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  • MIL-OSI: Cipher Mining Announces May 2025 Operational Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) (“Cipher” or the “Company”) today released its unaudited production and operations update for May 2025.

    Key Highlights

    Key Metrics May 2025
    BTC Mined1 179
    BTC Sold 64
    BTC Held2 966
    Deployed Mining Rigs 75,000
    Month End Operating Hashrate (EH/s) 13.5
    Month End Fleet Efficiency (J/TH) 18.9
       

    1 Includes May power sales estimates (based on current meter data and nodal prices) equivalent to ~4 bitcoin (using month-end bitcoin price of $104,430) and ~23 BTC mined at JV data centers representing Cipher’s ownership

    2 Includes ~334 BTC pledged as collateral                                                 

    Management Commentary for May

    As we enter the month of June, Cipher continues to make excellent progress at its Black Pearl site and remains on track for energization this month. The Phase I building is nearly complete and legacy rigs from the Odessa upgrade have now been relocated and racked, waiting for energization. Cipher has also purchased the remaining balance of mining rigs to fill the 150 MW of power capacity at Phase I of Black Pearl and is prepared to deploy the new rigs upon arrival, which we expect in early July. Upon deployment of those new rigs, Cipher expects its hashrate capacity to increase from ~13.5 EH/s currently to ~23.1 EH/s.

    Bitcoin Production and Operations Updates for May 2025

    Cipher produced ~1791 BTC in May. As part of its regular treasury management process, Cipher sold ~64 BTC in May, ending the month with a balance of ~9662 BTC.

    Legacy rigs from the Odessa upgrade have been relocated and installed at the Black Pearl site

    About Cipher

    Cipher is focused on the development and operation of industrial-scale data centers for bitcoin mining and HPC hosting. Cipher aims to be a market leader in innovation, including in bitcoin mining growth, data center construction and as a hosting partner to the world’s largest HPC companies. To learn more about Cipher, please visit https://www.ciphermining.com/.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws of the United States. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Any statements made in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, such as, statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations regarding its planned business model and strategy, its bitcoin mining and HPC data center development, timing and likelihood of success, capacity, functionality and timing of operation of data centers, expectations regarding the operations of data centers, potential strategic initiatives, such as joint ventures and partnerships, and management plans and objectives, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “seeks,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “strategy,” “future,” “forecasts,” “opportunity,” “predicts,” “potential,” “would,” “will likely result,” “continue,” and similar expressions (including the negative versions of such words or expressions).

    These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Cipher and its management, are inherently uncertain. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: volatility in the price of Cipher’s securities due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and regulated industry in which Cipher operates, Cipher’s evolving business model and strategy and efforts it may make to modify aspects of its business model or engage in various strategic initiatives, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Cipher’s business, and the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations and to identify and realize additional opportunities. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Cipher’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 25, 2025, and in Cipher’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Cipher assumes no obligation and, except as required by law, does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

    Website Disclosure

    The company maintains a dedicated investor website at https://investors.ciphermining.com/  (“Investors’ Website”). Financial and other important information regarding the Company is routinely posted on and accessible through the Investors Website. Cipher uses its Investors’ Website as a distribution channel of material information about the Company, including through press releases, investor presentations, reports and notices of upcoming events. Cipher intends to utilize its Investors’ Website as a channel of distribution to reach public investors and as a means of disclosing material non-public information for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. In addition, you may sign up to automatically receive email alerts and other information about the Company by visiting the “Email Alerts” option under the Investors Resources section of Cipher’s Investors’ Website and submitting your email address.

    Contacts:
    Investor Contact:
    Courtney Knight
    Head of Investor Relations at Cipher Mining
    courtney.knight@ciphermining.com

    Media Contact:
    Ryan Dicovitsky / Kendal Till
    Dukas Linden Public Relations
    CipherMining@DLPR.com

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    1 Includes May power sales estimates (based on current meter data and nodal prices) equivalent to ~4 bitcoin (using month-end bitcoin price of $104,430) and ~23 BTC mined at JV data centers representing Cipher’s ownership

    2 Includes ~334 BTC pledged as collateral

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4ff3f781-3fd5-4115-b152-137bab28176f

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Matador Technologies Inc. Announces Closing of Second Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement to Support Bitcoin Acquisition

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRES

    TORONTO, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (“Matador” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MATA, OTCQB: MATAF), a Bitcoin-focused technology company, is pleased to announce that it has closed the second tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”), pursuant to which it has issued an aggregate of 2,652,097 units (the “Units”) at a price of $0.62 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of C$1,644,300. The first tranche closed on May 30, 2025, and both tranches are part of the Offering announced on May 22, 2025.

    Each Unit consists of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional common share of the Company at a price of $0.77 for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of issuance.

    The Warrants are subject to an acceleration clause: in the event that the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) is equal to or exceeds $1.15 for five (5) consecutive trading days at any time following the date which is four months and one day after the closing date, the Company may accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants to the date that is thirty (30) days following the dissemination of a press release announcing such acceleration (the “Acceleration Provisions“).

    The securities issued in connection with the second tranche of the Offering are subject to a statutory hold period expiring on October 5, 2025.   In connection with the second tranche closing, the Company paid aggregate finders fees of $95,582 and issued an aggregate of 152,165 broker warrants to eligible finders, each broker warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at $0.77 for a period of one year, subject to the Acceleration Provisions.

    The net proceeds of the Offering are expected to be allocated approximately one-third to each of the following: (i) the purchase of Bitcoin; (ii) advancing the Company’s gold acquisition and Grammies business initiatives; and (iii) general corporate purposes.

    Insiders of the Company subscribed for an aggregate of 200,000 Units in connection with the second tranche closing. Such participation is considered to be a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101-Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101“). The Company has relied upon on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of all related party participation in the Offering as neither the fair market value (as determined under MI 61-101) of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration for, the transaction, insofar as it involves interested parties, exceeds 25% of the Company’s market capitalization (as determined under MI 61-101).

    The Offering is subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

    For additional information, please contact:

    Media Contact:
    Sunny Ray
    President
    Email: sunny@matador.network
    Phone: 647-496-6282

    About Matador Technologies Inc.

    Matador Technologies Inc. is a publicly traded Bitcoin ecosystem company that holds Bitcoin as its primary treasury asset and builds products to enhance the Bitcoin network. Through a self-reinforcing model that combines strategic Bitcoin accumulation, Bitcoin-native product development, and participation in digital asset infrastructure, Matador aims to grow long-term shareholder value without dilution.

    The Company’s flagship offering, the Digital Gold Platform, allows users to buy, sell, and trade 1-gram gold units inscribed on the Bitcoin blockchain—bridging traditional value with decentralized technology. With a Bitcoin-first strategy, a debt-free balance sheet, and a clear focus on innovation, Matador is helping shape the future of financial infrastructure on Bitcoin.

    Learn more at www.matador.network.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

    NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

    This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.

    Forward Looking Statements – Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with the implementation of the Company’s treasury management strategy, receipt of regulatory approvals, the closing of any subsequent tranches of the Offering and the launch of its mobile application as currently proposed or at all. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company, including with respect to the potential acquisition of Bitcoin and/or US dollars, the pricing of such acquisitions and the timing of future operations. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

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  • MIL-OSI: Royalty Pharma to Present at the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Royalty Pharma plc (Nasdaq: RPRX) today announced that it will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

    The webcast will be accessible from Royalty Pharma’s “Events” page at https://www.royaltypharma.com/investors/events/. The webcast will also be archived for a minimum of thirty days.

    About Royalty Pharma

    Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical companies. Royalty Pharma has assembled a portfolio of royalties which entitles it to payments based directly on the top-line sales of many of the industry’s leading therapies. Royalty Pharma funds innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry both directly and indirectly – directly when it partners with companies to co-fund late-stage clinical trials and new product launches in exchange for future royalties, and indirectly when it acquires existing royalties from the original innovators. Royalty Pharma’s current portfolio includes royalties on more than 35 commercial products, including Vertex’s Trikafta, GSK’s Trelegy, Roche’s Evrysdi, Johnson & Johnson’s Tremfya, Biogen’s Tysabri and Spinraza, AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson’s Imbruvica, Astellas and Pfizer’s Xtandi, Novartis’ Promacta, Pfizer’s Nurtec ODT and Gilead’s Trodelvy, and 15 development-stage product candidates. For more information, visit www.royaltypharma.com.   

    Royalty Pharma Investor Relations and Communications

    +1 (212) 883-6637
    ir@royaltypharma.com

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Transocean Ltd. Announces Exercise of $100 Million Option for Harsh Environment Semisubmersible

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (“Transocean”) today announced that a two-well option was exercised for the Transocean Spitsbergen in Norway. The program is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2026 in direct continuation of the rig’s current program and contribute approximately $100 million in backlog, excluding additional services.

    About Transocean

    Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services and operates the highest specification floating offshore drilling fleet in the world.

    Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in and operates a fleet of 32 mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of 24 ultra-deepwater floaters and eight harsh environment floaters.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    The statements described herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements could contain words such as “possible,” “intend,” “will,” “if,” “expect,” or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are beyond our control, and many cases, cannot be predicted. As a result, actual results could differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, estimated duration of customer contracts, contract dayrate amounts, future contract commencement dates and locations, planned shipyard projects and other out-of-service time, sales of drilling units, the cost and timing of mobilizations and reactivations, operating hazards and delays, risks associated with international operations, actions by customers and other third parties, the fluctuation of current and future prices of oil and gas, the global and regional supply and demand for oil and gas, the intention to scrap certain drilling rigs, the effects of the spread of and mitigation efforts by governments, businesses and individuals related to contagious illnesses, and other factors, including those and other risks discussed in the company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in the company’s other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the SEC’s website at: www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement. We expressly disclaim any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or beliefs with regard to the statement or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based, except as required by law. All non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations to the most comparative GAAP measure are displayed in quantitative schedules on the company’s website at: www.deepwater.com.

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

    Analyst Contact:
    Alison Johnson
    +1 713-232-7214

    Media Contact:
    Pam Easton
    +1 713-232-7647

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Presidential Message on the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Midway

    US Senate News:

    Source: US Whitehouse
    class=”has-text-align-left”>Today marks the 83rd anniversary of America’s seminal victory at the Battle of Midway—a watershed moment in World War II that set the Allied Forces on the path to ultimate triumph over forces of evil.
    After the shocking attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Imperial Japan surged across the Pacific—dealing Allied forces a series of defeats from the fall of the Philippines, to the capture of Hong Kong and Singapore, to devastating air raids over Australia.  With the U.S. Navy still reeling from the surprise attack, Japan’s ruthless push for regional dominance seemed unstoppable. 
    By the summer of 1942, Japan set its sights on Midway Island—a tiny American outpost with massive strategic value, just over 1,000 miles from Hawaii.  The Japanese plan was clear: lure what remained of the battered U.S. Pacific Fleet out of Pearl Harbor, destroy it, and capture Midway, from where they would launch further offensives across the Pacific.
    President Franklin D. Roosevelt knew our Armed Forces had to act decisively.  He tasked Admiral Chester Nimitz, a submariner and newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet, with launching a full-scale effort to restore the Navy’s remaining ships to fighting condition.  With vital intelligence from American codebreakers, the Allies stayed one step ahead, anticipating the major elements of Japan’s strategy.
    At dawn on June 4, 1942, the U.S. Navy struck back.  Despite facing a larger enemy force and suffering heavy losses, the U.S. fleet under the command of Admirals Jack Fletcher and Raymond Spruance fought with unmatched resolve.  In the course of twenty-four hours, they sank four Japanese aircraft carriers, destroyed a heavy cruiser, and crushed Japanese hopes of advancing deeper into the eastern Pacific—paving the way for our Nation’s acceptance of Japan’s unconditional surrender and the end of World War II in 1945.
    Today, former enemies stand united as allies.  The United States and Japan have forged an enduring partnership built on the shared values of freedom, sovereignty, and an abiding commitment to peace across the Indo-Pacific.  Together, we are advancing the causes of safety, security, prosperity, and liberty—all while confronting threats from China and North Korea.
    The epic Battle of Midway stands to this day as a glorious reminder that, even in the face of long odds, perilous danger, and tremendous uncertainty, no challenge is too great for the strength of the American spirit.  As our Nation commemorates this legendary battle, we honor the grit of our servicemen, we pay tribute to the sacrifice of our veterans, and we vow to carry forward the legacy of the fallen heroes who secured victory over tyranny in the Pacific 80 years ago.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI | Fox News — SEN BILL HAGERTY: Nashville is not a sanctuary city. I won’t let that happen

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty

    ‘Illegal aliens are facing justice. They are being sent home. And violent criminals, who are here illegally, will no longer plague our communities…The American people, the people of Tennessee and the brave men and women of ICE deserve much better. I look forward to seeing this commitment upheld.’

    SEN BILL HAGERTY: Nashville is not a sanctuary city. I won’t let that happen
    By: Senator Bill Hagerty
    June 4, 2025
    Link here.

    Nashville mayor condemns arrests of illegal immigrants. Now, ICE agents are targets of doxxing.

    Nashville is not, nor is any other city in Tennessee, a sanctuary city. I intend to make certain that remains the case.  

    In May in Nashville, ICE conducted a successful operation with Tennessee Highway Patrol to arrest 196 criminal illegal aliens, including a convicted rapist and a suspected murderer. 

    While I have received every assurance that Nashville and every other city in Tennessee will work in a cooperative manner with law enforcement, make no mistake: I will make certain those commitments are not just lip service. 

    After the operation, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell condemned ICE’s good work, promoted a fund to provide support dollars for illegal immigrants and their families in Nashville, and even updated an executive order to fast-track the collection of all Nashville government employees’ interactions with ICE. 

    The mayor’s executive order has – unsurprisingly – led to the doxxing of ICE agents, who have faced a 413% increase in assaults against them while on the job. In Nashville, we know that activists are monitoring ICE activity in the city and alerting each other of ICE’s movements using encrypted group chats. 

    Did these groups see the doxxed ICE agents’ personal information? How will they use it? How does the mayor ensure these lists of ICE agents do not end up in the wrong hands? These are all questions we shouldn’t have to ask, but now we do. 

    The cloud of confusion that has arisen from this misstep is unfortunate, and the facts need to be made clear: the state of Tennessee is a state that stands for law enforcement and the protection of its citizens. 

    The leftwing media is adding fuel to the fire. For example, New York Times opinion writer Margaret Renkl explicitly compares ICE raids in Nashville to the Jim Crow South and the Trail of Tears. Her article – littered with cherry-picked stories from immigrant activists – uses such ridiculous words as “hunt” to suggest that what is happening in my state is not legal. Let me be clear: the only illegality is from those who chose to cross the border illegally. 

    We know where this all leads: In 2019, an Antifa activist attempted to firebomb an ICE facility in Tacoma, Washington. Thankfully, he was stopped before he could succeed. But his intentions and motivation were clear. In his manifesto, he slandered ICE as “the forces of evil,” and compared their detention facilities to “concentration camp[s].” 

    Even when such rhetoric from the media and mismanagement on the part of local officials does not inspire acts of domestic terrorism, it still leads to harassment and threats against ICE and other federal law enforcement officers. 

    In the first Trump presidency, the left shamelessly engaged in doxxing of ICE agents, sharing their personal information in an effort to intimidate them out of their jobs, or even cause direct harm to them. Such private information was even shared by college professors, published by WikiLeaks, and disseminated by the far-left domestic terrorist organization Antifa.

    Now that President Donald Trump is back in office, activists have resumed this dangerous tactic. Even state lawmakers have joined in on efforts to expose ICE officers’ identities, with Tennessee Democrat state Representative Aftyn Behn filming herself gleefully stalking ICE agents. 

    Trump’s historic re-election made it clear: the American people support his immigration agenda, including the removal and deportation of criminal illegal aliens from our communities. Yet some, like Nashville Mayor O’Connell, whether intentional or not, are inhibiting the president’s mission. This will not stand. 

    The Trump administration and the men and women of ICE have a Herculean task before them in cleaning up what former President Joe Biden facilitated: the largest invasion of our Southern border in history. 

    For four years, we watched Biden sacrifice our national sovereignty to allow millions to illegally flood our country. Unsurprisingly, this illegal tsunami included murderers, rapists, human traffickers, drug smugglers, people on terrorist watch lists, and more. Today, ICE is working overtime to remove these criminals and make our communities safer. 

    Here’s the reality: Illegal aliens are facing justice. They are being sent home. And violent criminals, who are here illegally, will no longer plague our communities. 

    O’Connell should take care to empower ICE and local law enforcement to remove illegal aliens from our communities, not endanger them. The American people, the people of Tennessee and the brave men and women of ICE deserve much better. I look forward to seeing this commitment upheld. 

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss Budget Reconciliation, Chinese Nationals’ Arrests

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty

    WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking and Foreign Relations Committees, joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss the budget reconciliation package, along with two Chinese nationals charged with smuggling and potential agroterrorism.

    *Click the photo above or here to watch*

    Partial Transcript

    Hagerty on the need to pass the budget reconciliation package: “We certainly do respect the effort that Elon undertook with respect to government efficiency. We all want to see cost reductions, but I tell you: my number one goal is to avoid what would otherwise be a greater than $4 trillion tax increase on Americans. I talked with Kevin Hassett yesterday, the National Economic Advisor at the White House. Were that to happen, were we not to pass this, we’d have over $4.2 trillion tax increase on America that would cut GDP growth negative six percent. Certainly, the nation, the world, doesn’t need to see that happen. One of the overarching aims here is to create certainty in our tax code to stimulate more capital investment. That’s exactly what will happen if we pass this. And Leader [John] Thune is right, the Congressional Budget Office essentially conducted malpractice last time in 2017 when they tried to estimate the impact of that Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. They missed it by a trillion dollars of revenue. I’m very optimistic; this will help reduce the deficit.”

    Hagerty on the prospective positive financial impacts of the budget reconciliation package: “As I talk to CEOs around the country, they want to make investments here in America, but they need certainty in terms of the rule set. We can deliver that through this bill. We need to do it quickly. And if we do it quickly, we’ll be able to see a 2026 that’s going to be an incredible move forward, lots more capital investment. That capital investment begets more employment. That employment and jobs begets more economic activity. It’s a positive feedback loop that will make America grow at a great degree, much higher than the 1.8 percent that the Congressional Budget Office predicts. And if we’re at three percent or better, we’re going to see that deficit begin to close much more rapidly.”

    Hagerty on the arrest of two Chinese nationals for smuggling and potential agroterrorism: “We need to be extremely careful, particularly when you think about the movement that we’ve had with Chinese nationals, particularly those affiliated with the [People’s Liberation Army], moving into our university system. That was precisely the case here. And we need to be very, very careful about who comes in, what they’re bringing with them. And make no mistake, and I’m so pleased that [FBI Director] Kash Patel [is] in the position he’s in, because he’s seeing right through all of this. Make no mistake: the Chinese Communist Party is not our friend. This sort of infiltration, this act of agroterrorism is the last thing we need to see on American soil. And the only way to prevent it is by waking up and realizing that we’ve got to be extraordinarily careful as we allow anybody to come into this country.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Reducing the risk of servicing accounts of droppers and technical companies: methodological recommendations of the Bank of Russia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Central Bank of Russia –

    Bank of Russia draws attention credit institutions that shadow businesses (online casinos, cryptocurrency exchangers, financial pyramids, drug dealers, etc.) use corporate cards for their payments, which are issued to so-called technical companies.

    In order to prevent such risks, the regulator recommends that banks analyze money transfers to corporate cards of technical companies from cards of individuals and vice versa.

    Banks are also asked to implement online monitoring of client transactions to promptly identify droppers and technical companies. They must assess whether the analyzed clients have counterparties that have previously transferred money to droppers. If the risk is confirmed, the bank can introduce a limit on individual transactions for crediting money in favor of such a client, including outside working hours.

    The Bank of Russia is publishing new methodological recommendations in addition to the existing ones tools on combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

    Preview photo: Alexander Kazakov / TASS

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Patrushev: Over the course of a year, systematic work has been established to ensure the effective functioning of treatment facilities

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    “The task of improving the health of the country’s water bodies was set by the President of Russia. Of course, the result of this work is of the utmost importance and determines the quality of life of people. Systematization of problems, development of individual action plans, control and on-site events allowed us to significantly increase the pace of implementation of projects for the construction and commissioning of treatment facilities. Of course, we must not only maintain this momentum, but also increase it. In addition to completing the construction, we must be sure that the commissioned facilities meet the regulatory indicators for wastewater treatment. To this end, Rosprirodnadzor regularly conducts inspections for each facility. Also, digital information and analytical resources of the incident operate around the clock for effective monitoring and timely management decisions,” said Dmitry Patrushev.

    The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the established format of work has proven its effectiveness. As an example, a conclusion was recently received on reaching the standard indicators of two large-scale facilities – treatment facilities in Irkutsk and Shchyolkovo near Moscow. At the same time, the facility in Irkutsk became the flagship – it was the first in the Baikal natural territory to reach the purification standards.

    Dmitry Patrushev noted that the experience gained will definitely be taken into account when implementing the national project “Ecological Well-being” launched in 2025. In particular, the competitive selection will be carried out on the basis of a comprehensive calculation of the effectiveness of each specific project, and the treatment facility will be considered commissioned only after receiving a positive conclusion from Rosprirodnadzor. To strengthen the responsibility of the subjects of the Russian Federation for the quality of project implementation, the bar for regional co-financing will be raised.

    The Deputy Prime Minister reported that over the past year, important changes have been made to the regulatory framework for the construction and operation of treatment facilities. In May, the Government approved rules that gave regions the opportunity to establish fishery standards for water quality, taking into account the specifics of individual water bodies. A regulation on interdepartmental interaction in the construction of treatment facilities has also been developed.

    Following the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister instructed federal agencies to conduct a series of training seminars with the regions to provide the necessary methodological assistance, including explaining the procedure for selecting projects for participation in the new national project “Environmental Well-Being”. The practice of on-site events to monitor the work will continue.

    Incident No. 55 “Wastewater Treatment Facilities” was created on June 15, 2024 to coordinate work on the construction and reconstruction of wastewater treatment facilities implemented within the framework of the national project “Ecology”, as well as to ensure the operation of these facilities with the achievement of the parameters of standard wastewater treatment. Currently, work is being considered at 145 facilities in 19 regions.

    When working in the incident format, a special project management system is used, which is deployed on the basis of the Government Coordination Center. It allows for prompt coordination of the actions of participants and monitoring of project implementation in real time.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: The IT industry’s contribution to the Russian economy amounted to 6%

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko presented the results of monitoring the IT industry for 2024. The presentation took place as part of a meeting with digital transformation leaders at the Digital Industry of Industrial Russia conference in Nizhny Novgorod.

    “Today, digital is everywhere – in public administration, the economy, the social sphere. And the basis of these changes is the developments of our IT companies. The IT industry is actively developing. This is evident, among other things, from the solutions presented at CIPR. At the same time, there was previously no reliable and unified model for assessing the industry that would show the real picture and dynamics. We presented an approach based on departmental data on accredited IT companies. It has been verified by businesses and specialized institutes. Thus, the contribution of the IT industry to Russia’s GDP in terms of gross value added was 6%. This is many times more than previously presented estimates, because they did not include data on large technology companies with a non-core OKVED code. Based on comprehensive and regular monitoring of the IT industry, it is also proposed to analyze the effectiveness of government support measures,” said Dmitry Grigorenko.

    In the developed methodology, the IT industry is understood as a set of companies included in the register of accredited organizations operating in the field of information technology (register of IT companies). Aggregated data from the Federal Tax Service, as well as data from the Ministry of Digital Development, the Bank of Russia, the Federal Customs Service and Rosstat are used to monitor the IT industry.

    An independent methodology for assessing the IT industry was developed by ANO Digital Economy with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development. According to the results of 2024, the contribution of accredited IT companies to the Russian economy amounted to 6%. The IT industry is actively supported by the state, and for every ruble of state support invested, 2 rubles were received in taxes.

    Monitoring is planned to be carried out on an ongoing basis with the possibility of expanding the list of indicators.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: More than 5 thousand km of roads have been restored in the reunited regions

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    The restoration of motorways in the reunited regions is proceeding at an active pace, taking into account both the strategic importance of the backbone network of highways and the demand for inter-municipal and intra-city roads. Over 5 thousand km have already been repaired, Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin reported.

    “Last week, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order to allocate more than 7.6 billion rubles to the budgets of the DPR, LPR, Zaporizhzhya and Kherson regions for road repairs. This will allow us to bring another 240 km up to standard. At the same time, to date, in the reunited regions, we have made high-quality road surfaces on more than 5 thousand km. Now, for example, under the supervision of Avtodor, asphalt laying has been completed on two more highways in the Kherson region,” said Marat Khusnullin.

    The Deputy Prime Minister added that the first road, more than 50 km long through the settlement of Ivanovka, connects two strategic highways: Odessa – Melitopol – Novoazovsk and R-280 “Novorossiya”. The second – Novaya Kakhovka – Armyansk – goes from Chaplinka and adjoins the Odessa – Melitopol – Novoazovsk road.

    “In general, we have good readiness of roads in the Kherson region according to the 2025 program. More than 125 km of the lower layer and about 120 km of the upper layer of asphalt concrete have been laid. In fact, the current year’s program in the region has been completed by about 70%. Now the main focus will be on the arrangement of roads: marking, installing barrier fencing, sidewalks and bus stops for local residents will be provided in certain areas. Currently, about 150 people and more than 230 units of equipment are involved in the Kherson region,” said Vyacheslav Petushenko, Chairman of the Board of the state-owned company Avtodor.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexey Overchuk opened the renovated Russian House in Dushanbe.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    As part of the visit of the Russian delegation to the Republic of Tajikistan, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk took part in the opening ceremony of the renovated Russian Center for Science and Culture (Russian House) in the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe.

    Alexey Overchuk emphasized that the Russian House has been operating in Dushanbe since 2011 and during this time many useful and creative projects have already been implemented that contribute to the development of humanitarian ties between Russia and Tajikistan. There are educational courses to prepare for admission to Russian universities, including under the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation, events are held to improve the qualifications of teachers, clubs and sections for talented youth operate, educational exhibitions are held, literature and textbooks are distributed – in 2024 alone, more than 19.5 thousand copies of educational, methodological and fiction literature in Russian were donated.

    “We are very grateful to see such a good response among the residents of Dushanbe. Today we saw a large number of children and young people here who come and learn something new,” the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

    The new building of the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Dushanbe with an area of 1.3 thousand square meters is located in the very center of the city and has the necessary infrastructure for conducting full-fledged educational and cultural-educational activities. On two floors there are modern classrooms and public spaces for education and creative workshops.

    The Russian House hosts preparatory courses for high school students who dream of entering Russian universities, and for those who want to study Russian, Russian language courses are taught mainly by participants in the Russian Teacher Abroad project. There is a consultation center for applicants on career guidance and admission to universities, and Olympiads and entrance examinations are held. The additional education center “Russia is with you” has been opened to popularize the Russian language and culture, science and engineering education.

    “We live in the era of the fourth industrial revolution and the data economy, when knowledge and culture are not only a key resource for national development, but also the most reliable bridge connecting peoples. The Russian Center for Science and Culture is called upon to serve as such a bridge to support cultural and humanitarian interaction between Russia and Tajikistan. We hope that this house will be strengthened as a platform where new projects and initiatives will be born that contribute to the development of science and culture in our common civilizational space,” Alexey Overchuk emphasized.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: “Artek” is the standard of quality children’s recreation in Russia and around the world

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    A festive concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the International Children’s Center “Artek” was held at the National Center “Russia”. The participants were greeted by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.

    The Deputy Prime Minister noted that this marked the start of a large marathon of festive events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Artek.

    “We, born in the USSR, of course, have special feelings when we say the word “Artek”. We understand that this international children’s recreation center is a standard of quality for all Russians and for the whole world. Over 100 years, more than 2 million children from 150 countries have experienced this and have become Artek members forever. Here they participated in educational programs, improved their health, played sports and were creative, but most importantly, as our President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin says, “Artek teaches friendship,” he emphasized.

    Dmitry Chernyshenko added that the President had ordered the creation of an organizing committee, which had prepared a large-scale program of festive events, including the launch of a rocket, the filming of documentaries, the release of jubilee medals, commemorative postage stamps, and much more. And the culmination of the celebrations will be the final grand event, which will take place on June 16 in Artek itself.

    The Deputy Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to everyone who contributes to the development of the education system.

    For the anniversary of Artek, the honorary badge “Counselor of Russia” was established, and a competition of the same name will soon be launched.

    Dmitry Chernyshenko presented the first badge “Counselor of Russia” for significant contribution to the education and enlightenment of the younger generation. The award was received by the excellent public education worker of the Russian Federation, the counselor of “Artek” in 1965-1966 Roza Yakovlevna Shatyro from the Republic of Tatarstan.

    In her response, Roza Yakovlevna noted that during her work as a counselor, she gave her heart to thousands of children.

    “You and I are very happy people because we are friends and carry this friendship throughout the world. Thanks to Artek, I have friends all over the planet. I keep in touch with everyone, we congratulate each other on holidays,” she added.

    Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov took to the stage with Valentina Nikolaevna Cherkasova. As a child, she survived the siege of Leningrad, and after the war, in 1949, she vacationed in Artek. Together they performed the song “Artek Oath”, written by journalists of “Pionerskaya Pravda” Vladimir Boganov and Anatoly Anufriev.

    “Today, Artek is the best international children’s center. Artek counselors are the best counselors in the world. Everyone who has ever been to Artek becomes an example for their peers. And just like 100 years ago, today all children strive to get to the center. We continue to support and develop Artek, its branches operate in the Zaporizhzhya region and in Sevastopol. The center trains school directors’ advisors on education. And we will do everything so that a piece of Artek is in the soul of every schoolchild,” noted Sergey Kravtsov.

    Guests of the anniversary concert were representatives of 89 regions of Russia. Among them were ministers of education, heads of subjects, children recognized as stars of “Artek” in different years, veterans of the International Children’s Center “Artek”. In addition, the event was attended by foreign delegations from about 30 countries.

    “People from all over Russia and the world have gathered here in Moscow today – representatives of all regions, different ages and cultures. Artek has always been a symbol of childhood, dreams and international cooperation. And today it has once again proven its strength, bringing together those who believe in goodness, mutual understanding and common values. Schoolchildren and adults, counselors and guests – everyone brought their own history, traditions and energy here, creating a unique atmosphere of Artek warmth,” emphasized Konstantin Fedorenko, Director of the International Children’s Center “Artek”.

    On June 16, 2025, the International Children’s Center “Artek” will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Earlier, the State Duma and the Federation Council hosted thematic photo exhibitions. An important event was the publication of the decree of President Vladimir Putin on awarding the Artek team with the Order of Honor.

    Five films were shot for the anniversary, including the film “100 Years of Happy Childhood”, the premiere of which was organized in January 2025. Together with Samara University and the Foundation for Assistance to Innovations, a branded small spacecraft was launched into space, and on February 28, a launch vehicle with the anniversary logo of “Artek” was launched at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. At the end of May, the anniversary shift started at the children’s center, which will last until June 17-18.

    On June 5, there will be a press screening of the adventure film “Artek. Through the Centuries”, which was filmed on the territory of the International Children’s Center. On June 9, the GUM (Moscow) will host the opening of an exhibition under the slogan “Artek at 100!”, where unique archival materials will be presented. Guests will also enjoy an interactive program from the camp counselors. On June 12, the International Children’s Festival “Let There Always Be Sunshine” will start.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road Closure, State Highway 1, Cambridge

    Source: New Zealand Police

    The north bound carriage way of State Highway 1, south of Cambridge is closed.

    A vehicle crash has ocurred and is blocking the north bound carriageway.

    The road closure is expected to last for at least 45 minutes, until the road is cleared of vehicles and debris.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road Closure SH2 (Matawai Road) Gisborne to Opotiki

    Source: New Zealand Police

    State Highway 2, Matawai Road, between Gisborne (from the intersection with Back Ormond Road) and Opotiki has been closed.

    Multiple slips along the length of the road will need to be cleared.

    Roading crews have been deployed to assess and clear the obstructions.

    There is no time scale available for this closure due to the number of slips and obstructions.

    Motorists are requested to take an alternative route where possible or delay their travel.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Lamont Thanks General Assembly for Approving Climate Mitigation Legislation

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today is thanking both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly for approving legislation containing a package of initiatives aimed at protecting the environment, including by taking steps to mitigate the impacts of climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and also to encourage the growth of the clean energy economy and green jobs.

    The legislation is House Bill 5004, An Act Concerning the Protection of the Environment and the Development of Renewable Energy Sources and Associated Job Sectors.

    “Connecticut is proud to be a climate leader and this legislation helps keep our state on track to improve our air quality and meet our climate goals,” Governor Lamont said. “Notably, it increases the tools available in our state that will attract business growth in the clean energy sector and the associated jobs that they support. I applaud the legislature for approving this bill and I look forward to signing it when it is transmitted to my desk.”

    As required under legislative rules, now that the bill has been approved by both chambers of the General Assembly it will be transmitted to the nonpartisan Legislative Commissioners’ Office for engrossing and supervision of printing in its final form. Once engrossed, it is required to go through an approval process by the Office of the House Clerk, the Office of the Senate Clerk, and the Office of the Secretary of the State before it can finally be transmitted to the governor for his signature. This engrossing and approval process usually takes several days to complete.

    Upon receiving the bill, the Office of the Governor will make an announcement when a date has been selected for it to be signed by the governor.

     

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator John Albers Highlights Life-Saving Impact of Organ Transport Legislation Signed into Law in May

    Source: US State of Georgia

    ATLANTA (June 4, 2025) — Today, Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) recognized the life-saving impact of legislation he authored earlier this year, Senate Bill 58, the Georgia Transporting Life-Saving Organs and Personnel Act, which was signed into law by Governor Brian P. Kemp on May 9, 2025.

    The measure creates a legal framework for licensing and operating emergency organ transport vehicles in Georgia, formally recognizing them as ambulance services and authorizing their use on public roads during time-sensitive transplant procedures. The legislation ensures these vehicles can move efficiently and safely without regulatory delays, removing bureaucratic barriers that could otherwise cost lives.

    “This legislation means the world to me—not just as a lawmaker, but as a father,” said Sen. Albers. “After donating a Kidney to my son in 2021 I understand and know the urgency that families feel in those moments. When a match is found, every second counts. This law gives patients and medical teams a better chance to succeed.”

    SB 58 exempts emergency organ transport vehicles from certain regulatory hurdles such as the Emergency Medical Systems Communications (EMSC) Program and medical adviser requirements. It also ensures appropriate insurance coverage and compliance with Department of Public Health standards, while streamlining coordination between healthcare providers and emergency responders.

    “By treating these specialized vehicles as essential emergency services, we are modernizing our healthcare system in a meaningful way,” Sen. Albers added. “Whether it’s a kidney, liver, heart with a team of surgeons rushing to save a life, Georgia now ensures that every tool necessary for an organ transplant has a clear and direct path to where it’s needed most.”

    Sen. Albers, Chairman of the Senate Public Safety Committee, has consistently advocated for public safety and healthcare reforms that put people first. SB 58 is a testament to his commitment to addressing real-world challenges with practical solutions and to his deep personal connection to the issue of organ donation. Senator Albers worked with the GA Department of Public Safety, “NORA” Nationwide Organ Recovery Transport Alliance, LifeLink of Georgia, and the Georgia Transplant Foundation to make this a reality.

    The law took effect immediately upon its signing in May. Read more about the bill here.

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    Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56th Senate District, which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and Fulton County. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at John.Albers@senate.ga.gov.

    For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Washington State Man Arrested on Federal Charges Alleging He Provided Material Support to Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bomber

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    A Washington state man was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging he provided material support to the Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber by shipping and paying for significant quantities of ammonium nitrate – an explosive precursor – prior to the suicidal terror attack last month.

    Daniel Jongyon Park, 32, of Kent, was arrested last night shortly after his flight from Poland arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Park is charged with providing and attempting to provide material support to terrorists and made his initial court appearance today in the Eastern District of New York.

    “This defendant is charged with facilitating the horrific attack on a fertility center in California. Bringing chaos and violence to a facility that exists to help women and mothers is a particularly cruel, disgusting crime that strikes at the very heart of our shared humanity,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “We are grateful to our partners in Poland who helped get this man back to America and we will prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law.”

    “Park allegedly sent large amounts of explosive precursors to the man who drove a car bomb to a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, an attack that potentially could have killed innocent people,”  said FBI Director Kash Patel. “The FBI and our partners work together to find and hold accountable those who engage in domestic terrorism and other illegal activity. I also want to express my thanks to authorities in Poland for their vital assistance in this case.”

    “This defendant is charged with shipping large quantities of explosive precursors to the man whose suicide bombing last month destroyed a fertility clinic in Palm Springs,” said U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli for the Central District of California. “Domestic terrorism is evil and unacceptable. Those who aid terrorists can expect to feel the cold wrath of justice.”

    According to an affidavit filed with the complaint, Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, of Twentynine Palms, California, drove a car containing a bomb to a fertility clinic in Palm Springs on May 17. Bartkus detonated the bomb, killing himself, injuring numerous victims, destroying the fertility clinic’s building, and damaging surrounding buildings and areas. Bartkus’s attack was motivated by his pro-mortalism, anti-natalism, and anti-pro-life ideology, which is the belief that individuals should not be born without their consent and that non-existence is best.

    Park – who shares Bartkus’s extremist views – shipped large quantities of explosive precursor materials to Bartkus, including approximately 180 pounds of ammonium nitrate. Days before the Palm Springs bombing, Park paid for an additional 90 pounds (40.8 kilograms) of ammonium nitrate that was shipped to Bartkus.

    Park sent the first shipments of approximately 180 pounds (81.7 kilograms) of ammonium nitrate to Bartkus shortly before traveling to Bartkus’s residence, where he stayed with Bartkus from Jan. 25 to Feb. 8. Three days before Park arrived at Bartkus’s house, records from an AI chat application show that Bartkus researched how to make powerful explosions using ammonium nitrate and fuel.

    During his stay at Bartkus’s residence, Park and Bartkus spent time in Bartkus’s room as well as in a detached garage “running experiments,” according to the affidavit. This was the same garage where law enforcement, during a search after the May 17 bombing, located significant amounts of chemicals commonly used in the construction of homemade bombs.

    Four days after Bartkus conducted the suicide bombing, Park flew to Europe. On May 30, Park was detained in Poland and later was ordered deported to the United States. 

    If convicted, Park would face a statutory maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    The FBI’s Inland Empire Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating this matter. Considerable assistance was provided by the Palm Springs Police Department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department; the FBI’s legal attaché in Warsaw, Polish authorities, and FBI field offices in Seattle, New York, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Portland.  

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sarah E. Gerdes and Anna P. Boylan for the Central District of California, and Trial Attorney Patrick J. Cashman of the National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section are prosecuting the case.

    A criminal complaint is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    A New Jersey man pleaded guilty today to tax evasion.

    The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: for tax years 2015 and 2016, Matthew Tucci, of West Long Branch, filed tax returns that stated he owed more than $2 million in taxes for both years. Despite admitting that he owed those taxes, Tucci did not fully pay them when they were due. Instead, Tucci purchased real estate and engaged in a series of transactions designed to conceal his interest in those properties.

    In 2017, the IRS sent notices to Tucci that he owed taxes, interest, and penalties for 2015 and 2016. After receiving these notices, Tucci transferred multiple properties to an entity owned by another individual, but he continued to exert control over at least two of them. Of the two properties Tucci continued to control, he sold one and refinanced the other. Tucci used the proceeds from these transactions to pay his personal expenses rather than his tax debts. In 2019, Tucci submitted documents to the IRS that falsely claimed that he had no connection to the entity that owned the 12 properties.

    Tucci is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 9. He faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison as well as a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney Karen E. Kelly of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba for the District of New Jersey made the announcement.

    IRS Criminal Investigation and the FBI are investigating the case.

    Trial Attorney Catriona Coppler of the Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Belgiovine for the District of New Jersey are prosecuting the case.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Skipping straws, biking to work: do our small actions still matter for the planet?

    Source: Greenpeace Statement –

    Soon after I first joined Greenpeace in the 2010s, I realized I had a steep learning curve ahead of me. I just didn’t expect that learning eco-conscious living (weighing the environmental impact of everyday choices such as what to eat, bring, do, or throw away) would feel like such a crash course. Back then it was about walking the talk, as is expected of everyone in environmental campaigning. It felt mandatory, and I often felt obliged to be performative.

    I still remember where the unease came from. I’d known quite a bit about how massive the climate crisis was and how deeply it’s tied to systems that were already failing us in the Global South. Basically, we’re just trying to survive the climate crisis and all other symptoms of unjust, oppressive systems, in an economy that limits our choices (do you know how insufferable it is to commute in Metro Manila, how dangerous it could be to bike, or how largely inaccessible and expensive plant-based meals are?) And yet somehow, we are the ones expected to go the extra mile to save the planet? That didn’t sit right with me. 

    This conflictedness only deepened as I learned more about the “grand narrative of guilt” pushed by corporations. These are tropes that are, when placed alongside reality, paradoxical at best (think recycling and carbon footprints — when only 9% of plastic waste has ever been recycled, and just 57 companies were responsible for 80% of global fossil fuel and cement-related CO₂ emissions from 2016 to 2022). 

    There should be no doubt that these narratives were designed to deflect responsibility for corporations’ massive environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts and shift the attention onto us instead. After years of exposure, this messaging sticks in one’s head like the voice of a controlling, gaslighting ex: How much plastic packaging is in that bag of groceries? Was that vacation really worth the environmental cost of flying? You say you care about the planet, so why are you still eating meat?

    Surely we wouldn’t want to play into the corporate guilt-tripping narrative. At one point, I wondered if the best act of defiance might be to live our most convenient lives unapologetically and focus all our energy on actions that more directly contribute to driving system change. By this, I mean civic and public engagement efforts such as signing petitions, joining protests, or voting for environmentally conscious leaders.

    Yet one of our constant reminders at Greenpeace is this: every action counts. And each time I am reminded, I don’t doubt it. Perhaps because even though I know the narrative of individual responsibility is marred by greedy intentions, it still wouldn’t feel right to dismiss personal action completely. I’ve seen small actions spark change in people again and again, from a community leader forming a flood response group, to a youth activist organizing artivism workshops or meetups for exchanging climate stories. 

    Over time, I realized personal actions are not meant to carry the weight of the world, just as they’re not the end goal. Even so, when done consistently and taken as part of something larger, they are powerful and can push the needle toward systemic change, in more ways than one. Here are some little epiphanies on my end:

    Habits can start or hasten culture shifts. Everyday habits like refusing single-use plastic, choosing to bike to work, or eating less meat can shift culture. Culture shifts don’t always have to start in boardrooms or policy halls. In fact, they usually begin in communities, where an individual or a group quietly leads by example, and challenges what’s normal. 

    A gateway to deeper engagement. Lifestyle shifts can lead to deeper involvement in the advocacy, especially as people seek like-minded friends and learn more about the issues. And the more they know about the campaigns, the more confident they become and the more willing to share their time and energy to the cause.

    Walking the talk as a strategy. For many of us in environmental campaigning, walking the talk is not just a moral stance. It is a strategic choice that strengthens our credibility and demonstrates integrity. It shows that our demands for change are reflected in the way we live and act. This kind of alignment matters, and is also why we call on the national government to turn their climate pronouncements on the international stage into consistent and concrete action at home.

    Igniting creative resistance. The saying “necessity is the mother of invention” holds true in movement building as well. When faced with challenges, including environmental ones, people find ways to be resourceful. They collaborate, adapt, and respond. And whether intentionally or not, many end up contributing through the skills, talents, and tools they have in support of collective action.

    Reclaiming identity through agency. Realizing one’s agency often begins at a personal level. Along the way, individual actions can become a means to reconnect with culture and history, to affirm one’s values, and to commit to the kind of person one aspires to be. It also becomes a way of unlearning environmentally harmful practices promoted by corporations. For example, sari-sari store (small neighborhood store) owners who joined Greenpeace’s Kuha Sa Tingi project reconnected with the original Filipino “tingi” culture (the practice of buying goods in small, affordable, quantities) through reuse and refill systems.

    Making power listen. Collective personal actions can create pressure for decision-makers, institutions, and even corporations to act. They may not replace structural change, but they send clear signals, if not outright communicate, public demand for solutions which in due course can unlock systemic change. 

    You might want to check out Greenpeace Philippines’ petition called Courage for Climate, a drive in support of real policy and legal solutions in the pursuit of climate justice.

    Courage for Climate

    The climate crisis may seem hopeless, but now is the time for courage, not despair. Join Filipino communities taking bold action for our planet.

    Make an Act of Courage Today!

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  • MIL-OSI Video: VA Careers – Professional Opportunities :15

    Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)

    No matter your professional background, there is a career path for you at VA. Visit https://www.VAcareers.va.gov to learn more.

    #AllAboutVeterans #WorkatVA #VACareers

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufgfPzueXog

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  • MIL-OSI Video: VA Careers – Mission-Driven Work :30

    Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)

    Build your career while giving back to those who served our nation. Learn more at https://www.VAcareers.va.gov

    #AllAboutVeterans #WorkatVA #VACareers

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txQ6d-XPet0

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  • MIL-OSI Video: VA Careers – The VA Difference :30

    Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)

    Find out how a clinical career at VA is different from the private sector. Visit https://www.VAcareers.va.gov to explore careers that are All About Veterans.

    #AllAboutVeterans #WorkatVA #VACareers

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5myl1DZV8nk

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  • MIL-OSI Video: VA Careers – The VA Difference :15

    Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)

    At VA, we are proud to be All About Veterans. Explore job openings at https://www.VAcareers.va.gov

    #AllAboutVeterans #WorkatVA #VACareers

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfzVnwcBgMo

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  • MIL-OSI Video: VA Careers – Professional Opportunities :30

    Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)

    At VA, there are a variety of career paths available to you. To learn more about a job that is All About Veterans, visit https://www.VAcareers.va.gov

    #AllAboutVeterans #WorkatVA #VACareers

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN43p61CCUU

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  • MIL-OSI Video: VA Careers – Hiring Process :30

    Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)

    Ever wondered what the hiring process is like at VA? Watch to learn more and visit https://www.VAcareers.va.gov to explore jobs that are All About Veterans.

    #AllAboutVeterans #WorkatVA #VACareers

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfoA9ZT1IkE

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  • MIL-OSI Video: VA Careers – Hiring Process :15

    Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)

    Learn more about the VA hiring process. Explore careers that are All About Veterans at https://www.VAcareers.va.gov

    #AllAboutVeterans #WorkatVA #VACareers

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvcRRVPi7fM

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  • MIL-OSI Video: VA Careers – Cutting-Edge Technology :30

    Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)

    Learn how VA uses technology to streamline patient care. Explore career opportunities at https://www.VAcareers.va.gov

    #AllAboutVeterans #WorkatVA #VACareers

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-yJhT5Grps

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  • MIL-OSI Video: VA Careers – Cutting-Edge Technology :15

    Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)

    At VA, we use innovation to shape how we deliver care. Be a part of the mission at https://www.VAcareers.va.gov

    #AllAboutVeterans #WorkatVA #VACareers

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr1fb6dmLxI

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Glad You Asked: Helping Homeless Veterans Starts With One Simple Step

    Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)

    In episode 5, Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Honorable Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., walks viewers through exactly what to do when you see someone on the street holding a sign asking for help. Next time you see that sign, call VA’s National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOD51NTwkeI

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