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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AMERICA/USA – California: Illegal immigrants also “taken” from parishes

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Thursday, 10 July 2025

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    San Bernardino (Agenzia Fides) – They are being taken from the streets or public places, and even from parish churches. In California, the policy of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which carries out hundreds of arrests and deportations, has prompted the Bishop of the Diocese of San Bernardino, located just a few kilometers from Los Angeles, to take action.In recent days, in an open letter, Bishop Alberto Rojas expressed his dismay at some government arrests considered arbitrary, which are also said to have taken place in some parishes in the diocese. “While we respect and value the right of law enforcement to protect our communities from violent offenders,” the letter reads, “we are now seeing officers arrest people as they leave their homes, workplaces, and other randomly selected public places. We have experienced at least one instance in which U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents entered the property of a parish and arrested several individuals. It should not be surprising that this is causing a tremendous amount of fear, confusion, and anxiety for many people.”The recent arrests have so intimidated people that many are avoiding going to public places, including parishes. In light of this situation, Bishop Rojas has now issued a decree exempting Catholic migrants from Sunday observances of religious observance who could be subject to ICE’s detention and deportation measures.”Considering that fear of immigration control measures, such as raids by U.S. immigration authorities, may deter some people in our diocese from fulfilling their obligation to attend Sunday and feast Masses (cf. Canon 1247),” it states, “and recognizing that such fear constitutes a serious obstacle that can harm the spiritual well-being of the faithful, I decree the following: All the faithful of the Diocese of San Bernardino who are unable to attend Sunday Mass due to genuine fear of immigration enforcement measures are hereby released from this obligation, in accordance with the provisions of Canon 1247, until this decree is revoked or modified.”At the same time, in his dispensation, the bishop asks “those who are exempt from attending Holy Mass to maintain their spiritual communion with Christ and the Church by saying their personal prayer, reading Sacred Scripture, or participating in devotions such as the Rosary. If possible, the faithful may also attend live-streamed Masses.Parish priests, assistant parish priests, and other pastoral ministers, the provision further states, “must offer compassionate support to those affected by this anxiety and ensure that they feel welcomed and safe in our parishes. I urge parishes to develop alternatives for catechesis and sacramental preparation for those who cannot attend church regularly.” (F.B.) (Agenzia Fides, 10/7/2025)
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    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Griffith Visits LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

    U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, visited LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, Virginia. The visit featured a roundtable discussion on rural health care issues with hospital leadership and staff.

    “As the new chairman of the Health Subcommittee, it is my responsibility to explore policies that positively impact the health outcomes of Americans, including those in rural communities,” said Representative Morgan Griffith.  “It is critical to assess and determine solutions that help our rural hospitals serve patients. I appreciate the dedication of LewisGale Hospital Montgomery and all of our hospitals and their interest in discussion about hospital operations and challenges.”

    “We were honored to host Congressman Griffith at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery today to discuss the challenges currently facing hospitals, especially those in rural areas,” said LewisGale Hospital Montgomery CFO Rachael Stanton.

    Pictured: Representative Griffith in discussion with LewisGale Hospital Montgomery leadership and staff.

    BACKGROUND

    This July, Representative Griffith was named Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. 

    In a recent Rules Committee hearing, Congressman Griffith committed to working with Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie to analyze the status of our rural hospitals and explore improvements to health care access for rural communities.

    LewisGale Hospital Montgomery operates under HCA Healthcare.

    Other hospital health systems that serve communities in Virginia’s Ninth District include Centra Health, Carilion Clinic, Lifepoint Health, Ballad Health and Sovah Health.

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Griffith, Harshbarger Visit Lee County Community Hospital

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

    Following their respective appointments as Chair and Vice Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. Representative and Health Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and U.S. Representative and Health Subcommittee Vice Chair Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) made their first joint public action visiting Lee County Community Hospital. They had a roundtable discussion focused on rural health care issues with hospital leadership and staff.

    “In our new roles on the Health Subcommittee, we look forward to advancing policies that positively impact the health outcomes of Americans, including those in rural communities,” said Representatives Griffith and Harshbarger. “It is critical to assess and determine solutions that help our rural hospitals serve patients. We thank Ballad Health for the opportunity to tour Lee County Community Hospital.”

    Pictured: Reps. Griffith and Harshbarger participate in roundtable discussion with Lee County Community Hospital leadership and staff.

    BACKGROUND

    This July, Representative Griffith was named Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. Representative Harshbarger was also named Vice Chair of the Health Subcommittee.

    Lee County Community Hospital, located in Pennington Gap, Virginia, operates as part of the Ballad Health system.

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Griffith Visits Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

    U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, visited Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, Virginia. The visit featured a roundtable discussion on rural health care issues with hospital leadership and staff.

    “Clinch Valley Medical Center is an important health care provider for the area,” said Representative Griffith. “I visited Clinch Valley Medical Center to gain more knowledge of their needs and challenges. As the new chairman of the Health Subcommittee, I am committed to working with Congressional and industry partners to advance policies that positively impact the health outcomes of Americans, particularly those in rural communities.”

    “Clinch Valley Health was honored to have Congressman Morgan Griffith visit with us today,” said Clinch Valley Health President and CEO Peter Mulkey.  “We had the opportunity to discuss the challenges of rural healthcare now and in the future and how we can work together with him in his new role as Chairperson of the Health subcommittee on Energy and Commerce.  I believe we both have the interest of the communities we serve in ensuring we are able to continue to provide top quality care to those that call our region home.”

    Pictured: Representative Griffith with Clinch Valley Medical Center leadership and personnel.

    BACKGROUND

    This July, Representative Griffith was named Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. 

    In a recent Rules Committee hearing, Congressman Griffith committed to working with Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie to analyze the status of our rural hospitals and explore improvements to health care access for rural communities.

    Clinch Valley Medical Center operates under Lifepoint Health.

    Other hospital health systems that serve communities in Virginia’s Ninth District include Centra Health, Carilion Clinic, HCA Healthcare, Ballad Health and Sovah Health.

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Trade, tariff wars have no winners: FM spokesperson

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

    China has all along opposed moves to overstretch the concept of national security, and has always upheld that trade and tariff wars have no winners, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in Beijing on Thursday.

    Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks when commenting on the U.S. announcement on Wednesday that a 50 percent tariff would be imposed on imported copper, citing national security concerns.

    China’s position is very clear, Mao said, adding that the abuse of tariffs is in no one’s interest.

    MIL OSI China News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Hochul’s Letter to Secretary of Homeland Security

    Source: US State of New York

    overnor Kathy Hochul issued a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem urging the Department to make funding available to state and local governments through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) as has been done every year since 2002.

    HSGP provides states, local jurisdictions and their law enforcement, public safety, homeland security and emergency management officials with critical resources to further their preparedness and response capabilities. Without these resources, first responders and frontline emergency management operation teams will be unable to access state-of-the-art training, the latest advancements in equipment and the ability to seamlessly share and analyze intelligence with each other.

    As the threat of terrorism increases amid the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, it is essential that the federal government ensures the availability of funding for all essential components of counterterrorism efforts.

    The full text of the letter is below:

    Dear Secretary Noem:

    As Governor, my chief responsibility is ensuring the safety and security of New York State and all its residents. Not only does New York face the nation’s most diverse threat landscape, but with numerous economic, governmental, and recreational assets, it remains the nation’s top target for terrorism. In recent months, that threat has only grown given the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, making it essential that the federal government, specifically, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ensure the availability of critical homeland security funding to states and local governments.

    I am deeply troubled that DHS has yet to make funding available to states and local governments through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) as it has every year since 2002.

    On June 22, 2025, DHS issued a bulletin through the National Terrorism Advisory System notifying Americans of the heightened threat environment our nation faces due to our recent involvement in the ongoing conflict between the nations of Israel and Iran. As noted in the bulletin:

    “….Low-level cyber attacks against US networks by pro-Iranian hacktivists are likely, and cyber actors affiliated with the Iranian government may conduct attacks against US networks. Iran also has a long-standing commitment to target US Government officials it views as responsible for the death of an Iranian military commander killed in January 2020. The likelihood of violent extremists in the Homeland independently mobilizing to violence in response to the conflict would likely increase if Iranian leadership issued a religious ruling calling for retaliatory violence against targets in the Homeland. Multiple recent Homeland terrorist attacks have been motivated by anti-Semitic or anti-Israel sentiment, and the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict could contribute to US-based individuals plotting additional attacks.”

    As home to the country’s largest economic center, and the largest Jewish community outside of Israel, these threats put New York communities at a greater risk than perhaps anywhere else in the nation. Thankfully, since your agency’s inception, New York and DHS have maintained a strong partnership to counter these threats. This partnership has been essential to ensure that the State and local governments and their public safety agencies have the funding and resources needed to prepare for, mitigate, prevent and withstand terrorist threats and targeted violence.

    One core component of this partnership has been DHS’ Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). In 2024, New York received $219.9 million in HSGP funding, $156.1 million of which was allocated through the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) for jurisdictions in the New York City Metro Area, principally the New York Police Department. In 2023, New York received $244.7 million with $173.9 million allocated through UASI.

    HSGP provides states, local jurisdictions and their law enforcement, public safety, homeland security and emergency management officials with critical resources to further their preparedness and response capabilities. Without these resources, the heroic men and women who continuously put their lives on the line to protect their fellow Americans are unable to access state of the art training, the latest advancements in equipment and the ability to seamlessly share and analyze intelligence with each other – all essential components of counterterrorism efforts.

    Furthermore, HSGP funding is vital to securing and maintaining critical infrastructure assets (transportation hubs, power grids, water systems, communication networks) which are top targets of nefarious actors, as well as to assist local law enforcement with border security via Operation Stonegarden. Through Operation Stonegarden, jurisdictions along international borders receive direct funding to not only enhance cooperation and coordination between federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies, but to support joint operations. As a state with a 445-mile international border, security of this boundary is of the utmost importance to me. To that end, I have secured $8 million in state funds, as well as dedicated State Police and other public safety resources to support this federal mission.

    Any further delays in the availability of HSGP will degrade the capabilities of our nation to prevent terrorism and make us less safe at a time when the variety and severity of security threats continue to grow.

    I urge you to release the FY2025 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity immediately and help ensure our nation remains ready and able to defend ourselves against anyone seeking to threaten our way of life.

    Sincerely,
    Governor Kathy Hochul

    MIL OSI USA News –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Quantum Computing Market Witnessing Surge in Government and Private Sector Funding

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALM BEACH, Fla., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – The quantum computing ecosystem is expanding, with an increasing number of startups entering the market. These startups are focusing on various aspects of quantum technology, from hardware and software to applications. Quantum computing is also disrupting and helping manage large drone fleets by optimizing resource allocation, scheduling, and communication, potentially enabling more coordinated and efficient operations. Furthermore, the quantum computing market is witnessing a surge in government and private sector investments. Governments are allocating substantial funds to quantum research and development to maintain a competitive edge in emerging technologies. A report from Grand View Research said that the global quantum computing market size was estimated at USD 1.42 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.24 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 20.5% from 2025 to 2030. The report said: “Quantum computing is still considered an emerging technology with significant potential. Unlike classical computers that use bits, quantum computers use quantum bits or qubits, which can represent both 0 and 1 simultaneously due to the principles of quantum mechanics. This makes quantum computers well-suited for specific types of complex calculations. Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize various industries due to its unique and powerful computational capabilities, which arise from the principles of quantum mechanics. One of the most significant potential applications of quantum computing is in the field of cryptography. Quantum computers can efficiently solve certain mathematical problems that are currently the basis of modern encryption techniques.” Active Companies in the markets today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO), Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI), D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI).

    Grand View Research added: “Furthermore, the pharmaceutical industry can benefit significantly from quantum computing. Drug discovery involves simulating complex molecular interactions, which is a computationally intensive process. Quantum computers can accelerate the simulation of molecular structures and interactions, leading to faster drug discovery and the development of more effective medicines. This can potentially save both time and resources in the drug development process. Quantum cloud services refer to cloud-based platforms that provide access to quantum computing resources and tools over the internet. Some companies are beginning to offer quantum cloud services, allowing researchers and developers to access quantum computing resources through the cloud. This has democratized access to quantum computing power. Quantum computers are highly specialized and expensive machines that require specialized expertise to operate. By offering quantum computing capabilities through the cloud, more researchers, businesses, and developers can access these resources without the need for significant investments in hardware, infrastructure, or in-house expertise.”

    ZenaTech (NASDAQ:ZENA) Creates First Quantum Computing Prototype Enabling Disruptive AI Drone Speed and Precision for Future Commercial and US Defense Applications – ZenaTech, Inc. (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces the successful development of its first quantum computing prototype consisting of a framework for the rapid analysis and processing of large datasets for its AI drone solutions. Using weather forecasting algorithms as part of its Clear Sky project as a test case, the company has created a precedent framework for real time analysis of massive amounts of data that can be captured through AI drone sensors while in the air.

    The Company envisions commercial applications ranging from highly efficient precision agriculture to predictive energy infrastructure inspections. Defense applications include enhancing real-time battlefield decision-making with faster and more precise threat detection, reconnaissance, and advance electronic warfare capabilities.

    “We’re not just building smarter drones, we’re building a quantum-intelligent edge where data becomes decisions in an instant, whether it’s a battlefield or a farm field,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “We believe this quantum framework we are creating is just the beginning as we’ve now demonstrated it can use it for large datasets. We plan to keep expanding R&D capabilities, with the goal of growing our team of 6 to 25 over the coming months. The end goal is clear: accelerate time to market, reduce operational costs, and lead the industry as a true innovator,” added Dr. Passley.

    ZenaTech’s Clear Sky project is one of the company’s quantum computing R&D initiatives focused on weather forecasting that will use AI drones and drone fleets plus quantum to better predict localized weather for more accurate prediction of extreme weather events saving lives and reducing costs and destruction. The weather application and algorithms used for the prototype track and analyze multiple key atmospheric parameters such as temperature, humidity, wind, barometric pressure, and precipitation. Internal testing using historical open-source data has shown a high degree of accuracy with trusted weather platforms and actual data, validating both its accuracy and reliability.

    Quantum computing combined with AI-powered drone applications enables disruptive speed, precision, and autonomy by dramatically accelerating data analysis, optimizing complex decisions, and enhancing real-time responsiveness. In commercial sectors, this means drones can autonomously inspect vast energy grids or farmland, instantly analyze multispectral data, and adjust actions on the fly—leading to lower costs and higher productivity in agriculture, logistics, and infrastructure. In defense, the same capabilities empower autonomous surveillance drones to process sensor data and identify threats in real time, coordinate swarm or drone fleet movements, and dynamically adapt to changing battlefield conditions—all with minimal human input. This fusion of technologies allows drones to make faster, smarter decisions in unpredictable, data-intensive environments—reshaping what’s possible across industries.

    For weather forecasting, quantum computing can rapidly process and simulate complex atmospheric models by analyzing massive datasets from AI-enabled drones equipped with weather sensors, LiDAR, and imaging systems. This allows for highly accurate, real-time weather forecasting and microclimate prediction, improving response times for disaster management, aviation safety, and environmental monitoring.

    Quantum computing is a next-generation computing technology that uses the principles of quantum physics to process information exponentially faster than traditional computers, enabling it to solve highly complex problems that are otherwise unsolvable by even the most powerful classical computers of today.   Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-zena/

    Other recent developments in the markets include:

    Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO), recently announced support for LTO® Ultrium® format generation 10 full-height tape drives in its Scalar tape libraries, including industry-leading Scalar® i7 RAPTOR, Scalar i6, and Scalar i6000 systems. This latest advancement strengthens Quantum’s leadership in delivering high-density, secure, and cost-effective archival storage solutions. By combining the massive native capacity of 30 TB per LTO-10 cartridge (up to 75 TB compressed at 2.5:1) with Quantum’s advanced tape automation and intelligent management software, customers gain the highest storage density, lowest total cost of ownership, and strongest cyber protection—ideal for long-term archiving in an era where preserving every bit of data is essential to staying competitive.

    Quantum, along with IBM® and HPE®, is a long-standing member of the LTO Consortium, the group of companies that directs development and manages licensing and certification of LTO. LTO-10 serves as a core enabling technology across Quantum’s end-to-end solutions, powering integrated cold storage tiers ActiveScale® object storage, extending automated archival tiers in StorNext® file system, and enhancing long-term backup retention DXi® data protection appliances. These deep integrations unlock the highest levels of seamless, scalable storage, from high-performance workflows to ultra-durable, AI-ready archives.

    QphoX B.V., a Dutch quantum technology startup developing leading frequency conversion systems for quantum applications, Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, and the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), the UK’s national lab for quantum computing, recently announced that they have been awarded a multinational grant to perform readout of superconducting qubits using light transmitted over optical fiber.

    In a recent demonstration, QphoX and Rigetti validated the potential of this technique by optically reading out the state of a single superconducting qubit. Optical readout is made possible by microwave-to-optical transduction at the base temperature of the cryostat. This transduction process converts the information contained in the microwave readout pulse into an optical signal carried over optical fiber. This approach could eventually replace conventional microwave amplifiers and coaxial wiring as part of the qubit signal processing chain and thereby offer considerable scaling advantages due to the comparatively low dissipation of the transducer and the negligible passive heat loads from telecommunications optical fiber.

    D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, has recently completed sales of $400 million in gross proceeds of its common stock under its previously disclosed “at-the-market” (“ATM”) equity offering program. The program, which ran from June 11 to June 27, closed at an average share price of $15.18. This represents a 149% premium over the $6.10 average share price for the sales under the company’s prior $150 million ATM program completed in January.

    The Company intends to use the proceeds from this financing primarily for strategic acquisitions and general corporate purposes including additional working capital and capital expenditures.

    “With what we believe to be the strongest balance sheet of any public, independent quantum computing company, we intend to invest in acquisitions and programs that will enable us to expand our already significant lead as the only commercial quantum computing company with applications in production,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave.

    Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) recently announced an industry immersion cooling certification for Supermicro’s BigTwin Server with 4th and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors from Intel. With rigorous testing, the Supermicro server, in combination with a defined liquid and immersion tank, is quality/performance tested and is now recognized as a certified immersion server. In addition, the Supermicro BigTwin system has passed thorough testing as specified by the Open Compute Project (OCP) specification for material compatibility for immersion cooling.

    “Supermicro’s collaboration with Intel is a long-standing, strategic association that combines Intel’s cutting-edge processor technologies with Supermicro’s high-performance building block solutions, including AI, HPC, intelligent edge/IoT, networking, and storage,” said Ray Pang, Senior Vice President of Technology Enablement, Supermicro. “Certifying our BigTwin server for immersion cooling within the Intel and OCP guidelines and practices ensures customers that their Supermicro server will be fully functional when immersed in the specified liquid.”

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    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Halo Investing Expands Suite of Investment Capabilities with Launch of Advanced Wealth Solutions

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Advisors are facing mounting pressure to deliver investment strategies that are not only differentiated but deeply personalized. Today, Halo Investing (Halo) announces the launch of Advanced Wealth Solutions — a suite of sophisticated investment capabilities designed to elevate how advisors serve their clients. With Advanced Wealth Solutions, advisors have access to investment products and strategies typically offered by institutional and private bank environments.

    Halo’s Advanced Wealth Solutions offering provides advisors and their clients with access to hedging and monetization, securities-based lending, secondary and pre-IPO markets, and soon, tailored option portfolios and overlays — capabilities that have traditionally been reserved for institutional channels.

    This new offering from Halo’s award-winning platform for protective investing helps advisors differentiate themselves with streamlined, personalized investment strategies, empowering advisors to deliver holistic portfolios aligned with each client’s unique goals.

    With Advanced Wealth Solutions, advisors can leverage strategies to manage concentrated equity risk, access liquidity, optimize tax outcomes, and tap into private market investment opportunities, including private company secondaries and pre-IPO investments. Advisors can also offer flexible credit lines backed by clients’ investment portfolios, providing liquidity without disrupting market exposure.

    “There has long been a disconnect where independent advisors lack access to institutional-caliber investment capabilities, which has prevented them from providing clients with dynamic and diversified portfolios,” said Matt Radgowski, CEO of Halo. “With Advanced Wealth Solutions, we’re leveling the playing field by putting institutional-caliber solutions within reach of advisors who want to deliver more for their clientele.”

    With access to sophisticated strategies and exclusive investment opportunities through Advanced Wealth Solutions, advisors can deliver tailored, results-focused solutions that deepen relationships and drive long-term business growth.

    “Today marks an important day in our founding vision — providing democratized access to solutions that were once only available to few,” said Jason Barsema, president and co-founder of Halo. “Halo’s Advanced Wealth Solutions are tools that were critical to my private banking clients at Credit Suisse, and I am proud to be able to offer these impactful solutions to Halo’s partners around the country.”

    Advisors looking to strengthen their value proposition through Halo’s suite of offerings can contact Halo directly to schedule a consultation with a specialist to learn more.

    For more information, please visit: https://haloinvesting.com/.

    About Halo Investing

    Founded in 2015, Halo Investing is an award-winning technology platform that disrupts how protective investment solutions are used worldwide. Headquartered in Chicago, with an office in Abu Dhabi, Halo is democratizing access to investment solutions, including Structured Notes and annuities, that were previously unavailable to most investors. Halo has received a growing number of honors and was recently named one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Companies. For more information, please visit: http://www.haloinvesting.com.

    Halo Investing is not a broker/dealer. Securities are offered through Halo Securities, LLC, an SEC-registered broker/dealer and member of FINRA/SIPC. Halo Securities LLC acts solely as a distributor/selling agent and is not the issuer or guarantor of any structured note products.

    Media Contact:
    Gregory FCA for Halo Investing
    Sarah Horton
    610.246.2346
    HaloPR@gregoryfca.com

    The MIL Network –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: BULGOLD Announces Closing of Non-Brokered Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of Approximately $1 Million

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States

    TORONTO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BULGOLD Inc. (TSXV: ZLTO) (the “Company” or “BULGOLD”) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”) for gross proceeds of approximately $1,076,720 from the sale of 21,534,407 common shares in the capital of the Company (each, a “Share”) at a price of $0.05 per Share (the “Issue Price”).

    In consideration for the services rendered by certain arm’s length parties (the “Finders”) in connection with the Offering, the Finders received an aggregate cash fee of $7,700 and an aggregate of 154,000 finder’s warrants (the “Finder’s Warrant”). Each Finder’s Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.07 until January 9, 2027.

    Management of the Company subscribed for $138,567 of the Offering. The issuances of Common Shares to such insiders are considered related party transactions under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). The Company relied on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority approval requirements in sections 5.5(b) and 5.7(1)(b) of MI 61-101, respectively, in respect of such insider participation. The Offering remains subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The Shares are subject to a hold period ending on November 10, 2025.

    The Company will use the proceeds from the Offering for exploration, as well as for general corporate purposes.

    The securities described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act, or any state securities laws, and accordingly may not be offered or sold within the United States except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities requirements or pursuant to exemptions therefrom. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.

    About BULGOLD Inc.

    BULGOLD is a gold exploration company focused on the exploration and development of mineral exploration projects in Central and Eastern Europe. The Company controls 100% of three quality quartz-adularia epithermal gold projects located in the Bulgarian and Slovak portions of the Western Tethyan Belt: the Lutila Gold Project, the Kostilkovo Gold Project and the Kutel Gold Project. Management of the Company believes that its assets show potential for high-grade, good-metallurgy, low-sulfidation epithermal gold mineralisation.

    On July 10, 2025, BULGOLD’s issued and outstanding shares were 49,132,335 of which approximately 28.3% were held by Founders, Directors and Management. Additional information about the Company is available on BULGOLD’s website (www.BULGOLD.com) and on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).

    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 release.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

    This press release contains forward‐looking statements and forward‐looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance and include statements relating to the Offering, including but not limited to, the use of proceeds, the timing and ability of the Company to receive necessary regulatory and other approvals, including the final acceptance of the Offering by the TSX Venture Exchange. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements or information. The forward‐looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by management of the Company. Although management of the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward‐looking statements and information since no assurance can be given that they will prove to be correct.

    Forward-looking statements and information are provided for the purpose of providing information about the current expectations and plans of management of the Company relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such statements and information may not be appropriate for other purposes, such as making investment decisions. Since forward‐looking statements and 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, including the inherent uncertainty of mineral exploration; risks related to title to mineral properties; and credit, market, currency, operational, commodity, geopolitical, liquidity and funding risks generally, including changes in economic conditions, interest rates or tax rates and general market and economic conditions. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward‐looking statements and information contained in this press release. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. The forward‐looking statements and information contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and no undertaking is given to update publicly or revise any forward‐looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

    For further information, please contact:

    BULGOLD Inc.
    Sean Hasson, President and Chief Executive Officer
    Telephone: +359 887 560 545
    Email: sean.hasson@BULGOLD.com 
    Website: www.BULGOLD.com

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  • MIL-OSI: BTCC Exchange Strengthens Position in Tokenized Futures Trading with Diverse Asset Offerings and Enhanced Tools

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link.

    VILNIUS, Lithuania, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving crypto exchange, has expanded its tokenized futures products with the addition of Pop Mart International Group Ltd. (POPMART) and WTI Crude Oil (USOIL), while integrating TradingView’s advanced technical analysis tools into its web platform.

    Tokenized futures allow traders to gain exposure to traditional financial assets using cryptocurrency. BTCC now offers over 370 futures contracts, with new tokenized additions recording 1 million USDT in trading volume within their first week of launch in June 2025.

    BTCC’s tokenized futures now span 49 traditional market assets across four main categories, with USDT as the trading currency:

    • Stocks: Tesla, Apple, Microsoft (up to 50x leverage)
    • Commodities: Gold, silver (up to 150x leverage)
    • Forex: EUR, GBP (up to 200x leverage)
    • Indices: S&P 500, Dow Jones (up to 50x leverage)

    “We’ve been offering tokenized futures ahead of this trend, recognizing early how blockchain technology can revolutionize access to traditional markets,” said Alex Hung, Head of Operations at BTCC. “This product category seamlessly integrates traditional finance with DeFi, allowing easy access to diverse markets through a single crypto platform.”

    Following the product expansion, BTCC has enhanced its web platform with TradingView’s advanced technical analysis tools:

    • Drag-and-Drop TP/SL Setting: Set Take Profit and Stop Loss levels directly on charts.
    • Split-screen functionality: Monitor multiple charts simultaneously with independent drawings.
    • Fibonacci Bollinger Bands (FBB): Combines Fibonacci retracement levels with Bollinger Bands.

    The tokenized futures market has seen growing interest as traders seek traditional asset exposure through crypto platforms. BTCC’s approach provides leveraged trading opportunities with the convenience of trading traditional assets using cryptocurrency.

    The exchange plans to continue expanding its tokenized offerings throughout 2025, with new assets being added regularly to meet growing trader demand.

    About BTCC Exchange

    Founded in 2011, BTCC is one of the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchanges, offering secure and user-friendly trading services to millions of users globally. With a commitment to security, innovation, and community building, BTCC continues to be a trusted platform in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

    Official website: https://www.btcc.com/en-US

    X: https://x.com/BTCCexchange

    Contact: press@btcc.com

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  • MIL-OSI: BTCC Exchange Strengthens Position in Tokenized Futures Trading with Diverse Asset Offerings and Enhanced Tools

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link.

    VILNIUS, Lithuania, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving crypto exchange, has expanded its tokenized futures products with the addition of Pop Mart International Group Ltd. (POPMART) and WTI Crude Oil (USOIL), while integrating TradingView’s advanced technical analysis tools into its web platform.

    Tokenized futures allow traders to gain exposure to traditional financial assets using cryptocurrency. BTCC now offers over 370 futures contracts, with new tokenized additions recording 1 million USDT in trading volume within their first week of launch in June 2025.

    BTCC’s tokenized futures now span 49 traditional market assets across four main categories, with USDT as the trading currency:

    • Stocks: Tesla, Apple, Microsoft (up to 50x leverage)
    • Commodities: Gold, silver (up to 150x leverage)
    • Forex: EUR, GBP (up to 200x leverage)
    • Indices: S&P 500, Dow Jones (up to 50x leverage)

    “We’ve been offering tokenized futures ahead of this trend, recognizing early how blockchain technology can revolutionize access to traditional markets,” said Alex Hung, Head of Operations at BTCC. “This product category seamlessly integrates traditional finance with DeFi, allowing easy access to diverse markets through a single crypto platform.”

    Following the product expansion, BTCC has enhanced its web platform with TradingView’s advanced technical analysis tools:

    • Drag-and-Drop TP/SL Setting: Set Take Profit and Stop Loss levels directly on charts.
    • Split-screen functionality: Monitor multiple charts simultaneously with independent drawings.
    • Fibonacci Bollinger Bands (FBB): Combines Fibonacci retracement levels with Bollinger Bands.

    The tokenized futures market has seen growing interest as traders seek traditional asset exposure through crypto platforms. BTCC’s approach provides leveraged trading opportunities with the convenience of trading traditional assets using cryptocurrency.

    The exchange plans to continue expanding its tokenized offerings throughout 2025, with new assets being added regularly to meet growing trader demand.

    About BTCC Exchange

    Founded in 2011, BTCC is one of the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchanges, offering secure and user-friendly trading services to millions of users globally. With a commitment to security, innovation, and community building, BTCC continues to be a trusted platform in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

    Official website: https://www.btcc.com/en-US

    X: https://x.com/BTCCexchange

    Contact: press@btcc.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Uzbekistan State Registered Token Backed by Government Bonds

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The national payment system HUMO has announced the launch of a project for issuing its own token backed by Uzbekistan’s government bonds. The new token is issued by HUMO Digital, a subsidiary of the system. This marks an important step in advancing innovative financial solutions in the country’s economy.

    The issuance of the HUMO token has been registered in the Unified Electronic Register of Crypto-Assets maintained by the National Agency for Prospective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan (NAPP). Oversight of the token’s collateral and its safekeeping is handled by the Asterium crypto depository. The HUMO token is backed by government bonds of Uzbekistan, which ensures its stability and protects it from sharp price fluctuations.

    The HUMO token is a project of the national payment system HUMO, a key driver of Uzbekistan’s digital transformation in the financial sector. With over 35 million issued cards and deep integration into the country’s banking and retail infrastructure, HUMO plays a vital role in the everyday financial life of millions of citizens.

    The token’s launch aims to attract foreign investment, simplify business payments, and enhance financial transparency. A token backed by government bonds also strengthens control over transactions and builds trust in innovative financial instruments.

    The HUMO token offers several key advantages: instant and automated fiat conversion, no delays or intermediaries, lower transaction costs, and full transparency and security through blockchain-based data recording.

    The goal of the current stage is to test settlement and integration mechanisms with participation from businesses and retail users, and to explore real-world use cases for the backed token in financial processes.

    Looking ahead, the project plans to introduce new features for companies interested in using advanced tools for payments and operations. The HUMO token will be integrated into payment solutions and is expected to be listed on digital trading platforms. The issuance and circulation mechanisms were designed to fit seamlessly into Uzbekistan’s existing financial infrastructure.

    Maqsad Mukhitdinov, Acting Chairman of the Board of the National Interbank Processing Center (operator of the HUMO national system), stated:

    “The issuance of the HUMO token is a logical step in the evolution of our ecosystem, aimed at creating a secure and regulated backed asset. We seek to combine the benefits of blockchain technology with the reliability of our national payment infrastructure, ensuring user convenience and transparency.”

    Komilkhuzha Sultonov, Director of Asterium, added:

    “This project is more than just a tech innovation — it’s a major step toward building a transparent and resilient financial environment. It opens new opportunities for shaping the economy of the future while reinforcing Asterium’s role as a driver of digital transformation in Uzbekistan.”

    About HUMO

    HumoCard is a national payment system based on banking payment cards, enabling transactions both within Uzbekistan and internationally. HUMO is an integral part of the country’s payment ecosystem. It connects participants, instruments, and platforms in interbank settlements, enabling smooth domestic money transfers and interactions with foreign payment systems.

    HUMO has established direct relationships with major global payment systems such as Visa, MasterCard, and UnionPay International, allowing for foreign currency operations with HUMO bank cards abroad and accepting foreign-issued cards in Uzbekistan. The system is actively expanding integrations with Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Turkey, Armenia, and India.

    Contact:
    Aleksey Maksimov
    Chairman of the Board of the National Interbank Processing Center (NMPC)
    info@humocard.uz

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

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  • MIL-OSI: STMicroelectronics and Metalenz Sign a New License Agreement to Accelerate Metasurface Optics Adoption

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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    STMicroelectronics and Metalenz Sign a New License Agreement to Accelerate Metasurface Optics Adoption

    • New license agreement enabling the proliferation of metasurface optics across high-volume consumer, automotive and industrial markets: from smartphone applications like biometrics, LIDAR and camera assist, to robotics, gesture recognition, or object detection.
    • The agreement broadens ST’s capability to use Metalenz IP to produce advanced metasurface optics while leveraging ST’s unique technology and manufacturing platform combining 300mm semiconductor and optics production, test and qualification.

    Geneva, Switzerland, and Boston, MA, USA – July 10, 2025 — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and Metalenz, the pioneer of metasurface optics, announced a new license agreement. The agreement broadens ST’s capability to use Metalenz IP to produce advanced metasurface optics while leveraging ST’s unique technology and manufacturing platform combining 300mm semiconductor and optics production, test and qualification.

    “STMicroelectronics is the unique supplier on the market offering a groundbreaking combination of optics and semiconductor technology. Since 2022, we have shipped well over 140 million metasurface optics and FlightSense™ modules using Metalenz IP. The new license agreement with Metalenz bolsters our technology leadership in consumer, industrial and automotive segments, and will enable new opportunities from smartphone applications like biometrics, LIDAR and camera assist, to robotics, gesture recognition, or object detection,” underlined Alexandre Balmefrezol, Executive Vice President and General Manager of STMicroelectronics’s Imaging Sub-Group. “Our unique model, processing optical technology in our 300mm semiconductor fab, ensures high precision, cost-effectiveness, and scalability to meet the requests of our customers for high-volume, complex applications.”

    “Our agreement with STMicroelectronics has the potential to further fast-track the adoption of metasurfaces from their origins at Harvard to adoption by market leading consumer electronics companies,” said Rob Devlin, co-founder and CEO of Metalenz. “By enabling the shift of optics production into semiconductor manufacturing, this agreement has the possibility to further redefine the sensing ecosystem. As use cases for 3D sensing continue to expand, ST’s technology leadership in the market together with our IP leadership solidifies ST and Metalenz as the dominant forces in the emergent metasurface market we created.”

    The new license agreement aims to address the growing market opportunity for metasurface optics projected to experience significant growth to reach $2B by 2029*; largely driven by the industry’s role in emerging display and imaging applications. (*Yole Group, Optical Metasurfaces, 2024 report)

    Note to editors
    In 2022, metasurface technology from Metalenz, which spun out of Harvard and holds the exclusive license rights to the foundational Harvard metasurface patent portfolio, debuted with ST’s market leading direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) FlightSense modules.

    Replacing the traditional lens stacks and shifting to metasurface optics instead has improved the optical performance and temperature stability of the FlightSense modules while reducing their size and complexity.

    The use of 300mm wafers ensures high precision and performance in optical applications, as well as the inherent scalability and robustness advantage of semiconductor manufacturing process.

    About STMicroelectronics
    At ST, we are 50,000 creators and makers of semiconductor technologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. An integrated device manufacturer, we work with more than 200,000 customers and thousands of partners to design and build products, solutions, and ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, and the need to support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable smarter mobility, more efficient power and energy management, and the wide-scale deployment of cloud-connected autonomous things. We are on track to be carbon neutral in all direct and indirect emissions (scopes 1 and 2), product transportation, business travel, and employee commuting emissions (our scope 3 focus), and to achieve our 100% renewable electricity sourcing goal by the end of 2027.
    Further information can be found at www.st.com.

    About Metalenz
    Metalenz is at the forefront of driving innovation in optics with metasurface technology, providing solutions that redefine the possibilities of mobile imaging and sensing. Metalenz is the first company to bring metasurfaces to mass markets, with millions of its meta-optics already integrated in consumer devices, combining the functionality of three or four complex lenses and components into a single flat device, mass produced in existing semiconductor foundries. The company’s first full system solution, Polar ID, is a groundbreaking, ultra-secure, small, and affordable face unlock solution for mobile that harnesses the unique polarized light sorting capabilities of metasurfaces, enabling mobile devices to see beyond the limits of current visual systems. metalenz.com

    CONTACTS

    STMicroelectronics

    INVESTOR RELATIONS
    Jérôme Ramel
    EVP Corporate Development & Integrated External Communication
    Tel: +41.22.929.59.20
    jerome.ramel@st.com

    MEDIA RELATIONS
    Alexis Breton
    Corporate External Communications
    Tel: +33.6.59.16.79.08
    alexis.breton@st.com

    Metalenz

    Carly Glovinski
    Sr. Marketing Manager
    media@metalenz.com

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    • July 10 2025 — ST and Metalenz new agreement_PRESS RELEASE

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  • MIL-OSI: The SBB Research Group Foundation Sponsors Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation (RKCF) collaborated in a volunteer initiative alongside the SBB Research Group Foundation, which partners with local nonprofits through its Champion A Charity Program.

    Renaissance Knights’ mission is to harness the power of chess through intentional, comprehensive programs that promote cognitive growth, character development, mentorship, and community engagement—empowering youth with the skills, support, and opportunities they need for lifelong success.

    Sandeep Navalgund, a volunteer from the SBB Research Group Foundation, supported this mission by helping plan and volunteer at the 2025 Greater Chicago K-12 Chess Championship, hosted annually by RKCF. This year’s event took place on February 8th at McCormick Place and welcomed over 660 students from across the Midwest. The tournament aims to introduce students—particularly those from Title I low-income schools in Chicago Public Schools (CPS)—to the game of chess and the critical thinking, planning, and social-emotional skills it fosters.

    “It was wonderful to see so many students and families excited to participate, regardless of age or skill level,” said Navalgund. He emphasized the event’s significance, noting, “This is one of RKCF’s marquee events and plays a vital role in their mission to teach lifelong skills such as planning, persistence, and patience.”

    To learn more about Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation’s comprehensive youth programs, visit https://rknights.org.

    About the SBB Research Group Foundation

    The SBB Research Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that furthers the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm led by Sam Barnett, Ph.D., and Matt Aven. The Foundation provides grants to support ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies. In addition, the Foundation sponsors the SBBRG STEM Scholarship, which supports students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees.

    Contact: Erin Noonan
    Organization: SBB Research Group Foundation
    Email: grants@sbbrg.org
    Address: 450 Skokie Blvd, Building 600, Northbrook, IL 60062 United States
    Phone: 1-847-656-1111

    Website: https://www.sbbrg.org

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with the Minister of State for External Affairs of India

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a bilateral meeting with Minister of State for External Affairs of the Republic of India, Pabitra Margherita, on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both sides exchanged views on the progress of the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discussed ways to further advance the cooperation and bringing it to greater heights. They also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest and concern.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with the Minister of State for External Affairs of India

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a bilateral meeting with Minister of State for External Affairs of the Republic of India, Pabitra Margherita, on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both sides exchanged views on the progress of the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discussed ways to further advance the cooperation and bringing it to greater heights. They also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest and concern.

    The post Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with the Minister of State for External Affairs of India appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: 64th Round of the Geneva International Discussions: UK statement to the OSCE

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Speech

    64th Round of the Geneva International Discussions: UK statement to the OSCE

    Ambassador Holland welcomes the discussions held during the 64th round, and commends the Co-Chairs for their continued efforts to facilitate dialogue among all participants.

    The United Kingdom reaffirms its strong support for the Geneva International Discussions (GID) as a vital platform for addressing the consequences of the 2008 conflict in Georgia and promoting long-term peace and stability in the region. We commend the Co-Chairs for their continued efforts to facilitate dialogue among all participants.

    The UK reaffirms its full support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. We continue to call on the Russian Federation to reverse its recognition of the so-called independence of Georgia’s Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions.

    We welcome the discussions held during the 64th round, particularly the focus on security arrangements, non-use of force and humanitarian issues – including freedom of movement, documentation, and the rights of displaced persons. We regret that the agenda item on internally displaced persons and refugees could not be addressed due to a walkout by some participants, and we urge all parties to engage constructively in future rounds.

    The UK remains deeply concerned by the ongoing restrictions on freedom of movement and the human rights situation in the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. We again call for full access for international humanitarian and human rights mechanisms.

    We look forward to the next round of discussions in November 2025 and encourage all parties to engage in good faith to achieve tangible progress for the benefit of all conflict-affected communities.

    Thank you, Madam Chair.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 10 July 2025 Departmental update WHO Academy and the City of Lyon: a strategic collaboration for global health

    Source: World Health Organisation

    In 2018, when the idea of establishing a global learning centre for health – what would become the WHO Academy – was under discussion between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of France, they didn’t have to look far for its new home. Since the Middle Ages, Lyon has been a European capital for human, animal and environmental health. Doctors from across Europe came to study in Lyon, and it was the first centre of medical literature on the continent in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The city is even the home of the first veterinary school in Europe, opening in Lyon in 1761.

    In more recent times, Marcel Mérieux, a former assistant to Pasteur, opened one of the city’s first pharmaceutical research institutes in 1897, the beginnings of what would become the Lyon-Gerland Biodistrict. The city brings together over 2000 global public institutions, research centres and businesses focused on life sciences and health employing nearly 80 000 people, including the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and a WHO office dedicated to health emergencies.

    “The City of Lyon has demonstrated exceptional leadership in public health, making it an ideal partner for the WHO Academy,” explains Dr David Atchoarena, Executive Director of the WHO Academy. “The local ecosystem provides a myriad of opportunities for collaboration and maximizing the impact of the WHO Academy’s initiatives. Together with the City of Lyon we are committed to advancing global health through innovative approaches that address the complex challenges of our time.”

    Meeting these challenges depends on a well-prepared, highly skilled global health and care workforce. The aim of the WHO Academy is to become a global hub for lifelong learning and to provide health and care workers, and decision-makers, in France and around the world, with access to the knowledge and competencies they need to meet current and future needs. The Academy has developed a comprehensive portfolio of courses across most health topics addressed by WHO and has three flagship programmes: Biomanufacturing, Healthy Cities and One Health.

    Leveraging the local ecosystem for innovative health solutions

    The partnership between the WHO Academy and the City of Lyon has already yielded numerous collaborative activities since the launch of the Academy in December 2024. The Academy is an observer to the Contrat Local de Santé 2022-2027, led by the City of Lyon and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Health Agency, to reduce health inequalities, improve access to care, promote prevention and integrate the One Health approach to health services in the region. In addition, the Academy acted as an observer to AGORA 2030, a participatory initiative accelerating climate action through collaboration among various city stakeholders.

    In April 2025, the Academy participated in the month-long ‘Explore your Health’ festival, most significantly by hosting a roundtable discussion on ‘Urban Planning through the One Health Lens’ at the WHO Academy campus, featuring experts in health, urbanism and research to discuss sustainable city development.

    Lyon is a committed member of the WHO French Healthy Cities Network, and the city’s municipal strategy aligns with the principles of the Academy’s Healthy Cities flagship: equity, participation, multisectoral governance and sustainability. Most recently the WHO Academy and the City of Lyon co-organized a two-day study visit and knowledge exchange for more than 50 mayors from the Korea Healthy Cities Partnership.

    In May, the Séminaire des directeurs meeting held at the Academy campus raised awareness among the 80 City of Lyon directors of public services about the importance of integrating a One Health approach into their work.

    “The City of Lyon is committed to addressing the key determinants of health, such as nutrition, housing, environmental health, access to care and physical activity for the citizens of Lyon, but also for people around the world,”  said Céline de Laurens, Lyon Deputy Mayor for Health, Prevention, and Environmental Health. “Being able to share our experiences, and hear from others like those in Korea, is critical to creating better health for all. This is why having the WHO Academy in Lyon is so important – it brings global experience to our doorstep and also amplifies our own lessons to the world.”

    Global cooperation supporting local solutions

    The collaboration between WHO and the City of Lyon is set to expand with several initiatives recently implemented or planned in the coming months. The city will begin contributing local case studies and examples of city-led innovation in health, environmental sustainability and social equity to the Healthy Cities and One Health flagship programmes. Plus, the Academy will soon start developing learning content for municipal leaders around the world, to be hosted on its online learning platform, based on Lyon’s experience in health-enabling urban planning, food systems and climate-responsive public health strategies.

    “With the establishment of the WHO Academy campus, the City of Lyon is poised to further its contributions to public health, fostering innovation and collaboration to address global health challenges,” noted Dr Atchoarena. “We couldn’t have asked for a better partner for the Academy, and working with the City of Lyon allows us to share a model for other global cities to follow.”

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Competition Bureau monitoring Interac’s commitment on e-transfer pricing

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Changes will help smaller banks compete by levelling the playing field in the financial services sector

    July 10, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau 

    The Competition Bureau is monitoring Interac’s commitment to change its wholesale e-transfer pricing structure from volume-based to a flat-fee, which is set to take place on November 1, 2025. Interac charges banks, credit unions and other financial institutions a wholesale fee for each e-transfer that their customers make.

    Interac’s current tiered, volume-based pricing provides significant discounts to financial institutions that process large volumes of e-transfers. This benefits Canada’s largest banks who process hundreds of millions of
    e-transfers each year but burdens smaller financial institutions with higher costs because they operate at a much lower volume.

    Flat-fee pricing for e-transfers, where financial institutions of all sizes pay the same rate, will help level the playing field. This will support more competition and innovation in Canada’s financial services sector. More competition will allow Canadians to benefit from greater choice, lower prices and better service.

    The Bureau will continue to monitor Interac’s e-transfer pricing and business practices to ensure they comply with the Competition Act. Businesses that have a dominant position in the market must not misuse their market power to create an unfair competitive advantage and hurt competition.

    The Bureau urges Canadians to use the online complaint form to report any potential anti-competitive behaviour related to Interac’s commitment or its conduct in the marketplace.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Plenty of Water in Prairie Potholes

    Source: US Geological Survey

    Surface water in the prairie potholes is highly responsive to both air temperature and precipitation (Renton et al., 2105). In addition, a strong connection between groundwater and potholes is described as filling and subsequently spilling (Vanderhoof et al., 2016). When aquifers are full, surface water recedes slowly. Throughout the Dakotas, recent wet periods may be a part of natural variability that is likely to be repeated over longer time spans (Nustad et al., 2016; Ryberg et al., 2016; Liu and Schwartz, 2011). 

    Thirty-nine years of Annual NLCD land cover provide two good visual examples of prairie pothole flooding events: the Devils Lake area in northeastern North Dakota and Day County in northeastern South Dakota. Lakes, potholes and wetlands in those areas saw large increases in open water (Newsdakota.com, 2020). The James River, a tributary to the Missouri River that flows through Day County, also had recent flooding events (NASA, 2020).

    Right: This map shows open water in North Dakota and South Dakota from 1985 to 2023. The colors indicate whether the open water areas gained or lost water, fluctuated between gains and losses or remained unchanged during that time period. Areas of special interest to this article are Devils Lake in North Dakota and Waubay Lake and Bitter Lake in South Dakota.

    References:

    Auch, R.F., 2015. Chapter 7, northern glaciated plains ecoregion.In Status and Trends of Land Change in the Great Plains of the United States—1973 to 2000, Taylor, J.L., Acevedo, W., Auch, R.F., and Drummond, M.A. pp. 69-76. U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1794-B, Reston, Va. 

    Baulch, H.M., Elliott, J.A., Corderio, M.R.C., Flaten, D.N., Lobb, D.A., and Wilson, H.F., 2019. Soil and water management: opportunities to mitigate nutrient losses to surface waters in the Northern Great Plains. Environ. Rev. 27: 447–477.https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/er-2018-0101

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  • MIL-OSI: LPL Financial Welcomes The Narmi Group Investment Management to Linsco Channel

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN DIEGO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Charlie Narmi and Theresa Rynaski, CFP®, have joined LPL’s employee advisor channel, Linsco by LPL Financial, to launch The Narmi Group Investment Management. They reported serving approximately $870 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and join LPL from Robert W. Baird & Co.  

    Based in Omaha, Neb., Narmi, a second-generation financial advisor, and Rynaski have worked together for two decades and have built a reputation as a team that goes above and beyond for their clients — which includes a mix of young professionals, non-profit organizations and those nearing or in retirement.

    “We pride ourselves on being a one-stop-shop for our clients,” Rynaski said. “It’s not unusual for us to go the Social Security office with them or help them research nursing homes. We are honored that our clients trust us with so many important life decisions, as well as with their financial futures, and it’s a privilege to walk alongside them every step of the way.”

    Why The Narmi Group Investment Management made the move to Linsco by LPL
    The transition to LPL Financial for the next chapter of their business was motivated by the team’s aspiration for autonomy, flexibility and enhanced technology. They were drawn to the Linsco model, which serves financial advisors seeking the core tenets of independence, including owning their client relationships and having flexibility to run their practice, their way. With Linsco, advisors have access to LPL’s integrated wealth management platform and robust business resources, along with the additional benefits of having support from an experienced branch management team, dedicated marketing consultant and other resources that allow advisors to focus on their clients.

    “Partnering with LPL will allow us to have the backing of a large firm, but with the independence to serve our clients our way,” Rynaski said. “LPL provides the ideal platform, size and scale, and their commitment to invest heavily in integrated and streamlined technology will allow us to best support our clients, grow our business and build more long-lasting relationships.”

    Scott Posner, LPL Managing Director, Business Development, said, “We welcome Charlie and Theresa to the Linsco community, and congratulate them on the launch of The Narmi Group Investment Management. At LPL, we are committed to offering differentiated experiences for advisors and their clients. We do that by offering unparalleled flexibility, strategic resources and innovative technology designed to help advisors deliver an elevated client experience while operating thriving practices. We look forward to supporting The Narmi Group Investment Management for years to come.”

    Related
    Advisors, learn how LPL Financial can help take your business to the next level.

    About LPL Financial

    LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,200 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $1.8 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

    Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial LLC (“LPL Financial”), a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC.

    Throughout this communication, the terms “financial advisors” and “advisors” are used to refer to registered representatives and/or investment advisor representatives affiliated with LPL Financial.

    We routinely disclose information that may be important to shareholders in the “Investor Relations” or “Press Releases” section of our website.

    *Value approximated based on asset and holding details provided to LPL from end of year, 2024.

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  • MIL-OSI: Applied Systems Recognized for Being a Great Place to Work

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Chicago, IL., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Systems® today announced that the company earned multiple honors for its commitment to creating an outstanding employee experience. For the second year, Applied received the Great Place To Work® Certification™, the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve and the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace.

    As eligible by its Great Place To Work® Certification, Applied was also ranked #14 on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago™ 2025 list. This list highlights organizations excelling in creating positive, inclusive, and engaging environments.

    Applied Systems has also been recognized with rankings on multiple Newsweek Greatest Workplaces lists. These lists are backed by a rigorous, independent study conducted by Newsweek and market research firm Plant-A Insights, highlighting organizations committed to workplace excellence. The lists include:

    • America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025  
    • America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing 2025  
    • America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z 2025  
    • America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025  
    • America’s Greatest Workplaces Parents & Families 2025

    “We are honored to receive recognition for the workplace we have built as Team Applied,” said Bridget Penney, chief people officer, Applied Systems. “The Great Place to Work Certification and rankings on the Fortune and Newsweek lists demonstrate our commitment to upholding a culture developed on values that make us indispensable to each other and our customers.”

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    The Applied products and logos are trademarks of Applied Systems, Inc., registered in the U.S.

    About Applied Systems
    Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world’s largest provider of agency and brokerage management systems, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied’s people and products enable millions of people around the world to safeguard and protect what matters most.

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  • MIL-OSI: MARA Appoints Nir Rikovitch as Chief Product Officer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MARA, (NASDAQ: MARA) (“Company”), a leading digital energy and infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Nir Rikovitch as Chief Product Officer (CPO), where he will lead MARA’s product strategy, commercializing the company’s breakthrough technology into market-ready products that deliver operational utility and efficiency.

    Rikovitch joins MARA to build the company’s product discipline from the ground up, bridging engineering, strategy, and commercialization. In this role, he will focus on defining the roadmap for MARA’s products and engineering to deliver production-grade systems.

    “Nir’s exceptional background in product leadership and autonomous technology development, where orchestration, efficiency, and reliability are paramount, makes him the ideal choice to drive MARA’s product vision forward,” said Fred Thiel, MARA’s chairman and CEO. “His proven ability to scale real-world technologies will be instrumental as we bring to market transformative solutions at the intersection of energy, AI, and compute.”

    Rikovitch brings deep expertise in product management, machine learning, and engineering leadership, with a proven track record in developing intelligent infrastructure across robotics, industrial automation, and autonomous systems. Most recently, Rikovitch served as Director of Product Management at Blue River, a John Deere Company, where he co-founded the autonomy unit and led the product strategy for autonomous construction machinery and advanced driver-assistance systems, unlocking more than $500 million in revenue across the enterprise portfolio.

    “Over the course of my career, I’ve focused my work on a wide array of technologies. But the more I built, the clearer it became: progress hinges not just on ingenuity, but on how we steward energy itself,” added Rikovitch. “At MARA, we’re fusing scale with smarter energy practices. I’m excited to work closely on digital energy and infrastructure that’s intelligent, efficient, and built to last.”

    Join Us: MARA is actively hiring across product, engineering, and systems design.

    Explore open roles here and help build the infrastructure powering the intelligence age.

    ​​A​bout MARA

    MARA (NASDAQ:MARA) deploys digital energy technologies to advance the world’s energy systems. Harnessing the power of compute, MARA transforms excess energy into digital capital, balancing the grid and accelerating the deployment of critical infrastructure. Building on its expertise to redefine the future of energy, MARA develops technologies that reduce the energy demands of high-performance computing applications, from AI to the edge. Learn more at www.mara.com.

    MARA Company Contact:
    Telephone: 800-804-1690
    Email: ir@mara.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Revenera and Bitsea Announce Stronger Partnership to Deliver Open Source Audit Services

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ITASCA, Ill., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revenera, provider of innovative solutions that help technology companies manage open source risk, ensure license compliance, and secure their software supply chain, today announced an even stronger partnership with the software composition analysis (SCA) and open source expert Bitsea for audits and services. Building on more than a decade of collaboration, Bitsea is taking on Revenera’s services delivery, focusing on high quality services to end customers who need open source scans for compliance reasons or as part of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Revenera will continue to focus on product innovation and development for its SCA solutions, including its code scanning and software bill of materials (SBOM) management solutions, Code Insight and SBOM Insights.  

    A well-established auditing and compliance company, Bitsea supports leading global enterprises in highly regulated industries including automotive, defense, logistics, banking, insurance, and M&A. The company is a recognized member of the OpenChain Project and actively contributes to the advancement of open source governance best practices. 

    “Revenera is excited about the stronger, now global, partnership with Bitsea. It allows everyone to do what they are best at, with a strong focus on customer value. Bitsea provides outstanding SCA services to customers who will benefit from expert advice, excellent and swift execution, and reliable results, all delivered with the help of Revenera’s products,” said Nicole Segerer, SVP and General Manager of Revenera. “Revenera will focus even more on delivering innovation across our SCA product portfolio and continue the journey of enabling all companies to manage and act on their software bill of materials.”

    As a result of the partnership, Revenera will enable customers and partners to work with Bitsea for any SCA services delivery. There is no change to Revenera’s product strategy or delivery. Revenera and Bitsea are committed to maintaining the same high-quality service that customers expect, while enabling greater responsiveness and flexibility. 

    For more information, please contact us. 

    About Revenera
    Revenera helps product executives build better products, accelerate time to value and monetize what matters. Revenera’s leading solutions help software and technology companies drive top line revenue with modern software monetization, understand usage and compliance with software usage analytics, empower the use of open source with software composition analysis and deliver an excellent user experience—for embedded, on-premises, cloud and SaaS products. To learn more, visit www.revenera.com.

    About Bitsea
    Bitsea is a leading provider of software audits and sustainable open source security, risk, and compliance management. For more than a decade, well-known companies in the automotive, telecommunications, financial services, logistics, and aerospace industries have relied on Bitsea’s expertise – whether it be technical due diligence in the context of M&A activities or in promoting digital transformation. 

    As an active member of OpenChain, Bitsea combines innovative solutions with partner-based collaboration to support organizations around the globe in the secure integration and use of open source technologies.

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    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Passwords on Post-Its: 2025 Cybersecurity Pulse Survey uncovers alarming employee behaviors

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Traliant, a leader in online compliance training, today released its latest research, The State of Cyber: 2025 Cybersecurity Pulse Survey, highlighting a persistent gap between cybersecurity awareness and practice — including risky employee habits that leave organizations vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

    Based on a survey of over 600 full-time US employees across various industries, the research found:

    • 18% of employees reuse passwords across work accounts, creating cascading risk if one account is compromised.
    • 23% write down passwords, exposing credentials to loss or theft.
    • Only 30% use password managers and less than half (46%) consistently use multi-factor authentication (MFA).
    • 42% have accessed sensitive company information on personal devices without IT approval.
    • 78% say they’re not fully confident in spotting more advanced phishing attacks like deepfakes or voice spoofing.
    • 40% report that current cybersecurity training doesn’t feel relevant to their day-to-day responsibilities.

    “AI engineered cyberthreats have become more complex, harder to detect, and exploit employee behaviors,” said John Brushwood, Compliance Counsel at Traliant. “Organizations must rethink how they engage employees around cybersecurity because today’s threats are no longer a tech-only issue — they’re a human one. It’s critical for HR and IT to work together to make a measurable impact on building a stronger culture of cyber vigilance.”

    The survey emphasizes the importance of equipping employees with training that is relatable, actionable and provides practical tools and real-world scenarios to build and reinforce cyber awareness — not just to reduce security risks, but to foster a culture of accountability. The report follows the recent release of Traliant’s Cybersecurity solution, which takes a multi-layered approach to threat prevention by combining a 30-minute Cybersecurity Awareness training course, interactive Phishing Simulations, and quarterly Microlearning courses on topics like AI-enabled threats and social engineering. This comprehensive program empowers employees to recognize, prevent and respond to cyber risks year-round.

    Read the full Cybersecurity Pulse Survey report here.

    Expanding privacy protection: Protecting health data with new HIPAA training
    As cyber threats increasingly target sensitive personal and health data, organizations must also reinforce their data privacy practices. In response, Traliant has enhanced its HIPAA training and introduced a new 15-minute refresher course – an efficient option for employees who’ve already completed the full training, offering a streamlined way to reinforce key concepts. Created with oversight from in-house legal and compliance experts, the updated training helps covered entities and business associates comply with federal HIPAA regulations and better safeguard protected health information (PHI).

    “Having confidence that your workforce understands HIPAA is essential — not just to avoid costly penalties, but to uphold patient trust,” adds Brushwood.

    The HIPAA course combines interactive scenarios and clear guidance on state laws, breach notification rules, and key administrative, technical and physical safeguards — all aligned with the HITECH Act and current state-level privacy standards.

    About the Survey
    The independent market research firm Researchscape conducted this online survey of 656 US-employed adults across healthcare, hospitality, retail, industrial, manufacturing, and in-office/professional sectors. Participants work at organizations with 100+ employees. The survey was conducted from March 28 to April 1, 2025.

    About Traliant 
    Traliant, a leader in compliance training, is on a mission to help make workplaces better, for everyone. Committed to a customer promise of “compliance you can trust, training you will love,” Traliant delivers continuously compliant online courses, backed by an unparalleled in-house legal team, with engaging, story-based training designed to create truly enjoyable learning experiences.

    Traliant supports over 14,000 organizations worldwide with a library of curated essential courses to broaden employee perspectives, achieve compliance and elevate workplace culture, including sexual harassment training, inclusion training, code of conduct training, and a comprehensive cybersecurity solution.

    Backed by PSG, a leading growth equity firm, Traliant holds a coveted position on Inc.’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America for four consecutive years, along with numerous awards for its products and workplace culture. For more information, visit http://www.traliant.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

    Contact
    Reagan Bennet
    traliant@v2comms.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Spartan Capital Releases Q2 2025 Performance Overview and Technical Outlook

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spartan Capital Securities, LLC is pleased to announce the publication of its Q2 2025 Performance Overview and Technical Outlook. Authored by market strategist Gianpaolo Raffo, the report provides an in-depth examination of macroeconomic conditions, equity indices, sector movements, and technical analysis for the second quarter of 2025.

    Released on July 03, 2025, the report offers a thorough snapshot of Q2 performance, including S&P 500 price changes, leadership rotation in sector performance, and the impact of economic indicators on market sentiment. Among the highlights, the analysis details the performance disparity between large-cap technology and small- and mid-cap equities, the implications of monetary policy expectations, and shifts in investor positioning.

    “Our latest Q2 analysis reflects a dynamic market landscape influenced by both domestic and global macroeconomic variables,” stated Gianpaolo Raffo. “Through our detailed technical and macro-level breakdown, we aim to help clients interpret key drivers of market direction and prepare strategically for the coming quarter.”

    Spartan Capital remains committed to excellence in financial research and client guidance. With data-driven commentary and sector-specific insights, the Q2 2025 report reinforces Spartan Capital’s role in supporting institutional and high-net-worth investors.

    To read the full Q2 2025 Performance Overview and Technical Outlook, please visit: https://spartancapital.com/q2-overview-2025/

    About Spartan Capital Securities, LLC

    Spartan Capital Securities, LLC is a full-service financial firm offering tailored investment solutions for individual and institutional clients. With deep capital markets expertise and a personalized approach, Spartan Capital and its CEO John Lowry continue to provide leadership and insight in today’s evolving financial landscape.

    Contact:

    45 Broadway, 19th Floor
    New York, NY 10004
    Info@spartancapital.com

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    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Moomoo Midyear 2025 Investor Survey Findings: Investors Take a Neutral Stance, Expect More Volatility in the Second Half

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The intuitive investment and trading platform moomoo has recently completed a 2025 second quarter North American users survey. Similar to last year, moomoo surveyed its users halfway through the year to find out how their investing journey has progressed to-date this year and learn what their expectations for the second half will be. Results showed that the investors in the survey take a neutral stance and expect more volatility in the second half. Many investors are growth focused and confident in meeting their investment goals despite poor consumer sentiment about the economy.

    Investors anticipate just a few cuts from the Fed in 2025 despite expectations of a possible recession and rising unemployment. As they are using several apps to invest, they want information available at their fingertips. New features like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and extended hours trading are gaining traction.

    Markets climbed a wall of worry after an initial tariff fueled selloff at the beginning of the year to finish modestly in the green and near all-time highs. Overall, investors held on through the dip and emerged in a solid financial position at the end of the half. As of June 30, the S&P 500 index gained 5.5%, the tech heavy Nasdaq 100 index was up 7.9% and the Magnificent Seven index gained 2.5%. Moomoo surveyed 1,200 of its users in North America halfway through the year to find out how their investing journey has progressed and what their expectations for the second half will be. Overall, investors remain positive but are striking a more cautionary tone as uncertainly over the economy and tariffs are expected to lead to more volatility. In addition, moomoo’s investors in Canada are closely watching political developments both at home and in the US and adjusting their investing plans accordingly.

    “While more investors report having made money in 2025 compared with the same period last year, the uncertainty surrounding inflation drives mixed reactions among users. However, investors trade more often with a more diversified portfolio and goals. Even though they are expecting more volatility in the second half, investors believe trading through self-direct platforms help them achieve their financial freedom goals,” said Justin Zacks, Vice President of Strategy, Moomoo Technologies Inc.

    About the Survey:

    The Q2 Moomoo Users survey was conducted in June 2024. The survey included approximately 1,000 participants in the US and 200 in Canada that are registered users of the moomoo app. The data shown in the survey represents the opinion of those surveyed and may change based on the market and other conditions. The survey results provided herein may not represent other customers’ experience, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success and should also not be construed as investment advice. Experiences may differ than the ones represented here. Investing involves risks regardless of the strategy selected.

    This whitepaper is for informational and educational use only and is not a recommendation or endorsement of any particular investment or investment strategy. Past investment performance does not indicate or guarantee future success. You should consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to your relevant personal circumstances before making any investment decisions.

    Moomoo is a financial information and trading app offered by Moomoo Technologies Inc. In the U.S., Investment products and services on Moomoo are offered by Moomoo Financial Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC.

    About moomoo

    Moomoo is an investment and trading platform that empowers global investors with pro-grade, easy-to-use tools, data, and insights. It provides users with the necessary information and technology to make more informed investment decisions. Investors have access to advanced charting tools, technical analytics, and in-depth data. Moomoo grows with its users, cultivating a community where investors share, learn, and grow together in one place. Moomoo provides free access to investment courses, educational materials, and interactive events that any investor, at any level, can gain from. Users can join forum discussions, trending topics, and seminars to better their investment knowledge and insights.

    The moomoo app is offered by Moomoo Technologies Inc. (“MTI”) a company that is based in Jersey City, New Jersey. The app is used globally in countries including the U.S., Singapore, Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Canada. MTI is not a broker-dealer and does not provide investment advice or recommendations. In the U.S., securities products and services are offered by Moomoo Financial Inc. (“MFI”), an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC. MTI and MFI are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU).

    For more information, please visit moomoo’s official website at www.moomoo.com/us or feel free to email: pr@us.moomoo.com.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7d32e64b-3806-4aa1-84ba-0235456d9e21

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  • MIL-OSI: Usio Helps Lead Texas Flood Relief Efforts

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), has made a donation to, and provided support for, The Comfort Area Foundation in support of the victims of the Hill Country Floods. Usio is joined in this effort by BoosterHub, with whom Usio enjoys a long and productive relationship.

    “We have all been deeply shaken by the devastating flooding in the Hill Country, throughout Texas and in the Comfort, Texas area,” said Louis Hoch, Chief Executive Officer at Usio. “This donation, along with the support of our partner BoosterHub, is part of our effort to help those impacted. Our hearts and prayers go out to the many families and friends that have lost loved ones and otherwise had their lives turned upside down by this terrible tragedy. Our efforts are just a small reflection of our commitment to supporting the communities in which we live, work and play.”

    The devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country resulted in the many deaths with 84 of those reported in Kerr County, officials have said.

    Usio, along with its partner, BoosterHub, are both helping lead the effort of The Comfort Area Foundation to collect donations to support victims in the greater Comfort, Texas area. The organization’s goal is to help improve the quality of life for all people residing in the area.

    About Usio, Inc.

    Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), a leading, cloud-based, integrated FinTech electronic payment solutions provider, offers a wide range of payment solutions to merchants, billers, banks, service bureaus, integrated software vendors and card issuers. The Company operates credit, debit/prepaid, and ACH payment processing platforms to deliver convenient, world-class payment solutions and services to clients through its unique payment facilitation platform as a service. The Company, through its Usio Output Solutions division offers services relating to electronic bill presentment, document composition, document decomposition and printing and mailing services. The strength of the Company lies in its ability to provide tailored solutions for card issuance, payment acceptance, and bill payments as well as its unique technology in the card issuing sector. Usio is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and has offices in Austin, Texas. Websites: www.usio.com, www.payfacinabox.com, www.akimbocard.com and www.usiooutput.com. Find us on Facebook® and Twitter.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS DISCLAIMER

    Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release include forward-looking statements which are covered by safe harbors. Those statements include, but may not be limited to, all statements regarding management’s intent, belief and expectations, such as statements concerning our future and our operating and growth strategy and any guidance for future periods. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “should,” “intend,” “look forward,” “anticipate,” “schedule,” and “expect” among others. Forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to certain risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business that could cause actual results to vary, including such risks related to an economic downturn, the management of the Company’s growth, the loss of key resellers, the relationships with the Automated Clearing House network, bank sponsors, third-party card processing providers and merchants, the security of our software, hardware and information, the volatility of the stock price, the need to obtain additional financing, risks associated with new legislation, and compliance with complex federal, state and local laws and regulations, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. One or more of these factors have affected, and in the future could affect, the Company’s businesses and financial results and could cause actual results to differ materially from plans and projections. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements included in this press release are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance such assumptions will prove to be correct. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the objectives and plans will be achieved. All forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on information presently available to management. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

    Usio Contact:
    Paul Manley, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
    paul.manley@usio.com
    612-834-1804

    The MIL Network –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: NCIS Deploys Special Agents aboard Guided-Missile Destroyers Patrolling Southern Border

    Source: United States Navy

    SAN DIEGO –The Navy deployed two Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers in mid-March to conduct border security objectives in support of the U.S. Northern Command southern border mission: the USS Gravely (DDG 107) to the Gulf of America and the Caribbean, and the USS Stockdale (DDG 106) to the Pacific Ocean. Earlier this summer, the USS Cole (DDG 67) relieved the USS Gravely after 83 days of service to the mission.

    MIL Security OSI –

    July 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S. Navy, Marine Corps EOD technicians conduct live mine countermeasure operations with JMSDF during Iwo To Live Mine Exercise 2025

    Source: United States Navy

    IWO TO, Japan – U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 participated in Iwo To Live Mine Exercise (MINEX) 2025, a bilateral mine countermeasures (MCM) exercise hosted annually by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) in the vicinity of Iwo To, Japan, May 29 to June 24.

    MIL Security OSI –

    July 11, 2025
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