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  • MIL-OSI: XRP surges 100% to $3.66, PBKMiner launches free XRP mining contracts to attract a large number of XRP holders

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Washington, D.C, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Driven by US cryptocurrency legislation, Ripple XRP surged to $3.65, a record high. PBKMiner provides an AI-driven approach: XRP dedicated cloud mining contracts, allowing users to use Ripple (XRP) to immediately start Bitcoin cloud mining to achieve daily XRP and BTC daily income.
    Ripple’s native token, XRP, hit a new all-time high of $3.65, reaching a major milestone. The surge came after the U.S. House of Representatives passed two important cryptocurrency-focused legislative bills, the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act. The GENIUS Act represents the framework to establish the first federally regulated stablecoin system, and Ripple’s RLUSD is expected to serve as its underlying asset.

    As the global cryptocurrency market expands, UK-based cloud mining platform PBKMiner has released a new XRP mining contract, redefining the way users can participate in cryptocurrency mining. The application brings a seamless experience to users who want to earn passive income through Ripple (XRP), Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Litecoin and other mainstream digital assets, without the need to own hardware or technical expertise.
    XRP Cloud Mining Now Available—Easy, Smart, and Profitable
    XRP has long been recognized for its role in cross-border payments and institutional financing, and now PBKMiner’s latest innovation – user-friendly cloud mining, takes XRP to the next level.
    Users can mine XRP directly or take advantage of PBKMiner’s intelligent AI engine, which automatically transfers mining power to the highest-yielding assets, including BTC, ETH, DOGE, USDC, and more. Earnings will be paid daily in the cryptocurrency of your choice, providing a reliable source of income regardless of market fluctuations.
    Whether you are a novice or an experienced investor, with the PBKMiner AI cloud mining platform, you don’t need to buy mining machines or professional skills, and everyone can easily participate in mining. In just three steps, you can start your journey of passive income from digital assets.
    Start earning income in just three easy steps:
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    2. Choose a plan – Choose a short-term or long-term contract (1-55 days available).
    3. Start earning – Track your daily rewards and withdraw them in your preferred token.
    Why is PBKMiner’s XRP mining so unique and leading?
    ◆ XRP Integration: Activate mining contracts instantly with XRP.
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    ◆ Environmentally compliant operations: Mining operations use green energy and fully comply with UK and global standards

    Mining contract solutions to suit every budget and strategy:
    PBKMiner offers a variety of XRP-based cloud mining contracts designed for flexibility, predictable income, and effective risk management:
    $10 contract – 1 day – earn $0.6
    $100 contract – 2 days – earn $3.5 per day
    $500 contract – 5 days – earn $6.5 per day
    $5,000 contract – 30 days – earn $77.50 per day
    $30,000 contract – 50 days – earn $525.00 per day
    Whether you are investing for the first time or building a long-term portfolio, PBKMiner offers transparent, low-risk contracts that bring a steady daily XRP income.
    These data are not predictions, but real experiences of millions of users, thanks to PBKMiner’s profit optimization based on artificial intelligence and result-centric mining model.
    Click here to explore all mining contracts.
    Key features of PBKMiner’s XRP cloud mining contract:
    1. Focus on XRP ecosystem integration: Take advantage of XRP’s fast settlement speed to seamlessly deposit, mine and withdraw XRP on the platform.
    2. Multi-currency mining support: Support earning XRP, BTC, ETH, DOGE, USDC, USDT, SOL, LTC and BCH, etc.
    3. AI-driven income optimization: Advanced proprietary algorithms optimize mining allocation to achieve maximum profitability and reduce costs.
    4. No hardware required: 100 remote access, cloud-based operations are fully accessible through the PBKMiner application or browser.
    5. Fund security protection: Daily automatic settlement, clear and traceable returns, all contracts return the full principal at maturity, minimize risks, and fully protect user assets.
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    About PBKMiner
    As a leading digital asset management platform, since its establishment in 2019, PBKMiner has expanded its cloud mining business for XRP, BTC, ETH, LTC, DOGE and SOL in 183+ countries and regions, serving millions of active users around the world. Relying on a strong technical background and stable mining infrastructure, it makes cryptocurrency mining smarter, simpler and more inclusive, eliminating the technical barriers of traditional mining, and providing a transparent and low-risk stable mining income, especially for investors who seek sustainable long-term returns rather than speculative gains.
    For full details and participation options, please visit: https://pbkminer.com
    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release does not constitute an investment solicitation, nor does it constitute investment advice, financial advice, or a trading recommendation. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and may result in the loss of funds. It is strongly recommended that you perform due diligence before investing or trading in cryptocurrencies and securities, including consulting a professional financial advisor.

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Emil Bove’s appeals court nomination echoes earlier controversies, but with a key difference

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Paul M. Collins Jr., Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, UMass Amherst

    Emil Bove, Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as a federal appeals judge for the 3rd Circuit, is sworn in during a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2025. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images

    President Donald Trump’s nomination of his former criminal defense attorney, Emil Bove, to be a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, has been mired in controversy.

    On June 24, 2025, Erez Reuveni, a former Department of Justice attorney who worked with Bove, released an extensive, 27-page whistleblower report. Reuveni claimed that Bove, as the Trump administration’s acting deputy attorney general, said “that it might become necessary to tell a court ‘fuck you’” and ignore court orders related to the administration’s immigration policies. Bove’s acting role ended on March 6 when he resumed his current position of principal associate deputy attorney general.

    When asked about this statement at his June 25 Senate confirmation hearing, Bove said, “I don’t recall.”

    And on July 15, 80 former federal and state judges signed a letter opposing Bove’s nomination. The letter argued that “Mr. Bove’s egregious record of mistreating law enforcement officers, abusing power, and disregarding the law itself disqualifies him for this position.”

    A day later, more than 900 former Department of Justice attorneys submitted their own letter opposing Bove’s confirmation. The attorneys argued that “Few actions could undermine the rule of law more than a senior executive branch official flouting another branch’s authority. But that is exactly what Mr. Bove allegedly did through his involvement in DOJ’s defiance of court orders.”

    On July 17, Democrats walked out of the Senate Judiciary Committee vote, in protest of the refusal by Chairman Chuck Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, to allow further investigation and debate on the nomination. Republicans on the committee then unanimously voted to move the nomination forward for a full Senate vote.

    As a scholar of the courts, I know that most federal court appointments are not as controversial as Bove’s nomination. But highly contentious nominations do arise from time to time.

    Here’s how three controversial nominations turned out – and how Bove’s nomination is different in a crucial way.

    Robert Bork testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation as associate justice of the Supreme Court in September 1987.
    Mark Reinstein/Corbis via Getty Images

    Robert Bork

    Bork is the only federal court nominee whose name became a verb.

    “Borking” is “to attack or defeat (a nominee or candidate for public office) unfairly through an organized campaign of harsh public criticism or vilification,” according to Merriam-Webster.

    This refers to Republican President Ronald Reagan’s 1987 appointment of Bork to the Supreme Court.

    Reagan called Bork “one of the finest judges in America’s history.” Democrats viewed Bork, a federal appeals court judge, as an ideologically extreme conservative, with their opposition based largely on his extensive scholarly work and opinions on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

    In opposing the Bork nomination, Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts took the Senate floor and gave a fiery speech: “Robert Bork’s America is a land in which women would be forced into back-alley abortions, blacks would sit at segregated lunch counters, rogue police could break down citizens’ doors in midnight raids, schoolchildren could not be taught about evolution, writers and artists could be censored at the whim of government, and the doors of the federal courts would be shut on the fingers of millions of citizens for whom the judiciary is often the only protector of the individual rights that are the heart of our democracy.”

    Ultimately, Bork’s nomination failed by a 58-42 vote in the Senate, with 52 Democrats and six Republicans rejecting the nomination.

    Ronnie White

    In 1997, Democratic President Bill Clinton nominated White to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. White was the first Black judge on the Missouri Supreme Court.

    Republican Sen. John Ashcroft, from White’s home state of Missouri, led the fight against the nomination. Ashcroft alleged that White’s confirmation would “push the law in a pro-criminal direction.” Ashcroft based this claim on White’s comparatively liberal record in death penalty cases as a judge on the Missouri Supreme Court.

    However, there was limited evidence to support this assertion. This led some to believe that Ashcroft’s attack on the nomination was motivated by stereotypes that African Americans, like White, are soft on crime.

    Even Clinton implied that race may be a factor in the attacks on White: “By voting down the first African-American judge to serve on the Missouri Supreme Court, the Republicans have deprived both the judiciary and the people of Missouri of an excellent, fair, and impartial Federal judge.”

    White’s nomination was defeated in the Senate by a 54-45 party-line vote. In 2014, White was renominated to the same judgeship by President Barack Obama and confirmed by largely party-line 53-44 vote, garnering the support of a single Republican, Susan Collins of Maine.

    Ronnie White, a former justice for the Missouri Supreme Court, testifies during an attorney general confirmation hearing in Washington in January 2001.
    Alex Wong/Newsmakers

    Miguel Estrada

    Republican President George W. Bush nominated Estrada to the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 2001.

    Estrada, who had earned a unanimous “well-qualified” rating from the American Bar Association, faced deep opposition from Senate Democrats, who believed he was a conservative ideologue. They also worried that, if confirmed, he would later be appointed to the Supreme Court.

    Miguel Estrada, President George Bush’s nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, is sworn in during his hearing before Senate Judiciary on Sept. 26, 2002.
    Scott J. Ferrell/Congressional Quarterly/Getty Images

    However, unlike Bork – who had an extensive paper trail as an academic and judge – Estrada’s written record was very thin.

    Democrats sought to use his confirmation hearing to probe his beliefs. But they didn’t get very far, as Estrada dodged many of the senators’ questions, including ones about Supreme Court cases he disagreed with and judges he admired.

    Democrats were particularly troubled by allegations that Estrada, when he was screening candidates for Justice Anthony Kennedy, disqualified applicants for Supreme Court clerkships based on their ideology.

    According to one attorney: “Miguel told me his job was to prevent liberal clerks from being hired. He told me he was screening out liberals because a liberal clerk had influenced Justice Kennedy to side with the majority and write a pro-gay-rights decision in a case known as Romer v. Evans, which struck down a Colorado statute that discriminated against gays and lesbians.”

    When asked about this at his confirmation hearing, Estrada initially denied it but later backpedaled. Estrada said, “There is a set of circumstances in which I would consider ideology if I think that the person has some extreme view that he would not be willing to set aside in service to Justice Kennedy.”

    Unlike the Bork nomination, Democrats didn’t have the numbers to vote Estrada’s nomination down. Instead, they successfully filibustered the nomination, knowing that Republicans couldn’t muster the required 60 votes to end the filibuster. This marked the first time in Senate history that a court of appeals nomination was filibustered. Estrada would never serve as a judge.

    Bove stands out

    As the examples of Bork, Estrada and White make clear, contentious nominations to the federal courts often involve ideological concerns.

    This is also true for Bove, who is opposed in part because of the perception that he is a conservative ideologue.

    But the main concerns about Bove are related to a belief that he is a Trump loyalist who shows little respect for the rule of law or the judicial branch.

    This makes Bove stand out among contentious federal court nominations.

    Paul M. Collins Jr. does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Emil Bove’s appeals court nomination echoes earlier controversies, but with a key difference – https://theconversation.com/emil-boves-appeals-court-nomination-echoes-earlier-controversies-but-with-a-key-difference-261347

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Hickenlooper, Marshall Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Health Care Costs Transparent

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator John Hickenlooper – Colorado

    Transparency for medical services will lower cost of health care and help Coloradans compare prices

    WASHINGTON –U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Roger Marshall recently introduced the bipartisan Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, which would make health care costs more transparent. The bill requires providers to publish the costs of services so Americans understand what a specific visit or procedure will cost, and have the opportunity to compare prices and get the best deal. 

    “You wouldn’t book a flight if you couldn’t find out the ticket price until you land — or check into a hotel without knowing if you’re paying for the Ritz or a dump. But that’s the absurd guessing game Americans play every time they need medical care,” said Hickenlooper, who sits on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. “We deserve to know exactly what we are paying for whether it’s a lab test, a colonoscopy, or an MRI. Our bill gives Americans that peace of mind.”

    “Customers don’t walk into a restaurant only to find out how much the food costs when they get the bill. Patients should know the price of the service they need before they make any decisions,” said Marshall. “Making America Healthy Again requires empowering Americans with the best information possible to inform their life and healthcare choices: the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act will ensure prices are available to patients to support a more competitive, innovative, affordable, and high-quality healthcare system.”

    “We applaud Senators Roger Marshall and John Hickenlooper for their strong, bipartisan leadership on the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act. With actual, upfront, and accountable prices, patients will be able to shop for the best care with protection from rampant overcharges hiding in the shadows. We urge all senators to support this bill and pass it without delay to protect America’s patients,” said Cynthia Fisher, Founder and Chairman of Patient Rights Advocate.

    When Americans go to the hospital, they often don’t know what services will cost beforehand. This forces patients to rely on their insurance to pay as much as possible and negotiate rates with providers, and robs patients of the ability to shop around for a better deal. There’s also a lack of transparency in agreements between insurance and providers. 

    The Patients Deserve Price Tags Act would create true transparency for health care pricing by requiring all negotiated rates and cash prices between plans and providers to be accessible. 

    Specifically, the bill would:

    • Require machine-readable files of all negotiated rates and cash prices between plans and providers, not estimates.
    • Require hospitals to post actual prices for 300 shoppable services (and for all services starting in 2026). 
    • Create a requirement for each patient to receive an Explanation of Benefits statement
    • Require providers or facilities to include a detailed itemized bill of each distinct item or service, or an all-in total price for bundled items if offered to the patient as an option.

    For full text of the legislation, click HERE.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels

    Winning 17 companies will share £63 million to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and support 1,400 jobs in the UK.

    • 17 UK companies developing sustainable aviation fuel to receive share of new £63 million funding boost, supporting around 1,400 jobs  
    • latest investment builds on this year’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) drive, which will help position the UK as the world leader in homegrown sustainable aviation fuel production 
    • latest investment supports greenlighting of multiple airport expansion schemes to kickstart economic growth and deliver on our Plan for Change

    Passengers are a step closer to greener flights as the Aviation Minister today (22 July 2025) announced the 17 cutting-edge UK companies that will share £63 million to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.  

    The boost will support around 1,400 jobs and secure Britain’s position as the global leader in the green aviation market – critical to provide the clean fuel that’s essential to realise sustainable growth in the aviation sector.  

    Today’s investment means government has provided £198 million to date through the Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) to scale up cleaner aviation technologies. Creating a clean aviation ecosystem will help power the next generation of airport infrastructure and capacity scale up, kickstarting economic growth and delivering the UK’s clean energy superpower ambitions to deliver on the Plan for Change. 

    Low carbon fuel production could add up to £5 billion to the economy by 2050, position the UK as a global hub for SAF production and enable the UK to go further and faster with expansion plans.

    Aviation Minister, Mike Kane, said: 

    This £63 million is lift off for Britain’s green aviation revolution. We’re not just backing brilliant British innovation, we’re creating thousands of high-skilled jobs and positioning the UK at the forefront of the global sustainable aviation market.

    From the labs of Sheffield to the runways of the future – this is how we kickstart economic growth, secure energy independence and make Britain a clean energy superpower.

    SAF is an alternative to fossil jet fuel which reduces greenhouse gas emissions on average by 70% on a lifecycle basis, from feedstock to biofuel, making it the key technology that will allow UK aviation to grow capacity while achieving net zero commitments.  

    The SAF Bill will help secure the future of the aviation sector by boosting green fuel production in the UK and delivering cleaner flights. This bill will give investors the confidence to back sustainable aviation fuel production. It will help grow the sector, providing good green jobs and enabling the delivery of carbon savings. 

    Announcing the new funding at the University of Sheffield’s Energy Innovation Centre – which just received £1.5 million in this latest round – the Aviation Minister, Mike Kane, saw firsthand the groundbreaking work on aircraft engine testbeds and revolutionary aviation fuels.

    Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian, Managing Director of the University of Sheffield’s Energy Innovation Centre, who is leading the project, said:

    It is fantastic to see the University of Sheffield playing a leading role in the development of sustainable aviation fuel and supporting the aviation industry in its efforts to reduce its emissions. At Sheffield, we have some of the most advanced SAF research facilities in Europe and are excited to work with partners from the industry to help them test and develop new fuels and next generation clean energy technologies.

    The AFF winners include a range of companies and are spread across the country, such as OXCCU Tech, which is developing a demonstration plant at Oxford Airport, to LanzaJet, which is building a commercial-scale plant in Teesside.

    Andrew Symes, CEO and Co-Founder of OXCCU, said:

    Support from the Advanced Fuels Fund is a key step in scaling our technology. This funding enables the detailed design and construction of OX2, our demonstration plant launching in 2026, and builds on the successful delivery of OX1. It brings us closer to producing lower-cost, lower-carbon aviation fuel and supports the UK’s ambition to become a global leader in SAF production.

    Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet, said:

    We’re proud that Project Speedbird, developed in partnership with British Airways, has been recognised by the Department for Transport as part of its continued commitment to advancing SAF in the UK.

    This support demonstrates confidence in LanzaJet’s technology and the critical role ethanol-to-SAF can play in delivering economic growth, creating jobs and decarbonising air travel. Project Speedbird is vital to building a national SAF industry in the UK and to unlocking opportunity and innovation in the region.

    We thank DfT for its leadership and vision in accelerating the transition to net-zero aviation.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Boost in support for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or ME

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Boost in support for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or ME

    Better care for patients living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, with plans to invest in research and offer closer to home.

    • Better care closer to home for patients living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    • Plan outlines clear steps to improve care for patients, by investing in research and offering access to care in the community 

    • Actions build on government’s wider 10 Year Plan to rebuild the NHS and put patients’ needs at the heart of care

    Patients living with debilitating conditions are set to receive improved care closer to home, thanks to government plans published today. 

    The government has committed to changing attitudes and transforming care for patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/ CFS).

    The condition affects approximately 390,000 people in the UK, causing debilitating fatigue, sleep problems and difficulties with thinking, concentration and memory. The impact of this condition varies between cases, but severe ME/CFS, which is thought to affect a quarter of those diagnosed, leave patients housebound or unable to work.

    The plan published today provides the foundations for significant improvements in all key areas that affect people living with ME/CFS in England, many of whom currently struggle to access appropriate care tailored to their complex condition.

    As a priority, the plan will introduce new training for NHS healthcare professionals, featuring up-to-date learning resources to increase understand and ensure signs aren’t missed. This will help combat the stigma faced by people living with ME/CFS, which stems from a lack of awareness about the condition.

    The rollout of neighbourhood health services as set out in the government’s 10 Year Health Plan will also see ME/CFS patients able to access care closer to home, with specially-trained staff able to support those with complex needs.

    Minister for Public Health and Prevention, Ashley Dalton, said:  

    ME/CFS is a debilitating illness that can severely limit patients’ ability to participate in everyday activities, maintain employment, or enjoy family and social life.  

    Today’s plan will help tackle the stigma and lack of awareness of this condition through improved training for NHS staff.

    And through our neighbourhood health services, we will ensure patients suffering from the effects of ME/CFS can access quality care, closer to home, as pledged in our 10 Year Health Plan.

    Our Plan for Change is transforming how patients experience care and this plan represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the long-standing gaps in care and support for people with these conditions, with patient access to appropriate care at its heart.

    Sonya Chowdhury, Chief Executive, Action for ME said:

    This is an important step for the ME community, long overlooked and under-served. The Plan must not be a token gesture—it requires a sustained, strategic commitment to care, funding, and research. Without it, meaningful outcomes for people with ME will not be achieved.

    The plan includes increased funding for research, awarded through the National Institute for Health and Care Research, into how existing medicines can be used to for ME/CFS. This initiative aims to give patients access to a wider range of potential treatments.

    It will also address the specific needs of children and young people, ensuring they receive appropriate and timely support in education settings.  

    Recognising that ME/CFS affects people’s ability to work, the plan includes wider government initiatives to address issues with benefit assessment processes and provide support to help patients with long-term conditions and disabilities find and maintain meaningful employment where possible.  

    Offering care closer to home forms part of the government’s 10 Year Health Plan to rebuild the NHS, putting patients’ needs first and delivering effective, accessible treatment. 

    The government will continue to work with stakeholders and build on the foundations of actions in the Final Delivery Plan well beyond its publication, reaffirming our commitment to ongoing development and improvement. This all forms part of the government’s Plan for Change to build an NHS fit for the future and one which offers the highest-quality, personalised care.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Miscarriages of justice victims given access to vital support

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Miscarriages of justice victims given access to vital support

    Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer lose out on key benefit support, thanks to legislative changes coming into force today [Tuesday 22 July].

    • Miscarriage of justice victims will no longer have their compensation counted when applying for benefits.
    • New legislation will unlock vital support for those victims, helping them back on their feet. 
    • Comes alongside boost to amount victims will be able to receive in compensation payments.
    • Justice for the wrongly convicted vital to Government’s ambition to restore trust in the system as part of Plan for Change.

    The change ensures that awarded compensation will no longer be taken into account when applying for means-tested benefits – such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Housing Benefit. 

    Until now, compensation for miscarriage of justice cases pushed some people over the savings limit for claiming certain benefits, leaving them ineligible for much-needed help. 

    To restore trust and fairness to our systems as part of the Plan for Change, the government is acting to ensure victims receive the support they deserve to rebuild their lives. 

    It comes after a campaign for rule changes to unlock benefit entitlement for those who have received miscarriage of justice compensation payments.

    Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms MP, said: 

    Rebuilding trust in our systems begins by restoring trust with those the system has failed.

    We can’t return the years lost by miscarriage of justice victims — but we can, and must, ensure they have every opportunity to restart their lives so they can make the most of the years ahead. 

    That’s why we’re bringing in this milestone legislation, and I encourage anyone who has received a miscarriage of justice compensation payment to come forward, so we can ensure they receive the help they are entitled to.

    The move comes as part of wider government action to restore justice and build trust in public services. 

    In a boost for victims, the Ministry of Justice recently announced an uplift to the amount a miscarriage of justice victim will be able to receive in compensation by 30%, raising the maximum payout to £1.3 million for long-term wrongful imprisonment. 

    Minister for Victims and Violence Against Women and Girls, Alex Davies-Jones, said: 

    Miscarriages of justice steal irreplaceable time and devastate lives. Better benefit support combined with the uplift of the compensation cap will make a real difference, providing not just financial redress but rightfully deserved recognition to individuals affected. 

    We can’t turn back the clock, but I hope these changes go some way in making the future brighter than the past for those who have already lost so much.

    It also follows similar legislation already in place to ensure compensation awarded to victims of the Infected Blood Scandal, Horizon Post Office scandal, and LGBT people dismissed from the Armed Forces, won’t affect their benefit entitlement. 

    Additional Information

    • The benefit disregard will apply to all compensation payments paid via the United Kingdom Government and Devolved Governments compensation schemes for miscarriage of justice.
    • The disregard scheme will exempt miscarriage of justice compensation payments when assessing eligibility for: income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit, Pension Credit and Universal Credit. 
    • If you would like to know more about how this may affect you, or whether you may wish to consider making a claim to benefit, please see here.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sector

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sector

    The MHRA has now published the government’s response to its public consultation on future routes to market for medical devices – designed to modernise regulation

    The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today announced important new steps to secure access for patients to the latest medical technologies available in Europe and other advanced countries.

    As well as improving patient access to technologies, the proposals will boost med tech industrial growth by reducing duplicative regulatory costs faced by manufacturers and instead focuses the domestic approvals route (UKCA) on first-in-market innovative technologies, including AI as a medical device.  

    The MHRA has now published the government’s response to its public consultation on future routes to market for medical devices in Great Britain (GB), designed to modernise regulation and improve patient access to the latest innovative technologies.

    In direct response to stakeholder feedback, the MHRA is also announcing its intention to consult later this year on the indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices.

    In parallel, new international reliance routes will be introduced to allow swifter access to medical devices from trusted regulators in Australia, Canada, and the United States. This will allow eligible products to follow a streamlined pathway to market, helping bring the latest technologies to patients more quickly.

    The MHRA will support removing the requirement for physical UKCA markings on products and packaging once unique device identification (UDI) requirements are in place. This will reduce barriers to entry to the market while strengthening traceability and safety monitoring.

    These measures reflect the government’s commitments in the UK’s Life Sciences Sector Plan and Industrial Strategy, and the 10 Year Health Plan for England, to reduce unwarranted barriers to market entry and to deliver transformative technologies to patients faster.

    Today’s announcement forms part of our broader regulatory reform programme for medical devices that will see improvements in patient safety through our new post-market surveillance requirements, the creation of streamlined and risk-proportionate routes for faster market entry for products that have already undergone assessment in comparator regions, and a refocusing of the UKCA domestic pathway on innovative technologies including AI.

    Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, said:

    Our 10-Year Health Plan will seize the opportunities provided by new technology, medicines and innovation to deliver better care for patients, whether these originate at home or abroad.

    It makes perfect sense that medical devices approved for use on patients in a country whose safety regulations we trust can also be used here – without red tape or bureaucracy delaying devices which can benefit NHS patients now.

    We will look around the world to bring the best life-saving devices to Britain quickly and safely and build a modern health service that is fit for the future.

    Minister of State for Science, Lord Patrick Vallance MP, said:

    The MHRA’s new international reliance routes are excellent news for patients, who will now gain rapid access to new medical devices which have been approved as safe by our trusted regulatory partners. This is precisely the sort of streamlining of red tape that the Life Sciences Sector Plan calls for.

    By making quick, informed, sensible decisions enabled by international reliance, the MHRA will be able to better target its resources, focusing on regulatory activity and scientific advice that will advance the development of innovative new medical products – ultimately helping patients, and supporting med tech businesses to grow.

    Lawrence Tallon, MHRA CEO, said:

    Our focus is on ensuring that patients benefit from the earliest possible access to safe and effective medical technologies that meet their needs and deliver significant clinical benefit.

    By reducing regulatory duplication, improving traceability and aligning with international best practice, we are delivering on the Government’s promise to make this the best place in the world to market medical devices and a global leader in life sciences.

    Professor Tom Clutton-Brock, Professor of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine at the University of Birmingham and Chair of the Interim Devices Working Group (an expert advisory committee to the MHRA), said:

    The proposed changes to the regulations represent the most significant advances since their original introduction. When enacted, we will lead the world in streamlining medical device approvals.

    The rapid advances in medical and healthcare technology make balancing the need for innovation against both short-term and long-term safety a real challenge.  After the EU exit there was a clear need to update our regulations to keep pace with other countries. After extensive consultation, the MHRA has listened carefully and published its response.

    Simplification for low-risk devices and the carefully controlled reliance and recognition of regulatory approval from other countries will support safe innovation. This will benefit patients, clinicians and our MedTech and HealthTech industries.

    The MHRA intends to notify the World Trade Organization of these changes later this year and will continue engaging with international partners and industry to implement the reforms. 

    Summary of the consultation response:

    The MHRA’s 2024 public consultation on medical device regulation focused on the following areas: international reliance, UKCA marking, and the regulation of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices.

    Measures being taken forward include:

    • International reliance routes will allow certain devices that have approvals or certifications from trusted regulators in Australia (TGA), Canada (Health Canada), and the United States (FDA) to follow a streamlined pathway to the GB market. This includes specific software and implantable devices that meet GB equivalence criteria.

    • The government will consult later this year on proposals to indefinitely recognise CE marked medical devices, which continue to be recognised in GB under existing transitional arrangements until 30 June 2028 or 2030 (depending on the device classification and legislation complied with).

    • Physical UKCA marking requirements will be removed once Unique Device Identification (UDI) is in place. This aims to reduce burdens on manufacturers while improving traceability and post-market surveillance.

    • Class B IVD devices will be subject to a more risk proportionate approach, requiring manufacturers to self-declare conformity with the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 and hold ISO 13485 quality management system certification before placing products on the GB market.

    The response to a fourth proposal, to extend four pieces of assimilated EU law, was published in February 2025 and has subsequently been actioned.

    Notes to Editors

    • The consultation response is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-medical-devices-regulations-routes-to-market-and-in-vitro-diagnostic-devices
    • The consultation, “Future regulation of medical devices and IVDs – routes to market”, ran from 30 November 2024 to 29 January 2025. It sought views on four legislative proposals to update the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (as amended).
    • These reforms are part of a broader programme to modernise medical device regulation in Great Britain following the UK’s departure from the European Union. They align with the ambitions of the Government’s Life Sciences Sector Plan and 10-Year Plan for the NHS in England.
    • ISO 13485 is an internationally recognised standard that sets out requirements for a quality management system (QMS) specific to the medical device industry. It ensures that manufacturers demonstrate consistent design, development, production, and post-market support for medical devices.
    • The MHRA will publish further information in due course about the next steps, including updates on the planned Pre-Market Statutory Instrument and a future consultation on the indefinite recognition of CE-marked devices.
    • The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for regulating all medicines and medical devices in the UK by ensuring they work and are acceptably safe. All our work is underpinned by robust and fact-based judgements to ensure that the benefits justify any risks.
    • The MHRA is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care.

    For media enquiries, please contact the newscentre@mhra.gov.uk, or call on 020 3080 7651.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russia and Abkhazia have approved plans for joint development until 2030

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) –

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    During the official visit to Abkhazia, the Russian delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation with representatives of the republic’s Ministry of Economy. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of joint projects within the framework of existing intergovernmental agreements.

    “Over the past 4 years, the Program for the Socioeconomic Development of the Republic of Abkhazia has been successfully implemented. The volume of trade between our countries has grown by 60%. According to the results of several months of 2025, the growth in trade turnover was about 30%. Russia provides support for the socioeconomic development of the Republic. We see enormous potential for the development of agriculture and tourism in the Republic. Abkhazia is a reliable and friendly partner for us. We have common ideas and initiatives, the same view of the situation in the world, which should become multipolar,” said Alexander Novak.

    One of the significant results of the meeting was the extension of the basic agreement on socio-economic cooperation until 2030. This will create the basis for a new five-year program for 2026–2030, which should come into force by the end of 2025.

    “The difficulties that the republic faces are not easy, but with the support of the Russian Federation, we can overcome them. It is very important for us to implement all the programs that we have outlined. Based on the results of 2022-2025, we see positive results: trade turnover has grown significantly, GDP has increased by 187%. These are serious indicators. I am confident that the implementation of the current program will give a special impetus to the development of the economy of our Republic,” said Badra Gunba, President of the Republic of Abkhazia.

    During the visit, the 20th meeting of the Russian-Abkhaz Intergovernmental Commission was held, where the parties agreed on further steps for the development of the republic. In particular, the following will be continued: the implementation of the State Program for the Socio-Economic Development of Abkhazia for 2022-2025, the extension of the basic agreement on socio-economic cooperation until 2030.

    In the coming years, it is planned to develop and implement sectoral development work maps in the areas of energy, tourism, transport, healthcare and education, social protection of the population, investment climate, real estate cadastre, customs and tax administration, and public utilities. “The main objective of these maps is to further develop the economy of Abkhazia in conjunction with the formation of a common social and economic space between our countries, and to create a favorable investment climate,” commented Sergey Nazarov, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia. “As well as eliminating infrastructure restrictions for economic development, attracting investment and tourists to the republic, expanding social protection measures for the population, improving the quality and accessibility of services provided to citizens of the republic in the social sphere, and the standard of living of the population of the republic as a whole.”

    The delegation also visited the site of the future Children’s Republican Hospital, the Sukhum International Airport named after V.G. Ardzinba, to assess the progress of joint projects. The extension of the agreement until 2030 cements the long-term partnership between the two countries.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Yuri Trutnev: Buryatia on “Far East Street” will tell about the sacred lake

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    The Republic of Buryatia will traditionally take part in the exhibition “Far East Street”, which will be held from September 3 to 9 as part of the tenth, anniversary Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. This year, the region’s exposition is called “Baikal. Buryatia. Code of the Future”. The organizer of the exhibition is the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Russia in the Far Eastern Federal District.

    “Baikal is a unique place of power, it is not for nothing that it is called the sacred sea. It is a calling card not only of Buryatia, but of our entire country. It is a national and world treasure. But it is not only the natural beauty that attracts people to Buryatia. Those who come to the republic know the unique culture and traditions of the region. Thanks to the program of renovation of Far Eastern cities, the appearance of Ulan-Ude and Severobaikalsk is changing, the quality of life of people is improving. New enterprises are opening in the republic, highly qualified jobs are being created. Participants and guests of the Eastern Economic Forum will be able to learn about what Buryatia is famous for,” said Deputy Prime Minister – Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Far Eastern Federal District, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Eastern Economic Forum Yuri Trutnev.

    The goal of the Buryatia pavilion is to show the potential for the development of environmentally sustainable tourism, digitalization and the introduction of advanced technologies in the region. The space will feature virtual tours, master classes and other events.

    The republic’s exposition will be presented by two pavilions. There will also be an outdoor exhibition area and a site for master classes. A new space will appear – a spiritual cleansing zone. A Buryat yurt will be installed, inside which a center of oriental medicine will be located – traditional methods of treatment will be presented. In addition, visitors to the exhibition will be able to compete in national sports and take part in the games of the peoples of Buryatia. A separate space will be opened demonstrating the region’s contribution to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and support for a special military operation.

    “Between the main pavilion, where the republic’s tourism and investment activities will be presented, and the yurt, there will be an installation imitating a corridor with tied hii morin, and a khurde drum will also be installed. A new cultural program has also been developed, it will be called “My Buryatia” and will introduce the guests of the EEF to the multifaceted culture of our amazing republic. Two of our famous groups will present their colorful numbers – the Buryat National Song and Dance Theater “Baikal” and the Municipal Theater of Folk Music and Dance “Zabava”, – noted the head of the Republic of Buryatia Alexey Tsydenov.

    In the Tourism zone of the main pavilion, visitors will be able to view virtual tours, take part in interactive games, and complete the Feel Buryatia quest. The site will emphasize the importance of preserving the unique ecosystem of Lake Baikal and demonstrate initiatives in ecotourism and biodiversity conservation. The space will feature travel companies and guides from Buryatia, who will introduce visitors to the stand to the region’s tourism opportunities.

    In the “Live in the Far East! – Live on Baikal!” zone, visitors to the exhibition will be able to obtain information about the “Far Eastern hectare” and other initiatives. Multimedia screens will present investment projects of the region, including ongoing and promising proposals in the field of tourism, subsoil use and public-private partnership. Key initiatives and opportunities for cooperation within the framework of master plans and integrated development of territories will also be shown.

    Innovative technologies and digital solutions will be presented in the “Code of the Future” zone. The space will demonstrate the integration of modern technologies into the development of the region. The exhibition will include innovative projects in the field of biotechnology, processing of medicinal herbs and digital solutions for the management of natural resources and tourism infrastructure.

    In addition, the second pavilion of the regional exposition will house a gallery of artisans with a variety of folk art and crafts, as well as factories and plants producing ethnic-style products with the theme of Lake Baikal from natural materials. The tasting area will introduce guests to the variety of flavors of locally produced products. A presentation of goods made by local manufacturers and presented on popular marketplaces is also expected.

    The exhibition “Made in Buryatia” will be significantly expanded. And on the second floor of the regional pavilion there will be an art gallery organized by the National Museum of the Republic of Buryatia.

    In the outdoor part of the exhibition, the flagship of the republic’s industry, the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, will present a model of the Ka-226T helicopter. Also planned on the site are performances by artists of the Baikal Song and Dance Theatre, the musical project “That’s How Buryatia Sounds” and the ethno group “Daida”. In addition, the national orchestra will introduce guests of the pavilion to the music of nomads and the endless picturesque Buryat steppes, and artists of the Zabava Theatre will introduce them to the traditions of the Transbaikal Cossacks.

    The 10th Eastern Economic Forum will be held on September 3–6 at the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok. During these days, the exhibition will be available to forum participants, and on September 7, 8, and 9, it will be open to everyone. The EEF is organized by the Roscongress Foundation.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak: Russia and Abkhazia continue to strengthen strategic partnership

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    Alexander Novak met with the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Badra Gunba

    July 21, 2025

    Alexander Novak met with the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Badra Gunba

    July 21, 2025

    Alexander Novak met with the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Badra Gunba

    July 21, 2025

    20th meeting of the Russian-Abkhaz intergovernmental commission. Broad composition

    July 21, 2025

    20th meeting of the Russian-Abkhaz intergovernmental commission. Broad composition

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    20th meeting of the Russian-Abkhaz intergovernmental commission. Broad composition

    July 21, 2025

    Signing ceremony of the protocol of the 20th meeting of the Russian-Abkhaz intergovernmental commission

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    Signing ceremony of the protocol of the 20th meeting of the Russian-Abkhaz intergovernmental commission

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    Alexander Novak met with the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Badra Gunba

    As part of an official visit to the Republic of Abkhazia, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak met with the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Badra Gunba. During the talks, the parties discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation, including issues of socio-economic development, strengthening infrastructure and expanding humanitarian ties.

    “Over the past four years, the program for the socio-economic development of the Republic of Abkhazia has been successfully implemented. The volume of trade between our countries has grown by 60%. According to the results of several months of 2025, the growth in trade turnover was about 30%. Russia provides support for the socio-economic development of the republic. We see enormous potential for the development of agriculture and tourism in the republic. For us, Abkhazia is a reliable and friendly partner. We have common ideas and initiatives, the same view of the situation in the world, which should become multipolar,” said Alexander Novak.

    The President of the Republic of Abkhazia Badra Gunba noted that the difficulties the republic faces are not easy, but with the support of the Russian Federation, they can be overcome. “It is very important for us to implement all the programs that we have outlined. Based on the results of 2022-2025, we see positive results: trade turnover has grown significantly, GDP has increased by 187%. These are serious indicators. I am confident that the implementation of the current program will give a special impetus to the development of the economy of our republic,” the head of Abkhazia noted.

    During the visit, the 20th meeting of the Russian-Abkhaz Intergovernmental Commission was also held, at which the parties discussed key areas of cooperation and outlined further steps for the socio-economic development of the republic.

    The delegation visited a number of significant sites, including the site of the future Children’s Republican Hospital, the Sukhum International Airport named after V.G. Ardzinba. “Despite the existing challenges, our work remains systematic, and cooperation remains practical. Russia and Abkhazia continue to consistently strengthen their strategic partnership. Today, we are jointly building a common space of security and sustainability, implementing large-scale programs for the development of key industries,” noted Alexander Novak.

    During the meeting, the parties agreed on a number of important decisions. Among them are the continuation of the implementation of the State Program for the Socio-Economic Development of the Republic of Abkhazia for 2022–2025, the extension of the basic agreement on socio-economic cooperation until 2030, which will create the basis for a new five-year program for 2026–2030. The agreement should come into force by the end of the year.

    “I am confident that the results of our joint work will create the basis for sustainable movement forward, will strengthen our strategic partnership and will bring tangible benefits to the citizens of Russia and Abkhazia,” Alexander Novak summed up.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Final XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia (version 7.1 for NSO)

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Central Bank of Russia –

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    The final XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia (version 7.0), in comparison with the preliminary XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia (version 7.0), contains architectural amendments to the supervisory and statistical reporting module, as well as control ratios of indicators of supervisory and statistical reporting of non-credit financial institutions, entities providing professional services in the financial market, and self-regulatory organizations in the financial market (hereinafter referred to as financial market participants).

    The final XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia (version 7.0) contains a finalized set of requirements for reporting data in terms of supervisory and statistical reporting for the following segments:

    1) insurance organizations, mutual insurance societies, foreign insurance organizations (subject to the entry into force of the draft Bank of Russia instruction1);

    2) non-state pension funds (subject to the entry into force of the draft Bank of Russia instruction2);

    3) professional participants in the securities market, trade organizers, clearing organizations (subject to the entry into force of the draft Bank of Russia instruction3);

    4) joint-stock investment funds, investment fund management companies, mutual investment funds, non-state pension funds (subject to the entry into force of the draft Bank of Russia instruction4);

    5) specialized depositories (subject to the entry into force of the draft Bank of Russia instruction5);

    6) credit rating agencies (subject to the entry into force of the draft Bank of Russia instruction6);

    7) insurance brokers (subject to the entry into force of the draft Bank of Russia instruction7);

    8) credit history bureau (subject to the entry into force of the draft Bank of Russia instruction8);

    9) operators of investment platforms, operators of financial platforms, operators of information systems in which digital financial assets are issued, operators of digital financial asset exchange (subject to the entry into force of the draft Bank of Russia instruction9);

    10) payment acceptance operators (subject to the entry into force of the draft Bank of Russia instruction10);

    11) self-regulatory organizations in the financial market (submission in accordance with the current Bank of Russia Instruction dated 10.06.2024 No. 6744-U11).

    The final XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia (version 7.0) also contains a finalized set of requirements for reporting data on cash transactions (OKUD 0420011) (presentation in accordance with the current Bank of Russia Instruction dated 28.06.2024 No. 6789-U12) and requirements for reporting data of annual consolidated financial statements (presentation in accordance with the current Bank of Russia Instruction dated 20.07.2020 No. 5510-U13).

    The specified version of the XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia is intended for familiarization purposes.

    In the future, it is planned to publish a corrective version of the final XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia (version 7.1), which will include corrected control ratios and other targeted improvements, with a planned entry into force date of 01.01.2026.

    Information about the pilot collection of test reporting will be provided additionally.

    Please note that the final XBRL taxonomy of the Bank of Russia (version 7.0) does not contain requirements for the accounting (financial) reporting of non-credit financial institutions and persons providing professional services in the financial market.

    1 The project of instructions of the Bank of Russia “On the Forms, Dates and Procedure of the Compilation and Presentation of the Reporting of Insurers to the Bank of Russia.” The project of the Bank of Russia “On Amending the Bank of Russia dated June 28, 2024 No. 6796-U”. and clearing organizations, as well as other information. ”4 Project of the Bank of Russia instructions“ On Amending the Bank of Russia dated October 5, 2022 No. 6292-U. ”Design of indicating the Bank of Russia“ On Amending the Bank of Russia dated September 27, 2022 No. 6270-U. ”The draft of the Bank of Russia instruction“ On the content of the reporting of the credit rating agency, the subject, form, form and form of terms and procedure, form, form and manner. its compilation and submission to the Bank of Russia. ”The project of instructions of the Bank of Russia“ On Amendments to the Bank of Russia dated June 28, 2024 No. 6795 ”.8 The draft Bank of Russia instructions“ On Amending the Bank of Russia dated September 27, 2022 No. 6267-U. ”9 Draft of the Bank of Russia instructions “On the procedure and the terms for the procedure and submission to the Bank of the reports of investment operators platforms, reporting of financial platforms operators, information systems operators in which digital financial assets are issued, digital financial assets exchange operators, reports of investment platform operators and the composition of the information included in them, financial platform operators, as well as the procedure for reporters of investment platforms, financial platform operators, and information operators. systems in which digital financial assets are issued, information exchange operators to the Bank of Russia information about persons who are entrusted with identification, simplified identification, updating information about customers, customer representatives, beneficiaries and beneficial owners .10 Project of the Bank of Russia “On the form, Preject of drawing up, terms and procedure for submitting to the Bank of Russia Bank reports of operators for receiving payments, on the procedure for the report of the Bank of Russia, information about persons who are entering the receipt of identification, updating information about clients, customer representatives, beneficiaries and beneficial owners .11 Bank of Russia indication dated 10.06.2024 No. 6744-U “On the content, forms, procedure and terms for compiling and submission to the Bank of Russia in the Bank of Russia Reporting of a self-regulatory organization in the field of the financial market. ”12 Bank of Russia indication dated 06.28.2024 No. 6789-U “On the forms, terms and procedure for drawing up and submission to the Bank of Russia reports on transactions with cash funds of individual non-credit financial organizations. ”13 Bank of Russia indication dated 20.07.2020 No. 5510-U“ On the Procedure and Dates for submission to the Russian Banking Bank Consolidated financial statements by organizations specified in paragraphs 2-5 of part 1 of Article 2 of the Federal Law of July 27, 2010 No. 208-ФЗ “On Consolidated Financial Reporting”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: Novosibirsk AI developments have potential for federal replication

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    During his working visit, Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko got acquainted with the results of the implementation of artificial intelligence in various sectors of the economy, social life and public administration in the Novosibirsk Region. As the Deputy Prime Minister noted, local developments using artificial intelligence have a high potential for replication across the country.

    Dmitry Grigorenko visited the Research Center for Artificial Intelligence of the Novosibirsk National Research State University, as well as the technopark of the Novosibirsk Akademgorodok, where IT companies are working on the creation and implementation of promising AI solutions. The Deputy Prime Minister – Head of the Government Staff noted that Novosibirsk is one of the centers for the development of information technology and artificial intelligence.

    “Our goal is to develop high-quality AI solutions and implement them on a large scale. This is only possible if AI development brings tangible results and real benefits. Novosibirsk has created decent conditions for the development of artificial intelligence. It has a strong scientific base and a progressive startup community. Thanks to this, the development of artificial intelligence here is parallel to the implementation, and not in isolation from it. It is important that the region itself is interested in using its AI developments and implements them in local educational institutions, enterprises and even in the work of government agencies,” said Dmitry Grigorenko.

    One of the most important areas of implementation of artificial intelligence is public administration. In the Novosibirsk region, AI assistants are being implemented, which allow optimizing the work of civil servants. Thus, an AI expert in customer centricity helps process citizens’ requests and prepare the most understandable and clear answers, an AI assistant in the electronic document management system – quickly find the necessary information, and an AI stenographer – generate meeting minutes. Services have already begun to be implemented in the work of regional and municipal authorities.

    In addition, the region has implemented the Safe City video analytics system, which helps monitor public order and search for offenders. More than 2.6 thousand criminals were detained with the help of the system. Novosibirsk specialists also created and implemented an AI service for searching for missing children using city video cameras. In less than two months of the service’s operation, six children were found with its help.

    Since 2025, the Novosibirsk Region has been actively introducing AI technologies into healthcare: AI is used to interpret X-ray and CT scan data. Since the beginning of the year, the system has processed over 361 thousand images. AI is used as an assistant for analyzing medical data, but the final diagnosis remains with the specialist. In addition, Novosibirsk doctors use voice input technology based on a neural network. It reduces the likelihood of errors in medical documentation. Today, the technology has been implemented in 71 medical institutions in the region.

    “The use of artificial intelligence is justified for specific tasks. We try to monitor all developments, but when we approach the stage of large-scale implementation, we look at the expected result – improved quality of services, fundamentally new services for our citizens or a reduction in our labor costs. If we see successful developments, we try to quickly repeat them, but at the same time we can develop our own solutions. As examples, I can cite the analysis of X-ray and computed tomography data, the Safe City video analytics system. In the field of voice analytics and speech generation, this is the well-known robot Nikolai, a voice keyboard for doctors, intelligent assistants for civil servants. All these solutions both improve the quality of services for citizens and seriously reduce labor costs for our colleagues,” said Andrey Travnikov, Governor of the Novosibirsk Region.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: The goal of digitalization of public administration is the comfort of citizens

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    As part of a working visit to the Novosibirsk Region, Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko familiarized himself with digital solutions for public administration that have already been implemented in the region.

    Novosibirsk Oblast is one of the top ten regions in the digital transformation rating and is actively implementing technologies in various areas. The region is connected to the digital system “governor’s dashboard”. This is one of the technological solutions of the Russian Government, designed for public administration based on data. The dashboard reflects the key areas of the region’s work and performance indicators, the status of the execution of instructions, federal and regional budgets, construction plans and other tasks. Such systems have already been implemented at the federal level. They have proven their effectiveness and are now being extended to the regions (43 regions are currently connected to the “governor’s dashboard”).

    “The ultimate goal of digitalization of public administration is always the comfort of citizens. Thanks to digital platforms and services, citizens receive government services faster and can promptly, without unnecessary paperwork, leave feedback. In addition, “digital” helps officials work more efficiently. For example, to respond faster to citizens’ requests, analyze what worries people most, and make informed decisions based on objective data,” said Dmitry Grigorenko.

    The region is also developing digital services for citizens and implementing a customer-centric approach. The region has a system called the Novosibirsk Region Resident Card, which is a digital citizen identifier for receiving various goods or services, such as discounted travel on public transport or baby food. The system proactively notifies citizens about available benefits and services. A linked Mir bank card or a QR code in a personal account can serve as confirmation of benefits in various institutions or transport. The Resident Card can also be presented to receive discounted medicines, purchase discounted tickets to cultural institutions, and the card can serve as a library card or a pass to educational institutions. Currently, the system has 18 different services, and almost 40 thousand residents of the region are registered.

    The region has also implemented a digital project that has no analogues in other regions – signing contracts with kindergartens in electronic form through the Gosklyuch application. The service was implemented within the framework of the regional life situation “Preschooler”. Within its framework, the process of registering a child in a kindergarten was digitized: from filing an application (now 91% of applications for joining the queue are submitted through the state services portal) to signing an agreement with the kindergarten remotely. Since the launch, more than 4 thousand contracts have already been successfully signed electronically.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Updated guidance for suspected quarantinable disease on domestic and international vessels

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    Health New Zealand, working with New Zealand Customs and Maritime NZ, has updated “Vessel Management Framework: Guidance for managing maritime vessels when a quarantinable disease is suspected or known to be on board.”

    You’ll find it on our ports and harbours page.

    The Vessel Management Framework has been created for port and vessel operators, unions, agents, government officials, and the National Public Health Service to follow at any port whenever crew or passengers (both international and domestic) are suspected of having, or test positive for, a quarantinable disease.

    This guidance, developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been adapted to be applied to any quarantinable disease. It is generic guidance built on best practice. It will need to be read alongside any specific legislation or guidance developed for any outbreak.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Andrea Salinas Introduces Resolution to Establish “National Moon Landing Day”

    Source: US Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06)

    This week, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Representative Keith Self (TX-03), introduced a resolution establishing July 20 as “National Moon Landing Day” to mark the anniversary of the first-ever lunar landing in 1969.

    Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Representative Keith Self (TX-03), introduced a resolution establishing July 20 as “National Moon Landing Day” to mark the anniversary of the first-ever lunar landing in 1969.

    “In celebration of one of our country’s greatest scientific achievements, we honor the scientists, engineers, and astronauts who made it possible,” said Rep. Salinas. “As a proud member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I introduced the resolution to establish National Moon Landing Day because this anniversary deserves recognition. National Moon Landing Day isn’t just about looking back—it’s about inspiring the next generation to dream big, explore boldly, and ensure the United States continues to lead the world in science and innovation.” 

    “Fifty-six years ago, America did what the world thought was impossible and sent mankind to the Moon, proving that America doesn’t follow—we lead,” Congressman Self said. “Our dedication to space exploration reflects who we are as Americans—pioneers, problem-solvers, and patriots. As a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I am proud to introduce this resolution with Congresswoman Salinas, honoring the bravery of our astronauts, the ingenuity of our engineers, and the enduring spirit of American exploration.” 

    In addition to commemorating the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Rep. Salinas’ resolution honors all those who paved the way for human spaceflight and continue to make it possible today. The resolution goes on to highlight the importance of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Artemis program. This campaign aims to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon and establish a sustainable human presence there by the end of the decade, with the ultimate goal of leading the first human expedition to Mars. 

    To read the full text of this resolution, click here.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: People in B.C. urged to practise water safety

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    In recognition of National Drowning Prevention Week, the BC Coroners Service, together with the Lifesaving Society and B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), is sharing helpful reminders and promoting water safety awareness.

    In 2024, there were 98 accidental drowning deaths in British Columbia, with 52 of these deaths recorded from June to September, according to a new report from the BC Coroners Service.  That’s an 18% decrease from the 119 deaths reported in 2023.

    “This report, which covers a 10-year period, highlights that accidental drowning deaths continue to see an unfortunate upward trend during our warm summer months,” said Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, chief coroner, BC Coroners Service. “It is our hope that by providing regular information and details about how these deaths occur, we can help British Columbians make safer choices while enjoying water-related activities.”

    The data collected found most deaths occurred in rivers and creeks (33%) and lakes and ponds (24%), with the most common circumstances involving an unintentional fall into water (22%), swimming (18%) and bathing (14%). As in previous years, the data collected for 2024 shows the majority of accidental drowning deaths were residents of B.C. (95 of 98). 

    “It is crucial that parents and caregivers properly supervise children at the lake, beach, pool or in the bathtub at home, keep young children within arm’s reach, wear a lifejacket or PFD while boating no matter your age or ability, and stay sober on the water,” said Lenea Grace, executive director, Lifesaving Society – B.C. & Yukon Branch. “Many drowning victims never intend to go into the water at all. For this reason, we urge the public to be WaterSmart this summer and to take swim lessons and lifesaving training to help prevent future tragedies.”

    From 2014-23, alcohol and/or drugs were determined to be a contributing factor in 40% of accidental drowning deaths.

    “Anyone can drown, even people who know how to swim. Remember, alcohol and other recreational substances don’t mix with any water activities and intoxication puts you at a significant risk of drowning,” said Brian Twaites, paramedic public information officer, BCEHS. “When on or in the water, stay sober and stay safe.”

    While the data in the report is considered preliminary and subject to change, additional notable findings from the report include:

    • 77% of the 2024 deaths were male;
    • 20% of those who died were 50-59, followed by those age 60-69 (15%) and 70+ (15%); and
    • 34% of all accidental drowning deaths occurred in the Interior Health region.

    Learn More:

    To read the BC Coroners Service Accidental Drowning Deaths Report 2014-2024, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/birth-adoption-death-marriage-and-divorce/deaths/coroners-service/statistical/250703_accidentaldrowningwebreportposting_2014-2024.pdf

    To learn how to be water smart, visit: https://www.lifesaving.bc.ca/watersmart

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  • MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES: “THE ONE BIG UGLY BILL IS A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE”

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

    Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Donald Trump and House Republicans One Big Ugly Law will drive up costs and rip healthcare and nutritional assistance from millions of Americans to reward their billionaire donors.

    LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, everyone. Donald Trump is deeply unpopular. The American people clearly recognize that the Trump administration is in free fall and are actively hurting everyday Americans in order to reward their billionaire donors with massive tax breaks. The One Big Ugly Law is deeply unpopular. The American people clearly recognize that Donald Trump and House Republicans have not done a thing to make life better for them and meaningfully lower the high cost of living in the United States of America. Instead, what Donald Trump and Republicans have done is to rip away healthcare from more than 17 million people and steal food from the mouths of hungry children, seniors and veterans while skyrocketing the nation’s debt by more than $3 trillion and setting the country on a course toward possible bankruptcy. The One Big Ugly Bill is a complete and total failure, substantively and in the minds of the American people.

    House Democrats will continue to focus on the issues that matter, like driving down the high cost of living in the United States of America, because we recognize that for far too long, the cost of living in this country has been too high. Housing costs are too high. Grocery costs are too high. Utility costs are too high. Childcare costs are too high. Insurance costs are too high. America is too expensive. There are far too many people in this country struggling to live paycheck to paycheck. That should not be the case in the wealthiest country in the history of the world. Imagine an America where when you work hard and play by the rules, everyone can afford to live the good life. That’s the America that House Democrats are working hard to bring about. Good-paying jobs, good housing, good healthcare, good education for your children and a good retirement. When you work hard in this country and play by the rules, you should be able to afford to live the good life, but our system is broken and Republicans are making it worse.

    Full press conference can be watched here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: International Trade Commission Delivers Win for Domestic LSPTV Industry

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12)

    On Friday, the International Trade Commission (ITC) made an affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from China. Upon the announcement, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement:

    “I applaud this ruling from the ITC to impose strict antidumping duties and enforce our trade remedy laws. China’s adversarial and unfair trade practices have harmed domestic manufacturers like Club Car and E-Z-GO for far too long. Alarmingly, it has taken China less than four years to completely upend the American LSPTV market.

    “However, with this ruling, domestic LSPTV producers can now rely on a level playing field—where they can out-innovate and out-compete anyone in the world. Over the last year, I have proudly led a bipartisan and bicameral effort to bring more attention to this issue, and I thank the ITC for delivering this win and standing with American manufacturers,” said Congressman Rick Allen.

    “This final determination from the U.S. International Trade Commission is a clear win for fair competition and the thousands of American jobs that power our industry,” said Craig Scanlon, President and CEO of Club Car. “It allows us to stay focused on what matters most — our customers — and continue delivering the high-quality, reliable vehicles and exceptional experience that have defined Club Car for decades. We are proud to engineer, build, and support our products right here in the U.S., and we appreciate the Commission and its staff for their thorough work in reaching this important decision. We are also especially grateful to Congressman Rick Allen for his leadership and advocacy throughout this process.”

    “We are thankful for Congressman Allen’s support of our industry, and his testimony before the International Trade Commission about the impacts of the unfair trade practices of Chinese importers on our employees and our community,” said Rob Scholl, President and CEO of Textron Specialized Vehicles. “This determination will help to protect the health of a uniquely American industry that employs thousands of hardworking residents of the 12th Congressional District, who build products that represent Augusta and Georgia around the world.”

    TIMELINE

    June 28, 2024: Congressman Allen sends letter to then-Ambassador Katherine Tai with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) – urging Ambassador Tai to include vehicles such as golf carts, Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs), and Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) in the definition of “electric vehicle” as it relates to forthcoming tariffs on Chinese subsidized imports.

    November 21, 2024: Congressman Allen sends a bipartisan, bicameral letter to then-Secretary Gina Raimondo – urging Secretary Raimondo to side with U.S. producers in the antidumping and countervailing duty cases filed by the U.S. LSPTV industry.

    January 27, 2025: The U.S. Department of Commerce announces its preliminary finding that Chinese producers have sold low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) into the United States at less than fair value, violating U.S. international trade laws. In response, Commerce calculated affirmative antidumping duties ranging from 127.35% to 478.09%.

    June 3, 2025: Congressman Allen sends a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick notifying his office of efforts by Chinese LSPTV producers to avoid paying duties and to circumvent and evade U.S. trade measures, urging his department to take all steps necessary to ensure that Chinese producers do not continue to erode U.S. trade measures.

    June 6, 2025: Congressman Allen sends a bipartisan, bicameral letter to International Trade Commission (ITC) Chair Amy Karpel expressing support for the American low speed personal transportation vehicle (LSPTV) producers who have faced a surge of unfairly traded imports from China, and urging the ITC to carefully and fully consider the arguments raised by the U.S. industry throughout the ITC investigation.

    June 13, 2025: Congressman Allen testifies before the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) to urge the Commissioners to take immediate action and hold China accountable for unfair trade practices that are harming U.S. producers in the Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles (LSPTV) industry.

    BACKGROUND: Last month, the U.S. Department of Commerce concluded that low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) imported from China were being sold at unfairly low prices and subsidized, leading to the issuance of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. Following the U.S. International Trade Commission’s recent ruling, these imports will face antidumping duties ranging from 119% to 478% and countervailing duties between 31% and 679%. The Commission also identified critical circumstances in its AD and CVD investigations, meaning importers will face retroactive duties based on Commerce’s preliminary rates, applicable to entries up to 90 days prior to those determinations.

     These AD/CVD orders will remain in place for at least five years, with the possibility of future increases in duty rates through annual administrative reviews. Moving forward, Congressman Allen plans to focus on ensuring compliance by monitoring for illegal practices such as tariff avoidance, absorption, indirect shipping, or circumvention by foreign producers and U.S. importers.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Norma Torres Demands Answers After ICE Detains Multiple People at Ontario Grocery Store

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th District of California)

    July 21, 2025

    Ontario, CA — Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres responded to alarming reports that ICE agents detained multiple individuals at a Stater Bros supermarket in her district, following an alleged assault on an ICE agent.

    Congresswoman Torres’s staff was on site as the incident unfolded. When they attempted to speak with store management to gather information, they were dismissed and told to “take it up with corporate.” Her office has also received credible information that ICE agents were given access to an employee-only warehouse in the back of the store, but no explanation has been provided for why that occurred.

    “My team was present when ICE detained individuals inside the Stater Bros store in Ontario. When we sought answers from Stater Bros, we were dismissed and told to contact their corporate office. We have also received reports that ICE accessed employee-only areas of the store, which should never be allowed without a warrant,” said Congresswoman Norma Torres. “Let me be clear: ICE cannot continue operating in our communities without transparency and due process. I will get to the bottom of what happened and I won’t stop until the public has answers and accountability. Since January, ten people have died in ICE custody, a sobering reminder of the agency’s lack of oversight and accountability, and why we continue to fight.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: DHS Sets the Record Straight: ICE Never Deported Media’s “Allentown Grandfather”

    Source: US Department of Homeland Security

    The media fell for another hoax designed to demonize ICE law enforcement

    WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set the record straight on misleading and false reporting that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “secretly deported” a so-called “Allentown grandfather” to Guatemala. Additionally, reporting claimed he “died” in ICE custody.

    The Morning Call, an Allentown, Pennsylvania, newspaper published the following headline on July 20, 2025, without any facts from DHS about major allegations made against law enforcement:

    The family of the individual allegedly told reporters he was handcuffed and taken by federal officers at a green card appointment in Philadelphia. This claim is completely false. There is no record of the man appearing at any green card appointment in or around the area of Philadelphia on June 20, 2025.

    Furthermore, ICE has not deported Luis Leon—a Chilean national—to Guatemala, as his family members have said. ICE’s only record of this individual entering the U.S. is in 2015 from Chile under the visa waiver program.

    According to reporting by the Associated Press, the Guatemalan Institute of Migration—which coordinates with ICE on all deportations from the U.S. to Guatemala—claims they have not received anyone matching the name, age or nationality of Luis Leon back into Guatemala.

    According to the report, the family alleges a woman claiming to be an immigration lawyer called and offered to help them but did not disclose how she knew about the case. The family claims this individual also told them Leon died in ICE custody.

    “ICE never arrested or deported Luis Leon to Guatemala. Nor does ICE ‘disappear’ people—this is a categorical lie being peddled to demonize ICE agents who are already facing an 830% increase in assaults against them. This was a hoax peddled by the media who rushed to press without pausing to corroborate the facts with DHS. This was journalistic malpractice,” said Assistant Secretary McLaughlin.

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  • MIL-OSI: AIXA Miner Launches New Ethereum Cloud Mining Contracts Amid Renewed Market Focus on ETH

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Denver, Colorado, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  AIXA Miner, a global leader in automated and sustainable crypto mining infrastructure, has officially launched its Ethereum (ETH) cloud mining offering, designed to meet the growing demand for intelligent, secure, and compliant participation in the Ethereum ecosystem. The launch comes as Ethereum garners fresh attention across global markets, following a combination of regulatory clarity, increased institutional capital flows, and renewed public interest in digital assets.

    As of mid-July 2025, the price of Ethereum has surged past $3,775, marking an increase of more than 15% in the last seven days. This latest rally has been driven by several key catalysts, including the passage of the GENIUS Stablecoin Act by the U.S. House of Representatives and continued inflows into Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The convergence of legislative support and institutional adoption has sparked what many are calling a turning point in the maturity of Ethereum as a core blockchain infrastructure layer.

    “The renewed spotlight on Ethereum signals a shift toward broader acceptance and real-world integration,” said a spokesperson from AIXA Miner’s Blockchain Product Division. “With our new ETH cloud mining contracts, we aim to empower users to engage with this ecosystem in a scalable, automated, and environmentally responsible way—without the need to manage complex hardware or market risk.”

    AIXA Miner’s Ethereum cloud mining solution enables users to earn daily ETH income through a secure and seamless contract-based process. Participants simply select a preferred mining tier, fund their contract, and begin receiving daily rewards—all backed by AIXA Miner’s proprietary AI-optimized mining engine and green-powered global infrastructure.

    The new ETH mining plans were developed with flexibility and user experience at the core. Whether participants are newcomers exploring Ethereum for the first time or seasoned investors seeking consistent passive income, AIXA Miner offers plan durations and capital thresholds to suit diverse profiles. The system operates through real-time smart contracts that automate all aspects of the mining process—reward calculation, distribution, energy load balancing, and uptime management.

    Behind this offering is AIXA Miner’s commitment to clean energy and sustainability. All Ethereum mining contracts are powered by a distributed network of data centers running on renewable energy sources, including hydroelectric, solar, and wind. This infrastructure spans North America, Southeast Asia, and parts of South America—regions selected for their grid stability, low-emission potential, and compatibility with energy-efficient GPU hardware.

    In line with its green blockchain framework, AIXA Miner ensures that every ETH mining contract includes transparency tools, allowing users to view energy source metrics, regional energy efficiency data, and carbon offset details. These insights help participants engage with the platform in a way that aligns with both personal financial goals and global environmental standards.

    “Sustainability and transparency are more than just operational standards—they’re competitive advantages in today’s market,” the spokesperson added. “We are proud to bring an Ethereum mining experience that delivers on performance, compliance, and accountability.”

    AIXA Miner’s launch also coincides with the global celebration of “Cryptocurrency Week”, a coordinated industry effort to promote education, innovation, and participation in the digital asset space. With Ethereum playing a central role in DeFi, NFTs, and enterprise applications, cloud mining represents a valuable on-ramp for users looking to earn from the network without engaging in active trading.

    Unlike traditional Ethereum staking, which often requires minimum holding thresholds, locked capital, or technical validator setup, AIXA Miner’s solution provides an alternative model. Participants do not need to manage private keys or interact with smart contract code; instead, they benefit from a fully-managed, automated income stream through mining participation.

    The ETH cloud mining contracts are now live and available globally through AIXA Miner’s intuitive web and mobile platforms. Each contract includes a dedicated performance dashboard showing mining speed, reward accumulation, and environmental impact—all updated in real time.

    As institutional engagement grows and regulatory frameworks become clearer, AIXA Miner remains committed to building user-first solutions that reflect the evolving nature of blockchain participation. This latest ETH launch further reinforces the company’s mission to make sustainable, intelligent mining accessible to everyone, anywhere in the world.

    Media Contact:
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    Disclaimer:
    This press release is for informational purposes only. Participation in cloud mining involves risk and should be based on independent research. AIXA Miner does not provide investment advice or guarantee specific financial outcomes.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Battleship North Carolina Hosts Announcement: North Carolina Named CNBC’s ‘Top State for Business’

    Source: US State of North Carolina

    Headline: Battleship North Carolina Hosts Announcement: North Carolina Named CNBC’s ‘Top State for Business’

    Battleship North Carolina Hosts Announcement: North Carolina Named CNBC’s ‘Top State for Business’
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    WILMINGTON

    Governor Josh Stein’s announcement Thursday that the state was named CNBC’s “Top State for Business” — its third time earning the title in the last four years — was revealed from the deck of one of the state’s most iconic landmarks, the Battleship North Carolina.The Battleship North Carolina, a State Historic Site and part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, symbolizes North Carolina’s continued forward momentum and attracts more than 200,000 visitors annually.

    “North Carolina’s recognition as the ‘Top State for Business’ echoes the legacy of excellence embodied by the Battleship North Carolina,” said Executive Director Jay Martin. “We’re proud that this historic site could serve as the backdrop for such a meaningful moment in our state’s story.”

    Gov. Stein celebrated the ranking as a testament to North Carolina’s skilled workforce, strong infrastructure, world-class education system, and high quality of life.

    “This confirms what we have known for a long time — that North Carolina is the best state in the country for business,” said Gov. Stein. “I am proud of the progress our state has made, and we are just getting started.”

    North Carolina earned top scores in Economy, Workforce, and Business Friendliness, scoring 1,614 out of a possible 2,500 points in CNBC’s nationwide analysis.

    Since taking office in January, Gov. Stein has announced nearly $17 billion in new capital investment and more than 20,000 new jobs. His administration has launched initiatives to expand workforce training, reduce degree barriers to state jobs, and invest in small business recovery, particularly in western North Carolina.

    About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
    The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.

    The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.
    Jul 17, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: North Carolina Zoo Grieves Giraffe Leia

    Source: US State of North Carolina

    Headline: North Carolina Zoo Grieves Giraffe Leia

    North Carolina Zoo Grieves Giraffe Leia
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    The North Carolina Zoo is grieving the loss of Leia, a 15-year-old giraffe, who has been a beloved part of the Zoo family since 2010. Grief counselors have been on site to support staff members during the grieving process. Leia’s death is especially raw as she passed away Tuesday, only a day after the Zoo’s long-time Director and CEO Pat Simmons.

    On the morning of her death, Leia underwent a planned medical procedure to address a foot injury. Medical staff expected Leia to make a full recovery before she experienced acute aspiration following the procedure. Aspiration is a recognized complication that can sometimes occur with the use of anesthesia in both humans and animals, and is generally considered the most common complication with giraffe surgical procedures. A necropsy, or animal autopsy, was performed on Leia and results confirmed aspiration as the official cause of death.

    Zoo team members, particularly the caretakers, the Zoo’s medical staff, entertainment staff and volunteers who formed a special bond with Leia over the years are heartbroken. The Zoo respectfully requests privacy and compassion for affected staff as they continue to mourn.

    “We are so grateful to the community and our loyal supporters for the outpouring of love during this incredibly challenging time,” says Deputy Director Diane Villa. “Your warmth and kind words are a comfort to us all as we navigate loss and begin our journey toward healing.”

    About the North Carolina Zoo  
    At the North Carolina Zoo, we celebrate nature. As the world’s largest natural habitat Zoo, we inspire a lifelong curiosity about animals in the hundreds of thousands of people who visit our Zoo each year. Our dedicated team of experts provides exceptional, compassionate care for the more than 1,700 animals and 52,000 plants that call our Park home. We also lead efforts locally and globally to protect wildlife and wild places because we believe nature’s diversity is critical for our collective future. The North Carolina Zoo invites all of our guests to witness the majesty of the wild in the heart of North Carolina and welcomes everyone to join in our mission to protect nature’s diversity. Visit NCZoo.org to begin your life-changing journey.

    About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
    The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.

    The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.
    Jul 18, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Mountain Gateway Museum to Host Historical Book Club Meeting July 30

    Source: US State of North Carolina

    Headline: Mountain Gateway Museum to Host Historical Book Club Meeting July 30

    Mountain Gateway Museum to Host Historical Book Club Meeting July 30
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    Mountain Gateway Museum, in partnership with the McDowell County Public Library, has launched a new monthly book club exploring regional history through literature.

    The second gathering of the Mountain Stories Book Club will be held Wednesday, July 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the museum’s new location (78-C Catawba Ave., Old Fort). The featured book is “My Old True Love” by Sheila Kay Adams, a historical novel set in Madison County during the 1860s.

    This free event is open to the public and will highlight a different book each month that connects to western North Carolina’s rich and complex history.

    Copies of “My Old True Love” are available through McDowell County Public Library in multiple formats. The Old Fort Library reopened at the beginning of July. For more information, call 828-619-5100 or visit mgmnc.org.

    About Mountain Gateway Museum
    A regional branch of the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, the Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center (MGM) is the westernmost facility in the N.C. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources’ Division of State History Museums.

    Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of historic Mill Creek in downtown Old Fort (McDowell County), the museum uses artifacts, exhibitions, educational programs, living history demonstrations, and special events to teach people about the rich history and cultural heritage of the state’s mountain region, from its original inhabitants through early settlement and into the 20th century.

    As part of its education outreach mission, MGM also assists non-profit museums and historic sites in 38 western NC counties with exhibit development and fabrication, genealogical research, photography archives, traveling exhibitions, and consultations.

    About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
    The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.

    The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.
    Jul 18, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rehabilitation of Sea Turtle Captures Hearts and Exemplifies N.C. Aquarium Mission

    Source: US State of North Carolina

    Headline: Rehabilitation of Sea Turtle Captures Hearts and Exemplifies N.C. Aquarium Mission

    Rehabilitation of Sea Turtle Captures Hearts and Exemplifies N.C. Aquarium Mission
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    The newest sea turtle patient at the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island is quickly capturing hearts across the Outer Banks. In late June a small juvenile green sea turtle, nicknamed “Lucky Duck,” arrived at the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation (S.T.A.R.) Center at the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island with visible injuries from an apparent shark bite. The mission of the Aquarium, to inspire appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments, is lately exemplified by Lucky’s Duck’s survival and rehabilitation. The Aquarium is part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

    On June 25 a radiograph revealed a fractured carapace and additional health complications for Lucky Duck. Upon closer inspection, Aquarium veterinarians and sea turtle aquarists at the S.T.A.R. Center discovered Lucky Duck’s intestinal tract was flooded with ingested micro-plastics. To demonstrate the severity and amount of plastic Lucky Duck ingested, the striking variety of defecated debris was placed on display at the Aquarium to raise public awareness about the damage single-use plastic can cause for wildlife.

    Contending with difficulties caused by both natural and man-made encounters, Lucky Duck came by its nickname naturally having survived these difficulties and being rescued oceanside by a visitor to the Outer Banks by notifying Aquarium partner, N.E.S.T. (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles).

    Since arriving at the Aquarium, Lucky Duck has been on a steady diet of protein and lettuce—roughage—to help it defecate the ingested plastic. When plastics enter a sea turtle’s environment, it presumes the plastics to be part of the environment. Plastic grocery bags in water, for example, appear as jellyfish to a sea turtle. A sea turtle with a belly full of micro-plastics will expend energy trying to digest the plastic, which wastes valuable nutrients and weakens the sea turtle. At the Aquarium, Lucky Duck is receiving quality food and nutrients to restore its health, which is especially important as it recovers from trauma wounds due to the apparent shark bite. Lucky Duck is healing nicely, swimming, and navigating excellently. The Aquarium is pleased to share this progress report with the public.

    Responding to the impact of Lucky Duck’s story, Leslie Vegas, husbandry curator at the Aquarium said, “Working with the team that cares for the animals is so rewarding, whether the animals are rehab patients or permanent residents at our facility. Lucky Duck’s story is one of many that can inspire folks to appreciate all the animals we are lucky enough to care for at the Aquarium. They each have unique stories that teach us the importance of conservation work.”

    The S.T.A.R. Center, founded at the Aquarium in 2014, rehabilitates rescued sea turtles year-round. In recent years, sea turtle patients have been treated at the Aquarium for assorted problems, including cold-stunning, eye injuries, kidney failure, pneumonia, frostbite, infections, and injuries from boat strikes and ingested fishing hooks. When sea turtle patients are cleared by Aquarium veterinarians, the Aquarium releases recovered sea turtles back into their natural environment. Sea turtles have been released by the Aquarium oceanside, offshore into the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, and into the Croatan Sound—the Aquarium’s aquatic backyard. Dedicated in 1976, the Aquarium is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026.

    About the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
    Located on the Outer Banks in Manteo, N.C., the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island is part of N.C. Aquariums, which includes four attractions along North Carolina’s coast and is a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The 63,000 square-foot facility on 16 acres overlooks the Croatan Sound and houses over 2,200 animals. Over 319,000 guests visit the Aquarium each year to see the 285,000-gallon “Graveyard of the Atlantic” shark and ocean habitat, visit the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation (S.T.A.R.) Center, and learn why North Carolina’s waterways are so special. As an educational attraction, the mission of N.C. Aquariums is to inspire appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments. The Aquarium is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, please visit www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island.

    About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
    The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.

    The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.

    Jul 21, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Shaheen Welcomes U.S. TRANSCOM General Randall Reed to Pease Air National Guard Base, Following First Overseas Deployment of the KC-46

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    Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen

    (Portsmouth, NH) – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, visited the Pease Air National Guard Base with the Commander of U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), General Randall Reed. The visit is General Reed’s first to the Pease Air National Guard Base and comes after Shaheen extended an invitation during a U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in March. During the visit, Shaheen and Reed received an outbrief of the 157th’s successful deployment to the Middle East – the first-ever KC-46 overseas deployment – and met with Base leadership, including Major General David Mikolaities, to discuss the157th Air Refueling Wing’s essential role in global TRANSCOM operations. You can view photos from the visit here.

    “I was glad to welcome General Reed to the Granite State to see first-hand the essential role that New Hampshire’s 157th Air Refueling Wing plays in maintaining our national security, especially after their return from the first-ever overseas KC-46 deployment,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’ll continue working to support the service members at Pease Air National Guard Base, including by ensuring they have the personnel and resources required to maintain and support their exceptional record of service. I look forward to working with General Reed to do just that.”

    In response to strong advocacy by Shaheen, Pease was selected as the Air Force’s first Air National Guard KC-46 main operating base. The KC-46 replaces the Air Force’s 1950’s-era aerial refueling fleet of KC-135s and will serve as the backbone of American air operations for decades to come. The last KC-135 departed Pease in March 2019 to make way for the KC-46. Shaheen participated in the arrival event for the first KC-46 to Pease in August that same year. In 2021, Shaheen attended the ceremony for the delivery of the 12th and final KC-46 refueling tanker to be stationed at the Pease. In September 2024, Shaheen attended the sendoff ceremony for the first-ever deployment of the KC-46 squadron to U.S. Central Command.

    Shaheen has continued to support the members of the New Hampshire National Guard, including by pressing the National Guard Bureau to exempt New Hampshire from any changes to its personnel who operate and maintain the KC-46. Due to Shaheen’s advocacy, the Guard Bureau granted New Hampshire an extension to implement the policy. The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) included a provision from Shaheen that would require the Guard Bureau to grant a similar extension to any state who requests one, and report to Congress on any operational impact of future force re-leveling.

    Shaheen has also been a fierce advocate for ensuring the KC-46’s Remote Vision System (RVS) stays on schedule and keeps the KC-46 fully operational. This has ensured that the New Hampshire National Guard’s full fleet of tankers can fly real-world missions.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Cassidy Outlines How the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Supports the American Dream in Op-Ed

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    Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) penned an op-ed in State Affairs outlining the ways President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill supports the American Dream for Louisianans by boosting take-home pay, expanding school choice, and creating high-paying jobs throughout the state.  
    “Republicans promised to create jobs, lower costs, and build a better future for Americans. We wasted no time doing it. I voted to pass President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill to give Louisianans a better chance at a good education, high-paying jobs, and a chance at the American Dream,” wrote Dr. Cassidy. 
    Read the full op-ed here or below.
    Here’s How the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ Supports the American Dream
    I voted to pass President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill to preserve the American Dream for Louisianans. Low taxes, more of your paycheck, a safe community, high-paying jobs and a good education. That’s the American Dream.
    How are we accomplishing this? First, by ensuring Louisianans keep more of their paychecks and have a better chance at financial stability. We cut taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security. We extend the Child Tax Credit, making it easier for moms and dads to start and sustain a family. 
    Our agenda supports our military and makes President Trump’s quick work to secure the southern border permanent.
    As for jobs, the bill boosts U.S. manufacturing, strengthening Louisiana businesses and creating permanent, better-paying jobs throughout our state. One way it accomplishes this is by cracking down on China and other countries abusing our trade loopholes and stealing our jobs. I introduced legislation last Congress to correct that. President Trump and I worked together to achieve that goal. 
    I promised to deliver higher paychecks and lower costs for people in my state, and that’s what we delivered. We cut taxes on tips for beauty industry small businesses.
    Along with better jobs, I fought for a historic school choice expansion in President Trump’s agenda—now law. I also secured a provision to eliminate inflationary loan programs that have resulted in higher tuition costs. Thanks to increased access to Pell Grants, more low-income Americans will now be able to attend college, and the 87 percent of Americans who choose not to attend college will no longer have to worry about shouldering the cost of others’ loans.
    Louisianans pursuing a career or technical-based education will also benefit from this legislation through Workforce Pell Grants. President Trump and I agree—it’s time to bring skilled jobs back to America from China and Mexico.
    We eliminate the $200 tax stamp for short-barreled firearms.
    We raise the annual cap on offshore energy revenue sharing with Gulf states from $500 million to $650 million through 2034.
    We hold more lease sales in the Gulf of America—something the Biden administration refused to do.
    We invest $389 million in America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve to bolster U.S. energy security.
    We unleash American energy by allowing energy companies to deduct costs, including labor and safety, associated with oil and gas exploration.
    We expand access to direct primary care arrangements by allowing the use of Health Savings Account—or HSA—dollars to pay for such services.
    Republicans promised to create jobs, lower costs, and build a better future for Americans. We wasted no time doing it. I voted to pass President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill to give Louisianans a better chance at a good education, high-paying jobs, and a chance at the American Dream.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: In Riverhead, Gillibrand Sounds The Alarm On The Disastrous $8 Million Cut To National Estuary Program Funding Proposed In FY26 Budget That Would Endanger Americans’ Health

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    Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand

    Contaminated water can lead to a plethora of health risks; cutting funding to maintain estuary water quality will endanger Americans’ well-being

    Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sounded the alarm on the proposed $8 million funding cut from the National Estuary Program (NEP) in the president’s FY26 budget. The NEP works to maintain and restore water quality of 28 estuaries across the United States, including the Peconic Estuary and Long Island Sound. Without sufficient funding, the NEP will not be able to monitor New York’s estuaries and keep them safe from threats such as excess nitrogen pollution, pathogens, and harmful algal blooms, which have been shown to be harmful to public health and the environment. Funding to restore and protect our estuaries also boosts coastal resilience from storms, improves tourism and recreation, and supports local jobs.

    “The NEP’s work is not only necessary for the health of the environment, but more importantly, it is necessary for the health of the American people. Cutting the NEP’s funding will lead to disastrous consequences,” said U.S. Senator Gillibrand. “Protecting our estuaries is of the utmost importance, and the president’s proposed funding cut would jeopardize these critical efforts. This is unacceptable.”

    Senator Gillibrand has been a longtime environmental advocate and has previously passed legislation to protect the public from environmental risks. In 2018, Senator Gillibrand’s Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act, which combined and reauthorized two complementary water quality and habitat restoration programs, was enacted as a part of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. In February 2025, Senator Gillibrand reintroduced the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act to again reauthorize the program. Senator Gillibrand is dedicated to protecting and preserving New York’s natural treasures, and she will continue to fight against any funding cuts to the NEP.

    “I lead the bipartisan ESTUARIES Act in the House because I represent two of our nation’s 28 nationally recognized estuaries—and I know they’re vital to our economy, our fisheries, and the coastal way of life we cherish,” said Rep. Nick LaLota. “That’s why I’m proud to join Senator Gillibrand and colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure clean water and healthy habitats remain national priorities for generations to come.”

    “Reauthorization of EPA’s National Estuary Program is imperative if we want to protect the environment and economy of the East End,” said New York State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni. “The Peconic Estuary Partnership is at the forefront of a collaborative approach to improving water, restoring habitats, and ensuring the resiliency of our communities in the wake of climate change. The continued influx of federal funds is absolutely necessary, and I thank our bipartisan representatives for their unwavering support. “

    “As the Suffolk County Legislator for the 1st District, I understand how vital our estuaries are to both the health of our environment and the strength of our local economy,” said Suffolk County Legislator Catherine Stark. “Fully funding the National Estuary Programs is a bipartisan imperative that is essential to safeguarding our coastal communities and preserving these critical natural resources for generations to come.”

    “The Peconic Estuary, one of 28 National Estuary Programs in the United States, is a precious jewel in the crown of New York State waterways. One of two National Estuary programs on Long Island, the other being the Long Island Sound Study, Peconic Estuary Partnership relies on federal funding as a critical component for the success of their work,” said Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker. “We are grateful to Senator Gillibrand for her commitment to protect the funding for  this important economic and recreational natural resource that provides so much for so many on Eastern Long Island, and throughout the region. “

    “On eastern Long Island, our environment is our economy, and the National Estuary Program stands as a bi-partisan, stakeholder driven success story,” said Bob DeLuca, President of the Group for the East End. “Without question, the program’s generational investment in science-based, clean water and coastal habitat solutions holds the key to solving our most challenging ecological problems. But only through a fully funded National Estuary Program can we and so many other coastal communities hope to continue the critical progress made and meet the many challenges that lie ahead. “

    “Operating from the easternmost tip of LI for 55 years, Concerned Citizens of Montauk (CCOM) has been creating awareness and advocacy around the importance of protecting our fragile ecosystems upon which the health of our marine environment depends,” said Kay Tyler, Executive Director of CCOM. “Preserving the National Estuary Program—renowned as one of the most cost-effective environmental initiatives in the nation—is essential for safeguarding the health of our estuaries, which are the seeding grounds to ensuring a harmonious equilibrium among our ecology, environment, and economy.”

    “We are grateful for the support of Senator Gillibrand and her recognition of the power of the National Estuary Program to protect both ecosystems and economies. Her commitment to clean water in New York is outstanding,” said Joyce Novak, PhD, Executive Director of the Peconic Estuary Partnership and Chair of the Association of National Estuary Programs.  “The National Estuary Program is one of the smartest investments Congress can make in clean water, resilient infrastructure, and local economies. Fully funding the NEP ensures that coastal communities can continue to lead with science, partner across sectors, and deliver real results where they matter most.”

    “New York is blessed to have 3 waterways in the National Estuary Program. The Long Island Sound, Peconic Estuary and the NY NJ Harbor have all been designated as Estuaries of National Significance,” said Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment. “They are some of our favorite places for boating, kayaking, fishing, crabbing, and swimming. A fully funded NEP program leverages private and state funding for on the ground restoration and protection projects. Thank you to Senator Gillibrand for her commitment to healthy waters in NY.” 

    “We are grateful to Senator Gillibrand for leading the call to fully fund the National Estuary Program for FY 2026, and to her, and Majority Leader Schumer, Senator Blumenthal, and Senator Murphy for their relentless commitment to ensuring this crucial investment in Long Island Sound and the other 27 estuaries in the program,” said Denise Stranko, Executive Vice President of Programs at Save the Sound. “This is an exciting time, as earlier this summer the Long Island Sound Partnership released its new Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan, providing a blueprint to forge ahead with efforts to restore Long Island Sound. The investment in a fully funded NEP is indispensable in strengthening our Great Urban Estuary and our coastlines and communities that depend on a healthy, thriving Long Island Sound.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: In Elmira, As New York Police Departments Face Staffing Shortages, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Keep New Yorkers And Law Enforcement Families Safe

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    Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand

    The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act would establish a pilot program to provide child care services for police officers to accommodate their work hours and enhance officer recruitment and retention

    Today, standing with law enforcement officials, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called for the passage of the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act. The bipartisan bill would provide $24 million in federal funding for each of the next 5 fiscal years to establish a pilot child care services program to support law enforcement families.

    “Law enforcement is one of the most critical components of keeping communities safe, and police officers should not have to choose between taking care of their children and staying in the police force,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Providing child care options will open the professional door to aspiring police officers who do not want to worry about child care while also providing stability to current officers struggling to find child care options.”

    The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act would establish a grant pilot program to provide child care services for the children of police officers to accommodate the shift work and abnormal work hours of the officers, and to enhance recruitment and retention of the workforce. Specifically, the bill authorizes $24 million in funding for each of the next 5 fiscal years and allows for grants of up to $3 million to individual law enforcement agencies or consortia to establish child care programs for their police personnel. In addition, to ensure parents employed by smaller police departments receive support, 20% of the total grant funding will be set aside for law enforcement agencies employing fewer than 200 officers.

    Police officers often work extended hours on a nontraditional schedule. In a recent survey, more than 70% of law enforcement agencies reported that recruitment is more difficult now than five years ago, and at one major metropolitan police department, more than half of officers reported having to leave or miss work due to child care issues. This issue disproportionately impacts women, who make up less than 14% of sworn officers and 4% of police chiefs. Senator Gillibrand’s bill would help increase public safety by reducing barriers to a career in law enforcement and by ensuring the best talent is recruited into our police departments.

    Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) cosponsors this bill in the Senate and Representative Scott Peters (D-CA-50) leads the bill in the House of Representatives.

    “I thank Senator Gillibrand on her efforts to reintroduce this legislation,” said Mayor Dan Mandell of Elmira. “If passed, this legislation would immensely benefit those police officers with children who struggle to find child care due to their diverse work hours.”

    “Funding for law enforcement child care ensures that whatever the circumstance — but especially in the most dire of circumstance — they can protect and defend without the distraction of concern for the wellness of their own children moment to moment, and fully concentrate on providing the utmost safety for all of the community, secure in the knowledge that their own family is safe and being well cared for,” said Chemung County Legislator Brent Stermer.

    This legislation is supported by the following organizations: 30×30, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), International Union of Police Associations (IUPA), National Asian Peace Officers Association (NAPOA), National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA), International Association of Chiefs of Police, Central New York Association of Chiefs of Police, New York State Association of Chief of Police, AFSCME, and Third Way.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: In Poughkeepsie, As New York Police Departments Face Staffing Shortages, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Keep New Yorkers And Law Enforcement Families Safe

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    Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand

    The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act would establish a pilot program to provide child care services for police officers to accommodate their work hours and enhance officer recruitment and retention

    Today, standing with law enforcement officials,U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called for the passage of the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act. The bipartisan bill would provide $24 million in federal funding for each of the next 5 fiscal years to establish a pilot child care services program to support law enforcement families.

    “Law enforcement is one of the most critical components of keeping communities safe, and police officers should not have to choose between taking care of their children and staying in the police force,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Providing child care options will open the professional door to aspiring police officers who do not want to worry about child care while also providing stability to current officers struggling to find child care options.”

    The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act would establish a grant pilot program to provide child care services for the children of police officers to accommodate the shift work and abnormal work hours of the officers, and to enhance recruitment and retention of the workforce. Specifically, the bill authorizes $24 million in funding for each of the next 5 fiscal years and allows for grants of up to $3 million to individual law enforcement agencies or consortia to establish child care programs for their police personnel. In addition, to ensure parents employed by smaller police departments receive support, 20% of the total grant funding will be set aside for law enforcement agencies employing fewer than 200 officers.

    Police officers often work extended hours on a nontraditional schedule. In a recent survey, more than 70% of law enforcement agencies reported that recruitment is more difficult now than five years ago, and at one major metropolitan police department, more than half of officers reported having to leave or miss work due to child care issues. This issue disproportionately impacts women, who make up less than 14% of sworn officers and 4% of police chiefs. Senator Gillibrand’s bill would help increase public safety by reducing barriers to a career in law enforcement and by ensuring the best talent is recruited into our police departments.

    Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) cosponsors this bill in the Senate and Representative Scott Peters (D-CA-50) leads the bill in the House of Representatives.

    “Our cops are heroes, we’ve got to have their back and make sure they have all the tools they need to take care of our families as well as their own,” said Congressman Pat Ryan. “My number one priority is making sure our communities are safe and that all starts with taking care of our cops. This is commonsense legislation – it’s a win for working parents, a win for law enforcement recruitment, a win for our cops and a win for public safety across the entire country. As a father and a public servant, I will push relentlessly to get this bill signed into law.”

    “Finding affordable, reliable childcare is one of the biggest challenges facing families today – and for law enforcement officers working nights, weekends, and unpredictable shifts, it can feel nearly impossible,” said Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino. “This bill tackles a real barrier that keeps too many parents, especially women, from staying in the profession. I’m grateful to Senator Gillibrand for working across the aisle to bring attention to this issue and advance a practical solution that supports the people behind the badge and strengthens public safety in communities like ours.”

    “Our law enforcement partners put their lives on the line to protect us every day, around the clock and under intense pressure. Senator Gillibrand’s Child Care for Police Officers Act establishes reliable childcare services for our police officers, which in turn strengthens public safety in Dutchess County,” said Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi. “This legislation is about supporting those who protect our communities and giving them the same peace of mind they provide us every day.  I’m proud to support this important legislation.”

    This legislation is supported by the following organizations: 30×30, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), International Union of Police Associations (IUPA), National Asian Peace Officers Association (NAPOA), National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA), International Association of Chiefs of Police, Central New York Association of Chiefs of Police, New York State Association of Chief of Police, AFSCME, and Third Way.

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