independent report which illustrates what more we can do to improve the training offer in Westminster, and I look forward to working with the Board and the Council to take forward this agenda.” 

    Oliver Lantham, Vice President of Strategy and Growth at Workforce Skills, said:  
      
     “The Westminster Skills Base report prepared by Volterra gives the board a solid foundation of facts and insights upon which we can make prioritised decisions. 

    “The board’s objective is to help to close current and future skills gaps so that all benefit from an improved local skills system, and this cannot be done without such a fact base.” 

    Find out more on the EESB and the report here.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Record-breaking turnout as thousands get moving for the Centenary parkrun weekend

    Source: City of Stoke-on-Trent

    Published: Monday, 16th June 2025

    Thousands of people across Stoke-on-Trent came together for a record-breaking parkrun weekend to celebrate the city’s Centenary.

    Over two days – Saturday 14 June and Sunday 15 June – 2,387 people took part in one of four parkrun events, making it the biggest city-wide parkrun celebration the city has ever seen.

    All four events smashed previous attendance records – with 335 people joining a parkrun for the first time. 

    At Trentham Gardens, 1,434 runners took part, making it the second largest parkrun in the country that day.

    Hanley Park welcomed 530 runners, while the junior parkruns saw 243 children in Longton – the second largest junior parkrun nationally that day – and 180 in Burslem Park take part.

    The record-breaking weekend was made possible with the help of 140 volunteers – whose support, friendliness and dedication added to the incredible atmosphere. 

    To mark the city’s 100-year milestone, all runners and volunteers received a special commemorative Centenary medal.

    Liz Tideswell, regional parkrun ambassador for Staffordshire and part of the team at Hanley parkrun, said: “I’m incredibly proud of the teams at Trentham Gardens, Hanley, Longton and Burslem.

    “They all coped incredibly with such large numbers of participants, showing their dedication, enthusiasm and community spirit. It was great to collaborate with the City Council on this – thank you to everyone involved in making it happen and well done to everyone who took part.”

    The Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, Councillor Steve Watkins, said: “The Centenary parkruns were a spectacle and a true celebration of what makes Stoke-on-Trent special.

    “It was inspiring to see thousands of people, whether they were doing their first parkrun or their 100th, come together to mark this incredible milestone for our city. The community spirit and positivity across the weekend were amazing and all the participants and volunteers made sure it was one of many highlights on our Centenary programme of events.”

    The Centenary parkruns were part of a year-long programme of events celebrating 100 years since Stoke-on-Trent received city status. To find out more about the events taking place throughout the year go to sot100.org.uk. 

    To learn more about leisure services in Stoke-on-Trent, visit https://activestoke.co.uk/

    To learn more about parkrun and the weekly events you can register to participate or volunteer, visit the website: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Come and vote for your favourite community campaign!

    Source: Northern Ireland City of Armagh

    Over 150 applications from community groups have been received this year for the TAK£500+ Participatory Budget Fund.

    This project has been growing over the last four years and making real and lasting impact on our residents right across the borough – and this year is shaping up to be even bigger and better!

    Communities from right across every corner of the borough have put forward ideas they think will have a positive impact on their area – and are now in the running to receive up to £1000 to fund their project! And the power is in your hands to decide who receives that funding!

    There are three exciting Market Stall events taking place, where each applicant will showcase their idea and how it can benefit their community. All you (the public) have to do, is come along to an event, have a look at all the different ideas and vote for your favourites!

    These events will be a fun day for all the family to enjoy, with lots of great activities for the children, spot prizes, and teas and coffees on hand while you check out all of the amazing community ideas!

    The events:

    • Saturday 21st June 2025, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Bannville Hotel, Banbridge
    • Saturday 28th June 2025, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Armagh City Hotel
    • Saturday 5th July 2025, 2:00pm-5:00pm: South Lake Leisure Centre

    We hope to see you there!

    Tak£500+ is a Participatory Budgeting initiative organised by the Community Planning Department where local people get to decide how public funds are used to address needs in their area.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Armagh County Show highlights the strength of our Food Heartland

    Source: Northern Ireland City of Armagh

    Gosford Forest Park was buzzing with activity on Saturday 14th June as the Armagh County Show brought together the best of rural life. Organised by the Armagh Show Committee and supported by Council, this year’s event proved once again why the show is a cherished highlight of the agricultural calendar.

    Despite the wet weather, the show was a true celebration of farming, food, family, and fun, and welcomed farmers, producers, makers, and visitors of all ages to experience a full day of competitions, displays, demonstrations, and entertainment.

    From champion livestock and equestrian classes to mouth-watering local produce in the Food Heartland showcase and impressive machinery exhibitions, the show offered something for everyone.

    Lord Mayor, Alderman Stephen Moutray said: “The Armagh County Show continues to go from strength to strength, and it was a real pleasure to attend this year’s event and meet so many passionate individuals – from livestock exhibitors and food producers to volunteers and families enjoying the day out. Events like this are the heartbeat of our rural communities and play a vital role in sustaining our agricultural traditions while supporting our local economy. Huge congratulations to the organisers for another outstanding show.”

    Among the many highlights was the Food Heartland Showcase, which brought together some of the borough’s finest artisan producers and food businesses. Promoting the best of local food and drink, it proved a major draw for food lovers and those keen to sample and shop local.

    The Council is proud to support the Armagh County Show as part of its wider commitment to promoting the borough as Northern Ireland’s Food Heartland, recognising and celebrating the vital role the agri-food sector plays in local life and the regional economy.

    To learn more about the Food Heartland and its producers, contact:

    *protected email*

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Joly welcomes Airbus’s sale of A220 aircraft to LOT Polish Airlines

    Source: Government of Canada News

    June 16, 2025 – Paris, France

    Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, issued a statement congratulating Airbus and LOT Polish Airlines on their sales agreement regarding A220 aircraft.

    “Global trade is more uncertain and the geopolitical landscape is shifting, but Canada is forging ahead to strengthen ties with trusted partners—and strengthening the strategic industries that will anchor our economic security for decades to come.

    “Today’s announcement at the Paris Air Show about the sale of A220 aircraft to LOT Polish Airlines is great news for Canada and its aerospace workers.

    “This represents another in a long list of airlines adding the A220 to its fleet, a clear signal of international confidence in Canadian innovation and industrial strength.

    “The A220 is a made-in-Canada success story: designed and developed here, assembled in Mirabel, Quebec, and supported by a world-class Canadian supply chain and Canadian talent.

    “This is more than an aircraft sale. It’s a testament to the strength of the Canada-Poland and Canada-EU relationship in an increasingly competitive global economy.

    “The order will help create and maintain thousands of high-paying jobs across the country and reinforce global recognition for a Canadian aircraft that’s changing the game.

    “This is what we mean when we say the next era is about building in Canada—with Canada.”

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