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  • MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Urges Court to Dismiss Challenge to California Law Limiting Use of State and Local Resources for Immigration Enforcement

    Source: US State of California

    OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a motion to dismiss Huntington Beach’s meritless lawsuit challenging Senate Bill (SB) 54 – also known as “the California Values Act” – which limits the use of state and local resources in federal immigration enforcement. The motion to dismiss contends that Huntington Beach lacks standing to challenge SB 54. Following a challenge from the first Trump Administration to SB 54, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 2019 upheld the California Values Act, holding that “SB 54 does not directly conflict with any obligations that [federal law] impose[s] on state or local governments.”  United States v. California, 921 F.3d 865, 887, 889 (9th Cir. 2019). 

    “California made a choice when it passed SB 54: To use our resources to protect public safety and to maintain trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.” said Attorney General Bonta. “But instead of focusing on this vital responsibility, Huntington Beach is attempting to relitigate settled law in a misguided attempt to divert its limited resources to federal immigration enforcement. I respectfully urge the court to dismiss this meritless lawsuit.”

    In 2017, California enacted SB 54, also known as the California Values Act, declaring that a “relationship of trust between California’s immigrant community and local agencies is central to the public safety of the people of California,” that “[t]his trust is threatened when state and local agencies are entangled with federal immigration enforcement,” and that “[e]ntangling state and local agencies with federal immigration enforcement programs diverts already limited resources and blurs the lines of accountability between local, state, and federal governments.” Under SB 54:

    • California law enforcement agencies are prohibited from investigating, interrogating, detaining, or arresting persons for immigration enforcement purposes;
    • California law enforcement agencies may not allow officers to be supervised by federal agencies or deputized for immigration enforcement purposes;
    • California law enforcement agencies may not enter into new contracts with the federal government to house or detain noncitizens in a locked detention facility for purposes of immigration custody; and
    • California law enforcement agencies are prohibited from participating in joint law enforcement task forces where the primary purpose of the task force is immigration enforcement. 

    Nothing in SB 54 prohibits a California law enforcement agency from investigating, detaining, or arresting individuals for criminal activity under state or federal law. SB 54 provides some exceptions for coordination with federal immigration enforcement, including but not limited to, transfers of individuals convicted of certain felonies and misdemeanors. 

    In 2018, the first Trump Administration filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of SB 54. On appeal, the Ninth Circuit affirmed that “California has the right, pursuant to the anticommandeering rule [derived from the Tenth Amendment], to refrain from assisting with federal efforts.” United States v. California, 921 F.3d at 873. When the Trump administration subsequently asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review that decision, the Court denied the request, leaving the Ninth Circuit’s decision and SB 54 in place.

    In the motion to dismiss filed with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Attorney General Bonta argues that the district court lacks subject matter jurisdiction over the case, including because Huntington Beach lacks standing under longstanding Ninth Circuit precedent holding that local governments may not challenge the validity of state statutes under federal law in federal court.  

    Attorney General Bonta is committed to protecting, defending, and enforcing the rights of California immigrants. Following President Trump’s election, the Attorney General hosted a series of regional convenings with immigrant rights groups, elected officials, and others in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Salinas, and San Diego. He also released guidance to help California immigrants better understand their rights and protections under the law and to assist public institutions, law enforcement, and prosecutors in complying with SB 54 and other applicable state laws. More on the Attorney General’s work and the full set of resources are available at oag.ca.gov/immigrant/.  

    A copy of the motion is available here. 

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: AG Labrador Announces Arrest of Idaho Falls Man for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of a Child

    Source: US State of Idaho

    Home Newsroom AG Labrador Announces Arrest of Idaho Falls Man for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of a Child

    BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators within his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested twenty-three-year-old Joel Clarke on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, for possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material. Clarke was charged with three counts of distribution of child sexual exploitation material and seven counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material.
    “My office will continue to pursue allegations of child exploitation,” said Attorney General Labrador. “We will continue to work tirelessly to protect children in Idaho and ensure that individuals accused of such heinous offenses are brought before the court to answer for these alleged crimes.”
    Members of the Idaho ICAC Task Force who assisted with the arrest include the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and Madison County Sheriff’s Office. 
    Anyone with information regarding the exploitation of children is encouraged to contact local police, the Attorney General’s ICAC Unit at 208-947-8700, or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678. 
    The Attorney General’s ICAC Unit works with the Idaho ICAC Task Force, a coalition of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, to investigate and prosecute individuals who use the internet to criminally exploit children.
    Parents, educators, and law enforcement officials can find more information and helpful resources at the ICAC website, ICACIdaho.org.
    The charges listed above are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Man Sentenced to Seven and One Half Years in Federal Prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Victim in Marin Headlands

    Source: US FBI

    SAN FRANCISCO – Esbin Ramirez-Garcia was sentenced today to 90 months in federal prison for committing aggravated sexual abuse while on federal land.  Senior U.S. District Judge William Alsup handed down the sentence.

    Ramirez-Garcia, 28, a national of Mexico, pleaded guilty on Feb. 25, 2025, to one count of aggravated sexual abuse in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2241(a).  According to the plea agreement, Ramirez-Garcia admitted that late in the evening on Aug. 2, 2024, while giving the victim, with whom he had a prior relationship, a ride from her workplace in his truck, he asked her to get back together with him.  The victim refused to resume their relationship and asked to be let out of the vehicle, but Ramirez-Garcia grabbed her with his hand and continued driving, forcing her to accompany him.

    Ramirez-Garcia deviated from the route to the victim’s home and drove his truck to a parking lot in the Marin Headlands, which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.  Ramirez-Garcia forcibly placed his body on top of the victim’s body while she sat in the passenger seat and sexually assaulted her.

    United States Attorney Craig H. Missakian, FBI Special Agent in Charge Sanjay Virmani, and National Park Service Investigative Services Branch Acting Special Agent in Charge Betsy Smith made the announcement.  

    In addition to the prison term, Judge Alsup also sentenced the defendant to a 10-year period of supervised release and ordered that he participate in a sex offense-specific treatment program, among other conditions.  The defendant was immediately remanded into custody.

    Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Chen and Assistant U.S. Attorney E. Wistar Wilson prosecuted the case with the assistance of Sara Slattery, Maureen French, and Fernanda Gonzalez.  This prosecution is the result of an investigation by the FBI and the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch. 
     

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Commander dismissed from Met for second time

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A Metropolitan Police Commander has been dismissed from the service for a second time for refusing to take a drugs test.

    A misconduct hearing, led by an independent legally qualified chair, found the allegation proven against Commander Julian Bennett at the level of gross misconduct.

    Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said: “I am enormously concerned that almost five years since this incident happened we have only now been able to dismiss Commander Bennett.

    “This should have been a simple matter. Commander Bennett has never disputed he refused a lawful order to take a drugs test. As a senior officer who had chaired misconduct hearings, Commander Bennett was highly experienced and knew full well what was required of him, yet he made a choice not to co-operate.

    “He has been suspended on full pay for an extraordinary length of time. I am sure Londoners will be as outraged as we are at the utter waste of public funds spent paying a senior officer to sit at home suspended and not work.

    “In the last few years the Met has been making greater use of accelerated misconduct hearings to fast-track cases where the evidence is irrefutable. This allows us to dismiss officers far more quickly. And while the Met is not responsible for all the delays in Commander Bennett’s matter, we are also working hard to expedite cases and cut bureaucracy.

    “I am confident a situation like Commander Bennett’s prolonged case would not happen again.”

    Commander Bennett was initially dismissed in October 2023 by a misconduct panel independent of the Met.

    The hearing heard that on 21 July 2020 he refused to provide a urine sample for a drugs test, having been informed there was reasonable cause to suspect he had taken drugs. On 24 July 2020 he was suspended from duty.

    The panel found that Commander Bennett had breached the standards of professional behaviour to the level of gross misconduct.

    Two further allegations were found not proven – that between February 2019 and 21 July 2020, while off duty, Commander Bennett smoked cannabis, and that he gave an untrue explanation for why he refused to take the drugs test.

    Commander Bennett then applied to the Police Appeals Tribunal, which is an independent process run by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime.

    In July 2024 the PAT quashed the dismissal decision and ordered a new hearing, on the technical basis that the panel had ruled on a matter that was not part of the allegations they were asked to consider.

    The Met considered a legal challenge by way of a Judicial Review but, after careful consideration and legal advice, decided Commander Bennett should face a fresh misconduct hearing.

    A date for a new hearing was set as quickly as possible in liaison with all parties.

    Commander Bennett has remained suspended throughout this process.

    He will be added to the Barred List held by the College of Policing. Those appearing on the list cannot be employed by police and a number of police-related bodies.

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Video: Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, June 3, 2025

    Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)

    The White House

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9KW7xNK02E

    MIL OSI Video –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: NEW: Trump Continues to Block At Least $425 Billion Dollars in Funding Owed to American People 

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray
    Murray, DeLauro release updated tally of federal funds Trump is freezing—hurting communities across the country  
    ***VIEW UPDATED TRACKER HERE***
    Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released updated information detailing how President Trump is freezing at least $425 billion in federal funding that Congress has promised to communities across the country.
    The updated tracker, which Senator Murray and Congresswoman DeLauro first made public in April, chronicles how President Trump and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought are brazenly violating federal laws and choking off critical investments that families, businesses, and local governments across America depend on.
    This update comes as Trump and Vought seek to ask Congress to rescind a small fraction of the funding they have been illegally blocking, and as Vought vowed over the weekend to continue illegally impounding funding. 
    In a statement, Senator Murray and Congresswoman DeLauro said: 
    “President Trump continues to block hundreds of billions of dollars that have been signed into law, and it is families, farmers, small businesses, and communities in every part of the country who are suffering the consequences. 
    “While he works to kick millions off their health care and pad his own pockets with new tax breaks for billionaires, President Trump is choking off funding to lower the cost of living for families, create good jobs, and keep our communities safe. 
    “This administration’s unprecedented assault on our nation’s spending laws is costing the American people dearly. Students have seen critical support ripped away, disaster survivors are waiting on funds to be unfrozen, and cancer patients are seeing their best hope for treatment thrown into a shredder. Communities have suddenly lost resources to protect people from disease, tackle violent crime, and address the substance use crisis. And all across America, people are losing their jobs as President Trump freezes and cancels investments in energy projects, cutting-edge scientific research, community service, and so much else. 
    “We are going to continue shining a light on how President Trump’s sweeping, illegal funding freeze is hurting working people everywhere.” 
    As the updated tracker details, President Trump has—through a variety of different means—frozen, cancelled, clawed back, illegally impounded, and slow-walked federal funding for all manner of key priorities. Among much else, this includes investments in:  
    Critical research into Alzheimer’s disease, women’s health, cancer, diabetes, and much more, throwing research already conducted into the shredder and setting back treatments and cures.
    Mental health services and support for students across the country. 
    Public safety, including COPS grants, Office of Violence Against Women grants, and programs to help victims of crime.  
    Relief for states and communities responding to and recovering from natural disasters.  
    Cutting-edge scientific research, which advances breakthrough innovation and boost economic development. 
    Farmers and local agriculture businesses, making it more expensive for hardworking people to run their farms and cutting off research they count on.  
    School lunches and food for child care institutions at the detriment of the farmers who rely on these local markets.   
    Head Start, with unacceptable funding lags leading to program closures and costly uncertainty for providers and parents alike.  
    Critical investments in transportation projects—for roads and bridges, airports, public transit, ports, and more—and energy projects across the country that are creating new, good jobs and lowering families’ monthly energy bills.  
    Our national security and efforts to prevent and end global conflicts.   
    Essential health services like birth control and cancer screenings for over 800,000 patients—and resources to protect people from public health threats.
    Since the tracker was last updated, a small number of funds have begun flowing, but new funds have been frozen or cancelled, as well. The upshot remains: the president is blocking over $425 billion in enacted funding.
    About the Tracker 
    The tracker offers a snapshot-in-time look at the vast array of federal funding that should be going out the door, but that President Trump—in an unprecedented scheme—is holding up or actively fighting in court to block.   
    The tracker is not comprehensive or exhaustive—but it catalogs a wide range of investments that this administration is choking off, in many cases illegally. Compiled by the Democratic staffs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the tracker details the minimum amount of federal funding the Committees believe the administration is currently freezing, cancelling, or fighting in court to block. It does not detail tens of billions of dollars in funding that President Trump has previously frozen but finally allowed to flow—and it cannot measure the incredible cost of President Trump’s illegal funding freezes to American families, businesses, and communities. Additionally, it does not capture the wide range of funding at serious risk of not going out the door because of President Trump’s unprecedented mass firings or the full range of fiscal year 2025 funding that has yet to be awarded or disbursed, but that should be flowing. 
    In some instances, there are programs and priorities listed in the tracker that courts have ordered the Trump administration to release—rebuking President Trump’s unprecedented assault on our spending laws. Funding for those programs is listed because the Trump administration is actively fighting in court to block it; any relief provided by the courts at this stage is only temporary; and because this administration has over the last several months—whether through intentional defiance or sheer incompetence—repeatedly failed to get funding to its intended recipients even when ordered by a court to do so.
    In addition to flagrantly violating our nation’s spending laws, President Trump and Russ Vought are also taking every step they can to hide what they are doing from the American people. Despite repeatedly vowing to have the “most transparent administration in history,” President Trump has led an administration that has systematically obscured its spending actions and the actions of DOGE, failed to provide responses to oversight requests from Congress, refused to answer basic questions from the press, taken down a key website that OMB is required to publicly post spending decisions on in clear defiance of the law, and failed to submit detailed plans to the Appropriations Committees showing how this administration is spending fiscal year 2025 funding, as required by law. The unprecedented lack of transparency and responsiveness makes tracking what funding is being blocked all the more difficult, and it remains the Trump administration’s responsibility to not only begin to follow our spending laws but to explain its actions to date.  
    The updated database, which captures funding held up as of June 3, can be found on the Senate and House Appropriations Committees’ websites.  
    An earlier version of the tracker, which captures funding held up as of April 29, is available HERE. 

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: MYTHBUSTER: The One Big Beautiful Bill Isn’t “Bad” for Families — It’s the Opposite

    US Senate News:

    Source: US Whitehouse
    HOAX: The One Big Beautiful Bill is “bad for our families.”
    FACT: Democrats have totally lost the plot — opposing middle class tax cuts, an expanded child tax credit, border security, and more.
    They’re opposing the largest tax cut in history, which will put an extra $5,000 in their pockets with a double-digit percent decrease to their tax bills. In fact, Americans earning between $30,000 and $80,000 will pay around 15% less in taxes.
    They’re opposing NO TAX ON TIPS for the millions of Americans who work in the service industry and NO TAX ON OVERTIME for law enforcement, nurses, and more.
    They’re opposing historic tax cuts for senior citizens.
    They’re opposing a boost to the child tax credit.
    They’re opposing new savings accounts for newborns and the chance for children across America to experience the miracle of compounded growth.
    They’re opposing expanded access to childcare for hardworking American families.
    They’re opposing historic border security to keep their communities safe.
    They’re opposing expanded health savings accounts that give Americans greater choice and flexibility in how they spend their money.
    They’re opposing scholarships that empower Americans to choose the education that best fits the needs of their families.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New JCVI Chair appointed

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    New JCVI Chair appointed

    Professor Wei Shen Lim KBE will become the new Chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation from October.

    • Professor Sir Andrew Pollard will step down as JCVI Chair on 30th September 2025 after 12 years of leadership
    • During his tenure, Sir Andrew has been instrumental in advising governments on vaccination matters and chaired numerous committees
    • Professor Wei Shen Lim, KBE, who is currently Deputy Chair of the JCVI and Chair of the COVID-19 sub-committee, will become the new JCVI chair from 1st October 2025

    Professor Sir Andrew Pollard will step down as Chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on 30th September 2025, after sitting on the committee for over a decade.

    The JCVI is an independent departmental expert committee which has worked for over six decades to ensure that immunisation programmes in the UK are both world-leading and a cost-effective use of public money — optimising the protection of children and adults from serious infections.

    Sir Andrew was appointed Chair of the JCVI in 2013, having previously served as a member of the JCVI’s meningococcal sub-committee. During his tenure, he has been instrumental in advising governments on vaccination matters, serving not only as Chair of the main JCVI committee, but also as Chair of the human papillomavirus (HPV), influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) sub-committees. Sir Andrew remains a valued expert on vaccination and immunisation as Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, Ashall Professor of Infection and Immunity at the University of Oxford, and a Paediatric Infectious Disease Consultant at Oxford’s Children’s Hospital.  

    Following an open and competitive recruitment process, Professor Wei Shen Lim, KBE will be appointed as the new Chair of the JCVI from 1st October 2025. Professor Lim, KBE is a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and an Honorary Professor of Respiratory Medicine for The University of Nottingham. He currently serves as the Deputy Chair of the JCVI and Chair of the COVID-19 sub-committee.  

    Dr Thomas Waite, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England said:

    I am deeply grateful for Sir Andrew’s leadership of the JCVI over the last 12 years. Over this time the JCVI has given advice to support the introduction of vaccination programmes to protect the public against a range of infections including meningococcal disease and RSV. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Sir Andrew for his dedication and expertise.

    I am delighted to welcome Professor Lim, KBE as the new Chair of the committee. Professor Lim served as Chair during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensured government received timely advice on the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme to protect the health of the UK public. I very much look forward to continuing to work with him as the new Chair.

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Xbox Games Showcase 2025 kicks off June 8

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: Xbox Games Showcase 2025 kicks off June 8

    This Sunday, June 8, it’s time for another huge double feature. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 kicks off at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK, immediately followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct – a deep-dive into the upcoming sequel to Obsidian Entertainment’s award-winning sci-fi RPG. 

    These shows are always an exciting moment for all of us at Xbox, offering a look at brand-new games and updates from across our first-party studios and our incredible partners across the globe. We hope you can join us to watch live. With that in mind, here are all the details you need to know ahead of Sunday: 

    What time does Xbox Games Showcase begin? The Showcase will take place on Sunday, June 8, beginning at: 

    • PDT: June 8, 10am 
    • EDT: June 8, 1pm 
    • BST: June 8, 6pm 
    • CEST: June 8, 7pm 
    • JST: June 9, 2am 
    • AEST: June 9, 3am 

    What time does The Outer Worlds 2 Direct begin? Immediately following the Xbox Games Showcase. 

    How do I watch the Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct? The Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be streamed live on official channels, including the below: 

    We’re giving you even more ways to watch this year’s Xbox Games Showcase by streaming the entire event live on TikTok starting at 1 PM EDT / 10 AM PDT / 6PM BST on June 8. Ethan Rothamel returns to lead the livestream with his signature mix of sharp Xbox insight and fan-favorite commentary. This year, he’s joined by TikTok creator Senpapi Gabe, whose passion for video games and community driven commentary has made him a standout voice on the platform. The duo will guide viewers through every reveal, surprise and moment as it happens – all in real time. 

    The show will also be streamed simultaneously on regional Xbox and Bethesda channels around the globe, as well as on Steam. It will also air on China’s Bilibili platform. 

    Please note the /Xbox, /Bethesda and /ObsidianEnt streams on YouTube will be in 4K at 60fps, while all other channels will be 1080p / 60fps. 

    Is the event available in languages other than English? The Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be streamed live on YouTube.com/Xbox with English captions, and our other live languages will be available via regional Xbox channels. 

    The languages we will support live on our Xbox channels are: English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Castilian Spanish, Mexican Spanish and Turkish. Following the broadcast, we will add additional languages including Afrikaans, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, Canadian French, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Persian (Farsi), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swahili, Swedish, Thai, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. The easiest way to find your preferred language is to go to your region’s Xbox page, or by viewing on the official Xbox YouTube channel at YouTube.com/Xbox and clicking the gear icon in the lower right corner. 

    Is Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct going to be Accessible to those with low/no hearing or low/no vision? There will be a version of the show with Audio Descriptions (AD) in English on the Xbox YouTube channel, American Sign Language (ASL) on Xbox’s YouTube channel and the /XboxASL Twitch channel, and British Sign Language (BSL) on Xbox On’s YouTube channel at YouTube.com/XboxOn. 

    I’m not going to be able to watch, where can I find out what was announced? As the broadcast runs, we’ll be publishing detailed blog posts for key announcements right here on Xbox Wire (with localized versions in Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, LATAM Spanish, and Japanese to follow). 

    A full show recap will be published on Xbox Wire immediately following the end of Xbox Games Showcase, and a separate recap for The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will go live after the double feature ends. Plus, stay tuned to Xbox Wire in the days following the show for more exclusive articles about games from the show. 

    Will Xbox be releasing post-show content? Starting from Sunday, June 8, the Official Xbox Podcast will be airing a series of special episodes offering updates and deeper dives into announcements featured during Xbox Games Showcase. These shows will be published on Xbox’s YouTube channel and podcast services. Stay tuned for more exciting post-show content on the Xbox YouTube channel and our social media platforms, where we’ll dive-deep into some of your favorite games. 

    Notes for co-streamers and creators: We at Xbox greatly appreciate any co-stream efforts and aim to ensure you have a smooth experience if you choose to do so. However, due to forces beyond our control, we cannot guarantee that glitches or disruptions by bots and other automated software won’t interfere with your co-stream. 

    For those planning to create full post-show breakdowns of the Xbox Games Showcase and/or The Outer Worlds 2 Direct in the form of video-on-demand coverage, we recommend you do not use any audio containing copyrighted music to avoid any action by automated bots, and to also consult the terms of service for your service provider. 

    We can’t wait for you to join us for the Xbox Games Showcase, followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct on Sunday, June 8. 

    MIL OSI Economics –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: 15,000 Attend Congresswoman Stansbury Town Halls Across New Mexico

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01)

    ALBUQUERQUE — This week, Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01)wrapped up a Town Hall Tour across New Mexico, reaching more than 15,000 New Mexicans across 10 counties and 12 cities and towns with 15 events.

    The Congresswoman traveled across New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, covering a large swath of central New Mexico—holding town halls in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Tijeras, Moriarty, Fort Sumner, Carrizozo, Placitas, Corrales, Roswell, and Ruidoso and Mescalero. She also held virtual and telephone town halls for those who could not make it in person. Rep. Stansbury also consulted and met with a number of Pueblo and Tribal Nations, including those in the district, the All Pueblo Council of Governors and individual Pueblos, the Mescalero Apache Nation, and Navajo Nation Council members.

    “The most important thing Members of Congress can do right now is listen to the people they represent and do their jobs,” said Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01).  “Americans across the country are deeply concerned about what is happening to American democracy, the federal government, and our communities—and they deserve answers. That is why I traveled to every corner of our district to listen to New Mexicans and answer questions. It is my duty to serve the people, and that’s exactly what we’re doing—fighting to protect Social Security, Medicaid, and vital programs our people depend on.”

    Across the district, the same questions were asked in rural, tribal, urban, large, and small communities alike. The top five issues raised by New Mexicans at all fifteen Town Halls included: 

    1. What Elon Musk, DOGE, and the Trump Administration are doing with Americans’ private data, mass firings, the dismantling of agencies, and how it all can be stopped. 
    2. Cuts to Social Security, Medicaid, and other vital programs. 
    3. Attacks on American civil liberties, due process, and the Constitution. 
    4. Attacks on voting rights, including the potential passage of the SAVE Act, and protecting free and fair elections going forward. 
    5. How Congress can protect New Mexicans and continue to fight back. 

    Congresswoman Stansbury now returns to Washington for a three-week Congressional work schedule that will include Republican-led hearings on a large tax and reconciliation package that could impact millions of Americans on Medicaid and food assistance. Congresswoman Stansbury returns armed with feedback and stories from New Mexicans on both sides of the aisle who are deeply concerned about what is happening in Washington. 

    Find photos and videos from the town halls here.  

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Stansbury on Trump’s “Skinny” Budget to Congress: The Great Betrayal Continues


    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01)

    22.6% reduction in critical programs threatens millions of American lives, including critical programs for schools, healthcare, the opioid epidemic, clean water, and tribal programs

    WASHINGTON D.C. — Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement after President Trump delivered a “skinny” version of his Fiscal Year 2026 President’s Budget request to Congress on Friday: 

    
 “Today, Donald Trump delivered his first President’s Budget request to Congress, and it should tell you everything you need to know about his priorities: that they are all about gutting vital programs over meeting the needs of the American people,” said Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01). “This is the President’s Great Betrayal once again, following on his massive tax package gutting social programs and ongoing tariffs that are driving economic instability and increased costs for the American people. Trump’s budget would gut vital programs by over 22% across all major federal programs—including those crucial to funding our schools, mental and behavioral health programs, clean water and air, and tribal programs. This is America under DOGE. And, I will continue to fight it every step of the way.” 

    Today, President Donald Trump transmitted a FY 2026 “Skinny” Budget to Congress, proposing over $163 billion in cuts, totaling more than a 22% reduction in funding for non-defense discretionary spending, representing cuts across vital federal agencies, including, among many others: 

    • $33.3 billion in cuts (a 26.2% decrease) to the Department of Health and Human Services
    • $33.6 billion in cuts (a 43.6% decrease) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    • $5.1 billion in cuts (a 30.5% decrease) for the Department of the Interior, including hundreds of millions in cuts to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
    • $4.535 billion in cuts to the Department of Education’s K-12 Programs and billions more to early childhood education and other programs 
    • $1.065 billion in cuts to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 
    • $2.460 billion in cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds 
       

    Among additional cuts that could significantly impact New Mexico and New Mexico’s First Congressional District include: 

    • $617 million in funding cuts to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) serving Tribal and Pueblo Nations (including $107 million in cuts for BIA Public Safety & Justice programs and 187 million in cuts to the Bureau of Indian Education) 
    • The elimination of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). which helps low-income families with heating and utility costs
    • $900 million in cuts to the National Park System 
    • Billions in cuts to infrastructure, clean energy, and Department of Energy programs vital to New Mexico’s economy.

    This FY 2026 Proposal for agency funding cuts follows on the special tax and spending package Trump and the GOP are trying to pass separately through a Budget Reconciliation package this spring. This disastrous package would have catastrophic impacts for the country and NM-01. This tax package includes $7 trillion in giveaways to billionaires and big corporations, including a $314,266 average annual tax cut for the richest 0.1 percent, funded through almost $5 trillion in deficit spending and cuts to vital programs like Medicaid and food assistance.

    Among its impacts for New Mexico’s First Congressional District include:  

    • Healthcare insurance premiums could increase by 60% – 169%  
    • 207,936 people on Medicaid could be at risk of losing health care access and benefits, including 85,960 children under the age of 19 and 22,000 seniors over 65 
    • 153,000 people on SNAP could be impacted in their ability to access benefits that help put food on the table. 
    • 216,669 children who rely on free school lunches could be impacted 
    • 15,721 students in NM-01 on Pell grants could be impacted 

    For a table with more information on these cuts, click here.

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Garbarino, LaLota Welcome U.S. Secretary of Labor to Long Island for Workforce Development Tour

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Andrew Garbarino (R-NY)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Long Island Congressmen Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Nick LaLota (R-NY-01) today proudly welcomed U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Long Island for a workforce development tour highlighting local training programs and labor partnerships. 

    The tour began at the Local 290 Training Center in Hauppauge, where the Secretary, along with Rep. Garbarino, Rep. LaLota, and key leaders from the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC), observed hands-on training in welding, framing, and acoustical work, and engaged with apprentices in the lecture hall. 

    Following the visit, the delegation traveled to Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood to explore the National Offshore Wind Training Center (NOWTC) partnership, a cutting-edge program preparing local workers for jobs in the emerging offshore wind industry. The group toured specialized training facilities focused on fire awareness, sea survival, and working-at-heights safety.

    “Long Island has long been a leader in workforce innovation, and today’s visit showcased the strong partnerships between labor, education, and government that are building pathways to good-paying jobs for local workers,” said Rep. Garbarino. “From apprentices learning the trades at Local 290 to advanced technical training programs at Suffolk County Community College, these initiatives are not only equipping our workforce with the skills they need — they’re also strengthening Long Island’s economic future. I thank Secretary Chavez-DeRemer for making the trip and recognizing the importance of continued investment in our skilled workforce.”

    ”Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s visit to Suffolk County and her engagement with Long Island’s blue-collar labor leaders highlight the new Republican Party’s commitment to supporting both business growth and hardworking Americans through fair wages, safe working conditions, and expanded opportunities,” said Rep. LaLota. “To keep our region competitive, we must continue investing in workforce development and modern infrastructure. In Congress, I’ll keep fighting for commonsense solutions that strengthen job training, connect workers to good-paying careers, and grow Long Island’s economy from the ground up.”

    “Long Island’s skilled workforce is thriving under President Trump’s leadership, with thousands of new jobs created since he took office. I saw that firsthand today – from top-notch training programs to the small businesses driving local growth. When we invest in skills and opportunity, we empower our men and women to build better lives. I look forward to continuing to work with Congressmen Garbarino and LaLota to advance President Trump’s America First agenda and deliver for American workers,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

    “The Carpenters were honored to host the Secretary and our local members of Congress, and we look forward to continuing our work together on behalf of our members and all blue collar workers across Long Island and throughout New York State. The construction industry is critical to New York’s economy, and our world-class training center ensures that the next generation of carpenters have the skills they need to be successful,” said Anthony Villa, Local 290 Business Manager, North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters.

    The visit brought together leadership from local labor unions, educational institutions, and county agencies, reflecting a collaborative effort to strengthen the pipeline of talent supporting Long Island’s construction, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Pinedale Man Admits Guilt in Violent Knife Attack

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ALBUQUERQUE – A Pinedale man pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon after slashing a man’s throat during a confrontation.

    According to court records, on February 17, 2025, Laberto Curley, 25, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, used a knife to slash John Doe’s throat during a physical altercation, resulting is serious bodily injury.

    At sentencing, Curley faces a maximum of 10 years in prison. Upon his release from prison, Curley will be subject to up to three years of supervised release.

    U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Philip Russell, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.

    The Gallup Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Navajo Police Department and Navajo Department of Criminal Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jesse Pecoraro is prosecuting the case.

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Illegal alien sent to federal prison for trafficking over $1 million in cocaine

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    McALLEN, Texas – A 41-year-old Mexican national illegally in the United States has been ordered to prison for possessing narcotics with the intent to distribute, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei.

    Rolando Banda-Lucero pleaded guilty Oct. 31, 2024.

    Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane has now ordered Banda-Lucero to serve 37 months in federal prison. 

    At the hearing, the court heard additional evidence Banda-Lucero did not have status to be in the country and got involved in narcotics trafficking for money. In handing down the sentence, Judge Crane noted the straightforward facts of the case and Banda-Lucero’s clear role as a courier. Not a U.S. citizen, he is expected to face removal proceedings following the sentence.

    On Oct. 25, 2023, Banda-Lucero was to deliver narcotics in Pharr. Authorities conducted surveillance within a shopping center and observed a white work van pull into a parking spot.

    Banda-Lucero exited the passenger side of the van and provided a duffel bag over to who he thought was the purchaser. The bag contained 20 bundles which had an approximate weight of 22.5 kilograms and tested positive for cocaine.

    The drugs had an estimated street value of $1.2 million.  

    Banda-Lucero will remain in custody pending transfer to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.

    The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jose A. Garcia prosecuted the case.

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Two West Covina Women Arrested on Indictment Alleging $4.8 Million Hospice Services Scheme to Defraud Medicare

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    LOS ANGELES – The owner and operator of two West Covina hospices was arrested today on a 14-count federal grand jury indictment alleging she filed more than $4.8 million in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare – which paid more than $3.8 million on those claims – for medically unnecessary services for people not terminally ill and for paying kickbacks to marketers to procure patients.

    Normita Sierra, 71, a.k.a. “Normie,” of West Covina, is charged with nine counts of health care fraud, one count of conspiracy, and four counts of illegal remuneration for health care referrals.

    Also arrested today was Rowena Elegado, 55, a.k.a. “Weng,” also of West Covina, who is charged with one count of conspiracy, and four counts of illegal remuneration for health care referrals. 

    Both defendants are expected to make their initial appearances and be arraigned this afternoon in United States District Court in downtown Los Angeles.

    According to the indictment, Sierra owned and operated Golden Meadows Hospice Inc., and D’Alexandria Hospice Inc., which billed Medicare for hospice services for patients who were not terminally ill during a scheme that lasted from September 2018 to October 2022.

    Sierra and Elegado allegedly worked together to pay marketers to recruit patients to the hospices, knowing that most of those patients had not been referred by their primary care physicians for such services. Those kickbacks, often referred to internally using the code words “girl scout cookies,” amounted to as much as $1,300 per patient, per month that the patient stayed on hospice service. 

    Others involved in the scheme included Carl Bernardo, 53, of Chino, who pleaded guilty in September 2024 to one count of receiving kickbacks in connection with a federal health care program and is scheduled to be sentenced on October 23. Relyndo Salcedo, 60, of Fontana, a nurse practitioner involved in the scheme, pleaded guilty on May 22 to one count of health care fraud and is scheduled for sentencing on November 20.

    Salcedo, a nurse practitioner, conducted initial assessments for the hospice and found many of the patients ineligible for hospice. But, under pressure from Sierra, who made the ultimate enrollment decisions even though she wasn’t a medical professional, and marketers such as Bernardo, Salcedo exaggerated and falsified the patients’ conditions to make them seem terminally ill. Hospice physicians then relied on Salcedo’s records to certify the patients as hospice appropriate.

    Once enrolled, those patients – who were not in fact terminally ill – rarely died, and instead were often discharged at around six months at Sierra’s direction, sometimes to her home health company or the other hospice company.

    During the scheme, Golden Meadows submitted at least approximately $3,870,642 in fraudulent claims, on which Medicare paid approximately $2,912,187. D’Alexandria submitted approximately $945,647 in fraudulent claims, on which Medicare paid approximately $894,199.

    An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime.  Every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 

    If convicted of the charges, Sierra would face a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison for each health care fraud count. Sierra and Elegado would face up to five years in federal prison for the conspiracy count and up to 10 years in federal prison for each illegal kickback count. 

    The United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General and the FBI investigated this matter.

    Assistant United States Attorney Kristen A. Williams of the Major Frauds Section is prosecuting this case.

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: FastBots Launches Groundbreaking Hybrid AI and Live Chat Feature to Transform Customer Support Operations

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK , June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FastBots.ai, a leading innovator in AI-powered chatbot solutions, today announced the launch of its cutting-edge Hybrid AI and Live Chat feature. This significant enhancement enables businesses to manage customer interactions seamlessly by combining automated AI chat with the personalized support only human agents can deliver.

    The new Hybrid AI and Live Chat feature is designed explicitly for customer support teams dealing with large volumes of routine inquiries. By utilizing sophisticated artificial intelligence, FastBots effortlessly manages common queries, reducing the workload on human agents. When customer interactions become more complex or nuanced, support agents can easily and instantaneously take control of conversations, providing a personalized and effective solution without disruption.

    “Our Hybrid AI and Live Chat feature offers an optimal balance between automation and personal human support,” said Jason West, CEO of FastBots.ai. “We’ve observed the increasing need for businesses to scale customer support without compromising on quality or personalization. This innovative solution allows companies to enhance operational efficiency while delivering exceptional customer experiences.”

    Businesses across various sectors, from e-commerce to professional services, can significantly benefit from this feature, which integrates seamlessly into existing workflows. By adopting this technology, companies have the opportunity to significantly decrease response times, improve customer satisfaction, and allow support teams to concentrate on more critical, high-touch customer interactions.

    Key benefits of the Hybrid AI and Live Chat feature include:

    • Enhanced Operational Efficiency: AI effectively handles routine customer queries, enabling support teams to focus on complex issues.
    • Seamless Handover Process: A real-time transition between AI chatbots and human agents ensures smooth and uninterrupted customer interactions.
    • Increased Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty: Faster response times combined with tailored, human-driven support enhance overall customer experience and loyalty.
    • Scalability: Businesses can manage growth more efficiently, reducing the need for significant expansions in customer support teams.
    • Analytics and Insights: Comprehensive analytics provide deep insights into customer interaction patterns, allowing continuous improvement and optimization of customer service operations.

    FastBots.ai is committed to staying at the forefront of customer service innovation. The introduction of this Hybrid AI and Live Chat capability underscores the company’s dedication to enhancing user experiences through intelligent technology. Companies can now leverage the full power of AI while maintaining the indispensable human touch in customer interactions.

    To learn more about how FastBots.ai’s Hybrid AI and Live Chat can revolutionize your customer support operations, schedule a demonstration or sign up for a free trial, visit fastbots.ai.

    About FastBots.ai: FastBots.ai is a leading provider of AI chatbot solutions, dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes enhance their customer support through intelligent automation. With a robust and user-friendly platform, FastBots.ai empowers companies to deliver superior customer interactions, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.

    About FastBots

    FastBots.ai is a UK-based SaaS platform that helps businesses create smart, custom AI chatbots for their websites, social media, and messaging apps. Designed for ease of use, FastBots allows companies to automate customer support and sales conversations using their own content, with advanced features like live chat handover and multi-channel integration.

    Press inquiries

    FastBots
    https://fastbots.ai
    Jason West
    info@fastbots.ai
    71-75 Shelton Street
    Covent Garden
    London
    WC2H 9JQ

    A video accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.youtube.com/embed/yBpew36wUws

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Air pollution kills 42,000 South Africans in one year. Big polluters must be held accountable

    Source: Greenpeace Statement –

    SOUTH AFRICA, 3 June 2025 – A new report released today by Greenpeace Africa and the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reveals a devastating and avoidable public health crisis. In 2023 alone, 42,000 South Africans lost their lives due to exposure to fine particle pollution (PM2.5), including over 1,300 children under the age of five.

    Behind these deaths lies a simple truth: polluters are poisoning our air and putting profits above people. Industrial giants, especially in the coal and energy sectors, continue to emit dangerous levels of toxic pollutants into the air we breathe, fully aware of the devastating health consequences.

    The report shows that fine particle pollution (PM2.5 — a dangerous pollutant formed by burning coal and fuel and so small that it can enter the bloodstream through the lungs) cost South Africa over  R960 billion in 2023, the equivalent of 14% of the GDP. These costs come in the form of premature deaths, respiratory illness, lost workplace productivity, and overburdened health systems.

    Communities in the Highveld region and Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces, which are home to the country’s largest coal-fired power plants and industrial zones, are hardest hit. The data makes it clear: coal is killing us.

    ‘Science is unequivocal. The air South Africans breathe is toxic, and the corporations driving this crisis must no longer be protected by silence or inaction,’ said Cynthia Moyo, Climate and Energy Campaigner at Greenpeace Africa.

    Despite mounting evidence and repeated warnings from health experts, polluting industries continue to operate without accountability. Eskom’s coal fleet, for example, remains one of the world’s largest contributors to deadly air pollution, with some facilities continuing to apply for exemptions from pollution limits meant to protect public health.

    The report also shows that aligning South Africa’s air quality standards with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines could prevent up to 33,000 deaths per year. Even meeting existing national standards could save more than 9,000 lives annually.

    “South Africa’s Constitution guarantees the right to a healthy environment but that right is being violated every day by polluters. Communities deserve clean air, not corporate impunity,” added Dr Jamie Kelly, Health Impact Assessment Team Lead  at CREA.

    Greenpeace Africa calls for:

    • an immediate end to exemptions from air pollution limits for major emitters;
    • the full enforcement of national air quality standards;
    • a bold, just transition away from coal to renewable energy that centers communities;
    • stronger transparency and access to real-time pollution data for the public.

    This report, Unmasking the Toll of Fine Particle Pollution in South Africa, is not just a call to awareness, it’s a call to action. South Africans deserve clean air and a livable future. The time to hold polluters accountable is now.

    -End- 

    Contacts

    Ibrahima Ka Ndoye, International Communications Coordinator, Greenpeace Africa, +221 77 843 71 72, [email protected]

    Ferdinand Omondi, Communications and Storytelling Manager, Greenpeace Africa, +254 722 505233, [email protected] 

    Notes to editors

    Greanpeace Africa SA Air Pollution Report

    Greenpeace Africa has published the report here.

    CREA has published the report here.

    Greenpeace Africa media assets are available here.

    About Greenpeace Africa

    Greenpeace Africa is a growing movement of people acting in protection of the environment. Our campaigns use peaceful, creative confrontation to expose environmental injustices around the world and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

    About CREA

    The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) is an independent research organisation focused on revealing the trends, causes, and health impacts, as well as the solutions, to air pollution. The organisation’s work is funded through philanthropic grants and revenue from commissioned research.

    About the methodology

    PM2.5 exposure 

    Human exposure to PM2.5 is estimated using the dataset of van Donkelaar et al. (2021) and Hammer et al. (2023), version V5.GL.05.02. The dataset provides estimates of annual ground-level PM2.5 by combining Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) retrievals, the GEOS-Chem chemical transport model (http://geos-chem.org), and global ground-based observations.

    Health impact assessment

    Based on the spatial distributions of the PM2.5 simulated exposure map, we then calculated the corresponding public health impacts between 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. CREA’s health impact assessment (HIA) framework builds on earlier work (Myllyvirta, 2020) but incorporates important methodological updates. Compared to the original approach, we now use integrated exposure response (IER) functions from the upcoming GBD 2023 study (IHME, 2025) instead of the Global Exposure Mortality Model (GEMM), and we have added dementia as a new health endpoint. The framework continues to include a comprehensive set of health outcomes, selected to avoid overlap and to enable robust economic valuation.

    The full methodology is available in the report.

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Fort Worth Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Producing Child Pornography

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    A 36-year-old Fort Worth man who produced child pornography was sentenced on May 30, 2025, to 50 years in federal prison, announced Nancy Larson, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.

    Jamie Hackney pled guilty to a two-count indictment charging him with the production and transportation of child pornography in February 2025.  He was sentenced on Friday to 600 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Reed O’Connor.

    According to court documents, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children issued a Cybertip to the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) regarding images that were uploaded to Hackney’s Google account.  Through their investigation, FWPD uncovered forensic evidence of Hackney using a minor to create and subsequently transport child pornography.  

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Fort Worth Police Department conducted the investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Allyson Monte.
     

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Former Police Officers Plead Guilty to Federal Charges in Connection With Insurance Fraud Scheme

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Greenbelt, Maryland – Two Prince George’s County men have pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with an auto-insurance fraud scheme. Michael Anthony Owen, Jr., 36, of Accokeek, Maryland pled guilty to falsification of records, and Jaron Earl Taylor, 31, of Ft. Washington, Maryland, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

    Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the guilty pleas with Acting Special Agent in Charge Amanda M. Koldjeski, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Baltimore Field Office, and Chief Malik Aziz, Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD).

    According to the guilty pleas, between August 2018 and February 2020, Owen and Taylor, who were PGPD and Anne Arundel County Policy Department officers, respectively, at the time, conspired with fellow police officers to engage in mail and wire fraud. Owen and Taylor, along with officers Candace Tyler, Conrad D’Haiti, and Davion Percy, and others, devised a scheme for insurance companies to pay out the remaining financing costs of unwanted vehicles. 

    Members of the conspiracy reported fictitious losses to insurers to obtain money or avoid paying off vehicles that were now worth less than the amount owed on them. The co-conspirators used their statuses as police officers to assist each other’s claims by writing false police reports. Then co-conspirators submitted fictitious police reports to insurers to validate the claim. The false police reports were intended to impede, obstruct, or influence subsequent investigations of the false insurance claims.

    In August 2018, Owen and Taylor staged the theft of Taylor’s Chevrolet Tahoe. After Taylor filed a fraudulent police report, Owen and Taylor stripped the vehicle and drove it deep into the woods of a Maryland State Highway property near Largo, Maryland. Taylor then made a false claim to the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) for the loss, for which USAA paid out a total of $38,670.

    Then in January 2020, Owen assisted D’Haiti in avoiding payment on the loan balance of a Jaguar XKR. In cooperation with D’Haiti and Percy, Owen devised a scheme to fake the vehicle’s theft. On January 4, D’Haiti parked his Jaguar behind Marlow Heights Shopping Center where Percy worked as police chief.

    D’Haiti then paid Percy $350 to arrange for another co-conspirator to tow the vehicle and extensively vandalize it for the purpose of creating a total insurance loss. Tyler subsequently filed the fictitious police report which D’Haiti used to substantiate his claim against Liberty Mutual Insurance. In February 2020, Liberty Mutual paid the Jaguar’s lienholder, Navy Federal Credit Union, $17,585, on the false claim.

    Additionally, in January 2020, Owen and Taylor assisted with disposing of an Infiniti sedan to help a co-conspirator avoid making further payments on the vehicle while on extended overseas duty.  The co-conspirator gave Taylor $1,000 via CashApp to stage the theft. Taylor then forwarded the money to Owen who filed a false police report with PGPD, stating the vehicle was stolen.

    In reality, Owen, Taylor, and others moved the car to the top floor of a Camp Springs, Maryland apartment-complex parking garage.  The co-conspirators attempted to conceal the car’s identity by removing the vehicle’s license plates and replacing them with different ones registered to another vehicle. Then the owner and co-conspirator filed a claim with GEICO that was eventually denied on grounds of fraud.

    Owen faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.  Taylor faces a maximum sentence of three years in federal prison if the court fully accepts the plea deal. Both sentencings are scheduled for Tuesday, September 23. Taylor’s sentencing is at 10:30 a.m., and Owen’s sentencing is at 2:30 p.m.

    U.S. Attorney Hayes commended the FBI and PGPD for their work in the investigation.  Ms. Hayes also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joseph Baldwin and LaShanta Harris who are prosecuting the case.

    For more information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, its priorities, and resources available to report fraud, visit justice.gov/usao-md  and justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach.

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Appoints Kyle G. Bumgarner as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Louisville, KY – U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed Kyle G. Bumgarner as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 546. Bumgarner was formally sworn into the position yesterday by U.S. District Court Chief District Judge Greg N. Stivers.

    “It is the honor of a lifetime to lead the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky, said U.S. Attorney Bumgarner. “I would like to thank President Trump and Attorney General Bondi for entrusting me with this great responsibility, particularly at such an important time for our Nation. Through the talented prosecutors in this Office, we stand committed to fighting the drug epidemic and violence that has ravaged our communities, combating the fraud that has been perpetrated against our institutions, and protecting vulnerable victims that are preyed upon by ruthless criminals. Our goals cannot be achieved without selfless and heroic work from our federal, state, and local law enforcement officers—particularly those on the front lines—who will receive unwavering support from our Office. I accept this role with great enthusiasm and a commitment to making the Western District of Kentucky a safer place for each of us to raise our families and earn a living.”

    Before his appointment as U.S. Attorney, Bumgarner practiced law in Bowling Green, Kentucky, at Kerrick Bachert, PSC, and served as law clerk to Judge David Bunning of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

    U.S. Attorney Bumgarner is a graduate of Centre College and Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law.

    The U.S. Attorney is the chief federal law enforcement official in their district, representing the United States in all criminal and civil litigation.

    The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky, headquartered in Louisville with staffed offices in Bowling Green and Paducah, and an unstaffed branch in Owensboro, serves 53 Kentucky counties and two military facilities: Fort Knox and Fort Campbell.

    The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky has a mission to fairly and justly prosecute violations of federal criminal law and to represent the United States and its agencies in civil litigation; to educate and inform the public, including victims of crime, about the functions of the justice system and the rights of all citizens; to assume a leadership role in crime prevention through speaking engagements and community involvement; and to conduct federal and local law enforcement training and facilitate cooperation and collaboration among law enforcement agencies.

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Deluzio Proposal to Boost Innovation in American Commercial Shipbuilding and Jobs Included in Larger ‘SHIPS Act’ Package

    Source: US Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that the core pieces of his 2024 “Shipbuilding Innovation Act” were included in section 501 and 521 of the SHIPS for America Act, the larger bipartisan and bicameral legislative package on shipbuilding that was introduced late last month. Section 501 creates a program for the United States Maritime Administration to invest in U.S shipyards and the construction of U.S. built ships, authorizing a yearly appropriation of $250M through 2035. Section 521 creates a maritime innovation program to advance and accelerate research and development for new technologies and manufacturing processes for the maritime industry. 

    “I’m a proud Navy guy who thinks we ought to make more stuff in America,” said Congressman Deluzio. “I believe we can build up our industrial might for the 21st century, and that means our government needs to do a better job at supporting and funding research and development of new technologies that will give us the competitive edge over countries like China. The shipbuilding Executive Order is a good first step, but we need to do more. I am glad the core components of my Shipbuilding Innovation Act are included in the SHIPS Act.” 

    Over the last 20 years, China’s aggressive shipbuilding subsidies and unfair trade practices—along with American inaction—have made it impossible for the United States to keep up. This has resulted in a massive difference in industrial capacity: China is now capable of producing over 1,000 ocean-going vessels a year, while the United States currently produces fewer than ten. Maritime power is critical to our prosperity and to global peace, which requires staying on the cutting edge of this sector—in both the defense and commercial maritime markets.   

    Congressman Deluzio testified before the U.S Trade Representative in March, where he expressed support of the Section 301 petition initiated by USW, IAM, and other unions seeking to hold China accountable for unlawful and anticompetitive domination of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding sectors.  

    President Donald Trump issued an executive order on April 9, 2025, titled “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance.” Its goal is to lay down a foundation for a government-wide effort to revitalize America’s shipbuilding and maritime industries. This executive order aims to promote national security and economic prosperity through significant federal investment in the maritime industrial base and the recruitment, training, and retention of the maritime workforce  

    The bipartisan and bicameral SHIPS Act legislative package introduced last month takes a comprehensive approach to growing America’s shipbuilding industry and Merchant Marines. Along with including Congressman Deluzio’s Shipbuilding Innovation Act, it establishes national oversight and consistent funding for U.S. maritime policy and will make U.S.-flagged vessels commercially competitive in international commerce, rebuild the U.S. shipyard industrial base, and expand and strengthen mariner and shipyard worker recruitment, training, and retention.  

    Congressman Deluzio is the co-author of the “Make Stuff Here” Agenda, which focuses on supercharging America’s domestic manufacturing, including ending lousy trade deals and boosting domestic manufacturing.  

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the US Ambassador to China and called on him to promote the healthy, stable and sustainable development of bilateral relations

    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 | 03. 06. 2025

    Key words: China-USA

    Source: Xinhua

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the US Ambassador to China and called on him to promote the healthy, stable and sustainable development of bilateral relations. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the US Ambassador to China and called on him to promote the healthy, stable and sustainable development of bilateral relations.

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Lee Jae-myung will likely be elected as new president of the Republic of Korea – media /more details/

    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

    SEOUL, June 3 (Xinhua) — Lee Jae-myung, the candidate for the presidency of the liberal Democratic Toburo Party, which holds the majority of seats in the country’s parliament, is likely to be elected as the new head of state, local television channel MBC reported on Tuesday.

    According to the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Korea as of 22:53 local time /13:53 GMT/, based on the counting of 22.7 percent of ballots, Lee Jae-myung received 47.7 percent of the votes, while his main rival from the conservative Civil Power Party, Kim Moon-soo, received 44.1 percent.

    MBC estimated the probability of victory for the Democratic Party candidate Toburo at 97.6 percent.

    An exit poll jointly conducted by three broadcasters (KBS, MBC and SBS) showed Lee Jae-myung leading with 51.7 percent of the vote, ahead of Kim Moon-soo, who received 39.3 percent.

    Early voter turnout was 79.4 percent, the highest in 28 years after a record 80.7 percent in 1997.

    Voter turnout, including those who voted early on May 29 and 30, was up from the 77.1 percent recorded in the previous presidential election in 2022. –0–

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: AI and Practice: What Should Be the System for Training the Next Generation of IT Specialists

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    © Higher School of Economics

    What IT specialists the Russian economy needs, how to train them correctly and why it is important to include industry professionals in the educational process were discussed by officials, companies and universities at the session “Personnel for the Data Economy. Training of the New Generation of IT Specialists”, which was held as part of the tenth annual CIPR conference in Nizhny Novgorod. HSE Vice-Rector Elena Odoevskaya took part in the session.

    Thanks to the joint efforts of business, government and educational institutions, Russia has begun to graduate more IT specialists, stated Deputy Director of the Department of the Ministry of Digital Development Anastasia Kazantseva. In recent years, a lot of work has been done to increase the budget admission to the relevant specialties. The Digital Departments project was also launched and implemented, which was also aimed at “increasing the funnel of IT specialists.”

    Today, the question of “how exactly do we train personnel and what competencies should they have at the end” is relevant. Companies are not always satisfied with the knowledge and skills of graduates upon leaving the university. Therefore, within the framework of the national project “New Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State”, new projects “Top-AI” and “Top-IT” were launched, aimed at training top specialists in the field of artificial intelligence and information technology. It is envisaged to train university teachers and attract industry professionals for teaching, as well as generally increase the practical orientation of the programs, noted Anastasia Kazantseva. For universities participating in the projects, an important condition was that the educational institution must “definitely bring an industrial partner” that will invest resources and funds in the training of IT specialists, she added.

    The operator of these projects is the Center for Expertise of Educational Programs of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation. The head of the center, Sergey Astakhov, said that competitive selections have already been held and the winning universities have been determined: Innopolis, ITMO, MIPT, HSE, and Southern Federal University. They will train research scientists and developers of fundamentally new models of artificial intelligence.

    Director of Artificial Intelligence Development at Yandex Alexander Kraynov said that the company has to interview 25 candidates to hire one. He believes that universities should “produce” ready-made specialists who can start working right away. According to him, there are literally several universities that “generate such people.” In his opinion, “we need to learn to measure the quality of the guys at the entrance, because if the quality is low at the entrance, then we need to go down and prepare schoolchildren.” Also, according to him, it is necessary to increase the number of good teachers, and due to the high rate of change, training programs need to be changed every six months.

    Vladimir Averbakh, Senior Managing Director — Director of the Directorate for the Implementation and Popularization of AI Initiatives at Sber, noted that a very successful tandem of business and the state has developed in Russia in the training of IT personnel. At the same time, if “we believe that artificial intelligence significantly changes any sphere of activity, and in particular the industry, then when training IT specialists, we must introduce, maybe, a 12-level, maybe a 120-level, I don’t know, competency model using AI,” he noted. True, it is not yet very clear how to do this, since the world is changing very quickly. But in any case, he believes, AI must be introduced into the entire education system, and not just for training IT specialists.

    In turn, the director of the Institute for Economic Research “Yakov and Partners” Elena Kuznetsova noted that, despite complaints, employers “are scooping up all graduates quite briskly.” “And the median salary of fresh graduates and graduates in the second year after graduation, no matter how you look at it, is growing at a very brisk pace, many times outpacing inflation,” the expert says. And this “reflects precisely the shortage of these people on the market.” At the same time, Elena Kuznetsova noted that the most advanced employers of technology personnel have moved from the position of “the university should give us ready-made personnel” to the position of “we will have to go to universities ourselves and work with these universities so that these personnel become better.”

    “A university is more than just training personnel for the needs of a specific company. It is impossible to ask a university to change its educational program every month, otherwise it will not be a university. If we are talking about the cycle of personnel training, then it solves a systemic problem – training personnel for the country,” noted HSE Vice-Rector Elena Odoevskaya.

    She agreed that changes are happening very quickly now, but to take them into account, the university does not need to change the entire curriculum, but rather adjust the content of the disciplines, introducing the most relevant knowledge into them. HSE and companies are constantly in dialogue, agreeing on these changes, she emphasized. “We need to talk and agree. It is important for companies to be able to sometimes side with the university, and for the university to side with the company,” Elena Odoevskaya added. At the same time, in her opinion, it is necessary to creatively rethink approaches to training and competency models.

    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.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Smith, Feenstra Urge USTR to Improve Market Access for U.S. Agricultural Products in India

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE)

    Washington, DC — Last week, Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Randy Feenstra (R-IA) led a letter to United States Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer urging improved market access for American agricultural exports – specifically U.S. ethanol, distillers’ dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and soybean meal (SBM) – in India. 

    In their letter, the lawmakers wrote:

    India has publicly expressed its willingness to proceed in high-volume agricultural trade negotiations with the U.S., increasing demand for American farmers. The long-term demand opportunity for DDGS alone could be two million metric tons per year valued at $500 million, which would turn into the second largest export market (behind Mexico). For ethanol, India is already our 3rd largest export destination at 170 million gallons valued at $393 million, however further reducing existing market barriers would allow for over $400 million of additional exports. We are encouraged that the United States and India have been making rapid progress so far in negotiations on reciprocal trade, and are hopeful that farmers throughout the United States can benefit from results in the near future related to exports to India of DDGS and SBM, which comply with its strict non-GMO import restrictions.

    …

    President Trump’s America First agenda includes increasing exports of U.S. agriculture products to reduce the trade deficit. Each year, American farmers continue to increase yield per acre with fewer inputs. Since 2010, corn and soybean production have increased by 20 percent and 31 percent, respectively. Unfortunately, commodity prices have dropped by over 30 percent in the past three years, intensifying the need to expand export markets to keep up with increasing supplies. We believe U.S. Ethanol, DDGS, and SBM exports to India represents an easy win for American farmers and will be a terrific way to begin addressing the federal trade deficit through mutually beneficial trade with India.

    The letter is supported by the National Corn Growers Association, the American Soybean Association, the Iowa Corn Growers Association, and the Iowa Soybean Association.

    This comes as historic advances are made in negotiating a bilateral trade agreement with India, the framework of which was announced by Vice President J.D. Vance and USTR in April. Further, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is slated to travel to India, among other countries, this year in efforts to continue discussions to open new markets for agricultural exports.

    Read the full letter here.

    Additional members who signed the letter include: Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Tracey Mann (R-KS), Derek Schmidt (R-KS), Tony Wied (R-WI), Don Bacon (R-NE), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Mike Flood (R-NE), Ron Estes (R-KS), Mike Carey (R-OH), Darin LaHood (R-IL), Max Miller (R-OH), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Brad Finstad (R-MN), and Mark Messmer (R-IN)

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Kanen Wealth Management Urges EZCORP (NASDAQ: EZPW) Board to Authorize Immediate Buyback Program

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    COCONUT CREEK, Fla., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    Dear Members of the Board and Management,

    As long-term shareholders of EZCORP (NASDAQ: EZPW), and owners of over 1.5% of the company’s outstanding shares, we write to urge the Board to immediately authorize and begin executing on a $100 million share repurchase program.

    The company raised $300 million in part to settle the convertible notes in cash. Instead, management opted to settle entirely in equity in Q4 2024, assuming the convertible note would remain out of the money. As the stock moved higher, this miscalculation resulted in unexpected and avoidable dilution—despite the company having both the intent and resources to avoid it. This misstep should now be addressed through a meaningful and accretive share repurchase.

    A buyback program is the clearest way to re-establish credibility—not only with shareholders, but also with employees (many of whom are stakeholders), analysts, and the broader investment community, all of whom are increasingly questioning the company’s capital allocation discipline.

    We previously urged the company in December 2022 to begin executing on a $200 million buyback over five years when the stock was trading at just $8.00 per share1. At that valuation, aggressive repurchases would have been extremely accretive. Instead, EZCORP has repurchased only $33 million in stock over 2.5 years—missing a clear, high-return opportunity. We now face a similar setup—but with stronger earnings momentum, a fortified balance sheet, and even more excess cash—much of which was explicitly earmarked for shareholder value preservation. EZCORP cannot afford to make the same mistake twice.

    Today, EZPW trades at approximately 4.5x LTM Adj. EBITDA, adjusting for its valuable minority stakes in Simple Management and Cash Converters International2. By contrast, FirstCash (FCFS) trades at over 12x EBITDA—despite EZCORP’s more focused strategy and operational momentum. The disparity is glaring and reflects a serious credibility gap with the market—one that can only be resolved through meaningful, shareholder-aligned action.

      Simple Management (at cost)   60.0
      Cash Converters Int. (at market)   37.5
      Rich Data Corp   6.0
      Off-balance Sheet investments $ 103.5
           

    With $100 million more in proceeds than initially anticipated from the capital raise, the company is in a strong position to correct course and act decisively. The time to act is now—not months from now, not after yet another “strategic review.” Inaction at these levels would be a profound signal of weakness and indecision. We also strongly caution against a “balanced” or “measured” approach. These platitudes do nothing to repair the credibility lost from the convert settlement, nor do they instill confidence in the company’s governance. Why defer action when the stock trades at a multi-year valuation trough and there is a clear, high-return use of capital available?

    Assuming we can execute the repurchase at an average price of $13.75 (vs. the current $13.05), the company could retire over 7 million shares—more than offsetting the 6.1 million shares issued to settle the convert. The downside of repurchasing shares at these levels is de minimis—this is not a business in distress, and we have plenty of excess cash for tuck-in M&A. This is a business generating strong free cash flow with a clear runway for continued growth.

    While the convert settlement was a misstep, you now have the chance to deliver a decisive, high-ROI action that course-corrects the narrative and reaffirms your commitment to shareholder value. Do not miss it.

    We urge you to act immediately.

    Sincerely,

    David Kanen
    President
    Kanen Wealth Management, LLC
    dkanen@kanenadvisory.com

    ________________________

    1 https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/12/07/2569780/0/en/Activist-investor-David-Kanen-writes-letter-in-response-to-EZPW-news-of-convertible-debt-offering-excoriating-Chairman-Phillip-Cohen.html
    2 EZPW SEC Filings, KWM Calculations

    The MIL Network –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Annual Report for the year ended 31 January 2025 and Notice of Meeting

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    OCTOPUS APOLLO VCT PLC

    Annual Report for the year ended 31 January 2025 and Notice of Meeting

    Further to the announcement of annual results for the year ended 31 January 2025, Octopus Apollo VCT plc (the ‘Company’) announces that the Annual Report has been posted or otherwise made available to shareholders. A copy of the Annual Report is also available to view on the Company’s website at octopusinvestments.com/apollovct/

    The Annual Report includes the Notice of Meeting for the Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) of the Company to be held on 10 July 2025.

    The Annual Report, together with the Form of Proxy, has been submitted to the Financial Conduct Authority’s Electronic Submission System and will shortly be available for inspection at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism

    For further information please contact:

    Rachel Peat

    Octopus Company Secretarial Services Limited
    Tel: +44 (0)80 0316 2067

    LEI: 213800Y3XEIQ18DP3O53

    The MIL Network –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: XRP News: Major Investors Flock to Nimanode’s $NMA Presale to secure access to AI x Blockchain Wave

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LEEDS, United Kingdom, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nimanode, the first no-code AI agent platform built natively on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), is gaining momentum with its ongoing $NMA token presale. As investor confidence in AI infrastructure and XRP-based innovation grows, Nimanode is drawing serious attention from early adopters seeking exposure to the next phase of Web3 automation.

    With anticipation of a major breakout post-launch, early participants are moving quickly to secure $NMA tokens at presale pricing.

    Join $NMA Presale

    New Kind of On-Chain Intelligence

    Nimanode agents aren’t just simple bots.These agents think, analyze, and execute on-chain tasks ranging from:

    Smart Contract Generation: AI that turns plain-English prompts into executable XRPL Hook contracts.

    DeFi Yield Optimization: Self-directed agents that shift capital between pools to maximize APY.

    Risk Monitoring: Agents that scan wallets and contracts to flag malicious activity in real-time.

    Web3 Customer Support: Deployable support agents that run 24/7 across DAO forums, dApps, and more.

    RWA Compliance: Regulatory agents that keep tokenized assets aligned with local frameworks. And all of it can be created from a zero-code interface, allowing creators, DAOs, or institutions to launch an entire automated ecosystem in minutes.

    Presale Demand Up as Investors Target $NMA for 10X Growth

    With a total of 90 million $NMA representing 45% of $NMA allocated for the presale, this marks a unique and promising chance to claim early access into one of XRP Ledger’s most innovative projects, spearheading the AI ecosystem on the blockchain.

    As the market is currently clouded by volatility and corrections, Nimanode’s presale is emerging as a rare bright spot. Sparking strong FOMO across the XRP community and beyond as investors position themselves early in what many believe could be the next 100X breakout on XRPL.

    Market Analysts already predict strong upside upon exchange listing of $NMA as demand for agent-based infrastructure gains traction.

    This is a chance to invest in $NMA before its Listing at 25% higher than Presale value, however whales position for more as they eye a 10X surge on Launch.

    Join $NMA Presale

    How to Join The Nimanode Presale

    Joining in the NimaNode Presale is quite straightforward for seasoned investors and newbies alike.

    Setup an XRP-Compatible Wallet: Ensure you have a non-custodial wallet capable of receiving XRP native tokens like Xaman Wallet.

    Purchase XRP: Acquire XRP from reputable exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, or Bybit.

    Participate in the Presale: Visit the NimaNode presale page (https://nimanode.com/presale), send your XRP to the provided presale address, and secure your $NMA tokens.

    The last cycle gave us DeFi protocols and NFTs. This cycle is shaping up to be about autonomous infrastructure and Nimanode is at the heart of it.

    Don’t Miss Out – Secure your $NMA Tokens

    Connect with Nimanode

    Website: https://nimanode.com

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/nimanodeai

    Telegram: https://t.me/nimanodeAI

    Documentation: https://docs.nimanode.com

    Contact:
    Nick Lambert
    contact@nimanode.com

    Disclaimer: This is a paid post and is provided by Nimanode. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. We do not guarantee any claims, statements, or promises made in this article. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. Investing in crypto and mining-related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. It is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone, and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved. Seek independent advice if necessary. Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. However, due to the inherently speculative nature of the blockchain sector—including cryptocurrency, NFTs, and mining—complete accuracy cannot always be guaranteed. Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility. Globenewswire does not endorse any content on this page.

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    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0042cfb6-ccd0-4221-b89b-ff1136aeb0b0

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    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Matador Technologies Inc. to Present at the Blockchain and Digital Assets Virtual Investor Conference June 5th

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (TSXV: MATA, OTCQB: MATAF, FSE: IU3), a publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company, today announced that Deven Soni, CEO, will present live at the Blockchain and Digital Assets Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on June 5th, 2025.

    DATE: June 5th
    TIME: 1:30 PM ET
    LINK: REGISTER HERE

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

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

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

    Recent Company Highlights

    Secured $1.5 Million Strategic Investment from Arrington Capital
    Matador Technologies Inc. received a CAD $1.5 million investment from Arrington Capital, a prominent digital asset management firm.

    Entered Binding LOI with Indian Digital Asset Firm HODL Systems
    Matador signed a binding letter of intent to invest up to USD $3.2 million in HODL Systems, an Indian technology company. This investment could grant Matador up to a 24.95% ownership stake.

    Completed $3 Million Non-Brokered Private Placement
    Matador successfully closed a non-brokered private placement, raising approximately CAD $3 million.

    Unveiled New Bitcoin-Centric Brand Identity
    Matador announced a refreshed brand identity, emphasizing its evolution into a vertically integrated Bitcoin ecosystem company. The new branding reflects Matador’s core principles: prioritizing Bitcoin, aligning with the broader Bitcoin network, and designing strategies to compound Bitcoin per share, underscoring its commitment to building financial infrastructure on the Bitcoin blockchain.

    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 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. Visit us online at https://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, risks relating to whether the transaction with HODL will be concluded as currently proposed or at all, risks relating to the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and the launch of the Company’s 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 digital assets 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.

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

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

    CONTACTS:
    Matador Technologies Inc.
    Sunny Ray
    President
    647-496-6282
    sunny@matador.network 

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

    The MIL Network –

    June 4, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: The Dawn of AI for Law Firms Is Here, and Practice AI Asks Law Firms To Be Picky About What Tools They Choose

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the legal industry enters the age of artificial intelligence, Practice AI™ is urging law firms not just to adopt AI, but to choose their tools carefully. In a time when efficiency, accuracy, and client outcomes matter more than ever, the AI partners law firms select will shape their success.

    “Technology alone isn’t enough,” said Hamid Kohan, President and CEO of Practice AI™. “Law firms must partner with AI providers who understand the legal landscape and who are committed to building tools that truly work for attorneys, not just impress on paper.”

    Legal AI Is No Longer Optional, but Choosing the Right Tool Is Critical

    AI has already started to transform legal research, document review, client intake, demand letter generation, and case summaries. However, with so many options available, many law firms feel unsure about which solutions actually deliver results and which ones are worth the investment.

    Kohan explained, “There’s a difference between having AI and having the right AI. That’s why Practice AI™ and its partners are focused on solving real problems, saving time, improving accuracy, and streamlining workflows from intake to resolution.”

    Why Being Selective About AI Matters

    Practice AI™ cautions that adopting AI without a clear plan or thoughtful evaluation can result in:

    • Wasted time and money on tools that don’t fit the firm’s workflow
    • Compliance and confidentiality risks if tools aren’t built for legal environments
    • Workflow disruption instead of transformation, especially when tools lack customization or support

    In contrast, Practice AI™ and its partners deliver tailored solutions, including AI Demands™ for personal injury demand letters and AI Case Summary™ for legal and medical document analysis. These tools are designed by legal professionals, specifically for law firms.

    The Right AI Partner Offers More Than Just Software

    According to Hamid Kohan, the best AI vendors provide more than technology. “This isn’t about buying software, it’s about building partnerships,” he said. “Law firms should expect hands-on support, clear onboarding, and tools that evolve with their needs.”

    Practice AI™ recommends evaluating AI partners based on:

    • Transparency in how the AI operates and generates results
    • Experience and knowledge of legal workflows
    • Dedicated support and onboarding assistance
    • Strong data security practices, including HIPAA compliance
    • Scalability for firms of all sizes, from solo practices to larger operations

    A Call to Legal Professionals to Choose Purposefully

    As legal technology continues to evolve, law firms must take a thoughtful and strategic approach. Practice AI™ advises starting with pilot programs, gathering feedback from legal staff, and focusing on tools that solve specific pain points.

    “AI should not be hype. It should be helpful,” Kohan said. “At Practice AI™, we measure success by how much time our clients save and how many cases they can manage more effectively.”

    Looking Ahead: Law Firms That Choose Wisely Will Lead the Future

    Artificial intelligence is not a passing trend. It is a long-term shift in how legal services are delivered. Law firms that choose wisely, partner with experienced providers, and adopt tools that truly improve performance will be best positioned for growth.

    Those who rush in without a plan or wait too long to act may struggle to keep up with more agile and tech-enabled competitors.

    For legal professionals who want clarity, control, and results from their AI journey, Practice AI™ offers not only innovative tools but also experienced guidance to ensure long-term success.

    For media inquiries, please contact:
    Practice AI™
    Address: 21731 Ventura Blvd. #175, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
    Phone: (424) 476-5858
    Email: sales@lawpractice.ai

    Visit us on social media:
    Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | X.com

    The MIL Network –

    June 4, 2025
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