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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Maxwell Frost and Senator Jeff Merkley Introduce Bicameral Pro Renters Bill, the End Junk Fees for Renters Act

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Maxwell Frost Florida (10th District)

    July 10, 2025

    Frost and Gomez First Introduced the Bill to Increase Affordability and Transparency for Renters in 2023

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) announced the introduction of bicameral legislation aimed at addressing the housing crisis and standing firmly with working-class renters – the End Junk Fees for Renters Act.

    Frost’s bill, which is being co-led by Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) in the House, chair of the Congressional Renters Caucus, comes as Florida and the U.S. face a housing affordability crisis that continues to squeeze working people and renters, too often forcing people to slip into homelessness at a time when cities are criminalizing folks who cannot afford to keep a roof over their heads.

    Congressmen Frost and Gomez first introduced the bill in July of 2023 to put an end to the growing number of excessive and dishonest junk fees renters face when looking for and securing housing.

    The End Junk Fees for Renters Act cracks down on junk fee profiteering by landlords and empowers tenants. Specifically, the legislation:

    • Cracks down on junk fees by banning application and screening fees;

    • Puts an end to late fee profiteering by capping late fees at 3% of monthly rent and requiring a 15-day grace period; 

    • Requires that landlords disclose in the rental contract:

      • Past and present litigation with tenants;

      • Ongoing pest and maintenance issues;

      • Rent increase percentages year after year over the last ten years and;

      • The total amount due each month to effectively eliminate surprise fees.

    • Would help consumers comparison shop and make more informed choices when it comes to renting, inevitably driving down overall costs in the rental market and improving living conditions.

    “Donald Trump ran for office under the promise of making American’s lives more affordable – that was a flat-out lie. Six months in, and Trump and Congressional Republicans have proven they only care about the ultra-wealthy, the 1%. Because if they cared about working people, bills like the End Junk Fees for Renters Act would be voted on today to offer immediate and straightforward financial relief to renters,” said Congressman Maxwell Frost. “This is about standing firmly on the side of renters and working people while holding greedy landlords and leasing companies accountable for nickel and diming people every chance they get. It’s time to end the ridiculous fees and fight for housing justice and transparency.” 

    “Billionaire corporations and huge rental companies are hiding fees and added costs to drive up rents and line their own pockets,” said Senator Merkley. “The End Junk Fees for Renters Act fights back against corporate landlords trying to squeeze every dime out of renters that they possibly can. Let’s crack down on these junk fees to ensure all Americans have a fair shot at a safe, affordable roof overhead and the power to fight back against absurd costs.”

    “At a time when Donald Trump and Republicans are stripping away benefits from millions of Americans, households that rent have enough to worry about without being weighed down by hidden application costs and junk late fees. This bill will restore faith and transparency to the renting process by putting an end to the profiteering of predatory landlords and property managers,” said Congressman Jimmy Gomez. “In my district, where up to 80% of households rent, this bill will lift an unnecessary financial burden and help working families build real stability.”

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Young Kim Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Drive Misophonia Awareness

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Today, U.S. Reps. Young Kim (CA-40) and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize World Misophonia Awareness Day, which is held annually on July 9, and increase understanding of this complex neurological condition. 

    Misophonia is a condition characterized by intense emotional and physical reactions to specific sounds and is associated with abnormal connectivity between brain regions involved in sensory processing and emotion regulation.  

    “Misophonia affects millions of Americans, including in our community, and yet it is understudied, misrepresented, and misunderstood,” said Rep. Young Kim. “By recognizing World Misophonia Awareness Day, we can elevate this serious health concern, and secure the research, resources, and care those impacted by Misophonia deserve.”  

    “Misophonia affects thousands of Americans yearly, but still little is known about this condition and no cure has been found,” said Rep. Valerie Foushee. “I am proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution alongside Congresswoman Kim recognizing World Misophonia Awareness Day and the need for further research surrounding this condition. Misophonia affects the daily lives and emotional well-being of so many across the country, and Congress must support efforts to ensure proper care and expand treatment options.” 

    “Misophonia is a debilitating condition, and can be especially challenging for teens. We are grateful to Congresswoman Young Kim and Congresswoman Valerie Foushee for joining together to shine a light on this disability, in the hopes of furthering research for treatment,” said Sophie B. Yang, a student and founder of Teens for Education and Advocacy on Misophonia (TEAM) from Brea, California. 

    The resolution aims to: 

    • Increase awareness of Misophonia as a legitimate disorder that affects social and emotional well-being; 
    • Support research into its causes, prevalence, and treatment options;  
    • Provide training on the effects and signs of Misophonia to healthcare workers and mental health professionals; and, 
    • Encourage the development of accommodations for those affected by this chronic condition. 

    Read the resolution HERE. 

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to study of projections of heat deaths in England and Wales under difference climate scenarios

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    July 10, 2025

    A study in PLOS Climate looks at projections of future heat deaths in England and Wales given different climate scenarios. 

    Dr Raquel Nunes, Assistant Professor in Health and Environment at the University of Warwick, said:

    “The study highlights the importance of mitigation and adaptation for future heat-health outcomes. While it presents valuable future projections, it relies on pre-defined assumptions and scenarios, largely omitting the urgent need to transition from reactive to anticipatory strategies.

    “The forecast of a third consecutive UK heatwave so far this summer – and the increasing frequency, intensity and duration of such events – underscores the urgent need to shift from reactive to anticipatory strategies. Heat-related deaths and illnesses are both preventable and avoidable, yet they expose systemic failures and highlight the need for socially inclusive and institutionally embedded adaptation across governance, infrastructure, and health and care services to prevent increasing vulnerabilities and inequalities.”

    Dr Akshay Deoras, Research Scientist at the University of Reading, said:

    “If floods and storms are the loud alarms of climate change, extreme heat is its silent killer. It is disproportionately lethal, often going unnoticed until it’s too late. With another heatwave bearing down on the UK, this warning feels more urgent than ever.

    “This new comprehensive study makes the threat clear. It analyses heat-related mortality across fifteen plausible combinations of climate and socioeconomic scenarios, capturing a wide range of possible futures for England and Wales. It simultaneously accounts for climate change, population growth and ageing, and adaptive capacity. This multi-driver approach avoids the underestimation of future health burdens that can occur when only one driver is considered.

    “The results show that heat is not only claiming more lives, but that power outages and an aging population could make things far worse if adaptation doesn’t keep pace. Even under the most optimistic scenarios, heat-related deaths are set to rise sharply by mid-century. One of the limitations of the study is that temperature exposure is assigned at the regional level using population-weighted averages, which may not fully reflect local microclimates, potentially masking local hotspots of risk.

    “To save lives, we must cut greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen adaptation strategies at the same time. Crucially, the study highlights the power of natural, passive cooling techniques, such as shutters, shading, and cool roofs, which work even when the electricity fails. These solutions not only protect people but also avoid the trap of relying on air conditioning, which drives further global warming. As the UK experiences fewer cold extremes and more frequent and deadly heatwaves, protecting older adults must be at the heart of climate and public health planning—before this silent threat becomes an undeniable crisis.”

    Prof Richard Allan, Professor of Climate Science at the University of Reading, said:

    “Warming of the climate is making heatwaves more severe and dangerous. The new study paints a concerning picture of the future in which a greater intensity of summer heat compounds with an ageing, more vulnerable population to increase the risk of death. 

    “The research finds danger to people from persistent heat diminishes in scenarios involving deeper cuts in climate warming greenhouse gases but remain concerningly large, meaning that adaptation of our infrastructure and culture is also needed as well as rapidly transitioning to a low carbon society. 

    “The study also notes a concurrent reduction in mortality from cold extremes and may underestimate the adaptive measures that could be adopted in response to hot conditions but underscores the importance of avoiding the worst case storylines by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving our resilience to worsening weather extremes.”

    ‘Projections of heat related mortality under combined climate and socioeconomic adaptation scenarios for England and Wales’ by Rebecca Cole et al. was published in PLOS Climate at 7pm UK time on Thursday 10 July 2025.

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pclm.0000553

    Declared interests

    Richard Allan: “No conflicting interests”

    Dr Akshay Deoras: “I receive funding from UKRI and DSIT/Met Office.”

    Raquel Nunes: “No conflicts of interest”

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: New standards for school libraries

    [. However, in the absence of a consistent standard for selecting age-appropriate library materials, school boards have taken different approaches, leading to concerns about safeguards in place.

    In response to these concerns, and informed by feedback from education partners and the public, Alberta’s government has created standards to provide school boards with clear direction on the selection, availability and access to school library materials, such as books.

    “Our actions to ensure that materials in school libraries don’t expose children to sexual content were never about banning books. These new standards are to ensure that school boards have clear guidance to ensure age-appropriate access to school library materials, while reflecting the values and priorities of Albertans.”

    Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education and Childcare

    The new standards set clear expectations for school library materials with regard to sexual content and require school boards to implement policies to support these standards.

    Standards for school library materials

    Under the new standards, school libraries are not permitted to include library materials containing explicit sexual content. Non-explicit sexual content may be accessible to students in Grade 10 and above, provided it is age-appropriate.

    “Protecting kids from explicit content is common sense. LGBTQ youth, like all children, deserve to see themselves in stories that are age-appropriate, supportive and affirming – not in material that sexualizes or confuses them.”

    Blaine Badiuk, education and LGBTQ advocate

    School boards must also regularly review their school library collections, publish a full list of available materials and ensure that a staff member supervises students’ access to school library materials. School boards will have to remove any materials with explicit sexual content from their school libraries by October 1.

    School board policies and procedures

    All school boards must have publicly available policies that align with the new standards for selecting and managing library materials by January 1, 2026. School boards can either create new policies or update existing ones to meet these requirements.

    These policies must outline how school library materials are selected and reviewed, how staff supervise students’ access throughout the school day, and how a student, parent, school board employee or other member of the school community can request a review or removal of materials in the school library. School boards are also required to clearly communicate these policies to employees, students and parents before January 2026.

    “A robust, grade- and age-appropriate library catalogue is vital for student success. We welcome the ministry’s initiative to establish consistent standards and appreciate the ongoing consultation to help craft a plan that will serve our families and communities well.”

    Holly Bilton, trustee, Chinook’s Edge School Division

    “Red Deer Public Schools welcomes the new provincial standards for school library materials. Our division is committed to maintaining welcoming, respectful learning spaces where students can grow and thrive. Under the new standards for school libraries, we remain dedicated to providing learning resources that reflect our values and support student success.”

    Nicole Buchanan, chair, Red Deer Public Schools

    Quick facts

    • The new standards will apply to public, separate, francophone, charter and independent schools.
    • The ministerial order does not apply to municipal libraries located within schools or materials selected for use by teachers as learning and teaching resources.
    • From May 26 to June 6, almost 80,000 people completed an online survey to provide feedback on the creation of consistent standards to ensure the age-appropriateness of materials available to students in school libraries.

    Related information

    • Ministerial Order
    • School library standards engagement
    • Reference Materials: Content warning: this document contains graphic content that may be disturbing to viewers and is not appropriate for young viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

    Related news

    • Strong support for school library policy (June 20, 2025)
    • Ensuring age-appropriate books in school libraries (May 26, 2025)

    Multimedia

    • Watch the news conference

    Le gouvernement de l’Alberta a présenté de nouvelles normes pour veiller à ce que les ressources des bibliothèques scolaires soient adaptées à l’âge des élèves.

    Les bibliothèques scolaires devraient être des endroits sécuritaires et bienveillants où les élèves peuvent apprendre et explorer sans être exposés à du contenu sexuel inapproprié. Cependant, en l’absence d’une norme uniforme pour choisir des ressources de bibliothèque qui sont adaptées à l’âge des élèves, les autorités scolaires ont adopté différentes approches, ce qui a suscité des inquiétudes quant aux mesures de protection mises en place.

    Donnant suite à ces préoccupations et s’appuyant sur les commentaires des partenaires en éducation et du public, le gouvernement de l’Alberta a établi des normes qui fournissent aux autorités scolaires des directives claires sur la sélection, l’accès et la disponibilité des ressources – dont les livres – dans les bibliothèques scolaires.

    « Dans nos démarches pour éviter que les enfants soient exposés à des ressources à contenu sexuel dans les bibliothèques scolaires, il n’a jamais été question d’interdire de livres. Tout en reflétant les valeurs et les priorités de la population albertaine, ces nouvelles normes offrent aux autorités scolaires une orientation claire pour s’assurer que les enfants ont accès à des ressources adaptées à leur âge dans les bibliothèques scolaires. »

    Demetrios Nicolaides, ministre de l’Éducation et de la Garde d’enfants

    Les nouvelles normes définissent des attentes claires en ce qui concerne les ressources à contenu sexuel dans les bibliothèques scolaires et exigent que les autorités scolaires mettent en œuvre des politiques en appui à ces normes.

    Des normes relatives aux ressources dans les bibliothèques scolaires

    Les nouvelles normes interdisent aux bibliothèques scolaires de conserver des ressources à contenu sexuellement explicite sur leurs étagères. Les élèves de 10e année et plus peuvent avoir accès à des ressources dont le contenu n’est pas sexuellement explicite, à condition que ces ressources soient adaptées à leur âge.

    « Cela relève du gros bon sens de vouloir protéger les enfants des contenus explicites. Les jeunes LGBTQ, comme tous les enfants, doivent pouvoir se reconnaitre dans des histoires adaptées à leur âge, bienveillantes et valorisantes, et non dans du contenu qui les sexualise ou les perturbe. »

    Blaine Badiuk, défenseur des LGBTQ et de l’éducation

    Les autorités scolaires doivent aussi vérifier régulièrement les collections de leurs bibliothèques scolaires, publier une liste complète des ressources disponibles et s’assurer qu’un membre du personnel supervise l’accès des élèves aux ressources des bibliothèques scolaires.

    Les autorités scolaires devront retirer toute ressource à contenu sexuellement explicite de leurs bibliothèques scolaires au plus tard le 1er octobre 2025.

    Les politiques et procédures des autorités scolaires

    D’ici le 1er janvier 2026, toutes les autorités scolaires devront avoir des politiques conformes aux nouvelles normes pour la sélection et la gestion des ressources de bibliothèque. À cet effet, les autorités scolaires peuvent élaborer de nouvelles politiques ou modifier celles qui existent déjà. Dans tous les cas, ces politiques devront être accessibles au public.

    Ces politiques doivent préciser les processus de sélection et de vérification des ressources pour les bibliothèques scolaires, la façon dont le personnel encadrera l’accès aux ressources pendant la journée scolaire, ainsi que la procédure que doit suivre tout membre de la communauté scolaire, incluant les élèves, les parents et les employés, pour demander la révision ou le retrait de ressources d’une bibliothèque scolaire. Les autorités scolaires doivent également communiquer clairement ces politiques à leur personnel, aux élèves et aux parents d’ici janvier 2026.

    « Un vaste catalogue de bibliothèque adapté au niveau scolaire et à l’âge des élèves est essentiel à la réussite scolaire. Nous accueillons favorablement l’initiative du ministère d’établir des normes uniformes et nous apprécions la consultation qui se poursuit en vue d’élaborer un plan qui profitera à nos familles et à nos communautés. »

    Holly Bilton, conseillère scolaire, Chinook’s Edge School Division 

    « Red Deer Public Schools salue la mise en œuvre de nouvelles normes provinciales relatives aux ressources des bibliothèques scolaires. Nous nous engageons à maintenir des environnements d’apprentissage accueillants et respectueux où les élèves peuvent grandir et s’épanouir. Conformément aux nouvelles normes sur les bibliothèques scolaires, nous continuerons à fournir des ressources d’apprentissage qui reflètent nos valeurs et favorisent la réussite des élèves. »

    Nicole Buchanan, présidente, Red Deer Public Schools

    En bref

    • Les nouvelles normes s’appliqueront aux écoles publiques, séparées, francophones, à charte et indépendantes.
    • L’arrêté ministériel ne s’applique pas aux bibliothèques municipales situées dans les écoles ni aux ressources sélectionnées pour être utilisées par les enseignants à des fins d’apprentissage et d’enseignement.
    • Du 26 mai au 6 juin, près de 80 000 personnes ont rempli le sondage en ligne et ainsi donné leur avis sur l’élaboration de normes uniformes pour veiller à ce que les ressources accessibles dans les bibliothèques scolaires soient adaptées à l’âge des élèves.

    Renseignements connexes

    • Arrêté ministériel
    • Consultation sur les normes pour les bibliothèques scolaires
    • Document de référence (en anglais seulement) – Avertissement : Ce document contient des images pouvant heurter la sensibilité des lecteurs. Il est donc réservé à un auditoire averti.

    Nouvelles connexes

    • Un fort appui pour une politique sur les bibliothèques scolaires (20 juin 2025)
    • Ensuring age-appropriate books in school libraries (26 mai 2025)

    Multimédias

    • Regarder la conférence de presse

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: North Dakota Congressional Delegation Introduces Congressional Review Act to Repeal BLM’s Harmful Land Use Plan

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak and Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven today introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the Biden administration’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota. The introduction follows the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) determination that the plan qualifies for repeal under the CRA. 

    “North Dakotans saw the Biden administration’s plan for what it was: A backdoor attempt to shut down responsible energy development on federal lands. It would crush coal production, close off millions of acres to leasing, and devastate jobs and communities across our state,” said Rep. Fedorchak. “This legislation overturns this harmful rule and restores common sense for North Dakota’s landowners and energy producers. We need energy policy that embraces innovation, not one that caters to out-of-touch activists at the expense of our energy security and economic strength.” 

    “The Biden Administration’s Bureau of Land Management Resource Management Plan for North Dakota represented another assault upon our state’s economy and energy producers,” said Senator Cramer. “Washington bureaucrats targeted our coal, oil, and natural gas reserves by blocking producers’ ability to develop them, ignoring the state’s input, clear text of federal law, and countless court precedents. Thankfully, the Trump administration is taking a new direction. This resolution under the Congressional Review Act is another tool at our disposal to get rid of this disastrous rule.” 

    “The RMP for North Dakota is an egregious example of the Biden administration’s overreaching Green New Deal agenda. This rule would lock away vast oil and gas acreage and nearly 99 percent of federal coal acreage in our state, undermining our energy security and economic resilience,” said Senator Hoeven. “The CRA resolution we’re introducing will roll back this harmful policy, ensuring North Dakota remains a powerhouse for our nation, while helping the U.S. to become truly energy dominant.” 

    In the final days of the Biden administration, the Bureau of Land Management adopted the RMP for North Dakota, significantly constraining the state’s ability to access and develop its mineral resources. The plan prohibits coal leasing on over four million acres, or nearly 99 percent of federal coal acreage. It also blocks 213,000 acres, or 44 percent of federally owned fluid mineral acreage, to future development. Throughout the drafting process, the state of North Dakota and theCongressional delegation expressed opposition to the draft RMP before the BLM finalized it. 

    In February 2025, the North Dakota delegation sent a letter to GAO asking the Comptroller General of the U.S. Gene Dodaro to “conclude the CRA applies to the North Dakota RMP, including specifically that GAO determine it is subject to CRA’s submission requirements and subject to review by Congress.” 

    North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong said, “We appreciate Senators Hoeven and Cramer and Congresswoman Fedorchak for introducing the CRA joint resolution, which is the cleanest, fastest way to overturn the Biden administration’s disastrous plan. Instead of destabilizing the electric grid, raising consumer costs and making our nation less safe like the Biden plan threatened to do, North Dakotans deserve a Resource Management Plan that encourages responsible development of U.S. energy resources and supports our communities. The state stands ready to work with our delegation to repeal the RMP and replace it with a plan that protects states’ rights and recognizes our unique concerns about mineral ownership.” 

    Alison Ritter, Executive Director of the Western Dakota Energy Association, stated, “The Western Dakota Energy Association thanks our Congressional Delegation for introducing this Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the anti-energy Resource Management Plan (RMP) President Biden imposed upon North Dakota. Rescinding this plan is key to unlocking North Dakota’s full energy potential, while also protecting good-paying jobs, sustaining strong local economies, and preserving responsible access to the vital resources that power our nation.”  

    Ron Ness, President of the North Dakota Petroleum Council, added, “As part of former President Biden’s over-reaching regulatory agenda, the BLM proposed a Resource Management Plan which was nothing but a transparent anti-energy power grab. The North Dakota Petroleum Council thanks Senators Hoeven and Cramer and Congresswoman Fedorchak for introducing this Congressional Review Act resolution that would force the BLM to simply respect the rule of law.” 

    CLICK HERE to read the CRA. 

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Expired and Expiring Authorizations of Appropriations: 2025 Final Report

    Source: US Congressional Budget Office

    Authorizations are laws that establish or continue the operation of federal agencies or programs. One type of authorization—broad enabling legislation—creates an agency, program, or activity and sets guidelines for how it will operate. A second type of authorization—an authorization of appropriations—provides explicit guidance to the Appropriations Committees on the amount of funding that lawmakers envision for a particular agency, program, or activity.

    Authorizations of appropriations provide guidance on funding for many—but not all—authorized agencies, programs, and activities. That guidance may be permanent or may cover only a specific period and include an expiration date. Authorizations of appropriations sometimes appear later in the same statute that broadly authorizes the agency, program, or activity. They may also appear in subsequent laws amending the enabling statutes or in separately enacted legislation.

    This report fulfills the Congressional Budget Office’s statutory requirement to report to the Congress on all programs and activities funded for the current fiscal year whose authorizations of appropriations have expired as well as all programs and activities whose authorizations of appropriations will expire during the current fiscal year. (Those authorizations of appropriations with specified expiration dates are only a small subset of all authorizations in law.) The figure below illustrates the authorizations of appropriations that fall within the scope of this report, as depicted by the second-smallest circle in the figure.

    Scope of CBO’s Final Report on Authorizations of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025

    CBO tracks just the authorizations that fall within the scope of this report. The sizes of the circles and their partitions do not indicate the relative size of each group.

    This final report updates CBO’s preliminary report, released on January 15, 2025, which did not include information about appropriations provided for fiscal year 2025 for programs and activities with expired authorizations of appropriations because full-year appropriations were not yet enacted.

    CBO identified 1,326 authorizations of appropriations that expired before the beginning of fiscal year 2025 and identified fiscal year 2025 appropriations—totaling $500 billion—associated with 457 of those expired authorizations. CBO also identified 304 authorizations that are set to expire before the end of fiscal year 2025. It is possible that appropriations other than those identified by CBO may be available to carry out programs and activities with expired authorizations.

    CBO’s annual reports are intended to aid the Congress by providing relevant information about expired or expiring authorizations, but they are not and should not be considered definitive with respect to the application of House or Senate rules about appropriating funds. House and Senate rules may restrict lawmakers from considering an appropriation if it lacks a current authorization. The determination of whether that is the case is made by the Speaker of the House or the Presiding Officer of the Senate on the basis of advice from the relevant chamber’s Office of the Parliamentarian. Historically, the rules that would potentially strike proposed appropriations without authorizations from legislation have often been suspended or waived, thereby enabling those appropriations to be considered and adopted by the Congress.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: UConn John Dempsey Hospital Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Stroke and Heart Attack Care

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital continues to earn national honors for delivering lifesaving care to patients experiencing strokes and heart attacks. The hospital has once again received multiple American Heart Association (AHA) awards for excellence in stroke and cardiovascular treatment, continuing a longstanding tradition of high performance and commitment to quality.

    These honors reflect the hospital’s sustained excellence in treating both stroke and heart attack patients, including those with complex conditions such as Type 2 diabetes.

    • Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Award (9th consecutive year)
    • Mission: Lifeline® – STEMI Receiving Center Gold Award (11th consecutive year)
    • Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Silver Award

    The Stroke Gold Plus Award celebrates the hospital’s ninth consecutive year of delivering stroke care that aligns with the latest, research-based national guidelines. The recognition also includes the Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll award, which highlights UConn John Dempsey Hospital’s commitment to caring for stroke patients with Type 2 diabetes, who face an increased risk of complications.

    Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the U.S. The AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke initiative helps hospitals improve outcomes by ensuring consistent, timely care that reduces disability and improves survival rates.

    In cardiovascular care, the hospital once again earned high marks for its treatment of both ST-elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI) a severe form of heart attack caused by a full blockage of a coronary artery and non-ST elevation myocardial infarctions (NSTEMI), which are more common and require complex clinical management.

    The STEMI Receiving Center Gold Award, earned for the 11th straight year, recognizes hospitals that provide 24/7 rapid response care and coordinate closely with emergency medical services to restore blood flow as quickly as possible. The NSTEMI Silver Award highlights the hospital’s continued focus on guideline-driven care and recovery support for patients experiencing this more frequent, yet still dangerous, type of heart attack.

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital also earned another Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll distinction in cardiovascular care—recognizing its integrated care approach for patients who are at higher risk due to diabetes and other chronic conditions.

    These recognitions reaffirm UConn John Dempsey Hospital’s role as a regional leader in emergency stroke and heart care.

    “These national honors are a direct reflection of the talent, dedication, and teamwork of our clinical staff,” said Dr. Andy Agwunobi, CEO of UConn Health. “We are proud to provide Connecticut residents with access to exceptional, evidence-based care that continues to improve outcomes and save lives.

    With its continued streak of national honors, UConn John Dempsey Hospital remains at the forefront of evidence-based, time-sensitive care that saves lives and supports long-term recovery.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Secures $720 Million in Nationwide Settlements from Eight Opioid Drug Makers

    Source: US State of California

    Thursday, July 10, 2025

    Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov

    OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced securing approximately $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. Based on the overwhelming participation by attorneys general across the country, all eight defendants have agreed to proceed with a sign-on period for local governments. California could receive more than $70 million in total. 

    “So long as the opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities in California and across the country, we will continue to hold accountable those who played a role in fueling it,” said Attorney General Bonta. “Today’s announcement holds accountable eight drug makers for their role in worsening the opioid crisis and brings much-needed funds for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery to those impacted by this crisis. The California Department of Justice is committed to keeping our communities safe from the threat posed by the opioid crisis.”

    As part of the settlements, the eight defendants will pay funds to states to address the opioid crisis as outlined below:  

    • Mylan (now part of Viatris): $284,447,916 paid over nine years 
    • Hikma: $95,818,293 paid over one to four years 
    • Amneal: $71,751,010 paid over 10 years 
    • Apotex: $63,682,369 paid in a single year 
    • Indivior: $38,022,450 paid over four years 
    • Sun: $30,992,087 paid over one to four years 
    • Alvogen: $18,680,162 paid in a single year 
    • Zydus: $14,859,220 paid in a single year 

    In addition to these abatement payments, several of the settlements allow states to receive free pharmaceutical products or cash in lieu of this product. Additionally, seven of the companies (not including Indivior) are prohibited from promoting or marketing opioids and opioid products, making or selling any product that contains more than 40 mg of oxycodone per pill, and are required to in place a monitoring and reporting system for suspicious orders. Indivior has agreed to not manufacture or sell opioid products for the next 10 years, but it will be able to continue marketing and selling medications to treat opioid use disorder.  

    The settlements were negotiated by California, North Carolina, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, and Virginia.  

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK and France agree major deal to crack down on illegal Channel crossings

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3

    News story

    UK and France agree major deal to crack down on illegal Channel crossings

    The Prime Minister and French President Macron agree to return illegal migrants to France.

    The Prime Minister and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to take forward a groundbreaking partnership to address illegal Channel crossings and dismantle the people smuggling networks.

    A new pilot scheme will see small boat arrivals being returned to France then an equal number of migrants will be able to come to the UK from France through a new legal route – fully documented and subject to strict security checks.

    The pilot agreement is intended to prevent illegal migrant journeys across Europe to the UK and prevent dangerous small boat crossings, helping to undermine the business model of organised gangs profiting from people’s misery by showing others these journeys could result in them being returned back to France – ultimately saving lives.

    Both countries are working to implement the pilot in the coming weeks, and, once in force, migrants who cross the Channel by small boat can be detained and removed.

    The Prime Minister has made it a priority to reset relationships across Europe and the government is now unlocking, for the first time, the levels of co-operation needed to deliver new and bold approaches to tackle organised immigration crime.

    The French government are working to implement new ways of cracking down on small boats, including a review of their maritime tactics so their operational teams can intervene on the water, ensuring taxi boats that pickup migrants waiting in the water can be stopped.

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:

    This ground-breaking deal is a crucial further step in turning the tide on illegal small boat crossings and restoring order to our immigration system.

    For the first time illegal migrants will be sent back to France – targeting the heart of these gangs’ business model and sending a clear message that these life-threatening journeys are pointless.

    By resetting our relationships across Europe we’ve made levels of co-operation possible never seen before. This is about grip not gimmicks, and what serious government looks like – taking down these criminal enterprises piece by piece as we secure our borders through my Plan for Change.

    The Home Secretary hosted her French counterpart, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, in Downing Street this morning. The ministers discussed the work being done both internationally and domestically to prevent illegal migration, including issues like clamping down on illegal working and increasing removals of those with no right to be here.

    Since the government came into power, Immigration Enforcement have increased illegal working activity by 51%, with 10,031 visits leading to 7,130 arrests, and will soon undertake a major nationwide blitz targeting illegal working hotspots, focusing on the gig economy and migrants working as delivery riders.

    The UK will go further by changing the law to support a clampdown on illegal working in the gig economy. New biometric kits will be rolled out for Immigration Enforcement teams so they can do on-the-spot checks.

    Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: 

    Dangerous small boats in our Channel undermine our border security and put lives at risk. That is why we are so determined to work with France to go after the criminal smuggler gangs, to undermine their business model, to begin returns and to prevent boat crossings.

    This new pilot agreement with France is extremely important and allows us for the first time to return people who have paid to travel here illegally, and will sit alongside our wider joint enforcement action, including disrupting supply chains to seize boats and engines, shutting down social media accounts, and targeting finances.

    Since last summer, we have returned over 30,000 people with no right to be in the UK and a major surge in immigration enforcement activity, with a 51% increase in the number of illegal working arrests.

    We are building the foundations of a new and stronger approach to protecting our border security.

    Under the new UK-France pilot, any asylum claim submitted by a migrant who has crossed the Channel will be considered for inadmissibility and, if declared inadmissible, the Home Office will organise readmission of the individual to France.

    For those coming to the UK legally, an individual in France will submit an Expression of Interest application to the new route and the Home Office will make a decision once they have undergone biometric checks. Anyone who had arrived by small boat and returned to France will not be eligible for the legal route to the UK.

    The innovative approach will be tested first before being gradually ramped up.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Kennedy on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: “Everybody who voted against our bill voted to raise taxes on the American people”

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana)

    Watch Kennedy’s comments here.

    WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered the following remarks on the U.S. Senate floor:

    “I’ve already heard, a lot, that the reconciliation bill that Congress passed is going to kill people. ‘People are going to die. It’s only going to help rich people.’ None of that’s true.

    “The bill that we just passed is primarily a tax cut, and taxes are not terribly complicated. When you tax something, you get less of it, right? You want to stop people wearing wristwatches—I love wristwatches, I’ve had this one for like 30 years—but if you want to stop people from wearing wrist watches, just pass a bill where every time you buy a wristwatch, you have to pay a $200 tax. Boy, that’s going to be the end of wristwatches.

    “Business is the same way. If you want businesses not to expand, tax the hell out of them so they don’t have any money to reinvest in their businesses. If you want people to work less, tax them. Take all their money. People are rational. They’ll go, ‘Why would I want to work an extra 10 hours this week? They’re taxing me. They’re going to take all my money.’

    “So, our bill is a tax cut bill. That’s all it was.

    “We passed the tax cut back in 2017, as you know, Mr. President. Those tax cuts would have expired at the end of this year. If we hadn’t passed this bill, taxes on the American people would have gone up $4.3 trillion. Not billion. $4.3 trillion. It would have tanked our economy. Our economy would have gone down like a fat guy on a seesaw.

    “And some of my friends say, ‘You only cut taxes on the rich.’ That’s not true. That’s just a lie. I mean, well over half of the tax cuts that we extended go to ordinary Americans, working people, working moms, working dads. So, the first thing we did was extend the tax cuts. We avoided $4.3 trillion worth of taxes. And, frankly, everybody who voted against our bill voted to raise taxes on the American people in the amount of $4.3 trillion. That’s just a fact.

    “Our bill did some other things, though. We added some new tax cuts. We cut taxes on tips. Now, not everybody who works for tips is going to get a tax cut, but most people are. We cut taxes on overtime. Most ordinary Americans work overtime. We cut the taxes on overtime. We cut taxes on Social Security income. We cut taxes on some car loans. We extended the child tax credit—$2,200 for every child. That’s important for most Americans. We increased the standard deduction.

    “We strengthened Medicaid. One of the things—it’s really a lie, but I’ll call it rhetoric—going around is: ‘Well, they destroyed Medicaid.’ 

    “Medicaid’s going to grow under our bill. It’s just not going to grow as fast as it was. But 10 years from now, we’ll be spending a minimum a 20% more on Medicaid—not less, more. You know the biggest change we made to Medicaid: work requirements.

    “Now, the American people are the most compassionate people in the world. If you’re hungry, we’ll feed you. If you’re homeless, we’ll house you. If you’re too poor to be sick, we’ll pay for your doctor. We’re a generous people.

    “But those who can work should work. And we’ve got some people on Medicaid who are perfectly healthy. They’re not disabled. They don’t have young kids at home. I’m not talking about a mom with a sick child in her arms. They don’t have minor children at home. They just don’t want to work. They want to get Medicaid, but they don’t want to work.

    “Those who can work should work, and all our bill does is say, ‘Look, you can still keep your Medicaid, but if you can work—not if you’re disabled, not if you’re elderly, not if you’re in a nursing home—but if you’re a healthy adult at home playing video games, you’ve got to go look for a job. And you’ve got to work at least 20 hours a week—not 40 hours a week—20 hours a week. What’s unreasonable about that?

    “The other change made to Medicaid was that some people—not most people, but some people—when they sign up for Medicaid, they lie. They say, ‘I’m only making $25,000 a year.’ In fact, they might be making $75,000 or $100,000 a year. I’m not exaggerating. I’ve seen that happen.

    “What we’ve told the states is, ‘Twice a year for our folks on Medicaid, you have to check their eligibility. Make sure they’re not making more than they’re supposed to because Medicaid is not for everybody.’

    “What’s wrong with that? What’s wrong with saying to people, ‘You’re not entitled to Medicaid if you’re not eligible?’ What’s unreasonable about that? We’re not killing people. We’re trying to save Medicaid so that we can afford it for people who really need it. 

    “The other two things this bill did . . . it provided more money for border enforcement. Now, I know there are many people in America and many people in the Senate who believe in open borders. I respect that. They may not say it, but they do. They just think the border ought to be wide open, and they think that if you believe in secure borders, you’re a racist. I don’t agree with them, but this is America. They’re entitled to their opinion.

    “Most Americans don’t think that. Most Americans want the border to be secure. They want to know who is coming in and out of their country, and this bill is going to provide the money to do that.

    “The other part of our bill as you know, Mr. President, provides much needed money for our military because we live in a dangerous world, and I wish we didn’t, but we do. And weakness invites the wolves.” 

    Watch Kennedy’s speech here.  

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    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth Joins Padilla, Booker in Effort to Require Immigration Officers to Display Clear Identification

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth

    July 10, 2025

    [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and 10 of their colleagues in introducing legislation requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to display clearly visible identification during public-facing enforcement actions. The Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement (VISIBLE) Act of 2025 would strengthen oversight, transparency and accountability for the Trump Administration’s indiscriminate and alarming immigration enforcement tactics that have terrorized communities across the nation.

    “By sending masked officers without any sort of identification to detain nonviolent migrants, Donald Trump is proving once again that he’s more focused on sowing fear and distrust in our communities than actually making our country safer,” said Duckworth. “This deceptive practice shields federal agents from accountability and hurts public trust in immigration enforcement while creating chaos and confusion for the people being targeted by ICE. Without proper ID, anyone could impersonate an officer. I’m proud to join Senators Padilla and Booker in this effort to hold DHS accountable.”

    Under the Trump Administration’s mass deportation agenda, civil immigration enforcement operations have increasingly involved Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers engaging with the public while wearing unmarked tactical gear, concealing clothing and face coverings that obscure both agency affiliation and personal identity. Without visible badges, names or insignia, members of the public often have no way to confirm whether they are interacting with legitimate government officials.

    This lack of transparency endangers public safety by causing widespread confusion and fear, especially in communities already subject to heightened immigration scrutiny. It also increases operational and safety risks for law enforcement personnel by creating an opportunity for immigration enforcement impersonators and compounding uncertainty in high-stress situations. Clear, consistent, visible identification helps reduce miscommunication during enforcement encounters, strengthens officer credibility and improves public cooperation, all of which are vital to mission success. The VISIBLE Act would place a critical check on the government’s power, ensuring basic transparency safeguards that protect public trust and legitimacy in immigration enforcement operations.

    Specifically, the VISIBLE Act would:

    • Require immigration enforcement officers — including DHS personnel such as Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), federal agents detailed to immigration operations and deputized state or local officers — to display clearly legible identification, including their agency name or initials and either their name or badge number, in a manner that remains visible and unobscured by tactical gear or clothing;
    • Prohibit non-medical face coverings (such as masks or balaclavas) that obscure identity or facial visibility, with exceptions for environmental hazards or covert operations; and
    • Require DHS to establish disciplinary procedures for violations, report annually to Congress on compliance and investigate complaints through its Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.

    The bill does not apply to covert or non-public facing operations, nor does it prohibit face coverings when necessary for officer safety. It also does not apply to enforcement actions conducted solely under criminal authority.

    Along with Duckworth, Padilla and Booker, the legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tina Smith (D-MN), Gary Peters (D-MI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Peter Welch (D-VT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR).

    Copy of the bill text is available on Senator Duckworth’s website.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Investor Alert: Bitget and Captex Are Not Registered

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on July 10, 2025

    The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online entities Bitget also known as Canada Bitget Limited, and CapTex.

    “The FCAA urges Saskatchewan residents to always check an entity’s registration status at aretheyregistered.ca before making an investment,” FCAA Securities Division Executive Director Dean Murrison said. “Registration status indicates if a business is legitimate. Only dealing with registered entities is an easy way to protect yourself and keep your investments safe.”

    Bitget claims to operate a cryptocurrency exchange platform and offers Saskatchewan residents trading opportunities in cryptocurrencies via margin trading and futures contracts. CapTex claims to offer Saskatchewan residents trading opportunities, including stocks, cryptocurrencies, indices, commodities, forex and precious metals.

    This alert applies to the online entities using the websites “bitget com” and “cap-tex io” (these URLs have been manually altered so as not to be interactive).

    Bitget and CapTex are not registered with the FCAA to trade or sell securities or derivatives in Saskatchewan. The FCAA cautions investors and consumers not to send money to companies that are not registered in Saskatchewan, as they may not be legitimate businesses. 

    If you have invested with Bitget, CapTex or anyone claiming to be acting on their behalf, contact the FCAA’s Securities Division at 306-787-5936.

    In Saskatchewan, individuals or companies need to be registered with the FCAA to trade or sell securities or derivatives. The registration provisions of The Securities Act, 1988, and accompanying regulations are intended to ensure that only honest and knowledgeable people are registered to sell securities and derivatives and that their businesses are financially stable.

    Tips to protect yourself:

    • Always verify that the person or company is registered in Saskatchewan to sell or advise about securities or derivatives. To check registration, visit The Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Registration Search at aretheyregistered.ca.
    • Know exactly what you are investing in. Make sure you understand how the investment, product or service works.
    • Get a second opinion and seek professional advice about the investment.
    • Do not allow unknown or unverified individuals to remotely access your computer.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Speaker Johnson: The One Big Beautiful Bill is Great for People Who Go to Work Every Day

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)

    WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill being signed into law and address the devastating floods in central Texas. 

    “As I said on the House floor the other day, it takes a lot longer to build a lie than to tell the simple truth. Our Republicans are going to be out across the country telling the simple truth,” Speaker Johnson said. “And guess what? It will be demonstrated. Everyone will have more take home pay. They’ll have more jobs and opportunity. The economy will be doing better and we’ll be able to point to that as the obvious result of what we did. “

    Click here to watch the full interview

    On the One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact on working class families:

    What we did in this bill is we made permanent the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts, and that was geared for lower- and middle-class Americans. In spite of everything they said, the bottom 20% of earners saw their lowest federal tax rate in 40 years. Now we’re building upon that. We just made that permanent and we’re building upon it because now we’ve cut taxes on overtime and tips and have more tax relief for seniors. And we’re giving everybody a tax cut, and that’s going to help the economy. It’s going to be jet fuel for small business owners, entrepreneurs, risk takers, the people that provide the jobs, manufacturers, farmers get assistance here, and that will lift the economy. 

    The Council of Joint Economic Advisors is expecting a 3%, growth rate in the economy. That will be incredible. They’re expecting 4 million additional jobs to be added. The average American, the typical American household, will have $13,000 more in take home pay. This is a great thing for people who go to work every day. They’re going to feel that. And we’re excited about the upcoming election cycle in 2026 because people will be riding an economic high just as, as we did after the first two years of the first Trump Administration – this time’s on steroids.

    On the One Big Beautiful Bill growing the U.S. economy:

    If you make between $30,000 and $80,000 a year, you’re going to have a 15% less federal tax rate. You are going to save more money, you’re going to keep more of your hard-earned money, and that’s not going away. So, by making all these tax cut permanent, it’s the largest tax bill, the most important, most consequential tax bill that Congress has ever passed because of what it does for people who go out and work hard every day. We’re going to make it easier on them. And all the other pro-growth policies in this bill. We also, at the same time, achieve the largest savings for the taxpayers in US history, about $1.6 trillion in savings. All those things are going to have a great effect.

    By the way, in the bill, we’re also going to secure the border permanently. We’re going to return to American energy dominance again, which is going to also be jet fuel of the economy. We’re going to take care of the peace through strength because we’re going to give important investments in our military industrial complex, which will help us in our competition with China. There is so much in this bill, it would be difficult for us to cover it in one segment, but people are going to feel that and we’re super excited about what we were able to deliver.

    On the devastating floods in Central Texas:

    In a moment like this, we feel just as helpless as everyone else does. I’ve talked to my colleagues there in Texas, Chip Roy and August Pfluger. You know that’s Chip’s district, August’s daughters were at the camp. We also had Buddy Carter of Georgia who had grandchildren there. It touches so many families, and all we know to do at this moment is pray. Every available resource has been deployed. The president, of course, is dialed in and watching this developed moment by moment as we are. And we will handle supplemental funding requests as they come in. But right now, they’re still trying to do rescue and recovery and our hearts go out to all of them.

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    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Wasserman Schultz Writes Secretary Rubio: Act Now to Free Cuban Political Prisoners Held for Four Years

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23)

    “The Cuban regime has no plans to release Maykel and Luis Manuel, and I have no confidence that rewarding the Cuban dictatorship will significantly improve its despicable record or improve the conditions of ordinary Cubans,” wrote Wasserman Schultz. “Therefore, I request that the Administration take immediate action to push for their release.”

    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) wrote U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to request his urgent attention to Cubans fighting for democracy as the regime continues its brutal crackdown on dissent. Her request called for Rubio to quickly intervene to free hundreds of political prisoners wrongfully detained by the Cuban regime since the July 11 protest movement, including renowned Cuban rapper Maykel “Osorbo” Castillo Pérez and visual artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara. Tomorrow, July 11th, marks the fourth anniversary of massive pro-democracy protests in Cuba. 

    “The Cuban regime has no plans to release Maykel and Luis Manuel, and I have no confidence that rewarding the Cuban dictatorship will significantly improve its despicable record or improve the conditions of ordinary Cubans,” wrote Wasserman Schultz. “Therefore, I request that the Administration take immediate action to push for their release.”

    In the letter, Wasserman Schultz asks the State Department to prioritize the immediate release of political prisoners including Maykel and Luis Manuel in any future talks with the regime and commit to strict punitive measures if they remain imprisoned. The letter notes the importance of U.S. support for cases on behalf of imprisoned Cuban dissidents at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), including a petition filed by the South Florida-based Cuban American Bar Association. 

    Wasserman Schultz works closely with Amnesty International, Freedom House, and Lantos Commission co-chairs Reps. James McGovern (D-MA) and Christopher Smith (R-NJ) to secure the immediate, unconditional release of these prisoners and raise awareness. In 2021, she sponsored a resolution expressing solidarity with the Cuban people and condemning the regime’s brutal crackdown on dissent, which passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. 

    The full letter is here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Carbajal, Webster Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create National Infrastructure Bank

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24)

    U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Daniel Webster (R-FL-11), senior leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, reintroduced the bipartisan National Infrastructure Investment Corporation (NIIC) Act, which would authorize the creation of a national infrastructure bank.

    The bank created by the NIIC Act would be authorized to provide loans and loan guarantees to local infrastructure projects, giving local governments another potential funding source in addition to support provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or other federal and state funding sources.

    “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was a landmark step in revitalizing our nation’s crumbling infrastructure, but more investment is needed to help fix our country’s roads and bridges, upgrade our waterways and wastewater systems, expand telecommunications capabilities, and more,” said Rep. Carbajal. “This bipartisan bill will unlock billions of dollars a year in private funding to support our nation’s most pressing infrastructure projects.”

    “American’s agree that our nations’ infrastructure is long overdue for critical repairs and improvements,” said Rep. Webster. “As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I am committed to working on solutions that improve our nation’s infrastructure. This bipartisan bill would leverage private financing to help local governments and municipalities have access to the capital needed for improving critical infrastructure.”

    The bank’s available funding for supporting local projects would come from municipal, state, and union pension funds loaned to the bank, earning interest on the funds and repaying the principal in time for the workers to utilize their retirement savings.

    Since its passage in 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has delivered more than $1 billion in funding to projects up and down the Central Coast of California. 

    As a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Carbajal played a key role in crafting and passing the landmark legislation in partnership with the Biden Administration.

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    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Washington state to receive millions in latest opioid settlement

    Source: Washington State News

    SEATTLE — Washington state could receive more than $16 million as part of $720 million in nationwide settlements announced today with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis.

    Based on the overwhelming participation by attorneys general across the country, all eight defendants have agreed to proceed with a sign-on period for local governments. Of the funds coming to Washington state, half will go to state government and the other half will be distributed among local governments for use in fighting opioid abuse. The final amount will be determined by the number of eligible Washington counties and cities that join the settlements as well as other conditions in the settlements.

    The eight defendants and the total amount they will pay in funds to address the opioid crisis as part of the deal are: 

    • Mylan (now part of Viatris): $284,447,916 paid over nine years
    • Hikma: $95,818,293 paid over one to four years
    • Amneal: $71,751,010 paid over 10 years
    • Apotex: $63,682,369 paid in a single year
    • Indivior: $38,022,450 paid over four years
    • Sun: $30,992,087 paid over one to four years
    • Alvogen: $18,680,162 paid in a single year
    • Zydus: $14,859,220 paid in a single year

    In addition to these abatement payments, several of the settlements allow states to receive free pharmaceutical products or cash in lieu of such products.

    Additionally, seven of the companies (not including Indivior) are prohibited from promoting or marketing opioids and opioid products, making or selling any product that contains more than 40 milligrams of oxycodone per pill, and are required to put in place a monitoring and reporting system for suspicious orders. Indivior has agreed to not manufacture or sell opioid products for the next 10 years, but it will be able to continue marketing and selling medications to treat opioid use disorder. 

    Washington state has secured $1.3 billion through opioid settlements since 2022.

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  • MIL-OSI: Northfield Capital Completes Acquisition of Additional Interest in Juno Corp. and Issuance of Class B Multiple Voting Shares

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Not for distribution to U.S. Newswire Services or for release, publication, distribution or dissemination directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, in or into the United States.

    TORONTO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northfield Capital Corporation (TSX-V: NFD.A) (“Northfield” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced transaction (the “Juno Share Acquisition”) to acquire an aggregate of 5,123,044 common shares (“Juno Shares”) of Juno Corp. (“Juno”), in accordance with the terms of the share purchase agreements entered into with five shareholders of Juno. In consideration for the Juno Shares acquired, the Company issued to such shareholders an aggregate of 3,725,848 class A restricted voting shares in the capital of the Company (the “Class A Shares”). The Company also announces that it has issued an aggregate of 4,968 Class B multiple voting shares of the Company (the “Class B Shares”) to Mr. Robert Cudney, the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company, on a non-brokered private placement basis at a price of $6.00 per Class B Share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $29,808‬ (the “Class B Share Issue”).

    For further details of the Juno Share Acquisition and the Class B Share Issue (together, the “Transactions”), please refer to the Company’s news release dated May 27, 2025.

    As a result of the share acquisition announced today, Northfield’s ownership interest in Juno increases from 16.8% to approximately 24%.

    About Juno Corp.

    Juno is a private Ontario-based exploration company and the largest mineral claimholder in the Ring of Fire, controlling over 4,600 km²— representing more than 55% of the district’s mineral claims. Juno’s 2025 exploration campaign is underway, with further drilling and data analytics aimed at expanding known mineralized zones and unlocking new targets. Backed by a strong treasury, experienced leadership, and established relationships with First Nations communities, Juno is uniquely positioned to lead the next generation of mineral exploration in the Ring of Fire.

    Class B Share Issue

    The Class B Share Issue was completed in order for Mr. Cudney to maintain his pro rata voting interest in respect of the Class B Shares following the completion of the Juno Share Acquisition and the Company’s previously completed acquisition of all of the shares of Northfield Aviation Group Inc. (as announced in the Company’s news releases of May 5, 2025 and May 27, 2025). The Class B Shares were issued in accordance with the resolutions of the shareholders of the Company passed at the meeting of shareholders of the Company held in December 1986, which authorized the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) to issue additional Class B Shares to Mr. Cudney at an issue price equal to the market price of the Class A restricted voting shares of the Company on the day before the Board approves such issuance. The Class B Shares issued to Mr. Cudney are subject to a hold period of four months plus one day from the date of closing of the Class B Share Issue.

    Early Warning Disclosure

    Mr. Cudney, an insider of the Company and an individual with beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over, securities of the Company carrying more than 10% of the voting rights attached to all the outstanding voting securities of the Company, participated in (i) the Juno Share Acquisition as a vendor and sold and transferred to the Company an aggregate of 1,798,044 Juno Shares (in consideration for which, the Company issued to Mr. Cudney an aggregate of 1,307,668 Class A Shares), and (ii) acquired an aggregate of 4,968 Class B Shares pursuant to the Class B Share Issue.

    Immediately prior to the closing of the Transactions (the “Closing”), Mr. Cudney beneficially owned and exercised control and direction over an aggregate of 3,923,010 Class A Shares (of which an aggregate of 2,428,280 Class A Shares were owned by Mr. Cudney directly and an aggregate of 1,494,730 Class A Shares were owned by Cudney Stables Inc. (“Cudney Stables”), an entity owned by Mr. Cudney), an aggregate of 18,600 Class B Shares, and convertible securities of Northfield entitling Mr. Cudney to acquire an additional 437,500 Class A Shares, representing approximately 27.5% of the issued and outstanding Class A Shares and 100% of the Class B Shares immediately prior to the Closing (or approximately 29.64% of the issued and outstanding Class A Shares, calculated on a partially diluted basis, assuming the exercise of the 437,500 convertible securities only).

    Immediately following the Closing, Mr. Cudney, together with Cudney Stables, beneficially own and exercise control and direction over an aggregate of 5,230,678 Class A Shares (of which an aggregate of 3,735,948 Class A Shares are beneficially owned by Mr. Cudney, and an aggregate of 1,494,730 Class A Shares are beneficially owned by Cudney Stables), an aggregate of 23,568 Class B Shares, and convertible securities entitling Mr. Cudney to acquire an additional 437,500 Class A Shares, representing approximately 29.1% of the issued and outstanding Class A Shares and 100% of the Class B Shares on Closing (or approximately 30.7% of the issued and outstanding Class A Shares on Closing, calculated on a partially diluted basis, assuming the exercise of the 437,500 convertible securities only).

    The Class A Shares acquired pursuant to the Juno Share Acquisition were not acquired through the facilities of any marketplace for the Company’s securities. Mr. Cudney may increase or decrease his investments in the Company at any time, or continue to maintain his current investment position, depending on market conditions or any other relevant factor. The Class A Shares were acquired for aggregate consideration of 1,798,044 Juno Shares held by Mr. Cudney, having a deemed value of C$3.71 per Juno Share or approximately C$6,669,108.65 in the aggregate, pursuant to the exemption contained in Section 2.16 of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (the take-over bid and issuer bid transaction exemption).

    This portion of this news release is issued pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues, which also requires an early warning report to be filed on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval+ (“SEDAR+”), accessible at www.sedarplus.ca, containing additional information with respect to the foregoing matters. A copy of the related early warning report may be obtained, following its filing, on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile or by contacting the Company at 141 Adelaide Street West, Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3L5, Attention: Michael Leskovec, Chief Financial Officer, Northfield Capital Corporation, Tel: (416) 628-5940.

    About Northfield Capital Corporation

    Northfield Capital Corporation is a publicly traded, leading Canadian investment firm with deep roots in resources, mining, aviation, and premium alcoholic beverages. Founded in 1981 by Robert D. Cudney, Northfield combines decades of experience with forward-thinking strategies to unlock opportunities across its diverse portfolio. Northfield is dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in businesses that drive economic prosperity in Canada. For more information, visit www.northfieldcapital.com.

    For further information, please contact:

    Michael G. Leskovec, CPA, CA
    Chief Financial Officer
    Telephone: (416) 628-5940

    Forward-Looking Information and Other Disclaimers

    This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, “forward-looking information”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws including, but not limited to, statements with respect to Mr. Cudney’s intentions with respect to his current and future investments in the Company, and Juno’s 2025 exploration campaign and its exploration in the Ring of Fire (and expectations with respect thereto). The use of any of the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “objective”, “ongoing”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct.

    Since forward-looking information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. Factors which could materially affect such forward-looking information are described in the risk factors in the Company’s most recent annual management’s discussion and analysis that is available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. The forward-looking information included in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

    The securities offered will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent a registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. The news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

    Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

    The MIL Network –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Northfield Capital Completes Acquisition of Additional Interest in Juno Corp. and Issuance of Class B Multiple Voting Shares

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Not for distribution to U.S. Newswire Services or for release, publication, distribution or dissemination directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, in or into the United States.

    TORONTO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northfield Capital Corporation (TSX-V: NFD.A) (“Northfield” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced transaction (the “Juno Share Acquisition”) to acquire an aggregate of 5,123,044 common shares (“Juno Shares”) of Juno Corp. (“Juno”), in accordance with the terms of the share purchase agreements entered into with five shareholders of Juno. In consideration for the Juno Shares acquired, the Company issued to such shareholders an aggregate of 3,725,848 class A restricted voting shares in the capital of the Company (the “Class A Shares”). The Company also announces that it has issued an aggregate of 4,968 Class B multiple voting shares of the Company (the “Class B Shares”) to Mr. Robert Cudney, the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company, on a non-brokered private placement basis at a price of $6.00 per Class B Share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $29,808‬ (the “Class B Share Issue”).

    For further details of the Juno Share Acquisition and the Class B Share Issue (together, the “Transactions”), please refer to the Company’s news release dated May 27, 2025.

    As a result of the share acquisition announced today, Northfield’s ownership interest in Juno increases from 16.8% to approximately 24%.

    About Juno Corp.

    Juno is a private Ontario-based exploration company and the largest mineral claimholder in the Ring of Fire, controlling over 4,600 km²— representing more than 55% of the district’s mineral claims. Juno’s 2025 exploration campaign is underway, with further drilling and data analytics aimed at expanding known mineralized zones and unlocking new targets. Backed by a strong treasury, experienced leadership, and established relationships with First Nations communities, Juno is uniquely positioned to lead the next generation of mineral exploration in the Ring of Fire.

    Class B Share Issue

    The Class B Share Issue was completed in order for Mr. Cudney to maintain his pro rata voting interest in respect of the Class B Shares following the completion of the Juno Share Acquisition and the Company’s previously completed acquisition of all of the shares of Northfield Aviation Group Inc. (as announced in the Company’s news releases of May 5, 2025 and May 27, 2025). The Class B Shares were issued in accordance with the resolutions of the shareholders of the Company passed at the meeting of shareholders of the Company held in December 1986, which authorized the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) to issue additional Class B Shares to Mr. Cudney at an issue price equal to the market price of the Class A restricted voting shares of the Company on the day before the Board approves such issuance. The Class B Shares issued to Mr. Cudney are subject to a hold period of four months plus one day from the date of closing of the Class B Share Issue.

    Early Warning Disclosure

    Mr. Cudney, an insider of the Company and an individual with beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over, securities of the Company carrying more than 10% of the voting rights attached to all the outstanding voting securities of the Company, participated in (i) the Juno Share Acquisition as a vendor and sold and transferred to the Company an aggregate of 1,798,044 Juno Shares (in consideration for which, the Company issued to Mr. Cudney an aggregate of 1,307,668 Class A Shares), and (ii) acquired an aggregate of 4,968 Class B Shares pursuant to the Class B Share Issue.

    Immediately prior to the closing of the Transactions (the “Closing”), Mr. Cudney beneficially owned and exercised control and direction over an aggregate of 3,923,010 Class A Shares (of which an aggregate of 2,428,280 Class A Shares were owned by Mr. Cudney directly and an aggregate of 1,494,730 Class A Shares were owned by Cudney Stables Inc. (“Cudney Stables”), an entity owned by Mr. Cudney), an aggregate of 18,600 Class B Shares, and convertible securities of Northfield entitling Mr. Cudney to acquire an additional 437,500 Class A Shares, representing approximately 27.5% of the issued and outstanding Class A Shares and 100% of the Class B Shares immediately prior to the Closing (or approximately 29.64% of the issued and outstanding Class A Shares, calculated on a partially diluted basis, assuming the exercise of the 437,500 convertible securities only).

    Immediately following the Closing, Mr. Cudney, together with Cudney Stables, beneficially own and exercise control and direction over an aggregate of 5,230,678 Class A Shares (of which an aggregate of 3,735,948 Class A Shares are beneficially owned by Mr. Cudney, and an aggregate of 1,494,730 Class A Shares are beneficially owned by Cudney Stables), an aggregate of 23,568 Class B Shares, and convertible securities entitling Mr. Cudney to acquire an additional 437,500 Class A Shares, representing approximately 29.1% of the issued and outstanding Class A Shares and 100% of the Class B Shares on Closing (or approximately 30.7% of the issued and outstanding Class A Shares on Closing, calculated on a partially diluted basis, assuming the exercise of the 437,500 convertible securities only).

    The Class A Shares acquired pursuant to the Juno Share Acquisition were not acquired through the facilities of any marketplace for the Company’s securities. Mr. Cudney may increase or decrease his investments in the Company at any time, or continue to maintain his current investment position, depending on market conditions or any other relevant factor. The Class A Shares were acquired for aggregate consideration of 1,798,044 Juno Shares held by Mr. Cudney, having a deemed value of C$3.71 per Juno Share or approximately C$6,669,108.65 in the aggregate, pursuant to the exemption contained in Section 2.16 of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (the take-over bid and issuer bid transaction exemption).

    This portion of this news release is issued pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues, which also requires an early warning report to be filed on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval+ (“SEDAR+”), accessible at www.sedarplus.ca, containing additional information with respect to the foregoing matters. A copy of the related early warning report may be obtained, following its filing, on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile or by contacting the Company at 141 Adelaide Street West, Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3L5, Attention: Michael Leskovec, Chief Financial Officer, Northfield Capital Corporation, Tel: (416) 628-5940.

    About Northfield Capital Corporation

    Northfield Capital Corporation is a publicly traded, leading Canadian investment firm with deep roots in resources, mining, aviation, and premium alcoholic beverages. Founded in 1981 by Robert D. Cudney, Northfield combines decades of experience with forward-thinking strategies to unlock opportunities across its diverse portfolio. Northfield is dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in businesses that drive economic prosperity in Canada. For more information, visit www.northfieldcapital.com.

    For further information, please contact:

    Michael G. Leskovec, CPA, CA
    Chief Financial Officer
    Telephone: (416) 628-5940

    Forward-Looking Information and Other Disclaimers

    This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, “forward-looking information”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws including, but not limited to, statements with respect to Mr. Cudney’s intentions with respect to his current and future investments in the Company, and Juno’s 2025 exploration campaign and its exploration in the Ring of Fire (and expectations with respect thereto). The use of any of the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “objective”, “ongoing”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct.

    Since forward-looking information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. Factors which could materially affect such forward-looking information are described in the risk factors in the Company’s most recent annual management’s discussion and analysis that is available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. The forward-looking information included in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

    The securities offered will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent a registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. The news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

    Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

    The MIL Network –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: BlockchainCloudMining Launches XRP-Based Cloud Mining Contracts to Broaden Asset Utility

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlockchainCloudMining, a UK-based cryptocurrency cloud mining platform, today announced the launch of XRP-compatible cloud mining contracts, enabling holders of XRP to directly participate in crypto mining activities. This strategic update marks a significant step in broadening the utility of XRP beyond traditional cross-border transfers.

    The new XRP-based contracts are now available globally on BlockchainCloudMining.com and come at a time when institutional interest in alternative mining strategies and blockchain infrastructure diversification is rising.

    XRP is no longer just a transfer tool, but also an asset appreciation tool

    “We’ve seen growing interest from users holding XRP who are looking to diversify their digital asset strategy,” said a company spokesperson. “With this launch, BlockchainCloudMining aims to provide an efficient way for users to engage in mining using XRP, without the need for physical hardware or technical complexity.”

    XRP, originally developed by Ripple Labs for fast and low-cost transactions, has maintained a strong presence in the digital payments space. With the addition of cloud mining compatibility, BlockchainCloudMining addresses the evolving needs of digital asset holders seeking passive participation in blockchain infrastructure.

    BlockchainCloudMining: Start mining machines with XRP and get passive income every day

    The platform now supports a total of nine cryptocurrencies for mining contracts, including BTC, ETH, DOGE, USDT, and XRP. All mining operations are conducted via remote green-energy-powered data centers across multiple regions, emphasizing environmental sustainability and 24/7 uptime.

    The platform contract income data is transparent, and the flexible period meets the needs of multiple types of users. BlockchainCloudMining provides a variety of period contracts, covering novices to advanced users:

    ⦁ [New User Experience Contract]: Investment amount: US$100, contract period 2 days, total income: US$100 + US$6.
    ⦁ [WhatsMiner M66S]: Investment amount: US$500, contract period 7 days, total income: US$500 + US$45.5.
    ⦁ [WhatsMiner M60]: Investment amount: US$1,000, contract period 14 days, total income: US$1,000 + US$196.
    ⦁【Bitcoin Miner S21+】: Investment amount: $3,000, contract period 20 days, total income: $3,000 + $900.
    ⦁【ALPH Miner AL1】: Investment amount: $10,000, contract period 35 days, total income: $10,000 + $5,950.
    ⦁【ANTSPACE HK3】: Investment amount: $33,000, contract period 40 days, total income: $33,000 + $26,400.

    This announcement comes amid wider market discussions around the long-term role of XRP in the crypto economy. BlockchainCloudMining notes that the new feature is designed to give holders of XRP more ways to engage with blockchain infrastructure beyond traditional trading.

    The platform is currently carrying out a global registered user program, where new users will be given a $12 upon registration, which can be used to offset the cost of the first contract. The platform also launched a multi-currency invitation rebate mechanism to support team contract profit sharing, further expanding the possibility of passive income.

    Conclusion: You don’t need to understand technology to start your “mining machine business” with XRP

    For most cryptocurrency holders, the trading market is too volatile and the mining equipment is too complicated. BlockchainCloudMining uses a simple way to allow users to use their XRP to start an “automatic money-making” system in the cloud, without burning their brains or watching the market, and the money will be automatically credited every day.

    Between traditional investment and decentralized finance, such a BlockchainCloudMining platform provides a new middle option – safer, easier to use, and more sustainable.

    To learn more about the XRP cloud mining option and other supported digital assets, visit the official announcement page at www.BlockchainCloudMining.com.

    About BlockchainCloudMining

    BlockchainCloudMining is a global cryptocurrency cloud mining platform headquartered in London. The company provides users with access to a network of energy-efficient mining infrastructure, supporting multiple digital assets across secure and transparent operations. With a commitment to simplicity, compliance, and sustainability, the platform enables a new generation of users to participate in the blockchain ecosystem.

    Media Contact:

    Website: www.BlockchainCloudMining.com

    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release does not constitute an investment solicitation, nor does it constitute investment advice, financial advice, or trading recommendations. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and the possibility of losing funds. It is strongly recommended that you perform due diligence before investing or trading in cryptocurrencies and securities, including consulting a professional financial advisor.

    The MIL Network –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Slipstream Co-Authors First Comprehensive Cost Study on Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia in the American Journal of Hematology

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BLUE BELL, Pa., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Slipstream, a trusted technology partner serving the Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical industry, is proud to announce its co-authorship of a groundbreaking study on Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), recently published in the American Journal of Hematology.

    The study, “Characterizing the Healthcare Utilization and Costs of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia”, is the largest study of patients with HHT ever conducted, including over 24,000 patients living with this rare, inherited bleeding disorder. The research reveals that, within this sample, the direct medical costs for HHT exceeded $450 million annually in the United States, driven primarily by the treatment of bleeding-related complications, including anemia.

    “By leveraging Komodo Health’s Healthcare Map®, which includes data from over 330 million US patients, we have been able to characterize a rare disease whose natural history and burden have never been well-defined or fully understood,” said Tracy J. Mayne, PhD, Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Life Science Research at Slipstream. “We now know that nearly 60% of patients diagnosed with HHT have bleeding so severe that it causes anemia, and a significant portion of those patients receive frequent IV iron and/or red cell transfusions. The burden for both patients and the healthcare system is enormous, with significant implications for advocacy and drug development.”

    The research team, which includes collaborators from Massachusetts General Hospital, Cure HHT, and Diagonal Therapeutics, utilized Komodo real-world claims data to evaluate the economic burden of disease in a cohort of more than 24,000 patients in 2022 and 2023.

    Key findings from the publication include:

    • Per patient per year (PPPY) costs for people living with HHT are comparable to or surpass those of other rare and resource-intensive diseases.
    • Bleeding and its consequences were identified as the primary drivers of healthcare costs.
      • Mean PPPY costs for all HHT patients were >$19,000 across 2022 and 2023, about 20% higher than those for sickle cell disease.
      • For HHT patients with anemia, the mean PPPY costs were approximately $27,000
      • Patients with HHT receiving hematologic support (iron infusions and/or red blood cell transfusions) had mean PPPY costs of approximately $40,000
      • HHT patients with anemia, while accounting for nearly 60% of the HHT patient population, were responsible for approximately 80% of the direct medical costs.
    • Notably, the prevalence of liver transplantation among HHT patients, arising from complications of liver AVMs, was 40 times greater than in the general U.S. population.

    “Slipstream was founded on the belief that technology should empower the life sciences industry to move faster, work smarter, and operate more efficiently,” said Brandon McKay, Chief Executive Officer at Slipstream. “Studies like this one validate how the right data, paired with the right expertise, can redefine what is possible in healthcare. This collaboration is exactly the kind of work we strive to do partnering with innovators across the ecosystem to unlock the power of real-world data and digital platforms. Our goal is always to accelerate impact where it matters most, improving patient outcomes.”

    This landmark study provides critical evidence of the high level of unmet need for patients living with HHT, who have few treatment options and no approved drugs that modify disease or are able to slow or halt progression. This study strengthens the case for future therapeutic development and is an example of the value real-world evidence and the Komodo health database bring to the rare disease space.

    The full article is available online through the American Journal of Hematology: https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.27756

    About Slipstream
    Slipstream is a trusted technology partner exclusively serving the Life Sciences industry. Our global team brings deep domain expertise and pragmatic, end-to-end solutions that simplify complex challenges across the entire product lifecycle. We deliver with speed, compliance, and foresight— empowering clients to accelerate research, optimize time to market, and improve patient outcomes, ensuring technology keeps pace with their life-changing mission.

    About Slipstream’s Digital CRO Practice

    Slipstream’s Digital CRO Practice is advancing drug development by utilizing real-world data and current data science to create external/synthetic controls and real-world/placebo hybrids as primary basis of approval for drugs developed to treat rare diseases. As a market leader in digital pharmaceutical digital platforms, Slipstream combines deep therapeutic expertise with real-world regulatory experience and industry-leading technology to help rare disease companies achieve approval faster and at significantly reduced cost. Using large national databases, Slipstream also assists in site identification and recruitment for rare disease trials.

    Media Contact:
    Isabella Canuso

    Sr. Marketing Manager
    Slipstream
    Isabella.canuso@slipstream-it.com
    (609)682-1080
    www.slipstream-it.com

    The MIL Network –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Slipstream Co-Authors First Comprehensive Cost Study on Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia in the American Journal of Hematology

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BLUE BELL, Pa., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Slipstream, a trusted technology partner serving the Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical industry, is proud to announce its co-authorship of a groundbreaking study on Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), recently published in the American Journal of Hematology.

    The study, “Characterizing the Healthcare Utilization and Costs of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia”, is the largest study of patients with HHT ever conducted, including over 24,000 patients living with this rare, inherited bleeding disorder. The research reveals that, within this sample, the direct medical costs for HHT exceeded $450 million annually in the United States, driven primarily by the treatment of bleeding-related complications, including anemia.

    “By leveraging Komodo Health’s Healthcare Map®, which includes data from over 330 million US patients, we have been able to characterize a rare disease whose natural history and burden have never been well-defined or fully understood,” said Tracy J. Mayne, PhD, Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Life Science Research at Slipstream. “We now know that nearly 60% of patients diagnosed with HHT have bleeding so severe that it causes anemia, and a significant portion of those patients receive frequent IV iron and/or red cell transfusions. The burden for both patients and the healthcare system is enormous, with significant implications for advocacy and drug development.”

    The research team, which includes collaborators from Massachusetts General Hospital, Cure HHT, and Diagonal Therapeutics, utilized Komodo real-world claims data to evaluate the economic burden of disease in a cohort of more than 24,000 patients in 2022 and 2023.

    Key findings from the publication include:

    • Per patient per year (PPPY) costs for people living with HHT are comparable to or surpass those of other rare and resource-intensive diseases.
    • Bleeding and its consequences were identified as the primary drivers of healthcare costs.
      • Mean PPPY costs for all HHT patients were >$19,000 across 2022 and 2023, about 20% higher than those for sickle cell disease.
      • For HHT patients with anemia, the mean PPPY costs were approximately $27,000
      • Patients with HHT receiving hematologic support (iron infusions and/or red blood cell transfusions) had mean PPPY costs of approximately $40,000
      • HHT patients with anemia, while accounting for nearly 60% of the HHT patient population, were responsible for approximately 80% of the direct medical costs.
    • Notably, the prevalence of liver transplantation among HHT patients, arising from complications of liver AVMs, was 40 times greater than in the general U.S. population.

    “Slipstream was founded on the belief that technology should empower the life sciences industry to move faster, work smarter, and operate more efficiently,” said Brandon McKay, Chief Executive Officer at Slipstream. “Studies like this one validate how the right data, paired with the right expertise, can redefine what is possible in healthcare. This collaboration is exactly the kind of work we strive to do partnering with innovators across the ecosystem to unlock the power of real-world data and digital platforms. Our goal is always to accelerate impact where it matters most, improving patient outcomes.”

    This landmark study provides critical evidence of the high level of unmet need for patients living with HHT, who have few treatment options and no approved drugs that modify disease or are able to slow or halt progression. This study strengthens the case for future therapeutic development and is an example of the value real-world evidence and the Komodo health database bring to the rare disease space.

    The full article is available online through the American Journal of Hematology: https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.27756

    About Slipstream
    Slipstream is a trusted technology partner exclusively serving the Life Sciences industry. Our global team brings deep domain expertise and pragmatic, end-to-end solutions that simplify complex challenges across the entire product lifecycle. We deliver with speed, compliance, and foresight— empowering clients to accelerate research, optimize time to market, and improve patient outcomes, ensuring technology keeps pace with their life-changing mission.

    About Slipstream’s Digital CRO Practice

    Slipstream’s Digital CRO Practice is advancing drug development by utilizing real-world data and current data science to create external/synthetic controls and real-world/placebo hybrids as primary basis of approval for drugs developed to treat rare diseases. As a market leader in digital pharmaceutical digital platforms, Slipstream combines deep therapeutic expertise with real-world regulatory experience and industry-leading technology to help rare disease companies achieve approval faster and at significantly reduced cost. Using large national databases, Slipstream also assists in site identification and recruitment for rare disease trials.

    Media Contact:
    Isabella Canuso

    Sr. Marketing Manager
    Slipstream
    Isabella.canuso@slipstream-it.com
    (609)682-1080
    www.slipstream-it.com

    The MIL Network –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Slipstream Co-Authors First Comprehensive Cost Study on Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia in the American Journal of Hematology

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BLUE BELL, Pa., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Slipstream, a trusted technology partner serving the Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical industry, is proud to announce its co-authorship of a groundbreaking study on Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), recently published in the American Journal of Hematology.

    The study, “Characterizing the Healthcare Utilization and Costs of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia”, is the largest study of patients with HHT ever conducted, including over 24,000 patients living with this rare, inherited bleeding disorder. The research reveals that, within this sample, the direct medical costs for HHT exceeded $450 million annually in the United States, driven primarily by the treatment of bleeding-related complications, including anemia.

    “By leveraging Komodo Health’s Healthcare Map®, which includes data from over 330 million US patients, we have been able to characterize a rare disease whose natural history and burden have never been well-defined or fully understood,” said Tracy J. Mayne, PhD, Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Life Science Research at Slipstream. “We now know that nearly 60% of patients diagnosed with HHT have bleeding so severe that it causes anemia, and a significant portion of those patients receive frequent IV iron and/or red cell transfusions. The burden for both patients and the healthcare system is enormous, with significant implications for advocacy and drug development.”

    The research team, which includes collaborators from Massachusetts General Hospital, Cure HHT, and Diagonal Therapeutics, utilized Komodo real-world claims data to evaluate the economic burden of disease in a cohort of more than 24,000 patients in 2022 and 2023.

    Key findings from the publication include:

    • Per patient per year (PPPY) costs for people living with HHT are comparable to or surpass those of other rare and resource-intensive diseases.
    • Bleeding and its consequences were identified as the primary drivers of healthcare costs.
      • Mean PPPY costs for all HHT patients were >$19,000 across 2022 and 2023, about 20% higher than those for sickle cell disease.
      • For HHT patients with anemia, the mean PPPY costs were approximately $27,000
      • Patients with HHT receiving hematologic support (iron infusions and/or red blood cell transfusions) had mean PPPY costs of approximately $40,000
      • HHT patients with anemia, while accounting for nearly 60% of the HHT patient population, were responsible for approximately 80% of the direct medical costs.
    • Notably, the prevalence of liver transplantation among HHT patients, arising from complications of liver AVMs, was 40 times greater than in the general U.S. population.

    “Slipstream was founded on the belief that technology should empower the life sciences industry to move faster, work smarter, and operate more efficiently,” said Brandon McKay, Chief Executive Officer at Slipstream. “Studies like this one validate how the right data, paired with the right expertise, can redefine what is possible in healthcare. This collaboration is exactly the kind of work we strive to do partnering with innovators across the ecosystem to unlock the power of real-world data and digital platforms. Our goal is always to accelerate impact where it matters most, improving patient outcomes.”

    This landmark study provides critical evidence of the high level of unmet need for patients living with HHT, who have few treatment options and no approved drugs that modify disease or are able to slow or halt progression. This study strengthens the case for future therapeutic development and is an example of the value real-world evidence and the Komodo health database bring to the rare disease space.

    The full article is available online through the American Journal of Hematology: https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.27756

    About Slipstream
    Slipstream is a trusted technology partner exclusively serving the Life Sciences industry. Our global team brings deep domain expertise and pragmatic, end-to-end solutions that simplify complex challenges across the entire product lifecycle. We deliver with speed, compliance, and foresight— empowering clients to accelerate research, optimize time to market, and improve patient outcomes, ensuring technology keeps pace with their life-changing mission.

    About Slipstream’s Digital CRO Practice

    Slipstream’s Digital CRO Practice is advancing drug development by utilizing real-world data and current data science to create external/synthetic controls and real-world/placebo hybrids as primary basis of approval for drugs developed to treat rare diseases. As a market leader in digital pharmaceutical digital platforms, Slipstream combines deep therapeutic expertise with real-world regulatory experience and industry-leading technology to help rare disease companies achieve approval faster and at significantly reduced cost. Using large national databases, Slipstream also assists in site identification and recruitment for rare disease trials.

    Media Contact:
    Isabella Canuso

    Sr. Marketing Manager
    Slipstream
    Isabella.canuso@slipstream-it.com
    (609)682-1080
    www.slipstream-it.com

    The MIL Network –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: FHLBank San Francisco Awards $5.1 Million in Grants for Affordable Housing in Nevada

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) today announced $5.1 million in affordable housing grants awarded to Nevada-based affordable housing developers through its Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Nevada Targeted Fund. The grants are being awarded to five projects in Nevada that will collectively create over 270 units of new affordable housing throughout the state.

    “The shortage of affordable housing is one of the most pressing challenges our country faces, and the need is especially acute in Nevada,” said Joseph E. Amato, interim president and CEO of FHLBank San Francisco. “As one of the nation’s least densely populated states, Nevada is home to a wide range of communities — urban, rural, and tribal — all experiencing significant housing challenges. We’re proud to support five impactful projects across the state that will help address this crisis and expand access to affordable housing.”

    This year marks the third year of the Nevada Targeted Fund, which was developed in collaboration with U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada to innovate meaningful solutions to encourage and fund needed affordable housing projects. To address the dire need in Nevada, FHLBank San Francisco launched the Nevada Targeted Fund, the first state-targeted fund in the FHLBank System, to specifically fund affordable housing projects in Nevada. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the supply of affordable and available rental homes in Nevada is 17 for every 100 extremely low-income renter households. Nevada is the state with the most extremely low-income households in the nation, earning between 0% to 30% of area median income who are severely cost burdened, meaning the household spends more than 50% of its income on housing costs, including utilities.

    “I appreciate that the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco continues to support the Nevada Targeted Fund,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I’m proud of the partnership that we have built with the Bank to address housing needs in the Silver State, and I will continue to seek opportunities for the FHLBank to use its resources to meet more of our housing and community development needs.”

    AHP General Fund and Nevada Targeted Fund grants help finance the development, preservation, or purchase of affordable multifamily and single-family housing for people in need, including the chronically unhoused, families, seniors, veterans, at-risk youth, people living with disabilities and mental health challenges or overcoming substance abuse. Grants are delivered through FHLBank San Francisco member institutions partnering with nonprofits and affordable housing developers to submit applications for grants for specific projects in an annual funding competition.

    The 2025 AHP Nevada Targeted Fund grants will fund the following five new construction projects across Nevada:

    1. Reno: Truckee Meadows Housing Solutions’ Gen Den Intergenerational Housing will create an intergenerational community with 10 new units, in collaboration with FHLBank San Francisco member Clearinghouse CDFI.
    2. North Las Vegas: Foresight Housing Partners’ PuraVida Senior Living will construct 74 new affordable apartment units that prioritize accessibility and ADA compliance for very-low-income seniors, in collaboration with FHLBank San Francisco member Town and Country Bank.
    3. Las Vegas: Nevada H.A.N.D., Inc.’s Southern Pines Apartments will create 48 new units of housing for families and individuals with on-site social services and recreational programs, in collaboration with FHLBank San Francisco member Wells Fargo National Bank West.
    4. Las Vegas: Walter Hoving Home, Inc.’s Las Vegas Expansion project will create a new residential recovery facility for women and families, in collaboration with FHLBank San Francisco member City National Bank.
    5. Las Vegas: Blind Center of Nevada’s Visions Park will provide new critical housing for the blind and visually impaired, in collaboration with FHLBank San Francisco member Western Alliance Bank.

    “At Western Alliance Bank, we are honored to play a role in increasing affordable housing options for people in communities across our national footprint,” said Aidan Tracey, assistant vice president of portfolio management for Western Alliance Bank’s Affordable Housing Investments Group. “Visions Park is an exciting opportunity to create and sustain innovative supportive housing for people who are visually impaired. We are pleased that we could work with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and support the Blind Center of Nevada in bringing this project to life to make Las Vegas a better place to live for those with vision loss.”

    In 2025, FHLBank San Francisco awarded nearly $50 million in AHP grants, including funding from its 2025 AHP General Fund for projects in California and Arizona, and from its 2025 Nevada Targeted Fund for projects in Nevada. Since 1990, FHLBank San Francisco has awarded over $1.4 billion in grants for the construction, preservation, or purchase of nearly 155,000 affordable housing units. Collectively, the FHLBanks are one of the largest sources of private sector grants for affordable housing in the country, providing approximately $8.3 billion in grant funding for affordable housing and helping more than one million households purchase or preserve a home since 1990. Providing resources for affordable housing is central to FHLBank San Francisco’s mission, with at least 10% of the Bank’s net income from the prior year committed to fund affordable housing and related community investment programs.

    Where AHP projects are developed, local economies also get a boost, as these projects create jobs, increase construction and consumer spending, and generate new tax revenues. Learn more about the communities, families, and individuals that have benefited from access to AHP-funded housing on the Bank’s website.

    About the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
    The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is a member-driven cooperative helping local lenders in Arizona, California, and Nevada build strong communities, create opportunity, and change lives for the better. The tools and resources we provide to our member financial institutions — commercial banks, credit unions, industrial loan companies, savings institutions, insurance companies, and community development financial institutions —propel homeownership, finance quality affordable housing, drive economic vitality, and revitalize whole neighborhoods. Together with our members and other partners, we are making the communities we serve more vibrant and resilient.

    Contact:

    Tom Flannigan
    Tom.Flannigan@fhlbsf.com
    415.616.2695

    The MIL Network –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: FHLBank San Francisco Awards $5.1 Million in Grants for Affordable Housing in Nevada

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) today announced $5.1 million in affordable housing grants awarded to Nevada-based affordable housing developers through its Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Nevada Targeted Fund. The grants are being awarded to five projects in Nevada that will collectively create over 270 units of new affordable housing throughout the state.

    “The shortage of affordable housing is one of the most pressing challenges our country faces, and the need is especially acute in Nevada,” said Joseph E. Amato, interim president and CEO of FHLBank San Francisco. “As one of the nation’s least densely populated states, Nevada is home to a wide range of communities — urban, rural, and tribal — all experiencing significant housing challenges. We’re proud to support five impactful projects across the state that will help address this crisis and expand access to affordable housing.”

    This year marks the third year of the Nevada Targeted Fund, which was developed in collaboration with U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada to innovate meaningful solutions to encourage and fund needed affordable housing projects. To address the dire need in Nevada, FHLBank San Francisco launched the Nevada Targeted Fund, the first state-targeted fund in the FHLBank System, to specifically fund affordable housing projects in Nevada. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the supply of affordable and available rental homes in Nevada is 17 for every 100 extremely low-income renter households. Nevada is the state with the most extremely low-income households in the nation, earning between 0% to 30% of area median income who are severely cost burdened, meaning the household spends more than 50% of its income on housing costs, including utilities.

    “I appreciate that the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco continues to support the Nevada Targeted Fund,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I’m proud of the partnership that we have built with the Bank to address housing needs in the Silver State, and I will continue to seek opportunities for the FHLBank to use its resources to meet more of our housing and community development needs.”

    AHP General Fund and Nevada Targeted Fund grants help finance the development, preservation, or purchase of affordable multifamily and single-family housing for people in need, including the chronically unhoused, families, seniors, veterans, at-risk youth, people living with disabilities and mental health challenges or overcoming substance abuse. Grants are delivered through FHLBank San Francisco member institutions partnering with nonprofits and affordable housing developers to submit applications for grants for specific projects in an annual funding competition.

    The 2025 AHP Nevada Targeted Fund grants will fund the following five new construction projects across Nevada:

    1. Reno: Truckee Meadows Housing Solutions’ Gen Den Intergenerational Housing will create an intergenerational community with 10 new units, in collaboration with FHLBank San Francisco member Clearinghouse CDFI.
    2. North Las Vegas: Foresight Housing Partners’ PuraVida Senior Living will construct 74 new affordable apartment units that prioritize accessibility and ADA compliance for very-low-income seniors, in collaboration with FHLBank San Francisco member Town and Country Bank.
    3. Las Vegas: Nevada H.A.N.D., Inc.’s Southern Pines Apartments will create 48 new units of housing for families and individuals with on-site social services and recreational programs, in collaboration with FHLBank San Francisco member Wells Fargo National Bank West.
    4. Las Vegas: Walter Hoving Home, Inc.’s Las Vegas Expansion project will create a new residential recovery facility for women and families, in collaboration with FHLBank San Francisco member City National Bank.
    5. Las Vegas: Blind Center of Nevada’s Visions Park will provide new critical housing for the blind and visually impaired, in collaboration with FHLBank San Francisco member Western Alliance Bank.

    “At Western Alliance Bank, we are honored to play a role in increasing affordable housing options for people in communities across our national footprint,” said Aidan Tracey, assistant vice president of portfolio management for Western Alliance Bank’s Affordable Housing Investments Group. “Visions Park is an exciting opportunity to create and sustain innovative supportive housing for people who are visually impaired. We are pleased that we could work with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and support the Blind Center of Nevada in bringing this project to life to make Las Vegas a better place to live for those with vision loss.”

    In 2025, FHLBank San Francisco awarded nearly $50 million in AHP grants, including funding from its 2025 AHP General Fund for projects in California and Arizona, and from its 2025 Nevada Targeted Fund for projects in Nevada. Since 1990, FHLBank San Francisco has awarded over $1.4 billion in grants for the construction, preservation, or purchase of nearly 155,000 affordable housing units. Collectively, the FHLBanks are one of the largest sources of private sector grants for affordable housing in the country, providing approximately $8.3 billion in grant funding for affordable housing and helping more than one million households purchase or preserve a home since 1990. Providing resources for affordable housing is central to FHLBank San Francisco’s mission, with at least 10% of the Bank’s net income from the prior year committed to fund affordable housing and related community investment programs.

    Where AHP projects are developed, local economies also get a boost, as these projects create jobs, increase construction and consumer spending, and generate new tax revenues. Learn more about the communities, families, and individuals that have benefited from access to AHP-funded housing on the Bank’s website.

    About the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
    The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is a member-driven cooperative helping local lenders in Arizona, California, and Nevada build strong communities, create opportunity, and change lives for the better. The tools and resources we provide to our member financial institutions — commercial banks, credit unions, industrial loan companies, savings institutions, insurance companies, and community development financial institutions —propel homeownership, finance quality affordable housing, drive economic vitality, and revitalize whole neighborhoods. Together with our members and other partners, we are making the communities we serve more vibrant and resilient.

    Contact:

    Tom Flannigan
    Tom.Flannigan@fhlbsf.com
    415.616.2695

    The MIL Network –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Cammack, Gonzales Lead Letter Urging HHS to Fast-Track Livestock Treatment Approvals

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03)

    Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) led a group of Republican lawmakers in sending a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging coordination between HHS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and pharmaceutical manufacturers to fast-track approvals and labeling of anti-parasitic treatments for livestock in response to the outbreak and growing threat of a New World Screwworm (NWS) infestation in Mexico.

    The letter highlights the serious health and economic risks posed by NWS, which is moving north through Mexico and approaching the U.S. border. Lawmakers are urging HHS to expedite approvals for antiparasitic treatments—such as ivermectin, doramectin, permethrin, and coumaphos—that are proven effective abroad but lack proper U.S. labeling. They cite the successful 2016 emergency approval of doramectin as a model and call for coordinated action with USDA and EPA to match USDA’s new five-prong strategy, including the sterile fly facility planned in South Texas.

    “Time is of the essence, as there are safe, effective treatments already in use around the world that U.S. producers cannot legally deploy because of outdated or incomplete labeling. By working hand-in-hand with USDA and EPA, HHS can cut through bureaucratic red tape to ensure that veterinarians, ranchers, and wildlife managers have the tools they need before an outbreak hits,” said Congresswoman Cammack. “For months, Congressman Gonzales and I have been actively engaged in combatting this threat. Over a month ago, we hosted a roundtable with fellow members of Congress, major stakeholders, and partners to determine the best path forward. We’ve developed an action plan and are working with our partners to execute executive and legislative action. It is now time for action at the federal level to match that urgency.”

    “Fast-tracking approvals for anti-parasitic treatments for livestock is another important step we must take to protect our livestock industry from the New World screwworm. From introducing the STOP Screwworms Act and leading funding efforts through my seat on the House Appropriations Committee to working alongside USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to launch a facility focused on screwworm eradication efforts—I am determined to do everything possible to eliminate this deadly parasite,” said Congressman Tony Gonzales. “Thank you, Rep. Kat Cammack, for your partnership in moving forward critical treatments to protect America’s livestock.”

    A copy of the full letter can be found here.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Zinke, Daines, Sheehy, Downing Introduce Bicameral Resolution Removing Harmful Miles City RMPA

    Source: US Congressman Ryan Zinke (Western Montana)

    Washington D.C. – Representatives Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02), along with U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy today introduced a bicameral resolution disapproving and removing the Bureau of Land Management’s 2024 Miles City Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA). The Miles City RMPA effectively ends future coal leasing within the Miles City Field Office planning area, which will have an adverse impact on Montana’s jobs, economy, and energy security.

    “The only way we can achieve true American Energy Dominance is when we utilize all-of-the-above forms of energy to include Montana’s clean coal. Coal provides reliable, abundant and affordable baseload power. Our economy and people have always relied on Montana’s clean coal and that is only going to increase with the advancement of AI, data centers and population growth,” said Zinke.

    “Energy security is national security, and Montana’s mining industry plays a vital role in ensuring America remains energy dominant. The Miles City RMPA halts all future coal leasing in the region and will cause hardworking Montanans to lose their jobs. Moreover, the plan will stifle our state’s growing economy and increase our dependence on foreign nations for coal and energy production. I’m proud to introduce this resolution with Senator Sheehy, Representative Downing and Representative Zinke to remove this plan from the books and allow President Trump to move forward with a Made-In-Montana and Made-In-America energy policy,”said Daines.

    “It’s time to put an end to the Biden-era, job-killing, environmentalist mandates, and this resolution will help achieve that. As we work to unleash Montana energy, we must support Montana’s resource economy in building a successful future, creating jobs, and powering America. Montanans voted to make America energy dominant so we can bring down prices for families and boost real wages for the hardworking Americans who keep our economy running, and Montana’s delegation is delivering on this commonsense, America First agenda,”said Sheehy.

    “Montana’s Second Congressional District keeps the lights on in the Treasure State. Under the Biden Administration, Montana energy production took a direct hit when an outright ban on coal leasing in the Powder River Basin went into effect. I’m proud to lead this CRA in the House to reverse this disastrous management plan amendment that threatens access to affordable, reliable energy and investment in the communities I represent,”said Downing.

    Read the full resolution HERE.

    Background:

    The Miles City RMPA makes nearly 2,000,000 acres unavailable for coal leasing within the Miles City Field Office planning area and prohibits new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin. Daines is a strong supporter of leasing in the Powder River Basin- read more HERE.  

     

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Ranking Member Padilla Welcomes New Capitol Police Chief

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)
    Padilla meets with Michael Sullivan, the new chief of the U.S. Capitol PoliceWASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, which has oversight over the U.S. Capitol Police, issued the following statement after meeting with new Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan to welcome him to his new leadership role:
    “Amid the recent rise in dangerous political violence and rhetoric, bolstering the safety and security of Members, staff, and visitors to Capitol Hill is essential to the success of our constitutional government. I appreciate the public service and dedication of the officers who work long hours to protect the legislative branch, and I extend a warm welcome to Chief Michael Sullivan to this new leadership position. We had a productive discussion about Member and campus security, recruitment and retention, and officer morale. Alongside my colleagues in Congress, I look forward to working with Chief Sullivan to ensure that the Capitol Police have the resources, training, and support they need to do this incredibly important job safely and successfully.”

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Economics: AI at Work: Look for employees who excel at how they learn to think, learn and adapt

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: AI at Work: Look for employees who excel at how they learn to think, learn and adapt

    My team recently partnered with NYU Stern on a project that challenged MBA students to design Frontier Firms, with AI at their operational core. Watching the final presentations, I was impressed by how well the students used AI to help write code, craft marketing strategies, and model financial scenarios, even when they lacked deep experience or formal backgrounds in those areas. 

    Then it occurred to me: I was watching the work of “Frontier Employees”—the new and necessary talent for the AI era, whose roles aren’t defined by what they already know but by their capacity to grow and put new skills to work. We’d given them access to the latest AI and agent capabilities with Copilot, empowering them to get work done that would have previously required decades of experience and expertise. But the tools alone don’t explain their success. To leverage AI to achieve what was previously impossible, they’d demonstrated three key skills: They learned to think, learned to learn, and learned to adapt.

    I believe these will be the defining skills of the Frontier Employee, and I encourage my own four kids—who range from college years to early in career—to develop them too.  
     
    Learn to think 
    There’s a common misconception that human thinking will be devalued in the AI-driven future. In fact, when AI is abundant and businesses can access intelligence on tap, human thought becomes more essential, not less.  

    In the AI era, humans will need to demonstrate strong critical thinking skills in two distinct and equally important ways. First, you become AI’s strategist: Frontier Employees curate, critique, and refine AI outputs to ensure accuracy and alignment with business goals. While you can delegate low-stakes, low-impact work to AI, for more meaningful projects, you should treat AI as a thought partner rather than a thought dispenser.  

    Second, you become AI’s teacher. Your thinking helps make AI better, because smart input from people produces rich data that fuels the technology’s growth and effectiveness. Without this ongoing human input, AI risks stagnation or even decline. 

    At Stern, the students conceived Frontier Firms in fields from biomedical research to fintech project management. By the end, every student had developed a powerful habit: Before accepting an AI-generated answer, they asked, “What might be missing or off in this response?” before moving forward. That pause—that moment of skepticism—is where critical thinking lives. 

    Learn to learn 
    In a world where AI is constantly evolving and changing job roles, a Frontier Employee’s ability to continuously acquire new skills is more important than mastering any single tool or technique. Taking courses alone won’t get you there. It’s about cultivating a mindset of curiosity, experimentation, and resilience, and then translating that mindset to performance. Successful leaders and employees will keep pace with AI’s evolution and understand when to unlearn, or let go of outdated knowledge. 

    Most of the MBA students didn’t start the project as AI experts. But they ramped up fast. In just a few weeks, they were building entire suites of agents—digital teammates that could run market research, analyze finances, or even simulate conversations with C-suite execs to pressure-test decisions. 

    In one case, a student with no marketing background became her startup’s CMO. She worked with Copilot to create an end-to-end marketing plan, complete with messaging, web design, and a brand palette, showing how AI can democratize expertise. “Unlearning” the idea that your education or background limits, defines, or uniquely qualifies you for a role presents an existential challenge for many. But those who embrace it will discover near-boundless career opportunities.  

    Learn to adapt 
    I’ve spent most of my career working on Microsoft productivity software, and we used to ship a new version every few years. Now, we’re launching new AI capabilities every few weeks. But it’s not only the pace of change that’s accelerating. By its very nature, AI is continuously evolving, and for Frontier Employees that means operating in an environment that requires continuous adaptation. 

    As the Stern students envisioned startups from the ground up, we urged them to break from familiar workflows and imagine entirely new patterns of collaboration. Historically, all work happened either by yourself or with other humans. In Frontier Firms, you work with and manage agents. That’s a radical adaptation that raised big questions: Which tasks still require human judgment? Where can agents take the lead? And in a team of humans and agents, how does decision-making evolve?  

    The students entered the MBA program a year ago, when the idea of a Frontier Firm had barely taken off. By the time they gave their final presentations, that idea had gained real momentum and was quickly transforming how new ventures take shape. By designing Frontier Firms from scratch, by using AI as the fundamental starting point for reimagining business, these students had to let go of the assumptions they arrived with and adapt to new realities in real-time.  

    Their success shows us something important about the future of work: the people who thrive will have solid thinking skills as their foundation, the ability to keep learning, and the openness to adjust course, constantly. These are deeply human skills that have always mattered—and always will.

    For more insights on AI and the future of work, subscribe to this newsletter.

    MIL OSI Economics –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Popular play area set for revamp

    Source: City of Sunderland

    Sunderland’s much loved Mowbray Park play area is set to undergo a makeover.

    The redevelopment will see the repair and revamp of some of the park’s favourite pieces of play equipment alongside the installation of a number of new pieces, including inclusive play equipment.

    New play equipment due to be installed over the next few weeks includes a toddler multiplay, see-saw, clambering boulders, balance beams, a nest rocker and a spider swing. The improvements will also see the installation of an inclusive roundabout, swing and a springie.

    Work on the play area, which is due to start next week, will see it being closed for 12 weeks from the week beginning 14 July. While the City Council generally tries to carry out work on play parks outside of the school holidays, due to the condition of some of the existing play equipment which is mainly down to wear and tear, the decision has been made to bring the planned work forward to next week.

    Councillor Lyndsey Leonard, Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and Net Zero at Sunderland City Council, said: “Mowbray Park is one of our most popular parks and we’re delighted to be to be installing a range of new play equipment as part of the redevelopment of the much-loved play park.

    “The play area is a real favourite with children and the new play equipment will be a great addition for the many families for regularly visit it. We’re also aiming to repair and retain as many favourite pieces of the park’s existing play equipment as we can. 

    “We always do our very best to minimise any disruption to play by scheduling works around the school holidays. But unfortunately, in this case we have no option but to close the site to carry out the works as soon as possible, due to the condition of some pieces of play equipment including the slide which has been closed for a number of weeks, which are in need of more immediate attention.”

    The redevelopment of the the play area is being funded by the City Council’s Parks and Open Spaces budget and is part of the council’s ongoing work to upgrade its play areas across the city.

    To find out about other parks and play areas in the city, visit: www.sunderland.gov.uk/parks and for other outdoor things to do in the city: www.mysunderland.co.uk/Great-Outdoors 

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Reed Statement on Passing of RI Business Titan & Philanthropist, Alan G. Hassenfeld

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed

    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today released the following statement on the death of former chief executive officer and chairman of Hasbro and noted philanthropist, Alan G. Hassenfeld, 76:

    “Alan Hassenfeld leaves behind a rich legacy as a successful businessman and a man deeply devoted to improving lives and communities across Rhode Island and the world.  

    “Through Alan’s longtime, dutiful leadership of the company his family started in 1923, he brought joy into the lives of millions with Hasbro toys and brightened communities through the Hassenfeld family’s philanthropic efforts.

    “Not only did Alan help put smiles on kids’ faces, his charitable work reached countless families and helped establish cherished institutions like Hasbro Children’s Hospital and the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute, touching lives and transforming children’s health across our state and region.

    “My thoughts are with the entire Hassenfeld family and his friends and former colleagues at Hasbro who are mourning Alan’s loss today.”

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 11, 2025
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